On March 11, 2019, Harold Simon Belsky aka Hal Blaine died aged 90. He was musician (drums) regarded to be one of the most recorded studio drummers in the history of the modern music. He had more than 35,000 recording sessions in various music genres including big number of film and TV soundtracks. He worked with Shelley Fabares, The Crystals, Jan & Dean, The Beach Boys, Dean Martin, Lorne Greene, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, The Byrds, Sonny & Cher, Barry McGuire, Petula Clark, Nancy Sinatra, The Mamas & the Papas, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Rivers, The Supremes, The Association, Simon & Garfunkel, Tommy Roe, The 5th Dimension, Henry Mancini, The Carpenters, Neil Diamond, The Partridge Family, The Raiders, Barbra Streisand, John Denver, Captain & Tennille, Diana Ross, Sam Cooke, Van Dyke Parks, John Lennon, Lulu, Dennis Wilson, Paul Simon, Richard Harris, Glen Campbell, Emitt Rhodes, Art Garfunkel, Juice Newton, Michael Nesmith, Cher, Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin, J.J. Cale, José Feliciano, Bobby Darin, Rosanne Cash, Cass Elliot, Rodney Crowell, Dion DiMucci, Paul Anka, Barry Mann, Emmylou Harris, Jackie Lomax, Elkie Brooks, Helen Reddy, John Philips, Thelma Houston and Leonard Cohen. As leader Blaine released five albums.
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Gov’t Mule: Dose
On February 24, 1998, “Capricorn Records” label released “Dose”, the second Gov’t Mule studio album. It was recorded in 1997, and was produced by Michael Barbiero.
Personnel:
- Warren Haynes – vocals, guitar, percussion
- Allen Woody – bass, mandolin
- Matt Abts – drums, percussion
- Michael Barbiero – tambourine, engineer, mixing
- George Marino – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Warren Haynes except where noted.
- Blind Man in the Dark
- Thorazine Shuffle – Warren Haynes, Matt Abts
- Thelonious Beck
- Game Face
- Towering Fool – Warren Haynes, Matt Abts
- Birth of the Mule – Warren Haynes, Allen Woody, Matt Abts
- John the Revelator
- She Said Said She Said – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Larger Than Life
- Raven Black Night
- I Shall Return
Phil Spector
On January 16, 2021, Harvey Phillip Spector died aged 81. He was musician (guitar, piano), vocalist, songwriter and music producer. He developed music production “Wall of Sound”, he described as “Wagnerian approach to rock and roll”. Spector started the music career as member of the band Teddy Bears, at age of 21 he co-founded “Philles Records” and became the youngest ever US label owner to that point. In the 60’s he wrote songs or produced music for The Ronettes, The Crystals, Ike & Tina Turner, produced Beatles album “Let It Be”, and few solo John Lennon and George Harrison recordings. He also worked with Leonard Cohen, Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans, Darlene Love, Ronnie Spector, The Wrecking Crew, The Righteous Brothers, and The Ramones. In 1973 Spector won “Grammy Award for Album of the Year” for co-producing Harrison’s “Concert for Bangladesh”, in 1989 he was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”, and in 1997 he was inducted into the “Songwriters Hall of Fame”. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him at number 63 on their list of “The Greatest Artists in History”.In 2009, he was convicted for the 2003 murder of the actress Lana Clarkson and sentenced to 19 years to life in prison, where he died.
Howard Johnson
On January 11, 2021, Howard Lewis Johnson died aged 79. He was musician (tuba, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, trumpet), member and leader of the tuba ensembles Tuba Libre, Substructure, and Gravity. He recorded and performed with some of the world best known musicians and bands, including George Gruntz, Hank Crawford, Gil Evans, Charles Mingus, Hank Crawford, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Archie Shepp, Hank Mobley, Levon Helm, Tomasz Stanko, Gary Burton, Gábor Szabó, Bob Thiele, Charlie Haden, Jazz Composers, Andrew Hill, Leon Thomas, Johnny Coles, Taj Mahal, Charles Tolliver, The Band, Carla Bley, John Lennon, Sam Rivers, Gato Barbieri, Jaco Pastorius, Muddy Waters, Dexter Gordon, Clifford Jordan, David “Fathead” Newman, James Taylor, Jack De Johnette, Jimmy Heath, Franco Ambrosetti, George Gruntz, Miles Davis, Quincy Jones, NDR Big Band, Ray Anderson, Barbara Dennerlein, John Scofield, T. S. Monk, Mario Pavone, and Chet Baker. As leader he released four albums.
Gerald Wilson Orchestra: Feelin’ Kinda Blues
In December 1965, “Pacific Jazz” label released “Feelin’ Kinda Blues”, the fourth Gerald Wilson (Gerald Wilson Orchestra) album. It was recorded November – December 1965, at “United Recorders” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Richard Bock.
Personnel:
- Gerald Wilson – arranger, conductor
- Bobby Bryant, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Nat Meeks, Melvin Moore, Al Porcino – trumpet
- Bob Edmondson, John Ewing, Lester Robertson – trombone
- Fred Murell – bass trombone
- Curtis Amy – soprano saxophone
- Anthony Ortega – alto saxophone, flute, piccolo
- Teddy Edwards, Harold Land – tenor saxophone
- Jack Nimitz – baritone saxophone
- Phil Moore III – piano
- Don Randi – organ
- Dennis Budimir – guitar
- Buddy Woodson – bass
- Victor Feldman – vibraphone
- Mel Lee – drums
- Modesto Duran, Bones Howe, Adolfo Valdes – percussion
- Gerald Wilson – arrangements
- Bonew Howe – engineer
- Woody Woodward – art direction
- Jon Nimmo – photography
- Howard Rumsey – liner notes
Track listing:
- When I’m Feeling Kinda Blue – Gerald Wilson
- Freddie Freeloader – Miles Davis
- Do Anything You Wanna – Harold Betters, Carl Ramsey
- Yesterday – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Watermelon Man – Herbie Hancock
- Yeh Yeh – Rodgers Grant, Pat Patrick, Jon Hendricks
- One On the House – Harry James, Ernie Wilkins
- I Got You (I Feel Good) – James Brown
- I Concentrate on You – Cole Porter
- Well Son Shuffle – Mike Barone
Harry Nilsson: Pandemonium Shadow Show
In December 1967, “RCA Victor” label released “Pandemonium Shadow Show”, the second Harry Nilsson studio album. It was recorded in 1967, at “RCA’s Music Center of the World” in Hollywood, and was produced by Rick Jarrard.
Personnel:
- Harry Nilsson – vocal
- Mike Deasy – guitar
- Dr. John – vocal, piano
- Lyle Ritz – bass, ukulele
- Milt Holland – drums, percussion
- Dick “Knobbs” Bogert – engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Harry Nilsson, except where noted.
- Ten Little Indians
- 1941
- Cuddly Toy
- She Sang Hymns Out of Tune – Jesse Lee Kincaid
- You Can’t Do That – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Sleep Late, My Lady Friend
- She’s Leaving Home – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- There Will Never Be – Perry Botkin Jr., Gil Garfield
- Without Her
- Freckles – Cliff Hess, Howard Johnson, Milton Ager
- It’s Been So Long
- River Deep – Mountain High – Phil Spector, Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich
Beach Boys: Beach Boys’ Party!
On November 8, 1965, “Capitol” label released “Beach Boys’ Party!”, the tenth Beach Boys studio album. It was recorded in September 1965, at “United Western Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Brian Wilson.
Personnel:
- Al Jardine – vocals, acoustic 6 and 12 string guitars, ashtray
- Bruce Johnston – vocals, electric bass
- Mike Love – vocals
- Brian Wilson – vocals, bass, piano, bongos
- Carl Wilson – vocals, acoustic 6 and 12 string guitars, overdubbed bass
- Dennis Wilson – vocals, bongos, castanet, harmonica
- Hal Blaine – bongos
- Ray Avery – bongos
- Steve Korthof – bongos, tambourine
- Ron Swallow – tambourine
- Terry Melcher – tambourine
- Marilyn Wilson – vocals
- Billy Hinsche – harmonica
- Dean Torrence – co-lead vocal
Tack listing:
- Hully Gully – Fred Smith, Cliff Goldsmith
- I Should Have Known Better – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Tell Me Why – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow – Carl White, Al Frazier, Sonny Harris, Turner Wilson Jr.
- Mountain of Love – Harold Dorman
- You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Devoted to You – Boudleaux Bryant
- Alley Oop – Dallas Frazier
- There’s No Other (Like My Baby) – Phil Spector, Leroy Bates
- Medley (I Get Around / Little Deuce Coupe) – Brian Wilson, Roger Christian
- The Times They Are a-Changin’ – Bob Dylan
- Barbara Ann – Fred Fassert
Yusef Lateef: Suite 16
On November 2, 1970, “Atlantic” label released “Suite 16”, the 28th Yusef Lateef album. It was recorded in April 1970, at “Regent Sound Studios”, in New York City, June 1970, at “Corner Studios” in Cologne, Germany and was produced by Joel Dom.
Personnel:
- Yusef Lateef – tenor saxophone, flute, bamboo flute, pneumatic bamboo flute, oboe, bells, tambourine
- Neal Boyar – vibraphone
- Barry Harris, Joe Zawinul – piano
- Eric Gale, Earl Klugh – guitar
- Chuck Rainey – electric bass
- Robert Cunningham – bass, electric bass
- Albert Heath, Jimmy Johnson – drums
- Selwart Clarke – viola
- Kermit Moore – cello
- Cologne Radio Orchestra conducted by William S. Fischer
- The Sweet Inspirations – backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Yusef Lateef except where noted.
- Buddy and Lou
- Down in Atlanta
- Nocturne
- When a Man Loves a Woman – Calvin Lewis, Andrew Wright
- Michelle – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Symphonic Blues Suite: First Movement; Folia
- Symphonic Blues Suite: Second Movement; Minuet (Hybird, Atonal)
- Symphonic Blues Suite: Third Movement; Blues (Twelve Measure Form) Variation Interlude
- Symphonic Blues Suite: Fourth Movement; Passacaglia
- Symphonic Blues Suite: Fifth Movement; Chorale / Sixth Movement; Blues (Extended Form)
- Symphonic Blues Suite: Seventh Movement; Blues, Coda
Brad Mehldau Trio: Day Is Done
On September 27, 2005, “Nonesuch” label released “Day Is Done”, the 18th Brad Mehldau album (credited to Brad Mehldau Trio). It was recorded in March 2005, at “Avatar Studios” in New York, NY, and was produced by Brad Mehldau.
Personnel:
- Brad Mehldau- piano
- Larry Grenadier- bass
- Jeff Ballard- drums
- James Farber – engineer
- Mark Wilder – mastering
- Doyle Partners – design
- Diane Cook, Len Jenshel, Roberto Masotti – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Brad Mehldau except where noted.
- Knives Out – Radiohead
- Alfie – Burt Bacharach, Hal David
- Martha My Dear – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Day Is Done – Nick Drake
- Artis
- Turtle Town
- She’s Leaving Home – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Granada – Chris Cheek
- 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover – Paul Simon
- No Moon at All – Redd Evans, David Mann
John Lennon: Walls and Bridges
On September 26, 1974, “Apple” label released “Walls and Bridges”, the fifth John Lennon studio album. It was recorded July – August 1974, at “Record Plant East” in New York City, and was produced by John Lennon.
Personnel:
- John Lennon– lead, harmony and backing vocals, rhythm, acoustic and lead guitar, piano, whistling, percussion, arrangements
- Jesse Ed Davis– lead guitar, acoustic guitar
- Eddie Mottau– acoustic guitar
- Nicky Hopkins– piano
- Elton John– piano, Hammond organ, harmony backing vocals
- Ken Ascher– piano, Fender Rhodes, clavinet, mellotron, string arrangements, conductor
- Klaus Voormann– bass guitar
- Jim Keltner– drums
- Julian Lennon– drums
- Arthur Jenkins– percussion
- Bobby Keys– tenor saxophone
- The Philharmonic Orchestra
- Little Big Horns – Ron Aprea (alto saxophone), Bobby Keys (tenor saxophone), Frank Vicari (tenor saxophone), Howard Johnson (baritone saxophone), Steve Madaio (trumpet)
- Harry Nilsson– backing vocals
- The 44th Street Fairies: Joey Dambra, Lori Burton, May Pang – backing vocals
- Shelly Yakus– engineer
- Jimmy Iovine– overdub engineer
- Roy Cicala– remix engineer
- May Pang – production coordinator
- Roy Kohara – art direction
- Bob Gruen– photography
Track listing:
All by John Lennon, except where noted.
Going Down on Love
- Whatever Gets You Thru the Night
- Old Dirt Road – John Lennon, Harry Nilsson
- What You Got
- Bless You
- Scare
- #9 Dream
- Surprise, Surprise (Sweet Bird of Paradox)
- Steel and Glass
- Beef Jerky
- Nobody Loves You (When You’re Down and Out)
- Ya Ya – Lee Dorsey, Clarence Lewis, Morgan Robinson, Morris Levy
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