On March 12, 1996, “Elektra” label released the self-titled, debut Surrender to the Air studio album. It was recorded in 1995, and was produced by Trey Anastasio.
On March 7, 2006, “Tompkins Square” label released “All That Is Tied”, the 36th Ran Blake album. It was recorded in 2005, and was produced by Jonah Kraut and Ran Blake.
On October 8, 2002, “ATO” label released “The Deep End, Volume 2”, the fifth Gov’t Mule studio album. It was recorded 2001 – 2002, at “The Theater 99”, “River Sound” and “Chung King Studios” in New York, “In the Pocket Studio” in Forestville, California, and was produced by Michael Barbiero, Warren Haynes, Les Claypool, John Cutler and Stefani Scamardo.
Personnel:
Warren Haynes — vocals, guitar, mixing
Matt Abts — drums
James Hetfield — vocals
John Scofield — guitar
Gary Lucas — guitar
David Grisman — mandolin
Pete Sears — piano
Rob Barraco — piano
John Medeski — organ, Wurlitzer
Chuck Leavell — organ, keyboards
Danny Louis — organ, Wurlitzer
Johnny Neel — organ
Art Neville — organ
Bernie Worrell — organ
Les Claypool – bass, mixing
Jack Casady – bass
Alphonso Johnson – bass
Phil Lesh – bass
Tony Levin – bass
Meshell Ndegeocello – bass
Jason Newsted – bass
George Porter Jr. – bass
Rocco Prestia – bass
Dave Schools – bass
Chris Squire – bass
Chris Wood – bass
Ron Rigler — engineer
Ray Martin — engineer
John Cutler — engineer, mixing
Michael Barbiero — engineer, mixing
Raeanne Zschokke — engineer assistant
Jason Andrews — engineer assistant
Phil Burnett — engineer assistant
Halsey Quemere — engineer assistant
Steve Fallone — editing
Greg Calbi — mastering
Stefani Scamardo — executive producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Warren Haynes, except where noted.
Trying Not to Fall – Warren Haynes, Danny Louis
Time to Confess
Greasy Granny’s Gopher Gravy, Pt. 1 – Warren Haynes, Matt Abts, Les Claypool
Greasy Granny’s Gopher Gravy, Pt. 2 – Warren Haynes, Matt Abts, Les Claypool
What Is Hip? – Stephen Kupka, Emilio Castillo, David Garibaldi
On October 3, 2006, “Rubber Jungle Records” label released “Bar 17”, the fifth Trey Anastasio album. It was recorded in 2006, and was produced by Bryce Goggin and Trey Anastasio.
On July 25, 2000, “Columbia” label released “Outbound”, the eighth Béla Fleck and the Flecktones studio album. It was recorded in 2000, and was produced by Bella Fleck, Jeff Coffin, Future Man and Victor Wooten. At the 43rd annual “Grammy Awards”, “Outbound” won “Best Contemporary Jazz Album”.
Personnel:
Béla Fleck – Gibson-style 75 banjo, Gibson-style 18 acoustic banjo, gut string banjo, Deering Crossfire electric banjo, electric sitar banjo, synth, National steel guitar, Paradis stereo guitar with VG8
Jeff Coffin – soprano, alto and tenor saxophone, alto flute, clarinet
On May 15, 2007, “Geffen” label released “Release the Stars”, the fifth Rufus Wainwright studio album. It was recorded in 2006, at “Second Story” and “Legacy” in New York City, “Brooklyn Recording” in Brooklyn, “Saal 4” in Berlin, “Strongroom” and “Angel Recording Studio” in London, and was produced by Rufus Wainwright.
Personnel:
Rufus Wainwright – vocals, piano, acoustic and nylon guitar, percussion, string arrangement, piano arrangement, horn arrangement, orchestral arrangement
On May 6, 2014, “Nonesuch” label released the self-titled, sixth Natalie Merchant album. It was recorded 2013 – 2014, at “Clubhouse Recording Studios”, “Electric Lady Studios”, and was produced by Natalie Merchant.
Personnel:
Natalie Merchant – vocals
Uri Sharlin – grand piano, electric piano, upright piano
John Medeski – organ, keyboards
Jonathan Dreyden – organ
Gabriel Gordon – acoustic and electric guitar
Erik Della Penna – electric guitar
Jeremy McCoy – double bass
John Patitucci – double bass
Kurt Muroki – double bass
Jesse Murphy – electric bass
Marc Friedman – electric bass
Shawn Pelton – drums
Andrew Barr – drums
Kenny Wollesen – drums, percussion
Stephen Barber – string arrangements
Nadége Foofat – string arrangements
Tony Finno – string arrangements
Liz Lim – violin
Joanna Maurer – violin
Lisa Kim – violin
Quan Ge – violin
Sein Ryu – violin
Sharon Yamada – violin
Robert Rinehart – viola
Vivek Kamath – viola
Alan Stepansky – cello
Wei Yu – cello
Ru Pie Yeh – cello
Eddie Allen – flugelhorn, trumpet
Clark Gayton – tuba, trombone, horn arrangements
Steve Elson – clarinet, saxophones
Anthony McGill – clarinet
Mindy Kaufmann – flute
Johanna Warren, Simi Stone, Tamar-kali, Elizabeth Mitchell – backing vocals
On February 5, 2013, “Hundred Handed/Everything Evil” label released “The Afterman: Descension”, the seventh Coheed and Cambria studio album. It was recorded November 2011 – June 2012, at “Applehead Recording” in New York, and was produced by Michael Birnbaum, Chris Bittner, Claudio Sanchez, Travis Stever, Josh Eppard and Zach Cooper.
Personnel:
Claudio Sanchez – lead vocals, voice of Sirius Amory.rhythm guitar, piano, ukulele
Travis Stever – lead guitar, lap steel guitar, backing vocals
On January 8, 2008, “Little Monster” label released “Let’s Go Everywhere”, the twelve Medeski Martin & Wood album. It is album of children music, and was recorded in February 2006 at “Allaire Studios” in Shokan, NY, “Applehead Studios” in Saugerties, NY, “Bern-haus Studios” in Fort Lauderdale, FL, “The Distortion Tank” in Woodstock, NY, Nissa Wood’s residence, and Marvin Pontiac’s house, and was produced by John Medeski, Billy Martin, and Chris Wood.
On October 24, 2000, “Blue Note” label released “The Dropper”, the tenth Medeski, Martin & Wood album. It was recorded 1999 – 2000, at “Shacklyn” in Brooklyn, New York City, and was produced by John Medeski, Billy Martin, and Chris Wood.
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