On July 22, 2025, Charles Frank Mangione died aged 84. He was musician (flugelhorn, trumpet, piano) and composer, came to prominence as a member of Art Blakey’s band in the 1960s. With his brother Gap, he led the Mangione Brothers Sextet/Quintet, later was member of the band The National Gallery, from 1968 – 1972 was director of the Eastman Jazz Ensemble, formed quartet with Gerry Niewood, in the late 70’s he lead ensemble with Chris Vadala, Grant Geissman, Charles Meeks and James Bradley Jr. As leader he released 29th albums.
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George Kooymans
On July 22, 2025, George Jan Kooymans died aged 77. He was musician (guitar) and singer. In 1971, he and Rinus Gerritsen formed the duo The Tornados, later changed their name to Golden Earing. As leader, Kooymans released four albums.
Ozzy Osbourne
On July 22, 2025, John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne, died aged 76. He was singer, songwriter, and media personality, best known as the founding member, front-man and lead singer of Black Sabbath. Back in 70s he adopted the nickname “Prince of Darkness”, and became the most important figure in creation of Heavy Metal genre. As leader he released 13 albums.
Rhyton: Redshift
On July 22, 2016, “Thrill Jockey” label released “Redshift”, the fifth Rhyton album. It was recorded in 2016, at “Black Dirt Studio” in New York, and was produced by Dave Shuford, Jimy Seitang and Rob Smith.
Personnel:
- Dave Shuford – guitar, arrangements
- Jimy Seitang – arrangements
- Rob Smith – drums, arrangements
- Jason Meagher – recording, mixing
- Patrick Klem – mastering
- Arik Moonhawk Roper – art direction, design
- Paul Gold – lacquer cut
Track listing:
All tracks by Dave Shuford, Jimy Seitang and Rob Smith, except where noted.
- The Nine
- Redshift
- Concentric Village
- End of Ambivalence
- D. D. Damage
- Turn to Stone – Joe Walsh, Terry Trebandt
- The Variety Playhouse
The Amazing: Ambulance
On July 22, 2016, “Partizan Records” label released “Ambulance”, the fifth Amazing (The) album. It was recorded in 2016, at “Buller & Bäng Studio” in Solna, Sweden, and was produced by Alexis Benson, Christoffer Gunrup, Fredrik Swahn, Moussa Fadera and Reine Fiske.
Personnel:
- Reine Fiske – guitar
- Alexis Benson
- Christoffer Gunrup
- Fredrik Swahn
- Moussa Fadera – drums
- Fredrik Swahn
- Mattias Glava – mixing, mastering
- Donovan Brien – design
- Frank Machalowski – cover and sleeve photography
- Kristian Bengtsson – portraits photography
Track listing:
- Ambulance
- Divide
- Blair Drager
- Tracks
- Floating
- Through City Lights
- Moments Like These
- Perfect Day for Shrimp
Dexys Midnight Runners: Too-Rye-Ay
On July 22, 1982, “Mercury” label released “Too-Rye-Ay”, the second Dexys Midnight Runners studio album. It was recorded in December 1981 – March 1982, at “Genetic” in Streatley, Berkshire, England, and was produced by Kevin Rowland, Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley.
Personnel:
- Kevin Rowland – vocals, bass, guitar, piano, director
- Kevin “Billy” Adams – banjo, guitar, backing vocals
- Mickey Billingham – organ, piano, accordion, keyboards, backing vocals
- Giorgio Kilkenny – bass, backing vocals
- Steve Wynne – bass
- Seb Shelton – drums
- Paul Speare – saxophone, flute, tin whistle
- Brian Maurice – saxophone
- “Big” Jim Paterson – trombone
The Emerald Express
- Helen O’Hara – violin
- Steve Brennan – violin
The Sisters of Scarlet
- Carol Kenyon – vocals
- Katie Kissoon – vocals
- Sam Brown – vocals
Directed by
- Clive Langer – director
- Alan Winstanley – director
- Martin Rushent – engineer
- Andrew Ratcliffe – artwork, paintings
- Peter Barrett – cover design
- Kim Knott – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Kevin Rowland and Jim Paterson, except where noted.
- The Celtic Soul Brother (More, Please, Thank You) – Kevin Rowland, Jim Paterson, Mickey Billingham
- Let’s Make This Precious
- All in All (This One Last Wild Waltz)
- Jackie Wilson Said (I’m in Heaven When You Smile) – Van Morrison
- Old
- Plan B
- I’ll Show You
- Liars A to E – Kevin Rowland, Jim Paterson, Steve Torch
- Until I Believe in My Soul
- Come On Eileen – Kevin Rowland, Jim Paterson, Billy Adams
John Mayall
On July 22, 2024, John Mayall died aged 90. He was musician (keyboards, harmonica, guitar), singer, songwriter and producer. In the 1960s, he formed John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, a band that has counted among its members some of the most famous blues and blues rock musicians, including Sammy Prosser, Davey Graham, John Gilbey, Ricky Brown, Pete Burford, Sam Stone, Brian Myall, Keith Robertson, Bernie Watson, John McVie, Peter Ward, Martin Hart, Roger Dean, Hughie Flint, Eric Clapton, John Weider, John Slaughter, Geoff Krivit, Peter Green, Jack Bruce, Mick Taylor, Aynsley Dunbar, Micky Waller, Mick Fleetwood, Terry Edmonds, Keef Hartley, Chris Mercer, Rip Kant, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Paul Williams, Keith Tillman, Henry Lowther, Andy Fraser, Tony Reeves and Jon Hiseman. John Mayall was referred to as the “Godfather of the British Blues”, and the “Pioneer of the British Blues”, with career that spanned nearly seven decades, remaining an active musician until his death. He released seventy albums (studio and live).
Abdul Kareem “Duke” Fakir
On July 22, 2024, Abdul Kareem “Duke” Fakir died aged 88. He was singer, a founding member of the quartet Four Tops. In 1990, as a member of the Four Tops, Fakir was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 1997, he was inducted into the “Vocal Group Hall of Fame”, in 1999, in the “Grammy Hall of Fame”, in 1998, received the “Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award”.
Firesign Theater: Don’t Crush That Dwarf, Hand Me the Pliers
On July 22, 1970, “Columbia” label released “Don’t Crush That Dwarf, Hand Me the Pliers”, the third Firesign Theatre album. It was recorded April – May 1970, and was produced by Bill Driml, Phil Austin, Peter Bergman, David Ossman and Phil Proctor. In 1983, “The New Rolling Stone Record Guide” called it “The Greatest Comedy Album Ever Made”. In 2005, the “US Library of Congress” added the album to the “National Recording Registry” and called the Firesign Theatre “The Beatles of Comedy.”
Personnel:
- Phil Austin
- Peter Bergman
- David Ossman
- Phil Proctor
- Anna-Lee Austin – spoken parts
- Thaddeus Warrick and the Mindermast Mental Music Hall One-Man Sympathy Orchestra
- The St. Louis Aquarium Choraleers (including Anna-Lee Austin, Jane Dansie, Tiny Ossman, Elisabeth Plumb, John Kinick, Cathleen O’Mara)
- The Android Sisters
- Robert Grossman – cover art
- John Rose, Elisabeth Plumb – back cover photography
- James William Guercio – co-production
Track listing:
All tracks by Phil Austin, Peter Bergman, David Ossman and Phil Proctor
- This Side
- The Other Side
Nina Nastasia: Riderless Horse
On July 22, 2022, “Temporary Residence Limited” label released “Riderless Horse”, the seventh Nina Nastasia studio album. It was recorded in 2022, and was produced by Steve Albini, Nina Nastasia and Greg Norman.
Personnel:
- Nina Nastasia – vocals, acoustic guitar
- Steve Albini – engineer
- Greg Norman – engineer assistant
- Elizabeth Neel – painting
- Dave Thomas (as DLT) – layout, design
Track listing:
All tracks by Nina Nastasia.
- Cork and Pour
- Just Stay in Bed
- You Were So Mad
- This Is Love
- Nature
- Lazy Road
- Ask Me
- Blind as Batsies
- The Two of Us
- Go Away
- The Roundabout
- Trust
- Afterwards
- Creek and Chimes
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