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Bobby Hutcherson: Head On

In November 1971, “Blue Note” label released “Head On”, the 14th Bobby Hutcherson album. It was recorded in July 1971, at “Poppi Recording Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by George Butler.

Personnel:

  • Bobby Hutcherson – vibes, marimba
  • Todd Cochran – piano, arrangements
  • Harold Land – tenor saxophone, flute
  • Oscar Brashear – trumpet, flugelhorn
  • George Bohanon, Louis Spears – trombone
  • Willie Ruff – French horn
  • Fred Jackson, Jr. – piccolo
  • Delbert Hill, Charles Owens, Herman Riley, Ernie Watts – reeds
  • William Henderson – electric piano
  • Reggie Johnson, James Leary III – bass
  • Leon “Ndugu” Chancler, Nesbert “Stix” Hooper, Woody Theus – drums
  • Warren Bryant – congas, bongos
  • Donald Smith – vocals
  • Rick Pekkoven – engineer
  • Rudy Van Gelder – remix
  • Colman Andrews – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. At the Source: Ashes & Rust/Eucalyptus/Obsidian – Todd Cochran
  2. Many Thousands Gone – Todd Cochran
  3. Mtume – Bobby Hutcherson
  4. Clockwork of the Spirits – Todd Cochran

Sadistic Mika Band: Hot! Menu

In November 1975, “Harvest” label released “Hot! Menu”, the third Sadistic Mika Band. It was recorded in July 1975, at “Onkyo House Studio” in Tokyo, Japan, and was produced by Chris Thomas.

Personnel:

  • Mika – vocals
  • Kazuhiko Katoh – vocals, guitar
  • Masayoshi Takanaka – lead guitar
  • Hiroshi Imai – keyboards
  • Tsugutoshi Goto – bass
  • Yukihiro Takahashi – drums
  • Ryoji Hachiya – engineer
  • Masayoshi Sukita – photography
  • Kazunaga Nitta – executive producer

Track listing:

  1. Time to Noodle
  2. Mummy Doesn’t Go to Parties Since Daddy Died
  3. Aquablue
  4. Mada Mada Samba
  5. Hi Jack (I’m Just Dying)
  6. Okinawa (Strange Fish)
  7. Style Is Changing
  8. Funkee Mahjong
  9. Tokyo Sunrise

Nomeansno: 0 + 2 = 1

On November 4, 1991, “Alternative Tentacles” label released “0 + 2 = 1”, the fifth Nomeansno studio album. It was recorded in July 1991, at “Profile Sound” in Vancouver, Canada, and was produced by Cecil English, Andy Kerr, John Wright and Rob Wright.

Personnel:

  • Andy Kerr – guitar, bass
  • John Wright – vocals, drums, keyboards, percussion, horns, engineer
  • Rob Wright – vocals, bass, guitar
  • Mark Critchley – horns
  • Lissa Beurge – backup vocals
  • Cecil English – engineer
  • Brian (Who) Else – engineer
  • George Horn – mastering
  • David Bruce – artwork

Track listing:

All tracks by Andy Kerr, John Wright and Rob Wright.

  1. Now
  2. The Fall
  3. 0+2=1
  4. The Valley of the Blind
  5. Mary
  6. Everyday I Start to Ooze
  7. When Putting It All in Order Ain’t Enough
  8. The Night When Nothing Become Everything
  9. I Think You Know
  10. Ghosts
  11. Joyful Reunion

Charles Mingus: Mingus Three

In November 1957, “Jubilee” label released “Mingus Three”, the eight Charles Mingus album. It was recorded in July 1957, in New York City.

Personnel:

  • Charles Mingus – bass
  • Hampton Hawes – piano
  • Dannie Richmond – drums, tambourine

Track listing:

All tracks by Charles Mingus except where noted.

  1. Yesterdays – Otto Harbach, Jerome Kern
  2. Back Home Blues
  3. I Can’t Get Started – Vernon Duke, Ira Gershwin
  4. Hamp’s New Blues – Hampton Hawes
  5. Summertime – George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward
  6. Dizzy Moods
  7. Laura – Johnny Mercer, David Raksin

Jackie McLean: 4, 5 And 6

In November 1956, “Prestige” label released “4, 5 and 6”, the third Jackie McLean album. It was recorded in July 1956, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Bob Weinstock.

Personnel:

  • Jackie McLean – alto sax
  • Hank Mobley – tenor sax
  • Donald Byrd – trumpet
  • Mal Waldron – piano
  • Doug Watkins – bass
  • Art Taylor – drums
  • Rudy Van Gelder – recording

Track listing:

  1. Sentimental Journey – Ben Homer, Bud Green, Les Brown
  2. Why Was I Born? – Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II
  3. Contour – Kenny Drew
  4. Confirmation – Charlie Parker
  5. When I Fall in Love – Edward Heyman, Victor Young
  6. Abstraction – Mal Waldron

Louis Armstrong: Louis Armstrong Plays W. C. Handy

In October 1954, “Columbia” label released “Louis Armstrong Plays W. C. Handy”, album by Louis Armstrong and His All Stars. It was recorded in July 1954, and was produced by George Avakian.

Personnel:

  • Louis Armstrong – vocals, trumpet
  • Trummy Young – trombone
  • Barney Bigard – clarinet
  • Billy Kyle – piano
  • Arvell Shaw – double bass
  • Barrett Deems – drums
  • Velma Middleton – vocals
  • George Avakian – engineer, liner notes
  • Mark Wilder – engineer
  • Seth Rothstein – project director, project manager
  • Rene Arsenault – production assistant
  • Cozbi Sanchez-Cabrera – art direction

Track listing:

All tracks by W. C. Handy, except where noted.

  1. St. Louis Blues
  2. Yellow Dog Blues
  3. Loveless Love
  4. Aunt Hagar’s Blues – James Timothy Brymn, Handy
  5. Long Gone (From The Bowlin’ Green) – Handy, Chris Smith
  6. The Memphis Blues (Or Mister Crump) – Handy, George A. Norton
  7. Beale Street Blues
  8. Ole Miss Blues
  9. Chantez Les Bas (Sing ‘Em Low)
  10. Hesitating Blues
  11. Atlanta Blues (Make Me One Pallet on Your Floor) – Dave Elman, Handy

Kayak: The Last Encore

In September 1976, “Vertigo” label released “The Last Encore”, the fourth Kayak album. It was recorded May – July 1976, at “Morgan Studio” in Brussels, Belgium, and was produced by Max Werner, Johan Slager, Ton Scherpenzeel, Bert Veldkamp and Pim Koopman.

Personnel:

  • Max Werner – lead vocals, percussion, Mellotron
  • Johan Slager – guitars, backing vocals
  • Ton Scherpenzeel – keyboards, accordion, double bass, backing vocals
  • Bert Veldkamp – bass, double bass, saxophone, zither, backing vocals
  • Pim Koopman – drums, percussion, marimba, piano, lead and backing vocals

Track listing:

  1. Back to the Front – Ton Scherpenzeel, Johan Slager
  2. Nothingness – Ton Scherpenzeel
  3. Love of a Victim – Pim Koopman
  4. Land on the Water – Pim Koopman
  5. The Last Encore – Ton Scherpenzeel
  6. Do You Care – Pim Koopman
  7. Still My Heart Cries for You – Pim Koopman
  8. Relics from a Distant Age – Ton Scherpenzeel
  9. Love Me Tonight / Get on Board – Ton Scherpenzeel
  10. Evocation – Pim Koopman
  11. Raid Your Own House – Ton Scherpenzeel
  12. Well Done – Pim Koopman

801: Listen Now

On September 23, 1977, “Expression” label released “Listen Now”, the only 801 studio album. It was recorded December 1975 – July 1977, at “Basing Street Studios” in London, “The Manor” in Shipton-on-Cherwell, England, and was produced by Phil Manzanera.

Personnel:

  • Phil Manzanera – guitar, acoustic piano, Hammond organ
  • Eno – guitar treatment, chorus piano, synthesizer
  • Eddie Jobson – acoustic piano, Fender Rhodes electric piano
  • Eddie Rayner – acoustic piano
  • Francis Monkman – Fender Rhodes electric piano, synthesizer
  • Rhett Davies – Hammond organ
  • Billy Livsey – clavinet, Wurlitzer electric piano, Fender Rhodes electric piano
  • Simon Ainley – lead vocals
  • Ian MacCormick – vocals
  • Tim Finn – vocals
  • Lol Creme – vocals, Gizmo
  • Bill MacCormick – vocals, bass
  • Simon Phillips – drums, percussion
  • Dave Mattacks – drums
  • Kevin Godley – vocals, percussion
  • Mel Collins – soprano saxophone
  • John White – tuba
  • Alan Lee – backing vocals, chorus
  • Martin Lawrence, Rhett Davies – engineer
  • Philip Castle – design, design concept

Track listing:

  1. Listen Now – Bill MacCormick, Ian MacCormick, Phil Manzanera
  2. Flight 19 – Ian MacCormick, Phil Manzanera
  3. Island – Phil Manzanera
  4. Law and Order – Bill MacCormick, Phil Manzanera
  5. ¿Que? – Phil Manzanera
  6. City of Light – Bill MacCormick, Phil Manzanera
  7. Initial Speed – Phil Manzanera
  8. Postcard Love – Bill MacCormick, Phil Manzanera
  9. That Falling Feeling – Ian MacCormick, Phil Manzanera

Larry Young: Of Love And Peace

In September 1967, “Blue Note” label released “Of Love and Peace”, the seventh Larry Young album. It was recorded in July 1967, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

  • Larry Young – organ
  • James Spaulding – alto saxophone, flute
  • Herbert Morgan – tenor saxophone
  • Eddie Gale – trumpet
  • Wilson Moorman III – drums
  • Jerry Thomas – drums
  • Rudy Van Gelder – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Pavanne – Morton Gould
  2. Of Love and Peace – Larry Young
  3. Seven Steps to Heaven – Miles Davis, Victor Feldman
  4. Falaq – Larry Young

Paul Desmond: Glad To Be Unhappy

In September 1965, “RCA Victor” label released “Glad to Be Unhappy”, the seventh Paul Desmond album. It was recorded in 1963 at “Webster Hall” in New York City, July, August and September 1964, at “RCA Studio A” in New York City, and was produced by George Avakian.

Personnel:

  • Paul Desmond – alto saxophone
  • Jim Hall – guitar
  • Gene Cherico – bass 
  • Eugene Wright – bass
  • Connie Kay – drums

Track listing:

  1. Glad to Be Unhappy – Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart
  2. Poor Butterfly – Raymond Hubbell, John Golden
  3. Stranger in Town – Mel Tormé
  4. A Taste of Honey – Ric Marlow, Bobby Scott
  5. Any Other Time – Paul Desmond
  6. Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo – Bronisław Kaper, Helen Deutsch
  7. Angel Eyes – Matt Dennis, Earl Brent