On September 23, 2025, Daniel Henry Edward Thompson aka Danny Thompson died aged 86. He was musician (upright bass, tea chest bass), songwriter and record producer, member of Alexis Korner’s Blues Incorporated, led a trio that included John McLaughlin, but was best known as member of Pentangle and long – time collaborator with John Martyn. During his long musical career he recorded and played with a large variety of other musicians, including Richard Thompson, Kate Bush, Tim Buckley, ABC, Skin, Ayuo, Richard Barbieri, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Sam Brown, Graham Coxon, Donovan, Christine Collister, Barbara Dickson, Bick Drake, Everything but the Girl, Marianne Faithfull, Peter Gabriel, Davey Graham, Mara!, Linda Lewis, Mike Landup, Magna Carta, The Chris McGregor Septet, Loreena McKennitt, Ralph McTell, Alison Moyet, Cliff Richard, Dizrhythmia, David Sylvian, Duffy Power, Deva Premal, Andrew Ridgeley, Talk Talk, Loudon Wainwright III, Se. E. Rogie, Darell Scott, Songhai, Vivian Stanshall, Eric Bibb & North Country Far, Hunter Muskett, Mary Hopkin, John Stevens, Alan Holdsworth, Bert Jansch, David Wharnsby, Boo Hewerdine, Tasmin Archer, The Incredible String Band, T. Rex and Rod Stewart. As leader Thompson released seven albums.
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Derek Palmer
On January 5, 2024, Derek Peter Palmer died aged 71. He was musician (bass, keyboards, percussion), singer, songwriter and sound engineer, member of the bands Cobwebs and Strange, Tame, and Company, but was best known for his work with Kate Bush. As leader Palmer released three albums.
John Giblin
On May 14, 2023, John Giblin died aged 71. He was musician (acoustic and electric bass), best known as excellent studio musician. He recorded and performed with John Martyn, Peter Gabriel, Annie Lenox, John Lennon, Duncan Brown, Elkie Brooks, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, Phil Collins, Fish, Simple Minds, Eric Clapton, Joan Armatrading, Al Green, Kate Bush, Judie Tzuke, The Everly Brothers, Roberta Flack, Peter Erskine, Alan Pasqua, Jon Anderson, George Martin, Gerry Rafferty, Hugh Masakela, Fish, Alan Parsons, Manolo Garcia, Claudio Baglioni, Richard Ashcroft, Franco Battiato, Saro Cosentino, Eros Ramazzotti, Brand X and Scott Walker.
Cécile McLorin Salvant: Ghost Song
On March 4, 2022, “Nonesuch” label released “Ghost Song”, the sixth Cécile McLorin Salvant studio album. It was recorded in 2021, at “The Bunker Studio”, “St. Malachy Roman Catholic Church” in New York, and was produced by Cécile McLorin Salvant, Sullivan Fortner and Paul Sikivie. In April 2022, it was chosen as “Album of the Month” for both performance and sonics by “Stereophile”.
Personnel:
- Cécile McLorin Salvant – vocal, piano, creative director, illustration
- Marvin Sewell – guitar
- James Chirillo – banjo
- Aaron Diehl – piano, organ
- Sullivan Fortner – vocal, piano
- Burniss Travis – bass
- Paul Sikivie – bass, electric bass, synthesizer
- Kyle Poole – drums
- Keita Ogawa – percussion
- Alexa Tarantino – flute
- Daniel Swenberg – flute, theorbo
- Iris McLorin Picot – vocal
- Violette McLorin Picot – vocal
- Brooklyn Youth Chorus – choir
- Todd Whitelock – recording, mixing, associate producer
- Patrick Dillett – recording
- Chris Muth – mastering
- Ben Tousley – art direction, design
- Shawn Michael Jones – photography
- Robert Hurwitz – executive producer
All tracks by Cécile McLorin Salvant, except where noted.
- Wuthering Heights – Kate Bush
- Optimistic Voices / No Love Dying – Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg, Herbert Stothart
- Ghost Song
- Obligation
- Until – Gordon Sumner
- I Lost My Mind
- Moon Song
- Trail Mix
- The World is Mean – Kurt Weil, Berthold Brecht, Marc Blitzstein
- Dead Poplar
- Thunderclouds
- Unquiet Grave – traditional, arranged by Cécile McLorin Salvant
The Waterboys: Good Luck, Seeker
On August 21, 2020, “Cooking Vinyl” label released “Good Luck, Seeker”, the fourteenth Waterboys (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2020, and was produced by Puck Fingers and Brother Paul.
Personnel:
- Mike Scott – vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, bass, archeology
- Paul Brown – Hammond organ, piano, keyboards, archeology, programming
- Steve Wickham – acoustic and electronic fiddle
- Aongus Ralston – bass
- Ralph Salmins – drums, percussion
- Gavin Ralston – sonic guitar
- James Hallawell – organ, keyboards, sonics, backing vocals, additional production
- Peadar O’Riada – organ, tin whistle
- David Hood – bass
- Mark Smith – bass
- Jeremy Stacey – drums
- Justin Hallawell – distant drums
- Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band, The Unthanks – horns, sonics
- Jess Kavanagh, Zeenie Summers – backing vocals
- Blaine Harrison – backing vocals
- Irakli Gabriel – street voice
- Chris O’Brien – additional engineering
- Dave Montuy – additional engineering
- Tim Martin, Jack Power – additional engineering
- John Cornfield – additional engineering
- Lester Salmins – drum recording
- Don Jackson – mastering
- Puck Fingers, Brother Paul – mixing
- Bob Clearmountain – mixing
- B.C. Nowlin – cover painting (Taoseno Sky, oil on canvas)
- Mike Scott – front cover concept, design, photography
- Ian Ross – design
- Pixabay, Creative Commons, Engin Akyurt – photography
Track listing:
- The Soul Singer – Mike Scott
- (You’ve Got To) Kiss a Frog or Two – Mike Scott, Paul Brown
- Low Down in the Brown – traditional
- Dennis Hopper – Mike Scott, Paul Brown
- Freak Street – Mike Scott
- Sticky Fingers – Mike Scott, James Hallawell
- Why Should I Love You – Kate Bush
- The Golden Work – Mike Scott, Aongus Ralston, Charles Williams
- My Wanderings in the Weary Land – Mike Scott, Anthony Thistlethwaite, Jim Keltner
- Postcard from the Celtic Dreamtime – Mike Scott, James Hallawell
- Good Luckm Seeker – Mike Scott, Adrian McNally, Rachel Unthank, Becky Unthank, Niopha Keegan, Chris Price, Sandy Smith, Dion Fortune
- Beauty in Repetition – Mike Scott, Anthony Thistlethwaite, Jim Keltner
- Everchanging – Mike Scott, Anthony Thistlethwaite, Jim Keltner
- The Land of Sunset – Mike Scott, Peadar O’Riada
Derek Wadsworth
On December 3, 2008, Derek Wadsworth died aged 69. He was musician (cornet, trombone, keyboards), composer and arranger. He was musical director for Diana Ross, Dusty Springfield, and the musical “Hair”. As a musician and arranger he worked with Maynard Ferguson, Georgie Fame, Nina Simone, David Essex, Judy Garland, Humphrey Lyttelton, Graham Collier, Tonny Bennett, George Harrison, Tom Jones, Dionne Warwick, Mike Oldfield, Simply Red, Kate Bush, Cat Stevens, Small Faces, Manferd Mann, and the Rolling Stones.
Big Country: The Seer
On July 14, 1986, “Mercury” label released “The Seer”, the third Big Country studio album. It was recorded November 1985 – February 1986 and was produced by Robin Millar.
Personnel:
- Stuart Adamson– vocals, guitar
- Bruce Watson- guitar, mandolin, sitar
- Tony Butler– vocals, bass, steel guitar
- Mark Brzezicki– vocals, drums, percussion
- Kate Bush- backing vocals
- June Miles-Kingston- backing vocals
- Davie Duncan – bodhran
Track listing:
All tracks by Stuart Adamson, except where noted.
- Look Away
- The Seer – Stuart Adamson, Bruce Watson
- The Teacher
- I Walk the Hill – Stuart Adamson, Tony Butler
- Eiledon
- One Great Thing – Stuart Adamson, Tony Butler
- Hold the Heart
- Remembrance Day
- The Red Fox
- Sailor
The Futureheads: Same
On July 12, 2004, “679” label released the self-titled, debut Futureheads (The) album. It was recorded in 2004 and was produced by Paul Epworth and Andy Gill.
Personnel:
- Ross Millard – vocals, guitar
- Barry Hyde – vocals, guitar
- David “Jaff” Craig – vocals, bass guitar
- Dave Hyde – drums
- Adrian Newton, Andy Gill, Jerry Kandiah – engineer
- Al O’Connell, Mark ‘Uptown Top’ Rankin, Richard Williams – additional engineering
- Helen Ward – assistant engineer
- Chris Lord-Alge, Clive Goddard, Gareth Jones – mixing
- Big Active – art direction
- Damien Poulain – artwork
- Tony Gibson – photography
- Clare Shilland – band photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Ross Millard, Barry Hyde, David Craig and Dave hyde, except where noted.
- Le Garage
- Robot
- A to B
- Decent Days and Nights
- Meantime
- Alms
- Danger of the Water
- Carnival Kids
- The City Is Here for You to Use
- First Day
- He Knows
- Stupid and Shallow
- Trying Not to Think About Time
- Hounds of Love – Kate Bush
- Man Ray
Geoffrey Emerick
On October 2, 2018, Geoffrey Emerick died aged 72. He was recording studio audio engineer and producer, worked with America, Elvis Costello, Badfinger, Art Garfunkel, Jeff Beck, Gino Vannelli, Supertramp, Cheap Trick, Nazareth, Chris Bell, Split Enz, Trevor Rabin, Nick Heyward, Big Country, Gentle Giant, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Ultravox, Matthew Fisher, Kate Bush, Nellie McKay and Robin Trower, but he was best known for his work with The Beatles, on their albums Revolver, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Beatles and Abbey Road. For his work in the music recording field, Emerick won “European Edison Award” and four “Grammy Awards”.
Matthew Good: Chaotic Neutral
On September 25, 2015, “Warner Music Canada” label released “Chaotic Neutral”, the 10th Matthew Good solo album. It was recorded in 2015, and was produced by Warne Livesey.
Personnel:
- Matthew Good – vocals, guitar, art direction
- Joel Livesey – second engineer
- Warne Livesey – mixing
- Andy Vandette – mastering
- Derek Broad – art direction, design
Track listing:
All tracks by Matthew Good except where noted.
- All You Sons and Daughters
- Moment
- Kid Down the Well
- No Liars
- Harridan
- Tiger by the Tail
- Girls in Black
- Cloudbusting – Kate Bush
- Cold Water
- Army of Lions
- Los Alamos
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