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.
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Levon Helm: Dirt Farmer
On October 30, 2007, “Vanguard” label released “Dirt Farmer”, the fifth Levon Helm album. It was recorded in 2007, at “Levon Helm Studio” in Woodstock, New York, and was produced by Larry Campbell and Amy Helm.
Personnel:
- Larry Campbell – dulcimer, acoustic and electric guitar, fiddle, mandolin, percussion, backing vocals, arranger
- Amy Helm – lead, harmony and backing vocals, mandolin, percussion, piano, drums, mandola, arranger
- Levon Helm – vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, drums, liner notes, arranger
- Byron Isaacs – bass, percussion, backing vocals
- Teresa Williams – backing and harmony vocals
- Buddy Miller – harmony vocals
- Julie Miller – harmony vocals
- Brian John Mitchell – piano, accordion, backing vocals
- Glenn Patscha – pump organ
- George Receli – percussion
- Justin Guip – engineer, mixing
- Doug Sax – mastering
- Carrie Smith – art direction, design
- Ahron R. Foster – photography
- Georgette Cartwright – creative services coordinator
Track listing:
- False Hearted Lover Blues – traditional
- Poor Old Dirt Farmer – Tracy Schwarz
- The Mountain – Steve Earle
- Little Birds – traditional
- The Girl I Left Behind – traditional
- Calvary – Byron Isaacs
- Anna Lee – Laurelyn Dossett
- Got Me a Woman – Paul Kennerley
- A Train Robbery – Paul Kennerley
- Single Girl, Married Girl – A. P. Carter
- The Blind Child – traditional
- Wide River to Cross – Buddy & Julie Miller
Levon Helm: Electric Dirt
On June 30, 2009, “Dirt Farmer” label released “Electric Dirt”, the sixth and the final Levon Helm album. It was recorded in 2009, at “Levon Helm Studio” in Woodstock, New York, and was produced by Larry Campbell.
Personnel:
- Levon Helm – vocals, drums, mandolin
- Larry Campbell – acoustic, electric and resonator guitar, fiddle, mandolin, dulcimer, harmony vocals
- Brian Mitchell – piano, organ, harmonium, accordion
- Jimmy Vivino – organ. acoustic and electric guitar
- Byron Isaacs – bass, backing vocals
- Steven Bernstein – alto horn, horn arrangements
- Erik Lawrence – soprano saxophone
- Jay Collins – tenor saxophone
- Clark Gayton – trombone
- Howard Johnson – tuba
- Teresa Williams – acoustic guitar, autoharp, harmony vocals
- Any Helm – mandolin, bass drum, harmony vocals
- George Receli – backing vocals
- Jay Collins – backing vocals
- Allen Toussaint – horn arrangements
- Justin Guip – recording, mixing
- Chris Edwards, James Smith, Rocky Talent – engineer assistant
- Doug Sax – mastering
- Sangwook “Sunny” Nam – mastering
- Levon Helm – artwork
- Michael DuBois – artwork
- Carrie Smith – layout, design
- Ahron R. Foster – photography
- Georgette Cartwright – creative director
Track listing:
- Tennessee Jed – Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter
- Move Along Train – Roebuck Staples
- Growin’ Trade – Levon Helm, Larry Campbell
- Golden Bird – Happy Traum
- Stuff You Gotta Watch – Muddy Waters
- White Dove – Carter Stanley
- Kingfish – Randy Newman
- You Can’t Lose What You Ain’t Never Had – Muddy Waters
- When I Go Away – Larry Campbell
- Heaven’s Pearls – Anthony Leone, Byron Isaacs, Fiona McBain, Amy Helm, Glenn Patscha
- I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free – Richard Carroll Lamp, Willy E. Taylor
Jerry Carrigan
On June 22, 2019, Jerry Kirby Carrigan died aged 75. He was musician (drums) and record producer. He first achieved widespread recognition as a member of the original Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and later as a session musician in Nashville, regarded as one of the creators of the Nashville sound known as “Countrypolitan”. He has recorded with Elvis Presley, Joan Baez, Johnny Cash, Charley Pride, Paul Anka, John Denver, Jerry Lee Lewis, Waylon Jennings, Bobby Bare, Ray Stevens, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Levon Helm, Dolly Parton, Leon Russell, Ronnie Hawkins, George Jones, Henry Mancini, Al Hirt, Johnny Mathis, and the Boston Pops Orchestra. In 2009 Carrigan was inducted into the “Nashville Cats”, by the “Country Music Hall of Fame”; in 2010 he was inducted into the “Alabama Music Hall of Fame”, and in 2019 Carrigan was inducted into the “Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum”.
Dr. John
On June 6, 2019, Malcolm John Rebennack aka Dr. John, died aged 77. He was singer – songwriter and musician (piano, keyboards and guitar), regarded as one of the greatest New Orleans music icons. He had successful solo career and performed and recorded with many famous musicians and bands, including Art Blakey, Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, Van Morrison, Dan Auerbach, Eric Clapton, Bob Seger, Joe Walsh, Canned Heat, The Rolling Stones, Mike Bloomfield, Spiritualized, David Newman, Ray Anderson, Levon Helm, John Hammond, Gregg Allman, Papa John Creach, Bennie Wallace, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Harry Connick Jr., Hank Crawford, Jimmy Smith, Jools Holland, Steve Tyrell, B. B. King and Marcus Miller. Dr. John won six “Grammy Awards”, and was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” in 2011. In May 2013, he received honorary doctorate of fine arts from “Tulane University.”
Los Lobos: The Neighborhood
On September 4, 1990, “Slash Records” label released “The Neighborhood”, the eighth Los Lobos album. It was recorded in 1990, and was produced by Larry Hirsch, David K. Hidalgo, Cesar J. Rosas, Louie F. Pérez, Jr., Conrad R. Lozano and Steve M. Berlin.
Personnel:
- David K. Hidalgo- vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, 6-string bass, tiple, accordion, bajo sexto, violin, Hawaiian steel, koto guitar, drums, percussion
- Cesar J. Rosas- vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, bajo-sexto, huanpanguera
- Conrad R. Lozano- vocals, Fender precision and 5-string bass, guitarron, upright bass
- Louie F. Pérez, Jr.- drums, percussion, guitars, jarana, hidalguer
- Steve M. Berlin- tenor, baritone and soprano saxophones, organ, clavinet, percussion
- John Hiatt– vocals
- Levon Helm- vocals, mandolin
- Danny Timms – organ, Wurlitzer, piano
- Mitchell Froom- harmonium
- Jerry Marotta– drums
- Alex Acuña- percussion, shekere, hand drums
- Jim Keltner- drums, percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by David K. Hidalgo and Louie F. Pérez, Jr., except where noted.
- Down on the Riverbed
- Emily
- I Walk Alone
- Angel Dance
- Little John of God
- Deep Dark Hole
- Georgia Slop – Jimmy McCracklin
- I Can’t Understand- Cesar J.Rosas, Willie Dixon
- The Giving Tree
- Take My Hand
- Jenny’s Got a Pony
- Be Still
- The Neighborhood
Frank Black: Fast Man Raider Man
On June 20, 2006, “Back Porch” label released “Fast Man Raider Man”, the thirteen Frank Black album. It was recorded in 2000, in Nashville, Pasadena and Chicago, and was produced by Jon Tiven.
Personnel:
- Frank Black- lead vocals, guitar, ukulele
- Steve Cropper- guitar
- Carol Kaye- guitar, bass guitar
- Buddy Miller- guitar, mandoguitar, backing vocals
- Rich Gilbert- pedal steel guitar
- Duane Jarvis- guitar
- Lyle Workman- guitar, arrangements
- Reggie Young– guitar
- Dave Phillips- pedal steel guitar
- F. Sloan- piano, backing vocals
- Al Kooper- organ
- Ian McLagan- keyboards
- Mark Jordan – keyboards
- Spooner Oldham- keyboards, backing vocals
- Jack Kidney- harmonica, tenor saxophone
- Tom Petersson- bass guitar
- Bob Babbitt- bass guitar, backing vocals
- Marty Brown- bass guitar, backing and duet vocal
- David Hood- bass guitar
- Billy Block- drums, backing vocals
- Steve Ferrone- drums
- Levon Helm- drums, percussion
- Jim Keltner- drums, percussion
- Simon Kirke- drums, percussion
- Akil Thompson- drums
- Chester Thompson- drums
- Jon Tiven- alto saxophone, guitar, percussion, piano, backing vocals
- Wayne Jackson- trumpet, trombone, fluegelhorn
- Violet Clark-Thompson- backing vocals
- Jack Clement- dobro, backing vocals
- Rick Duvall- backing vocals
- James Griffin – backing vocals
- Bobby Bare Jr.- backing vocals
- Ellis Hooks- backing vocals
- Billy Swan- backing vocals
- Planet Swan- backing vocals
- Sierra Swan- backing vocals
- Brooks Watson- backing vocals
- Lyle Workman – arrangements
Track listing:
All tracks by Frank Black, except where noted.
- If Your Poison Gets You
- Johnny Barleycorn
- Fast Man
- You Can’t Crucify Yourself
- Dirty Old Town – Ewan MacColl
- Wanderlust
- Seven Days
- Raider Man
- The End of the Summer – music adapted from Gabriel Fauré’s Sicilienne, Op. 78,
- Dog Sleep – co-written by Reid Paley
- When the Paint Grows Darker Still
- I’m Not Dead (I’m in Pittsburgh) – co-written by Reid Paley
- Golden Shore – co-written byReid Paley
- In the Time of My Ruin
- Down to You – co-written byReid Paley
- Highway to Lowdown
- Kiss My Ring
- My Terrible Ways
- Fitzgerald
- Elijah
- It’s Just Not Your Moment
- The Real El Rey
- Where the Wind Is Going
- Holland Town
- Sad Old World
- Don’t Cry That Way
- Fare Thee Well
Runt: Same
In June 1970, “Ampex” label released the self-titled, debut “Runt” album. It was recorded in 1970, and was produced by Todd Rundgren.
Personnel:
- Todd Rundgren – vocals, various instruments, arrangements
- Don Lee van Winkle – rhythm and acoustic guitar
- Mark Klingman- electric piano
- Tony Sales- bass, percussion
- Rick Danko- bass
- John Miller- bass
- Don Ferris – bass
- Bobby Moses – drums
- Hunt Sales- drums, percussion
- Levon Helm- drums
- Mickey Brook – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Todd Rundgren.
- Broke Down and Busted
- Believe in Me
- We Got to Get You a Woman
- Who’s That Man
- Once Burned
- Devil’s Bite
- I’m in the Clique
- There Are No Words
- Baby Let’s Swing”/”The Last Thing You Said”/”Don’t Tie My Hands
- Birthday Carol
John Martyn: Stormbringer!
In February 1970,“Island” label released “Stormbringer!”, the first John and Beverly Martyn album, and the third overall John Martyn album. It was recorded in Woodstock, New York, and was produced by Joe Boyd.
Personnel:
- John Martyn – vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- Beverley Martyn – vocals, acoustic guitar
- Harvey Brooks- bass
- Paul Harris- piano, organ, musical direction, arrangements
- John Simon- harpsichord
- Levon Helm- drums
- Herbie Lovell- drums
- Billy Mundi- drums
- John Wood- engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by John Martyn except where noted.
- Go Out And Get It
- Can’t Get The One I Want – Beverley Martyn
- Stormbringer
- Sweet Honesty – Beverley Martyn
- Woodstock
- John The Baptist
- The Ocean – Beverley Martyn
- Traffic-Light Lady
- Tomorrow Time – Beverley Martyn
- Would You Believe Me?
Rufus Wainwright: Want Two
On November 16, 2004, “Geffen” label released “Want Two”, the fourth Rufus Wainwright album. It was recorded in 2004, at “Bearsville Studios” in Woodstock, NYC, and was produced by Marius de Vries and Rufus Wainwright.
Personnel:
- Rufus Wainwright – vocal, piano, additional vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboards, orchestral arrangements
- Gerry Leonard– electric guitar, guitars
- Charlie Sexton– electric guitar
- Marius de Vries– keyboards, vibraphone, programming, orchestral arrangements
- Rob Burger – Hammond organ
- Roger Greenawalt – ukulele, banjo
- Steven Wolf– djembe, tambourine, additional programming
- Kate McGarrigle – banjo, additional vocals
- Anna McGarrigle – accordion, additional vocals
- Jeff Hill – bass, additional vocals
- Brad Albetta – bass
- Troy Rinker Jr – bass
- Levon Helm– drums
- Sterling Campbell – drums
- Matt Johnson – drums
- Roberto Rodriguez – percussion
- Alexandra Knoll – oboe
- David Theodore – oboe
- David Sapadin – clarinet
- Daniel Shelly – bassoon
- Isobel Griffiths – orchestra contractor, horn contractor
- Gavyn Wright – orchestral leader
- Maxim Moston – violin, concertmaster, orchestral arrangements
- Van Dyke Parks– orchestral arrangements
- Martha Wainwright– violin, additional vocals
- Sophie Solomon – violin
- Antoine Silverman – violin
- Joan Wasser– violin, viola
- Julianne Klopotic – violin
- Vivienne Kim – violin
- Fiona Murray – violin
- Cenovia Cummins – violin
- Christopher Cardona – violin
- Danielle Farina – viola
- Alison Gordon – viola
- Eric Hammelman – viola
- Kathryn Lockwood – viola
- Anja Wood – cello
- Jane Scarpantoni – cello
- Julia Kent – cello
- Carlo Pellettieri – cello
- Gina Gershon – Jew’s harp
- Pit Hermans – cimbalom
- Antony– voice
- Teddy Thompson– additional vocals
- Jenni Muldaur – additional vocals
- Suzzy Roche– additional vocals
- Leona Naess – additional vocals
- Lily Lanken – recorder, additional vocals
- Julianna Raye – additional vocals
- Alexis Smith – programming
- Jack McKeever – engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Rufus Wainwright.
- Agnus Dei
- The One You Love
- Peach Trees
- Little Sister
- The Art Teacher
- Hometown Waltz
- This Love Affair
- Gay Messiah
- Memphis Skyline
- Waiting for a Dream
- Crumb by Crumb
- Old Whore’s Diet
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