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Michael White: The Land Of Spirit And Light

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In September 1973, “Impulse!” label released “The Land of Spirit and Light”, the third Michael White album. It was recorded in February 1973, at “Village Recorder” in Los Angeles.

Personnel:

  • Michael White – violin
  • Prince Lasha – piccolo, flute, alto flute, clarinet
  • Ed Kelly – piano
  • Bob King – classical guitar
  • Cecil McBee – bass
  • Kenneth Nash – percussion
  • Stanley Nash, Kenny Jenkins, ABC Messenger delivery man – vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Michael White, except where noted.

  1. The Land of Spirit and Light (Part 1)
  2. The Land of Spirit and Light (Part 2)
  3. The Land of Spirit and Light (Part 3)
  4. Fatima’s Garden
  5. Fiesta Dominical
  6. O Ancient One
  7. Lament (Mankind) – Cecil McBee, Michael White

Shelly Manne And His Friends: Modern Jazz Performances

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In September 1956, “Contemporary” label released “Modern Jazz Performances from the Hit Musical “My Fair Lady”, album by Shelly Manne and Friends (seventh Shelly Manne album). It was recorded in August 1956 at “Contemporary’s Studio” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Lester Koenig.

Personnel:

  • Shelly Manne – drums
  • André Previn – piano
  • Leroy Vinnegar – bass
  • Roy DuNann – engineer
  • Robert Guidi – design
  • Phil March – photography
  • Lester Koenig – liner notes

Track listing:

All lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, all music by Frederick Loewe.

  1. Get Me to the Church on Time
  2. On the Street Where You Live
  3. I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face
  4. Wouldn’t It Be Lovely
  5. Ascot Gavotte
  6. Show Me
  7. With a Little Bit of Luck
  8. I Could Have Danced All Night

Pino Palladino & Blake Mills: That Wasn’t A Dream

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On August 22, 2025, “Impulse!” label released “That Wasn’t a Dream”, album by Pino Palladino and Blake Mills. It was recorded in 2025 at “Sound City Studios” in Los Angeles.

Personnel:

  • Pino Palladino – bass
  • Blake Mills – guitar, mixing
  • Dory Bavarsky – piano, keyboards
  • Rocco Palladino – bass
  • Sam Gendel – saxophone
  • Abraham Rounds – drums
  • Chris Dave – drums
  • Steve Jordan – drums
  • Joseph Lorge – mixing
  • Patricia Sullivan – mastering
  • Daniel Krieger – lacquer cut
  • H. Hawkline – artwork, layout
  • Gabi Zecchetto – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Pino Palladino and Blake Mills, except where noted.

  1. Contour – Chris Weisman additional writing
  2. I Laugh in the Mouth of the Lion
  3. Somnambulista
  4. Taka
  5. What Is Wrong with You
  6. Heat Sink
  7. That Was a Dream

Cannonball Adderley: The Cannonball Adderley Quintet & Orchestra

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In August 1970, “Capitol” label released “The Cannonball Adderley Quintet & Orchestra” the 46th Cannonball Adderley album. It was recorded in June 1970, in Los Angeles, and was produced by David Axelrod.

Personnel:

  • Cannonball Adderley – alto saxophone
  • Nat Adderley – cornet
  • Joe Zawinul – piano, electric piano
  • Walter Booker – bass
  • Roy McCurdy – drums
  • William S. Fischer – conductor
  • Lalo Schifrin – conductor
  • Unidentified orchestra

Track listing:

  1. Experience in E – Joe Zawinul, William Fischer
  2. Tensity – David Axelrod
  3. Dialogues for Jazz Quintet and Orchestra – Lalo Schifrin

Stephen Bishop: THIMK

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On August 15, 2025, “Life’s a Bish Records” label released “THIMK”, the twentieth and final Stephen Bishop album. It was recorded at “Man Cave Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Marcus Eaton.

  • Stephen Bishop – lead and backing vocals, guitar
  • Marcus Eaton – guitar, bass, backing vocals, string arrangements, sampling
  • Eric Clapton – slide guitar
  • Christopher Cross – guitar
  • Greg Leisz – pedal steel guitar
  • Greg Phillinganes – keyboards
  • Steve Porcaro – piano
  • Jimmy Webb – piano
  • John Jarvis – piano
  • David Benoit – piano
  • Michael McDonald – piano, backing vocals
  • Nathan East – bass
  • Leland Sklar – bass
  • Sean Hurley – bass
  • Mai Leisz – bass
  • Nic Collins – drums
  • Jake Reed – drums
  • Steve Gadd – drums
  • Jack Tempchin – harmonica
  • Graham Nash – vocals
  • Sting – backing vocals
  • Art Garfunkel – backing vocals
  • Kenny Loggins – backing vocals
  • David Pack – backing vocals
  • James Lee Stanley – backing vocals
  • Gerry Beckley – backing vocals
  • Dewey Bunnell – backing vocals
  • Marilyn Martin – backing vocals
  • Liz Lieber – backing vocals
  • Marcus Eaton – engineer, editor
  • Billy Centenaro – mixing
  • Bernie Grundman – mastering
  • Liz Kamlet – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Stephen Bishop, except where noted.

  1. Now That I’ve Hit the Big Time
  2. Only the Heart Within You
  3. She’ll Always Be My Girl
  4. In the Limelight (alternate version)
  5. The Money Girl
  6. Liz (So in Love with You)
  7. Really Wanting You
  8. One More Night
  9. You Don’t Need My Love
  10. It Might Be You – Stephen Bishop, Dave Grusin, Alan and Marilyn Bergman
  11. Under the Rainbow
  12. A Message from Stephen

Gábor Szabó: 1969

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In August 1969, “Skye” label released “1969”, the twelve Gábor Szabó album. It was recorded in January 1969, at “United Recording Studio” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Gary McFarland.

Personnel:

  • Gábor Szabó – guitar
  • Francois Vaz – guitar
  • Mike Melvoin – organ
  • Louis Kabok – bass
  • Randy Cierley-Sterling – electric bass
  • Jim Keltner – drums, percussion
  • George Ricci – cello
  • Gary McFarland – arrangements

Track listing:

  1. Dear Prudence – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
  2. Sealed With a Kiss – Peter Udell, Gary Geld
  3. Both Sides Now – Joni Mitchell
  4. Walk Away Renee – Michael Brown, Bob Calilli, Tony Sansone
  5. You Won’t See Me – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
  6. Michael from Mountains – Joni Mitchell
  7. Stormy – Buddy Buie, James Cobb
  8. In My Life – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
  9. I’ve Just Seen a Face – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
  10. Until It’s Time for You to Go – Buffy Sainte-Marie
  11. Somewhere I Belong – Gábor Szabó

Hampton Hawes: For Real!

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In August 1961, “Contemporary” label released “For Real!”, the 12 Hampton Hawes album. It was recorded in March 1958, at “Contemporary Record Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Lester Koenig.

Personnel:

  • Hampton Hawes – piano
  • Harold Land – tenor saxophone
  • Scott LaFaro – bass
  • Frank Butler – drums

Track listing:

  1. Hip – Hampton Hawes
  2. Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams – Harry Barris, Ted Koehler, Billy Moll
  3. Crazeology – Benny Harris
  4. Numbers Game – Hampton Hawes, Harold Land
  5. For Real – Hampton Hawes, Karpld Land
  6. I Love You – Cole Porter

Ronnie Laws: Pressure Sensitive

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In July 1975, “Blue Note” label released “Pressure Sensitive”, the debut Ronnie Laws album. It was recorded March – April 1975, at “Angel City Sound” in Los Angeles, and was produced by George Butler and Wayne Henderson.

Personnel:

  • Ronnie Laws – soprano and tenor saxophone, flute
  • Jerry Peters – electric piano, synthesizer
  • Mike Cavanaugh, Joe Sample – clavinet, electric piano
  • Roland Bautista – guitar
  • John Rowin – guitar
  • Wilton Felder – elctric bass
  • Clint Mosley – electric bass
  • Steve Guttierez, Michael Willars – drums
  • Joe Clayton – conga, tambourine, flexatone 
  • Side Effect – backing vocals

Track listing:

  1. Always There – William Jeffrey, Ronnie Laws
  2. Momma – Roland Bautista
  3. Never Be the Same – Roland Bautista, Mike Cavanaugh, Ronnie Laws
  4. Tell Me Something Good – Stevie Wonder
  5. Nothing to Lose – Ronnie Laws
  6. Tidal Wave – William Jeffrey
  7. Why Do You Laugh at Me – Wayne Henderson
  8. Mis’ Mary’s Place – Ronnie Laws

The Killers: Hot Fuss

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On June 7, 2004, “Island” label released “Hot Fuss”, the debut Killers (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2003, at “The Hearse” in Berkeley, “Cornerstone” in Los Angeles. and was produced by Brendon Flowers, Jeff Saltzman, Dave Keuniing, Mark Stoermer and Ronnie Vannucci Jr.

Personnel:

  • Brandon Flowers – vocals, synthesizer
  • Dave Keuning – guitar
  • Mark Stoermer – bass
  • Ronnie Vannucci Jr. – drums
  • Sweet Inspirations – gospel choir
  • Jeff Saltzman – recording
  • Corlene Byrd – recording
  • Dave Stedronsky – engineer assistant
  • Mark Needham – engineer assistant; mixing
  • Will Brierre – engineering assistant
  • Dario Dendi – engineer assistant
  • Alan Moulder – mixing
  • Brian “Big Bass” Gardner – mastering
  • Louis Marino – art direction
  • Seth Goldfarb – cover photography
  • Matt Hartman – band photography

Track listing:

  1. Jenny Was a Friend of Mine – Brendan Flowers, Mark Stoermer
  2. Mr. Brightside – Brendan Flowers, Dave Keuning
  3. Smile Like You Mean It – Brendan Flowers, Mark Stoermer
  4. Somebody Told Me – Brendan Flowers, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer, Ronnie Vannucci Jr.
  5. All These Things I’ve Done – Brendan Flowers
  6. Andy, You’re a Star – Brendan Flowers
  7. On Top – Bremdan Flowers, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer, Ronnie Vannucci Jr.
  8. Change Your Mind – Brendan Flowers, Dave Keuning
  9. Believe Me Natalie – Brendan Flowers, Ronnie Vannucci Jr.
  10. Midnight Show – Brendan Flowers, Mark Stoermer
  11. Everything Will Be Alright – Brendan Flowers, Mark Stoermer

Black Sabbath: Forbidden

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On June 5, 1995, “I.R.S.” label released “Forbidden”, the eighteenth Black Sabbath studio album. It was recorded December 1994 – March 1985, at “Parr Street” in Liverpool, “Devonshire Sound” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Ernie C.

Personnel:

  • Tony Martin – vocals
  • Tony Iommi – guitars
  • Geoff Nicholls – keyboards
  • Neil Murray – bass
  • Cozy Powell – drums
  • Ice-T – additional vocals
  • Ernie C – engineer,mixing
  •  Bobby Brooks – engineer, mixing
  • Andrea Wright, Phill Luff – engineer assistant
  • Geoff Pesche – mastering

Track listing:

All lyrics by Tony Martin, except where noted, all music by Tony Martin, Geoff Nicholls, Neil Murray, Cozy Powell and Tony Iommi.

  1. The Illusion of Power – lyrics by Tony Martin, Ice-T
  2. Get a Grip
  3. Can’t Get Close Enough
  4. Shaking Off the Chains
  5. I Won’t Cry for You
  6. Guilty as Hell
  7. Sick and Tired
  8. Rusty Angels
  9. Forbidden
  10. Kiss of Death