On May 27, 2016, “ANTI” label released “Kidsticks”, the seventh Beth Orton album. It was recorded in 2016 and was produced by Andrew Hung and Beth Orton.
On May 27, 2015, “Columbia” label released “Everything is Beautiful” album credited to Miles Davis and Robert Glasper, tribute to the music of Miles Davis. It was recorded in 2014, at “Anu It! Studio”, “Klearlight Studios”, “The Peanut Gallery”, “Brightlady Studios”, “Precious House Studios”, “Willow Grove Studios”, “State Of The Ark”, “King Creative Studios”, “Brooklyn Recording”, “Westlake Studios”, “The Thingamajig Lab 2”, “Wonderland Studios”, and was produced by Jewels, Paris Strother, DJ Spinna, Erykah Badu, Georgia Anne Muldrow, 9th Wonder, Rashad Smith, Black Milk, Steve Berkowitz and Robert Glasper.
Personnel:
Miles Davis – voice (samples)
Robert Glasper – piano, keyboards, percussion, liner notes
Joe Zawinul – piano
Stevie Wonder – harmonica
Chris Rob – vocals, piano, electric piano, synths, mixing, co-producer
Hermeto Pascoal – vocal
Erykah Badu – vocal, percussion
Bilal Oliver – vocal
Nai Palm – vocal
Illa J – vocal
Laura Mvula – vocal
Phonte Coleman – vocal
Georgia Anne Muldrow – vocal, recording, mixing
Ledisi Anibade Young – vocal
Amber Strother – vocal
Anita Bias – vocal
Paris Strother – vocal, guitar
John Scofield – guitar
Danny Leznoff – guitar
Kyle Bolden – guitar
Derrick Hodge – bass
Burniss Earl Travis – bass
Braylon Lacy – bass
Rashad Smith – percussion
DJ Spinna – percussion, drum programming
Hiatus Kaiyote (Naomi “Nai Palm” Saalfield, Paul Bender, Simon Mavin, Perrin Moss – various instruments, programming, engineer, mixing
King (Paris Strother, Amber Strother, Anita Bias)
Lakecia Benjamin – alto and tenor saxophone
Brandee Younger – harp
Bianca Rodriguez – backing vocals, recording
Jules – recording, mixing
Jimi Bowman – recording
Keith Lewis – recording
Femi Jiya – recording
Patrick Douthit – recording
Phonte Coleman – recording
James Benjamin – engineer
Cristian Perez – Pro Tools engineer
Anu Sun – mixing
Chris Tabron – mixing
Caleb Laven – mixing assistant
Frank Harkins – art direction
Alice Butts – design
Francine Turk – cover design
Track listing:
Talking Shit – Miles Davis, Curtis Jews, Josef Zawinul, Robert Glasper
Ghetto Walkin – lyrics by Bilal Oliver, Robert Glasper, music by Miles Davis
They Can’t Hold Me Down – lyrics by Illa J, music by Miles Davis, Robert Glasper
Maiysha (So Long) – lyrics by Erykah Badu, music by Miles Davis
Violets – Miles Davis, Phonte Coleman, Robert Glasper
Little Church – Miles Davis, Hermeto Pascoal
Silence is the Way – Miles Davis, Josef Zawinul, Laura Mvula,
Song for Selim – Miles Davis, Paris Strother, Amber Strother, Anita Bias
Milestones – Miles Davis
I’m Leaving You – lyrics by Ledisi Anibade Young, Robert Glasper, music by Miles Davis
Right On Brotha – Miles Davis, Chris Robinson, Vincent Williams, Wayne Shorter
On May 27, 2016, “English Electric” label released “Folklore”, the ninth Big Big Train studio album. It was recorded 2015 – 2016, at “English Electric Studios”, “Aubitt Studios”, “Real World Studios”, “Sweetwater Studios”, “Ashwood Studios”, “Regal Lane Studios” and was produced by David Longdon, Nick D’Virgilio, Greg Spawton, Andy Poole, Dave Gregory, Danny Manners, Rachel Hall and Rikard Sjöblom.
Personnel:
David Longdon- lead vocals, flute, acoustic guitar, mandolin, percussion
Nick D’Virgilio- drums, percussion, backing vocals
On May 27, 2016, “InsideOut” label released “Falling Satellites”, the third Frost studio album. It was recorded in 2016, at “The Cube” in London, “The Outhouse” in Reading and was produced by Jem Godfrey.
Personnel:
Jem Godfrey– vocals, keyboards, piano, lap steel guitar
On May 27, 2013, “City Slang Records” label released “Tales of a GrassWidow”, the fifth CocoRosie album. It was recorded in 2013, and was produced by Valgeir Sigurðsson.
All tracks by Bianca Casady and Sierra Casady, except where noted.
After the Afterlife
Tears for Animals – Bianca Casady, Sierra Casady, Gaël Rakotondrabe
Child Bride
Broken Chariot
End of Time – Bianca Casady, Sierra Casady, Gaël Rakotondrabe
Harmless Monster – Bianca Casady, Sierra Casady, Gaël Rakotondrabe
Gravediggress
Far Away
Roots of My Hair
Villain
Poison – ends at 4:00. After 9 minutes and 40 seconds of silence (4:00 – 13:40), begins the hidden trackDevil’s Island – Bianca Casady, Sierra Casady, Sophia Tyler
On May 27, 1991, “Factory“ label released the self-titled, debut Electronic album. It was recorded 1989 – 1991, at “Clear Studios” in Manchester, and was produced by Bernard Sumner and Johnny Marr.
On May 27, 2003, “Virgin” label released “So Much for the City”, the debut Thrills album. It was recorded October 2002 – March 2003, and was produced by Tony Hoffer. “So Much for the City” won ‘Album of the Year’ at the Irish national music awards.
Personnel:
Conor Deasy – vocals, guitar, harmonica
Daniel Ryan – guitar
Padraic McMahon – bass, guitar, harmonica
Ben Carrigan – drums, percussion
Kevin Horan – background vocals, organ, piano, synthesizer
Charlie Bisharat, Joel Derouin, Berj Garabedian, Suzie Katayama, Sara Perkins – violin
Larry Corbett – cello
John Hayhurst – viola
David Woodford, Nicholas Lane, Nick Lane, Steve Madaio – horn
Jay Dee Maness, JayDee Mannes – pedal steel
David Campbell – horn and string arrangements
Ben Drury – logo, cover design
Track listing:
All tracks by Conor Deasy, Daniel Ryan, Padraic McMahon, Ben Carrigan and Kevin Horan.
On May 27, 1977, “Capricorn” label released “Free Fall”, the second Dixie Dregs studio album. It was recorded 1976 – 1977, and was produced by Stuart Levine.
Personnel:
Steve Morse– guitar, banjo, keyboards, guitar synth
Allen Sloan – strings, Vvolin, viola, electric violin
On May 27, 2017, Gregory LeNoir “Gregg” Allman died aged 69. He was musician (guitar, keyboards), singer and songwriter, best known as member of The Allman Brothers Band. He released seven studio and two live albums, and was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” and “Georgia Music Hall of Fame”. “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked him at number 70 on its list of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time”.
On May 27, 2016, “Virgin EMI” label released “The Lexicon of Love II”, the ninth ABC studio album. It was recorded in 2016, and was produced by Martin Fry and Gary Stevenson.
Personnel:
Martin Fry– lead and background vocals
Anne Dudley– piano; keyboards; orchestration
Rob Fusari– keyboards; programming
Peter Gordeno – additional keyboards; programming
Stephen Darrell Smith – additional piano
Richard Barrett – guitars
Matt Backer – guitars
Richard Brook– drums
Vinzenz Benjamin– bass guitar
Carol Kenyon– backing vocals
Gina Foster – backing vocals
Tim Young – mastering
Mat Maitland – art direction
Henrik Knudsen – photography
Track listing:
The Flames of Desire – Martin Fry, Charlie Mole, Marcus Vere
Viva Love – Martin Fry, Charlie Mole, Marcus Vere
Ten Below Zero – Martin Fry, Charlie Mole, Marcus Vere
Confessions of a Fool – Martin Fry, Rob Fusari
Singer Not the Song – Martin Fry, Rob Fusari
The Ship of the Seasick Sailor – Martin Fry, Rob Fusari
Kiss Me Goodbye – Martin Fry, Charlie Mole, Marcus Vere
I Believe in Love – Martin Fry, Matt Rowe
The Love Inside the Love – Martin Fry, Anne Dudley
Brighter Than the Sun – Martin Fry, Anne Dudley
Viva Love Reprise – Martin Fry, Charlie Mole, Marcus Vere
