On May 22, 2026, Richard Parry died aged 83. He was musician (saxophone, keyboards), best known for his work with Pink Floyd (played on sone of their best known songs, including “Money”, “Us and Them”, “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” and “Wearing the Inside Out”. As session musician he recorded saxophone for many artists, including J.J. Jackson, Rory Gallagher, Mike Vernon, Pete Wingfield, Quiver, Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, Mick Grabham, Jimmy Dawkins, Lightnin’ Slim, Kazimierz Lux, Andy Roberts, Bloodstone, John Entswile, Les Humphries Singers, Jimmy Witherspoon, Duster Bennett, Paice Ashton Lord, Banco de Gaia, David Gilmour and Deborah Bonham.
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Nigel Olsson: Nigel Olsson’s Drum Orchestra and Chorus
In August 1971, “DJM” label released “Nigel Olsson’s Drum Orchestra and Chorus”, the debut Nigel Olsson album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Dick James Studio”, and was produced by Nigel Olsson.
Personnel:
- Nigel Olsson – vocal, drums, percussion
- B.J. Cole – steel guitar, dobro
- Caleb Quaye – guitar, keyboards
- Mick Grabham – guitar, percussion
- Dee Murray – bass guitar
- Jeff Titmus, Stuart Epps – percussion
- Katrhi McDonald – lead and backing vocals
- Claudia Linnear, Doris Troy, Liza Strike – backing vocals
- Clive Franks – engineer
- Barry Sherlock – tape operator
- David Larkham – art direction, design
- Ian Digby Ovens – photography
Track listing:
- Sunshine Looks Like Rain – Caleb Quaye, Mick Grabham, Nigel Olsson
- I’m Coming Home – Caleb Quaye, Mick Grabham, Nigel Olsson
- Nature’s Way – Randy California
- Hummingbird – Leon Russell
- Some Sweet Day – Caleb Quaye, Mick Grabham, Nigel Olsson
- I Can’t Go Home Again – Gary Wright, Kristina Uppstrom
- And I Know in My Heart – Caleb Quaye, Mick Grabham, Nigel Olsson
- We’ve Got a Long Way To Go – Ricky Nelson
- Wierdhouse – Nigel Olsson
- China – Mick Grabham
Procol Harum: Procol’s Ninth
In September 1975, “Chrysalis” label released “Procol’s Ninth”, the eighth Procol Harum studio album. t was recorded in 1975, and was produced by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
Personnel:
- Gary Brooker– vocals, piano
- Mick Grabham– guitar
- Chris Copping– organ
- Alan Cartwright– bass guitar
- J. Wilson– drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Gary Brooker and Keith Reid, except where noted.
- Pandora’s Box
- Fool’s Gold
- Taking the Time
- The Unquiet Zone
- The Final Thrust
- I Keep Forgetting – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
- Without a Doubt
- The Piper’s Tune
- Typewriter Torment
- Eight Days a Week – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Procol Harum: Exotic Birds and Fruit
In April 1974, “Chrysalis” released “Exotic Birds and Fruit”, the seventh Procol Harum album. It was recorded 1973-1974, and was produced by Chris Thomas. The cover painting was by the Slovak artist Jakob Bogdani.
Personnel:
- Gary Brooker– vocals, piano
- Mick Grabham– guitar
- BJ Cole– pedal steel guitar
- Chris Copping– organ
- Alan Cartwright– bass guitar
- J. Wilson– drums
- John Punter – engineer
Track listing:
All music by Gary Brooker, all lyrics by Keith Reid.
- Nothing but the Truth
- Beyond the Pale
- As Strong as Samson
- The Idol
- The Thin End of the Wedge
- Monsieur R. Monde
- Fresh Fruit
- Butterfly Boys
- New Lamps for Old
Procol Magic: Something Magic
In January 1977, “Chrysalis” label released “Something Magic”, the ninth Procol Harum album. It was recorded in 1976, and was produced by Pete Solley, Chris Copping, B.J.Wilson, Mick Grabham, Gary Brooker, Keith Reid, Ron Albert and Howie Albert
Personnel:
- Pete Solley – organ, synthesizers
- Mick Grabham – guitar
- Gary Brooker– vocals, piano
- Chris Copping– bass guitar
- J. Wilson– drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Gary Brooker and Keith Reid except where noted.
- Something Magic
- Skating on Thin Ice
- Wizard Man
- The Mark of the Claw – Mick Grabham, Keith Reid
- Stranger in Space
- The Worm & the Tree – Part One
- Introduction
- Menace
- Occupation
- The Worm & the Tree – Part Two
- Enervation
- Expectancy
- Battle
11. The Worm & the Tree – Part Three
- Regeneration
- Epilogue
Procol Harum: Grand Hotel
In March 1973, “Chrysalis” label released “Grand Hotel”, the sixth Procol Harum studio album. It was recorded in 1972, and was produced by Chris Thomas.
Personnel:
- Gary Brooker– vocals, piano
- Mick Graham– guitar
- Chris Copping– organ
- Alan Cartwright– bass guitar
- J. Wilson– drums
- Christiane Legrand- vocals
- The Pahene Recorder Ensemble
- John Punter– engineer
- Spencer Zahn – artwork, design
- Jeffrey Weisel – photography, drawings in internal booklet
Track listing:
All tracks by Gary Brooker and Keith Reid.
- Grand Hotel
- Toujours L’amour
- A Rum Tale
- TV Caesar
- A Souvenir of London
- Bringing Home the Bacon
- For Liquorice John
- Fires (Which Burnt Brightly)
- Robert’s Box
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