In May 1960, “Atlantic” label released “Change of the Century”, the fourth Ornette Coleman album. It was recorded in October 1959, in New York City, and was produced by Nesuhi Ertegün.
On April 30, 2021, “Loma Vista” label released “The Million Masks of God”, the sixth Manchester Orchestra studio album. It was recorded in 2020, at “Echo Mountain” in Asheville, North Caroliina, “Favorite Gentlemen” in Atlanta, Georgia, “Sound City” in Los Angeles, “Concord Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Andy Hull, Robert McDowell, Catherine Marks and Ethan Gruska.
Personnel:
Andy Hull – vocals, guitar, keyboards, percussion, engineer
On April 26, 1969, “T-Neck Records” label released “It’s Our Thing”, the sixth Isley Brothers (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1969, at “A&R Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Ronald Isley, O’Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph isley and Ernie Esley.
Personnel:
Ronald Isley – lead vocals
O’Kelly Isley Jr. – backing vocals
Rudolph Isley – backing vocals
Everett Collins – drums, percussion
Ernie Isley – bass, guitar
Tony May – recording, mixing
Acy R. Lehman – art direction
James Kriegsmann Jr. – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Rudolph Isley, O’Kelly Isley and Ronald Isley.
On April 15, 1962, “Wand” label released “Twist & Shout”, the second Isley Brothers (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1962, at “Bell Sound” in New York City, and was produced by Bert Berns.
In April 1965, “Columbia” label released the self-titled, seventh Cliff Richard studio album. It was recorded 1962 – 1964, at “EMI Studios” in Barcelona, “EMI Studios” in London, “CBS 30th Street Studio” in New York City, “CBS Studios” in Nashville, and was produced by Norrie Paramor.
On April 10, 1972, “Capitol” label released the self-titled, debut Raspberries (The) album. It was recorded in 1969, at “Record Plant Studios” in New York City, “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Jimmy Lenner.
Personnel:
Wally Bryson – lead and backing vocals, lead guitar
Dave Smalley – lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar
Eric Carmen – lead and backing vocals, bass guitar, piano
Jim Bonfanti – drums, backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Eric Carmen, except where noted.
Go All the Way
Come Around and See Me – Wally Bryson
I Saw the Light – Eric Carmen, Wally Bryson
Rock & Roll Mama – Dave Smalley
Waiting
Don’t Want to Say Goodbye – Eric Carmen, Wally Bryson
In April 1968, “Mercury” label released “Like to Get to Know You”, the second Spanky and Our Gang studio album. It was recorded in 1967, at “Western Recorders” in Hollywood, “Universal Recording Studio” in Chicago, “Impact Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Bob Dorough and Stuart Scharf.
Personnel:
Spanky McFarlane – vocals
Malcolm Hale – vocals, lead guitar, trombone
Lefty Baker – vocals, lead guitar, banjo
Nigel Pickering – vocals, rhythm guitar
Kenny Hodges – vocals, bass
John Seiter – vocals, drums
Mike Deasy – guitar
Walter Raim – 12-string guitar
Red Rhodes – steel guitar
Artie Schroeck – organ, piano
Chet Amsterdam, Larry Knechtel, Richard Davis – bass
Bill LaVorgna, Donald MacDonald, Hal Blaine – drums
Lee Katzman – trumpet
Track listing:
The Swingin’ Gate – John Ferrell, Geoffrey Meyers
Prescription for the Blues – Little Brother Montgomery, Bruce Saunders
Three Ways from Tomorrow – Lefty Baker
My Bill – Bob Dorough, Daniel Greenburg, Monte Ghertler
Sunday Mornin’ – Margo Guryan
Echoes (Everybody’s Talkin’) – Fred Neil
Suzanne – Leonard Cohen
Stuperflabbergasted – Bruce Summers, Carlos Bernal
In April 1960, “Riverside” label released “That’s My Story”, an album by John Lee Hooker. It was recorded in February 1960, at “Reeves Sound Studio” in New York City, and was produced by Orrin Keepnews.
Personnel:
John Lee Hooker – vocals, guitar
Sam Jones – bass
Louis Hayes – drums
Jack Higgins – engineer
Paul Bacon – design, cover production
Ken Braren – design, cover production
Harris Lewine – design, cover production
Lawrence Shustak – photography
Orrin Keepnews – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by John Lee Hooker, except where noted.
I Need Some Money – additional lyrics by John Lee Hooker, music by Berry Gordi, Janie Bradford
In April 1960, “Riverside” label released “The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery”, the second Wes Montgomery album. It was recorded in January 1960, at “Reeves Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Orrin Keepnews.
Personnel:
Wes Montgomery – electric guitar
Tommy Flanagan – piano
Percy Heath – bass
Albert Heath – drums
Jack Higgins – engineer
Paul Bacon, Ken Braren, Harris Lewine – design
Lawrence N. Shustak – photography
Orrin Keepnews – liner notes
Track listing:
Airegin – Sonny Rollins
D-Natural Blues – Wes Montgomery
Polka Dots and Moonbeams – Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke
Four on Six – Wes Montgomery
West Coast Blues – Wes Montgomery, Granville Sascha Burland
On March 23, 2018, “Third Man”, “Columbia” and “XL Records” labels released “Boarding House Reach”, the third Jack White studio album. It was recorded in 2017, at “Third Man Studio” in Nashville, “Sear Sound” in New York City and “Capitol Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Jack White.
Personnel:
Jack White – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, tambourine, bass, piano, organ, synthesizer, bass, acoustic and electronic drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Jack White, except where noted.
Connected by Love
Why Walk a Dog
Corporation
Abulia and Akrasia
Hypermisophoniac
Ice Station Zebra
Over and Over and Over
Everything You’ve Ever Learned
Respect Commander
Ezmerelda Steals the Show
Get in the Mind Shaft
What’s Done Is Done
Humoresque – lyrics by Howard Johnson, music by Antonin Dvořák