On February 17, 1976, “Improvising Artists” label released “Dave Holland / Sam Rivers”, an album by Dave Holland and Sam Rivers. It was recorded in December 1975, at “Big Apple Studio” in New York City, and was produced by Paul Bley.
In February 1988, “Virgin” label released “Accidentally on Purpose”, an album Ian Gillan and Roger Glover. It was recorded in 1988, at “Air Studio” in Monserrat, “Minot Studio” and The Power Station” in New York City, and was produced by Ian Gillan and Roger Glover.
Personnel:
Ian Gillan – lead vocals, harmonica
Roger Glover – bass, keyboards, guitars, programming
In February 1980, “MCA” label released “Catching the Sun”, the third Spyro Gyra studio album. It was recorded in 1979, at “Secret Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Jay Beckenstein and Richard Calandra.
Personnel:
Jay Beckenstein – soprano, alto and tenor saxophone, Fender Rhodes, percussion
In February 1963, “United Artists” label released “Money Jungle”, Duke Ellington studio album. It was recorded in September 1962, at “Sound Makers Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Alan Douglas.
Personnel:
Duke Ellington – piano
Charles Mingus – double bass
Max Roach – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Duke Ellington, except where noted.
Money Jungle
Fleurette Africane (African Flower)
Very Special
Warm Valley
Wig Wise
Caravan – music by Juan Tizol and Duke Ellington, lyrics by Irving Mills
Solitude – music by Duke Ellington, lyrics by Eddie DeLange and Irving Mills
In February 1963, “Riverside” label released “Caravan”, album by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. It was recorded In October 1962, at “Plaza Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Orrin Keepnews.
Personnel:
Art Blakey – drums
Freddie Hubbard – trumpet
Curtis Fuller – trombone
Wayne Shorter – tenor saxophone
Cedar Walton – piano
Reggie Workman – bass
Track listing:
Caravan – Juan Tizol
Sweet ‘n’ Sour – Wayne Shorter
In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning – David Mann, Bob Hilliard
In February 1963, “United Artists” label released “Matador”, the 16th Kenny Dorham album. It was recorded in April 1962, at “Sound Makers” in New York City, and was produced by Alan Douglas.
Personnel:
Kenny Dorham – trumpet
Jackie McLean – alto saxophone
Bobby Timmons – piano
Teddy Smith – bass
J.C. Moses – drums
Track listing:
El Matador – Kenny Dorham
Melanie Parts 1-3 – Jackie McLean
Smile – Charlie Chaplin
Beautiful Love – Haven Gillespie, Wayne King, Egbert Van Alstyne, Victor Young
In February 1962, “Columbia” label released “A Touch of Satin”, album by J.J. Johnson Quartet (the 21st J.J. Johnson album overall). It was recorded in December 1960 and January 1961, at “Columbia 30th Street Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Teo Macero.
Personnel:
J. J. Johnson – trombone
Victor Feldman – piano, vibraphone, celeste
Sam Jones – bass
Louis Hayes – drums
Track listing:
Satin Doll – Duke Ellington
Flat Black – J. J. Johnson
Gigi – Frederick Loewe, Alan Jay Lerner
Bloozineff – J. J. Johnson
Jackie-ing – Thelonious Monk
Goodbye – Gordon Jenkins
Full Moon and Empty Arms – Buddy Kaye, Ted Mossman
Sophisticated Lady – Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Mitchell Parish
In February 1959, “Riverside” label released “Things Are Getting Better”, the eleventh Cannonball Adderley album. It was recorded in October 1958, at “Reeves Sound Studio” in New York City, and was produced by Orrin Keepnews.
Personnel:
Cannonball Adderley – alto saxophone
Milt Jackson – vibes
Wynton Kelly – piano
Percy Heath – bass
Art Blakey – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Julian “Cannonball” Adderley except where noted.
Blues Oriental – Milt Jackson
Things Are Getting Better
Serves Me Right [take 5] – Buddy Johnson
Groovin’ High – Dizzy Gillespie
The Sidewalks of New York [take 5] – James W. Blake, Charles B. Lawlor
In February 1958, “Verve” label released “Before Dawn: The Music of Yusef Lateef”, the fourth Yusef Lateef album. It was recorded in April 1957, at “WOR Recording Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Norman Granz.
In February 1957, “RCA Victor” label released “Phineas’ Rainbow”, the second Phineas Newborn Jr. studio album. It was recorded in October 1956 in New York City.
Personnel:
Phineas Newborn Jr. – piano
Calvin Newborn – guitar
George Joyner – bass
Philly Joe Jones – drums
Bill Coss – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by Phineas Newborn Jr. except where noted.
Overtime
Angel Eyes – Earl Brent, Matt Dennis
Come to Baby, Do! – Inez James, Sidney Miller
Stairway to the Stars – Matty Malneck, Mitchell Parish, Frank Signorelli
Land’s End – Harold Land
Clarisse
She (She Means Everything to Me) – George Shearing
Tin Tin Deo – Gil Fuller, Dizzy Gillespie, Chano Pozo