On August 6, 2009, William Paul Borsey Jr. aka Willy DeVille died aged 58. He was a singer and songwriter, founder of Mink DeVille, the house band at the New York club “CBGB”. With Mink DeVille, he released six albums and ten by his own name. DeVille collaborated with musicians from various music genres such as Jack Nitzsche, Doc Pomus, Dr. John, Mark Knopfler, Allen Toussaint, Eddie Bo, David Hidalgo, Efrain Toro, Mariachi Los Camperos, Jimmy Zavala, Zachary Richard, Jeff Baxter, Freebo, Jim Gilstrap, and Brian Ray.
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Joan Jett: Album
In July 1983, “Blackheart” and “MCA” labels released “Album”, the third Joan Jett album, and the second to feature her backing band The Blackhearts. It was recorded in 1983, at “Kingdom Sound Studios” in Syosset” New York, and was produced by Joan Jett, Ritchie Cordell, Kenny Laguna, and Greg Kolotkin.
Personnel:
- Joan Jett– lead vocals, rhythm guitar, art direction
- Ricky Byrd – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Gary Ryan – bass, backing vocals
- Lee Crystal – drums, backing vocals
- The Uptown Horns:
- Crispin Choe – baritone sax
- Robert Funk – trombone
- Arno Hecht – tenor sax
- Paul Litteral – trumpet
- The Ross Levinson Strings directed by Ross Levinson
- Kenny Laguna- keyboards, backing vocals
- Ron Cote – engineer
- Bob Ludwig– mastering
- Spencer Drate, Judith Salavetz – design
- Meryl Laguna – art direction
- Dieter Zill – photography
Track listing:
- Fake Friends – Joan Jett, Kenny Laguna
- Handyman – Joan Jett, Kenny Laguna
- Everyday People – Sylvester Stewart
- A Hundred Feet Away – Joan Jett, Kenny Laguna, Peter Anders
- Secret Love – Joan Jett, Kenny Laguna
- The French Song – Joan Jett, Kenny Laguna, Ricky Byrd, Mike Winter Jr.
- Tossin’ and Turnin’ – Ritchie Adams. Malou Rene
- Why Can’t We Be Happy – Joan Jett, Kenny Laguna
- I Love Playing with Fire – Joan Jett
- Coney Island Whitefish – Joan Jett, Kenny Laguna
- Had Enough – Joan Jett, Kenny Laguna, Ricky Byrd
Jason Mraz: Mr. A-Z
On July 26, 2005, “Atlantic” label released “Mr. A–Z”, the second Jason Mraz studio album. It was recorded 2004 – 2005, at “Allaire Studios” in Shokan, New York, “Chez Mraz” in San Diego, California, “Pulse Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Steve Lillywhite, Josh Deutsch, and Kevin Kadish.
Personnel:
- Jason Mraz– lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
- Bill Bell – guitar, backing vocals
- Kevin Kadish – acoustic guitar
- Lyle Workman – electric and Dobro resonator guitar
- Raul Midón– classical and electric guitar, faux horn, backing vocals
- Eric Hinojosa – keyboards, backing vocals, programming
- Roger Joseph Manning, Jr.– keyboards, Moog bass synthesizer
- Jack Daley – bass guitar
- Mike Elizondo– bass guitar
- Ian Sheridan – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Adam King – drums, backing vocals
- Raul Rekow – congas, percussion
- Karl Perazzo – timbales, percussion
- Nir “Nir Z” Zidkyahu– drums
- Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson– drums
- Bashiri Johnson – percussion
- Josh Deutsch – castanets
- Nicole Bayer – cello
- Steve Sidelnyk – programming
- DJ Bob Necksnapp – scratching, mixing
- Bushwalla– spoken word
- Charlie Mingroni – spoken word
- Noel “Toca” Rivera – backing vocals
- Roxanne Oldham – backing vocals
- Danielle Decker – backing vocal
- Lee Davis High School Choir – choir vocals
- Scott Moore – backing vocals, engineer assistant
- Steve Lilywhite– backing vocals, mixing
- Dennis Morris – programming
- Carl Glanville – engineer, mixing
- Matthew Cullen – engineer assistant
- Samuel “Vaughn” Merrick – engineer
- David Thoener – mixing
- Jim Scott – mixing
- Ted Jensen– mastering
Track listing:
- Life Is Wonderful – Jason Mraz
- Wordplay – Jason Mraz, Kevin Kadish
- Geek in Pink – Jason Mraz, Kevin Kadish, Scott Storch, Ian Sheridan
- Did You Get My Message – Jason Mraz, Dan Wilson
- Curiosity – Jason Mraz, Dennis Morris, Lester Mendez
- Clockwatching – Jason Mraz, Dennis Morris, Ainslie Henderson
- Bella Luna – Jason Mraz, Billy “Bushwalla” Galewood
- Plane – Jason Mraz, Dennis Morris
- O, Lover – Jason Mraz, Dennis Morris
- Please Don’t Tell Her – Jason Mraz, Eric Hinojosa
- The Forecast – Jason Mraz, Eric Hinojosa
- Song for a Friend – Jason Mraz, Dan Wilson, Dennis Morris, Eric Hinojosa
John Waite: Mask of Smiles
On July 26, 1985, “EMI” label released “Mask of Smiles”, the third John Waite studio album. It was recorded 1984 – 1985, at “Clinton Recording Studio” in New York, and was produced by John Waite and Stephen Galfas.
Personnel:
- John Waite – lead vocals, arranger, engineer, mixing
- Melanie X. – backing vocals
- “Bingo” – guitar, backing vocals
- Ritchie Fliegler – 12-string guitar
- John McCurry– lead guitar
- Johnny Thunders– guitar
- Chuck Kentis – electric piano
- Tom Mandel– keyboards, synthesizers
- Donnie Nossov – bass, backing vocals
- Carmine Rojas, Joey Vasta – bass
- Frankie LaRocka, Alan Childs – drums, percussion
- Lenny Pickett– tenor saxophone
- Borneo Horns (Steve Elson, Stan Harrison) – horns
- Stephen Galfas -arranger, engineer, mixing
- Gene Curtis, Chris Isca – assistant engineer
- John Luongo – remix
- George Marino– mastering
- Henry Marquez – art direction
- Mick Haggerty – design
- Noriski Yokosuka – photography
Track listing:
- Every Step of the Way – John Waite, Ivan Král
- Laydown – John Waite
- Welcome to Paradise – John Waite
- Lust for Life – John Waite, John McCurry
- Ain’t That Peculiar – Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore, Marv Tarplin, Ronald White
- Just Like Lovers – John Waite, Tom Mandel
- The Choice – John Waite
- You’re the One – John Waite, Chuck Kentis
- No Brakes – John Waite
B. T. Express: Non-Stop
In July 1975, “Roadshow Records” label released “Non-Stop”, the second B. T. Express studio album. It was recorded in 1975, at “Ultra-Sonic Recording Studios” in Hempstead, New York, and was produced by Jeff Lane.
Personnel:
- Richard Thompson – vocals, guitar
- Mark Radice – synthesizer
- Louis Risbrook – vocals, bass, organ
- Terrell Wood – drums
- Barbara Joyce – vocals
- Dennis Rowe – congas, timbales
- Sam Taylor – rhythm guitar
- Bill Risbrook – saxophone, flute
- Carlos Ward – saxophone, flute
- Irving Spice – strings
Track listing:
- Peace Pipe – Mark Barkan, Sam Taylor
- Give It What You Got – Solomon Roberts
- Discotizer – Hiram Bullock, Larry Alexander
- Still Good – Still Like It – Sam Taylor
- Close To You – Burt Bacharach, Hal David
- You Got It – I Want It – Billy Barnes, Bob Levine, Don Thomas, Trade Martin
- Devil’s Workshop – Barbara Risbrook, William Risbrook
- Happiness – Carlos Ward
- Whatcha Think About That – Richard Thompson
Phish: The Siket Disc
On July 3, 1999, “Elektra” label released “The Siket Disc”, the eighth Phish studio album. It was recorded March – October 1997, at “Bearsville Studios” in Woodstock, New York, and was produced by Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Mike Gordon, and Jon Fishman.
Personnel:
- Trey Anastasio – guitars
- Page McConnell – keyboards
- Mike Gordon – bass guitar
- Jon Fishman – drums
- John Siket – engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Mike Gordon, and Jon Fishman.
- My Left Toe
- The Name Is Slick
- What’s the Use
- Fish Bass
- Quadrophonic Toppling
- The Happy Whip and Dung Song
- Insects
- Title Tracks
- Albert
Levon Helm: Electric Dirt
On June 30, 2009, “Dirt Farmer” label released “Electric Dirt”, the sixth and the final Levon Helm album. It was recorded in 2009, at “Levon Helm Studio” in Woodstock, New York, and was produced by Larry Campbell.
Personnel:
- Levon Helm – vocals, drums, mandolin
- Larry Campbell – acoustic, electric and resonator guitar, fiddle, mandolin, dulcimer, harmony vocals
- Brian Mitchell – piano, organ, harmonium, accordion
- Jimmy Vivino – organ. acoustic and electric guitar
- Byron Isaacs – bass, backing vocals
- Steven Bernstein – alto horn, horn arrangements
- Erik Lawrence – soprano saxophone
- Jay Collins – tenor saxophone
- Clark Gayton – trombone
- Howard Johnson – tuba
- Teresa Williams – acoustic guitar, autoharp, harmony vocals
- Any Helm – mandolin, bass drum, harmony vocals
- George Receli – backing vocals
- Jay Collins – backing vocals
- Allen Toussaint – horn arrangements
- Justin Guip – recording, mixing
- Chris Edwards, James Smith, Rocky Talent – engineer assistant
- Doug Sax – mastering
- Sangwook “Sunny” Nam – mastering
- Levon Helm – artwork
- Michael DuBois – artwork
- Carrie Smith – layout, design
- Ahron R. Foster – photography
- Georgette Cartwright – creative director
Track listing:
- Tennessee Jed – Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter
- Move Along Train – Roebuck Staples
- Growin’ Trade – Levon Helm, Larry Campbell
- Golden Bird – Happy Traum
- Stuff You Gotta Watch – Muddy Waters
- White Dove – Carter Stanley
- Kingfish – Randy Newman
- You Can’t Lose What You Ain’t Never Had – Muddy Waters
- When I Go Away – Larry Campbell
- Heaven’s Pearls – Anthony Leone, Byron Isaacs, Fiona McBain, Amy Helm, Glenn Patscha
- I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free – Richard Carroll Lamp, Willy E. Taylor
Brad Mehldau: House On Hill
On June 27, 2006, “Nonesuch” label released “House on Hill” the 17th Brad Mehldau album. It was recorded October 2002 – March 2005 at “Avatar Studios” in New York, NY, and was produced by Matt Pierson and Brad Mehldau.
Personnel:
- Brad Mehldau– piano
- Larry Grenadier– bass
- Jorge Rossy– drums
- James Farber – recording, mixing
- Greg Calbi – mastering
- Benita Raphan – artwork
- Lourdes Delgado – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Brad Mehldau.
- August Ending
- House on Hill
- Bealtine
- Boomer
- Backyard
- Fear and Trembling
- Embers
- Happy Tune
- Waiting for Eden
Brad Mehldau And Renée Fleming: Love Sublime
On June 27, 2006, “Nonesuch” label released “Love Sublime”, an album by Brad Mehldau and Renée Fleming. It was recorded in January 2006, at “SUNY Purchase Arts Center” in Purchase, New York.
Personnel:
- Brad Mehldau– piano
- Renée Fleming– vocals
Track listing:
- The Book of Hours: Love Poems to God: Your First Word Was Light – Brad Mehldau, Rainer Maria Rilke
- The Book of Hours: Love Poems to God: The Hour Is Striking So Close Above Me – Brad Mehldau, Rainer Maria Rilke
- The Book of Hours: Love Poems to God: I Love the Dark Hours of My Being – Brad Mehldau, Rainer Maria Rilke
- The Book of Hours: Love Poems to God: I Love You, Gentlest of Ways – Brad Mehldau, Raineer Maria Rilke
- The Book of Hours: Love Poems to God: No One Lives His Life – Brad Mehldau, Rainer Maria Rilke
- The Book of Hours: Love Poems to God: His Caring Is a Nightmare to Us – Brad Mehldau, Rainer Maria Rilke
- The Book of Hours: Love Poems to God: Extinguish My Eyes, I’ll Go On Seeing You – Brad Mehldau, Rainer Maria Rilke
- The Blue Estuaries: Tears in Sleep – Brad Mehldau, Louise Bogan
- The Blue Estuaries: Memory – Brad Mehldau, Louise Bogan
- The Blue Estuaries: A Tale – Brad Mehldau, Louise Bogan
- Love Sublime – Brad Mehldau, Renée Fleurine
Lemonheads: Varshons
On June 23, 2009, “The End Records” label released “Varshons”, the ninth Lemonheads studio album. It was recorded in 2008, at “Queensize Twin Air” in Indianapolis, IN, “Fourth Ave. Recording” in New York, NY, “Camp Street Studios” in Cambridge, MA, “Vacation Island Recording” in Brooklyn, NY, and was produced by Gibby Haines.
Personnel:
- Evan Dando – vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, bass, Omnichord, drums, percussion, art direction
- Chris Brokaw – acoustic and electric guitars
- Anthony Saffery – guitar, sitar, keyboards
- Vess Von Ruthenberg – bass, engineer
- Timo – bass
- Daniel Ray – bass, drums
- Adam Taylor – keyboards
- Lonpaul Ellrich – vibraphone
- Devon Ashley – drums, percussion
- Blake Flemming – drums
- Joe Perry – guitar, tambourine, backing vocals
- Grant Smith – table, bass
- Ian Kennedy – violin, mastering
- Liv Tyler – vocal
- Kate Moss – vocal
- Tricia Scotti – backing vocals
- Gibby Haines – backing vocals
- Elisabeth Moses – backing vocals
- Lonpaul Elrich – engineer
- Matt Boynton – engineer
- Daniel Ray – recording
- Adam Taylor – recording, mixing
- Alex Hartman – recording, mixing
- Mike Joyce – art direction, design
- Mark Dagley – cover art
- Ian Tong – photography
- Elizabeth Moses – photography
Track listing:
- I Just Can’t take It Anymore – Gram Parsons
- Fragile – Bruce Gilbert, Graham Lewis, Colin Newman, Robert Gotobed
- Layin’ Up with Linda – GG Allin
- Waiting Around to Die – Townes Van Zandt
- The Great Fuz – Randy Alvey, Les Dale
- Yesterlove – Ian Willis
- Dirty Robot – Gerry Arling, Richard Cameron
- New Mexico – FuckEmos
- Dandelion Seeds – July
- Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye – Leonard Cohen
- Beautiful – Linda Perry
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