On October 25, 2014, John Symon Asher “Jack” Bruce aka Jack Bruce died aged 71. He was musician (bass guitar, double bass, guitar, piano), singer and songwriter, best known as member and bass player of Cream. In his more than five decades long career, Bruce has performed and recorded with various famous musician including: Alexis Corner, Graham Bond, John Mayall, Manfred Mann, Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Michael Gibbs, Tony Williams, Leslie West, Corky Laing, Carla Bley, Lou Reed, Michael Mantler, Charlie Mariano, John McLaughlin, Cozy Powell, Bernie Marsden, Trevor Rabin, Robin Trower, Mose Allison, Allan Holdsworth, Kip Hanrahan, Mark Nauseef, Miroslav Tadic, Anton Fier, Kenji Suzuki, Dick Heckstall – Smith, John Stevens, Vernon Reid, Cindy Blackman and John Medeski. In March 2011, “Rolling Stone” magazine readers selected Bruce as the eighth greatest bass guitarist of all time. As leader, he released 14 studio and 8 live albums.
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Joni Mitchell: Turbulent Indigo
On October 25, 1994, “Reprise” label released “Turbulent Indigo”, the fifteenth Joni Mitchell album. It was recorded in 1994, and was produced by Joni Mitchell and Larry Klein. The album won “Grammy Award” for “Pop Album of the Year”.The album takes inspiration from artist Vincent van Gogh, both for Mitchell’s self-portrait on the cover, and the song “Turbulent Indigo”.
Personnel:
- Joni Mitchell – vocals, guitar, keyboards
- Michael Landau- electric guitar
- Greg Leisz- pedal steel guitar
- Steuart Smith- guitar
- Larry Klein- organ, bass
- Bill Dillon – synthesizer
- Jim Keltner- drums
- Carlos Vega – drums
- Wayne Shorter- soprano saxophone
- Seal- vocals
- Charles Valentino – backing vocals
- Kris Kello – backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Joni Mitchell; except where noted.
- Sunny Sunday
- Sex Kills
- How Do You Stop
- Charlie Midnight – Dan Hartman
- Turbulent Indigo
- Last Chance Lost
- The Magdalene Laundries
- Not to Blame
- Borderline
- Yvette in English – Joni Mitchell, David Crosby
- The Sire of Sorrow (Job’s Sad Song)
Art Garfunkel: Watermark
On October 25, 1977, “Columbia” label released “Watermark”, the third Art Garfunkel solo studio album. It was recorded in 1977, and was produced by Art Garfunkel and Phil Ramone. The album cover photo was taken by actress Laurie Bird, Garfunkel’s girlfriend.
Personnel:
- Art Garfunkel – vocals
- Paul Simon– vocals, acoustic guitar
- Stephen Bishop– guitar, backing vocals
- Pete Carr– guitar
- Jimmy Johnson– guitar
- Hugh McCracken– guitar
- Bob Dorough– vocals
- James Taylor– vocals
- Jimmy Webb– keyboards
- Richard Tee– electric piano
- Barry Beckett– piano
- Bill Payne– synthesizer
- Derek Bell – harmonica
- David Hood– bass
- Tony Levin– bass
- Joe Osborn– bass
- Rick Shlosser– drums
- Steve Gadd– drums
- Roger Hawkins– drums
- Tom Roady – percussion
- Ralph MacDonald– percussion
- Craig Krampf– percussion
- Thomas Latondre – percussion, handclapping
- Jack Schroer– saxophone
- Paul Desmond– alto saxophone
- Michael Tubridy– flute
- Joe Farrell– flute, English horn, oboe
- Martin Fay– fiddle
- Seán Keane– fiddle
- Paddy Moloney– uilleann pipes, tin whistle
- Tommy Vig– vibraphone, backing vocals
- Fred Farell – vocals
- Carol Flamm – vocals
- Ed Hasselbrink – vocals
- Shelley Hirsch – vocals
- Oklahoma Uni Chorale – vocals
- Alexandra Stavrou – vocals
- David Crosby– backing vocals
- Leah Kunkel– backing vocals
- David Campbell– arrangement
- Christopher Dedrick – arrangements
- Jimmie Haskell– arrangements
Track listing:
All tracks by Jimmy Webb, except where noted
- Crying in My Sleep
- Marionette
- Shine It on Me
- Watermark
- Saturday Suit
- All My Love’s Laughter
- (What a) Wonderful World – Herb Alpert, Sam Cooke, Lou Adler
- Shuck’n Jive
- Paper Chase
- She Moved Through the Fair – traditional
- Someone Else
- Wooden Planes
Jeff Beck Group: Rough And Ready
On October 25, 1971, “Epic” label released “Rough and Ready”, the third Jeff Beck Group studio album. It was recorded April – July 1971, and was produced by Jeff Beck. “Rough and Ready” is the first of two albums released with second The Jeff Beck Group.
Personnel:
- Jeff Beck – guitars, bass
- Bobby Tench – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Max Middleton – piano, keyboards
- Clive Chaman – bass
- Cozy Powell – drums
Track listing:
- Got the Feeling – Jeff Beck
- Situation – Jeff Beck
- Short Business – Jeff Beck
- Max’s Tune – Max Middleton
- I’ve Been Used – Jeff Beck
- New Ways/Train Train – Jeff Beck
- Jody – Jeff Beck, Brian Short
Pink Floyd: Ummagumma
On October 25, 1969, “Harvest” label released “Ummagumma”, the fourth Pink Floyd album. It was recorded on 27 April 1969 at the “Mothers Club” in Birmingham, and on 2 May 1969 at “Manchester College of Commerce” in Manchester, and was produced by Norman Smith, David Gilmour, Nick mason, Roger Waters and Richard Wright. “Ummagumma” was double album, the first record containing live materials and the second record containing solo compositions by each member of the band.
Personnel:
- David Gilmour – vocals, lead guitar, various instruments
- Roger Waters – vocals, bass guitar, various instruments
- Richard Wright – vocals, organ, keyboards, various instruments
- Nick Mason – percussion, various instruments
- Lindy Mason – flutes
- Ron Geesin – additional vocals
- Hipgnosis – art work
Track listing
Record one – live album
- Astronomy Domine – Syd Barrett
- Careful With That Axe, Eugene – Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Nick Mason, David Gilmour
- Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun – Roger Waters
- A Saucerful of Secrets – Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Nick Mason, David Gilmour
Record two – studio album
- Sysyphus (Parts 1-4) – Richard Wright
- Grantchester Meadows – Roger Waters
- Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving with a Pict – Roger Waters
- The Narrow Way (Parts 1-3) – David Gilmour
- The Grand Vizier’s Garden Party (Part 1: Entrance; Part 2: Entertainment; Part 3: Exit – Nick Mason
Jethro Tull: This Was
On October 25, 1968, “Island” label released “This Was”, the debut Jethro Tull album. It was recorded June 1968 – August 1968, at “Sound Techniques” in London, and was produced by Terry Ellis, Ian Anderson, Mick Abrahams, Glenn Cornick, Clive Bunker and David Palmer.
Personnel:
- Ian Anderson– lead vocals, flute, mouth organ, “claghorn”, piano
- Mick Abrahams– lead and backing vocals, guitar, nine-string guitar
- Glenn Cornick– bass guitar
- Clive Bunker– drums, hooter, charm bracelet
- David Palmer– French horn, orchestral arrangements
Track listing:
- My Sunday Feeling – Ian Anderson
- Some Day the Sun Won’t Shine For You – Ian Anderson
- Beggar’s Farm – Mick Abrahams, Ian Anderson
- Move on Alone – Mick Abrahams
- Serenade to a Cuckoo – Roland Kirk
- Dharma for One – Ian Anderson, Clive Bunker
- It’s Breaking Me Up – Ian Anderson
- Cat’s Squirrel – traditional, arranged by Mick Abrahams
- A Song for Jeffrey – Ian Anderson
- Round – Ian Anderson, Mick Abrahams, Clive Bunker, Glenn Cornick, Terry Ellis
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