On February 19, 2017, Larry Coryell died aged 73. He was musician (guitar) and composer, known as the “Godfather of Fusion”. As a leader he has recorded 65 albums, and has performed and recorded with many world known music acts including: John McLaughlin, Miroslav Vitouš, Chick Corea, Paul Santa Maria, Lenny White, Victor Bailey, Badi Assad, John Abercrombie, John Hicks, Willie Williams, Santi Debriano, Yoron Israel, Billy Cobham, Alphonse Mouzon, The Eleventh House, The Appletree Theatre, Jim Pepper, Gary Burton, Randy Brecker, Jazz Composer’s Orchestra, Wolfgang Dauner, The 5th Dimension, The Free Spirits, Chico Hamilton, Arnie Lawrence, Herbie Mann, Michael Mantler, Steve Marcus, Charles Mingus, Bob Moses, Chico O’Farrill, The Arista All Stars, Simon & Bard Group, Dennis Haklar, Joey DeFrancesco, The Fusion Syndicate, The Wide Hive Player, Kenny Drew Jr., Michael Urbaniak and Dylan Taylor.
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Johnny Winter: Saints & Sinners
In February 1974, “Columbia” label released “Saints & Sinners”, the sixth Johnny Winter studio album. It was recorded in 1973, and was produced by Rick Derringer.
Personnel:
- Johnny Winter- vocals, guitar, harmonica
- Dan Hartman – vocals, guitar, bass guitar, drums
- Edgar Winter- vocals, synthesiser, keyboards, alto saxophone
- Rick Derringer- synthesiser, guitar, bass guitar
- Randy Jo Hobbs- bass guitar
- Richard Hughes – drums
- Bobby Caldwell- percussion
- Lani Groves – vocals
- Carl Hall- vocals
- Barbara Massey – vocals
- Tasha Thomas – vocals
- Louis del Gatto – tenor saxophone
- John Smith – saxophone
- Randy Brecker- trumpet
- Alan Rubin- trumpet
Track listing:
- Stone County – Richard Supa
- Blinded by Love – Allen Toussaint
- Thirty Days – Chuck Berry
- Stray Cat Blues – Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
- Bad Luck Situation – Johnny Winter
- Rollin’ ‘Cross the Country – Dan Hartman, Edgar Winter
- Riot in Cell Block #9 – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
- Hurtin’ So Bad – Johnny Winter
- Boney Moronie – Larry Williams
- Feedback on Highway 101 – Van Morrison
Parliament: Trombipulation
On December 5, 1980, “Casablanca” label released “Trombipulation”, the ninth Parliament studio album. It was recorded 1979 – 1980, and was produced by George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Ron Dunbar and Ron Ford.
Personnel:
- Bootsy Collins – vocals, guitar, bass, drums
- Tony Thomas, Michael Hampton, Gordon Carlton, Jerome Ali – guitar
- Bernie Worrell, David Lee Chong, Michael Hampton, Manon Saulsby, Ernestro Wilson – keyboards
- Donnie Sterling, Lige Curry, Jimmie Ali – bass
- Lonnie Greene, Tyrone Lampkin, Kenny Colton – drums
- Fred Wesley, Larry Hatcher, Bennie Cowan, Greg Thomas, Maceo Parker, Richard Griffith, Darryl Dixon, David Taylor, Barry Taylor, Barry Rogers, Danny Cahn, David Tofani, John Mical, David Majali, Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker – horns
- Garry Shider, Ray Davis, Michael “Clip” Payne, Lige Curry, Jerome Rodgers, Larry Hatcher, Robert Johnson, Ron Dunbar, Jeanette McGruder, Dawn Silva, Sheila Horne, Mallia Franklin, Shirley Hayden, Janice Evans, Jeanette Washington, Gwen Dozier, Cheryl James, Ron Ford, Patty Walker, Andre Williams, Stevie Pannell, Kevin Shider, Tracey “Trey Lewd” Lewis, Tony Davis, Philippe Wynne, Jessica Cleaves, Donnie Sterling, Tony Thomas, Lonnie Greene, Nina Hoover, Linda Shider, Larry Heckstall, Dawn Driver, Ronni Faust, Godmoma, Junie Morrison – vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by George Clinton.
- Crush It
- Trombipulation
- Long Way Around
- Agony Of Defeet
- New Doo Review
- Let’s Play House
- Body Language
- Peek-A-Groove
Johnny Winter: John Dawson Winter III
On November 25, 1974, “Columbia” label released “John Dawson Winter III”, the seventh Johnny Winter studio album. It was recorded in 1974, and was produced by Shelly Yakus.
Personnel:
- Johnny Winter- vocals, guitar, harmonica
- Rick Derringer- guitar
- Paul Prestopino – steel guitar
- Paul Prestopino – steel guitar
- Edgar Winter- vocals, keyboards, saxophone
- Kenny Ascher- keyboards
- Randy Jo Hobbs- bass
- Richard Hughes – drums
- Michael Brecker- saxophone
- Louis del Gatto – saxophone
- Randy Brecker- trumpet
- David Taylor – trombone
- David Taylor – trombone
- Mark Kreider – backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Johnny Winter; except where noted.
- Rock & Roll People – John Lennon
- Golden Olden Days of Rock & Roll – Vic Thomas
- Self Destructive Blues
- Raised on Rock – Mark James
- Stranger
- Mind over Matter – Allen Toussaint
- Roll with Me – Rick Derringer
- Love Song to Me
- Pick Up on My Mojo
- Lay Down Your Sorrows – Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil
- Sweet Papa John
Donald Fagen: The Nightfly
On October 29, 1982, “Warner Bros” label released “The Nightfly”, the first Donald Fagen solo album. It was recorded 1981 – 1982, at “Soundworks Digital Audio/Video Recording Studios”, “Automated Sound” in N.Y; “Village Recorders” in L.A., and was produced by Gary Katz. The album was certified Platinum in UK by “BPI”, and in the US by “RIIA”.
- Donald Fagen- lead and backing vocals, organ, synthesizer, synth blues harp, electric piano, horn arrangements, linear notes
- Hugh McCracken- guitar, harmonica
- Larry Carlton- lead guitar, guitar
- Rick Derringer- guitar
- Dean Parks- guitar
- Steve Khan- acoustic guitar
- Michael Omartian– piano, electric piano
- Greg Phillinganes- synthesizer, piano, piano solo, electric piano , clavinet, synthesizer bass
- Rob Mounsey- synthesizer, horn arrangements
- Anthony Jackson- bass
- Abraham Laboriel- bass
- Marcus Miller- bass
- Chuck Rainey- bass
- Will Lee- bass
- James Gadson- drums, additional drums
- Ed Greene- drums
- Jeff Porcaro- drums, additional drums
- Roger Nichols- percussion, special effects
- Starz Vanderlocket- percussion, backing vocals
- David Tofani -alto saxophone
- Michael Brecker- tenor saxophone
- Ronnie Cuber- baritone saxophone
- Randy Brecker- trumpet, flugelhorn
- Dave Bargeron- trombone, euphonium
- Frank “Harmonica Frank” Floyd- backing vocals
- Gordon Grody – backing vocals
- Leslie Miller – backing vocals
- Daniel Lazerus – backing vocals
- Zachary Sanders – backing vocals
- Valerie Simpson- backing vocals
- Daniel Lazerus,Roger Nichols, Elliot Scheiner – engineer
- Robin Lane, Cheryl Smith – engineer assistant
- Mike Morongell – engineer assistant, digital editing assistant
- Wayne Yurgelun – engineer assistant, digital editing assistant
- Elliot Scheiner – mixing
- Bob Ludwig – mastering
- Daniel Lazerus – overdub engineer
- Elliot Scheiner – tracking
- Roger Nichols – sequencing
- Ginger Dettman, Steve Pokorny, Steve Woolard – project assistant
- David Dieckmann, George Lydecker – authoring
- George Delmerico – art director
- Greg Allen – design
- Gale Sasson, Vern Yenor – design
- James Hamilton – photography
- Cory Frye – editorial supervision
- Andrew Thomas – screen design
Track listing:
All tracks by Donald Fagen, except where noted
- G.Y.
- Green Flower Street
- Ruby Baby – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, arranged by Donald Fagen
- Maxine
- New Frontier
- The Nightfly
- The Goodbye Look
- Walk Between Raindrops
Parliament: The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein
On July 20, 1976, “Casablanca” label released “The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein”, the fifth Parliament album. It was recorded in 1976 at “United Sound” in Detroit and “Hollywood Sound” in Hollywood, and was produced by George Clinton.
Personnel:
- George Clinton, Calvin Simon, Fuzzy Haskins, Raymond Davis, Grady Thomas, Garry Shider, Glenn Goins – lead vocals
- Maceo Parker, Rick Gardner, Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker – horns
- Fred Wesley – horns, horn arrangements
- Cordell Mosson – bass guitar
- Bootsy Collins – vocals, bass guitar
- Garry Shider, Michael Hampton, Glen Goins – guitars
- Jerome Brailey, Bootsy Collins, Gary Cooper – drums, percussion
- Bernie Worrell – keyboards, synthesizers, horn arrangements
- Debbie Edwards, Taka Khan, Gary Cooper – backing vocals, handclaps
- Igor Jim Callow, Igor Jim Vitti – engineer
- Allen Zentz – mastering
- Chris Whorf / Gribbitt! – art direction, design
- Ron Slenzak – photography
Track listing:
- Prelude – George Clinton, Bernie Worrell
- Gamin’ on Ya – George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell
- Funkenstein – George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell
- Children of Production – George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell
- Getten’ to Know You – George Clinton, Garry Shider
- Do That Stuff – George Clinton, Garry Shider, Bernie Worrell
- Everything Is on the One – George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell
- I’ve Been Watching You (Move Your Sexy Body) – George Clinton, Garry Shider, Glenn Goins
- Funkin’ for Fun – George Clinton, Garry Shider, Glenn Goins
James Taylor: Walking Man
On June 1, 1974, “Warner Bros” released “Walking Man”, the fifth James Taylor studio album. It was recorded January–April 1974, at “The Hit Factory” in New York City, and was produced by David Spinozza.
Personnel:
- James Taylor – vocals, acoustic guitar
- David Spinozza– acoustic and electric electric guitar, Wurlitzer electric piano
- Hugh McCracken – acoustic and electric guitar, harmonica, backing vocals
- Don Grolnick– piano, Hammond organ, Vox humana,
- Kenny Ascher– Fender Rhodes electric piano, piano
- Andy Muson – bass
- Rick Marotta– drums
- Ralph MacDonald– percussion
- George Young – alto saxophone
- Kenny Berger – baritone saxophone
- Michael Brecker– tenor saxophone
- Barry Rogers– trombone
- Alan Rubin– trumpet
- Ralph Schuckett– clavinet
- Randy Brecker– trumpet
- Peter Gordon– French horn
- Howard Johnson– tuba
- George Marge –oboe
- Carly Simon– vocals
- Linda McCartney– vocals
- Paul McCartney– backing vocals
- Gene Orloff– strings
- Harry Maslin – recording, mixing
Track listing:
All tracks by James Taylor, except where noted.
- Walking Man
- Rock ‘n’ Roll Is Music Now
- Let It All Fall Down
- Me and My Guitar
- Daddy’s Baby
- Ain’t No Song – Joey Levine,David Spinozza
- Hello Old Friend
- Migration
- The Promised Land – Chuck Berry
- Fading Away
Donald Fagen: Kamakiriad
On May 25, 1993, “Reprise” label released “Kamakiriad”, the second Donald Fagen solo album. It was recorded 1990 – 1993, and was produced by Walter Becker.
Personnel:
- Donald Fagen – vocals, keyboards, horn and rhythm arrangements, liner notes
- Georg Wadenius– guitar
- Paul Griffin- Hammond organ
- Walter Becker- bass, lead guitar
- Dennis McDermott – drums
- Christopher Parker – drums
- Leroy Clouden – percussion, drums
- Bashiri Johnson – percussion
- Tim Ries – tenor saxophone
- Roger Rosenberg – baritone saxophone
- Cornelius Bumpus- tenor saxophone
- Randy Brecker- trumpet, flugelhorn
- Alan Rubin – trumpet, flugelhorn
- David Tofani- flute, tenor saxophone
- Ronnie Cuber- baritone saxophone
- Lawrence Feldman – flute, tenor saxophone
- Lou Marini- clarinet, flute, alto saxophone
- Birch Johnson – trombone
- Jim Pugh – trombone
- Amy Helm – backing vocals
- Mindy Jostyn – backing vocals
- Brenda King – backing vocals
- Curtis King – backing vocals
- Angela Clemmons-Patrick – backing vocals
- Frank “Harmonica Frank” Floyd – backing vocals
- Diane Garisto – backing vocals
- Jenni Muldaur – backing vocals
- Catherine Russell- backing vocals
- Dian Sorel – backing vocals
- Fonzi Thornton- backing vocals
- Phil Burnett, David Michael Dill, Tom Fritze, Andy Grassi, Troy Halderson, Bob Mitchel, John Neff, Roger Nichols, Dave Russell, Jay A. Ryan, Tony Volante, Wayne Yurgelun – engineer
- Scott Hull, Glenn Meadows – mastering
- Craig Siegal – sample editing
- Phil Burnett – digital technician
- Craig Siegal – digital delay
- Carol Bobolts – design
- James Hamilton – photography
- Tim White – liner notes
Track listing:
- Trans-Island Skyway – Donald Fagen
- Countermoon – Donald Fagen
- Springtime – Donald Fagen
- Snowbound – Walter Becker, Donald Fagen
- Tomorrow’s Girls – Donald Fagen
- Florida Room – Donald Fagen, Libby Titus
- On the Dunes – Donald Fagen
- Teahouse on the Tracks – Donald Fagen
Blue Öyster Cult: Agents of Fortune
On May 21, 1976, “Columbia” label released “Agents of Fortune” the fourth Blue Öyster Cult studio album. It was recorded 1975 – 1976, at “The Record Plant” in New York City, and was produced by Murray Krugman, Sandy Pearlman and David Lucas.
Personnel:
- Eric Bloom – vocals, guitar, percussion
- Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser – vocals, guitar, synthesizer, percussion
- Allen Lanier– vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass
- Joe Bouchard – vocals, bass, piano
- Albert Bouchard – vocals, drums, acoustic guitar, percussion, harmonica
- Patti Smith– vocals
- Randy Brecker– horns
- Michael Brecker– horns
- David Lucas– vocals, keyboards, percussion
- David Lucas, Murray Krugman, Sandy Pearlman,Shelly Yakus, Andy Abrams – engineer
- Tony Stevens – mastering
- John Berg, Andy Engel – design
- Lynn Curlee – paintings
Track listing:
- This Ain’t the Summer of Love – Albert Bouchard, Murray Krugman, Don Waller
- True Confessions – Allen Lanier
- (Don’t Fear) The Reaper – Donald Roeser
- T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence) – Donald Roeser, Sandy Pearlman
- The Revenge of Vera Gemini – Bouchard, Patti Smith
- Sinful Love – Bouchard, Helen Wheels
- Tattoo Vampire – Bouchard, Helen Wheels
- Morning Final – Joe Bouchard
- Tenderloin – Allen Lanier
- Debbie Denise – Bouchard, Smith
Todd Rundgren: A Wizard, A True Star
On March 2, 1973, “Bearsville” label released “A Wizard, a True Star”, the fourth Todd Rundgren album. It was recorded in 1972 – 1973, at “Secret Sound Studio” in New York, and was produced by Todd Rundgren.
Personnel:
- Todd Rundgren– vocals, guitars, keyboards
- Rick Derringer– guitar
- Mark “Moogy” Klingman– keyboards
- Ralph Schuckett– keyboards
- Jean-Yves “M. Frog” Labat –synthesizer
- John Siegler –bass guitar, cello
- John Siomos– drums
- Michael Brecker– saxophone
- Randy Brecker– horn
- Barry Rogers– trombone
- David Sanborn– saxophone
- Arthur Wood – cover painting
Track listing:
All tracks by Todd Rundgren except where noted.
- International Feel
- Never Never Land – Betty Comden,Adolph Green , Jule Styne
- Tic Tic Tic It Wears Off
- You Need Your Head
- Rock and Roll Pussy
- Dogfight Giggle
- You Don’t Have to Camp Around
- Flamingo
- Zen Archer
- Just Another Onionhead / Da da Dali
- When the Shit Hits the Fan/Sunset Blvd.
- Le Feel Internacionale
- Sometimes I Don’t Know What to Feel
- Does Anybody Love You?
- Medley
- I’m So Proud – Curtis Mayfield
- Ooh Baby Baby – Smokey Robinson, Warren “Pete” Moore
- La La Means I Love You – William Hart, Thom Bell
- Cool Jerk – Donald Storball
- Hungry for Love
- I Don’t Want to Tie You Down
- Is It My Name?
- Just One Victory
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