In October 1956, “Columbia” label released the self-titled, debut Jazz Messengers (The) studio album. It was recorded April – May 1964, at “Columbia 30th Street Studio” in New York City, and was produced by George Avakian.
In September 1977, “Crosseyed Bear Productions” label released the self-titled, debut Spyro Gyra album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Mark Studios” in Clarence, New York, “Blue Rock Studio” in New York City, “House of Music” in West Orange, New Jersey, and was produced by Jay Beckenstein and Richard Calandra.
Personnel:
Jay Beckenstein – soprano, alto and tenor saxophone, percussion, arrangements
In September 1974, “Atlantic” label released the self-titled, debut Wally album. It was recorded in 1974, at “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced nu Bob Harris and Rick Wakeman.
Personnel:
Roy Webber – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
Pete Cosker – vocals, acoustic guitars, lead electric guitar, bass guitar
Paul Gerrett – Fender Rhodes electric piano, Hammond organ, mellotron, harmonium, grand piano, harpsichord, vocals
Pete Sage – electric violin, bass guitar, mandolin
In August 1976, “Island” label released the self-titled, debut Automatic Man album. It was recorded in 1976, and was produced by Lou Casabianca, Kaith Harwood, Pat Thrail, Bayeté, Doni Harvey and Michael Shrieve.
Personnel:
Pat Thrail – vocals, guitar, arrangements
Bayeté (Todd Thomas Cochran) – vocals, keyboard, synthesizers, clavinet
Doni Harvey – vocals, bass
Michael Shrieve – drums, electronic drums, percussion
Keith Harwood – engineer, mixing
Chris Kimsey – engineer
Bari Sage, Dave Jordan, Guy Bidmead, Jeremy Gee – tape op
Lou Casabianca – art direction, design
Dwain Zerio – painting
Jim Lee – photography
Track listing:
Atlantis Rising Fanfare – Bayeté
Comin’ Through – Bayeté
My Pearl – Doni Harvey, Michael Shrieve
One and One – Bayeté
Newspapers – Bayeté
Geni – Geni – Bayeté
Right Back Down – lyrics by Lou Casabianca, music by Bayeté
There’s a Way – Doni Harvey, Lou Casabianca, Michael Shrieve, Bayeté
In August 1975, “Caroline” label released the self-titled, debut Gilgamesh album. It was recorded in May 1975, at “The Manor” in London, and was produced by Davce Stewart, Phil Lee, Allen Gowen, Jeff Clyne and Michael Travis.
Personnel:
Phil Lee – acoustic and electric guitar, classical and twelve string guitar
Allen Gowen – piano, electric piano, synthesizer, mellotron, clavinet
Jeff Clyne – double bass, bass guitar
Michael Travis – drums, percussion
Amanda Parsons – voice
Steve Cox – engineer
Celia Welcomme – artwork
Doris lee – back cover drawing
Clive Merredew – photography
Track listing:
One End More / Phil’s Little Dance – for Phil Millers Trousers / Worlds of Zin
Island of Rhodes / Paper Boat / As if Your Eyes Were Open
We are All / Someone Else’s Food / Jamo and Other Boating Disasters (from the Holiday of the Same Name)
In August 1973, “Reprise” label released the self-titled, debut Maria Muldaur album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Warner Bros Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Joe Boyd and Lenny Waronker.
Personnel:
Maria Muldaur – vocals
Clarence White – acoustic guitar
Ry Cooder – acoustic guitar
Andrew Gold – acoustic guitar
David Nichtern – acoustic and electric guitar
David Grisman – mandolin
Bill Keith – banjo, steel guitar
David Lindley – Hawaiian guitar
Dr. John – keyboards, horn arrangements
Jim Dickinson – piano
Mark T. Jordan – piano
Spooner Oldham – piano
Greg Prestopino – piano, voices, backing vocals
James Gordon – organ, clarinet
Nick DeCaro – accordion, string arrangements
Chris Ethridge – bass guitar
Klaus Voormann – bass guitar
Ray Brown – bass guitar
Dave Holland – bowed bass
Jimmy Calhoun – bass guitar
Tommy McClure – bass guitar
Freebo – bass guitar
Amos Garrett – vocals, bass guitar, guitar
Jim Keltner – drums
Ed Shaughnessy – drums
John Boudreaux – drums
Jim Gordon – drums
Chris Parker – drums
Jerry Jumonville – alto horn, horn arrangements
Artie Butler – alto horn, horn arrangements
Beryl Marriott – violin
Richard Greene – violin
Larry Packer – violin, viola
Karen Alexander – backing vocals
Gloria Jones – backing vocals
Ellen Kearney – backing vocals
Bettye LaVette – backing vocals
Jessica Smith – backing vocals
Track listing:
Any Old Time – Jimmie Rodgers
Midnight at the Oasis – David Nichtern
My Tennessee Mountain Home – Dolly Parton
I Never Did Sing You a Love Song – David Nichtern
The Work Song – Kate McGarrigle
Don’t You Feel My Leg (Don’t You Get Me High) – Blue Lu Barker, Danny Barker, J. Mayo Williams
In July 1975, “Southwind” label released the self-titled, debut Strongbow album. It was recorded in 1975, at “Mega Sound Studio” in Bailey, North Carolina, and was produced by Alan Lorber.
Personnel:
Michael Shortland – vocals, guitar
John Stelzer – vocals, organ, synthesizer, mellotron, alto and tenor saxophone, flute
