On June 26, 2021, Jon Hassell died aged 84. He was musician (trumpet) and composer, best known as creator of the “Fourth World” music concept. He recorded and performed with artists such as Brian Eno, Terry Riley, the Theatre of Eternal Music, Talking Heads, Farafina, Peter Gabriel, Tears for Fears, Ani DiFranco, Techno Animal, Ry Cooder, Moritz von Oswald, Carl Craig, Francesco Guccini, La Monte Young, David Sylvian, Lloyd Cole, Alice, Marc Beacco, Les Nouvelles Polyphonies Corses, Hector Zazou, Stina Nordenstam, David Toop, Jackson Browne, K. D. Lang, Holly Cole, Mandalay, Hal Wilner, Nick Wood, Rick Cox, Frou Frou, Ibrahim Ferrer and John Balke. As leader, co-leader, Hassell released 18 albums.
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John Cale and Terry Riley: Church of Anthrax
On February 10, 1971, “Columbia” label released “Church of Anthrax” collaborative studio album by John Cale and Terry Riley. It was recorded in 1970, and was produced by John Cale and Terry Riley.
Personnel:
- John Cale– keyboards, bass guitar, harpsichord, piano, guitar, viola, organ
- Terry Riley– piano, organ, soprano saxophone
- Adam Miller – vocals
- Bobby Colomby– drums
- Bobby Gregg– drums
- Kim Whitesides – cover art
- John Berg – design
- Richard Mantel – design
- Don Huntstein – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by John Cale and Terry Riley, except where noted.
- Church of Anthrax
- The Hall of Mirrors in the Palace at Versailles
- The Soul of Patrick Lee – John Cale
- Ides of March
- The Protégé
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