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Paul Kantner: Planet Earth Rock And Roll Orchestra

In August 1983, “RCA” label released “Planet Earth Rock and Roll Orchestra”, the fourth and final Paul Kantner album. It was recorded in 1983, at “The Automat” and “The Pen” in San Francisco, and was produced by Paul Kantner, Scott Mathews and Ron Nagle.

Personnel:

  • Paul Kantner – vocals, guitars, lead guitar, banjo, glass harmonica, synthesizers, director, additional production
  • Grace Slick – vocals, piano
  • Scott Mathews – vocals, guitar, percussion, pedal steel guitar, Linn drums, glass harmonica, vocoder, synthesizers, saxophones, mandolin, harmonica, piano, organ, bass drum
  • Craig Chaquico – lead guitar
  • Ronnie Montrose – lead guitar
  • John Blakeley – rhythm guitar
  • Ron Nagle – vocals, piano
  • Pete Sears – piano, bass
  • David Freiberg – vocals, synthesizers
  • Jack Casady – bass
  • Aynsley Dunbar – drums
  • The Dūrocs – sound effects
  • China Kantner – vocals
  • Alexander Kantner – vocals
  • Flo & Eddie – vocals
  • Mickey Thomas – vocals
  • Proud Pork Productions (Scott Mathews, Ron Nagle) – engineer, additional production
  • David Frazer – engineer
  • Wayne Lewis – engineer
  • Steve Fontana – engineer
  • Maureen Droney – engineer, assistant mixing
  • Ken Kessie – mixing, remixing
  • Artists & Friends, Inc. (Jim Welch) – art direction
  • Bud Thon – illustration
  • Pat Leraci (Maurice) – production coordinator
  • Vicky Leraci – production coordinator assistant

Track listing:

  1. The Planet Earth Rock and Roll Orchestra – Paul Kantner
  2. (She Is A) Telepath – Paul Kantner
  3. Circle of Fire – Paul Kantner
  4. Mount Shasta – Paul Kantner, Grace Slsick, Scott Mathews, Ron Nagle
  5. Lilith’s Song – lyrics by Paul Kantner, music by Paul Kantner, Pete Sears
  6. Transubstantiation: Part I: Esperanto / Part II: Science Friction – Paul Kantner, Grace Slick, Scott Mathews, Ron Nagle
  7. The Mountain Song – lyrics by Paul Kantner, Jerry Garcia, music by Paul Kantner, Jerry Garcia
  8. Declaration of Independence – lyrics by Wolcott Gibbs, music by Celius Dougherty
  9. Underground (the Laboratories) – lyrics by Grace Slick, Alexander Kantner, music by Ron Nagle
  10. The Sky Is No Limit – lyrics by Paul Kantner, China Kantner, music by Paul Kantner
  11. Let’s Go – Paul Kantner

Herbie Hancock: Herbie Hancock Trio

On September 21, 1977, “CBS/Sony” label released “Herbie Hancock Trio”, the 18th Herbie Hancock album. It was recorded in July 1977, at “The Automat” in San Francisco, and was produced by David Rubinson.

Personnel:

  • Herbie Hancock – piano
  • Ron Carter – bass
  • Tony Williams – drums
  • Fred Catero – engineer
  • Akio Nimbari – art direction, design
  • Ikuo Niida – artwork
  • Osamu Konno – photography
  • Bryan Bell – technical assistance
  • Kevin Ayres – technical assistance

Track listing:

All tracks by Herbie Hancock, except where noted.

  1. Watch It
  2. Speak Like a Child
  3. Watcha Waitin’ For
  4. Look
  5. Milestones – Miles Davis

Jefferson Starship: Winds of Change

On October 4, 1982, “Grunt” label released “Winds of Change”, the seventh Jefferson Starship album. It was recorded in 1982, at “The Automat” in San Francisco, and was produced by Kevin Beamish.

Personnel:

  • Grace Slick – vocals
  • Mickey Thomas – vocals
  • Paul Kantner – vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Craig Chaquico – lead guitar, rhythm guitar
  • David Freiberg – vocals, bass, keyboards, organ, synthesizer
  • Pete Sears – bass, keyboards, synthesizer, piano
  • Aynsley Dunbar – drums, percussion
  • Maureen Droney – engineer assistant
  • Tom Cummings – mixing assistant
  • Jeff Sanders – mastering
  • Andreas Nottebohm – cover art, painting
  • Dyer / Kahn, Inc. – design
  • Paul Tokarski, Visual Promotions, Inc. – special effects photography
  • Maurice – production coordinator

Track listing:

  1. Winds of Change – lyrics by Jeannette Sears, music by Pete Sears
  2. Keep on Dreamin’ – Craig Chaguico
  3. Be My Lady – lyrics by Jeannette Sears, music by Pete Sears
  4. I Will Stay – lyrics by Jeannette Sears, music by Pete Sears
  5. Out of Control – lyrics by Paul Kantner, China Wing, Paul Kantner, Grace Slick, music by Paul Kantner
  6. Can’t Find Love – lyrics by Grace Slick, Monica Clemans, Mickey Thomas, Craig Chaquico, music by Craig Chaquico
  7. Black Widow – Craig Chaquico, Grace Slick
  8. I Came Back From the Jaws of the Dragon – Paul Kantner
  9. Quit Wasting Time – lyrics by Jeannette Sears, music by Pete Sears