On May 12, 2024, David William Sanborn died aged 78. He was musician (alto saxophone, piano), one of the most highly regarded session musicians. He recorded and performed with some of the best-known artist of the modern music including Albert King, Little Milton, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Al Jarreau, James Brown, Bryan Ferry, Michael Stanley, Eric Clapton, Bobby Charles, Cat Stevens, Roger Daltrey, Paul Simon, Jaco Pastorius, the Brecker Brothers, Michael Franks, Kenny Loggins, Casiopea, Players Association, David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, Bruce Springsteen, Little Feat, Tommy Bolin, Bob James, Pure Prairie League, Kenny G, Loudon Wainwright III, George Benson, Joe Beck, Donny Hathaway, Elton John, Gil Evans, Carly Simon, Guru, Linda Ronstadt, Billy Joel, Kenny Garrett, Roger Waters, Steely Dan, Ween, the Eagles, Grateful Dead, Nena, Hikaru Utada, The Rolling Stones, Ian Hunter, and Toto. As leader, Sanborn released 25 albums.
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Tommy Bolin: Teaser
On November 17, 1975, “Nemperor Records” label released “Teaser”, the debut Tommy Bolin album. It was recorded in July 1975 at “The Record Plant” in Los Angeles, “Electric Lady Studios” in New York City, “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by Tommy Bolin and Lee Kiefer.
Personnel:
- Tommy Bolin – lead vocals, guitar
- Dave Foster – piano, synthesizer
- Jan Hammer – synthesizer, drums
- Ron Fransen – piano
- Stanley Sheldon – bass
- Paul Stallworth – bass
- Jeff Porcaro – drums
- Prairie Prince – drums
- Michael Walden – drums
- Bobbie Berge – drums
- Phil Collins – percussion
- Sammy Figueroa – percussion
- Rafael Cruz – percussion
- David Sanborn – saxophone
- Dave Brown – backing vocals
- Lee Kiefer – backing vocals
Track listing:
- The Grind – Tommy Bolin, Jeff Cook, Stanley Sheldon, John Tesar
- Homeward Strut – Tommy Bolin
- Dreamer – Jeff Cook
- Savannah Woman – Tommy Bolin, Jeff Cook
- Teaser – Tommy Bolin, Jeff Cook
- People, People – Tommy Bolin
- Marching Powder – Tommy Bolin
- Wild Dogs – Tommy Bolin, John Tesar
- Lotus – Tommy Bolin, John Tesar
Jeff Porcaro
On August 5, 1992, Jeffrey Thomas Porcaro died aged 38. He was a songwriter, musician (drums), and record producer, best known as the drummer with Toto. He was one of the most south after session drummers in popular music, played on hundreds of albums and worked with numerous artists such as Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson, George Benson, Greg Lake, Seals & Crofts, Les Dudek, Joe Cocker, Steely Dan, The Jacksons, Tommy Bolin, Jackson Browne, Leo Sayer, Boz Scaggs, Carly Simon, Eric Carmen, Valerie Carter, Lisa Dal Bello, Hall & Oates, Diana Ross, Colin Blunstone, Larry Carlton, Allen Toussaint, Dave Mason, Warren Zevon, Ruben Blades, Bim, Jerry Williams, Al Stewart, Marc Jordan, Rickie Lee Jones, Janne Schaffer, Lowell George, Aretha Franklin, Jon Anderson, Luis Miguel, Love and Money, Patti Austin, Mariya Takeuchi, The Brothers Johnson, Peter Frampton, Bee Gees, Char, Christopher Cross, Randy Crawford, Al Jarreau, Amii Ozaki, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Eye to Eye, Donna Summer, Elton John, Melissa Manchester, Donald Fagen, Herbie Hancock, Don Henley, Michael McDonald, Lionel Richie, Paul Simon, Randy Newman, Russ Taff, Chicago, David Gilmour Joe Walsh, Eric Clapton, Peter cetera, Earth Wind & Fire, roger Hodgson, David Benoit, Dr. John, Steve Porcaro, Nik Kershaw, Poco, Clair Mario, Celine Dion, Natalie Cole, Madonna, Jude Cole, Sandy Patty, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Bolton, Cher, Dire Straits, Richard Marx, Bonnie Raitt, Rod Stewart, B-52’s, Go West, 10CC, Roger Waters, Paul Young, and David Crosby. In 1993, Porcaro was posthumously inducted into the “Modern Drummer Hall of Fame”.
Whitesnake: The Purple Album
On April 29, 2015, “Frontiers” label released “The Purple Album”, the twelfth Whitesnake studio album. It was recorded 2014 – 2015, at “Hook City” in Reno, Nevada, and was produced by David Coverdale, Michael McIntyre and Reb Beach.
Personnel:
- David Coverdale– lead vocals, mixing
- Reb Beach– guitars, backing vocals, mixing
- Joel Hoekstra– guitars, backing vocals
- Michael Devin – bass, harmonica, backing vocals
- Tommy Aldridge– drums
- Derek Hilland – keyboards
- Michael McIntyre – engineer, mixing
- David Donnelly – mastering
Track listing:
- Burn – Ritchie Blackmore, David Coverdale, Glenn Hughes, Jon Lord, Ian Paice
- You Fool No One – Ritchie Blackmore, David Coverdale, Glen Hughes, Jon Lord, Ian Paice
- Love Child – Tommy Bolin, David Coverdale
- Sail Away (featuring Elegy for Jon) – Ritchie Blackmore, David Coverdale
- The Gipsy – Ritchie Blackmore, David Coverdale, Glen Hughes, Jon Lord, Ian Paice
- Lady Double Dealer – Ritchie Blackmore, David Coverdale
- Mistreated – Ritchie Blackmore, David Coverdale
- Holy Man – David Coverdale, Glen Hughes, Jon Lord
- Might Just Take Your Life – Ritchie Blackmore, David Coverdale, Glen Hughes, Jon Lord, Ian Paice
- You Keep On Moving – David Coverdale, Glen Hughes
- Soldier of Fortune – Ritchie Blackmore, David Coverdale
- Lay Down Stay Down – Ritchie Blackmore, David Coverdale, Glen Hughes, Jon Lord, Ian Paice
- Stormbringer – Ritchie Blckmore, David Coverdale
Tommy Bolin: Private Eyes
In September 1976, “Columbia” label released “Private Eyes”, the second and the last Tommy Bolin album. It was recorded in June 1976, at “Cherokee Studios” in Los Angeles,and ”Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by Dennis MacKay and Tommy Bolin.
Personnel:
- Tommy Bolin – vocals, guitars, keyboards, piano
- Reggie McBride – vocals, bass
- Mark Stein – vocals, keyboards
- Norma Jean Bell – vocals, percussion, saxophone
- Carmine Appice– drums
- Bobby Berge – drums, percussion
- Bobbye Hall– percussion
- Del Newman – string arrangements
- Thomas La Tonore, Stephen W Tayler – engineer
- Jimmy Wachtel – design
Track listing:
- Bustin’ Out for Rosey – Tommy Bolin
- Sweet Burgundy – Tommy Bolin, Jeff Cook
- Post Toastee – Tommy Bolin
- Shake the Devil – Tommy Bolin, Jeff Cook
- Gypsy Soul – Tommy Bolin, Jeff Cook
- Someday We’ll Bring Our Love Home – Tommy Bolin, John Tesar
- Hello, Again – Tommy Bolin, Jeff Cook
- You Told Me That You Loved Me –Tommy Bolin
James Gang: Bang
On September 1, 1973, “Atco” label released “Bang”, the sixth James Gang studio album. It was recorded in March 1973, and was produced by Roy Kenner, Tommy Bolin, Dale Peters and Jim Fox.
Personnel:
- Tommy Bolin – lead and backing vocals, guitars, synthesizer
- Dale Peters– bass guitar, percussion, backing vocals
- Jim Fox– drums, percussion, keyboards, backing vocals
- Roy Kenner– lead vocals, percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Tommy Bolin and John Tesar except where noted.
- Standing In The Rain – Tommy Bolin
- The Devil Is Singing Our Song
- Must Be Love – Tommy Bolin, Jeff Cook
- Alexis – Tommy Bolin, Jeff Cook
- Ride The Wind – Tommy Bolin, Roy Kenner
- Got No Time For Trouble
- Rather Be Alone With You (Song For Dale) – Roy Kenner
- From Another Time
- Mystery
James Gang: Miami
In July 1974, “Atco” label released “Miami”, the seventh James Gang album. It was recorded in 1974, and was produced by Tom Dowd, Roy Kenner, Tommy Bolin, Albhy Galuten, Dale Peters and Jimmy “Jim” Fox.
Personnel:
- Roy Kenner– lead and backing vocals
- Tommy Bolin – lead and backing vocals, guitars
- Tom Dowd– keyboards, piano
- Albhy Galuten– keyboards, piano, synthesizer
- Dale Peters– bass guitar, percussion, backing vocals
- Jimmy “Jim” Fox– drums, percussion, keyboards, organ, backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Tommy Bolin, except where noted.
- Cruisin’ Down The Highway – Tommy Bolin, Dale Peters
- Do It – Tommy Bolin, Roy Kenner
- Wildfire – Tommy Bolin, John Tesar
- Sleepwalker – Tommy Bolin, John Tesar
- Miami Two-Step – Tommy Bolin, Dale Peters, Jim Fox
- Praylude
- Red Skies
- Spanish Lover – Tommy Bolin, Jeff Cook
- Summer Breezes
- Head Above The Water – Tommy Bolin, Dale Peters
Deep Purple: Come Taste The Band
On October 10, 1975, “EMI/Purple” label released “Come Taste the Band”, the tenth Deep Purple studio album. It was recorded August – September 1975, at “Musicland Studios” in Munich, and was produced by Martin Birch, Jon Lord, Ian Paice, David Coverdale, Glenn Hughes, and Tonny Bolin.
Personnel:
- David Coverdale– lead vocals
- Tommy Bolin– led and backing vocals, guitars, bass
- Jon Lord– keyboards, piano, synthesizer
- Glenn Hughes– lead and backing vocals, bass
- Ian Paice– drums, percussion
- Martin Birch – engineer
- Bob Ludwig – mastering
- Dave Schultz, Bill Inglot – remastering
- Peter Williams – photography
Track listing:
- Comin’ Home – Tommy Bolin, David Coverdale, Ian Paice
- Lady Luck – Jeff Cook, David Coverdale
- Getting Together – Tommy Bolin, Glen Hughes
- Dealer – Tommy Bolin, David Coverdale
- I Need Love – Tommy Bolin, David Coverdale
- Drifter – Tommy Bolin, David Coverdale
- Love Child – Tommy Bolin, David Coverdale
- This Time Around/Owed To ‘G – Glen Hughes, Jon Lord, Tommy Bolin
- Yo Keep On Movin’ – David Coverdale, Glen Hughes
Tommy Bolin
On December 4, 1976, Thomas Richard “Tommy” Bolin, died aged 25. He was musician (guitar), performed with number of musicians including Alphonse Mouzon, Carmine Appice, David Foster, David Sanborn, Jan Hammer, Stanley Sheldon, Phil Collins and Glenn Hughes, but was best known as a member of bands Zephyr, The James Gang and Deep Purple.
Billy Cobham: Spectrum
On October 1, 1973, “Atlantic” label released “Spectrum”, the debut Billy Cobham album. It was recorded in May 1973 at the “Electric Lady Studios”, in New York City, and was produced by Ken Scott.
Personnel:
- Billy Cobham – drums
- Tommy Bolin – guitar
- John Tropea – guitar
- Jan Hammer- acoustic and electric piano, Moog synthesizer
- Ron Carter- acoustic bass
- Lee Sklar- bass guitar
- Joe Farrell- soprano and alto saxophone
- Jimmy Owens – trumpet, flugelhor
- Ray Barretto- congas
Track listing:
All tracks by Billy Cobham.
- Quadrant 4
- Searching for the Right Door / Spectrum
- Anxiety / Taurian Matador
- Stratus
- To the Women in My Life / Le Lis
- Snoopy’s Search / Red Baron
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