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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David Lindley
On March 3, 2023, David Perry Lindley died aged 78. He was musician (violin, acoustic and electric guitar, lap steel guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, upright and electric bass, cittern, bağlama, gumbus, charango, cümbüş, oud and zither. Lindley was founding member of the bands Kaleidoscope and El Rayo-X, recorded and performed with Ry Cooder, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Curtis Mayfield, Dolly Parton, Waren Zevon, Graham Nash, Stephen Stills, James Taylor, David Crosby, Terry Reid, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Toto, Rod Stewart, Dan Fogelberg, Joe Walsh, Henry Kaiser, G. E. Smith, Wally Ingram, Hani Naser, Leonard Cohen, The Youngbloods, America, Maria Muldaur, Iain Matthews, Lonnie Mack, Karla Bonoff, Jimmy Barnes, Emmylou Harris, Tanita Tikaram, Marshall Crenshaw, Shawn Colvin, Jerry Joseph, Dzukis Kuche, Ben Harper, Jordan Zevon, Rickie Lee Jones, Arlen Roth and The Sound Field.
Shelly Manne: Daktari
In December 1967, “Atlantic” label released “Daktari”, the 34th Shelly Manne album. It features music from the TV show “Daktari”, and was recorded November – December 1967, at “Annex Recording Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Nesuhi Ertegun.
Personnel:
- Shelly Manne – drums, percussion
- Justin Gordon, Bud Shank, Arthur C. Smith, Frank Strozier – woodwinds
- Mike Wofford – piano
- Bob Bain – guitar
- Bill Pitman – bass
- Larry Bunker, Frank Carlsson, Victor Feldman, Emil Richards – percussion
- Richard Hazard – arranger
Track listing:
All tracks by Shelly Manne.
- Daktari
- Out on a Limb
- Clarence
- Africa
- Stay with Me
- Elephantime
- Wameru
- Toto
- Galloping Giraffes
- Judy Judy
- Ivan
- Rhino Trot
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”.
Toto: Kingdom of Desire
On May 11, 1993, “Relativity” label released “Kingdom of Desire”, the eighth Toto studio album. It was recorded in 1992 at “A&M Studios”, “Skywalker Studios”, Schnee Studios”, “Devonshire Sound Studios”, “Record One”, “Rumbo Recorders”, “Castle Oak Studios”, “Track Record”, “Mad Hatter Studios”, “Pacifique Recording Studios”, “Enterprise Studios” and “Record Plant” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Danny Kortchmar, Steve Lukather, David Paich, Mike Porcaro and Jeff Porcaro.
Personnel:
- Steve Lukather– lead and backing vocals, guitars
- David Paich– piano, organ, synthesizer, backing vocals
- Mike Porcaro– bass guitar
- Jeff Porcaro– drums, percussion
- Steve Porcaro– synthesizers
- John Jessel – synthesizer programming
- J. Vanston– synthesizer
- Lenny Castro– percussion
- Jim Keltner– percussion
- Chris Trujillo – percussion
- Joe Porcaro– percussion
- Gary Herbig – saxophone
- Don Menza– saxophone
- Chuck Findley– trumpet
- John Elefante– backing vocals
- Alex Brown – backing vocals
- Phillip Ingram– backing vocals
- Angel Rogers – backing vocals
- Fred White – backing vocals
- Steve George– backing vocals
- Richard Page– backing vocals
- Bobby Womack– backing vocals
- John Fogerty– backing vocals
- Kevin Dorsey – backing vocals
- Arnold McCuller– backing vocals
- Billy Sherwood– backing vocals
- Stan Lynch– backing vocals
- Jenny Douglas-McRae – backing vocals
- Jackie McGhee – backing vocals
- Phil Perry– backing vocals
- Jess Sutcliffe – engineer, production coordination
- Niko Bolas, John Jessel, Greg Ladanyi – engineer
- Anas Allaf, Mike Arvold, Shawn Berman, Kyle Bess, Ken Deranteriasian, Bob Edwards, Jeff Graham, Rob Jaczko, Dick Kaneshiro, Fred Kelly Jr., Ed Korengo, Keith Kresge, Tim Larber, Randy Long, Jeff Lorenzen, Rick Plant, Chris Rich, Rail Rogut, Thom Russo, Darian Sahanaja, M.T. Silva, Mick Stern, Bart Stevens, Randy Wine – recording
- Bob Clearmountain – mixing
- Bob Ludwig- mastering
- Nancy Donald – art direction
- Rick Patrick – illustration, logo design
- Dennis Keeley – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Steve Lukather, David Paich, Mike Porcaro and Jeff Porcaro, except where noted.
- Gypsy Train
- Don’t Chain My Heart
- Never Enough – Steve Lukather, David Paich, Mike Porcaro, Jeff Porcaro, Fee Waybill
- How Many Times
- 2 Hearts
- Wing of Time
- She Knows the Devil
- The Other Side – David Paich, Billy Sherwood, Rory Kaplan
- Only You
- Kick Down the Walls – Danny Kortchmar, Stan Lynch
- Kingdom of Desire – Danny Kortchmar
- Jake to the Bone
Toto: Turn Back
In January 1981, “Columbia” label released “Turn Back”, the third Toto studio album. It was recorded March–November 1980, at “Cherokee Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Geoff Workman.David Hungate, Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather, David Paich, Jeff Porcaro and Steve Porcaro.
Personnel:
- Bobby Kimball – lead and backing vocals
- Steve Lukather – guitars, lead and backing vocals
- Steve Porcaro – keyboards, electronics
- David Paich – keyboards, synthesizer, backing vocals
- David Hungate – bass, acoustic guitar
- Jeff Porcaro – drums, percussion
- John Weaver – recording
- Geoff Workman – engineer, mixing
- Leo Bonamy – live mix
- George Marino, Nestor Lencenella – mastering
- Ralph Dyck, Roger Linn, Guy Moore, Bruce Heigh, Paul Jamieson, Shep Lonsdale – technicians
- Chris Littleton – crew
- Sam Emerson, John Cosgrove – photography
Track listing:
- Gift with a Golden Gun – David Paich, Bobby Kimball
- English Eyes – David Paich, Bobby Kimball, Jeff Porcaro, Steve Porcaro
- Live for Today – Steve Lukather
- A Million Miles Away – David Paich
- Goodbye Elenore – David Paich
- I Think I Could Stand You Forever – David Paich
- Turn Back – Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather
- If It’s the Last Night – David Paich
Toto: Fahrenheit
In August 1986, “Columbia” label released “Fahrenheit”, the sixth Toto studio album. It was recorded in 1986, at “Record One”; “Manor Studio”; “The Complex” in Los Angeles; “Bill Schnee Studios”; “The Villa” in Hollywood, and was produced by Joseph Williams, Steve Lukather, David Paich, Steve Porcaro, Mike Porcaro and Jeff Porcaro .
Personnel:
- Joseph Williams– lead and backing vocals
- Steve Lukather– lead and backing vocals, guitars
- David Paich– keyboards, backing vocals
- Steve Porcaro– synthesizers
- Mike Porcaro– bass guitar
- Jeff Porcaro– drums, percussion
- Lenny Castro, Paulinho da Costa, Steve Jordan, Jim Keltner, Joe Porcaro – percussion
- David Sanborn- saxophone
- Miles Davis- trumpet
- Amin Bhatia– synthesizer
- Paulette Brown, Michael Sherwood, Tony Walters, Fergie Frederiksen, Don Henley, Michael McDonald – backing vocals
- Jerry Hey- horn arrangements
- Chuck Findley, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Charles Loper, Bill Reichenbach Jr., Tom Scott, Larry Williams – horns
- Tom Knox , Shep Lonsdale – engineer
- Dan Garcia, Murray Dvorkin, John Jessel, Julie Last, Doug Linnell, Teruo “Mu” Murakami, Jack Joseph Puig, Mike Ross and Duane Seykora – additional engineering
- Greg Ladanyi, Tom Knox – mixing
- Keith Albright, Brent Averill, Bob Bradshaw, Paul Jamieson, John Jessel, Art Kelm, Roger Linn, Roger Nichols, Eli Slawson – technicians
- Tony Lane, Nancy Donald – art direction
- Michael Going = photography
- Jim Shea – sleeve photography
- Chris Littleton – production coordinator
Track listing:
- Till the End – David Paich, Joseph Williams
- We Can Make It Tonight – Barry Bregman, Jeff Porcaro, Joseph Williams
- Can’t Stand It Any Longer – David Paich
- Can’t Stand It Any Longer – Steve Lukather, David Paich, Joseph Williams
- I’ll Be Over You – Randy Goodrum, Steve Lukather
- Fahrenheit – David Paich, Jeff Porcaro, Joseph Williams
- Somewhere Tonight – Steve Lukather, David Paich, Jeff Porcaro
- Could This Be Love – David Paich, Joseph Williams, Fergie Frederiksen
- Lea – Steve Porcaro
- Don’t Stop Me Now – Steve Lukather, David Paich
Toto: Same
On October 15, 1978, “Columbia” label released the self-titled, debut Toto studio album. It was recorded May – September 1978, at “Sunset Sound”, “Studio 55“, and “Davlen Sound Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather, David Patch, Steve Porcaro, David Hungate and Jeff Porcaro. The album was certified 2 x Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada”, and 2 x Platinum in the US by “RIIA”.
Personnel:
- Bobby Kimball – lead and backing vocals, arranger
- Steve Lukather – lead and backing vocals, guitars, arranger
- David Paich – lead and backing vocals, keyboards, arranger
- Steve Porcaro – lead vocals, keyboards, arranger
- David Hungate – bass, arranger
- Jeff Porcaro – drums, percussion, arranger
- Lenny Castro – percussion
- Roger Linn – synthesizers
- Jim Horn – saxophone, wind instruments
- Chuck Findley – horns
- Cheryl Lynn: backing vocals
- Marty Paich: string arrangements
- Sid Sharp: string arrangements
- Tom Knox – engineer, mixing
- Dana Latham, Gabe Veltri – assistant assistant
- Ron Hitchcock, Mike Reese – mastering
- Philip Garris – cover art
- Ed Careaff Studio – design, photography
Track listing:
All tracks by David Paich, except where noted.
- Child’s Anthem
- I’ll Supply the Love – Bobby Kimball
- Georgy Porgy – Steve Lukather
- Manuela Run
- You Are the Flower – Bobby Kimball
- Girl Goodbye – Bobby Kimball
- Takin’ It Back – Steve Porcaro
- Rockmaker – David Paich
- Hold the Line – Bobby Kimball
- Angela – Steve Lukather, David Paich
Toto: Toto IV
On April 8, 1983, “Columbia” label released “Toto IV”, the fourth Toto studio album. It was recorded 1981—82 at “Sunset Sound” and “Ocean Way Studios” in Los Angeles, “Hogg Manorin” in Sherman Oaks, California , “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather, David Paich. Jeff Porcaro, David Hungate and Steve Porcaro. In 1983, the album won six “Grammy Awards including “Album of the Year”, “Producer of the Year” for the band, and “Record of the Year” for “Rosanna”.
Personnel:
- David Paich – lead and backing vocals, keyboards, orchestral arrangements, horn arrangements
- Steve Lukather- lead and backing vocals, guitar, piano
- Bobby Kimball- lead and backing vocals
- Steve Porcaro- lead vocal, keyboards
- David Hungate– bass guitar
- Jeff Porcaro- drums, percussion, xylophone, tympani
- James Newton Howard- strings, arranger, conductor, orchestral arrangements
- Lenny Castro- percussion, conga
- Joe Porcaro– percussion
- Ralph Dyck – synthesizer, synthesizer programming
- Roger Linn- synthesizer programming
- Jim Horn- saxophone, recorders
- Jon Smith – saxophone
- Tom Scott– saxophone
- Gary Grant – trumpet
- Jerry Hey- trumpet and horn arrangements
- James Pankow– trombone
- Martyn Ford – strings
- Mike Porcaro– cello
- Marty Paich- orchestral arrangements
- Timothy B. Schmit- backing vocals
- Tom Kelly- backing vocals
- Greg Ladanyi– engineer
- Doug Sax- mastering
Track listing:
- Rosanna – David Paich
- Make Believe – David Paich
- I Won’t Hold You Back – Steve Lukather
- Good for You – Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather
- It’s a Feeling – Steve Porcaro
- Afraid of Love – Steve Lukather, David Paich, Jeff Porcaro
- Lovers in the Night – David Paich
- We Made It – David Paich, Jeff Porcaro
- Waiting for Your Love – Bobby Kimball, David Paich
- Africa – David Paich, Jeff Porcaro
Michael Porcaro
On March 15, 2015, Michael Joseph Porcaro died today aged 60. He was musician (bass) best known as member and bass player of Toto. He was the middle brother of Toto members Jeff Porcaro and Steve Porcaro and son of the jazz drummer and percussionist Joe Porcaro.
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