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Jorge Ben: Same | musicalphabet
In November 1969, “Philips” label released the self-titles, sixth Jorge Ben album. It was recorded in 1969, at “C.B.D.” in Rio de Janeiro, “Scatena” in São Paulo, and was produced by Manoel Barenbein. Personnel: Jorge Ben – vocals, guitar Trio Mocotó – featured performance José Briamonte – arrangements Rogério Duprat – arrangements Stelio Carlini – engineer…
Magic Sam: Black Magic | musicalphabet
In November 1968, “Delmark” label released “Black Magic”, the second Magic Sam album. It was recorded in October 1968, and was produced by Robert Koester. Personnel: Magic Sam – vocals, guitar Eddie Shaw – tenor saxophone Lafayette Leake – piano Mighty Joe Young – guitar Mack Thompson – bass Odie Payne Jr. – drums Track listing: I Just Want a Little…
Enya: A Day Without Rain | musicalphabet
On November 20, 2000, “WEA” label released “A Day Without Rain”, the fifth Enya studio. It was recorded 1998 - 2000, at “Aigle” in Killiney, County Dublin, Ireland, and was produced by Nicky Ryan. Personnel: Enya – lead and backing vocals, piano, keyboard, violin, cello, percussion, Irish adaptation, arrangements, mixing Wired Strings – additional strings Nicky Ryan – arrangements,…
Lee Konitz: Impressive Rome | musicalphabet
In November 1968, “Campi” label released “Impressive Rome”, the 24th Lee Konitz album. It was recorded in 1968, in Roma, Italy. Personnel: Lee Konitz – alto saxophone Martial Solal – piano Henri Texier – bass Daniel Humair – drums Track listing: Anthropology (Version 2) - Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie Impressive Rome - Johnny Dinamo Lover Man – (Version 1) - Jimmy Davis, Ram Ramirez, Jimmy…
Silver Jews: Bright Flight | musicalphabet
On November 20, 2001, “Drag City” label released “Bright Flight”, the fourth Silver Jews studio album. It was recorded in 2001, at “Hum Depot” in Berry Hill, Tennessee, and was produced by Mark Nevers. Personnel: David Berman - lead vocals, guitar Cassie Berman - vocals, bass William Tyler - guitar, vocals Mike Fellows – bass Tim Barnes - drums, percussion…
David Ruffin: Feelin’ Good | musicalphabet
In November 1969, “Motown” label released “Feelin' Good”, the second David Ruffin album. It was recorded in 1969, and was produced by Terry "Buzzy" Johnson, Clay McMurray, Hank Cosby, Leonard Caston, Berry Gordy, Johnny Bristol, Ashford & Simpson, Al Kent, George Gord and Allen Story. Personnel: David Ruffin – vocal David Van De Pitte, Henry Cosby, Paul Riser, Wade Marcus, Willie Shorter –…
Strawberry Alarm Clock: The World In A Sea Shell | musicalphabet
In November 1968, “Uni” label released “The World in a Sea Shell”, the third Strawberry Alarm Clock studio album. It was recorded in 1968, and was produced by Frank Slay and Bill Holmes. Personnel: Ed King – vocals, guitar Lee Freeman – vocals, rhythm guitar, sitar Mark Weitz – vocals, keyboards George Bunnell – vocals, bass guitar Randy Seol…
Stevie Wonder: Eivets Rednow | musicalphabet
On November 20, 1968, “Gordy” label released “Eivets Rednow”, the ninth Stevie Wonder album (Eivets Rednow is Stevie Wonder spelled backwards, Wonder's name does not appear on the cover of the original releases). It was recorded 1967 – 1968, at “Hitsville USA” in Detroit, Michigan, and was produced by Henry Cosby. Personnel: Stevie Wonder –…
Hank Mobley: Reach Out! | musicalphabet
In November 1968, “Blue Note” label released “Reach Out!”, the 20th Hank Mobley album. It was recorded in January 1968, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Francis Wolff. Personnel: Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone Woody Shaw – trumpet, flugelhorn LaMont Johnson – piano George Benson – guitar Bob Cranshaw – bass Billy Higgins – drums Track listing: All tracks by…
Lee Konitz: European Episode | musicalphabet
In November 1968, “Campi” label released “European Episode”, album by Lee Konitz and Martial Solal, (the 23rd Lee Konitz album overall). It was recorded in October 1968m in Rome, Italy. Personnel: Lee Konitz – alto saxophone Martial Solal – piano Henri Texier – bass Daniel Humair – drums Track listing: Collage on Standards - Johnny Dinamo Duet for Saxophone and Drums and Piano…
Count Basie And His Orchestra: The Happiest Millionaire | musicalphabet
In November 1967, “Coliseum” label released “The Happiest Millionaire” (Count Basie Captures Walt Disney's The Happiest Millionaire), album by Count Basie and His Orchestra. It was recorded in October 1967, at “A&R” in New York, and was produced by Teddy Reig. Personnel: Count Basie - piano Bobby Plater - alto saxophone, flute Marshal Royal - alto saxophone, clarinet Eric Dixon - tenor saxophone, flute Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis -…
Blue Mitchell: Boss Horn | musicalphabet
In November 1967, “Blue Note” label released “Boss Horn”, the 13th Blue Mitchell album. It was recorded in November 1966, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion. Personnel: Blue Mitchell – trumpet Jerry Dodgion – flute, alto saxophone Junior Cook – tenor saxophone Pepper Adams – baritone saxophone Julian Priester – trombone Chick Corea - piano Cedar Walton –…
Lee Konitz: The Lee Konitz Duets | musicalphabet
In November 1968, “Milestone” label released “The Lee Konitz Duets”, the 21st Lee Konitz album. It was recorded in September 1967, at “Plaza Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Dick Katz. Personnel: Lee Konitz - alto, tenor and baritone saxophone, amplified alto saxophone Joe Henderson - tenor saxophone Richie Kamuca - tenor saxophone Marshall…
Charles Williams: Trees And Grass And Things | musicalphabet
On November 19, 1971, “Mainstream” label released “Trees and Grass and Things”, the second Charles Williams studio album. It was recorded in 1971, in New York City, and was produced by Bob Shad. Personnel: Charles Williams - alto saxophone David "Bubba" Brooks - tenor saxophone Cornell Dupree - guitar Don Pullen - piano, organ Jimmy Lewis - electric bass Bill Curtis - drums Montego Joe - congas Track listing: All tracks by…
Mike Baggetta, Jim Keltner And Mike Watt: Everywhen We Go | musicalphabet
On November 18, 2022, “Big Ego” label released “Everywhen We Go”, album by Mike Baggetta, Jim Keltner and Mike Watt. It was recorded in 2022, at “Big Ego Studios” in Long Beach, California, “Pulp Arts” in Gainesville, Florida, and was produced by Chris Schlarb. Personnel: Mike Baggetta - acoustic and electric guitar Mike Watt –…
Richard Dawson: The Ruby Cord | musicalphabet
On November 18, 2022, “Domino Recording Company” label released “The Ruby Cord”, the seventh Richard Dawson studio album. It was recorded in 2022, at “Blank Studios” in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, and was produced by Sam Grant and Richard Dawson. Personnel: Richard Dawson – vocals, guitar, bass, synthesizer, sounds Andrew Cheetham - drums Angharad Davies – violin…
Dezron Douglas: Atalya | musicalphabet
On November 18, 2022, “International Anthem Recording Company” label released “Atalya”, the 23rd Dezron Douglas album. It was recorded in 2022, at “Firehouse 12” in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, “Samurai Hotel” in New York, and was produced by Dezron Douglas. Personnel: Dezron Douglas – acoustic and electric bass, liner notes George Burton – piano,…
Wes Montgomery And The Wybton Kelly Trio: Smokin’ At The Half Note | musicalphabet
In November 1965, “Verve” label released “Smokin' at the Half Note”, album by Wes Montgomery and the Wynton Kelly Trio (the 14th Wes Montgomery album overall). It was recorded in June 1965 at the “Half Note Club” in New York City and September 1965 at “Van Gelder Studios” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Creed Taylor. Personnel: Wes Montgomery – guitar…
Pete Sinfield | musicalphabet
On November 14, 2024, Peter John Sinfield died aged 80. He was poet and songwriter, founding member of the band A Bowl of Soup, but was best known as co-founder and lyricist of King Crimson. He wrote lyrics for Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Premiata Forneria Marconi, Angelo Branduardi, Andy Hill, McDonalds and Giles, Robert Sheckley, Brian Eno,…
Juliana Hatfield: Juliana Hatfield Sings ELO | musicalphabet
On November 17, 2023, “American Laundromat” label released “Juliana Hatfield Sings ELO”, the twentieth Juliana Hatfield studio album. It was recorded in 2023, and was produced by Juliana Hatfield. Personnel: Juliana Hatfield – vocals, guitar, keyboards, percussion, additional drums, recording Ed Valauskas – bass guitar, recording, editing, photography Jed Davis – drums Chris Anzalone – recording James Bridges – recording…
The Kinks: Schoolboys In Disgrace | musicalphabet
On November 17, 1975, “RCA” label released “Schoolboys in Disgrace”, (The Kinks Present Schoolboys in Disgrace), the 15th Kinks (The) studio album, it was recorded August – October 1975, at “Konk” in London, and was produced by Ray Davies. Personnel: Ray Davies – vocals, guitar, piano, arrangements Dave Davies – vocals, lead guitar John Gosling – keyboards John…
Stephen Stills: Same | musicalphabet
On November 16, 1970, “Atlantic” label released the self-titled, debut Stephen Stills studio album. It was recorded January – July 1970, at “Island Studios” in London, “The Record Plant” and “Wally Heider” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Stephen Stills and Bill Halverson. In 1974, “New Musical Express” magazine ranked it at number 70 on…
Vince Clarke: Songs Of Silence | musicalphabet
On November 17, 2023, “Mute” label released “Songs of Silence”, the third Vince Clarke studio album. It was recorded 2020 – 2023, and was produced by Vince Clarke. Personnel: Vince Clarke – modular synthesizer, mixing Stefan Betke – mastering Paul A. Taylor – art direction Eugene Richards – photography Track listing: All tracks by Vince Clarke, except where noted. Cathedral White Rabbit Passage Imminent…
Laura Nyro: Gonna Take A Miracle | musicalphabet
On November 17, 1971, “Columbia” label released “Gonna Take a Miracle”, the fifth Laura Nyro studio album. It was recorded May – June 1971, at “Sigma Sound” in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was produced by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. Personnel: Laura Nyro – vocals, piano Nona Hendryx, Patti LaBelle, Sarah Dash – vocals Norman Harris, Roland Chambers – guitar Lenny…
Grand Funk Railroad: Live Album | musicalphabet
On November 16, 1970, “Capitol” label released “Live Album”, the first Grand Funk Railroad live album. It was recorded in June 1970, at “Jacksonville Coliseum”, “West Palm Beach Civic Auditorium” in Florida, and was produced by Terry Knight. Personnel: Mark Farner – vocals, guitar, piano, harmonica Mel Schacher – bass Don Brewer – vocals, drums Track listing: All tracks by…
Muddy Waters: At Newport 1960 | musicalphabet
On November 15, 1960, “Chess” label released “At Newport 1960”, album by Muddy Waters. It was recorded in July 1960, at “Newport Jazz Festival”, in Newport, Rhode Island, and was produced by Leonard Chess. “Rolling Stone” magazine included it at number 348 on its list of "500 Greatest Albums of all Time". Personnel: Muddy Waters (McKinley Morganfield) – vocals, guitar…
Martha And The Vandellas: Watchout! | musicalphabet
On November 16, 1966, “Gordy” label released “Watchout!”, the fourth Martha and the Vandellas studio album. It was recorded 1964 – 1966, at “Hitsville USA Studio A” in Detroit, and was produced by William “Mickey” Stevenson and Holland – Dozier – Holland. Personnel: Martha Reeves – lead vocals Rosalind Ashford – backing vocals Betty Kelly – backing vocals Annette…
Natalie Cole: Thankful | musicalphabet
On November 16, 1977, “Capitol” label released “Thankful”, the fourth Natalie Cole album. It was recorded August – November 1977, at “ABC Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy. Personnel: Natalie Cole – lead vocals Criss Johnson – guitar Ray Parker Jr. – guitar Lee Ritenour – guitar Linda Williams – acoustic…
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: Away We A Go-Go | musicalphabet
In November 1966, “Tamla Motown” label released “Away We a Go-Go”, album by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles (second album by the name of Smokey Robinson & the Miracles). It was recorded in 1966, at “Hitsville USA” in Detroit, and was produced by Smokey Robinson, Mickey Gentile, Frank Wilson, Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Norman Whitfield and…
Mahavishnu Orchestra: Between Nothingness & Eternity | musicalphabet
On November 16, 1973, “Columbia” label released “Between Nothingness & Eternity”, the first Mahavishnu Orchestra live album. It was recorded in August 1973, at the “Schaefer Music Festival” in Central Park, New York, and was produced by Murray Krugman and John McLaughlin. Personnel: John McLaughlin - guitar Jan Hammer - keyboards Jerry Goodman - violin Rick Laird - bass Billy Cobham - percussion Track listing: Trilogy: Sunlit Path/La Mere…
Stevie Wonder: Down To Earth | musicalphabet
On November 16, 1966, “Tamla Motown” label released “Down to Earth”, the sixth Stevie Wonder studio album. It was recorded 1965 – 1966, at “Hitsville USA” in Detroit, and was produced by Clarence Paul and Henry Cosby. Personnel: Stevie Wonder – vocals, harmonica, keyboards, drums, percussion The Originals – backing vocals The Andantes – backing vocals James Jamerson – bass…
Roland Kirk: The Roland Kirk Quartet Meets The Benny Golson Orchestra | musicalphabet
In November 1963, “Mercury” label released “The Roland Kirk Quartet Meets the Benny Golson Orchestra", the seventh Roland Kirk album. It was recorded in June 1963 in New York City. Personnel: Roland Kirk - tenor saxophone, manzello, stritch, flute, siren Harold Mabern - piano Abdullah Rafik - bass Sonny Brown - drums The Benny Golson Orchestra Benny Golson - conductor, arranger Richard Williams, Virgil Jones - trumpet Charles Greenlee, Tom…
Roland Kirk: Domino | musicalphabet
In November 1962, “Mercury” label released “Domino”, the fifth Roland Kirk album. It was recorded April – September 1962, at “Tel Mar Studios” in Chicago, Illinois, and was produced by Jack Tracy. Personnel: Roland Kirk - flute, tenor sax, vocals, stritch, manzello, nose flute, siren Andrew Hill - piano, celeste Wynton Kelly – piano Vernon Martin - bass Henry Duncan - drums Roy Haynes - drums Joe Segal – liner…
Stevie Ray Vaughn And Double Trouble: Live Alive | musicalphabet
On November 15, 1986, “Epic” label released “Live Alive”, the first live Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble album (the fourth Stevie Ray Vaughn album overall).The performances were recorded in July 1985 at the “Montreux Jazz Festival”, July 1986 at the “Austin Opera House”, July 1986 at “Dallas Starfest”, and was produced by Stevie Ray Vaughn, Tommy Shannon,…
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messemgers: Golden Boy | musicalphabet
In November 1964, “Colpix” label released “Golden Boy” (full title Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers Play Selections from the New Musical Golden Boy), the 21st Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers album. It was recorded in 1963 in New York City, and was produced by Jack Lewis. Personnel: Art Blakey - drums James Spaulding - alto saxophone Wayne Shorter - tenor saxophone,…
Shirley Scott: Hip Soul | musicalphabet
In November 1961, “Prestige” label released “Hip Soul”, the 13th Shirley Scott album. It was recorded in June 1961, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Esmond Edwards. Personnel: Shirley Scott – organ Stan Turner (Stanley Turrentine) – tenor sax Herbie Lewis – bass Roy Brooks – drums Track listing: Hip Soul – Stanley Turrentine 411…
Sade: Lovers Rock | musicalphabet
On November 13, 2000, “Epic” label released “Lovers Rock”, the fifth Sade studio album. It was recorded September 1999 – August 2000, at “Sarm Hook End” and “Deliverance” in London, “El Cortijo” in San Pedro de Alcántara, Spain, and was produced by Mike Pela, Sade Adu, Andrew Hale, Stuart Matthewman and Paul S. Denman. In…
John Hicks: In The Mix | musicalphabet
On November 13, 1994, “Landmark” label released “In the Mix”, the 36th John Hicks album. It was recorded in 1994, at “Systems Two” in Brooklyn, New York. Personnel: John Hicks – piano Vincent Herring – alto and soprano sax Elise Wood – flute Curtis Lundy – bass Cecil Brooks III – drums Track listing: All tracks by John Hicks, except…
J. J. Johnson: Trombone And Voices | musicalphabet
In November 1960, “Columbia” label released “Trombone and Voices”, the 21st J. J. Johnson album. It was recorded in June 1960. Personnel: J. J. Johnson – trombone Unidentified orchestra Unidentified choir Frank De Vol – arrangements Tom Yee – photography Teo Macero – liner notes Track listing: Jennie's Song - Bernard Herrmann Only The Lonely - Jimmy Van…
Diana Ross & The Supremes: Love Child | musicalphabet
On November 13, 1968, “Motown” label released “Love Child”, the fifteenth Diana Ross & the Supremes studio album. It was recorded February – October 1968, and was produced by Berry Gordy, Frank Wilson, R. Dean Taylor, Deke Richards, Henry Cosby, Smokey Robinson, Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson, Marv Johnson, George Gordy, Harvey Fuqua and Johnny Bristol. Personnel: Diana…