The Spirit Of 1976 is a live album by Emil Richards. It was recorded at Donte’s, North Hollywood, March 18 and 19, 1969. Emil Richards (born Emilio Joseph Radocchia; September 2, 1932) is an American vibraphonist and percussionist. Tracks 1 Spirit Of 1976 (Mike Barone) 6:432 Peek-A-Boo (Dave Mackay, Vicky Hamilton) 4:523 All Blue (Miles […]
Lonette was the debut album from Lonette McKee, released in 1974 Tracks 1 Message From The Earth (Al Johnson) 4:47 2 You Mean A Lot To Me (Lonette McKee) 3:36 3 Save It (Don’t Give It Away) (Bobby Bryant, Leonard Perry, Sidney Barnes, Zachary Perry) 2:29 4 I’m Alone (Lonette McKee) 4:30 5 Lay […]
Touch is the 11th album by saxophonist John Klemmer, released in 1975 on MCA. Tracks 1 Touch (John Klemmer) 6:51 2 Glass Dolphins (John Klemmer) 3:26 3 Waterwheels (John Klemmer) 7:07 4 Free Fall Lover (John Klemmer) 6:45 5 Sleeping Eyes (John Klemmer) 6:54 6 Body Pulse (John Klemmer) 5:28 7 Tone Row Weaver (John […]
Richard Wayne Wylie (June 6, 1939 Detroit, Michigan – September 7, 2008), often known as Popcorn Wylie, was an African-American pianist, bandleader, songwriter, occasional singer, and record producer who was influential in the early years of Motown Records and was later known for his work on many records in the Northern soul genre. Tracks 1 […]
Emil Richards (born Emilio Joseph Radocchia; September 2, 1932) is an American vibraphonist and percussionist. Richards started playing the xylophone at age six. In high school he performed with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. He studied with Al Lepak at the Hartt School of Music in Hartford, graduating in 1952. After being drafted, he belonged to […]
The Age Of Steam is considered a significant “comeback” album for legendary baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan. It marked his return to leading a large ensemble after a period of lower visibility in the late 1960s and showcased his versatility as he doubled on soprano saxophone and piano. It was released in 1972 on A&M Records. […]
Rock Requiem (subtitled For the Dead in the Southeast Asia War) is an album by Argentine composer, pianist and conductor Lalo Schifrin recorded in 1971 and released on the Verve label. Tracks 1 The Procession (Lalo Schifrin) 4:21 2 Introit (Lalo Schifrin) 3:01 3 Kyrie Eleison (Lalo Schifrin) 4:51 4 Gradual (Lalo Schifrin) 3:28 5 […]
Baby Batter was Harvey Mandel’s fourth solo album, released in 1971 Harvey Mandel (born March 11, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, United States) is an American guitarist known for his innovative approach to electric guitar playing. A professional at twenty, he played with Charlie Musselwhite, Canned Heat, the Rolling Stones, and John Mayall before starting a […]
The American Dream is Emitt Rhodes’ first album. It was recorded from 1967 to 1969, but released in 1970 as a contractual obligation to A&M Records. The album was reissued in 1971 in response to the success of his self-titled debut album on Dunhill Records. Emitt Lynn Rhodes (born February 25, 1950, Decatur, Illinois) is […]
Playing Possum is singer-songwriter Carly Simon’s fifth studio album, released in April 1975. It was Simon’s third consecutive album to reach the Top 10 on the Billboard Pop albums chart, peaking at No. 10 in June 1975. The lead single from the album, “Attitude Dancing”, which featured Carole King on backing vocals, was also a […]