Peggy Lee

 

Artist:  Peggy Lee

Birth Name:  Norma Deloris Egstrom

Born:  May 26, 1920.  Jamestown, North Dakota, USA

Died:  January 21, 2002 (Aged 81).  Los Angeles, California, USA

Genre:  Jazz, Pop, Vocal Jazz, Swing, Traditional Pop, Vocal Pop, Casting Recordings

Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Composer

Instruments:  Vocals

Peggy Lee was an American Jazz and Pop Singer, Songwriter Actress, and Composer.  From the beginning as a vocalist on local radio to singing with Benny Goodman's Big Band, she created and writing music for films, acting, and recording conceptual record albums.

Title:  Mink Jazz (2025)

Genre:  Jazz, Pop, Vocal Jazz, Swing, Traditional Pop, Vocal Pop, Casting Recordings

Label:   Capitol Records

Rating:    *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  It's A Big Wide Wonderful World! (1:40)

 2.  Whisper Not (2:20)

 3.  My Silent Love (2:36)

 4.  The Lady Is A Tramp (2:34)

 5.  Days Of Wine And Roses (3:11)

 6.  As Long As I Live (2:03)

 7.  I Won't Dance (2:06)

 8.  Cloudy Morning (2:43)

 9.  I Could Write A Book (2:11)

10. I Never Had A Chance (2:42)

11. Close Your Eyes (2:20)

12. Where Can I Go Without You? (2:49)

Bonus Tracks:

13. I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You) (2:20)

14. Please Don't Rush Me (2:36)

15. I'm A Fool To Want You (3:21)

16. I Don't Find Love (2:08)

17. Little Boat (O Barquinho) (2:08)

Personnel:

Peggy Lee:  Vocals

Musicians:

Benny Carter:  Leader

Max Bennett:  Leader,  Bass

Justin Gordon:  Tenor Sax, Flute

Jack Sheldon:  Trumpet

Bob Corwin:  Piano

Lou Levy:  Piano

Stan Levey:  Drums

Mel Lewis:  Drums

John Pisano:  Guitar 

Herb Ellis:  Guitar

Al Hendrickson:  Guitar

Francisco Aguabella:  Latin Percussion on Tracks:  2, 3, 10

Mink Jazz is an album by Peggy Lee, originally released on January 1963 by Capitol Records, remastered and reissued on June 1, 2025 by Capitol Records.

Stanley Turrentine

 

Artist:  Stanley Turrentine
Born:  April 5, 1934.  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Died:  September 12, 2000 (Aged 66).  
Genre:  Jazz, Bebop, Hard Bop, Jazz Blues, Soul Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Jazz Fusion
Occupation:  Bandleader, Composer, Saxophonist
Instruments:  Tenor Saxophone

Stanley Turrentine was an American Jazz Tenor Saxophonist.  He began his career playing Soul Jazz and Hard Bop on a series of classic albums for Blue Note Records, and touched on Jazz Fusion, and Blues.  He played with Ray Charles, Max Roach's band and met Shirley Scott (Organ), whom he married in 1960.  He also played with Jimmy Smith, Freddie Hubbard, Mitt Jackson, George Benson, Bob James, Richard Tee, Ron Carter, Grant Green and Eric Gale.

Title:  In Memory Of  (2025) 

Genre:  Jazz, Bebop, Hard Bop, Jazz Blues, Soul Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Jazz Fusion

Label:  Blue Note

Rating:   ****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Fried Pies (10:25)

 2.  In Memory Of (6:58)

 3.  Niger Mambo (3:21)

Side Two:

 1.  Make Someone Happy (6:20)

 2.  Jodie's Cha Cha (6:14)

 3.  Sunday In New York (6:44)

Personnel:

Stanley Turrentine:  Tenor Saxophone

Blue Mitchell:  Trumpet

Curtis Fuller:  Trombone

Herbie Hancock:  Piano

Bob Cranshaw:  Bass

Otis Finch:  Drums

Mickey Roker:  Congas on Tracks:  1/1, 2

In Memory Of is an album by Stanley Turrentine, originally released in 1979 by Blue Note, remastered  and reissued on October 3, 2025 by Blue Note Records.  180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl.

Pink Floyd

 

Artist:  Pink Floyd

Origin:  London, UK.
Genre:  Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Acid Rock, Space Rock

Original line-up:

Syd Barrett:  Lead Vocals, Lead Vocals
Roger Waters:  Bass, Lead Vocals, Guitar, Percussion, Synthesizers, Programming
Richard Wright:  Keyboards, Organ, Piano, Synthesizer, Mellotron, Trombone
Nick Mason:  Drums, Percussion, Tape Effects, Programming

Classic line-up:


Roger Waters:  Bass, Lead Vocals, Guitar, Percussion, Synthesizers, Programming
David Gilmour:  Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drums harmonica Special Effects
Richard Wright:  Keyboards, Organ, Piano, Synthesizer, Mellotron, Trombone
Nick Mason:  Drums, Percussion, Tape Effects, Programming

Pink Floyd were an English Progressive Rock Band, formed by university students Roger Waters (Bass), Syd Barrett (Vocals and Guitar), Richard Wright (Keyboards) and Nick Mason (Drums) in 1965.  Pink Floyd is one of the most commercially successful and influential Rock Groups in the history of Popular Music, they have sold over 250 million records worldwide and they were inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996, and The UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005.

Title:   The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn (2025) 

Genre:  Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Acid Rock, Space Rock

Label:  Columbia Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Astronomy Domine (4:12)

 2.  Lucifer Sam (3:07)

 3.  Matilda Mother (3:08)

 4.  Flaming (2:46)

 5.  Pow R. Toc H. (4:28)

 6.  Take Up Thy Stethoscope And Walk (3:05)

Side Two:

 1.  Interstellar Overdrive (9:41)

 2.  The Gnome (2:13)

 3.  Chapter 24 (3:42)

 4.  The Scarecrow (2:11)

 5.  Bike (3:21)

Personnel:

Syd Barrett:  Electric Guitar on Tracks:  1-6 Side One, 1, 3-5 Side Two, Acoustic Guitar on Tracks:  4, 5 Side One, 2, 4 Side Two, Percussion. on Track 4 Side One,  Vocals

Roger Waters:  Bass on All Tracks, Slide Whistle on Track  4 Side One, Percussion on Track 4 Side One, Gong on Track 3 Side Two,Vocals (Uncredited)

Richard Wright:  Farfisa Combo Compact Organ on Tracks:  1-6 Side One, 1, 3-5 Side Two, Piano on Tracks:  2, 5 Side One, 5 Side Two, Tack Piano on Tracks:  4 Side One, 5 Side Two, Hammond Organ on Tracks:  3, 4 Side One, Harmonium on Tracks:  3, 5 Side Two, Celesta on Tracks:  2, 5 Side Two, Cello on Tracks:  3, 4 Side Two, Lowrey Organ on Track 4 Side One, Vibraphone on Track 3 Side Two, Hohner Pianet on Track 3 Side Two, Violin  5 Side Two, Percussion on Track 4 Side One, Vocals (Uncredited)

Nick Mason:  Drums on Tracks:  1-6 Side One, 1, 5 Side Two, Percussion on Tracks:  2, 4, 5 Side One, 2-5 Side Two

The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn is the debut album by Pink Floyd, originally released on August 5, 1967 by EMI/Columbia Records, remastered and reissued on September. 26, 2022 by Columbia Records.  Heavyweight 180 Gram Vinyl.  For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.

The Zombies

Artist:  The Zombies
Origin:  St. Albans, Herts, England
Genre:  Rock, Pop, Beat, R&B, British Invasion, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Garage, British Psychedelic, Baroque Pop, Contemporary Pop

Original line-up:

Colin Blunstone:  Lead Vocals
Rod Argent:  Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Paul Atkinson:  Guitar
Chris White:  Bass, Backing Vocals
Hugh Grundy:  Drums

The Zombies are an English Rock Band from St. Albans, Herts, formed in 1961 by Rod Argent (Piano, Organ, Vocals), Colin Blunstone (Vocals), Paul Atkinson (Guitar, Vocals), Paul Arnold (Bass), and Hugh Grundy (Drums).  They have a big hits in 1964 with "She's Not There" and "Tell Her No" in 1965 and, "Time Of The Season" in 1969, were also successful.  Their album Odessey And Oracle in 1968 is ranked No. 100 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

Title:  Odessey And Oracle (Newly Remastered In Mono) (2025)

Genre:  Rock, Pop, Beat, R&B, British Invasion, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Garage, British Psychedelic, Baroque Pop, Contemporary Pop

Label:  Beechwood Park Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Care Of Cell 44 (3:57)

 2.  A Rose For Emily (2:19)

 3.  Maybe After He's Gone (2:34)

 4.  Beechwood Park (2:44)

 5.  Briel Candles (3:30)

 6.  Hung Up On A Dream (3:02)

Side Two:

 1.  Changes (3:20)

 2.  I Want Her, She Wants Me (2:453)

 3.  This Will Be Our Year (2:08)

 4.  Butcher's Tale (Western Front 1914) (2:48)

 5.  Friends Of Mine (2:18)

 6.  Time Of The Season (3:34)

Personnel:

Colin Blunstone:  Lead Vocals, except o. Tracks:  2/2, 4, Backing Vocals, Tambourine
Rod Argent:  Hammond L100 Organ, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals on Tracks:  1/5, 6, 2/2, Sound Effect on Track 2/6
Paul Atkinson:  Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals
Chris White:  Bass, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals on Tracks:  1/5, 2/4
Hugh Grundy:  Drums, Backing Vocals

Additional Musician:

Unknown:   Trumpet on Track 2/3 

Odessey And Oracle is the second studio album by The Zombies, originally released on April 19, 1968 by. CBS, remastered and reissued on September 26, 2025 by Beechwood Park Records, featuring "Time Of The Season", "The Will Be Our Year".  For Music Collectors.

The Urges

 

Artist:  The Urges

Origin:  Dublin, Ireland

Genre:  Rock, Garage, Psychedelic Garage Rock, Garage Rock Revival, Garage Punk, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock

Original line-up:

Jim Walters:  Lead Vocals, Guitar

Glen Lee Flynn:  Lead Guitar

Gary Clarke:  Organ, Rhythm Guitar

Ross McGee:  Bass

Ken Mooney:  Drums

The Urges was an Irish Psychedelic Garage Rock Band from Dublin, formed in 2003 by Jim Walters (Lead Vocals Guitar), Glen Lee Flynn (Lead Guitar), Gary Clarke (Organ, Rhythm Guitar), Ross McGee (Bass), and Ken Mooney (Drums).  The music style like The Standells or The Chocolate Watchband.

Title:  Psych Ward (2008)

Genre:  Rock, Garage, Psychedelic Garage Rock, Garage Rock Revival, Garage Punk, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock

Label:  Wicked Cool Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Jenny Jenny (2:13)

 2.  I Gotta Wait (3:14)

 3.  You Don't Look So Good (2:55)

 4.  It Ain't Right (3:08)

 5.  You're Gonna Find Out (2:05)

 6.  The 13th Floor (4:56)

 7.  Salvaje (2:28) 

 8.  So Uptight (2:26)

 9.  Te Urges Theme (3:46)

10. Read The Signs (2:35)

11. Curse It All (2:23)

12. Psych Ward (3:18)

Personnel:

Jim Walters:  Lead Vocals, Guitar

Glen Lee Flynn:  Lead Guitar

Gary Clarke:  Organ, Rhythm Guitar

Ross McGee:  Bass

Ken Mooney:  Drums

Psych Ward is the debut studio album by The Urges, released on September 2, 2008 by Wicked Cool Records.  For Fans of Psychedelic Garage Punk Music.

The Wackers

 

Artist:  The Wackers

Origin:  Eureka, California, USA

Genre:  Rock, Folk Rock, Rock & Roll, AM Pop, Contemporary Pop, Country Rock, Harmonized Folk, Pub Rock

Original line-up:

Bob Segarini:  Vocals, Guitar

Randy Bishop:  Guitar, Keyboards, Bass

Michael Stull:  Vocals, Lead Guitar, Keyboards, Piano

Bill "Kootch" Trochim:  Bass, Slide Guitar

Spencer Earnshaw:  Drums, Percussion

The Wackers was an American Folk Rock Band from Eureka, California, formed in 1970 by Bob Segarini (Vocals, Guitar), Randy Bishop (Guitar, Keyboards, Bass), Michael Stull (Vocals, Guitar), Bill "Kootch" Trochim (Bass), Spencer Earnshaw (Drums).  Following the success of the tracks "Travelin' Time", "Body Go Round".  Their music is a lovely blend reminiscent of Crosby, Stills & Nash, and The Byrds.

Title:  Wackering Heights (2005)

Genre:  Rock, Folk Rock, Rock & Roll, AM Pop, Contemporary Pop, Country Rock, Harmonized Folk, Pub Rock

Label:  Collectors' Choice Music

Rating:   *****

Format:   CD

Tracks:

 1.  Travelin' Time (2:54)

 2.  Body Go Round (2:59)

 3.  Don't Be Cruel (2:59)

 4.  Country Queen (3:17)

 5.  Strangers (3:30)

 6.  Don't Put Down The Singer (3:18)

 7.  I Don't Want My Love Refused (2:49)

 8.  White House (3:45)

 9.  I Like (2:08)

10. On The Way Up (3:27)

11. Such A Good Thing (3:15)

12. No Place For Children (3:21)

Personnel:

Bob Segarini:  Vocals, Guitar

Randy Bishop:  Guitar, Keyboards, Bass

Michael Stull:  Vocals, Lead Guitar, Keyboards, Piano

Bill "Kootch" Trochim:  Bass, Slide Guitar

Spencer Earnshaw:  Drums, Percussion

Wackering Heights is the debut studio album by The Wackers, originally released in 1971 by Elektra Records, remastered and reissued on February 21, 2005 by Colletors' Choice Music.  For Fans of Crosby, Stills & Nash, and The Byrds, and Music Collectors.

Jon Anderson

 

Artist:  Jon Anderson

Birth Name:  John Roy Anderson

Born:  October 25, 1944.  Accrington, Lancashire, England

Genre:  Progressive Rock, Symphonic Rock,  New Age, Art Rock, Pop Rock

Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Musician

Instruments:  Vocals

Jon Anderson is an English Singer, Songwriter best known as the former lead singer of the Progressive Rock Band Yes, which he formed in 1968 with Chris Squire (Bass).  He is also his solo career and collaborations with other artists, including Vangelis as  Jon and Vangelis, Roine Stolt as Anderson/Stolt, and Jean-Luc Ponty as Anderson Ponty Band.  He has also appeared on albums by King Crimson, Tangerine Dream, Iron Butterfly, Battles and Mike Oldfield.  He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes.

Title:  Song Of Seven (2020)

Genre:  Progressive Rock, Symphonic Rock,  New Age, Art Rock, Pop Rock

Label:  Esoteric Recordings

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  For You For Me (4:24)

 2.  Some Are Born (4:02)

 3.  Don't Forget (Nostalgia) (2:57)

 4.  Heart Of The Matter (4:18)

 5.  Hear It (1:48)

 6.  Everybody Loves You (4:01)

 7.  Take Your Time (3:12)

 8.  Days (3:24)

 9.  Song Of Seven (11:07)

Personnel:

Jon Anderson:  Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar on Track 2 Keyboards on Tracks:  1, 7, 8, Harp on Track 9

Ronnie Leahy:  Keyboards on Tracks:  1-9

Damian Anderson:  Keyboards on Track 5, Child Voice on Track 9

Ian Bairnson:   Guitar on Tracks:  1-3, 5-8, Bass on Track 2, Backing Vocals on Track 2

Clem Clempson:  Guitar on Tracks:  4, 9

John Giblin:  Fretless Bass on Tracks:  1, 3, 6-9

Jack Bruce:  Bass on Track 4

Morris Perl:  Drums, Percussion on Tracks:  1-3, 5-7, 9

Simon Phillips:  Drums on Track 4

Dick Morrissey:  Saxophone on Tracks:  2, 4

Johnny Dankworth:  Alto Saxophone on Track 3

Chris Rainbow:  Backing Vocals on Tracks:  2-4, 6, 8, 9

Deborah Anderson:  Harmony Vocals on Track 9

Jade Anderson:  Child Voice on Track 9

Delme String Ouartet, arranged by David Ogden on Track 9

Song Of Seven is the second solo album by Jon Anderson, originally released on November 7, 1980 by Atlantic Records, remastered and reissued on November 27, 2020 by Esoteric Recordings.