Grant Green

 

Artist:  Grant Green
Born:  June 6, 1935.  St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Died:  January 31, 1979 (Aged 44).  New York City, New York, USA
Genre:  Jazz, Soul Jazz, Jazz Blues, Jazz Funk, Hard Bop, Jazz Instrument, Guitar Jazz
Occupation:  Musician, Songwriter
Instruments:  Guitar

Grant Green was an American Jazz Guitarist and Composer.  He performed in the Hard Bop, Soul Jazz, Bebop and Latin throughout his career.  He is one of the the great unsung heroes of Jazz Guitar.v

Title:  Gooden's Corner  (Limited Edition) (2025)

Genre:  Jazz, Soul Jazz, Jazz Blues, Jazz Funk, Hard Bop, Jazz Instrument, Guitar Jazz

Label:  Jazz Wax Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  On Green Dolphin Street (6:27)

 2.  Shadrack (6:24)

 3.  What Is This Thing Called Love? (5:53)

 4.  Count Every Star (6:18) *

Side B:

 1.  Moon River (5:38)

 2.  Gooden's Corner (8:14)

 3.  Two For One (7:38)

Personnel:

Grant Green:  Guitar

Sonny Clark:  Piano

Sam Jones:  Bass

Louis Hayes:  Drums

Bonus Track:  Added On * A/1 Only:

Ike Quebec:  Tenor Saxophone

Gooden's Corner is an album by Grant Green, originally released in 1980, recorded on December 23, 1961 by Blue Note Records, remastered ad reissued on February 14, 2025 by Jazz Wax Records.  Limited Edition with on 1 Bonus Track, pressed on 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl.

 

Archie Shepp

Artist:  Archie Shepp

Born:  May 24, 1937.  Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Genre:  Jazz, Free Jazz, Avant-Garde Jazz, Hard Bop, Mainstream Jazz, Progressive Jazz, Standards, Film Score,Vocal Jazz

Occupation:  Musician, Composer, Educator

Instruments:  Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Piano, Vocals

Archie Shepp is an American Jazz Musician, Composer from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  He began playing Banjo with his father, then studied Piano and Saxophone while attending high school in Germantown.  He played in a Latin Jazz Band for a short time before joining the band of Avant-Garde Pianist Cecil Taylor.  His first recording under his own name, Archie Shepp-Bill Dixon Quartet, was released on Savoy Records in 1962, and featured a composition by Ormette Coleman.  He formed the New York Contemporary Five, John Coltrane's admiration for him led to recordings for Impulse! Records, joined by Rosewell Rudd (Trombone), Alan Shorter (Trumpet), Reggie Workman (Bass), and Charles Moffett (Drums).

Title:  The Magic Of Ju-Ju (2025)

Genre:  Jazz, Free Jazz, Avant-Garde Jazz, Hard Bop, Mainstream Jazz, Progressive Jazz, Standards, Film Score,Vocal Jazz

Label:  Verve

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  The Magic Of Ju-Ju (18:37)

Side Two:

 1.  You're What This Day Is All About (1:51)

 2.  Shazam (4:43)

 3.  Sorry 'Bout That (10:07)

Personnel:

Archie Shepp:  Tenor Saxophone

Martin Banks:  Trumpet, Flugelhorn

Mike Zwerin:  Bass Trombone, Trombone

Reggie Workman:  Bass

Norman Connors:  Drums

Beaver Harris:  Drums

Frank Charles:  Talking Drum

Dennis Charles:  Percussion

Ed Blackwell:  Rhythm Logs

 The Magic Of Ju-Ju is an album by Archie Shepp, originally released in May 1968 by Impulse!, remastered and reissued on March 14, 2025 by Verve.  180 Gram Audiophile Quality Vinyl.

Souther–Hillman–Furay Band

 

Artist:  The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band

Origin:  Los Angeles, California, USA

Genre:  Country Rock, Country, Soft Rock, Contemporary Pop, Rock

Original line-up:

Richie Furay:  Vocals, Guitar

Chris Hillman:  Vocals, Bass, Mandolin

JD Souther:  Vocals, Guitar, Drums

Paul Harris:  Keyboards, Flute

Al Perkins:  Guitar, Pedal Steel Gutar, Dobro

Joe Lala:  Percussion

The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band was an American Country Rock Supergroup from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1973 at the suggestion of David Geffen, then head of Asylum Records, consisted of Richie Furay (Vocals, Guitar Ex Buffalo Springfield, Poco), Chris Hillman (Vocals, Bass, Mandolin Ex The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Manassas, and later Desert Rose Band), and JD Souther (Vocals, Guitar, Drums Ex Longbranch Pennywhistle, and songwriter for Linda Ronstadt and The Eagles), along with 3 members of Manassas; Paul Harris (Keyboards, Flute), Al Perkins (Guitar, Pedal Steel Guitar, Dobro), and Joe Lala (Percussion Ex Barnstorm, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Manassas).

Title:  The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band (2025)

Genre:  Country Rock, Country, Soft Rock, Contemporary Pop, Rock

Label:  Friday Music

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Fallin' In Love (3:31)

 2.  Heavenly Fire (3:46)

 3.  The Heartbreaker (2:57)

 4.  Believe Me (5:03)

 5.  Border Town (3:54)

Side Two:

 1.  Safe At Home (2:54)

 2.  Pretty Goodbyes (3:43)

 3.  Rise And Fall (3:08)

 4.  The Flight Of The Dove (4:08)

 5.  Deep, Dark And Dreamless (5:37)

Personnel:

Richie Furay:  Vocals, Guitar

Chris Hillman:  Vocals, Bass, Mandolin, Guitar

JD Souther:  Vocals, Guitar, Drums

Paul Harris:  Keyboards, Flute

Al Perkins:  Guitar, Pedal Steel Gutar, Dobro on Track 2/3, Bass on Track 1/2

Joe Lala:  Percussion on Tracks:  1/5, 2/3

Jim Gordon:  Drums, Percussion

The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band is the debut album by The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band, originally released in 1974 by Asylum Records, remastered and reissued on March 7, 2025 by Friday Music.  50th Anniversary Edition, Gatefold Clear Blue Vinyl.

Memphis Slim

 

Artist:  Memphis Slim

Birth Name:  John Len Chatman

Born:  September 3, 1915.  Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Died:  February 24, 1988 (Aged 72).  Paris, France

Genre:  Blues, R&B, Acoustic Blues, Jump Blues, Piano Blues, West Coast Blues, Early R&B, Chicago Blues, Regional Blues

Occupation:  Musician, Songwriter

Instruments:  Piano, Vocals

Memphis Slim was an American Blues Pianist, Singer, and Songwriter.  He led a series of bands that, reflecting the popular appeal of Jump Blues, included Saxophones, Bass, Drums, and Piano.  His first cut song in 1947, "Every Day I Have The Blues", has become a Blues Standard, recorded by many other artists.  He made over 500 recordings.  He was posthumously inducted into the Blues Hall Of Fame in 1989.

Title:  Memphis Slim. U.S.A. (2025)

Genre:  Blues, R&B, Acoustic Blues, Jump Blues, Piano Blues, West Coast Blues, Early R&B, Chicago Blues, Regional Blues

Label:  Candid Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Born With The Blues (3:37)

 2.  Just Let Me Be (3:44)

 3.  Red Haired Boogie (4:22)

 4.  Blue And Disgusted (3:40)

 5.  New Key To The Highway (2:46)

 6.  I'd Take Her To Chicago (2:03)

 7.  Harlem Bound (3:12)

Side B:

 1.  El Capitan (3:00)

 2.  I Just Landed In Your town (3:46)

 3.  John Henry (2:21)

 4.  I Believe I'll Settle Down (3:55)

 5.  Bad Luck And Troubles (3:50)

 6.  Late Afternoon Blues (4:38)

 7.  Memphis Slim, U.S.A. (2:55)

Personnel:

Memphis Slim:  Vocals, Piano

Jazz Gillum:  Vocals, Harmonia

Arbee Stidham:  Vocals, Guitar

Memphis Slim. U.S.A. is an album by Memphis Slim, originally released in 1961 by Candid Records, remastered and reissued on March 14, 2025 by Candid Records, featuring Jazz Gillum and Arbee Stidham.  For Music Collectors.

Ginger Baker

 

Artist:  Ginger Baker
Birth Name:  Peter Edward Baker
Born:  August 19, 1939.  Lewisham, South London, England
Genre:  Rock, Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Afrobeat, Art Rock, Jazz Rock, Post-Bop, Hard Rock, Blues Rock
Occupations:  Musician, Songwriter
Instruments:  Drums, Percussion, Vocals, Piano

Ginger Baker is an English Drummer, best known as the founder of the Hard Rock Band Cream.  He was Rock's first Superstar Drummer and the most influential percussionist of the 1960s.  He is also known for his numerous associations with World Music, mainly the use of African influences.  He was also a member of The Graham Bond Organisation, Blues Incorporated, Blind Faith, Hawkwind, Masters Of Reality, Public Image, Atomic Rooster, Baker Gurvitz Army, BBM, Ginger Baker's Air Force, Ginger Baker and Friends.Artist:  Ginger Baker

Birth Name:  Peter Edward Baker
Born:  August 19, 1939.  Lewisham, South London, England
Genre:  Rock, Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Afrobeat, Art Rock, Jazz Rock, Post-Bop, Hard Rock, Blues Rock
Occupations:  Musician, Songwriter
Instruments:  Drums, Percussion, Vocals, Piano

Ginger Baker is an English Drummer, best known as the founder of the Hard Rock Band Cream.  He was Rock's first Superstar Drummer and the most influential percussionist of the 1960s.  He is also known for his numerous associations with World Music, mainly the use of African influences.  He was also a member of The Graham Bond Organisation, Blues Incorporated, Blind Faith, Hawkwind, Masters Of Reality, Public Image, Atomic Rooster, Baker Gurvitz Army, BBM, Ginger Baker's Air Force, Ginger Baker and Friends.

Artist:  Ginger Baker Trio

Title:  Going Back Home (Limited Edition) (2025)

Genre:  Rock, Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Afrobeat, Art Rock, Jazz Rock, Post-Bop, Hard Rock, Blues Rock

Label:  Real Gone Music

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Rambler (5:26)

 2.  I Lu Kron (2:38)

 3.  Straight No Chaser (5:33)

 4.  Ramblin' (4:22)

 5.  Ginger Blues (5:08)

Side Two:

 1.  Ain Temouchant (5:00)

 2.  When We Go (3:50)

 3.  In The Moment (4:29)

 4.  Spiritual (3:45)

 5.  East Timor (4:40)

Personnel:

Ginger Baker:  Drums,Vocals

Charlie Haden:  Acoustic Bass

Bill Frisell:  Electric Guitar

Going Back Home is an album by Ginger Baker Trio, originally released in 1994 by Atlantic Records, remastered and reissued on March 7, 2025 by Real Gone Music, featuring Charlie Haden and Bill Frisell.    Limited Edition 1250 Copies, pressed Forest Green Vinyl.   For Fans of Ginger Baker and Music Collectors.

Ella Fitzgerald

 

Artist:  Ella Fitzgerald 
Birth Name:  Ella Jane Fitzgerald
Born:   April 25, 1917.  Newport News, Virginia, USA
Died:  June 15, 1996 (Aged 79).  Beverly Hills, California,  USA
Genre:  Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Traditional Pop, Swing, Bebop, Standards
Occupations:  Singer, Actress
Instruments:  Vocals

Ella Fitzgerald was an American Jazz Vocalist.  Often referred to as the "First Lady Of Song", the "Queen Of Jazz" and "Lady Ella".  She was a notable interpreter of the Great American Songbook, over her 60-year recording career, she sold 40 million copies of her 70-plus albums, won 14 Grammy Awards.

Title:  The Moment Of Truth:  Ella At The Coliseum (2025) 

Genre:  Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Traditional Pop, Swing, Bebop, Standards

Label:  Verve

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A

 1.  The Moment Of The Truth (2:52)

 2.  Don't Be That Way (4:33)

 3.  You've Changed (4:37)

 4.  Let Do It (Let's Fall In Love) (4:43)

 5.  Bye Bye Blackbird (5:02)

Side B:

 1.  Alfie (5:43)

 2.  In A Mellow Tone (4:41)

 3.  Music To Watch Girls By (3:56)

 4.  Mack The Knife (4:53)

Personnel:

Ella Fitzgerald:  Vocals

Ella Trio:

Jimmy Jones:  Piano

Bob Cransnaw:  Bass

Sam Woodyard:  Drums

Members Of Duke Ellington's Orchestra:

Cat Anderson:  Trumpet

Mercer Ellington:  Trumpet

Herbie Jones:  Trumpet

Cootte Williams:  Trumpet

Lawrence Brown:  Trombone

Chuck Connors:  Trombone

Buster Cooper:  Trombone

Harry Carney:  Reed

Paul Gonsalves:  Reed

Jimmy Hamilton:  Reed

Johnny Hodges:  Reed

Russell Procope:  Reed

The Moment Of Truth:  Ella At The Coliseum is a live album by Ella Fitzgerald, released on February 28, 2025 by Verve, recorded at The Oakland Coliserum Arena, Oakland, CA on June 30, 1967.