Phil Collins

 

Artist:  Phil Collins
Birth Name:  Phillip David Charles Collins
Born:  January 30, 1951.  Chiswick, Middlesex, England
Genre:  Pop, Soft Rock, Rock, Progressive Rock, Jazz Fusion, Adult Contemporary, Contemporary Pop
Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Multi-Instrumentalist, Record Producer, Audio Engineer, Author, Actor
Instruments:  Vocals, Drums, Piano, Keyboards

Phil Collins is an English Singer, Songwriter and Musician, best known as the Drummer and Lead Singer in the Progressive Rock Band Genesis and as a Solo Artist.  He also worked with other artists and his most successful singles include "In The Air Tonight" "Against All Odds", and "Another Day In Paradise".

Title:  Going Back (2026)

Genre:  Pop, Soft Rock, Rock, Progressive Rock, Jazz Fusion, Adult Contemporary, Contemporary Pop

Label:  Rhino Records/Atlantic Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue) (2:32)

 2.  (Love Is Like A) Heatwave (2:53)

 3.  Uplight (Everything's Alright) (3:09)

 4.  Some Of Your Lovin' (3:19)

 5.  Ain't Too Proud To Beg (2:42)

 6.  In My Lonely Room (2:25) 

 7.  Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me For A Little While) (2:59)

 8.  Blame It On The Sun (3:27)

 9.  Papa Was A Rolling Stone (6:44)

10. Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer (2:59)

11. Standing In The Shadows Of Love (2:42)

12. You've Been Cheatin' (2:35)

13. Don't Look Back (3:06)

14. You Really Got A Hold On Me (3:07)

15. Do I Love You (2:50)

16. Jimmy Mack (2:56)

17. Something About You (2:47)

18. Love Is Here And Now You're Gone (2:40)

19. Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever (2:48)

20. Ain't That Peculiar (3:05)

21. Going To A Go-Go (2:49)

22. Nowhere To Run (3:06)

23. Talkin' About My Baby (2:47)

24. Dancing In The Street (2:44)

25. Going Back (4:36)

Personnel:

Phil Collins:  Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals on Tracks:  1, 4, 7, 8, 10-13, 15-18, drums on Tracks:  1-8, 10-18, Percussion on Tracks:  1-3, 5, 6, 8, 10-18, Keyboards on Tracks:  1-3, 11, 14, 17, 18, Acoustic Piano on Tracks:  4, 5, Bass on Tracks: 4, 9, 11, 14, Glockenspiel on Track 5

Jason Rebello:  Vibraphone on Tracks:  5, 13, Acoustic Piano on Tracks:  5, 7, 12, 13, 15, 16, Electric Piano on Track 7

Ray Monette: Guitar on Tracks:  1-3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15-17, Wah-Wah Guitar on Track 8

Eddie Willis:  Guitar on Tracks:  1-3, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15-18

Ronnie Caryl:  Acoustic Guitar on Tracks:  7, 11

Bob Babbitt:  Bass on Tracks:  1-3, 5-8, 10, 12, 13, 15-18

Greene Blevins:  Tenor Saxophone on Tracks:  1-3, 5, 6, 12-14, 16, 17, Tenor Sax Solo on Tracks:  13, 16

Phil Todd:  Baritone Saxophone on Tracks:  1-3, 5, 6, 12-17, Flute on Track9, Piccolo on Track 10

John Aram:  Trombone on Tracks:  1-3, 5, 6, 12-14, 16, 17, Handclaps on Track 8, Fingersnaps on Track 18

Guy Barker:  Trumpet on Tracks:  1-3, 5, 6, 12-14, 16, 17, Trumpet Solo on Track 8

Tom Rees Roberts:  Trumpet on Tracks:  1-3, 5, 6, 12-14, 16, 17

Celeste-Marie Roy:  Bassoon on Track 10

Steve Jones: Handclaps on Track 8, Fingersnaps on Track 18

Nicolas and Mathew Collins:  Handclaps on Track 8, Fingersnaps on Track 18, Footstomps on Track 12, Backing Vocals on Track 14

Scott Stroman:  Conductor

Menuhin Academy:  Strings

Connie Jackson-Comegys:  Backing Vocals on Tracks:  2, 3, 5-7, 11, 12, 14

Lynne Fiiddmont-Linsey:  Backing Vocals on Tracks:  2, 3, 57, 11, 12, 14

Going Back is the eighth studio album by Phil Collins, originally released on September 13, 2010 by Atlantic Records, remastered and reissued on March 27, 2026 by Rhino Records/Atlantic Records.

Phil Collins

 

Artist:  Phil Collins
Birth Name:  Phillip David Charles Collins
Born:  January 30, 1951.  Chiswick, Middlesex, England
Genre:  Pop, Soft Rock, Rock, Progressive Rock, Jazz Fusion, Adult Contemporary, Contemporary Pop
Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Multi-Instrumentalist, Record Producer, Audio Engineer, Author, Actor
Instruments:  Vocals, Drums, Piano, Keyboards

Phil Collins is an English Singer, Songwriter and Musician, best known as the Drummer and Lead Singer in the Progressive Rock Band Genesis and as a Solo Artist.  He also worked with other artists and his most successful singles include "In The Air Tonight" "Against All Odds", and "Another Day In Paradise".

Title:  Dance Into The Light (2026)

Genre:  Pop, Soft Rock, Rock, Progressive Rock, Jazz Fusion, Adult Contemporary, Contemporary Pop

Label:  Rhino/Atlantic Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Dance Into The Light (4:23)

 2.  That's What You Said (4:17)

 3.  Lorenzo( 4:47)

 4.  Just Another Story (6:20)

 5.  Love Police (4:11)

 6.  Wear My Hat (4:59)

 7.  It's In Your Eyes (3:03)

 8.  Oughta Know By Now (5:31)

 9.  Take Me Down (3:37)

10. The Same Moon (4:10)

11 . River So Wide (4:58)

12. No Matter Who (4:41)

13. The Times They Are A-Changing (5:08)

Personnel:

Phil Collins:  Lead Vocals, Drums, Percussion, Kalimba on Track 1, Keyboards on Tracks:  5, 7-10, Lead Guitar on Tracks: 2, 5, 7, 10, Rhythm on Tracks:  2, 5, 7, 12, Slide Guitar on Track 12, Acoustic Piano on Track 13, Bagpipes on Track 13

Brad Cole:  Keyboards on Tracks:  1, 3, , 6, 11, Strings on Track 8, Organ on Tracks:  9, 10, 13

Daryl Stuermer:  Lead Guitar on Tracks:  1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 13, Rhythm Guitar on Tracks:  2, 5, 7, 9, 10, Guitars on Track 11

Ronnie Caryl:  Rhythm Guitar on Tracks:  1-10, 13, Lead Guitar Solo on Track 12

Nathan East:  Bass

Amy Keys:  Backing Vocals on Tracks:  1, 3, 6, 8-11

Arnold McCuller:  Backing Vocals on Tracks:  1, 3, 6, 8-11

Vine Street Horns:  on Tracks:  1, 4, 6, 8, 9

Andrew Woolfolk:  Saxophone

Arturo Velasco:  Trombone

Harry Kim:  Trumpet

Daniel Formero:  Trumpet

Dance Into The Light is the sixth studio album by Phil Collins, originally released on October 21, 1996 by Face Value, remastered and reissued on June 5, 2026 by Rhino/Atlantic Records.

The Riot Squad

Artist:  The Riot Squad

Origin:  London, England

Genre:  Pop, Rock, Pop Rock, Mod, Freakbeat, Garage Rock, R&B, Soul, Psychedelic Rock, British Invasion

Original line-up:  1964

Graham Bonney:  Vocals, Guitar

Ron Ryan:  Guitar

Bob Evans:  Saxophone

Mark Stevens:  Keyboards, Organ

Mike Martin:  Bass

Mitch Mitchell:  Drums

2nd line-up:  1965

Graham Bonney:  Vocals, Guitar

Ron Ryan:  Guitar

Bob Evans:  Saxophone

Mark Stevens:  Keyboards, Organ

Brian Davies:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Mitch Mitchell:  Drums

3rd line-up:  1967

David Bowie:  Lead Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica

Bob Evans:  Saxophone, Flute, Vocals

Rod "Rook" Davis:  Guitar

Brain "Croak" Prebble:  Bass, Vocals

George "Butch" Davis:   Keyboards, Piano

Derek "Del" Roll:  Drums

4th line-up:  1967

Bob Evans:  Saxophone, Flute, Vocals

Keith "Nero" Gladman:  Lead Vocals

Terry Clifford:  Guitar

Rodger Crisp:  Bass

George "Butch" Davis:   Hammond Organ, Keyboards

Derek "Del" Roll:  Drums

The Riot Squad were a Pop Group from London, formed in 1964 by Ron Ryan (Guitar), Graham Bonney (Vocals), Bob Evans (Saxophone), Mark Stevens (Keyboards), Mike Martin (Bass), and Mitch Mitchell (Drums, later famous with The Jimi Hendrix Experience).  Ron Ryan had earlier in the decade, written songs and arrangements for The Dave Clark Five, largely uncredited.  He left the band in early 1965.  The only constant member of the band was Bob Evans, who, after the band split for the first time, "reunited" The Riot Squad with all new musicians.  In early 1967, they were joined by David Bowie as Lead Vocals.

 

Title:  I Take It That We're Through Anthology 1965-1967 (2026)

Genre:  Pop, Rock, Pop Rock, Mod, Freakbeat, Garage Rock, R&B, Soul, Psychedelic Rock, British Invasion

Label:  Strawberry/Cherry Red Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Disc 1:  The Singles

 1.  Anytime. (2:41)

 2.  Jump (2:20)

 3.  I Wanna Talk About My Baby (2:34)

 4. Gonne Make You Mine (1:59)

 5.  Nevertheless (I Love You) (1:58)

 6.  Not A Great Talker (2:05)

 7.  Cry, Cry, Cry (2:51)

 8.  How Is It Done (2:51)

 9.  I Take It We're Through (2:50)

10. Working Man (3:07)

11. It's Never Too Late To Forgive ((3:07)

12. Try To Realise (2:29)

13. Gotta Be A First Time (3:03)

14. Bitter Sweet Love (3:14)

1965 Acatate

15. The Monkey Time (Acetate) (2:15)

16. Monkeying Around (Acetate) (2:14)

Joe Meek Tea Chest Tapes Sessions:

17. Who's Fooling Who (3:02)

18. I Beg To Heaven (2:35)

19. Walking On Ice (Take 1) (2:26)

20. It's Never Too Late To Forgive (3:07)

21. Cry, Cry, Cry (Take 10, Original Speed) (3:03)

22. Cry, Cry, Cry (Take 2, Original Speed) (2:55)

23. Try To Realise (Take 2, Early Version) (2:33)

24. Try To Realise (Take 9) (2:29)

25. If I Didn't Love Her So (Take 7) (2:47)

26. Who's Fooling Who (Take 3) (3:17)

27. Gotta Be A First Time (Early Version) (2:25)

28. That's Tough (Stereo Balance) (2:20)

29. Gotta Be A First Time (Take 4, Early Version) (3:35)

Disc 2:  Joe Meek Tea Chest Tapes Sessions (Continued):

 1.  If I Didn't Love Her (Stereo Balance) (2:35)

 2.  Gotta Be A First Time (Stereo Overdub) (3:35)

 3.  Bitter Sweet Love (Take 3, Overdub Session) (3:40)

 4.  It's Never Too Late To Forgive (3:11)

 5.  Walking On Ice (Take 4, Stereo Balance) (2:35)

 6.  Walking On Ice (Take 8, Stereo Balance) (2:45)

 7.  Wanna Lover (Take 3, Stereo Balance) (3:18)

 8.  How It Is Done (Take 2, Stereo Balance) (3:01)

 9.  How It Is Done (Take 7, Stereo Balance) (3:04)

10. Working Man (Take 1, Stereo Balance) (3:30)

11. How It Is Done (Take 2, Stereo Balance) (3:43)

12. I Beg To Heaven (Take 10, Stereo Balance) (3:04)

13. I Take It We're Through (Take 3, Alternative Early Version) (2:49)

14. I Take It We're Through (Take 5, Alternative Early Version) (2:42)

15. Rhtym (Take 8, Underdub) (2:27)

16. Comin' Home Baby (Take 8) (2:26)

17. Outrage (Take 7) (2:33)

18. Gotta Be A First Time (Take 9) (3:33)

19. Try To Realise (Flute Version) (2:40)

20. It's Never Too Late To Forgive (3:04)

21. I Take It We're Through (Early Version) (2:47)

22. I Take It We're Through (Take 5, Overdub) (2:37)

23. I Take It We're Through (Take 25, Overdub) (2:51)

24. I Think I'm Falling In Love (Take 6, Flip & The Riot Squad) (2:14)

25. Hush-A-Bye (Take 3, Flip & The Riot Squad) (2:19)

26. Try To Realise (Take 8, Backing Track) (2:31)

27. Unknown Backing Track with Flute (Take 4) (2:33)

Disc 3:  Glenda, Nero & The Riot It's Riot Sessions (From The Joe Meek Tea Chest Tapes)

1.  You've Been Cheatin' (Take 2, Stereo Balance) (3:03)

 2.  I (Who Have Nothing) (Take 2, Stereo Balance) (Glenda Collins & The Riot Squad) (2:52)

 3.  Can I Get A Witness (Take 2, Stereo Balance) (Glenda Collins & The Riot Squad) (2:35)

 4.  Everybody Loves A Good Time (2:21)

 5.  You're Nobody Until Somebody Loves You (Take 2, Stereo Balance) (Glenda Collins & The Riot Squad) (2:01)

 6.  Magic Star (Stereo Balance) (Glenda Collins & The Riot Squad)(2:21)

 7.  One Way Love (Take 2, Edit Piece( (Stereo Balance)) (2:22)

 8.  Dancing In The Street (Take 2, Stereo Balance) (Glenda Collins & The Riot Squad) (3:14)

 9.  Mocking Bird (Take 5, Stereo Balance) (Glenda Collins & The Riot Squad) (2:33)

10. Um, Um, Um, Um, Um (Take 8, Stereo Balance) (2:48)

11. In The Midnight Hour (Take 2, Stereo Balance) (2:47)

12. Lover Come Back To Me (Take 3, Stereo Balance) (Glenda Collins & The Riot Squad) (2:29)

Demos Featuring David Bowie:

13. Toy Soldier (2:27)

14. I'm Waiting For The Man (4:02)

15. Silly Boy Blue (3:18)

16. Silver Treetop School For Boys (1:52)

Making Up For The Lost Time:

17. Ain't No Mountain High Enough (2:53)

18. Say You Don't Mind (2:54)

19. Hours And Hours  (2:54)

20. The Vicar's Daughter (2:23)

21. Old Black Car (2:49)

22. Everything Gonna Be Alright (2:24)

23. Making Time (2:50)

24. Morning Dew (3:25)

25. Little Toy Soldier (2:01)

26. Like A Rolling Stone (4:15)

27. Freakin' Out (Steppin' Out) (2:42)

I Take It That We're Through Anthology 1965-1967 is the Anthology Box Set by The Riot Squad, released on August 21, 2026 by Strawberry/Cherry Red Records.  For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.

 

Walter Bishop Jr.

 

Artist:  Walter Bishop Jr.

Born:  October 4, 1927.  New York City, New York, USA

Died:  January 24,1998 (Aged 70).  New York City

Genre:  Jazz, Hard Bop, Bebop, Jazz Instrument, Piano Jazz, Saxophone Jazz, Standards

Occupation:  Musician

Instrument:  Piano

Walter Bishop Jr. was an American Jazz Pianist.  He was born in New York City on October 4, 1927.  He had at least two sisters, Marlan and Beverly.  His father was composer Walter Bishop Sr.  I his teens, his friends included future Jazz Musicians Kenny Drew, Sonny Rollins, and Art Taylor.

Title:  Coral Keys (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Jazz, Hard Bop, Bebop, Jazz Instrument, Piano Jazz, Saxophone Jazz, Standards

Label:  Real Gone Music

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Coral Keys (5:44)

 2.  Waltz For Zweetie (5:22)

 3.  Track Down (6:30)

 4.  Soul Turn Around (5:31)

Side Two:

 1.  Our November (5:15)

 2.  Three Loves (4:44)

 3.  Freedom Suite (9:33)

Personnel:

Walter Bishop Jr.:  Piano

Woody Shaw:  Trumpet on Tracks:  2/1-3

Harold Vick:  Flute,l Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone

Reggie Johnson:  Bass

Alan Shwaetz Benger:  Drums on Tracks:  2/1-3

Idris Muhammad:  Drums on Tracks:  1/1-4

Coral Keys is an album by Walter Bishop Jr., originally released in 1971 by Black Jazz, remastered and reissued on August 7, 2026 by Real Gone Music.  Limited Edition pressed on 180 Gram Blue with Black Swirl Vinyl.

David Hazeltine

 

Artist:  David Hazeltine

Birth Name:  David Perry Hazeltine

Born:  October 27, 1958.  Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Genre:  Jazz, Neo-Bop, Post Bop, Straight Ahead Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Piano JazzVibraphone, Marimba Jazz

Occupation:  Musician, Composer, Arranger, Educator

Instruments:  Piano

David Hazeltine is an American Jazz Pianist, Composer,Arranger and Educator from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  He began studying the piano at the age of nine, and first performed professionally when he was thirteen.  He attended the Wisconsin College Conservatory of Music from 1976 to 1979.  After performing with Chet Baker at the Milwaukee Jazz Gallery, the trumpeter suggested he should move to New York City, which he did in 1981.  In New York, he led a Trio that included Peter Washington on Bass and Louis Hayes on Drums.  He also worked with the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, Slide Hampton's Big Band, and the group One For All.  His first solo album, Four Flights Up, appeared in 1995.

Artist:  The David Hazeltine Trio

Title:  The Jobim Songbook In New York (2026)

Genre:  Jazz, Neo-Bop, Post Bop, Straight Ahead Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Piano Jazz Vibraphone, Marimba Jazz

Label:  Chesky Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Dreamer (6:45)

 2.  Once I Loved (6:31)

 3.  Meditation (5:26)

 4.  Quiet Nights (4:38)

Side Two:

 1.  Wave (6:24)

 2.   One Note Samba (4:50)

 3.  Desafinado (5:17)

 4.  The Girl From Ipanema (4:13)

Personnel:

David Hazeltine:  Piano

Nat Reeves:  Bass

Joe Farnsworth:  Drums

The Jobim Songbook In New York is an album by The David Hazeltine Trio, released on August 21, 2026 by Chesky Records.  180 One-Step Pressing Vinyl.

Elegant Weapons

 

Artist:   Elegant Weapons

Origin:  UK

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Hard Rock

Original line-up:

Ronnie Romero:  Vocals

Richie Faulkner:  Guitars

Rex Brown:  Bass

Scott Travis:  Drums

Second line-up:

Ronnie Romero:  Vocals

Richie Faulkner:  Guitars

Dave Rimmer:  Bass

Christopher Williams:  Drums

Elegant Weapons is a Metal Supergroup, formed in 2022 by Richie Faulkner (Guitar Ex Judas Priest), Ronnie Romero (Vocals Ex Rainbow), Rex Brown (Bass Ex Pantera), Scott Travis (Drums Ex Judas Priest).  Dave Rimmer (Bass Ex Uriah Heep) replaced Rex Brown, and Christopher Williams (Drums Ex Accept) replaced Scott Travis.

Title:   Evolution (2026) 

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Hard Rock

Label:  Exciter Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Evil Eyes (3:33)

 2.  Generation Me (3:57)

 3.  Bridges Burn (5:24)

 4.  Holy Roller (4:45)

 5.  Come Back To Me (6:17)

Side B:

 1.  The Devil Calls (5:35)

 2.  Thrown To The Wolves (5:00)

 3.  Shooting Shadows (4:25)

 4.  Rupture (3:53)

 5.  Mercy Of The Fallen (4:24)

 6.  Keeper Of The Keys (7:03)

Personnel:

Ronnie Romero:  Vocals

Richie Faulkner:  Guitars

Dave Rimmer:  Bass

Christopher Williams:  Drums

Evolution is the second studio album by Elegant Weapons, released on August 28, 2026 by Exciter Records.  Pressed on Opaque Blood Orange/Red Variant Colored Vinyl.

Phil Collins

 

Artist:  Phil Collins
Birth Name:  Phillip David Charles Collins
Born:  January 30, 1951.  Chiswick, Middlesex, England
Genre:  Pop, Soft Rock, Rock, Progressive Rock, Jazz Fusion, Adult Contemporary, Contemporary Pop
Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Multi-Instrumentalist, Record Producer, Audio Engineer, Author, Actor
Instruments:  Vocals, Drums, Piano, Keyboards

Phil Collins is an English Singer, Songwriter and Musician, best known as the Drummer and Lead Singer in the Progressive Rock Band Genesis and as a Solo Artist.  He also worked with other artists and his most successful singles include "In The Air Tonight" "Against All Odds", and "Another Day In Paradise".

Title:  No Jacket Required (2026) 

Genre:  Pop, Soft Rock, Rock, Progressive Rock, Jazz Fusion, Adult Contemporary, Contemporary Pop

Label:  Atlantic/Rhino

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD 

Tracks:

 1.  Sussudio (4:23)

 2.  Only You Know And I Know (4:20)

 3.  Long Long Way To Go (4:20)

 4.  I Don't Wanna Know (4:12)

 5.  One More Night (4:47)

 6.  Don't Lose My Number (4:46)

 7.  Who Said I Would (4:01)

 8.  Doesn't Anybody Stay Together Anymore (4:18)

 9.  Inside Out (5:14)

10. Take Me Home (5:51)

11. We Said Hello Goodbye (4:15)

Personnel:

Phil Collins:  Vocals, Backing Vocals, Roland TR-909 on Tracks:  1, 10, Keyboards on Tracks:  2, 3, 5-11, Bass on Track 2, Drums on Tracks:  2, 4, 6-11, LinnDrum on Tracks:  2, 6, 8, Roland TR-808 on Tracks:  3, 5, Simmons Electronic Drums on Tracks:   3, 7, Vocoder on Track 7, Kalimba on Track 7

David Frank:  Keyboards on Tracks:  1, 7, Minimoog Bass on Tracks:  1, 7, Oberheim DMX on Track 1, Additional Keyboards on Track 6

Nick Glennie Smith:  Keyboards on Track 11

Daryl Stuermer:  Guitars on Tracks:  1-10, Keyboards on Track 4

Leland Sklar:  Bass on Tracks:  3-6, 8-11, Piccolo Bass on Tracks:  3, 10

The Phenix Horns:  Tom Tom 84 - Horns on Tracks:  1, 2, 7

-Don Myrick:  Saxophone, Sax Solo on Tracks:  5, 9

-Luis Satterfield:   Trombone

-Michael Harris:  Trumpet

-Rahmlee Michael Davis:  Trumpet

Gary Barnacle:  Sax Solo on Tracks:  4, 7

Arif Mardin:  Orchestral Introduction on Track 11

Sting:  Backing Vocals on Tracks:  3, 4, 10

Peter Gabriel:  Backing Vocals on Track 10

Helen Terry:  Backing Vocals on Track 10

No Jacket Required is the thrid studio album by Phil Collins, originally released on February 18, 1985 by Virgin, remastered and reissued on March 27, 2026 by Atlantic/Rhino.