Billy Fury

Artist:  Billy Fury

Birth Name:  Ronald Wycherley

Born:  April 17, 1940.  Liverpool, Lancashire, England

Died:  January 28, 1983 (Aged 42).  Paddington, London, England

Genre:  Rock & Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Rockabilly, British Invasion

Occupation:  Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Actor

Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Drums

Billy Fury was an English Singer, Songwriter from the late 190s to the mid 1960s, and remained an active songwriter until the 1980s.  He was an early British Rock & Roll Star (and Film), he equalled The Beatles' record of 24 hits in the 1960s, sound similar to Elvis Presley-influenced.

Title:  The Decca A's And B's 19599-66 (2026)

Genre:  Rock & Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Rockabilly, British Invasion

Label:  BGO

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD 

Tracks:

Disc 1:

 1.  Maybe Tomorrow (2:35)

 2.  Gonna Type A Letter (2:35)

 3.  Margo (2:35)

 4.  Dn't Knock Upon My Door (1:47)

 5.  Angel Face (2:22)

 6.  Time Has Come (2:44)

 7.  My Christmas Prayer (3:04)

 8.  Last Kiss (2:29)

 9.  Collette (1:52)

10. Baby How I Cried (2:48)

11. That's Love (1:48)

12. You Don't Know (2:27)

13. Wonderous Place (2:24)

14. Alright, Goodbye (2:06)

15. Coming Up In The World (2:18)

16. Stick Around (2:34)

17. A Thousand Stars (3:06)

18. Push, Push (2:11)

19. Don't Worry (With The Four Kestrels) (2:17)

20. Talkin' In My Sleep (With The Four Kestrels) (2:14)

21. Halfway To Paradise (2:27)

22. Cross My Heart (2:05)

23. Jealousy (2:47)

24. Open Your Arms (1:59)

25. I'd Never Find Another You (2:37)

26. Sleepless Nights (2:45)

27. Letter Full Of Tears (2:31)

28. Magic Eyes (2:14)

29. Last Night Was Made For You (2;19)

30. A King For Tonight (2:06)

31. Once Upon A Dream (1:55)

32. If I Lose You (1:53)

Disc 2:

 1.  Because Of You (2:34)

 2.  Running Around (2:03)

 3.   Like I've Never Been Gone (2:13)

 4.  What Do You Think You're Doling Of (2:21)

 5.  When Will You Say I Love You (2:28)

 6.  Am I Wanna Do Is Cry (2:19)

 7.  In Summer (2:46)

 8.  I'll Never Fall In Love Again (2:16)

 9.  Somebody Else's Girl (2:10)

10. Go Ahead And Ask Her (1:58)

11. Do You Really Loe Me Too (Fool's Errand) (2:03)

12. What Am I Gonna Do (2:05)

13. I Will (2:31)

14. Nothin' Shaking (But The Leaves n The Trees) (2:17)

15. It's Only Make Believe (2:31)

16. Baby What You Want Me To Do (2:48)

17. The Hippy Hippy Shake (1:43)

18. Glad All Over (2:31)

19. I' Lost Without You (3:16)

20. You Better. Beieve It Baby (2:02)

21. I Thougts Of You (2:47)

22. Away From You (2:18)

23. Run To My Lovin' Arms (2:53)

24. Where Do You Run (2:05)

25. I'll Never Quite Get Over You (2:42)

26. I Belong To The Wild (2:36)

27. Don't Let A Lttle Pride (Stand On Your Way) (3:08)
28. Don't See The Real Thing Come Along (2:39)

29. Give Me Your Word (2:26)

30. She's SoFa Out She's In (2:39)

 The Decca A's And B's 19599-66 is the compilation album by Billy Fury, released on September 4, 2026 by BGO Records.  For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.

Generation Radio

 

Artist:  Generation Radio

Origin:  USA

Genre:  Rock, Melodic Rock, AOR, Classic Rock, Pop Rock, Adult Contemporary Ballads, Arena Rock, West Coast Rock, Nashville Sound, Country Rock

Original line-up:

Jay DeMarcus:  Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals

Jason Scheff:  Bass, Lead Vocals

Deen Castronovo:  Drums, Lead Vocals

Chris Rodriguez:  Guitar, Vocals

Tom Yankton:  Guitar, Vocals

Generation Radio is an American Rock Supergroup formed in 2020 during the global pandemic.  The band was created by Jay DeMarcus (Bass, Keyboards of the Country Pop Group Rascal Flatts), and Jason Scheff (longtime Lead Vocals, Bass for the Rock Band Chicago), long with Deen Castronovo (Drums Ex Journey), Chris Rodriguez (Guitar, Studio Session Musician), and Tom Yankton (Guitar Ex Rascal Flatt-Touring/Session Musician), with the mission to bring the Classic  Arena Rock Sound to life.

Title:  Take Two (Deluxe Edition CD+DVD) (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Melodic Rock, AOR, Classic Rock, Pop Rock, Adult Contemporary, Contemporary Ballads, Arena Rock, West Coast Rock, Nashville Sound, Country Rock

Label:  Frontiers Music

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD + DVD

Tracks:  

Disc 1:  CD

 1.  Montana Sky (4:06)

 2.  The Melody (3;29)

 3.  These Days (A Rock Version of the Rascal Flatts Classic) (4:03)

 4.  Maybe Monday (3:47)

 5.  Grass Is Greener (4:53)

 6.  Love History (3:41)

 7. Last Night's Whiskey (4:27)

 8.  Here I Go Again (Whitesnake Classic) (5:05)

 9.  You're The Inspiration (Chicago Classic) (4:22)

10. I'm Alright (Kenny Loggins Classic) (5:07)

11. For A Soldier (Original Track) (2:28)

12. Hate This Heart Emotionally Changed Ballad) (4:01)

Disc 2:  DVD

 1.  Montana Sky

 2.  The Melody 

 3.  Maybe Monday

 4.  Grass Is Greener

 5.  Last Night's Whiskey

Personnel:

Jay DeMarcus:  Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals, Bass

Jason Scheff:  Bass, Lead Vocals, Keyboards

Steve Ferrone::  Drums

Chris Rodriguez:  Guitar, Vocals

Tom Yankton:  Guitar, Vocals

Take Two is the second studio album by Generation Radio, released on April 24, 2026 by Frontiers Music, featuring Steve Ferrone (formerly of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) replaced Deen Castrnvo.  Deluxe Edition CD & DVD, with 5 Bonus Tracks.

Generation Radio

 

Artist:  Generation Radio

Origin:  USA

Genre:  Rock, Melodic Rock, AOR, Classic Rock, Pop Rock, Adult Contemporary Ballads, Arena Rock

Original line-up:

Jay DeMarcus:  Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals

Jason Scheff:  Bass, Lead Vocals

Deen Castronovo:  Drums, Lead Vocals

Chris Rodriguez:  Guitar, Vocals

Tom Yankton:  Guitar, Vocals

Generation Radio is an American Rock Supergroup formed in 2020 during the global pandemic.  The band was created by Jay DeMarcus (Bass, Keyboards of the Country Pop Group Rascal Flatts), and Jason Scheff (longtime Lead Vocals, Bass for the Rock Band Chicago), long with Deen Castronovo (Drums Ex Journey), Chris Rodriguez (Guitar, Studio Session Musician), and Tom Yankton (Guitar Ex Rascal Flatt-Touring/Session Musician), with the mission to bring the Classic  Arena Rock Sound to life.

Title:  Generation Radio (Deluxe Edition CD/DVD) (2022)

Genre:  Rock, Melodic Rock, AOR, Classic Rock, Pop Rock, Adult Contemporary Ballads, Arena Rock

Label:  Frontiers Music

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD + DVD

Tracks:

Disc 1:  CD

 1.  Why Are You Calling Me Now? (3:47)

 2.  Angels (3:55)

 3.  All Night To Get There (3:16)

 4.  I Hope You Find It (4:01)

 5.  Time To Let It Go (3:30)

 6.  Lights Go Out In Paradise (4:37)

 7.  Don't Go (3:46)

 8.  Smoking (3:01)

 9.  Anything But Us (3:38)

10. Awaiting On Your Sunshine (3:33)

11. Finally Got It Right (3:09)

Disc 2:  DVD, with Bonus Recorded Live at 3rd & Lindsley

 1.  Will You Still Love Me

 2.  Separate Ways

 3.  These Days

 4.  I'm Alright

Personnel:

Jay DeMarcus:  Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals

Jason Scheff:  Bass, Lead Vocals

Deen Castronovo:  Drums, Lead Vocals

Chris Rodriguez:  Guitar, Vocals

Tom Yankton:  Guitar, Vocals

Generation Radio is the debut studio album by Generation Radio, was released on August 12, 2022 by Frontiers Music.  Deluxe Edition CD and DVD, includes live performances of Classic Hits from Chicago, Journey and Rascal Flatts.

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.