Tag Archives: A&M Records
L.A. EXPRESS-L.A. EXPRESS AND SHADOW PLAY.
L.A. Express-L.A. Express and Shadow Play, Jazz saxophonist Tom Scott’s career began in 1965, when he was just seventeen, and the leader of the jazz ensemble Neoteric Trio. After that he became one of Los Angeles’ top session players, and a familiar face on the West Coast music scene. This would stand in him in …
RICK WAKEMAN-THE SIX WIVES OF HENRY VIII.
RICK WAKEMAN-THE SIX WIVES OF HENRY VIII. In early 1972, Yes were touring America to promote their fourth studio album Fragile. On a stopover in Richmond, Virginia, Rick Wakeman, who had joined Yes in August 1971, and made his debut on Fragile, was perusing the airport bookshop. Eventually, Rick bought four books, including Nancy Brysson …
SUPERTRAMP-CRISIS? WHAT CRISIS?
SUPERTRAMP-CRISIS? WHAT CRISIS? Very few groups are overnight successes. Most groups spend years struggling, trying to make a commercial breakthrough. Then after years of trying, success comes the way of the fortunate few. That was the case for Supertramp. It took three albums, and several changes in lineup before Supertramp made a commercial breakthrough. Supertramp’s …
SUPERTRAMP-CRIME OF THE CENTURY.
SUPERTRAMP-CRIME OF THE CENTURY. For Supertramp, success didn’t come overnight. It wasn’t until Supertramp released their third album, Crime Of The Century, the commercial success and critical acclaim came their way. Crime Of The Century, which was recently released by A&M Records, was the start of the rise and rise of Supertramp. Their story began …
BOSSA RIO-BOSSA RIO.
BOSSA RIO-BOSSA RIO. Back in 1969, Bossa Rio released their now legendary album Bossa Rio on Herb Albert’s A&M Records. The album was produced by Sergio Mendes, who’d brought Bossa Rio to A&M. After signing with A&M, their first appearance was on Cannonball Adderley’s album Cannonball’s Bossa Nova, released in 1962. This wouldn’t be Bossa …
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