The Musicians' Olympus: Morris Pert (percussion)

BANDS:

Quatermass
Stomu Yamash´ta Band [Oct 70-?]
Suntreader
Stomu Yamash´ta Band [1974]
Bryan Ferry Band [1974]
Brand X [Sep 75-Jun 78]
Jon Anderson Band [1980]
Rock Meets Classic [Nov 80]
Mike Oldfield Band [Sep 80-Dec 82]

BIOGRAPHY:

What a great and prolific musician! Percussionist (also keyboardist), Morris Pert was born in Arbroath, Scotland in 1947. After finishing his musical studies, he played for 2 years with Stomu Yamash´ta (Buddha Red Theatre). Then, Morris formed his own band Suntreader. The list of his sessions is endless.

I´ve just received the very sad news (thanks to who wrote to me, I don´t know your name!) about Morris´ passing just yesterday (April 27th, 2010). He was found dead at his home in Balchrick, Scotland, on April 27th, 2010. So, as a tribute to him, I just publish in the blog the contents of my old page about Morris, but I´ll update it with more info very, very soon.

Rest in peace, Morris, and thanks for such wealth of music you gave to all of us!

QUATERMASS

According to John Gustafson, Morris Pert was a member of one of the latest lineups of Quatermass. I´m not sure but I guess this edition should be a trio with John Gustafson and Peter Robinson (maybe Mick Underwood had already left). Can someone tell me the details, please?

STOMU YAMASH´TA BAND (COME TO THE EDGE)

In October 1970, Stomu Yamash´ta forms a new band, this time called Come To The Edge:

STOMU YAMASH´TA BAND #?		Oct 70-?
Stomu Yamash´ta keyboards	Andy Powell bass	Robin Thompson keyboards, sax	Morris Pert † drums, percussion

They recorded one album, Floating music.

SUNTREADER

Suntreader was Morris Pert´s own band, but I still have to write the details about this band.

STOMU YAMASH´TA BAND (again)

Around 1974, Morris Pert rejoins Stomu Yamash´ta:

STOMU YAMASH´TA BAND #?					1974
Stomu Yamash´ta keyboards	Sammi Abu vocals	Frank Tankowski guitar	Hugh Hopper † bass	Brian Gascoigne keyboards	Hisako Yamash´ta violin	Morris Pert † drums, percussion

But the lineup was short-lived, as Pert and Tankowski left soon.

BRYAN FERRY BAND

In 1974, Bryan Ferry plays his first solo concerts backed by a band and a whole orchestra:

BRYAN FERRY BAND #1																																					1974
								êGonzalez
Bryan Ferry vocals	Phil Manzanera guitar	John Wetton bass	John Porter bass	Mike Moran keyboards	Peter Robinson keyboards	Martin Drover trumpet	Paul Cosh trumpet	Chris Mercer sax	Jeff Daly sax	Ronnie Ross † sax	Malcolm Griffiths trombone	Geoff Perkins trombone	Morris Pert † drums, percussion	Doreen Chanter backing vocals	Vicki Brown † backing vocals	Helen Chappelle backing vocals	+	Martyn Ford director	Paul Buckmaster arranger, cello	Neil Tarlton bass	Alan Whalley bass	Helen Liebmann cello	Martin Robinson cello	Kathy Thulborn cello	Gavyn Wright violin	Irvine Arditti violin	Robert Clark violin	Rita Eddowes violin	Liz Edwards violin	Monica Huggett violin	Ian Mackinnon violin	Dee Partridge violin	Richard Studt violin	Robin Williams violin	Brian Mack viola	Donald McVay viola	Cathy Stevens viola	Stephen Tees viola
								Gonzalezê

BRAND X

Superb fusion band, formed by Phil Collins as a side project when he wasn´t busy with Genesis. Their first lineup was assembled in September 1975:

BRAND X #1			Sep 75-Jan 76
John Goodsall guitar	Percy Jones bass	Robin Lumley keyboards	Morris Pert † percussion	Phil Collins drums

In January 1976, Jeff Seopardie joins fantastic band Brand X, as percussionist:

BRAND X #2				Jan 76-?
John Goodsall guitar	Percy Jones bass	Robin Lumley keyboards	Morris Pert † percussion	Jeff Seopardie percussion	Phil Collins drums

Jeff played some gigs with the band, but soon leaves, even before the sessions for their first album were arranged.
Without Seopardie, they revert to their original form soon in 1976:

BRAND X #3			1976-Sep 76
John Goodsall guitar	Percy Jones bass	Robin Lumley keyboards	Morris Pert † percussion	Phil Collins drums

In September 1976 they augment their lineup with a second drummer.
Kenwood Dennard joins in September 1976:

BRAND X #4				Sep 76-Dec 77
John Goodsall guitar	Percy Jones bass	Robin Lumley keyboards	Morris Pert † percussion	Phil Collins drums	Kenwood Dennard drums

In December 1977, Dennard and founder member Lumley leave the band.

The new members that join in December 1977 are Chuck Burgi and Peter Robinson:

BRAND X #5				Dec 77-Jun 78
John Goodsall guitar	Percy Jones bass	Peter Robinson keyboards	Morris Pert † percussion	Phil Collins drums	Chuck Burgi drums

But in June 1978, lots of changes happen in the band, with Pert, Collins and Burgi leaving.

JON ANDERSON BAND

This is the amazing lineup for Jon Anderson´s New Life Band around 1980:

JON ANDERSON BAND #?							1980
Jon Anderson vocals	Chris Rainbow vocals	Les Davidson guitar	Jo Partridge guitar	John Giblin bass	Ronnie Leahy keyboards	Dick Morrissey † sax	Morris Pert † percussion	Barry De Souza † drums

ROCK MEETS CLASSIC

Rock Meets Classic was the brainchild of Eberhard Schoener. He has been making a mixture between rock and classical music along the years. This edition was held in November 1980, with an impressive musicians roster. Not everybody played at the same time. Guests went and came for every piece of music, backed by the Munich Chamber Opera Orchestra.

ROCK MEETS CLASSIC #?																Nov 80
Eberhard Schoener director, violin	Mike Batt conductor	Gary Brooker vocals, keyboards	Jon Anderson vocals	Chris Rainbow vocals	Esther Ofarim vocals	Ian Bairnson guitar	Paul Vincent guitar	John Giblin bass	Hermann Weindorf keyboards	Andy Mackay sax	Mel Collins sax	Darryl Way violin	Morris Pert † percussion	B J Wilson † drums	+	Alan Parsons	Andrew Powell

MIKE OLDFIELD BAND

During September and December 1980, Mike Oldfield Band played some concerts for TV with this lineup:

MIKE OLDFIELD BAND #?				Sep 80-Dec 80
Mike Oldfield guitar	Maggie Reilly vocals	Rick Fenn bass, guitar	Tim Cross keyboards	Morris Pert † drums, percussion	Mike Frye drums, percussion

This was the Mike Oldfield Band for their The European Adventure Tour during March and April 1981:

MIKE OLDFIELD BAND #?				Mar 81-Apr 81
Mike Oldfield guitar	Maggie Reilly vocals	Rick Fenn bass	Tim Cross keyboards	Morris Pert † drums, percussion	Mike Frye drums, percussion

Mike Oldfield resumed his European tour from June to August 1981:

MIKE OLDFIELD BAND #?				Jun 81-Aug 81
Mike Oldfield guitar	Maggie Reilly vocals	Rick Fenn bass, guitar	Tim Cross keyboards	Morris Pert † percussion	Mike Frye percussion

This is the personnel for the Mike Oldfield Band in their Five Miles Out Tour from April to July 1982:

MIKE OLDFIELD BAND #?					Apr 82-Jul 82
Mike Oldfield guitar, bass, keyboards	Maggie Reilly vocals	Ginny Clee vocals	Tim Renwick bass, guitar	Rick Fenn guitar	Morris Pert † percussion	Pierre Moerlen † percussion

And this is the personnel for the Mike Oldfield Band in their Who´s Next Tour from September to December 1982:

MIKE OLDFIELD BAND #?						Sep 82-Dec 82
Mike Oldfield guitar, bass, keyboards	Maggie Reilly vocals	Ginny Clee vocals	Tim Renwick bass, guitar	Rick Fenn guitar	Tim Cross keyboards	Morris Pert † percussion	Pierre Moerlen † percussion

DISCOGRAPHY: (137 albums known to me - Status: Quite advanced)

OWN ALBUMS (3 credits)

Elektron Musik - Morris Pert (2001)

Members: (RIP: Morris Pert)

The Music of stars - Morris Pert (2001)

Members: (RIP: Morris Pert)

Desert dances - Morris Pert (05/2006)

Members: (RIP: Morris Pert)
Guests: Gary Kettel

ALBUMS AS A BAND MEMBER (25 credits)

Zin zin - Suntreader (1973)

Members: Peter Robinson (RIP: Morris Pert)

The Man from the East - Stomu Yamash´ta (1973)

Members: Gary Boyle (RIP: Morris Pert)
Guests: Peter Robinson

Come to the edge - Stomu Yamash´ta (1973)

Members: (RIP: Morris Pert)
Guests: Andrew Powell, Peter Robinson, Dave White

Another time, another place - Bryan Ferry (07/1974)

Members: Helen Chappelle, Paul Cosh, Jeff Daly, Martin Drover, Bryan Ferry, Martyn Ford, Malcolm Griffiths, Chris Mercer, Ann Odell, John Porter, Peter Robinson, Paul Thompson, John Wetton (RIP: Vicki Brown, Morris Pert, Ronnie Ross)
Guests: Tony Carr, Bob Efford, Jimmy Hastings, Henry Lowther, Davy O´List, Chris Pyne, Alfie Reece, Bruce Rowland, Steve Saunders, Alan Skidmore, Barry St John, Liza Strike, Mark Warner (RIP: Tony Charles, Ruan O´Lochlainn)
Producer: John Punter
Comments: Another time, another place is Bryan Ferry´s second solo album. With people like: the great Mark Warner (guitar), Davy O'List (guitar, from The Nice and briefly in Roxy Music), John Wetton (bass, violin), John Porter (bass), Peter Robinson (keyboards), Chris Mercer (sax), Henry Lowther (trumpet), Alan Skidmore (sax), Jimmy Hastings (wind), Morris Pert (percussion), Bruce Rowlands (drums), Paul Thompson (drums).

Ommadawn - Mike Oldfield (1975)

Members: Mike Oldfield, Terry Oldfield (RIP: Pierre Moerlen, Morris Pert)
Guests: Paddy Moloney, Ernest Mothle, Bridget St John (RIP: William Murray)

Boxed - Mike Oldfield (1976)

Members: Mike Oldfield (RIP: Morris Pert)
Comments: 4LP box set with one album full of outtakes and collaborations.

Music of Morris Pert - Suntreader (1976)

Members: Peter Robinson (RIP: Morris Pert)
Guests: Paul Buckmaster, Martyn Ford, Neville Whitehead

Let´s stick together - Bryan Ferry (09/1976)

Members: Doreen Chanter, Helen Chappelle, Mel Collins, Martin Drover, Bryan Ferry, Neil Hubbard, Phil Manzanera, Paddy McHugh, Chris Mercer, Ann Odell, John Porter, Chris Spedding, Jacqui Sullivan, Paul Thompson, John Wetton (RIP: Vicki Brown, Morris Pert)
Guests: John Gustafson, Eddie Jobson, Davy O´List, Rick Wills
Producer: Chris Thomas
Technical: Bob Ludwig, Steve Nye, John Punter
Comments: Let's stick together is Ferry´s fourth album, although it comprises of outtakes, from both Bryan Ferry solo career and Roxy Music tracks. The basic band for the album is: Bryan Ferry (vocals, keyboards, harmonica) Chris Spedding (guitar) John Wetton (bass) Chris Mercer (sax) Paul Thompson (drums) But we can also find Phil Manzanera (guitar on 1 track), Davy O'List (guitar on 1 track), Neil Hubbard (guitar on the track 'Casanova'), John Gustafson (bass on the song 'Re-make/Re-model'), John Porter (bass on 1 track), Rick Wills (bass on the track 'Sea breezes'), Eddie Jobson (keyboards, violin), Mel Collins (sax), Martin Drover (trumpet), Morris Pert (percussion), Ann Odell (string arrangements), and backing vocals by Jacqui Sullivan, Helen Chappelle, Paddie McHugh, Doreen Chanter, Vicki Brown, Martha Walker.

Livestock - Brand X (1977)

Members: Phil Collins, Kenwood Dennard, John Goodsall, Percy Jones, Robin Lumley (RIP: Morris Pert)
Comments: Live album taken from 2 different concerts in September 1976 and August 1977. Some tracks feature Phil Collins on drums and others feature Kenwood Dennard instead.

Morrocan roll - Brand X (1977)

Members: Phil Collins, John Goodsall, Percy Jones, Robin Lumley (RIP: Morris Pert)

In your mind - Bryan Ferry (02/1977)

Members: Dyan Birch, Doreen Chanter, Helen Chappelle, Frank Collins, Mel Collins, Martin Drover, Bryan Ferry, Neil Hubbard, Phil Manzanera, Paddy McHugh, Chris Mercer, Ann Odell, John Porter, Chris Spedding, Jacqui Sullivan, Paul Thompson, John Wetton (RIP: Morris Pert)
Guests: Ray Cooper, Preston Heyman, Dave Skinner
Producer: Steve Nye
Technical: Bob Ludwig
Comments: In your mind is Ferry´s fifth album. With: Phil Manzanera (guitar), Chris Spedding (guitar), Neil Hubbard (guitar), John Wetton (bass), John Porter (bass), Ann Odell (keyboards), Chris Mercer (sax), Mel Collins (sax), Martin Drover (trumpet), Ray Cooper (percussion), Morris Pert (percussion), Paul Thompson (drums), with David Skinner and Preston Hayward, plus backing vocals by Frankie Collins, Paddie McHugh, Dyan Birch (all three from Kokomo, along with Neil Hubbard), Jacquie Sullivan, Helen Chappelle and Doreen Chanter. The horn arrangements were done by Chris Mercer and Mel Collins, and strings were arranged by Ann Odell. It was recorded in London during 1976-77.

Masques - Brand X (1978)

Members: Chuck Burgi, John Goodsall, Percy Jones, Peter Robinson (RIP: Morris Pert)

Product - Brand X (1979)

Members: Mike Clarke, Phil Collins, John Giblin, John Goodsall, Percy Jones, Robin Lumley, Peter Robinson (RIP: Morris Pert)

Platinum - Mike Oldfield (1979)

Members: Pete Lemer, Mike Oldfield, Nico Ramsden (RIP: Pierre Moerlen, Morris Pert)
Guests: Francisco Centeno, Neil Jason, Allan Schwartzberg
Comments: The album was issued in the States with the title Airborn.

Do they hurt? - Brand X (1980)

Members: Mike Clarke, Phil Collins, John Giblin, John Goodsall, Percy Jones, Robin Lumley, Peter Robinson (RIP: Morris Pert)
Producer: Neil Kernon
Technical: Colin Green

QE2 - Mike Oldfield (10/1980)

Members: David Bedford, Tim Cross, Rick Fenn, Mike Frye, Mike Oldfield, Maggie Reilly (RIP: Morris Pert)
Guests: Guy Barker, Phil Collins, Raul D´Oliveira, Paul Nieman, Richard Studt, Phil Todd
Producer: David Hentschel

Song of seven - Jon Anderson (11/1980)

Members: Jon Anderson, Clem Clempson, John Giblin, Ronnie Leahy, Chris Rainbow (RIP: Dick Morrissey, Morris Pert)
Guests: Ian Bairnson, Jack Bruce, Simon Phillips (RIP: Johnny Dankworth)
Comments: Jon Anderson is world-wide famous as the Yes singer. He released these two albums after he left the group in 1980 (to join Yes again soon after, where he still is).

Songs of seven was his 2nd solo album. With Chris Rainbow (vocals), Ian Bairnson (guitar, from Alan Parsons Project), John Giblin (bass), Jack Bruce (bass), Ronnie Leahy (keyboards, from Stone The Crows), Dick Morrisey (sax, ex-If), Simon Phillips (drums), Morris Pert (percussion).

Animation - Jon Anderson (1982)

Members: Jon Anderson, Stefano Cerri, Clem Clempson, John Giblin, Ronnie Leahy, Simon Phillips, Chris Rainbow, David Sancious (RIP: Dick Morrissey, Morris Pert)
Guests: Jack Bruce, Brother James, Billy Kristian, Dave Lawson, Henry Lowther, Chris Pyne, Blue Weaver (RIP: Ian Wallace)
Producer: Neil Kernon, Tony Visconti
Comments: Animation was Anderson´s 3rd one. The band in the album is Clem Clempson, David Sancious, Simon Phillips, Stefano Cerri and Chris Rainbow, with the help of some others, like Jack Bruce, Dave Lawson, Ian Wallace, Blue Weaver, John Giblin, Ronnie Leahy, Billy Kristian (bass), Morris Pert (percussion), etc. Produced by Tony Visconti.

Mistake (EP) - Mike Oldfield (1982)

Members: Tim Cross, Mike Oldfield, Maggie Reilly, Tim Renwick (RIP: Pierre Moerlen, Morris Pert)
Producer: David Hentschel
Comments: EP with 4 songs: ´Mistake´, ´(Waldberg) The peak´, ´Family man´ and ´Mount Teide´.

Five miles out - Mike Oldfield (1982)

Members: Tim Cross, Rick Fenn, Mike Frye, Mike Oldfield, Maggie Reilly (RIP: Morris Pert)
Guests: Graham Broad, Martyn Ford, Paddy Moloney, Carl Palmer

The Killing fields OST - Mike Oldfield (1984)

Members: David Bedford, Mike Oldfield (RIP: Morris Pert)
Guests: Preston Heyman
Technical: Greg Fulginiti

Timeline - Brand X (1999)

Members: Kenwood Dennard, John Goodsall, Percy Jones, Frank Katz, Robin Lumley (RIP: Morris Pert)
Comments: 2CD with 2 different live concerts. CD1 is a concert from November 1977 (with Goodsall/Jones/Lumley/Pert/Dennard), while CD2 is a concert from June 1993 (Goodsall/Jones/Katz).

The Voyage - Suntreader (2001)

Members: Peter Robinson (RIP: Morris Pert)
Guests: Neville Whitehead
Comments: This album was recorded by Suntreader in the mid 70s, but it remained unreleased until 2001.

Live at Montreux 1981 - Mike Oldfield (2006)

Members: Tim Cross, Rick Fenn, Mike Frye, Mike Oldfield, Maggie Reilly (RIP: Morris Pert)
Comments: Live DVD.

Live in Sheffield 1980 - Jon Anderson with The New Life Band (05/2007)

Members: Jon Anderson, Les Davidson, John Giblin, Ronnie Leahy, Jo Partridge, Chris Rainbow (RIP: Barry De Souza, Dick Morrissey, Morris Pert)

COMPILATIONS AS A BAND MEMBER (4 credits)

The Complete Mike Oldfield - Mike Oldfield (1985)

Members: Tim Cross, Rick Fenn, Mike Frye, Mike Oldfield, Simon Phillips, Maggie Reilly, Tim Renwick, Phil Spalding (RIP: Pierre Moerlen, Morris Pert)
Guests: Roger Chapman, Simon House, Mickey Simmonds
Producer: David Hentschel
Comments: Having toured with Mike Oldfield, Tim appears in this compilation that includes several live tracks. The list of musicians include: Tim Renwick (guitar, bass), Rick Fenn (guitar, bass), Phil Spalding (bass), Graeme Pleeth (keyboards), Tim Cross (keyboards), Mickey Simmonds (keyboards), Simon House (violin), Simon Phillips (drums), Pierre Moerlen (drums), Morris Pert (drums), Mike Frye (drums), and vocals by Maggie Reilly, Barry Palmer, and Roger Chapman.

X-Trax - Brand X (1987)

Members: Chuck Burgi, Mike Clarke, Phil Collins, Kenwood Dennard, John Giblin, John Goodsall, Percy Jones, Robin Lumley, Peter Robinson (RIP: Morris Pert)

The X Files - a 20 year retrospective - Brand X (1998)

Members: Mike Clarke, Phil Collins, John Giblin, John Goodsall, Percy Jones, Frank Katz, Robin Lumley, Kris Sjobring (RIP: Morris Pert)
Guests: Michael Barsimanto, Malcolm Bruce, Bill Bruford, Doug Lunn, L Shankar, Chester Thompson (RIP: Pierre Moerlen)
Comments: 2CD, compilation with unreleased and live tracks.

Elements - Mike Oldfield (01/2002)

Members: Kevin Ayers, David Bedford, Phil Beer, Steve Broughton, Tim Cross, Rick Fenn, Jon Field, Mike Frye, Pete Lemer, Tom Newman, Mike Oldfield, Sally Oldfield, Terry Oldfield, Nico Ramsden, Maggie Reilly, Phil Spalding (RIP: Pierre Moerlen, Morris Pert, Pekka Pohjola, Viv Stanshall)
Guests: Jon Anderson, Guy Barker, Adrian Belew, Graham Broad, Francisco Centeno, Roger Chapman, Simon Clarke, Phil Collins, Lindsay Cooper, Raul D´Oliveira, Debi Doss, Geoff Downes, Liz Edwards, Lance Ellington, Martyn Ford, Simon Gardner, Preston Heyman, Neil Jason, Carol Kenyon, David Levy, Roddy Lorimer, Andy Mackay, Sylvia Mason-James, Donald McVay, Paddy Moloney, Micky Moody, Ernest Mothle, Keith Murrell, Paul Nieman, Carl Palmer, Simon Phillips, Courtney Pine, Jim Price, Maddy Prior, Raf Ravenscroft, Shirlie Roden, Maggie Ryder, Tim Sanders, Allan Schwartzberg, Mickey Simmonds, Bridget St John, Richard Studt, Chris Thompson, Phil Todd, Bobby Valentino, Nigel Warren-Green, Mark Williamson (RIP: William Murray, Carl Wayne)
Producer: David Hentschel, Alan Shacklock

ALBUMS WITH BANDMATES AND FRIENDS (7 credits)

Smoovin - Martyn Ford Orchestra (1976)

Members: Martyn Ford
Guests: Robert Ahwai, Madeline Bell, Hugh Burns, Robert Clark, Mel Collins, Paul Cosh, Jeff Daly, Martin Drover, Liz Edwards, Wilf Gibson, Malcolm Griffiths, John Gustafson, Cliff Hardie, Monica Huggett, Michael Hurwitz, Tony Hymas, Chris Laurence, Helen Liebmann, Henry Lowther, Brian Mack, Ian MacKinnon, Donald McVay, Chris Mercer, Mike Moran, Ann Odell, Dee Partridge, Simon Phillips, Jane Robertson, Martin Robinson, Peter Robinson, Ray Russell, Godfrey Salmon, Allan Sharpe, Stan Sulzmann, Stephen Tees, Kathy Thulborn, Colin Walker, Colin Walker, Ray Warleigh, Mark Warner, Joanne Williams, Robin Williams, Gavyn Wright, Gus Yeadon (RIP: Vicki Brown, Morris Pert)
Producer: John Punter

Deep end - Isotope (1976)

Members: Gary Boyle, Nigel Morris, Frank Roberts, Laurence Scott (RIP: Hugh Hopper)
Guests: Neville Whitehead (RIP: Morris Pert)

Marscape - Jack Lancaster & Robin Lumley (1976)

Members: Jack Lancaster, Robin Lumley
Guests: Phil Collins, George Devens, Bernie Frost, John Goodsall, Percy Jones (RIP: Simon Jeffes, Morris Pert)

The Dancer - Gary Boyle (1977)

Members: Gary Boyle, Dave MacRae, Steve Shone
Guests: Rod Argent, Doni Harvey, Robin Lumley, Simon Phillips, Jeff Seopardie (RIP: Morris Pert)
Comments: Recorded in 1977.

Pleasure signals - Wilding/Bonus (1978)

Guests: Phil Chen, Andy Clark, Todd Cochran, Phil Collins, John Giblin, John Goodsall, Preston Heyman, Robin Lumley, Chris Parren, Michael Shrieve, Kate St John, Phil Todd (RIP: Rebop Kwaku Baah, Kiki Gyan, Morris Pert)
Technical: Dick Cuthell

Celebration - Sally Oldfield (1980)

Members: Sally Oldfield
Guests: Mel Collins, Tim Cross, Stuart Elliott, Herbie Flowers, Alan James, Duncan Kinnell, John Kirkpatrick, Brian Miller, Tom Newman, Nico Ramsden, Tim Renwick, Roger Rettig, Frank Ricotti, Kenny Wheeler (RIP: Graham Jarvis, Pierre Moerlen, Morris Pert)
Comments: She's Mike Oldfield sister, and owner of a fantastic voice. This album features Tim Renwick (guitar), Nico Ramsden (guitar), Tim Cross (keyboards), Herbie Flowers (bass), Alan James (bass), Mel Collins (sax), Kenny Wheeler (trumpet), Stuart Elliott (drums), Graham Jarvis (drums), Pierre Moerlen (drums, from Gong, he also toured with Mike Oldfield), Morris Pert (percussion), Frank Ricotti (percussion).

Goose grease - John Gustafson (1997)

Members: John Gustafson
Guests: B J Cole, Jeff Daly, Tony Hymas, Henry Lowther, Mike Moran, Ann Odell, Stretch, Mark Warner (RIP: Barry De Souza, Morris Pert)
Comments: John Gustafson, apart from the singles he released in the sixties, only has a solo album, Goose grease. But the interesting story is that he recorded it in 1976, but remained unreleased until 1997, when it has been issued on CD, remastered by old fellow Ray Fenwick.
My opinion: It's a very interesting album, quite funky. The performances are superb, especially Mark Warner (you just have to listen to him in the track 'Cheap Astrakhan', as well as the solos on 'Boogie woogie' or 'What's your game?'). B.J. Cole is also fantastic on 'Poem about a gnome' or 'Freshness'. As I've said, the album was recorded in 1976, at Ramport Studios, London. Thanks to splendid record label Angel Air, we've been lucky to be able to listen to it.

MUSICALS / CASTS (1 credit)

Tell me on a Sunday - original London cast - VVAA (1980)

Guests: Rod Argent, Jon Hiseman, Ricky Hitchcock, Paul Keogh, Barbara Thompson (RIP: John Mole, Morris Pert)

SESSIONS (82 credits)

Food of love - Yvonne Elliman (1973)

Members: Yvonne Elliman
Guests: Paul Buckmaster, Irene Chanter, Ray Cooper, Mike Giles, Mick Grabham, John Gustafson, Rosetta Hightower, Rupert Hine, Ruby James, Ann Odell, John G Perry, Caleb Quaye, Peter Robinson, Darryl Runswick, Liza Strike, Pete Townshend, Joanne Williams (RIP: Simon Jeffes, Morris Pert)
Comments: Hawaii-born singer, she once was Mary Magdalene in JesusChrist Superstar original album. Later, she joined Eric Clapton band, and she was re-discovered due to the huge success of Saturday Night Fever soundtrack.
Food of love must be her 3rd solo album, with many fantastic musicians: John Gustafson (bass) and Peter Robinson (keyboards) (both from Quatermass), Mick Grabham, Pete Townshend, Ann Odell (keyboards, from Blue Mink), Ray Cooper and Morris Pert (on percussion), and later members of Penguin Cafe Orchestra (Simon Jeffes and John G. Perry).

Growing - Jonesy (1973)

Guests: (RIP: Morris Pert)

Fingertips - Duster Bennett (1974)

Members: (RIP: Duster Bennett)
Guests: Reg Brooks, Hugh Burns, Howie Casey, Mike Davis, Peter Frampton, Billy Graham, John Huckridge, Dick Parry, Barry St John, Terry Stannard, Liza Strike, Phil Wainman, Pip Williams, Rick Wills, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Boz Burrell, Nicky Hopkins, Morris Pert, John Siomos, Ian Wallace)
Comments: This bluesman always had great players in his albums. Fingertips features, among others, Hugh Burns (guitar), Peter Frampton (guitar), Pip Williams (guitar), Rick Wills (bass), Boz Burrell (bass), Peter Blue (bass), Rob Robertson (bass), Nicky Hopkins (keyboards), Pete Wingfield (keyboards), Howie Casey (horns), Dick Parry (horns), Mike Davis (horns), John Donnelly (horns), Reg Brooks (horns), Cecil Moss (horns), Billy Graham (horns), John Huckridge (horns), John Siomos (drums), Ian Wallace (drums), Terry Stannard (drums), Phil Wainman (drums), Morris Pert (percussion), and vocals by Barry St. John, Liza Strike, Ann Simmonds and Linda Kendrick. Lot of talent here!

And The New Symphonia Orchestra - Caravan (1974)

Members: Richard Coughlan, Pye Hastings, John G Perry, Geoff Richardson, David Sinclair
Guests: Tony Burrows, Helen Chappelle, Rita Eddowes, Liz Edwards, Martyn Ford, Wilf Gibson, Jimmy Hastings, Skaila Kanga, Gary Kettel, Chris Laurence, Helen Liebmann, Donald McVay, Geoff Perkins, Martin Robinson, Godfrey Salmon, John Smith, Liza Strike, Richard Studt, Colin Walker, Gavyn Wright (RIP: Vicki Brown, Tony Harris, Morris Pert)

Son of Dracula - Harry Nilsson (1974)

Members: (RIP: Harry Nilsson)
Guests: Paul Buckmaster, Gene Cipriano, Ray Cooper, Roger Coulam, Herbie Flowers, Martyn Ford, Peter Frampton, Jim Gordon, Barry Guy, Jim Keltner, Bobby Keys, Chris Laurence, Diana Lewis, Del Newman, Ann Odell, Jim Price, Frank Ricotti, Peter Robinson, Chris Spedding, Ringo Starr, Klaus Voormann, Gary Wright (RIP: George Harrison, Nicky Hopkins, Morris Pert)
Producer: Richard Perry

Messages - Steve Swindells (1974)

Guests: Martyn Ford, Mike Giles, John Gustafson, Rosetta Hightower, Simon King, Chris Mercer, Nic Potter, Caleb Quaye, Barry St John, Danny Thompson, Mark Warner, Dave Wintour (RIP: Barry De Souza, Morris Pert, Doris Troy)
Comments: Keyboardist, he played in Pilot and String Driven Thing. He also was later in the Hawklords (a mutation from band Hawkwind). This was his 1st solo album. We can find here people from Van Der Graaf Generator: Nic Potter, Guy Evans, plus Caleb Quaye (guitar), John Gustafson (bass), Danny Thompson (bass, from Pentangle), Chris Mercer (sax), Simon King (drums, from Hawkwind), and Doris Troy on vocals.

First - David Courtney (1975)

Guests: Russ Ballard, Tony Burrows, B J Cole, David Gilmour, Skaila Kanga, Paul Keogh, Bruce Lynch, Francis Monkman, Mike Moran, Brian Odgers, Alan Parker, Andrew Powell, Frank Ricotti, Jean Roussel (RIP: Barry De Souza, Barry Morgan, Morris Pert)
Comments: This pianist and composer has written songs for Leo Sayer or Roger Daltrey. Here we can find: Russ Ballard (guitar), David Gilmour (guitar), Paul Keogh (guitar), Alan Parker (guitar), B.J. Cole (steel guitar), Francis Monkman (keyboards), Andrew Powell (keyboards), Jean Roussel (keyboards), Mike Moran (keyboards), Brian Odgers (bass), Bruce Lynch (bass), Richard Harvey (horns), Morris Pert (percussion), Barry De Souza (drums), Barry Morgan (drums), Tony Burrows (backing vocals) and the members of Pilot.

Say it ain´t so - Murray Head (1975)

Members: Bob Weston
Guests: John Altman, Brian Brocklehurst, Chilli Charles, Gerry Conway, Jim Cregan, Alun Davies, Mickey Finn, Brother James, Chaz Jankel, Brian Johnston, Tony Kaye, Glen LeFleur, Bruce Lynch, Sue Lynch, Noel Norris, Ann Odell, Simon Phillips, Graham Preskett, Nick South, Liza Strike, Pete Thompson (RIP: Vicki Brown, Morris Pert)
Producer: Paul Samwell-Smith
Technical: Robin Black
Comments: A very fine singer, he sang lead in one of the roles for Jesus Christ Superstar. He has featured a quiet career, being his biggest hit the fantastic song ´Say it ain't so, Joe´, featured in this album. The musicians appearing here are: Jim Cregan (guitar), Alun Davies (guitar), Mickey Finn (guitar), Bob Weston (guitar), Graham Preskett (mandolin), Bruce Lynch (bass), Nick South (bass), Arthur Watts (bass), Ann Odell (keyboards), Billy Day (keyboards), Chas Jankel (keyboards), Brian Johnston (keyboards), Tony Kaye (keyboards), Anthony Healey (trombone), Noel Norris (trumpet), Morris Pert (percussion), Chilli Charles (percussion), Brother James (conductor), Simon Phillips (drums), Gerry Conway (drums), Glen LeFleur (drums), Pete Thompson (drums), and backing vocals by Vicki Brown, Liza Strike, Suzy Lynch. The album was produced by Paul Samwell-Smith.

Get off my cloud - Alexis Korner (1975)

Members: Colin Hodgkinson, Keith Richards (RIP: Alexis Korner, Sappho Korner, Steve Marriott)
Guests: Dyan Birch, Irene Chanter, Frank Collins, Peter Frampton, Neil Hubbard, Sunny Leslie, Paddy McHugh, Tony O´Malley, Barry St John, Terry Stannard, Liza Strike, Joanne Williams, Rick Wills (RIP: Nicky Hopkins, Morris Pert, Alan Spenner)
Producer: George Caldwell
Comments: Get off my cloud contains again a great musicians list: Keith Richards, Peter Frampton, Steve Marriott, Neil Hubbard and the members of Kokomo, Rick Wills, the much-missed Nicky Hopkins, Morris Pert ...

Blink - Nova (1976)

Members: Corrado Rustici
Guests: (RIP: Morris Pert)

Sunset wading - John G Perry (1976)

Members: John G Perry
Guests: Mike Giles, Roger Glover, Rupert Hine, Geoff Richardson, Corrado Rustici (RIP: Simon Jeffes, Morris Pert)

Quantum Jump - Quantum Jump (1976)

Members: Rupert Hine, Trevor Morais, John G Perry, Mark Warner
Guests: Ray Cooper (RIP: Morris Pert)

Oceans away - Phillip Goodhand-Tait (08/1976)

Guests: Paul Keogh, Billy Livsey, Charlie McCracken, Liza Strike, Rob Townsend, Joy Yates (RIP: Vicki Brown, Robert Kirby, Morris Pert)

Two days away - Elkie Brooks (1977)

Members: Elkie Brooks, Jimmy Chambers, Pete Gage, Trevor Morais, Jean Roussel, Steve York (RIP: Isaac Guillory)
Guests: Julien Barber, Carla Benson, Evette Benton, Harrison Calloway, George Chandler, Lew Delgatto, George Devens, Ronnie Eades, Jerry Friedman, Carl Hall, Barbara Ingram, Jesse Levy, Marcy Levy, Guy Lumia, Bob Millikan, Steve Nye, Barry Rogers, Charles Rose, David Taylor, Harvey Thompson, Eric Weissberg, George Young (RIP: Morris Pert)
Technical: Bob Ludwig
Comments: Great album by this fantastic singer. With some of his old mates in Vinegar Joe: Pete Gage (guitar), Steve York (bass), plus Isaac Guillory (guitar), Jean Roussel (keyboards), Ronnie Eades (sax), Trevor Morais (drums), Morris Pert (percussion), and backing vocals by Marcy Levy, Carla Benson, Jimmy Chambers, George Chandler. It was reissued on CD as a twofer with Pearls.

At the end of a perfect day - Chris De Burgh (1977)

Members: Chris De Burgh
Guests: Gerry Conway, Alun Davies, Paul Hart, Bryn Haworth, Jimmy Jewell, Sue Lynch, Dave Markee, Dave Mattacks, John Mumford (RIP: Barry Morgan, Morris Pert)
Producer: Paul Samwell-Smith

A Bible - a rock testament - Family of love (1977)

Guests: Hugh Burns, Ray Cooper, Doni Harvey, Tony Hymas, Brother James, Alan Jones, Dave Markee, Francis Monkman, Ann Odell, Simon Phillips, Graham Preskett, Ray Russell, Richard Studt, Paul Westwood, Gavyn Wright (RIP: Barry De Souza, Morris Pert)
Producer: Paul Buckmaster, Martyn Ford
Comments: This was a project that assembled several musicians. With Demis Roussos (vocals, from Aphrodite's Child), Hugh Burns (guitar), Ray Russell (guitar), Alan Jones (bass, from The Shadows), Dave Markee (bass), Paul Westwood (bass), Francis Monkman (keyboards), Ann Odell (keyboards), Paul Buckmaster (keyboards), Tony Hymas (keyboards), Graham Preskett (violin), Brother James (percussion), Ray Cooper (percussion), Morris Pert (percussion), Simon Phillips (drums), Barry DeSouza (drums). Conducted and arranged by the great Martyn Ford. Recorded in 1977.

Peter Gabriel 1 - Peter Gabriel (1977)

Members: Timmy Cappello, John Ellis, Larry Fast, Robert Fripp, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hunter, Tony Levin, Jerry Marotta, Sid McGinnis, David Rhodes, Allan Schwartzberg (RIP: Jimmy Maelen)
Guests: Roy Bittan, Josef Chirowski, Todd Cochran, Phil Collins, Mike Gibbs, John Giblin, Peter Hammill, George Marge, Dick Wagner (RIP: Dick Morrissey, Morris Pert)
Producer: Bob Ezrin
Technical: Tony Cousins, Jim Frank, Keith Grant

One world - John Martyn (1977)

Members: Danny Thompson (RIP: John Martyn, John Stevens)
Guests: Jon Field, Tristan Fry, Neil Murray, Andy Newmark, Dave Pegg, Rico Rodrigues, Bruce Rowland, Steve Winwood (RIP: Morris Pert)
Producer: Chris Blackwell
Technical: Phill Brown
Comments: Scottish singer, guitarist and songwriter, born Iain McGeachy, he has lots of albums of his own. This album is one of his finest, produced by Island's boss, Chris Blackwell, contains appearances by: Jon Field (flute), Tristan Fry (percussion, from Sky with Francis Monkman), George Lee (sax), Neil Murray (bass), Andy Newmark (drums), Dave Pegg (bass), Morris Pert (percussion), Rico (trombone), Hansford Rowe (bass), Bruce Rowlands (drums), Kesh Sathie (tabla), Jon Stevens (drums), Danny Thompson (bass), Steve Winwood (bass, keyboards). It's not stated in the album which musician plays in each track.

Walk on water - Mae McKenna (1977)

Members: Mae McKenna
Guests: Rod Argent, Colin Blunstone, Gerry Conway, John Giblin, Alan James, Ronnie Leahy, Glen LeFleur, Elliott Randall, Pete Willsher, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Isaac Guillory, Morris Pert)

Just a story from America - Elliott Murphy (1977)

Guests: Phil Collins, Steve Gregory, Richard Hewson, Dave Markee, Chris Mercer, Mike Moran, Peter Oxendale, Mick Taylor (RIP: Barry De Souza, Morris Pert)
Producer: Robin Geoffrey Cable
Comments: He was categorized as a mixture of Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. A very talented songwriter, he recorded this album in England, with noted guests and studio musicians, like Mick Taylor (guitar), Mike Moran (keyboards, once with Ian Gillan), Peter Oxendale (keyboards, later with Chris DeBurgh), Dave Markee (bass, later with Eric Clapton), Barry De Souza (drums), Phil Collins (drums), and from Gonzalez: Chris Mercer (sax) and Steve Gregory (sax).

Pacific Eardrum - Pacific Eardrum (1977)

Members: Jim Cuomo, Billy Kristian, Dave MacRae, Jeff Seopardie, Joy Yates (RIP: Isaac Guillory)
Guests: (RIP: Morris Pert)
Comments: Recorded in the summer of 1977.

Black lady - Smak (1977)

Guests: (RIP: Morris Pert)
Comments: They´re a band from the former Yugoslavia.

Test of time - Big Jim Sullivan Band (1977)

Members: Percy Jones, Nicky Moore, Alan Park, Simon Phillips, Big Jim Sullivan, Les Walker
Guests: Mo Foster, Dave Lawson (RIP: Morris Pert)
Producer: Mike Vernon
Technical: Barry Hammond, Geoff Workman

Instincts - Adrian Wagner (1977)

Guests: Mel Collins, Bob Weston (RIP: Morris Pert)

Moving home - Rod Argent (1978)

Members: Rod Argent, Alphonso Johnson
Guests: Clive Chaman, Phil Collins, Jack Lancaster (RIP: Gary Moore, Morris Pert)
Producer: Robin Lumley
Comments: This album features superb musicians: Gary Moore (guitar), Clive Chaman (bass), Alphonso Johnson (bass), Jack Lancaster (wind), Morris Pert (percussion), Phil Collins (percussion), Paddy Hunt (percussion). Produced by Robin Lumley.

Chisholm in my bosom - Arthur Brown (1978)

Members: Arthur Brown, Phil Curtis, Andy Dalby, Goodge Harris (RIP: Charley Charles, Vincent Crane)
Guests: Chas Cronk, DeLisle Harper, Steve Holley, Mutt Lange, John Lingwood, John McBurnie, Jacqui Sullivan, Tony Uter, Norman Watt-Roy (RIP: Robert Kirby, Morris Pert)
Comments: It was also reissued on CD with Dance under the stamp ´2 albums on one CD´.

The Kick inside - Kate Bush (1978)

Guests: Ian Bairnson, Stuart Elliott, Paul Keogh, Bruce Lynch, Duncan Mackay, Alan Parker, David Paton, Andrew Powell, Alan Skidmore (RIP: Barry De Souza, Morris Pert)

Sides - Anthony Phillips (1978)

Guests: Mel Collins, Ray Cooper, Mike Giles, John Hackett, John G Perry, Anthony Phillips, Frank Ricotti (RIP: Morris Pert)

Xitintoday - Nik Turner (1978)

Members: Nik Turner
Guests: Tim Blake, Steve Hillage, Alan Powell (RIP: Morris Pert)

The Last inca - Adrian Wagner (1978)

Guests: (RIP: Morris Pert)

Nite flights - The Walker Brothers (1978)

Guests: Les Davidson, Mo Foster, Frank Gibson, Dill Katz, Dave MacRae, Chris Mercer, Alan Skidmore, Big Jim Sullivan, Peter Van Hooke (RIP: Morris Pert, Ronnie Ross)
Comments: Oh, they were great!! I love this band, his classics like 'The sun ain't gonna shine anymore', 'Make it easy on yourself', 'My ship is coming in', and his fantastic renditions of some other's classics, like 'Love minus zero' (Bob Dylan) and 'Summertime', etc. Scott Walker (born Scott Engel) has a superb voice. This happened in the 60s, but they also recorded new albums, like this one, in the 70s. With musicians such as Big Jim Sullivan (guitar), Les Davidson (guitar), Chris Mercer (sax), Alan Skidmore (sax), Mo Foster (bass), Morris Pert (percussion), Peter Van Hooke (drums).

Late nights in Soho - Colin Blunstone (1979)

Members: Colin Blunstone
Guests: Jimmy Chambers, Clem Clempson, John Giblin, Paul Keogh, Katie Kissoon, Stevie Lange, Mike Moran, Simon Phillips, John Verity, Gavyn Wright (RIP: Simon Jeffes, Morris Pert)
Producer: Rod Argent
Comments: Colin Blunstone was the lead singer in The Zombies. Exquisite vocalist, he started his solo career using the pseudonym Neil MacArthur under a short period, but he used his real name at once. He used to collaborate in albums by The Alan Parsons Project. Here we can find Rod Argent, Clem Clempson (guitar), Paul Keogh (guitar), John Giblin (bass, from Brand X), Mike Moran (keyboards), Simon Phillips (drums), Katie Kisoon (vocals), Stevie Lange (vocals), Morris Pert (percussion).

The Dukes - The Dukes (1979)

Members: Miller Anderson, Ronnie Leahy (RIP: Jimmy McCulloch, Charlie Tumahai)
Guests: Stuart Elliott, Del Newman (RIP: Barry De Souza, Morris Pert)
Producer: Richie Zito

Broken English - Marianne Faithfull (1979)

Members: Marianne Faithfull, Joe Mavety, Barry Reynolds, Terry Stannard, Steve York
Guests: Dyan Birch, Frank Collins, Jim Cuomo, Darryl Way, Steve Winwood, Pete York (RIP: Morris Pert)

Believe it or not - Nutshell (1979)

Members: Mo McCafferty, Annie McCaig
Guests: Tony Carr, Mike Giles, Gordon Giltrap, John Gustafson, Dzal Martin, John Mealing, Chris Mercer, Del Newman, Kevin Peek (RIP: Morris Pert)
Producer: Rod Edwards, Roger Hand
Comments: This was a Christian band, produced by the team Rod Edwards & Roger Hand. This was their fourth (and last) album. The band members were Paul Field, Annie McCaig and Mo McCafferty, and it also features Kevin Peek (guitar), Gordon Giltrap (guitar), John Mealing (string arrangements), John Gustafson (bass), Rod Edwards (keyboards), Mike Giles (drums), Morris Pert (percussion), plus the Gonzalez brass section, featuring Chris Mercer (who also makes the brass arrangements). It's not mentioned other Gonzalez musicians except Chris.

Solid logic - Jim Rafferty (1979)

Guests: Hugh Burns, B J Cole, Mel Collins, John Giblin, Preston Heyman, Ricky Hitchcock, Rab Noakes, Graham Preskett (RIP: Morris Pert, Gerry Rafferty)
Comments: Solid logic features Rab Noakes (vocals), Hugh Burns (guitar), B.J. Cole (pedal steel guitar), Ricky Hitchcock (guitar), John Giblin (bass), Don Airey (keyboards), Graham Preskett (keyboards, violin), Mel Collins (sax), Morris Pert (percussion), Preston Heyman (drums).

Deltics - Chris Rea (1979)

Members: Robert Ahwai, Martin Ditcham, Kevin Leach, Dave Mattacks, Max Middleton, Eoghan O´Neill, Adrian Rea, Chris Rea, Graham Watson
Guests: Steve Gregory, Liza Strike, Joy Yates (RIP: Vicki Brown, Martin Jenner, Morris Pert)
Producer: (RIP: Gus Dudgeon)

Welcome to the cruise - Judie Tzuke (1979)

Members: Mike Paxman, Judie Tzuke
Guests: Roy Babbington, Paul Buckmaster, Mo Foster, Paul Hart, Steve Nye, Chris Parren, Simon Phillips, Ray Russell, Richard Studt, Peter Van Hooke, Ray Warleigh, Gavyn Wright (RIP: Barry De Souza, Morris Pert)
Producer: John Punter
Comments: Welcome to the cruise was Tzuke´s first album (although it was names Stay with me ´till dawn in its American release), featuring Ray Russell (guitar, also brass arrangements), Mike Paxman (guitar, percussion), Mo Foster (bass), Roy Babbington (bass), Chris Parren (keyboards), Paul Hart (keyboards), Steve Nye (keyboards), Ray Warleigh (sax), Simon Phillips (drums), Pete Van Hooke (drums), Barry De Souza (drums), Morris Pert (percussion). String arrangements by Paul Buckmaster.

Venus de vinyl - Cherry Vanilla (1979)

Guests: Roy Babbington, Alun Eden, Stuart Elliott, George Ford, Dave Quinn (RIP: Morris Pert)

Back to the egg - Wings (06/1979)

Members: Howie Casey, Tony Dorsey, Steve Holley, Steve Howard, Laurence Juber, Denny Laine, Paul McCartney, Thadeus Richard (RIP: Linda McCartney)
Guests: Gary Brooker, Tony Carr, Ray Cooper, David Gilmour, John Paul Jones, Kenny Jones, Hank Marvin, Bruce Thomas, Pete Townshend (RIP: Tony Ashton, John Bonham, Ronnie Lane, Morris Pert)

Never for ever - Kate Bush (1980)

Members: Preston Heyman (RIP: Alan Murphy)
Guests: Ian Bairnson, Stuart Elliott, Larry Fast, Martyn Ford, John Giblin, Roy Harper, Duncan Mackay, Max Middleton, Mike Moran (RIP: Morris Pert)

Peter Gabriel 3 - Peter Gabriel (1980)

Members: Larry Fast, Robert Fripp, Peter Gabriel, Tony Levin, Jerry Marotta, David Rhodes
Guests: Phil Collins, John Giblin (RIP: Dick Morrissey, Morris Pert)

Little dreamer - Peter Green (1980)

Members: Peter Green
Guests: John Edwards, Kuma Harada, Ronnie Johnson, Dave Mattacks, Roy Shipston, Paul Westwood (RIP: Morris Pert, Dave Wilkinson)

Jokes/Voices - Murray Head (1980)

Members: Trevor Morais, Geoff Richardson, Bob Weston
Guests: Jeff Allen, Jeff Beck, Dyan Birch, Alun Davies, Pat Donaldson, Rupert Hine, Bruce Lynch, Sue Lynch, Dave Mattacks, Chris Mercer, Andy Newmark, Simon Nicol, Dave Pegg, John G Perry, Paul Samwell-Smith, Gary Taylor, Richard Thompson (RIP: Morris Pert)
Comments: Jokes/voices marks the reunion of Murray Head and Chris Mercer since 1973 (as far as I know). With the great Jeff Beck playing here too, plus Alun Davies (guitar), Richard Thompson (guitar), Geoffrey Richardson (guitar), Simon Nicol (guitar), Bob Weston (guitar), Pat Donaldson (bass), Dave Pegg (bass), Gary Taylor (bass, guitar), John G. Perry (bass), Bruce Lynch (bass), Rupert Hine (harmonica, keyboards), Dave Mattacks (drums), Andy Newmark (drums), Trevor Morais (drums), Jeff Allen (drums), Morris Pert (percussion), Paul Samwell-Smith (percussion, vocals), and backing vocals by Dyan Birch, Suzanne Lynch, Nick Barraclough, Anne Barraclough, Anthony Head.

In love - Cheryl Lynn (1980)

Members: Cheryl Lynn
Guests: Brian BecVar, John Cameron, Cornell Dupree, David Foster, James Gadson, Bobbye Hall, Jerry Hey, Paul Jackson, Chris Karan, Andy Newmark, Greg Phillinganes, Bernard Purdie, Chuck Rainey, Jean Roussel (RIP: Michael Brecker, Paul Griffin, Morris Pert, Richard Tee)
Technical: Humberto Gatica

Orleans - Orleans (1980)

Members: John Hall, Bob Leinbach, Jerry Marotta (RIP: Wells Kelly)
Guests: Jay Beckenstein, Phil Collins, Rick Marotta, Gerardo Velez (RIP: Morris Pert)

Night - Planet 10 (1980)

Members: Bobby Guidotti, Billy Kristian, Stevie Lange, Robbie McIntosh, Chris Thompson
Guests: Kevin Savigar (RIP: Vicki Brown, Kay Garner, Morris Pert, Graham Todd)

Smallcreep´s day - Mike Rutherford (1980)

Members: Mike Rutherford
Guests: Noel McCalla, Anthony Phillips, Simon Phillips (RIP: Morris Pert)

Corporate madness - Stonebridge McGuinness (1980)

Members: Tom McGuinness, Lou Stonebridge
Guests: Ray Beavis, Mo Foster, Chris Gower, Dick Hanson, Paul Karas, Mike Moran, Roy Morgan, Nick Payn, Frank Ricotti (RIP: John ´Irish´ Earle, Morris Pert)

Una Giornata uggiosa - Lucio Battisti (02/1980)

Members: (RIP: Lucio Battisti)
Guests: Mel Collins, Martin Drover, Stuart Elliott, John Giblin, Malcolm Griffiths, Paul Hart, Les Hurdle, Alan Jones, Dave Markee, Phil Palmer, Frank Ricotti, Ray Russell, Peter Van Hooke, Paul Westwood (RIP: Morris Pert)
Producer: Geoff Westley
Technical: Alan Douglas
Comments: This Italian artist was quite famous in Spain. In this album from 1980, he's backed by the cream of British players: Tim Renwick (guitar), Ray Russell (guitar), Phil Palmer (guitar), Dave Markee (bass), Les Hurdle (bass), John Giblin (bass), Alan Jones (bass), Paul Hart (bass), Mel Collins (sax), Martin Drover (trumpet), Malcolm Griffiths (trombone), Geoff Westley (keyboards), Stuart Elliott (drums), Pete Van Hooke (drums), Morris Pert (percussion), Frank Ricotti (percussion). There is a Spanish edition, called Una triste jornada, with 2 songs sung in Spanish.

Long distance - Night (12/1980)

Members: Bobby Guidotti, Billy Kristian, Stevie Lange, Robbie McIntosh, Chris Thompson, Bobby Wright
Guests: Kevin Savigar (RIP: Vicki Brown, Kay Garner, Morris Pert, Graham Todd)

Peacock party - Gordon Giltrap (1981)

Members: Bimbo Acock, Rod Edwards, Gordon Giltrap, John Gustafson, Ian Mosley, John G Perry, Eddie Spence
Guests: Ric Sanders (RIP: Morris Pert)
Comments: The list of musicians is: Gordon Giltrap (guitar), Bimbo Acock (sax, flute, clarinet), Rod Edwards (keyboards), Richard Harvey (recorders, soprano crumhorn), Ian Mosley (drums), John G. Perry (bass), John Gustafson (bass on 2 tracks), Morris Pert (percussion), Ric Sanders (violin), Eddy Spence (keyboards). CD reissue contains 3 bonus tracks.
My opinion: This album is very good, and its cover is incredibly beautiful! My favourite track is ´Dodo´s dream´.

Sitting targets - Peter Hammill (1981)

Members: Guy Evans, Peter Hammill
Guests: David Jackson (RIP: Morris Pert)

Voices - Murray Head (1981)

Guests: Jeff Allen, Jeff Beck, Alun Davies, Pat Donaldson, Chris Mercer, Andy Newmark, Simon Nicol, Dave Pegg, Gary Taylor, Richard Thompson, Nigel Warren-Green (RIP: Morris Pert)
Producer: Paul Samwell-Smith

1984 - Anthony Phillips (1981)

Members: Anthony Phillips
Guests: (RIP: Morris Pert)

Peter Gabriel 4 - Peter Gabriel (1982)

Members: John Ellis, Larry Fast, Peter Gabriel, Tony Levin, Jerry Marotta, David Rhodes
Guests: Peter Hammill (RIP: Morris Pert)
Technical: Ian Cooper, Tony Cousins, Neil Perry
Comments: It was titled Security in the States.

Hooked on classics 2 - can´t stop the classics - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (1982)

Guests: Louis Clark, Herbie Flowers, Tristan Fry, Skaila Kanga, Paul Westwood (RIP: Morris Pert)

Punch the clock - Elvis Costello (1983)

Members: Jeff Blythe, Elvis Costello, Claudia Fontaine, Steve Nieve, Jimmy Paterson, Paul Speare, Bruce Thomas, Pete Thomas, Caron Wheeler (RIP: Dave Plews)
Guests: David Bedford (RIP: Chet Baker, Morris Pert)

North of a miracle - Nick Heyward (1983)

Members: Tim Renwick
Guests: Pete Beachill, Stuart Brooks, Paul Buckmaster, Brian Gascoigne, Tony Maronie, Dave Mattacks, Steve Nieve, Pino Palladino, Andrew Powell, Danny Schogger, Chris White (RIP: Andy Brown, Bill Le Sage, Morris Pert)
Comments: He was the leader in new wave band Haircut One Hundred. After he left the band, he recorded this album with Tim Renwick (guitar), Steve Nieve (keyboards, from The Attractions), Brian Gascoigne (keyboards), Pino Palladino (bass), Andy Brown (bass), Dave Mattacks (drums), Morris Pert (percussion), Chris White (sax), Stuart Brooks (trumpet). CD reissue contains bonus tracks.

Les Trottoirs de l´eternity - Valerie Lagrange (1983)

Guests: Mikey Chung, Mel Collins, Bobby Irwin, Barry Reynolds, Fernando Saunders, Terry Stannard, Carole Steele, Godfrey Wang (RIP: John ´Irish´ Earle, Morris Pert)

The Real macaw - Graham Parker (1983)

Members: Gilson Lavis, Graham Parker, Brinsley Schwarz, George Small
Guests: Mel Collins (RIP: Morris Pert)

Ritmo - Judie Tzuke (1983)

Members: John Edwards, Bob Noble, Don Snow, Judie Tzuke
Guests: Andy Clark, Andy Duncan, John Giblin, Ray Russell, Andy Sheppard (RIP: Graham Jarvis, Morris Pert)
Producer: Paul Muggleton, Mike Paxman

Play the best of The Alan Parsons Project - Andrew Powell And The Philharmonia Orchestra (08/1983)

Members: Andrew Powell
Guests: Ian Bairnson, Stuart Elliott, Alan Jones, Max Middleton, Mike Moran, David Paton, Tim Renwick (RIP: Ron Aspery, Morris Pert)
Technical: Haydn Bendall, Steve Jackson
Comments: The great Andrew Powell is a superb arranger and conductor (also keyboardist), and his name has been usually associated with Alan Parsons. So, he was the best choice for playing this simphonic tribute. Apart from the orchestra, the rock musicians are the usual APP team: the fantastic team Ian Bairnson (guitar), David Paton (bass), Stuart Elliott (drums), plus Tim Renwick (guitar on 5 tracks), Max Middleton (keyboards), Mike Moran (keyboards), Ron Aspery (sax), Alan Jones (bass), Morris Pert (percussion). The album has been released on CD, but one of the reissues wore a different title: The Alan Parsons Project played by Andrew Powell.

Touchpaper - Claire Hamill (1984)

Members: Claire Hamill
Guests: Tony Beard, Mitch Dalton, John Giblin, Steve Gould, Ronnie Leahy, Ron Matthewson, Danny McIntosh, John McKenzie, Jo Partridge, Simon Phillips, Alan White, Neal Wilkinson, Laurie Wisefield (RIP: Morris Pert)
Comments: CD reissue from 2008 contains bonus tracks.

Invisible men - Anthony Phillips (1984)

Members: Anthony Phillips
Guests: Bimbo Acock, Martin Drover, Malcolm Griffiths (RIP: Morris Pert)

Juvenile delinquent - Alexis Korner (06/1984)

Members: Jaki Graham, Colin Hodgkinson, Alan Ross, Ruby Turner (RIP: Tony Hicks, Alexis Korner)
Guests: Doreen Chanter, Irene Chanter, Katie Kissoon, Robin Lumley (RIP: Morris Pert)
Comments: The Juvenile delinquent album is credited to Alexis Korner with the HRH Band. That is: Colin Hodgkinson (bass), Alan Ross (guitar) and Tony Hicks (drums). With Morris Pert (percussion) plus additional keyboard players (Robin Lumley) and backup vocalists (such as Katie Kissoon, Doreen Chanter, Irene Chanter, Jaki Graham or Ruby Turner, what a great chorus!). Recorded during September/October 1983.

Hounds of love - Kate Bush (1985)

Members: Kevin McAlea, Charlie Morgan (RIP: Alan Murphy)
Guests: Stuart Elliott, Dave Lawson, Danny Thompson, Eberhard Weber (RIP: Morris Pert)
Technical: Haydn Bendall

The Explorers - The Explorers (1985)

Members: Andy Mackay, Phil Manzanera
Guests: Paul Carrack, Frank Collins, Pandit Dinesh, Guy Fletcher, Steve Gadd, Chris Karan, Tony Levin, Jerry Marotta, John Mckenzie, Charlie Morgan, Tessa Niles (RIP: Morris Pert, Alan Spenner)

Lowdown - Kane Gang (1985)

Members: Paul ´Wix´ Wickens
Guests: P P Arnold, Sam Brown, Steve Gregory, Charlie Morgan, Steve Sidwell, Pete Thoms, Mike Watson (RIP: Vicki Brown, Morris Pert)
Producer: Robin Millar, Pete Wingfield
Technical: Barry Hammond

Bad and the lowdown world of - Kane Gang (1985)

Members: Paul ´Wix´ Wickens
Guests: Sam Brown, Steve Gregory, Steve Sidwell, Pete Thoms, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Vicki Brown, Morris Pert)

The Eternal return - Jules Shear (1985)

Guests: Anton Fig, Tony Levin (RIP: Rob Fisher, Morris Pert)

No more the fool - Elkie Brooks (1986)

Members: Elkie Brooks, Zal Cleminson, Gary Hutchins, Duncan Mackay, Mike Richardson
Guests: Gary Barnacle, Tony Beard, Clem Clempson, Martin Dobson, Mo Foster, Nick Glennie-Smith, Felix Krish, Brad Lang, Stevie Lange, Mickey Simmonds (RIP: Morris Pert)
Producer: Russ Ballard, Garry Bell, Trevor Jordan
Comments: This superb vocalist belonged to the band Vinegar Joe. After that, she has been releasing lovely solo albums, where she usually is backed by great musicians. In this album, plenty of Russ Ballard songs, we can find Russ Ballard himself playing guitar, keyboards and vocals), plus Zal Cleminson (guitar in a cover of Alice Cooper's ´Only women bleed´), Clem Clempson (guitar on two songs, ´No secrets (call of the wild)´ and ´Hold the dream´), Ian Crighton (guitar), Mo Foster (bass), Brad Lang (bass), Graham Edwards (bass), Felix Krish (bass), Micky Simmonds (keyboards), Duncan Mackay (keyboards), Nick Glennie-Smith (keyboards), Martin Dobson (sax), Gary Barnacle (sax), Morris Pert (percussion) and Tony Beard (drums).

The Colour of spring - Talk Talk (1986)

Members: Mark Feltham
Guests: Martin Ditcham, Alan Gorrie, Robbie McIntosh, David Rhodes, Danny Thompson, Steve Winwood (RIP: Morris Pert)

The Sea of love - Adventures (1988)

Guests: Paul Crowder, Andrew Findon, Nick Glennie-Smith, Brian Kennedy, Katie Kissoon, Stevie Lange, Andy Pask, Miriam Stockley, Peter John Vettesse (RIP: Morris Pert)

1972-1983 - Alexis Korner (1988)

Members: Graham Broad, Eric Clapton, Mel Collins, Jim Diamond, Chris Farlowe, Neil Ford, Jaki Graham, Tim Hinkley, Colin Hodgkinson, Paul Jones, Danny McIntosh, Zoot Money, Duffy Power, Keith Richards, Alan Ross, John Surman, Art Themen, Ruby Turner (RIP: Boz Burrell, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Tony Hicks, Alexis Korner, Sappho Korner, Steve Marriott, Dick Morrissey, Stewart Speer, Peter Thorup, Ian Wallace, Mike Zwerin)
Guests: Dyan Birch, John Cameron, Tony Carr, Doreen Chanter, Irene Chanter, Frank Collins, Nick Evans, Peter Frampton, Neil Hubbard, Katie Kissoon, Robin Lumley, Paddy McHugh, Eddie Mordue, Barry St John, Terry Stannard, Liza Strike, Peter Ward, Rick Wills (RIP: Harry Beckett, Elton Dean, Ollie Halsall, Nicky Hopkins, Mike Patto, Morris Pert)
Producer: George Caldwell
Technical: John Burns

North and south - Gerry Rafferty (06/1988)

Members: Arran Ahmun, Mo Foster (RIP: Kenny Craddock, Gerry Rafferty)
Guests: Alan Clark, Mel Collins, Betsy Cook, Jerry Donahue, Bryn Haworth, Ian Maidman, Will Malone, Ric Sanders, Geraint Watkins, Pete Zorn (RIP: Morris Pert)
Producer: Hugh Murphy

Seabird - John G Perry (1995)

Members: John G Perry
Guests: Mike Giles, Rupert Hine, Geoff Richardson, Corrado Rustici (RIP: Morris Pert)

Emotions - Murray Head (02/2006)

Members: Ginny Clee, Trevor Morais, Phil Palmer, Geoff Richardson, Bob Weston (RIP: Alan Spenner)
Guests: Jeff Beck, Gerry Conway, Jim Cregan, Alun Davies, Pat Donaldson, Julie Harrington, Spike Heatley, Helen Liebmann, Ian Maidman, Andy Newmark, Simon Nicol, Danny Thompson (RIP: Simon Jeffes, Morris Pert)
Technical: Phill Brown, Steve Nye, Paul Samwell-Smith

Birdy - Peter Gabriel ( - )

Members: Larry Fast, Peter Gabriel, Tony Levin, Jerry Marotta, David Rhodes
Guests: Manny Elias, John Giblin (RIP: Morris Pert)

Classic Rock 5 - Rock symphonies - The London Symphony Orchestra ( - )

Guests: Louis Clark, Graham Preskett (RIP: Andrew Pryce Jackman, Morris Pert)

Classic Rock 4 - rock classics - The London Symphony Orchestra ( - )

Guests: Herbie Flowers, Martyn Ford, Tristan Fry, Ricky Hitchcock, Ann Odell, Kevin Peek, Graham Preskett, Raf Ravenscroft (RIP: Graham Jarvis, Robert Kirby, Morris Pert)

And Friends - John Williams ( - )

Members: John Williams
Guests: (RIP: Morris Pert)

COMPILATIONS (SESSIONS) (15 credits)

Best of Nutshell - Nutshell (1981)

Members: Mo McCafferty, Annie McCaig
Guests: Mike Giles, Gordon Giltrap, John Gustafson, Dzal Martin, Chris Mercer, Kevin Peek, John G Perry, Mo Witham (RIP: Morris Pert)
Producer: Rod Edwards, Roger Hand
Technical: Mike Bobak
Comments: Compilation with tracks taken from their 4 albums.

Blue guitar - Peter Green (11/1981)

Members: Peter Green, Snowy White (RIP: Peter Bardens, Reg Isidore)
Guests: John Edwards, Kuma Harada, Ronnie Johnson, Lennox Laington, Dave Mattacks, Roy Shipston, Paul Westwood (RIP: Morris Pert, Dave Wilkinson)

Best of Elvis Costello - Elvis Costello (1985)

Members: Gary Barnacle, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Paterson, Bruce Thomas, Pete Thomas
Guests: Daryl Hall, Luis Jardim (RIP: Morris Pert)

Right down the line: the best of Gerry Rafferty - Gerry Rafferty (1989)

Members: Arran Ahmun, Richard Brunton, Mo Foster, Liam Genockey, Ian Lynn, Raf Ravenscroft, Gary Taylor (RIP: Kenny Craddock, Tommy Eyre, Gerry Rafferty)
Guests: Hugh Burns, Alan Clark, B J Cole, Mel Collins, Betsy Cook, Barbara Dickson, Jerry Donahue, Melanie Harrold, Nigel Jenkins, John Kirkpatrick, Glen LeFleur, Billy Livsey, Ian Maidman, Will Malone, Graham Preskett, Frank Ricotti, Ric Sanders, Henry Spinetti, Linda Thompson, Richard Thompson, Geraint Watkins, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Morris Pert)
Producer: Hugh Murphy
Comments: Right down the line (the best of Gerry Rafferty) is another compilation. Featuring new remixes in three songs (one of them being the famous ´Baker Street´). Some great musicians featured in the album are Hugh Burns (guitar), Nigel Jenkins (guitar), B.J. Cole (pedal steel guitar), Richard Brunton (guitar), Jerry Donahue (guitar), Richard Thompson (guitar), Gary Taylor (bass), Mo Foster (bass), Ian Maidman (bass), Tommy Eyre (keyboards), Pete Wingfield (keyboards), Billy Livsey (keyboards), Kenny Craddock (keyboards), Alan Clark (keyboards), Ian Lynn (keyboards), Raf Ravenscroft (sax), Mel Collins (sax), Henry Spinetti (drums), Liam Genockey (drums), Arran Ahmun (drums), Glen LeFleur (percussion), Frank Ricotti (percussion), Morris Pert (percussion). Graham Preskett (arrangements, keyboards, fiddle), Davy Spillane (uilean pipes), Ric Sanders (violin), Geraint Watkins (accordion), John Kirkpatrick (accordion), Richard Harvey (recorders), Barbara Dickson (vocals), Joanna Carlin (vocals), Betsy Cook (vocals), Linda Thompson (vocals), Christopher Neil (vocals).

Passion is no ordinary word - the Graham Parker anthology 1976-1991 - Graham Parker (09/1993)

Members: Bob Andrews, Martin Belmont, Andrew Bodnar, Michael Braun, David Brown, Noel Brown, Jim Clouse, Steve Goulding, Chris Gower, Huw Gower, Dick Hanson, Kevin Jenkins, Gilson Lavis, Kurt McGettrick, Graham Parker, Brinsley Schwarz, George Small (RIP: John ´Irish´ Earle, Nicky Hopkins, Doug Stegmeyer)
Guests: John Altman, Mel Collins, Krystal Davis, Carmen Daye, Albie Donnelly, Martin Drover, Malcolm ´Molly´ Duncan, Dave Edmunds, Garth Hudson, Hugh McCracken, Steve Nieve, Brian Robertson, Neil Sidwell, Pete Thomas, Eric Troyer, Terry Williams, William Wittman (RIP: Danny Federici, Jimmy Maelen, Morris Pert, Peter Wood)
Producer: Bill Inglot, Jimmy Iovine, David Kershenbaum, Mutt Lange, Nick Lowe (RIP: Jack Nitzsche)
Technical: Ken Perry
Comments: 2CD compilation along with some unreleased track.

Horse of a different color - the Jules Shear collection (1976-1989) - Jules Shear (1994)

Members: Bill Bodine, Stephen Hague, Steve Holley, Greg Leisz
Guests: David Beebe, Elliot Easton, Anton Fig, Darrell Leonard, Tony Levin, Rick Marotta, Todd Rundgren (RIP: Rob Fisher, Morris Pert)
Producer: (RIP: Paul Rothchild)

Sweet little mysteries - the Island anthology - John Martyn (1995)

Members: Arran Ahmun, Dave Ball, Phil Collins, Danny Cummings, John Giblin, Foss Paterson, Danny Thompson, Alan Thomson, Colin Tully (RIP: Tommy Eyre, John Martyn)
Guests: John ´Rabbit´ Bundrick, Geoff Castle, Tony Coe, Jon Field, Tristan Fry, James Hooker, Remi Kabaka, Bobby Keys, Dave Lawson, Dave Mattacks, Andy Newmark, Simon Nicol, Dave Pegg, Tony Reeves, Barry Reynolds, Rico Rodrigues, Bruce Rowland, Richard Thompson, Ian Whiteman, Steve Winwood (RIP: Morris Pert, Chris Wood)
Producer: Chris Blackwell
Comments: Sweet little mysteries: the Island anthology is, obviously, a compilation. A 2CD with lots of great musicians. I'll only mention a few ones: Richard Thompson (guitar), Barry Reynolds (guitar), Dave Pegg (bass), John Giblin (bass), Tony Reeves (bass), Steve Winwood (keyboards), John 'Rabbit' Bundrick (keyboards), Tommy Eyre (keyboards), Dave Lawson (keyboards), Geoff Castle (keyboards), Ian Whiteman (keyboards), Jon Field (flute), Neeomi Acquaye (percussion), Danny Cummings (percussion), Tristan Fry (percussion), Remi Kabaka, Morris Pert (percussion), Phil Collins (drums), Dave Mattacks (drums), Andy Newmark (drums), Bruce Rowland (drums),

Got to be real - the best of Cheryl Lynn - Cheryl Lynn (1996)

Members: Cheryl Lynn
Guests: Tawatha Agee, Brian BecVar, Errol ´Crusher´ Bennett, Ollie E Brown, John Cameron, Michelle Cobbs, Paulinho Da Costa, Steve Ferrone, James Gadson, Bobbye Hall, Jerry Hey, David Hungate, Paul Jackson, Chris Karan, Bobby Kimball, Gordon Knudtson, Steve Kroon, Steve Love, Steve Lukather, Marcus Miller, Greg Moore, Andy Newmark, David Paich, Ray Parker, Greg Phillinganes, Steve Porcaro, Doc Powell, Paul Riser, Fonzi Thornton, Brenda White King (RIP: Phillip Ballou, Paul Griffin, Yogi Horton, Gene Page, Marty Paich, Morris Pert, Jeff Porcaro, Luther Vandross)
Technical: Don Brewer, Humberto Gatica

The Best of Yvonne Elliman - Yvonne Elliman (04/1997)

Members: Yvonne Elliman
Guests: Ken Ascher, Mike Baird, John Barnes, Tom Canning, Eric Carmen, Irene Chanter, Gary Coleman, Ray Cooper, Steve Cropper, Paulinho Da Costa, Craig Doerge, Dr John, Assa Drori, Donald ´Duck´ Dunn, Scott Edwards, Stan Farber, Victor Feldman, Chuck Findley, Martyn Ford, James Gadson, Donny Gerrard, Mike Giles, Bob Glaub, Mick Grabham, Jay Graydon, John Gustafson, Jim Haas, Jack Hale, Willie Hall, Jimmie Haskell, Rupert Hine, Jim Horn, Brooks Hunnicutt, Steve Hunter, Wayne Jackson, Ruby James, Davey Johnstone, Jon Joyce, Russ Kunkel, Andrew Love, Ralph MacDonald, Rick Marotta, Marti McCall, Matthew Moore, Larry Muhoberac, Buell Neidlinger, James Newton Howard, Ann Odell, Michael Omartian, David Paich, Dean Parks, Bill Payne, Don Peake, Mike Porcaro, Petsye Powell, Caleb Quaye, Lee Ritenour, Bruce Rowland, Sid Sharp, Leland Sklar, William ´Smitty´ Smith, Tom Snow, David Spinozza, Liza Strike, Carmen Twillie, Marty Walsh, Alan Weighall, Joanne Williams, Stu Woods, Bob Zimmitti, Richie Zito (RIP: Ben Benay, Lowell George, Richie Hayward, Simon Jeffes, James Mitchell, Dee Murray, Freddie Perren, Morris Pert)
Producer: Steve Barri
Comments: Her recent compilation The best of Yvonne Elliman includes performances by many of the musicians who have played in her albums. The list is so long: Lee Ritenour, Steve Cropper and Donald 'Duck' Dunn (Booker T. & The MG's), Dr. John, Steve Hunter, Lowell George and Richie Hayward (Little Feat), Davey Johnstone and Dee Murray (Elton John band), etc.

Blues for Dhyana - Peter Green (1998)

Members: Peter Green, Godfrey McLean, Snowy White, Jeff Whittaker (RIP: Peter Bardens, Reg Isidore)
Guests: Rick Fenn, Mo Foster, Kuma Harada, Ronnie Johnson, Dave Mattacks, Roy Shipston, Larry Steele, Paul Westwood (RIP: Morris Pert, Dave Wilkinson)

This woman´s work - Kate Bush (10/1998)

Members: Preston Heyman, Kevin McAlea (RIP: Alan Murphy)
Guests: Jimmy Bain, Ian Bairnson, Stuart Elliott, Larry Fast, John Giblin, David Gilmour, Roy Harper, David Katz, Paul Keogh, Dave Lawson, Bruce Lynch, Duncan Mackay, Max Middleton, Francis Monkman, Mike Moran, David Paton, Eberhard Weber (RIP: Barry De Souza, Michael Kamen, Mick Karn, Morris Pert)
Technical: Haydn Bendall
Comments: 8CD boxset comprising Kate´s first 6 albums plus 2 CDs of unreleased material.

The Very best of Elvis Costello - Elvis Costello (1999)

Members: Gary Barnacle, Jeff Blythe, James Burton, Elvis Costello, Claudia Fontaine, Nick Lowe, Steve Nieve, Jimmy Paterson, Jerry Scheff, Paul Speare, Bruce Thomas, Pete Thomas, Caron Wheeler (RIP: Dave Plews, Tom T-Bone Wolk)
Guests: Julien Barber, Trevor Barry, David Bedford, Andrew Bodnar, David Carey, Paul Clarvis, Clem Clempson, Lawrence Feldman, Mitchell Froom, Steve Goulding, Dave Hartley, Sean Hopper, Luis Jardim, John McFee, Rob Mounsey, David Nadien, Chris Parker, Frank Ricotti, Mickey Shine, Lew Soloff, David Spinozza (RIP: Chet Baker, Morris Pert)
Producer: T-Bone Burnett, Colin Fairley, Clive Langer
Comments: Compilation covering tracks from 1979 to 1999. It doesn't contain any unreleased track, but one song (´She´) is taken from the Notting Hill soundtrack.
My opinion: It's a very nice compilation, with several gems. Very useful for people who can't buy every Costello album.

Everything under the sun - The Walker Brothers (06/2006)

Guests: Brian Bennett, B J Cole, Les Davidson, Mo Foster, Tristan Fry, Frank Gibson, Steve Gray, Alan Jones, Chris Karan, Dill Katz, Paul Keogh, Katie Kissoon, Dave MacRae, John Mealing, Chris Mercer, Brian Odgers, Simon Phillips, Alan Skidmore, Big Jim Sullivan, Peter Van Hooke, Joy Yates (RIP: Barry Morgan, Jack Nitzsche, Morris Pert, Shorty Rogers, Ronnie Ross)
Comments: 5CD boxset with some unreleased tracks.

Blues by Green - Peter Green ( - )

Members: Peter Green
Guests: Dave Mattacks (RIP: Morris Pert)

Clowns to the left, jokers to the right (1970-1982) - Gerry Rafferty ( - )

Members: Richard Brunton, Mo Foster, Liam Genockey, Raf Ravenscroft, Gary Taylor (RIP: Tommy Eyre, Gerry Rafferty)
Guests: Hugh Burns, B J Cole, Nigel Jenkins, Glen LeFleur, Billy Livsey, Alan Parker, Graham Preskett, Frank Ricotti, Henry Spinetti, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Morris Pert)
Comments: Clowns to the left, jokers to the right (1970-1982) is a compilation with 21 tracks, comprising songs from The Humblebums, Stealers Wheel and from Gerry Rafferty solo career. Some great musicians featured in the album are Joe Egan (vocals), Rab Noakes (vocals, guitar), Hugh Burns (guitar), Roger Brown (guitar), Alan Parker (guitar), Rod King (steel guitar), Nigel Jenkins (guitar), B.J. Cole (pedal steel guitar), Richard Brunton (guitar), Jerry Donahue (guitar), Gary Taylor (bass), Mo Foster (bass), Tommy Eyre (keyboards), Pete Wingfield (keyboards), Ian Lynn (keyboards), Billy Livsey (keyboards), Raf Ravenscroft (sax), Henry Spinetti (drums), Liam Genockey (drums), Glen LeFleur (percussion), Frank Ricotti (percussion), Morris Pert (percussion). Graham Preskett (arrangements, keyboards, fiddle).

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Peter Green Official Website

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From the superb site Knights in Blue Denim: The British Blues Scene '68 - '70 (by Christer Fridhammar & Vanja), we have:

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Albatross - The Peter Green Haven (by Alex Mortland)

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28/April/2010 - Page added to the blog.
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