Tag: Leland Sklar
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James Taylor, JT, 1977 on Columbia
This was Taylor’s eighth studio LP and his first on Columbia after years on Warner Bros. It was produced by Peter Asher and recorded in Los Angeles. Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, and Russ Kunkel appear, with guest backing vocals from Linda Rondstadt and his then wife Carly Simon on specific tracks. One of his best…
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James Taylor, Mud Slide Slim and The Blue Horizon, 1971 on Warner Bros.
I always want to call this album Mud Slide Jim, given James Taylor’s habit of naming records with his own name. This was his third LP and second Warner Brothers release. Ironically, because discogs uses a “first credited with the name wins” algorithm for artists with shared names, he is forever “James Taylor (2)” on…
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Lyle Lovett & His Acoustic Group at the Shalin Liu in Rockport MA, 5/4/2025
Lyle Lovett is a phenomenal talent and great performer – you should see him any time you get a chance. He was in Rockport at the Shalin Liu with his “Acoustic Group” a few weeks ago – great show. We saw the Sunday “matinee” at 5pm, which meant that you could still see the harbor…
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James Taylor, One Man Dog, 1972 on Warner Bros.
This was Taylor’s fourth studio album, with “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight.” 18 tracks means lots of short bits / interludes, some of which can feel a bit unfinished but overall I like the effect. Performers include Carly Simon and Carole King on backing vocals, Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, and John McLaughlin…