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Malcom Cecil (left) and Billy Preston inside the massive TONTO (The Original Neo Timbral Orchestra) multitimbral polyphonic analog synthesizer. Photo: Courtesy of Jawbone Press.

Music Production

Exclusive Excerpt: Robert Margouleff on Recording Billy Preston, Part 2

By Robert Margouleff ⋅ Published: 04/28/2026 ⋅ Updated: 05/07/2026

Legendary producer Robert Margouleff shares how Billy Preston’s 'It’s My Pleasure' album came together in this excerpt from his new memoir.

Classic-Tracks

Classic Tracks: Minnie Riperton’s “Lovin’ You”

By Gary Eskow ⋅ Published: 06/27/2025 ⋅ Updated: 05/22/2026

What's the secret sauce of the classic ballad? Bird song.

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