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(detailed list of sessions)
This is the list of the sessions I know Mike Finnigan appears... I've classified them into several categories:

Sessions with former/current bandmates:
Crosby, Stills & Nash The group's first collaboration in six years, and last for another five. Everything works: they recapture their acoustic guitar-plus-harmony magic on Stills' "See The Changes" and Nash's "Just A Song Before I Go," cruise down the highway with Crosby's gorgeous "In My Dreams," update their sound with professionalized, piano-driven pop on Crosby and Craig Doerge's "Shadow Captain," and even get a low-key funk groove into their best tune (Stills' "Dark Star"). And for once, it's an equal collaboration: Crosby and Nash's solo numbers are solid even if they sound just like their earlier work ("Anything At All"; "Carried Away"), while Stills even successfully recycles his Latin shuffle formula ("Fair Game"). The only weak points are an excess of pretty, heartstring-pulling ballads, most of them good anyway ("Cold Rain"); a deficit of rockers (Stills' "Run From Tears" and "I Give You Give Blind" are the loudest); and just a couple of songs that aren't really catchy (Nash's self-righteous "Cathedral"). The band is Vitale or Kunkel (drums), George Perry (bass), and occasionally Doerge (piano), with a few extra sessioneers like Ray Barretto, Tim Drummond, Mike Finnigan, Jimmy Haslip, and Gerald Johnson. (JA)
Other sessions:
The Jimi Hendrix Experience Probably, the most perfect album by Jimi. This was the lineup for his Experience:

Jimi Hendrix (vocals, guitar)
Noel Redding (bass)
Mitch Mitchell (drums)
 The album is a masterpiece. Originally a 2LP, now it's available as 1 CD, with all the track listing complete. The controversial original LP cover was censored in several countries (in Spain, of course). This is the censored alternative cover. Superb songs as well as lenghty jams. As Jimi's music was being more intrincated, it was clear the trio format was not enough for developing them. With some friends playing there: Jack Casady (bass, from Jefferson Airplane), Steve Winwood (keyboards) and Chris Wood (sax), both from Traffic, Al Kooper (keyboards), Mike Finnigan (keyboards on two tracks, 'Rainy day, dream away and Still raining, still dreaming), Freddie Smith (horns), Larry Faucette (congas), and Buddy Miles (drums). Intense playing all over the album!
David Garfield & Friends This album was conceived by David Garfield as a tribute to the late drummer from Toto, Jeff Porcaro. It features a cast of thousands: guitarists: Michael Landau, Steve Lukather, Eddie Van Halen, Carlos Vega, Jimmy Johnson, Steve Porcaro, Jame Newton Howard, David Paich, Lenny Castro, Luis Conte, Michito Sanchez, Chriss Trujillo, Luis Enrique, John Pena, Joe Porcaro, David Garfield 2. Let's Stay Together Michael McDonald, Don Henley, Richard Marx, David Pack, Bill Champlin, Paulette Brown, Nathan East, Benmont Trench, Steve Ferrone, Joe Sample, David T. Walker, Lenny Castro, Larry Klimas, David Garfield 3. Twenty One Drum Salute Joe Porcaro, Mike Porcaro, Miles Porcaro, Chriss Porcaro, Nico Porcaro, Chase Porcaro Duddy, Simon Phillips, Steve Gadd, Steve Ferrone, Peter Erskine, John Ferraro, Ralph Humphrey, John Guerin, Richie Hayward, Jim Keltner, Lenny Castro, Gregg Bissonette, Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Jordan, Abe Laboriel Jr. 4. Lowdown Abe Laboriel Jr., Freddy Washington, David Williams, Michael Paolo, Joseph Williams, Paul Jackson Jr., David Paich, Chriss Trujillo, Jason Scheff, Steve Porcaro, David Garfield 5. If Six Was Nine Will Lee, Simon Philips, 6. Bag's Groove Joe Porcaro, Emil Richards, Tom Scott, Chuck Domainico, Denny Dias, Walt Fowler, David Garfield 7. My Heart Wants To Know Bill Champlin, Jay Graydon, Lenny Castro, Michael Landau, Tris Imboden, Jason Scheff, Joseph Williams, John Pena, Michito Sanchez, Jimmy Haslip, David Garfield 8. It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry Boz Scaggs, Jim Keltner, Neil Stubenhaus, Richie Hayward, Paul Barrere, Fred Tackett, Larry Klimas, Mike Finnigan, Eddie Van Halen, David Garfield 9. Babylon Sisters Bernard Purdie, Lee Sklar, Greg Phillinganes, Michael Landau, Bob Sheppard, Mike Boddicker, David Garfield 10. Stuffy Steve Gadd, Abe Laboriel Jr., Larry Carlton, Tom Scott, Jerry Hey, Greg Mathieson, Luis Conte, David Garfield 11. Jeff's Strut Steve Gadd, Abe Laboriel Jr., Larry Carlton, Tom Scott, Jerry Hey, Greg Mathieson, Luis Conte, David Garfield 12. Big Bona Steve Lukather, Brandon Fields, Lenny Castro, Mike Porcaro, Walt Fowler, Gregg Bissonette, David Garfield 13. Long Time No Groove David Benoit, David Hungate, Jimmy Haslip, Vinnie Colaiuta, David Garfield DAVID GARFIELD AND FRIENDS Price: 16.99 TRIBUTE TO JEFF PORCARO (D)CD 1997 Release. One of the greatest if not the greatest tribute ever done for a musician, Jeff Porcaro, the drummers drummer. Nine instrumentals, four vocal tracks, originals and new instrumental renditions of Jeff's favorites. Performed by an amazing collection of over 75 of today's finest musicians. Including David Garfield, David Paich, Steve Porcaro, James Newton Howard, Joe Sample, Benmont Tench, Mike Finnigan, Greg Phillinganes, Michael Boddicker, Greg Mathieson, David Benoit, keys; Steve Lukather, Mike Landau, David T. Walker, Paul Jackson Jr, David Williams, Eddie Van Halen, Denny Dias, Jay Graydon, Paul Barrere, Fred Tackett, Larry Carlton, guitar; Jimmy Johnson, Nathan East, Freddy Washington, Will Lee, Chuck Domanico, John Pena, Jimmy Haslip, Neil Stubenhaus, Lee Sklar, Abe Laboriel Sr., Mike Porcaro, bass; Larry Klimas, Michael Paulo, Tom Scott, Walt Fowler, Brandon Fields, Bob Sheppard, Jerry Hey, horns; Carlos Vega, Steve Ferrone, Joe, Mike, Chris, Miles and Nico Porcaro, Chase Porcaro Duddy, Abe Laboriel Jr, Simon Phillips, Gregg Bissonette, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, Peter Erskine, John Guerin, Ralph Humphrey, John Ferraro, Richie Hayward, Jim Keltner, Lenny Castro, Steve Jordan, Tris Imboden, Bernard Purdie, drums; Chris Trujillo, Luis Enrique, Michito Sanchez, Luis Conte, percussion; Emil Richards, vibraphone; Michael McDonald, David Pack, Don Henley, Bill Champlin, Richard Marx, Will Lee, Jason Scheff, Joseph Williams, Boz Scaggs, Paulette Brown, vocals.
Alice Cooper Mike Finnigan appears in The life & crimes of Alice Cooper, because there are 2 tracks taken from Hey stoopid.
Neil Ardley Neil Ardley is a keyboardist and arranger (he worked in some Colosseum albums). This album was recorded with this rhythm section: Tony Reeves (bass) and Jon Hiseman (drums). Plus lots of horn players: Ian Carr (later, leader of Nucleus), Trevor Watts (later, leader of Moire Music), Les Carter, Tony Dudley, Dave Gelly, Dick Hart, John MumfordMick Palmer, Paul Rutherford, and others.
Tinderbox Tinderbox was a duo by folksingers Steve Ashley (later to form Albion County Band) and David Menday. Tony Reeves played bass in this single.
Paul Kent Sorry, I don't have info about him. Musicians in this album: Tim Renwick (guitar), Andy Roberts (guitar), Gavin Watson (guitar, bass), Tony Reeves (bass), Ray Warleigh (sax), Roger Powell (drums), Katie Kissoon (backing vocals), and from Fotheringay: Pat Donaldson (bass), Gerry Conway (drums).
John Martyn Scottish singer, guitarist and songwriter, born Iain McGeachy, he has lots of albums of his own.

Bless the weather features Richard Thompson (guitar), Danny Thompson (bass), Tony Reeves (bass), Ian Whiteman (keyboards), Roger Powell (drums).

Sweet little mysteries: the Island anthology is, obviously, a compilation. 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),
Sandy Denny The great folk lady, from Fairport Convention and Fotheringay, sadly missed.

North star grassman and the ravens features Richard Thompson (guitar), Jerry Donahue (guitar), Buddy Emmons (steel guitar), Trevor Lucas (guitar), Pat Donaldson (bass), Tony Reeves (bass), Ian Whiteman (keyboards), Barry Dransfield (violin), Gerry Conway (drums), Roger Powell (drums), and vocals by Roy Wood.

Who knows where the time goes is a boxset, featuring many unreleased tracks, and with: Diz Dizley (guitar), Jerry Donahue (guitar, vocals), Trevor Lucas (guitar, vocals), Simon Nicol (guitar), Richard Thompson (guitar, vocals), Dave Cousins (guitar, vocals), Tony Hooper (guitar, vocals), Sneaky Pete Kleinow (steel guitar), Pat Donaldson (bass), Tony Reeves (bass), Dave Pegg (bass), Danny Thompson (bass), Ashley Hutchings (bass), Ian Armitt (bass), Ron Chesterman (bass), John 'Rabbit' Bundrick (keyboards), Ian Whiteman (keyboards), Steve Winwood (keyboards), Dave Swarbrick (violin), Dave Mattacks (drums), Gerry Conway (drums), Timi Donald (drums), Martin Lamble (drums), Bruce Rowland (drums), Sue Glover (vocals), Sunny Leslie (vocals), Iain Matthews (vocals).

No more sad refrains: the anthology is a compilation, featuring tracks from her solo albums, as well as tracks by the bands where she sang, and also some unreleased tracks. Musicians appearing here: Richard Thompson (guitar), Trevor Lucas (guitar), Simon Nicol (guitar), Jerry Donahue (guitar), Sneaky Pete Kleinow (steel guitar), Tony Reeves (bass), Pat Donaldson (bass), Danny Thompson (bass), Dave Swarbrick (violin), Steve Winwood (keyboards), John 'Rabbit' Bundrick (keyboards), Jean Roussel (keyboards), Gerry Conway (drums), Timi Donald (drums), plus Ian Matthews and Linda Thompson on vocals.
Chris De Burgh A fantastic artist! This very beautiful album (I like this title!!) contains these musicians: Ray Glynn (guitar), Tony Reeves (bass), Chris Laurence (bass), Tony Hymas (keyboards, later with Jeff Beck), Phillip Goodhand-Tait (harmonium), Ken Freeman (keyboards), Lennox Laington (percussion), Barry De Souza (drums). Plus Chris Mercer and Mick Eve from Gonzalez. My favourite songs are: 'Lonely sky', 'Just another poor boy', 'A spaceman came travelling' and 'Old friend'.
Collective albums:
JACO PASTORIUS/VARIOUS ARTISTS * HAVANA JAM (dbl) Master Sound (J)CD $44.99 Incredible all-star concert from Havana Cuba in 1979 finally available on CD. This concert features the only known performance of the Trio of Doom : John McLaughlin, guitar; Jaco Pastorius, bass; Tony Williams; drums, along with Weather Report, Bonnie Bramlett, CBS Jazz All-Stars, Rita Coolidge, Orquesta Aragon, Fania All-Stars, Sara Gonzalez, Irakere, Kris Kristofferson, Cuban Percussion Ensemble, Stephen Stills, Mike Finnigan. JACO PASTORIUS/VARIOUS ARTISTS * HAVANA JAM II (dbl) Master Sound (J)CD $44.99 Second volume of material from the1979 all-star concert featuring the Trio of Doom, Weather Report, CBS Jazz All-Stars Irakere, Cuban Percussion Ensemble. NOTE - No repetition of material on either disc, you must get both sets to get all three Trio of Doom tracks.
Albums as producer:
Paddy, Klaus & Gibson This short lived band was formed by:

Paddy Chambers (vocals, guitar)
Klaus Voormann (bass)
Gibson Kemp (drums)
 They were first managed by Tony Stratton-Smith (later to manage Genesis and other progressive acts) and later by Brian Epstein. They only released 3 singles for Pye label before parting ways in May 1966, when Klaus Voormann joined The Hollies. Two of their singles were produced by Tony Reeves (the 3rd one was produced by Paul McCartney).
Burning Red Ivanhoe This Danish band was formed by:

Ole Fick (vocals, guitar)
Jess Staehr (bass)
Karsten Vogel (sax, keyboards)
Kim Menzer (sax, violin)
Bo Thrige Andersen (drums)
 Their self-titled album was produced by Tony Reeves.
Made in Sweden This was a Swedish band featuring fantastic guitarist George Wadenius. This was their 4th (and last) album, and it was produced by Tony Reeves.
The Woods Band This was a band commanded by Terry Woods and his wife Gay Woods. Both had been members of Steeleye Span. When they left, they formed their own Woods Band, with this lineup:

Terry Woods (vocals, guitar)
Gay Woods (vocals, concertina, dulcimer)
Ed Deane (guitar, bass)
Pat Nash (drums)
 This was their first album, and it was produced by Tony Reeves, who also plays bass on two tracks. Other guests: Austin Corcoran (bass) and John Ryan (keyboards).
Day of the Phoenix Another Danish band (I think!). With:

Hans Lauridsen (vocals)
Ole Prehn (guitar, vocals)
Karsten Lyng (guitar)
Henrik Friis Nielsen (drums)
 Tony Reeves plays bass in the album.
Ian Stuart Lane This was who was surrounded about a mystery halo. Rumour has it about including some famous names in their lineup. Tony Reeves was the producer, also playing bass. Other musicians involved: the prolific B.J. Cole (pedal steel guitar), and Terri Quaye (percussion).

Hans Lauridsen (vocals)
Ole Prehn (guitar, vocals)
Karsten Lyng (guitar)
Henrik Friis Nielsen (drums)
 Tony Reeves plays bass in the album.