Sonny Clark Discography

1953 (age 22)

Teddy Charles West Coasters

Frank Morgan, alto sax; Wardell Gray, tenor sax; Teddy Charles, vibes; Sonny Clark, piano; Dick Nivison, bass; Larry Marable, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, February 20, 1953

467The Man I LovePrestige prEP 1307, PRLP 7008, P-24062; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-050-2
468Lavonne-
469So Long BroadwayPrestige 889, prEP 1307, PRLP 7008, P-24062; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-050-2
470Paul's CausePrestige prEP 1307, PRLP 7008, P-24062; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-050-2

* Prestige PRLP 7008   Wardell Gray Memorial Volume One   1955
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-050   -   1983
= Prestige PR 7343, PRST 7343   Wardell Gray Memorial Album   1964
* Prestige P-24062   Wardell Gray - Central Avenue   1976
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-050-2   Wardell Gray Memorial Volume One   1992
* Prestige prEP 1307   Teddy Charles West Coasters   1953
* Prestige 889   Teddy Charles - So Long Broadway / Nobody's Heart   1954

Art Pepper With The Sonny Clark Trio

Art Pepper, alto sax #1-3,5,6; Sonny Clark, piano; Harry Babasin, bass; Bobby White, drums.

The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, March 30, 1953

1.Brown GoldStraight Ahead Jazz SAJ-1001, (J) 24EL6005; Vantage (J) NLP-5012
2.These Foolish Things-
3.Tickle Toe-
4.Tenderly-
5.Strike Up The Band-
6.Night And Day-

Art Pepper, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass #2; Harry Babasin, bass #1,3-5, cello #2; Bobby White, drums; John Levine, congas #2.

1.Deep PurpleStraight Ahead Jazz SAJ-1004, (J) 24EL6005; Vantage (J) NLP-5012
2.BluebirdStraight Ahead Jazz SAJ-1004, (J) 24EL6006; Vantage (J) NLP-5013
3.S' Wonderful-
4.Pennies From Heaven-
5.Holiday FlightStraight Ahead Jazz (J) 24EL6006; Vantage (J) NLP-5013; Venus (J) TKCZ-79005; Vantage (J) NOCD-5629; SSJ (J) XQAM-1624/5

* Straight Ahead Jazz SAJ-1001   Art Pepper With The Sonny Clark Trio - Straight-Ahead Jazz Volume One   1978
= Venus (J) TKCZ-79005   Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio - Holiday Flight - Lighthouse 1953   1993
= Vantage (J) NOCD-5629   Art Pepper Quartet Featuring Sonny Clark Live At The Lighthouse '53
= SSJ (J) XQAM-1624/5   Art Pepper With Sonny Clark - Live At The Lighthouse 1953 - Holiday Flight   2013
* Straight Ahead Jazz (J) 24EL6005   Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio Vol. 1   1989
* Vantage (J) NLP-5012   Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio Vol. 1   1992
* Straight Ahead Jazz SAJ-1004   Art Pepper Quartet - Straight Ahead Jazz Vol. Two   1978
= Venus (J) TKCZ-79005   Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio - Holiday Flight - Lighthouse 1953   1993
= Vantage (J) NOCD-5629   Art Pepper Quartet Featuring Sonny Clark Live At The Lighthouse '53
= SSJ (J) XQAM-1624/5   Art Pepper With Sonny Clark - Live At The Lighthouse 1953 - Holiday Flight   2013
* Straight Ahead Jazz (J) 24EL6006   Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio Vol. 2   1989
* Vantage (J) NLP-5013   Art Pepper With Sonny Clark Trio Vol. 2   1992

The Buddy DeFranco Big Band

Harry Edison, Conrad Gozzo, Jack Lee, Joe Triscari, trumpet; Hoyt Bohannon, Joe Howard, Tommy Pederson, trombone; George Roberts, bass trombone; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Gus Bivona, Willie Schwartz, alto sax; Jimmy Giuffre, Don Raffell, tenor sax; Marty Berman, baritone sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Wesley Landers, drums; Russell Garcia, Nelson Riddle, arranger.

Los Angeles, CA, September 28 and 29, 1953

1319-6Gold Nugget SamClef 89092; Norgran MGN-1006
1320-5Love Is For The Very YoungClef 89088; Norgran MGN-1006
1321-4From Here To Eternity-
1322-4Punkin'Norgran MGN-1006
1323-6PyramidClef 89092; Norgran MGN-1006
1324-1CornballNorgran MGN-1006

* Norgran MGN-1006   The Progressive Mr. DeFranco   1954
= Norgran MGN-1094   Music Of Buddy DeFranco - Odalisque   1956
= Verve MGV-8182   -   1957
* Clef 89092, 89092x45   Buddy DeFranco - Gold Nugget Sam / Pyramid   1954
* Clef 89088, 89088x45   Buddy DeFranco - Love Is For The Very Young / From Here To Eternity   1953

1954

Billie Holiday And Her Orchestra

Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Red Norvo, vibes; Sonny Clark, Carl Drinkard, piano; Beryl Booker, piano #1; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Elaine Leighton, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal; Leonard Feather, announcer.

Jazz Club U.S.A., live in Cologne, West Germany, January 5, 1954

1. 27060Billie's BluesUnited Artists UAJ 14014
2. 27061Lover Come Back To Me-

* United Artists UAJ 14014, UAJS 15014   Billie Holiday - Lady Love   1962
= Solid State SS 18040   -   1969
= United Artists UAS-5635   -   1972

Leonard Feather Presents Jazz Club USA In Sweden Featuring Jimmy Raney All Stars

Gosta Theselius, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Simon Brehm, bass; Elaine Leighton, drums.

Stockholm, Sweden, January 13, 1954

mr603InventionMetronome (Swd) MEP 50; Prestige PRLP 179; EmArcy MG-36121; Xanadu 209; Metronome (Swd) JMLP 2-103

Gosta Theselius, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Elaine Leighton, drums.

mr604Jumping For JaneMetronome (Swd) MEP 63; Prestige PRLP 179; EmArcy MG-36121; Xanadu 209; Metronome (Swd) JMLP 2-103

* EmArcy MG-36121   Jimmy Raney, George Wallington - Swingin' In Sweden   1958
* Xanadu 209   Jimmy Raney, Sonny Clark - Together   1986?
* Metronome (Swd) JMLP 2-103   Various Artists - Americans In Sweden 1949-1954 Vol. 2 - Stockholm Sweetnin'   1974
* Prestige PRLP 179   Jimmy Raney All Stars - Leonard Feather Presents Jazz Club U.S.A. In Sweden   1954
* Metronome (Swd) MEP 50   Various Artists - Leonard Feather Presents Swingin' In Sweden Vol. 1   1954
= Esquire (E) EP-17   -
* Metronome (Swd) MEP 63   Various Artists - Americans In Sweden   1954
= Esquire (E) EP-45   -

Sonny Clark Solo

Sonny Clark, piano.

Randi Hultin's home, Oslo, Norway, January 15, 1954

Improvisation #1Xanadu 121
All God's Chillun Got Rhythm-
Body And Soul / Jeepers Creepers-
Improvisation #2 / Over The Rainbow-
Move-

* Xanadu 121   The Sonny Clark Memorial Album

Sonny Clark Trio

Sonny Clark, piano; Ivar Borsum, bass; Bobby White, drums.

The Penguin Club's youth-branch, Sinsen Restaurant, Oslo, Norway, January 16, 1954

OsloXanadu 121
After You've Gone-

* Xanadu 121   The Sonny Clark Memorial Album

Jazz Club U.S.A. In Europe

Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Sonny Clark, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Bobby White, drums.

Continental, January-February, 1954

I'll Remember Aprilno label no number
Sweet Georgia Brown-

* no label no number   Various Artists - Jazz Club U.S.A. In Europe

Jimmy Raney Quartet

Sonny Clark, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Bobby White, drums.

Paris, France, February 6, 1954

Stella By StarlightVogue (F) LD 201, EPL 7042, (E) EPV 1003, (F) CLD 882; Xanadu 209
Pennies From HeavenVogue (F) LD 201, EPL 7042, (E) EPV 1003, (F) CLD 882; Pop (F) SPO 17069; Xanadu 209
You Go To My HeadVogue (F) LD 201, (E) EPV 1044; Xanadu 209
YesterdaysVogue (F) LD 201, EPL 7042, (E) EPV 1003, (F) CLD 882; Xanadu 209
There'll Never Be Another YouVogue (F) LD 201, (E) EPV 1003, (F) CLD 882; Xanadu 209
Body And SoulVogue (F) LD 201, EPL 7042, (E) EPV 1044, (F) CLD 882; Xanadu 209
Once In A WhileVogue (F) LD 201, (E) EPV 1044, (F) CLD 882; Xanadu 209
Body And Soul (alternate take)BMG (F) 74321 40935-2
Stella By Starlight (alternate take 1)-
Stella By Starlight (alternate take 2)-
There'll Never Be Another You (alternate take)-
Yesterdays (alternate take)-

* Vogue (F) CLD 882   Jimmy Raney - Guitaristic
* Xanadu 209   Jimmy Raney, Sonny Clark - Together   1986?
* BMG (F) 74321 40935-2   Jimmy Raney - Visits Paris Vol. 1
* Vogue (F) LD 201   Jimmy Raney - Visits Paris
* Vogue (F) EPL 7042   Jimmy Raney Quartet
* Vogue (E) EPV 1003   Jimmy Raney Quartet   1954
* Pop (F) SPO 17069   Various Artists - ABC Du Jazz Vol. ?: ???
* Vogue (E) EPV 1044   Jimmy Raney Quartet   1955

The Buddy DeFranco Quartet

Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Sonny Clark, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Bobby White, drums.

NYC, April 7, 1954

1535-1Jack The Field StalkerNorgran MGN-1026, MGN-1068
1536-3Cable CarNorgran MGN-1006
1537-4I Wish I Knew-
1538-1If I Should Lose YouNorgran MGN-16, MGN-1068
1539-1Lover Man-
1540-2Tenderly-
1541-2Deep Purple-
1542-2MonogramNorgran MGN-1006; Verve MGV-8230
1543-1YesterdaysNorgran MGN-16, MGN-1068
1544-1Blues In The ClosetNorgran MGN-1006

* Norgran MGN-1026   The Buddy DeFranco Quartet   1955
* Norgran MGN-1068   The Buddy DeFranco Quartet - Jazz Tones   1956
= Verve MGV-8158   -   1957
* Norgran MGN-1006   The Progressive Mr. DeFranco   1954
= Norgran MGN-1094   Music Of Buddy DeFranco - Odalisque   1956
= Verve MGV-8182   -   1957
* Verve MGV-8230   Various Artists - The Anatomy Of Improvisation   1957
* Norgran MGN-16   Pretty Moods By Buddy DeFranco   1954

The Buddy DeFranco Quartet

Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Sonny Clark, piano; Eugene Wright, bass; Robert White, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, August 9, 1954

1868-2MineNorgran MGN-1012
1869-2You Go To My Head-
1870-3Gerry's Tune-
1871-4Now's The Time-
1872-1Autumn LeavesNorgran 125, MGN-1012
1873-1Titoro (long version)Norgran MGN-1012, MGN-1021
1873-4Titoro (short version)Norgran 125; Verve MGV-8195

* Norgran MGN-1012   The Artistry Of Buddy DeFranco   1954
= Norgran MGN-1096   Buddy DeFranco And His Clarinet - Autumn Leaves   not released
= Verve MGV-8183   -   1956+
* Norgran MGN-1021   Various Artists - Our Best   1955
* Verve MGV-8195   Various Artists - Compendium Of Jazz #2   1956+
* Norgran 125   Buddy DeFranco - Autumn Leaves / Titoro   1954

The Buddy DeFranco Quartet

Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Sonny Clark, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Bobby White, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, August 10, 1954

1874-1The Bright OneNorgran MGN-1079
1875-1Sonny's Idea-
1876-1Laura-
1877-1Everything Happens To Me-
1878-1I'll Remember April-
1879-1Willow Weep For Me-

* Norgran MGN-1079   The Buddy DeFranco Quartet - In A Mellow Mood   1956
= Verve MGV-8169   -   1957

The Buddy DeFranco Quartet

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, September 1, 1954

1920-1Minor IncidentNorgran MGN-1079
1921-2A Foggy Day-
1922-1What Can I Say DearVerve MGV-8224
1923-5Moe-

* Norgran MGN-1079   The Buddy DeFranco Quartet - In A Mellow Mood   1956
= Verve MGV-8169   -   1957
* Verve MGV-8224   The Buddy DeFranco Quintet - Sweet And Lovely   1957

1955

Sonny Clark Trio

Sonny Clark, piano; Jerry Good, bass; Al Randall, drums.

Mocambo Club, Oakland, CA, January 13, 1955

What's NewUptown UPCD 27.40
Willow Weep For Me-
There Will Never Be Another You-
D And E-
All The Things You Are-
But Not For Me-
Bags' Groove-
You Go To My Head-
Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea-
A Night In Tunisia-
Ow!-
The Theme-

* Uptown UPCD 27.40   Sonny Clark - Oakland 1955

The Cal Tjader Quintet

Brew Moore, tenor sax; Cal Tjader, vibes; Sonny Clark, piano; Eugene Wright, bass; Bobby White, drums.

Little Theater, Berkeley, CA, June 6, 1955

Moten SwingFantasy LP 3-211
There Will Never Be Another You-
Jeepers CreepersFantasy EP 4050, LP 3-211
A Minor Goof-
ImaginationFantasy EP 4049, LP 3-211
Brew's Blues-

* Fantasy LP 3-211   Tjader Plays Tjazz   1956
= Fantasy LP 3278   -   1959
= Fantasy LP 8097   -   1962
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-988-2   -   1998
* Fantasy EP 4050   Tjader Plays Tjazz   1956
* Fantasy EP 4049   Tjader Plays Tjazz   1956

The Buddy DeFranco Quintet

Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Sonny Clarke, piano, organ; Tal Farlow, guitar #1; Eugene Wright, bass; Robert White, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, August 12, 1955

1. 2425-3Getting A BalanceVerve MGV-8224
2. 2426-1That Old Black Magic-

* Verve MGV-8224   The Buddy DeFranco Quintet - Sweet And Lovely   1957

The Buddy DeFranco Quintet

Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Sonny Clarke, piano, organ; Tal Farlow, guitar; Gene Wright, bass; Bobby White, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, August 26, 1955

2458-5They Say It's WonderfulVerve MGV-8224
2459-1But Beautiful-
2460-7Between The Devil And The Deep Blue SeaMosaic MR5-117
2461-1The Nearness Of YouVerve MGV-8224
2462-1How About YouVerve MGV-8221
2463-1Little Girl Blue-
2464-5Indian Summer-
2465-1I Can't Get Started-
2466-2Stardust-
2467-2Cooking The Blues-

* Verve MGV-8224   The Buddy DeFranco Quintet - Sweet And Lovely   1957
* Mosaic MR5-117   The Complete Verve Recordings Of The Buddy DeFranco Quartet/Quintet With Sonny Clark   1986
= Mosaic MD4-117   -   1990
* Verve MGV-8221   The Buddy DeFranco Quintet - Cooking The Blues   1957

Modern Music From San Francisco

Jerry Dodgion, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

San Francisco, CA, 1955

Miss Jackie's DishFantasy LP 3-213, FCD-24760-2
The Groove-

* Fantasy LP 3-213   Vince Guaraldi Quartet, Ron Crotty Trio, Jerry Dodgion Quartet - Modern Music From San Francisco   1956
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-272   -   1987
* Fantasy FCD-24760-2   Various Artists - The Jazz Scene - San Francisco

1956

Leonard Feather's West Coast Jazzmen

Sonny Clark, piano #1,2, vibories #3,4; Kenny Drew, vibories #1,2, piano #3,4; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, January 26, 1956

1.BluesologyABC-Paramount ABC-110
2.Body And Soul-
3.Ornithology-
4.People Will Say We're In Love-

* ABC-Paramount ABC-110   Leonard Feather - Swingin' On The Vibories   1956

Serge Chaloff Quartet

Serge Chaloff, baritone sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, March 14, 1956

15153-1I've Got The World On A StringCapitol T-742
15154-2Thanks For The Memory-
15155-2The Goof And I-
15156-5Susie's Blues-
15157-3A Handful Of Stars-

* Capitol T-742, CDP 7 94505 2   Serge Chaloff - Blue Serge

Serge Chaloff Quartet

same personnel.

Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, March 16, 1956

15249-3All The Things You AreCapitol T-742
15250-1Stairway To The Stars-
15251-1How About YouCapitol CDP 7 94505 2

* Capitol T-742, CDP 7 94505 2   Serge Chaloff - Blue Serge

Frank Rosolino Quartet

Frank Rosolino, trombone; Sonny Clark, piano; Wilfred Middlebrooks, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, May, 1956

I May Be WrongBethlehem BCP-26
The Things We Did Last Summer-
Frieda-
Doxy-
My DeluxBethlehem BCP-26, EXLP-2
FlamingoBethlehem BCP-26, BCP-6065

* Bethlehem BCP-26   Frank Rosolino - I Play Trombone   1956
* Bethlehem EXLP-2   Various Artists - Bethlehem's Grab Bag   1957
* Bethlehem BCP-6065   Various Artists - Golden Jazz Instrumentals   1962

Sonny Criss Quartet

Sonny Criss, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Master Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, July 10, 1956

IM-1084SummertimeImperial LP-9020
IM-1085Memories Of You-
IM-1086Wailin' With Joe-
IM-1087How Deep Is The Ocean-
IM-1088The Blues For Rose-
IM-1089The Man I LoveImperial LP-9020, LP-9205

* Imperial LP-9020   Sonny Criss - Go Man!   1956
* Imperial LP-9205, LP-12205   Sonny Criss - Criss Cross   1963

Sonny Criss Quartet

same personnel.

Master Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, July 31, 1956

IM-1090Until The Real Thing Comes AlongImperial LP-9020
IM-1091Blue PreludeImperial LP-9020, LP-9205
IM-1092After You've GoneImperial LP-9020
IM-1093Come Rain Or Come ShineImperial LP-9020, LP-9205
IM-1094How High The MoonImperial LP-9020
IM-1095If I Had You-

* Imperial LP-9020   Sonny Criss - Go Man!   1956
* Imperial LP-9205, LP-12205   Sonny Criss - Criss Cross   1963

Sonny Criss Quintet

Sonny Criss, alto sax; Larry Bunker, vibes; Sonny Clark, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, August 26, 1956

IM-1101What Is This Thing Called LoveImperial LP-9024
IM-1102Night And Day-
IM-1103Love For SaleImperial LP-9024, LP-9205
IM-1104Just One Of Those ThingsImperial LP-9024
IM-1105Anything Goes-
IM-1106I Get A Kick Out Of YouImperial LP-9024, LP-9205

* Imperial LP-9024   Sonny Criss Plays Cole Porter   1956
* Imperial LP-9205, LP-12205   Sonny Criss - Criss Cross   1963

Buddy DeFranco With Russell Garcia And His Orchestra

Don Fagerquist, trumpet; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Sonny Clark, piano; Howard Roberts, guitar; unidentified brass, reeds, rhythm and strings, Russell Garcia, director.

Los Angeles, CA, August 27, 1956

2960-5Come Rain Or Come ShineNorgran MGN-1104
2961-9Autumn In New York-
2962-4Makin' Whoopee-
2963-4Mad About The Boy-
2964-4Speak Low-
2965-3In The Still Of The Night-

* Norgran MGN-1104   Buddy DeFranco And His Orchestra - Broadway Showcase   not released
= Verve MGV-2033   -   1957

Buddy DeFranco With Russell Garcia And His Orchestra

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, August 28, 1956

2966-5Almost Like Being In LoveNorgran MGN-1104
2967-2Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man-
2968-3Who Cares-
2969-9Have You Met Miss Jones-
2970-1That Old Devil Moon-
2971-7Heat Wave-

* Norgran MGN-1104   Buddy DeFranco And His Orchestra - Broadway Showcase   not released
= Verve MGV-2033   -   1957

The Lawrence Marable Quartet Featuring James Clay

James Clay, tenor sax; Sonny Clarke, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, August, 1956

IM-4602The Devil And The Deep Blue SeaJazz: West JWLP-8
IM-4603Easy Living-
IM-4604Minor Meeting-
IM-4605Airtight-
IM-4606Willow Weep For Me-
IM-4607Three Fingers North-
IM-4608Lover Man-
IM-4609Marbles-

* Jazz: West JWLP-8   The Lawrence Marable Quartet Featuring James Clay - Tenorman   1956
= Blue Note CDP 7 84440 2   -   1989

The Lighthouse All Stars / June Christy

Frank Rosolino, trombone; Bob Cooper, Bud Shank, reeds; Sonny Clark, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Stan Levey, drums; Bobby Troup, host.

KABC-TV, Stars Of Jazz #11. 1956-#11, September 3, 1956

Now I Lay Me Down To Dream
That's All
Mambo

Sonny Clark With Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars

Frank Rosolino, trombone; Bob Cooper, tenor sax, oboe; Sonny Clark, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Stan Levey, drums; June Christy, vocal #3,4.

The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, September 3, 1956

1.Now I Lay Me Down To DreamVantage (J) NLP-5004; Interplay (J) ABCJ-534
2.That's All-
3.Isn't This A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening-
4.Round Midnight-
5.Mambo Las Vegas-
6.When Sunny Gets Blue-

* Vantage (J) NLP-5004   Hampton Hawes, Sonny Clark - The Pianoman   1991
* Interplay (J) ABCJ-534   Sonny Clark - LA Session 1956 & 57

Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars

Buddy Collette, flute, alto flute; Bob Cooper, oboe, English horn; Sonny Clark, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, September 25, 1956

Blue SandsContemporary C3520
Swing House-
A Bit Of Basie-
Waikikian-

* Contemporary C3520   Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars Volume 4 - Oboe/Flute   1956
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-154   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-154-2   -   1991

Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars

Conte Candoli, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, October 2, 9 and 16, 1956

Love Me Or LeveyContemporary C3528
Taxi War Dance-
Octavia-
Mambo Las VegasContemporary C3528, CCD-14077-2
JubilationContemporary C3528
I Deal-
Latin For LoversContemporary C3528, CCD-14077-2
TopsyContemporary C3528

* Contemporary C3528   Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars (Vol. 8) - Music For Lighthousekeeping   1957
= Stereo S7008   -   1958
= Contemporary S7528   -
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-636, OJCCD-636-2   -   1991
* Contemporary CCD-14077-2   Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars - Mexican Passport   1996

Sonny Criss Quintet

Sonny Criss, alto sax; Larry Bunker, vibes; Sonny Clark, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 3, 1956

IM-1155Easy To LoveImperial LP-9024
IM-1156It's All Right With Me-
IM-1157I Love You-
IM-1158In The Still Of The Night-

* Imperial LP-9024   Sonny Criss Plays Cole Porter   1956

Stan Levey Sextet

Conte Candoli, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, November, 1956

Hit That ThingBethlehem BCP-71, 45-11033
Why Do I Love You-
Blues At SunriseBethlehem BCP-71, BCP-6038
Angel CakesBethlehem BCP-71
A Gal In Calico-
Grand Stan-
Yesterdays-
Tiny's Tune-

* Bethlehem BCP-71   Stan Levey - Grand Stan   1957
* Bethlehem BCP-6038   Various Artists - Blues Ville   1960
* Bethlehem 45-11033   Stan Levy - Why Do I Love You / Hit That Thing   1960

1957

Cannonball Adderley Quintet

Nat Adderley, trumpet; Cannonball Adderley, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Specs Wright, drums.

The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, January 19, 1957

The Way You Look TonightInterplay (J) ABCJ-534

* Interplay (J) ABCJ-534   Sonny Clark - LA Session 1956 & 57

Sonny Rollins Quartet

Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, June 11 and 12, 1957

Just In TimeRiverside R-45-604, RLP 12-241, RLP 1124
Toot, Toot, TootsieRiverside RLP 12-241, RLP 1124
Dearly BelovedRiverside RLP 12-241
Every Time We Say GoodbyeRiverside RLP 12-241, RLP 12-272
CutieRiverside RLP 12-241, RLP 1124, RLP 12-284; Jazzland JLP 72
MangoesRiverside R-45-605, RLP 12-241, RLP 1124; Jazzland JLP 72

* Riverside RLP 12-241   Sonny Rollins - The Sound Of Sonny   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-029   -   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-029-2   -   1987
= Milestone MSP-47007   Sonny Rollins - The Freedom Suite Plus   1973
* Riverside RLP 1124   Sonny Rollins, Benny Golson - Saxes In Stereo
* Riverside RLP 12-272   Various Artists - 8 Ways To Jazz: Cole Porter   1958
* Riverside RLP 12-284   Various Artists - Saxophone Revolt   1958
* Jazzland JLP 72, JLP 972   Sonny Rollins - Sonny's Time   1962
* Riverside R-45-604   Sonny Rollins - The Last Time I Saw Paris / Just In Time   1957
* Riverside R-45-605   Sonny Rollins - Mangoes Parts I & II   1957

Sonny Rollins Quartet

Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, June 19, 1957

What Is There To SayRiverside RLP 12-241, RLP 1124; Jazzland JLP 72
Funky Hotel BluesRiverside RLP 12-243; Jazzland JLP 72; Milestone MSP-47007; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-029-2

* Riverside RLP 12-241   Sonny Rollins - The Sound Of Sonny   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-029   -   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-029-2   -   1987
= Milestone MSP-47007   Sonny Rollins - The Freedom Suite Plus   1973
* Riverside RLP 1124   Sonny Rollins, Benny Golson - Saxes In Stereo
* Jazzland JLP 72, JLP 972   Sonny Rollins - Sonny's Time   1962
* Riverside RLP 12-243   Various Artists - Blues For Tomorrow   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-030   -   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-030-2   -   1994

Hank Mobley Sextet

Bill Hardman, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Curtis Porter, tenor, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 23, 1957

tk.2Mighty Moe And Joe (alternate take)Blue Note (Du) 1A 158-83391/4; Mosaic MQ10-181
tk.2/3Mighty Moe And JoeBlue Note BLP 1568
tk.5News-
tk.6Bags' Groove-
tk.8Double Exposure-
tk.10Falling In Love With Love-

* Blue Note (Du) 1A 158-83391/4   Various Artists - 40 Years Of Jazz: The Best Of Blue Note, Box 3   1983
* Blue Note BLP 1568   Hank Mobley   1958
= Mosaic MQ10-181, MD6-181   The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions   1998

Charles Mingus Trio

Sonny Clark, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Danny Richmond, drums.

NYC, July 9, 1957

JB889I Can't Get StartedJubilee JLP 1054

* Jubilee JLP 1054   Charles Mingus, Hampton Hawes, Danny Richmond - Mingus Three   1957
= Josie Jazz Series JJM-3508, JJS-3508   Charlie Mingus, Hampton Hawes, Danny Richmond - Charlie Mingus Trio   1963

Sonny Clark Sextet

Art Farmer, trumpet #1-5; Curtis Fuller, trombone #1-5; Hank Mobley, tenor sax #1-5; Sonny Clark, piano; Wilbur Ware, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 21, 1957

1. tk.2Sonny's MoodBlue Note BLP 1570
2. tk.5Bootin' It-
3. tk.8Dial "S" For Sonny-
4. tk.11It Could Happen To You-
5. tk.13Shouting On A Riff-
6. tk.15Love Walked In-

* Blue Note BLP 1570   Sonny Clark - Dial "S" For Sonny   1957
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 56585 2 5   -   1997

Curtis Fuller Quintet

Curtis Fuller, trombone #1-3,5,6; Tate Houston, baritone sax #1-4,6; Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 4, 1957

1. tk.2AlgonquinBlue Note 45-1689, BLP 1572
2. tk.5Bone & BariBlue Note BLP 1572
3. tk.7Nita's Waltz-
4. tk.8Again-
5. tk.10Heart And Soul-
6. tk.13PickupBlue Note 45-1689, BLP 1572

* Blue Note BLP 1572   Curtis Fuller - Bone & Bari   1957
* Blue Note 45-1689   Curtis Fuller - Algonquin / Pickup   not released

John Jenkins Quintet

John Jenkins, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Dannie Richmond, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 11, 1957

tk.2Chalumeau (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7243 8 52437 2 1
tk.2/1ChalumeauBlue Note BLP 1573
tk.3From This Moment On-
tk.4Motif-
tk.5Everything I Have Is Yours-
tk.7Sharon (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7243 8 52437 2 1
tk.7/6SharonBlue Note BLP 1573
tk.9Blues For Two-

* Blue Note BLP 1573   John Jenkins With Kenny Burrell   1957
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 52437 2 1   -   1996

Hank Mobley Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet #1-5; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Jimmy Rowser, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 18, 1957

1. tk.3My ReverieBlue Note (J) BNJ-61006
2. tk.6Curtain Call-
3. tk.9On The Bright Side-
4. tk.10The Mobe-
5. tk.11Don't Get Too Hip-
6. tk.12Deep In A Dream-

* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61006   Hank Mobley Quintet Featuring Sonny Clark   1984
= Mosaic MQ10-181, MD6-181   The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions   1998

Sonny Clark Sextet

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 1, 1957

tk.2News For LuluBlue Note BLP 1576
tk.3Sonny's CribBlue Note 45-1697, BLP 1576
tk.4Sonny's Crib (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7 46819 2
tk.6Speak Low (alternate take)-
tk.7/6Speak LowBlue Note 45-1719, BLP 1576, BST 89903
tk.9With A Song In My Heart (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7 46819 2
tk.10/9With A Song In My HeartBlue Note BLP 1576
tk.12Come Rain Or Come Shine-

* Blue Note BLP 1576   Sonny Clark - Sonny's Crib   1958
= Blue Note BST 81576   -   1970
= Blue Note CDP 7 46819 2   -   1987
* Blue Note BST 89903   Various Artists - Blue Note's Three Decades Of Jazz Volume 1: 1949-1959   1969
= Blue Note BN-LA159-G2   Various Artists - A Decade Of Jazz Volume Two: 1949-1959   1973+
* Blue Note 45-1697   Sonny Clark - Sonny's Crib Parts 1 & 2   1958
* Blue Note 45-1719   John Coltrane, Sonny Clark - Speak Low / Sonny Clark - Softly As In A Morning Sunrise   1958

Sonny Clark Trio

Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass #1-8; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums #1-8.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 13, 1957

1. tk.2I Didn't Know What Time It Was (alternate take)Blue Note (J) GXF-3069, CDP 7 46547 2
2. tk.3I Didn't Know What Time It WasBlue Note BLP 1579
3. tk.5Two Bass Hit (alternate take)Blue Note (J) GXF-3069, CDP 7 46547 2
4. tk.7Two Bass HitBlue Note BLP 1579
5. tk.8Be-Bop-
6. tk.9Tadd's Delight (alternate take)Blue Note (J) GXF-3069, CDP 7 46547 2
7. tk.10Tadd's DelightBlue Note BLP 1579
8. tk.11Softly As In A Morning SunriseBlue Note 45-1719, BLP 1579
9. tk.12I'll Remember AprilBlue Note BLP 1579

* Blue Note (J) GXF-3069, (J) GXK-8157   Sonny Clark - The Art Of The Trio   1980
= Blue Note (J) BNJ-61017   Sonny Clark Trio Vol. 2   1985
* Blue Note BLP 1579   Sonny Clark Trio   1958
= Blue Note BST 81579   -   1983
= Blue Note CDP 7 46547 2   -   1987
* Blue Note 45-1719   John Coltrane, Sonny Clark - Speak Low / Sonny Clark - Softly As In A Morning Sunrise   1958

Hank Mobley Sextet

Art Farmer, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 20, 1957

tk.3Gettin' Into SomethingBlue Note (J) GXF-3066
tk.6Poppin'-
tk.8East Of Brooklyn (aka Night Watch)-
tk.9Tune Up-
tk.12Darn That Dream-

* Blue Note (J) GXF-3066   Hank Mobley - Poppin'   1980
= Blue Note (J) GXK-8163   -   1981
= Mosaic MQ10-181, MD6-181   The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions   1998

Johnny Griffin Quartet

Johnny Griffin, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Dennis, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 23, 1957

tk.4It's You Or No OneBlue Note BLP 1580
tk.6I'm Glad There Is You-
tk.10Latin Quarter-
tk.11Main Spring-
tk.12I Remember YouBlue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10, CDP 0777 7 89383 2 3, (J) TOCJ-1601
tk.14The CongregationBlue Note BLP 1580

* Blue Note BLP 1580   Johnny Griffin - The Congregation   1958
= Blue Note B1-89383, CDP 0777 7 89383 2 3   -   1994
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10   Various Artists - The Other Side Of Blue Note 1500 Series   1984
* Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1601   Various Artists - Blue Trails: The Rare Tracks   1996

Cliff Jordan Quintet

Art Farmer, trumpet #1-5; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; George Tucker, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 10, 1957

1. tk.1ConfirmationBlue Note BLP 1582
2. tk.4Anthropology-
3. tk.7Soul-Lo BluesBlue Note 45-1699, BLP 1582
4. tk.9LaconiaBlue Note BLP 1582
5. tk.11Cliff Craft-
6. tk.13Sophisticated Lady-

* Blue Note BLP 1582   Cliff Jordan - Cliff Craft   1958
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 56584 2 6   -   1997
* Blue Note 45-1699   Cliff Jordan - Soul-Lo Blues Parts 1 & 2   not released

Lee Morgan Quartet

Lee Morgan, trumpet; Sonny Clark, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 18, 1957

tk.4Since I Fell For YouBlue Note BLP 1590
tk.7Personality-
tk.14All At Once, You Love Her (as Untitled Morgan Tune)Blue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10, CDP 7 46508 2; Mosaic MR6-162
Who Do You Love, I Hoperejected

* Blue Note BLP 1590   Lee Morgan - Candy   1958
= Sunset SUS-5263   Lee Morgan - All The Way   1969
= Blue Note CDP 7 46508 2   Lee Morgan - Candy   1987
= Mosaic MR6-162, MD4-162   The Complete Blue Note Lee Morgan Fifties Sessions   1995
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10   Various Artists - The Other Side Of Blue Note 1500 Series   1984

Curtis Fuller - Art Farmer Quintet

Art Farmer, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Sonny Clark, piano; George Tucker, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 1, 1957

tk.3QuantraleBlue Note 45-1702, BLP 1583
tk.4Two Quarters Of A Mile-
tk.6Little MessengerBlue Note BLP 1583
tk.8Too Late Now-
tk.9Jeanie-
tk.12Carvon-

* Blue Note BLP 1583   Curtis Fuller Vol. 3   1960
= Blue Note (J) BRP-8044   -   1992
* Blue Note 45-1702   Curtis Fuller - Quantrale / Two Quarters Of A Mile   not released

Sonny Clark Quintet

Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Pete La Roca, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 8, 1957

tk.4Minor MeetingBlue Note BLP 1592
tk.6Eastern Incident-
tk.10Little Sonny-

* Blue Note BLP 1592   Sonny Clark Quintet   not released
= Blue Note (J) LNJ-70093   -
= Blue Note (J) K18P-9279   Sonny Clark - Cool Struttin' Vol. 2   1983
= Blue Note (J) BNJ-61016   Sonny Clark Quintet   1985
= Blue Note (J) BRP-8049   -   1994

Lou Donaldson Sextet

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; George Joyner, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 15, 1957

tk.4Groovin' HighBlue Note BLP 1591
tk.5Strollin' In-
tk.6SputnikBlue Note 45-1713, BLP 1591
tk.8Dewey SquareBlue Note BLP 1591

* Blue Note BLP 1591   Lou Donaldson - Lou Takes Off   1958
= Mosaic MD6-215   The Complete Blue Note Lou Donaldson Sessions 1957-60   2002
* Blue Note 45-1713   Lou Donaldson - Sputnik Parts 1 & 2   1958

1958

Sonny Clark Quintet

Art Farmer, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 5, 1958

tk.1Blue MinorBlue Note BLP 1588
tk.2Cool Struttin'Blue Note 45-1714, BLP 1588
tk.4Royal FlushBlue Note BLP 1592, CDP 7 46513 2
tk.5Sippin' At BellsBlue Note BLP 1588
tk.6Deep Night-
tk.7LoverBlue Note BLP 1592, CDP 7 46513 2

* Blue Note BLP 1588   Sonny Clark - Cool Struttin'   1958
= Blue Note BST 81588   -   1967
= Blue Note CDP 7 46513 2   -   1987
* Blue Note BLP 1592   Sonny Clark Quintet   not released
= Blue Note (J) LNJ-70093   -
= Blue Note (J) K18P-9279   Sonny Clark - Cool Struttin' Vol. 2   1983
= Blue Note (J) BNJ-61016   Sonny Clark Quintet   1985
= Blue Note (J) BRP-8049   -   1994
* Blue Note 45-1714   Sonny Clark - Cool Struttin' Parts 1 & 2   1958

Curtis Fuller Quintet

Curtis Fuller, Slide Hampton, trombone; Sonny Clark, piano; George Tucker, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 22, 1958

tk.2Pajama TopsBlue Note (J) GXF-3064
tk.3Slide's Ride-
tk.6Loquacious Lady-
tk.10Mean Jean-
tk.14Fuss Budget-
tk.15Oatmeal Cookie-
tk.17Da-Baby-

* Blue Note (J) GXF-3064   Curtis Fuller - Two Bones   1980
= Blue Note (J) GXK-8166   -   1981

Lee Morgan Quartet

Lee Morgan, trumpet; Sonny Clark, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 2, 1958

tk.5Who Do You Love, I HopeBlue Note BLP 1590
tk.9Candy-
tk.12C.T.A.-
tk.14All The Way-

* Blue Note BLP 1590   Lee Morgan - Candy   1958
= Sunset SUS-5263   Lee Morgan - All The Way   1969
= Blue Note CDP 7 46508 2   Lee Morgan - Candy   1987
= Mosaic MR6-162, MD4-162   The Complete Blue Note Lee Morgan Fifties Sessions   1995

Tina Brooks Quintet

Lee Morgan, trumpet; Tina Brooks, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 16, 1958

tk.3Minor Move (alternate take)Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1601
tk.7The Way You Look TonightBlue Note (J) GXF-3072
tk.9Nutville-
tk.10Star Eyes-
tk.11Everything Happens To Me-
tk.15Minor Move-

* Blue Note (J) GXF-3072   Tina Brooks - Minor Move   1980
= Blue Note (J) GXK-8162   -   1981
= Blue Note (J) BRP-8043   -   1992
= Mosaic MR4-106   The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of The Tina Brooks Quintets   1985
* Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1601   Various Artists - Blue Trails: The Rare Tracks   1996

Louis Smith Quintet

Louis Smith, trumpet; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 30, 1958

tk.1Bakin' (aka Tunesmith)Blue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10
tk.8There Will Never Be Another YouBlue Note BLP 1594
tk.11Au PrivaveBlue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10
tk.13SmithvilleBlue Note 45-1715, BLP 1594
tk.16Embraceable YouBlue Note BLP 1594
tk.17Later-
tk.18Wetu-

* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10   Various Artists - The Other Side Of Blue Note 1500 Series   1984
* Blue Note BLP 1594   Louis Smith - Smithville   1958
* Blue Note 45-1715   Louis Smith - Smithville Parts 1 & 2   1958

Bennie Green Sextet

Bennie Green, trombone, vocal; Gene Ammons as "Jug", Billy Root, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Ike Isaacs, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Babs Gonzales, vocal #2,4,5.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 28, 1958

1. tk.2Lullaby Of The DoomedBlue Note 45-1709, BLP 1599, BST 81599
2. tk.5We Wanna Cook-
3. tk.9That's AllBlue Note 45-1708, BLP 1599, BST 81599
4. tk.12Soul Stirrin' (stereo take)Blue Note BST 81599
5. tk.12/13Soul Stirrin' (mono take)Blue Note 45-1708, BLP 1599, (J) BNJ-61008/10, CDP 7243 8 59381 2 2
6. tk.15B.G. MamboBlue Note BLP 1599, BST 81599
7. tk.19Black Pearl-

* Blue Note BLP 1599   Bennie Green - Soul Stirrin'   1958
* Blue Note BST 81599   Bennie Green - Soul Stirrin'   1972
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59381 2 2   -   1997
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10   Various Artists - The Other Side Of Blue Note 1500 Series   1984
* Blue Note 45-1709   Bennie Green - We Wanna Cook / Lullaby Of The Doomed   1958
* Blue Note 45-1708   Bennie Green - Soul Stirrin' / That's All   1958

Sonny Clark Trio

Sonny Clark, piano; Jymie Merritt, bass; Wesley Landers, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 16, 1958

tk.3Black VelvetBlue Note 45-1731, (J) LNJ-70079, (J) GXF-3069
tk.4I'm Just A Lucky So And SoBlue Note 45-1730, (J) LNJ-70079, (J) GXF-3069
tk.5Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To YouBlue Note 45-1731, (J) GXF-3069
tk.6Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You (alternate take)Blue Note (J) LNJ-70079, (J) GXF-3051, (J) BNJ-61017
tk.8Ain't No UseBlue Note 45-1730, (J) LNJ-70079, (J) GXF-3069
tk.9The Breeze And IBlue Note 45-1729, (J) LNJ-70079, (J) GXF-3069
tk.13I Can't Give You Anything But Love-

* Blue Note (J) LNJ-70079   Sonny Clark, Wynton Kelly - The Immortal Session From Blue Note
* Blue Note (J) GXF-3069, (J) GXK-8157   Sonny Clark - The Art Of The Trio   1980
= Blue Note (J) BNJ-61017   Sonny Clark Trio Vol. 2   1985
* Blue Note (J) GXF-3051   Sonny Clark - Blues In The Night   1979
= Blue Note (J) GXK-8156   -   1980
* Blue Note 45-1731   Sonny Clark - Black Velvet / Gee Baby   1959
* Blue Note 45-1730   Sonny Clark - Lucky So And So / Ain't No Use   1959
* Blue Note 45-1729   Sonny Clark - I Can't Give You Anything But Love / The Breeze And I   1959

Bennie Green Quintet

Bennie Green, trombone; Eddy Williams, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Jerry Segal, drums; Babs Gonzales, vocal #5,6.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 23, 1958

1. tk.6On The Street Where You LiveBlue Note 45-1732, (J) GXF-3063
2. tk.9Can't We Be FriendsBlue Note 45-1734, (J) GXF-3063
3. tk.13Minor Revelation-
4. tk.14Why Do I Love YouBlue Note (J) GXF-3063
5. tk.15Encore (45 take)Blue Note 45-1733, (J) BNJ-61020, CDP 7 84464 2
6. tk.16Encore (LP take) (alternate take)Blue Note (J) GXF-3063, CDP 7 84464 2
7. tk.19Bye Bye BlackbirdBlue Note 45-1732, (J) GXF-3063
8. tk.21It's GroovyBlue Note (J) GXF-3063
9. tk.22Ain't Nothing But The BluesBlue Note 45-1733, (J) GXF-3063

* Blue Note (J) GXF-3063   Bennie Green - Minor Revelation   1980
= Blue Note (J) GXK-8165   -   1981
= Blue Note (J) BNJ-61020   Bennie Green - The 45 Session   1985
* Blue Note CDP 7 84464 2   Babs Gonzales - Weird Lullaby   1992
* Blue Note 45-1732   Bennie Green - Bye Bye Blackbird / On The Street Where You Live   1959
* Blue Note 45-1734   Bennie Green - Minor Revelation / Can't We Be Friends   1959
* Blue Note 45-1733   Bennie Green - Encore / Ain't Nothing But The Blues   1959

Sonny Clark Trio

Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Wesley Landers, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 7, 1958

tk.3Can't We Be FriendsBlue Note (J) GXF-3051, (J) BNJ-61018
tk.4I Cover The Waterfront-
tk.8Somebody Loves Me-
tk.9Blues In The Night-
tk.10Blues In The Night (alternate take)-
tk.12All Of You-
tk.14Dancing In The Dark-

* Blue Note (J) GXF-3051   Sonny Clark - Blues In The Night   1979
= Blue Note (J) GXK-8156   -   1980
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61018   Sonny Clark Trio Vol. 3   1985

1959

Jackie McLean Quintet

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 18, 1959

tk.8Blues InnBlue Note BLP 4051
tk.10Fidel-
tk.12unknown titlerejected
tk.13Untitled Blues-

* Blue Note BLP 4051   Jackie McLean - Jackie's Bag   1961
= Blue Note BST 84051   -   1970
= Blue Note CDP 7 46142 2   -   1987

Bennie Green Quintet

Bennie Green, trombone; Jimmy Forrest, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; George Tucker, bass; Paul Gusman, drums.

NYC, January, 1959

Been Walkin'Enrica LP 2002
Blue Mambo-
Hop, Skip And Jump-
Love At Last-
Penthouse Blues-
A Bun Dance-
Change Up Blues-
Benny's From Heaven-

* Enrica LP 2002; Mount Vernon Music MVM 121   Bennie Green - Swings The Blues

Sonny Clark Quintet

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 29, 1959

tk.4Blues BlueBlue Note (J) GXF-3056
tk.7Royal Flush-
tk.9Junka-
tk.11Minor Meeting-
tk.12My Conception-
tk.16Some Clark Bars-

* Blue Note (J) GXF-3056   Sonny Clark - My Conception   1979
= Blue Note (J) GXK-8158   -   1980

Philly Joe Jones Showcase

Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Bill Barron, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, November and December, 1959

Minor ModeRiverside RLP 12-313
Interpretation-

* Riverside RLP 12-313, RLP 1159   Philly Joe Jones - Showcase   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-484, OJCCD-484-2   -   1990

1960

Stan Turrentine Quartet

Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, early 1960

SheriTime 52086
Mild Is The Mood-
My Girl Is Just Enough Woman For Me-

* Time 52086, S/2086   Stan Turrentine - Stan "The Man" Turrentine   1960
= Mainstream 56041, S/6041   Stan Turrentine - Tiger Tail   1965

Sonny Clark Trio

Sonny Clark, piano; George Duvivier, bass #1-6,8; Max Roach, drums #1-6,8.

Capitol Studios, NYC, March 23, 1960

1.Minor MeetingTime T/70010
2.Nica-
3.Sonny's Crib (mistitled as Sonny's Crip)-
4.Blues Mambo-
5.Blues Blue-
6.Junka-
7.My Conception-
8.Sonia-

* Time T/70010   Sonny Clark Trio   1960
= Time 52101, S/2101   Max Roach - Sonny Clark - George Duvivier   1962

Bennie Green Sextet

Bennie Green, trombone; Jimmy Forrest, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; George Tucker, bass; Al Dreares, drums; Joe Gorgas, bongos.

NYC, September 27, 1960

Sometimes I'm HappyTime 52021
It's Time-
(In My) Solitude-
Sonny's Crib (mistitled as Sonny's Crip)-
Cool Struttin'-
And That I'm So In Love-

* Time 52021, S/2021   Bennie Green   1960

1961 (age 30)

Jackie McLean Quintet

Tommy Turrentine, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 26, 1961

tk.1EnitrnerrutBlue Note BLP 4089
tk.8Five Will Get You Ten-
tk.9Subdued-
tk.11A Fickle Sonance-
tk.13Lost-
tk.18Sundu-

* Blue Note BLP 4089, BST 84089   Jackie McLean - A Fickle Sonance   1962

Grant Green Quartet

Sonny Clark, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Butch Warren, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 27, 1961

tk.4Woody'n You (take 4)Blue Note 7243 5 27548 2 3
tk.7Woody'n You (take 7)-
Lady Bird (incomplete)rejected

* Blue Note 7243 5 27548 2 3   Grant Green - First Session   2001

Sonny Clark Quintet

Tommy Turrentine, trumpet; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 13, 1961

tk.5Melody For C (alternate take)Blue Note (J) TOCJ-5941/44
tk.7VoodooBlue Note BLP 4091
tk.11Zellmar's Delightunissued
tk.12Somethin' SpecialBlue Note BLP 4091
tk.17Midnight Mambo-
tk.18Melody For C-
tk.21Eric Walks-

* Blue Note BLP 4091, BST 84091   Sonny Clark - Leapin' And Lopin'   1962
= Blue Note CDP 7 84091 2   -   1987
* Blue Note (J) TOCJ-5941/44   Various Artists - Rare Tracks: The Other Side Of Blue Note 4000 Series   1994

Sonny Clark Quartet

Ike Quebec, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 13, 1961

tk.24Deep In A DreamBlue Note BLP 4091

* Blue Note BLP 4091, BST 84091   Sonny Clark - Leapin' And Lopin'   1962
= Blue Note CDP 7 84091 2   -   1987

Grant Green Quartet + Ike Quebec

Ike Quebec, tenor sax #4; Sonny Clark, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Sam Jones, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 23, 1961

1. tk.3Moon RiverBlue Note (J) GXF-3058
2. tk.8On Green Dolphin Street-
3. tk.17What Is This Thing Called Love-
4. tk.24Count Every StarBlue Note BLP 4098, BST 84432
5. tk.25ShadrackBlue Note (J) GXF-3058
6. tk.26Gooden's Corner-
7. tk.27Two For One-

* Blue Note (J) GXF-3058   Grant Green - Gooden's Corner   1979
= Blue Note (J) GXK-8168   -   1981
= Mosaic MR5-133, MD4-133   The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Grant Green With Sonny Clark   1990
* Blue Note BLP 4098, BST 84098   Ike Quebec - Blue & Sentimental   1963
= Blue Note CDP 7 84098 2   -   1988
* Blue Note BST 84432   Grant Green - Born To Be Blue   1985
= Blue Note CDP 7 84432 2   -   1989
= Mosaic MR5-133, MD4-133   The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Grant Green With Sonny Clark   1990

1962

Grant Green Quartet

Sonny Clark, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Sam Jones, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 13, 1962

tk.4Airegin (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-133
tk.5AireginBlue Note LT-1032
tk.7NancyMosaic MR5-133
tk.8I Concentrate On YouBlue Note LT-1032
tk.12The Things We Did Last Summer-
tk.21The Song Is You-
tk.24It Ain't Necessarily So-

* Blue Note LT-1032   Grant Green - Nigeria   1980
= Mosaic MR5-133, MD4-133   The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Grant Green With Sonny Clark   1990

Ike Quebec Sextet

Bennie Green, trombone #1-5; Ike Quebec, tenor sax; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax #1-5; Sonny Clark, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 20, 1962

1. tk.4Congo LamentBlue Note LT-1089, BST 84103
2. tk.12Que's Pill-
3. tk.15See See Rider-
4. tk.22B.G.'s Groove TwoBlue Note LT-1089, CDP 7 46846 2
5. tk.27I.Q. Shuffle-
6. tk.29I've Got A Crush On YouBlue Note BST 84103
7. tk.33Easy Living-
8. tk.35Nancy With The Laughing Face-

* Blue Note LT-1089   Ike Quebec - Congo Lament   1981
* Blue Note BST 84103   Ike Quebec - Easy Living   not released
= Blue Note CDP 7 46846 2   -   1987

Grant Green Quartet

Sonny Clark, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Sam Jones, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 31, 1962

tk.4My Favorite ThingsBlue Note (J) GXF-3065
tk.5Hip Funk-
tk.6Oleo-
tk.8Oleo (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-133
tk.11Little Girl BlueBlue Note (J) GXF-3065
tk.15Tune Up-
LamentBlue Note rejected

* Blue Note (J) GXF-3065   Grant Green - Oleo   1980
= Blue Note (J) GXK-8169   -   1981
= Mosaic MR5-133, MD4-133   The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Grant Green With Sonny Clark   1990

Grant Green Quintet

Ike Quebec, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Sam Jones, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 1, 1962

tk.4Someday My Prince Will ComeBlue Note BST 84432
tk.11If I Should Lose You-
tk.15My One And Only Love-
tk.20Back In Your Own Backyard-
tk.23Born To Be Blue-
tk.24Born To Be Blue (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7 84432 2; Mosaic MR5-133
tk.29Cool Blues-
tk.31Outer Space-

* Blue Note BST 84432   Grant Green - Born To Be Blue   1985
= Blue Note CDP 7 84432 2   -   1989
= Mosaic MR5-133, MD4-133   The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Grant Green With Sonny Clark   1990

Jackie McLean Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 14, 1962

tk.1The Three MinorsBlue Note BLP 4116, BN-LA483-J2, 7243 5 22669 2 0
tk.6Iddy Bitty-
tk.10The Way I Feel-
tk.13Marilyn's Dilemma-
tk.14Blues In A Jiff-
tk.15Blues For Jackie-

* Blue Note BLP 4116   Jackie McLean Quintet   not released
= Blue Note (J) LNJ-80118   -   1976
= Blue Note (J) BRP-8035   -   1991
* Blue Note BN-LA483-J2   Jackie McLean - Hipnosis   1978
* Blue Note 7243 5 22669 2 0   Jackie McLean - Vertigo   2000

Don Wilkerson Sextet

Don Wilkerson, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Butch Warren, bass; Billy Higgins, drums; Jual Curtis, tambourine #5,6; Don Wilkerson, tambourine #6.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 18, 1962

1. tk.3Jeanie-WeenieBlue Note 45-1865, BLP 4107
2. tk.4Pigeon PeasBlue Note BLP 4107
3. tk.6The Eldorado Shuffle-
4. tk.8Homesick BluesBlue Note 45-1864, BLP 4107
5. tk.9Camp Meetin'-
6. tk.13Dem TambourinesBlue Note 45-1865, BLP 4107, (J) BNJ-71106

* Blue Note BLP 4107, BST 84107   Don Wilkerson - Preach Brother!   1962
= Blue Note 7243 5 24555 2 2   Don Wilkerson - The Complete Blue Note Sessions   2001
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-71106   Various Artists - Soho Blue
* Blue Note 45-1865   Don Wilkerson - Jeanie-Weenie / Dem Tambourines   not released
* Blue Note 45-1864   Don Wilkerson - Camp Meetin' / Homesick Blues   1962

Dexter Gordon Quintet

Dave Burns, trumpet; Dexter Gordon, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 25, 1962

tk.6Blue GardeniaBlue Note LT-1051
tk.12Second Balcony Jump-
tk.21Six Bits Jones-
Three O'Clock In The Morningrejected
McSplivens-
My Heart Stood Still-

* Blue Note LT-1051   Dexter Gordon - Landslide   1980

Dexter Gordon Quartet

Dexter Gordon, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 27, 1962

tk.3Three O'Clock In The MorningBlue Note BLP 4112, BST2 84433
tk.4Second Balcony JumpBlue Note BLP 4112
tk.6Where Are You-
tk.8Cheese Cake-
tk.12I Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry-
tk.13Love For Sale-

* Blue Note BLP 4112, BST 84112   Dexter Gordon - Go!   1962
= Blue Note CDP 7 46094 2   -   1985
= Blue Note ST-46094   -   1997
* Blue Note BST2 84433   Various Artists - The Best Of Blue Note Volume 2   1986

Dexter Gordon Quartet

same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 29, 1962

tk.3McSplivensBlue Note BLP 4133
tk.6The Back Bone-
tk.15Soy CalifaBlue Note BLP 4133, BN-LA393-H2
tk.21You Stepped Out Of A DreamBlue Note BLP 4133
tk.20Until The Real Thing Comes Along-
tk.22Don't ExplainBlue Note BLP 4133, BN-LA393-H2

* Blue Note BLP 4133, BST 84133   Dexter Gordon - A Swingin' Affair   1964
= Blue Note CDP 7 84133 2   -   1987
* Blue Note BN-LA393-H2   Dexter Gordon   1975

Grant Green Sextet

Ike Quebec, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Willie Bobo, drums; Carlos "Patato" Valdes, congas.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 7, 1962

tk.5GrenadaMosaic MR5-133; Blue Note CDP 7243 8 37645 2 5
tk.12Hey There-

* Mosaic MR5-133, MD4-133   The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Grant Green With Sonny Clark   1990
* Blue Note CDP 7243 8 37645 2 5   Grant Green - The Latin Bit   1996

Jackie McLean Quartet

Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 28, 1962

tk.5Nursery BluesBlue Note (J) GXF-3062
tk.8Two For One (alternate take 1)Blue Note CDP 7 84427 2
tk.9Two For One (alternate take 2)-
tk.11Rainy BluesBlue Note (J) GXF-3062
tk.15Tippin' The Scales (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7 84427 2
tk.16Tippin' The ScalesBlue Note (J) GXF-3062
tk.17Nicely-
tk.20Cabin In The Sky-
tk.21Two For One-

* Blue Note (J) GXF-3062   Jackie McLean - Tippin' The Scales   1979
= Blue Note (J) GXK-8160   -   1980
= Blue Note BST 84427   -   1984
= Blue Note CDP 7 84427 2   -   1989

The Coleman Hawkins Sextet At Eddie Costa Memorial Concert

Marky Markowitz, trumpet #2; Urbie Green, trombone #2; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Chuck Israels, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

Village Gate, Greenwich Village, NY, October 9, 1962

1.I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)Colpix CP 450
2.Just You, Just Me-

* Colpix CP 450, SCP 450   The Clark Terry Quartet/The Coleman Hawkins Sextet - Eddie Costa Memorial Concert   1963

Stanley Turrentine Sextet

Tommy Turrentine, trumpet; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Butch Warren, bass; Al Harewood, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 18, 1962

tk.9You Said ItBlue Note BN-LA883-J2, BST-84122
tk.14Cotton Walk-
tk.19Little Girl Blue (mistitled as You Better Go Now)Blue Note BST-84122
tk.21Brother TomBlue Note BN-LA883-J2, BST-84122
tk.26My Ship-
tk.29Jubilee Shout-

* Blue Note BN-LA883-J2   Stanley Turrentine - Jubilee Shouts   1978
* Blue Note BST-84122   Stanley Turrentine - Jubilee Shout!!!   1986
= Blue Note CDP 7 84122 2   -   1988