Duke Pearson Catalog
1959 (age 27)
Donald Byrd - Fuego Blue Note BLP 4026 1960
Donald Byrd, pocket trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Duke Pearson, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Lex Humphries, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 4, 1959
tk.3 | Lament |
tk.8 | Amen |
tk.14 | Fuego |
tk.15 | Low Life |
tk.17 | Bup A Loup |
tk.18 | Funky Mama |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84026 in 1961, CDP 7 46534 2 in 1987.
Duke Pearson - Profile Blue Note BLP 4022 1960
Duke Pearson, piano; Gene Taylor, bass; Lex Humphries, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 25, 1959
tk.9 | Witchcraft |
tk.14 | Two Mile Run |
tk.18 | Gate City Blues |
tk.19 | Taboo |
tk.27 | Black Coffee |
tk.28 | I'm Glad There Is You |
tk.30 | Like Someone In Love |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84022.
Duke Pearson - Tender Feelin's Blue Note BLP 4035 1961
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 16, 1959
tk.10 | On Green Dolphin Street |
tk.16 | When Sunny Gets Blue |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 19, 1959
tk.36 | The Golden Striker |
tk.38 | I Love You |
tk.46 | I'm A Fool To Want You |
tk.47 | Bluebird Of Happiness |
tk.56 | 3 A.M. |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84035.
1960
Donald Byrd - Byrd In Flight Blue Note BLP 4048 1961
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Duke Pearson, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Lex Humphries, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 17, 1960
tk.8 | Gate City |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 25, 1960
tk.17 | Ghana |
tk.18 | Lex |
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax #2,3; Duke Pearson, piano; Reginald Workman, bass; Lex Humphries, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 10, 1960
1. tk.6 | Little Boy Blue |
2. tk.14 | "Bo" |
3. tk.16 | My Girl Shirl |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84048, CDP 7243 8 52435 2 3 in 1996.
Donald Byrd - Byrd In Flight Blue Note CDP 7243 8 52435 2 3 1996
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Duke Pearson, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Lex Humphries, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 17, 1960
tk.6 | Soulful Kiddy |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 25, 1960
tk.14 | Child Play |
tk.21 | Carol |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4048 in 1961 + 3 bonus tracks.
Various Artists - The Lost Sessions Blue Note 7243 5 21484 2 4 1999
Ike Quebec, tenor sax #1,3; Duke Pearson, piano; Israel Crosby, bass; Vernel Fournier, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 26, 1960
1. tk.2 | For All We Know |
2. tk.9 | I See Your Face Before Me |
3. tk.12 | Sweet Slumber |
Donald Byrd - At The Half Note Cafe Vol. 2 Blue Note BLP 4061 1963
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Duke Pearson, piano; Laymon Jackson, bass; Lex Humphries, drums.
Half Note, NYC, 1st set, November 11, 1960
tk.5 | Jeannine |
tk.6 | Pure D. Funk (theme) |
same personnel.
Half Note, NYC, 3rd set, November 11, 1960
tk.14 | Kimyas |
same personnel.
Half Note, NYC, 4th set, November 11, 1960
tk.17 | When Sunny Gets Blue |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84061 in 1963, CDP 7 46540 2 in 1987.
Donald Byrd - At The Half Note Cafe Vol. 2 Blue Note CDP 7 46540 2 1987
same personnel.
Half Note, NYC, 1st set, November 11, 1960
tk.1 | Theme From Mr. Lucky |
same personnel.
Half Note, NYC, 4th set, November 11, 1960
tk.18 | Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4061 in 1963 + 2 bonus tracks.
Donald Byrd - At The Half Note Cafe Vol. 1 Blue Note BLP 4060 1961
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax #1,2; Duke Pearson, piano; Laymon Jackson, bass; Lex Humphries, drums.
Half Note, NYC, 2nd set, November 11, 1960
1. tk.7 | My Girl Shirl |
2. tk.8 | Soulful Kiddy |
3. tk.9 | A Portrait Of Jennie |
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Duke Pearson, piano; Laymon Jackson, bass; Lex Humphries, drums.
Half Note, NYC, 3rd set, November 11, 1960
tk.15 | Cecile |
tk.16 | Pure D. Funk (theme) |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84060 in 1961, CDP 7 46539 2 in 1987.
Donald Byrd - At The Half Note Cafe Vol. 1 Blue Note CDP 7 46539 2 1987
same personnel.
Half Note, NYC, 2nd set, November 11, 1960
tk.10 | Chant |
same personnel.
Half Note, NYC, 4th set, November 11, 1960
tk.19 | Child's Play |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4060 in 1961 + 2 bonus tracks.
1961
Donald Byrd - The Cat Walk Blue Note BLP 4075 1962
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Duke Pearson, piano; Laymon Jackson, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 2, 1961
tk.2 | Say You're Mine |
tk.5 | Hello Bright Sunflower |
tk.8 | Each Time I Think Of You |
tk.10 | Duke's Mixture |
tk.14 | The Cat Walk |
tk.15 | Cute |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84075 in 1962.
Duke Pearson - Angel Eyes Polydor (E) 583 723 1968
Duke Pearson, piano; Thomas Howard, bass; Lex Humphries, drums.
Bell Sound Studios, NYC, August 1, 1961
Bags' Groove | |
Le Carrousel | |
I'm An Old Cowhand | |
Jeannine | |
Say You're Mine | |
Exodus |
** initially scheduled on The Duke Pearson Trio, Jazzline JAZ 33-04.
** also released on Duke Pearson Trio - Bag's Groove, Jazzline (J) PA-3082. and on Bags Groove, Black Lion (G) BLCD 760149 in 1990.
Duke Pearson - Bags Groove Black Lion (G) BLCD 760149 1990
same session.
Bell Sound Studios, NYC, August 1, 1961
I'm An Old Cowhand (take 3) | |
Say You're Mine (take 3) | |
Le Carrousel (take 2) |
** originally released on Angel Eyes, Polydor (E) 583 723 in 1968 + 3 bonus tracks.
Freddy Hubbard - Groovy! Fontana (E) 683 290 JCL 1966
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet #1,2,4,5,7; Willie Wilson, trombone; Pepper Adams, baritone sax #1,2,4,5,7; Duke Pearson, piano; Thomas Howard, bass; Lex Humphries, drums.
Bell Sound Studios, NYC, August 2, 1961
1. | Minor Mishap |
2. | Blues For Alvena (as Blues For Alvina) |
3. | The Nearness Of You |
4. | Number Five (as Miss Bertha D. Blues) |
5. | Lex |
6. | Time After Time |
7. | Apothegm |
** initially scheduled on The Willie Wilson Sextet, Jazzline JAZ 33-03.
** also released on Fontana (Du) 883 290 JCY in 1966. and on Duke Pearson - Dedication!, Prestige PRST 7729 in 1970; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1939-2 in 2000. and on Freddie Hubbard - No. 5, Jazzline (J) PA-3081 in 1975. and on Freddie Hubbard - Minor Mishap, Black Lion (G) BLCD 760122 in 1989.
Freddie Hubbard - Minor Mishap Black Lion (G) BLP 60122 1989
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Willie Wilson, trombone; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Duke Pearson, piano; Thomas Howard, bass; Lex Humphries, drums.
Bell Sound Studios, NYC, August 2, 1961
Minor Mishap (take 3) | |
Blues For Alvina (take 3) | |
Number Five (take 3) | |
Lex (take 2) | |
Apothegm (take 6) |
1962 (age 30)
The Duke Pearson Quintet - Hush! Jazzline JAZ 33-02
Donald Byrd, trumpet #1,2,4,5; Johnny Coles, trumpet #1,2,4-6; Duke Pearson, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Walter Perkins, drums.
RCA Studios, NYC, January 12, 1962
1. | Hush! |
2. | Child's Play |
3. | Angel Eyes |
4. | Smoothie |
5. | Sudel |
6. | Friday's Child |
7. | Out Of This World |
** also released on Polydor (Eu) 423 224; Jazzline (J) PA-3080, (J) NLP 2006 in 1992. and on Donald Byrd - Groovin' For Nat, Black Lion (G) BLP 60134, (G) BLCD 760134 in 1990.
** part of Two Sides Of Donald Byrd, Trip Jazz TLX-5000.
Donald Byrd - Groovin' For Nat Black Lion (G) BLP 60134
Donald Byrd, Johnny Coles, trumpet; Duke Pearson, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Walter Perkins, drums.
RCA Studios, NYC, January 12, 1962
Groovin' For Nat | |
Hush! (take 1) | |
Child's Play (take 2) | |
Sudel (take 4) |
** originally released on The Duke Pearson Quintet - Hush!, Jazzline JAZ 33-02 + 4 bonus tracks.
1963
Donald Byrd - A New Perspective Blue Note BLP 4124 1964
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Donald Best, vibes; Herbie Hancock, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Butch Warren, bass; Lex Humphries, drums; unidentified chorus, Coleridge Perkinson, director; Duke Pearson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 12, 1963
tk.5 | 14283-E | Cristo Redentor |
tk.8 | Chant |
tk.11 | Elijah |
tk.17 | The Black Disciples |
tk.19 | Beast Of Burden |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84124 in 1964, CDP 7 84124 2 in 1988.
Johnny Coles - Little Johnny C Blue Note BLP 4144 1964
Johnny Coles, trumpet; Leo Wright, alto sax, flute; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Duke Pearson, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Walter Perkins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 18, 1963
tk.8 | Little Johnny C |
tk.12 | Hobo Joe |
tk.21 | Jano |
Johnny Coles, trumpet; Leo Wright, alto sax, flute; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Duke Pearson, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Pete La Roca, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 9, 1963
tk.4 | Heavy Legs |
tk.18 | My Secret Passion |
tk.22 | So Sweet My Little Girl |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84144 in 1964, CDP 7243 8 32129 2 7 in 1996.
Antonio Diaz "Chocolate" Mena - Eso Es Latin Jazz...Man! Audio Fidelity AFLP 2117
Johnny Coles, Richard Williams, trumpet; Britt Woodman, trombone; Leo Wright, alto sax, flute; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Duke Pearson, piano, arranger, conductor; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Walter Perkins, drums; Antonio Diaz Mena, congas; Ramon Sardinas, Carlos "Patato" Valdes, percussion.
NYC, circa July, 1963
Take Five | |
Con Alma | |
Caravan | |
Green Dolphin Street | |
Poinciana |
** also released on Audio Fidelity AFSD 6117.
Grant Green - Idle Moments Blue Note BLP 4154 1965
Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Duke Pearson, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Al Harewood, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 4, 1963
tk.14 | Idle Moments |
tk.28 | Nomad |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 15, 1963
tk.36 | Django |
tk.39 | Jean De Fleur |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84154 in 1965, CDP 7 84154 2 in 1988, BST 84154 in 1998.
Grant Green - Idle Moments Blue Note CDP 7 84154 2 1988
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 4, 1963
tk.11 | Jean De Fleur (alternate take) |
tk.32 | Django (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4154 in 1965 + 2 bonus tracks.
Bobby Hutcherson - The Kicker Blue Note 7243 5 21437 2 6 1999
Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Duke Pearson, piano; Grant Green, guitar #1,2,4; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Al Harewood, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 29, 1963
1. tk.8 | The Kicker |
2. tk.11 | Beduin |
3. tk.23 | For Duke P. |
4. tk.24 | Step Lightly |
5. tk.35 | Mirrors |
6. tk.36 | If Ever I Would Leave You |
1964
Duke Pearson - Wahoo! Blue Note BLP 4191 1966+
Donald Byrd, trumpet #1-5; James Spaulding, alto sax, flute #1-5; Joe Henderson, tenor sax #1-5; Duke Pearson, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 21, 1964
1. 1475 tk.3 | Amanda |
2. 1476 tk.6 | E.S.P. (Extrasensory Perception) |
3. 1477 tk.12 | Bedouin |
4. 1478 tk.15 | Wahoo |
5. 1479 tk.22 | Fly, Little Bird, Fly |
6. 1480 tk.28 | Farewell Machelle |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84191 in 1966+, CDP 7 84191 2 in 1988.
Donald Byrd - I'm Tryin' To Get Home Blue Note BLP 4188 1965
Jimmy Owens, Ernie Royal, Clark Terry, Snooky Young, trumpet; Donald Byrd, trumpet, flugelhorn; Jimmy Cleveland, Henry Cocker, J.J. Johnson, Benny Powell, trombone; Jim Buffington, Bob Northern, French horn; Don Butterfield, tuba; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Freddie Roach, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Grady Tate, drums; unidentified vocal chorus, Coleridge Perkinson, director, conductor; Duke Pearson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 17, 1964
1493 tk.3 | I'm Tryin' To Get Home |
1494 tk.5 | March Children |
1495 tk.11 | Brother Isaac |
Joe Ferrante, Jimmy Owens, Ernie Royal, Snooky Young, trumpet; Donald Byrd, trumpet, flugelhorn; Jimmy Cleveland, Henry Cocker, J.J. Johnson, Benny Powell, trombone; Jim Buffington, Bob Northern, French horn; Don Butterfield, tuba; Herbie Hancock, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Grady Tate, drums; unknown, chimes, percussion, tambourine, tubular bells; unidentified vocal chorus, Coleridge Perkinson, director, conductor; Duke Pearson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 18, 1964
1496 tk.17 | I've Longed And Searched For My Mother |
1497 tk.20 | Noah |
1498 tk.26 | Pearly Gates |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84188 in 1965, CDP 7 84188 2 in 1989.
1965
The Duke Pearson Nonet - Honeybuns Atlantic LP 3002 1966
Johnny Coles, trumpet; Garnett Brown, trombone; Les Spann, flute; James Spaulding, alto sax; George Coleman, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax, clarinet; Duke Pearson, piano, arranger; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
NYC, May 25 and 26, 1965
Honeybuns | |
New Girl | |
You Know I Care | |
Is That So | |
Our Love | |
Heavy Legs |
** also released on Atlantic SD 3002 in 1966.
1966
Hank Mobley - A Slice Of The Top Blue Note LT-995 1979
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Kiane Zawadi, euphonium; Howard Johnson, tuba; James Spaulding, alto sax, flute; Hank Mobley, tenor sax, arranger; McCoy Tyner, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Billy Higgins, drums; Duke Pearson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 18, 1966
1714 tk.1 | A Touch Of Blue |
1715 tk.9 | A Slice Of The Top |
1716 tk.15 | Hank's Other Bag |
1717 tk.21 | There's A Lull In My Life |
1718 tk.25 | Cute 'N Pretty |
** also released on Blue Note B1-33582 in 1995, CDP 7243 8 33582 2 9 in 1995.
** part of The Complete Hank Mobley Blue Note Sessions 1963-70, Mosaic MD8-268 in 2019.
Thad Jones, Pepper Adams - Mean What You Say Milestone MLP 1001 1966
Thad Jones, flugelhorn; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Duke Pearson, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
Plaza Sound Studios, NYC, April 26, and May 4, 9, 1966
Mean What You Say | |
H And T Blues | |
Wives And Lovers | |
Bossa Nova Ova | |
No Refill | |
Little Waltz | |
Chant | |
Yes Sir, That's My Baby |
** also released on Milestone MSP 9001 in 1966; Original Jazz Classics OJC-464, OJCCD-464-2.
Stanley Turrentine - Rough 'N Tumble Blue Note BLP 4240 1966
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; James Spaulding, alto sax; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Bob Cranshaw, bass, electric bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Duke Pearson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 1, 1966
1752 tk.2 | What Could I Do Without You |
1754 tk.11 | The Shake |
1755 tk.12 | Walk On By |
1756 tk.15 | And Satisfy |
1757 tk.22 | Baptismal |
1753 tk.23 | Feeling Good |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84240 in 1966.
Stanley Turrentine - The Spoiler Blue Note BLP 4256 1967
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; James Spaulding, alto sax, flute; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass, electric bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Joseph Rivera, shaker, tambourine #1-3; Duke Pearson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 22, 1966
1. 1788 tk.6 | La Fiesta |
2. 1789 tk.8 | Sunny |
3. 1790 tk.11 | The Magilla |
4. 1791 tk.16 | Theme From "The Oscar" |
5. 1792 tk.20 | When The Sun Comes Out |
6. 1794 tk.32 | You're Gonna Hear From Me |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84256 in 1967, CDP 7243 8 53359 2 1 in 1996.
The Best Of Stanley Turrentine - The Blue Note Years Blue Note CDP 7 93201 2 1989
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; James Spaulding, alto sax, flute; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass, electric bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Duke Pearson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 22, 1966
1793 tk.29 | Lonesome Lover |
** originally released on Blue Note B1-93201 in 1989 + 1 bonus track.
Blue Mitchell - Boss Horn Blue Note BLP 4257 1967
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Jerry Dodgion, alto sax, flute; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Cedar Walton, piano #1-4; Chick Corea, piano #5,6; Gene Taylor, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Duke Pearson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 17, 1966
1. 1788 tk.7 | O Mama Enit |
2. 1789 tk.15 | Rigor Mortez |
3. 1790 tk.17 | I Should Care |
4. 1791 tk.22 | Millie |
5. 1792 tk.31 | Straight Up And Down |
6. 1793 tk.42 | Tones For Joan's Bones |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84257 in 1967.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Blue Mitchell Sessions (1963-67), Mosaic MQ6-178 in 1998, MD4-178 in 1998.
Duke Pearson - Sweet Honey Bee Blue Note BLP 4252 1967
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet #1-3,5-7; James Spaulding, alto sax, flute; Joe Henderson, tenor sax #1-3,5-7; Duke Pearson, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 7, 1966
1. 1803 tk.1 | Gaslight |
2. 1804 tk.10 | Ready Rudy? |
3. 1805 tk.12 | Big Bertha |
4. 1806 tk.17 | After The Rain |
5. 1807 tk.27 | Sweet Honey Bee |
6. 1808 tk.28 | Empathy |
7. 1809 tk.32 | Sudel |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84252 in 1967, B1-89792 in 1993, CDP 0777 7 89792 2 7 in 1993.
Duke Pearson - Prairie Dog Atlantic LP 3005 1966
Johnny Coles, trumpet; James Spaulding, alto sax, flute; George Coleman, tenor sax; Harold Vick, tenor, soprano sax; Duke Pearson, piano, celeste, arranger; Gene Bertoncini, guitar; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
NYC, 1966
Prairie Dog | |
The Fakir | |
Little Waltz | |
Soulin' | |
Hush-a-Bye | |
Angel Eyes |
** also released on Atlantic SD 3005 in 1966.
1967
Lee Morgan - Standards Blue Note CDP 7243 8 23213 2 3 1998
Lee Morgan, trumpet; James Spaulding, alto sax, flute; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Duke Pearson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 13, 1967
tk.2 | Blue Gardenia (alternate take) |
1816 tk.6 | Blue Gardenia |
1817 tk.20 | God Bless The Child |
1818 tk.24 | Somewhere |
1819 tk.39 | If I Were A Carpenter |
1820 tk.41 | A Lot Of Livin' To Do |
1821 tk.46 | This Is The Life |
Lou Donaldson - Sweet Slumber Blue Note (J) GXF-3068 1980
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Garnett Brown, trombone; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Jerry Dodgion, alto sax, flute; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Al Harewood, drums; Duke Pearson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 20, 1967
1822 tk.4 | Sweet And Lovely |
1823 tk.6 | You've Changed |
1824 tk.7 | Sweet Slumber |
1825 tk.9 | It Might As Well Be Spring |
1826 tk.11 | What Will I Tell My Heart |
1827 tk.14 | The Good Life |
1828 tk.15 | Stardust |
** also released on Blue Note (J) GXK-8164 in 1981. and on Lush Life, Blue Note BST-84254 in 1986, CDP 7 84254 2 in 1988.
Stanley Turrentine Blue Note BN-LA394-H2 1975
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Jerry Dodgion, alto sax, flute; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Joe Farrell, tenor sax, flute; Pepper Adams, baritone sax, clarinet; Kenny Barron, piano; Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Duke Pearson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 17, 1967
1839 tk.4 | She's A Carioca |
1840 tk.9 | Samba Do Aviao |
1843 tk.24 | Night Song |
Joe Shepley, Marvin Stamm, trumpet, flugelhorn; Garnett Brown, Julian Priester, trombone; Al Gibbons, alto sax, flute, bass clarinet; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Joe Farrell, tenor sax, flute; Mario Rivera, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Ray Lucas, drums; Duke Pearson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 23, 1967
1910 tk.4 | Better Luck Next Time |
1911 tk.11 | Bonita |
1913 tk.16 | Flying Jumbo |
Stanley Turrentine - New Time Shuffle Blue Note LT-993 1979
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Jerry Dodgion, alto sax, flute; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Joe Farrell, tenor sax, flute; Pepper Adams, baritone sax, clarinet; Kenny Barron, piano; Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Duke Pearson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 17, 1967
1841 tk.14 | Manha De Carnaval |
1842 tk.15 | What Now My Love |
1844 tk.32 | Here's That Rainy Day |
1845 tk.41 | Blues For Del |
Joe Shepley, Marvin Stamm, trumpet, flugelhorn; Garnett Brown, Julian Priester, trombone; Al Gibbons, alto sax, flute, bass clarinet; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Joe Farrell, tenor sax, flute; Mario Rivera, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Ray Lucas, drums; Duke Pearson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 23, 1967
1912 tk.14 | Return Of The Prodigal Son |
1914 tk.27 | Ain't No Mountain High Enough |
1915 tk.32 | New Time Shuffle |
** also released on Blue Note (J) TOCJ-50277 in 2012.
Stanley Turrentine - A Bluish Bag Blue Note 0946 3 85193 2 4 2007
Blue Mitchell, Tommy Turrentine, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Jerry Dodgion, flute, alto sax; Pepper Adams, clarinet, baritone sax; Al Gibbons, bass clarinet, tenor sax; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Walter Booker, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Duke Pearson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 9, 1967
1904 tk.16 | With This Ring |
1905 tk.15 | Silver Tears |
1906 tk.20 | A Bluish Bag |
1907 tk.26 | Come Back To Me |
1908 tk.30 | Days Of Wine And Roses |
Stanley Turrentine - Return Of The Prodigal Son Blue Note 50999 5 17462 2 3 2008
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Garnett Brown, trombone; James Spaulding, alto sax, flute; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Duke Pearson, organ, arranger; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Ray Lucas, drums; Richard Landrum, congas, bongos, tambourine.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 28, 1967
1928 tk.3 | The Look Of Love |
1930 tk.18 | Dr. Feelgood (alternate take) |
1930 tk.21 | Dr. Feelgood |
Various Artists - The Lost Grooves Blue Note CDP 7243 8 31883 2 1 1995
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 28, 1967
1929 tk.14 | You Want Me To Stop Loving You |
** originally released on Blue Note B1-31883 in 1995.
Stanley Turrentine - Easy Walker Blue Note CDP 7243 8 29908 2 6 1997
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 28, 1967
1933 tk.39 | A Foggy Day |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4268 in 1967 + 5 bonus tracks.
Duke Pearson - The Right Touch Blue Note BST 84267 1967
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Garnett Brown, trombone; James Spaulding, alto sax; Jerry Dodgion, alto sax, flute; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Duke Pearson, piano, arranger; Gene Taylor, bass; Grady Tate, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 13, 1967
1941 tk.23 | Make It Good |
1942 tk.25 | Los Malos Hombres |
1943 tk.33 | Scrap Iron |
1944 tk.35 | Rotary |
1939 tk.37 | My Love Waits (O Meu Amor Espera) |
1940 tk.38 | Chili Pepper |
** also released on Blue Note B1-28269 in 1994, CDP 7243 8 28269 2 7 in 1994.
Duke Pearson - The Right Touch Blue Note CDP 7243 8 28269 2 7 1994
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 13, 1967
1942 tk.30 | Los Malos Hombres (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note BST 84267 in 1967 + 1 bonus track.
Blue Mitchell - Heads Up! Blue Note BST 84272 1968
Burt Collins, Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Jerry Dodgion, alto sax, flute; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Gene Taylor, bass; Al Foster, drums; Jimmy Heath, Melba Liston, Duke Pearson, Don Pickett, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 17, 1967
1988 tk.8 | Len Sirrah |
1989 tk.14 | Togetherness |
1990 tk.18 | Heads Up! Feet Down! |
1991 tk.24 | Good Humor Man |
1992 tk.32 | The Folks Who Live On The Hill |
1993 tk.34 | The People In Nassau |
** part of The Complete Blue Note Blue Mitchell Sessions (1963-67), Mosaic MQ6-178 in 1998, MD4-178 in 1998.
The Complete Blue Note Blue Mitchell Sessions (1963-67) Mosaic MQ6-178 1998
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 17, 1967
1989 tk.16 | Togetherness (alternate take) |
1991 tk.23 | Good Humor Man (alternate take) |
** also released on Mosaic MD4-178 in 1998.
** same as The Thing To Do, Blue Note BLP 4178 in 1965 + The Blue Mitchell Quintet - Down With It!, BLP 4214 in 1966+ + Bring It Home To Me, BLP 4228 in 1967 + Boss Horn, BLP 4257 in 1967 + Heads Up!, BST 84272 in 1968 + Step Lightly, LT-1082 in 1980 + 2 bonus tracks.
Introducing Duke Pearson's Big Band Blue Note BST 84276 1968
Randy Brecker, Burt Collins, Joe Shepley, Marvin Stamm, trumpet; Garnett Brown, Benny Powell, Julian Priester, trombone; Kenny Rupp, bass trombone; Jerry Dodgion, alto sax, flute, piccolo; Al Gibbons, alto sax, flute, bass clarinet; Frank Foster, Lew Tabackin, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax, clarinet; Duke Pearson, piano, arranger; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 15, 1967
2000 tk.6 | Ready When You Are C.B. |
2001 tk.11 | Ground Hog |
2002 tk.19 | Mississippi Dip |
2005 tk.30 | Bedouin |
2003 tk.24 | A Taste Of Honey |
2004 tk.37 | New Time Shuffle |
2006 tk.40 | Straight Up And Down |
2007 tk.47 | New Girl |
2008 tk.54 | Time After Time |
** also released on Blue Note 7243 4 94508 2 0 in 1998.
1968
Stanley Turrentine - The Look Of Love Blue Note BST 84286 1968
Jimmy Nottingham, Snooky Young, flugelhorn; Benny Powell, bass trombone; Jim Buffington, French horn; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Duke Pearson, piano, arranger; Kenny Burrell, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Grady Tate, drums; overdubbed 14 piece strings.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 15, and May 27, 1968
2093 tk.22 | The Look Of Love |
Jimmy Nottingham, Snooky Young, flugelhorn; Benny Powell, bass trombone; Jim Buffington, French horn; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar #2-4; George Duvivier, bass; Grady Tate, drums; overdubbed 14 piece strings, Duke Pearson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 2 and 27, 1968
1. 3011 tk.29 | A Beautiful Friendship |
2. 3012 tk.37 | This Guy's In Love With You |
3. 3013 tk.42 | I'm Always Drunk In San Francisco |
4. 3014 tk.49 | Emily |
Jimmy Nottingham, Snooky Young, flugelhorn; Benny Powell, bass trombone; Jim Buffington, French horn; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Roland Hanna, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; overdubbed 14 piece strings, Duke Pearson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 13 and 27, 1968
3023 tk.67 | Cabin In The Sky |
3024 tk.76 | Here, There And Everywhere |
3025 tk.92 | MacArthur Park |
Duke Pearson - The Phantom Blue Note BST 84293 1968
Jerry Dodgion, flute, alto flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Duke Pearson, piano, arranger; Sam Brown, acoustic guitar; Al Gafa, electric guitar; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Victor Partajo, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 24, 1968
3049 tk.22 | Bunda Amerela (Little Yellow Streetcar) |
Jerry Dodgion, flute, alto flute #1-4; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes #1,3,4; Duke Pearson, piano, arranger; Sam Brown, acoustic guitar #1,3,4; Al Gafa, electric guitar #1-4; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Carlos "Patato" Valdes, congas, guiro #1-4.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 11, 1968
1. 4013 tk.7 | Los Ojos Alegres (The Happy Eyes) |
2. 4014 tk.8 | Blues For Alvena |
3. 4015 tk.11 | The Phantom |
4. 4017 tk.22 | The Moana Surf |
5. 4018 tk.24 | Say You're Mine |
Duke Pearson - I Don't Care Who Knows It Blue Note CDP 7243 8 35220 2 6 1996
Jerry Dodgion, flute, alto flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Duke Pearson, piano, arranger; Sam Brown, acoustic guitar; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 24, 1968
3053 tk.30 | Theme From "Rosemary's Baby" |
Duke Pearson, piano; Dorio Ferreira, guitar, percussion; Bebeto Jose Souza, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Airto Moreira, percussion; Flora Pulim, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 5, 1969
6202 tk.29 | Upa Neguinho |
Burt Collins, trumpet; Al Gibbons, flute; Jerry Dodgion, alto sax; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Duke Pearson, piano, electric piano; Al Gafa, guitar; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Airto Moreira, percussion, vocal; Stella Mars, vocal.
A&R Studios, NYC, October 3, 1969
5220-5 | Once I Loved (O Amor Em Paz) |
5221-5 | Xibaba |
Burt Collins, trumpet; Al Gibbons, flute; Jerry Dodgion, alto sax; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Duke Pearson, electric piano; Ralph Towner, guitar; Wally Richardson, electric guitar; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Airto Moreira, percussion.
A&R Studios, NYC, November 21, 1969
5567-1 | Captain Bacardis |
5568-5 | I Don't Know |
Burt Collins, trumpet; Kenny Rupp, trombone; Jerry Dodgion, alto sax, alto flute; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Frank Foster, tenor sax, contra-alto clarinet; Duke Pearson, piano, electric piano; Ron Carter, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Andy Bey, vocal #1.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 13, 1970
1. 5921 tk.2 | I Don't Care Who Knows It |
2. 5922 tk.6 | Canto Ossanha |
3. 5923 tk.15 | A Beautiful Friendship |
4. 5925 tk.33 | Bloos |
5. 5926 tk.36 | Horn In |
** originally released on Blue Note B1-35220 in 1996 + 3 bonus tracks.
Duke Pearson - Now Hear This Blue Note BST 84308 1969
Jim Bossy, Randy Brecker, Burt Collins, Joe Shepley, Marvin Stamm, trumpet; Garnett Brown, Jimmy Cleveland, Benny Powell, trombone; Kenny Rupp, bass trombone; Jerry Dodgion, Al Gibbons, alto sax; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax; Frank Foster, tenor sax, arranger; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Duke Pearson, piano, arranger; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Andy Bey, vocal #9.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 3, 1968
1. 3061 tk.25 | Make It Good |
2. 3062 tk.35 | Amanda |
3. 3063 tk.43 | Dad Digs Mom |
4. 3060 tk.47 | Disapproachment |
5. 3056 tk.53 | The Days Of Wine And Roses |
6. 3057 tk.54 | Here's That Rainy Day |
7. 3058 tk.55 | Minor League |
8. 3064 tk.60 | Tones For Joan's Bones |
9. 3059 tk.62 | I'm Tired Of Cryin' Over You |
1969
Duke Pearson - Merry Ole Soul Blue Note BST 84323 1969
Duke Pearson, piano, celeste; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 25, 1969
3705 tk.4 | Sleigh Ride |
Duke Pearson, piano, celeste #1-7, piano #8; Bob Cranshaw, bass #1-7; Mickey Roker, drums #1-7; Airto Moreira, percussion #1-7.
A&R Studios, NYC, August 19, 1969
1. 3712 (tk.4) | Jingle Bells |
2. 3706 (tk.9) | Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas |
3. 3707 (tk.7) | Go Tell It On A Mountain |
4. 3708 (tk.2) | Little Drummer Boy |
5. 3711 (tk.1) | Silent Night |
6. 3710 (tk.2) | Santa Claus Is Coming To Town |
7. 3725 (tk.3) | Wassail Song |
8. (tk.2) | O Little Town Of Bethlehem |
Duke Pearson - How Insensitive Blue Note BST 84344 1969
Duke Pearson, piano, electric piano, flugelhorn, arranger; Al Gafa, electric guitar; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Airto Moreira, percussion; Andy Bey, vocal #2; New York Group Singer's Big Band, voice; Jack Manno, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 11, 1969
1. 4019 tk.3 | Cristo Redentor |
2. 4018 tk.9 | Give Me Your Love |
3. 4017 tk.17 | Stella By Starlight |
4. 4020 tk.21 | Little Song |
Duke Pearson, piano, electric piano, flugelhorn, arranger #1,2, piano #3; Al Gafa, electric guitar #1,2; Bob Cranshaw, bass #1,2; Mickey Roker, drums #1,2; Airto Moreira, percussion #1,2; Andy Bey, vocal #1; New York Group Singer's Big Band, voice #1,2; Jack Manno, arranger, conductor #1,2.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 14, 1969
1. 4021 tk.29 | Clara |
2. 4022 tk.39 | My Love Waits |
3. 4024 tk.44 | How Insensitive |
Duke Pearson, piano; Dorio Ferreira, guitar, percussion; Bebeto Jose Souza, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Airto Moreira, percussion; Flora Pulim, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 5, 1969
6181 tk.16 | Sandalia Dela |
6182 tk.24 | Tears |
6201 tk.34 | Lamento |
** also released on Blue Note (E) B1-84344 in 1990s.
Donald Byrd - Fancy Free Blue Note BST 84319 1969
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Lew Tabackin, flute; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Duke Pearson, electric piano; Jimmy Ponder, guitar; Roland Wilson, bass; Joe Chambers, drums; Nat Bettis, John Richardson, percussion.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 9, 1969
4279 tk.2 | Weasel |
4278 tk.8 | I Love The Girl |
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Jerry Dodgion, flute; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Duke Pearson, electric piano; Jimmy Ponder, guitar; Roland Wilson, bass; Leo Morris, drums; Nat Bettis, John Richardson, percussion.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 6, 1969
4276 tk.10 | Fancy Free |
4277 tk.23 | The Uptowner |
** also released on Blue Note B1-89796 in 1993, CDP 0777 7 89796 2 3 in 1993.
Various Artists - Blue Movies: Scoring For The Studios Blue Note 7243 8 57748 2 9 1999
Burt Collins, Joe Shepley, trumpet, flugelhorn; Lee Morgan, trumpet, flugelhorn #1; Toots Thielemans, harmonica, guitar; Duke Pearson, piano, arranger; Wally Richardson, guitar; Al Gafa, electric guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Airto Moreira, percussion.
A&R Studios, NYC, May 22, 1969
1. 4377 tk.6 | Midnight Cowboy |
2. 4378 tk.13 | Popi |
Donald Byrd - Kofi Blue Note CDP 7243 8 31875 2 2 1995
Donald Byrd, flugelhorn; William Campbell, trombone #1; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Duke Pearson, electric piano; Ron Carter, bass; Bob Cranshaw, electric bass #2; Airto Moreira, drums.
A&R Studios, NYC, December 16, 1969
1. 4615-4 | Kofi |
2. 4616-4 | Fufu |
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Duke Pearson, electric piano; Wally Richardson, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Airto Moreira, Dom Um Romao, percussion.
A&R Studios, NYC, December 4, 1970
6879 tk.2 | Perpetual Love |
6880 tk.7 | Elmina |
6881 tk.15 | The Loud Minority |
** originally released on Blue Note B1-31875 in 1995 + 1 bonus track.
1970
Duke Pearson - It Could Only Happen With You Blue Note BN-LA317-G 1974
Burt Collins, trumpet; Kenny Rupp, trombone; Jerry Dodgion, alto sax, alto flute; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Duke Pearson, piano, electric piano; Ron Carter, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 13, 1970
5924 tk.29 | Emily |
Burt Collins, Joe Shepley, trumpet; Kenny Rupp, trombone; Hermeto Pascoal, flute, guitar, bass; Al Gibbons, alto sax, alto flute; possibly Frank Foster, tenor sax; Duke Pearson, piano, electric piano; Theo, guitar, bass #1-3,5,6; Bob Cranshaw, bass, electric bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Flora Pulim, vocal #1,2,5.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 10, 1970
1. 6128 tk.5 | It Could Only Happen With You |
2. 6129 tk.10 | Gira, Girou (Round And Round) |
3. 6130 tk.19 | Book's Bossa |
4. 6131 tk.20 | Lost In The Stars |
5. 6132 tk.22 | Stormy |
6. 6133 tk.27 | Hermeto |
Donald Byrd - Electric Byrd Blue Note BST 84349 1970
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Bill Champbell, trombone; Hermeto Pascoal, flute #4; Jerry Dodgion, alto, soprano sax, flute; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Frank Foster, tenor sax, contra-alto clarinet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax, clarinet; Duke Pearson, electric piano; Wally Richardson, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Airto Moreira, percussion.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 15, 1970
1. 6344 tk.2 | Estavianco |
2. 6343 tk.4 | Essence |
3. 6341 tk.5 | The Dude |
4. 6342 tk.8 | Xibaba |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7243 8 36195 2 8 in 1996.
1971
Carmen McRae - Carmen Temponic TB 29562 1972
Cat Anderson, John Audino, Buddy Childers, Gene Coe, Harry Edison, Ray Triscari, trumpet; George Bohanon, Nick DiMaio, Joe Howard, Grover Mitchell, trombone; William Hinshaw, Alan Robinson, Gale Robinson, Henry Sigismonti, Bob Watt, French horn; Buddy Collette, Bob Cooper, Bill Green, Bill Hood, Marshall Royal, Bud Shank, woodwinds; John E. Arnold, Larry Bunker, vibes, percussion; Bob Corwin, Jimmy Jones, Duke Pearson, Jimmy Rowles, piano; John Collins, Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, Dick McQuary, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Carmen McRae, vocal; Benny Carter, Quincy Jones, arranger, conductor.
Los Angeles, CA, November, 1971-March, 1972
I'll Never Pass This Way Again | |
Mr. Love | |
All That I Can Do Is Think Of You | |
All The Time | |
When It's Time To Tell | |
The Happy Ones | |
Bobby | |
Tender Loving Words | |
When Twilight Comes | |
A Tribute To Benny Carter |