Prestige Records Discography: 1969

1969 (20th anniversary)

Eric Kloss Quintet

Eric Kloss, alto sax; Booker Ervin, tenor sax; Jaki Byard, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Alan Dawson, drums.

NYC, January 2, 1969

SummertimePrestige PRST 7627
So What-
Sock It To Me Socrates-
When Two Lovers Touch-
Things Ain't What They Used To Be-

* Prestige PRST 7627   Eric Kloss - In The Land Of The Giants   1969

Cedar Walton Quintet

Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax, flute; Cedar Walton, piano, electric piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.

NYC, January 14, 1969

The Electric Boogaloo SongPrestige PRST 7618
You Stepped Out Of A Dream-
Impressions Of Scandinavia-
SabbaticalPrestige PRST 7618; Original Jazz Classics OJC-6002
Ugetsu-

* Prestige PRST 7618   Cedar Walton - The Electric Boogaloo Song   1969
= Prestige PRCD-24145-2   Cedar Walton - Spectrum   1994
* Original Jazz Classics OJC-6002, OJCCD-6002-2   Cedar Walton - Plays Cedar Walton: The Prestige Collection   1988

Sonny Criss Quartet

Sonny Criss, alto sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

RCA Studios, Los Angeles, CA, January 20, 1969

Don't Rain On My ParadePrestige PRST 7628
Blue Sunset-
I Thought About You-
California Screamin'-
Cry Me A River-
I'll Catch The Sun-

* Prestige PRST 7628   Sonny Criss - I'll Catch The Sun!   1969
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-811-2   -   1994

Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers

Al Pazant, trumpet; Barry Rogers, trombone; Eddie Pazant, alto, tenor, baritone sax, flute; William Bivens Jr., vibes, tambourine; Neal Creque, piano, organ; William Allen, Fender bass; Joe Armstrong, congas; Norberto Apellaniz, bongos; Pucho, timbales, drums; Richard Landrum, shekere, quiro, tambourine, wheedle.

NYC, February 11, 1969

DatelinePrestige PRST 7616
How Did It Happen?-
Ain't Nothin Can't Happen-
Tell Me-
Listen To Louie-
Bim-
Yambo-

* Prestige PRST 7616   Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers - Dateline   1969

James Moody Quartet

James Moody, alto, tenor sax; Barry Harris, piano; Bob Cranshaw, Fender bass; Alan Dawson, drums; Eddie Jefferson, vocal #4.

NYC, February 14, 1969

1.Don't Look Away NowPrestige PRST 7625, PRST-24015
2.Darben The Redd FoxxPrestige PRST 7625
3.Easy Living-
4.Hey Herb! Where's Alpert?Prestige PRST 7625, PRST-24015
5.Hear MePrestige PRST 7625
6.When I Fall In Love-
7.Last Train From OverbrookPrestige PRST 7625, PRST-24015

* Prestige PRST 7625   James Moody - Don't Look Away Now!   1969
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-925-2   -   1997
* Prestige PRST-24015   James Moody   1972

Rusty Bryant Quintet

Rusty Bryant, alto sax; Sonny Phillips, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Bob Bushnell, Fender bass; Herbie Lovelle, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 17, 1969

Zoo BoogalooPrestige 45-728, PRST 7626
The CatPrestige PRST 7626
Ready Rusty?-
Streak O' Lean-
Night Flight-
All Day Long-

* Prestige PRST 7626   Rusty Bryant Returns   1969
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-331   -   1988
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-331-2   -   1995
* Prestige 45-728   Rusty Bryant - Zoo Boogaloo Parts 1 & 2   1969

The Dexter Gordon - Slide Hampton Sextet

Dizzy Reece, trumpet; Slide Hampton, trombone, arranger; Dexter Gordon, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted-Pedersen, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Metronome Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark, March 10, 1969

My BluesMPS (G) MPS 15 230 ST
You Don't Know What Love Is-
A New Thing-
What's New-
The Shadow Of Your Smile-
A Day In Vienna-

* MPS (G) MPS 15 230 ST   Dexter Gordon & Slide Hampton - A Day In Copenhagen   1969
= MPS/BASF (G) CRM 698   -   1971
= MPS/BASF (G) 21 20698-1   -   1970s
= Pausa PR 7058   -   1980
= Prestige PRST 7763   Dexter Gordon - A Day In Copenhagen   1970

Charles Kynard Sextet

Blue Mitchell, trumpet; David Newman, tenor sax; Charles Kynard, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, Fender bass; Mickey Roker, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 10, 1969

The Soul BrotherhoodPrestige PRST 7630
Big City-
Jealjon-
Piece O' Pisces-
Blue Farouk-

* Prestige PRST 7630   Charles Kynard - The Soul Brotherhood   1969
= Prestige PRCD-24257-2   -   2001

Illinois Jacquet And His Orchestra

Russell Jacquet, Joe Newman, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Matthew Gee, trombone; Frank Foster, Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Milt Buckner, piano, organ; Wally Richardson, guitar; Al Lucas, bass, Fender bass; Al Foster, drums.

NYC, March 25, 1969

The Soul ExplosionPrestige 45-726, PRST 7629
After HoursPrestige PRST 7629, P-24057
St. Louis Blues-
I'm A Fool To Want You-
The Eighteenth HolePrestige PRST 7629
Still KingOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-674-2

* Prestige PRST 7629   Illinois Jacquet - The Soul Explosion   1969
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-674-2   -   1991
* Prestige P-24057   Illinois Jacquet - How High The Moon   1975
* Prestige 45-726   Illinois Jacquet - The Soul Explosion Parts 1 & 2   1969

Dexter Gordon Quintet

Dexter Gordon, James Moody, tenor sax; Barry Harris, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Al "Tootie" Heath, drums.

NYC, April 2, 1969

MontmartrePrestige PRST 7623
Lady BirdPrestige PRST 7680
Sticky Wicket-
Sticky Wicket (alternate take)Prestige PRCD-11003-2

* Prestige PRST 7623   Dexter Gordon - The Tower Of Power!   1969
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-299   -   1987
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-299-2   -   1993
= Prestige P-24087   Dexter Gordon - Power!   1978
* Prestige PRST 7680   Dexter Gordon - More Power!   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-815-2   -   1994
= Prestige P-24087   Dexter Gordon - Power!   1978
* Prestige PRCD-11003-2   Dexter Gordon Plays The Blues - Blue Dex

Dexter Gordon Quartet

Dexter Gordon, tenor sax; Barry Harris, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Al "Tootie" Heath, drums.

NYC, April 4, 1969

The Rainbow PeoplePrestige PRST 7623
Stanley The Steamer-
Those Were The DaysPrestige PRST 7623, MPP-2502
MeditationPrestige PRST 7680
Fried Bananas-
Boston Bernie-
Dinner For One Please Jamesunissued

* Prestige PRST 7623   Dexter Gordon - The Tower Of Power!   1969
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-299   -   1987
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-299-2   -   1993
= Prestige P-24087   Dexter Gordon - Power!   1978
* Prestige MPP-2502   Dexter Gordon - The Ballad Album   1981
* Prestige PRST 7680   Dexter Gordon - More Power!   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-815-2   -   1994
= Prestige P-24087   Dexter Gordon - Power!   1978

Billy Taylor Trio

Billy Taylor, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Grady Tate, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, April, 1969

La Petite MamboMPS (G) MPS 15 234 ST
Theodora-
Pharaphrase-
Bye Y'All-
Don't Go Down South-
Brother Where Are You?-
There Will Never Be Another You-
Sleeping Bee-

* MPS (G) MPS 15 234 ST   Billy Taylor Trio - Sleeping Bee   1969
= MPS/BASF (G) CRM 700   -   1971
= MPS/BASF (G) 21 20700-5   -   1970s
= Prestige PRST 7762   Billy Taylor Today   1970

Dexter Gordon Quartet

Dexter Gordon, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Victor Gaskin, bass; Percy Brice, drums.

The Left Bank Jazz Society, Famous Ballroom, Baltimore, MD, May 4, 1969

BroadwayPrestige PRCD-11018-2
Boston Bernie-
In A Sentimental Mood-
Blues Up And Down-
Rhythm-a-ningPrestige PRCD-11023-2
Misty-
Love For Sale-

* Prestige PRCD-11018-2   Dexter Gordon - L.T.D.
* Prestige PRCD-11023-2   Dexter Gordon - XXL

Johnny "Hammond" Smith Quintet

Rusty Bryant, alto sax, Varitone; Johnny "Hammond" Smith, organ; Wally Richardson, guitar; Bob Bushnell, Fender bass; Bernard Purdie, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 19, 1969

Soul TalkPrestige 45-725, PRST 7681
All SoulPrestige PRST 7681
Up To Date-
Purty Dirty-
This Guy's In Love With You-

* Prestige PRST 7681   Johnny "Hammond" Smith - Soul Talk   1969
= Prestige PRCD-24177-2   Johnny "Hammond" Smith - Legends Of Acid Jazz   1996
* Prestige 45-725   Johnny "Hammond" Smith - Soul Talk Parts 1 & 2   1969

Ben Webster Quartet

Ben Webster, tenor sax; Cees Slinger, piano; Jacques Schols, bass; John Engels, drums.

Heemstede, Holland, May 26, 1969

I Got It Bad And That Ain't GoodPrestige P-24031
Drop Me Off At Harlem-
One For The Gov' Nor-
Prelude To A Kiss-
In A Sentimental Mood-
Rockin' In Rhythm-

* Prestige P-24031   Ben Webster At Work In Europe   1973

Don Patterson Quintet

Virgil Jones, trumpet; Houston Person, tenor sax; George Coleman, tenor sax #2,4-6; Don Patterson, organ; Frankie Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 2, 1969

1.Oh Happy DayPrestige 45-717, PRST 7640
2.PerdidoPrestige PRST 7640, PRST 7772
3.Good Time ThemePrestige PRST 7640
4.Hip Trip-
5.Blue 'N Boogie-
6.Blues For MomPrestige PRST 7852

* Prestige PRST 7640   Don Patterson - Oh Happy Day   1969
* Prestige PRST 7772   The Best Of Don Patterson & The Jazz Giants   1970
* Prestige PRST 7852   Don Patterson - Tune Up!   1971
* Prestige 45-717   Don Patterson - Oh Happy Day Parts 1 & 2   1969

Harold Mabern Quintet

Virgil Jones, trumpet, flugelhorn; George Coleman, tenor sax; Harold Mabern, piano, electric piano; Buster Williams, bass; Leo Morris, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 30, 1969

Too Busy Thinking About My BabyPrestige PRST 7687
Strozier's Mode-
Blues For Phineas-
I Can't Understand What I See In You-
Waltzing Westward-
A Time For Love-

* Prestige PRST 7687   Harold Mabern - Workin' & Wailin'   1969

Eric Kloss Quartet

Eric Kloss, alto, tenor sax; Chick Corea, piano, electric piano; Dave Holland, bass; Jack DeJohnette, drums.

NYC, July 22, 1969

To Hear Is To SeePrestige PRST 7689
The Kingdom Within-
Stone Groove-
Children Of The Morning-
Cynara-
Lorastoneunissued
Free Improvisation-

* Prestige PRST 7689   Eric Kloss - To Hear Is To See!   1969

Cedar Walton Quintet

James Moody, tenor sax, flute; Cedar Walton, piano, electric piano; Rudy Stevenson, guitar; Reggie Workman, bass, Fender bass; Al "Tootie" Heath, drums.

NYC, July 25, 1969

Sundown ExpressPrestige PRST 7693
Quiet Dawn-
Pensativa-
My Cherie Amour-
Easy Walker-
I Should Care-

* Prestige PRST 7693   Cedar Walton - Soul Cycle   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-847-2   -   1995

Cecil Taylor Quartet

Jimmy Lyons, alto sax; Sam Rivers, tenor, soprano sax; Cecil Taylor, piano; Andrew Cyrille, drums.

Fondation Maeght, Saint-Paul-De-Vence, France, July 29, 1969

Second Act Of A Vol. 1 Face AShandar (F) SR 10 011
Second Act Of A Vol. 1 Face B-
Second Act Of A Vol. II Face AShandar (F) 83 508
Second Act Of A Vol. II Face B-
Second Act Of A Vol. III Face AShandar (F) 83 509
Second Act Of A Vol. III Face B-

* Shandar (F) SR 10 011   Cecil Taylor - Nuits De La Fondation Maeght Vol. 1   1971
= Shandar (F) 83 507   -   1972
= Shandar (F) 83 507/83 508/83 509   Cecil Taylor - Nuits De La Fondation Maeght   1972
= Prestige P-34003   The Great Concert Of Cecil Taylor   1977
* Shandar (F) 83 508   Cecil Taylor - Nuits De La Fondation Maeght Vol. 2   1972
= Shandar (F) 83 507/83 508/83 509   Cecil Taylor - Nuits De La Fondation Maeght   1972
= Prestige P-34003   The Great Concert Of Cecil Taylor   1977
* Shandar (F) 83 509   Cecil Taylor - Nuits De La Fondation Maeght Vol. 3   1972
= Shandar (F) 83 507/83 508/83 509   Cecil Taylor - Nuits De La Fondation Maeght   1972
= Prestige P-34003   The Great Concert Of Cecil Taylor   1977

Jaki Byard Solo

Jaki Byard, piano.

NYC, July 31, 1969

New Orleans StrutPrestige PRST 7686
Spanish Tinge #2-
Top Of The Gate Rag-
A Basin Street Ballad-
The Hollis Stomp-
Hello Young Lovers-
Seasons-
I Know A Place / Let The Good Times Roll-
Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans-

* Prestige PRST 7686   Jaki Byard Solo Piano   1969

Joe Jones Quintet

Rusty Bryant, tenor sax; Sonny Phillips, organ, electric piano; Joe Jones, guitar; Eddie Mathias, electric bass; Bernard Purdie, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 4, 1969

Boogaloo JoePrestige PRST 7697
People Are Talking (as Don't Deceive Me (Please Don't Go))-
Boardwalk Blues-
Dream On Little Dreamer-
Atlantic City Soul-
6:30 Blues-

* Prestige PRST 7697   Joe Jones - Boogaloo Joe   1969
= Prestige PRCD-24167-2   Boogaloo Joe Jones - Legends Of Acid Jazz   1996

Charles Kynard Quintet

Wilton Felder, tenor sax; Charles Kynard, organ; Joe Pass, guitar; Carol Kaye, Fender bass; Paul Humphrey, drums; Richard Fritz, arranger #1,3-5.

RCA Victor Studios, Los Angeles, CA, August 11, 1969

1.Reelin' With The Feelin'Prestige PRST 7688
2.Soul Reggae-
3.Slow Burn-
4.Boogalooin'-
5.Be My Love-
6.Stomp-

* Prestige PRST 7688   Charles Kynard - Reelin' With The Feelin'   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-333   -   1988
= Prestige PRCD-24257-2   Charles Kynard - The Soul Brotherhood   2001

Eddie Jefferson

Bill Hardman, trumpet; Charles McPherson, alto sax; Barry Harris, piano; Gene Taylor, bass, electric bass; Bill English, drums; Eddie Jefferson, vocal; with Bill Foeman, tambourine #2; The Eddie Jefferson Singers, #2.

NYC, August 12, 1969

1.Come Along With MePrestige PRST 7698, P-24095
2.Son Of The Preacher ManPrestige PRST 7698
3.The Preacher-
4.Yardbird SuitePrestige PRST 7698, P-24095
5.Dexter Digs In-
6.Please Leave Me AlonePrestige PRST 7698
7.Baby GirlPrestige PRST 7698, P-24095
8.When You're SmilingPrestige PRST 7698

* Prestige PRST 7698   Eddie Jefferson - Come Along With Me   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-613, OJCCD-613-2   -   1991
* Prestige P-24095   Eddie Jefferson - There I Go Again   1980

Houston Person

Houston Person, tenor sax; Sonny Phillips, organ; Billy Butler, guitar; Bob Bushnell, Fender bass; Frankie Jones, drums; Buddy Caldwell, congas.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 25, 1969

Hey Driver!Prestige PRST 7678
GoodnessPrestige 45-730, PRST 7678
Brother HPrestige PRST 7678
Hard Times-
JamilahPrestige 45-730, PRST 7678, PRST 7779
Close Your EyesPrestige PRST 7678

* Prestige PRST 7678   Houston Person - Goodness!   1969
= Prestige PRST-10027   -   1971
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-332   -   1988
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-332-2   -   1995
* Prestige PRST 7779   The Best Of Houston Person   1970
* Prestige 45-730   Houston Person - Goodness / Jamilah   1969

Don Patterson With Sonny Stitt

Sonny Stitt, tenor sax, Varitone #1-4, tenor sax #5-9, alto sax #10; Don Patterson, organ; Grant Green, guitar #1-4; Grant Green as Blue Grant, guitar #5-10; Billy James, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 15, 1969

1.Brothers-4Prestige PRST 7738
2.Creepin' Home-
3.Alexander's Ragtime Band-
4.Walk On By-
5.Donny BrookPrestige PRST 7816
6.Mud Turtle-
7.St. Thomas-
8.Good Bait-
9.Starry Night-
10.Tune UpPrestige PRST 7852, PRCD-24127-2, PRCD-24261-2

* Prestige PRST 7738   Don Patterson With Sonny Stitt - Brothers-4   1970
= Prestige PRCD-24261-2   Sonny Stitt, Don Patterson - Brothers-4   2001
* Prestige PRST 7816   Don Patterson With Sonny Stitt - Donny Brook   1970
= Prestige PRCD-24261-2   Sonny Stitt, Don Patterson - Brothers-4   2001
* Prestige PRST 7852   Don Patterson - Tune Up!   1971
* Prestige PRCD-24127-2   Sonny Stitt/Booker Ervin/Don Patterson - Soul People   1993

Illinois Jacquet Quintet

Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax #1,2,4-6, bassoon #3; Wynton Kelly, piano; Tiny Grimes, guitar; Buster Williams, bass; Oliver Jackson, drums.

NYC, September 16, 1969

1.The Blues; That's Me!Prestige PRST 7731
2.Still King-
3.'Round MidnightPrestige PRST 7731, P-24057
4.The Galloping LatinPrestige PRST 7731
5.For Once In My LifePrestige PRST 7731, P-24057
6.Every Day-

* Prestige PRST 7731   Illinois Jacquet - The Blues; That's Me!   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-614, OJCCD-614-2   -   1991
* Prestige P-24057   Illinois Jacquet - How High The Moon   1975

Billy Butler

Seldon Powell, electric tenor sax, flute; Sonny Phillips, organ; Billy Butler, guitar, bass guitar, classic guitar; Bob Bushnell, Fender bass; Specs Powell, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 22, 1969

Blow For The CrossingPrestige PRST 7734
Golden Earrings-
The Thumb-
Honky Tonk-
B&B Calypso-
Seven Come Eleven-
Autumn Nocturne / You Go To My Head-

* Prestige PRST 7734   Billy Butler - Guitar Soul!   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-334   -   1988
= Prestige PRCD-24260-2   Billy Butler - Night Life   2001

Tal Farlow Quartet

John Scully, piano; Tal Farlow, guitar; Jack Six, bass; Alan Dawson, drums.

NYC, September 23, 1969

Straight No ChaserPrestige PRST 7732
Darn That Dream-
Summertime-
Sometime Ago-
I'll Remember April-
My Romance-
Crazy, She Calls Me-

* Prestige PRST 7732   The Return Of Tal Farlow/1969   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-356, OJCCD-356-2   -   1989
= Prestige P-24042   Tal Farlow - Guitar Player   1974

Rusty Bryant

Rusty Bryant, alto, tenor sax, Varitone; Jimmy Carter, organ; Joe Jones, guitar; Eddie Mathias, bass; Bernard Purdie, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 6, 1969

Cootie BoogalooPrestige PRST 7735
Funky Mama-
Funky Rabbits-
Night Train-
With These Hands-
Home Fries-

* Prestige PRST 7735   Rusty Bryant - Night Train Now!   1969

Sonny Phillips

Virgil Jones, trumpet; Houston Person, tenor sax; Sonny Phillips, organ; Joe Jones, guitar; Bob Bushnell, Fender bass; Bernard Purdie, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 20, 1969

Sure 'Nuff, Sure 'NuffPrestige PRST 7737
Be Yourself-
Oleo-
Mobile To Chicago-
The Other Blues-

* Prestige PRST 7737   Sonny Phillips - Sure 'Nuff   1970
= Prestige PRCD-24186-2   Sonny Phillips - Legends Of Acid Jazz   1997

Sonny Stitt

Sonny Stitt, tenor sax, Varitone; Gene Ludwig, organ; Pat Martino, guitar; Randy Gelispie, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 27, 1969

Night LetterPrestige PRST 7759
When It's Sleepy Time Down South-
Stringin' The Jug-
Pretend-
Blue String-
You'll Never Know-
Loose Walk-

* Prestige PRST 7759   Sonny Stitt - Night Letter   1970

The Ben Webster Quintet

Ben Webster, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, Frans Wieringa, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Donald McKyre, drums.

Copenhagen, Denmark, October 29, 1969

John Browns BodyCatfish (Du) 5C 054.24159; Prestige P-24031
Worksong-
The Preacher-
Straight No Chaser-

* Catfish (Du) 5C 054.24159   The Ben Webster Quintet - Blow Ben, Blow!   1969
= Catfish (J) 20EL6002   -   1989
* Prestige P-24031   Ben Webster At Work In Europe   1973

Archie Shepp & Chicago Beau

Clifford Thornton, trumpet; Archie Shepp, soprano sax; Noah Howard, alto sax; Julio Finn, harmonica; Leroy Jenkins, viola; Dave Burrell, piano; Earl Freeman, bass; Sonny Murray, drums; Chicago Beauchamp, vocal.

Studio Decca, Paris, France, November 9, 1969

Black Gipsy (as Black Gypsy)America (F) 30 AM 6099
Epitaph Of A Small Winner: Rio De Janeiro-
Epitaph Of A Small Winner: Casablanca-
Epitaph Of A Small Winner: Chicago-
Pitchin'CanAmerica (F) 30 AM 6106, 067 849-2

* America (F) 30 AM 6099   Archie Shepp, Chicago Beau - Black Gipsy   1970
= Prestige PRST-10034   Archie Shepp - Black Gypsy   1972
= America (F) 067 849-2   Archie Shepp - Black Gipsy   2004
* America (F) 30 AM 6106   Archie Shepp - Pitchin Can   1970

Gene Ammons

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Houston Person, tenor sax #1; Prince James, tenor sax #1,6; Junior Mance, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Frankie Jones, drums; Candido, congas.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 10, 1969

1.The Jungle BossPrestige 45-729, PRST 7739; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6018-2
2.I WonderPrestige PRST 7739
3.Tastin' The Jug-
4.Here's That Rainy DayPrestige PRST 7739, PRCD-24155-2
5.Madame QueenPrestige 45-737, PRST 7739
6.Ger-RuPrestige PRST 7792; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6018-2

* Prestige PRST 7739   Gene Ammons - The Boss Is Back!   1970
= Prestige PRST-10023   -   1971
= Prestige PRCD-24129-2   -   1994
* Prestige PRST 7792   Gene Ammons - Brother Jug!   1970
= Prestige PRST-10021   -   1971
= Prestige PRCD-24129-2   Gene Ammons - The Boss Is Back!   1994
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6018-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits: The 70s   1998
* Prestige PRCD-24155-2   Gene Ammons - Gentle Jug Vol. 2   1995
* Prestige 45-729   Gene Ammons - The Jungle Boss Parts 1 & 2   1970
* Prestige 45-737   Gene Ammons - Jungle Strut / Madame Queen   1970

Gene Ammons

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Sonny Phillips, organ; Billy Butler, guitar #2,5; Bob Bushnell, Fender bass; Bernard Purdie, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 11, 1969

1.Feeling GoodPrestige PRST 7739
2.Son Of A Preacher ManPrestige 45-734, PRST 7792
3.Didn't WePrestige 45-734, PRST 7792, P-10084, PRCD-24249-2; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6018-2
4.He's A Real Gone GuyPrestige 45-742, PRST 7792
5.Jungle StrutPrestige 45-737, PRST 7792, P-10084; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6018-2
6.Blue VelvetPrestige PRST 7792, PRCD-24249-2

* Prestige PRST 7739   Gene Ammons - The Boss Is Back!   1970
= Prestige PRST-10023   -   1971
= Prestige PRCD-24129-2   -   1994
* Prestige PRST 7792   Gene Ammons - Brother Jug!   1970
= Prestige PRST-10021   -   1971
= Prestige PRCD-24129-2   Gene Ammons - The Boss Is Back!   1994
* Prestige P-10084   Gene Ammons Greatest Hits   1974
* Prestige PRCD-24249-2   Gene Ammons - Gentle Jug Vol. 3   2000
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6018-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits: The 70s   1998
* Prestige 45-734   Gene Ammons - Son Of A Preacher Man / Didn't We   1970
* Prestige 45-742   Gene Ammons - Jug Eyes / He's A Real Gone Guy   1971
* Prestige 45-737   Gene Ammons - Jungle Strut / Madame Queen   1970

The Barry Harris Trio

Barry Harris, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Leroy Williams, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, November 25, 1969

Bean And The BoysPrestige PRST 7733
You Sweet And Fancy Lady-
Rouge-
Ah-Leu-Cha-
Just Open Your Heart-
Sun Dance-
These Foolish Things-
Dexterity-

* Prestige PRST 7733   The Barry Harris Trio - Magnificent!   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1026-2   -   1999

Charles Earland

Virgil Jones, trumpet; Houston Person, tenor sax; Charlie Earland, organ; Melvin Sparks, guitar; Idris Muhammad, drums; Buddy Caldwell, congas #2,5.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 15, 1969

1.Black TalkPrestige 45-731, PRST 7758, MPP-2501
2.The Mighty BurnerPrestige 45-732, PRST 7758, MPP-2501
3.Here Comes CharliePrestige PRST 7758
4.Aquarius-
5.More Today Than YesterdayPrestige 45-732, PRST 7758, MPP-2501

* Prestige PRST 7758   Charles Earland - Black Talk!   1970
= Prestige PRST-10024   -   1971
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-335   -   1988
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-335-2   -   1995
* Prestige MPP-2501   Charles Earland - Burners: Greatest Hits   1980
* Prestige 45-731   Charles Earland - Black Talk Parts 1 & 2   1970
* Prestige 45-732   Charles Earland - The Mighty Burner / More Today Than Yesterday   1970

Johnny "Hammond" Smith

Virgil Jones, trumpet; Rusty Bryant, alto, tenor sax, Varitone; Leo Johnson, tenor sax #2; Johnny "Hammond" Smith, organ; Wally Richardson, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, Fender bass; Bernard Purdie, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 22, 1969

1.Black FeelingPrestige PRST 7736
2.Kindra-
3.Johnny Hammond Boogaloo-
4.Dig On It-
5.When Sunny Gets Blue-
6.Soul Talk-1970-

* Prestige PRST 7736   Johnny "Hammond" Smith - Black Feeling!   1970
= Prestige PRCD-24177-2   Johnny "Hammond" Smith - Legends Of Acid Jazz   1996

Charles McPherson Quartet

Charles McPherson, alto sax; Barry Harris, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, December 23, 1969

ExplorationsPrestige PRST 7743
McPherson's Mood-
Opalescence-
My Cherie Amour-
Mish-Mash-Bash-
I Get A Kick Out Of You-

* Prestige PRST 7743   Charles McPherson - McPherson's Mood   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1947-2   -   2001

Earl Hines Trio

Earl Hines, piano; Larry Richardson, bass; Khalil Mhadi, drums.

1969

Boogie Woogie On St. Louis BluesPrestige MPP-2515
"Showboat" Medley: Why Do I Love You / Make Believe / Can't Help Loving That Man / Bill / Old Man River-
Medley: Manhattan / Slaughter On Tenth Avenue-
"West Side Story" Medley: I Feel Pretty / Maria / Tonight / America / Somewhere-

* Prestige MPP-2515   Earl Hines - Boogie Woogie On St. Louis Blues   1982