Contemporary Records Discography: 1987-1990

1987

Art Farmer Quintet

Art Farmer, flugelhorn; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; James Williams, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Marvin "Smitty" Smith, drums.

Secret Sound Studios, NYC, January 14 and 15, 1987

IsfahanContemporary C-14029
Bloodcount-
Johnny Come Lately-
Something To Live For-
Upper Manhattan Medical Group-
Raincheck-
DaydreamContemporary CCD-14029-2

* Contemporary C-14029, CCD-14029-2   Art Farmer - Something To Live For: The Music Of Billy Strayhorn   1987

Barney Kessel With The Monty Alexander Trio

Monty Alexander, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; John Clayton, bass; Jeff Hamilton, drums.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, February 20-22, 1987

Moonlight WalkContemporary C-14033
Bluesy-
'Round MidnightContemporary C-14033, FCD-60-021
Star FireContemporary C-14033
Ah, Sweet Mystery Of Life-
Almost The Blues-
Everything I Have Is Yours-
Get Me To The Church On Time-
Shaw 'NuffContemporary CCD-14033-2

* Contemporary C-14033, CCD-14033-2   Barney Kessel With The Monty Alexander Trio - Spontaneous Combustion   1987
* Contemporary FCD-60-021   The Artistry Of Barney Kessel

George Cables Trio

George Cables, piano; John Heard, bass #1-3,6,7; Ralph Penland, drums #1-3,6,7.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, February 27, 1987

1.Bess, You Is My Woman NowContemporary C-14030
2.My Man's Gone Now-
3.I Got Rhythm-
4.Embraceable You-
5.Someone To Watch Over Me-
6.A Foggy Day-
7.SummertimeOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-1056-2

* Contemporary C-14030   George Cables - By George: Plays The Music Of George Gershwin   1987
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1056-2   -   2001

Frank Morgan - Bud Shank Quintet

Frank Morgan, Bud Shank, alto sax; George Cables, piano; John Heard, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums.

Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, Seattle, WA, March 26-28, 1987

SolarContemporary CCD-14064-2
Phantom's Progress-
Quiet Fire-
Emily-
What's New-
The Night Has A Thousand Eyes-

* Contemporary CCD-14064-2   Frank Morgan Bud Shank Quintet - Quiet Fire   1991

George Robert - Tom Harrell Quintet

Tom Harrell, trumpet, flugelhorn; George Robert, alto, soprano sax; Dado Moroni, piano; Reggie Johnson, bass; Bill Goodwin, drums.

Radio Suisse Romande Studios, Lausanne, Switzerland, March 29-30, 1987

SoladContemporary C-14037
Moon Alley-
Cancun-
Sun Dance-
Because I Love You-
Vikings' Theme-

* Contemporary C-14037   George Robert-Tom Harrell Quintet - Sun Dance   1988

The George Robert - Tom Harrell Quintet

Tom Harrell, trumpet, flugelhorn; George Robert, alto sax; Dado Moroni, piano; Reggie Johnson, bass; Bill Goodwin, drums.

Radio Suisse Romande Studios, Lausanne, Switzerland, April 18 and 19, 1987

OpalingContemporary CCD-14063-2
Because I Love You (alternate take)-
Everything I Love-

* Contemporary CCD-14063-2   Tom Harrell - Visions   1991

Frank Morgan And The McCoy Tyner Trio

Frank Morgan, alto sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Avery Sharpe, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

Clinton Recording Studios, NYC, April 27-29, 1987

ChangesContemporary C-14039
How Deep Is The Ocean-
Emily-
Search For Peace-
Frank's Back-
All The Things You Are-
Theme From Love Story-
So WhatContemporary CCD-14039-2

* Contemporary C-14039, CCD-14039-2   Frank Morgan And The McCoy Tyner Trio - Major Changes   1988

Terry Gibbs - Buddy DeFranco Quintet

Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Terry Gibbs, vibes; John Campbell II, piano; Todd Coolman, bass; Gerry Gibbs, drums.

Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase, Chicago, IL, July 24-26, 1987

Rockin' In RhythmContemporary C-14036
Please Send Me Someone To Love-
Sister Sadie-
This Is Always-
Cherokee-
Giant Steps-
Bopstacle Course-
Stella By Starlight-
52nd Street Theme-
Jitterbug WaltzContemporary CCD-14036-2

* Contemporary C-14036, CCD-14036-2   Terry Gibbs, Buddy DeFranco - Chicago Fire   1987

Chris Connor

Chris Connor, vocal; Claudio Roditi, trumpet, flugelhorn; Dave Valentin, flute; Bill Kirchner as Bill Kirschner, tenor, alto, soprano sax, flute, clarinet; Michael Abene, Richard Rodney Bennett, keyboards; Michael Moore, acoustic bass; Buddy Williams, drums; Sammy Figueroa, percussion.

Counterpoint Studios, NYC, August 17-19, 1987

Dearly BelovedContemporary C-14038
Down In Brazil-
I Never Meant To Hurt You-
Love Locked Out-
Astaire Medley: Cheek To Cheek / That Face / Dancing In The Dark / It Only Happens When I Dance With You-
Mad About The Boy-
Antonio's Song-
I Wish I'd Met You-
My Foolish Heart-
Jukebox Medley: Saturday Night (Is The Loneliest Night In The Week) / Little White Lies / I Wish I Didn't Love You So / I've Heard That Song Before / Everything Old Is New Again-

* Contemporary C-14038, CCD-14038-2   Chris Connor - New Again   1988

Kerry Campbell Quintet

Kerry Campbell, alto sax; Rob Mullins, keyboards; Ray Fuller, guitar; Martin Ruddy, bass; Gregg Field, drums.

Paramount Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA, November 2-4 and 7, 1987

Phoenix RisingContemporary C-14041
Long As I Can See The Light-
Call Me-
From Me To You-
Underground Express-
Why She Went Away-
Make Me Shake-
When Sunny Gets Blue-
Armed And Dangerous-

* Contemporary C-14041   Kerry Campbell - Phoenix Rising   1988

Joshua Breakstone Featuring Tommy Flanagan And Jimmy Knepper

Jimmy Knepper, trombone; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Joshua Breakstone, guitar; Dave Shapiro, bass; Keith Copeland, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 11, 1987

The ThumbContemporary C-14040
I Know Why-
The Way You Look Tonight-
Childsplay-
Evening Star-
Just Open Your Heart-
BossallegroContemporary CCD-14040-2

* Contemporary C-14040, CCD-14040-2   Joshua Breakstone Featuring Tommy Flanagan And Jimmy Knepper - Evening Star   1988

Luther Hughes & Cahoots

Andy Martin, trombone; Jackie Kelso, tenor sax; Bill Isom, keyboards; Peter Woodford, guitar #8; Ron Eschete, electric, acoustic guitar; Luther Hughes, electric bass, leader; Charlie Landis, drums #1,2,7-9; Carl Burnett, drums #3-6,10; Kurt Rasmussen, percussion; Dewey Erney, Stephanie Haynes, background vocal #7.

Fingers On Fire Productions, Granada Hills, CA, released 1987

1.Number One SonContemporary C-14028
2.Romanesque-
3.Brite Eyes-
4.First Things First-
5.In A Minute-
6.Hit Me-
7.Samba For The March Princess-
8.Vagabond Lullaby-
9.Ronnie Be Good-
10.Sizzlin'-

* Contemporary C-14028   Luther Hughes & Cahoots   1987

1988

Frank Morgan Quartet

Frank Morgan, alto sax; Mulgrew Miller, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Al Foster, drums.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, January 10-11, 1988

Yardbird SuiteContemporary C-14045
Night In Tunisia-
Billie's Bounce-
Star Eyes-
Scrapple From The Apple-
Skylark-
CherylContemporary CCD-14045-2; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1060-2

* Contemporary C-14045, CCD-14045-2   Frank Morgan Quartet - Yardbird Suite   1988
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1060-2   -   2001

Frank Morgan Allstars

Frank Morgan, alto sax; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Mulgrew Miller, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Al Foster, drums.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, January 11-12, 1988

Old Bowl, New GritsContemporary C-14052
Reflections-
Starting Over-
Black Narcissus-
Sonnymoon For Two-
O.K.-
CaravanContemporary CCD-14052-2; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1046-2

* Contemporary C-14052, CCD-14052-2   Frank Morgan Allstars - Reflections   1989
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1046-2   -   2000

Tom Harrell

Tom Harrell, flugelhorn; Bob Berg, tenor sax; Niels Lan Doky, piano; John Scofield, guitar #4-6; Ray Drummond, bass; Billy Hart, drums.

A&R Studios, NYC, January 26-27, 1988

1.RaptureContemporary C-14043
2.Song Flower-
3.The Mountain-
4.The Water's Edge-
5.Story-
6.Viable Blues-
7.TouchstoneContemporary CCD-14043-2

Tom Harrell, trumpet; Bob Berg, soprano sax; Niels Lan Doky, piano; Ray Drummond, bass; Billy Hart, drums.

Suspended ViewContemporary CCD-14063-2

* Contemporary C-14043, CCD-14043-2   Tom Harrell - Stories   1988
* Contemporary CCD-14063-2   Tom Harrell - Visions   1991

The Art Farmer Quintet

Art Farmer, flugelhorn; Clifford Jordan, tenor, soprano sax; James Williams, piano; Rufus Reid, acoustic bass; Victor Lewis, drums.

Counterpoint Recording, NYC, February 4 and 8, 1988

Blame It On My YouthContemporary C-14042
Fairytale Countryside-
The Smile Of The Snake-
Third Avenue-
Summer Serenade-
Progress Report-
I'll Be Around-

* Contemporary C-14042, CCD-14042-2   The Art Farmer Quintet - Blame It On My Youth   1988

Barney Kessel Quintet

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Kenny Barron, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Rufus Reid, bass; Ben Riley, drums.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, March 15-17, 1988

It's You Or No OneContemporary C-14044
Barniana-
You've Changed-
Blues For Bird-
Rio-
Messin' With The Blues-
I'm Glad There Is YouContemporary C-14044, CCD-6022-2
By MyselfContemporary C-14044
Blue EchoesContemporary CCD-14044-2

* Contemporary C-14044, CCD-14044-2   Barney Kessel - Red Hot And Blues   1988
* Contemporary CCD-6022-2   Barney Kessel Plays For Lovers

Jackie & Roy

Roy Kral, piano, vocal, arranger; Jackie Cain, vocal; Conte Candoli, trumpet, flugelhorn #1-6,8; Bill Watrous, trombone; Bob Cooper, tenor sax #1-6,8; Bill Perkins, baritone sax #3-6; Monty Budwig, bass; Jeff Hamilton, drums.

Group IV Recording, Los Angeles, CA, May 31, and June 1-2, 1988

1.CherokeeContemporary C-14046; Fantasy FCD-24768-2
2.To Jackie And Roy-
3.Sleigh Ride In July-
4.Never In A Single Year-
5.Full Circle-
6.Our Love Rolls OnContemporary C-14046
7.In The Dark-
8.Line For LyonsContemporary C-14046; Fantasy FCD-24768-2

* Contemporary C-14046, CCD-14046-2   Jackie & Roy - Full Circle   1988
* Fantasy FCD-24768-2   Jackie Cain & Roy Kral - Full Circle   2001

Buddy DeFranco - Terry Gibbs Quintet

Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Terry Gibbs, vibes; John Campbell II, piano; Todd Coolman, bass; Gerry Gibbs, drums.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, August 22-23, 1988

Holiday For StringsContemporary C-14047
Serenade In Blue-
Seven Come Eleven-
Yardbird Suite-
Carioca-
When The Sun Comes Out-
Parisian Thoroughfare-
Chad's Bad-
Fickle Fingers-
DoxyContemporary CCD-14047-2

* Contemporary C-14047, CCD-14047-2   Buddy DeFranco/Terry Gibbs Quintet - Holiday For Swing   1988

John Campbell Trio

John Campbell, piano; Todd Coolman, bass; Gerry Gibbs, drums.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, August 23, 1988

Donna LeeContemporary C-14053
Beautiful Love-
I Remember You-
Lonely Days-
Relaxin' At Camarillo-
Just One Of Those Things-
Star Eyes-
After Hours-
Hallucinations-
O Grande AmorContemporary CCD-14053-2

* Contemporary C-14053, CCD-14053-2   John Campbell - After Hours   1989

Bud Shank

Bud Shank, alto sax; Marcos Silva, keyboards, keyboard synthesizer; Ricardo Peixoto, guitar, guitar synthesizer; Gary Brown, 5-string electric bass; Michael Shapiro, drums; Michael Spiro, percussion.

Triad Studios, Redmond, WA, September 2-3, 1988

Drum SongContemporary C-14048
Incognito-
The Railroad (Estrada De Ferro)-
Blue Woods-
Second Nature-
The Colors Of Despair (As Cores Do Desespero)-
Techno Tropic-
Gliders-
Tomorrow's Rainbow-

* Contemporary C-14048, CCD-14048-2   Bud Shank - Tomorrow's Rainbow   1989

Carol Sloane

Carol Sloane, vocal; Art Farmer, flugelhorn; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Kenny Barron, piano #1-5,7-13; Richard Rodney Bennett, piano #6; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Rufus Reid, acoustic bass; Akira Tana, drums.

Home Base Recording, NYC, October 6-7 and 28, 1988

1.Love You MadlyContemporary C-14049
2.I Could Have Told You So-
3.My Gentleman Friend-
4.For All We Know-
5.While We're Young-
6.Norwegian Wood-
7.That Old Devil Called Love-
8.I'm Glad There Is You-
9.I Wish I'd Met You-
10.Someday You'll Be Sorry-
11.Inside A Silent Tear-
12.Getting Some Fun Out Of Life-
13.My Foolish HeartContemporary CCD-14049-2

* Contemporary C-14049, CCD-14049-2   Carol Sloane - Love You Madly   1989

1989

The Joshua Breakstone Quartet Featuring Kenny Barron

Kenny Barron, piano; Joshua Breakstone, guitar; Dennis Irwin, bass; Kenny Washington, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 18, 1989

Self-Portrait In SwingContemporary C-14050
Count Your Blessings-
Will You Still Be Mine-
Some Enchanted Evening-
If Ever I Would Leave You-
Don't Take Your Love From Me-
SaliswayContemporary CCD-14050-2
Personality-

* Contemporary C-14050, CCD-14050-2   The Joshua Breakstone Quartet Featuring Kenny Barron - Self-Portrait In Swing   1989

Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars

Conte Candoli, trumpet; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone; Bud Shank, alto sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax, music director; Claude Williamson, piano; Monty Budwig, acoustic bass; John Guerin, drums.

Hermosa Civic Theater, Hermosa Beach, CA, February 12, 1989

Jazz InventionContemporary C-14051
Bernie's Tune-
Lover Man-
Woody'n You-
Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise-
That Old Feeling-
Broadway-
Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You-
TopsyContemporary CCD-14051-2
Billie's Bounce-

* Contemporary C-14051, CCD-14051-2   Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars - Jazz Invention: 40th Anniversary Reunion Concert   1989

Tom Harrell

Tom Harrell, trumpet, flugelhorn; Cheryl Pyle, flute #7; Dave Liebman, soprano sax #3,8; Joe Lovano, tenor sax #1,2,5,6; James Williams, piano; John Abercrombie, guitar, guitar synthesizer #3,4,7,8; Ray Drummond, bass #1-6,8; Adam Nussbaum, drums #1-6,8.

A&R Studios, NYC, March 22-23, 1989

1.EonsContemporary C-14054
2.Glass Mystery-
3.Dream In June-
4.Sail Away-
5.Buffalo Wings-
6.It Always Is-
7.Dancing TreesContemporary CCD-14054-2; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1095-2
8.Hope St.-

Tom Harrell, flugelhorn; David Liebman, soprano sax #2; Joe Lovano, tenor sax #1; James Williams, piano; John Abercrombie, guitar synthesizer #2; Ray Drummond, bass; Adam Nussbaum, drums.

1.April MistContemporary CCD-14063-2; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1095-2
2.Visions Of Gaudi-

* Contemporary C-14054, CCD-14054-2   Tom Harrell - Sail Away   1989
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1095-2   -   2003
* Contemporary CCD-14063-2   Tom Harrell - Visions   1991

Art Farmer Sextet

Art Farmer, flugelhorn, trumpet; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; James Williams, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Rufus Reid, acoustic bass; Marvin "Smitty" Smith, drums.

Home Base Recording, NYC, April 3-4, 1989

Ph.D.Contemporary C-14055
Affaire D'Amour-
Mr. Day's Dream-
The Summary-
Blue Wail-
Like Someone In Love-
Rise To The Occasion-
Ballade Art-

* Contemporary C-14055, CCD-14055-2   Art Farmer - Ph.D.   1989

Art Farmer - Frank Morgan Quintet

Art Farmer, flugelhorn, trumpet; Frank Morgan, alto sax; Lou Levy, piano; Eric Von Essen, acoustic bass; Albert "Tootie" Heath, drums.

Kimball's East, Emeryville, CA, May 26-27, 1989

Star EyesContemporary C-14057
Farmer's Market-
Embraceable You-
Blue Minor-
I Remember You-
Don't Blame Me-
Cool Struttin'-
Donna LeeContemporary CCD-14057-2

* Contemporary C-14057, CCD-14057-2   Art Farmer/Frank Morgan/Lou Levy/Eric Von Essen/Albert "Tootie" Heath - Central Avenue Reunion   1990

Kenny Burrell Quartet Featuring Jay Hoggard

Jay Hoggard, vibes; Kenny Burrell, electric guitar; Marcus McLaurine, bass; Yoron Israel, drums.

Village Vanguard, NYC, August 4-5, 1989

Calling YouContemporary C-14058
Main Stem-
In A Sentimental Mood-
Moment's Notice-
Guiding Spirit-
Soul Eyes-
Midnight Blue-
In Walked Bud-
A Gift For YouContemporary CCD-14058-2

* Contemporary C-14058, CCD-14058-2   Kenny Burrell Quartet Featuring Jay Hoggard - Guiding Spirit   1990

1990

Tom Harrell

Tom Harrell, trumpet, flugelhorn; Cheryl Pyle, flute #4; Joe Lovano, tenor sax; Danilo Perez, piano; Charlie Haden, bass; Paul Motian, drums.

A&R Studios, NYC, April 8 and 9, 1990

1.VistaContemporary C-14059
2.Brazilian Song-
3.Scene-
4.January Spring-
5.Rhythm Form-
6.For Heaven's SakeContemporary CCD-14059-2

Tom Harrell, flugelhorn; Cheryl Pyle, flute #1; Joe Lovano, soprano sax; Danilo Perez, piano; Charlie Haden, bass; Paul Motian, drums.

1.I Don't KnowContemporary CCD-14063-2
2.Autumn Picture-

Tom Harrell, trumpet, flugelhorn; Joe Lovano, tenor sax; Danilo Perez, piano; Charlie Haden, bass; Paul Motian, drums.

The Christmas SongMilestone MCD-9211-2

* Contemporary C-14059, CCD-14059-2   Tom Harrell - Form   1990
* Contemporary CCD-14063-2   Tom Harrell - Visions   1991
* Milestone MCD-9211-2   Various Artists - Christmas Songs   1993

Carol Sloane

Carol Sloane, vocal; Phil Woods, alto sax, clarinet; Mike Renzi, acoustic piano, DX7; Rufus Reid, acoustic bass; Grady Tate, drums, vocal #6.

Home Base Recording, NYC, May 24-25, 1990

1.I Can't Believe That You're In Love With MeContemporary C-14060
2.The Real Thing-
3.Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin'-
4.Early Autumn-
5.I Wish I Knew-
6.Makin' Whoopee / The Glory Of Love-
7.Something To Live For-
8.I Hear Music-
9.Too Late Now-
10.My Blue Heaven-
11.You're Nearer-
12.I'll Take Romance-
13.Maybe You'll Be ThereContemporary CCD-14060-2

* Contemporary C-14060, CCD-14060-2   Carol Sloane - The Real Thing   1990

John Campbell Trio And Quartet

Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn #2,5,8,10; John Campbell, piano; Jay Anderson, bass; Joel Spencer, drums.

BMG Recording Studios, NYC, June 18-19, 1990

1.You Stepped Out Of A DreamContemporary C-14061
2.Chicken Red-
3.Quicksilver-
4.Tin Tin Deo-
5.In Orbit-
6.Turning Point-
7.Shaw 'Nuff-
8.Canadian Sunset-
9.Prelude To A Kiss-
10.This Time The Dream's On Me-

* Contemporary C-14061, CCD-14061-2   John Campbell - Turning Point   1990

Joshua Breakstone Trio

Joshua Breakstone, guitar; Dennis Irwin, bass; Kenny Washington, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 30, 1990

K15-3444Contemporary CCD-14062-2
Where Or When-
I Talk To The Trees-
All Alone-
The Moment I Knew-
John's Abbey-
Medley: Monk's Mood (guitar solo) / Pannonica-
Day By Day-

* Contemporary CCD-14062-2   Joshua Breakstone Trio - 9 By 3   1991