Mal Waldron Discography

1949 (age 24)

Mal Waldron Solo

Mal Waldron, piano.

NYC, March 30, 1949

221Fine And DandyAtlantic unissued
222I Can't Get Started-

1952

Frank Price With Kansas Fields Quartet

Ike Quebec, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Alfred Matthews, bass; Kansas Fields, drums; Frank Price, vocal.

NYC, April 18, 1952

HL325Forgive This FoolHi-Lo unissued
HL326Don't Tell Me-

Emmitt Davis With Kansas Fields Quartet

Ike Quebec, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Alfred Matthews, bass; Kansas Fields, drums; Emmitt Davis, vocal.

NYC, April 18, 1952

HL327Rippin' And Runnin'Hi-Lo 1407
HL328Look What'cha Done-

* Hi-Lo 1407   Emmitt Davis - Rippin' And Runnin' / Look What'cha Done

Ike Quebec With Kansas Fields Quartet

Ike Quebec, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Alfred Matthews, bass; Kansas Fields, drums.

NYC, April 18, 1952

HL329Whispering WindsHi-Lo 1406
HL330Kiss Of Fire-

* Hi-Lo 1406   Ike Quebec, Kansas Fields - Whispering Winds / Kiss Of Fire

1953

The Wanderers

Buddy Tate, tenor sax; Dave McRae, baritone sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Carl Wilson, bass; Sid Bulkin, drums; The Wanderers, vocal group.

NYC, August 26, 1953

SWD4408Tell Me Howunissued
SWD4409Heh Mae EthelSavoy 1109
SWD4410Nothing I Wouldn't Dounissued
SWD4411We Could Find HappinessSavoy 1109

* Savoy 1109   The Wanderers - Heh Mae Ethel / We Could Find Happiness

Varetta Dillard

Sam Taylor, tenor sax; Haywood Henry, baritone sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Wally Richardson, guitar; John William Jr., bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Varetta Dillard, vocal; Leroy Kirkland, arranger, director.

NYC, November 4, 1953

SVD4433I Ain't Gonna TellSavoy 1118
SVD4434Betcha Mr. Fletcherunissued
SVD4435(That's The Way) My Mind Is WorkingSavoy 1118
SVD4436Rocks In Your Headunissued
SVD4437Stringin' Along-

* Savoy 1118   Varetta Dillard - I Ain't Gonna Tell / (That's The Way) My Mind Is Working

1954

Charlie Mingus Sextet

John LaPorta, alto sax; Teo Macero, tenor, baritone sax; George Barrow, baritone, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Charlie Mingus, bass; Rudy Nichols, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 31, 1954

SCM6914Purple HeartSavoy MG 15050, MG-12059
SCM6915Gregarian Chant-
SCM6916Eulogy For Rudy Williams-
SCM6917Tea For Two-
SCM6918Getting Together-
SCM6919Body And SoulSavoy MG 15050

* Savoy MG-12059   Charlie Mingus, Wally Cirillo, Teo Macero, John La Porta - Jazz Composers Workshop (No. 2)   1956
= Savoy SJL 1113   Charles-Mingus - Jazz-Workshop   1977
* Savoy MG 15050   Charles Mingus - The Moods Of Mingus   1955

1955 (age 30)

Teo Macero And His Orchestra

John LaPorta, alto sax; Teo Macero, tenor sax; George Barrow, baritone sax; Lenny Dijay, accordion; Mal Waldron, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Ernestine Anderson, vocal #3.

NYC, September 9, 1955

1. CO5404824+ 18+Columbia CL 842
2. CO54049Heart On My Sleeve-
3. CO54050Sounds Of May-

* Columbia CL 842   New Jazz From Teo Macero And Bob Prince - What's New?   1956

Jackie McLean Quintet

Donald Byrd, trumpet #1-5; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Douglas Watkins, bass; Ronald Tucker, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 21, 1955

1. 11053It's You Or No OneAd Lib ADL 6601
2. 11054Blue Doll-
3. 11055Mood Malody-
4. 11056The Way You Look Tonight-
5. 11057Little Melonae-
6. 11058Lover Man (alto sax solo)-

* Ad Lib ADL 6601   Presenting... Jackie McLean - The New Tradition   1955
= Jubilee JLP 1064   The Jackie McLean Quintet   1958
= Jubilee JGM 1064   -   1959
= Josie Jazz Series JJM-3503, JJS-3503   Jackie McLean Quintet   1962
= Roulette RE-129   Jackie McLean Sextet - Echoes Of An Era: Tune Up   1976

Charles Mingus Quintet + Max Roach

Eddie Bert, trombone; George Barrow, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Willie Jones, drums.

Cafe Bohemia, Greenwich Village, NY, December 23, 1955

Jump MonkDebut DEB-123, (D) DEP 29, (D) DEB 139; Prestige PRST-24010; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Serenade In BlueDebut DEB-123; Prestige PRST-24010; Debut 12DCD-4402-2

same session.

Work SongDebut DEB-123, (D) DEP 30, (D) DEB 139; Prestige PRST-24010; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
SeptemberlyDebut DEB-123, (D) DEP 29; Prestige PRST-24010; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
All The Things You C-SharpDebut DEB-123, (D) DEP 30; Prestige PRST-24010; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
I'll Remember AprilDebut DEB-128, (D) DEB 139; Fantasy LP 6009; Prestige PRST-24010; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Love Chant-
A Foggy Day-

Eddie Bert, trombone; George Barrow, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.

DrumsDebut DEB-128; Fantasy LP 6009; Prestige PRST-24010; Debut 12DCD-4402-2

Eddie Bert, trombone; George Barrow, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Willie Jones, drums.

Haitian Fight SongDebut DEB-128, (D) DEB 139; Fantasy LP 6009; Prestige PRST-24010; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Lady Bird-
Jump Monk (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-045-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
All The Things You C-Sharp (alternate take)-

Eddie Bert, trombone; George Barrow, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Drums (take 1)Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Drums (take 2)-
I'll Remember April (alternate take)-

Eddie Bert, trombone; George Barrow, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Willie Jones, drums.

A Foggy Day (alternate take)-

Mal Waldron, piano.

A Portrait Of Bud Powell-

Eddie Bert, trombone; George Barrow, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Willie Jones, drums.

Haitian Fight Song (alternate take)-
Love Chant (alternate take)-
Lady Bird (alternate take)-
What Is This Thing Called Love-

* Debut DEB-123   Charles Mingus - Mingus At The Bohemia   1956
= Fantasy LP 6002, LP 86002   Charles Mingus - Chazz!   1962
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-045, OJCCD-045-2   Charles Mingus - Mingus At The Bohemia
= America (F) 30 AM 6052   Charles Mingus - Chazz!   1969
* Debut (D) DEB 139   Charles Mingus - Chazz!   1963
* Prestige PRST-24010   Charles Mingus   1972
* Debut DEB-128   Charles Mingus - Chazz!   not released
* Fantasy LP 6009, LP 86009   The Charles Mingus Quintet + Max Roach   1964
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-440, OJCCD-440-2   -
= America (F) 30 AM 6059   -   1969
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut (D) DEP 29   Mingus At The Bohemia Vol. 1   1957
* Debut (D) DEP 30   Mingus At The Bohemia Vol. 2   1957

1956

The Teddy Charles Tentet

Art Farmer as Peter Urban, trumpet; Don Butterfield, tuba; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; J.R. Monterose, tenor sax; George Barrow, baritone sax; Teddy Charles, vibes, arranger; Mal Waldron, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Teddy Kotick, bass; Joe Harris, drums; Jimmy Giuffre, arranger.

Coastal Recording Studios, NYC, January 6, 1956

1806Green Bluesunissued
1807Nature BoyAtlantic LP 1229
1808The Quiet Time-

* Atlantic LP 1229   The Teddy Charles Tentet   1956

The Teddy Charles Tentet

Art Farmer as Peter Urban, trumpet; Don Butterfield, tuba; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; J.R. Monterose, tenor sax; George Barrow, baritone sax; Teddy Charles, vibes, arranger; Mal Waldron, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Teddy Kotick, bass; Joe Harris, drums; Bob Brookmeyer, Gil Evans, arranger.

Coastal Recording Studios, NYC, January 11, 1956

1813Green BluesAtlantic LP 1229
1814You Go To My Head-
1815Show Timeunissued

* Atlantic LP 1229   The Teddy Charles Tentet   1956

The Teddy Charles Tentet

Art Farmer as Peter Urban, trumpet; Don Butterfield, tuba; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; J.R. Monterose, tenor sax; Sol Schlinger, baritone sax; Teddy Charles, vibes, arranger; Mal Waldron, piano, arranger; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Teddy Kotick, bass; Joe Harris, drums; George Russell, arranger.

Coastal Recording Studios, NYC, January 17, 1956

1831VibrationsAtlantic LP 1229
1832The Emperor-
1833Lydian M-1-
1834Majorsunissued

* Atlantic LP 1229   The Teddy Charles Tentet   1956

The Charlie Mingus Jazz Workshop

Jackie McLean, alto sax; J.R. Monterose, tenor sax #1-4; Mal Waldron, piano; Charlie Mingus, bass; Willie Jones, drums.

Audio-Video Studios, NYC, January 30, 1956

1. 1865Pithecanthropus Erectus: Evolution / Superiority-Complex / Decline / DestructionAtlantic LP 1237, SD 1555, SD 3-600
2. 1866A Foggy DayAtlantic LP 1237, SD 2-302
3. 1867What Is This Thing Called Loverejected
4. 1868Love ChantAtlantic LP 1237
5. 1869Profile Of JackieAtlantic LP 1237, SD 2-302, SD 3-600

* Atlantic LP 1237   The Charlie Mingus Jazz Workshop - Pithecanthropus Erectus   1956
= Atlantic SD 8809   Charles Mingus - Pithecanthropus Erectus   1981
= Rhino R2 72871   Charles Mingus - Passions Of A Man: The Complete Atlantic Recordings 1956-1961   1997
* Atlantic SD 1555   The Best Of Charles Mingus   1970
* Atlantic SD 3-600   Charles Mingus - Passions Of A Man: An Anthology Of His Atlantic Recordings   1978
* Atlantic SD 2-302   The Art Of Charles Mingus   1973

Jackie McLean Quartet/Quintet

Donald Byrd, trumpet #3; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 13, 1956

1. 928Sentimental JourneyPrestige PRLP 7048
2. 929Why Was I Born?-
3. 930Contour-

* Prestige PRLP 7048   Jackie McLean - 4, 5 And 6   1956
= New Jazz NJLP 8279   Jackie McLean - 4, 5 & 6   1963
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-056   Jackie McLean - 4, 5 And 6   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-056-2   -   1991
= Prestige P-24076   Jackie McLean - Contour   1977

Gene Ammons All Stars

Donald Byrd, Art Farmer, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 13, 1956

940Jammin' With GenePrestige PRLP 7060, PR 7306; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2
941We'll Be Together AgainPrestige PRLP 7060, PRCD-24249-2
942Not Really The BluesPrestige PRLP 7060, P-24036

* Prestige PRLP 7060   Gene Ammons All Stars - Hi Fi Jam Session   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7060 (later)   Gene Ammons - Not Really The Blues   1961+
= Prestige PRST 7781   Gene Ammons - Jammin' With Gene (Vol. 2 Of The Gene Ammons Jam Sessions)   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-211   Gene Ammons All Stars - Hi Fi Jam Session   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-211-2   -   1991
* Prestige PR 7306, PRST 7306   Gene Ammons - Biggest Soul Hits   1964
* Prestige P-24036   Gene Ammons - Juganthology   1974
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits: The 50s   1998
* Prestige PRCD-24249-2   Gene Ammons - Gentle Jug Vol. 3   2000

Jackie McLean Quartet/Quintet/Sextet

Donald Byrd, trumpet #2,3; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Hank Mobley, tenor sax #3; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 20, 1956

1. 931When I Fall In LovePrestige PRLP 7048
2. 932Abstraction-
3. 933Confirmation-

* Prestige PRLP 7048   Jackie McLean - 4, 5 And 6   1956
= New Jazz NJLP 8279   Jackie McLean - 4, 5 & 6   1963
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-056   Jackie McLean - 4, 5 And 6   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-056-2   -   1991
= Prestige P-24076   Jackie McLean - Contour   1977

Jackie McLean Quintet Introducing Bill Hardman

Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax #1-3,5,6; Mal Waldron, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 31, 1956

1. 969Sweet DollPrestige PRLP 7068
2. 970Just For Marty-
3. 971Dee's Dilemma-
4. 972It Could Happen To You-
5. 973Sublues-
6. 974Steeplechase-

* Prestige PRLP 7068   Jackie McLean Quintet Introducing Bill Hardman - Jackie's Pal   1956
= New Jazz NJLP 8290   Jackie McLean - Steeplechase   1963
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1714   Jackie McLean Quintet Introducing Bill Hardman - Jackie's Pal   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1714-2   -   1991

Mal Waldron Quintet Featuring Gigi Gryce And Idrees Sulieman

Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Julian Euell, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 9, 1956

1013ShomePrestige PRLP 7090
1014Transfiguration-
1015Dee's Dilemma-
1016Stablemates-
1017Bud Study-
1018Yesterdays-

* Prestige PRLP 7090   Mal Waldron Quintet Featuring Gigi Gryce And Idrees Sulieman - Mal-1   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-611, OJCCD-611-2   -   1991
= Prestige P-24068   Mal Waldron - One And Two   1976

The Prestige All Stars

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jerome Richardson, flute, tenor sax; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 28, 1956

1044FlickersPrestige PRLP 7073
1045Boo-Lu-
1046Lil' Hankie-
1047Body And SoulStatus ST 8317; Prestige PR 7448; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-427-2
-Tune UpStatus ST 8317; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-427-2
1048All Night LongPrestige PRLP 7073, PR 7313

* Prestige PRLP 7073   Donald Byrd, Jerome Richardson, Kenny Burrell, Hank Mobley, Mal Waldron, Doug Watkins, Art Taylor - All Night Long   1957
= Prestige PRLP 7289, PRST 7289   Kenny Burrell - All Night Long   1964
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-427, OJCCD-427-2   Donald Byrd, Jerome Richardson, Kenny Burrell, Hank Mobley, Mal Waldron, Doug Watkins, Art Taylor - All Night Long   1990
= Prestige PRST-24025   Kenny Burrell - All Day Long & All Night Long   1973
* Status ST 8317   Donald Byrd-Kenny Burrell-Frank Foster-Hank Mobley-Mal Waldron-Curtis Fuller-Paul Quinichette-Hank Jones - Body & Soul   1965
* Prestige PR 7448, PRST 7448   The Best Of Kenny Burrell   1966
* Prestige PR 7313, PRST 7313   Various Artists - Prestige/Groovy Goodies Vol. 2

1957

Gene Ammons All Stars

Art Farmer, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

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

1054Pint SizePrestige PRLP 7083
1055King Size-
1056FunkyPrestige PRLP 7083, PR 7306, P-24036; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2
1057Stella By StarlightPrestige PRLP 7083, P-24036

* Prestige PRLP 7083   Gene Ammons - Funky: Hi-Fi Jam Session   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-244   -   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-244-2   -   1992
* Prestige PR 7306, PRST 7306   Gene Ammons - Biggest Soul Hits   1964
* Prestige P-24036   Gene Ammons - Juganthology   1974
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits: The 50s   1998

The Prestige All Stars

Art Farmer, trumpet; Hal McKusick, alto sax; Al Cohn, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Teddy Kotick, bass; Edmund Thigpen, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 25, 1957

1061EarthyPrestige PRLP 7102
1062What's Not-
1063I Wouldn't-
1064The Front Line-
1065Dayee-

* Prestige PRLP 7102   Kenny Burrell, Al Cohn, Art Farmer, Hal McKusick, Mal Waldron, Teddy Kotick, Ed Thigpen - Earthy   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1707   -   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1707-2   -   1991

Jackie McLean & Co. Introducing Ray Draper & Tuba

Bill Hardman, trumpet; Ray Draper, tuba #1-3; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

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

1. 1078FlickersPrestige PRLP 7087
2. 1079Help-
3. 1080Minor Dream-
4. 1081Beau Jack-
5. 1082Mirage-

* Prestige PRLP 7087   Jackie McLean & Co. Introducing Ray Draper & Tuba   1957
= New Jazz NJLP 8323   Jackie McLean And Co.   1965
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-074   Jackie McLean & Co. Introducing Ray Draper & Tuba   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-074-2   -   1992

The Prestige All Stars

Gene Quill, Sahib Shihab, Hal Stein, Phil Woods, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 9, 1957

1083Pedal EyesPrestige PRLP 7116
1084Kokochee-
1085No More Nights-
1086Kinda Kanonic-
1087Staggers-
1088Don't Blame Me-

* Prestige PRLP 7116   Phil Woods, Gene Quill, Sahib Shihab, Hal Stein - Four Altos   1957
= Prestige MPP-2508   Phil Woods|Gene Quill|Sahib Shihab|Hal Stein - Four Altos   1980
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1734, OJCCD-1734-2   Phil Woods, Gene Quill, Sahib Shihab, Hal Stein - Four Altos   1989

Jackie McLean Quartet

Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Arthur Phipps, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

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

1089I Hear A RhapsodyNew Jazz NJLP 8231
1090Embraceable YouNew Jazz NJLP 8253
1091I Never KnewNew Jazz NJLP 8231
1092These Foolish ThingsNew Jazz NJLP 8253
1093Our Love Is Here To StayNew Jazz NJLP 8212
1094I Cover The WaterfrontNew Jazz NJLP 8253
1095What's New?Prestige PRST 7500
1096Old FolksNew Jazz NJLP 8212
1097Bean And The BoysNew Jazz NJLP 8231
1098Strange BluesPrestige PRST 7500
1099OutburstNew Jazz NJLP 8212

* New Jazz NJLP 8231   Jackie McLean - Makin' The Changes   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-197   -   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-197-2   -   1992
* New Jazz NJLP 8253   Jackie McLean - A Long Drink Of The Blues   1961
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-253   -   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-253-2   -   1994
* New Jazz NJLP 8212   Jackie McLean - McLean's Scene   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-098   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-098-2   -   1991
* Prestige PRST 7500   Jackie McLean - Strange Blues   1967
= Prestige (J) SMJ-6298 (mono)   -   1981
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-354, OJCCD-354-2   -   1989

The Prestige All Stars

Thad Jones, trumpet; Frank Wess, flute, tenor sax; Teddy Charles, vibes; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 16, 1957

1100TouchePrestige PRLP 7084
1101Potpourri-
1102Blues Without Woe-
1103Hello Frisco-
1104Dakar-
1105Embraceable You-

* Prestige PRLP 7084   Thad Jones, Frank Wess, Teddy Charles, Mal Waldron, Doug Watkins, Elvin Jones - Olio   1957
= Status ST 8310   Frank Wess With Thad Jones - Touche   1965
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1004-2   Thad Jones, Frank Wess, Teddy Charles, Mal Waldron, Doug Watkins, Elvin Jones - Olio   1999
= Prestige P-24107   After Hours With Thad Jones/Frank Wess/Mal Waldron/Teddy Charles/Kenny Burrell/Paul Chambers/Doug Watkins/Art Taylor/Elvin Jones   1982

The Prestige All Stars

Donald Byrd, trumpet #1-5; Jackie McLean, alto sax #1-5; Mal Waldron, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar #1-5,7; Kenny Burrell, guitar #1-6; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 5, 1957

1. 1118Dead HeatPrestige PRLP 7119
2. 1119Blue Duke-
3. 1120Pivot-
4. 1121This Way-
5. 1122Little Melonae-
6. 1123Close Your Eyes-
7. 1124Out Of Nowhere-

* Prestige PRLP 7119   Kenny Burrell, Jimmy Raney With Byrd, McLean, Waldron, Watkins, Taylor - 2 Guitars   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-216   -   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-216-2   -   1992

Ray Draper Quintet

Ray Draper, tuba; with Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Spanky DeBreast, bass; Ben Dixon, drums; and introducing Webster Young, trumpet.

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

1143House Of DavisPrestige PRLP 7096
1144Terry Anne-
1145You're My Thrill-
1146Pivot-
1147Jackie's Dolly-
1148Mimi's Interlude-

* Prestige PRLP 7096   Ray Draper Quintet - Tuba Sounds   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1936-2   -   2000

The Prestige All Stars

Idrees Sulieman, Webster Young, trumpet; John Coltrane, Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 22, 1957

1163AnatomyPrestige LP 7112
1164Interplay-
1165Light Blue-
1166Soul Eyes-

* Prestige LP 7112   Idrees Sulieman, Webster Young, John Coltrane, Bobby Jaspar With Mal Waldron, Kenny Burrell, Paul Chambers, Art Taylor - Interplay For 2 Trumpets And 2 Tenors   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-292   -   1987
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-292-2   -   1992
= Prestige PR 7341, PRST 7341   John Coltrane/Kenny Burrell/Jackie McLean/Mal Waldron - Jazz Interplay   1964
= Prestige P-24104   John Coltrane - Dakar   1981

Teddy Charles' Vibe-Rant Quintet

Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Teddy Charles, vibes; Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Jerry Segal, drums.

Carl Fischer Concert Hall, NYC, April 1, 1957

Old Devil MoonElektra EKL-136
Skylark-
No More Nights-
How Deep Is The Ocean-
Arlene-
Blues Become Elektra-

* Elektra EKL-136   Teddy Charles - Vibe-Rant   1957
= Savoy MG 12174   -   not released

Gene Ammons All Stars

Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 12, 1957

1184The TwisterPrestige LP 7110, PR 7306; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2
1185Cattin'Prestige LP 7110
1186Pennies From HeavenPrestige LP 7110, P-24036
1187Four-

* Prestige LP 7110   Jammin' In Hi Fi With Gene Ammons   1957
= Prestige LP 7176   Gene Ammons - "The Twister"   1960
= Prestige LP 7176 (later)   Gene Ammons - The Twister   1961+
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-129   Jammin' In Hi Fi With Gene Ammons   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-129-2   -   1992
* Prestige PR 7306, PRST 7306   Gene Ammons - Biggest Soul Hits   1964
* Prestige P-24036   Gene Ammons - Juganthology   1974
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits: The 50s   1998

The Prestige All Stars

Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; John Jenkins, alto sax #1-5; Teddy Charles, vibes; Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Jerry Segal, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 14, 1957

1. 1188The Eagle FliesNew Jazz NJLP 8216
2. 1189Bunni-
3. 1190Reiteration-
4. 1191Song Of A Star-
5. 1192Staggers-
6. 1193Everything Happens To Me-

* New Jazz NJLP 8216   Teddy Charles-Idrees Sulieman-John Jenkins-Mal Waldron - Coolin'   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1866-2   -   1995

Mal Waldron Sextet

Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Julian Euell, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 19, 1957

1199PotpourriPrestige PRLP 7111
1200J.M.'s Dream Doll-
1201Don't Explain-
1202Blue CalypsoStatus ST 8316; Prestige P-24046; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-671-2
1203Falling In Love With LoveStatus ST 8316; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-671-2

* Prestige PRLP 7111   Mal Waldron With Jackie McLean, John Coltrane, Idrees Sulieman, Sahib Shihab, And Bill Hardman - Mal/2   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-671-2   -   1991
= Prestige PR 7341, PRST 7341   John Coltrane/Kenny Burrell/Jackie McLean/Mal Waldron - Jazz Interplay   1964
= Prestige P-24068   Mal Waldron - One And Two   1976
* Status ST 8316   Mal Waldron With John Coltrane/Jackie McLean/Paul Quinichette/Frank Wess - The Dealers   1965
= Prestige P-24069   John Coltrane - Wheelin'   1977
* Prestige P-24046   Various Artists - 25 Years Of Prestige   1974

The Prestige All Stars

John Coltrane, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

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

1208DakarPrestige 45-315, PRLP 7280, PR 7313
1209Mary's BluesPrestige PRLP 7280
1210Route 4-
1211Velvet Scene-
1212Witches Pit-
1213Cat Walk-

* Prestige PRLP 7280, PRST 7280   John Coltrane - Dakar   1963
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-393, OJCCD-393-2   -   1989
= Prestige PRES 16-6   Pepper Adams, Cecil Payne, Julius Watkins, Dave Amram - Modern Jazz Survey 2 / Baritones & French Horns   1957
= Prestige P-24104   John Coltrane - Dakar   1981
* Prestige PR 7313, PRST 7313   Various Artists - Prestige/Groovy Goodies Vol. 2
* Prestige 45-315   John Coltrane - The Believer / Dakar   1964

Teo Macero With The Prestige Jazz Quartet

Teo Macero, tenor sax; Teddy Charles, vibes; Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Jerry Segal, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 27, 1957

1229Ghost StoryPrestige PRLP 7104
1230Please Don't Go Now-
1231Just Spring-
1232Star Eyes-
1233Polody-
1234What's Not-

* Prestige PRLP 7104   Teo Macero With The Prestige Jazz Quartet - Teo   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1715   -   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1715-2   -   1992

Paul Quinichette's New Stars

Curtis Fuller, trombone #1-3,5; Sonny Red Kyner, alto sax #1-3,5; John Jenkins, alto sax #2-5; Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.

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

1. 1250CirclesPrestige PRLP 7103
2. 1251Blue DotsPrestige 45-106, PRLP 7103
3. 1252On The Sunny Side Of The StreetPrestige PRLP 7103
4. 1253My Funny ValentineOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-076-2
5. 1254Cool-LypsoPrestige PRLP 7103

* Prestige PRLP 7103   Paul Quinichette - On The Sunny Side   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-076   -   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-076-2   -   1996
* Prestige 45-106   Paul Quinichette - Blue Dots Parts 1 & 2   1957

Mal Waldron Sextet

Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Sahib Shihab, alto sax; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Julian Euell, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 17, 1957

1267The Way You Look TonightPrestige PRLP 7111, RMS 100
1268From This Moment OnPrestige PRLP 7111
1269One By One-

* Prestige PRLP 7111   Mal Waldron With Jackie McLean, John Coltrane, Idrees Sulieman, Sahib Shihab, And Bill Hardman - Mal/2   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-671-2   -   1991
= Prestige PR 7341, PRST 7341   John Coltrane/Kenny Burrell/Jackie McLean/Mal Waldron - Jazz Interplay   1964
= Prestige P-24068   Mal Waldron - One And Two   1976
* Prestige RMS 100   Various Artists - Sampler

Paul Quinichette - John Coltrane Quintet

Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; John Coltrane, tenor sax #1-4; Mal Waldron, piano; Julian Euell, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 17, 1957

1. 1270Cattin'Prestige PRLP 7158, P-24110
2. 1271Anatomy-
3. 1272Vodka-
4. 1273Sunday-
5. 1274Tea For TwoStatus ST 8317; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-460-2
6. 1275Exactly Like YouPrestige PRLP 7158, P-24110

* Prestige PRLP 7158   Cattin' With Coltrane And Quinichette   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-460, OJCCD-460-2   -   1990
* Prestige P-24110   John Coltrane - Bahia   1983
* Status ST 8317   Donald Byrd-Kenny Burrell-Frank Foster-Hank Mobley-Mal Waldron-Curtis Fuller-Paul Quinichette-Hank Jones - Body & Soul   1965

John Coltrane Sextet

Johnnie Splawn, trumpet; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Sahib Shihab, baritone sax #1,3; Mal Waldron, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Al Heath, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 31, 1957

1. 1292Straight StreetPrestige PRLP 7105
2. 1293While My Lady SleepsPrestige PRLP 7105; Moodsville MVLP 2
3. 1294Chronic BluesPrestige PRLP 7105

* Prestige PRLP 7105   John Coltrane - Coltrane   1957
= Prestige PRST 7609   John Coltrane - The First Trane!   1969
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-020   John Coltrane - Coltrane   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-020-2   -   1987
= Prestige PRST-24014   John Coltrane - ...More Lasting Than Bronze   1972
* Moodsville MVLP 2   Various Artists - Modern Moods   1960

Webster Young Sextet

Webster Young, cornet; Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Joe Puma, guitar; Earl May, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 14, 1957

1299The LadyPrestige PRLP 7106
1300God Bless The Child-
1301Moanin' Low-
1302Don't Explain-
1303Good Morning Heartache-
1304Strange Fruit-

* Prestige PRLP 7106   Webster Young/Paul Quinichette/Mal Waldron/Joe Puma/Earl May/Ed Thigpen - For Lady   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1716   -   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1716-2   -   1992

The Prestige All Stars

Thad Jones, trumpet; Frank Wess, flute, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

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

1305Count OnePrestige LP 7118
1306Empty Street-
1307Blue Jelly-
1308Steamin'-

* Prestige LP 7118   After Hours With Thad Jones/Kenny Burrell/Frank Wess/Mal Waldron/Paul Chambers/Arthur Taylor   1957
= Prestige LP 7118 (later)   After Hours With The Prestige All-Stars   1957+
= Prestige PRLP 7278, PRST 7278   Frank Wess With Kenny Burrell - Steamin'   1963
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1782-2   After Hours With Thad Jones/Kenny Burrell/Frank Wess/Mal Waldron/Paul Chambers/Arthur Taylor   1991
= Prestige P-24107   After Hours With Thad Jones/Frank Wess/Mal Waldron/Teddy Charles/Kenny Burrell/Paul Chambers/Doug Watkins/Art Taylor/Elvin Jones   1982

The Prestige Jazz Quartet

Teddy Charles, vibes; Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Jerry Segal, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 22, 1957

1309Friday The ThirteenthPrestige PRLP 7108
1310Dear Elaine-
1311Take Three Parts Jazz-

* Prestige PRLP 7108   The Prestige Jazz Quartet   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1937-2   -   2000

The Prestige Jazz Quartet

same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 28, 1957

1312Meta-WaltzPrestige PRLP 7108

* Prestige PRLP 7108   The Prestige Jazz Quartet   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1937-2   -   2000

Billie Holiday And Her Orchestra At Newport

Mal Waldron, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Jo Jones, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.

Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI, evening, July 6, 1957

Nice Work If You Can Get ItVerve MGV-8234, V6-8826
Willow Weep For Me-
Lover Come Back To MeVerve MGV-8234, VSP/VSPS-5, V6-8826
Lady Sings The BluesVerve MGV-8234, V6-8826
What A Little Moonlight Can DoVerve MGV-8234, VSP/VSPS-5
My ManVerve MGV-8234, V6-8826

* Verve MGV-8234   Ella Fitzgerald & Billie Holiday At Newport   1957
= Verve MGVS-6022   -   1959
= ARS G-433   Ella Fitzgerald And Billie Holiday At Newport   1950s
* Verve V6-8826   Ella Fitzgerald And Billie Holiday - The Newport Years Volume I   1973
* Verve VSP/VSPS-5   Billie Holiday - Lady   1966

The Prestige All Stars

John Coltrane, Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

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

1348-1Dealin' #1Status ST 8316; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-672-2
1348-2Dealin'Prestige PRLP 7131
1349-1Wheelin' #1Status ST 8316; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-672-2
1349-2Wheelin'Prestige PRLP 7131
1350Robbins' Nest-
1351Things Ain't What They Used To BePrestige 45-122, PRLP 7131

* Status ST 8316   Mal Waldron With John Coltrane/Jackie McLean/Paul Quinichette/Frank Wess - The Dealers   1965
= Prestige P-24069   John Coltrane - Wheelin'   1977
* Prestige PRLP 7131   Frank Wess, John Coltrane, Paul Quinichette, Mal Waldron, Doug Watkins, Arthur Taylor - Wheelin' & Dealin'   1958
= New Jazz NJLP 8327   Wheelin' And Dealin'.... Featuring John Coltrane, Frank Wess, Paul Quinichette   1965
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-672-2   Frank Wess, John Coltrane, Paul Quinichette, Mal Waldron, Doug Watkins, Arthur Taylor - Wheelin' & Dealin'   1991
= Prestige P-24069   John Coltrane - Wheelin'   1977
* Prestige 45-122   John Coltrane - Things Ain't What They Used To Be Parts 1 & 2   1958

Billie Holiday With Mal Waldron And All-Stars

Doc Cheatham, trumpet; Vic Dickenson, trombone; Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, Lester Young, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Danny Barker, guitar; Jim Atlas, bass; Jo Jones, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.

rehearsal, The Sound Of Jazz, CBS Studio #58, NYC, December 5, 1957

CO59473Fine And MellowColumbia CL 1098

* Columbia CL 1098, CS 8040   Various Artists - The Sound Of Jazz   1958

Mal Waldron Piano

Mal Waldron, piano.

rehearsal, The Sound Of Jazz, CBS Studio #58, NYC, December 5, 1957

CO59474NervousColumbia CL 1098

* Columbia CL 1098, CS 8040   Various Artists - The Sound Of Jazz   1958

Billie Holiday With Mal Waldron All-Stars

Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Benny Morton, trombone; Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, Lester Young, tenor sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Freddy Green, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.

television broadcast, The Sound Of Jazz, CBS Studio #58, NYC, December 8, 1957

Fine And MellowSociety (E) SOC 1027; ESP-Disk' ESP 3006; Ozone 3

* Society (E) SOC 1027   Billie Holiday - Easy To Remember   1966
* ESP-Disk' ESP 3006   Billie Holiday - Broadcast Performances Volume 3, 1956-1958   1973
= Base Record (It) ESP 3006   -   1982
= ESP-Disk' (G) ESP 3005-2   Billie Holiday - Broadcast Performances Vol. 3   1993
= ESP-Disk' (US) ESP 3005   -   2005+
* Ozone 3   Billie Holiday - The Blues Are My Life: Rare Broadcast Performances   1970s

1958

Gene Ammons' All Stars

Jerome Richardson, flute #1-4,6-8; John Coltrane, alto sax #1-3,5; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Paul Quinichette, tenor sax #1-3; Pepper Adams, baritone sax #1-4; Mal Waldron, piano; George Joyner, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 3, 1958

1. 1426Ammon JoyPrestige PRLP 7201
2. 1427Groove Blues-
3. 1428The Real McCoyPrestige PRLP 7132
4. 1429That's All-
5. 1430It Might As Well Be SpringPrestige PRLP 7201
6. 1431Cheek To CheekPrestige PRLP 7132
7. 1432Jug HandlePrestige PRLP 7201, PR 7306
8. 1433Blue HymnPrestige 45-121, PRLP 7132; Bluesville BVLP 1010; Prestige PR 7306

* Prestige PRLP 7201   Gene Ammons And His All Stars - Groove Blues   1961
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-723-2   -   1992
= Prestige P-24098   Gene Ammons - The Big Sound   1981
* Prestige PRLP 7132   Gene Ammons' All Stars - The Big Sound   1958
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-651, OJCCD-651-2   -   1991
= Prestige P-24098   Gene Ammons - The Big Sound   1981
* Prestige PR 7306, PRST 7306   Gene Ammons - Biggest Soul Hits   1964
* Bluesville BVLP 1010   The Prestige All-Stars - Soul Jazz Volume Two   1960
* Prestige 45-121   Gene Ammons - Blue Hymn Parts 1 & 2   1958

Mal Waldron Sextet

Art Farmer, trumpet; Eric Dixon, flute; Calo Scott, cello; Mal Waldron, piano; Julian Euell, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Elaine Waldron, voice #4,5.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 31, 1958

1. 1449TensionPrestige PRLP 8201
2. 1450Ollie's Caravan-
3. 1451The Cattin' Toddler-
4. 1452Portrait Of A Young Mother-
5. 1453For Every Man There's A Woman-

* Prestige PRLP 8201   Mal Waldron - Mal/3 Sounds   1958
= New Jazz PRLP 8201   -   1958+
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1814-2   -   1992

The Prestige All Stars

Herbie Mann, flute; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; George Joyner, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 14, 1958

1470Minor GrooveNew Jazz NJLP 8211
1471Gospel Truth-
1472Blue Echo-
1473Trinidad-
1474Jumpin' With Symphony Sid-
1475Blue Dip-

* New Jazz NJLP 8211   Herbie Mann, Charlie Rouse, Kenny Burrell, Mal Waldron - Just Wailin'   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-900-2   -   1996

Billie Holiday With Ray Ellis And His Orchestra

Mel Davis, trumpet; Urbie Green, J.J. Johnson, Tom Mitchell, trombone; Danny Bank, Phil Bodner, Romeo Penque, unknown (a flute specialist), woodwinds; George Ockner, concertmaster; 11 unknown, violin; 3 unknown, viola; 2 unknown, David Sawyer, cello; Janet Putnam, harp; Mal Waldron, piano; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Phil Kraus, percussion; Lois ......, Elise Bretton, Miriam Workman, soprano voices; Billie Holiday, vocal; Ray Ellies, arranger, conductor.

NYC, February 18-19, 1958

CO60460You Don't Know What Love IsColumbia CL 1157
CO60461I'll Be Around-
CO60462For Heaven's Sake-

* Columbia CL 1157, CS 8048   Billie Holiday - Lady In Satin   1958

Billie Holiday With Ray Ellis And His Orchestra

omit Davis.

NYC, February 19-20, 1958

CO60463But BeautifulColumbia CL 1157
CO60464For All We Know-
CO60465It's Easy To Remember-
CO60466I'm A Fool To Want You-

* Columbia CL 1157, CS 8048   Billie Holiday - Lady In Satin   1958

Billie Holiday With Ray Ellis And His Orchestra

same personnel.

NYC, February 20-21, 1958

CO60467The End Of A Love AffairColumbia CL 1157
CO60468Glad To Be Unhappy-
CO60469You've Changed-
CO60470I Get Along Without You Very Well-
CO60471Violets For Your Furs-

* Columbia CL 1157, CS 8048   Billie Holiday - Lady In Satin   1958

Mary Ann McCall

Teddy Charles, vibes; Mal Waldron, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Jerry Segal, drums; Mary Ann McCall, vocal.

NYC, March, 1958

The Moon Was YellowJubilee JLP 1078
Oh! You Crazy Moon-
Moonglow-
Blue Moon-
East Of The Sun-
It's Only A Paper Moon-

* Jubilee JLP 1078   Mary Ann McCall - Detour To The Moon   1958

Gene Ammons All Stars

Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.

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

1509Blue Greens 'N BeansPrestige 45-140, PRLP 7146; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2
1510Hip TipPrestige PRLP 7146
1511Scamperin'-
1512Blue GenePrestige PRLP 7146, PR 7306

* Prestige PRLP 7146   Gene Ammons - Blue Gene   1958
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-192   -   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-192-2   -   1987
* Prestige PR 7306, PRST 7306   Gene Ammons - Biggest Soul Hits   1964
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits: The 50s   1998
* Prestige 45-140   Gene Ammons - Blue Greens 'N Beans Parts 1 & 2   1959

Billie Holiday

Jimmy McPartland, cornet; Tyree Glenn, vibes; Mal Waldron, piano; Chuck Wayne, guitar; Vinnie Burke, bass; Harry Leon, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.

television broadcast, Art Ford's Jazz Party, Channel 13, NYC, May 29, 1958

You've ChangedSociety (E) SOC 1027
I Love My Man (as Billie's Blues)
When Your Lover Has Gone

* Society (E) SOC 1027   Billie Holiday - Easy To Remember   1966

Billie Holiday

Buck Clayton, trumpet; Tyree Glenn, trombone; Georgie Auld, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Mary Osborne, guitar; Vinnie Burke, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.

television broadcast, Art Ford's Jazz Party, Channel 13, NYC, July 10, 1958

What A Little Moonlight Can DoSociety (E) SOC 1027; ESP-Disk' ESP 3006
Foolin' Myself (as Fooling Myself)-
Easy To Remember-

* Society (E) SOC 1027   Billie Holiday - Easy To Remember   1966
* ESP-Disk' ESP 3006   Billie Holiday - Broadcast Performances Volume 3, 1956-1958   1973
= Base Record (It) ESP 3006   -   1982
= ESP-Disk' (G) ESP 3005-2   Billie Holiday - Broadcast Performances Vol. 3   1993
= ESP-Disk' (US) ESP 3005   -   2005+

Billie Holiday

Buck Clayton, Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Tyree Glenn, trombone; Georgie Auld, tenor sax; Harry Sheppard, vibes; Mal Waldron, piano; Mary Osborne, guitar; Vinnie Burke, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.

television broadcast, Art Ford's Jazz Party, Channel 13, NYC, July 17, 1958

Moaning LowESP-Disk' ESP 3006
Don't ExplainSociety (E) SOC 1027; ESP-Disk' ESP 3006
When Your Lover Has GoneESP-Disk' ESP 3006

* ESP-Disk' ESP 3006   Billie Holiday - Broadcast Performances Volume 3, 1956-1958   1973
= Base Record (It) ESP 3006   -   1982
= ESP-Disk' (G) ESP 3005-2   Billie Holiday - Broadcast Performances Vol. 3   1993
= ESP-Disk' (US) ESP 3005   -   2005+
* Society (E) SOC 1027   Billie Holiday - Easy To Remember   1966

Mal Waldron Trio

Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Kenny Dennis, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 26, 1958

1606By MyselfNew Jazz NJLP 8208
1607Like Someone In Love-
1608Get Happy-
1609J.M.'s Dream Doll-
1610Splidium-Dow-
1611Love Span-
1612Too Close For Comfort-

* New Jazz NJLP 8208   Mal Waldron - Mal/4 Trio   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1856-2   -   1994

Billie Holiday At The Seven Ages Of Jazz

Billie Holiday, vocal; with Buck Clayton, trumpet; Mal Waldron, piano; Milton Hinton, bass; Don Lamond, drums.

Oakdale Musical Theatre, Wallingford, CT, September 26, 1958

I Wished On The MoonMetrojazz 2-E 1009
Lover Man-

* Metrojazz 2-E 1009   Georgie Auld, Buck Clayton, Don Elliott, Tyree Glenn, Coleman Hawkins, Milt Hinton, Don Lamond, Willie "The Lion" Smith, Billie Holiday, Brownie McGhee, Maxine Sullivan, Dick Hyman, Leonard Feather - The Seven Ages Of Jazz   1959

Billie Holiday

Mal Waldron, piano; Eddie Khan, bass; Dick Berk, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal; and guests: Buddy De Franco, clarinet #5-11; Benny Carter, alto sax #5-11; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax #5-11.

Monterey Jazz Festival, Monterey, CA, October 5, 1958

1.Ain't Nobody's Business But My OwnBlackHawk BKH 50701
2.Willow Weep For Me-
3.When Your Lover Has Gone-
4.God Bless The Child-
5.I Only Have Eyes For You-
6.Good Morning Heartache-
7.Them There Eyes-
8.Billie's Blues-
9.Oh, What A Little Moonlight Can Do-
10.Travelin' Light-
11.Lover Come Back To Me-

* BlackHawk BKH 50701   Billie Holiday - At Monterey/1958   1986

Steve Lacy Quartet

Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Buell Neidlinger, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 17, 1958

1618Hornin' InNew Jazz PRLP 8206
1619Skippy-
1620Reflections-
1621Four In One-
1622Bye-Ya-
1623Ask Me Now-
1624Let's Call This-

* New Jazz PRLP 8206   Steve Lacy Plays Thelonious Monk - Reflections   1958+
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-063   -   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-063-2   -   1990

Betty Blake

Marcus Belgrave, trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Roland Alexander, tenor sax, flute; Teddy Charles, vibes; Mal Waldron, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Addison Farmer, Eustis Guillemet, bass; Charlie Persip, Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Betty Blake, vocal.

NYC, late 1958

Let There Be LoveBethlehem BCP-6058, 45-11099
I'll Be AroundBethlehem BCP-6058
Moon And Sand-
Trouble Is A Man-
Love Is Just Around The Corner-
Lilac Wine-
It's So Peaceful In The Country-
While We're Young-
Blue Fool-
All Of You-
Don't Say Love Has Ended-
Out Of This WorldBethlehem BCP-6058, 45-11099

* Bethlehem BCP-6058   Betty Blake Sings In A Tender Mood   1961
* Bethlehem 45-11099   Betty Blake - Out Of This World / Let There Be Love   1961

1959

Charles Mingus Nonet

Willie Dennis, Jimmy Knepper, trombone; John Handy, Jackie McLean, alto sax; Booker Ervin, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Dannie Richmond, drums.

NYC, February 4, 1959

3346E's Flat, Ah's Flat TooAtlantic LP 1305
E's Flat, Ah's Flat Too (alternate take)Rhino R2 72871

* Atlantic LP 1305, SD 1305   Charlie Mingus - Blues & Roots   1960
= Rhino R2 72871   Charles Mingus - Passions Of A Man: The Complete Atlantic Recordings 1956-1961   1997

Mal Waldron Trio With Jackie McLean

Jackie McLean, alto sax #4; Mal Waldron, piano #1-5, talking #6; Julian Euell, bass #1-5; Al Dreares, drums #1-5.

NYC, February 24, 1959

1. 6562Minor PulsationBethlehem BCP-6045
2. 6565You Don't Know What Love IsBethlehem BCP-6045, BCP-6065
3. 6572The Cat WalkBethlehem BCP-6045, 45-11091
4. 6573Left Alone-
5.AireginBethlehem BCP-6045
6.Mal Waldron: The Way He Remembers Billie Holiday-

* Bethlehem BCP-6045   Mal Waldron - Left Alone   1960
* Bethlehem BCP-6065   Various Artists - Golden Jazz Instrumentals   1962
* Bethlehem 45-11091   Mal Waldron - Left Alone / Catwalk   1961

The Mal Waldron Trio

Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Al Heath, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 20, 1959

1737Champs ElyseesNew Jazz NJLP 8242
1738C'est Formidable-
1739Ciao!-
1740You Stepped Out Of A Dream-
1741All The Way-
1742All About Us-
1743With A Song In My Heart-

* New Jazz NJLP 8242   The Mal Waldron Trio - Impressions   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-132   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-132-2   -   1992

William Russo And His Orchestra

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Hal McKusick, alto sax; Frank Socolow, tenor sax; Teddy Charles, vibes; Mal Waldron, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Bill Russo, arranger, conductor.

NYC, April 30, 1959

CO63146East Hampton BluesColumbia CL 1388
CO63147Davenport Blues-

* Columbia CL 1388, CS 8183   Manny Albam, Teddy Charles, William Russo, Teo Macero - Something New, Something Blue   1959

Teddy Charles And His Orchestra

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Hal McKusick, alto sax; Frank Socolow, tenor sax; Teddy Charles, vibes, arranger, conductor; Mal Waldron, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums.

NYC, April 30, 1959

CO63148Swinging Goatsherd BluesColumbia CL 1388
CO63149Blues In The Night-

* Columbia CL 1388, CS 8183   Manny Albam, Teddy Charles, William Russo, Teo Macero - Something New, Something Blue   1959

Mal Waldron's Music Minus One

Mal Waldron, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Charles Perry, drums.

NYC, probably late 1959

The TwisterMusic Minus One MMO 1011
Empty Street-
Dealin' Blue Gene-
Blue Greens 'N' Beans-
Hip Tip-
Earthy-
The Gospel Truth-
Wheelin'-
Pedal Eyes-

* Music Minus One MMO 1011   Mal Waldron - The Blues Minus You

1960

Mal Waldron's Music Minus One

Mal Waldron, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.

NYC, probably early 1960

MoonglowMusic Minus One MMO 1012, MMO 175
Stardust-
IdahoMusic Minus One MMO 1012
Sweet Lorraine-
Cool-'lypso-
Between The Devil And The Deep Blue SeaMusic Minus One MMO 1012, MMO 175
Don't Worry 'Bout MeMusic Minus One MMO 1012
Sleigh Ride-
I Surrender, Dear-

Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass #1-6,8,9; Wendell Marshall, bass #7,10; Ed Shaughnessy, drums #1-6,8,9; Charlie Persip, drums #7,10.

1.CaravanMusic Minus One MMO 1015
2.Sophisticated Lady-
3.Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me-
4.Mood Indigo-
5.Jump For Joy-
6.It Don't Mean A Thing-
7.Solitude-
8.Don't Get Around Much Anymore-
9.I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good-
10.I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart-

* Music Minus One MMO 1012   Mal Waldron - Moonglow And Stardust
* Music Minus One MMO 175   Mal Waldron - Fun With Brushes
* Music Minus One MMO 1015   Mal Waldron - The Music Of Duke Ellington

Armando Peraza Septet

Marcus Belgrave, Donald Byrd, Booker Little, trumpet; Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Armando Peraza, congas.

NYC, spring 1960

Chasing The BirdWarwick W 5003
Wee Tina-
Call To Arms-

Marcus Belgrave, Donald Byrd, Booker Little, trumpet; Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Armando Peraza as Armando Perazo, congas; Joe Scariza, editing engineer, remixing engineer.

Chasing The BirdTCB LP 1004
Call To Arms-
Wee Tina-

* Warwick W 5003, W 5003 ST   Curtis Fuller, Booker Little, Donald Byrd, 'Philly' Joe Jones, Paul Chambers, Pepper Adams, Bill Evans, Mal Waldron, Ed Shaughnessy, Armando Peraza, Marcus Belgrave, Addison Farmer, Don Ellis, Willie Rodriguez, Earl Zindars - The Soul Of Jazz Percussion
* TCB LP 1004   Donald Byrd, Booker Little - The Third World   1970?

Willie Rodriguez Octet

Don Ellis, Booker Little, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; 'Philly' Joe Jones, drums; Willie Rodriguez, congas; Ed Shaughnessy, percussion, vibes.

NYC, spring 1960

November AfternoonWarwick W 5003
Witchfire-
Construction Crew-

Don Ellis, Booker Little, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums; Willie Rodriguez, congas; Ed Shaughnessy, percussion, vibes; Joe Scariza, editing engineer, remixing engineer.

Witchfire (as Witch Fire)TCB LP 1003
Construction Crew (as Construction)TCB LP 1004
November Afternoon-

* Warwick W 5003, W 5003 ST   Curtis Fuller, Booker Little, Donald Byrd, 'Philly' Joe Jones, Paul Chambers, Pepper Adams, Bill Evans, Mal Waldron, Ed Shaughnessy, Armando Peraza, Marcus Belgrave, Addison Farmer, Don Ellis, Willie Rodriguez, Earl Zindars - The Soul Of Jazz Percussion
* TCB LP 1003   Booker Little, Booker Ervin - Sounds Of Inner City   1970
* TCB LP 1004   Donald Byrd, Booker Little - The Third World   1970?

The Teddy Charles New Directions Quartet

Booker Little, trumpet; Booker Ervin, tenor sax; Teddy Charles, vibes; Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums.

The Museum Of Modern Art, NYC, August 25, 1960

ScoochieWarwick W 2033
Cycles-
Embraceable You-
Blues De Tambour-
Stardust-
Take 3 Parts Jazz Suite: Route 4 / Byriste / Father George-
The Confined Few-

Booker Little, trumpet; Booker Ervin, tenor sax; Teddy Charles, vibes; Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Joe Scariza, editing engineer, remixing engineer.

Scoochie (as Souchie)TCB LP 1003
Cycles-
Stardust-
The Confined Few-
Blues De Tambour (as Blues De'Tambour)-

* Warwick W 2033, W 2033 ST   The Teddy Charles New Directions Quartet - Metronome Presents Jazz In The Garden At The Museum Of Modern Art   1960
* TCB LP 1003   Booker Little, Booker Ervin - Sounds Of Inner City   1970

Nat Wright

Shelly Gold, flute; Jimmy Giuffre, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Ronnie Bedford, drums; Nat Wright, vocal; Mal Waldron, conductor, arranger.

NYC, September, 1960

Secret LoveWarwick W 2040
This Nearly Was Mine-
Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me-
Caravan-
I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good-
Sophisticated Lady-

Benny Green, trombone; Shelly Gold, flute; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums; Nat Wright, vocal; Mal Waldron, conductor, arranger.

My Man's Gone Now-
Johnny One Note-
You Let My Love Grow Cold-
Joshua-

* Warwick W 2040, W 2040 ST   Nat Wright - The Biggest Voice In Jazz   1961

Mal Waldron's Music Minus One

Mal Waldron, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums.

NYC, probably late 1960

I Can't Believe That You're In Love With MeMusic Minus One MMO 1016
Don't Blame Me-
It's A Most Unusual Day-
I'm In The Mood For Love-
I Feel A Song Coming On-
Diga Diga Doo-
I Must Have That Man-
I Can't Give You Anything But Love-
Cuban Love Song-
You're A Sweetheart-
I Can't Give You Anything But Love (fast tempo)-

Mal Waldron, piano; unknown, bass; unknown, drums.

TemptationMusic Minus One MMO 1017
Pagan Love Song-
Broadway Rhythm-
The Moon Is Low-
Singin' In The Rain-
You Were Meant For Me-
You Are A Lucky Star-
All I Do Is Dream Of You-
You Stepped Out Of A Dream-
I've Got A Feelin' You're Foolin'-

Mal Waldron, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums.

Taking A Chance On LoveMusic Minus One MMO 1018
Cabin In The Sky-
How About You-
Ruby-
Rose Room-
Laura-
Blue Moon-
Over The Rainbow-
When I Grow Too Old To Dream-
Stairway To The Stars-
Deep Purple-
Try A Little Tenderness-

* Music Minus One MMO 1016   Mal Waldron - The Music Of Jimmy McHugh
* Music Minus One MMO 1017   Mal Waldron
* Music Minus One MMO 1018   Mal Waldron - For Singers 'N Swingers

Bennie Green Septet

Bennie Green, trombone; Lem Davis, alto sax; Jimmy Forrest, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Wyatt Ruther, bass; Art Taylor, drums; Tommy Lopez, congas.

NYC, December, 1960

Groove OneBethlehem BCP-6054, 45-11096
Lowland Ism-
Dibblin' And Dabblin'Bethlehem BCP-6054, 45-3014
The Cat Walk-
Dee DeeBethlehem BCP-6054

* Bethlehem BCP-6054   Bennie Green - Hornful Of Soul   1961
* Bethlehem 45-11096   Bennie Green - Lowland Ism / Groove One   1961
* Bethlehem 45-3014   Bennie Green - Dibblin' And Dabblin' / Catwalk   1962

1961

Abbey Lincoln

Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Walter Benton, Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Eric Dolphy, reeds; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums; Montego Joe as Roger Sanders, Robert Whitley, conga drums #6,7; Abbey Lincoln, vocal; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.

Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, February 22, 1961

1.Straight AheadCandid 45-602 (later), CJM 8015
2.When Malindy SingsCandid 45-602, CJM 8015, (E) CCD79038
3.In The RedCandid CJM 8015, (E) CCD79038
4.Blue MonkCandid CJM 8015
5.Left Alone-
6.African LadyCandid 45-602, CJM 8015, (E) CCD79000
7.African Lady (take 4)Candid (Eu) CS 9033
8.RetributionCandid 45-602 (later), CJM 8015

* Candid CJM 8015, CJS 9015   Abbey Lincoln - Straight Ahead   1961
= Barnaby KZ 31037   -   1972
= Candid (Eu) CS 9015   -   1985
= Candid (E) CCD79015   -   1988
* Candid (Eu) CS 9033, (E) CCD79033   Eric Dolphy - Candid Dolphy   1989
* Candid (E) CCD79038   Max Roach - Candid Roach   2009
* Candid (E) CCD79000   Various Artists - Candid Jazz   1988
* Candid 45-602 (later)   Abbey Lincoln - Straight Ahead / Retribution   1961
* Candid 45-602   Abbey Lincoln - When Malindy Sings / African Lady   1961

Etta Jones And Strings

Richard Berg, Joe Singer, French horn; Mal Waldron, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Bill English, drums; Etta Jones, vocal; unidentified strings, Oliver Nelson, strings arranger, conductor.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 9, 1961

3075All My LifePrestige PRLP 7204
3076If You Were MinePrestige PRLP 7204, PR 7443
3077You Don't Know What Love IsPrestige PRLP 7204
3078I Wish I Didn't Love You So-

* Prestige PRLP 7204, PRST 7204   Etta Jones And Strings - So Warm   1961
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-874-2   -   1996
* Prestige PR 7443, PRST 7443   Etta Jones Greatest Hits   1966

Ron Carter Quintet With Eric Dolphy, Mal Waldron

Eric Dolphy, bass clarinet, alto sax, flute; Mal Waldron, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Ron Carter, bass, cello; Charles Persip, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 20, 1961

3086RallyNew Jazz NJLP 8265
3087Where?-
3088Yes Indeed-
3089Bass Duet-
3090Saucer Eyes-
3091Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise-

* New Jazz NJLP 8265   Ron Carter With Eric Dolphy, Mal Waldron - Where?   1962
= Prestige PRST 7843   Eric Dolphy With Ron Carter - Where?   1971
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-432, OJCCD-432-2   Ron Carter With Eric Dolphy, Mal Waldron - Where?   1990
= Prestige P-24053   Eric Dolphy/Ron Carter - Magic   1975

Mal Waldron Sextet With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin

Eric Dolphy, alto sax, clarinet; Booker Ervin, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Ron Carter, cello; Joe Benjamin, bass; Charles Persip, drums.

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

3110ThirteenNew Jazz NJLP 8269
3111Duquility-
3112Status Seeking-
3113Warp And Woof-
3114Warm Canto-
3115Fire Waltz-
3116We Diddit-

* New Jazz NJLP 8269   Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin - The Quest   1962
= Prestige PRST 7579   Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin With The Mal Waldron Sextet - The Quest   1968
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-082   Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin - The Quest   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-082-2   -   1992
= Prestige P-24085   Eric Dolphy - Fire Waltz   1978

Eric Dolphy - Booker Little Quintet

Booker Little, trumpet; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; Mal Waldron, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Ed Blackwell, drums.

Five Spot Cafe, NYC, July 16, 1961

3146warming up and tuningPrestige rejected
3147Status SeekingPrestige PR 7382
3148God Bless The Child-
3149AggressionPrestige PRLP 7294
3150Like Someone In Love-
3151Fire WaltzNew Jazz NJLP 8260
3152Bee Vamp-
-Bee Vamp (alternate take)Prestige MPP-2517; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-133-2
3153The ProphetNew Jazz NJLP 8260
3154Number EightPrestige PR 7334
3155Booker's Waltz-

* Prestige PR 7382, PRST 7382   Eric Dolphy - Here And There   1966
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-673-2   -   1991
= Prestige P-24070   Eric Dolphy - Status   1977
* Prestige PRLP 7294, PRST 7294   Eric Dolphy At The Five Spot Volume 2.   1963
= Prestige PRST 7826   -   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-247   -   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-247-2   -   1992
= Prestige P-34002   The Great Concert Of Eric Dolphy   1974
* New Jazz NJLP 8260   Eric Dolphy At The Five Spot Volume 1.   1961
= Prestige PRST 7611   Eric Dolphy At The Five Spot Vol. 1   1969
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-133   Eric Dolphy At The Five Spot Volume 1.   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-133-2   -   1991
= Prestige P-34002   The Great Concert Of Eric Dolphy   1974
* Prestige MPP-2517   Eric Dolphy - Dash One   1982
* Prestige PR 7334, PRST 7334   Eric Dolphy & Booker Little Memorial Album: Recorded Live At The Five Spot   1965
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-353, OJCCD-353-2   -   1989
= Prestige P-34002   The Great Concert Of Eric Dolphy   1974

Max Roach

Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Eric Dolphy, flute, alto sax, bass clarinet; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums; Carlos "Patato" Valeler, conga drums #1; Carlos "Totico" Eugenio, cowbell #1; Abbey Lincoln, voice.

NYC, August 1, 1961

1. 10460Garvey's GhostImpulse! A-8, ASD-9228-3
2. 10461MendacityImpulse! A-8, ASD-9228-3, ASH-9253-3

* Impulse! A-8, AS-8   Max Roach - Percussion Bitter Sweet   1961
= Impulse! GRD-122   -   1993
* Impulse! ASD-9228-3   Various Artists - Impulse Energy Essentials
* Impulse! ASH-9253-3   Various Artists - The Saxophone

Max Roach

Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Eric Dolphy, flute, alto sax, bass clarinet; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums; Carlos "Patato" Valeler, conga drums #2; Carlos "Totico" Eugenio, cowbell #2.

NYC, August 3, 1961

1. 10462MamaImpulse! A-8, ASH-9272-3
2. 10463Tender WarriorsImpulse! A-8

* Impulse! A-8, AS-8   Max Roach - Percussion Bitter Sweet   1961
= Impulse! GRD-122   -   1993
* Impulse! ASH-9272-3   Various Artists - The Drums

Max Roach

Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Eric Dolphy, flute, alto sax, bass clarinet; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, August 8, 1961

10468Praise For A MartyrImpulse! A-8

* Impulse! A-8, AS-8   Max Roach - Percussion Bitter Sweet   1961
= Impulse! GRD-122   -   1993

Max Roach

Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Eric Dolphy, flute, alto sax, bass clarinet; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums; Carlos "Patato" Valeler, conga drums; Carlos "Totico" Eugenio, cowbell.

NYC, August 9, 1961

10473Man From South AfricaImpulse! A-8

* Impulse! A-8, AS-8   Max Roach - Percussion Bitter Sweet   1961
= Impulse! GRD-122   -   1993

Eldee Young Quintet

Leo Wright, alto sax, flute; Mal Waldron, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Eldee Young, bass, cello; Red Holt, drums.

Chicago, IL, December 28, 1961?

11402BluesChess unissued
11403GoodbyeArgo LP-699
11404Crazy, She Calls Me-
11405John Henry-
11406Cry Me A River-
Truly-
Big Brother-
Just For Kicks-

* Argo LP-699   Eldee Young And Company   1962

Eldee Young Quintet

same personnel.

Chicago, IL, December 28, 1961

11389Thing-A-Ma-JigChess unissued
11391Untitled-
11392Motherless ChildArgo LP-699
11393Mr. Kicks-
11394When Johnny Comes Marching Home-

* Argo LP-699   Eldee Young And Company   1962

Mal Waldron's Music Minus One

Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Charles Perry, drums, arranger.

NYC, probably 1961

Lady Be GoodMusic Minus One MMO 175
Take The "A" Train-
Sweet Georgia Brown-
It's Only A Paper Moon-
September In The Rain-
St. Louis Blues-
I Remember You-
All God's Children Got Rhythm-

* Music Minus One MMO 175   Mal Waldron - Fun With Brushes

John LaPorta's Music Minus One

Louis Mucci, trumpet; Sonny Russo, trombone #5-8; John LaPorta, alto sax; George Barrow, Larry Wilcox, tenor, baritone sax #5-8; Mal Waldron, piano; Turk Van Lake, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Charlie Perry, drums, arranger.

NYC, probably 1961

1.Early DuesMusic Minus One MMO 4003
2.Blue Tail-
3.Baby Gnu-
4.The Cradle-
5.The Fourth Estate-
6.Minor Affair-
7.Charleston Boy-
8.Sound The Drum-

* Music Minus One MMO 4003   John LaPorta - 8 Men In Search Of A Drummer

Mal Waldron's Music Minus One

Mal Waldron, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Charlie Perry, drums.

NYC, probably 1961

The TwisterMusic Minus One MMO 4005
Dealin'-
Blue Gene-
Pedal Eyes-
The Gospel Truth-
Blue Greens 'N Beans-
Hip Tip-
Earthy-
Wheelin'-

* Music Minus One MMO 4005   Mal Waldron - Blue Drums

Al Shackman's Music Minus One

Al Shackman, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Mal Waldron, arranger.

NYC, probably 1961

Rose RoomMusic Minus One MMO 4007
Cabin In The Sky-
Stairway To The Stars-
Try A Little Tenderness-
How About You-

* Music Minus One MMO 4007   Mal Waldron - For Pianists Only!

Teddy Charles' Music Minus One

Teddy Charles, vibes; George Duvivier, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Mal Waldron, arranger.

NYC, probably 1961

Taking A Chance On LoveMusic Minus One MMO 4007
Deep Purple-
Blue Moon-
Over The Rainbow-
When I Grow Too Old To Dream-

* Music Minus One MMO 4007   Mal Waldron - For Pianists Only!

Seldon Powell's Music Minus One

Seldon Powell, tenor sax; George Duvivier, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; Mal Waldron, arranger.

NYC, probably 1961

Love Me Or Leave MeMusic Minus One MMO 4008
This Is Always-
Makin' Whoopee-
Serenade In Blue-
Day In, Day Out-
Blue Greens 'N Beans-

* Music Minus One MMO 4008   Mal Waldron - They Laughed When I Sat Down To Play...

Tyree Glenn's Music Minus One

Tyree Glenn, vibes, trombone; George Duvivier, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; Mal Waldron, arranger.

NYC, probably 1961

Fools Rush InMusic Minus One MMO 4008
Our Waltz-
Little White Lies-
The More I See You-
Winter Wonderland-
Short Stop-

* Music Minus One MMO 4008   Mal Waldron - They Laughed When I Sat Down To Play...

1962

Max Roach His Chorus And Orchestra

Richard Williams, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums; 16 voices, Coleridge Perkinson, conductor; Max Roach, composer, orchestrator.

Fine Recording, Ballroom Studio A, NYC, February 15, 1962

10776It's TimeImpulse! A-16
10777Living Room-

* Impulse! A-16, AS-16   Max Roach His Chorus And Orchestra - It's Time   1962
= Impulse! IMPD-185   -   1996

Max Roach His Chorus And Orchestra

same personnel.

Fine Recording, Ballroom Studio A, NYC, February 26, 1962

10790Another ValleyImpulse! A-16
10791The Profit-

* Impulse! A-16, AS-16   Max Roach His Chorus And Orchestra - It's Time   1962
= Impulse! IMPD-185   -   1996

Max Roach His Chorus And Orchestra

Richard Williams, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums; Abbey Lincoln, vocal #2; 16 voices, Coleridge Perkinson, conductor; Max Roach, composer, orchestrator.

Fine Recording, Ballroom Studio A, NYC, February 28, 1962

1. 10792Lonesome LoverImpulse! A-16
2. 10793Sunday Afternoon-
3. 10794Preludeunissued

* Impulse! A-16, AS-16   Max Roach His Chorus And Orchestra - It's Time   1962
= Impulse! IMPD-185   -   1996

Max Roach His Chorus And Orchestra

Richard Williams, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums; Abbey Lincoln, vocal #2; 16 voices, Coleridge Perkinson, conductor; Max Roach, composer, orchestrator.

Fine Recording, Ballroom Studio A, NYC, February 28, 1962;
edited: NYC, January 15, 1963

1. 11291Lonesome LoverImpulse! 45-214
2. 11292Sunday Afternoon-

* Impulse! 45-214   Max Roach, Abbey Lincoln - Lonesome Lover / Max Roach - Sunday Afternoon   1963

Gene Ammons Quartet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 5, 1962

3573Light 'N' UpPrestige PR 7320, PRCD-24266-2
3574Short StopPrestige PR 7400, PRCD-24266-2
3575They Say You're Laughing At MePrestige PR 7400, PRST 7708, PRCD-24155-2, PRCD-24266-2
3576It's The Talk Of The TownPrestige PR 7369, PRST 7708, PRCD-24155-2
3577Salome's TunePrestige PR 7320, PRCD-24266-2
3578Blue CooladePrestige PR 7400, PRCD-24266-2
3579A Stranger In TownPrestige 45-336, PR 7320, PRCD-24155-2, PRCD-24266-2
3580You Go To My HeadPrestige PR 7369, PRCD-24155-2

* Prestige PR 7320, PRST 7320   Gene Ammons - Velvet Soul   1964
* Prestige PR 7400, PRST 7400   Gene Ammons - Sock!   1965
* Prestige PRST 7708   The Best Of Gene Ammons For Beautiful People   1969
* Prestige PR 7369, PRST 7369   Gene Ammons - Angel Eyes   1965
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-980-2   -   1998
* Prestige PRCD-24266-2   Gene Ammons - A Stranger In Town   2002
* Prestige PRCD-24155-2   Gene Ammons - Gentle Jug Vol. 2   1995
* Prestige 45-336   Gene Ammons - Velvet Soul / A Stranger In Town   1964

Max Roach Quartet

Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Eddie Khan, bass; Max Roach, drums.

The Jazz Workshop, San Francisco, CA, October 27, 1962

Speak, Brother, Speak!Fantasy LP 6007
A Variation-

* Fantasy LP 6007, LP 86007   Max Roach - Speak, Brother, Speak!   1963
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-646, OJCCD-646-2   -   1991
= America (F) 30 AM 6057   -   1969
= Milestone M-47061   Max Roach - Conversations   1981

1964

Mal Waldron Trio

Mal Waldron, piano; George Tucker, bass; Al Dreares, drums.

NYC, probably circa mid 1964

Samabli (Summerday)Powertree AP 1003
Easy Going-
All Of My Life-
Ollie's Caravan-
Modal Air-
Lullaby Chant-
The Call To Arms-
Skipper's Waltz-
Love Span-
Quiet Temple (All Alone)-

* Powertree AP 1003   Mal Waldron - Les Nuits De La Negritude

1966 (age 41)

Mal Waldron Solo

Mal Waldron, piano.

Milan, Italy, March 1, 1966

All AloneGTA Records (It) GT LP 1004
Due Torri-
A View Of S. Luca-
Blue Summer-
If You Think I'm Licked-
Three For Cicci-
Mosque Raid-
Waltz Of Oblivious-

* GTA Records (It) GT LP 1004   Mal Waldron - All Alone   1966
= Globe (J) MJ-7114   -
= Globe (J) SMJ-6124M   -   1976
= Victor (J) VDJ-1565   -   1986

Mal Waldron Trio

Mal Waldron, piano; Giovanni Tommaso, bass; Pepito Pignatelli, drums.

Rome, Italy, May 30 and 31, 1966

Steady BreadKarim (It) KLP 14
Blues For Picchi-
Rosa-
Marco-
For Bob-
Theme "The Coureus"-
View From St. Luca-
Chim Chim Cheree-
Dock Scene-
Speedy-

* Karim (It) KLP 14   Mal Waldron Trio

Dusko Gojkovic Sextet

Dusko Gojkovic, trumpet, flugelhorn; Eddie Busnello, alto sax; Nathan Davis, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Mal Waldron, piano; Peter Trunk, bass; Cees See, drums.

Philips Studios, Cologne, West Germany, August 30 and 31, 1966

MacedoniaPhilips (G) 843 942 PY
Old Fisherman's Daughter-
Jumbo Uganda-
The Gypsy-
Macedonian Fertility Dance-
Bem-Basha-
Saga Se KaramePhilips (G) 843 942 PY; Enja (G) ENJ-9150 2
Wedding March Of Alexander The MacedonianPhilips (G) 843 942 PY
The Nights Of Skopje-
Balcan Blue-

* Philips (G) 843 942 PY; Columbia (E) SX 6260, (E) SCX 6260; Enja (G) 4048   Dusko Goykovich - Swinging Macedonia
= Enja (G) CD 4048-2   -   1988
* Enja (G) ENJ-9150 2   Various Artists - Exotics And Specials   2000

Nada Jovic & Dusko Gojkovic Quintet

Nada Jovic, vocal; & Dusko Gojkovic, trumpet; Eddie Busnello, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Peter Trunk, bass; Cees See, drums; Dusko Gojkovic, Alex Kovic, arranger.

Cologne, West Germany, September, 1966

My Hearth Belongs To DadyCosmic Sounds (E) CS-20 CD
A Lot Of Livin' To Do-
Where Can I Go Without You-
Love Me Darling-
Take Me In Your Arms-
Goody Goody-
Attention-
Love For Sale-
One Of These Days-

* Cosmic Sounds (E) CS-20 CD   Nada Jovic & Dusko Gojkovic Quintet - Take Me In Your Arms   2002

Mal Waldron Duo

Mal Waldron, piano; Kurt Lindgren, bass.

Jazz Jamboree 66, Warsaw, Poland, October 14, 1966

Steady BreadPolskie Nagrania Muza (Polish) XL 0342
Left Waltz-
For Bob-

* Polskie Nagrania Muza (Polish) XL 0342   Various Artists - Jazz Jamboree-66 Vol. 1   1966

1967

Mal Waldron Sextet

Dave Burns, trumpet; George Coleman, alto sax; Charles Davis, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Richard Davis, bass #1,4; George Duvivier, bass #2,3,5-13; Alfred Dreares, drums.

March 23, 1967

1. 90756Loser's Lament (Theme From "Sweet Love, Bitter")Impulse! A-9142
2. 90757Della-
3. 90758Hillary-
4. 90759Espresso Time-
5. 90760Keel-
6. 90761Smokin'-
7. 90762Della's Dream-
8. 90763The Search-
9. 90764Candy's Ride-
10. 90765"Bread"-
11. 90766Eagle Flips Out-
12. 90767Brindle's Place-
13. 90768Sleep Baby Sleep-

* Impulse! A-9142, AS-9142   Mal Waldron - Sweet Love, Bitter (Soundtrack)   1967

Embryo With Mal Waldron Featuring Christian Burchard

Christian Burchard, vibes; Mal Waldron, piano; Lothar Meid, bass #1-3; Dieter Gewissler, bass #3; Reinhard Knieper, bass #4,5; Dieter Serfas, drums.

Munich, West Germany;
Graz, Austria, 1967

1.For BobDisconforme SL (Andorran) DISC 1939 CD
2.Cool World-
3.Anka's Trance-
4.Bud Study-
5.Fire Waltz-

* Disconforme SL (Andorran) DISC 1939 CD   Embryo With Mal Waldron Featuring Christian Burchard - For Eva   2000

1968

Benny Bailey Sextet

Benny Bailey, trumpet; Nathan Davis, tenor sax, flute; Mal Waldron, piano; Jimmy Woode, bass; Makaya Ntshoko, drums; Charly Campbell, congas.

Munich, West Germany, January 11, 1968

PromptSABA (G) SB 15 158 ST
Soul Eyes-
Ruts, Grooves And Dimensions-
Mid-Evil Dance-

* SABA (G) SB 15 158 ST; MPS (G) MPS 15 158 ST; MPS/BASF (G) CRM 657, 21 20657-?   Benny Bailey All Stars - Soul Eyes

Johnny Griffin - Art Taylor Quartet

Johnny Griffin, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Jimmy Woode, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

9th International Jazz Festival, Tivoli Concert Hall, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia, June 8, 1968

Little Man You've Had A Busy DayHelidon (Yugoslav) 08-001

* Helidon (Yugoslav) 08-001   Various Artists - 9. Mednarodni International Jazz Festival, Ljubljana '68

1969

Mal Waldron Trio

Mal Waldron, piano; Patrice Caratini, bass; Franco Manzecchi, drums.

Paris, France, June 12, 1969

1st BassmanMusica (F) MUS. 3012
Girl On A Bicycle Waltz-
Ursula-
Blood And Guts-
Drummer's Bags-
Valse Von Den Puppen-
For Mimi-
Les Parents Terribles-

* Musica (F) MUS. 3012   Mal Waldron - Ursula

Nathan Davis Quartet

Nathan Davis, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Mal Waldron, piano; Jimmy Woode, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Benedictine Monastery Maria Einsiedeln, Switzerland, July 11, 1969

Frog In'Edici ED 006101
Song For Agnes-
Uschimaus-
With This My Love-
Up Jumped Spring-

* Edici ED 006101   Nathan Davis - Jazz Concert In A Benedictine Monastery

Mal Waldron Trio

Mal Waldron, piano; Barre Phillips, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

Paris, France, October, 1969

Set Me FreeAffinity (E) AFF 116
Yeah / Attila The Hun-
Jamaica Libre-
Desillusion-
You Were Always There-

* Affinity (E) AFF 116   Mal Waldron - Set Me Free   1984

Mal Waldron Trio

Mal Waldron, piano; Isla Eckinger, bass; Clarence Becton, drums.

Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg, West Germany, November 24, 1969

Rat NowECM (G) ECM 1001
Balladina-
1-3-234-
Rock My Soul-
Willow Weep For Me-
Boo-

* ECM (G) ECM 1001   Mal Waldron Trio - Free At Last   1970
= ECM (G) ECM 1001 (CD)   -

1970

Mal Waldron Solo

Mal Waldron, piano.

Tokyo, Japan, February 7, 1970

Tokyo DaytimeVictor (J) SMJX-10103
A Touch Of Tokyo-
Sayonara-
Braue Samurai-
Hallelujah-
Soul In Search-
Variations On A Theme-
Blood And Guts-

* Victor (J) SMJX-10103   Mal Waldron - Tokyo Reverie

Mal Waldron Trio

Mal Waldron, piano; Yasuo Arakawa, bass; Takeshi Inomata, drums.

Tokyo, Japan, February 7 and 12, 1970

Japanese IslandVictor (J) SMJX-10089
Rock One For Jinbosan-
Atomic Energy-
Mount Fuji-

* Victor (J) SMJX-10089   Mal Waldron - Tokyo Bound

Mal Waldron Trio

Mal Waldron, piano; Patrice Caratini, bass; Guy Hayat, drums.

Centre Culturel Americain, Paris, France, May 12, 1970

Down At The Gill'sFutura (F) GER 13
My Funny Valentine-
La Petite Africaine-
Blood And Guts-

* Futura (F) GER 13; Musica (F) MUS. 2019   Mal Waldron - Blood And Guts

Mal Waldron Trio

Mal Waldron, piano; Isla Eckinger, bass; Fred Braceful, percussion; Manfred Eicher as M.E., producer.

Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg, West Germany, September 18, 1970

Spanish BitchECM (G) dividend; Globe (J) SMJX-10113
Eleanor Rigby-
Black Chant-
All That Funk-

* Globe (J) SMJX-10113   Mal Waldron - Spanish Bitch   1970

Mal Waldron Solo

Mal Waldron, piano.

Paris, France, November 19, 1970

Right OnFutura (F) GER 20
Of Pigs Andp Anthers-
Cry Out-
Die Fludel-
Petite Gemaux-
Sieg Haile-

* Futura (F) GER 20; Musica (F) MUS. 2003   Mal Waldron - The Opening

Embryo

Edgar Hofmann, violin; Jimmy Jackson, organ; Mal Waldron, electric piano; Roman Bunka, guitar; Jorg Evers, Dave King, bass; Christian Burchard, drums, vibes.

West Germany, December 22, 1970

Radio MarrakeschBrain/Metronome (G) 1023
Orient Express-
Dreaming Girls-
Call-

* Brain/Metronome (G) 1023   Embryo - Steig Aus

1971

Embryo

Edgar Hofmann, soprano sax, violin; Jimmy Jackson, organ; Mal Waldron, electric piano; Siegfried Schwab, guitar; Jorg Evers, Dave King, bass; Christian Burchard, drums.

Stommeln, West Germany, February 1, 1971

A Place To GoBrain/Metronome (G) 1036
Entrances-
Warm Canto-
Dirge-

* Brain/Metronome (G) 1036   Embryo - Rocksession

Mal Waldron Quartet

Jimmy Jackson, organ; Mal Waldron, electric piano; Eberhard Weber, electric bass; Fred Braceful, drums.

Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg, West Germany, February 1, 1971

The CallJAPO (G) JAPO 60001
Thoughts-

* JAPO (G) JAPO 60001   Mal Waldron, Jimmy Jackson, Eberhard Weber, Fred Braceful - The Call   1971

Kimiko Kasai

Mal Waldron, piano; Yoshio Suzuki, bass; Hiroshi Murakami, drums; Kimiko Kasai, vocal.

Tokyo, Japan, February 13, 1971

Don't ExplainVictor (J) SMJX-10119
My Man-
Someother Day-
Willow Weep For Me-
Yesterdays-
Lover Man-
You're My Thrill-
Left Alone-

* Victor (J) SMJX-10119   Kimiko Kasai, Mal Waldron - One For Lady

Mal Waldron Duo/Solo

Mal Waldron, piano; Masabumi Kikuchi, piano #1,2.

Swing Journal Jazz Workshop, Yamaha Hall, Tokyo, Japan, March 2, 1971

1.Little AbbiPhilips (J) FX-8513/14
2.Blood And Guts-
3.Willow Weep For Me-
4.You Don't Know What Love Is-
5.Don't Explain-

* Philips (J) FX-8513/14   Mal Waldron - Mal: Live 4 To 1

Mal Waldron Quartet/Trio/Solo

Kohsuke Mine, alto sax #1,2; Mal Waldron, piano; Isao Suzuki, bass #1-4; Yoshiyuki Nakamura, drums #1-4.

Swing Journal Jazz Workshop, Yamaha Hall, Tokyo, Japan, March 3, 1971

1.Left AlonePhilips (J) FX-8513/14
2.Straight, No Chaser-
3.Right On-
4.Thoughts-
5.Yesterdays-
6.All Alone-

* Philips (J) FX-8513/14   Mal Waldron - Mal: Live 4 To 1

Mal Waldron - Gary Peacock Trio

Mal Waldron, piano; Gary Peacock, bass; Hiroshi Murakami, drums.

Tokyo, Japan, March 8, 1971

She Walks In BeautyVictor (J) SMJX-10112
The Heart Of The Matter-
What's That-
Walkin' Way-

* Victor (J) SMJX-10112   Mal Waldron, Gary Peacock - First Encounter

Mal Waldron Trio

Mal Waldron, piano; Dick Van Der Capellen, bass; Martin Van Duynhoven, drums.

Baarn, Holland, May 30, 1971

Number 19Freedom (E) FLP 41073
Trip-
Watakushi No Sekai-

* Freedom (E) FLP 41073   Mal Waldron - Number Nineteen   1979

Mal Waldron Trio

Mal Waldron, piano; Jimmy Woode, bass; Pierre Favre, drums.

Domicile, Munich, West Germany, June 29, 1971

Blues For F.P.Polydor (J) MP 2213
Way In-
Miles And Miles Of Blues-
Up Down Blues-
Blues For D.S.-

same session.

M.C. By Jimmy Woode
Sieg HaileEnja (G) 2004
La Gloire Du Noir-
The Call-
Rock My Soul-

* Polydor (J) MP 2213   Mal Waldron Plays The Blues - Live At The Domicile   1972
= Enja (G) 5021   Mal Waldron Plays The Blues   1986
= Enja (G) CD 2002-2   Mal Waldron Plays The Blues - Live At The Domicile   2001
* Enja (G) 2004   Mal Waldron - Black Glory: Recorded Live At The Domicile   1971
= Enja (G) CD 2004-2   -   1988

Mal Waldron Solo

Mal Waldron, piano.

Baarn, Holland, August 14, 1971

SignalsFreedom (E) FLP 41042
Things That's Go Bump In The Night-
Zapata-
A Touch Of The Blues-

* Freedom (E) FLP 41042; Arista Freedom AL 1042   Mal Waldron - Signals

Mal Waldron Quintet

Sonny Grey, trumpet; Alain Hatot, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Gus Nemeth, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

November 3, 1971

Skippin'Numera MAT 8
Journey Without End-
The Fire Now-
Antony-

* Numera MAT 8   Mal Waldron - Skippin'

Mal Waldron - Steve Lacy Quartet

Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Kent Carter, bass; Noel McGhie, drums.

Studio Europa Sonor, Paris, France, November 30, 1971

The Fire NowVictor (J) SMJX-10134
Journey Without End-
I Feel A Draft-
Bone-
Mar-

* Victor (J) SMJX-10134   Mal Waldron, Steve Lacy - Journey Without End

1972

Mal Waldron Solo

Mal Waldron, piano.

Baarn, Holland, February 5, 1972

Blues For Lady DayBlack Lion (E) BLP 30142
Just Friends-
Don't Blame Me-
You Don't Know What Love Is-
The Man I Love-
You're My Thrill-
Strange Fruit-
Easy Living-
Mean To Me-

* Black Lion (E) BLP 30142   Mal Waldron - Blues For Lady Day

Mal Waldron Trio

Mal Waldron, piano; Henk Haverhoek, bass; Pierre Courbois, drums.

Jazzzolder Hot House, Leiden, Holland, February 9, 1972

A.L.B.O.M. (A Little Bit Of Miles)Freedom (E) FLP 40116
Here, There And Everywhere-

* Freedom (E) FLP 40116   Mal Waldron - A Little Bit Of Miles   1974

Mal Waldron Solo

Mal Waldron, piano.

Rome, Italy, April 1, 1972

Tew NuneHoro (It) HLL 101-19
Picchy's Waltz-
Breakin' Through-
Canto Ritrovato-
Lullaby-
Appia Antica-

* Horo (It) HLL 101-19   Mal Waldron - Jazz A Confronto 19   1975
= Horo (J) RVJ-6044   Mal Waldron - Jazz A Confronto   1979

Mal Waldron Trio

Mal Waldron, piano; Jimmy Woode, bass; Allen Blairman, drums.

East-West Jazz Festival, Nuremberg, West Germany, May 6, 1972

Here, There And EverywhereEnja (G) 2062
The Search-
A Touch Of The Blues-

* Enja (G) 2062   Mal Waldron - A Touch Of The Blues

Mal Waldron Solo

Mal Waldron, piano.

Paris, France, May 11, 1972

Paris ReunitedCarson/Paula LPS 4000
Portrait Of A Bullfighter-
One For Bud-
For Eric Satie-

* Carson/Paula LPS 4000   Mal Waldron On Steinway

Mal Waldron With Steve Lacy Quintet

Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Steve Potts, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Irene Aebi, cello; Kent Carter, bass; Noel McGhie, drums, percussion.

Paris, France, May, 1972

VioAmerica (F) 30 AM 6124
Jump For Victor-
Blue Wee-
Vio (alternate take)America (F) 067 862-2
Jump For Victor (alternate take)-

* America (F) 30 AM 6124   Mal Waldron With The Steve Lacy Quintet   1972
= America (F) 067 862-2   -

Mal Waldron Trio

Mal Waldron, piano; Peter Warren, bass; Noel McGhie, drums.

Paris, France, May, 1972

Reaching OutAmerica (F) 30 AM 6128
The Whirling Dervish-
Walk-

* America (F) 30 AM 6128   Mal Waldron - The Whirling Dervish   1972

Mal Waldron Solo

Mal Waldron, piano.

DUG, Tokyo, Japan, July 12, 1972

All AloneVictor (J) SMJX-10147
The Blues Suite-
Chairo No Hitomi-
The Stone Garden Of Ryoanji-
Summertime-
Left Alone-

* Victor (J) SMJX-10147   Mal Waldron - Meditations

Terumasa Hino Sextet

Terumasa Hino, trumpet; Takao Uematsu, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Isao Suzuki, bass; Motohiko Hino, drums; Yuhji Imamura, percussion.

Tokyo, Japan, August 14, 1972

Reminiscent Suite: Dig It Deep Down BabyVictor (J) SMJX-10155
Reminiscent Suite: Echoes-
Reminiscent Suite: One More With Feeling-
Black Forest-

* Victor (J) SMJX-10155   Mal Waldron, Terumasa Hino - Reminiscent Suite

1973

Mal Waldron Quartet

Carla Poole, flute #2; Mal Waldron, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.

NYC, December 28, 1973

1.Up Popped The DevilEnja (G) 2034
2.Space Walk-
3.Snake Out-
4.Changachangachanga-

* Enja (G) 2034   Mal Waldron - Up Popped The Devil

1974

Mal Waldron Quintet

Manfred Schoof, cornet; Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Isla Eckinger, bass; Allen Blairman, drums.

East-West Jazz Festival, Meistersingerhalle, Nuremberg, West Germany, May 4, 1974

Snake OutEnja (G) 2050
Hard Talk-
Russian Melody-
Hurray For HerbieEnja (G) CD 2050-2

* Enja (G) 2050, CD 2050-2   Mal Waldron - Hard Talk

1976 (age 51)

Mal Waldron - Jackie McLean Quartet

Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Isao Suzuki, bass #1,2,4-6; Billy Higgins, drums #1,2,4-6.

Tokyo, Japan, April 12, 1976

1.J.M.'s Dream DollVictor (J) SMJ-6137
2.I Loves You, Porgy-
3.I'm A Fool To Want You-
4.Blues For Matsuura-
5.No More-
6.Left Alone-

* Victor (J) SMJ-6137   Mal Waldron, Jackie McLean - Like Old Time

1977

Mal Waldron Quintet

Manfred Schoof, trumpet; Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Jimmy Woode, bass; Makaya Ntshoko, drums.

Conny's Studio, Wolperath, West Germany, February 12, 1977

One-UpmanshipEnja (G) 2092
The Seagulls Of Kristiansund-
Hurray For Herbie-

* Enja (G) 2092   Mal Waldron Quintet With Steve Lacy - One-Upmanship
= Inner City IC 3010   -   1977
= Amiga (G) 8 55 738   Mal Waldron - Manfred Schoof   1980

Mal Waldron Quintet

Manfred Schoof, trumpet; Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Isla Eckinger, bass; Makaya Ntshoko, drums.

Middelheim Jazz Festival, Antwerp, Belgium, August 15, 1977

The Seagulls Of KristiansundJazztime (J) JT-120
Hooray For Herbie-
Snake Out-
Russian Melody-

* Jazztime (J) JT-120   Mal Waldron Quintet - Middelheim Jazz Festival 1977

1978

Mal Waldron Sextet

Terumasa Hino, trumpet; Hermann Breuer, trombone; Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Cameron Brown, bass; Makaya Ntshoko, drums.

Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg, West Germany, May 6, 1978

MinoatEnja (G) 3021+23
A Case Of Plus 4's-
Sieg Haile-

* Enja (G) 3021+23   Mal Waldron - Moods
= Inner City IC 3018-2   -   1978

Mal Waldron Solo

Mal Waldron, piano.

Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg, West Germany, May 8, 1978

AnxietyEnja (G) 3021+23
Thoughtful-
Lonely-
Happiness-
Soul Eyes-
I Thought About You-
Duquility-

* Enja (G) 3021+23   Mal Waldron - Moods
= Inner City IC 3018-2   -   1978

Klaus Weiss Quintet

Roman Schwaller, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Gunter Moll, guitar; Rocky Knauer, bass; Klaus Weiss, drums.

Hamburg, West Germany, August 27 and 28, 1978

Child's PrayerEMI/Electrola (G) MRC 1C066-45321
Tears For Lost Friends-
Shades Of Coltrane-
La Rochelle-
Drone-
Blooze-

* EMI/Electrola (G) MRC 1C066-45321   Klaus Weiss - Child's Prayer

1979

Mal Waldron Solo

Mal Waldron, piano.

Chapati Club, Spa, Belgium, February 28, 1979

Mingus LivesEnja (G) 3075
Snake Out-
Tensile Structures-
Here, There And Anywhere-

* Enja (G) 3075   Mal Waldron - Mingus Lives

Klaus Weiss Quintet

Roman Schwaller, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Gunter Moll, guitar; Rocky Knauer, bass; Klaus Weiss, drums.

Domicile, Munich, West Germany, April 6 and 7, 1979

Shades Of ColtraneCalig (G) CAL 30623
Back To Bach-
Klever Klaus-
Mingus Lives-
Golden Golson-
Spacesunissued
Child's Prayer-
28-
Waiting For-

* Calig (G) CAL 30623   Klaus Weiss - On Tour

Mal Waldron Sextet

Manfred Schoof, trumpet #2,3; Hermann Breuer, trombone #2,3; Gerd Dudek, soprano sax #2,3; Mal Waldron, piano; Jimmy Woode, bass #2,3; Makaya Ntshoko, drums #2,3.

Jazzbuhne Berlin, Volksbuhne, East Berlin, East Germany, April 22, 1979

1.ThoughtfulAmiga (G) 8 55 749
2.The Seagulls Of Kristiansundunissued
3.Sieg Haile-

Manfred Schoof, cornet; Hermann Breuer, trombone; Gert Dudek, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Jimmy Woode, bass; Makaya Ntshoko, drums.

SiegRepertoire (G) REP 4918-WZ

* Amiga (G) 8 55 749   Various Artists - Jazzbuhne Berlin '79
* Repertoire (G) REP 4918-WZ   Horace Parlan / Mal Waldron Sextet - Jazzbuhne Berlin '83 Vol. 18   1991

Joe Henderson Quartet

Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; John Lockwood, bass; Makaya Ntoshko, drums.

Ljubljana Jazz Festival, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia, June 15, 1979

Relaxin' At Camarillo (as Relaxing At Camarillo)Jugoton (Yugoslav) LSY 61536

* Jugoton (Yugoslav) LSY 61536   Various Artists - Jazz Na Koncertnom Podiju Vol. 4

Mal Waldron - Johnny Dyani Duo

Mal Waldron, piano; Johnny Dyani, bass.

Centro Jazz St. Louis, Rome, Italy, October 27, 1979

UntitledSinner Lady Gloria (It) unnumbered
--

* Sinner Lady Gloria (It) unnumbered   Mal Waldron/Johnny Dyani - Live At Centro Jazz St. Louis   2017

1980

Roy Burrowes - Mal Waldron Quintet

Roy Burrowes, trumpet; Richard Raux, sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Patrice Caratini, bass; George Brown, drums.

Dreher, Paris, France, March 9 and 10, 1980

Old Compton StreetEPM Musique (F) 151992
Hard Talk-
Sometimes-
Jamaica-
Searching-
Sea Gulls-
Symphony In Blues-
Going Back Home-

* EPM Musique (F) 151992   Roy Burrowes/Mal Waldron Live At The Dreher

Mal Waldron Solo

Mal Waldron, piano.

live in Vancouver, Canada, 1980

Opening ImprovisationCondition West Recordings (Canadian) none
Waltz And Shout-
Blues-
You Don't Know What Love Is-
Fire Waltz-
It Could Happen To You-

* Condition West Recordings (Canadian) none   Mal Waldron - Solo Piano: Live In Vancouver, 1980   2017

1981

Johnny Dyani - Mal Waldron Duo

Mal Waldron, piano; Johnny Dyani, bass; Pablo Sauvage, percussion #3.

Jazz Unite, France, April 16, 1981

1.SafariJazz Unite (F) 102
2.African Cake-Walk-
3.Makulu-Kalahari-
4.Strange Intrusions-
5.Blues For Mandela-
6.Time Will Tell-

* Jazz Unite (F) 102   Johnny Dyani/Mal Waldron Duo Live At Jazz Unite - Some Jive Ass Boer   2009

Mal Waldron Trio

Mal Waldron, piano; George Mraz, bass; Al Foster, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, June 18, 1981

Love For SaleProgressive PRO 7060
Summertime-
Angel Eyes-
Autumn Leaves-
Body And Soul-
I Surrender, Dear-
Yesterdays-
All Of You-

same session.

It Could Happen To YouProgressive PRO 7061
You Don't Know What Love Is-
Nice Work If You Can Get It-
Tea For Two-
Willow Weep For Me-
I'm A Fool To Want You-
Polka Dots And Moonbeams-
With A Song In My Heart-

* Progressive PRO 7060   Mal Waldron Trio - Mal 81
* Progressive PRO 7061   Mal Waldron - News - Run About Mal

Mal Waldron - Steve Lacy Duo

Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano.

Dreher, Paris, France, August 10, 1981

Let's Call ThishatART (Swi) CD 2-6172
'Round Midnight-

* hatART (Swi) CD 2-6172   Steve Lacy And Mal Waldron Live At Dreher Paris 1981 - Round Midnight Vol. 1   1996
= hatOLOGY (Swi) 4-596   Mal Waldron And Steve Lacy Live At Dreher Paris 1981 - Round Midnight   2003

Mal Waldron - Steve Lacy Duo

same personnel.

Dreher, Paris, France, August 13, 1981

No BabyhatART (Swi) CD 2-6172
Herb De L'Oublie-
Snake Out-
'Round MidnighthatART (Swi) 2038, CD 2-6172

* hatART (Swi) 2038   Mal Waldron And Steve Lacy - Let's Call This   1986
* hatART (Swi) CD 2-6172   Steve Lacy And Mal Waldron Live At Dreher Paris 1981 - Round Midnight Vol. 1   1996
= hatOLOGY (Swi) 4-596   Mal Waldron And Steve Lacy Live At Dreher Paris 1981 - Round Midnight   2003

Mal Waldron - Steve Lacy Duo

same personnel.

Dreher, Paris, France, August 14, 1981

Deep EndeavorshatART (Swi) 2038, CD 2-6172
A Case Of Plus 4'shatMUSICS (Swi) 3501; hatART (Swi) CD 2-6172
The Seagulls Of KristiansundhatART (Swi) 2038, CD 2-6172
Snake OuthatMUSICS (Swi) 3501; hatART (Swi) CD 2-6172

same session.

BonehatART (Swi) 2038, CD 2-6186
No BabyhatMUSICS (Swi) 3501; hatART (Swi) CD 2-6186
Blinks-
I Feel A DrafthatART (Swi) 2038, CD 2-6186
'Round MidnighthatART (Swi) CD 2-6186
Well, You Needn't-
EpistrophyhatART (Swi) 2038, CD 2-6186

* hatART (Swi) 2038   Mal Waldron And Steve Lacy - Let's Call This   1986
* hatMUSICS (Swi) 3501   Steve Lacy, Mal Waldron - Snake-Out
= hatART (Swi) 2015   Steve Lacy, Mal Waldron - Herbe De L'oubli - Snake-Out   1985
* hatART (Swi) CD 2-6172   Steve Lacy And Mal Waldron Live At Dreher Paris 1981 - Round Midnight Vol. 1   1996
= hatOLOGY (Swi) 4-596   Mal Waldron And Steve Lacy Live At Dreher Paris 1981 - Round Midnight   2003
* hatART (Swi) CD 2-6186   Mal Waldron And Steve Lacy Live At Dreher Paris 1981 - The Peak Vol. 2   1997
= hatOLOGY (Swi) 4-596   Mal Waldron And Steve Lacy Live At Dreher Paris 1981 - Round Midnight   2003

Mal Waldron - Steve Lacy Duo

same personnel.

Dreher, Paris, France, August 15, 1981

The PeakhatART (Swi) 2038, CD 2-6186
Herbe De L'OublihatMUSICS (Swi) 3515; hatART (Swi) CD 2-6186
Hooray For Herbie-
Let's Call ThishatART (Swi) 2038, CD 2-6186
EpistrophyhatMUSICS (Swi) 3515; hatART (Swi) CD 2-6186
Well, You Needn'thatART (Swi) 2038, CD 2-6186

* hatART (Swi) 2038   Mal Waldron And Steve Lacy - Let's Call This   1986
* hatMUSICS (Swi) 3515   Steve Lacy, Mal Waldron - Herbe De L'oubli
= hatART (Swi) 2015   Steve Lacy, Mal Waldron - Herbe De L'oubli - Snake-Out   1985
* hatART (Swi) CD 2-6186   Mal Waldron And Steve Lacy Live At Dreher Paris 1981 - The Peak Vol. 2   1997
= hatOLOGY (Swi) 4-596   Mal Waldron And Steve Lacy Live At Dreher Paris 1981 - Round Midnight   2003

Mal Waldron Set

Mal Waldron, piano; Don Cherry, trumpet; Roswell Rudd, trombone; Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Richard Davis, bass; Ed Blackwell, drums.

The Wollman Auditorium, Columbia University, NYC, evening concert, November 1, 1981

Announcement By Verna GillisDIW (J) DIW-395/398
'Round About Midnight (solo by Waldron)-
Let's Call This (duo by Waldron & Lacy)-
Reflections (duo by Waldron & Lacy)-
Friday The 13th-
Rhythm-a-ning-
Epistrophy-

* DIW (J) DIW-395/398   Various Artists - Interpretations Of Monk   1994

Mal Waldron Quartet

Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Cecil McBee, bass; Dannie Richmond, drums.

Vanguard Studios, NYC, November 15, 1981

Charlie Parker's Last SupperEnja (G) 4010
Hymn From The Inferno-
What It Is-

* Enja (G) 4010, CD 4010-2   Mal Waldron - What It Is

1982

Mal Waldron Quartet

Joe Henderson, tenor sax #1,4,5,7; Mal Waldron, piano; David Friesen, bass; Billy Higgins, drums #1,4-7.

Menlo Park, CA, January 4, 1982

1.Golden GolsonPalo Alto Jazz PA 8014
2.One Entrance, Many Exits-
3.Chazz Jazz-
4.Herbal Syndrome-
5.How Deep Is The Ocean-
6.Blues In 4 By 3-
7.The Christmas SongPalo Alto Jazz PA 8032

* Palo Alto Jazz PA 8014   Mal Waldron - One Entrance, Many Exits
* Palo Alto Jazz PA 8032   Various Artists - Mistletoe Magic

Kazutoki Umezu Quartet

Kazutoki Umezu, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Takeharu Hayakawa, bass; Takashi Kikuchi, drums.

Tokyo, Japan, April 21 and 22, 1982

I Should CareUnion Jazz (J) ULP-5004
Lonely Nights-
Hole In Stomach Woman-
Circular Line-
'Round Midnight-

* Union Jazz (J) ULP-5004   Kazutoki Umezu - Another Step

Mal Waldron Quartet

Akira Miyazawa, tenor sax, flute; Mal Waldron, piano; Isao Suzuki, bass; Hironobu Fujisawa, drums.

Tokyo, Japan, April 23, 1982

All AloneBaybridge (J) KUX-172-B
Oleo-
Blue Monk-
I Can't Get Started-
Straight, No Chaser-

* Baybridge (J) KUX-172-B   Mal Waldron - In Retrospect

Steve Lacy - Mal Waldron Duo

Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano.

Bimhuis, Amsterdam, Holland, 1982

Blues For AidaDaybreak (Du) DBCHR 75249
Snake Out-
Reflections-
'Round Midnight-
Epistrophy-

* Daybreak (Du) DBCHR 75249   Steve Lacy & Mal Waldron - At The Bimhuis 1982   2006

1983

Mal Waldron Trio

Mal Waldron, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Ed Blackwell, drums.

Tokyo, Japan, June 28 and 29, 1983

Dans La Cuisine D'alibiBaybridge (J) KUX-180-B
Suicide Is Painless-
After The Love Has Gone-
Beat It-
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life-
Gymnopedie No. 2-
Everything Must Change-
Thy Freedom Come-

* Baybridge (J) KUX-180-B   Mal Waldron - Breaking New Ground

Mal Waldron Trio

same personnel.

Tokyo, Japan, December 8, 1983

Desepoir AgreableBaybridge (J) FEX 27-B
Hermonies-
Premiere Pensee Rose + Croix-
Essais Le Vilain Petit Vaurien-
Three Gymnopedies No. 1-

* Baybridge (J) FEX 27-B   Mal Waldron Plays Eric Satie   1983
= Baybridge (J) 30CP-106   -

Mal Waldron Trio

same personnel.

Tokyo, Japan, December 9, 1983

The Way You Look TonightPaddle Wheel (J) K28P-6272
Bags' Groove-
'Round Midnight-
You And The Night And The Music-
Georgia On My Mind-
Billie's Bounce-
Waltz For My Mother-

* Paddle Wheel (J) K28P-6272   Mal Waldron - You And The Night And The Music   1984
= Paddle Wheel (J) 240E-6837   -   1989

Sumiko Yoseyama

Mal Waldron, piano; Kunimitsu Inaba, bass; Motohiko Hino, drums; Sumiko Yoseyama, vocal; unidentified strings.

Tokyo, Japan, December 21, 22 and 27, 1983

Where Are YouContinental (J) HL-5032
But Beautiful-
How Deep Is The Ocean-
Till There Was You-
That's What Got Looks Like To Me-
'Round Midnight-
That's Life-
My Funny Valentine-
They Can't Take That Away From Me-
The Nearness Of Myself-

* Continental (J) HL-5032   Sumiko Yoseyama Meets Mal Waldron - With Mal   1984

1984

Mal Waldron - David Friesen Duo

Mal Waldron, piano; David Friesen, "Oregon" bass.

Telemation Audio, Seattle, WA, March 18, 1984

If I Were A BellMuse MR 5305
Encounters-
My Toby-
Night Wind-
Imagination-
Outside's Inside Too-

* Muse MR 5305   Mal Waldron And David Friesen - Encounters   1985
= Sony Records (J) SRCS 9410   -   1998

Steve Lacy - Mal Waldron Duo

Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano.

Jazzbuhne Berlin, Berlin, West Germany, June 15, 1984

ImprovisationJazzwerkstatt (G) Jw022
Blinks-
A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing-
Snake Out-
Epistrophy-

* Jazzwerkstatt (G) Jw022   Steve Lacy, Mal Waldron - Live In Berlin   2007

1985 (age 60)

Femi Bellomo

Roberto Ottaviano, alto, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Attilio Zanchi, bass; Gianni Cazzola, drums; Femi Bellomo, vocal.

Milan, Italy, March 11-15, 1985

A Child Is BornDire (It) F 0376
Since You've Gone-
The Seagulls Of Kristiansund-
Left Alone-
Never Give Up-
Easy Living-
Estate-

* Dire (It) F 0376   Femi Bellomo - Since You've Gone

Kim Parker

Mal Waldron, piano; Isla Eckinger, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums; Kim Parker, vocal.

Milan, Italy, May 28 and 29, 1985

Born To Be BlueSoul Note (It) SN 1133
Day Dream-
Come Rain Or Come Shine-
Singing Dancing-
Devil May Care-
Angel Eyes-
Wishful Samba-
A Song You'll Never Sing-
Fiesta In Blue-
Pretty Girl (The Star-Crossed Lovers)-

* Soul Note (It) SN 1133   Kim Parker, Mal Waldron - Sometimes I'm Blue

David Friesen - Mal Waldron Duo

Mal Waldron, piano; David Friesen, bass.

Hyatt On Sunset, Los Angeles, CA, July, 1985

If I Were A BellSoul Note (It) 121398-2
Fire Waltz-
'Round Midnight-
With A Song In My Heart-
You Mean Me-
Someday My Prince Will Come-
All God's Chillung Got Rhythm-

* Soul Note (It) 121398-2   David Friesen, Mal Waldron - Remembering Mal   2006

Mal Waldron Solo

Mal Waldron, piano.

Tokyo, Japan, September 1 and 2, 1985

All AloneCBS/Sony (J) 32DH-273
I Thought About You-
Polka Dots And Moonbeams-
You Don't Know What Love Is-
It Never Entered My Mind-
Fire Waltz-
My Old Flame-
Yesterdays-
Lover Man-
Left Alone-

* CBS/Sony (J) 32DH-273   Mal Waldron And Alone

Yosuke Yamashita - Mal Waldron Duo

Mal Waldron, Yosuke Yamashita, piano.

Shinjuku Pit Inn, Tokyo, Japan, September 17, 1985

Piano Improvisation ICBS/Sony (J) 32DH-360
Piano Improvisation II-
My Old Flame-

* CBS/Sony (J) 32DH-360   Mal Waldron, Yosuke Yamashita - Piano Duo Live At Pit Inn

Sumiko Yoseyama

Mal Waldron, piano; Sumiko Yoseyama, vocal.

Tokyo, Japan, September 17 and 18, 1985

Embraceable YouEastworld (J) EWJ-90046
What A Moonlight Can Do-
I Didn't Know What Time It Was-
Body And Soul-
Good Morning, Heartache-
I Remember Clifford-
Nice Work If You Can Get It-
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To-
Teach Me Tonight-
Come In From The Rain-
Summertime-

* Eastworld (J) EWJ-90046   Sumiko Yoseyama, Mal Waldron - Duo

Sumiko Yoseyama

same personnel.

Tokyo, Japan, October, 1985

'Round MidnightDam DOR 0137
All Of You-
Teach Me Tonight-
Misty-
Body And Soul-
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To-
What A Little Moonlight Can Do-

* Dam DOR 0137   Sumiko Yoseyama, Mal Waldron - Duo 76/45

Mal Waldron - Marion Brown Duo

Marion Brown, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano.

Studio Gimmick, Yerres, France, November 8 and 10, 1985

Blue MonkFree Lance (F) FRL 006
A Cause De Monk-
To The Golden Lady In Her Graham Cracker Window-
Contemplation-
Hurry Sundown-
A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing-
Blue Monk (take 2)Free Lance (F) FRL-CD 006, FRL-NS 0302

* Free Lance (F) FRL 006, FRL-CD 006, FRL-NS 0302   Mal Waldron, Marion Brown - Songs Of Love And Regret

Mal Waldron - David Friesen Duo

Mal Waldron, piano; David Friesen, bass.

Barigozzi Studio, Milan, Italy, November 18, 1985

DedicationSoul Note (It) 121178-1
All God's Chillun Got Rhythm-
It Never Entered My Mind-
Rhythmics-
Mowgly The Cat-
Tapestry-
Batik-

* Soul Note (It) 121178-1   Mal Waldron, David Friesen - Dedication   1988
= Soul Note (It) 121178-2   -

1986

Mal Waldron Quartet

Michel Marre, trumpet, flugelhorn; Doudou Gouirand, alto, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Joel Allouche, tabla #4.

Montpellier, France, February 9, 1986

1.SpaceVent Du Sud (F) VS 107
2.Segala-
3.Catwalk (as The Little Cat Walk)-
4.Fatherless Child (as The Last Poet)-
5.Soul Eyes-
6.Monica-

* Vent Du Sud (F) VS 107   Mal Waldron - Space

Mal Waldron - Steve Lacy Duo

Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano.

Barigozzi Studio, Milan, Italy, February 17, 1986

Johnny Come LatelySoul Note (It) 121170-1
Prelude To A Kiss-
The Star-Crossed Lovers-
To The Bitter-
Azure-
Sempre Amore-
A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing-
Smada-

* Soul Note (It) 121170-1   Steve Lacy, Mal Waldron - Sempre Amore

Mal Waldron Solo

Mal Waldron, piano.

Barigozzi Studio, Milan, Italy, March 10, 1986

Free For C.T.Soul Note (It) SN 1130
A Night In Tunisia-
The Inch Work-
Variations On A Theme By Cecil Taylor-
You Are Getting To Be A Habit With Me-
I Should Care-

* Soul Note (It) SN 1130, 121130-2   Mal Waldron - Update

Mal Waldron - Jackie McLean Quartet

Jackie McLean, alto sax #1-7,9,10; Mal Waldron, piano; Herbie Lewis, bass #1-7,9,10; Eddie Moore, drums #1-7,9,10.

Gotanda U-Port Kan'i Hoken Hall, Tokyo, Japan, September 1, 1986

1.Left AlonePaddle Wheel (J) K28P-6453
2.God Bless The Child-
3.All Of Me-
4.The Cat Walk-
5.Lover Man-
6.Minor Pulsation-
7.Good Morning, Heartache-
8.All Alone-
9.Super Okra Blues-
10.Left Alone (alternate take)Paddle Wheel (J) K32Y-6167, 240E-6814

* Paddle Wheel (J) K28P-6453, K32Y-6167   Mal Waldron, Jackie McLean - Left Alone '86   1987
= Paddle Wheel (J) 240E-6814   -   1989

Mal Waldron Quintet

Woody Shaw, trumpet; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax, flute; Mal Waldron, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Ed Blackwell, drums.

Village Vanguard, NYC, September 16, 1986

Status SeekingSoul Note (It) SN 1118
The Git Go-

same session.

Snake OutSoul Note (It) SN 1148
Judy-
The Seagulls Of Kristiansund-

* Soul Note (It) SN 1118, 121118-2   Mal Waldron - The Git-Go: Live At The Village Vanguard
* Soul Note (It) SN 1148, 121148-2   Mal Waldron - The Seagulls Of Kristiansund

Mal Waldron Quintet

Terence Blanchard, trumpet; Donald Harrison, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Ed Blackwell, drums.

Sweet Basil, Greenwich Village, NY, October 3 and 4, 1986

The ProphetPaddle Wheel (J) K28P-6450
Aggression-
Booker's Waltz-

same session.

Number EightPaddle Wheel (J) K28P-6476
Fire Waltz-
Bee Vamp-

* Paddle Wheel (J) K28P-6450   Various Artists - Eric Dolphy And Booker Little Remembered Live At Sweet Basil   1987
= Paddle Wheel (J) 240E-6832   -   1989
* Paddle Wheel (J) K28P-6476   Various Artists - Eric Dolphy And Booker Little Remembered Live At Sweet Basil Vol. II - Fire Waltz   1987
= Paddle Wheel (J) K32Y-6214   -   1988

1987

Mal Waldron Trio

Mal Waldron, piano; Leonard Jones, bass; Sangoma Everett, drums.

Barigozzi Studio, Milan, Italy, April 28 and 30, 1987

SpacesSoul Note (It) 121198-1
Our Colline's A Treasure-
Chez Pascale-
The Git Go-
Because Of You I Live Again-

* Soul Note (It) 121198-1, 121198-2   Mal Waldron - Our Colline's A Treasure

Tchangodei - Archie Shepp - Mal Waldron Trio

Archie Shepp, tenor, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano, grave-medium; Tchangodei, piano, medium-aigu.

Lyon, France, May 12 and 15, 1987

Africa StruggleVolcanic (F) 18.018
Space Blues-
Drifting Blues-
The Seagulls Of Kristiansund-

* Volcanic (F) 18.018, 18.018xCD   Tchangodei, Archie Shepp, Mal Waldron - Three For Freedom

Tchangodei - Mal Waldron Duo

Tchangodei, Mal Waldron, piano.

Le Bec De Jazz, Lyon, France, May, 1987

Les Venins D'Afrique Part 1Volcanic (F) 20.020
Les Venins D'Afrique Part 2-
Les Venins D'Afrique Part 3-
Les Venins D'Afrique Part 4-
Les Venins D'Afrique Part 5-

* Volcanic (F) 20.020   Tchangodei, Mal Waldron - Les Venins D'Afrique

Remembering The Moment

Julian Priester, trombone; Jim Pepper, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; David Friesen, bass; Eddie Moore, drums.

The Hobbit, Portland, OR, June 25, 1987

Autumn LeavesSoul Note (It) 121278-2
A Night In Tunisia-
All Blues-

* Soul Note (It) 121278-2   David Friesen, Eddie Moore, Jim Pepper, Julian Priester, Mal Waldron - Remembering The Moment

Anthony Braxton Quartet

Anthony Braxton, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Buell Neidlinger, bass; Bill Osborne, drums.

Barigozzi Studio, Milan, Italy, June 30, and July 1, 1987

Brilliant CornersBlack Saint (It) 120116-1
Reflections-
Played Twice-
Four In One-
Ask Me Now-
Skippy-

* Black Saint (It) 120116-1   Anthony Braxton - Six Monk's Compositions (1987)   1988

Mal Waldron Solo

Mal Waldron, piano.

Urayasu Shimin Kaikan, Tokyo, Japan, August 11, 1987

I'm A Fool To Want YouCentury (J) 28EL-5025
Ballade No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 23 (Chopin)-
For My Daddy-
Nocturne (Chopin)-
Fantasy In F Minor, Op. 49 (Chopin)-
Gymnopedie (Satie)-

* Century (J) 28EL-5025   Mal Waldron - Both Sides Now

The Super Quartet Of Mal Waldron Featuring Steve Lacy

Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Eddie Moore, drums.

Greenwich Village Jazz Festival, Sweet Basil, Greenwich Village, NY, August 28 and 29, 1987

What It IsPaddle Wheel (J) K28P-6471
Evidence-
Snake Out-
Let's Call This-

* Paddle Wheel (J) K28P-6471, K32Y-6208   The Super Quartet Of Mal Waldron Featuring Steve Lacy - Live At Sweet Basil   1987
= Paddle Wheel (J) 240E-6836   -   1989
= Evidence ECD 22032-2   -   1992

Marty Cook Group With Jim Pepper

Marty Cook, trombone; Jim Pepper, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Ed Schuller, bass; John Betsch, drums.

Trixi-Tonstudio, Munich, West Germany, November 23 and 24, 1987

Spirit WarEnja (G) 5067
Love Life-
Grab Bag-
TrapezeTUTU (G) CD 888 174

* Enja (G) 5067   Marty Cook Group, Jim Pepper - Red, White, Black And Blue   1988
= TUTU (G) CD 888 174   -

Mal Waldron Trio With Jim Pepper

Jim Pepper, tenor sax #5,7-9; Mal Waldron, piano; Ed Schuller, bass #1-4,6-9; John Betsch, drums #1-4,6-9.

Trixi-Tonstudio, Munich, West Germany, November 25, 1987

1.Dancing On The FlamesTUTU (G) 888 002
2.A Bow To The Classics-
3.Little One-
4.From A Little Acorns-
5.Soul Mates-
6.Blood And Guts-
7.SolarTUTU (G) CD 888 102
8.Blue Monk-
9.Golden Golson-

* TUTU (G) 888 002   Mal Waldron Trio - Mal, Dance And Soul   1988
= TUTU (G) CD 888 102   -   1994

Rene Bottlang - Mal Waldron Duo

Rene Bottlang, Mal Waldron, piano.

Theatre De Beaulieu, Lausanne, Switzerland, December 20, 1987

Mon Amour RetrouvePlainisphare (Swi) PL 1267-39
Soliloquy-
Evidence-
C'est La Vie-
A Bow To The Classics-
Giulia-
Epistrophy-

* Plainisphare (Swi) PL 1267-39   Rene Bottlang, Mal Waldron - The Lausanne Concert

1988

Mal Waldron Solo

Mal Waldron, piano.

Toronto, Canada, March 14, 1988

YesterdaysDark Light Music (Canadian) DL 24002
No Kick-
Dear Old Stockholm-
Rhapsodic Interlude No. 1-
Evidence-
Let's Call This-
Rhapsodic Interlude No. 2-
How Long Has This Been Going On-

* Dark Light Music (Canadian) DL 24002   Mal Waldron - Evidence

Mal Waldron - Jim Pepper Duo

Jim Pepper, tenor, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano.

Trixi-Tonstudio, Munich, West Germany, April 5, 1988

Ticket To TokyoTUTU (G) 888 006, CD 888 106
Ruby, My Dear-
Bathing Beauties-
Somewhere Over The Rainbow-
What Is This Thing Called Love-
You're No Bunny Unless Some Bunny Loves You-
Good Bait-
A Pepper PoemTUTU (G) 888 006
Willy's BluesTUTU (G) 888 006, CD 888 106
Indian Water-

same session.

Ticket To Tokyo
Ruby, My Dear
Bathing Beauties
Somewhere Over The Rainbow (Take One)
Somewhere Over The Rainbow (Take Two)TUTU (G) CD 888 106
Spinning At Trixi-
Good Bait
You're No Bunny Unless Some Bunny Loves You
A Pepper Poem (Part One)TUTU (G) CD 888 106
A Pepper Poem (Part Two)-
Willy's Blues
What Is This Thing Called Love
How Long Has This Been Going OnTUTU (G) CD 888 106
Indian Water

* TUTU (G) 888 006   Mal Waldron, Jim Pepper - Art Of The Duo   1989
* TUTU (G) CD 888 106   Mal Waldron, Jim Pepper - Art Of The Duo   1989

Tom Mega

Harry Beckett, trumpet, flugelhorn; Roswitha Dash, Christoph Irmer, Eva Maria Nagel, violin; Monika Malek, Petra Stalz, viola; Rudiger Noeske, Friederike Pasquay, cello; Mal Waldron, piano; Wolfgang Schmidtke, keyboards, bass clarinet, soprano, tenor sax; Markus Wienstroer, guitar, electric guitar, violin; Harald Eller, Jan Kazda, bass; Achim Grebien, drums; Tom Mega, vocal; Katrin Haug, choir.

Dortmund, West Germany, April 6, 1988

Down The HarbourITM (G) ITM 942.432
For You Only-
Well Here She Comes-
Masters Of Passion-
Street To Horizon-
Come On Stranger-
All The Simple Things-
Doors Of Time-
Streets Of Lima-
Les Deux Enfants-

* ITM (G) ITM 942.432, ITM 979.032   Tom Mega - Backyards Of Pleasure   1988
= ITM (G) ITM 0032, ITM 1432   -

Tiziana Simona

Enrico Rava, trumpet, flugelhorn; Giulio Visibelli, flute, alto flute; Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Tiziana Simona, vocal.

Milan, Italy, August-September, 1988

Flakes To Mark RothkoITM (G) ITM 0037
Little One-
Bo Il Cinese (Nowhere Ever After)-
Flowers For Albert-
Shadow Figures-
Rose Selavy-
Left Alone-
Fling-
MariITM (G) ITM 1437

* ITM (G) ITM 0037, ITM 1437   Tiziana Simona, Mal Waldron - Flakes   1989

Mal Waldron Trio

Mal Waldron, piano; Paulo Cardoso, bass; John Betsch, drums.

Munich, West Germany, November 1, 2 and 3, 1988

YesterdaysAlfa Jazz (J) 29R2-35
No More Tears-
Melancholy Waltz-
Solitude-
Love Me Or Leave Me-
All Night Through-
As Time Goes By-
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes-
Alone Together-

* Alfa Jazz (J) 29R2-35   Mal Waldron Trio - No More Tears-For Lady Day
= Timeless (Du) CD SJP 328   Mal Waldron 3 - No More Tears (For Lady Day)   1990

Mal Waldron - Marion Brown Duo

Marion Brown, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano.

Studio Gimmick, Yerres, France, November 14 and 15, 1988

Soul MatesFree Lance (F) FRL 010
Someone To Watch Over Me-
All God's Chillun Got Rhythm-
My Funny Valentine-
I Can't Get Started / Now's The Time-
The Inch Worm-
My Old FlameFree Lance (F) FRL-CD 010

* Free Lance (F) FRL 010, FRL-CD 010   Mal Waldron, Marion Brown - Much More!

1989

Mal Waldron Quintet

Sonny Fortune, alto sax; Ricky Ford, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Eddie Moore, drums.

NYC, June 10, 1989

Crowd SceneSoul Note (It) 121218-2
Yin And Yang-

same session.

Where Are You (take I)Soul Note (It) 121248-2
Waltz For Marianne-
Wha's Nine-
Where Are You (take II)-

* Soul Note (It) 121218-2   Mal Waldron - Crowd Scene
* Soul Note (It) 121248-2   Mal Waldron - Where Are You

Tiziana Ghiglioni

Enrico Rava, trumpet; Mal Waldron, piano; Tiziana Ghiglioni, vocal.

Barigozzi Studio, Milan, Italy, July 25, and August 1, 1989

Am I Blue?Soul Note (It) 121256-1
They Can't Take That Away From Me-
You Don't Know What Love Is-
All Or Nothing At All-
Glad To Be Unhappy-
I'll Be Around-
Yesterdays-
Where Are You?-
Darn That Dream-
But Not For Me-

* Soul Note (It) 121256-1, 121256-2   Tiziana Ghiglioni, Enrico Rava, Mal Waldron - I'll Be Around   1991

Chico Freeman - Mal Waldron Trio Featuring Tiziana Ghiglioni

Chico Freeman, tenor, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Rocky Knauer as Ricky Knauer, bass; featuring Tiziana Ghiglioni, vocal #2,5.

Barigozzi Studio, Milan, Italy, July 26 and 27, 1989

1.BattlegroundBlack Saint (It) 120136-2
2.Hiromi-
3.Tyrolean Waltz-
4.Aftermath-
5.My One And Only Love-
6.Up And Down-

* Black Saint (It) 120136-2   Chico Freeman, Mal Waldron Featuring Tiziana Ghiglioni - Up And Down   1992

Thierry Bruneau 4tet Featuring Mal Waldron

Thierry Bruneau, alto sax, bass clarinet, bassoon; Mal Waldron, piano; Carlos Barretto, bass; John Betsch, drums.

De Kave, Lauwe, Belgium, September 13 and 14, 1989

Theme For Sister SalvationSerene (F) SER 01
Mandrake-
Nicely-
Bee Vamp-
245-
Melody For Melonae-

* Serene (F) SER 01   Thierry Bruneau 4tet Featuring Mal Waldron - Live At De Kave   1990

Embryo

Hermann Breuer, trombone; Edgar Hofmann, soprano sax; Monty Waters, alto sax; Allan Praskin, alto, tenor sax; Christian Burchard, vibes; Mal Waldron, piano; Roman Bunka, Geoff Goodman, guitar; Paulo Cardoso, bass; Dieter Serfas, drums; Abdul Wahab, percussion.

Munich, West Germany, September, 1989

AbdulSchneeball (G) EFA 01045 08
Barks-
Lonely Nights-

* Schneeball (G) EFA 01045 08   Embryo - Turn Peace

Christian Burchard - Mal Waldron Quartet/Duo/Solo

Christian Burchard, vibes; Mal Waldron, piano; Michael Schone, bass; Dieter Serfas, drums.

West Germany, September, 1989, and February, 1990

From Darkness Into LightNebula (G) GN 0001
Waters From The Waters-
Looking For The Third Man-
Left Alone-
Gan Gan-
Marja's Ball-
Lonely Nights-
Embryo Solo-
Giesing-

* Nebula (G) GN 0001   Christian Burchard, Mal Waldron - Duo-Quartett-Solo

Barney Wilen Quartet

Barney Wilen, tenor, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Stafford James, bass; Eddie Moore, drums.

Monster, Holland, October 2 and 3, 1989

Un Homme Et Une Femme (Man And Woman)Alfa Jazz (J) ALCR-7
Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud-
Les Parapluies De Cherbourg-
Les Liaisons Dangereuses (No Problem)-
Black Orpheus-
Des Femmes Disparaissent-
Autumn Leaves-
Quiet Temples-

* Alfa Jazz (J) ALCR-7   Barney Wilen - French Story

Mal Waldron Quartet Featuring Jim Pepper

Jim Pepper, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Ed Schuller, bass; John Betsch, drums.

Utopia Club, Innsbruck, Austria, October 25 and 26, 1989

Ticket To UtopiaTUTU (G) CD 888 118
Time For Duke-
Never In A Hurry-
Mistral Breeze # One-
Funny Glasses And A Moustache-

same session.

More Git' Go At UtopiaTUTU (G) CD 888 148
Warm Puppies / A Reflexion In Monk-
You Open My Eyes-
Mistral Breeze # Two-
Dancing On The Flames-

* TUTU (G) CD 888 118   Mal Waldron Quartet Feat. Jim Pepper Vol. I - Quadrologue At Utopia   1990
* TUTU (G) CD 888 148   Mal Waldron Quartet Feat. Jim Pepper Vol. II - More Git' Go At Utopia   1994

Jim Pepper And Flying Eagle

Jim Pepper, tenor sax, vocal; Mal Waldron, piano; Ed Schuller, bass; John Betsch, drums.

New Morning, Paris, France;
Utopia Club, Innsbruck, Austria;
Hotel Ilves/Ball Room, Tampere Jazz Happening, Tampere, Finland, 1989

Flying At New MorningTUTU (G) CD 888 194
Three Quarter Gemini-
Somewhere Over The Rainbow-
Ski Jumping Blues-
Soul Mates-
Green Pepper - Freewheelin' At Utopia-
Legacy Of The Flying Eagle #2 (Remembrance + Ya Na Ho + Four Winds + Witchi Tia To)-

* TUTU (G) CD 888 194   Jim Pepper And Flying Eagle - Live At New Morning, Paris   1999

1990

Mal Waldron Trio

Mal Waldron, piano; Paulo Cardoso, bass; John Betsch, drums.

Munich, West Germany, February 19 and 20, 1990

RevolutionAlfa Jazz (J) ALCR-62
East Of The Sun-
Let Us Live / Dedicated To East / Germany-
Spring In Prague-
On A Clear Day-
Spring Is Here-
We Demand-

* Alfa Jazz (J) ALCR-62   Mal Waldron - Spring In Prague

Mal Waldron - Steve Lacy Duo

Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano.

Studio Ferber, Paris, France, July 12-13, 1990

House Party StartingNovus 3098-2-N
Hot House-
I'll Keep Loving You-
Friday The 13th-
Mistral Breeze-
The Mooche-
Petite Fleur-
Snake Out-
Retreat-

* Novus 3098-2-N   Mal Waldron, Steve Lacy - Hot House

Mal Waldron - Steve Lacy Duo

Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Irene Aebi, voice.

Studio Ferber, Paris, France, July 13, 1990

A Merrier ChristmasNovus 01241 63126-2

* Novus 01241 63126-2   Various Artists - A Merry Jazzmas

1991

Charlie Mariano & Mal Waldron Trio

Charlie Mariano, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Paulo Cardoso, bass; John Betsch, drums.

Trixi-Tonstudio, Munich, Germany, August 7, 8 and 9, 1991

Floating Cherry BlossomsAlfa Jazz (J) ALCR-142
Greensleeves-
Cry Me A River-
Early Autumn-
Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise-
Autumn Dreams-
Randy-
Autumn Leaves-
Tis' Autumn-
The Thrill Is Gone-

* Alfa Jazz (J) ALCR-142   Charlie Mariano & Mal Waldron Trio - Autumn Dreams   1991

Cristina Mazza Trio

Cristina Mazza, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Reggie Workman, bass.

Verona, Italy, released 1991

Synapse IIIl Posto Records (It) IPR 1120
Where Are You?-
Beauty Is A Rare Thing-
Stazione Centrale-
Blues For Aida-
Absence-

* Il Posto Records (It) IPR 1120   Cristina Mazza, Mal Waldron, Reggie Workman - Where Are You?   1991

1992

Steve Lacy - Mal Waldron Duo

Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano.

Jazz In'It Festival, Vignola, Italy, June 28, 1992

Monk's DreamNel Jazz (It) NLJ 0959-2
Reflections-
Epistrophy-
Mysterioso-
Let's Call This-
Round Midnight-
Evidence-
Well You Needn't-
I'll Keep Loving You-

* Nel Jazz (It) NLJ 0959-2   Steve Lacy, Mal Waldron - Live At Jazz In'It: I Remember Thelonious   1996
= Jazzaround (It) JAR 959-2   -   1999

Charlie Mariano & Mal Waldron Trio

Charlie Mariano, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Paulo Cardoso, bass; John Betsch, drums.

Trixi-Tonstudio, Munich, Germany, August 24, 25 and 26, 1992

April In ParisAlfa Jazz (J) ALCR-241
Monkish Witticism-
A Foggy Day-
Lazy Day-
Dear Old Stockholm-
The Seaguls Of Kristiansund-
Fire Waltz-
New Horizon-Dedicated To A Changing Europe: Part I Dissatisfaction / Part II Discussions / Part III Confrontation / Part IV After-

* Alfa Jazz (J) ALCR-241   Charlie Mariano & Mal Waldron Trio - New Horizon-Dedicated To A Changing Europe   1992

Steve Lacy - Mal Waldron Duo

Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano.

Space Who, Saitama, Japan, November 1, 1992

Monk's DreamEgg Farm (J) EF-006
I'll Keep Loving You-
Epistrophy-
Blinks-
Evidence-
Blues For Aida-
Snake Out-
Let's Call This-

* Egg Farm (J) EF-006   Steve Lacy/Mal Waldron - Japan Dream   2016

1993

Mina Aoe

Mina Aoe, vocal; accompanied by Eddie Henderson, Jim Powell, trumpet; Grover Washington Jr., soprano sax; Ted Nash, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Jerry Byrd, guitar; George Mraz, bass; Billy Hart, drums; Steve Berrios, percussion; Freddy Cole, vocal, piano.

Sound On Sound, NYC, March 3-7, 1993

Cry Me A RiverVictor (J) VICJ-182
It's Only A Paper Moon-
The Man I Love-
Love Letters-
Lover, Come Back To Me-
Bourbon Street Blues (aka Isezakicho Blues)-
Harbour Lights-
When The Band Begin To Play-
What A Difference A Day Made-
Green Eyes-
Gray Shade Of Love-
Sentimental Journey-
Honmoku Blues-

* Victor (J) VICJ-182   Mina Aoe - The Shadow Of Love   1993

Steve Lacy - Mal Waldron Duo

Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano.

Playhouse Theatre, Oxford, England, May 16, 1993

Introduction And Let's Call This...Slam (E) SLAMCD 501
Monk's Dream-
In A Sentimental Mood-
Snake Out-
Blues For Aida-
Johnny Come Lately-
What It Is-
Evidence-
Epistrophy-
Esteem-

* Slam (E) SLAMCD 501   Steve Lacy, Mal Waldron - Let's Call This... ...Esteem   1993
= Silta Records (E) SR0901   Steve Lacy/Mal Waldron - Let's Call This.... Esteem   2009

Mal Waldron Quintet/Quartet

Eddie Henderson, trumpet, flugelhorn #1,3,4,6-8; Grover Washington Jr., soprano sax #1,2,5; Mal Waldron, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Pheeroan ak Laff, drums.

NYC, September 21 and 24, 1993

1.FootprintsAlfa Jazz (J) ALCB-5001
2.Left Alone-
3.Sassy-
4.Sakura Sakura-
5.Here's That Rainy Day-
6.Jean Pierre-
7.Red Shoes-
8.My Dear Family-

* Alfa Jazz (J) ALCB-5001   Mal Waldron - My Dear Family   1994
= Evidence ECD 22155-2   -   1996

Mal Waldron Trio

Michel Marre, trumpet, flugelhorn, euphonium; Doudou Gouirand, alto, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano.

Petit Faucheux, Tours, France?, December 10 and 11, 1993

Le Matin D'un Fauve: Eclats / Free For C.T.AA (F) AJ 312606
Chess Pour Mal-
Reverie-
Trois Tableaux Fauves: Snake Out / Fictions / Final-
What'll I Do-
Dear Old Stockholm-

* AA (F) AJ 312606   Mal Waldron, Michel Marre, Doudou Gouirand - Le Matin D'un Fauve

1994

Mal Waldron - George Haslam Duo

George Haslam, baritone sax; Mal Waldron, piano.

February 24, 1994

I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)Slam (E) SLAMCD 305
If I Were A Bell-
Catch As Catch Should-
Somewhere-
Variations On Brahms 3, Mvt. 3-
A Time For Duke-
The Vortex-
Motion In Order-

* Slam (E) SLAMCD 305   Mal Waldron, George Haslam - Waldron-Haslam   1994

Steve Lacy - Mal Waldron Duo

Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano.

Mu Rec Studio, Milan, Italy, March 8 and 9, 1994

Who KnowsSoul Note (It) 121298-2
Peggy's Blue Skylight-
Smooch-
Blue Monk-
Roll On-
No More Tears-
Esteem-
Prayer-
Fondest Recollections-
Wickets-
Communique-

* Soul Note (It) 121298-2   Steve Lacy/Mal Waldron - Communique   1997

Chuck Henderson

Chuck Henderson, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Raoul Walton, bass #1,2; Fred Braceful, drums #1,2.

April, 1994

1.Protect The Innocent Pt 2Chazra (G) 15161
2.Black Issues-
3.Boo Blue-

* Chazra (G) 15161   Chuck Henderson - Black Issues   2006

Jeanne Lee & Mal Waldron

Mal Waldron, piano; Jeanne Lee, voice.

Studio Acousti, Paris, France, May 25 and 26, 1994

CaravanOwl (F) OWL 077
You Go To My Head-
I Could Write A Book-
Goodbye Pork-Pie Hat-
Straight Ahead-
Fire Waltz-
I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart-
Every Time We Say Goodbye-

* Owl (F) OWL 077   Jeanne Lee, Mal Waldron - After Hours   1994

Judy Niemack & Mal Waldron

Mal Waldron, piano; Judy Niemack, vocal.

Studio Gimmick, Yerres, France, July 10, 1994

A Time For DukeFree Lance (F) FRL-CD 021
Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love-
You Know Who (I Mean You)-
The Seagulls Of Kristiansund-
Strollin'-
Soul Eyes-
Suddenly (In Walked Bud)-
Eclipse-

* Free Lance (F) FRL-CD 021   Judy Niemack, Mal Waldron - Mingus, Monk & Mal   1995

Mal Waldron And Danila Satragno

Mal Waldron, piano; Danila Satragno, vocal.

Piazza S. Pietro, Borgio Verezzi, Italy, August 2, 1994

Medley: Ugly Beauty / Rhythm-a-ningPhilology (It) W 83.2
'Round Midnight-
A Night In Tunisia-
Summertime-
Time For Duke-
Here's That Rainy Day-
All Night Through-
Epistrophy-
Don't Explain-
But Not For Me-

* Philology (It) W 83.2   Mal Waldron, Danila Satragno - Magic Night In Borgio Verezzi

Mal Waldron Quartet

Nicolas Simion, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Ed Schuller, bass; Victor Jones, drums.

Theatre Satiricon, Essen, Germany, October 11, 1994

Judy Full GrownTUTU (G) CD 888 170
Transylvanian Dance-
Here Comes Mikey-
Soul Eyes-
I See You Now-
The Last Go Pepper Blues-
No Title-

* TUTU (G) CD 888 170   Mal Waldron Quartet - Mal, Verve, Black And Blue   1996

Mal Waldron Quartet

same personnel.

live in Essen, Germany, October, 1994;
live in Goppingen, Germany, May, 1992

What Will Never Be AgainTUTU (G) CD 888 220
You Don't Know What Jazz Is-
Between The Lines-
Mal-Factor-
Somewhere Over The Rainbow-
Funny Glasses-

* TUTU (G) CD 888 220   Mal Waldron Quartet - From Dark Into The Light   2006

1995 (age 70)

Mal Waldron - George Haslam Duo

George Haslam, baritone sax, tarogato; Mal Waldron, piano.

April 20, 1995

I've Got The World On A StringSlam (E) SLAMCD 306
One For Steve-
Tangled Lawful Bells-
Let's Do It Over-
Sakura-
Steps In Rhythm-
Datura-
From Charleston On Till Now-
Come Sunday-
I'm Old Fashioned-
After The Carnage-
Thailand Dance-

* Slam (E) SLAMCD 306   George Haslam, Mal Waldron - Two New   1995

Mal Waldron, Jeanne Lee, Toru Tenda

Toru Tenda, flute; Mal Waldron, piano; Jeanne Lee, voice.

live in Tokyo, Japan, August 4, 1995;
live in Nagasaki, Japan, August 10, 1995;
live in Kobuchizawa, Yamanashi, Japan, August 22, 1995

The Sea-gulls Of KristiansundBV Haast Records (Du) CD 9701
Circumambulation-
Komori Uta-
White Road-
Black Rain-
Remember-
At Kamenoi Besso-

* BV Haast Records (Du) CD 9701   Mal Waldron, Jeanne Lee, Toru Tenda - Travellin' In Soul-Time   1997

Mal Waldron, Jeanne Lee, Toru Tenda

Toru Tenda, flute; Mal Waldron, piano; Jeanne Lee, vocal.

Zenshoji Hondo, Hiroshima, Japan, August 6, 1995

White RoadDan (J) TKCB-70782
Black Rain-

* Dan (J) TKCB-70782   Mal Waldron, Jeanne Lee, Toru Tenda - White Road Black Rain   1995
= 3361*Black (J) TKCK-3016   Mal Waldron - Maturity 4: White Road Black Rain   2003

Mal Waldron - Takeo Moriyama Duo

Mal Waldron, piano; Takeo Moriyama, drums.

Studio F, Tajimi, Gifu, Japan, August 20, 1995

Dual 1 BouDan (J) TKCB-70830
Dual 2 Kyou-Kyou-
Dual 3 San-
Dual 4 Bou-Bou-
Dual 5 Ten-
Dual 6 Yawa-
Dual 7 Rai-Rai-

same session.

LAUD SuiteDan (J) TKCB-71335
Left Alone-

* Dan (J) TKCB-70830   Takeo Moriyama, Mal Waldron - Dual   1996
= 3361*Black (J) TKCK-3015   Mal Waldron - Maturity 3: Dual   2003
* Dan (J) TKCB-71335   Moriyama Takeo, Mal Waldron - Bit   1998

Mal Waldron - Mala Waldron Duo

Mal Waldron, piano; Mala Waldron, piano, vocal.

Studio F, Tajimi, Gifu, Japan, August 21, 1995

My Funny ValentineDan (J) TKCB-70831
Clouds-
Castle In The Sky-
Cat And Mouse-
A Night In Tunisia-
He's My Father-

* Dan (J) TKCB-70831   Mala Waldron, Mal Waldron - He's My Father   1996
= 3361*Black (J) TKCK-3014   Mal Waldron - Maturity 2: He's My Father   2003

Mal Waldron, Jeanne Lee, Toru Tenda

Toru Tenda, flute; Mal Waldron, piano; Jeanne Lee, vocal.

Studio F, Tajimi, Gifu, Japan, August 21, 1995

Japanese LullabyDan (J) TKCB-70782
Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child-

* Dan (J) TKCB-70782   Mal Waldron, Jeanne Lee, Toru Tenda - White Road Black Rain   1995
= 3361*Black (J) TKCK-3016   Mal Waldron - Maturity 4: White Road Black Rain   2003

Max Roach - Mal Waldron Duo

Mal Waldron, piano; Max Roach, drums.

deSingel Arts Centre, Antwerp, Belgium, September 20, 1995

FlirtationsSlam (E) SLAMCD 505
Diversions-
Homecoming-
Action-
Interaction-
One-
Mistral Breeze-
Bounce 'Em-
Brush 'Em-
Jet Downing Time-
In A Transitory Mood-
Free For C.T.-
Snake Out-
Sparring-

same session.

Into The Void-
Clouds-
Hitting It-
Symbolic Cymbals-
Soul Eyes-
Scramble-
Once Over Lightly-
A Threesome Thing-
Groovin' Out-
Our Coline's A Treasure-
A Little Taste-
What It Is-
The Theme-
You Don't Know What Love Is-
Happy Birthday-
Monk's Dream-

* Slam (E) SLAMCD 505   Max Roach, Mal Waldron - Explorations ... To The Mth Degree   1999

Sangoma Everett Quintet

Chico Freeman, sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Cecil McBee, bass; Sangoma Everett, drums, percussion; Sam Ateba, percussion #1-5.

Studio Ramses, Paris, France, November 9, 1995;
Studio Merjithur, Paris, France, April 16, 1996

1.MombasaTCB (Swi) TCB 97202
2.Crossroads-
3.Murivel-
4.Auburn Prive-
5.Liberated-
6.The African Plains-

* TCB (Swi) TCB 97202   Sangoma Everett, Chico Freeman, Mal Waldron, Cecil McBee - The Courage To Listen To Your Heart   1997

Mal Waldron - Nicolas Simion Duo

Nicolas Simion, sax; Mal Waldron, piano.

Loft, Cologne, Germany, December 19, 1995

Open WindowsTUTU (G) CD 888 186
Monk's Dream-
Minor Mode For Majors-
Dinosaurus' Dispute-
Song For Leo-
From Dark Into The Light-
Search For Euridice-
Slovakian Folksong-
Singing Red-

* TUTU (G) CD 888 186   Mal Waldron, Nicolas Simion - Art Of The Duo: The Big Rochade   1998

1996

Roberto Ottaviano - Mal Waldron Duo

Roberto Ottaviano, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano.

Studio 7, Milan, Italy, January 28 and 29, 1996

Memories Of YouDIW (J) DIW-917
When Lights Are Low-
Come Sunday-
Jitterbug Waltz-
Django-
A Night In Tunisia-
Lonnie's Lament-
Soul Eyes-

* DIW (J) DIW-917   Roberto Ottaviano & Mal Waldron - Black Spirits Are Here Again   1996

Mal Waldron Solo

Mal Waldron, piano.

Ongaku No Mori Hall, Risonare, Kitamori, Yamanashi, Japan, July 4, 1996

RememberDan (J) TKCB-71274
The Seagulls Of Kristiansund-
My Old Flame-
In The Wee Small Hours-
My Romance-
Elusiveness Of Mt. Fuji-
My Foolish Heart-
As Time Goes By-
I Should Care-
The Seagulls Of Kristiansund-
Remember-

* Dan (J) TKCB-71274   Mal Waldron - Maturity   1997
= 3361*Black (J) TKCK-3017   Mal Waldron - Maturity 5: Elusiveness Of Mt. Fuji   2003

1997

Mal Waldron Trio + Guests

Steve Coleman, alto sax #1,2; Joe Henderson, tenor sax #9; Mal Waldron, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Andrew Cyrille, drums; Jeanne Lee, vocal #2,3,10; Abbey Lincoln, vocal #5,7.

At The Groove, Schelle, Belgium, August 15-17, 1997

1.JudyBMG 74321 53887-2
2.Soul Eyes-
3.Fire Waltz-
4.Spaces-
5.Straigh Ahead-
6.From Darkness Into Light-
7.God Bless The Child-
8.Dee's Dilemma-
9.The Git Go-
10.No More Tears-

* BMG 74321 53887-2   Mal Waldron - Soul Eyes

1998

Mal Waldron - Nicolas Simion Duo

Nicolas Simion, tenor, soprano sax, bass clarinet; Mal Waldron, piano.

Jazz Club Moods, Zurich, Switzerland, June, 1998

Misterioso7 Dreams Records (Romanian) 7D-118
Good By Pork Pie Hat-
Theme From The 3rd Symphony-
Epistrophy-
My Duchess-
Rhythm Changes In Moods-
Mood For Eric (Ded. To Eric Dophy)-
The Seagulls Of Kristiansund-
Jean Pierre-

* 7 Dreams Records (Romanian) 7D-118   Mal Waldron & Nicolas Simion Duo - Misterioso: Live In Zurich   2014

Mal Waldron Trio

Yoshihiko Katori, vibes; Mal Waldron, piano; Kengo Nakamura, bass.

Studio ICC, Tokyo, Japan, July 21, 1998

Symphony No. 3 (Brahms)ONOFF (J) TKCB-71621
Intermezzo-
Prelude No. 4 (Chopin)-
Intermezzo-
Ases Tod (Grieg)-
Modern Figured Bass-
Sorrow (Bela Bartok)-
Intermezzo-
Waltz (Chopin)-
Intermezzo-
Prelude No. 20 (Chopin)-

* ONOFF (J) TKCB-71621   Mal Waldron - Klassics   1999
= 3361*Black (J) TKCK-3013   Mal Waldron - Maturity 1: Klassics   2003

1999

Mal Waldron Solo

Mal Waldron, piano.

1999-1995

Django3361*Black (J) TKCK-3012
The Seagulls Of Kristiansund-
My Foolish Heart-
My One And Only Love-
When Sunny Gets Blue-
I Should Care-
Remember-
I Didn't Know What Time It Was-
You Don't Know What Love Is-
Left Alone-

* 3361*Black (J) TKCK-3012   Mal Waldron   2003

2000

Judi Silvano And Mal Waldron

Mal Waldron, piano; Judi Silvano, vocal.

Brussels, Belgium, November 8, 2000

Finding My LoveSoul Note (It) 121348-2
Cattin'-
Riding A Zephyr-
Flickers-
Mal Waldron-

* Soul Note (It) 121348-2   Judi Silvano, Mal Waldron - Riding A Zephyr

2001

100 Gold Fingers 2001, Part 7

Mal Waldron, piano.

Gotanda U-Port Kan'i Hoken Hall, Tokyo, Japan, June 10, 2001

Darn That DreamLeafage Jazz (J) PCCY-30028

same session.

Left Alone-

Geri Allen, Kenny Barron, Ray Bryant, Cyrus Chestnut, Don Friedman, Benny Green, Junior Mance, Eric Reed, Mal Waldron, James Williams, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Grady Tate, drums.

Take The "A" Train-

* Leafage Jazz (J) PCCY-30028   Fujitsu Presents 100 Gold Fingers - Piano Playhouse 2001   2001

David Murray - Mal Waldron Duo

David Murray, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano.

Brussels, Belgium, October 5 and 6, 2001

Free For C.T.Justin Time (Canadian) JUST 186-2
Silence-
Hurray For Herbie-
I Should Care-
Jean-Pierre-
All Too Soon-
Soul Eyes-

* Justin Time (Canadian) JUST 186-2   David Murray, Mal Waldron - Silence   2008

2002 (aged 77)

Mal Waldron Trio/Duo/Solo

Steve Lacy, soprano sax #3,8; Mal Waldron, piano; Jean-Jacques Avenel, bass #2-6,8.

Sketch Studio 4, Paris, France, January 29 and 30, 2002

1.All AloneSketch (F) SKE 333023
2.Rites Of Initiation-
3.You-
4.Blues For JJ's Bass-
5.The Seagulls Of Kristiansund-
6.Waltz For Marianne-
7.In The Land Of Clusters-
8.Soul Eyes-

* Sketch (F) SKE 333023   Mal Waldron - One More Time   2002

Archie Shepp - Mal Waldron Duo

Archie Shepp, tenor, soprano sax, vocal; Mal Waldron, piano.

La Muse En Circuit, Paris, France, February 7 and 8, 2002

Easy LivingEnja (G) CD 9141-2
Nice Work If You Can Get It-
Everything Happens To Me-
Left Alone-
When Your Lover Has Gone-
I Only Have Eyes For You-
Blues For 52nd Street-
Porgy-
Lady Sings The Blues-
Left Alone (Spoken Lyrics)-

* Enja (G) CD 9141-2   Archie Shepp & Mal Waldron - Left Alone Revisited   2002

Others

Mal Waldron (Ice)

Frank Abel, Fender piano; Lafayette Hudson, bass; Donny Donable, drums; Mal Waldron, composer, arranger; Pierre Jaubert, producer.

Parisound Studio, Courbevoie, France, 1974

Home AgainCalumet (F) 60.3742
Red Match Box-
Bits And Things-
Dedication To Brahms-
Candy Girl-

* Calumet (F) 60.3742   Mal Waldron - Candy Girl   1975
= Libreville Records (F) LVLP-1601   -   2016

Mal Waldron Trio

Barney Wilen, tenor sax #5; Mal Waldron, piano; Paulo Cardoso, bass #1-4,6-8; Stafford James, bass #5; John Betsch, drums #1-4,6-8; Eddie Moore, drums #5.

released 1991

1.On A Clear DayAlfa Jazz (J) ALCR-116
2.Lonely One (previously unissued)-
3.Yesterdays-
4.Smoke Gets In Your Eyes-
5.Quiet Temples-
6.A Dream Of Love (previously unissued)-
7.East Of The Sun-
8.Alone Together-

* Alfa Jazz (J) ALCR-116   Mal Waldron Trio Plays Standards Best - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes   1991