Mercury Records Discography: 1957

1957

Buddy Johnson And His Orchestra

Gil Askey, Courtney Williams, Wallace Wilson, Andrew Wood, trumpet; Ed Burke, Slide Hampton, Haleen Rasheed, trombone; Harold Minerve, Teddy Small, alto sax; John Burdine, Purvis Henson, tenor sax; Maxwell Lucas, baritone sax; Buddy Johnson, piano #1,2, piano, vocal #3,4; Chauncey "Lord" Westbrook, guitar; Leon Spann, bass; Emmanuel Simms, drums; Ella Johnson, vocal #2; The Bee Jays, vocal group #1.

NYC, January 3, 1957

1. 14483-4Oh! Baby Don't You KnowMercury 71068x45, MG-20322
2. 14484You'd Better Believe MeMercury MG-20322
3. 14486-1Rock On (alternate take)Bear Family (G) BCD 15479
4. 14486-5Rock OnMercury 71068x45, MG-20322

* Mercury MG-20322   Buddy Johnson - Walkin'   1957
* Bear Family (G) BCD 15479   Buddy Johnson, Ella Johnson - 1953-1964
* Mercury 71068x45   Buddy Johnson - Oh! Baby Don't You Know / Rock On   1957

Kitty White With Hal Mooney Orchestra

Kitty White, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Hal Mooney, arranger, conductor.

NYC, January 7, 1957

14479I Wanna Be WantedMercury 71046x45
14480Askillamadillamajee-

* Mercury 71046x45   Kitty White - I Wanna Be Wanted / Askillamadillamajee   1957

Sil Austin

Sil Austin, tenor sax; and others.

NYC, January 15, 1957

14495Cat Walkunissued
14496The Hungry EyeMercury 71442x45, 71475x45, C-30080x45
14497The Indian Are Comingunissued
14498Crazy Rhythm-

* Mercury 71442x45   Sil Austin - The Hungry Eye / Danny Boy   1959
* Mercury 71475x45   Sil Austin - The Hungry Eye / no info   1959
* Mercury C-30080x45   no information

Red Prysock And His Orchestra

Rufus Gore, Red Prysock, tenor sax; Clarence "Zack" Wright, baritone sax; Lucius Weathers, vibes; Oliver Blair, piano; Leo Blevins, guitar; Herbert Gordy, bass; Jerome Potter, drums.

NYC, January 23, 1957

14622Lawdy Miss ClawdyMercury MG-20307
14623Foot Stompin'-
14624Mashin' Potatoes-

* Mercury MG-20307   Red Prysock - The Beat   1957

Red Prysock And His Orchestra

same personnel.

NYC, January 24, 1957

14625Rooster WalkMercury 71175x45, MG-20307
14626Pog WogMercury 71054x45, MG-20307
14627Two Point EightMercury 71175x45, MG-20307
14628Head Snappin'Mercury 71054x45

* Mercury MG-20307   Red Prysock - The Beat   1957
* Mercury 71175x45   Red Prysock - Rooster Walk / Two Point Eight   1957
* Mercury 71054x45   Red Prysock - Pog Wog / Head Snappin'   1957

Louis Jordan

Louis Jordan, alto sax, vocal; Francisco "Chino" Pozo, bongos #1; and others.

NYC, January 25, 1957

1. 14629-11Morning LightMercury 71052x45; Bear Family (G) BFX 15201; Mercury (J) PHCE-3020
2. 14630-4Fire (alternate take)Bear Family (G) BFX 15201
3. 14630-8FireMercury 71106x45; Bear Family (G) BFX 15201; Mercury (J) PHCE-3020
4. 14631-4Rock DocMercury 71052x45; Bear Family (G) BFX 15201; Mercury (J) PHCE-3020
5. 14632-8Ella MaeMercury 71106x45; Bear Family (G) BFX 15201; Mercury (J) PHCE-3020

* Bear Family (G) BFX 15201   Louis Jordan - Rockin' And Jivin' 1956/57 Vol. 1
* Mercury (J) PHCE-3020   Louis Jordan - Rock'n' Roll
* Mercury 71052x45   Louis Jordan - Morning Light / Rock Doc   1957
* Mercury 71106x45   Louis Jordan - Fire / Ella Mae   1957

Red Prysock And His Orchestra

Rufus Gore, Red Prysock, tenor sax; Clarence "Zack" Wright, baritone sax; Lucius Weathers, vibes; Oliver Blair, piano; Leo Blevins, guitar; Herbert Gordy, bass; Jerome Potter, drums.

NYC, January 31, 1957

14633Tea BirdMercury MG-20307
14634Purple Wall-
14635He's A Real Gone Guy-
14636Moonday-

* Mercury MG-20307   Red Prysock - The Beat   1957

Cannonball Adderley Quintet

Nat Adderley, cornet; Cannonball Adderley, alto sax; Junior Mance, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums.

Capitol Studios, NYC, February 6, 1957

14637SpectacularEmArcy MG-36110, EMS-2-404
14638Miss Jackie's Delight-
14639Tribute To BrownieEmArcy MG-36110
14640Cobbweb-

* EmArcy MG-36110   "Cannonball" Adderley - Sophisticated Swing   1957
* EmArcy EMS-2-404   Cannonball Adderley - Beginnings

Cannonball Adderley Quintet

Nat Adderley, cornet #1,3-5; Cannonball Adderley, alto sax #1,3-5; Junior Mance, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums.

Capitol Studios, NYC, February 7, 1957

1. 1464118th Century BallroomMercury MG-20616
2. 14642Stella By StarlightEmArcy MG-36110
3. 14643Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be)Mercury MG-20616
4. 14644A Foggy Day-
5. 14645Hoppin' John-

* Mercury MG-20616, SR-60616   Cannonball Adderley - Cannonball Enroute   1961
= Universal (J) UCCM-9124   -   2002
* EmArcy MG-36110   "Cannonball" Adderley - Sophisticated Swing   1957

Cannonball Adderley Quintet

Nat Adderley, cornet; Cannonball Adderley, alto sax; Junior Mance, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums.

Capitol Studios, NYC, February 8, 1957

14646JeanieEmArcy MG-36110
14647Eadie McLinMercury unissued
14648The Way You Look TonightMercury MG-20616; EmArcy EMS-2-404
14649PorkyMercury MG-20616

* EmArcy MG-36110   "Cannonball" Adderley - Sophisticated Swing   1957
* Mercury MG-20616, SR-60616   Cannonball Adderley - Cannonball Enroute   1961
= Universal (J) UCCM-9124   -   2002
* EmArcy EMS-2-404   Cannonball Adderley - Beginnings

Cannonball Adderley Quintet

same personnel.

NYC, February 11, 1957

14655Another Kind Of SoulEmArcy MG-36110
14660Spring Is Here-
14661That Funky TrainMercury MG-20616
14662Eddie McLinEmArcy MG-36110

* EmArcy MG-36110   "Cannonball" Adderley - Sophisticated Swing   1957
* Mercury MG-20616, SR-60616   Cannonball Adderley - Cannonball Enroute   1961
= Universal (J) UCCM-9124   -   2002

Sarah Vaughan And Her Trio

Jimmy Jones, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; Sarah Vaughan, vocal.

NYC, February 14, 1957

14669-3Words Can't DescribeEmArcy MG-36109
14670-6Pennies From Heaven-
14671-4All Of Me-
14672-2I Cried For You-
14673-4Linger AwhileMercury (J) 18PJ-1036/40

* EmArcy MG-36109   Sarah Vaughan - Swingin' Easy   1957
* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1036/40, 826 327-2   The Complete Sarah Vaughan On Mercury Vol. 2 - Sings Great American Songs: 1956-1957   1986

Richard Hayman And His Orchestra

unidentified orchestra, Richard Hayman, leader, arranger, conductor.

NYC, February 19, 1957

14849RhapsoderoMercury MG-20296, SR-60000
14850La Comparsa-
14851Maria-La-O (Maria My Own)-
14852Tropical Merengue-
14853Cordoba-

* Mercury MG-20296   Richard Hayman - Havana In Hi-Fi   1957
* Mercury SR-60000   Richard Hayman - Havana In Hi-Fi   1958

Helen Merrill With Hal Mooney's Orchestra

Marian McPartland, piano; Bill Mure, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Sol Gubin, drums; Helen Merrill, vocal; unidentified strings, Hal Mooney, arranger, conductor.

NYC, February 21, 1957

14855I'll Be AroundEmArcy MG-36107
14856Soft As Spring-
14857If I Forget You-
14858After You-
14859It's A Lazy Afternoon-

* EmArcy MG-36107   Helen Merrill - Merrill At Midnight   1957

Richard Hayman And His Orchestra

unidentified orchestra, Richard Hayman, leader, arranger, conductor.

NYC, February 21, 1957

14854Caminito (Little Lane)Mercury MG-20296, SR-60000
14865Love And The World Loves With You (Amor Que Bonito)-
14866My Hopeful Heart (Yo Nada Puedo Hacer)-
14867Yours (Quiereme Mucho)Mercury MG-20296
14868I Won't Stand In Your Way (Me Has Dejado)Mercury MG-20296, SR-60000
14869Del PradoMercury MG-20296

* Mercury MG-20296   Richard Hayman - Havana In Hi-Fi   1957
* Mercury SR-60000   Richard Hayman - Havana In Hi-Fi   1958

Buddy Morrow And His Orchestra

Buddy Morrow, trombone, leader; Tomy Alamo, vocal #1-3; Betty Ann Blake, Don Trube, vocal #8; The Ray Charles Singers, vocal group #1,2; unidentified orchestra.

Fine Sound, NYC, February 26, 1957

1. 14880Everything Happens To MeMercury MG-20290
2. 14881I'm Getting Sentimental Over You-
3. 14882MarieMercury MG-20062, MG-20290
4. 14883Easy, Easy Does ItMercury 71137x45, MG-20290
5. 14884Sleepy LagoonMercury MG-20290
6. 14885Violets For Your Furs-
7. 14886Opus #1-
8. 14887Yes Indeed-

* Mercury MG-20290   A Tribute To A Sentimental Gentleman (Buddy Morrow Plays Tommy Dorsey)   1957
= Wing MGW-12105   Buddy Morrow - Golden Trombone - A Tribute To A Sentimental Gentleman   1957
* Mercury MG-20062   Buddy Morrow - Shall We Dance   1955
* Mercury 71137x45   Buddy Morrow - Easy, Easy Does It / Midnight March   1957

Helen Merrill With Hal Mooney's Orchestra

Marian McPartland, piano; Bill Mure, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Sol Gubin, drums; Helen Merrill, vocal; unidentified strings, Hal Mooney, arranger, conductor.

NYC, February 27, 1957

14888If You GoEmArcy MG-36107
14889If Love Were All (master)-
14889-8If Love Were All (hold)Mercury (J) 18PJ-1047/50
14890Easy Come, Easy GoEmArcy MG-36107
14891The Things We Did Last Summer-
14892Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair-

* EmArcy MG-36107   Helen Merrill - Merrill At Midnight   1957
* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1047/50, (J) 30JD-62/65   The Complete Helen Merrill On Mercury   1986

Sil Austin Sextet

Sil Austin, tenor sax; unknown, baritone sax; unknown, piano; unknown, guitar; unknown, bass; unknown, drums.

NYC, February 28, 1957

14893PretendMercury 71077x45
14894Seven Days In Barcelona-

* Mercury 71077x45   Sil Austin - Pretend / Seven Days In Barcelona   1957

Ralph Marterie And His Orchestra

Ralph Marterie, trumpet, conductor; unidentified orchestra.

Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, February, 1957

15237Shish-KebabMercury 71092, MG-20336, SR-60004
15238Bop A Doo-Bop A DooMercury 71092, MG-20395
15239RainWing MGW-12154
15240Riffin' AroundMercury MG-20395

* Mercury MG-20336   The Hits That Made Ralph Marterie And His Orchestra Famous   1958
* Mercury SR-60004   Ralph Marterie And His Marlboro Men - Dance Party   1958
= Wing MGW-12259, SRW-16259   Ralph Marterie - Dance Party
* Mercury MG-20395   Ralph Marterie And His Marlboro Men - Dance Party
* Wing MGW-12154, SRW-12511   Ralph Marterie - Marvelous Marterie
* Mercury 71092   no information

Eddie Chamblee Sextet With Dinah Washington

Eddie Chamblee, unknown, tenor sax; unknown, piano; unknown, guitar; unknown, bass; unknown, drums; Dinah Washington, vocal #4.

NYC, March 7, 1957

1. 14908Crimson Tideunissued
2. 14909Goin' LongMercury 71107x45; Official (D) 6031
3. 14910Back Up-
4. 14911Drown In All My Tearsunissued

* Official (D) 6031   Rockin' And Walkin' Rhythm Of Eddie Chamblee 1948-57
* Mercury 71107x45   Eddie Chamblee - Goin' Long / Back Up   1957

Dinah Washington

Dinah Washington, vocal; unknown, vocal group.

March 7, 1957

14912I'm Gonna Keep My Eyes On YouMercury 71087x45, (J) 18PJ-10215/18
14913Boom BoomMercury MG-20623, (J) 18PJ-10215/18
14914Ain't Nobody HomeMercury 71087x45, (J) 18PJ-10215/18

* Mercury (J) 18PJ-10215/18, (J) EJD-2009/11   The Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury Vol. 5 - 1956-1958   1989
* Mercury MG-20623, SR-60623   Dinah Washington - More Of The Good Old Days   not released?
* Mercury 71087x45   Dinah Washington - I'm Gonna Keep My Eyes On You / Ain't Nobody Home   1957

Max Roach Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Bill Wallace, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, March 18, 1957

15175-10I'll Take RomanceEmArcy MG-36108, SR-80002; Mosaic MD7-201
15176-6It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That SwingEmArcy (J) 195J-39; Mosaic MD7-201
15177Blues WaltzEmArcy MG-36108, SR-80002; Mosaic MD7-201
15178-5Love LettersEmArcy (J) 195J-39; Mosaic MD7-201

* EmArcy MG-36108   Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time   1957
= Mercury MG-20538   -
* EmArcy SR-80002   Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time   1957
= Mercury SR-60193   -   1960
* EmArcy (J) 195J-39   Max Roach + 4 & More   1984
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Gus Bivona And His Orchestra

John Best, Pete Candoli, Conrad Gozzo, Mannie Klein, trumpet; Joe Howard, Di Maio, Si Zentner, trombone; George Roberts, bass trombone; Gus Bivona, clarinet, alto sax; Mahlon Clark, Les Robinson, alto sax; Georgie Auld, Don Lodice, tenor sax; Pete Terry, baritone sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Vince Terry, guitar; Joe Mondragon or Mike Rubin, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Steve Allen, composer; Hank Mancini, Skip Martin, arranger.

Los Angeles, CA, March 18, 1957

15179Mister MoonMercury MG-20304
15180Baby, But You Did-
15181Marvelous-
15182You're The One For Me-

* Mercury MG-20304   Steve Allen, Gus Bivona - Swingin' And Dancin'
= Mercury SR-60053   -   1959

Gus Bivona And His Orchestra

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, March 19, 1957

15183Even StevenMercury MG-20304
15184I Never Should Have Told You-
15185Selfish Love-
15186Conversation (On The Telephone)-

* Mercury MG-20304   Steve Allen, Gus Bivona - Swingin' And Dancin'
= Mercury SR-60053   -   1959

Max Roach Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Bill Wallace, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, March 20, 1957

15187-7Little FolksEmArcy MG-36108, SR-80002; Mosaic MD7-201
15188-10Minor TroubleEmArcy (J) 195J-39; Mosaic MD7-201
15189-4Valse HotEmArcy MG-36108, SR-80002; Mosaic MD7-201

* EmArcy MG-36108   Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time   1957
= Mercury MG-20538   -
* EmArcy SR-80002   Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time   1957
= Mercury SR-60193   -   1960
* EmArcy (J) 195J-39   Max Roach + 4 & More   1984
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Gus Bivona And His Orchestra

John Best, Pete Candoli, Conrad Gozzo, Mannie Klein, trumpet; Joe Howard, Di Maio, Si Zentner, trombone; George Roberts, bass trombone; Gus Bivona, clarinet, alto sax; Mahlon Clark, Les Robinson, alto sax; Georgie Auld, Don Lodice, tenor sax; Pete Terry, baritone sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Vince Terry, guitar; Joe Mondragon or Mike Rubin, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Steve Allen, composer; Hank Mancini, Skip Martin, arranger.

Los Angeles, CA, March 20, 1957

15190April RhapsodyMercury MG-20304
15191Tonight-
15192This Could Be The Start Of SomethingMercury MG-20304, PPSD-1-12
15193Playing The FieldMercury MG-20304

* Mercury MG-20304   Steve Allen, Gus Bivona - Swingin' And Dancin'
= Mercury SR-60053   -   1959
* Mercury PPSD-1-12   Various Artists - Mercury Perfect Presence

Max Roach Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Bill Wallace, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, March 21, 1957

JB8Lover (stereo edit)EmArcy SR-80002; Mosaic MD7-201
15194Lover (mono edit)EmArcy MG-36108

* EmArcy SR-80002   Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time   1957
= Mercury SR-60193   -   1960
* EmArcy MG-36108   Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time   1957
= Mercury MG-20538   -
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Sil Austin

Sil Austin, tenor sax; and others.

NYC, April 15, 1957

15129Tell Your StoryMercury MG-20320; Wing MGW-12227-W
15130So Slow-
15131Fall OutMercury 71196x45, MG-20320; Wing MGW-12227-W
15132Dues DayMercury 71115x45

* Mercury MG-20320   Sil Austin And Orchestra - Everything's Shakin'   1958
* Wing MGW-12227-W   Sil Austin - Everything's Shakin'
* Mercury 71196x45   Sil Austin - Fall Out / Green Blazer   1957
* Mercury 71115x45   Sil Austin - He's A Real Gone Guy / Dues Day   1957

Sil Austin

same personnel.

NYC, April 17, 1957

15133Balin' WireMercury MG-20320; Wing MGW-12227-W
15134Locked OutMercury MG-20320
15135Everything's Shakin'Mercury MG-20320; Wing MGW-12227-W
15136I'm Back-

* Mercury MG-20320   Sil Austin And Orchestra - Everything's Shakin'   1958
* Wing MGW-12227-W   Sil Austin - Everything's Shakin'

Patti Page With Pete Rugolo Orchestra

Patti Page, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Pete Rugolo, arranger, conductor.

NYC, April 19, 1957

15308Wait Till You See HimEmArcy MG-36116
15309I'm The Girl-
15310Who Cares What People Say-
15311I Stayed Too Long At The Fair-
15312I Fall In Love Too EasilyMercury unissued

* EmArcy MG-36116   Patti Page - The East Side   1958
= Mercury MG-20549   -
= Mercury SR-60114   -   1960
= EmArcy MGJ-2-100   Patti Page - East Side, West Side

Billy Eckstine - Sarah Vaughan

Harry Edison, trumpet; Billy Eckstine, vocal; Sarah Vaughan, vocal #1-3; unidentified orchestra, Hal Mooney, conductor.

NYC, April 24, 1957

1. 15318Isn't This A Lovely Day (To Be Caught In The Rain)Mercury MG-20316
2. 15319Easter ParadeMercury MG-20316, MG-20795
3. 15320Now It Can Be ToldMercury MG-20316
4. 15321The Girl That I Marry-
5. 15322All Of My Life-

* Mercury MG-20316   Billy Eckstine, Sarah Vaughan - Sing The Best Of Irving Berlin   1958
* Mercury MG-20795, SR-60795   Various Artists - Spring Is Here

Billy Eckstine - Sarah Vaughan

Harry Edison, trumpet; Sarah Vaughan, vocal; Billy Eckstine, vocal #1-3,5-7; unidentified orchestra, Hal Mooney, conductor.

NYC, April 25, 1957

1. 15328Alexander's Ragtime BandMercury MG-20316, MG-20813
2. 15329I've Got My Love To Kee Me WarmMercury MG-20316
3. 15330You're Just In Love-
4. 15331My Man's Gone NowMercury MG-20311
5. 15332Cheek To CheekMercury MG-20316
6. 15333Remember-
7. 15334AlwaysMercury MG-20316, MG-20813

* Mercury MG-20316   Billy Eckstine, Sarah Vaughan - Sing The Best Of Irving Berlin   1958
* Mercury MG-20813, SR-60813   Various Artists - Irving Berlin Songs
* Mercury MG-20311   Sarah Vaughan Sings George Gershwin Vol. 2
= Mercury SR-60046   -   1959
= Mercury MGP-2-101   Sarah Vaughan Sings George Gershwin

Patti Page With Pete Rugolo Orchestra

Patti Page, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Pete Rugolo, arranger, conductor.

NYC, April 25, 1957

15323I Fall In Love Too EasilyEmArcy MG-36116
15324Down In The Depths-
15325Detour Ahead-
15326Lost In A Fog-
15327The Wrong Kind Of Guy-

* EmArcy MG-36116   Patti Page - The East Side   1958
= Mercury MG-20549   -
= Mercury SR-60114   -   1960
= EmArcy MGJ-2-100   Patti Page - East Side, West Side

The Jazzpickers

Buddy Collette, flute; Bob Harrington, piano, vibes, drums; Don Overburg, guitar; Harry Babasin, cello; Don Payne, bass.

Los Angeles, CA, May 2, 1957

15340 | JB16BebeEmArcy MG-36111
15341 | JB17When You Love Someone-
15342 | JB18Influtation-
15343 | JB19I'll Remember April-

* EmArcy MG-36111   The Jazzpickers   1957
= EmArcy SR-80013   -   1959
= Mercury MG-20527   The Jazzpickers - For Moderns Only
= Mercury SR-60204   -   1960

Bill Harris Quintet

Hank Jones, piano; Bill Harris, guitar; unknown, bass; unknown, drums; unknown, bongos.

NYC, May 2, 1957

15265Sometimes I'm HappyEmArcy MG-36113
15266Midnight Blue-
15267Honeysuckle Rose-
15268The Harris Touch-
15269Rock Bottom Blues-
15270The Man I Love-

* EmArcy MG-36113   Bill Harris - The Harris Touch   1957
= Mercury MG-20552   Bill Harris - Jazz Guitar   1958
= Mercury SR-60120   -   1960

The Jazzpickers

Bob Harrington, piano, vibes; Don Overburg, guitar; Harry Babasin, cello; Don Payne, bass; Bill Douglass, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, May 3, 1957

15344 | JB20I Married And AngelEmArcy MG-36111
15345 | JB21Yardbird Suite-
15346 | JB22R.H. Factor-
15347 | JB23Easy Pickin's-
15348 | JB24Rap-Scallion-

Bob Harrington, piano, vibes; Don Overburg, guitar; Harry Babasin, cello; Don Payne, bass.

15349 | JB25Don't Worry 'Bout Me-
15350 | JB26Monti-Cello-
15351 | JB27Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie-

* EmArcy MG-36111   The Jazzpickers   1957
= EmArcy SR-80013   -   1959
= Mercury MG-20527   The Jazzpickers - For Moderns Only
= Mercury SR-60204   -   1960

Sil Austin

Sil Austin, tenor sax; and others.

NYC, May 14, 1957

15409Green BlazerMercury 71196x45, MG-20320
15410The Square From CubaMercury MG-20320
15411Yipe-
15412Lifeguard-
15413Late Show-

* Mercury MG-20320   Sil Austin And Orchestra - Everything's Shakin'   1958
* Mercury 71196x45   Sil Austin - Fall Out / Green Blazer   1957

Bill Harris Quintet

Hank Jones, piano; Bill Harris, guitar; unknown, bass; unknown, drums; unknown, bongos.

NYC, May 21, 1957

15422Golden SunsetEmArcy MG-36113
15423All The Things You Are-
15424Yesterdays-
15425'S Wonderful-
15426Baker's Dozen-

* EmArcy MG-36113   Bill Harris - The Harris Touch   1957
= Mercury MG-20552   Bill Harris - Jazz Guitar   1958
= Mercury SR-60120   -   1960

The Del Vikings

Gus Backus, William Blakely, David Lerchey, Clarence Quick, Norman Wright, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Carl Stevens, conductor.

Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, May, 1957

15539Cool ShakeMercury 71132
15540Jitterbug Mary-
15541Come Along With MeMercury 71180, MG-20314, MG-20809, SR-61371
15542Over The Rainbowunissued
15543The Voodoo ManMercury 71266x45, MG-20353
15544YoursMercury MG-20314
15545(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs Of Dover-
15546What'cha Gotta LoseMercury 71180
15547Down In BermudaMercury MG-20314
15548There I Gounissued

* Mercury MG-20314   The Del Vikings - They Sing...They Swing   1957
* Mercury MG-20809, SR-60809   Various Artists - Original Golden Hits Of The Great Groups   1963
* Mercury SR-61371   Various Artists - Solid Gold R & R Vol. 1
* Mercury MG-20353   The Del Vikings - The Swingin, Singing Record Session   1958
* Mercury 71266x45   The Del Vikings - The Voodoo Man / Can' Wait   1958
* Mercury 71132, 71132x45   The Del Vikings - Cool Shake / Jitterbug Mary   1957
* Mercury 71180   no information

Buddy Johnson And His Orchestra

Courtney Williams, trumpet; Slide Hampton, trombone; Harold Minerve, alto sax; Purvis Henson, tenor sax; Maxwell Lucas, baritone sax; Buddy Johnson, piano; Chauncey "Lord" Westbrook, guitar; Leon Spann, bass; Emmanuel Simms, drums; Ella Johnson, vocal #2; Floyd Ryland, vocal #3.

NYC, June 24, 1957

1. 15454-1Rockin' TimeMercury MG-20322
2. 15455-8They Don't Want Me To Rock No More-
3. 15456-7I've SurrenderedMercury 71159x45
4. 15457-3Slide's Mambo-

* Mercury MG-20322   Buddy Johnson - Walkin'   1957
* Mercury 71159x45   Buddy Johnson - I've Surrendered / Slide's Mambo   1957

The Del Vikings

Gus Backus, William Blakely, David Lerchey, Clarence Quick, Norman Wright, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Carl Stevens, conductor.

Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, June, 1957

15564Can't WaitMercury 71266x45
15565A Sunday Kind Of LoveMercury MG-20314, SR-61372, SRM-2-602
15566I'm Sitting On The Top Of The WorldMercury MG-20314
15567Is It Any Wonder-
15568Somewhere Over The Rainbow-
15569Summertime-
15570The Gates Of Paradiseunissued
15571I Need Your Kisses (Oh Baby)Mercury MG-20353
15572The Bit Beat-
15573Heart And SoulMercury MG-20314
15574My Foolish Heart-
15575There I Go (Falling In Love Again)Mercury MG-20353
15576Now Is The HourMercury MG-20314
15577String AlongMercury MG-20353
15578No Huhuunissued
15579What You Have Do To MeMercury MG-20353

* Mercury MG-20314   The Del Vikings - They Sing...They Swing   1957
* Mercury SR-61372   Various Artists - Solid Gold R & R Vol. 2
* Mercury SRM-2-602   Various Artists - Decade Of Golden Groups
* Mercury MG-20353   The Del Vikings - The Swingin, Singing Record Session   1958
* Mercury 71266x45   The Del Vikings - The Voodoo Man / Can' Wait   1958

Louis Jordan With Carl Stevens Orchestra

Louis Jordan, alto sax, vocal; unidentified chorus, #1,2; unidentified orchestra, Carl Stevens, conductor.

Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, summer 1957

1. 15599I Don't Want To Set The World On FireBear Family (G) BFX 15207
2. 15600A Day Away From You-
3. 15601I Wanna KnowBear Family (G) BFX 15201
4. 15602I Found My Peace Of Mind-

* Bear Family (G) BFX 15207   Louis Jordan - Rockin' And Jivin' 1956/58 Vol. 2
* Bear Family (G) BFX 15201   Louis Jordan - Rockin' And Jivin' 1956/57 Vol. 1

Maynard Ferguson And His Orchestra

John Bellow, Joe Burnett, Tom Slaney, trumpet; Maynard Ferguson, trumpet, leader; Bob Burgass, Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Jimmy Ford, Anthony Ortega, alto, tenor sax; Willie Maiden, tenor sax, arranger; Tate Houston, baritone sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Richard Evans, bass; Larry Bunker, drums; Irene Kral, vocal #5,6; Al Cohn, Bill Holman, Ernie Wilkins, arranger.

NYC, July 19, 1957

1. 15478Give Me The Simple LifeEmArcy MG-36114
2. 15479A Foggy Day-
3. 15480My Funny Valentine-
4. 15481Jeepers Creepers-
5. 15482I Hadn't Anyone Till You-
6. 15483Imagination-

* EmArcy MG-36114   Maynard Ferguson - Boy With Lots Of Brass   1957
= Mercury MG-20556, SR-60124   -   1960

Maynard Ferguson And His Orchestra

John Bellow, Joe Burnett, Tom Slaney, trumpet; Maynard Ferguson, trumpet, leader; Bob Burgass, Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Jimmy Ford, Anthony Ortega, alto, tenor sax; Willie Maiden, tenor sax, arranger; Tate Houston, baritone sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Richard Evans, bass; Larry Bunker, drums; Irene Kral, vocal #5,6; Al Cohn, Bill Holman, Ernie Wilkins, arranger.

NYC, August 2, 1957

1. 15486Easy To LoveEmArcy MG-36114
2. 15487I Never Knew-
3. 15488Love Me Or Leave Me-
4. 15489The Lamp Is Low-
5. 15490Moonlight In Vermont-
6. 15491The Song Is You-

* EmArcy MG-36114   Maynard Ferguson - Boy With Lots Of Brass   1957
= Mercury MG-20556, SR-60124   -   1960

Sarah Vaughan With Her Trio

Jimmy Jones, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; Sarah Vaughan, vocal.

Mister Kelly's, Chicago, IL, August 6, 1957

15739September In The RainMercury MG-20326
15740Willow Weep For Me-
15741Just One Of Those Things-
15742Be Anything But Darling Be Mine-
15743Thou Swell-
15744Stairway To The Stars-
15745Honeysuckle Rose-
15746Just A Gigolo-
15747How High The Moon-
15748DreamMercury (J) 18PJ-1041/46; EmArcy 832 791-2; Universal (J) UCCM-9034
15749I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter-
15750It's Got To Be Love-

* Mercury MG-20326   Sarah Vaughan And Her Trio At Mister Kelly's   1958
= EmArcy 832 791-2   -   2001?
= Universal (J) UCCM-9034   -   2001
* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1041/46, 826 333-2   The Complete Sarah Vaughan On Mercury Vol. 3 - Great Show On Stage: 1957-1959   1986

Sarah Vaughan With Her Trio

same personnel.

Mister Kelly's, Chicago, IL, August 7, 1957

15752AloneMercury (J) 18PJ-1041/46; EmArcy 832 791-2; Universal (J) UCCM-9034
15753It's Got To Be LoveMercury (J) 18PJ-1041/46

* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1041/46, 826 333-2   The Complete Sarah Vaughan On Mercury Vol. 3 - Great Show On Stage: 1957-1959   1986
* EmArcy 832 791-2   Sarah Vaughan And Her Trio At Mister Kelly's   2001?
* Universal (J) UCCM-9034   Sarah Vaughan And Her Trio At Mister Kelly's   2001

Sarah Vaughan With Her Trio

same personnel.

Mister Kelly's, Chicago, IL, August 8, 1957

15756If This Isn't LoveMercury (J) 18PJ-1041/46; EmArcy 832 791-2; Universal (J) UCCM-9034
15757Embraceable You-
15758Lucky In Love-
15759Dancing In The Dark-
15760Poor Butterfly-
15761Sometimes I'm Happy-
15762I Cover The Waterfront-
15763Sarah Vaughan Trio (instrumental)unissued

* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1041/46, 826 333-2   The Complete Sarah Vaughan On Mercury Vol. 3 - Great Show On Stage: 1957-1959   1986
* EmArcy 832 791-2   Sarah Vaughan And Her Trio At Mister Kelly's   2001?
* Universal (J) UCCM-9034   Sarah Vaughan And Her Trio At Mister Kelly's   2001

John Graas And His Orchestra

Conte Candoli, trumpet; John Graas, French horn; Red Callender, tuba; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax, oboe; Buddy Collette, baritone sax, flute; Paul Moer, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Larry Bunker, drums, xylophone, tympani.

Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 1957

15631BlocksoundsEmArcy MG-36117
15632Blues Street-
15633Van Nuis Indeed-

* EmArcy MG-36117   John Graas - Coup De Graas   1957
= EmArcy SR-80020   John Graas!   1958
= Mercury MG-20533   -
= Mercury SR-60210   -   1960

John Graas And His Orchestra

Pete Candoli, trumpet #1,2; John Graas, French horn; Red Callender, tuba #1-3; Art Pepper, alto sax #1-3, tenor sax #4,5; Bob Cooper, tenor sax, oboe #1-3; Buddy Collette, baritone sax, flute #1-3; Paul Moer, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Larry Bunker, drums, xylophone, tympani.

Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 1957

1. 15634DevelopmentEmArcy MG-36117
2. 15635Land Of Broken Toys-
3. 15636Swing Nicely-
4. 15637Walkin' Shoes-
5. 15638Rogeresque-

* EmArcy MG-36117   John Graas - Coup De Graas   1957
= EmArcy SR-80020   John Graas!   1958
= Mercury MG-20533   -
= Mercury SR-60210   -   1960

Red Prysock And His Orchestra

Red Prysock, tenor sax; and others.

NYC, August 26, 1957

15666Dangerunissued
15667Happy Walk-
15668SatelliteMercury 71214x45
15669Sun Spotunissued
15670What's The Word? Thunderbird!Mercury 71214x45

* Mercury 71214x45   Red Prysock - Satellite / What's The Word? Thunderbird!   1957

Louis Jordan Sextet With Dorothy Smith

Louis Jordan, alto sax #1-3,6, alto sax, vocal #4,5; Austin Powell, tenor sax #1,3-6, tenor sax, vocal #2; Jackie Davis, organ; Irving Ashby, guitar; Billy Hadnott, bass; Marvin Oliver, drums; Dorothy "Dottie" Smith, vocal #3,4,6.

Los Angeles, CA, August 28, 1957

1. 15727-2The Jamf (aka The Jamp)Mercury MG-20331, (J) PHCE-3020
2. 15728-1Because Of YouBear Family (G) BFX 15207
3. 15729-9Route 66Mercury MG-20331
4. 15730-3Saturday Night Fish FryMercury MG-20331, SR-61186, (J) PHCE-3020
5. 15731-6I Never Had A ChanceMercury 71206x45, MG-20331
6. 15732-9I Cried For YouBear Family (G) BFX 15207

* Mercury MG-20331   Louis Jordan - Man, We're Wailin'   1958
= Bear Family (G) BFX 15207   Louis Jordan - Rockin' And Jivin' 1956/58 Vol. 2
* Mercury SR-61186   Various Artists - Original Golden Soul Vol. 1
= Mercury SRM-2-600   Various Artists - Original Gold Soul: 21 All Time Soul Greats
* Mercury (J) PHCE-3020   Louis Jordan - Rock'n' Roll
* Mercury 71206x45   Louis Jordan - I Never Had A Chance / Peace Of Mind   1957

Louis Jordan Sextet With Dorothy Smith

Louis Jordan, alto sax, vocal #1-3,5,8, alto sax #4,6,7; Austin Powell, tenor sax; Jackie Davis, organ; Irving Ashby, guitar; Billy Hadnott, bass; Marvin Oliver, drums; Dorothy "Dottie" Smith, vocal #1,5,8.

Los Angeles, CA, late August, 1957

1. 15733-5Got My Mo-Jo WorkingMercury MG-20331, (J) PHCE-3020
2. 15734-3SundayMercury MG-20331
3. 15735-3Sweet Lorraine-
4. 15736-3The Slop-
5. 15737-3A Man Ain't A Man-
6. 15738-2I Hadn't Anyone Till You-
7. 15798-1The Nearness Of You-
8. 15799-4I've Found My Peace Of MindMercury 71206x45, MG-20331

* Mercury MG-20331   Louis Jordan - Man, We're Wailin'   1958
= Bear Family (G) BFX 15207   Louis Jordan - Rockin' And Jivin' 1956/58 Vol. 2
* Mercury (J) PHCE-3020   Louis Jordan - Rock'n' Roll
* Mercury 71206x45   Louis Jordan - I Never Had A Chance / Peace Of Mind   1957

The Del Vikings

Clarence Quick, vocal; The Del Vikings, vocal group; unidentified orchestra.

NYC, September 16, 1957

15923I'm SpinningMercury 71198x45
15924When I Come Home-
15925unknown titlerejected
15926--

* Mercury 71198x45   The Del Vikings - I'm Spinning / When I Come Home   1957

The Del Vikings

same personnel.

NYC, September 18, 1957

15927Nobody's Kisses But YoursMercury MG-20353
15928Your Book Of LifeMercury 71241x45
15929A Meeting Of The EyesMercury MG-20353
15930unknown titlerejected

* Mercury MG-20353   The Del Vikings - The Swingin, Singing Record Session   1958
* Mercury 71241x45   The Del Vikings - Your Book Of Life / Snowbound   1958

Miyoshi Umeki And The Red Buttons

Miyoshi Umeki, vocal; The Red Buttons, vocal group #2,3; and others.

NYC, September 27, 1957

1. 15939On And OnMercury 71243x45
2. 15940The Mountain Beyond The MoonMercury 71215x45
3. 15941Oh What Good Company We Could Be-
4. 15942Be Sweet TonightMercury 71216x45

* Mercury 71243x45   Miyoshi Umeki - Sayonara / On And On   1958
* Mercury 71215x45   Miyoshi Umeki, The Red Buttons - The Mountain Beyond The Moon / Oh What Good Company We Could Be   1957
* Mercury 71216x45   Miyoshi Umeki - Sayonara (Japanese Farewell Song) / Be Sweet Tonight   1957

Dinah Washington With Ernie Wilkins Orchestra

Johnny Coles, Ray Copeland, Reunald Jones, Joe Newman, Ernie Royal, Doc Severinsen, Charlie Shavers, Clark Terry, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Rod Levitt, Melba Liston, Julian Priester, Sonny Russo, trombone; Jerome Richardson, flute, alto sax; Sahib Shihab, alto sax; Eddie Chamblee, Benny Golson, Frank Wess, tenor sax; Charles Davis, baritone sax; Patti Bown, Jack Wilson, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Richard Evans, bass; Charlie Persip, Shep Shephard, drums; Dinah Washington, vocal; Ernie Wilkins, arranger, director.

Fine Sound, NYC, October 1, 1957

15943Honeysuckle RoseEmArcy MG-36119
15944Ain't Misbehavin'-
15945Everybody Loves My BabyMercury rejected

* EmArcy MG-36119, SR-80011   Dinah Washington Sings Fats Waller   1958
= Mercury MG-20525   -   1959
= Mercury SR-60202   -   1960
= Wing MGW-12271, SRW-16271   -

Lenny Niehaus Octet

Ed Leddy, trumpet; Ken Shroyer, bass trumpet; Bill Perkins, flute, tenor sax; Lennie Niehaus, alto sax; Steve Perlow, baritone sax; Lou Levy, piano; Red Kelly, bass; Jerry McKenzie, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 1, 1957

15980Kiss Me And Kill MeEmArcy MG-36118
15981Little Girl Blues-
15982Don't You Know I Care-
15983P & L-
15984I See Your Face Before Me-
15985Four Eleven West-
15986Soon-
15987He Ain't Got Rhythm-

* EmArcy MG-36118   Lenny Niehaus - I Swing For You   1957
= Mercury MG-20555   -
= Mercury SR-60123   -   1960

Dinah Washington With Ernie Wilkins Orchestra

Johnny Coles, Ray Copeland, Reunald Jones, Joe Newman, Ernie Royal, Doc Severinsen, Charlie Shavers, Clark Terry, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Rod Levitt, Melba Liston, Julian Priester, Sonny Russo, trombone; Jerome Richardson, flute, alto sax; Sahib Shihab, alto sax; Eddie Chamblee, Benny Golson, Frank Wess, tenor sax; Charles Davis, baritone sax; Patti Bown, Jack Wilson, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Richard Evans, bass; Charlie Persip, Shep Shephard, drums; Dinah Washington, vocal; Ernie Wilkins, arranger, director.

Fine Sound, NYC, October 2, 1957

15946Everybody Loves My BabyMercury rejected
15947I've Got A Feeling I'm FallingEmArcy MG-36119
15948Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now-

* EmArcy MG-36119, SR-80011   Dinah Washington Sings Fats Waller   1958
= Mercury MG-20525   -   1959
= Mercury SR-60202   -   1960
= Wing MGW-12271, SRW-16271   -

Dinah Washington With Eddie Chamblee Orchestra

Johnny Coles, Joe Newman, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Melba Liston, Julian Priester, Sonny Russo, trombone; Rod Levitt, bass trombone; Sahib Shihab, alto sax; Jerome Richardson, alto sax, flute; Benny Golson, tenor sax; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Eddie Chamblee, tenor sax, vocal #1, tenor sax #2-4; Charlie Davis, baritone sax; Jack Wilson, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Richard Evans, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Wesley Landers, percussion; Dinah Washington, vocal; Ernie Wilkins, arranger #1.

Fine Sound, NYC, October 4, 1957

1. 15954Everybody Loves My BabyMercury 71220x45; EmArcy MG-36119
2. 15955Blues Down HomeMercury 71220x45, (J) 18PJ-10215/18
3. 15956Black And BlueEmArcy MG-36119
4. 15957I Remember CliffordEmArcy MG-36149

* EmArcy MG-36119, SR-80011   Dinah Washington Sings Fats Waller   1958
= Mercury MG-20525   -   1959
= Mercury SR-60202   -   1960
= Wing MGW-12271, SRW-16271   -
* Mercury (J) 18PJ-10215/18, (J) EJD-2009/11   The Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury Vol. 5 - 1956-1958   1989
* EmArcy MG-36149   Dinah Washington - The Queen!   not released
= Mercury MG-20439, SR-60111   -   1959
* Mercury 71220x45   Dinah Washington - Everybody Loves My Baby / Blues Down Home   1957

Eddie Chamblee Septet

Joe Newman, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Eddie Chamblee, tenor sax; Charlie Davis, baritone sax; Jack Wilson, piano; Richard Evans, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

Fine Sound, NYC, October 5, 1957

15958Tea For TwoEmArcy MG-36124
15959Flat Beer-
15960Stella By Starlight-
15961Sometimes I'm Happy-

* EmArcy MG-36124   Eddie Chamblee - Chamblee Music   1958
= Mercury MG-20558   -
= Mercury SR-60127   -   1960
= Universal (J) UCCM-9116   -   2002

The Jazzpickers

Red Norvo, vibes; Dempsey Wright, guitar; Harry Babasin, cello; Red Wooten, bass; Bill Douglass, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 30, 1957

16079 | JB118Evening In AzerbaijanEmArcy MG-36123
16080 | JB119Blues For Bill-
16081 | JB120My Ideal-
16082 | JB121Lester Leaps In-

* EmArcy MG-36123   The Jazzpickers Featuring Red Norvo   1958
= Mercury MG-20557   -
= Mercury SR-60126   -   1960

The Jazzpickers

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, October 31, 1957

16083 | JB113StingerEmArcy MG-36123
16084 | JB114Petite Rondeau-
16085 | JB115Eyein' The Goof-
16086 | JB116Someone To Watch Over Me-
16087 | JB117Bagatelle-

* EmArcy MG-36123   The Jazzpickers Featuring Red Norvo   1958
= Mercury MG-20557   -
= Mercury SR-60126   -   1960

Eddie Chamblee Septet

Johnny Coles, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Eddie Chamblee, tenor sax; Charlie Davis, baritone sax; Jack Wilson, piano; Richard Evans, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.

Fine Sound, NYC, October, 1957

15949At Your Beck And CallEmArcy MG-36124
15950And The Angels Sing-
15951Chamblee Special-
15952Without A Song-
15953Whisper Not-

* EmArcy MG-36124   Eddie Chamblee - Chamblee Music   1958
= Mercury MG-20558   -
= Mercury SR-60127   -   1960
= Universal (J) UCCM-9116   -   2002

Red Prysock And His Orchestra

Red Prysock, tenor sax; and others.

NYC, October, 1957?

15991The ConclusionMercury unissued

Dinah Washington With Eddie Chamblee Orchestra

Eddie Chamblee, tenor sax; unknown, piano; unknown, guitar; unknown, bass; unknown, drums; Dinah Washington, vocal; unidentified horns and reeds, Ernie Wilkins, arranger.

Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, October-November, 1957

16104Bad LuckEmArcy MG-36149
16105Honky TonkMercury 71389x45, (J) 18PJ-10215/18
16106All Of MeEmArcy MG-36149; Mercury PPSD-1-12
16107The Light-
16108Somewhere Along The LineMercury 71389x45; EmArcy MG-36149
16109Make Me A Present Of YouEmArcy MG-36149
16110Back Water Blues-

* EmArcy MG-36149   Dinah Washington - The Queen!   not released
= Mercury MG-20439, SR-60111   -   1959
* Mercury (J) 18PJ-10215/18, (J) EJD-2009/11   The Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury Vol. 5 - 1956-1958   1989
* Mercury PPSD-1-12   Various Artists - Mercury Perfect Presence
* Mercury 71389x45   Dinah Washington - Honky Tonk / Somewhere Along The Line   1958

Pete Rugolo And His Orchestra

Buddy Childers, Don Fagerquist, Ed Leddy, Uan Rasey, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Herbie Harper, Frank Rosilino, trombone; Russell Brown, bass trombone; John Graas, French horn; Clarence Karella, tuba; Larry Bunker, vibes, xylophone, tympani; Andre Previn, piano; Al Portch, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Jack Costanzo, bongos; Pete Rugolo, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, November 5, 1957

16099Artistry In PercussionEmArcy MG-36122
16100Interplay For Drums, Brass-
16101Bongo Riff-
161021 + 4-
16103Chorale For Brass, Piano, And Bongo-

* EmArcy MG-36122, SR-80003   Pete Rugolo And His Orchestra - Percussion At Work   1958
= Mercury MG-20517, SR-60194   -   1960

The Gaylords

unknown, accordion; unknown, piano; unknown, bass; unknown, drums; unknown, percussion; Burt Bonaldi, Ronnie Fredianelli, Don Rea, vocal; four guitars/mandolins.

Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, November 6, 1957

16193SbarazzinaMercury MG-20356
16194Bionda Biondina-
16195Non Ti Scordar Di Me (Say You Will Not Forget)-
16196Pansy (La Panse)-
16197Carmela-
16198Scrivimi-
16199Ti Voglio Tanto Bene-
16200Neapolitan Nights-
16201Ah Marie-
16202Quando Mi Bacio Teresa-
16203La Romanina-
16204Sicilian Terantelle-

* Mercury MG-20356, SR-60075   The Gaylords - Let's Have A Pizza Party   1958
= Wing MGW-12278, SRW-16278   -

Pete Rugolo And His Orchestra

Larry Bunker, vibes, xylophone, tympani, drums; Andre Previn, piano; Al Portch, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, Shelly Manne, drums; Jack Costanzo, bongos; Pete Rugolo, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, November 15, 1957

16252Fugue For Rhythm SectionEmArcy MG-36122
16253Percussion At Work-
16254Drumerama-
16255Funky Drums-

* EmArcy MG-36122, SR-80003   Pete Rugolo And His Orchestra - Percussion At Work   1958
= Mercury MG-20517, SR-60194   -   1960

Manny Albam And His Orchestra

unidentified orchestra, Manny Albam, leader, arranger.

NYC, November 15, 1957

15653I Love YouMercury MG-20325
15654The Very Thought Of You-
15655Someone To Watch Over Me-
15657They Can't Take That Away From Me-
15658Love Is The Sweetest Thing-
15659Love Is Here To Stay-
15660The Touch Of Your Hand-
15661Soulsville-
15662To Be In Love-
15663Simple As Love-
15664Easy Living-

* Mercury MG-20325   Manny Albam And His Orchestra - With All My Love

The Nicholas Brothers

Fayard Nicholas, Harold Nicholas, vocal, tap dance; unidentified orchestra.

NYC, November 19, 1957

16207Good Rockin' TonightMercury MG-20355
16208The Frim Fram Sauce-
16209Rip It Up-
16210Close Your Eyes-
16211'S Wonderful-
16212I Can't Give You Anything But Love-
16213Autumn Leaves-
16214What Is This Thing Called Love-
16215Oh, Lady Be Good-
16216September Song-
16217Esto Es Lo Ultimo-
16218Alright, Okay, You Win-

* Mercury MG-20355   Nicholas Brothers - We Do Sing Too   1957

Dinah Washington With Ernie Wilkins Orchestra

Ray Copeland, Reunald Jones, Ernie Royal, Doc Severinsen, Charlie Shavers, Clark Terry, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Rod Levitt, Julian Priester, Sonny Russo, trombone; Jerome Richardson, flute, alto sax; Sahib Shihab, alto sax; Eddie Chamblee, Benny Golson, Frank Wess, tenor sax; Charles Davis, baritone sax; Jack Wilson, piano; Richard Evans, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Dinah Washington, vocal; Ernie Wilkins, arranger, director.

NYC, November 20, 1957

16241Christopher ColumbusEmArcy MG-36119
16242'Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do-
16243Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat-
16244Jitterbug Waltz-
16245Ain'tcha Glad-
16246Squeeze Me-

* EmArcy MG-36119, SR-80011   Dinah Washington Sings Fats Waller   1958
= Mercury MG-20525   -   1959
= Mercury SR-60202   -   1960
= Wing MGW-12271, SRW-16271   -

Dinah Washington With Ernie Wilkins Orchestra

same personnel.

NYC, November 21, 1957

16247Just DreamMercury (J) 18PJ-10215/18
16248The More I See You-
16249It's Growing Cold-
16250He Loves Me, I Think-

* Mercury (J) 18PJ-10215/18, (J) EJD-2009/11   The Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury Vol. 5 - 1956-1958   1989

Red Prysock And His Orchestra

Red Prysock, tenor sax; and others.

NYC, November 25, 1957

16282Short StopMercury unissued
16283Little Bitty Pretty One-

Patti Page With Pete Rugolo Orchestra

Pete Candoli, Don Fagerquist, trumpet; Larry Bunker, vibes; Red Mitchell, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Jack Costanza, bongos; Patti Page, vocal; Pete Rugolo, arranger, conductor; and others.

Los Angeles, CA, November 29, 1957

15147What Am I Here ForEmArcy MG-36136
15148Lullaby In Rhythm-
15149No Moon At All-
15150I Never Knew (I Could Love Anybody Like I'm Loving You)-
15151Nice Work If You Can Get It-
15152Let There Be Love-
15153Gone With The Wind-

* EmArcy MG-36136   Patti Page - The West Side   1958
= Mercury MG-20548   -
= Mercury SR-60113   -   1960
= EmArcy MGJ-2-100   Patti Page - East Side, West Side

Miyoshi Umeki

Miyoshi Umeki, vocal; and others.

NYC, November 29, 1957

15154SayonaraMercury 71243x45; Wing MGW-12148; Universal (J) UCCM-9040

* Wing MGW-12148   Miyoshi Umeki - Miyoshi - Singing Star Of Rodgers And Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song
* Universal (J) UCCM-9040   Miyoshi Umeki - Miyoshi Sings For Arthur Godfrey   2001
* Mercury 71243x45   Miyoshi Umeki - Sayonara / On And On   1958

Terry Gibbs Quartet

Pete Jolly, accordion; Terry Gibbs, vibraharp, marimba, xylophone; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Gary Frommer, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, December 4, 1957

16608Don't Get Around Much AnymoreEmArcy MG-36128
16609Caravan-
16610Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me-
16611Duke's Place (aka C Jam Blues)-
16612Take The "A" Train-
16613I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart-
16614Johnny Come Lately-
16615Sophisticated Lady-
16616Solitude-
16617Rockin' In Rhythm-

* EmArcy MG-36128   Terry Gibbs Plays The Duke   1958
= Mercury MG-20554; Wing MGW-12255-W, SRW-16255-W   -
= Mercury SR-60122   -   1960

Red Prysock And His Orchestra

Red Prysock, tenor sax; and others.

NYC, December 4, 1957

16456Stop And StrollMercury unissued
16457Stop Dancin'-
16458Vibes Lives-

Red Prysock And His Orchestra

same personnel.

NYC, December 5, 1957

16482Red Riding HornMercury unissued

Red Prysock And His Orchestra

same personnel.

NYC, December 10, 1957

16493MargieMercury 71411x45
16494Number 5unissued
16495Red Blows Sax-
16496Scraunchy-
16497Hand Clap-

* Mercury 71411x45   Red Prysock - Margie / Chop Suey   1959

Richard Hayman And His Orchestra

unidentified orchestra, Richard Hayman, arranger, conductor.

NYC, December 11, 1957

16500Love LettersMercury MG-20369
16501Golden Earrings-
16502Stella By Starlight-
16503A Love Like This-
16504Summer Love (aka Moonlight Serenade)-
16505Wintertime Of Love-

* Mercury MG-20369, SR-60012   Richard Hayman And His Orchestra - The Great Motion Picture Themes Of Victor Young   1958

Jimmy Cleveland Octet

Art Farmer, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Don Butterfield, tuba; Jimmy McAllister, tuba #2; Benny Golson, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.

NYC, December 12, 1957

1. 16460Out Of This WorldEmArcy MG-36126
2. 16461All This And Heaven Too-
3. 16462Goodbye Ebbets Field-

* EmArcy MG-36126   Jimmy Cleveland - Cleveland Style   1958
= Mercury MG-20553   -
= Mercury SR-60121   -   1960
= Universal (J) UCCM-9117   -   2002

Red Prysock And His Orchestra

Red Prysock, tenor sax; and others.

NYC, December 12, 1957

16487Honk Horn HonkMercury unissued
16488Blow Over Blues-

Jimmy Cleveland Octet

Art Farmer, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Don Butterfield, tuba; Jimmy McAllister, tuba #1,2,4; Benny Golson, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.

NYC, December 13, 1957

1. 16463PosterityEmArcy MG-36126
2. 16464A Jazz Ballad-
3. 16465Long Ago And Far Away-
4. 16466Jimmy's Tune-

* EmArcy MG-36126   Jimmy Cleveland - Cleveland Style   1958
= Mercury MG-20553   -
= Mercury SR-60121   -   1960
= Universal (J) UCCM-9117   -   2002

Richard Hayman And His Orchestra

unidentified orchestra, Richard Hayman, arranger, conductor.

NYC, December 13, 1957

16575Alone At LastMercury MG-20369
16576When I Fall In Love-
16577Around The World In 80 DaysMercury MG-20369; Wing MGW-12247
16578My Foolish HeartMercury MG-20369, MG-20564
16579Song Of DelilahMercury MG-20369
16580The Seven Hills Of Rome-
16581Wintertime For Loverejected

* Mercury MG-20369, SR-60012   Richard Hayman And His Orchestra - The Great Motion Picture Themes Of Victor Young   1958
* Mercury MG-20564, SR-60224   Various Artists - The Velvet Violins   1961
* Wing MGW-12247   no information

Helen Merrill With Mike Simpson Quintet

Mike Simpson, flute, clarinet, tenor sax; Dick Marx, piano; Freddy Rundquist, guitar; John Frigo, bass; Jerry Slosberg, drums; Helen Merrill, vocal.

Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, December 18 and 19, 1957

16679I See Your Face Before MeEmArcy MG-36134
16680I Remember You-
16681Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise-
16682Bye Bye Blackbird-
16683This Time The Dream's On Me-
16684Dearly Beloved-
16685Summertime-

* EmArcy MG-36134   Helen Merrill - The Nearness Of You   1958
= Universal (J) UCCM-9033   -   2001

Max Roach Quartet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Fine Recording, NYC, December 20, 1957

16635 | JB158-7RaoulEmArcy (J) 195J-39; Mosaic MD7-201
16636 | JB159-2This Time The Dream's On Me-
16637 | JB160-1Tune Up-

* EmArcy (J) 195J-39   Max Roach + 4 & More   1984
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Billy Eckstine With Pete Rugolo All Stars

Pete Candoli, Don Fagerquist, trumpet; Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Gerald Wiggins, piano; Red Callender, bass; Larry Bunker, drums; Billy Eckstine, vocal; Pete Rugolo, arranger, conductor; and others.

Los Angeles, CA, December 22, 1957

16618GigiMercury 71250x45
16619I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With YouEmArcy MG-36129
16620Love Is Just Around The Corner-
16621I Cover The Waterfront-

* EmArcy MG-36129   Billy Eckstine - Imagination   1958
* Mercury 71250x45   Billy Eckstine - Gigi / no info   1958

Max Roach Quartet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Fine Recording, NYC, December 23, 1957

16644 | JB161-4ConfirmationEmArcy MG-36127; Mosaic MD7-201
16645 | JB162-11Au Privave (as Apres Vous)-
16646 | JB163-6AnthropologyEmArcy (J) 195J-39; Mosaic MD7-201
16647 | JB164-2Yardbird SuiteEmArcy MG-36127; Mosaic MD7-201

* EmArcy MG-36127, SR-80019   The Max Roach 4 Plays Charlie Parker   1959
= Mercury MG-20532   -
= Mercury SR-60209   -   1960
= Universal (J) UCCM-9103   -   2002
* EmArcy (J) 195J-39   Max Roach + 4 & More   1984
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Dinah Washington With Eddie Chamblee Orchestra

Fortunatus Fip Ricard, Clark Terry, trumpet; Quentin Jackson, trombone; Eddie Chamblee, tenor sax; McKinley Gene Easton, baritone sax; James Craig, piano; Robare Edmondson, bass; James Slaughter, drums; Dinah Washington, vocal.

Chicago, IL, December 30, 1957

16709Trombone ButlerEmArcy MG-36130
16710Send Me To The 'Lectric Chair-
16711Careless Love-

* EmArcy MG-36130   Dinah Washington - Dinah Sings Bessie Smith   1958

Ruth Olay

Don Fagerquist, trumpet; Red Norvo, vibes; Bud Motsigner, piano; Howard Roberts, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Ruth Olay, vocal.

Los Angeles, CA?, 1957

16256Lucky DayEmArcy MG-36125
16257Love For Sale-
16258After You've Gone-
16259Slow But Sure-
16260You Make Me Feel So Young-
16261I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart-
16262Singin' In The RainMercury rejected

* EmArcy MG-36125   Ruth Olay - Olay!   1958
= Mercury MG-20547   -
= Mercury SR-60085   -   1960

The Blue Stars

The Blue Stars, vocal group; and others.

Paris, France, 1957

15691I'm Lost Without You TonightMercury MG-20329
15692Did You Close Your Eyes-
15693Small Talk-
15694Bernie's Tune-
15695Please Be Kind-
15696I'll Remember April-
15697Don't Be That Way-
15698A Smooth One-
15699Promises And Lies-
15700(All Of A Sudden) My Heart Sings-
15701StardustMercury MG-20329, MEP-37, LPC-3
15702MoveMercury MG-20329

* Mercury MG-20329   Blue Stars Of France - Pardon My English   1958
* Mercury MEP-37, LPC-3   no information

Buddy Morrow And His Orchestra

Buddy Morrow, trombone, director; Dick Johnson, alto sax #4; unknown, piano; unknown, guitar; unknown, bass; unknown, drums; 3 trombones, 4 trumpets, 5 reeds.

Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, 1957

1. 15226MangosMercury 71091x45; Wing MGW-12102; Mercury MG-20396
2. 15227Night TrainMercury C-30042x45; Wing MGW-12102; Mercury MG-20396, MG-20583
3. 15228One Mint JulepMercury C-30042x45; Wing MGW-12102; Mercury MG-20396
4. 15229Hey! Mrs. JonesMercury C-30051x45; Wing MGW-12102; Mercury MG-20396
5. 15230Back HomeMercury 71091x45, MG-20396
6. 15231Midnight MarchMercury 71137x45, MG-20396; Wing MGW-12102

* Wing MGW-12102   Buddy Morrow - Dance Date!
* Mercury MG-20396, SR-60009   Buddy Morrow - Night Train   1959
* Mercury MG-20583, SR-60249   Various Artists - More Golden Goodies: Songs That Sold A Million   1960
* Mercury 71091x45   Buddy Morrow - Mangos / Back Home   1957
* Mercury C-30042x45   Buddy Morrow - Night Train / One Mint Julep
* Mercury 71137x45   Buddy Morrow - Easy, Easy Does It / Midnight March   1957
* Mercury C-30051x45   no information

Eddie Chamblee

Eddie Chamblee, tenor sax; and others.

Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, 1957

16111One For DinahMercury unissued
16112Body And Soul-

John Frigo

Cy Touff, bass trumpet #4,8,9,12; Vic Val, tenor sax #4,8,9,12; Mike Simpson, tenor sax, flute #1,3; John Frigo, violin; Dick Marx, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar #1,3; Ray Brown, bass #1-5,7-12; Norm Jeffries, drums #1-3,5,7,10,11; Phil Faieta, drums #4,8,9,12.

Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, 1957

1. 14819You Stepped Out Of A DreamMercury MG-20285
2. 14820Frigolerrounissued
3. 14821Blow Fiddle BlowMercury MG-20285
4. 14822Just Squeeze Me-
5. 14823Frenesiunissued
6. 14824Moonlight In VermontMercury MG-20285
7. 14825Blue Orchid-
8. 14826What A Difference A Day Made-
9. 14827Gone With The Wind-
10. 14828If Love Is Good To Me-
11. 14829Big Me, Little Me-
12. 14830Polka Dots And Moonbeams-

* Mercury MG-20285   I Love John Frigo... He Swings   1957

David Carroll And His Orchestra

Elmo Tanner, whistling; unidentified orchestra, David Carroll, leader, arranger, conductor.

Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, 1957

15241Cuddle Up A Little CloserMercury MG-20281 (alt.)
15242Yearning-
15243My Sin-
15244The Glow WormMercury 71335x45, MG-20281 (alt.)
15245The Puertorican PedlerMercury MG-20281 (alt.)
15246The Trouble With Harry-

* Mercury MG-20281 (alt.)   David Carroll - Let's Dance
* Mercury 71335x45   David Carroll - Let's Dance / The Glow Worm   1958

David Carroll And His Orchestra

The Noel Sisters, vocal group #7; unidentified orchestra, David Carroll, leader, arranger, conductor.

Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, 1957?

1. 14831 | PB72The Trouble With HarryMercury MG-20281, SR-60001
2. 14832 | PB73Cuddle Up A Little CloserMercury 71053x45, MG-20281, SR-60001
3. 14833 | PB74Let's DanceMercury 71335x45, MG-20281, SR-60001, MG-20690, MGD-14
4. 14834 | PB75The Glow WormMercury MG-20281, SR-60001
5. 14835 | PB76Euphrates-
6. 14836 | PB77The Puertorican Pedlar-
7. 14837Li'l Steel BandMercury 71053x45, MG-20287; Wing MGW-12212

* Mercury MG-20281   David Carroll - Let's Dance   1958
* Mercury SR-60001   David Carroll - Let's Dance   1958
* Mercury MG-20690, SR-60690   David Carroll - Galaxy   1962
* Mercury MG-20287   Various Artists - Fire Down Below   1957
* Mercury 71053x45   David Carroll - Cuddle Up A Little Closer / Li'l Steel Band   1957
* Mercury 71335x45   David Carroll - Let's Dance / The Glow Worm   1958
* Mercury MGD-14; Wing MGW-12212   no information

Dick Contino With Orchestra

Dick Contino, accordion; unidentified orchestra, David Carroll, conductor.

Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, maybe 1957

13970Beyond The Sea (La Mer)Mercury MG-20142
13971Blues From An American In Paris-
13972Domino-
13973Parlez Moi D'Amour (Speak To Me Of Love)-

* Mercury MG-20142   Dick Contino - An Accordion In Paris   1956