Pacific Jazz Records Discography: 1955-1956

1955

Bud Shank - Bob Brookmeyer Quintet With String Quintet

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Bud Shank, alto sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Larry Bunker, drums; with Sam Caplan, Benny Gill, Marshall Sosson, violin; Lou Kievman, viola; Ray Kramer, cello.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, January 7, 1955

Low LifePacific Jazz PJ LP-20, PJ-1213; Mosaic MS-010
Rustic Hop-
With The Wind And The Rain In Your Hair-
Low Life (alternate take)Pacific Jazz JWC-500, JWC-EP-1000, PJ-LA892-H; Mosaic MS-010

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1213   Bud Shank, Bob Brookmeyer - Strings And Trombones   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1213   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz JWC-500   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast   1956
= World Pacific JWC-500   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA892-H   Various Artists - Jazz: The 50's Vol. I   1978
* Mosaic MS-010   Bud Shank And Bob Cooper - Mosaic Select   2004
* Pacific Jazz PJ LP-20   Bud Shank And Bob Brookmeyer   1955
* Pacific Jazz JWC-EP-1000   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast   1956

Chet Baker Quintet With Strings

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Bud Shank, flute; Russ Freeman, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Bob Neel, drums; with Ray Kramer, Ed Lustgarten, Kurt Reher, Eleanor Slatkin, cello; Corky Hale, harp; Frank Campo, Johnny Mandel, Marty Paich, arranger.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 28, 1955

Grey DecemberPacific Jazz EP4-33, PJ-1202, HFS-1, CDP 7 97160 2
I Wish I KnewPacific Jazz EP4-33, PJ-1202, CDP 7 97160 2
Someone To Watch Over MePacific Jazz EP4-30, PJ-1202, CDP 7 97160 2
This Is Always-

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1202   Chet Baker Sings And Plays   1955
= World Pacific PJ-1202   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz HFS-1   Various Artists - Assorted Flavors Of Pacific Jazz: A Hi-Fi Sampler $1.98   1956
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7 97160 2   Chet Baker - Grey December   1992
* Pacific Jazz EP4-33   Chet Baker Sings And Plays   1955
* Pacific Jazz EP4-30   Chet Baker Sings And Plays   1955

Chet Baker Quintet With Strings + Joe Pass?

add + an overdub: Joe Pass, guitar.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 28, 1955;
probably Los Angeles, CA area, 1962

Someone To Watch Over MeWorld Pacific WP-1826

* World Pacific WP-1826, ST-1826   Chet Baker Sings   1964

Fred Katz Quintet With Ensemble

Paul Horn, flute, clarinet, alto sax, piccolo; Fred Katz, cello; John Pisano, guitar; Carson Smith, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums; with Herbie Harper, Joe Howard, Dick Noel, trombone #2-4; Harry Klee, flute #2-4; Julie Jacobs, oboe #2-4; Marty Berman, bassoon #2-4; Willy Schwartz, clarinet #2-4.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, March 1 and 5, 1955

1.Lord RandallPacific Jazz PJ-1231; Crown CLP 5310
2.Suite For Horn: AllegroPacific Jazz PJ-1231
3.Suite For Horn: Zen-
4. ST-1900Suite For Horn: Science-FictionPacific Jazz X-637, PJ-1231
5.Pluck ItPacific Jazz PJ-1231; Crown CLP 5310
6.Classical Katz-
7. ST-1899LomaPacific Jazz X-637, PJ-1231
8.GranadaPacific Jazz PJ-1231
9.Katz-UpPacific Jazz PJ-1231; Crown CLP 5310
10.MontunaPacific Jazz PJ-1231; Crown CLP 5341

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1231   The Music Of Fred Katz - Zen   1957
= World Pacific PJ-1231   -   1958
= Mosaic MQ9-175, MD6-175   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Chico Hamilton Quintet   1997
* Crown CLP 5310, CST 310   Chico Hamilton With Paul Horn
* Crown CLP 5341, CST 341   The Great Chico Hamilton Featuring Paul Horn
* Pacific Jazz X-637   Fred Katz - Loma / Science-Fiction   1957

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Bob Neel, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, March 7, 1955

DaybreakPacific Jazz EP4-33, PJ-1202; Mosaic MR4-122
Just Friends-
I Remember YouPacific Jazz EP4-30, PJ-1202; Mosaic MR4-122
Let's Get Lost-
Long Ago And Far AwayPacific Jazz PJ-1202; Mosaic MR4-122
You Don't Know What Love Is-

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1202   Chet Baker Sings And Plays   1955
= World Pacific PJ-1202   -   1958
* Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122   The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman   1987
* Pacific Jazz EP4-33   Chet Baker Sings And Plays   1955
* Pacific Jazz EP4-30   Chet Baker Sings And Plays   1955

Bud Shank - Bill Perkins Quintet

Bill Perkins, alto, tenor sax, flute; Bud Shank, alto, tenor, baritone sax, flute; Hampton Hawes, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 2, 1955

ParadisePacific Jazz EP4-34, PJ-1205, 7243 4 93159 2 1
Fluted ColumnsPacific Jazz PJ-1205, 7243 4 93159 2 1
I Hear Music-
Royal Garden BluesPacific Jazz PJ-1205, JWC-502, 7243 4 93159 2 1
A Sinner Kissed An AngelPacific Jazz EP4-34, PJ-1205, 7243 4 93159 2 1
It Had To Be YouPacific Jazz EP4-34, PJ-1205, JWC-500, JWC-EP-1000, PJ-LA892-H, 7243 4 93159 2 1
Fluted Columns (alternate take)Pacific Jazz EP4-34, HFS-1, PJ-LA892-H, 7243 4 93159 2 1

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1205   Bud Shank/Shorty Rogers   1955
= World Pacific PJ-1205   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz JWC-502   Various Artists - The Blues   1956
= World Pacific JWC-502   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz JWC-500   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast   1956
= World Pacific JWC-500   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA892-H   Various Artists - Jazz: The 50's Vol. I   1978
* Pacific Jazz HFS-1   Various Artists - Assorted Flavors Of Pacific Jazz: A Hi-Fi Sampler $1.98   1956
* Pacific Jazz 7243 4 93159 2 1   Bud Shank/Bill Perkins   1998
* Pacific Jazz JWC-EP-1000   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast   1956
* Pacific Jazz EP4-34   Bud Shank/Bill Perkins   1955

Hampton Hawes Trio

Hampton Hawes, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 2, 1955

I Hear Music (trio version)Pacific Jazz JWC-501, JWC-506, 7243 4 93159 2 1

* Pacific Jazz JWC-501   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 2   1956
= World Pacific JWC-501   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz JWC-506   Various Artists - Jazz Pianists Galore   1957
= World Pacific JWC-506   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz 7243 4 93159 2 1   Bud Shank/Bill Perkins   1998

Jack Montrose Sextet

Conte Candoli, trumpet; Jack Montrose, tenor sax, arranger; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Paul Moer, piano; Ralph Pena, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, June 24, 1955

Listen, HearPacific Jazz EP4-37, PJ-1208
Bewitched, Bothered And BewilderedPacific Jazz EP4-38, PJ-1208, JWC-504
CredoPacific Jazz EP4-38, PJ-1208
PrettyPacific Jazz EP4-37, PJ-1208

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1208   Jack Montrose Sextet   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1208   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz JWC-504   Various Artists - Rodgers And Hart Gems   1957
= World Pacific JWC-504   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz EP4-37   Jack Montrose Sextet   1956
* Pacific Jazz EP4-38   Jack Montrose Sextet   1956

Jack Montrose Sextet

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, July 6, 1955

Some Good Fun BluesPacific Jazz PJ-1208, JWC-502
Fools Rush InPacific Jazz PJ-1208
Speakeasy-
That Old Feeling-

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1208   Jack Montrose Sextet   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1208   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz JWC-502   Various Artists - The Blues   1956
= World Pacific JWC-502   -   1958

Chico Hamilton Quintet

Buddy Collette, tenor, alto sax, clarinet, flute; Fred Katz, cello; Jim Hall, guitar; Carson Smith, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

The Strollers, Long Beach, CA, August 4, 1955

I Want To Be HappyPacific Jazz PJ-1209, DJ-1
SpectacularPacific Jazz EP4-39, PJ-1209
Free FormPacific Jazz PJ-1209, HFS-1
Walking Carson BluesPacific Jazz EP4-39, PJ-1209
Buddy BooPacific Jazz PJ-1209
Walking Carson Blues (shortened version)Pacific Jazz JWC-502

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1209   Chico Hamilton Quintet   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1209   -   1958
= Pacific Jazz PJ-39   Chico Hamilton Quintet - Spectacular!   1962
= Pacific Jazz ST-20143   -   1968
= Mosaic MQ9-175, MD6-175   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Chico Hamilton Quintet   1997
* Pacific Jazz DJ-1   Various Artists - Disc Jockey Edition   1955
* Pacific Jazz HFS-1   Various Artists - Assorted Flavors Of Pacific Jazz: A Hi-Fi Sampler $1.98   1956
* Pacific Jazz JWC-502   Various Artists - The Blues   1956
= World Pacific JWC-502   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz EP4-39   Chico Hamilton Quintet   1956

Chico Hamilton Quintet

same personnel.

The Strollers, Long Beach, CA, August 4 or November 11, 1955

Gone With The WindMosaic MQ9-175
Topsy-
Undecided-
My Old Flame-
The Saint-
It Don't Mean A Thing-

* Mosaic MQ9-175, MD6-175   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Chico Hamilton Quintet   1997

Fred Katz Trio

Fred Katz, cello; Jim Hall, guitar; Carson Smith, bass.

The Strollers, Long Beach, CA, August 4 or November 11, 1955

Stella By StarlightPacific Jazz JWC-503; Mosaic MQ9-175

* Pacific Jazz JWC-503   Various Artists - Ballads For Backgrounds   1956
= World Pacific JWC-503   -   1958
* Mosaic MQ9-175, MD6-175   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Chico Hamilton Quintet   1997

Chico Hamilton Quintet

Buddy Collette, tenor, alto sax, clarinet, flute; Fred Katz, cello; Jim Hall, guitar; Carson Smith, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, August 23, 1955

A Nice DayPacific Jazz EP4-40, PJ-1209, HFS-1, PJ-100; Jazztone (US) J 1264
My Funny ValentinePacific Jazz EP4-40, PJ-1209; Jazztone (US) J 1264
ST-1779Blue SandsPacific Jazz 45-628, EP4-40, PJ-1209; Jazztone (US) J 1264
The SagePacific Jazz PJ-1209; Jazztone (US) J 1264
ST-1780The Morning AfterPacific Jazz 45-628, EP4-40, PJ-1209, HFS-1, DJ-1; Jazztone (US) J 1264

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1209   Chico Hamilton Quintet   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1209   -   1958
= Pacific Jazz PJ-39   Chico Hamilton Quintet - Spectacular!   1962
= Pacific Jazz ST-20143   -   1968
= Mosaic MQ9-175, MD6-175   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Chico Hamilton Quintet   1997
* Pacific Jazz HFS-1   Various Artists - Assorted Flavors Of Pacific Jazz: A Hi-Fi Sampler $1.98   1956
* Pacific Jazz PJ-100   Various Artists - 24 Great Jazz Groups: On Mike!   1963
* Jazztone (US) J 1264   Chico Hamilton Quintet, Laurindo Almeida Quartet - Delightfully Modern   1950s
* Pacific Jazz DJ-1   Various Artists - Disc Jockey Edition   1955
* Pacific Jazz EP4-40   Chico Hamilton Quintet   1956
* Pacific Jazz 45-628   Chico Hamilton - Blue Sands / The Morning After   1956

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker, trumpet; Dick Twardzik, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Studio Pathe-Maggelan, Paris, France, October 11, 1955

RondetteBarclay (F) 84009; Pacific Jazz EP4-47, PJ-1218; EmArcy (F) 837 474-2
Mid-Forte (as Mid-Fort E)Barclay (F) 84009; Pacific Jazz PJ-1218; EmArcy (F) 837 474-2
Sad Walk-
Re-SearchBarclay (F) 84009; EmArcy (F) 837 474-2
Just DuoBarclay (F) 84009; Pacific Jazz EP4-47; EmArcy (F) 837 474-2

* Barclay (F) 84009   Chet Baker Quartet   1955
* Pacific Jazz PJ-1218   Chet Baker In Europe   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1218   -   1958
* EmArcy (F) 837 474-2   Chet Baker - Chet In Paris Volume 1 - Featuring Dick Twardzik   1988
* Pacific Jazz EP4-47   Chet Baker In Europe   1956

Chet Baker Quartet

same personnel.

Studio Pathe-Maggelan, Paris, France, October 14, 1955

Piece CapriceBarclay (F) 84009; Pacific Jazz PJ-1218; EmArcy (F) 837 474-2
Pomp-
The Girl From GreenlandBarclay (F) 84009; Pacific Jazz PJ-1218, PJ-37; EmArcy (F) 837 474-2
BrashBarclay (F) 84009; EmArcy (F) 837 474-2

* Barclay (F) 84009   Chet Baker Quartet   1955
* Pacific Jazz PJ-1218   Chet Baker In Europe   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1218   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz PJ-37   Richard Twardzik - The Last Set   1962
* EmArcy (F) 837 474-2   Chet Baker - Chet In Paris Volume 1 - Featuring Dick Twardzik   1988

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerard Gustin, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Bert Dahlander, drums.

Studio Pathe-Maggelan, Paris, France, October 24, 1955

29249-2SummertimeBarclay (F) 84017; Pacific Jazz EP4-47, PJ-1218, JWC-501, ST-20138; EmArcy (F) 837 475-2
29250-2You Go To My HeadBarclay (F) 84017; Pacific Jazz PJ-1218; EmArcy (F) 837 475-2
29251-1TenderlyBarclay (F) 84017; Pacific Jazz EP4-47, PJ-1218, ST-20138; EmArcy (F) 837 475-2
29247-1Lover ManBarclay (F) 84017; EmArcy (F) 837 475-2
29245-2Small HotelBarclay (F) 84017; Pacific Jazz PJ-1218, ST-20138; EmArcy (F) 837 475-2
29248-8Autumn In New YorkBarclay (F) 84017; Pacific Jazz PJ-1218; EmArcy (F) 837 475-2
29246-2These Foolish ThingsBarclay (F) 84017; EmArcy (F) 837 475-2
29244-3I'll Remember April-

* Barclay (F) 84017   Chet Baker Quartet   1956
* Pacific Jazz PJ-1218   Chet Baker In Europe   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1218   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz JWC-501   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 2   1956
= World Pacific JWC-501   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz ST-20138   Chet Baker Plays And Sings   1968
* EmArcy (F) 837 475-2   Chet Baker - Chet In Paris Volume 2 - Everything Happens To Me   1988
* Pacific Jazz EP4-47   Chet Baker In Europe   1956

Chico Hamilton Quintet

Buddy Collette, tenor, alto sax, clarinet, flute; Fred Katz, cello; Jim Hall, guitar; Carson Smith, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

The Strollers, Long Beach, CA, November 11, 1955

CaravanWorld Pacific WP-1287
Tea For Two-
Fast Flute-
Change It-
Cute Little Deal-
A Mood-
This Is Your Day-
I'll Keep Loving You-
Crazy Rhythm-

* World Pacific WP-1287   The Original Chico Hamilton Quintet   1960
= Mosaic MQ9-175, MD6-175   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Chico Hamilton Quintet   1997

Jack Sheldon Quintet

Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Joe Maini, alto sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, November 18, 1955

ContourPacific Jazz JWC-501, PJ-LA892-H; Blue Note CDP 7 84439 2; Pacific Jazz (J) CJ28-5159
Leroy's BluesPacific Jazz JWC-502; Blue Note CDP 7 84439 2; Pacific Jazz (J) CJ28-5159
It's Only A Paper MoonWorld Pacific JWC-508; Blue Note CDP 7 84439 2; Pacific Jazz (J) CJ28-5159

* Pacific Jazz JWC-501   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 2   1956
= World Pacific JWC-501   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA892-H   Various Artists - Jazz: The 50's Vol. I   1978
* Pacific Jazz JWC-502   Various Artists - The Blues   1956
= World Pacific JWC-502   -   1958
* World Pacific JWC-508   Various Artists - The Hard Swing   1958
* Blue Note CDP 7 84439 2   Talkin' & Walkin' With The Kenny Drew Quartet   1989
* Pacific Jazz (J) CJ28-5159   Talkin' & Walkin' With The Kenny Drew Quartet

Cy Touff Octet

Harry Edison, Conrad Gozzo, trumpet; Cy Touff, bass trumpet; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Matt Utal, baritone, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, December 4, 1955

Keester ParadePacific Jazz X-339, EP4-43, PJ-1211; World Pacific PJM-410; Pacific Jazz HFS-1, PJ-42, PJ-LA892-H
TNTPacific Jazz PJ-1211; World Pacific PJM-410; Pacific Jazz PJ-42
What Am I Here ForPacific Jazz X-339, PJ-1211; World Pacific PJM-410, WP-1257; Pacific Jazz PJ-42
Groover Wailin'Pacific Jazz PJ-1211; World Pacific PJM-410; Pacific Jazz PJ-42, HFS-1
Keester Parade (alternate version)Pacific Jazz HFS-1

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1211   Cy Touff, His Octet And Quintet   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1211   -   1958
* World Pacific PJM-410, WPM-410   Cy Touff - Havin' A Ball   1958
* Pacific Jazz HFS-1   Various Artists - Assorted Flavors Of Pacific Jazz: A Hi-Fi Sampler $1.98   1956
* Pacific Jazz PJ-42   Richie Kamuca, Cy Touff, Johnny Mandel, Harry Edison, Leroy Vinnegar - Keester Parade   1962
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA892-H   Various Artists - Jazz: The 50's Vol. I   1978
* World Pacific WP-1257, STEREO-1015   Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi-Fi!   1959
= World Pacific JWC-514   -   1959?
* Pacific Jazz EP4-43   Cy Touff, His Octet And Quintet   1956
* Pacific Jazz X-339   Cy Touff, Richie Kamuca - Keester Parade / What Am I Here For   1962

Cy Touff Quintet

Cy Touff, bass trumpet; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, December 5, 1955

Prez-EncePacific Jazz PJ-1211; World Pacific PJM-410; Pacific Jazz PJ-42
Half Past Jumpin' TimePacific Jazz EP4-43, PJ-1211; World Pacific PJM-410
A Smooth OnePacific Jazz EP4-43, PJ-1211; World Pacific PJM-410; Pacific Jazz PJ-42
Primitive CatsPacific Jazz PJ-1211, PJ-42
It's Sand, ManPacific Jazz JWC-501, PJ-42

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1211   Cy Touff, His Octet And Quintet   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1211   -   1958
* World Pacific PJM-410, WPM-410   Cy Touff - Havin' A Ball   1958
* Pacific Jazz PJ-42   Richie Kamuca, Cy Touff, Johnny Mandel, Harry Edison, Leroy Vinnegar - Keester Parade   1962
* Pacific Jazz JWC-501   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 2   1956
= World Pacific JWC-501   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz EP4-43   Cy Touff, His Octet And Quintet   1956

Kitty White With Corky Hale

Kitty White, vocal; with Bud Shank, flute; Corky Hale, harp; and others.

released 1955

Autumn LeavesPacifica PL-802, P-2002; Pacific Jazz DJ-1
Glad To Be UnhappyPacifica PL-802, P-2002; Pacific Jazz JWC-504
That's AllPacifica PL-802, P-2002
I'm Glad There Is You-
My ShipPacifica P-2002
My RomancePacifica PL-802, P-2002; Pacific Jazz JWC-504
YesterdaysPacifica P-2002
If I Should Lose YouPacifica PL-802, P-2002
I See Your Face Before MePacifica PL-802, P-2002; Pacific Jazz DJ-1
Long Ago And Far AwayPacifica P-2002
Everyday's A Sad Old Day-
Black Is The ColorPacifica PL-802, P-2002

* Pacifica P-2002   Kitty White - A Moment Of Love   1956
= World Pacific P-2002   -   1958
= World Pacific WP-1406   Kitty White - Intimate   1961
* Pacific Jazz DJ-1   Various Artists - Disc Jockey Edition   1955
* Pacific Jazz JWC-504   Various Artists - Rodgers And Hart Gems   1957
= World Pacific JWC-504   -   1958
* Pacifica PL-802   Kitty White   1955

1956

Chico Hamilton Quintet

Buddy Collette, tenor, alto sax, clarinet, flute; Fred Katz, cello; Jim Hall, guitar; Carson Smith, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, January 4, 1956

JonalahPacific Jazz EP4-45, PJ-1216
ChrissiePacific Jazz PJ-1216
The WindPacific Jazz EP4-45, PJ-1216
Gone Lover (When Your Lover Has Gone)Pacific Jazz PJ-1216
The Ghost-

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1216   Chico Hamilton Quintet In Hi Fi   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1216   -   1958
= Mosaic MQ9-175, MD6-175   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Chico Hamilton Quintet   1997
* Pacific Jazz EP4-45   Chico Hamilton Quintet In Hi Fi   1956

Bud Shank - Bob Cooper Quintet

Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Bob Cooper, tenor sax, oboe; Claude Williamson, piano; Don Prell, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.

California Institute Of Technology, Pasadena, CA, January 19, 1956

When Lights Are LowPacific Jazz PJ-1219; Mosaic MS-010
That Old Devil Moon-
The Nearness Of You-
How Long Has This Been Going On / Tea For Two-
Lullaby Of Birdland-
Somebody Loves Me-
Moonlight In Vermont-
The King-

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1219   Bud Shank Quartet In Concert - Jazz At Cal-Tech   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1219   -   1958
* Mosaic MS-010   Bud Shank And Bob Cooper - Mosaic Select   2004

Bud Shank Quartet

Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Claude Williamson, piano; Don Prell, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, January 25, 1956

Bag Of BluesPacific Jazz EP4-44, PJ-1215, JWC-501; World Pacific WP-1286
Nature BoyPacific Jazz PJ-1215, JWC-503; World Pacific WP-1286
All This And Heaven TooPacific Jazz PJ-1215
JubilationPacific Jazz PJ-1215; World Pacific WP-1286
Do Nothin' Till You Hear From MePacific Jazz EP4-44, PJ-1215; World Pacific WP-1286
Nocturne For FlutePacific Jazz EP4-44, PJ-1215, HFS-1; World Pacific WP-1286
Walkin'Pacific Jazz PJ-1215; World Pacific WP-1286
CariocaPacific Jazz PJ-1215

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1215   The Bud Shank Quartet   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1215   -   1958
= Mosaic MR7-180   The Pacific Jazz Bud Shank Studio Sessions (1956-61)
= Mosaic MD5-180   -   1998
* Pacific Jazz JWC-501   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 2   1956
= World Pacific JWC-501   -   1958
* World Pacific WP-1286, STEREO-1286   Bud Shank - Flute N' Alto   1960
* Pacific Jazz JWC-503   Various Artists - Ballads For Backgrounds   1956
= World Pacific JWC-503   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz HFS-1   Various Artists - Assorted Flavors Of Pacific Jazz: A Hi-Fi Sampler $1.98   1956
* Pacific Jazz EP4-44   The Bud Shank Quartet   1956

Chico Hamilton Trio

Jim Hall, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, February 8, 1956

Blues On The RocksPacific Jazz PJ-1220, JWC-502; Crown CLP 5341
Skinned StringsPacific Jazz PJ-1220; Crown CLP 5341
Porch LightPacific Jazz PJ-1220; Crown CLP 5310
Autumn Landscape-

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1220   Chico Hamilton Trio   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1220   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz JWC-502   Various Artists - The Blues   1956
= World Pacific JWC-502   -   1958
* Crown CLP 5341, CST 341   The Great Chico Hamilton Featuring Paul Horn
* Crown CLP 5310, CST 310   Chico Hamilton With Paul Horn

The Bill Perkins Octet

Stu Williamson, trumpet, valve trombone; Carl Fontana, trombone; Bud Shank, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jack Nimitz, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Russ Freeman, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Music Box Theatre, Hollywood, CA, February 9, 1956

Song Of The IslandsPacific Jazz EP4-48, PJ-1221, JWC-501
One Hundred Years From TodayPacific Jazz PJ-1221, JWC-503
Zing ZangPacific Jazz EP4-48, PJ-1221
Let Me See-
Let Me See (alternate take)World Pacific WP-1257

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1221   The Bill Perkins Octet - On Stage   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1221   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz JWC-501   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 2   1956
= World Pacific JWC-501   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz JWC-503   Various Artists - Ballads For Backgrounds   1956
= World Pacific JWC-503   -   1958
* World Pacific WP-1257, STEREO-1015   Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi-Fi!   1959
= World Pacific JWC-514   -   1959?
* Pacific Jazz EP4-48   The Bill Perkins Octet - On Stage   1956

Jack Lidstrom And His Dixielanders

Jack Lidstrom, trumpet; Folke Rabe, trombone; Ove Lind, clarinet; Bjorn Milder, piano; Gunnar Almstedt, bass; Lars Parmenius, drums.

Stockholm, Sweden, February 9, 1956

mr1001Struttin' With Some BarbecueMetronome (Swd) MEP 180; World Pacific PJ-1235
mr1002Snag It-
mr1003I've Got A Feeling I'm FallingMetronome (Swd) MEP 180

* World Pacific PJ-1235   Jack Lidstrom Stompers - Look Dad! They're Comin' Down Our Street (In Hi-Fi)   1958
* Metronome (Swd) MEP 180   Introducing Jack Lidstrom And His Dixielanders   1956

John Lewis Duo And Bill Perkins Trio

Bill Perkins, tenor sax #1,3,4,6; John Lewis, piano; Jim Hall, guitar #1,3-6; Percy Heath, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, February 10, 1956

1. ST-1891Love Me Or Leave MePacific Jazz X-633, EP4-46, PJ-1217
2. ST-1892I Can't Get StartedPacific Jazz X-633, PJ-1217, JWC-503, JWC-506
3.Easy LivingPacific Jazz PJ-1217, JWC-501
4.2 Degrees East-3 Degrees WestPacific Jazz EP4-46, PJ-1217, JWC-502, HFS-1, PJ-100
5.SkylarkPacific Jazz PJ-1217
6.Almost Like Being In LovePacific Jazz EP4-46, PJ-1217

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1217   John Lewis, Percy Heath, Bill Perkins, Chico Hamilton, Jim Hall - Grand Encounter - 2 Degrees East-3 Degrees West   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1217   -   1958
= Pacific Jazz PJ-44   John Lewis, Percy Heath, Chico Hamilton, Jim Hall, Bill Perkins - 2 Degrees East, 3 Degrees West   1962
= Pacific Jazz ST-20144   -   1968
* Pacific Jazz JWC-503   Various Artists - Ballads For Backgrounds   1956
= World Pacific JWC-503   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz JWC-506   Various Artists - Jazz Pianists Galore   1957
= World Pacific JWC-506   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz JWC-501   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 2   1956
= World Pacific JWC-501   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz JWC-502   Various Artists - The Blues   1956
= World Pacific JWC-502   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz HFS-1   Various Artists - Assorted Flavors Of Pacific Jazz: A Hi-Fi Sampler $1.98   1956
* Pacific Jazz PJ-100   Various Artists - 24 Great Jazz Groups: On Mike!   1963
* Pacific Jazz EP4-46   John Lewis, Percy Heath, Bill Perkins, Chico Hamilton, Jim Hall - Grand Encounter - 2 Degrees East-3 Degrees West   1956
* Pacific Jazz X-633   John Lewis, Bill Perkins - Love Me Or Leave Me / John Lewis - I Can't Get Started   1956

Chico Hamilton Quintet

Buddy Collette, tenor, alto sax, clarinet, flute; Fred Katz, cello; Jim Hall, guitar; Carson Smith, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Music Box Theatre, Hollywood, CA, February 10 and 13, 1956

Sleepy Slept Here (Santa Monica)Pacific Jazz PJ-1216
Taking A Chance On LovePacific Jazz PJ-1216, PJ-10108
ST-1887The SquimpPacific Jazz X-631, EP4-45, PJ-1216
TopsyPacific Jazz PJ-1216, JWC-501, PJ-10108, PJ-LA894-H
SleepPacific Jazz EP4-45, PJ-1216, PJ-10108

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1216   Chico Hamilton Quintet In Hi Fi   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1216   -   1958
= Mosaic MQ9-175, MD6-175   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Chico Hamilton Quintet   1997
* Pacific Jazz PJ-10108, ST-20108   Chico Hamilton - Jazz Milestones Series   1966
* Pacific Jazz JWC-501   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 2   1956
= World Pacific JWC-501   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA894-H   Various Artists - Jazz: The 50's Vol. II   1978
* Pacific Jazz EP4-45   Chico Hamilton Quintet In Hi Fi   1956
* Pacific Jazz X-631   Chico Hamilton - The Squimp / Mr. Jo Jones   1957

The Bill Perkins Octet

Stu Williamson, trumpet, valve trombone; Carl Fontana, trombone; Bud Shank, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jack Nimitz, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Russ Freeman, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Music Box Theatre, Hollywood, CA, February 16, 1956

For Dancers OnlyPacific Jazz EP4-48, PJ-1221
Just A ChildPacific Jazz PJ-1221
As They Reveled-
When You're Smiling-

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1221   The Bill Perkins Octet - On Stage   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1221   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz EP4-48   The Bill Perkins Octet - On Stage   1956

Bud Shank - Russ Freeman Quartet

Bud Shank, flute, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax #1; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Music Box Theatre, Hollywood, CA, February 19, 1956

1.Brother, Can You Spare A DimeWorld Pacific JWC-507; Pacific Jazz 7243 4 93159 2 1
2.Blues In The NightPacific Jazz JWC-502, 7243 4 93159 2 1
3.Bojangles Of HarlemPacific Jazz JWC-501, 7243 4 93159 2 1
4.It's A New WorldPacific Jazz JWC-505, 7243 4 93159 2 1

* World Pacific JWC-507   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 3   1958
* Pacific Jazz JWC-502   Various Artists - The Blues   1956
= World Pacific JWC-502   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz JWC-501   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 2   1956
= World Pacific JWC-501   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz JWC-505   Various Artists - Solo Flight   1957
= World Pacific JWC-505   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz 7243 4 93159 2 1   Bud Shank/Bill Perkins   1998

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Russ Freeman, piano, celeste; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 23, 1956

S-1871 | ST-1871That Old FeelingPacific Jazz 45-630, PJ-1222; World Pacific DJ-2; Mosaic MR4-122
It's Always YouPacific Jazz PJ-1222; Mosaic MR4-122
I've Never Been In Love Before-
S-1873 | ST-1873My BuddyPacific Jazz 45-630, PJ-1222, ST-20138; Mosaic MR4-122

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1222   Chet Baker Sings   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1222   -   1958
* World Pacific DJ-2   Various Artists - Disc Jockey Edition: A Taste Of The Best From World Pacific   1958
* Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122   The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman   1987
* Pacific Jazz ST-20138   Chet Baker Plays And Sings   1968
* Pacific Jazz 45-630, X-630   Chet Baker - That Old Feeling / My Buddy   1956

Chet Baker Quartet + Joe Pass

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Russ Freeman, piano, celeste; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums; + an overdub: Joe Pass, guitar.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 23, 1956;
probably Los Angeles, CA area, 1962

That Old FeelingWorld Pacific WP-1826
My Buddy-
It's Always You-

* World Pacific WP-1826, ST-1826   Chet Baker Sings   1964

Chet Baker And Crew

Chet Baker, trumpet; Phil Urso, tenor sax #1-18; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums; Bill Loughbrough, chromatic tympani #1,9,12.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 25 and 31, 1956

1.To Mickey's MemoryPacific Jazz PJ-1224, PJ-LA894-H
2.Slightly Above ModeratePacific Jazz PJ-1224
3.HalemaPacific Jazz PJ-1224; Crown CLP 5317
4.RevelationPacific Jazz PJ-1224
5.Something For Liza-
6.Lucius Lu (as Lucius Lou)Pacific Jazz PJ-1224; Crown CLP 5317
7.Worrying The Life Out Of MePacific Jazz PJ-1224
8.Medium Rock-
9.To Mickey's Memory (alternate take)Pacific Jazz 7243 5 82671 2 9
10.Jumpin' Off A Clef (as Jumpin' Off A Cliff)World Pacific JWC-508; Crown CLP 5317; Pacific Jazz 7243 5 82671 2 9
11.Chippyin'World Pacific JWC-508; Pacific Jazz 7243 5 82671 2 9
12.Pawnee JunctionCrown CLP 5317; Pacific Jazz 7243 5 82671 2 9
13.Music To Dance To (as Music To Dance By)World Pacific STEREO-1009; Pacific Jazz 7243 5 82671 2 9
14.Line For LyonsPacific Jazz 7243 5 82671 2 9
15.Extra MildWorld Pacific JWC-510; Jazztone (US) J 1253; Crown CLP 5317
16.A Night On Bop MountainJazztone (US) J 1253
17.Down-
18.TabuJazztone (US) J 1253; Pacific Jazz PJ-75
19.I Can't Get StartedPacific Jazz JWC-505

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1224   Chet Baker And Crew   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1224, STEREO-1004   -   1958
= World Pacific STEREO-1224   -   1960
= Pacific Jazz 7243 5 82671 2 9   -   2003
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA894-H   Various Artists - Jazz: The 50's Vol. II   1978
* Crown CLP 5317, CST 317   Chet Baker Quintette   1963
* World Pacific JWC-508   Various Artists - The Hard Swing   1958
* World Pacific STEREO-1009   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 4   1958
* World Pacific JWC-510   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 4   1958
* Jazztone (US) J 1253   Gerry Mulligan Quartet With Lee Konitz, Chet Baker Quintet - Mulligan And Baker!   1950s
* Pacific Jazz PJ-75   Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker - Timeless   1963
= Pacific Jazz ST-20146   Gerry Mulligan And Chet Baker - Timeless   1968
* Pacific Jazz JWC-505   Various Artists - Solo Flight   1957
= World Pacific JWC-505   -   1958

James Clay Quartet

James Clay, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 25, 1956

In A Sentimental MoodPacific Jazz JWC-505; Blue Note CDP 7 84440 2

* Pacific Jazz JWC-505   Various Artists - Solo Flight   1957
= World Pacific JWC-505   -   1958
* Blue Note CDP 7 84440 2   The Lawrence Marable Quartet Featuring James Clay - Tenorman   1989

Art Pepper - Chet Baker Sextet

Chet Baker, trumpet #1,2; Art Pepper, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax #1,2; Pete Jolly, piano #1-3; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956

1.Tynan TimePacific Jazz PJ-LA896-H; Mosaic MR3-105; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2
2.Minor Yours-
3.Ol' Croix (as Old Croix)World Pacific JWC-507; Pacific Jazz PJ-60, PJ-LA896-H; Mosaic MR3-105; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2
4.I Can't Give You Anything But LovePacific Jazz JWC-505, PJ-60; Mosaic MR3-105; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2
5.The Great LieMosaic MR3-105; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2

* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA896-H   Art Pepper Plays Shorty Rogers And Others   1978
* Mosaic MR3-105   The Complete Pacific Jazz Small Group Recordings Of Art Pepper   1983
* World Pacific JWC-507   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 3   1958
* Pacific Jazz PJ-60   Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper   1962
* Pacific Jazz JWC-505   Various Artists - Solo Flight   1957
= World Pacific JWC-505   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2   Chet Baker, Art Pepper - The Route   1989

Chet Baker - Art Pepper Sextet

Chet Baker, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax #1-3,5; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax #1-3,5; Pete Jolly, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956

1.The RouteWorld Pacific JWC-509; Crown CLP 5317; Mosaic MR3-105; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2
2.Sonny BoyPlayboy PB #1958; Mosaic MR3-105; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2
3.Little GirlWorld Pacific JWC-507; Pacific Jazz PJ-LA896-H; Mosaic MR3-105; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2
4.Sweet LorrainePacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2
5.The Route (edited version)World Pacific JWC-513

* World Pacific JWC-509   Various Artists - The Blues Vol. 2: Have Blues, Will Travel   1958
* Crown CLP 5317, CST 317   Chet Baker Quintette   1963
* Mosaic MR3-105   The Complete Pacific Jazz Small Group Recordings Of Art Pepper   1983
* Playboy PB #1958   The Playboy Jazz All-Stars Vol. 2   1958
* World Pacific JWC-507   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 3   1958
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA896-H   Art Pepper Plays Shorty Rogers And Others   1978
* World Pacific JWC-513, STEREO-1021   Various Artists - The Blues In Stereo   1959
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2   Chet Baker, Art Pepper - The Route   1989

Richie Kamuca Quartet

Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956

If I Should Lose YouPacific Jazz JWC-505, CDP 7 92931 2

* Pacific Jazz JWC-505   Various Artists - Solo Flight   1957
= World Pacific JWC-505   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2   Chet Baker, Art Pepper - The Route   1989

Pete Jolly Trio

Pete Jolly, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956

Younger Than SpringtimePacific Jazz JWC-506, CDP 7 92931 2

* Pacific Jazz JWC-506   Various Artists - Jazz Pianists Galore   1957
= World Pacific JWC-506   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92931 2   Chet Baker, Art Pepper - The Route   1989

Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Russ Freeman, piano, celeste; James Bond, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 30, 1956

Like Someone In LovePacific Jazz PJ-1222; Mosaic MR4-122
My Ideal-

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1222   Chet Baker Sings   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1222   -   1958
* Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122   The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman   1987

Chet Baker Quartet + Joe Pass

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Russ Freeman, piano, celeste; James Bond, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums; + an overdub: Joe Pass, guitar.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 30, 1956;
probably Los Angeles, CA area, 1962

Like Someone In LoveWorld Pacific WP-1826

* World Pacific WP-1826, ST-1826   Chet Baker Sings   1964

Richie Kamuca - Bill Perkins Quintet

Richie Kamuca, Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, July, 1956

Cotton TailLiberty LRP-3051
I Want A Little Girl-
Blues For Two-
Indian Summer-
Don't Be That Way-
Oh! Look At Me Now-
Spain-
Pick A Dilly-

* Liberty LRP-3051   Tenors Head-On Featuring Bill Perkins And Richie Kamuca
= Pacific Jazz CDP 0777 7 97195 2 5   -   1992

Hoagy Carmichael With Johnny Mandel Orchestra

Harry Edison, Conrad Gozzo, trumpet; Jimmy Zito, bass trumpet; Harry Klee, Art Pepper, alto sax; Mort Friedman, tenor sax; Marty Berman, baritone sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Al Hendrickson, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Irv Cottler, drums; Hoagy Carmichael, vocal; Johnny Mandel, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, September 10, 1956

Georgia On My MindPacific Jazz PJ-1223
New Orleans-
Baltimore Oriole-

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1223   Hoagy Carmichael - Hoagy Sings Carmichael   1957
= World Pacific PJ-1223   -   1958
= Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46862 2   -   1988

Johnny Mandel Orchestra

omit Carmichael.

Los Angeles, CA, September 10, 1956

Georgia On My Mind (instrumental)World Pacific STEREO-106, WP-1257, HFS-2; Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46862 2

* World Pacific WP-1257, STEREO-1015   Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi-Fi!   1959
= World Pacific JWC-514   -   1959?
* World Pacific HFS-2   Various Artists - Something For Both Ears! $2.98   1959
= World Pacific WP-1291, STEREO-1291   Various Artists - Swingin' Like Sixty Vol. 3: Something For Both Ears   1960
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46862 2   Hoagy Carmichael - Hoagy Sings Carmichael   1988
* World Pacific STEREO-106   Johnny Mandel - Georgia On My Mind / Bill Holman - Hooray For Love   1959

Hoagy Carmichael With Johnny Mandel Orchestra

Harry Edison, Conrad Gozzo, trumpet; Jimmy Zito, bass trumpet; Harry Klee, Art Pepper, alto sax; Mort Friedman, tenor sax; Marty Berman, baritone sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Al Hendrickson, guitar; Ralph Pena, bass; Irv Cottler, drums; Hoagy Carmichael, vocal; Johnny Mandel, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 1956

Memphis In JunePacific Jazz PJ-1223
Two Sleepy People-
Lazy River-

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1223   Hoagy Carmichael - Hoagy Sings Carmichael   1957
= World Pacific PJ-1223   -   1958
= Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46862 2   -   1988

Johnny Mandel Orchestra

+ overdubs: Bill Holman, tenor sax; replaces Carmichael.

Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 1956;
probably Los Angeles, CA area, 1958

Lazy RiverWorld Pacific PJM-410

* World Pacific PJM-410, WPM-410   Cy Touff - Havin' A Ball   1958

Hoagy Carmichael With Johnny Mandel Orchestra

Don Fagerquist, Ray Linn, trumpet; Jimmy Zito, bass trumpet; Harry Klee, Art Pepper, alto sax; Mort Friedman, tenor sax; Marty Berman, baritone sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Al Hendrickson, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Nick Fatool, drums; Hoagy Carmichael, vocal; Johnny Mandel, arranger, conductor.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, September 13, 1956

Winter MoonPacific Jazz PJ-1223
Skylark-
ST-1889Rockin' ChairPacific Jazz X-632, PJ-1223
ST-1890Ballad In Blue-

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1223   Hoagy Carmichael - Hoagy Sings Carmichael   1957
= World Pacific PJ-1223   -   1958
= Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46862 2   -   1988
* Pacific Jazz X-632   Hoagy Carmichael - Old Rockin' Chair / Ballad In Blue   1957

Jimmy Rowles Quartet

Jimmy Rowles, piano; Al Hendrickson, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Nick Fatool, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, September 13, 1956

We'll Be Together AgainPacific Jazz JWC-506; Mosaic MS-019

* Pacific Jazz JWC-506   Various Artists - Jazz Pianists Galore   1957
= World Pacific JWC-506   -   1958
* Mosaic MS-019   Russ Freeman, Richard Twardzik, Jimmy Rowles, Clare Fischer - The Pacific Jazz Piano Trios - Mosaic Select   2005

Jack Lidstrom And His Hep Cats

Jack Lidstrom, trumpet; Jan Bark, trombone; Stig Eriksson, clarinet; Bjorn Milder, piano; Sture Nordin, bass; Lars Parmenius, drums.

Stockholm, Sweden, October 11, 1956

ST-2005Lazy RiverMetronome (Swd) MEP 224; World Pacific PJ-1235, X-645
New Orleans StompMetronome (Swd) MEP 224; World Pacific PJ-1235
Ol' Man MoseMetronome (Swd) MEP 224
Joplin's Sensation-

* World Pacific PJ-1235   Jack Lidstrom Stompers - Look Dad! They're Comin' Down Our Street (In Hi-Fi)   1958
* Metronome (Swd) MEP 224   Jack Lidstrom And The Hep Cats - Lazy River   1957
* World Pacific X-645   Jack Lidstrom - Ole Miss / Lazy River   1958

Chet Baker Big Band

Chet Baker, trumpet; Bob Burgess, trombone; Fred Waters, alto sax; Phil Urso, alto, tenor, baritone sax; Bob Graf, tenor sax; Bill Hood, baritone sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 18, 1956

MythePacific Jazz PJ-1229
Chet-
Not Too Slow-
Phil's Blues-
Dinah-
V-Line-

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1229   Chet Baker Big Band   1957
= World Pacific PJ-1229   -   1958

Phil Urso Quartet

Phil Urso, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 18, 1956

It's Only A Paper MoonPacific Jazz JWC-505

* Pacific Jazz JWC-505   Various Artists - Solo Flight   1957
= World Pacific JWC-505   -   1958

Bobby Timmons Trio

Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 18, 1956

Autumn In New YorkPacific Jazz JWC-506

* Pacific Jazz JWC-506   Various Artists - Jazz Pianists Galore   1957
= World Pacific JWC-506   -   1958

Phil Urso - Bob Burgess Quintet

Bob Burgess, trombone; Phil Urso, alto sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 18, 1956

Too Marvelous For WordsWorld Pacific JWC-507

* World Pacific JWC-507   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 3   1958

Chet Baker Big Band

Chet Baker, trumpet; Bob Burgess, trombone; Fred Waters, alto sax; Phil Urso, alto, tenor, baritone sax; Bob Graf, tenor sax; Bill Hood, baritone sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; James McKean, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 19, 1956

Worrying The Life Out Of MePacific Jazz PJ-1229

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1229   Chet Baker Big Band   1957
= World Pacific PJ-1229   -   1958

Chico Hamilton Quintet

Paul Horn, alto, tenor sax, flute, clarinet; Fred Katz, cello; John Pisano, guitar; Carson Smith, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, October 21 and 24, 1956

I Know (Theme)Pacific Jazz PJ-1225
Chanel #5-
Beanstalk-
September Song-
Siete-CuatroPacific Jazz PJ-1225, 88134, PJ-10108
ST-1888Mr. Jo JonesPacific Jazz X-631, PJ-1225
I Know (Theme)Pacific Jazz PJ-1225
ST-1895Satin DollPacific Jazz X-635; World Pacific S-209; Pacific Jazz PJ-1225, 88134, PJ-10108
LillianPacific Jazz PJ-1225
Reflections-
Soft WindsWorld Pacific STEREO-102; Pacific Jazz PJ-1225, PJ-10108
CaravanWorld Pacific STEREO-102; Pacific Jazz PJ-1225, PJ-10108; World Pacific HFS-2
I Know (Theme)Pacific Jazz PJ-1225, PJ-10108
Mr. Smith Goes To TownWorld Pacific JWC-507; Mosaic MQ9-175

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1225   Chico Hamilton Quintet   1957
= World Pacific PJ-1225, STEREO-1005   -   1958
= World Pacific STEREO-1225   -   1960
= Mosaic MQ9-175, MD6-175   The Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings Of The Chico Hamilton Quintet   1997
* Pacific Jazz PJ-10108, ST-20108   Chico Hamilton - Jazz Milestones Series   1966
* World Pacific HFS-2   Various Artists - Something For Both Ears! $2.98   1959
= World Pacific WP-1291, STEREO-1291   Various Artists - Swingin' Like Sixty Vol. 3: Something For Both Ears   1960
* World Pacific JWC-507   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 3   1958
* World Pacific S-209   Chico Hamilton - Satin Doll / Bud Shank, Laurindo Almeida - Choro In "A"   1959
* Pacific Jazz 88134   Chico Hamilton - Siete Cuatro / Satin Doll   1966
* Pacific Jazz X-631   Chico Hamilton - The Squimp / Mr. Jo Jones   1957
* Pacific Jazz X-635   Chico Hamilton - Satin Doll / Jim Hall - Stella By Starlight   1957
* World Pacific STEREO-102   Chico Hamilton - Soft Winds / Caravan   1958

Chet Baker Big Band

Chet Baker, Conte Candoli, Norman Faye, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Art Pepper, Bud Shank, alto sax; Bill Perkins, Phil Urso, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 26, 1956

A Foggy DayPacific Jazz PJ-1229
Darn That Dream-
ST-1898TenderlyPacific Jazz X-636, PJ-1229; World Pacific WP-1257; Mosaic MR3-105

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1229   Chet Baker Big Band   1957
= World Pacific PJ-1229   -   1958
* World Pacific WP-1257, STEREO-1015   Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi-Fi!   1959
= World Pacific JWC-514   -   1959?
* Mosaic MR3-105   The Complete Pacific Jazz Small Group Recordings Of Art Pepper   1983
* Pacific Jazz X-636   Carl Perkins - Too Close For Comfort / Chet Baker - Tenderly   1957

Bill Perkins Quintet

Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax, bass clarinet, flute; Hampton Hawes, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 29, 1956

Just FriendsPacific Jazz PJM-401, CDP 0777 7 97195 2 5
All Of Me-
Limehouse Blues-
Solid De Sylva-
Sweet And Lovely-

* Pacific Jazz PJM-401   Bill Perkins, Art Pepper, Richie Kamuca - Just Friends   1957
= World Pacific WPM-401   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz CDP 0777 7 97195 2 5   Tenors Head-On Featuring Bill Perkins And Richie Kamuca   1992

Chet Baker - Art Pepper Sextet

Chet Baker, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Phil Urso, tenor sax; Carl Perkins, piano; Curtis Counce, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 31, 1956

For Minors OnlyWorld Pacific PJ-1234; Mosaic MR3-105
Minor YoursWorld Pacific EP4-65, PJ-1234; Mosaic MR3-105
Resonant EmotionsWorld Pacific EP4-66, PJ-1234; Mosaic MR3-105
Tynan Time-
Picture Of HeathWorld Pacific EP4-51, PJ-1234; Mosaic MR3-105
For Miles And Miles-
C.T.A.World Pacific EP4-65, PJ-1234; Pacific Jazz PJ-60; Mosaic MR3-105

* World Pacific PJ-1234   Chet Baker And Art Pepper - Playboys   1958
= Pacific Jazz PJ-18   Chet Baker, Art Pepper, Phil Urso - Picture Of Heath   1961
* Mosaic MR3-105   The Complete Pacific Jazz Small Group Recordings Of Art Pepper   1983
* Pacific Jazz PJ-60   Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper   1962
* World Pacific EP4-65   Chet Baker And Art Pepper - Playboys   1958
* World Pacific EP4-66   Chet Baker And Art Pepper - Playboys   1958
* World Pacific EP4-51   Chet Baker And Art Pepper - Playboys   1958

Russ Freeman - Chet Baker Quartet

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, November 6, 1956

ST-1903Love NestPacific Jazz X-639; World Pacific PJ-1232, JWC-507; Pacific Jazz PJ-75, PJ-LA894-H; Mosaic MR4-122
Fan TanWorld Pacific PJ-1232; Mosaic MR4-122
Summer Sketch-
An Afternoon At Home-
Say When-
ST-1904Lush LifePacific Jazz X-639; World Pacific PJ-1232; Mosaic MR4-122
Amblin'World Pacific PJ-1232; Mosaic MR4-122
Hugo Hurwhey-

* World Pacific PJ-1232   Quartet: Russ Freeman Chet Baker   1957
* World Pacific JWC-507   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 3   1958
* Pacific Jazz PJ-75   Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker - Timeless   1963
= Pacific Jazz ST-20146   Gerry Mulligan And Chet Baker - Timeless   1968
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA894-H   Various Artists - Jazz: The 50's Vol. II   1978
* Mosaic MR4-122, MD3-122   The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman   1987
* Pacific Jazz X-639   Russ Freeman, Chet Baker - Love Nest / Lush Life   1957

Bud Shank Quartet

Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Claude Williamson, piano, celeste; Don Prell, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, November 7 and 8, 1956

A Night In TunisiaPacific Jazz PJ-1230; World Pacific WP-1286
TertiaPacific Jazz PJ-1230; Crown CLP 5311
All Of YouPacific Jazz PJ-1230
ThemePacific Jazz PJ-1230; Crown CLP 5311
Jive At FivePacific Jazz PJ-1230; World Pacific WP-1286
Softly, As In A Morning SunrisePacific Jazz PJ-1230
Polka Dots And MoonbeamsPacific Jazz PJ-1230; World Pacific JWC-507, WP-1286
The Lamp Is LowPacific Jazz PJ-1230
TangerinePlayboy PB #1957; Mosaic MR7-180

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1230   Bud Shank Quartet   1957
= World Pacific PJ-1230   -   1958
= Mosaic MR7-180   The Pacific Jazz Bud Shank Studio Sessions (1956-61)
= Mosaic MD5-180   -   1998
* World Pacific WP-1286, STEREO-1286   Bud Shank - Flute N' Alto   1960
* Crown CLP 5311, CST 311   Bud Shank
* World Pacific JWC-507   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 3   1958
* Playboy PB #1957   The Playboy Jazz All-Stars   1957

Chet Baker - Bud Shank With Johnny Mandel/Bill Holman Orchestra

Chet Baker, Don Fagerquist, Ray Linn, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, trombone; Charlie Mariano, Herbie Steward, alto sax; Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Bill Holman, Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Mike Pacheco, bongos.

Los Angeles, CA, November 8, 1956

ST-1907 | SX-512Jimmy's ThemeWorld Pacific X-641, STEREO-107, P-2005, WP-1257
The SearchWorld Pacific P-2005

Chet Baker, trumpet; Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Claude Williamson, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Lost Love-

Chet Baker, Don Fagerquist, Ray Linn, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, trombone; Charlie Mariano, Herbie Steward, alto sax; Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Bill Holman, Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Mike Pacheco, bongos.

People-
The Movie Star-
SX-513Fairmont, IndianaWorld Pacific STEREO-107, P-2005

Chet Baker, trumpet; Bill Holman, tenor sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Rebel At WorkWorld Pacific P-2005

Chet Baker, Don Fagerquist, Ray Linn, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, trombone; Charlie Mariano, Herbie Steward, alto sax; Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Bill Holman, Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Mike Pacheco, bongos.

Success And Then What-
ST-1908Let Me Be LovedWorld Pacific X-641, P-2005
HollywoodWorld Pacific P-2005
Let Me Be Loved (vocal version)Pacific Jazz (J) TOCJ-5315

* World Pacific P-2005   Chet Baker And Bud Shank - Theme Music From "The James Dean Story"   1957
= Pacific Jazz (J) TOCJ-5315   -
* World Pacific WP-1257, STEREO-1015   Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi-Fi!   1959
= World Pacific JWC-514   -   1959?
* World Pacific X-641   Chet Baker, Bud Shank - Jimmy's Theme / Let Me Be Loved   1957
* World Pacific STEREO-107   Chet Baker, Bud Shank - Jimmy's Theme / Fairmont   1959

Bud Shank - Bob Cooper Quintet

Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Bob Cooper, tenor sax, oboe; Howard Roberts, guitar; Don Prell, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.

Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, first session, November 29, 1956

Gypsy In My SoulPacific Jazz PJ-1226; Mosaic MS-010
I Want To Be Happy-
ST-1894What'll I DoPacific Jazz X-634, PJ-1226; Mosaic MS-010
Sweet Georgia BrownWorld Pacific WP-1277, JWC-507; Mosaic MS-010

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1226   Bud Shank, Bob Cooper - Flute 'N Oboe   1957
= World Pacific PJ-1226   -   1958
* World Pacific WP-1277   Bud Shank, Bob Cooper - Blowin' Country   1959
* World Pacific JWC-507   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 3   1958
* Mosaic MS-010   Bud Shank And Bob Cooper - Mosaic Select   2004
* Pacific Jazz X-634   Bud Shank, Bob Cooper - What'll I Do / Tequila Time   1957

Bud Shank - Bob Cooper Quintet With String Quartet

Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Bob Cooper, tenor sax, oboe; Howard Roberts, guitar; Don Prell, bass; Chuck Flores, drums; with Benny Gill, Eudice Shapiro, violin; Millard Thomas, viola; Ray Kramer, cello.

Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, second session, November 29, 1956

They Didn't Believe MePacific Jazz PJ-1226; World Pacific WP-1827; Mosaic MS-010
In The Blue Of Evening-
ST-1893Tequila TimePacific Jazz X-634, PJ-1226; Mosaic MS-010
I Can't Get StartedPacific Jazz PJ-1226; World Pacific WP-1827; Mosaic MS-010
Blues For Delilah-
Sunset And Wine-

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1226   Bud Shank, Bob Cooper - Flute 'N Oboe   1957
= World Pacific PJ-1226   -   1958
* World Pacific WP-1827, ST-1827   The Bud Shank/Bob Cooper Orchestra - Flute, Oboe And Strings   1964
* Mosaic MS-010   Bud Shank And Bob Cooper - Mosaic Select   2004
* Pacific Jazz X-634   Bud Shank, Bob Cooper - What'll I Do / Tequila Time   1957

Gerry Mulligan Quartet

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone, piano; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax, piano; Bill Crow, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.

Storyville, Boston, MA, December 6, 1956

Bweebida BwobbidaWorld Pacific EP4-56; Pacific Jazz PJ-1228
ST-1902Birth Of The BluesPacific Jazz X-638; World Pacific EP4-64; Pacific Jazz PJ-1228
Baubles, Bangles And BeadsWorld Pacific EP4-64; Pacific Jazz PJ-1228
Rustic Hop-
Open CountryWorld Pacific EP4-63; Pacific Jazz PJ-1228
Storyville StoryWorld Pacific EP4-56; Pacific Jazz PJ-1228
ST-1901That Old FeelingPacific Jazz X-638; World Pacific EP4-64; Pacific Jazz PJ-1228
Bike Up The Strand / Utter ChaosWorld Pacific EP4-63; Pacific Jazz PJ-1228
Blues At The RootsWorld Pacific JWC-513; Pacific Jazz PJ-8, CDP 7 94472 2
Ide's SidePacific Jazz CDP 7 94472 2
I Can't Get Started-
Frenesi-
Flash-
Honeysuckle Rose-
Limelight / Utter Chaos-
Utter ChaosPlayboy PB #1957

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1228   Gerry Mulligan Quartet Recorded In Boston At Storyville   1957
= World Pacific PJ-1228   -   1958
= World Pacific STEREO-1228   -   1960
= Pacific Jazz CDP 7 94472 2   -   1990
* World Pacific JWC-513, STEREO-1021   Various Artists - The Blues In Stereo   1959
* Pacific Jazz PJ-8   The Genius Of Gerry Mulligan   1960
= Pacific Jazz ST-20140   -   1968
* Playboy PB #1957   The Playboy Jazz All-Stars   1957
* World Pacific EP4-56   Gerry Mulligan Quartet Recorded In Boston At Storyville Vol. 1   1957
* World Pacific EP4-64   Gerry Mulligan Quartet Recorded In Boston At Storyville   1957
* World Pacific EP4-63   Gerry Mulligan Quartet Recorded In Boston At Storyville   1957
* Pacific Jazz X-638   Gerry Mulligan - That Old Feeling / Birth Of The Blues   1957

Bill Perkins Quintet

Art Pepper, alto sax #1-4; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Radio Recorders' Annex, Los Angeles, CA, December 11, 1956

1.A Foggy DayPacific Jazz PJM-401, PJ-60; Mosaic MR3-105
2.Diane-A-Flow-
3.What Is This Thing Called Love-
4.Zenobia-
5.Angel EyesPacific Jazz JWC-505, 7243 4 93159 2 1

* Pacific Jazz PJM-401   Bill Perkins, Art Pepper, Richie Kamuca - Just Friends   1957
= World Pacific WPM-401   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz PJ-60   Art Pepper - The Artistry Of Pepper   1962
* Mosaic MR3-105   The Complete Pacific Jazz Small Group Recordings Of Art Pepper   1983
* Pacific Jazz JWC-505   Various Artists - Solo Flight   1957
= World Pacific JWC-505   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz 7243 4 93159 2 1   Bud Shank/Bill Perkins   1998

Jimmy Rowles Trio

Jimmy Rowles, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Radio Recorders' Annex, Los Angeles, CA, December 11, 1956

Sonny SpeaksPacific Jazz JWC-506, 7243 4 93159 2 1; Mosaic MS-019

* Pacific Jazz JWC-506   Various Artists - Jazz Pianists Galore   1957
= World Pacific JWC-506   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz 7243 4 93159 2 1   Bud Shank/Bill Perkins   1998
* Mosaic MS-019   Russ Freeman, Richard Twardzik, Jimmy Rowles, Clare Fischer - The Pacific Jazz Piano Trios - Mosaic Select   2005

Bill Thompson Plays The Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ

Bill Thomson as Bill Thompson, The Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ.

released 1956

In The Still Of The NightPacifica P-2001
Easy To Love-
Tell Me That You Love Me Tonight-
I'll Remember April-
We'll Be Together Again-
Flamingo-
Autumn Leaves-
Dancing On The Ceiling-
Falling In Love With Love-
All The Things You Are-

* Pacifica P-2001   Bill Thompson - A Quiet Evening With The Mighty Wurlitzer   1956
= World Pacific P-2001   -   1958