Savoy Records Discography: 1957

1957 (15th anniversary)

New York Jazz Quartet / New York Jazz Ensemble

Herbie Mann, flute, clarinet; Mat Mathews, accordion; Joe Puma, guitar; Whitey Mitchell, bass.

NYC, January 2, 1957

Adam's ThemeElektra EKL-115, EKL-115 (later)
Blue Chips-
Skylark-
How About You-
Just You, Just Me-
Minors Not Allowed-
Together You And IElektra EKL-115
Early Morning BluesElektra EKL-115, EKL-115 (later)
The Song Is You-

* Elektra EKL-115   New York Jazz Quartet   1957
* Elektra EKL-115 (later), EKS-7115   New York Jazz Ensemble - Adams Theme   1959
= Savoy SAVOY MG 12172   New York Jazz Ensemble - Adam's Theme   1973

Frank Wess Quintet

Frank Wess, flute, tenor sax; Kenny Burrell, solo guitar; Freddie Greene, rhythm guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.

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

SFW6925Baubles, Bangles, And BeadsSavoy MG 12095
SFW6926Blues For A Playmate-
SFW6927Woolafunt's LamentSavoy MG-12102, SJL 1120
SFW6928Monday StrollSavoy MG-12123, SJL 1120
SFW6929Pin UpSavoy MG 12095

* Savoy MG 12095   Various Artists - Jazz For Playboys   1957
* Savoy MG-12102   Flute Suite By A.K. Salim   1957
* Savoy SJL 1120   Kenny Burrell With Frank Wess - Monday Stroll   1978
* Savoy MG-12123   Various Artists - Jazz Is Busting Out All Over   1958

Big Maybelle With Ernie Wilkins Orchestra

Big Maybelle, vocal; with Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Ernie Wilkins, tenor sax; George Barrow, baritone sax; Don Abney, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Ernie Wilkins, orchestra conductor.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 7, 1957

SBM6930If I Could Be With YouSavoy MG-14005, Jazz SJL 1143
SBM6931JimSavoy 1519, MG-14005
SBM6932It's A Sin To Tell A LieSavoy MG-14005
SBM6933I Could Make You Care-

* Savoy MG-14005   Big Maybelle Sings   1957
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1143, Jazz ZDS 1143   Big Maybelle - Roots Of R'n'R, Blues And Early Soul Vol. 13   1984
* Savoy 1519   Big Maybelle - Jim / Rock House   1957

Ernie Wilkins

Harold Baker, Emmet Berry, Art Farmer, Ernie Royal, Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Don Abney, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Ernie Wilkins, original composer, arranger.

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

Five Cats Swingin'Savoy 45-4503, MG 12096, MG-12126
Blues In 6/4Savoy 45-4503, MG 12096, MG-12125
Trumpets All OutSavoy MG 12096
She's Just My Size-
Ballad Medley: Love Is Here To Stay / Time On My Hands / When Your Lover Has Gone / All Of Me-
Low Life-

* Savoy MG 12096   Various Artists - Trumpets All Out   1957
= Savoy SJL 2237   Arranged & Conducted By Ernie Wilkins - The Trumpet Album   1979
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Savoy MG-12125   Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues   1958
* Savoy 45-4503   Ernie Wilkins - Blues In 6/4 / Five Cats Swingin'

Sam Price And His Orchestra

King Curtis, tenor sax; Heywood Henry, baritone sax; Sam Price, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Alma Simmons, vocal #5,6.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 24, 1957

1. SSP6957Rock My SoulSavoy MG-14004
2. SSP6958Chicken Out-
3. SSP6959Jive Joint-
4. SSP6960Gulley Stomp-
5. SSP6961Give Me Your Smileunissued
6. SSP6962Love My Man-

* Savoy MG-14004   Rock With Sam Price And His Orchestra   1957
= Savoy SJL 2240   Sam Price And The "Rock" Band - Rib Joint: Roots Of Rock 'N' Roll Vol. 7   1979

The Davis Sisters

Ruth Davis, Alfreda Davis, Audrey Davis, Thelma Davis, Jackie Verdell, vocal group; and others.

NYC, January 25, 1957

SDS6936Sinner Man Where You Gonna Run ToSavoy MG 14007, DBL 7017
SDS6937I Want To Be More Like Jesus-
SDS6938I Don't Know What I'd DoSavoy 4085, MG 14007
SDS6963Shine On Me Part 1Savoy MG 14007, MG 14250, DBL 7017
SDS6964Shine On Me Part 2-

* Savoy MG 14007   The Davis Sisters - Shine On Me   1957
* Savoy DBL 7017   The Best Of The Davis Sisters   1978
* Savoy MG 14250   The Davis Sisters - Ruth Davis Memorial Album   1970
* Savoy 4085   The Davis Sisters - There's A Tree On Each Side Of The River / I Don't Know What I'd Do

Big Maybelle With Ernie Wilkins Orchestra

Big Maybelle, vocal; with Frank Rehak, trombone; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Jerome Richardson, tenor sax; George Barrow, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Ernie Wilkins, orchestra conductor.

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

SBM6936All Of MeSavoy 1512, MG-14005
SBM6937Stay As Sweet As You AreSavoy MG-14005
SBM6938-1Baby Won't You Please Come HomeSavoy 1558, MG-14005
SBM6939-1Say It Isn't SoSavoy 1558, MG-14005, Jazz SJL 1143

* Savoy MG-14005   Big Maybelle Sings   1957
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1143, Jazz ZDS 1143   Big Maybelle - Roots Of R'n'R, Blues And Early Soul Vol. 13   1984
* Savoy 1512   Big Maybelle - I Don't Want To Cry / All Of Me   1957
* Savoy 1558   Big Maybelle - Baby Won't You Please Come Home / Say It Isn't So   1959

The Roberta Martin Singers

Roberta Martin, Dolores Barrett, Eugene Smith, Norsalus McKissick, Romance Watson, vocal group; and others.

NYC, January 31, 1957

SRM6940Waling In JerusalemSavoy 4081, MG 14008
SRM6941Nothing But A GodSavoy 4087, MG 14008, SGL 7018
SRM6942Every Now And ThenSavoy 4164, MG 14008, SGL 7018
SRM6943When He Sets Me FreeSavoy 4081, MG 14008
SRM6944Only A LookSavoy 4164, MG 14008
SRM6945God Is So Good To MeSavoy 4084, MG 14008

* Savoy MG 14008   The Roberta Martin Singers - Spirituals   1957
* Savoy SGL 7018   The Best Of The Roberta Martin Singers   1978
* Savoy 4164   The Roberta Martin Singers - Only A Look / Every Now And Then
* Savoy 4081   The Roberta Martin Singers - When He Sets Me Free / Waling In Jerusalem
* Savoy 4087   The Roberta Martin Singers - Sinner Man, Where You Gonna Run To / Nothing But A God
* Savoy 4084   The Roberta Martin Singers - God Is So Good To Me / Teach Me Lord

Werly Fairburn

Werly Fairburn, vocal; and others.

circa January, 1957

SWF6934My Heart's On FireSavoy 1509
SWF6935Speak To Me Baby-

* Savoy 1509   Werly Fairburn - My Heart's On Fire / Speak To Me Baby

Charlie Byrd

Tom Newsom, flute, tenor sax; Charlie Byrd, Spanish guitar; Al Lucas, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 4, 1957

SCB6946PreludeSavoy MG 12099
SCB6947My Funny Valentine-
SCB6948Little Girl Blue-
SCB6949My Heart Stood Still-
SCB6950Interlude-
SCB6951A Foggy Day-
SCB6952Spanish Guitar Blues-
SCB6953Chuck-A-Tuck-
SCB6954Homage To Charlie Christian-
SCB6955Love Lettersunissued
SCB6956Spring Is HereSavoy MG 12099

* Savoy MG 12099   Jazz Recital Featuring The Spanish Guitar Of Charlie Byrd   1957
= Savoy SJL 1131   Charlie Byrd - First Flight   1980

Bill Carey

Bill Carey.

NYC, February 19, 1957

SBC6970The Padre Of San AntonioSavoy 1510
SBC6971You've Broken A Heart-
SBC6972Why Did You Break My Heartunissued
SBC6973I Don't Love You No More-

* Savoy 1510   Bill Carey - The Padre Of San Antonio / You've Broken A Heart

New York Jazz Quartet

Herbie Mann, flute; Mat Mathews, accordion; Joe Puma, guitar; Whitey Mitchell, bass; with drummers: Teiji Ito, Manuel Ramos, drums.

NYC, February 20, 1957

March Of The Sugar-Cured HamsElektra EKL-118
Jungle Noon-
Mat At Bat-
I'm Alone On Sunday-
Oi Vay, Calypso-
Let Me Remember-
Coo Coo Calypso-
Joe Blow-
Trade Winds-
Sambalu-
The Mann Act-

* Elektra EKL-118   New York Jazz Quartet Goes Native   1957
= Elektra EKL 118-X   -   1958
= Savoy MG 12175   Herbie Mann - Gone Native   1961

Andre Hodeir

Donald Byrd, Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Frank Rehak, trombone; Hal McKusick, alto sax, bass clarinet; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax, flute; Jay Cameron, baritone sax, clarinet, bass clarinet; Eddie Costa, vibes; George Duvivier, bass; Bob Donaldson, drums; Andre Hodeir, composer, arranger, conductor.

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

SAH6974Cross CrissSavoy MG-12104
SAH6975Paraphrase-
SAH6976Esquisse ISavoy 45-4510, MG-12104, MG-12126
SAH6977On A BluesSavoy MG-12104

Don Byrd, Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Frank Rehak, trombone; Hal McKusick, alto sax; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax; Jay Cameron, baritone sax; Eddie Costa, vibes; George Duvivier, bass; Bob Donaldson, drums; Billy Ver Planck, arranger.

SAH6978Make Up Your MindSavoy MG-12101

* Savoy MG-12104   American Jazzmen Play Andre Hodeir   1957
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1194   Composed, Arranged & Conducted By Andre Hodeir - Essais   1987
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Savoy MG-12101   Billy Ver Planck And His Orchestra - Dancing Jazz   1957
* Savoy 45-4510   Andre Hodeir - On A Riff / Esquisse I

Nappy Brown

Nappy Brown, vocal; with Billy Ver Planck, trombone; Count Hastings, tenor sax; John Rains, sax; Ernie Hayes, piano; Sal Salvador, guitar; Aaron Bell, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums.

NYC, March 6, 1957

SNB6979Pretty Girl (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah)Savoy 1511, MG 14025, Jazz ZDS 4428
SNB6980Most Everytime We MetSavoy Jazz ZDS 4428
SNB6981I'm Gonna Get YouSavoy 1511, Jazz ZDS 4428
SNB6982Goody Goody Gum DropSavoy 1514, Jazz ZDS 4428

* Savoy MG 14025   Nappy Brown - The Right Time   1960
* Savoy Jazz ZDS 4428   Nappy Brown - Don't Be Angry!   1990
* Savoy 1511   Nappy Brown - Pretty Girl (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah) / I'm Gonna Get You   1957
* Savoy 1514   Nappy Brown - Goody Goody Gum Drop / Bye Bye Baby   1957

Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers

Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sam Dockery, piano; Spanky De Brest, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Carl Fischer Concert Hall, NYC, March 8 and 9, 1957

CasinoElektra EKL-120, EKL 120-X
The "Biddie Griddies"-
Potpourri-
Ugh!-
Mirage-
Reflections Of BuhainiaElektra EKL-120
Study In RhythmElektra EKL 120-X
Reflections Of BuhainiaSavoy ZDS 4409

* Elektra EKL-120   A Midnight Session With The Jazz Messengers   1957
= Savoy MG-12171   Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers   1960
= Savoy SJL 1112   Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Mirage   1977
= Savoy ZDS 4409   -   1988
* Elektra EKL 120-X   A Midnight Session With The Jazz Messengers   1958

A.K. Salim

Joe Wilder, trumpet; Frank Rehak, trombone; Herbie Mann, Frank Wess, flute, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; A.K. Salim, composer.

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

SAK6987Duo-FlautistSavoy 45-4509, MG-12102, MG-12125
SAK6988Miltown BluesSavoy MG-12102
SAK6989Ballin' The Blues-
SAK6990Pretty Baby-
SAK6991LopingSavoy 45-4509, MG-12102, MG-12126
SAK6992Talk That TalkSavoy MG-12102

* Savoy MG-12102   Flute Suite By A.K. Salim   1957
* Savoy MG-12125   Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues   1958
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Savoy 45-4509   A.K. Salim - Loping / Duo-Flautist   1957

Billy Ver Planck And His Orchestra

Bernie Glow, Joe Wilder, trumpet; Frank Rehak, trombone; Phil Woods, alto sax; Buzzy Brauner, tenor sax; Gene Allen, baritone sax; Eddie Costa, vibes, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Billy Ver Planck, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 26, 1957

SVP6993Summer EveningSavoy 45-4502, MG-12101, MG-12126
SVP6994On Top Of Old MountieSavoy MG-12101
SVP6995I'll Keep Loving You-
SVP6996Day By Day-
SVP6997Oh Gee, Oh Me, Oh MySavoy 45-4502, MG-12101
SVP6998Embraceable YouSavoy MG-12101

* Savoy MG-12101   Billy Ver Planck And His Orchestra - Dancing Jazz   1957
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Savoy 45-4502   Billy Ver Planck - Summer Evening / Oh Gee, Oh Me, Oh My

Andre Hodeir

Donald Byrd, Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Frank Rehak, trombone; Hal McKusick, alto sax, bass clarinet; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax, flute; Jay Cameron, baritone sax, clarinet, bass clarinet; Eddie Costa, vibes; George Duvivier, bass; Bob Donaldson, drums; Andre Hodeir, composer, arranger, conductor.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March, 1957

SAH6983Esquisse IISavoy MG-12104
SAH6984On A RiffSavoy 45-4510, MG-12104, MG-12125
SAH6985On A StandardSavoy MG-12104

Donald Byrd, Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Frank Rehak, trombone; Hal McKusick, alto sax, bass clarinet; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax, flute; Jay Cameron, baritone sax, clarinet, bass clarinet; Eddie Costa, vibes; George Duvivier, bass; Bob Donaldson, drums; Billy Ver Planck, arranger.

SAH6986Oh Gee, Oh Me, Oh MySavoy unissued

* Savoy MG-12104   American Jazzmen Play Andre Hodeir   1957
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1194   Composed, Arranged & Conducted By Andre Hodeir - Essais   1987
* Savoy MG-12125   Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues   1958
* Savoy 45-4510   Andre Hodeir - On A Riff / Esquisse I

Teddy Charles' Vibe-Rant Quintet

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

Carl Fischer Concert Hall, NYC, April 1, 1957

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

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

Andre Hodeir

Donald Byrd, Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Frank Rehak, trombone; Hal McKusick, alto sax, bass clarinet; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax, flute; Jay Cameron, baritone sax, clarinet, bass clarinet; Eddie Costa, vibes; George Duvivier, bass; Bob Donaldson, drums; Annie Ross, voice obligatto #2; Andre Hodeir, composer, arranger, conductor.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 4, 1957

1. SAH6999Paradoxe IISavoy MG-12104
2. SAH7000The Alphabet-

* Savoy MG-12104   American Jazzmen Play Andre Hodeir   1957
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1194   Composed, Arranged & Conducted By Andre Hodeir - Essais   1987

A.K. Salim

John Coles, trumpet; Buster Cooper, trombone; John Griffin, tenor sax; Howard Austin, baritone sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; A.K. Salim, leader, arranger.

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

SAK70001A Private CloudSavoy MG-12115
SAK70002Dejeuner-
SAK70003Back Talk-
SAK70004D Minor Dipper-

* Savoy MG-12115   Various Artists - Stable Mates   1957

Yusef Lateef Quintet

Curtis Fuller, trombone, tambourine, Turkish cymbals; Yusef Lateef, tenor sax, flute, vocal, scraper; Hugh Lawson, piano; Ernie Farrow, bass; Louis Hayes, drums; plus Doug Watkins, finger cymbals, miscellaneous percussion.

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

SYL70005BeauregardSavoy MG-12115, SJL 2205
SYL70006O' BluesSavoy MG 12109
SYL70007Happyology-
SYL70008Midday-
SYL70009Polarity-
SYL70010AmeenaSavoy MG-12115, SJL 2205
SYL70011SpaceSavoy MG 12109

* Savoy MG-12115   Various Artists - Stable Mates   1957
* Savoy MG 12109   Yusef Lateef And His Men - Jazz For The Thinker   1957
= Savoy SJL 2205   Yusef Lateef - Morning: The Savoy Sessions   1976

Yusef Lateef Quintet

Curtis Fuller, trombone, tambourine, finger cymbals; Yusef Lateef, tenor sax, flute, argol, scraper; Hugh Lawson, piano; Ernie Farrow, bass, rabat; Louis Hayes, drums; plus Doug Watkins, finger cymbals, miscellaneous percussion.

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

SYL70012MetaphorSavoy MG-12103
SYL70013Morning-
SYL70014The Beginning-
SYL70015G. BoukSavoy 45-4519, MG-12115, MG-12125, SJL 2205
SYL70016Blues In SpaceSavoy MG-12103
SYL70017Yusef's Mood-

* Savoy MG-12103   Yusef Lateef - Jazz Mood   1957
= Savoy SJL 2205   Yusef Lateef - Morning: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy MG-12115   Various Artists - Stable Mates   1957
* Savoy MG-12125   Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues   1958
* Savoy 45-4519   Yusef Lateef - G. Bouk / Kenny Clarke - Plenty For Kenny

The Roberta Martin Singers

Roberta Martin, Dolores Barrett, Eugene Smith, Norsalus McKissick, Gloria Griffin, vocal group; and others.

NYC, April 12, 1957

SRM70018Nobody KnowsSavoy 4093, MG 14008
SRM70019One Day (Crucifixion)-
SRM70020Teach Me LordSavoy 4084, MG 14008, SGL 7018
SRM70021It's AmazingSavoy MG 14008
SRM70022Sinner Man, Where You Gonna Run ToSavoy 4087, MG 14008, MG 14221
SRM70023Dark HoursSavoy MG 14008

* Savoy MG 14008   The Roberta Martin Singers - Spirituals   1957
* Savoy SGL 7018   The Best Of The Roberta Martin Singers   1978
* Savoy MG 14221   The Roberta Martin Memorial Album - The Unforgettable Voice Of Roberta Martin   1969
* Savoy 4093   The Roberta Martin Singers - Nobody Knows / One Day
* Savoy 4084   The Roberta Martin Singers - God Is So Good To Me / Teach Me Lord
* Savoy 4087   The Roberta Martin Singers - Sinner Man, Where You Gonna Run To / Nothing But A God

Big Maybelle With Ernie Wilkins Orchestra

Big Maybelle, vocal; with Frank Rehak, trombone; Sahib Shihab, alto sax; Jerome Richardson, tenor sax; George Barrow, baritone sax; Don Abney, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Al Lucas, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Ernie Wilkins, arranger, orchestra conductor.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 13, 1957

SBM70024So LongSavoy 1527, MG-14011, Jazz SJL 1143, Jazz SJL 1168
SBM70025A Little Bird Told MeSavoy SJL 2233, Jazz SJL 1168
SBM70026Rock HouseSavoy 1519, MG-14005, Jazz SJL 1168
SBM70027Silent NightSavoy 1541, Jazz SJL 1143
SBM70028White Christmas-

* Savoy MG-14011   Blues, Candy And Big Maybelle   1958
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1143, Jazz ZDS 1143   Big Maybelle - Roots Of R'n'R, Blues And Early Soul Vol. 13   1984
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1168, Jazz ZDS 1168   Blues, Candy & Big Maybelle   1986
* Savoy SJL 2233   Various Artists - Ladies Sing The Blues: Roots Of Rock 'N' Roll Vol. 5   1979
* Savoy MG-14005   Big Maybelle Sings   1957
* Savoy 1527   Big Maybelle - So Long / Ring Dang Dilly   1957
* Savoy 1519   Big Maybelle - Jim / Rock House   1957
* Savoy 1541   Big Maybelle - Silent Night / White Christmas   1958

4 French Horns Plus Rhythm

Julius Watkins, French horn; Mat Mathews, accordion; Joe Puma, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; David Amram, Fred Klein, Tony Miranda, French horn.

Carl Fischer Concert Hall, NYC, April 14, 1957

Four Men On A HornElektra EKL-134
Come Rain Or Come Shine-
On The Alamo-
Blues For Milt-
Lobo Nocho-
Moods In Motion-
I Want To Be Happy-
Wilhemine-
Worthington Valley-

* Elektra EKL-134   Mat Mathews - 4 French Horns Plus Rhythm   1957
= Elektra EKL-234-X   -   1958
= Savoy MG 12173   -

Herbie Mann Sextet

Herbie Mann, flute, tenor sax; Phil Woods, alto sax; Eddie Costa, piano, vibes; Joe Puma, guitar; Wilbur Ware, bass; Jerry Segal, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 2, 1957

Green Stamp Monsta!Savoy MG-12112
World Wide Boots-
Monasataunissued

* Savoy MG-12112   Various Artists - The Jazz We Heard Last Summer   1957

Herbie Mann Solo

Herbie Mann, unaccompanied flute.

NYC, May 9, 1957

SHM70033Looking Thru The WindowSavoy MG 12107
SHM70034Love-
SHM70035All Day Monday-
SHM70036From Midnight On-
SHM70037For The Love Of Kali-
SHM70038Ruth, Ruth-
SHM70039Happy Happy-
SHM70040Like, You Know, Baby-

* Savoy MG 12107   Herbie Mann - Mann Alone   1957

Clarence Palmer And The Jive Bombers

Earl Johnson, tenor sax; Allen Tinney, piano, vocal; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Pee Wee Tinney, guitar, drums, vocal; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Clarence Palmer, bass, vocal; Bobby Donaldson, drums.

NYC, May 10, 1957

SJB70029CherrySavoy 1515
SJB70030Is This The EndSavoy 1535, 1614
SJB70031You Took My LoveSavoy 1515
SJB70032Just Around The CornerSavoy 1535

* Savoy 1614   Clarence Palmer - Bad Boy / Is This The End
* Savoy 1515   The Jive Bombers - Cherry / You Took My Love   1957
* Savoy 1535   Clarence Palmer - Just Around The Corner / The Jive Bombers - Is This The End

Herbie Mann Sextet

Herbie Mann, flute, tenor sax; Phil Woods, alto sax; Eddie Costa, vibes; Joe Puma, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums.

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

SHM70041Yardbird SuiteSavoy MG 12108, Jazz SJL 1171
SHM70042Here's That MannSavoy MG 12108
SHM70043Squire's Parlor-
SHM70044Opicana-
SHM70045One For Tubby-
SHM70046Who Knew-

* Savoy MG 12108   Herbie Mann - Yardbird Suite   1957
= Savoy SJL 1102   Herbie Mann - Be Bop Synthesis: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1171   Herbie Mann, Bobby Jaspar, Seldon Powell, Frank Wess - Flutin' The Bird...Bird Lives!   1986

Juanita Kelly

Buster Cooper, trombone; Budd Johnson, Warren Luckey, tenor sax; Kelly Owens, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Juanita Kelly, vocal.

NYC, May 23, 1957

SJK70047Terra LeeSavoy unissued
SJK70048What Am I-
SJK70049Run And Tell-
SJK70050Because I Love You-

The Ward Singers

Gertrude Ward, Clara Ward, Henrietta Waddy, Marion Williams, Willa Ward Moultrie, Frances Steadman, Kitty Parham, vocal group; with unknown, piano, organ, guitar, drums.

NYC, May 29, 1957

SWS70051Talk About RainSavoy MG 14013
SWS70052Our God Is RealSavoy 4092, MG 14013
SWS70053I'm So GladSavoy 4086, MG 14013
SWS70054In His ArmsSavoy 4092, MG 14013

* Savoy MG 14013   Various Artists - Newport Spiritual Stars   1957
* Savoy 4092   The Famous Ward Singers - Our God Is Real / In His Arms
* Savoy 4086   The Famous Ward Singers - I'm So Glad / I Feel The Holy Spirit

The Davis Sisters

Ruth Davis, Alfreda Davis, Audrey Davis, Thelma Davis, Jackie Verdell, vocal group; with unknown, piano, organ, drums.

NYC, May 29, 1957

SDS70055This Is My PrayerSavoy MG 14007
SDS70056There's A Tree On Each Side Of The RiverSavoy 4085, MG 14007, DBL 7017
SDS70057When I Get InsideSavoy MG 14007, DBL 7017
SDS70058Come On Go With MeSavoy MG 14007
SDS70059FarewellSavoy 4088, MG 14007, MG 14250
SDS70060I Praised The Lord (as I Promised The Lord)Savoy MG 14007

* Savoy MG 14007   The Davis Sisters - Shine On Me   1957
* Savoy DBL 7017   The Best Of The Davis Sisters   1978
* Savoy MG 14250   The Davis Sisters - Ruth Davis Memorial Album   1970
* Savoy 4085   The Davis Sisters - There's A Tree On Each Side Of The River / I Don't Know What I'd Do
* Savoy 4088   The Davis Sisters - Farewell / My Wonderful Counsellor

Libby Dean With The Ray Charles Singers

Nat Pierce, piano; Barry Galbraith, mandolin; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Libby Dean, vocal; The Ray Charles Singers, vocal group; Billy Ver Planck, arranger.

NYC, May 31, 1957

SLD70060Just Around The Cornerunissued
SLD70061Ding Dong Rock A Billy WeddingSavoy 1518
SLD70062Chainedunissued
SLD70063Full Time LoversSavoy 1518

* Savoy 1518   Libby Dean - Ding Dong Rock A Billy Wedding / Full Time Lovers

Wilbert Harrison

Nat Pierce, piano; Barry Galbraith, mandolin; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Wilbert Harrison, vocal; Billy Ver Planck, arranger.

NYC, June 4, 1957

SWH70064Baby Don't You KnowSavoy 1531, 1571
SWH70065My Love Is TureSavoy 1517
SWH70066I Know My Baby Loves Me-
SWH70067My Love For You Lingers OnSavoy 1531

* Savoy 1531   Wilbert Harrison - Baby Don't You Know / My Love For You Lingers On
* Savoy 1571   Wilbert Harrison - Baby Don't You Know / Don't Drop It
* Savoy 1517   Wilbert Harrison - I Know My Baby Loves Me / My Love Is Ture

Sahib Shihab Sextet

John Jenkins, alto sax; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Sahib Shihab, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Danny Richmond, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 6, 1957

SSS70068SMTWTFSS BluesSavoy MG-12112, SJL 2245
SSS70069Rockaway-
SSS70070The Things We Did Last Summer-
SSS70071Lo-Baunissued

* Savoy MG-12112   Various Artists - The Jazz We Heard Last Summer   1957
* Savoy SJL 2245   Sahib Shihab All-Star Sextets   1980

A.K. Salim Orchestra

Jimmy Nottingham, lead trumpet; Joe Wilder, solo trumpet; Marshall Royal, alto sax; Frank Wess, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; A.K. Salim, leader, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 1, 1957

70072I'll Never Walk Aloneunissued
70073If I Loved You-
70074June Is Busting Out All OverSavoy MG-12123
70075What's The Use Of Wonderingunissued

* Savoy MG-12123   Various Artists - Jazz Is Busting Out All Over   1958

The Ward Singers

Gertrude Ward, Clara Ward, Henrietta Waddy, Marion Williams, Willa Ward Moultrie, Frances Steadman, Kitty Parham, vocal group; with Clara Ward, piano; Robert Banks, organ; Buddy Mack Simpkins, drums.

live recordings, July 3, 1957

SWS70076Swing Low, Sweet ChariotSavoy MG 14015
SWS70077Amazing Grace-
SWS70078The Lord's Prayer-
SWS70079Hallelujah-
SWS70080I'll Be There-
SWS70081A Step To Make-
SWS70082Don't Give Up The Journey-
SWS70083Babylon's Falling-
SWS70084Blessed Are They-

* Savoy MG 14015   The Famous Ward Singers - Meeting Tonight On Old Camp Grounds   1957

Sahib Shihab Sextet

Phil Woods, alto sax; Bennie Golson, tenor sax; Sahib Shihab, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

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

70085S.M.T.W.T.F.S.S. BluesSavoy MG-12124
70086Sugar DugarSavoy MG-12123, SJL 2245
70087Lo-BaSavoy SJL 2245
70088The MoorsSavoy MG-12124
70089Jamila-

* Savoy MG-12124   Sahib Shihab - Jazz Sahib   1958
= Savoy SJL 2245   Sahib Shihab All-Star Sextets   1980
* Savoy MG-12123   Various Artists - Jazz Is Busting Out All Over   1958

Billy Lamont

Buster Cooper, trombone; Bob McCain, tenor sax; Budd Johnson, baritone sax; Sam Price, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Billy Lamont, vocal; A.K. Salim, arranger.

NYC, July 25, 1957

SBL70092Uncle John Been Goofin'unissued
SBL70093I'm So SorrySavoy 1522
SBL70094I Got A Rock 'N 'Roll Gal-
SBL70095Is You Isunissued

* Savoy 1522   Billy Lamont - I Got A Rock 'N 'Roll Gal / I'm So Sorry

The Three Playmates

George Barrow, Jerome Richardson, tenor sax; Budd Johnson, baritone sax; Sam Price, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; The Three Playmates, vocal group; Ernie Wilkins, arranger.

NYC, July 26, 1957

SPM70096Giddy-Up-A-Ding-DongSavoy 1523
SPM70097It Must Be Love-
SPM70098Give Your Love To MeSavoy 1537
SPM70099(Do-Oo, Do-Oo) I Dreamed-

* Savoy 1523   The Three Playmates - Giddy-Up-A-Ding-Dong / It Must Be Love
* Savoy 1537   The Three Playmates - (Do-Oo, Do-Oo) I Dreamed / Give Your Love To Me

Billy Ver Planck's Orchestra

Bernie Glow, Phil Sunkel, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Phil Woods, alto sax; Seldon Powell, tenor sax; Sol Schlinger, baritone sax; Eddie Costa, vibes, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Billy Ver Planck, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 30, 1957

70100Stone Faceunissued
70101Walkin'Savoy MG-12123
70102Jan-Cee Brown-
Play Girl StrollSavoy 45-4520, MG-12121, MG-12126

* Savoy MG-12123   Various Artists - Jazz Is Busting Out All Over   1958
* Savoy MG-12121   Billy Ver Planck's Orchestra - Jazz For Playgirls   1958
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Savoy 45-4520   Billy Ver Planck - Whoo-ee! / Play Girl Stroll

Charlie Byrd

Charlie Byrd, Spanish guitar; Keeter Betts, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 4, 1957

Blues For Night People: First ShowSavoy MG-12116
Blues For Night People: 2:00 A.M.-
Blues For Night People: 4 O'Clock FunkSavoy 45-4523, MG-12116
Blues My Naughtie Sweetie Taught MeSavoy MG-12116
Blue Prelude-
This Can't Be Love-
Jive At FiveSavoy 45-4523, MG-12116

* Savoy MG-12116   Charlie Byrd - Blues For Night People   1957
= Savoy SJL 1121   Charlie Byrd - Midnight Guitar   1978
* Savoy 45-4523   Charlie Byrd - Jive At Five / Four O'Clock Funk

Cecil Payne Sextet / Bird's Night

Phil Woods, alto sax; Frank Socolow, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

Five Spot Cafe, NYC, August 12, 1957

Parker's MoodSignal S 1204
Steeplechase-
Buzzy-
Scrapple From The Apple-

Phil Woods, alto sax; Frank Socolow, alto, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Scrapple From The Apple (take 1)Savoy Jazz SJL 2257; Xanadu 122
Parker's Mood
ConfirmationSavoy Jazz SJL 2257
Scrapple From The Apple
Yardbird SuiteSavoy Jazz SJL 2257; Xanadu 122
Steeplechase
Buzzy
Yardbird Suite (alternate take)Signal unissued

* Signal S 1204   Various Artists - A Night At The Five Spot: The Music Of Charlie Parker   1957
= Savoy MG 12138   Various Artists - Bird's Night: The Music Of Charlie Parker   1959
= Savoy Jazz SJL 2257   Various Artists - Bird's Night: A Celebration Of The Music Of Charlie Parker   1984
* Xanadu 122   Various Artists - International Jam Sessions

Paul Quinichette Sextet

Gene Roland, trumpet; Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Nat Pierce, piano; Doyle Salathiel, guitar; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

NYC, August 13, 1957

Big GeorgeHarmony HL 7196
No Knox BluesSavoy Jazz SJL 1172

* Harmony HL 7196   Various Artists - Modern Jazz Festival
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1172   Oscar Pettiford - Discoveries   1987

The Davis Sisters

Ruth Davis, Alfreda Davis, Audrey Davis, Thelma Davis, Jackie Verdell, vocal group; and others.

NYC, August 23, 1957

SDS70103My Wonderful CounsellorSavoy 4088, MG 14014, DBL 7017
SDS70104I'll Be SatisfiedSavoy MG 14014
SDS70105Lord, I'll Go-
SDS70106You're Gonna Need Somebody By Your SideSavoy 4101, MG 14014

* Savoy MG 14014   The Davis Sisters - He That Believeth   1957
* Savoy DBL 7017   The Best Of The Davis Sisters   1978
* Savoy 4088   The Davis Sisters - Farewell / My Wonderful Counsellor
* Savoy 4101   The Davis Sisters - Following Him / You're Gonna Need Somebody By Your Side

Curtis Fuller - Tommy Flanagan Quintet

Curtis Fuller, trombone; Sonny Redd, alto sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; George Tucker, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

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

70107Two TomRegent RMG-6055
70108It's Magic-
70109My One And Only Love-
70110They Didn't Believe Me-
70111Soul Station-
70112Club Car-
70113Upper Berth-

* Regent RMG-6055   Curtis Fuller, Sonny Redd, Tommy Flanagan, George Tucker, Louis Hayes - Jazz...It's Magic!   1958
= Savoy MG 12209   -   late 1960s
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1158   Tommy Flanagan - It's Magic   1986

Ernie Wilkins And His Orchestra

Jim Dahl, Al Grey, Rod Levitt, Melba Liston, trombone; Ernie Wilkins, alto sax, arranger, director; Don Abney, piano; Al Lucas, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; 6 unknown, vocal.

NYC, September 6, 1957

SEW70114Blue JeansSavoy 1524
SEW70115The Day You Came Alongunissued
SEW70116Have You Ever Been LonelySavoy 1524
SEW70117Ain'tcha Gladunissued

* Savoy 1524   Ernie Wilkins - Blue Jeans / Have You Ever Been Lonely

John Jenkins - Donald Byrd Sextet

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; John Jenkins, alto sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

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

70118RockawayRegent RMG 6056
70119Orpheus-
70120Honeylike-
70121Darn That DreamSavoy SJL 1114
70122Star EyesRegent RMG 6056

* Regent RMG 6056   John Jenkins - Jazz Eyes   1957
= Savoy MG 12201   -   early 1970s
= Savoy SJL 1114   Donald Byrd, John Jenkins - Star Eyes   1978

A.K. Salim

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Buster Cooper, trombone; John Griffin, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Max Roach, drums; Chino Pozo, conga drums; A.K. Salim, leader, arranger.

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

70125Blu-BinskySavoy MG-12118
70126R.U.1.2.-
70127Pretty For The People-
70128Ba-Lu-Ee-Du-
70129Shirley Ray-
70130Takin' Care Of Business-
Blu-Binsky (previously unissued)Savoy 93006-2
Pretty For The People (previously unissued)-

* Savoy MG-12118   A.K. Salim - Pretty For The People   1957
= Savoy 93006-2   -   2001

Don Bagley Quintet

Phil Woods, alto sax; Eddie Costa, piano, vibes; Sal Salvador, guitar; Don Bagley, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.

NYC, September 19, 1957

70152Odd Man OutRegent MG 6061
70153Come Out Swingin'-
70154Batter Up-
70155Hold In There-
70156Miss De Minor-
70157Bull Pen-

* Regent MG 6061   Don Bagley - Jazz On The Rocks
= Savoy MG 12210   -   1969

Nappy Brown

Nappy Brown, vocal; with Buster Cooper, trombone; Hilton Jefferson, alto sax; Budd Johnson, tenor sax; Kelly Owens, piano; Skeeter Best, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums.

NYC, October 1, 1957

SNB70131The Right TimeSavoy 1525
SNB70132If You Need Some Lovin'Savoy 1530, MG 14025
SNB70133Because I Love Youunissued
SNB70134Oh You Don't KnowSavoy 1525

* Savoy MG 14025   Nappy Brown - The Right Time   1960
* Savoy 1525   Nappy Brown - The Right Time / Oh You Don't Know   1957
* Savoy 1530   Nappy Brown - If You Need Some Lovin' / I'm In The Mood   1958

Yusef Lateef Quintet

Wilbur Hardin, flugelhorn, tambourine; Yusef Lateef, tenor sax, flute, Indian reed whistle, tambourine; Hugh Lawson, piano, ocarina; Ernie Farrow, bass, earth board; Oliver Jackson, drums, Chinese gong.

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

70138SeulbSavoy MG-12120
70139Sramrejected
70140Song Of DelilahSavoy MG-12120
70141Sounds Of Nature-
70142I've Got It Bad And That Ain't Good-
701438540 12th St.-
70144Check Blues-

* Savoy MG-12120   Yusef Lateef - Jazz And The Sounds Of Nature   1958
= Savoy SJL 2226   Yusef Lateef - Gong!   1978

Yusef Lateef Quintet

Wilbur Hardin, flugelhorn; Yusef Lateef, flute, tenor sax, leader; Hugh Lawson, piano; Ernie Farrow, bass; Oliver Jackson, drums.

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

70145Prayer To The EastSavoy MG-12117
70146A Night In Tunisia-
70147Lover Man-
70148Endura-
70149Love Dance-
70150Gypsy ArabSavoy MG-12120
70151SramSavoy MG-12123, SJL 2226

* Savoy MG-12117   Yusef Lateef - Prayer To The East   1957
= Savoy SJL 2226   Yusef Lateef - Gong!   1978
* Savoy MG-12120   Yusef Lateef - Jazz And The Sounds Of Nature   1958
= Savoy SJL 2226   Yusef Lateef - Gong!   1978
* Savoy MG-12123   Various Artists - Jazz Is Busting Out All Over   1958

Frank Foster Sextet

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Henry Coker, trombone; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Ronnel Bright, piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 13, 1957

70135M.C.Savoy MG-12123, SJL 2249
70136La JolieSavoy SJL 2249
70137Southside-

* Savoy MG-12123   Various Artists - Jazz Is Busting Out All Over   1958
* Savoy SJL 2249   Frank Foster And Frank Wess - 2 Franks Please   1980

The Three Playmates

Buddy Lucas, tenor sax; Bobby Banks, organ; Leonard Gaskin, bass; The Three Playmates, vocal group; unidentified orchestra.

NYC, October 22, 1957

SPG70162Sugah WoogaSavoy 1528
SPG70163Lovey Dovey Pair-

* Savoy 1528   The Three Playmates - Sugah Wooga / Lovey Dovey Pair

The Five Tams

Buddy Lucas, tenor sax; Bobby Banks, organ; Leonard Gaskin, bass; The Five Tams, vocal group; unidentified orchestra.

NYC, October 22, 1957

SFT70164If I NeverSavoy unissued
SFT70165unknown title-

The Gospel Clefs

Raymond Andrews, Robert Byrd, Joe DeLoach, Enoch Franklin, Rev. Huston, Louis Johnson, Leon Lumpkins, vocal; with unknown, piano, organ, drums.

NYC, November 5, 1957

SGC70166Steal Away To JesusSavoy 4091, MG 14023
SGC70167Wings Of A DoveSavoy 4089, MG 14023
SGC70168The Lord Saved MeSavoy MG 14023
SGC70169Go Down, Go DownSavoy 4089, MG 14023
SGC70170Big WheelSavoy 4098, MG 14023
SGC70171Rise Up And WalkSavoy 4091, MG 14023

* Savoy MG 14023   The Gospel Clefs   1958
* Savoy 4091   The Gospel Clefs - Steal Away To Jesus / Rise Up And Walk
* Savoy 4089   The Gospel Clefs - Wings Of A Dove / Go Down, Go Down
* Savoy 4098   The Gospel Clefs - How Long Has It Been Since You Prayed / Big Wheel

Sahib Shihab Sextet

Phil Woods, alto sax; Bennie Golson, tenor sax; Sahib Shihab, baritone sax; Bill Evans, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 7, 1957

Blu-A-RoundSavoy MG-12124
Le' Sneak-
Ballad To The East-
BA-DUT-DU-DATSavoy SJL 2245

* Savoy MG-12124   Sahib Shihab - Jazz Sahib   1958
= Savoy SJL 2245   Sahib Shihab All-Star Sextets   1980

Sonny Redd Quintet

Sonny Redd, alto sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Chicago, IL, November 12, 1957

Watkins ProductsRegent RMG-6069
Redds Head-
StopSavoy MG-12123

* Regent RMG-6069   Art Pepper, Sonny Redd   1959
= Savoy MG 12215   -   early 1970s
* Savoy MG-12123   Various Artists - Jazz Is Busting Out All Over   1958

The George Wallington Quintet

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Phil Woods, alto sax; George Wallington, piano; Knobby Totah, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.

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

Dance Of The InfidelsSavoy MG 12122
Strange Music-
Before Dawn-
Ow-
'S Make 'T-

* Savoy MG 12122   The George Wallington Quintet - Jazz At Hotchkiss   1958
= Savoy SJL 1122   George Wallington Quintet - Dance Of The Infidels   1979

Billy Ver Planck's Orchestra

Clyde Reasinger, Joe Wilder, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone #1-5; Billy Ver Planck, trombone #6; Phil Woods, alto sax; Seldon Powell, tenor sax; Gene Allen, baritone sax; Eddie Costa, vibes, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Billy Ver Planck, arranger.

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

1.Senor BluesSavoy 45-4513, MG-12121, MG-12125
2.Aw, C'mon Sugah!Savoy MG-12121
3.Whoo-ee!Savoy 45-4520, MG-12121
4.Miss Spring BluesSavoy MG-12121
5.WindsSavoy 45-4513, MG-12121
6.Du-udah-udahSavoy MG-12121

* Savoy MG-12121   Billy Ver Planck's Orchestra - Jazz For Playgirls   1958
* Savoy MG-12125   Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues   1958
* Savoy 45-4513   Jazz For Playgirls - Senor Blues / Winds
* Savoy 45-4520   Billy Ver Planck - Whoo-ee! / Play Girl Stroll

Pepper Adams Quintet

Bernard McKinney, euphonium; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

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

Bloos, Blooze, BluesRegent RMG-6066
Seein' Red-
Like...What Is This?-
Skippy-
Seein' Red (alternate)Savoy Jazz SJL 1142

* Regent RMG-6066   The Cool Sound Of Pepper Adams   1958
= Savoy MG 12211   -   1969
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1142   Pepper Adams - Pure Pepper   1984
= Savoy Jazz SV-0198   The Cool Sound Of Pepper Adams   1992

Red Rodney Quintet

Red Rodney, trumpet; Ira Sullivan, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

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

Star EyesSignal S 1206
You Better Go Now-
Stella By Starlight-

* Signal S 1206   Red Rodney 1957   1958
= Savoy MG 12148   Red Rodney - Fiery   1960
= Onyx ORI 204   Red Rodney - The Red Arrow   1972

Red Rodney Quintet

Red Rodney, trumpet; Ira Sullivan, tenor sax, trumpet; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 24, 1957

Red ArrowSignal S 1206
Box 2000-
Ubas-

* Signal S 1206   Red Rodney 1957   1958
= Savoy MG 12148   Red Rodney - Fiery   1960
= Onyx ORI 204   Red Rodney - The Red Arrow   1972

Big Maybelle

Big Maybelle, vocal; with unknown, trombone, 2 alto, tenor sax, piano, guitar, bass, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 26, 1957

SBM70172Goodnight Wherever You AreSavoy Jazz SJL 1143
SBM70173Ramblin' BluesSavoy MG-14011, SJL 2233, Jazz SJL 1168
SBM70174Blues Early, Early Part 1Savoy 1536, MG-14011, SJL 2233, Jazz SJL 1168
SBM70175Blues Early, Early Part 2-

* Savoy Jazz SJL 1143, Jazz ZDS 1143   Big Maybelle - Roots Of R'n'R, Blues And Early Soul Vol. 13   1984
* Savoy MG-14011   Blues, Candy And Big Maybelle   1958
* Savoy SJL 2233   Various Artists - Ladies Sing The Blues: Roots Of Rock 'N' Roll Vol. 5   1979
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1168, Jazz ZDS 1168   Blues, Candy & Big Maybelle   1986
* Savoy 1536   Big Maybelle - Blues Early, Early Parts I & II   1958

The Mighty Gospel Giants

Robert Banks, organ; The Mighty Gospel Giants, vocal group; and others.

NYC, December 10, 1957

SMG70176There'll Be A Perfect DayGospel 1020
SMG70177I'm Worried-
SMG70178WaitingSavoy 4090
SMG70179Jesus Will Meet MeSavoy 4090; Regent MG 6080

* Regent MG 6080   Various Artists - A Gospel Program
* Gospel 1020   The Mighty Gospel Giants - There'll Be A Perfect Day / I'm Worried   1959
* Savoy 4090   The Mighty Gospel Giants - Waiting / Jesus Will Meet Me

Werly Fairburn

Werly Fairburn, vocal; and others.

New Orleans, LA, 1957

SWF70090Telephone BabySavoy 1521
SWF70091No Blues Tomorrow-

* Savoy 1521   Werly Fairburn - Telephone Baby / No Blues Tomorrow