Savoy Records Discography: 1958

1958

The Temptations

The Temptations.

NYC, January 17, 1958

STT70190I Love YouSavoy 1550
STT70191Temptationunissued
STT70192Made At LoveSavoy 1532
STT70193Mister Juke Box-
STT70194Don't You KnowSavoy 1550
STT70195Pony Tailunissued

* Savoy 1550   The Temptations - I Love You / Don't You Know
* Savoy 1532   The Temptations - Mister Juke Box / Made At Love

The Davis Sisters

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

NYC, January 21, 1958

SDS70196He That BelievethSavoy MG 14014
SDS70197JonahSavoy 4109, MG 14014, DBL 7017
SDS70198I'm Satisfied At LastSavoy MG 14014
SDS70199Search My Heart-
SDS70200What He's Done For MeSavoy 4095, MG 14014, DBL 7017
SDS70201Joy That Came To MeSavoy MG 14014
SDS70202In That Sea-
SDS70203Almost HomeSavoy 4095, MG 14014, MG 14250, DBL 7017

* Savoy MG 14014   The Davis Sisters - He That Believeth   1957
* Savoy DBL 7017   The Best Of The Davis Sisters   1978
* Savoy MG 14250   The Davis Sisters - Ruth Davis Memorial Album   1970
* Savoy 4109   The Davis Sisters - Jonah / He's Here Now
* Savoy 4095   The Davis Sisters - What He's Done For Me / Almost Home

Bob King

Bob King.

NYC, January 23, 1958

SBK70204Eeny Meenie Miney MoSavoy unissued
SBK70205Makin' Love-
SBK70206Rock And Roll Mama-
SBK70207Easy Rock-
SBK70208Honey Chile-
SBK70209Fool For You-
SBK70210Don't You Feel Real Good-

The Roberta Martin Singers

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

NYC, January 31, 1958

SRM70211Certainly LordSavoy 4112, MG 14022
SRM70212GraceSavoy 4100, MG 14022, MG 14262, SGL 7018, SGL 7022
SRM70213I Can Make ItSavoy 4112, MG 14022
SRM70214Ride On, King JesusSavoy 4100, MG 14022, MG 14221
SRM70215Talk About A ChildSavoy MG 14022
SRM70216Hell Make You Happy-

* Savoy MG 14022   The Roberta Martin Singers - Grace   1958
* Savoy MG 14262   Various Artists - Great Golden Gospel Hits Vol. 4   1971
* Savoy SGL 7018   The Best Of The Roberta Martin Singers   1978
* Savoy SGL 7022   Various Artists - Golden Gospel Jubilee - 20 Greatest Hits   1978
* Savoy MG 14221   The Roberta Martin Memorial Album - The Unforgettable Voice Of Roberta Martin   1969
* Savoy 4112   The Roberta Martin Singers - Certainly Lord / I Can Make It
* Savoy 4100   The Roberta Martin Singers - Grace / Ride On, King Jesus

Ricky Aquary And The Keys

Ricky Aquary And The Keys.

January, 1958

SRK70186Come On LizaSavoy 1529
SRK70187Can't You See-
SRK70188I Got A Real Tough Chickunissued
SRK70189China Doll-

* Savoy 1529   Ricky Aquary - Come On Liza / Can't You See

The O.C. All Stars

Buddy Lucas, tenor sax; Robert Banks, piano; Skeeter Best, Lord Westbrook, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Billy Ver Planck, arranger.

NYC, February 18, 1958

SOC70217OpheliaSavoy 1534
SOC70218Everybody StrollSavoy 1533
SOC70219Sone Down-
SOC70220Hot CalypsoSavoy 1534

* Savoy 1534   The O.C. All Stars - Ophelia / Hot Calypso
* Savoy 1533   The O.C. All Stars - Everybody Stroll / Sone Down

Prof. Charles Taylor

Prof. Charles Taylor, vocal; unknown, female vocal group.

February 18, 1958

SCT70221I'm StumblingSavoy 4094, MG 14029
SCT70222Too LateSavoy unissued
SCT70223The Message-
SCT70224Jesus Loves Me-
SCT70225I'll See It ThroughSavoy 4094, MG 14029
SCT70226Lord What About MeSharp 45-614

* Savoy MG 14029   Prof. Charles Taylor - The Message   1959
* Sharp 45-614   Prof. Charles Taylor - Test In Judgement / Lord What About Me
* Savoy 4094   Prof. Charles Taylor - I'll See It Through / I'm Stumbling

Billy Hope And The Bad Men

Khalil Malik, trumpet, trombone; Albert McQueen, tenor, baritone sax; Bobby Martin, piano, arranger; Khalid Ali, bass; Billy Hope, drums; Sonny Brockington, Jerry Garo, unknown instruments.

February 24, 1958

SBH70231Hang Out Rockunissued
SBH70232Bad TimesSavoy 1539
SBH70233Rumble (as Stumblin' Along)unissued
SBH70234The Deacon's WalkSavoy 1539

* Savoy 1539   Billy Hope - The Deacon's Walk / Bad Times

The Ward Singers

Gertrude Ward, Clara Ward, Marion Williams, Willa Ward Moultrie, Frances Steadman, Kitty Parham, vocal group; and others.

February 24, 1958

SWS70227Pure GoldSavoy 4099, MG 14020
SWS70228We Shall Be ChangedSavoy 4120, MG 14020, DBL 7015
SWS70229I've Opened My Mouth To The LordSavoy MG 14020
SWS70230Good NewsSavoy 4099, MG 14020

* Savoy MG 14020   The Famous Ward Singers - Packin' Up   1958
* Savoy DBL 7015   The Best Of The Ward Singers   1978
* Savoy 4120   The Famous Ward Singers - We're Gonna Have A Time / We Shall Be Changed
* Savoy 4099   The Famous Ward Singers - Good News / Pure Gold

The McFadden Singers

The McFadden Singers, vocal group; with unknown, piano, organ, drums.

March 3, 1958

GMF70235I'll Live OnRegent MG 6080
GMF70236Moving Up The King's HighwaySavoy unissued
GMF70237I'm Only On A Visit Down HereGospel 1005
GMF70238Sermon On The Mount-

* Regent MG 6080   Various Artists - A Gospel Program
* Gospel 1005   The McFadden Singers - Sermon On The Mount / I'm Only On A Visit Down Here   1958

The Gospel Chordettes

The Gospel Chordettes, including Freda Roberts, Lawrence Roberts, vocal; with unknown, piano, organ, drums.

March 3, 1958

SGC70239God's Got The Whole World In His HandsSavoy 4096, MG 14027
SGC70240I Can't Believe It-
SGC70241Walked Thru The ValleySavoy MG 14027
SGC70242Don't Wonder 'Bout Him-
SGC70243Live Rightunissued

* Savoy MG 14027   Various Artists - He's Got The Whole World In His Hands   1959
* Savoy 4096   The Gospel Chordettes - I Can't Believe It / God's Got The Whole World In His Hands

The Gospel Clefs

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

March 12, 1958

SGC70244How Long Has It Been Since You PrayedSavoy 4098, MG 14023
SGC70245Roll Billows RollSavoy MG 14023
SGC70246Book Of RevelationsSavoy 4108, MG 14023
SGC70247His Truth Is Marching OnSavoy MG 14023

* Savoy MG 14023   The Gospel Clefs   1958
* Savoy 4098   The Gospel Clefs - How Long Has It Been Since You Prayed / Big Wheel
* Savoy 4108   The Gospel Clefs - Book Of Revelations / Rock Me To Sleep

Wilburn Harden Quintet

Wilburn Harden, flugelhorn; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 13, 1958

Wells FargoSavoy MG-12127
West 42nd St.-
E.F.F.P.H.-
Snuffy-
Rhodomagnetics-
Wells Fargo #2Savoy SJL 2203
Count Down #1-
Count Down #2-
Rhodomagnetics #1-

* Savoy MG-12127   Various Artists - Mainstream 1958: The East Coast Jazz Scene   1958
= Savoy SJL 2203   John Coltrane-Wilbur Harden - Countdown: The Savoy Sessions   1976

The Imperial Gospel Singers

The Imperial Gospel Singers, including Mrs. Anna Smallwood, Rosie Wallace, vocal; with unknown, piano, organ, drums.

March 18, 1958

SIG70248In My Father's HouseSavoy 4097, MG 14028, MG 14069
SIG70249My Change Will ComeSavoy 4106, MG 14028
SIG70250Reach Out And Touch HimSavoy 4097, MG 14028
SIG70251Swing Low, Sweet ChariotSavoy 4106
SIG70252Come On Sinner Manunissued
SIG70253Take The Name Of Jesus-

* Savoy MG 14028   The Imperial Gospel Singers - Gospel Songs   1959
* Savoy MG 14069   Various Artists - Great Golden Gospel Hits Vol. 1   1963
* Savoy 4097   The Imperial Gospel Singers - In My Father's House / Reach Out And Touch Him
* Savoy 4106   The Imperial Gospel Singers - Swing Low, Sweet Chariot / My Change Will Come

Billy Ver Planck

Frank Rehak, trombone; Frank Wess, flute; Bobby Jaspar, flute, clarinet; Seldon Powell, flute, tenor sax; Eddie Costa, piano, vibes; George Duvivier, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Billy Ver Planck, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 27, 1958

Parker's MoodWorld Wide 45-2508, MGS-20003
Marmaduke-
Now's The TimeWorld Wide MGS-20003
Ah Leu-Cha-

* World Wide MGS-20003   Frank Wess-Bobby Jaspar-Seldon Powell - The Spirit Of Charlie Parker   1958
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1171   Herbie Mann, Bobby Jaspar, Seldon Powell, Frank Wess - Flutin' The Bird...Bird Lives!   1986
* World Wide 45-2508   Billy Ver Planck - Marmaduke / Parker's Mood

Jimmy Scott

Buddy Lucas, tenor sax; Lincoln Chase, piano; Skeeter Best, Lord Westbrook, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Jimmy Scott, vocal; Billy Ver Planck, arranger.

March 31, 1958

SJS70254I May NeverSavoy 1548
SJS70255What-
SJS70256I Need Your Lovin' Babyunissued
SJS70257When It Comes To Love-

* Savoy 1548   Jimmy Scott - I May Never / What

Buddy Lucas And Edna McGriff

Buddy Lucas, Edna McGriff.

April 9, 1958

SBE70258No ChangeSavoy 1543
SBE70259Ah Ah Ah-

* Savoy 1543   Buddy Lucas - Ah Ah Ah / No Change

John Bennings

Buddy Lucas, tenor sax; Heywood Henry, baritone sax; Sam Benskin, piano; 2 unknown, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; John Bennings, vocal; Teacho Wiltshire, arranger.

April 11, 1958

SJB70260Who CaresSavoy 1542
SJB70261I'm Living In A World All My Own-

* Savoy 1542   John Bennings - Who Cares / I'm Living In A World All My Own   1958

Frankie And The Echoes

Buddy Lucas, tenor sax; Heywood Henry, baritone sax; Sam Benskin, piano; 2 unknown, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Frankie And The Echoes, vocal group; Teacho Wiltshire, arranger.

April 11, 1958

SFE70262Until We Meet AgainSavoy 1544
SFE70263Come Back Baby-

* Savoy 1544   Frankie And The Echoes - Come Back Baby / Until We Meet Again

Jimmy Price

Buddy Lucas, tenor sax; Heywood Henry, baritone sax; Sam Benskin, piano; 2 unknown, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Jimmy Price, vocal; Teacho Wiltshire, arranger.

April 11, 1958

SJP70264No Never MoreSavoy 1545
SJP70265I'm Afraid To Love You-

* Savoy 1545   Jimmy Price - No Never More / I'm Afraid To Love You

Coleman Hawkins Nonet

Marshall Royal, Frank Wess, alto sax; Frank Foster, Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Nat Pierce, piano; Freddie Greene, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Billy Ver Planck, arranger, conductor.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 24, 1958

There Is Nothin' Like A DameWorld Wide 45-2507, MGS-20001
Ooga DoogaWorld Wide MGS-20001
Thanks For The Misery-
An Evening At Papa Joe'sWorld Wide 45-2507, MGS-20001
I've Grown Accustomed To Your FaceWorld Wide MGS-20001
Thanks For The Misery (1)Savoy SJL 1123

* World Wide MGS-20001   Coleman Hawkins - The Saxophone Section   1958
= Savoy SJL 1123   Coleman Hawkins Meets The Big Sax Section   1979
* World Wide 45-2507   Coleman Hawkins - An Evening At Papa Joe's / There Is Nothin' Like A Dame   1958

Billy Ver Planck

Joe Wilder, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Eddie Costa, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Art Taylor, drums; Billy Ver Planck, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 5, 1958

You Gotta Be A Good ManWorld Wide MGS-20002
Each Side Of The River-
Where You Gonna Run To?-
I Can't Believe It-
What Could I Do-
Royal Garden Blues-

* World Wide MGS-20002   Bill Harris-Joe Wilder-Bobby Jaspar-Pepper Adams-Eddie Costa - The Soul Of Jazz   1958

The Davis Sisters

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

May 6, 1958

SDS70266Somewhere SomedaySavoy MG 14030
SDS70267Davis Special-
SDS70268I've Been Changed-
SDS70269He's Here NowSavoy 4109, MG 14030
SDS70270When I DieSavoy MG 14030
SDS70271Following HimSavoy 4101, MG 14030

* Savoy MG 14030   The Davis Sisters - Plant My Feet On Higher Ground   1959
* Savoy 4109   The Davis Sisters - Jonah / He's Here Now
* Savoy 4101   The Davis Sisters - Following Him / You're Gonna Need Somebody By Your Side

Antonio Tain Y Los Banderillos

Performed by Antonio Tain Y Los Banderillos, Castanets by Consuelo-Moreno.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 12, 1958

En El MundoWorld Wide MGS-20004
Amparito Roca-
Espana CaniWorld Wide 45-2502, MGS-20004
El Gallito-
El RelicarioWorld Wide MGS-20004
Lady Of Spain

* World Wide MGS-20004   Antonio Tain Y Los Banderillos - Paso Doble: Dance Of The Bullfighters!   1958
* World Wide 45-2502   Antonio Tain His Trumpet And His Orchestra - Espana Cani / El Gallito   1958

Wilbur Harden Sextet

Wilbur Harden, flugelhorn; Curtis Fuller, trombone; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Howard Williams, piano; Ali Jackson, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 13, 1958

B.J.Savoy MG-12136, SJL 1110
Anedac-
Once In A While-
B.J. -2 (a/k/a B.G.)Savoy SJL 1110
B.J. -1Savoy SJL 1115

* Savoy MG-12136   Wilbur Harden - Tanganyika Strut   1958
= Savoy SST-13005   -   1973
* Savoy SJL 1110   John Coltrane-Wilbur Hardin - Dial Africa: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy SJL 1115   John Coltrane, Wilbur Harden - Gold Coast   1978

Antonio Tain Y Los Banderillos

Performed by Antonio Tain Y Los Banderillos, Castanets by Consuelo-Moreno.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 20, 1958

ManoleteWorld Wide MGS-20004
Talento-
Grazia Y Belleza-
Perdiendo El Sentio-
Opera Flamenco-

* World Wide MGS-20004   Antonio Tain Y Los Banderillos - Paso Doble: Dance Of The Bullfighters!   1958

Bobby Donaldson's 7th Avenue Stompers

Emmett Berry, trumpet; Vic Dickenson, trombone; Buster Bailey, clarinet; Red Richards, piano; Al Lucas, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums, leader.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 22, 1958

Fidgety FeetWorld Wide MGS-20005
Basin Street Blues-
Muskrat Ramble-
How Come You Do Me Like You Do-
Struttin' With Some Barbecue-
Yellow Dog Blues-
Sunday-
St. Louis Blues-

Rex Stewart, cornet; Emmett Berry, trumpet; Vic Dickenson, trombone; Buster Bailey, clarinet; Red Richards, piano; Bucky Pizzarelli as Bucky Pizzerella, banjo, guitar; Al Lucas, bass, tuba; Bobby Donaldson, drums, leader.

C Jam BluesSavoy MG-12128
Farewell Blues-
Surrey With The Fringe On TopSavoy 45-1801, MG-12128
OklahomaSavoy MG-12128
Oh What A Beautiful MorningSavoy 45-1801, MG-12128
People Will Say We're In LoveSavoy MG-12128
Le Grande Rompe-

* World Wide MGS-20005   Bobby Donaldson's 7th Avenue Stompers - Dixieland New York   1958
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1139   7th Ave. Stompers - Fidgety Feet   1984
* Savoy MG-12128, SST-13003   Bobby Donaldson - Dixieland Jazz Party   1959
* Savoy 45-1801   Bobby Donaldson - Surrey With The Fringe On Top / Oh What A Beautiful Morning   1959

Prof. Robert Banks Trio

Prof. Robert Banks, organ; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums.

June 23, 1958

Old Time ReligionRegent MG 6084
Deep River-
Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho-
Go Down Moses-
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot-
Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen-
Roll, Jordan, Roll-
Somebody's Knocking At My Door-
Steal Away With Jesus-
In That Great Judgement Morning-
I Want Jesus To Walk With Me-
Everybody's Talking About Heaven-
When I've Done The Best I Can-

* Regent MG 6084   Prof. Robert Banks - Sing A Hymn To Jesus

The Ward Singers

Gertrude Ward, Clara Ward, Marion Williams, Willa Ward Moultrie, Frances Steadman, Kitty Parham, vocal group; and others.

June 23, 1958

SWS70272You Must Have Religionunissued
SWS70273Remember Me Lord-
SWS70274He's Watching Over YouSavoy 4107
SWS70275Got On My Traveling Shoes-

* Savoy 4107   The Famous Ward Singers - Got On My Traveling Shoes / He's Watching Over You

The Lawrence Roberts Singers

Prof. Robert Banks, organ; Bobby Donaldson, drums; The Lawrence Roberts Singers, vocal group.

June 23, 1958

SLR70276I'm A Rollin'unissued
SLR70277Calling On Jesus-
SLR70278Softly And TenderlySavoy 4102
SLR70279If You Make It To The Moon-

* Savoy 4102   The Lawrence Roberts Singers - If You Make It To The Moon / Softly And Tenderly

Wilbur Harden Sextet

Wilbur Harden, flugelhorn; Curtis Fuller, trombone; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Ali Jackson, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 24, 1958

Dial AfricaSavoy MG-12131, SJL 1110
Oomba-
Gold CoastSavoy MG-12131, SJL 1115
Tanganyika StrutSavoy MG-12136, SJL 1115
Dial Africa -1Savoy SJL 1115

* Savoy MG-12131   Wilbur Harden - Jazz Way Out   1958
= Savoy SST-13004   -   1959
* Savoy SJL 1110   John Coltrane-Wilbur Hardin - Dial Africa: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy SJL 1115   John Coltrane, Wilbur Harden - Gold Coast   1978
* Savoy MG-12136   Wilbur Harden - Tanganyika Strut   1958
= Savoy SST-13005   -   1973

The Gay Charmers

The Gay Charmers.

July 3, 1958

SWW70280Walk Beside HimSavoy 1561
SWW70281Dance D-D-D-DanceSavoy 1549
SWW70282Why Do You Hurt Me DarlingSavoy 1561
SWW70283Groovey ShoesSavoy 1549

* Savoy 1561   The Gay Charmers - Why Do You Hurt Me Darling / Walk Beside Him
* Savoy 1549   The Gay Charmers - Groovey Shoes / Dance D-D-D-Dance

The Roberta Martin Singers

unknown, piano, organ, drums; Roberta Martin, Dolores Barrett, Norsalus McKissick, Gloria Griffin, Romance Watson, vocal group.

July 23, 1958

SRM70286If Found HimSavoy 4103, MG 14022
SRM70287Rock My SoulSavoy MG 14022
SRM70288Back To The Fold-
SRM70289He's Already Done What He Said He Would Do-
SRM70290God SpecializesSavoy 4103, MG 14022, MG 14069, SGL 7018

* Savoy MG 14022   The Roberta Martin Singers - Grace   1958
* Savoy MG 14069   Various Artists - Great Golden Gospel Hits Vol. 1   1963
* Savoy SGL 7018   The Best Of The Roberta Martin Singers   1978
* Savoy 4103   The Roberta Martin Singers - God Specializes / If Found Him

Teacho Wiltshire And His Orchestra

Teacho Wiltshire And His Orchestra.

circa July, 1958

STW70284The Loping Ghost Part 1Savoy 1546
STW70285The Loping Ghost Part 2-

* Savoy 1546   Teacho Wiltshire - The Loping Ghost Parts 1 & 2

The Ward Singers

Gertrude Ward, Clara Ward, Marion Williams, Willa Ward Moultrie, Frances Steadman, Kitty Parham, vocal group; and others.

August 5, 1958

SWS70291I'll Fly Away SomewhereSavoy MG 14027
SWS70292Every Day Will Be SundaySavoy 4131, MG 14027
SWS70293God Is God-
SWS70294He Never Has Failed Me YetSavoy MG 14027

* Savoy MG 14027   Various Artists - He's Got The Whole World In His Hands   1959
* Savoy 4131   The Famous Ward Singers - God Is God / Every Day Will Be Sunday

The Gospel Clefs

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

August 11, 1958

SGC70295Jordan Riverunissued
SGC70296By The Waters Of BabylonSavoy 4119
SGC70297Open Your EyesSavoy 4119, MG 14023, MG 14104
SGC70298Prayer Is The Answer (as Why)Savoy MG 14023
SGC70299Rock Me To SleepSavoy 4108, MG 14035

* Savoy MG 14023   The Gospel Clefs   1958
* Savoy MG 14104   Various Artists - Great Golden Gospel Hits Vol. 2   1965
* Savoy MG 14035   Various Artists - Gospel Anniversary Album   1960
* Savoy 4119   The Gospel Clefs - Open Your Eyes / By The Waters Of Babylon
* Savoy 4108   The Gospel Clefs - Book Of Revelations / Rock Me To Sleep

The Gospel Tones

The Gospel Tones.

August 11, 1958

GGT70300Did You Ever Thank The LordSavoy unissued
GGT70301Roll, Jordan, RollGospel 1003
GGT70302How Long Has It Been Since You Prayed-
GGT70303I Tried The LordSavoy unissued

* Gospel 1003   The Gospel Tones - How Long Has It Been Since You Prayed / Roll, Jordan, Roll   1958

The Selah Singers

The Selah Singers, vocal group.

August 14, 1958

GSS70304Music In The AirGospel 1001, MG 3002
GSS70305TodayGospel 1018, MG 3002
GSS70306Old Rugged CrossGospel 1001, MG 3002
GSS70307Here Is OneGospel 1018, MG 3002
His Eye Is On The SparrowGospel MG 3002
Down At The Cross-
Jesus Loves MeGospel 1002, MG 3002
Trouble In The Land-
Pass Me NotGospel MG 3002
Softly And Tenderly-

* Gospel MG 3002   The Selah Singers - Down At The Cross   1958
* Gospel 1001   The Selah Singers - Music In The Air / Old Rugged Cross   1958
* Gospel 1018   The Selah Singers - Today / Here Is One   1959
* Gospel 1002   The Selah Singers - Trouble In The Land / Jesus Loves Me   1958

Marion Williams

Gladys Gordon, piano; Robert Banks, organ; Esther Ford, Marion Williams, vocal.

August 16, 1958

GMW70308I Can't ForgetGospel 1000, MG 3003
GMW70309When He Calls MeGospel 1024, MG 3003
GMW70310Through EternityGospel 1010, MG 3003
GMW70311Hallelujah Praise The LordGospel 1000, MG 3003

* Gospel MG 3003   Marion Williams - Somebody Bigger Than You And I   1959
* Gospel 1000   Marion Williams - I Can't Forget / Hallelujah Praise The Lord   1958
* Gospel 1024   Marion Williams - Holy Ghost / When He Calls Me   1959
* Gospel 1010   Marion Williams - Packin' Up / Through Eternity   1959

Nappy Brown

Nappy Brown, vocal; with Teacho Wiltshire And His Orchestra.

August 19, 1958

SNB614845You're Going To Need SomeoneSavoy 1555, MG 14025
SNB614846It Won't Hurt No MoreSavoy 1551, MG 14025
SNB614847A Long TimeSavoy 1562, MG 14025
SNB614848Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My BabySavoy 1551, MG 14025

* Savoy MG 14025   Nappy Brown - The Right Time   1960
* Savoy 1555   Nappy Brown - You're Going To Need Someone / Skiddy Woe   1958
* Savoy 1551   Nappy Brown - It Won't Hurt Anymore / My Baby   1958
* Savoy 1562   Nappy Brown - A Long Time / All Right Now   1959

The Stars Of Faith

William Neal, piano; Robert Banks, organ; Marion Williams, Frances Steadman, Kitty Parham, Esther Ford, Henrietta Waddy, vocal group.

September 9, 1958

SSF70312Oh Lord Hear My PleaSavoy MG 14024
SSF70313Don't Stop PrayingSavoy 4113, MG 14024
SSF70314Had It Not Been For The LordSavoy 4104, MG 14024
SSF70315Mean Old World-
SSF70316I Shall Wear A CrownSavoy 4113, MG 14024
SSF70317When I Lay This Body DownSavoy MG 14024

* Savoy MG 14024   The Stars Of Faith - Gospel Songs   1959
* Savoy 4113   The Stars Of Faith - I Shall Wear A Crown / Don't Stop Praying
* Savoy 4104   The Stars Of Faith - Mean Old World / Had It Not Been For The Lord

The Gate City Singers

unknown, organ, guitar, drums; Thomas Mobley, Joseph Davison, Bernard Patton, Leroy Milligan, William Miles, Nathaniel Sanford, Benjamin Miles, vocal group.

September 9, 1958

GGC70318Didn't It RainGospel MG 3004
GGC70319Mountain Of SinGospel 1021, MG 3004
GGC70320John The RevelatorGospel 1004, MG 3004
GGC70321After Awhile-
GGC70322Sanding At The CrossroadsGospel MG 3004
GGC70323Prayer Changes ThingsGospel 1021, MG 3004

* Gospel MG 3004   Various Artists - Prayer Is The Key   1959
* Gospel 1021   The Gate City Singers - Prayer Changes Things / Mountain Of Sin   1959
* Gospel 1004   The Gate City Singers - John The Revelator / After Awhile   1958

Prof. Charles Taylor

unknown, piano, organ, drums; Prof. Charles Taylor, vocal; unknown, female vocal group.

September 10, 1958

SCT70324I'll GoSavoy 4114
SCT70325What You Gonna Do 'Bout MeSavoy 4105, MG 14029
SCT70326Jesus Loves MeSavoy MG 14029
SCT70327I Must Live Until MorningSavoy 4105, MG 14029
SCT70328Precious Promise (as Jesus Is A Headlight)Savoy MG 14029
SCT70329The MessageSavoy 4114, MG 14029

* Savoy MG 14029   Prof. Charles Taylor - The Message   1959
* Savoy 4114   Prof. Charles Taylor - The Message / I'll Go
* Savoy 4105   Prof. Charles Taylor - I Must Live Until Morning / What You Gonna Do 'Bout Me

Wilbur Harden Quartet

Wilbur Harden, trumpet; Tommy Flanagan, piano; George Duvivier, bass; G. T. Hogan, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 23 and 30, 1958

Getting To Know YouSavoy MG-12134
My Lord And Master-
Shall We Dance-
We Kiss In A Shadow-
I Have DreamedSavoy 45-1803, MG-12134
I Whistle A Happy Tune-
Hello, Young LoversSavoy MG-12134
Something Wonderful-
Something Wonderful (alternate)Savoy Jazz SJL 1189
Getting To Know You (alternate)-

* Savoy MG-12134, SST-13002   Wilbur Harden - The King And I   1959
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1189   Tommy Flanagan With The Wilbur Harden Quartet - Plays The Music Of Rodgers & Hammerstein   1988
* Savoy 45-1803   Wilbur Harden - I Whistle A Happy Tune / I Have Dreamed   1959

A.K. Salim

Paul Cohn, lead trumpet; Nat Adderley, solo trumpet; Buster Cooper, trombone; Phil Woods, alto sax; Selden Powell, tenor sax; Sahib Shihab, baritone sax; Eddie Costa, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Wilbur Hogan, drums; A.K. Salim, leader, composer, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 26, and October 6, 1958

PaydaySavoy 45-1804, MG-12132
Joybox-
Full MoonSavoy MG-12132
Blu-BarySavoy 45-1802, MG-12132
The SultanSavoy MG-12132
Blu-ShoutSavoy 45-1802, MG-12132
Like How Long BabySavoy MG-12132

* Savoy MG-12132, SST-13001   Blues Suite By A.K. Salim   1959
* Savoy 45-1804   A.K. Salim - Payday / Joybox   1959
* Savoy 45-1802   A.K. Salim - Blu-Shout / Blu-Bary   1959

Jesse And Buzzy

Jesse Perkins, harmonica, vocal; Buzzy Lubinsky, guitar; unknown, drums.

October 9, 1958

SJP70393unknown titleunissued
SJP70394--
SJP70395Without Your LoveSavoy 1556
SJP70396Going Back To New Orleans-

* Savoy 1556   Jesse And Buzzy - Going Back To New Orleans / Without Your Love

The Caravans

unknown, piano, organ, drums; Albertina Walker, Shirley Caesar, Inez Andrews, Eddie Williams, and others?, vocal group.

October 9, 1958

GCA70393He Won't Deny MeGospel 1029, MG 3008; Savoy DBL 7012
GCA70394You Can't Beat God's Giving Part 1Gospel 1007, MG 3008; Savoy DBL 7012
GCA70395You Can't Beat God's Giving Part 2-
GCA70396I'm WillingGospel 1009, MG 3008; Savoy DBL 7012
GCA70397I'm Not Tired YetGospel 1009, MG 3005; Savoy DBL 7012
GCA70398Swing Low, Sweet ChariotGospel 1029, MG 3005

* Gospel MG 3008   The Caravans - He Won't Deny Me   1961
* Savoy DBL 7012   The Best Of The Caravans   1977
* Gospel MG 3005   The Caravans - Mary Don't You Weep   1959
* Gospel 1029   The Famous Caravans - He Won't Deny Me / Swing Low, Sweet Chariot   1959
* Gospel 1007   The Caravans - You Can't Beat God's Giving Parts 1 & 2   1958
* Gospel 1009   The Caravans - I'm Willing / I'm Not Tired Yet   1958

The Rasberry Singers

The Rasberry Singers, led by Raymond Rasberry, with unknown, piano, organ, drums.

October 13, 1958

SRS70399One By OneSavoy MG 14027
SRS70401Every Round Of The Ladder Part 1Savoy 4118, MG 14027
SRS70402Every Round Of The Ladder Part 2-
SRS70403Jesus King Of KingsSavoy 4110, MG 14027
SRS70404I Believe Every WordSavoy 4110

* Savoy MG 14027   Various Artists - He's Got The Whole World In His Hands   1959
* Savoy 4118   The Raymond Rasberry Singers - Every Round Of The Ladder Parts I & II
* Savoy 4110   The Rasberry Singers - Jesus King Of Kings / I Believe Every Word

The Hightower Brothers

The Hightower Brothers, with unknown, piano, organ, drums.

October 13, 1958

SRT70405He That Believeth In MeGospel 1022
SRT70406You Got To MoveSavoy unissued
SRT70407At The Golden GateGospel 1008
SRT70408After I've Done The Best I CanGospel 1022
SRT70409Come By HereGospel 1008

* Gospel 1022   The Hightower Brothers - He That Believeth In Me / After I've Done The Best I Can   1959
* Gospel 1008   The Hightower Brothers - Come By Here / At The Golden Gate   1958

Jimmy Jones

Robert Banks, organ; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Jimmy Jones, vocal; and others.

October 16, 1958

Somebody Bigger Than You And ISavoy 1553, MG 14057
Just A Closer Walk With Thee-

* Savoy MG 14057   Jimmy Jones And The Sensationals - What The Lord Has Done For Me   1962
* Savoy 1553   Jimmy Jones - A Closer Walk / Somebody Bigger Than You And I

The Young People's Choir Of The Abyssinia Baptist Church Of Newark, New Jersey

The Young People's Choir Of The Abyssinia Baptist Church Of Newark, New Jersey.

November 12, 1958

SYP70410You've Got To MoveGospel 1023
SYP70411Don't You Let Nobody Ever Turn You AroundSavoy unissued
SYP70412I Promised My LordGospel 1012
SYP70413I'm Trampin'-
SYP70414What They Are DoingGospel 1023

* Gospel 1023   The Young People's Choir Of The Abyssinia Baptist Church - What They Are Doing / You've Got To Move   1959
* Gospel 1012   The Young People's Choir Of The Abyssinia Baptist Church - I'm Trampin' / I Promised My Lord   1959

The Evangelist Soul Seekers Of Brunswick, Georgia

unknown, organ, guitar, drums; Frank Smith, George Fairman, Flen Chestnut, Emanuel Edwards, John Cantey, Frank Dixon, Arthur Austin, vocal group.

November 12, 1958

GES70415Lord I Won't Turn AroundGospel MG 3004
GES70416Am I Born To DieGospel 1013, MG 3004
GES70417Whan Can I Tell Him Now-
GES70418Segregation (as Supreme Being)Gospel MG 3004
GES70419Prayer Is The Key-

* Gospel MG 3004   Various Artists - Prayer Is The Key   1959
* Gospel 1013   The Evangelist Soul Seekers - Am I Born To Die / Whan Can I Tell Him Now   1959

Stella Stevens

Stella Stevens, vocal; and others.

November 12, 1958

70420Right Around The CornerSavoy unissued
70421Chained-

The Ferko String Band

The Ferko String Band.

November 18, 1958

70436Italian Street SongSavoy unissued
70437unknown title-
70438--
70439--
70440Oh Them Golden Slippers-
70441Italian Medley-

Marion Williams

William Neal, piano; Robert Banks, organ; Marion Williams, Frances Steadman, Kitty Parham, Esther Ford, vocal group.

November 20, 1958

GMW70422I'm Beggin' You PleaseRegent 222; Gospel MG 3003
GMW70423Nothing BetweenGospel 1035, MG 3003
GMW70424Packin' UpGospel 1010, MG 3003
GMW70425Holy GhostGospel 1024, MG 3003
GMW70426Somebody Bigger Than You And IGospel MG 3003
GMW70427The Lord Only KnowsRegent 222; Gospel 1035, MG 3003

* Gospel MG 3003   Marion Williams - Somebody Bigger Than You And I   1959
* Regent 222   Marion Williams - I'm Beggin' You Please / The Lord Only Knows
* Gospel 1035   Marion Williams - The Lord Only Knows / Nothing Between   1960
* Gospel 1010   Marion Williams - Packin' Up / Through Eternity   1959
* Gospel 1024   Marion Williams - Holy Ghost / When He Calls Me   1959

The Unique Gospel Singers

The Unique Gospel Singers, vocal group.

November 24, 1958

GUG70428I Had To Tell ItGospel 1014
GUG70429A Space For MeSavoy unissued
GUG70430Bless Us-
GUG70431I Wonder Where Would You BeGospel 1014

* Gospel 1014   The Unique Gospel Singers - I Had To Tell It / I Wonder Where Would You Be   1959

The Lawrence Roberts Singers

The Lawrence Roberts Singers, vocal group.

November 24, 1958

SLR70432I'm A Rollin'Savoy 4111
SLR70433Waiting At The Poolunissued
SLR70434The Blood-
SLR70435When The Lord Saved MeSavoy 4111

* Savoy 4111   The Lawrence Roberts Singers - I'm A Rollin' / When The Lord Saved Me

Billy Ver Planck

Billy Ver Planck, bandleader.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 25, 1958

Sidewalks Of New York
German Medley
O Sole MioWorld Wide 45-2505
Goodnight Medley

* World Wide 45-2505   The Main Street Concert Band - Tarantelle / O Sole Mio   1959

Billy Ver Planck

same personnel.

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

TarantelleWorld Wide 45-2505
La Spagnola
There's A Tavern In The Down
Irish MedleyWorld Wide 45-2504

* World Wide 45-2505   The Main Street Concert Band - Tarantelle / O Sole Mio   1959
* World Wide 45-2504   The Main Street Concert Band - Medley: H-A-R-R-I-G-A-N/Annie Rooney / Medley: Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly/The Wearing Of The Green   1959

Bobby Donaldson And The Seventh Avenue Stompers

Joe Wilder, trumpet; Vic Dickenson, trombone; Seldon Powell, tenor sax; Ernie Hayes, organ; Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar; Al Lucas, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums.

Beltone Studios, NYC, December 15, 1958

SBD70442Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlieunissued
SBD70443Ferry Boat RompSavoy 1566, Jazz SJL 1139
SBD70444Breezyunissued
SBD70467Blues Like They Used To BeSavoy Jazz SJL 1139
SBD70468BumpySavoy 1566

* Savoy Jazz SJL 1139   7th Ave. Stompers - Fidgety Feet   1984
* Savoy 1566   Bobby Donaldson - Ferry Boat Romp / Bumpy   1959

The Sensational Six

The Sensational Six.

December 22, 1958

GSS70445What's Wrong With MeSavoy unissued
GSS70446He's All I Need-
GSS70447A Man Was PrayingGospel 1015
GSS70448Highway To Heaven-
GSS70449Tossing And DriftingSavoy unissued
GSS70450Lord Have Mercy-
GSS70451He's Comin' Down-

* Gospel 1015   The Sensational Six - A Man Was Praying / Highway To Heaven   1959

Brownie McGhee

Ernie Hayes, piano; Roy Gaines, Carl Lynch, Brownie McGhee, guitar; Al Lucas, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums.

NYC, December 22, 1958

SBM70332Livin' With The BluesSavoy 1564, MG 16000
SBM70333Be My FriendSavoy 1564
SBM70334I Love You Cindyunissued
SBM70335Death Of Big Bill-

* Savoy MG 16000   Various Artists - Livin' With The Blues   1963
* Savoy 1564   Brownie McGhee - Livin' With The Blues / Be My Friend

Billy Hope And The Bad Men

Khalil Malik, trumpet, trombone; Albert McQueen, tenor, baritone sax; Bobby Martin, piano, arranger; Khalid Ali, bass; Billy Hope, drums; Sonny Brockington, Frankie Brunson, unknown instruments.

December 22, 1958

SBH70336Little Dogieunissued
SBH70337Riding WestSavoy 1554
SBH70338Masmodia The Strangerunissued
SBH70339Papa LuigiSavoy 1554

* Savoy 1554   Billy Hope - Riding West / Papa Luigi

The Caravans

unknown, piano, organ, drums; Albertina Walker, Shirley Caesar, Inez Andrews, Eddie Williams, and others?, vocal group.

December 30, 1958

GCA70452Show Some SignGospel MG 3005; Savoy DBL 7012
GCA70453Lord Keep Me Day By DayGospel 1026, MG 3005
GCA70454Your FriendGospel 1026, MG 3005; Savoy DBL 7012
GCA70455Mary Don't You Weep Part 1Gospel 1017, MG 3005; Savoy MG 14069, DBL 7012, SGL 7022
GCA70456Mary Don't You Weep Part 2-
GCA70457He Will ProvideGospel MG 3005; Savoy DBL 7012
GCA70458He Never Left Me AloneGospel MG 3005
GCA70459What A Wonderful SaviorGospel MG 3005; Savoy MG 14079, DBL 7012

* Gospel MG 3005   The Caravans - Mary Don't You Weep   1959
* Savoy DBL 7012   The Best Of The Caravans   1977
* Savoy MG 14069   Various Artists - Great Golden Gospel Hits Vol. 1   1963
* Savoy SGL 7022   Various Artists - Golden Gospel Jubilee - 20 Greatest Hits   1978
* Savoy MG 14079   Various Artists - Christmas With The Gospel Stars   1963
* Gospel 1026   The Caravans - Lord Keep Me Day By Day / Your Friend   1959
* Gospel 1017   The Caravans - Mary Don't You Weep Parts 1 & 2   1959

The Corinthian Gospel Singers

The Corinthian Gospel Singers, vocal group.

December 30, 1958

GCG70461Lord You KnowSharp MG-2011
GCG70462Do What The Lord Say DoGospel 1016
GCG70463T'is So SweetGospel 1016; Sharp MG-2011
GCG70464Sword And ShieldGospel 1030
GCG70465Use Me Lord-
GCG70466A Thousand TonguesSharp MG-2011

* Sharp MG-2011   The Corinthian Gospel Singers - A City Called Heaven   1962
* Gospel 1030   The Corinthian Gospel Singers - Sword And Shield / Use Me Lord   1959
* Gospel 1016   The Corinthian Gospel Singers - T'is So Sweet / Do What The Lord Say Do   1959

The Gospel Prophets

The Gospel Prophets.

St. Louis, MO, 1958

GGP70330HumbleGospel 1006
GGP70331My Lord What A Time-

* Gospel 1006   The Gospel Prophets - Humble / My Lord What A Time   1958

Gene Terry And The Down Beats

Ronnie Dee, Gene Terry, and others.

1958

SLA6500This Should Go On ForeverSavoy 1559
SLA6501Fine, Fine-

* Savoy 1559   Gene Terry - This Should Go On Forever / Ronnie Dee - Fine, Fine

The Gospel Time By The Christianaires

The Christianaires, vocal group.

circa 1958?

Don't Give UpGospel MG 3000
Just Like Jesus-
Let It Shine-
Precious Lord-
Up Above My Head-
It's Me, Oh Lord-
I Come To Thee-
Every Sorrow And Care-
I Love Jesus-
My Drying Bed-
Everytime I Feel The Spirit-
My Mind Is Still On Thee-

* Gospel MG 3000   The Gospel Time By The Christianaires   1958