Van Gelder Studio Catalog: 1957

1957

Frank Foster, Donald Byrd, Kenny Burrell, Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins, Art Taylor - All Day Long   Prestige PRLP 7081   1957

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

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

1050Slim Jim
1051Say Listen
1052A.T.
1053All Day Long

** also released on Kenny Burrell - All Day Long, Prestige PRLP 7277 in 1963, PRST 7277 in 1963. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-456 in 1990, OJCCD-456-2 in 1990.
** part of Kenny Burrell - All Day Long & All Night Long, Prestige PRST-24025 in 1973.

Flute Suite By A.K. Salim   Savoy MG-12102   1957

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

SFW6927Woolafunt's Lament

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-Flautist
SAK6988Miltown Blues
SAK6989Ballin' The Blues
SAK6990Pretty Baby
SAK6991Loping
SAK6992Talk That Talk

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

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

SFW6928Monday Stroll

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

70074June Is Busting Out All Over

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

70086Sugar Dugar

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

70101Walkin'
70102Jan-Cee Brown

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

70151Sram

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.

Gene Ammons - Funky: Hi-Fi Jam Session   Prestige PRLP 7083   1957

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

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

1054Pint Size
1055King Size
1056Funky
1057Stella By Starlight

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-244 in 1986, OJCCD-244-2 in 1992.

Hank Mobley And His All Stars   Blue Note BLP 1544   1957

Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

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

tk.2Reunion
tk.3Lower Stratosphere
tk.4Don't Walk
tk.6Ultramarine
tk.7Mobley's Musings

** also released on Blue Note BST 81544 (pseudo stereo), CDP 7243 8 37668 2 6 in 1996.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions, Mosaic MQ10-181 in 1998, MD6-181 in 1998.

Various Artists - Trumpets All Out   Savoy MG 12096   1957

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'
Blues In 6/4
Trumpets All Out
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

** part of Arranged & Conducted By Ernie Wilkins - The Trumpet Album, Savoy SJL 2237 in 1979.

Kenny Burrell, Al Cohn, Art Farmer, Hal McKusick, Mal Waldron, Teddy Kotick, Ed Thigpen - Earthy   Prestige PRLP 7102   1957

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

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

1061Earthy
1062What's Not
1063I Wouldn't
1064The Front Line
1065Dayee

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1707 in 1985, OJCCD-1707-2 in 1991.

Farmer/Byrd/Sulieman - Three Trumpets   Prestige PRLP 7092   1957

Donald Byrd, Art Farmer, Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Hod O'Brien, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.

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

1066Palm Court Alley
1067Who's Who
1068Diffusion Of Beauty
1069Forty Quarters
1070You Gotta Dig It To Dig It

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1801-2 in 1992.
** part of Art Farmer & Donald Byrd - Trumpets All Out, Prestige PR 7344 in 1964, PRST 7344 in 1964.

Lou Donaldson - Wailing With Lou   Blue Note BLP 1545   1957

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Herman Foster, piano; Peck Morrison, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

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

tk.4That Good Old Feeling
tk.6Caravan
tk.7L.D. Blues
tk.9Old Folks
tk.10There Is No Greater Love
tk.12Move It

** part of The Complete Blue Note Lou Donaldson Sessions 1957-60, Mosaic MD6-215 in 2002.

The Complete Blue Note Lou Donaldson Sessions 1957-60   Mosaic MD6-215   2002

same session.

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

tk.11L.D. Blues (fast version)
tk.15Stella By Starlight

Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Herman Foster, piano; Peck Morrison, bass; Jimmy Wormworth, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.

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

Hog Maw (false start)
tk.11Jump Up
tk.18Mary Ann (alternate take)

** same as Wailing With Lou, Blue Note BLP 1545 in 1957 + Lou Donaldson Quintet - Swing And Soul, BLP 1566 in 1957 + Lou Takes Off, BLP 1591 in 1958 + Blues Walk, BLP 1593 in 1958 + Lou Donaldson With The 3 Sounds - LD + 3, BLP 4012 in 1959 + The Time Is Right, BLP 4025 in 1960 + Sunny Side Up, BLP 4036 in 1960 + Light-Foot, BLP 4053 in 1961 + Gravy Train, BLP 4079 in 1962 + Midnight Sun, LT-1028 in 1980 + 10 bonus tracks.

Kenny Burrell   Prestige PRLP 7088   1957

Cecil Payne, baritone sax #1,2,4,5; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Doug Watkins, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

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

1. 1071Perception
2. 1073Drum Boogie
3. 1075All Of You
4. 1076Strictly Confidential
5. 1077Don't Cry Baby

** also released on Blue Moods, Prestige PRLP 7308 in 1964, PRST 7308 in 1964. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-019 in 1982, OJCCD-019-2 in 1992.

The Complete Blue Note/UA/Roulette Recordings Of Thad Jones   Mosaic MQ5-172   1997

Thad Jones, trumpet; Benny Powell, trombone; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

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

tk.6Going Off Stage

** also released on Mosaic MD3-172 in 1997.
** same as Detroit-New York Junction, Blue Note BLP 1513 in 1956 + The Magnificent Thad Jones, BLP 1527 in 1956 + The Magnificent Thad Jones Vol. 3, BLP 1546 in 1957 + Motor City Scene, United Artists UAL 4025 in 1959 + 8 bonus tracks.

Jazz Recital Featuring The Spanish Guitar Of Charlie Byrd   Savoy MG 12099   1957

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

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

SCB6946Prelude
SCB6947My Funny Valentine
SCB6948Little Girl Blue
SCB6949My Heart Stood Still
SCB6950Interlude
SCB6951A Foggy Day
SCB6952Spanish Guitar Blues
SCB6953Chuck-A-Tuck
SCB6954Homage To Charlie Christian
SCB6956Spring Is Here

** also released on First Flight, Savoy SJL 1131 in 1980.

Jackie McLean & Co. Introducing Ray Draper & Tuba   Prestige PRLP 7087   1957

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

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

1. 1078Flickers
2. 1079Help
3. 1080Minor Dream
4. 1081Beau Jack
5. 1082Mirage

** also released on Jackie McLean And Co., New Jazz NJLP 8323 in 1965. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-074 in 1983, OJCCD-074-2 in 1992.

Phil Woods, Gene Quill, Sahib Shihab, Hal Stein - Four Altos   Prestige PRLP 7116   1957

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

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

1083Pedal Eyes
1084Kokochee
1085No More Nights
1086Kinda Kanonic
1087Staggers
1088Don't Blame Me

** also released on Phil Woods|Gene Quill|Sahib Shihab|Hal Stein - Four Altos, Prestige MPP-2508 in 1980. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1734 in 1989, OJCCD-1734-2 in 1989.

Kenny Burrell - K.B. Blues   Blue Note (J) GXF-3052   1979

Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Doug Watkins, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

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

tk.3Nica's Dream
tk.6D.B. Blues
tk.7K.B. Blues (alternate take)
tk.8K.B. Blues
tk.9Out For Blood

** also released on Blue Note (J) GXK-8154 in 1980.

Jackie McLean - Makin' The Changes   New Jazz NJLP 8231   1960

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

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

1089I Hear A Rhapsody
1091I Never Knew
1097Bean And The Boys

Webster Young, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Gil Coggins, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

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

1342Jackies Ghost
1343What's New
1344Chasin' The Bird

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-197 in 1985, OJCCD-197-2 in 1992.

Jackie McLean - A Long Drink Of The Blues   New Jazz NJLP 8253   1961

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

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

1090Embraceable You
1092These Foolish Things
1094I Cover The Waterfront

Webster Young, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Jackie McLean, alto, tenor sax; Gil Coggins, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

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

1345-1A Long Drink Of The Blues (take 1)
1345-2A Long Drink Of The Blues (take 2)

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-253 in 1986, OJCCD-253-2 in 1994.

Jackie McLean - Strange Blues   Prestige PRST 7500   1967

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

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

1095What's New?
1098Strange Blues

Webster Young, trumpet #1,2; Ray Draper, tuba #1,2; Jackie McLean, alto sax; John Meyers, piano; Bill Salter, bass; Larry Ritchie, drums.

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

1. 1313Disciples Love Affair
2. 1314Millie's Pad
3. 1315Not So Strange Blues

** also released on Prestige (J) SMJ-6298 (mono) in 1981; Original Jazz Classics OJC-354 in 1989, OJCCD-354-2 in 1989.

Thad Jones, Frank Wess, Teddy Charles, Mal Waldron, Doug Watkins, Elvin Jones - Olio   Prestige PRLP 7084   1957

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

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

1100Touche
1101Potpourri
1102Blues Without Woe
1103Hello Frisco
1104Dakar
1105Embraceable You

** also released on Frank Wess With Thad Jones - Touche, Status ST 8310 in 1965. and on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1004-2 in 1999.
** part of After Hours With Thad Jones/Frank Wess/Mal Waldron/Teddy Charles/Kenny Burrell/Paul Chambers/Doug Watkins/Art Taylor/Elvin Jones, Prestige P-24107 in 1982.

Taylor's Wailers   Prestige LP 7117   1957

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

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

1106Exhibit A
1107Cubano Chant
1108Well You Needn't
1109Batland
1110Off Minor

John Coltrane, tenor sax; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

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

1167C.T.A.

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-094 in 1984, OJCCD-094-2 in 1992.
** part of Charlie Rouse, Donald Byrd, Jackie McLean, Ray Bryant, Frank Foster, Arthur Taylor - Hard Cookin', Prestige PR 7342 in 1964, PRST 7342 in 1964.

George Wallington|Phil Woods|Donald Byrd - The New York Scene   New Jazz NJLP 8207   1959

Donald Byrd, trumpet #1,2,4-6; Phil Woods, alto sax #1,2,4-6; George Wallington, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.

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

1. 1112In Salah
2. 1113Up Tohickon Creek
3. 1114Graduation Day
4. 1115Indian Summer
5. 1116'Dis Mornin'
6. 1117Sol's Ollie

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1805-2 in 1992.
** part of Geo. Wallington, Phil Woods, Donald Byrd, Red Garland - Modern Jazz Survey 1 / New York Jazz, Prestige PRES 16-5 in 1957.

Cliff Jordan, John Gilmore - Blowing In From Chicago   Blue Note BLP 1549   1957

John Gilmore, Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 3, 1957

tk.2Evil Eye
tk.3Status Quo
tk.7Bo-Till
tk.9Everywhere
tk.12Blue Lights
tk.13Billie's Bounce

** also released on Blue Note B1-28977 in 1994, CDP 7243 8 28977 2 9 in 1994.
** part of Johnny Griffin, John Coltrane, Hank Mobley - Blowin' Sessions, Blue Note BN-LA521-H2 in 1975.

Cliff Jordan, John Gilmore - Blowing In From Chicago   Blue Note CDP 7243 8 28977 2 9   1994

same session.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 3, 1957

tk.5Let It Stand

** originally released on Blue Note BLP 1549 in 1957 + 1 bonus track.

American Jazzmen Play Andre Hodeir   Savoy MG-12104   1957

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 Criss
SAH6975Paraphrase
SAH6976Esquisse I
SAH6977On A Blues

same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March, 1957

SAH6983Esquisse II
SAH6984On A Riff
SAH6985On A Standard

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 II
2. SAH7000The Alphabet

** also released on Composed, Arranged & Conducted By Andre Hodeir - Essais, Savoy Jazz SJL 1194 in 1987.

Billy Ver Planck And His Orchestra - Dancing Jazz   Savoy MG-12101   1957

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.

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

SAH6978Make Up Your Mind

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 Evening
SVP6994On Top Of Old Mountie
SVP6995I'll Keep Loving You
SVP6996Day By Day
SVP6997Oh Gee, Oh Me, Oh My
SVP6998Embraceable You

Kenny Burrell, Jimmy Raney With Byrd, McLean, Waldron, Watkins, Taylor - 2 Guitars   Prestige PRLP 7119   1957

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

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

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

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-216 in 1986, OJCCD-216-2 in 1992.

Mose Allison - Back Country Suite For Piano, Bass And Drums   Prestige PRLP 7091   1957

Mose Allison, piano; Taylor La Fargue, bass; Frank Isola, drums.

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

1125Back Country Suite: New Ground
1126Back Country Suite: Train
1127Back Country Suite: Warm Night
1128Back Country Suite: Blues (as Young Man) (as A Young Man) (aka Young Man Blues)
1129Back Country Suite: Saturday
1130Back Country Suite: Scamper
1131Back Country Suite: January
1132Back Country Suite: Promised Land
1133Back Country Suite: Spring Song
1134Back Country Suite: Highway 49
1135I Thought About You
1136In Salah
1137You Won't Let Me Go
1138One Room Country Shack
1139Blueberry Hill

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-075 in 1983, OJCCD-075-2 in 1991.
** part of Mose Allison, Prestige PRST-24002 in 1972.

Hank Mobley Quintet   Blue Note BLP 1550   1957

Art Farmer, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

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

tk.1Wham And They're Off
tk.6Funk In Deep Freeze
tk.7Startin' From Scratch
tk.8Stella-Wise
tk.9Base On Balls
tk.10Fin De L'affaire (as End Of The Affair)

** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 46816 2 in 1987.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions, Mosaic MQ10-181 in 1998, MD6-181 in 1998.

Various Artists - 40 Years Of Jazz: The Best Of Blue Note, Box 2   Blue Note (Du) 1A 158-83385/8   1983

same session.

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

tk.4Wham And They're Off (alternate take)

Herbie Mann|Bobby Jaspar - Flute Flight   Prestige PRLP 7124   1958

Bobby Jaspar, flute; Eddie Costa, vibes; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums.

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

1140Solacium
1141Flute Bass Blues
1142Flute Bob

Bobby Jaspar, Herbie Mann, flute, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Joe Puma, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums.

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

1150Bo-Do
1154Tutti Flutee

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1084-2 in 2002.

Ray Draper Quintet - Tuba Sounds   Prestige PRLP 7096   1957

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

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

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

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1936-2 in 2000.

Herbie Mann/Bobby Jaspar - Flute Souffle   Prestige PRLP 7101   1957

Bobby Jaspar, Herbie Mann, flute, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Joe Puma, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums.

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

1149Chasing The Bird
1151Somewhere Else
1152Let's March
1153Tel Aviv

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-760-2 in 1992.

Red Garland - The P.C. Blues   Prestige PRST 7752   1970

Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

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

1161Why Was I Born?

same personnel.

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

1329Lost April
1332Tweedle Dee Dee
1333The P.C. Blues

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-898-2 in 1996.

Idrees Sulieman, Webster Young, John Coltrane, Bobby Jaspar With Mal Waldron, Kenny Burrell, Paul Chambers, Art Taylor - Interplay For 2 Trumpets And 2 Tenors   Prestige LP 7112   1957

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

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

1163Anatomy
1164Interplay
1165Light Blue
1166Soul Eyes

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-292 in 1987, OJCCD-292-2 in 1992.
** part of John Coltrane/Kenny Burrell/Jackie McLean/Mal Waldron - Jazz Interplay, Prestige PR 7341 in 1964, PRST 7341 in 1964. and of John Coltrane - Dakar, Prestige P-24104 in 1981.

Lee Morgan Vol. 3   Blue Note BLP 1557   1957

Lee Morgan, trumpet; Gigi Gryce, alto sax, flute; Benny Golson, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.

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

tk.3Hasaan's Dream
tk.5I Remember Clifford
tk.7Mesabi Chant
tk.11Tip-Toeing
tk.13Domingo

** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 46817 2 in 1987.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Lee Morgan Fifties Sessions, Mosaic MR6-162 in 1995, MD4-162 in 1995.

Phil Woods/Gene Quill Quintet - Phil & Quill With Prestige   Prestige PRLP 7115   1957

Gene Quill, Phil Woods, alto sax; George Syran, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 29, 1957

1168Creme De Funk
1169Lazy-Like
1170Nothing But Soul
1171A Night At St. Nicks
1172Black Cherry Fritters
1173Altology

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-215 in 1986, OJCCD-215-2 in 1991.
** part of Phil Woods - Altology, Prestige P-24065 in 1976.

Phil Woods/Gene Quill/Jackie McLean/John Jenkins/Hal McKusick - Bird Feathers   Prestige PRLP 8204   1958

same session.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 29, 1957

1174Airegin
1175Solar

John Jenkins, Jackie McLean, alto sax; Wade Legge, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 3, 1957

1240Bird Feathers

Billy Byers, trombone; Hal McKusick, alto sax, clarinet, tenor sax; Eddie Costa, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.

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

1417Interim
1419Don't Worry 'Bout Me
1420Con Alma

** also released on New Jazz PRLP 8204 in 1958+; Original Jazz Classics OJC-1735 in 1989, OJCCD-1735-2 in 1989.

Various Artists - Stable Mates   Savoy MG-12115   1957

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 Cloud
SAK70002Dejeuner
SAK70003Back Talk
SAK70004D Minor Dipper

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.

SYL70005Beauregard
SYL70010Ameena

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

SYL70015G. Bouk

Yusef Lateef And His Men - Jazz For The Thinker   Savoy MG 12109   1957

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

SYL70006O' Blues
SYL70007Happyology
SYL70008Midday
SYL70009Polarity
SYL70011Space

** part of Morning: The Savoy Sessions, Savoy SJL 2205 in 1976.

Ray Bryant Trio - Piano Piano Piano Piano   Prestige PRLP 7098   1957

Ray Bryant, piano; Ike Isaacs, bass; Specs Wright, drums.

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

1176Django
1177Splittin'
1178Daahoud
1179Sonar
1180The Thrill Is Gone
1181Golden Earrings
1182Angel Eyes
1183Changes

** also released on New Jazz NJLP 8227 in 1960; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-793-2 in 1993. and on Ray Bryant Trio, Status ST 8227 in 1965.
** part of Me And The Blues, Prestige P-24038 in 1974.

Johnny Griffin Vol. 2 - A Blowing Session   Blue Note BLP 1559   1957

Lee Morgan, trumpet; John Coltrane, Johnny Griffin, Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

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

tk.2Smokestack
tk.3The Way You Look Tonight
tk.4Ball Bearing
tk.5All The Things You Are

** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 81559 2 in 1988, 7243 4 99009 2 9 in 1999.
** part of Johnny Griffin, John Coltrane, Hank Mobley - Blowin' Sessions, Blue Note BN-LA521-H2 in 1975.

Johnny Griffin Vol. 2 - A Blowing Session   Blue Note 7243 4 99009 2 9   1999

same session.

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

tk.1Smokestack (alternate take)

** originally released on Blue Note BLP 1559 in 1957 + 1 bonus track.

Yusef Lateef - Jazz Mood   Savoy MG-12103   1957

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

SYL70012Metaphor
SYL70013Morning
SYL70014The Beginning
SYL70016Blues In Space
SYL70017Yusef's Mood

** part of Morning: The Savoy Sessions, Savoy SJL 2205 in 1976.

Jammin' In Hi Fi With Gene Ammons   Prestige LP 7110   1957

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

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

1184The Twister
1185Cattin'
1186Pennies From Heaven
1187Four

** also released on "The Twister", Prestige LP 7176 in 1960. and on The Twister, Prestige LP 7176 (later) in 1961+. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-129 in 1984, OJCCD-129-2 in 1992.

Various Artists - Ladies Sing The Blues: Roots Of Rock 'N' Roll Vol. 5   Savoy SJL 2233   1979

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

SBM70025A Little Bird Told Me

Big Maybelle, vocal; with unknown, trumpet, alto, tenor, baritone sax, piano, guitar, bass, drums; Sammy Lowe, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 16, 1959

SBM70522A Good Man Is Hard To Find

Big Maybelle - Roots Of R'n'R, Blues And Early Soul Vol. 13   Savoy Jazz SJL 1143   1984

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

SBM70027Silent Night
SBM70028White Christmas

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 Are

Big Maybelle, vocal; with unknown, trumpet, alto, tenor, baritone sax, piano, guitar, bass, drums; Sammy Lowe, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 16, 1959

SBM70521Goin' Home Baby
SBM70523How It Lies
SBM70524I Ain't Got Nobody

Big Maybelle, vocal; with Julius Held, Seymour Miroff, Felix Orlewitz, Paul Winter, violin; unknown, piano, guitar, bass, drums; Robert Banks, organ; Howard Biggs, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 13, 1959

SBM70605I Understand
SBM70606I Got It Bad
SBM70607Some Of These Days
SBM70608Until The Real Thing Comes Along

** also released on Savoy Jazz ZDS 1143 in 1984.

Sonny Rollins Vol. 2   Blue Note BLP 1558   1957

Jay Jay Johnson, trombone #1,2,4-6; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano #1,2,4-6; Thelonious Monk, piano #3,6; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

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

1. tk.1Why Don't I
2. tk.4Wail March
3. tk.6Reflections
4. tk.7Poor Butterfly
5. tk.11You Stepped Out Of A Dream
6. tk.12Misterioso

** also released on Blue Note BST 81558 (pseudo stereo), CDP 7 46818 2 in 1987, CDP 7 81558 2 in 1987, ST-81558 in 1997.

Teddy Charles-Idrees Sulieman-John Jenkins-Mal Waldron - Coolin'   New Jazz NJLP 8216   1959

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

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

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

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1866-2 in 1995.

Tommy Flanagan, John Coltrane, Kenny Burrell, Idrees Sulieman - The Cats   New Jazz NJLP 8217   1959

Idrees Sulieman, trumpet #1-3,5; John Coltrane, tenor sax #1-3,5; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar #1-3,5; Doug Watkins, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 18, 1957

1. 1194Eclypso
2. 1195Solacium
3. 1196Minor Mishap
4. 1197How Long Has This Been Going On?
5. 1198Tommy's Time

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-079 in 1983, OJCCD-079-2 in 1989.
** part of Kenny Burrell/John Coltrane, Prestige P-24059 in 1976.

Mal Waldron With Jackie McLean, John Coltrane, Idrees Sulieman, Sahib Shihab, And Bill Hardman - Mal/2   Prestige PRLP 7111   1957

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

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

1199Potpourri
1200J.M.'s Dream Doll
1201Don't Explain

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

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

1267The Way You Look Tonight
1268From This Moment On
1269One By One

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-671-2 in 1991.
** part of John Coltrane/Kenny Burrell/Jackie McLean/Mal Waldron - Jazz Interplay, Prestige PR 7341 in 1964, PRST 7341 in 1964. and of Mal Waldron - One And Two, Prestige P-24068 in 1976.

Mal Waldron With John Coltrane/Jackie McLean/Paul Quinichette/Frank Wess - The Dealers   Status ST 8316   1965

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

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

1202Blue Calypso
1203Falling In Love With Love

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

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

1348-1Dealin' #1
1349-1Wheelin' #1

** part of John Coltrane - Wheelin', Prestige P-24069 in 1977.

Barbara Lea - Lea In Love   Prestige PRLP 7100   1957

Barbara Lea, vocal; with Johnny Windhurst, trumpet; Garvin Bushell, oboe, bassoon; Ernie Caceres, clarinet, baritone sax; Adele Girard, harp; Dick Cary, piano, alto horn, arranger; Al Casamenti, guitar; Al Hall, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; and The Jimmy Lyon Trio: Jimmy Lyon, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Beverly Peer, bass.

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

1204Will I Find My Love Today?
1206Autumn Leaves
1207Ain't Misbehavin'

same personnel.

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

1214Sleep Peaceful, Mr. Used-To-Be
1216The Very Thought Of You
1217I've Got My Eyes On You

same personnel.

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

1225/1228We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together
-Am I In Love?
-Mountain Greenery
-More Than You Know

same personnel.

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

1235/1239You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
-True Love

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1742 in 1990, OJCCD-1742-2 in 1990.

John Coltrane - Dakar   Prestige PRLP 7280   1963

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

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

1208Dakar
1209Mary's Blues
1210Route 4
1211Velvet Scene
1212Witches Pit
1213Cat Walk

** also released on Prestige PRST 7280 in 1963; Original Jazz Classics OJC-393 in 1989, OJCCD-393-2 in 1989.
** part of Pepper Adams, Cecil Payne, Julius Watkins, Dave Amram - Modern Jazz Survey 2 / Baritones & French Horns, Prestige PRES 16-6 in 1957. and of Prestige P-24104 in 1981.

Hank Mobley - Hank   Blue Note BLP 1560   1957

Donald Byrd, trumpet; John Jenkins, alto sax; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Wilbur Ware, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums.

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

tk.2Easy To Love
tk.3Fit For A Hanker
tk.4Hi Groove, Low Feedback
tk.7Time After Time
tk.9Dance Of The Infidels

** part of The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions, Mosaic MQ10-181 in 1998, MD6-181 in 1998.

Gil Melle Quartet - Quadrama   Prestige PRLP 7097   1957

Gil Melle, baritone sax; Joe Cinderella, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Shadow Wilson, drums.

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

1218Walter Ego
1219Jacqueline
1220It Don't Mean A Thing
1221Full House
1222Quadrama
1223Sentimental Mood
1224Rush Hour In Hong Kong

** part of Gil Melle Quartet - Primitive Modern/Quadrama, Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1712-2 in 1991.

Teo Macero With The Prestige Jazz Quartet - Teo   Prestige PRLP 7104   1957

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

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

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

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1715 in 1986, OJCCD-1715-2 in 1992.

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

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!
World Wide Boots

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 Blues
SSS70069Rockaway
SSS70070The Things We Did Last Summer

Jackie McLean/John Jenkins - Alto Madness   Prestige PRLP 7114   1957

John Jenkins, Jackie McLean, alto sax; Wade Legge, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 3, 1957

1241Easy Living
1242Windy City
1243Pondering
1244The Lady Is A Tramp
1245Alto Madness

** also released on Jackie McLean - Alto Madness, Status ST 8312 in 1965. and on Jackie McLean|John Jenkins - Alto Madness, Prestige MPP-2512 in 1981. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1733 in 1989, OJCCD-1733-2 in 1989.

Horace Silver - The Stylings Of Silver   Blue Note BLP 1562   1957

Art Farmer, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

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

tk.2Metamorphosis
tk.4No Smokin'
tk.7The Back Beat
tk.10Soulville
tk.14My One And Only Love
tk.17Home Cookin'

** also released on Blue Note BST 81562 in 1967.

Kenny Burrell/Bill Jennings/Tiny Grimes - Guitar Soul   Status ST 8318   1965

Kenny Burrell, Barry Galbraith, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums.

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

1246Billie's Bounce
1247Prelude To A Kiss
1248It Don't Mean A Thing

J.C. Higginbotham, trombone; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Tiny Grimes, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 18, 1958

1549Dood I Did
1550Lost Weekend

Jack McDuff, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Alvin Johnson, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 21, 1959

1828It's Alvin Again

Paul Quinichette - On The Sunny Side   Prestige PRLP 7103   1957

Curtis Fuller, trombone; Sonny Red Kyner, alto sax; John Jenkins, alto sax #2-4; Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.

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

1. 1250Circles
2. 1251Blue Dots
3. 1252On The Sunny Side Of The Street
4. 1254Cool-Lypso

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-076 in 1983, OJCCD-076-2 in 1996.

Paul Quinichette - On The Sunny Side   Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-076-2   1996

John Jenkins, alto sax; Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.

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

1253My Funny Valentine

** originally released on Prestige PRLP 7103 in 1957 + 1 bonus track.

Curtis Fuller - New Trombone   Prestige PRLP 7107   1957

Curtis Fuller, trombone; Sonny Red Kyner, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

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

1255Transportation Blues
1256Vonce #5
1257Blue Lawson
1259What Is This Thing Called Love?
1260Namely You

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-077 in 1983, OJCCD-077-2 in 1996.

Curtis Fuller With Red Garland   New Jazz NJLP 8277   1963

Curtis Fuller, trombone; Sonny Red, alto sax; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

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

1261Slenderella
1262Cashmere
1263Moonlight Becomes You
1264Stormy Weather
1265Seeing Red
1266Roc & Troll

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1862-2 in 1995.

Herbie Mann - Yardbird Suite   Savoy MG 12108   1957

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 Suite
SHM70042Here's That Mann
SHM70043Squire's Parlor
SHM70044Opicana
SHM70045One For Tubby
SHM70046Who Knew

** also released on Be Bop Synthesis: The Savoy Sessions, Savoy SJL 1102 in 1976.

Cattin' With Coltrane And Quinichette   Prestige PRLP 7158   1959

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

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

1. 1270Cattin'
2. 1271Anatomy
3. 1272Vodka
4. 1273Sunday
5. 1275Exactly Like You

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-460 in 1990, OJCCD-460-2 in 1990.

Curtis Fuller And Hampton Hawes With French Horns   Status ST 8305   1965

Curtis Fuller, trombone; David Amram, Julius Watkins, French horn; Sahib Shihab, alto sax; Hampton Hawes, piano #1-3,5,6; Teddy Charles, piano #4; Addison Farmer, bass; Jerry Segal, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 18, 1957

1. 1276Ronnie's Tune
2. 1277Roc And Troll
3. 1278A-Drift
4. 1279Lyriste
5. 1280Five Spot
6. 1281No Crooks

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1942-2 in 2000.
** part of Pepper Adams, Cecil Payne, Julius Watkins, Dave Amram - Modern Jazz Survey 2 / Baritones & French Horns, Prestige PRES 16-6 in 1957.

Paul Chambers Quintet   Blue Note BLP 1564   1958

Donald Byrd, trumpet #1-5; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax #1-5; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

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

1. tk.3Four Strings
2. tk.8Minor Run-Down
3. tk.9Beauteous
4. tk.12What's New
5. tk.15The Hand Of Love
6. tk.16Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise

** also released on Blue Note CDP 7243 8 52441 2 4 in 1996.

Paul Chambers Quintet   Blue Note CDP 7243 8 52441 2 4   1996

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

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

tk.4Four Strings (alternate take)

** originally released on Blue Note BLP 1564 in 1958 + 1 bonus track.

Red Garland Revisited!   Prestige PRST 7658   1969

Red Garland, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar #3,4; Paul Chambers, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

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

1. 1284Billy Boy
2. 1285It Could Happen To You
3. 1286Four
4. 1287Walkin'
5. 1288You Keep Coming Back Like A Song
6. 1289Everybody's Somebody's Fool
7. 1290The Masquerade Is Over

** also released on Prestige (J) SMJ-6312 (mono) in 1983; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-985-2 in 1998.

John Coltrane - Coltrane   Prestige PRLP 7105   1957

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

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

1. 1292Straight Street
2. 1293While My Lady Sleeps
3. 1294Chronic Blues

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

1. 1295Bakai
2. 1296Violets For Your Furs
3. 1297Time Was

** also released on The First Trane!, Prestige PRST 7609 in 1969. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-020 in 1982, OJCCD-020-2 in 1987.
** part of ...More Lasting Than Bronze, Prestige PRST-24014 in 1972.

John Coltrane - Lush Life   Prestige PRLP 7188   1961

John Coltrane, tenor sax; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Al Heath, drums.

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

1298I Hear A Rhapsody

John Coltrane, tenor sax; Earl May, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

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

1334-1Trane's Slow Blues
1335Like Someone In Love
1336I Love You

Donald Byrd, trumpet; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 10, 1958

1434Lush Life

** also released on Prestige PRST 7581 in 1968; Original Jazz Classics OJC-131 in 1984, OJCCD-131-2 in 1987.
** part of ...More Lasting Than Bronze, Prestige PRST-24014 in 1972.

Cliff Jordan   Blue Note BLP 1565   1957

Lee Morgan, trumpet #1,4,5; Curtis Fuller, trombone #1-4; John Jenkins, alto sax; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

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

1. tk.4St. Johns
2. tk.5Not Guilty
3. tk.6Blue Shoes
4. tk.8Beyond The Blue Horizon
5. tk.9Ju-Ba

Lou Donaldson Quintet - Swing And Soul   Blue Note BLP 1566   1957

Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Herman Foster, piano; Peck Morrison, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.

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

tk.1Herman's Mambo
tk.4Peck Time
tk.6There Will Never Be Another You (mono master)
tk.8Groove Junction
tk.10Dorothy
tk.11Grits And Gravy
tk.12I Won't Cry Anymore

** part of The Complete Blue Note Lou Donaldson Sessions 1957-60, Mosaic MD6-215 in 2002.

Lou Donaldson Quintet - Swing And Soul   Blue Note BST 81566   1962

same session.

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

tk.7There Will Never Be Another You (stereo master)

Webster Young/Paul Quinichette/Mal Waldron/Joe Puma/Earl May/Ed Thigpen - For Lady   Prestige PRLP 7106   1957

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

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

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

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1716 in 1986, OJCCD-1716-2 in 1992.

Curtis Fuller - The Opener   Blue Note BLP 1567   1957

Curtis Fuller, trombone; Hank Mobley, tenor sax #1,2,5,6; Bobby Timmons, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

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

1. tk.3Lizzy's Bounce
2. tk.6Soon
3. tk.8A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening
4. tk.10Here's To My Lady
5. tk.12Oscalypso
6. tk.14Hugore

After Hours With Thad Jones/Kenny Burrell/Frank Wess/Mal Waldron/Paul Chambers/Arthur Taylor   Prestige LP 7118   1957

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

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

1305Count One
1306Empty Street
1307Blue Jelly
1308Steamin'

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

The Prestige Jazz Quartet   Prestige PRLP 7108   1957

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

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

1309Friday The Thirteenth
1310Dear Elaine
1311Take Three Parts Jazz

same personnel.

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

1312Meta-Waltz

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1937-2 in 2000.

Various Artists - 40 Years Of Jazz: The Best Of Blue Note, Box 3   Blue Note (Du) 1A 158-83391/4   1983

Bill Hardman, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Curtis Porter, tenor, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 23, 1957

tk.2Mighty Moe And Joe (alternate take)

Hank Mobley   Blue Note BLP 1568   1958

same session.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 23, 1957

tk.2/3Mighty Moe And Joe
tk.5News
tk.6Bags' Groove
tk.8Double Exposure
tk.10Falling In Love With Love

** part of The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions, Mosaic MQ10-181 in 1998, MD6-181 in 1998.

Sahib Shihab - Jazz Sahib   Savoy MG-12124   1958

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. Blues
70088The Moors
70089Jamila

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-Round
Le' Sneak
Ballad To The East

** part of Sahib Shihab All-Star Sextets, Savoy SJL 2245 in 1980.

Sahib Shihab All-Star Sextets   Savoy SJL 2245   1980

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

70087Lo-Ba

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

BA-DUT-DU-DAT

** same as Jazz Sahib, Savoy MG-12124 in 1958 + 6 bonus tracks.

Paul Chambers - Bass On Top   Blue Note BLP 1569   1957

Hank Jones, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

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

tk.3Dear Old Stockholm
tk.5Chasin' The Bird
tk.6Confessin'
tk.8The Theme
tk.9Yesterdays
tk.10You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To

** also released on Blue Note BST 81569 in 1966, CDP 7 46533 2 in 1987.

Phil Woods With Red Garland - Sugan   Status ST 8304   1964

Ray Copeland, trumpet; Phil Woods, alto sax; Red Garland, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.

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

1316Au Privave
1317Steeplechase
1318Last Fling
1319Sugan
1320Green Pines
1321Scrapple From The Apple

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1841-2 in 1994.
** part of Geo. Wallington, Phil Woods, Donald Byrd, Red Garland - Modern Jazz Survey 1 / New York Jazz, Prestige PRES 16-5 in 1957.

Sonny Clark - Dial "S" For Sonny   Blue Note BLP 1570   1957

Art Farmer, trumpet #1-5; Curtis Fuller, trombone #1-5; Hank Mobley, tenor sax #1-5; Sonny Clark, piano; Wilbur Ware, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

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

1. tk.2Sonny's Mood
2. tk.5Bootin' It
3. tk.8Dial "S" For Sonny
4. tk.11It Could Happen To You
5. tk.13Shouting On A Riff
6. tk.15Love Walked In

** also released on Blue Note CDP 7243 8 56585 2 5 in 1997.

John Jenkins, Cliff Jordan And Bobby Timmons   New Jazz NJLP 8232   1960

John Jenkins, alto sax; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Wilbur Ware, bass; Dannie Richmond, drums.

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

1322Cliff's Edge
1323Princess
1324Soft Talk
1325Tenderly
1326Blue Jay

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-251 in 1986, OJCCD-251-2 in 1994.

Billy Ver Planck's Orchestra - Jazz For Playgirls   Savoy MG-12121   1958

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

Play Girl Stroll

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 Blues
2.Aw, C'mon Sugah!
3.Whoo-ee!
4.Miss Spring Blues
5.Winds
6.Du-udah-udah

The Amazing Bud Powell Vol. 3 - Bud!   Blue Note BLP 1571   1957

Curtis Fuller, trombone #6-8; Bud Powell, piano; Paul Chambers, bass #1-4,6-8; Art Taylor, drums #1-4,6-8.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 3, 1957

1. tk.1Blue Pearl
2. tk.4Keepin' In The Groove
3. tk.5Some Soul
4. tk.6Frantic Fancies
5. tk.7Bud On Bach
6. tk.9Idaho
7. tk.11Don't Blame Me
8. tk.18Moose The Mooche

** also released on Blue Note BST 81571 in 1967, CDP 7 81571 2 in 1988.

Bud Powell - Alternate Takes   Blue Note BST 84430   1985

Bud Powell, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 3, 1957

tk.2Blue Pearl (alternate take)

same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 29, 1958

tk.4Comin' Up (alternate take)

Charlie Byrd - Blues For Night People   Savoy MG-12116   1957

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

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

Blues For Night People: First Show
Blues For Night People: 2:00 A.M.
Blues For Night People: 4 O'Clock Funk
Blues My Naughtie Sweetie Taught Me
Blue Prelude
This Can't Be Love
Jive At Five

** also released on Midnight Guitar, Savoy SJL 1121 in 1978.

Curtis Fuller - Bone & Bari   Blue Note BLP 1572   1957

Curtis Fuller, trombone #1-3,5,6; Tate Houston, baritone sax #1-4,6; Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

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

1. tk.2Algonquin
2. tk.5Bone & Bari
3. tk.7Nita's Waltz
4. tk.8Again
5. tk.10Heart And Soul
6. tk.13Pickup

John Jenkins With Kenny Burrell   Blue Note BLP 1573   1957

John Jenkins, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Dannie Richmond, drums.

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

tk.2/1Chalumeau
tk.3From This Moment On
tk.4Motif
tk.5Everything I Have Is Yours
tk.7/6Sharon
tk.9Blues For Two

** also released on Blue Note CDP 7243 8 52437 2 1 in 1996.

John Jenkins With Kenny Burrell   Blue Note CDP 7243 8 52437 2 1   1996

same session.

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

tk.2Chalumeau (alternate take)
tk.7Sharon (alternate take)

** originally released on Blue Note BLP 1573 in 1957 + 2 bonus tracks.

John Coltrane - The Last Trane   Prestige PR 7378   1965

John Coltrane, tenor sax; Earl May, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

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

1334-2Slowtrane

Donald Byrd, trumpet; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 10, 1958

1437Come Rain Or Come Shine
1438Lover

John Coltrane, tenor sax; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

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

1492By The Numbers

** also released on Prestige PRST 7378 in 1965; Original Jazz Classics OJC-394 in 1989, OJCCD-394-2 in 1989.
** part of Rain Or Shine, Prestige P-24094 in 1980.

Hank Mobley Quintet Featuring Sonny Clark   Blue Note (J) BNJ-61006   1984

Kenny Dorham, trumpet #1-5; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Jimmy Rowser, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 18, 1957

1. tk.3My Reverie
2. tk.6Curtain Call
3. tk.9On The Bright Side
4. tk.10The Mobe
5. tk.11Don't Get Too Hip
6. tk.12Deep In A Dream

** part of The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions, Mosaic MQ10-181 in 1998, MD6-181 in 1998.

John Coltrane With The Red Garland Trio   Prestige PRLP 7123   1958

John Coltrane, tenor sax; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 23, 1957

1337You Leave Me Breathless
1338Bass Blues
1339Soft Lights And Sweet Music
1340Traneing In
1341Slow Dance

** also released on John Coltrane With The Red Garland Trio - Traneing In, Prestige PRLP 7123 (later) in 1961; Original Jazz Classics OJC-189 in 1985, OJCCD-189-2 in 1987. and on John Coltrane - Traneing In, Prestige PRST 7651 in 1969.
** part of John Coltrane, Prestige PRST-24003 in 1972.

Lee Morgan - City Lights   Blue Note BLP 1575   1958

Lee Morgan, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; George Coleman, tenor, alto sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

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

tk.1Just By Myself
tk.4City Lights
tk.6Tempo De Waltz
tk.9You're Mine You
tk.10Kin Folks

** also released on Blue Note BST 81575 in 1968.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Lee Morgan Fifties Sessions, Mosaic MR6-162 in 1995, MD4-162 in 1995.

Sonny Clark - Sonny's Crib   Blue Note BLP 1576   1958

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

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

tk.2News For Lulu
tk.3Sonny's Crib
tk.7/6Speak Low
tk.10/9With A Song In My Heart
tk.12Come Rain Or Come Shine

** also released on Blue Note BST 81576 in 1970, CDP 7 46819 2 in 1987.

Sonny Clark - Sonny's Crib   Blue Note CDP 7 46819 2   1987

same session.

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

tk.4Sonny's Crib (alternate take)
tk.6Speak Low (alternate take)
tk.9With A Song In My Heart (alternate take)

** originally released on Blue Note BLP 1576 in 1958 + 3 bonus tracks.

Curtis Fuller, Sonny Redd, Tommy Flanagan, George Tucker, Louis Hayes - Jazz...It's Magic!   Regent RMG-6055   1958

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 Tom
70108It's Magic
70109My One And Only Love
70110They Didn't Believe Me
70111Soul Station
70112Club Car
70113Upper Berth

** also released on Savoy MG 12209 in late 1960s. and on Tommy Flanagan - It's Magic, Savoy Jazz SJL 1158 in 1986.

Gil Evans & Ten   Prestige PRLP 7120   1958

John Carisi, 1st trumpet; Jake Koven, 2nd trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Willie Ruff, French horn; Dave Kurtzer, bassoon; Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Lee Konitz as "Zeke Tolin", alto sax; Gil Evans, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

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

1346Remember

Louis Mucci, 1st trumpet; Nick Stabulas, drums; replaces Carisi, Jones.

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

1347Ella Speed
1352Nobody's Heart
1353If You Could See Me Now

same personnel.

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

1354Big Stuff
1355Just One Of Those Things
1356Jambangle

** also released on Gil Evans And Band - Big Stuff, New Jazz NJLP 8215 in 1959. and on Big Stuff!, Prestige PRST 7756 in 1970. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-346 in 1989, OJCCD-346-2 in 1989.

John Jenkins - Jazz Eyes   Regent RMG 6056   1957

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

70118Rockaway
70119Orpheus
70120Honeylike
70122Star Eyes

** also released on Savoy MG 12201 in early 1970s. and on Donald Byrd, John Jenkins - Star Eyes, Savoy SJL 1114 in 1978.

Donald Byrd, John Jenkins - Star Eyes   Savoy SJL 1114   1978

same session.

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

70121Darn That Dream

** originally released on John Jenkins - Jazz Eyes, Regent RMG 6056 in 1957 + 1 bonus track.

John Coltrane - Blue Train: The Complete Masters   Blue Note B0036125-02   2022

Lee Morgan, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums.

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

Blue Train (false start)
tk.7Blue Train (alternate take 7)
tk.4Moment's Notice (alternate take 4)
tk.1Lazy Bird (alternate take 1)
tk.5AMoment's Notice (alternate take 5A (incomplete))

** same as Blue Train, Blue Note BLP 1577 in 1957 + 7 bonus tracks.

John Coltrane - Blue Train   Blue Note BLP 1577   1957

same session.

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

tk.3Lazy Bird
tk.6Moment's Notice
tk.9/8Blue Train
tk.11Locomotion
tk.12I'm Old Fashioned

** also released on Blue Note BST 81577 in 1960, CDP 7 46095 2 in 1985, ST-46095 in 1997, B0035203-01 in 2022. and on The Ultimate Blue Train, Blue Note CDP 7243 8 53428 0 6 in 1997.
** part of Blue Train: The Complete Masters, Blue Note B0035204-01 in 2022, B0036125-02 in 2022.

John Coltrane - The Ultimate Blue Train   Blue Note CDP 7243 8 53428 0 6   1997

same session.

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

tk.2Lazy Bird (alternate take)

** originally released on Blue Train, Blue Note BLP 1577 in 1957 + 2 bonus tracks.

Various Artists - Blue Trails: The Rare Tracks   Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1601   1996

same session.

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

tk.8Blue Train (alternate take)

Lee Morgan, trumpet; Tina Brooks, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 16, 1958

tk.3Minor Move (alternate take)

A.K. Salim - Pretty For The People   Savoy MG-12118   1957

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-Binsky
70126R.U.1.2.
70127Pretty For The People
70128Ba-Lu-Ee-Du
70129Shirley Ray
70130Takin' Care Of Business

** also released on Savoy 93006-2 in 2001.

A.K. Salim - Pretty For The People   Savoy 93006-2   2001

same session.

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

Blu-Binsky (previously unissued)
Pretty For The People (previously unissued)

** originally released on Savoy MG-12118 in 1957 + 2 bonus tracks.

Frank Wess, John Coltrane, Paul Quinichette, Mal Waldron, Doug Watkins, Arthur Taylor - Wheelin' & Dealin'   Prestige PRLP 7131   1958

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

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

1348-2Dealin'
1349-2Wheelin'
1350Robbins' Nest
1351Things Ain't What They Used To Be

** also released on Wheelin' And Dealin'.... Featuring John Coltrane, Frank Wess, Paul Quinichette, New Jazz NJLP 8327 in 1965. and on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-672-2 in 1991.
** part of John Coltrane - Wheelin', Prestige P-24069 in 1977.

Sonny Rollins - Newk's Time   Blue Note BLP 4001   1959

Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano #1,2,4-6; Doug Watkins, bass #1,2,4-6; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

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

1. tk.5Tune Up
2. tk.9Asiatic Raes
3. tk.13Surrey With The Fringe On Top
4. tk.15Wonderful! Wonderful!
5. tk.17Namely You
6. tk.19Blues For Philly Joe

** also released on Blue Note BST 84001 in 1966, CDP 7 84001 2 in 1990.

Lee Morgan - The Cooker   Blue Note BLP 1578   1957

Lee Morgan, trumpet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 29, 1957

tk.4Just One Of Those Things
tk.6Heavy Dipper
tk.7A Night In Tunisia
tk.9Lover Man
tk.10New-Ma

** also released on Blue Note BST 81578 in 1968.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Lee Morgan Fifties Sessions, Mosaic MR6-162 in 1995, MD4-162 in 1995.

Yusef Lateef - Jazz And The Sounds Of Nature   Savoy MG-12120   1958

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

70138Seulb
70140Song Of Delilah
70141Sounds Of Nature
70142I've Got It Bad And That Ain't Good
701438540 12th St.
70144Check Blues

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

70150Gypsy Arab

** part of Gong!, Savoy SJL 2226 in 1978.

Yusef Lateef - Prayer To The East   Savoy MG-12117   1957

same session.

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

70145Prayer To The East
70146A Night In Tunisia
70147Lover Man
70148Endura
70149Love Dance

** part of Gong!, Savoy SJL 2226 in 1978.

The Yusef Lateef Quintet - The Sounds Of Yusef   Prestige PRLP 7122   1958

Wilbur Harden, flugelhorn, balloon; Yusef Lateef, tenor sax, flute, argol, tambourine; Hugh Lawson, piano, Turkish finger cymbals, Seven Up bottle, balloon, bells; Ernie Farrow, bass, rabat; Oliver Jackson, drums, Chinese gong, earth-board.

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

1357Playful Flute
1362Love And Humor
1363Buckingham
1365Meditation
1368Take The A Train

** also released on The Sounds Of Yusef, New Jazz NJLP 8261 in 1961; Prestige PR 7398 in 1965, PRST 7398 in 1965. and on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-917-2 in 1996.
** part of Blues For The Orient, Prestige P-24035 in 1974.

Yusef Lateef - Other Sounds   New Jazz NJLP 8218   1959

same session.

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

1358Taboo
1360All Alone
1361Anastasia
1364Lambert's Point
1366Mahaba
1367Minor Mood

** also released on Expression!, Prestige PRST 7653 in 1969. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-399 in 1989, OJCCD-399-2 in 1989.

Yusef Lateef - Cry!-Tender   New Jazz NJLP 8234   1960

same session.

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

1359Ecaps

Lonnie Hillyer, trumpet; Yusef Lateef, tenor sax, flute, oboe; Hugh Lawson, piano; Herman Wright, bass; Frank Gant, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 16, 1959

1884Cry!-Tender
1885The Snow Is Green
1886If You Could See Me Now
1887Dopolous
1888Yesterdays
1889Sea Breeze
1890Butter's Blues

** also released on Cry! Tender, Prestige PRST 7748 in 1970. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-482 in 1990, OJCCD-482-2 in 1990.

Frank Foster And Frank Wess - 2 Franks Please   Savoy SJL 2249   1980

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

70136La Jolie
70137Southside

Sonny Clark - The Art Of The Trio   Blue Note (J) GXF-3069   1980

Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums.

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

tk.2I Didn't Know What Time It Was (alternate take)
tk.5Two Bass Hit (alternate take)
tk.9Tadd's Delight (alternate take)

Sonny Clark, piano; Jymie Merritt, bass; Wesley Landers, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 16, 1958

tk.5Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You

** also released on Blue Note (J) GXK-8157 in 1980. and on Sonny Clark Trio Vol. 2, Blue Note (J) BNJ-61017 in 1985.

Sonny Clark Trio   Blue Note BLP 1579   1958

Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass #1-5; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums #1-5.

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

1. tk.3I Didn't Know What Time It Was
2. tk.7Two Bass Hit
3. tk.8Be-Bop
4. tk.10Tadd's Delight
5. tk.11Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
6. tk.12I'll Remember April

** also released on Blue Note BST 81579 in 1983, CDP 7 46547 2 in 1987.

Paul Quinichette, Shad Collins, Freddie Green, Walter Page, Jo Jones, Nat Pierce - For Basie   Prestige PRLP 7127   1958

Shad Collins, trumpet; Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Nat Pierce, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Walter Page, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 18, 1957

1369Rock-A-Bye Basie
1370Texas Shuffle
1371Out The Window
1372Diggin' For Dex
1373Jive At Five

** also released on Paul Quinichette, Jo Jones, Shad Collins, Nat Pierce, Walter Page, Freddie Green - For Basie, Swingville SVLP 2036 in 1963, SVST 2036 in 1963. and on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-978-2 in 1998.
** part of Buck Clayton/Shad Collins/Freddie Greene/Eddie Jones/Jo Jones/Walter Page/Nat Pierce/Paul Quinichette/Jack Washington - Basie Reunions, Prestige P-24109 in 1982.

Hank Mobley - Poppin'   Blue Note (J) GXF-3066   1980

Art Farmer, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

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

tk.3Gettin' Into Something
tk.6Poppin'
tk.8East Of Brooklyn (aka Night Watch)
tk.9Tune Up
tk.12Darn That Dream

** also released on Blue Note (J) GXK-8163 in 1981.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions, Mosaic MQ10-181 in 1998, MD6-181 in 1998.

Johnny Griffin - The Congregation   Blue Note BLP 1580   1958

Johnny Griffin, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Dennis, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 23, 1957

tk.4It's You Or No One
tk.6I'm Glad There Is You
tk.10Latin Quarter
tk.11Main Spring
tk.14The Congregation

** also released on Blue Note B1-89383 in 1994, CDP 0777 7 89383 2 3 in 1994.

Idrees Sulieman, Frank Rehak, Jimmy Cleveland, Pepper Adams, Cecil Payne, Tommy Flanagan, Bill Evans, Doug Watkins, Louis Hayes, Elvin Jones - Roots   Prestige PRLP 8202   1958

Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Alonzo Levister, arranger.

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

1374Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
1375Down By The Riverside

Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Frank Rehak, trombone; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Bill Evans, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

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

1402Roots

** also released on New Jazz PRLP 8202 in 1958+; Original Jazz Classics OJC-062 in 1983, OJCCD-062-2 in 1996.

Steve Lacy - Soprano Sax   Prestige PRLP 7125   1958

Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Buell Neidlinger, bass; Dennis Charles, drums.

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

1376Day Dream
1377Alone Together
1378Work
1379Rockin' In Rhythm
1380Easy To Love
1381Little Girl Your Daddy Is Calling You

** also released on Steve Lacy With Wynton Kelly, Status ST 8308 in 1964. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-130 in 1984, OJCCD-130-2 in 1991.

Mose Allison - Local Color   Prestige PRLP 7121   1958

Mose Allison, piano, trumpet, vocal; Addison Farmer, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.

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

1382Town
1383Mojo Woman
1384Crepuscular Air
1385Carnival
1386I'll Never Be Free
1387Don't Ever Say Goodbye
1388Ain't You A Mess
1389Trouble In Mind
1390Lost Mind
1391Parchman Farm

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-457 in 1990, OJCCD-457-2 in 1990.
** part of Mose Allison, Prestige PRST-24002 in 1972.

Cliff Jordan - Cliff Craft   Blue Note BLP 1582   1958

Art Farmer, trumpet #1-5; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; George Tucker, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

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

1. tk.1Confirmation
2. tk.4Anthropology
3. tk.7Soul-Lo Blues
4. tk.9Laconia
5. tk.11Cliff Craft
6. tk.13Sophisticated Lady

** also released on Blue Note CDP 7243 8 56584 2 6 in 1997.

The George Wallington Quintet - Jazz At Hotchkiss   Savoy MG 12122   1958

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 Infidels
Strange Music
Before Dawn
Ow
'S Make 'T

** also released on George Wallington Quintet - Dance Of The Infidels, Savoy SJL 1122 in 1979.

The Red Garland Quintet - All Mornin' Long   Prestige PRLP 7130   1958

Donald Byrd, trumpet; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Red Garland, piano; George Joyner, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

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

1392Our Delight
1393They Can't Take That Away From Me
1401All Mornin' Long

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-293 in 1987, OJCCD-293-2 in 1987.
** part of The Red Garland Quintet - Jazz Junction, Prestige PRST-24023 in 1973.

The Red Garland Quintet Featuring John Coltrane And Donald Byrd - Soul Junction   Prestige PRLP 7181   1960

same session.

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

1394Woody'n You
1395I've Got It Bad
1397Soul Junction
1399Birk's Works
1400Hallelujah

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-481 in 1990, OJCCD-481-2 in 1990.
** part of The Red Garland Quintet - Jazz Junction, Prestige PRST-24023 in 1973.

The Red Garland Quintet With John Coltrane - High Pressure   Prestige PRLP 7209   1961

same session.

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

1396Undecided
1398What Is There To Say

same personnel.

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

1406Solitude
1407Two Bass Hit
1408Soft Winds

** also released on New Jazz NJLP 8325 in 1965; Original Jazz Classics OJC-349 in 1989, OJCCD-349-2 in 1989.
** part of Red Garland - Saying Something, Prestige P-24090 in 1979.

Lee Morgan - Candy   Blue Note BLP 1590   1958

Lee Morgan, trumpet; Sonny Clark, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 18, 1957

tk.4Since I Fell For You
tk.7Personality

same personnel.

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

tk.5Who Do You Love, I Hope
tk.9Candy
tk.12C.T.A.
tk.14All The Way

** also released on All The Way, Sunset SUS-5263 in 1969. and on Blue Note CDP 7 46508 2 in 1987.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Lee Morgan Fifties Sessions, Mosaic MR6-162 in 1995, MD4-162 in 1995.

The Cool Sound Of Pepper Adams   Regent RMG-6066   1958

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, Blues
Seein' Red
Like...What Is This?
Skippy

** also released on Savoy MG 12211 in 1969, Jazz SV-0198 in 1992. and on Pure Pepper, Savoy Jazz SJL 1142 in 1984.

Pepper Adams - Pure Pepper   Savoy Jazz SJL 1142   1984

same session.

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

Seein' Red (alternate)

** originally released on The Cool Sound Of Pepper Adams, Regent RMG-6066 in 1958 + 1 bonus track.

Red Rodney 1957   Signal S 1206   1958

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 Eyes
You Better Go Now
Stella By Starlight

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 Arrow
Box 2000
Ubas

** also released on Fiery, Savoy MG 12148 in 1960. and on The Red Arrow, Onyx ORI 204 in 1972.

Curtis Fuller Vol. 3   Blue Note BLP 1583   1960

Art Farmer, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Sonny Clark, piano; George Tucker, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

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

tk.3Quantrale
tk.4Two Quarters Of A Mile
tk.6Little Messenger
tk.8Too Late Now
tk.9Jeanie
tk.12Carvon

** also released on Blue Note (J) BRP-8044 in 1992.

Sonny Clark Quintet   Blue Note (J) LNJ-70093

Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Pete La Roca, drums.

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

tk.4Minor Meeting
tk.6Eastern Incident
tk.10Little Sonny

Art Farmer, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums.

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

tk.4Royal Flush
tk.7Lover

** initially scheduled on Blue Note BLP 1592.
** also released on Cool Struttin' Vol. 2, Blue Note (J) K18P-9279 in 1983. and on Blue Note (J) BNJ-61016 in 1985, (J) BRP-8049 in 1994.

The Red Garland Quintet With John Coltrane - Dig It!   Prestige PRLP 7229   1962

Donald Byrd, trumpet; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Red Garland, piano; George Joyner, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

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

1405Billie's Bounce
1409Lazy Mae

Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 7, 1958

1457Crazy Rhythm

** also released on Prestige PRST 7229 in 1962; Original Jazz Classics OJC-392 in 1989, OJCCD-392-2 in 1989.

Lou Donaldson - Lou Takes Off   Blue Note BLP 1591   1958

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; George Joyner, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

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

tk.4Groovin' High
tk.5Strollin' In
tk.6Sputnik
tk.8Dewey Square

** part of The Complete Blue Note Lou Donaldson Sessions 1957-60, Mosaic MD6-215 in 2002.

The Ray Draper Quintet Featuring John Coltrane   New Jazz NJLP 8228   1960

Ray Draper, tuba; John Coltrane, tenor sax #1-5; Gil Coggins, piano; Spanky De Brest, bass; Larry Ritchie, drums.

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

1. 1410Under Paris Skies
2. 1411Clifford's Kappa
3. 1412Filide
4. 1413Two Sons
5. 1414Paul's Pal
6. 1415I Hadn't Anyone Till You

** also released on The John Coltrane|Ray Draper Quintet, Prestige MPP-2507 in 1980. and on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-986-2 in 1998.

Hal McKusick - Triple Exposure   Prestige PRLP 7135   1958

Billy Byers, trombone; Hal McKusick, alto sax, clarinet, tenor sax; Eddie Costa, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.

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

1418Saturday Night
1421Something New
1422Blues Half-Smiling
1423A Touch Of Spring
1424The Settlers And The Indians
1425I'm Glad There Is You

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1811-2 in 1992.