Van Gelder Studio Catalog: 1959
1959
Arnett Cobb And Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - Blow Arnett, Blow Prestige PRLP 7151 1959
Arnett Cobb, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, tenor sax; Wild Bill Davis as Strethen Davis, organ; George Duvivier, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 9, 1959
| 1702 | Dutch Kitchen Bounce |
| 1703 | Go Red, Go |
| 1704 | When I Grow Too Old To Dream |
| 1705 | The Eely One |
| 1706 | Go Power |
| 1707 | The Fluke |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7151 in 1959; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-794-2 in 1993. and on Arnett Cobb With Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis & "Wild Bill" Davis - Go Power!!!, Prestige PRST 7835 in 1971.
Jackie McLean - Jackie's Bag Blue Note BLP 4051 1961
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano #2,3; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 18, 1959
| 1. tk.3 | Quadrangle |
| 2. tk.8 | Blues Inn |
| 3. tk.10 | Fidel |
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Tina Brooks, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 1, 1960
| tk.5 | Appointment In Ghana |
| tk.11 | Isle Of Java |
| tk.15 | A Ballad For Doll |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84051 in 1970, CDP 7 46142 2 in 1987.
Antonio Tain Y Su Orquestra - Baile Latino World Wide MGS-20009 1959
Dance Festival of Latin American Rhythms by Antonio Tain Y Su Orquestra.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 22, 1959
| Guempa | |
| Daiquiri | |
| Tumbao | |
| What Do You Want, Amigo? | |
| Gayetano Baila | |
| Nostalgia | |
| La Virgen De La Macarena | |
| Come Back Up To Me Dear | |
| Tarde De Cha Cha Cha | |
| September Song | |
| Make Believe | |
| Cha Cha Cha Flamenco |
Bennie Green - Walkin' & Talkin' Blue Note BLP 4010 1959
Bennie Green, trombone; Eddy Williams, tenor sax; Gildo Mahones, piano; George Tucker, bass; Al Dreares, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 25, 1959
| tk.2 | All I Do Is Dream Of You |
| tk.11 | This Love Of Mine |
| tk.17 | Hoppin' Jones |
| tk.21 | Green Leaves |
| tk.22 | Walkin' And Talkin' |
| tk.25 | The Shouter |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84010 in 1968.
Horace Silver - Finger Poppin' Blue Note BLP 4008 1959
Blue Mitchell, trumpet #1,2,4,5,7,8; Junior Cook, tenor sax #1,2,4,5,7,8; Horace Silver, piano; Eugene Taylor, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 31, 1959
| 1. tk.11 | Cookin' At The Continental |
| 2. tk.24 | Mellow D |
| 3. tk.29 | You Happened My Way |
| 4. tk.30 | Swingin' The Samba |
| 5. tk.32 | Finger Poppin' |
| 6. tk.34 | Sweet Stuff |
| 7. tk.37 | Come On Home |
| 8. tk.39 | Juicy Lucy |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84008 in 1959, CDP 7 84008 2 in 1988.
The Prestige Blues-Swingers Featuring: Coleman Hawkins - Stasch Swingville SVLP 2013 1960
Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Jerome Richardson, alto sax, flute; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Roy Gaines, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Walter Bolden, drums; Jerry Valentine, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 5, 1959
| 1708 | Stasch |
| 1709 | Since I Fell For You |
| 1710 | Roll 'Em |
| 1711 | Trust In Me |
| 1712 | Skrouk |
| 1713 | My Babe |
** part of Coleman Hawkins - Bean & The Boys, Prestige PRCD-24124-2 in 1993.
Mose Allison - Autumn Song Prestige PRLP 7189 1960
Mose Allison, piano, vocal; Addison Farmer, bass; Ronnie Free, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 13, 1959
| 1714 | Spires |
| 1715 | Promenade |
| 1716 | It's Crazy |
| 1717 | Autumn Song |
| 1718 | Devil In The Cane Field |
| 1719 | Strange |
| 1720 | That's All Right |
| 1721 | Do Nothing 'Till You Hear From Me |
| 1722 | Eyesight To The Blind |
| 1723 | Groovin' High |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-894-2 in 1996.
** part of Ol' Devil Mose, Prestige P-24089 in 1979.
Lou Donaldson With The 3 Sounds - LD + 3 Blue Note BLP 4012 1959
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Gene Harris, piano; Andrew Simpkins, bass; Bill Dowdy, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 18, 1959
| tk.3 | Just Friends |
| tk.4 | Don't Take Your Love From Me |
| tk.6 | Confirmation |
| tk.7 | Jump Up |
| tk.8 | Smooth Groove |
| tk.10 | Three Little Words |
| tk.11 | Blue Moon |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84012 in late 1960s.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Lou Donaldson Sessions 1957-60, Mosaic MD6-215 in 2002.
Hal Singer With Charlie Shavers - Blue Stompin' Prestige PRLP 7153 1959
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Hal Singer, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 20, 1959
| 1724 | The Blast Off |
| 1725 | Wendy |
| 1726 | Midnight |
| 1727 | With A Song In My Heart |
| 1728 | Fancy Pants |
| 1729 | Blue Stompin' |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7153 in 1959; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-834-2 in 1994. and on Hal Singer With Charlie Shavers And Ray Bryant - Blue Stompin', Swingville SVLP 2023 in 1961.
Arnett Cobb - Smooth Sailing Prestige PRLP 7184 1960
Buster Cooper, trombone; Arnett Cobb, tenor sax; Austin Mitchell, organ; George Duvivier, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 27, 1959
| 1730 | (I'm Left With The) Blues In My Heart |
| 1731 | I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance |
| 1732 | Let's Split |
| 1733 | Smooth Sailing |
| 1734 | Charmaine |
| 1735 | Cobb's Mob |
| 1736 | Blues Around Dusk |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-323 in 1988, OJCCD-323-2 in 1995.
The Mal Waldron Trio - Impressions New Jazz NJLP 8242 1960
Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Al Heath, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 20, 1959
| 1737 | Champs Elysees |
| 1738 | C'est Formidable |
| 1739 | Ciao! |
| 1740 | You Stepped Out Of A Dream |
| 1741 | All The Way |
| 1742 | All About Us |
| 1743 | With A Song In My Heart |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-132 in 1984, OJCCD-132-2 in 1992.
Sam Price And His All-Stars - After Hours World Wide MGS-20016 1959
Sam Price, piano; Mickey Baker, Al Casey, guitar; Al Lucas, bass; Panama Francis, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 24, 1959
| SSP70531 | Roll 'Em Sam |
| SSP70532 | Kansas City Boogie Woogie Stomp |
| SSP70533 | Boogie Cha Cha |
| SSP70534 | N'Orleans Blues |
| SSP70535 | Levee |
| SSP70536 | Saint's Boogie |
| SSP70537 | Blue Drag |
| SSP70538 | Honky Tonk Caboose |
| SSP70539 | Pack Up 'N Boogie |
| SSP70540 | Chicken Strut |
| SSP70541 | Boogie Woogie Slop |
| SSP70542 | Wee Hours |
** part of Sam Price And The "Rock" Band - Rib Joint: Roots Of Rock 'N' Roll Vol. 7, Savoy SJL 2240 in 1979.
Art Blakey - Drums Around The Corner Blue Note 7243 5 21455 2 2 1999
Paul Chambers, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 29, 1959
| tk.1 | I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm |
| tk.2 | What Is This Thing Called Love |
Sonny Clark - My Conception Blue Note (J) GXF-3056 1979
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 29, 1959
| tk.4 | Blues Blue |
| tk.7 | Royal Flush |
| tk.9 | Junka |
| tk.11 | Minor Meeting |
| tk.12 | My Conception |
| tk.16 | Some Clark Bars |
** also released on Blue Note (J) GXK-8158 in 1980.
Coleman Hawkins, Charlie Shavers, Tiny Grimes - Hawk Eyes Prestige PRLP 7156 1959
Charlie Shavers, trumpet #1,2,4,5; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Tiny Grimes, guitar #1,2,4,5; George Duvivier, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 3, 1959
| 1. 1744 | Stealin' The Bean |
| 2. 1745 | Through For The Night |
| 3. 1746 | La Rosita |
| 4. 1747 | Hawk Eyes |
| 5. 1748 | C'mon In |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7156 in 1959. and on Coleman Hawkins With Ray Bryant & Charlie Shavers - Hawk Eyes, Swingville SVLP 2039 in 1963, SVST 2039 in 1963. and on Coleman Hawkins - Hawk Eyes!, Prestige PRST 7857 in 1971; Original Jazz Classics OJC-294 in 1987, OJCCD-294-2 in 1987.
Coleman Hawkins - Hawk Eyes! Prestige PRST 7857 1971
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Tiny Grimes, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 3, 1959
| 1749 | I Never Knew |
** originally released on Coleman Hawkins, Charlie Shavers, Tiny Grimes - Hawk Eyes, Prestige PRLP 7156 in 1959 + 1 bonus track.
Red Garland - Red In Blues-ville Prestige PRLP 7157 1959
Red Garland, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 17, 1959
| 1750 | Trouble In Mind |
| 1751 | He's A Real Gone Guy |
| 1752 | See See Rider |
| 1753 | St. Louis Blues |
| 1754 | M Squad |
| 1755 | That's Your Red Wagon |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7157 in 1959; Original Jazz Classics OJC-295 in 1987, OJCCD-295-2 in 1993.
Shirley Scott - Scottie Plays The Duke Prestige PRLP 7163 1959
Shirley Scott, organ, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 24, 1959
| 1756 | Just Squeeze Me |
| 1757 | Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin' |
| 1758 | In A Mellow Tone |
| 1759 | Prelude To A Kiss |
| 1760 | C Jam Blues |
| 1761 | I've Got It Bad |
| 1762 | Caravan |
| 1763 | In A Sentimental Mood |
The Raymond Rasberry Singers - He Doeth All Things Well Savoy MG 14040 1960
The Rasberry Singers, including Carl Hall, Raymond Rasberry, vocal; with Robert Banks, organ; Bobby Donaldson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 28, 1959
| SRS70560 | Somebody Touched Me |
| SRS70563 | Waiting On You |
The Rasberry Singers, led by Raymond Rasberry.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 2, 1960
| SRS70719 | Sinner Man If I Were You |
| SRS70720 | Drive Him Away Lord |
| SRS70721 | As Long As I Live |
| SRS70722 | The Chariot's Coming |
| SRS70723 | Somebody's Knocking |
| SRS70724 | He Doeth All Things Well |
| SRS70725 | If I Work For Jesus |
| SRS70726 | Jesus Is Ever Near |
Raymond Rasberry And The Rasberry Singers - We're Crossing Over / Lord In The New Jerusalem Savoy 4127 1959
The Rasberry Singers, including Carl Hall, Raymond Rasberry, vocal; with Robert Banks, organ; Bobby Donaldson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 28, 1959
| SRS70561 | We're Crossing Over |
| SRS70565 | Lord In The New Jerusalem |
Raymond Rasberry Singers - The Lord Will Be Waiting / He Doeth All Things Well Savoy 4156 1960
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 28, 1959
| SRS70562 | The Lord Will Be Waiting |
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis-Buddy Tate-Coleman Hawkins-Arnett Cobb - Very Saxy Prestige PRLP 7167 1959
Arnett Cobb, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Coleman Hawkins, Buddy Tate, tenor sax; Shirley Scott, Hammond organ; George Duvivier, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 29, 1959
| 1764 | Light And Lovely |
| 1765 | Very Saxy |
| 1766 | Foot Pattin' |
| 1767 | Fourmost |
| 1768 | Lester Leaps In |
** also released on Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis/Buddy Tate/Coleman Hawkins/Arnett Cobb - Very Saxy!, Prestige PRST 7790 in 1970. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-458 in 1990, OJCCD-458-2 in 1990.
The Amazing Nina Simone Colpix CP 407 1959
Nina Simone, vocal, piano; Bob Mersey, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April, 1959
| Blue Prelude | |
| Children Go Where I Send You | |
| Tomorrow (We Will Meet Once More) | |
| Stompin' At The Savoy | |
| It Might As Well Be Spring | |
| You've Been Gone Too Long | |
| That's Him Over There | |
| Chilly Winds Don't Blow | |
| Theme From "Middle Of The Night" | |
| Can't Get Out Of This Mood | |
| Willow Weep For Me | |
| Solitaire |
** also released on Colpix SCP 407 in 1959.
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Quintet With Shirley Scott - Jaws In Orbit Prestige PRLP 7171 1959
Steve Pulliam, trombone; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, tenor sax; Shirley Scott, organ; George Duvivier, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 1, 1959
| 1769 | Intermission Riff |
| 1770 | Our Delight |
| 1771 | Bingo Domingo |
| 1772 | Bahia |
| 1773 | Can't Get Out Of This Mood |
| 1774 | Foxy |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-322 in 1988, OJCCD-322-2 in 1992.
Jackie McLean - Vertigo Blue Note LT-1085 1980
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Walter Davis Jr., piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Pete La Roca, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 2, 1959
| tk.5 | Formidable |
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Tony Williams, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 11, 1963
| tk.2 | Vertigo |
| tk.6 | Dusty Foot |
| tk.9 | Marney |
| tk.14 | Yams |
| tk.17 | Cheers |
** also released on Blue Note (J) TOCJ-50297 in 2012.
Jackie McLean - New Soil Blue Note BLP 4013 1959
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Walter Davis Jr., piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Pete La Roca, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 2, 1959
| tk.6 | Greasy |
| tk.8 | Sweet Cakes |
| tk.10 | Davis Cup |
| tk.13 | Minor Apprehension |
| tk.14 | Hip Strut |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84013 in 1959, CDP 7 84013 2 in 1988.
Arnett Cobb - Party Time Prestige PRLP 7165 1959
Arnett Cobb, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums; Ray Barretto, conga drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 14, 1959
| 1780 | Cocktails For Two |
| 1781 | Flying Home |
| 1782 | When My Dream Boat Comes Home |
| 1783 | Lonesome Road |
| 1784 | Blues In The Closet |
| 1785 | Party Time |
| 1786 | Slow Poke |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-219 in 1986, OJCCD-219-2 in 1995.
Leon Eason - I'm In The Mood For Love / Lazy River Blue Note 45-1745 1959
Leon Eason, trumpet, vocal; Dottie Dudley, organ; John Simmons, bass; Ronnie Cole, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 17, 1959
| tk.1 | I'm In The Mood For Love |
| tk.31 | Lazy River |
Leon Eason - Song Of The Islands / Because Of You Blue Note 45-1746 not released
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 17, 1959
| tk.8 | Because Of You |
| tk.13 | Song Of The Islands |
Leon Eason - That's My Home / I'm Just A Gigolo Blue Note 45-1747 not released
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 17, 1959
| tk.14 | That's My Home |
| tk.18 | I'm Just A Gigolo |
The 3 Sounds - Good Deal Blue Note BLP 4020 1960
Gene Harris, piano; Andrew Simpkins, bass; Bill Dowdy, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 20, 1959
| tk.4 | Tracy's Blue |
| tk.6 | That's All |
| tk.8 | Satin Doll |
| tk.10 | Soft Winds |
| tk.12 | St. Thomas |
| tk.13 | Robbins' Nest |
| tk.14 | Don't Blame Me |
| tk.15 | Down The Track |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84020.
Curtis Fuller's Quintet - Blues ette Savoy MG-12141 1959
Curtis Fuller, trombone; Benny Golson, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Al Harewood, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 21, 1959
| Five Spot After Dark | |
| Undecided | |
| Blues-ette | |
| Minor Vamp | |
| Love Your Spell Is Everywhere | |
| Twelve-Inch |
** also released on Savoy SST-13006 in 1960s. and on Blues-ette, Savoy Jazz SJL 1135 in 1984.
Curtis Fuller's Quintet - Blues ette Vol. 2 Savoy (J) COJY-9017 1992
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 21, 1959
| Five Spot After Dark (take 2) | |
| Undecided (take 3) | |
| Blues-ette (take 3) | |
| Minor Vamp (take 3) | |
| Love Your Spell Is Everywhere (take 3) | |
| Twelve-Inch (take 3) |
Jimmy Smith - Standards Blue Note CDP 7243 8 21282 2 9 1998
Jimmy Smith, organ; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Donald Bailey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 24, 1959
| tk.1 | It Might As Well Be Spring |
| tk.2 | Mood Indigo |
| tk.4 | While We're Young |
| tk.6 | I Didn't Know What Time It Was |
| tk.9 | But Beautiful |
| tk.13 | Memories Of You |
Willis Jackson - Blue Gator Prestige PRLP 7183 1960
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Alvin Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 25, 1959
| 1775 | The Gator Jumps (as Gator's Tail) |
| 1794 | She's Funny That Way |
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Alvin Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 9, 1959
| 1913 | East Breeze |
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Alvin Johnson, drums; Buck Clark, conga drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 26, 1960
| 2036 | This Nearly Was Mine |
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Bill Elliot, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 16, 1960
| 2404 | Blue Gator |
| 2405 | Try A Little Tenderness |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7850 in 1971.
Willis Jackson And Brother Jack McDuff - Together Again, Again Prestige PRST 7428 1967
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Alvin Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 25, 1959
| 1776 | Gil's Pills |
| 1792 | Angel Eyes |
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Alvin Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 9, 1959
| 1915 | Medley: September Song / Easy Living / Deep Purple |
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Alvin Johnson, drums; Buck Clark, conga drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 26, 1960
| 2038 | Dancing On The Ceiling |
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, bass; Frank Shea, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 13, 1961
| 3308 | Jambalaya |
| 3309 | Backtrack |
| 3310 | Without A Song |
| 3311 | Snake Crawl |
Willis Jackson - Please Mr. Jackson Prestige PRLP 7162 1959
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Alvin Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 25, 1959
| 1777 | Memories Of You |
| 1787 | Please Mr. Jackson |
| 1788 | Dinky's Mood |
| 1790 | Come Back To Sorrento |
| 1791 | Cool Grits |
| 1795 | 633 Knock |
** also released on Willis Jackson With Brother Jack McDuff And Wild Bill Jennings - Cool Grits, Prestige PRST 7783 in 1970. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-321 in 1988, OJCCD-321-2 in 1995.
Willis Jackson - Cool "Gator" Prestige PRLP 7172 1960
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 25, 1959
| 1778 | A Smooth One |
| 1779 | The Man I Love |
| 1789 | How Deep Is The Ocean |
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Alvin Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 9, 1959
| 1911 | On The Sunny Side Of The Street |
| 1914 | Blue Strollin' |
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Alvin Johnson, drums; Buck Clark, conga drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 26, 1960
| 2039 | Keep On A' Blowin' |
** also released on Keep On A Blowin', Prestige PR 7172 in 1964. and on Willis Jackson With Brother Jack McDuff - Keep On A Blowin', Prestige PRST 7830 in 1971. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-220 in 1986.
Willis Jackson With Jack McDuff - Together Again! Prestige PR 7364 1965
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Alvin Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 25, 1959
| 1793 | Three Little Words |
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Alvin Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 9, 1959
| 1910 | Glad 'A See Ya' |
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Alvin Johnson, drums; Buck Clark, conga drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 26, 1960
| 2040 | It Might As Well Be Spring |
| 2041 | This'll Get To Ya' |
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Bill Elliot, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 16, 1960
| 2406 | To' Gether |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7364 in 1965.
Donald Byrd - Byrd In Hand Blue Note BLP 4019 1959
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Walter Davis Jr., piano; Sam Jones, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 31, 1959
| tk.1 | Here Am I |
| tk.2 | Witchcraft |
| tk.3 | The Injuns |
| tk.7 | Devil Whip |
| tk.10 | Bronze Dance |
| tk.16 | Clarion Calls |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84019, CDP 7 84019 2 in 1988.
Arthur Taylor, Charlie Rouse, Frank Foster - Taylor's Tenors New Jazz NJLP 8219 1959
Frank Foster, Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Walter Davis, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 3, 1959
| 1796 | Cape Millie |
| 1797 | Little Chico |
| 1798 | Fidel |
| 1799 | Rhythm-a-ning |
| 1800 | Straight No Chaser |
| 1801 | Dacor |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1852-2 in 1994.
** 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.
Yusef Lateef And His Jazz Quintet - The Dreamer Savoy MG-12139 1959
Bernard McKinney, euphonium; Yusef Lateef, tenor sax, flute, oboe, argol; Terry Pollard, piano; William Austin, bass; Frank Gant, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 11, 1959
| Oboe Blues | |
| Angel Eyes | |
| The Dreamer | |
| Arjuna | |
| Can't Help Lovin' That Man |
** also released on Savoy SST-13007 in 1960s.
** part of Angel Eyes, Savoy SJL 2238 in 1979.
Yusef Lateef And His Jazz Quintet - The Fabric Of Jazz Savoy MG-12140 1959
Bernard McKinney, euphonium; Yusef Lateef, argol, tenor sax, flute; Terry Pollard, piano; William Austin, bass; Frank Gant, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 11, 1959
| Moon Tree | |
| Stella By Starlight | |
| Valse Bouk | |
| Half Breed | |
| Poor Butterfly |
** also released on Savoy SST-13008 in 1960s.
** part of Angel Eyes, Savoy SJL 2238 in 1979.
Benny Golson - Gone With Golson New Jazz NJLP 8235 1960
Curtis Fuller, trombone; Benny Golson, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Tom Bryant, bass; Al Harewood, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 20, 1959
| 1802 | Staccato Swing |
| 1803 | Autumn Leaves |
| 1804 | Blues After Dark |
| 1805 | Soul Me |
| 1807 | Jam For Bobbie |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1850-2 in 1994.
The Complete Blue Note 45 Sessions Of Ike Quebec Mosaic MR3-121 1987
Ike Quebec, tenor sax; Edwin Swanston, organ; Skeeter Best, guitar; Sonny Wellesley, bass; Les Jenkins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 1, 1959
| tk.1 | A Light Reprieve |
| tk.6 | Blue Friday |
| tk.10 | Zonky |
| tk.11 | Blue Monday |
| tk.14 | The Buzzard Lope |
| tk.16 | Later For The Rock |
| tk.22 | Sweet And Lovely |
| tk.23 | Dear John |
Ike Quebec, tenor sax; Sir Charles Thompson as Lord Bentley, organ; Milt Hinton, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 25, 1960
| tk.6 | If I Could Be With You |
| tk.9 | Mardi-Gras |
| tk.12 | What A Difference A Day Made |
| tk.14 | For All We Know |
| tk.18 | Ill Wind |
| tk.19 | I've Got The World On A String |
| tk.21 | Me 'N Mabe |
| tk.24 | Everything Happens To Me (short version) |
| tk.25 | Everything Happens To Me (long version) |
** also released on Mosaic MD2-121 in 1987.
** same as With A Song In My Heart, Blue Note LT-1052 in 1980 + 17 bonus tracks.
Ike Quebec - From Hackensack To Englewood Blue Note (J) TOCJ-66083 2000
Ike Quebec, tenor sax; Edwin Swanston, organ; Skeeter Best, guitar; Sonny Wellesley, bass; Les Jenkins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 20, 1959
| tk.8 | Uptight |
| tk.12 | Cry Me A River |
Walter Davis Jr. - Davis Cup Blue Note BLP 4018 1960
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Walter Davis Jr., piano; Sam Jones, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 2, 1959
| tk.6 | Minor Mind |
| tk.14 | 'S Make It |
| tk.17 | Loodle-Lot |
| tk.21 | Millie's Delight |
| tk.23 | Rhumba Nhumba |
| tk.24 | Sweetness |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84018, B1-32098 in 1995, CDP 7243 8 32098 2 8 in 1995.
Coleman Hawkins With The Red Garland Trio Swingville SVLP 2001 1960
Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Red Garland, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; "Specks" Wright, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 12, 1959
| 1808 | Bean's Blues |
| 1809 | I Want To Be Loved |
| 1810 | It's A Blue World |
| 1811 | Red Beans |
| 1812 | Blues For Ron |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-418 in 1989, OJCCD-418-2 in 1989.
Red Garland - Satin Doll Prestige P-7859 1983
Red Garland, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Specs Wright, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 12, 1959
| 1813 | Satin Doll |
| 1814 | The Man I Love |
| 1816 | A Little Bit Of Basie |
** part of Stretching Out, Prestige PRCD-24272-2 in 2002.
Tiny Grimes With Jerome Richardson - Tiny In Swingville Swingville SVLP 2002 1960
Jerome Richardson, flute, tenor, baritone sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Tiny Grimes, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 13, 1959
| 1819 | Ain't Misbehaving |
| 1820 | Down With It |
| 1821 | Durn Tootin' |
| 1822 | Annie Laurie |
| 1823 | Home Sick |
| 1824 | Frankie & Johnnie |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1796-2 in 1992.
Bill Jennings - Enough Said! Prestige PRLP 7164 1959
Jack McDuff, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Alvin Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 21, 1959
| 1825 | Dark Eyes |
| 1826 | Tough Gain |
| 1827 | Dig Uncle Will |
| 1829 | Volare |
| 1830 | It Could Happen To You |
| 1831 | Enough Said |
| 1832 | Blue Jams |
** also released on Wild Bill Jennings With Brother Jack McDuff - Enough Said!, Prestige PRST 7788 in 1970.
The Curtis Fuller Jazztet With Benny Golson Savoy MG-12143 1959
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Benny Golson, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 25, 1959
| It's Alright With Me | |
| Wheatleith Hall | |
| I'll Walk Alone | |
| Arabia | |
| Judy's Dilemma |
** also scheduled on Savoy SST 13010.
** part of Curtis Fuller All-Star Sextets, Savoy SJL 2239 in 1979.
Benny Golson - Groovin' With Golson New Jazz NJLP 8220 1959
Curtis Fuller, trombone; Benny Golson, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 28, 1959
| 1833 | My Blues House |
| 1834 | I Didn't Know What Time It Was |
| 1835 | The Stroller |
| 1836 | Yesterdays |
| 1837 | Drumboogie |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-226 in 1986, OJCCD-226-2 in 1992.
Horace Silver - Blowin' The Blues Away Blue Note BLP 4017 1959
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Eugene Taylor, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 29, 1959
| tk.3 | Blowin' The Blues Away |
| tk.18 | The Baghdad Blues |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 30, 1959
| tk.2 | Sister Sadie |
| tk.8 | Peace |
| tk.14 | Break City |
Horace Silver, piano; Eugene Taylor, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 13, 1959
| tk.7 | Melancholy Mood (new version) |
| tk.8 | The St. Vitus Dance |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84017 in 1959, CDP 7 46526 2 in 1987.
The Modern Jazz Disciples New Jazz NJLP 8222 1959
William "Hicky" Kelley, normaphone, euphonium; Curtis Peagler, alto sax; William "Billy" Brown, piano; Lee Tucker, bass; Ron McCurdy, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 8, 1959
| 1838 | Little Taste |
| 1839 | Slippin' & Slidin' |
| 1841 | Disciples Blues |
| 1842 | Huck's Delight |
| 1843 | Perhaps |
| 1844 | After You've Gone |
| 1845 | Dottie |
The Modern Jazz Disciples - Right Down Front New Jazz NJLP 8240 1960
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 8, 1959
| 1840 | Hapnin's |
William Kelley, normaphone; Curtis Peagler, alto, tenor sax; William Brown, piano; Lee Tucker, bass; Wilbur "Slim" Jackson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 24, 1960
| 2264 | Kelley's Line |
| 2265 | Along Came Cheryl |
| 2266 | Right Down Front |
| 2267 | Ros-Al |
| 2268 | The Happy Blues |
| 2269 | Autumn Serenade |
| 2270 | My Funny Valentine |
Johnny "Hammond" Smith - All Soul New Jazz NJLP 8221 1959
Johnny "Hammond" Smith, organ; Thornel Schwartz, guitar; George Tucker, bass; Leo Stevens, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 11, 1959
| 1846 | The Masquerade Is Over |
| 1847 | Pennies From Heaven |
| 1848 | All Soul |
| 1849 | Goin' Places |
| 1850 | Sweet Cookies |
| 1851 | Easy Like |
| 1852 | Secret Love |
** part of That Good Feelin', Prestige PRCD-24164-2 in 1996.
Al Smith - Hear My Blues: Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Showcases Bluesville BVLP 1001 1960
Eddie Davis, tenor sax; Shirley Scott, organ; Wendell Marshall, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums; Al Smith, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 20, 1959
| 1853 | Night Time Is The Right Time |
| 1854 | I'll Be Alright |
| 1855 | I've Got The Right Kind Of Lovin' |
| 1856 | Never Let Me Go |
| 1857 | I've Got A Girl |
| 1858 | Tears In My Eyes |
| 1859 | Come On Pretty Baby |
| 1860 | Pledging My Love |
** also released on Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis And Shirley Scott With Al Smith - Blues Shout!, Prestige PR 1069 in 1964. and on Original Blues Classics OBC-514 in 1987, OBCCD-514-2 in 1993.
Lem Winchester & Benny Golson - Winchester Special New Jazz NJLP 8223 1959
Benny Golson, tenor sax #1-5; Lem Winchester, vibes; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 25, 1959
| 1. 1861 | Mysticism |
| 2. 1862 | The Dude |
| 3. 1863 | How Are Things In Glocca Morra? |
| 4. 1864 | Will You Still Be Mine? |
| 5. 1865 | Down Fuzz |
| 6. 1866 | If I Were A Bell |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1719 in 1986, OJCCD-1719-2 in 1991.
Donald Byrd - Fuego Blue Note BLP 4026 1960
Donald Byrd, pocket trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Duke Pearson, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Lex Humphries, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 4, 1959
| tk.3 | Lament |
| tk.8 | Amen |
| tk.14 | Fuego |
| tk.15 | Low Life |
| tk.17 | Bup A Loup |
| tk.18 | Funky Mama |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84026 in 1961, CDP 7 46534 2 in 1987.
The Three Sounds - Standards Blue Note CDP 7243 8 21281 2 0 1998
Gene Harris, piano; Andrew Simpkins, bass; Bill Dowdy, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 8, 1959
| tk.10 | Alone Together |
| tk.25 | Thinking Of You |
| tk.26 | Goodnight, Ladies |
| tk.43 | Lights Out |
Gene Harris, piano, organ; Andrew Simpkins, bass; Bill Dowdy, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 4, 1962
| tk.2 | Sometimes I'm Happy |
| tk.22 | Makin' Whoopee |
Gene Harris, piano; Andrew Simpkins, bass; Bill Dowdy, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 27, 1962
| tk.12 | The Best Things In Life Are Free |
| tk.13 | Cry Me A River |
| tk.24 | Again |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 28, 1962
| tk.30 | Witchcraft |
| tk.32 | Stay As Sweet As You Are |
| tk.39 | Red Sails In The Sunset |
Jackie McLean - Swing, Swang, Swingin' Blue Note BLP 4024 1960
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 20, 1959
| tk.5 | Let's Face The Music And Dance |
| tk.10 | I Remember You |
| tk.12 | Stablemates |
| tk.17 | I Love You |
| tk.20 | What's New |
| tk.23 | I'll Take Romance |
| tk.24 | 116th And Lenox |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84024, CDP 7243 8 56582 2 8 in 1997.
Jerome Richardson - Roamin' With Richardson New Jazz NJLP 8226 1960
Jerome Richardson, flute, tenor, baritone sax; Richard Wyands, piano; George Tucker, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 21, 1959
| 1891 | Poinciana |
| 1892 | Friar Tuck |
| 1893 | Up At Teddy's Hill |
| 1894 | Warm Valley |
| 1895 | Candied Sweets |
| 1896 | I Never Knew |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1849-2 in 1994.
Duke Pearson - Profile Blue Note BLP 4022 1960
Duke Pearson, piano; Gene Taylor, bass; Lex Humphries, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 25, 1959
| tk.9 | Witchcraft |
| tk.14 | Two Mile Run |
| tk.18 | Gate City Blues |
| tk.19 | Taboo |
| tk.27 | Black Coffee |
| tk.28 | I'm Glad There Is You |
| tk.30 | Like Someone In Love |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84022.
Meet Oliver Nelson New Jazz NJLP 8224 1960
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Oliver Nelson, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 30, 1959
| 1897 | Jams And Jellies |
| 1898 | Ostinato |
| 1899 | Passion Flower |
| 1900 | Booze Blues Baby |
| 1901 | Don't Stand Up |
| 1902 | What's New? |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-227 in 1986, OJCCD-227-2 in 1992.
Lou Donaldson - The Time Is Right Blue Note BLP 4025 1960
Blue Mitchell, trumpet #1,3-6; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Parlan, piano; Laymon Jackson as Jack Laymon, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 31, 1959
| 1. tk.4 | Mack The Knife |
| 2. tk.6 | Be My Love |
| 3. tk.8 | Crosstown Shuffle |
| 4. tk.12 | Tangerine |
| 5. tk.13 | Lou's Blues |
| 6. tk.19 | The Nearness Of You |
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Parlan, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Al Harewood, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 28, 1959
| tk.3 | Idaho |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84025 in late 1960s.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Lou Donaldson Sessions 1957-60, Mosaic MD6-215 in 2002.
Johnny "Hammond" Smith - That Good Feelin' New Jazz NJLP 8229 1960
Johnny "Hammond" Smith, organ; Thornel Schwartz, guitar; George Tucker, bass; Leo Stevens, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 4, 1959
| 1903 | Autumn Leaves |
| 1904 | My Funny Valentine |
| 1905 | Bye, Bye Blackbird |
| 1906 | I'll Remember April |
| 1907 | Puddin' |
| 1908 | Billie's Bounce |
| 1909 | That Good Feelin' |
** part of Prestige PRCD-24164-2 in 1996.
Willis Jackson - Cookin' Sherry Prestige PRLP 7211 1961
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Alvin Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 9, 1959
| 1912 | When I Fall In Love |
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Alvin Johnson, drums; Buck Clark, conga drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 26, 1960
| 2035 | Where Are You |
| 2037 | Sportin' |
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Bill Elliot, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 16, 1960
| 2402 | Contrasts |
| 2403 | Cookin' Sherry |
| 2407 | Mellow Blues |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7211 in 1961.
Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Africaine Blue Note LT-1088 1981
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; Walter Davis Jr., piano; Jymie Merritt, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Dizzy Reece, congas #5,6.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 10, 1959
| 1. tk.3 | The Midget |
| 2. tk.4 | Lester Left Town |
| 3. tk.8 | Celine |
| 4. tk.10 | Splendid |
| 5. tk.12 | Haina |
| 6. tk.14 | Africaine |
Kenny Dorham - Quiet Kenny New Jazz NJLP 8225 1960
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 13, 1959
| 1916 | Old Folks |
| 1917 | My Ideal |
| 1918 | Blue Spring Shuffle |
| 1920 | Lotus Blossom |
| 1921 | I Had The Craziest Dream |
| 1922 | Alone Together |
| 1923-1 | Blue Friday |
** also released on Kenny Dorham/1959, Prestige PRST 7754 in 1970. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-250 in 1986, OJCCD-250-2 in 1992.
Kenny Dorham/1959 Prestige PRST 7754 1970
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 13, 1959
| 1919 | Mack The Knife |
** originally released on Quiet Kenny, New Jazz NJLP 8225 in 1960 + 1 bonus track.
Dizzy Reece - Star Bright Blue Note BLP 4023 1960
Dizzy Reece, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 19, 1959
| tk.3 | The Rebound |
| tk.7 | A Variation On Monk |
| tk.11 | I Wished On The Moon |
| tk.15 | The Rake |
| tk.19 | I'll Close My Eyes |
| tk.22 | Groovesville |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84023.
Willie Dixon Vocals, Memphis Slim Piano - Willie's Blues Bluesville BVLP 1003 1960
Al Ashby, tenor sax; Memphis Slim, piano; Wally Richardson, guitar; Gus Johnson, drums; Willie Dixon, vocal, bass.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 3, 1959
| 1923-2 | Move Me |
| 1924 | That's All I Want Baby |
| 1925 | Don't You Tell Nobody |
| 1926 | Good Understanding |
| 1927 | I Got A Razor |
| 1928 | That's My Baby |
| 1929 | Nervous |
| 1930 | Sittin' And Cryin' The Blues |
| 1931 | Built For Comfort |
| 1932 | Youth To You |
| 1933 | Slim's Thing |
| 1934 | Go Easy |
** also released on Original Blues Classics OBC-501 in 1984, OBCCD-501-2 in 1990.
Shirley Scott - Soul Searching Prestige PRLP 7173 1960
Shirley Scott, Hammond organ; Wendell Marshall, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 4, 1959
| 1935 | Duck And Rock |
| 1936 | Boss |
| 1937 | You Won't Let Me Go |
| 1938 | Plunk, Plunk, Plunk |
| 1939 | Soul Searchin' |
| 1940 | Moanin' |
| 1941 | Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You |
Shirley Scott, Hammond organ; George Duvivier, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 20, 1959
| 1967 | Yes Indeed |
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis With Shirley Scott - Misty Moodsville MVLP 30 1963
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, tenor sax; Shirley Scott, organ; Wendell Marshall, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums; Ray Baretto, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 4, 1959
| 1942 | Uh! Oh! |
| 1943 | Misty |
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, tenor sax; Shirley Scott, organ; George Duvivier, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums; Ray Baretto, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 12, 1960
| 2161 | I Wished On The Moon |
| 2163 | Give Me A Goodnight Kiss |
| 2164 | Moon Of Manakoora |
| 2165 | Just Friends |
| 2166 | Speak Low |
** also released on Moodsville MVST 30 in 1963.
Sonny Red - Out Of The Blue Blue Note BLP 4032 1960
Sonny Red, alto sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 5, 1959
| tk.3 | Bluesville |
| tk.5 | Stay As Sweet As You Are |
| tk.10 | I've Never Been In Love Before |
| tk.12 | Blues In The Pocket |
| tk.13 | Alone Too Long |
| tk.19 | Nadia |
Sonny Red, alto sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 23, 1960
| tk.8 | Stairway To The Stars |
| tk.13 | The Lope |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84032, CDP 7243 8 52440 2 5 in 1996.
Sonny Red - Out Of The Blue Blue Note CDP 7243 8 52440 2 5 1996
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 23, 1960
| tk.10 | Crystal |
| tk.15 | Lost April |
| tk.17 | You're Sensational |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4032 in 1960 + 5 bonus tracks.
Sonny Red - Alone Too Long / Blues In The Pocket Blue Note 45-1762 1960
Sonny Red, alto sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 5, 1959
| tk.14 | Alone Too Long (45 rpm version) |
Frank Wess - I Hear Ya Talkin' Savoy Jazz SJL 1136 1984
Thad Jones, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Frank Wess, flute, tenor, alto sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 8, 1959
| I Hear Ya Talkin' | |
| Liz | |
| Boop-Pe-Doop | |
| Opus The Blues (as Opus De Blues) | |
| Struttin' Down Broadway |
** initially scheduled on The Frank Wess Septet - Opus De Blues, Savoy MG-12142.
** also released on Opus De Blues, Savoy (J) K18P 9347 in 1984. and on The Frank Wess Septet - Opus De Blues, Savoy (J) COJY-9060 in 1993.
The Red Garland Trio + Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Moodsville MVLP 1 1960
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, tenor sax #1,2,5; Red Garland, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 11, 1959
| 1. 1944 | When Your Lover Has Gone |
| 2. 1945 | We'll Be Together Again |
| 3. 1946 | I Heard You Cried Last Night |
| 4. 1947 | The Red Blues |
| 5. 1949 | Softly Baby |
| 6. 1950 | Blue Room |
| 7. 1951 | Wonder Why |
| 8. 1952 | Stella By Starlight |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-360 in 1989, OJCCD-360-2 in 1989.
Duke Pearson - Tender Feelin's Blue Note BLP 4035 1961
Duke Pearson, piano; Gene Taylor, bass; Lex Humphries, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 16, 1959
| tk.10 | On Green Dolphin Street |
| tk.16 | When Sunny Gets Blue |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 19, 1959
| tk.36 | The Golden Striker |
| tk.38 | I Love You |
| tk.46 | I'm A Fool To Want You |
| tk.47 | Bluebird Of Happiness |
| tk.56 | 3 A.M. |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84035.
The Curtis Fuller Sextette - Imagination Savoy MG 12144 1960
Thad Jones, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Benny Golson, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 17, 1959
| Kachin | |
| Bang Bang | |
| Imagination | |
| Blues De Funk | |
| Lido Road |
** also scheduled on Savoy SST 13011.
** part of Curtis Fuller All-Star Sextets, Savoy SJL 2239 in 1979.
The Curtis Fuller Sextette - Imagination Vol. 2 Savoy (J) COJY-9018 1992
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 17, 1959
| Kachin (take 3) | |
| Bang Bang (take 3) | |
| Imagination (take 3) | |
| Blues De Funk (take 3) | |
| Lido Road (take 3) | |
| Bang Bang (take 4) |
Buddy Tate And His Band - Tate's Date Swingville SVLP 2003 1960
Pat Jenkins, trumpet; Eli Robinson, trombone; Ben Richardson, alto, baritone sax, clarinet; Buddy Tate, tenor sax; Sadik Hakim, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 18, 1959
| 1953 | Moon Dog |
| 1954 | Me 'N' You |
| 1955 | Blow Low |
| 1956 | Miss Ruby Jones |
| 1957 | Idling |
| 1958 | No Kiddin' |
** part of Groovin' With Tate, Prestige PRCD-24152-2 in 1995.
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis & Shirley Scott - Bacalao Prestige PRLP 7178 1960
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, tenor sax; Shirley Scott, organ; George Duvivier, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums; Ray Barretto, congas; Luis Perez, bongos, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 20, 1959
| 1959 | Come Rain Or Shine |
| 1960 | Last Train From Overbrook |
| 1961 | Dobbin' With Redd Foxx |
| 1962 | That Old Black Magic |
| 1963 | Sometimes I'm Happy |
| 1964 | Dancero |
| 1965 | Fast Spiral |
| 1966 | When Your Lover Has Gone |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1090-2 in 2003.
Benny Golson - Gettin' With It New Jazz NJLP 8248 1960
Curtis Fuller, trombone; Benny Golson, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 23, 1959
| 1968 | April In Paris |
| 1969 | Tippin' On Thru |
| 1970 | Blue Streak |
| 1971 | Baubles, Bangles And Beads |
| 1972 | Bob Hurd's Blues |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1873-2 in 1995.
Brownie McGhee And Sonny Terry - Down Home Blues Bluesville BVLP 1002 1960
Sonny Terry, harmonica, vocal; Brownie McGhee, guitar, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December, 1959
| Let Me Be Your Big Dog | |
| Pawn Shop | |
| You Don't Know | |
| Betty And Dupree's Blues | |
| Back To New Orleans | |
| Stranger Here | |
| Fox Hunt | |
| I'm Prison Bound | |
| Louise, Louise | |
| Baby, How Long | |
| Freight Train |
** also released on Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry - Down Home Blues, Prestige Folklore Folklore 14013 in 1964.
** part of Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee - Back To New Orleans, Fantasy F-24708 in 1972, FCD-24708-2 in 1989.