Van Gelder Studio Catalog: 1961
1961
Billy Taylor - Interlude Moodsville MVLP 16 1961
Billy Taylor, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Ray Mosca, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 3, 1961
| 2810 | You Tempt Me |
| 2811 | Did You Dream Too |
| 2812 | You're All That Matters |
| 2813 | Interlude |
| 2814 | You're Mine |
| 2815 | My Heart Sings |
| 2816 | I Sigh |
| 2817 | Here Today Gone Tomorrow Love |
| 2818 | All Alone |
** part of The Billy Taylor Trio - Warming Up!, Milestone MCD-47103-2 in 2004.
Jackie McLean - Bluesnik Blue Note BLP 4067 1962
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Pete La Roca, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 8, 1961
| tk.5 | Blues Function |
| tk.7 | Cool Green |
| tk.8 | Goin' Way Blues |
| tk.15 | Torchin' |
| tk.20 | Drew's Blues |
| tk.20A | Bluesnik |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84067 in 1962, CDP 7 84067 2 in 1989.
Jackie McLean - Bluesnik Blue Note CDP 7 84067 2 1989
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 8, 1961
| tk.11 | Goin' Way Blues (alternate take) |
| tk.13 | Torchin' (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4067 in 1962 + 2 bonus tracks.
Willis Jackson - Really Groovin' Prestige PRLP 7196 1961
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Jimmy Neeley, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Juan Amalbert, conga drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 10, 1961
| 2819 | I Remember Clifford |
| 2820 | Oatmeal |
| 2821 | Sweet Peter Charleston |
| 2823 | A Twist Of Blues |
| 2824 | Careless Love |
| 2825 | Again |
| 2826 | He Said, She Said, I Said |
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Richard Wyands, piano; Peck Morrison, bass; Granville Roker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 11, 1961
| 2975 | Girl Of My Dreams |
Willis Jackson - In My Solitude Moodsville MVLP 17 1961
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Jimmy Neeley, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Juan Amalbert, conga drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 10, 1961
| 2822 | Estrellita |
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Richard Wyands, piano; Peck Morrison, bass; Granville Roker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 11, 1961
| 2969 | Home |
| 2970 | Nancy |
| 2971 | They Didn't Believe Me |
| 2972 | Nobody Knows The Trouble I See |
| 2973 | Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child |
| 2974 | It Never Entered My Mind |
| 2976 | In My Solitude |
Kenny Dorham - Whistle Stop Blue Note BLP 4063 1961
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 15, 1961
| tk.2 | "Philly" Twist |
| tk.11 | Whistle Stop |
| tk.19 | Windmill |
| tk.20 | Sunset |
| tk.25 | Sunrise In Mexico |
| tk.31 | Dorham's Epitaph |
| tk.34 | Buffalo |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84063 in 1967, B1-28978 in 1994, CDP 7243 8 28978 2 8 in 1994.
Shorty Baker & Doc Cheatham - Shorty & Doc Swingville SVLP 2021 1961
Harold "Shorty" Baker, Adolphus "Doc" Cheatham, trumpet; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 17, 1961
| 2827 | Baker's Dozen |
| 2828 | Night Train |
| 2829 | Lullabye In Rhythm |
| 2830 | I Didn't Know What Time It Was |
| 2831 | Chitlin's |
| 2832 | Good Queen Bess |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-839-2 in 1994.
Stanley Turrentine - Jubilee Shouts Blue Note BN-LA883-J2 1978
Tommy Turrentine, trumpet; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Horace Parlan, piano; George Tucker, bass; Al Harewood, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 20, 1961
| tk.1 | Then I'll Be Tired Of You |
| tk.9 | My Girl Is Just Enough Woman For Me |
| tk.15 | Stolen Sweets |
| tk.22 | Fine Lil' Lass |
| tk.26 | Thomasville |
| tk.43 | Someone To Watch Over Me |
Tommy Turrentine, trumpet; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Butch Warren, bass; Al Harewood, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 18, 1962
| tk.9 | You Said It |
| tk.14 | Cotton Walk |
| tk.21 | Brother Tom |
| tk.26 | My Ship |
| tk.29 | Jubilee Shout |
** same as Comin' Your Way, Blue Note BLP 4065 (not released) + Jubilee Shout!!!, BST-84122 in 1986 - 1 track.
Stanley Turrentine - Comin' Your Way Blue Note CDP 7 84065 2 1987
Tommy Turrentine, trumpet; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Horace Parlan, piano; George Tucker, bass; Al Harewood, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 20, 1961
| tk.21 | Fine Lil' Lass (alternate take) |
| tk.41 | Just In Time |
** initially scheduled on Blue Note BLP 4065.
Lou Donaldson - Here 'Tis Blue Note BLP 4066 1961
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; 'Baby Face' Willette, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Dave Bailey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 23, 1961
| tk.1 | Watusi Jump |
| tk.4 | Here 'Tis |
| tk.12 | Cool Blues |
| tk.13 | Walk With Me |
| tk.16 | A Foggy Day |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84066 in 1962.
Betty Roche - Lightly And Politely Prestige PRLP 7198 1961
Jimmy Neeley, piano; Wally Richardson, guitar; Michel Mulia, bass; Rudy Lawless, drums; Betty Roche, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 24, 1961
| 2833 | Just Squeeze Me |
| 2834 | For All We Know |
| 2835 | Rocks In My Bed |
| 2836 | Maybe You'll Be There |
| 2837 | I Had The Craziest Dream |
| 2838 | Polka Dots And Moonbeams |
| 2839 | Jim |
| 2840 | Why Shouldn't I |
| 2841 | I Got It Bad |
| 2842 | Someone To Watch Over Me |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1802-2 in 1992.
Gene Ammons - Nice An' Cool Moodsville MVLP 18 1961
Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Richard Wyands, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 26, 1961
| 2843 | I Remember You |
| 2844 | Willow Weep For Me |
| 2845 | Someone To Watch Over Me |
| 2846 | Something Wonderful |
| 2847 | Till There Was You |
| 2848 | Something I Dreamed Last Night |
| 2849 | Answer Me, My Love |
| 2850 | Little Girl Blue |
** part of Gene Ammons - The Gene Ammons Story: Gentle Jug, Prestige P-24079 in 1977.
Gene Ammons - "Jug" Prestige PRLP 7192 1961
Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Richard Wyands, piano #1-4,7,8; Clarence "Sleepy" Anderson, organ #5, piano #6; Dough Watkins, bass; Ray Barretto, conga drums; uncredited J.C. Heard, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 27, 1961
| 1. 2851 | Miss Lucy |
| 2. 2852 | Exactly Like You |
| 3. 2853 | Ol' Man River |
| 4. 2854 | Easy To Love |
| 5. 2855 | Namely You |
| 6. 2856 | Let It Be You |
| 7. 2857 | Seed Shack |
| 8. 2858 | Tangerine |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-701-2 in 1992.
Grant Green - Grant's First Stand Blue Note BLP 4064 1961
'Baby Face' Willette, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Ben Dixon, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 28, 1961
| tk.8 | A Wee Bit O' Green |
| tk.9 | Miss Ann's Tempo |
| tk.12 | Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do |
| tk.14 | Baby's Minor Lope |
| tk.18 | Lullaby Of The Leaves |
| tk.21 | Blues For Willarene |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84064 in 1965.
"Baby Face" Willette - Face To Face Blue Note BLP 4068 1961
Fred Jackson, tenor sax; 'Baby Face' Willette, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Ben Dixon, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 30, 1961
| tk.7 | Face To Face |
| tk.11 | Something Strange |
| tk.17 | Whatever Lola Wants |
| tk.18 | Goin' Down |
| tk.19 | Swingin' At Sugar Ray's |
| tk.24 | High 'N' Low |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84068, CDP 7243 8 59382 2 1 in 1997.
"Baby Face" Willette - Face To Face Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59382 2 1 1997
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 30, 1961
| tk.8 | Face To Face (alternate take) |
| tk.12 | Something Strange (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4068 in 1961 + 2 bonus tracks.
Jack McDuff - The Honeydripper Prestige PRLP 7199 1961
Jimmy Forrest, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, Hammond organ; Grant Green, guitar; Ben Dixon, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 3, 1961
| 2859 | Blues And Tonic |
| 2860 | Whap! |
| 2861 | The Honeydripper |
| 2862 | I Want A Little Girl |
| 2863 | Mr. Lucky |
| 2864 | Dink's Blues |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-222 in 1986, OJCCD-222-2 in 1995.
Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Pisces Blue Note (J) GXF-3060 1979
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Jymie Merritt, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 12, 1961
| tk.8 | United |
| tk.15 | Ping Pong |
| tk.27 | Blue Ching |
| tk.28 | Pisces |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 27, 1961
| tk.25 | Uptight |
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; Cedar Walton, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 15, 1964
| tk.7 | It's A Long Way Down |
** also released on Blue Note (J) GXK-8151 in 1980.
Johnny "Hammond" Smith - Stimulation Prestige PRLP 7203 1961
Freddy McCoy, vibes; Johnny "Hammond" Smith, Hammond organ; Eddie McFadden, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Leo Stevens, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 14, 1961
| 2865 | Spring Is Here |
| 2869 | Ribs An' Chips |
| 2870 | Cry Me A River |
| 2871 | Invitation |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 12, 1961
| 3032 | Que Pasa? |
| 3034 | Stimulation |
| 3035 | Sticks An' Stones |
| 3036 | Because You Left Me |
** also released on Johnny "Hammond" Smith With Freddie McCoy - Stimulation!, Prestige PRST 7786 in 1970.
** part of Opus De Funk, Prestige PRCD-24291-2 in 2004.
Johnny "Hammond" Smith - Opus De Funk Prestige PR 7420 1966
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 14, 1961
| 2866 | Autumn Leaves |
| 2867 | Opus De Funk |
| 2868 | Almost Like Being In Love |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 12, 1961
| 3029 | Sad Eyes |
| 3030 | Shirley's Theme |
| 3031 | If Someone Had Told Me |
| 3033 | Gone With The Wind |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7420 in 1966.
** part of Prestige PRCD-24291-2 in 2004.
Groovin' With Buddy Tate Swingville SVLP 2029 1961
Buddy Tate, tenor sax, clarinet; Ronnell Bright, piano; Wally Richardson, guitar; George Tucker, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 17, 1961
| 2872 | A Lucky So And So |
| 2873 | The Salt Mines |
| 2874 | Blues For Trix |
| 2875 | Makin' Whoopee |
| 2876 | East Of The Sun |
| 2877 | Overdrive |
| 2878 | Boardwalk |
** also released on Swingville SVST-2029 in 1961.
** part of Groovin' With Tate, Prestige PRCD-24152-2 in 1995.
Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Roots & Herbs Blue Note BST 84347 1970
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano #1-3; Walter Davis Jr., piano #4,5; Jymie Merritt, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 18, 1961
| 1. tk.2 | Look At The Birdie |
| 2. tk.4 | Mastermind |
| 3. tk.10 | Ping Pong |
| 4. tk.18 | Roots And Herbs |
| 5. tk.26 | United |
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Jymie Merritt, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 27, 1961
| tk.4 | The Back Sliders |
** part of The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Art Blakey's 1960 Jazz Messengers, Mosaic MR10-141 in 1992, MD6-141 in 1992.
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - The Freedom Rider Blue Note BLP 4156 1964
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 18, 1961
| tk.12 | Petty Larceny |
Lee Morgan, trumpet #2-4; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax #2-4; Bobby Timmons, piano #2-4; Jymie Merritt, bass #2-4; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 27, 1961
| 1. tk.6 | The Freedom Rider |
| 2. tk.7 | Tell It Like It Is |
| 3. tk.13 | El Toro |
| 4. tk.19 | Blue Lace |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84156 in 1964, CDP 7243 8 21287 2 4 in 1998.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Art Blakey's 1960 Jazz Messengers, Mosaic MR10-141 in 1992, MD6-141 in 1992.
Claude Hopkins With Buddy Tate And Joe Thomas - Let's Jam Swingville SVLP 2020 1961
Joe Thomas, trumpet; Buddy Tate, tenor sax, clarinet; Claude Hopkins, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 21, 1961
| 2879 | Safari Stomp |
| 2880 | Late Evening |
| 2881 | The Way You Look Tonight |
| 2882 | I Surrender Dear |
| 2883 | I Would Do Anything For You |
| 2884 | Offbeat Blues |
| 2885 | I Apologize |
** part of Claude Hopkins - Swing Time, Prestige PRCD-24215-2 in 1999.
Oliver Nelson - The Blues And The Abstract Truth Impulse! A-5 1961
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute; Oliver Nelson, alto, tenor sax, arranger; George Barrow, baritone sax; Bill Evans, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 23, 1961
| Stolen Moments | |
| Hoe Down | |
| Cascades | |
| Yearnin' | |
| Butch And Butch | |
| Teenie's Blues |
** also released on Impulse! AS-5 in 1961. and on Bill Evans, Roy Haynes, Eric Dolphy, Oliver Nelson, Paul Chambers, Freddie Hubbard - The Blues And The Abstract Truth, Impulse! IMPD-154 in 1995.
** part of The Dedication Series Vol. II: Three Dimensions, Impulse! IA-9335/2 in 1978.
Coleman Hawkins - The Hawk Relaxes Moodsville MVLP 15 1961
Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Ronnell Bright, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Andrew Cyrille, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 28, 1961
| 2892 | Just A Gigolo |
| 2893 | Under A Blanket Of Blue |
| 2894 | More Than You Know |
| 2895 | Speak Low |
| 2896 | When Day Is Done |
| 2897 | I'll Never Be The Same |
| 2898 | Moonglow |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-709-2 in 1992.
** part of Kenny Burrell And Coleman Hawkins - Moonglow, Prestige P-24106 in 1981.
Oliver Nelson With Eric Dolphy - Straight Ahead New Jazz NJLP 8255 1961
Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; Oliver Nelson, alto, tenor sax, clarinet; Richard Wyands, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 1, 1961
| 2899 | Six And Four |
| 2900 | Mama Lou |
| 2901 | Images |
| 2902 | Ralph's New Blues |
| 2903 | 111-44 |
| 2904 | Straight Ahead |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-099 in 1984, OJCCD-099-2 in 1989.
** part of Oliver Nelson - Images, Prestige P-24060 in 1976.
Shirley Scott - Satin Doll Prestige PRLP 7283 1963
Shirley Scott, organ; George Tucker, bass; Mack Simpkins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 7, 1961
| 2905 | It Don't Mean A Thing |
| 2906 | Satin Doll |
| 2907 | C Jam Blues |
| 2908 | Perdido |
| 2909 | Mood Indigo |
| 2910 | Solitude |
| 2911 | Things Ain't What They Used To Be |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7283 in 1963.
This Is Walt Dickerson! New Jazz NJLP 8254 1961
Walt Dickerson, vibes; Austin Crowe, piano; Bob Lewis, bass; Andrew Cyrille, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 7, 1961
| 2912 | Infinite You |
| 2913 | Evelyn |
| 2914 | Death And Taxes |
| 2915 | The Cry |
| 2916 | Elizabeth |
| 2917 | Time |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1817-2 in 1993.
Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - The Witch Doctor Blue Note BST 84258 1967
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Jymie Merritt, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 14, 1961
| tk.14 | Those Who Sit And Wait |
| tk.21 | A Little Busy |
| tk.23 | Joelle |
| tk.28 | Afrique |
| tk.29 | Lost And Found |
| tk.30 | The Witch Doctor |
** part of The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Art Blakey's 1960 Jazz Messengers, Mosaic MR10-141 in 1992, MD6-141 in 1992.
Jaki Byard - Here's Jaki New Jazz NJLP 8256 1961
Jaki Byard, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 14, 1961
| 2918 | Mellow Septet |
| 2919 | D.D.L.J. |
| 2920 | Bess You Is My Woman / It Ain't Necessarily So |
| 2921 | Cinco Y Quatro |
| 2922 | Giant Steps |
| 2923 | To My Wife |
| 2924 | Garnerin' A Bit |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1874-2 in 1995.
** part of Giant Steps, Prestige P-24086 in 1978.
Jaki Byard - Out Front! Prestige PR 7397 1965
Jaki Byard, alto sax; Ron Carter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 14, 1961
| 2925 | When Sunny Gets Blue |
Richard Williams, trumpet #1,2; Booker Ervin, tenor sax #1,2; Jaki Byard, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Walter Perkins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 21, 1964
| 1. | Searchlight |
| 2. | European Episode |
| 3. | Lush Life |
Jaki Byard, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Walter Perkins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 28, 1964
| Out Front | |
| Two Different Worlds |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7397 in 1965; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1842-2 in 1994.
Jaki Byard - Out Front! Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1842-2 1994
Richard Williams, trumpet; Booker Ervin, tenor sax; Jaki Byard, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Walter Perkins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 21, 1964
| I Like To Lead When I Dance | |
| After The Lights Go Down Low |
** originally released on Prestige PR 7397 in 1965 + 2 bonus tracks.
Joe Newman With Frank Foster - Good 'N' Groovy Swingville SVLP 2019 1961
Joe Newman, trumpet; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Billy English, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 17, 1961
| 2931 | A.M. Romp |
| 2932 | Loop-D-Loop |
| 2933 | Li'l Darlin' |
| 2934 | To Rigmor |
| 2935 | Mo-Lasses |
| 2936 | Just Squeeze Me |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-185 in 1985, OJCCD-185-2 in 1994.
Horace Parlan - On The Spur Of The Moment Blue Note BLP 4074 1961
Tommy Turrentine, trumpet; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Horace Parlan, piano; George Tucker, bass; Al Harewood, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 18, 1961
| tk.1 | Ray C. |
| tk.3 | On The Spur Of The Moment |
| tk.7 | And That I Am So In Love |
| tk.17 | Skoo Chee |
| tk.18 | Al's Tune |
| tk.28 | Pyramid |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84074, CDP 7243 8 21735 2 6 in 1998.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Horace Parlan Sessions, Mosaic MQ8-197 in 2000, MD5-197 in 2000.
Jimmy Hamilton - It's About Time Swingville SVLP 2022 1961
Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Britt Woodman, trombone; Jimmy Hamilton, tenor sax, clarinet; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 21, 1961
| 2937 | Nits And Wits |
| 2938 | Gone With The Blues |
| 2939 | Mr. Good Blues |
| 2940 | Peanut Head |
| 2941 | Stupid But Not Crazy |
| 2942 | Two For One |
Hank Mobley - Workout Blue Note BLP 4080 1962
Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 26, 1961
| tk.3 | Smokin' |
| tk.4 | Uh Huh |
| tk.8 | The Best Things In Life Are Free |
| tk.11 | Workout |
| tk.15 | Greasin' Easy |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84080 in 1962, CDP 7 84080 2 in 1988.
Hank Mobley - Another Workout Blue Note BST 84431 1985
Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 26, 1961
| tk.21 | Three Coins In A Fountain |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 5, 1961
| tk.2 | Gettin' And Jettin' |
| tk.8 | Out Of Joe's Bag |
| tk.9 | Hank's Other Soul |
| tk.15 | I Should Care |
| tk.16 | Hello, Young Lovers |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 84431 2 in 1988.
Grant Green - Green Street Blue Note BLP 4071 1961
Grant Green, guitar; Ben Tucker, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 1, 1961
| tk.2 | Green With Envy |
| tk.7 | Grant's Dimensions |
| tk.10 | Alone Together |
| tk.16 | 'Round Midnight |
| tk.24 | Number One Green Street |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84071 in 1970, B1-32088 in 1995, CDP 7243 8 32088 2 1 in 1995.
Grant Green - Green Street Blue Note CDP 7243 8 32088 2 1 1995
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 1, 1961
| tk.3 | Green With Envy (alternate take) |
| tk.9 | Alone Together (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4071 in 1961 + 2 bonus tracks.
Jimmy Hamilton - Can't Help Swinging Swingville SVLP 2028 1961
Jimmy Hamilton, tenor sax, clarinet; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Earl Williams, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 4, 1961
| 2961 | Baby Won't You Please Come Home |
| 2962 | Town Tavern Rag |
| 2963 | Pan Fried |
| 2964 | Definite Difference |
| 2965 | Route 9W |
| 2966 | Lullaby Of The Leaves |
| 2967 | There Is No Greater Love |
| 2968 | Dancing On The Ceiling |
** also released on Swingville SVST 2028 in 1961.
Freddie Hubbard - Hub Cap Blue Note BLP 4073 1961
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Jimmy Heath, tenor sax; Cedar Walton, piano; Larry Ridley, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 9, 1961
| tk.3 | Earmon Jr. |
| tk.6 | Hub Cap |
| tk.11 | Cry Me Not |
| tk.15 | Plexus |
| tk.18 | Luana |
| tk.21 | Osie Mae |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84073 in 1961, CDP 7 84073 2 in 1988.
** part of Here To Stay, Blue Note BN-LA496-H2 in 1976.
Freddie Hubbard - Hub Cap Blue Note CDP 7 84073 2 1988
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 9, 1961
| tk.14 | Plexus (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4073 in 1961 + 1 bonus track.
Coleman Hawkins - Years Ago Swingville SVLP 2025 1962
Joe Newman, trumpet; J.C. Higginbotham, trombone; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet, arranger; Hilton Jefferson, alto sax; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Claude Hopkins, piano; Tiny Grimes, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Billy English, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 14, 1961
| 2977 | Jammin' In Swingville |
| 2980 | Cool Sunrise |
Joe Thomas, trumpet; Vic Dickenson, trombone; Pee Wee Russell, clarinet; Buddy Tate, tenor sax; Al Sears, tenor sax, arranger; Cliff Jackson, piano; Danny Barker, guitar; Joe Benjamin, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 19, 1961
| 3038 | So Glad |
| 3039 | I Want To Be Happy |
| 3042 | Years Ago |
** part of The First Annual Prestige Swing Festival, Spring 1961 - Things Ain't What They Used To Be, Swingville SVLP 4001 in 1961. and of Jam Session In Swingville Featuring Coleman Hawkins And Pee Wee Russell, Prestige P-24051 in 1975. and of Jam Session In Swingville Featuring Coleman Hawkins & Pee Wee Russell, Prestige PCD-24051-2 in 1992.
Coleman Hawkins - Things Ain't What They Used To Be Swingville SVLP 2024 1962
Joe Newman, trumpet; J.C. Higginbotham, trombone; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet, arranger; Hilton Jefferson, alto sax; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Claude Hopkins, piano; Tiny Grimes, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Billy English, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 14, 1961
| 2978 | Spring's Swing |
| 2979 | Love Me Or Leave Me |
Joe Thomas, trumpet; Vic Dickenson, trombone; Pee Wee Russell, clarinet; Buddy Tate, tenor sax; Al Sears, tenor sax, arranger; Cliff Jackson, piano; Danny Barker, guitar; Joe Benjamin, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 19, 1961
| 3037 | Things Ain't What They Used To Be |
| 3040 | I May Be Wrong |
| 3041 | Phoenix |
| 3043 | Vic's Spot |
** part of The First Annual Prestige Swing Festival, Spring 1961 - Things Ain't What They Used To Be, Swingville SVLP 4001 in 1961. and of Jam Session In Swingville Featuring Coleman Hawkins And Pee Wee Russell, Prestige P-24051 in 1975. and of Jam Session In Swingville Featuring Coleman Hawkins & Pee Wee Russell, Prestige PCD-24051-2 in 1992.
Donald Byrd - Chant Blue Note LT-991 1979
Donald Byrd, trumpet #1-4,6; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Teddy Robinson as Eddy Robinson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 17, 1961
| 1. tk.3 | I'm An Old Cowhand |
| 2. tk.6 | You're Next |
| 3. tk.10 | Great God |
| 4. tk.13 | Chant |
| 5. tk.15 | Sophisticated Lady |
| 6. tk.20 | That's All |
Jimmy Forrest - Out Of The Forrest Prestige PRLP 7202 1961
Jimmy Forrest, tenor sax; Joe Zawinul, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Clarence Johnston, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 18, 1961
| 2981 | This Can't Be Love |
| 2982 | Yesterdays |
| 2983 | I Cried For You |
| 2984 | I've Got A Right To Cry |
| 2985 | By The River Saint Marie |
| 2986 | Bolo Blues |
| 2987 | That's All |
| 2988 | Crash Program |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-097 in 1984, OJCCD-097-2 in 1994.
King Curtis Sings The Blues - Trouble In Mind Tru-Sound TRU 15001 1961
Paul Griffin, piano; Al Casey, Hugh McCracken as Mac Pierce, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, bass; Belton Evans, drums; King Curtis, vocal, alto sax, guitar; The Cookies: Dorothy Jones, Ethel McCrea, Margaret Ross, background vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 25, 1961
| 2989 | Trouble In Mind |
| 2990 | Bad Bad Whiskey |
| 2991 | Don't Deceive Me |
| 2992 | But That's Alright |
| 2993 | I Have To Worry |
| 2994 | Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out |
| 2995 | Woke Up This Morning |
| 2996 | Ain't Nobody's Business |
| 2997 | Deep Fry |
| 2998 | Jivin' Time |
** also released on Tru-Sound TRU-ST-15001 in 1961; Original Blues Classics OBC-512 in 1987, OBCCD-512-2 in 1992.
Lou Donaldson - Gravy Train Blue Note BLP 4079 1962
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Herman Foster, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; Alec Dorsey, congas #1,2,4-7.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 27, 1961
| 1. tk.1 | Glory Of Love |
| 2. tk.7 | Gravy Train |
| 3. tk.11 | Polka Dots And Moonbeams |
| 4. tk.12 | Candy |
| 5. tk.14 | South Of The Border |
| 6. tk.15 | Twist Time |
| 7. tk.19 | Avalon |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84079 in 1962, CDP 7243 8 53357 2 3 in 1996.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Lou Donaldson Sessions 1957-60, Mosaic MD6-215 in 2002.
Lou Donaldson - Gravy Train Blue Note CDP 7243 8 53357 2 3 1996
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Herman Foster, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; Alec Dorsey, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 27, 1961
| tk.3 | Glory Of Love (alternate take) |
| tk.9 | Gravy Train (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4079 in 1962 + 2 bonus tracks.
Donald Byrd - The Cat Walk Blue Note BLP 4075 1962
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Duke Pearson, piano; Laymon Jackson, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 2, 1961
| tk.2 | Say You're Mine |
| tk.5 | Hello Bright Sunflower |
| tk.8 | Each Time I Think Of You |
| tk.10 | Duke's Mixture |
| tk.14 | The Cat Walk |
| tk.15 | Cute |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84075 in 1962.
Walt Dickerson - A Sense Of Direction New Jazz NJLP 8268 1962
Walt Dickerson, vibes; Austin Crowe, piano; Eustis Guillemet Jr., bass; Edgar Bateman, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 5, 1961
| 3005 | If I Should Lose You |
| 3006 | Ode To Boy |
| 3007 | Sense Of Direction |
| 3008 | Why |
| 3009 | Togetherness |
| 3010 | You Go To My Head |
| 3011 | What's New |
| 3012 | Good Earth |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1794-2 in 1992.
Dexter Gordon - Doin' Allright Blue Note BLP 4077 1961
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Dexter Gordon, tenor sax; Horace Parlan, piano; George Tucker, bass; Al Harewood, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 6, 1961
| tk.5 | I Was Doing All Right |
| tk.12 | You've Changed |
| tk.13 | Society Red |
| tk.20 | It's You Or No One |
| tk.21 | For Regulars Only |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84077 in 1961, CDP 7 84077 2 in 1988.
Dexter Gordon - Doin' Allright Blue Note CDP 7 84077 2 1988
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 6, 1961
| tk.10 | I Want More |
| tk.18 | For Regulars Only (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4077 in 1961 + 2 bonus tracks.
Dexter Gordon - Landslide Blue Note LT-1051 1980
Dexter Gordon, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 9, 1961
| tk.4 | Landslide |
Tommy Turrentine, trumpet; Dexter Gordon, tenor sax; Sir Charles Thompson, piano; Al Lucas, bass; Willie Bobo, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 5, 1962
| tk.11 | Serenade In Blue |
| tk.12 | You Said It |
| tk.19 | Love Locked Out |
Dave Burns, trumpet; Dexter Gordon, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 25, 1962
| tk.6 | Blue Gardenia |
| tk.12 | Second Balcony Jump |
| tk.21 | Six Bits Jones |
Dexter Gordon - Dexter Calling... Blue Note BLP 4083 1961
Dexter Gordon, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 9, 1961
| tk.8 | Modal Mood |
| tk.13 | Clear The Dex |
| tk.20 | Soul Sister |
| tk.26 | Smile |
| tk.28 | Ernie's Tune |
| tk.32 | I Want More |
| tk.34 | The End Of A Love Affair |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84083 in 1962, CDP 7 46544 2 in 1987.
Joe Newman - Joe's Hap'nin's Swingville SVLP 2027 1961
Joe Newman, trumpet; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Billy English, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 9, 1961
| 3013 | Oh Gee |
| 3014 | Dacquiri |
| 3015 | The Very Thought Of You |
| 3016 | Strike Up The Band |
| 3017 | The Continental |
| 3018 | Blues For Slim |
| 3019 | For You |
Don Ellis - New Ideas New Jazz NJLP 8257 1961
Don Ellis, trumpet; Al Francis, vibes; Jaki Byard, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 11, 1961
| 3020 | Despair To Hope |
| 3021 | Solo |
| 3022 | Cock And Bull |
| 3023 | Imitation |
| 3024 | Tragedy |
| 3025 | Uh-Huh |
| 3027 | Natural H. |
| 3028 | Four And Three |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7607 in 1969; Original Jazz Classics OJC-431 in 1990, OJCCD-431-2 in 1990.
Dizzy Gillespie - Perceptions Verve V/V6-8411 1961
Dizzy Gillespie, solo trumpet; + Bernie Glow, Robert Nagel, Ernie Royal, Doc Severinsen, Nick Travis, Joe Wilder, trumpet; Urbie Green, Jimmy Knepper, trombone; Paul Faulise, Dick Hixson, bass trombone; John Barrows, Jim Buffington, Paul Ingraham, Robert Northern, French horn; Harvey Phillips, William Stanley, tuba; Gloria Agostini, Laura Newell, harp; George Duvivier, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Michael Colgrass, percussion; Gunther Schuller, conductor; J.J. Johnson, composer, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 18 and 22, 1961
| 61VK261 | The Sword Of Orion |
| 61VK262 | Jubelo |
| 61VK263 | Blue Mist |
| 61VK264 | Fantasia |
| 61VK265 | Horn Of Plenty |
| 61VK266 | Ballade |
Baby Face Willette - Stop And Listen Blue Note BLP 4084 1962
Baby Face Willette, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Ben Dixon, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 22, 1961
| tk.4 | Jumpin' Jupiter |
| tk.7 | Work Song |
| tk.8 | Stop And Listen |
| tk.11 | Chances Are Few |
| tk.12 | Soul Walk |
| tk.15 | At Last |
| tk.18 | Willow Weep For Me |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84084, B1-28998 in 1994, CDP 7243 8 28998 2 2 in 1994.
Baby Face Willette - Stop And Listen Blue Note CDP 7243 8 28998 2 2 1994
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 22, 1961
| tk.16 | They Can't Take That Away From Me |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4084 in 1962 + 1 bonus track.
The Music Of Ahmed Abdul-Malik New Jazz NJLP 8266 1962
Tommy Turrentine, trumpet; Bilal Abdurrahman, clarinet, percussion; Eric Dixon, tenor sax; Calo Scott, cello; Ahmed Abdul-Malik, bass, oud; Andrew Cyrille, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 23, 1961
| 3044 | La Ibkey |
| 3045 | The Hustlers |
| 3046 | Hannibal's Carnivals |
| 3048 | Nights On Saturn |
| 3049 | Don't Blame Me |
| 3050 | Oud Blues |
Ahmed Abdul-Malik - Sounds Of Africa New Jazz NJLP 8282 1963
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 23, 1961
| 3047 | Out Of Nowhere |
Richard Williams, trumpet; Rupert Alleyne, flute; Bilal Abdurahman, clarinet, darubeka; Edwin Steede, alto sax; Taft Chandler, tenor sax; Calo Scott, cello, violin; Ahmed Abdul-Malik, bass, oud; Rudy Collins, drums; Chief Bey, African drum; Montego Joe, congas, bongos.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 22, 1962
| 3566 | Wakida Hena |
| 3568 | African Bossa Nova |
| 3569 | Suffering |
| 3570 | Communication |
| 3572 | Nadusilma |
** also released on New Jazz NJST 8282 in 1963.
The John Coltrane Quartet - Africa/Brass Impulse! A-6 1961
Freddie Hubbard, Booker Little, trumpet; Jimmy Buffington, Donald Corrado, Bob Northern, Robert Swisshelm, Julius Watkins, French horn; Charles Greenlee, Julian Priester, euphonium; Bill Barber, tuba; Garvin Bushell, piccolo, reeds; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute, bass clarinet; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; Pat Patrick, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; McCoy Tyner, arranger; Eric Dolphy, orchestrator, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 23, 1961
| Greensleeves |
Booker Little, trumpet; Britt Woodman, trombone; Donald Corrado, Bob Northern, Robert Swisshelm, Julius Watkins, French horn; Carl Bowman, euphonium; Bill Barber, tuba; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute, bass clarinet; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Pat Patrick, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Art Davis, bass #2; Elvin Jones, drums; John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, arranger; Eric Dolphy, orchestrator, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 7, 1961
| 1. | Blues Minor |
| 2. | Africa |
** also released on Impulse! AS-6 in 1961.
** part of The John Coltrane Quartet - The Complete Africa/Brass Sessions, Impulse! IMPD-2-168 in 1995.
John Coltrane - The Africa Brass Sessions Vol. 2 Impulse! AS-9273 1974
Freddie Hubbard, Booker Little, trumpet; Jimmy Buffington, Donald Corrado, Bob Northern, Robert Swisshelm, Julius Watkins, French horn; Charles Greenlee, Julian Priester, euphonium; Bill Barber, tuba; Garvin Bushell, piccolo, reeds; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute, bass clarinet; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; Pat Patrick, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; John Coltrane, arranger; Eric Dolphy, orchestrator, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 23, 1961
| Song Of The Underground Railroad | |
| Greensleeves (alternate take) |
Booker Little, trumpet; Britt Woodman, trombone; Donald Corrado, Bob Northern, Robert Swisshelm, Julius Watkins, French horn; Carl Bowman, euphonium; Bill Barber, tuba; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute, bass clarinet; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Pat Patrick, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Art Davis, Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, arranger; Eric Dolphy, orchestrator, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 7, 1961
| Africa (alternate take) |
** part of The John Coltrane Quartet - The Complete Africa/Brass Sessions, Impulse! IMPD-2-168 in 1995.
The Mastery Of John Coltrane/Vol. IV - Trane's Modes Impulse! IZ-9361/2 1979
Freddie Hubbard, Booker Little, trumpet; Jimmy Buffington, Donald Corrado, Bob Northern, Robert Swisshelm, Julius Watkins, French horn; Charles Greenlee, Julian Priester, euphonium; Bill Barber, tuba; Garvin Bushell, piccolo, reeds; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute, bass clarinet; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; Pat Patrick, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Paul Chambers, bass #2; Elvin Jones, drums; John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, arranger #2; Romulus Franceschini, arranger, conductor #1; Eric Dolphy, orchestrator, conductor #2.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 23, 1961
| 1. | The Damned Don't Cry |
| 2. | Africa (first version) |
Ernestine Allen - Let It Roll Tru-Sound TRU 15004 1961
King Curtis, tenor sax; Paul Griffin, piano; Al Casey, Chauncey Westbrook, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, bass; Belton Evans, drums; Ernestine Allen, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 30, 1961
| 3060 | Baubles, Bangles And Beads |
| 3061 | Miss Allen's Blues |
| 3062 | I Want A Little Boy |
| 3063 | Love For Sale |
| 3064 | Lullaby Of Broadway |
| 3065 | Mean And Evil |
| 3066 | The Man I Love |
| 3067 | Tea For Two |
| 3068 | Let It Roll |
** also released on Original Blues Classics OBC-539 in 1991, OBCCD-539-2 in 1991.
Shirley Scott - Hip Soul Prestige PRLP 7205 1961
Stanley Turrentine as Stan Turner, tenor sax; Shirley Scott, Hammond organ; Herb Lewis, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 2, 1961
| 3069 | 411 West |
| 3070 | Out Of This World |
| 3071 | Stanley's Time |
| 3072 | By Myself |
| 3073 | Trane's Blues |
| 3074 | Hip Soul |
Grant Green - Sunday Mornin' Blue Note BLP 4099 1962
Kenny Drew, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Ben Tucker, bass; Ben Dixon, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 4, 1961
| tk.3 | Come Sunrise |
| tk.11 | Freedom March |
| tk.17 | Sunday Morning |
| tk.19 | Exodus |
| tk.23 | God Bless The Child |
| tk.26 | So What |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84099 in 1962, CDP 7243 8 52434 2 4 in 1996.
Grant Green - Sunday Mornin' Blue Note CDP 7243 8 52434 2 4 1996
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 4, 1961
| tk.21 | Tracin' Tracy |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4099 in 1962 + 1 bonus track.
Stanley Turrentine - Dearly Beloved Blue Note BLP 4081 1962
Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Shirley Scott as Little Miss Cott, organ; Roy Brooks, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 8, 1961
| tk.2 | Yesterdays |
| tk.4 | My Shining Hour |
| tk.5 | Troubles Of The World |
| tk.12 | Wee Hour Theme |
| tk.14 | Nothing Ever Changes My Love For You |
| tk.15 | Dearly Beloved |
| tk.17 | Baia |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84081 in 1962.
Etta Jones And Strings - So Warm Prestige PRLP 7204 1961
Richard Berg, Joe Singer, French horn; Mal Waldron, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Bill English, drums; Etta Jones, vocal; unidentified strings, Oliver Nelson, strings arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 9, 1961
| 3075 | All My Life |
| 3076 | If You Were Mine |
| 3077 | You Don't Know What Love Is |
| 3078 | I Wish I Didn't Love You So |
Ray Alonge, French horn; Phil Bodner, Arthur Clarke, Eric Dixon, Jerome Richardson, reeds; George Duvivier, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Etta Jones, vocal; unidentified strings, Oliver Nelson, strings arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 25, 1961
| 3166 | You Better Go Now |
| 3167 | I Laughed At Love |
| 3168 | Can You Look Me In The Eyes |
| 3169 | And This Is My Beloved |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 28, 1961
| 3173 | I'm Through With Love |
| 3174 | Hurry Home |
| 3175 | Unchained Melody |
| 3176 | How Deep Is The Ocean |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7204 in 1961; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-874-2 in 1996.
Art Blakey And His Jazz Messengers (Alamode) Impulse! A-7 1961
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; Robert H. Timmons, piano; Jymie Merritt, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 13, 1961
| 10409 | Circus |
| 10410 | I Hear A Rhapsody |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 14, 1961
| 10414 | Alamode |
| 10411 | Invitation |
| 10412 | You Don't Know What Love Is |
| 10413 | Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You |
** also released on Impulse! AS-7 in 1961, IMPD-175 in 1996.
Gene Ammons - Late Hour Special Prestige PRLP 7287 1964
Hobart Dotson, Clark Terry, trumpet; Oliver Nelson, alto sax; Gene Ammons, George Barrow, Red Holloway, tenor sax; Bob Ashton, baritone sax; Richard Wyands, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Bill English, drums; Oliver Nelson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 13, 1961
| 3079 | Things Ain't What They Used To Be |
| 3080 | Makin' Whoopee |
| 3081 | I Want To Be Loved |
| 3082 | Lullaby Of The Leaves |
Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Patti Bown, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Walter Perkins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 13, 1962
| 3484 | The Party's Over |
| 3486 | Lascivious |
| 3487 | Soft Winds |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7287 in 1964; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-942-2 in 1997.
Gene Ammons/Etta Jones/Jack McDuff - Soul Summit Vol. 2 Prestige PRLP 7275 1963
Hobart Dotson, Clark Terry, trumpet; Oliver Nelson, alto sax; Gene Ammons, George Barrow, Red Holloway, tenor sax; Bob Ashton, baritone sax; Richard Wyands, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Bill English, drums; Ray Barretto, congas #1; Oliver Nelson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 13, 1961
| 1. 3083 | Too Marvelous For Words |
| 2. 3084 | Love, I've Found You |
Harold Vick, tenor sax, flute; Brother Jack McDuff, organ; Eddie Diehl, guitar; Joe Dukes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 1, 1961
| 3296 | Scram |
Gene Ammons, Harold Vick, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Eddie Diehl, guitar; Joe Dukes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 23, 1962
| 3362 | Ballad For Baby |
Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Patti Bown, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Walter Perkins, drums; Etta Jones, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 13, 1962
| 3482 | But Not For Me |
| 3483 | If You Are But A Dream |
| 3485 | Cool, Cool Daddy |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7275 in 1963.
** part of Gene Ammons/Sonny Stitt/Jack McDuff - Soul Summit, Prestige PCD-24118-2 in 1992.
Roland Alexander With Marcus Belgrave - Pleasure Bent New Jazz NJLP 8267 1962
Marcus Belgrave, trumpet; Roland Alexander, tenor sax; Ronnie Mathews, piano; Gene Taylor, bass; Clarence "Scoby" Stroman, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 17, 1961
| Lil's Blues | |
| Orders To Take Out | |
| My Melancholy Baby | |
| Pleasure Bent | |
| I'll Be Around | |
| Dorman Road |
** part of Ronnie Mathews, Roland Alexander, Freddie Hubbard, Prestige PRCD-24271-2 in 2002.
Horace Parlan - Up And Down Blue Note BLP 4082 1963
Booker Ervin, tenor sax; Horace Parlan, piano; Grant Green, guitar; George Tucker, bass; Al Harewood, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 18, 1961
| tk.4 | Light Blue |
| tk.8 | Up And Down |
| tk.10 | The Book's Beat |
| tk.15 | Fugee |
| tk.16 | Lonely One |
| tk.18 | The Other Part Of Town |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84082 in 1963.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Horace Parlan Sessions, Mosaic MQ8-197 in 2000, MD5-197 in 2000.
Ron Carter With Eric Dolphy, Mal Waldron - Where? New Jazz NJLP 8265 1962
Eric Dolphy, bass clarinet, alto sax, flute; Mal Waldron, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Ron Carter, bass, cello; Charles Persip, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 20, 1961
| 3086 | Rally |
| 3087 | Where? |
| 3088 | Yes Indeed |
| 3089 | Bass Duet |
| 3090 | Saucer Eyes |
| 3091 | Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise |
** also released on Eric Dolphy With Ron Carter - Where?, Prestige PRST 7843 in 1971. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-432 in 1990, OJCCD-432-2 in 1990.
** part of Eric Dolphy/Ron Carter - Magic, Prestige P-24053 in 1975.
Clea Bradford - These Dues Tru-Sound TRU 15005 1961
Clark Terry, trumpet; Oliver Nelson, tenor sax; Patti Bown, piano; Chauncey Westbrook, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Billy English, drums; Clea Bradford, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 21, 1961
| 3092 | This Can't Be Love |
| 3093 | If You But Knew |
| 3094 | They Can't Take That Away From Me |
| 3095 | This Love Of Mine |
| 3096 | Somebody Loves Me |
| 3097 | Willow Weep For Me |
| 3098 | Skylark |
| 3099 | These Dues |
| 3100 | I'll Never Stop Loving You |
| 3101 | I Cried For You |
** also released on Clea Bradford With Oliver Nelson & Clark Terry, New Jazz NJLP 8320 in 1965.
Jimmy Smith - Straight Life Blue Note 0946 3 85192 2 5 2007
Jimmy Smith, organ; Quentin Warren, guitar; Donald Bailey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 22, 1961
| tk.3 | Here's To My Lady |
| tk.7 | Straight Life |
| tk.9 | Stuffy |
| tk.10 | Minor Fare (alternate take) |
| tk.12 | Minor Fare |
| tk.14 | Star Dust |
| tk.15 | Jimmy's Blues |
| tk.16 | Swanee |
| tk.17 | Sweet Sue, Just You |
| tk.18 | Yes Sir, That's My Baby |
John Wright - Makin' Out Prestige PRLP 7212 1962
Eddy "Cat-Eye" Williams, tenor sax; John Wright, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 23, 1961
| 3102 | Street |
| 3103 | Kitty |
| 3104 | Back In Jersey |
| 3105 | Soul Search |
| 3106 | Sparkie |
| 3107 | Like Someone In Love |
| 3108 | It Could Happen To You |
| 3109 | Makin' Out |
Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin - The Quest New Jazz NJLP 8269 1962
Eric Dolphy, alto sax, clarinet; Booker Ervin, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Ron Carter, cello; Joe Benjamin, bass; Charles Persip, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 27, 1961
| 3110 | Thirteen |
| 3111 | Duquility |
| 3112 | Status Seeking |
| 3113 | Warp And Woof |
| 3114 | Warm Canto |
| 3115 | Fire Waltz |
| 3116 | We Diddit |
** also released on Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin With The Mal Waldron Sextet - The Quest, Prestige PRST 7579 in 1968. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-082 in 1983, OJCCD-082-2 in 1992.
** part of Eric Dolphy - Fire Waltz, Prestige P-24085 in 1978.
Taft Jordan Plays Duke Ellington - Mood Indigo!!! Moodsville MVLP 21 1961
Taft Jordan, trumpet; Richard Wyands, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Joe Benjamin, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 30, 1961
| 3117 | I Didn't Know About You |
| 3118 | In A Sentimental Mood |
| 3119 | Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me |
| 3120 | Sophisticated Lady |
| 3121 | Mood Indigo |
| 3122 | Warm Valley |
| 3123 | Lost In Meditation |
Ramblin' Jack Elliott Prestige International PR-INT 13033 1961
Ralph Rinzler, mandolin; John Herald, guitar; Jack Elliott, vocal, guitar.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June, 1961
| Sadie Brown | |
| East Virginia Blues | |
| I Belong To Glasgow | |
| The Cuckoo | |
| Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms | |
| South Coast | |
| San Francisco Bay Blues | |
| The Last Letter | |
| I Love Her So / I Got A Woman | |
| Candyman | |
| Tramp On The Street | |
| Railroad Bill |
** also released on Prestige Folklore Folklore 14014 in 1964, PRST 7721 in 1969.
** part of Ramblin' Jack Elliott - Hard Travelin': Songs By Woody Guthrie And Others, Fantasy F-24720 in 1977.
Gene Casey - The Pachanga Twist / Azur-Te Tru-Sound 45-403 1961
Gene Casey, piano; Bill Ellington, bass; Ray Barretto, congas; Manny Oquendo, John Pacheco, percussion.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 7, 1961
| 3124 | Azur-Te |
| 3127 | The Pachanga Twist |
Roland Kirk With Jack McDuff - Kirk's Work Prestige PRLP 7210 1961
Roland Kirk, tenor sax, manzello, strich, flute, siren; Jack McDuff, Hammond organ; Joe Benjamin, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 11, 1961
| 3128 | Kirk's Work |
| 3129 | Makin' Whoopee |
| 3130 | Funk Underneath |
| 3131 | Doin' The Sixty-Eight |
| 3132 | Too Late Now |
| 3133 | Skaters Waltz |
| 3134 | Three For Dizzy |
** also released on Roland Kirk With Jack McDuff - Funk Underneath, Prestige PR 7450 in 1966, PRST 7450 in 1966. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-459 in 1990, OJCCD-459-2 in 1990.
** part of Roland Kirk - Pre-Rahsaan, Prestige P-24080 in 1978.
It's Party Time With King Curtis Tru-Sound TRU 15008 1962
Sam Taylor, tenor sax; King Curtis, tenor, alto sax; Paul Griffin, piano; Ernie Hayes, organ; Billy Butler, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, bass; Ray Lucas, drums; + unknown, trumpet; unknown, bongos.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 11, 1961
| 3135 | Slow Motion |
| 3136 | Firefly |
| 3137 | Something Frantic |
| 3138 | Keep Movin' |
Sam Taylor, tenor sax; King Curtis, tenor, alto sax; Paul Griffin, piano; Ernie Hayes, organ; Billy Butler, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, bass; Ray Lucas, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 5, 1962
| 3339 | Low Down |
| 3340 | (Let's Do) The Hully Gully Twist |
| 3341 | The Party Time Twist |
| 3342 | Free For All |
| 3343 | Easy Like |
| 3344 | I'll Wait For You |
| 3345 | Hot Saxes |
Lonnie Johnson With Victoria Spivey - Idle Hours Bluesville BVLP 1044 1962
Cliff Jackson, piano; Victoria Spivey, vocal, piano; Lonnie Johnson, vocal, guitar.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 13, 1961
| 270 | Long Time Blues |
| 271 | Idle Hours |
| 272 | Leave Me Or Love Me |
| 273 | Darling I Miss You So |
| 274 | Please Baby |
| 275 | End It All |
| 276 | Good Luck Darling |
| 277 | You Are My Life |
| 278 | Or Yes, Baby |
| 279 | No More Cryin' |
| 280 | You Have No Love In Your Heart |
| 281 | I Got The Blues So Bad |
** also released on Original Blues Classics OBC-518 in 1987, OBCCD-518-2 in 1992.
Brother Jack McDuff - Steppin' Out Prestige PRST 7666 1969
Harold Vick, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Joe Dukes as Joseph Thomas, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 14, 1961
| 3139 | Godiva Brown |
Jack McDuff, Hammond organ; Kenny Burrell as K.B. Groovington, guitar; Joe Dukes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 8, 1963
| 3718 | Shaky |
Jack McDuff, organ; Kenny Burrell as K.B. Groovington, guitar; Joe Dukes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 26, 1963
| 3751 | Moody McDuff |
Jack McDuff - Goodnight, It's Time To Go Prestige PRLP 7220 1962
Harold Vick, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Joe Dukes as Joseph Thomas, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 14, 1961
| 3141 | Sanctified Waltz |
| 3142 | Goodnight, It's Time To Go |
| 3143 | McDuff Speaking |
| 3144 | I'll Be Seeing You |
| 3145 | A Smooth One |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7220 in 1962.
Cliff Jackson's Washboard Wanderers, Dick Wellstood's Wallerites - Uptown And Lowdown Swingville SVLP 2026 1961
Ed Allen, trumpet; Rudy Powell, clarinet; Cliff Jackson, piano; Elmer Snowden, banjo; Abe Bolar, bass; Floyd Casey, washboard, kazoo.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 20, 1961
| 282 | Wolverine Blues |
| 283 | Sheik Of Araby |
| 284 | I Found A New Baby |
| 285 | Blues In Englewood Cliffs |
Herman Autry, trumpet; Gene Sedric, clarinet, tenor sax; Dick Wellstood, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Zutty Singleton, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 27, 1961
| 297 | Yachtclub Swing |
| 298 | Brush Lightly |
| 299 | Blook's Dues |
Clark Terry - Everything's Mellow Moodsville MVLP 20 1961
Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Junior Mance, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 21, 1961
| 3157 | Among My Souvenirs |
| 3158 | In The Alley |
| 3159 | Michelle |
| 3160 | As You Desire Me |
| 3161 | Out In The Cold Again |
| 3162 | This Is Always |
| 3163 | Lullabye |
| 3165 | The Simple Waltz |
Los Morenos With Elena Marbella - The Sound Of Flamenco Prestige International PR-INT 13052 1962
David Moreno, guitar; Luisa Verette, dancing, castagnettes; Antonio DeJesus, dancing, singing; with Fernando "El Pintor", guitar; Elena Marbella, dancing, singing.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 22, 1961
| Feria De Abril (sevillanas) | |
| Recuerdo Gaditano (alegrias) | |
| Tango Extremeno | |
| Granaina | |
| Fiesta Jerezana (bulerias) | |
| El Cabrerillo | |
| Petenera Con Baile | |
| Fandangos Variados | |
| Doblaron Las Companas (siguiriyas) | |
| La Farruca | |
| Solea Apola |
Grant Green - Grantstand Blue Note BLP 4086 1962
Yusef Lateef, tenor sax, flute; Jack McDuff, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Al Harewood, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 1, 1961
| tk.8 | Blues In Maude's Flat |
| tk.11 | My Funny Valentine |
| tk.12 | Grantstand |
| tk.15 | Old Folks |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84086 in 1962, CDP 7 46430 2 in 1987.
Grant Green - Grantstand Blue Note CDP 7 46430 2 1987
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 1, 1961
| tk.3 | Green's Greenery |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4086 in 1962 + 1 bonus track.
The Three Sounds Featuring Gene Harris - Babe's Blues Blue Note BST 84434 1986
Gene Harris, piano; Andrew Simpkins, bass; Bill Dowdy, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 13, 1961
| tk.1 | Shiny Stockings |
| tk.9 | Work Song |
| tk.14 | Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea |
| tk.21 | Walking The Floor Over You |
| tk.22 | Sweet And Lovely |
| tk.26 | Blue Daniel |
| tk.29 | Wait A Minute |
| tk.30 | Stairway To The Stars |
| tk.33 | Lazy Cat |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 8, 1962
| tk.16 | Babe's Blues |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 84434 2 in 1988.
The 3 Sounds - Hey There Blue Note BLP 4102 1962
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 13, 1961
| tk.4 | Sermonette |
| tk.15 | You Are My Sunshine |
| tk.16 | Nothin' But The Blues |
| tk.17 | Dap's Groove |
| tk.18 | The Masquerade Is Over |
| tk.19 | Hey There |
| tk.23 | Stompin' At The Savoy |
| tk.24 | Little Girl Blue |
| tk.27 | Street Of Dreams |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84102 in 1962, (J) UCCQ-5096 in 2015.
The 3 Sounds - Hey There Blue Note (J) UCCQ-5096 2015
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 13, 1961
| tk.32 | Billy Boy |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4102 in 1962 + 10 bonus tracks.
Alberta Hunter-Lucille Hegamin-Victoria Spivey - Songs We Taught Your Mother Bluesville BVLP 1052 1962
Lucille Hegamin, vocal; accompanied by: Henry Goodwin, trumpet; Cecil Scott, clarinet; Willie "The Lion" Smith, piano; Gene Brooks, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 16, 1961
| 300 | Arkansas Blues |
| 301 | Has Anybody Seen My Corine |
| 302 | You'll Want My Love |
| 303 | St. Louis Blues |
Victoria Spivey, vocal; accompanied by: J.C. Higginbotham, trombone; Buster Bailey, clarinet; Victoria Spivey, piano #1,2; Cliff Jackson, piano #3,4; Sidney De Paris, tuba; Zutty Singleton, drums.
| 1. 304 | Black Snake Blues |
| 2. 305 | Going Blues |
| 3. 306 | I Got The Blues So Bad |
| 4. 307 | Let Him Beat Me |
Alberta Hunter, vocal; accompanied by: J.C. Higginbotham, trombone; Buster Bailey, clarinet; Cliff Jackson, piano; Sidney De Paris, tuba; Zutty Singleton, drums.
| 308 | I Got A Mind To Ramble |
| 309 | I Got Myself A Workin' Man |
| 310 | Chirpin' The Blues |
| 311 | You Gotta Reap Just What You Sow |
** also released on Original Blues Classics OBC-520 in 1987, OBCCD-520-2 in 1992.
Freddie Hubbard - Ready For Freddie Blue Note BLP 4085 1962
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Bernard McKinney, euphonium #1-3,5; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax #1-3,5; McCoy Tyner, piano; Art Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 21, 1961
| 1. tk.5 | Arietis |
| 2. tk.7 | Marie Antoinette |
| 3. tk.12 | Crisis |
| 4. tk.13 | Weaver Of Dreams |
| 5. tk.16 | Birdlike |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84085 in 1962, B1-32094 in 1995, CDP 7243 8 32094 2 2 in 1995.
Freddie Hubbard - Ready For Freddie Blue Note CDP 7243 8 32094 2 2 1995
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Bernard McKinney, euphonium; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Art Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 21, 1961
| tk.6 | Arietis (alternate take) |
| tk.10 | Marie Antoinette (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4085 in 1962 + 2 bonus tracks.
Shirley Scott With Oliver Nelson And Joe Newman - Blue Seven Prestige PR 7376 1965
Joe Newman, trumpet; Oliver Nelson, tenor sax; Shirley Scott, organ; George Tucker, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 22, 1961
| 3177 | Blue Seven |
| 3179 | Give Me The Simple Life |
| 3180 | Wagon Wheels |
| 3181 | Don't Worry About It Baby Here I Am |
| 3182 | Nancy |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7376 in 1965; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1050-2 in 2000.
Johnny Hodges - Blue Hodge Verve V/V6-8406 1961
Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Wild Bill Davis, organ; Les Spann, guitar, flute; Sam Jones, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 23, 1961
| 61VK292 | Blue Hodge |
| 61VK293 | It Shouldn't Happen To A Dream |
| 61VK294 | Why Are You Blue |
| 61VK295 | Knuckles |
| 61VK296 | Stand By Blues |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 24, 1961
| 61VK297 | Hodge-Podge |
| 61VK298 | There Is No Greater Love |
| 61VK299 | And Then Some |
| 61VK300 | I Wonder Why |
| 61VK301 | Azure Te! |
Oliver Nelson With Joe Newman - Main Stem Prestige PRLP 7236 1962
Joe Newman, trumpet; Oliver Nelson, tenor, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 25, 1961
| 3183 | Latino |
| 3184 | J & B |
| 3185 | Ho! |
| 3186 | Tipsy |
| 3187 | Tangerine |
| 3188 | Mainstem |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7236 in 1962; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1803-2 in 1992.
Grant Green - Remembering Blue Note (J) GXF-3071 1980
Grant Green, guitar; Wilbur Ware, bass; Al Harewood, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 29, 1961
| tk.5 | I'll Remember April |
| tk.6 | You And The Night And The Music |
| tk.9 | All The Things You Are |
| tk.14 | If Had You |
| tk.15 | I Remember You |
| tk.18 | Love Walked In |
** also released on Blue Note (J) GXK-8167 in 1981.
Grant Green - Standards Blue Note CDP 7243 8 21284 2 7 1998
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 29, 1961
| tk.13 | If Had You (alternate take) |
| tk.17 | You Stepped Out Of A Dream |
Sit Down And Relax With Jimmy Forrest Prestige PRLP 7235 1962
Jimmy Forrest, tenor sax; Hugh Lawson, piano; Calvin Newborn, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Clarendon Johnston, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 1, 1961
| 3189 | Tin Tin Deo |
| 3190 | Rocks In My Bed |
| 3191 | Tuxedo Junction |
| 3192 | The Moon Was Yellow |
| 3193 | Moonglow |
| 3194 | Organ Grinder's Swing |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7235 in 1962; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-895-2 in 1996.
Yusef Lateef - Eastern Sounds Moodsville MVLP 22 1961
Yusef Lateef, tenor sax, oboe, flute; Barry Harris, piano; Ernie Farrow, bass, rabat; Lex Humphries, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 5, 1961
| 3196 | Love Theme From The Robe |
| 3197 | The Three Faces Of Balal |
| 3198 | The Plum Blossom |
| 3199 | Love Theme From Spartacus |
| 3200 | Snafu |
| 3201 | Purple Flower |
| 3202 | Chinq Miau |
| 3203 | Don't Blame Me |
| 3204 | Blues For The Orient |
** also released on Moodsville MVST-22 in 1961; Prestige PR 7319 in 1964, PRST 7319 in 1964; Original Jazz Classics OJC-612 in 1991, OJCCD-612-2 in 1991.
** part of Blues For The Orient, Prestige P-24035 in 1974.
Leo Parker - Let Me Tell You 'Bout It Blue Note BLP 4087 1961
John Burks, trumpet #1-6; Bill Swindell, tenor sax #1-6; Leo Parker, baritone sax; Yusef Salim, piano; Stan Conover, bass; Purnell Rice, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 9, 1961
| 1. tk.4 | Gland Lad |
| 2. tk.6 | Low Brown |
| 3. tk.9 | Parker's Pals |
| 4. tk.11 | TCTB |
| 5. tk.25 | Vi |
| 6. tk.28 | Let Me Tell You 'Bout It |
| 7. tk.31 | Blue Leo |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84087 in 1962, (J) DY-5801-02 in 1983, CDP 7 84087 2 in 1990.
Leo Parker - Let Me Tell You 'Bout It Blue Note CDP 7 84087 2 1990
John Burks, trumpet; Bill Swindell, tenor sax; Leo Parker, baritone sax; Yusef Salim, piano; Stan Conover, bass; Purnell Rice, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 9, 1961
| tk.5 | Low Brown (alternate take) |
| tk.18 | The Lion Roar |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4087 in 1961 + 2 bonus tracks.
It's Party Time With Jesse Powell Tru-Sound TRU 15007 1962
Jesse Powell, tenor sax; Adiano Acea, piano; Albert Winston, organ; Billy Pyles, guitar; William Curtis, bass; Ray Barretto, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 12, 1961
| 3205 | Jumpin' Salty |
| 3206 | Malaguena |
| 3207 | Feelin' No Pain |
| 3208 | When You're Smiling |
Jesse Powell, tenor sax; Steve Gordon, piano; Billy Pyles, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, bass; Belton Evans, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 3, 1961
| 3256 | Tonight |
| 3257 | Cool |
| 3258 | Hot Stuff |
| 3259 | Bibbie's Twist |
Jesse Powell, tenor sax; Adiano Acea, piano; Billy Pyles, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, bass; Wilbert Hogan, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 15, 1961
| 3312 | Trees |
| 3313 | The Texas Twister |
| 3314 | Blues On The Rocks |
| 3315 | From The Soul |
Stanley Turrentine - Z.T.'s Blues Blue Note BST 84424 1985
Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 13, 1961
| tk.1 | For Heaven's Sake |
| tk.4 | The Lamp Is Low |
| tk.6 | More Than You Know |
| tk.7 | I Wish I Knew |
| tk.10 | Z.T.'s Blues |
| tk.13 | Be My Love |
| tk.15 | The Way You Look Tonight |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 84424 2 in 1988.
Buck Clayton With Buddy Tate - Buck & Buddy Blow The Blues Swingville SVLP 2030 1961
Buck Clayton, trumpet; Buddy Tate, tenor sax, clarinet; Sir Charles Thompson, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 15, 1961
| 3209 | Dallas Delight |
| 3210 | Blue Ebony |
| 3211 | A Swinging Doll |
| 3212 | Don't Mind If I Do |
| 3213 | Rompin' At Red Bank |
| 3214 | Blue Creek |
| 3215 | Blue Breeze |
** also released on Swingville SVST-2030 in 1961; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-850-2 in 1995.
** part of Buck Clayton & Buddy Tate - Kansas City Nights, Prestige P-24040 in 1974.
King Curtis - Old Gold Tru-Sound TRU 15006 1961
King Curtis, tenor, alto sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Billy Butler, Eric Gale, guitar; Bob Bushnell, bass; Ray Lucas, drums; Willie Rodriguez, bongos, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 19, 1961
| 3216 | Night Train |
| 3217 | You Came A Long Way From St. Louis |
| 3218 | Honky Tonk |
| 3219 | Fever |
| 3220 | Tuxedo Junction |
| 3221 | Lean Baby |
| 3222 | The Hucklebuck |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 22, 1961
| 3223 | Soft |
| 3224 | Tippin' In |
| 3225 | So Rare |
| 3226 | Harlem Nocturne |
Donald Byrd - Royal Flush Blue Note BLP 4101 1962
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 21, 1961
| tk.1 | Jorgie's |
| tk.6 | Shangri-La |
| tk.10 | Hush |
| tk.16 | 6 M's |
| tk.19 | Requiem |
| tk.26 | I'm A Fool To Want You |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84101 in 1962.
Lou Donaldson - A Man With A Horn Blue Note 7243 5 21436 2 7 1999
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Joe Dukes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 25, 1961
| tk.2 | Please |
| tk.11 | Prisoner Of Love |
| tk.12 | The Man With A Horn |
| tk.20 | Stardust |
| tk.21 | Misty |
Irvin Stokes, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; John Patton, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Ben Dixon, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 7, 1963
| tk.3 | It's Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White |
| tk.9 | Soul Meetin' |
| tk.10 | Hippity Hop |
| tk.20 | My Melancholy Baby |
Oliver Nelson Orchestra - Afro/American Sketches Prestige PRLP 7225 1962
Jerry Kail, Joe Newman, Ernie Royal, Joe Wilder, trumpet; Paul Faulise, Urbie Green, Britt Woodman, trombone; Ray Alonge, Jim Buffington, Julius Watkins, French horn; Don Butterfield, tuba; Jerry Dodgion, alto sax, flute; Bob Ashton, tenor sax, flute, clarinet; Oliver Nelson, tenor, alto sax; Peter Makas as Peter Makis, Charles McCracken, cello; Art Davis, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Ray Barretto, conga, bongo drums; Oliver Nelson, composer, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 29, 1961
| 3227 | Message |
| 3228 | There's A Yearnin' |
Eric Dixon, tenor sax, flute; Arthur "Babe" Clark, baritone sax, clarinet; Patti Bown, piano; replaces Alonge, Buffington, Watkins.
| 3230 | Disillusioned |
| 3231 | Freedom Dance |
| 3232 | Emancipation Blues |
Jerry Kail, Joe Newman, Clyde Reasinger, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Billy Byers, Paul Faulise, Melba Liston, trombone; Don Butterfield, tuba; Eric Dixon, tenor sax, flute; Oliver Nelson, tenor, alto sax; Art Davis, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Ray Barretto, conga, bongo drums; Oliver Nelson, composer, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 10, 1961
| 3260 | Going Up North |
| 3261 | Jungleaire |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7225 in 1962; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1819-2 in 1993.
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Mosaic Blue Note BLP 4090 1961
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; Cedar Walton, piano; Jymie Merritt, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 2, 1961
| tk.4 | Children Of The Night |
| tk.6 | Mosaic |
| tk.14 | Down Under |
| tk.19 | Crisis |
| tk.22 | Arabia |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84090 in 1961, CDP 7 46523 2 in 1987, ST-46523 in 1998.
Leo Parker - Rollin' With Leo Blue Note LT-1076 1980
Dave Burns, trumpet; Bill Swindell, tenor sax; Leo Parker, baritone sax; John Acea, piano; Stan Conover, bass; Purnell Rice, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 12, 1961
| tk.1 | Rollin' With Leo |
| tk.8 | Music Hall Beat |
Dave Burns, trumpet; Bill Swindell, tenor sax; Leo Parker, baritone sax; John Acea, piano; Al Lucas, bass; Wilbert Hogan, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 20, 1961
| tk.22 | Bad Girl |
| tk.27 | Mad Lad Returns |
| tk.30 | Stuffy |
| tk.32 | Jumpin' Leo |
| tk.37 | Talkin' The Blues |
| tk.38 | The Lion's Roar |
** also released on Blue Note BST-84095 in 1986, CDP 7 84095 2 in 1988.
Gene Ammons - Up Tight! Prestige PRLP 7208 1961
Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Walter Bishop, piano; Arthur Davis, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums; Ray Barretto, conga drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 17, 1961
| 3233 | The Breeze And I |
| 3235 | Moon Glow |
| 3238 | Jug's Blue Blues |
| 3239 | Lester Leaps In |
Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Patti Bown, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums; Ray Barretto, conga drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 18, 1961
| 3240 | The Five O'Clock Whistle |
| 3241 | I Sold My Heart To The Junk Man |
| 3243 | Up Tight |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7208 in 1961.
** part of Prestige PRCD-24140-2 in 1994.
Gene Ammons - Boss Soul! Prestige PR 7445 1966
Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Walter Bishop, piano; Arthur Davis, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums; Ray Barretto, conga drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 17, 1961
| 3234 | Carbow |
| 3236 | I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is Over |
| 3237 | I'm Beginning To See The Light |
Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Patti Bown, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums; Ray Barretto, conga drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 18, 1961
| 3242 | Song Of The Islands |
| 3244 | Travelin' |
| 3245 | Soft Summer Breeze |
| 3246 | Don't Go To Strangers |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7445 in 1966.
** part of Up Tight!, Prestige PRCD-24140-2 in 1994.
Jimmy Forrest - Most Much! Prestige PRLP 7218 1961
Jimmy Forrest, tenor sax; Hugh Lawson, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Clarendon Johnston, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 19, 1961
| 3249 | Soft Winds |
| 3250 | My Buddy |
| 3251 | Robbins' Nest |
| 3252 | Most Much |
| 3253 | Matilda |
| 3254 | Annie Laurie |
| 3255 | Autumn Leaves |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7218 in 1961; Original Jazz Classics OJC-350 in 1989, OJCCD-350-2 in 1989.
Jackie McLean - A Fickle Sonance Blue Note BLP 4089 1962
Tommy Turrentine, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 26, 1961
| tk.1 | Enitrnerrut |
| tk.8 | Five Will Get You Ten |
| tk.9 | Subdued |
| tk.11 | A Fickle Sonance |
| tk.13 | Lost |
| tk.18 | Sundu |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84089 in 1962.
Sonny Clark - Leapin' And Lopin' Blue Note BLP 4091 1962
Tommy Turrentine, trumpet; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 13, 1961
| tk.7 | Voodoo |
| tk.12 | Somethin' Special |
| tk.17 | Midnight Mambo |
| tk.18 | Melody For C |
| tk.21 | Eric Walks |
Ike Quebec, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
| tk.24 | Deep In A Dream |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84091 in 1962, CDP 7 84091 2 in 1987.
Steve Lacy With Don Cherry - Evidence New Jazz NJLP 8271 1962
Don Cherry, trumpet; Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Carl Brown, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 14, 1961
| 3262 | Who Knows |
| 3263 | The Mystery Song |
| 3264 | San Francisco Holiday |
| 3265 | Evidence |
| 3266 | Something To Live For |
| 3268 | Let's Cool One |
** also released on Prestige MPP-2505 in 1980; Original Jazz Classics OJC-1755 in 1990, OJCCD-1755-2 in 1990.
Shirley Scott Plays Horace Silver Prestige PRLP 7240 1962
Shirley Scott, organ; Henry Grimes, bass; Otis Finch, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 17, 1961
| 3269 | Moon Ray |
| 3270 | Doodlin' |
| 3271 | The Preacher |
| 3272 | Senor Blues |
| 3273 | Sister Sadie |
| 3274 | Strollin' |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7240 in 1962.
Shirley Scott - Hip Twist Prestige PRLP 7226 1962
Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Shirley Scott, Hammond organ; George Tucker, bass; Otis Finch Jr., drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 17, 1961
| 3275 | Rippin' An' Runnin' |
| 3276 | At Last |
| 3277 | Violent Blues |
| 3278 | The Very Thought Of You |
| 3279 | All Tore Down |
| 3280 | Hip Twist |
| 3281 | That's All |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7226 in 1962.
Jimmy Neeley - What's Cookin' / Grits 'N' Greens Tru-Sound 45-408 1962
Jimmy Neeley, piano; Michel Mulia, bass; Les Jenkins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 24, 1961
| 3284 | Grits 'N' Greens |
| 3287 | What's Cookin' |
Ike Quebec - Heavy Soul Blue Note BLP 4093 1962
Ike Quebec, tenor sax; Freddie Roach, organ #1-7; Milt Hinton, bass; Al Harewood, drums #1-7.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 26, 1961
| 1. tk.4 | Acquitted |
| 2. tk.13 | Heavy Soul |
| 3. tk.14 | Just One More Chance |
| 4. tk.20 | Que's Dilemma |
| 5. tk.24 | I Want A Little Girl |
| 6. tk.30 | Brother Can You Spare A Dime |
| 7. tk.32 | The Man I Love |
| 8. tk.34 | Nature Boy |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84093 in 1962, B1-32090 in 1995, CDP 7243 8 32090 2 6 in 1995.
Ike Quebec - Heavy Soul Blue Note CDP 7243 8 32090 2 6 1995
Ike Quebec, tenor sax; Freddie Roach, organ; Milt Hinton, bass; Al Harewood, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 26, 1961
| tk.29 | Blues For Ike |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4093 in 1962 + 1 bonus track.
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Buhaina's Delight Blue Note BLP 4104 1963
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; Cedar Walton, piano; Jymie Merritt, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 28, 1961
| tk.6 | Moon River |
| tk.8 | Contemplation |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 18, 1961
| tk.1 | Reincarnation Blues |
| tk.7 | Backstage Sally |
| tk.10 | Bu's Delight |
| tk.12 | Shaky Jake |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84104 in 1963, CDP 7 84104 2 in 1992.
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Buhaina's Delight Blue Note CDP 7 84104 2 1992
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 28, 1961
| tk.4 | Moon River (alternate take) |
| tk.15 | Backstage Sally |
| tk.36 | Reincarnation Blues (alternate version) |
| tk.37 | Bu's Delight (alternate version) |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4104 in 1963 + 4 bonus tracks.
Gene Ammons With Joe Newman & Jack McDuff - Twisting The Jug Prestige PRLP 7238 1962
Joe Newman, trumpet; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Wendell Marshall, bass; Walter Perkins, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 28, 1961
| 3288 | Stormy Monday Blues |
| 3289 | Satin Doll |
| 3290 | Twisting The Jug |
| 3291 | Born To Be Blue |
| 3292 | Down The Line |
| 3293 | Moten Swing |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7238 in 1962.
** part of Gene Ammons - The Gene Ammons Story: Organ Combos, Prestige P-24071 in 1977.
Leonard Gaskin, Edmond Hall, Doc Cheatham, Yank Lawson, Buster Bailey, Vic Dickenson, Cutty Cutshall, Herbie Lovelle, Dick Wellstood - A Dixieland Sound Spectacular: At The Jazz Band Ball Swingville SVLP 2031 1962
Doc Cheatham, trumpet #1,2,4; Yank Lawson, trumpet #4-6; Vic Dickenson, trombone #1,2,4; Cutty Cutshall, trombone #4-6; Buster Bailey, clarinet #1,2,4; Edmond Hall, clarinet #4-6; Dick Wellstood, piano; Leonard Gaskin, bass, leader; Herb Lovelle, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 30, 1961
| 1. | Mack The Knife |
| 2. | Hindustan |
| 3. | Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now |
| 4. | At The Jazzband Ball |
| 5. | Tin Roof Blues |
| 6. | Muskrat Ramble |
** also released on The Swingville All-Stars - At The Jazz Band Ball, Good Time Jazz GTJCD-10060-2 in 1997.
Brother Jack McDuff - On With It! Prestige PRST 7851 1971
Harold Vick, tenor sax, flute; Brother Jack McDuff, organ; Eddie Diehl, guitar; Joe Dukes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 1, 1961
| 3294 | Your Nose Is Open |
| 3295 | The Last Goodun |
| 3297 | Dink's Dream |
| 3298 | Groanin' |
| 3299 | Hey Lawdy Mama |
| 3300 | Drown In My Own Tears |
Eddie "Blues Man" Kirkland - It's The Blues Man! Tru-Sound TRU 15010 1962
Eddie Kirkland, vocal, harmonica, guitar; with King Curtis, Oliver Nelson, tenor sax; Herman Foster, piano; Billy Butler, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, electric bass; Frank Shea, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 8, 1961
| 3301 | I Tried |
| 3302 | Man Of Stone |
| 3304 | Train Done Gone |
| 3305 | I'm Goin' To Keep Loving You |
| 3306 | Something's Gone Wrong In My Life |
| 3307 | Baby You Know It's True |
Eddie Kirkland, vocal, harmonica, guitar; with King Curtis, Oliver Nelson, tenor sax; George Stubbs, piano; Billy Butler, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, electric bass; Ray Lucas, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 9, 1962
| 3423 | Saturday Night Stomp |
| 3424 | I'm Gonna Forget You |
| 3425 | Down On My Knees |
| 3426 | Don't Take My Heart |
| 3427 | Daddy Please Don't Cry |
| 3428 | Have Mercy On Me |
** also released on Original Blues Classics OBC-513 in 1987, OBCCD-513-2 in 1993.
Eddie Kirkland - Have Mercy On Me / Chill Me Baby Prestige 45-316 1964
Eddie Kirkland, vocal, harmonica, guitar; with King Curtis, Oliver Nelson, tenor sax; Herman Foster, piano; Billy Butler, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, electric bass; Frank Shea, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 8, 1961
| 3303 | Chill Me Baby |
Ike Quebec - It Might As Well Be Spring Blue Note BLP 4105 1964
Ike Quebec, tenor sax; Freddie Roach, organ; Milt Hinton, bass; Al Harewood, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 9, 1961
| tk.2 | A Light Reprieve |
| tk.5 | It Might As Well Be Spring |
| tk.7 | Lover Man |
| tk.15 | Ol' Man River |
| tk.21 | Willow Weep For Me |
| tk.26 | Easy Don't Hurt |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84105 in 1964, CDP 7243 8 21736 2 5 in 1998.
Donald Byrd - Free Form Blue Note BLP 4118 1966
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 11, 1961
| tk.2 | Nai Nai |
| tk.9 | French Spice |
| tk.15 | Night Flower |
| tk.23 | Pentecostal Feeling |
| tk.24 | Free Form |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84118 in 1966, CDP 7 84118 2 in 1989.
Donald Byrd - Free Form Blue Note CDP 7 84118 2 1989
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 11, 1961
| tk.20 | Three Wishes |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4118 in 1966 + 1 bonus track.
Milt Jackson Quartet - Statements Impulse! A-14 1962
Milt Jackson, vibraharp; Hank Jones, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 14, 1961
| 10656 | A Thrill From The Blues |
| 10657 | A Beautiful Romance |
| 10658 | Statement |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 15, 1961
| 10659 | Theme: The Bad And The Beautiful |
| 10660 | Put Off |
| 10661 | Slowly |
| 10662 | Sonnymoon For Two |
| 10663 | Paris Blues |
** also released on Impulse! AS-14 in 1962. and on Statements, Impulse! GRD-130 in 1993.
Ike Quebec - Blue & Sentimental Blue Note BLP 4098 1963
Ike Quebec, tenor sax, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 16, 1961
| tk.3 | Like |
| tk.4 | Don't Take Your Love From Me |
| tk.15 | Minor Impulse |
| tk.17 | Blues For Charlie |
| tk.28 | Blue And Sentimental |
Ike Quebec, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Sam Jones, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 23, 1961
| tk.24 | Count Every Star |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84098 in 1963, CDP 7 84098 2 in 1988.
Ike Quebec - Blue & Sentimental Blue Note CDP 7 84098 2 1988
Ike Quebec, tenor sax, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 16, 1961
| tk.22 | That Old Magic |
| tk.26 | It's All Right With Me |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4098 in 1963 + 2 bonus tracks.
John Wright - The Last Amen New Jazz NJLP 8322 1965
John Wright, piano; Eugene Taylor, bass; Walter McCants, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 19, 1961
| 3316 | Les I Can't |
| 3317 | Be My Love |
| 3318 | Stella By Starlight |
| 3319 | The Last Amen |
| 3320 | But Beautiful |
| 3321 | Deed I Do |
| 3322 | Sheba |
| 3323 | More Than You Know |
Ballads Of John Coltrane Impulse! (J) MVCI-23057 1992
John Coltrane, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 21, 1961
| 10669-? | Greensleeves (45rpm take) |
John Coltrane Quartet - Ballads Impulse! A-32 1963
John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 21, 1961
| 10670-? | It's Easy To Remember |
John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 18, 1962
| 11092 | Nancy (With The Laughing Face) |
| 11093 | What's New |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 13, 1962
| 11161 | Too Young To Go Steady |
| 11162-3 | All Or Nothing At All |
| 11163 | I Wish I Knew |
| 11165-5 | You Don't Know What Love Is |
| 11166-1 | Say It (Over And Over Again) |
** also released on Impulse! AS-32 in 1963, GRD-156 in 1995. and on John Coltrane Quartet - Ballads: Deluxe Edition, Impulse! 314 589 548-2 in 2002.
John Coltrane Quartet - Ballads: Deluxe Edition Impulse! 314 589 548-2 2002
John Coltrane, soprano sax #1-4, tenor sax #5-11; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 21, 1961
| 1. 10669-2 | Greensleeves |
| 2. 10669-4 | - |
| 3. 10669-5 | - |
| 4. 10669-11 | - |
| 5. 10670-2 | It's Easy To Remember |
| 6. 10670-4 | - |
| 7. 10670-6 | - |
| 8. 10670-7 | - |
| 9. 10670-9 | - |
| 10. 10670-11 | - |
| 11. 10670-13 | - |
John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass #1; Elvin Jones, drums #1.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 13, 1962
| 1. 11162-2 | All Or Nothing At All |
| 2. 11164-1 | They Say It's Wonderful |
** originally released on John Coltrane Quartet - Ballads, Impulse! A-32 in 1963 + 14 bonus tracks.
Grant Green - Gooden's Corner Blue Note (J) GXF-3058 1979
Sonny Clark, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Sam Jones, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 23, 1961
| tk.3 | Moon River |
| tk.8 | On Green Dolphin Street |
| tk.17 | What Is This Thing Called Love |
| tk.25 | Shadrack |
| tk.26 | Gooden's Corner |
| tk.27 | Two For One |
** also released on Blue Note (J) GXK-8168 in 1981.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Grant Green With Sonny Clark, Mosaic MR5-133 in 1990, MD4-133 in 1990.
Yusef Lateef - Into Something New Jazz NJLP 8272 1962
Yusef Lateef, tenor sax, flute, oboe; Barry Harris, piano #4-7; Herman Wright, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 29, 1961
| 1. 3324 | When You're Smiling |
| 2. 3325 | Koko's Tune |
| 3. 3326 | Water Pistol |
| 4. 3327 | I'll Remember April |
| 5. 3328 | Rasheed |
| 6. 3329 | P Bouk |
| 7. 3330 | You've Changed |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7637 in 1969; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-700-2 in 1992.
Reverend Gary Davis - Say No To The Devil Bluesville BVLP 1049 1962
Gary Davis, 6 & 12-string guitar, harmonica.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1961
| Say No To The Devil | |
| Time Is Drawing Near | |
| Hold To God's Unchanging Hand | |
| Bad Company Brought Me Here | |
| I Decided To Go Down | |
| Lord, I Looked Down The Road | |
| Little Bitty Baby | |
| No One Can Do Me Like Jesus | |
| Lost Boy In The Wilderness | |
| Trying To Get To Heaven In Due Time |
** also released on Original Blues Classics OBC-519 in 1987, OBCCD-519-2 in 1990.
The Best Of Ed McCurdy Prestige International PRES-INT-13002 1961
Dick Weissman, guitar, banjo; Ed McCurdy, vocal, guitar; Paul Endicott, manager.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, released 1961
| The Miller | |
| Jolly Roger | |
| Chilly Winds | |
| The Fireman's Not For Me | |
| Thy Maidenhead | |
| The Fox | |
| Blues Ain't Nothing | |
| A Doleful Tale | |
| Cindy | |
| Once I Loved A Maiden Fair | |
| Mrs. McGrath | |
| The Wee Cooper Of Fire | |
| Every Night When The Sun Goes In | |
| John Henry | |
| The Ploughman | |
| Old Joe Clark | |
| Lonesome Valley | |
| Good Morrow, Gossip Joan | |
| A Branch Of May |
The Best Of Jean Ritchie Prestige International PRES-INT-13003 1961
Jean Ritchie, vocal, dulcimer, guitar.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, released 1961
| Shady Grove | |
| Nottamun Town | |
| Old Virginny | |
| I Wonder When I Shall Be Married | |
| Gentle Fair Jenny | |
| Sweet Jane | |
| Pretty Polly | |
| Come All Ye Fair And Tender Ladies | |
| A Pretty Fair Miss | |
| Goin' To Boston | |
| Christ Was Born In Bethlehem | |
| Little Devils | |
| Hangman | |
| Children, Go Where I Send Thee | |
| Moonshiners | |
| The Dying Cowboy | |
| Lord Thomas And Fair Ellender | |
| Lullabies: Go To Sleep, Little Baby / Dance To Your Daddy / Go Tell Aunt Rhodie |
** also released on Prestige Folklore FL 14009 in 1964.
Domingo Alvarado|Rogelio Reguera - Flamenco! Prestige International PRES-INT-13007 1961
Rogelio Reguera, guitar; Domingo Alvarado, cantaor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, released 1961
| Fandangos De Huelva | |
| Villancicos | |
| Mirabra | |
| La Tani | |
| Solea | |
| Romeras | |
| Rumba Flamenco | |
| Martinete | |
| Malaguena | |
| Petenera | |
| Buleria | |
| Tientos |
Obray Ramsey Sings Jimmie Rodgers Favorites Prestige International PRES-INT-13009 1961
Obray Ramsey, banjo, guitar, vocal; Tommy Hunter, guitar.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, released 1961
| T For Texas | |
| Blue Yodel #2 | |
| In The Jailhouse Now | |
| Brakeman's Blues | |
| Ben DewBerry's Final Run | |
| Blue Yodel #4 | |
| Waiting For A Train | |
| Daddy And Home | |
| Blue Yodel #3 | |
| Never No More Blues | |
| My Little Old Home Down In New Orleans | |
| T.B. Blues | |
| Hobo Bill's Last Ride | |
| Mississippi River Blues | |
| My Old Pal | |
| Lullaby Yodel |
The Best Of Cynthia Gooding Prestige International PREST-INT-13010 1961
Cynthia Gooding, vocal, guitar.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, released 1961
| When That I Was A Little Tiny Boy | |
| Tre Amoru | |
| Mira Que Viene La Aurora | |
| The Lover's Ghost | |
| Dolan Cuer Las | |
| Yahsi Meral | |
| M'affaccio Alla Finestra | |
| The Water Is Wide | |
| Fonte Frida | |
| Ak Koyun | |
| Cuanno Spunta Lu Sole | |
| Banbuco | |
| Non Ti Ricordi | |
| Adelita | |
| Arthur's Seat | |
| Coplas | |
| Sul Ponte Di Bassano | |
| Caminante | |
| Canto Del Carcerato |
Songs Of The Civil War North & South/Sung By Frank Warner Prestige International PREST-INT-13012 1961
Frank Warner, with Gerret Warner, Jeff Warner.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, released 1961
| Old Abe Lincoln | |
| The Battle Of Bull Run | |
| The Battle Cry Of Freedom | |
| The Twenty-Third | |
| Marching Song | |
| Bonny Eloise | |
| Tramp, Tramp, Tramp | |
| Virginia's Bloody Soil | |
| Benny Havens, OH | |
| Marching On | |
| Dixie | |
| Pretty Little Miss | |
| The Bonnie Blue Flag | |
| Goober Peas | |
| Lorena | |
| The Red, White And Red | |
| A Life On The Vicksburg Bluff | |
| The Rose Of Alabama | |
| In Eighteen Hundred And Sixty-One | |
| The Old Rebel Soldier |
The Best Of Guy Carawan Prestige International PRES-INT-13013 1961
Guy Carawan, vocal, banjo, guitar.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, released 1961
| Pastures Of Plenty | |
| Great Gettin'-Up Mornin' | |
| Red Apple Juice | |
| Hannah | |
| We Are Soldiers | |
| Wild Goose | |
| Midnight Special | |
| Shule Aroon | |
| Chewing Gum | |
| Ballad Of The Sit-ins | |
| Johnson Boys | |
| Nine Hundred Miles | |
| Across The Blue Mountains | |
| We Shall Overcome |
Guitarra Clasica Y Flamenca Played By Rogelio Reguera Prestige International PRES-INT-13014 1961
Rogelio Reguera, solo guitar.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, released 1961
| Clasico: Pavana No. III | |
| Clasico: Adelita | |
| Clasico: Lagrima | |
| Clasico: Preludio De Acordes | |
| Clasico: El Abejorro | |
| Clasico: Granada | |
| Clasico: Tormento | |
| Clasico: Inspiracion | |
| Flamenco: Granainas | |
| Flamenco: Alegrias En Sol Mayor | |
| Flamenco: Farruca En Mi Menor | |
| Flamenco: Fradangos De Huelva | |
| Flamenco: Serranas | |
| Flamenco: La Solea |
Pola Chapelle Sings Italian Folk Songs Prestige International PREST-INT-13015 1961
Raphael Boguslav, guitar; Pola Chapelle, vocal, guitar, tambourine.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, released 1961
| Giardino Raro | |
| La Rosina Bella | |
| Sul Ponte DI Bassano | |
| Zolicoeur | |
| Ritornello Delle Lavandaie DI Napoli | |
| Antoneddu | |
| 'Sta Notte E Bello Lo Mare | |
| Inno Dei Partigiani | |
| Rondinella Pellegrina | |
| C'Ereno Tre Ssorelle | |
| Lu Lupu Va Luntanu | |
| Stornelli Toscani | |
| Serenata Della Scilla | |
| Il Sole Dietro Ai Monti | |
| Canti Delle Montagne |
The Best Of Robin Roberts Prestige International PRES-INT-13017 1961
Robin Roberts, vocal, guitar.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, released 1961
| One Sunday Morning | |
| Walk Along The Green Grass | |
| Old Kimball | |
| The Lowlands Of Holland | |
| Coming Through The Rye | |
| Mrs. McGrath | |
| The Trees Are Growing Tall | |
| Botany Bay | |
| I Lost My Love | |
| Lannigan's Ball / What Would You Do | |
| The Rigs Of Time | |
| Never Wed An Auld Man | |
| Molly Bawn | |
| Lollytoodum | |
| Queen Eleanor's Confession | |
| Look At The Horses |
Ruth Rubin Sings Yiddish Folk Songs Prestige International PREST-INT-13019 1961
Hedy West, flute, piccolo; Dick Weissman, banjo, guitar, mandocello; Ruth Rubin, uncredited vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, released 1961
| Shvartse Karshelech Raysn Mir | |
| Mayn Yingele | |
| Yugnt Hymn | |
| Zayt Mir Gezint Chovertes Ale | |
| Hober Un Korn | |
| Bin Ich Mir A Schnayderl | |
| In Toyznt Acht Hundert Nayn-Un-Nayn-Tsigstn Yor | |
| Farvos Zol Zayn Mayn Chosn A Soldat | |
| Betlers | |
| Hot Zich Mir Di Shich Tserisn | |
| Oy, A Nacht A Sheyne | |
| Vos Hostu Mir Opgeton | |
| Hey, Tsigelech! | |
| Ot Azoy Neyt A Shnayder | |
| Kayn Kotsk Fort Men Nisht | |
| Shlof, Shlof, Shlof |
Obray Ramsey Sings Folksongs From The Three Laurels Prestige International PREST-INT-13020 1961
Tommy Hunter, guitar; Obray Ramsey, vocal, 5-string banjo.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, released 1961
| Wild Bill Jones | |
| The Wagoner's Lad | |
| Jim Gunther And The Steer | |
| George Collins | |
| My Lord What A Morning | |
| Rain And Snow | |
| The Rich And Rambling Boy | |
| I'll Not Marry At All | |
| The Battle Of King's Mountain | |
| Shady Grove | |
| I'm Gonna Ride On That Cloud | |
| Black Jack Davy | |
| Green Back Dollar | |
| Sailor On The Deep Blue Sea | |
| Omie Wise |
She's Like A Swallow And Other Folk Songs Sung By Bonnie Dobson Prestige International PREST-INT-13021 1961
Bonnie Dobson, vocal, guitar.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, released 1961
| The Cruel War Is Raging | |
| She's Like A Swallow | |
| The Silkie Of Sule Skerry | |
| Across The Blue Mountain | |
| The Prickle Holly Bush | |
| Mistress Bond | |
| Envoyons De L'Avant | |
| Will Ye Go Laddie Go | |
| Frankie Slide | |
| Monsieur Le Cure | |
| The Jam At Gerry's Rock | |
| The First Time | |
| The Road To Grandmere | |
| The Old Maid's Lament |
** also released on She's Like A Swallow, Prestige Folklore Folklore 14015 in 1963.
Waitin' On You And Other Folksongs Sung By Molly Scott Prestige International PR-INT 13022 1961
Molly Scott, vocal, guitar.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, released 1961
| Katy Cruel | |
| Waitin' On You | |
| The Virgin Mary | |
| Stewball | |
| Who's Gonna Shoe | |
| Come All Ye Fair And Tender Ladies | |
| Malina Mome | |
| I'm Sad And I'm Lonely | |
| Look Up And Down | |
| Melora | |
| Low Down Death | |
| Seaport Town | |
| Sun's Gonna Shine |
Tossi Aaron - Tossi Sings Folk Songs And Ballads Prestige International PR-INT 13027 1961
Lee Aaron, mandolin; Linda Labove, guitar, banjo; Tossi Aaron, vocal, guitar.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, released 1961
| I Know You Rider | |
| I Am A Girl Of Constant Sorrow | |
| I Saw The Light | |
| John Randolph | |
| The Roving Sailor | |
| House Carpenter | |
| House Of The Rising Sun | |
| Fernario | |
| Awake, Awake | |
| Gypsy Davy | |
| Waly, Waly | |
| The Butcher Boy | |
| Star In The East | |
| Fod |
Robert H. Beers - The Art Of The Psaltery Prestige International PR-INT 13028 1961
Hedy West, flute; Robert Beers, psaltery; Evelyne Beers, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, released 1961
| Variations On A Theme By Chopin | |
| Fountains | |
| The Rainforest Suite: The Rainforest / Reflections / Showers / Mosquitoes | |
| Thyme | |
| Nocturn In G | |
| Capa Gnaba | |
| The First Prelude In C | |
| The Water Is Wide | |
| Angelus | |
| Old Joe Clark | |
| The Sea | |
| Theme From Chopin's Etude In Eb | |
| Melody |
Charlotte Daniels & Pat Webb Prestige International PR-INT 13037 1961
Pat Webb, guitar; Gil Robbins, bass; Charlotte Daniels, vocal, guitar.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, released 1961
| Nobody's Business | |
| Abilene | |
| Frankie And Johnny | |
| Copper Kettle | |
| Jordan River | |
| Trouble In Mind | |
| Blues Chase Up A Rabbit | |
| Ella Speed | |
| The Cruel War Is Raging | |
| Make Me A Pallet On The Floor | |
| In The Pines | |
| Crawdad Hole |
Ed McCurdy - Lyrica Erotica Volume 1. Prestige International PR-INT 13044 1961
Isabel Gardner, flute; Sandy Bull, banjo; Peter Gardner, guitar; Ed McCurdy, vocal, guitar.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, released 1961
| Walking In A Meadow Green | |
| Chloe Blushed | |
| Young Strephon And Phillis | |
| The Pipe Of Love | |
| Of All The Brisk Dames | |
| The Queen Of May | |
| A Nymph | |
| Cuckold's Haven | |
| A Short Dialog | |
| My Mistress That's Pretty | |
| The Cowardly Clown Of Flanders Cuckolded | |
| Proferred Love Rejected | |
| The Schoolmaster's Lesson | |
| Susannah And The Elders |
Margaret Barry & Michael Gorman - The Blarney Stone Prestige Irish IRLP 35001 1961
Margaret Barry, Michael Gorman.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, released 1961
| The Blarney Stone | |
| The Mountain Road | |
| The Wild Colonial Boy | |
| Dwyer's Hornpipe | |
| The Half Door | |
| Tim Murphy / Haste To The Wedding / Tidy Anne | |
| O Gramachree (Gra-Mo-Chroi) | |
| If You Ever Go Over To Ireland | |
| A Bunch Of Keys / The Boys From Ballisdare | |
| Three Lovely Lassies From Bannion | |
| Bonny Kate / The Sligo Maid | |
| Two Hundred Years Of Brewing | |
| Gorman's Favourite / The Boys Of Bluehill | |
| The Leprechaun |