Van Gelder Studio Catalog: 1968
1968
Artie Butler - Have You Met Miss Jones A&M LP-2007 1968
Morton Bullman, Thomas Mitchell, Benny Powell, trombone; Jerome Richardson, flute, piccolo; Arthur Bogin, Peter Dimitriades, Joseph Haber, Louis Haber, Harry Lookofsky, Matthew Raimondi, David Sackson, Irving Spice, Louis Stone, violin; Murray Sandry, Bernard Zaslav, viola; Seymour Barab, cello; Corky Hale, harp; Herbie Hancock, piano; Artie Butler, piano, Ondioline; Vinnie Bell, Sal Di Troia, Charles Macey, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Gary Chester, drums; George Devens, Richie Ritz, percussion; Artie Butler, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 8, 1968
| The Loop | |
| Music For Night People |
Burt Collins, trumpet, flugelhorn; Eddie Bert, Mickey Gravine, Chauncey Welsch, trombone; Romeo Penque, flute, soprano sax; Arthur Bogin, Julius Brand, Joseph Haber, Louis Haber, Harold Kohon, Leo Kruczek, Archie Levin, David Sackson, Louis Stone, Paul Winter, violin; Murray Sandry, viola; Seymour Barab, cello; Herbie Hancock, piano; Artie Butler, piano, Ondioline; Vinnie Bell, Sal Di Troia, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Gary Chester, drums; George Devens, Richie Ritz, percussion; Artie Butler, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 15, 1968
| Camelot |
Burt Collins, trumpet, flugelhorn; Eddie Bert, Mickey Gravine, Chauncey Welsch, trombone; Jerome Richardson, flute, piccolo; Romeo Penque, flute, soprano sax; Julius Brand, Mac Ceppos, Peter Dimitriades, Joseph Haber, Louis Haber, Marvin Morgenstern, David Sackson, Irving Spice, Louis Stone, violin; Murray Sandry, Bernard Zaslav, viola; Seymour Barab, cello; Herbie Hancock, piano; Artie Butler, piano, Ondioline; Vinnie Bell, Sal Di Troia, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Gary Chester, drums; George Devens, Richie Ritz, percussion; Artie Butler, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 17, 1968
| The Whiffenpoof Song | |
| A Trumpeter's Lullaby | |
| April Showers | |
| When I'm 64 | |
| In The Heat Of The Night | |
| Something Stupid |
Burt Collins, trumpet, flugelhorn; Eddie Bert, Mickey Gravine, Chauncey Welsch, trombone; Romeo Penque, flute, soprano sax; David Carey, vibes; Herbie Hancock, piano; Artie Butler, piano, Ondioline; Vinnie Bell, Sal Di Troia, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Gary Chester, drums; Richie Ritz, percussion; Artie Butler, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 28, 1968
| Max's Brazilian What | |
| Have You Met Miss Jones |
** also released on A&M SP-3007 in 1968.
Booker Ervin - The In Between Blue Note BST 84283 1968
Richard Williams, trumpet #1-5; Booker Ervin, tenor sax, flute; Bobby Few Jr., piano; Cevera Jeffries Jr., bass; Lenny McBrowne, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 12, 1968
| 1. 2021 tk.6 | Sweet Pea |
| 2. 2022 tk.8 | The In Between |
| 3. 2023 tk.12 | Mour |
| 4. 2024 tk.19 | The Muse |
| 5. 2025 tk.26 | Tyra |
| 6. 2026 tk.28 | Largo |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59379 2 7 in 1997.
Hank Mobley - Reach Out! Blue Note BST 84288 1968
Woody Shaw, trumpet, flugelhorn; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Lamont Johnson, piano; George Benson, guitar; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 19, 1968
| 2027 tk.6 | Up, Over And Out |
| 2028 tk.8 | Lookin' East |
| 2029 tk.9 | Goin' Out Of My Head |
| 2030 tk.12 | Beverly |
| 2031 tk.15 | Good Pickin's |
| 2032 tk.19 | Reach Out I'll Be There |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59964 2 9 in 1997.
** part of The Complete Hank Mobley Blue Note Sessions 1963-70, Mosaic MD8-268 in 2019.
Freddie McCoy - Soul Yogi Prestige PRST 7561 1968
Freddie McCoy, vibes, drums; Joanne Brackeen, piano, organ; Steve Wolfe, sitar; Wally Richardson, guitar; Lawrence Evans, Fender bass; Ray Appleton, drums; with Peter Dimitriades, Emanuel Green, Joseph Malignaggi, violin; Dave Blume, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 24, and February 5, 1968
| Soul Yogi | |
| Salem Soul Song | |
| Sorry 'Bout That | |
| I Am A Walrus | |
| Pet Sounds | |
| What Now My Love | |
| Mysterioso | |
| Ride On | |
| Autumn Leaves |
Stanley Turrentine Plays The Pop Hits - Easy! Blue Note (Eu) 7243 4 93991 2 9 1998
Burt Collins, Marvin Stamm, trumpet, flugelhorn; Garnett Brown, Benny Powell, trombone; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Jerry Dodgion, Joe Farrell, Al Gibbons, reeds; McCoy Tyner, piano; Everett Barksdale, guitar; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Grady Tate, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 25, 1968
| 2034 | Elusive Butterfly |
Stanley Turrentine - Spooky / Love Is Blue Blue Note 45-1936
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 25, 1968
| 2035 | Love Is Blue |
Johnny "Hammond" Smith - Dirty Grape Prestige PRST 7564 1968
Earl Edwards, Houston Person, tenor sax; Johnny "Hammond" Smith, organ; Wally Richardson, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, Fender bass; John Harris, drums; Richard Landrum, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 31, 1968
| Dirty Grape | |
| Animal Farm | |
| Black Strap Molasses | |
| She's Gone Again | |
| High Heel Sneakers | |
| To Sir With Love | |
| Love Is A Hurting Thing | |
| Please Send Me Someone To Love |
** part of Legends Of Acid Jazz: Soul Flowers, Prestige PRCD-24235-2 in 1999.
Wally Richardson - Soul Guru Prestige PRST 7569 1968
Zane Zacharoff, bass clarinet; Wally Richardson, guitar; Everett Barksdale, 12-string guitar; Richard Davis, bass; Orville Mason, Fender bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Montego Joe, congas, Israeli drum; Wally Richardson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 5, 1968
| Senor Boogaloo | |
| Monday Monday | |
| Soul Guru | |
| Lonely Rider | |
| Khyber Pass Boogaloo |
Ernest Hayes, piano; Wally Richardson, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Wally Richardson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 7, 1968
| Elbow Blues | |
| Surf Side Shuffle | |
| Square Heels, White Stockings |
Larry Young - Heaven On Earth Blue Note BST 84304 1968
Byard Lancaster, alto sax, flute #1,2,4-6; Herbert Morgan, tenor sax #1,2,4,5; Larry Young, organ; George Benson, guitar #1,2,4-6; Eddie Gladden, drums; Althea Young, vocal #6.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 9, 1968
| 1. 2037 tk.1 | Call Me |
| 2. 2038 tk.3 | The Infant |
| 3. 2039 tk.6 | The Cradle |
| 4. 2040 tk.10 | Heaven On Earth |
| 5. 2041 tk.11 | The Hereafter |
| 6. 2042 tk.12 | My Funny Valentine |
Richard "Groove" Holmes - The Groover! Prestige PRST 7570 1968
Richard "Groove" Holmes, organ; George Freeman, guitar #1,2,4,6; Earl Maddox, guitar #3,5; Billy Jackson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 14, 1968
| 1. | Speak Low |
| 2. | Blue Moon |
| 3. | I'll Remember April |
| 4. | The Walrus |
| 5. | Just Friends |
| 6. | My Scenery |
Lee Morgan - Taru Blue Note LT-1031 1980
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Bennie Maupin, tenor sax; John Hicks, piano; George Benson, guitar; Reggie Workman, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 15, 1968
| 2043 tk.6 | Haeschen |
| 2044 tk.11 | Avotcja One |
| 2045 tk.22 | Durem |
| 2046 tk.24 | Dee Lawd |
| 2047 tk.28 | Taru, What's Wrong With You (aka What's Wrong) |
| 2048 tk.29 | Get Yourself Together |
K. & J.J. - Israel A&M LP-2008 1968
J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Herbie Hancock, piano, electric piano, harpsichord; Eric Gale, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Grady Tate, drums; Kai Winding, arranger, conductor #1; J.J. Johnson, arranger, conductor #2.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 19, 1968
| 1. | Never My Love |
| 2. | Saturday Night Is The Loneliest Night Of The Week |
J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Herbie Hancock, piano, electric piano, harpsichord; Eric Gale, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Grady Tate, drums; J.J. Johnson, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 4, 1968
| Israel |
J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Charles Libove, David Nadien, violin; Al Brown, viola; George Ricci, cello; Don Sebesky, arranger, conductor #1; J.J. Johnson, arranger, conductor #2.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 12, 1968
| 1. | Catherine's Theme |
| 2. | St. James Infirmary |
Bernie Glow, trumpet, flugelhorn; J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Phil Bodner, George Marge, Romeo Penque, flute, oboe, clarinet; Walter Kane, Frank Schwartz, bassoon; Lewis Eley, Leo Kruczek, Eugene Orloff, Tosha Samaroff, violin; Al Brown, viola; George Ricci, cello; Eugene Bianco, harp; Ross Tompkins, piano, electric piano, harpsichord; Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar; Richard Davis, bass; Grady Tate, drums; Don Sebesky, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 16, 1968
| My Funny Valentine | |
| Am I Blue / Sonnyboy | |
| Django | |
| Try To Remember |
** also released on A&M SP-3008 in 1968, SP-9-3008 in 1983.
Soul Flutes - Trust In Me A&M SP-3009 1968
Henry Watts, vibes, marimba; Paul Griffin, organ; Eric Gale, guitar; Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar #2,4; Ron Carter, bass; Grady Tate, drums; Soul Flutes Ensemble & Piccolo: Romeo Penque, Stan Webb, flute, piccolo; Joel Kaye, flute, piccolo #2,4; Don Sebesky, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 21, 1968
| 1. | Try A Little Tenderness |
| 2. | Trust In Me |
| 3. | In The Wee Small Hours |
| 4. | Bachianas Brasileiras #5 |
| 5. | Cigarettes & Coffee |
Henry Watts, vibes, marimba; Herbie Hancock, piano, organ, harpsichord; Eric Gale, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Grady Tate, drums; Soul Flutes Ensemble & Piccolo: George Marge, Romeo Penque, flute, piccolo; Don Sebesky, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 22, 1968
| Early Autumn | |
| Day-O | |
| Buckaroo |
Henry Watts, vibes, marimba; Herbie Hancock, piano, organ, harpsichord, finger piano; Eric Gale, finger piano, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Grady Tate, drums; Ray Barretto, percussion; Soul Flutes Ensemble & Piccolo: George Marge, Romeo Penque, flute, piccolo; Don Sebesky, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 13, 1968
| Pu Po |
Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar; Soul Flutes Ensemble & Piccolo: Joel Kaye, George Marge, Romeo Penque, Stan Webb, flute, piccolo; Don Sebesky, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 18, 1968
| Scarborough Fair |
The Horace Silver Quintet - Serenade To A Soul Sister Blue Note BLP 4277 1968
Charles Tolliver, trumpet; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass, electric bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 23, 1968
| 2049 tk.5 | Serenade To A Soul Sister |
| 2050 tk.10 | Psychedelic Sally |
| 2051 tk.20 | Rain Dance |
Charles Tolliver, trumpet #1,2; Bennie Maupin, tenor sax #1,2; Horace Silver, piano; John Williams, bass; Billy Cobham, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 29, 1968
| 1. 2081 | Kindred Spirits |
| 2. 2082 | Jungle Juice |
| 3. 2083 | Next Time I Fall In Love |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84277 in 1968, CDP 7 84277 2 in 1988.
Herbie Hancock - Speak Like A Child Blue Note BST 84279 1968
Thad Jones, flugelhorn; Peter Phillips, bass trombone; Jerry Dodgion, alto flute; Herbie Hancock, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 6, 1968
| 2058 tk.6 | Riot |
| 2059 tk.12 | Speak Like A Child |
| 2060 tk.19 | First Trip |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 9, 1968
| 2061 tk.23 | Goodbye To Childhood |
| 2062 tk.26 | The Sorcerer |
| 2063 tk.32 | Toys |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 46136 2 in 1987, 7243 8 64468 2 4 in 2005.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Sixties Sessions, Blue Note B2BN 7243 4 95569 2 8 in 1998.
John Patton - That Certain Feeling Blue Note BST 84281 1968
Junior Cook, tenor sax; John Patton, organ; Jimmy Ponder, guitar; Clifford Jarvis, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 8, 1968
| 2052 tk.2 | Daddy James |
| 2053 tk.9 | Early A.M. |
| 2054 tk.14 | Minor Swing |
| 2055 tk.16 | Dirty Fingers |
| 2056 tk.19 | I Want To Go Home |
| 2057 tk.23 | String Bean |
** part of Mosaic Select, Mosaic MS-006 in 2003.
Harold Mabern - A Few Miles From Memphis Prestige PRST 7568 1968
George Coleman, Buddy Terry, tenor sax; Harold Mabern, piano; Bill Lee, bass; Walter Perkins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 11, 1968
| A Few Miles From Memphis | |
| Walkin' Back | |
| A Treat For Bea | |
| Syden Blue | |
| There's A Kind Of Hush | |
| B & B | |
| To Wane |
Richard Barbary - Soul Machine A&M LP-2010 1968
Mel Lastie, cornet; Harold Johnson, Joe Newman, trumpet, flugelhorn; Garnett Brown, trombone; Arthur Clarke, Seldon Powell, sax; Paul Griffin, piano, organ; Eric Gale, Hugh McCracken, guitar; Chuck Rainey, bass; Art Kaplan, Herb Lovelle, Bernard Purdie, drums, percussion; Richard Barbary, vocal; Horace Ott, orchestra arranger, orchestra conductor; Jimmy Wisner, rhythm arranger, rhythm conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 13, 1968
| Call On Me | |
| I Know Love |
add Winston Collymore, Peter Dimitriades, Richard Elias, Felix Giglio, Jesse James Tryon, violin; Julien Barber, Al Brown, viola; Sidney Edwards, cello; Ernie Hayes, organ.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 19, 1968
| Poor Side Of Town | |
| There Was Never, Ever, Anyone But You |
John Bello, Irwin Markowitz, flugelhorn; Dom Gravine, trombone; Joe Grimm, flute; Hank Freeman, flute, sax; George Butcher, piano, organ; Sal DiTroia, Eric Gale, guitar; Chuck Rainey, bass; Gary Chester, George Devens, Bernard Purdie, drums, percussion; Richard Barbary, vocal; Artie Butler, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 14, 1968
| What's Your Name | |
| Nature Boy | |
| Teach Me (Willing To Learn) | |
| Please Stay | |
| Like You, Babe |
Marvin Stamm, trumpet, flugelhorn; Irwin Markowitz, flugelhorn; Alan Raph, trombone; Joe Grimm, Romeo Penque, sax; George Butcher, piano, organ; Sal DiTroia, Eric Gale, guitar; Chuck Rainey, bass; George Devens, Bernard Purdie, Richie Ritz, drums, percussion; Richard Barbary, vocal; Artie Butler, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 12, 1968
| Let The Music Play | |
| Nothin' In This World |
** also released on A&M SP-3010 in 1968.
Bobby Hutcherson - Patterns Blue Note LT-1044 1980
James Spaulding, alto sax, flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Stanley Cowell, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Joe Chambers, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 14, 1968
| 2069 tk.3 | Patterns |
| 2070 tk.8 | Effi |
| 2071 tk.10 | Nocturnal |
| 2072 tk.14 | Irina |
| 2073 tk.25 | Ankara |
| 2074 tk.29 | A Time To Go |
** also released on Blue Note B1-33583 in 1995, CDP 7243 8 33583 2 8 in 1995.
Bobby Hutcherson - Patterns Blue Note CDP 7243 8 33583 2 8 1995
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 14, 1968
| 2069 tk.1 | Patterns (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note LT-1044 in 1980 + 1 bonus track.
Lou Donaldson - Midnight Creeper Blue Note BST 84280 1968
Blue Mitchell, trumpet #2-5; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Lonnie Smith, organ; George Benson, guitar; Leo Morris, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 15, 1968
| 1. tk.4 | Elizabeth |
| 2. tk.8 | Dapper Dan |
| 3. tk.11 | Love Power |
| 4. tk.14 | Midnight Creeper |
| 5. tk.17 | Bag Of Jewels |
Frank Foster - Manhattan Fever Blue Note BST 84278 1968
Marvin Stamm, trumpet; Garnett Brown, trombone; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Richard Wyands, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 21, 1968
| 2075 tk.10 | You Gotta Be Kiddin' |
| 2076 tk.17 | Stammpede |
| 2077 tk.20 | Manhattan Fever |
| 2078 tk.26 | Little Miss No Nose |
| 2079 tk.27 | Seventh Avenue Bill |
| 2080 tk.29 | Loneliness |
** also released on Blue Note 0946 3 85191 2 6 in 2007.
Frank Foster - Manhattan Fever Blue Note 0946 3 85191 2 6 2007
Burt Collins, trumpet, piccolo trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Ed Pazant, alto sax, flute, oboe; Frank Foster, tenor sax, contra-alto clarinet; George Cables, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 31, 1969
| 3322 tk.1 | Slug's Bag |
| 3324 tk.15 | Fly By Night |
| 3325 tk.23 | Hip Shakin' |
| 3326 tk.27 | What's New From The Monster Mill |
| 3327 tk.31 | The House That Love Built |
** originally released on Blue Note BST 84278 in 1968 + 5 bonus tracks.
Willis Jackson, Trudy Pitts & Wild Bill Jennings - Star Bag Prestige PRST 7571 1968
Willis Jackson, tenor sax; Trudy Pitts, organ; Wild Bill Jennings, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, Fender bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Victor Allende, conga drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 22, 1968
| Star Bag | |
| The Girl From Ipanema | |
| Good To The Damn Bone | |
| More | |
| Smoke Rings | |
| Yellow Days |
Byrdie Green - Sister Byrdie! Prestige PRST 7574 1968
Johnny "Hammond" Smith, organ; Wally Richardson, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, Fender bass; John Harris, drums; Byrdie Green, vocal; Lucille Burgess, Ann Craig, Lynn Daniels, background vocal; Johnny "Hammond" Smith, conductor, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 22, 1968
| You'd Better Sit Down Kids | |
| Since You've Been Gone | |
| When A Woman's In Love | |
| Return Of The Prodigal Son | |
| You'll Never Walk Alone | |
| Where There's A Will | |
| Muddy Water | |
| Let Them Talk | |
| I Can't Love Without You | |
| Dr. Feelgood | |
| Night Time Is The Right Time |
Nat Adderley - You, Baby A&M LP-2005 1968
Nat Adderley, cornet; Harvey Estrin, Romeo Penque, Joe Soldo, flute; George Marge, flute, oboe; Jerome Richardson, flute, soprano sax; Al Brown, Selwart Clarke, Bernard Zaslav, viola; Charles McCracken, George Ricci, Alan Shulman, cello; Joe Zawinul, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Grady Tate, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 26, 27, 28, and April 4, 1968
| You, Baby | |
| By The Time I Get To Phoenix | |
| Electric Eel | |
| Early Chanson | |
| Denise | |
| Early Minor | |
| My Son | |
| New Orleans | |
| Hang On | |
| Halftime |
** also released on A&M SP-3005 in 1968, SP-9-3005 in 1983.
The New Elvin Jones Trio - Puttin' It Together Blue Note BST 84282 1968
Joe Farrell, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 8, 1968
| 2084 tk.2 | Village Greene |
| 2085 tk.3 | Sweet Little Maia |
| 2086 tk.8 | Reza |
| 2087 tk.16 | For Heaven's Sake |
| 2088 tk.17 | Kei Ko's Birthday March |
| 2089 tk.24 | Ginger Bread Boy |
| 2090 tk.27 | Jay-Ree |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 84282 2 in 1987.
Stanley Turrentine - The Look Of Love Blue Note BST 84286 1968
Jimmy Nottingham, Snooky Young, flugelhorn; Benny Powell, bass trombone; Jim Buffington, French horn; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano #1,2; Duke Pearson, piano, arranger #3; Kenny Burrell, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Grady Tate, drums; overdubbed 14 piece strings, Thad Jones, arranger #1,2.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 15, and May 27, 1968
| 1. 2091 tk.7 | Blues For Stan |
| 2. 2092 tk.18 | Smile |
| 3. 2093 tk.22 | The Look Of Love |
Jimmy Nottingham, Snooky Young, flugelhorn; Benny Powell, bass trombone; Jim Buffington, French horn; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar #2-4; George Duvivier, bass; Grady Tate, drums; overdubbed 14 piece strings, Duke Pearson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 2 and 27, 1968
| 1. 3011 tk.29 | A Beautiful Friendship |
| 2. 3012 tk.37 | This Guy's In Love With You |
| 3. 3013 tk.42 | I'm Always Drunk In San Francisco |
| 4. 3014 tk.49 | Emily |
Jimmy Nottingham, Snooky Young, flugelhorn; Benny Powell, bass trombone; Jim Buffington, French horn; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Roland Hanna, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; overdubbed 14 piece strings, Duke Pearson, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 13 and 27, 1968
| 3023 tk.67 | Cabin In The Sky |
| 3024 tk.76 | Here, There And Everywhere |
| 3025 tk.92 | MacArthur Park |
Various Artists - Blue Note Rare Grooves Blue Note CDP 7243 8 35636 2 3 1996
Woody Shaw, trumpet; Frank Mitchell, tenor sax; Andrew Hill, piano; Jimmy Ponder, guitar; Reggie Workman, bass; Idris Muhammad, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 19, 1968
| 2096 tk.27 | Soul Special |
** originally released on Blue Note B1-35636 in 1996.
Lee Morgan - Caramba! Blue Note BST 84289 1968
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Bennie Maupin, tenor sax; Cedar Walton, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Billy Higgins, drums; Cal Massey, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 3, 1968
| 3005 tk.4 | Helen's Ritual |
| 3006 tk.6 | Suicide City |
| 3007 tk.16 | Cunning Lee |
| 3008 tk.19 | Caramba (aka Dig Dis) |
| 3009 tk.21 | Soulita |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7243 8 53358 2 2 in 1996.
Lee Morgan - Caramba! Blue Note CDP 7243 8 53358 2 2 1996
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Cedar Walton, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Billy Higgins, drums; Cal Massey, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 3, 1968
| 3010 tk.23 | A Baby's Smile |
** originally released on Blue Note BST 84289 in 1968 + 1 bonus track.
Wes Montgomery - Road Song A&M SP-3012 1968
Marvin Stamm, trumpet; Harvey Estrin, Don Hammond, flute, recorder; Bernard Krainis, recorder; Don Ashworth, recorder, oboe; Walter Kane, bassoon; Bernard Eichen, Charles Libove, violin; Emanuel Vardi, viola; George Ricci, cello; Hank Jones, harpsichord, piano; Herbie Hancock, piano; Wes Montgomery, guitar; Richard Davis, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, Grady Tate, drums; Don Sebesky, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 7, 1968
| Fly Me To The Moon | |
| Yesterday | |
| I'll Be Back | |
| Scarborough Fair |
Bernie Glow, Marvin Stamm, trumpet; Wayne Andre, Paul Faulise, trombone; James Buffington, French horn; George Marge, flute; Harvey Estrin, Don Hammond, flute, recorder; Shelley Grushkin, Bernard Krainis, Eric Leber, recorder; Don Ashworth, recorder, oboe; Stan Webb, recorder, oboe, clarinet; Morris Newman, recorder, bassoon; Walter Kane, bassoon; Bernard Eichen, Charles Libove, Marvin Morganstern, Tosha Samaroff, violin; Emanuel Vardi, viola; Charles McCracken, George Ricci, Alan Shulman, cello; Sivert Johnson Jr., harpsichord; Herbie Hancock, piano; Wes Montgomery, guitar; Richard Davis, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Ray Barretto, Jack Jennings, percussion; Don Sebesky, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 8, 1968
| Road Song | |
| Greensleeves | |
| Green Leaves Of Summer | |
| Where Have All The Flowers Gone |
Marvin Stamm, trumpet; Don Ashworth, flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet; George Marge, Stan Webb, flute, oboe, clarinet; Morris Newman, recorder, bassoon; Eric Leber, recorder, harpsichord; Bernard Eichen, Charles Libove, violin; Emanuel Vardi, viola; George Ricci, cello; Wes Montgomery, guitar; Don Sebesky, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 9, 1968
| Serene |
** also released on A&M SP-9-3012 in 1983.
Stanley Turrentine - Ain't No Way Blue Note LT-1095 1981
Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Shirley Scott, organ; Bob Cranshaw, electric piano; Jimmy Ponder, guitar; Ray Lucas, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 10, 1968
| 3022 tk.8 | Ain't No Way |
Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano, electric piano; Gene Taylor, bass; Billy Cobham, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 23, 1969
| tk.4 | Intermission Walk |
| tk.7 | Stan's Shuffle |
| tk.14 | Watch What Happens |
| tk.19 | Wave |
McCoy Tyner - Time For Tyner Blue Note BST 84307 1969
Bobby Hutcherson, vibes #1-4; McCoy Tyner, piano; Herbie Lewis, bass #1-5; Freddie Waits, drums #1-5.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 17, 1968
| 1. 3026 tk.2 | Little Madimba |
| 2. 3027 tk.8 | May Street |
| 3. 3028 tk.11 | I Didn't Know What Time It Was |
| 4. 3029 tk.18 | Afrika Village |
| 5. 3030 tk.20 | The Surrey With The Fringe On Top |
| 6. 3031 tk.23 | I've Grown Accustomed To Your Face |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 84307 2 in 1987.
Freddie McCoy - Listen Here Prestige PRST 7582 1968
Dud Bascomb, Eddie Williams, trumpet; Quentin Jackson, Melba Liston, trombone; Freddie McCoy, vibes; Jo Anne Brackeen, electric piano, organ; Wally Richardson, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, Fender bass; Bernard Purdie, drums; Montego Joe, conga drums; Dave Blume, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 10, 1968
| Don't Tell Me That | |
| Mac Arthur Park |
Gene Walker, Varitone; Freddie McCoy, vibes; Jo Anne Brackeen, electric piano; Ray McKinney, bass; Al Dreares, drums; Dave Blume, arranger, conductor.
| Short Circuit | |
| Love For Sale | |
| Listen Here | |
| Stone Wall |
Duke Pearson - The Phantom Blue Note BST 84293 1968
Jerry Dodgion, flute, alto flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Duke Pearson, piano, arranger; Sam Brown, acoustic guitar; Al Gafa, electric guitar; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Victor Partajo, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 24, 1968
| 3049 tk.22 | Bunda Amerela (Little Yellow Streetcar) |
Jerry Dodgion, flute, alto flute #1-4; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes #1,3,4; Duke Pearson, piano, arranger; Sam Brown, acoustic guitar #1,3,4; Al Gafa, electric guitar #1-4; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Carlos "Patato" Valdes, congas, guiro #1-4.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 11, 1968
| 1. 4013 tk.7 | Los Ojos Alegres (The Happy Eyes) |
| 2. 4014 tk.8 | Blues For Alvena |
| 3. 4015 tk.11 | The Phantom |
| 4. 4017 tk.22 | The Moana Surf |
| 5. 4018 tk.24 | Say You're Mine |
Duke Pearson - I Don't Care Who Knows It Blue Note CDP 7243 8 35220 2 6 1996
Jerry Dodgion, flute, alto flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Duke Pearson, piano, arranger; Sam Brown, acoustic guitar; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 24, 1968
| 3053 tk.30 | Theme From "Rosemary's Baby" |
Duke Pearson, piano; Dorio Ferreira, guitar, percussion; Bebeto Jose Souza, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Airto Moreira, percussion; Flora Pulim, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 5, 1969
| 6202 tk.29 | Upa Neguinho |
Burt Collins, trumpet; Kenny Rupp, trombone; Jerry Dodgion, alto sax, alto flute; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Frank Foster, tenor sax, contra-alto clarinet; Duke Pearson, piano, electric piano; Ron Carter, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Andy Bey, vocal #1.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 13, 1970
| 1. 5921 tk.2 | I Don't Care Who Knows It |
| 2. 5922 tk.6 | Canto Ossanha |
| 3. 5923 tk.15 | A Beautiful Friendship |
| 4. 5925 tk.33 | Bloos |
| 5. 5926 tk.36 | Horn In |
** originally released on Blue Note B1-35220 in 1996 + 3 bonus tracks.
Lonnie Smith - Think! Blue Note BST 84290 1969
Lee Morgan, trumpet; David Newman, tenor sax, flute; Lonnie Smith, organ; Herman Henry, Melvin Sparks, guitar; Marion Booker Jr., drums; Norberto Apellaniz, Willie Bivens, congas #1,2; Pucho, timbales #1,2.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 23, 1968
| 1. 3064 tk.12 | The Call Of The Wind |
| 2. 3065 tk.24 | Slouchin' |
| 3. 3066 tk.31 | Son Of Ice Bag |
| 4. 3067 tk.51 | Three Blind Mice |
| 5. 3068 tk.57 | Think |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 84290 2 in 1988.
Andrew Hill - Grass Roots Blue Note BST 84303 1968
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Booker Ervin, tenor sax; Andrew Hill, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Freddie Waits, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 5, 1968
| 3069 tk.10 | Grass Roots |
| 3070 tk.20 | Venture Inward |
| 3071 tk.23 | Bayou Red |
| 3072 tk.36 | Soul Special |
| 3073 tk.41 | Mira |
** also released on Blue Note 7243 5 22672 2 4 in 2000.
Andrew Hill - Grass Roots Blue Note 7243 5 22672 2 4 2000
Woody Shaw, trumpet; Frank Mitchell, tenor sax; Andrew Hill, piano; Jimmy Ponder, guitar #1,3; Reggie Workman, bass; Idris Muhammad, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 19, 1968
| 1. 2094 tk.11 | Bayou Red |
| 2. 2095 tk.21/22 | Venture Inward |
| 3. 2097 tk.32 | MC |
| 4. 2098 tk.33 | Love Nocturne |
** originally released on Blue Note BST 84303 in 1968 + 5 bonus tracks.
Tamba 4 - Samba Blim A&M LP-2013 1968
Bebeto, flute; Luiz Eca, piano; Dorio, bass, guitar, percussion; Ohana, drums, congas, afuche.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 7, 1968
| San Salvador | |
| Slick | |
| Pregao |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 8, 1968
| Samba Blim | |
| Know It All | |
| Reza |
Bebeto, flute; Luiz Eca, piano; Dorio, bass, guitar, percussion; Ohana, drums, congas, afuche; + Emanuel Green, David Nadien, Matthew Raimondi, Tosha Samaroff, Gino Louis Sambuco, Julius Schacter, Jack Zayde, Joseph Zwilich, violin #1,4,5; Alfred Brown, Harold Coletta, David Mankovitz, Emanuel Vardi, viola #1,4,5; Charles McCracken, George Ricci, cello #1,4,5; Luiz Eca, strings arranger #1,4,5.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 13, 1968
| 1. | Watch What Happens |
| 2. | Weekend |
| 3. | Palladium |
| 4. | Quietly |
| 5. | Tristeza De Nos Dois |
| 6. | Baiano |
** also released on A&M SP-3013 in 1968.
John Patton - Boogaloo Blue Note CDP 7243 8 31878 2 9 1995
Vincent McEwan, trumpet; Harold Alexander, flute, tenor sax; John Patton, organ; George Edward Brown, drums; Richie 'Pablo' Landrum, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 9, 1968
| 3074 tk.4 | Boogaloo Boogie |
| 3075 tk.6 | Spirit |
| 3076 tk.7 | Barefootin' |
| 3077 tk.8 | B & J (Two Sisters) |
| 3078 tk.10 | Milk And Honey |
| 3079 tk.11 | Shoutin' But No Poutin' |
** originally released on Blue Note B1-31878 in 1995.
Tamiko Jones - I'll Be Anything For You A&M SP-3011 1968
Ray Copeland, Harold Johnson, Mel Lastie, trumpet; Ben Powell, trombone; Howard Johnson, Seldon Powell, Jerome Richardson, sax; Paul Gershman, Charles Libove, violin; Emanuel Vardi, viola; George Ricci, cello; Richard Tee, piano, organ; Bill Fontaine, Carl Lynch, guitar; Chuck Rainey, bass; Herb Lovelle, drums; Warren Smith, percussion; Tamiko Jones, vocal; Teacho Wiltshire, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 15, 1968
| Black Is Black | |
| Try It Baby | |
| Suddenly |
Ben Blumenreich, Lewis Eley, Joseph Haber, Louis Haber, Harry Lookofsky, Joseph Singer, Irving Spice, Louis Stone, violin; Seymour Berman, Selwart Clarke, David Sackson, Murray Sandry, viola; Seymour Barab, Alan Shulman, cello; Richard Tee, piano, organ; Carl Lynch, David Spinozza, guitar; Chuck Rainey, bass; Bernard Purdie, drums; Warren Smith, percussion; Tamiko Jones, vocal; Teacho Wiltshire, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 29, 1968
| Cottage For Sale | |
| This Time Tomorrow | |
| Peace Of Mind |
Paul Gershman, Charles Libove, violin; Emanuel Vardi, viola; George Ricci, cello; Richard Tee, piano, organ; Eric Gale, Carl Lynch, guitar; Chuck Rainey, bass; Bernard Purdie, drums; Tamiko Jones, vocal; Don Sebesky, strings arranger; Horace Ott, rhythm arranger, rhythm conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 17, 1968
| Please Return Your Love To Me | |
| I've Got My Eyes On You |
McCoy Tyner - Expansions Blue Note BST 84338 1969
Woody Shaw, trumpet; Gary Bartz, alto sax, wooden flute; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax, clarinet; McCoy Tyner, piano; Ron Carter, cello; Herbie Lewis, bass; Freddie Waits, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 23, 1968
| 3090 tk.1 | Song Of Happiness |
| 3091 tk.7 | Vision |
| 3092 tk.12 | Peresina |
| 3093 tk.21 | Smitty's Place |
| 3094 tk.27 | I Thought I'd Let You Know |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 84338 2 in 1988.
Richard "Groove" Holmes - That Healin' Feelin' Prestige PRST 7601 1969
Rusty Bryant, tenor, alto sax; Richard "Groove" Holmes, organ; Billy Butler, guitar; Herbie Lovelle, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 26, 1968
| That Healin' Feelin' | |
| See See Rider | |
| Irene Court | |
| Castle Rock | |
| Laura | |
| On A Clear Day |
George Benson - Shape Of Things To Come A&M SP-3014 1968
Joe Shepley, trumpet, flugelhorn; Marvin Stamm, trumpet, flugelhorn, piccolo; Wayne Andre, trombone, baritone horn; Alan Raph, trombone, tuba; George Marge, Romeo Penque, Stan Webb, flute; Buddy Lucas, sax, harmonica; Bernard Eichen, Charles Libove, violin; David Mankovitz, viola; George Ricci, cello; Jack Jennings, vibes; Herbie Hancock, piano; Charles Covington, organ; George Benson, guitar; Leo Morris, drums; Johnny Pacheco, congas; Don Sebesky, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 27, 1968
| Footin' It | |
| Chattanooga Choo Choo |
George Marge, Romeo Penque, flute; Bernard Eichen, Charles Libove, violin; David Mankovitz, viola; George Ricci, cello; Jack Jennings, vibes; Hank Jones, piano; Charles Covington, organ; George Benson, guitar; Richard Davis, bass; Leo Morris, drums; Johnny Pacheco, congas; Don Sebesky, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 5, 1968
| Shape Of Things To Come |
Burt Collins, trumpet; Joe Shepley, trumpet, flugelhorn; Marvin Stamm, trumpet, flugelhorn, piccolo; Wayne Andre, trombone, baritone horn; Alan Raph, trombone, tuba; Buddy Lucas, sax, harmonica; Charles Covington, organ; George Benson, guitar; Richard Davis, bass; Leo Morris, drums; Johnny Pacheco, congas; Don Sebesky, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 17, 1968
| Don't Let Me Lose This Dream |
Ron Carter, bass; replaces Davis.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 22, 1968
| Face It Boy, It's Over | |
| Shape Of Things That Are And Were | |
| Last Train To Clarksville |
** also released on A&M SP-9-3014 in 1983.
Stanley Turrentine Featuring Shirley Scott - Common Touch Blue Note BST 84315 1968
Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Shirley Scott, organ; Jimmy Ponder, guitar; Bob Cranshaw, electric bass; Leo Morris, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 30, 1968
| 3095 tk.2 | Blowin' In The Wind |
| 3096 tk.8 | Boogaloo |
| 3097 tk.10 | Common Touch |
| 3098 tk.21 | Buster Brown |
| 3099 tk.24 | Living Through It All |
| 3100 tk.28 | Lonely Avenue |
** also released on Blue Note B1-54719 in 1997, CDP 7243 8 54719 2 6 in 1997.
Elvin Jones - The Ultimate Blue Note BST 84305 1968
Joe Farrell, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 6, 1968
| 4001 tk.3 | What Is This |
| 4002 tk.6 | In The Truth |
| 4003 tk.9 | Ascendant |
| 4004 tk.23 | Sometimes Joie |
| 4005 tk.25 | Yesterdays |
| 4006 tk.26 | We'll Be Together Again |
Willis Jackson - Swivelhips Prestige PRST 7602 1969
Willis Jackson, tenor sax, gator horn; Jackie Ivory, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Ben Tucker, bass, electric bass; Jerry Potter, drums; Ralph Dorsey, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 9, 1968
| Swivel Hips | |
| In A Mellow Tone | |
| Win, Lose Or Draw | |
| Y'Understand Me | |
| By The Time I Get To Phoenix | |
| Florence Of Arabia |
Eddie Gale's Ghetto Music Blue Note BST 84294 1968
Eddie Gale, trumpet, soprano recorder, Jamaican thumb piano, steel drums, bird whistle; Russell Lyle, tenor sax, flute; Jo Ann Gale Stevens, guitar, vocal; James "Tokio" Reid, Judah Samuel, bass; Richard Hackett, Thomas Holman, drums; Elaine Beener, lead vocal; Sylvia Bibbs, Barbara Dove, Evelyn Goodwin, Art Jenkins, Fulumi Prince, Edward Walrond, Sondra Walston, Mildred Weston, Norman Wright, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 20, 1968
| 4019 tk.3 | The Coming Of Gwilu |
| 4020 tk.6 | The Rain |
| 4021 tk.9 | A Walk With Thee |
| 4022 tk.11 | Fulton Street |
| 4023 tk.15 | An Understanding |
Sonny Stitt - Soul Electricity! Prestige PRST 7635 1969
Sonny Stitt, alto, tenor sax, Varitone; Don Patterson, organ; Billy Butler, guitar; Billy James, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 23, 1968
| All The Things You Are | |
| Lover Man | |
| P.S. I Love You | |
| Stella By Starlight | |
| Bye Bye Blackbird | |
| Over The Rainbow | |
| Candy | |
| Strike Up The Band |
Reuben Wilson - On Broadway Blue Note BST 84295 1968
Trevor Lawrence, tenor sax; Reuben Wilson, organ; Malcolm Riddick, guitar; Tommy Derrick, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 4, 1968
| 3811 tk.2 | Baby I Love You |
| 3814 tk.6 | Poinciana |
| 3810 tk.8 | On Broadway |
| 3812 tk.12 | Ain't That Peculiar |
| 3813 tk.16 | Ronnie's Bonnie |
Paul Desmond - Summertime A&M SP-3015 1968
Burt Collins, Joe Shepley, Marvin Stamm, trumpet, flugelhorn; Paul Faulise, Urbie Green, J.J. Johnson, Bill Watrous, Kai Winding, trombone; Ray Alonge, Jimmy Buffington, French horn; Paul Desmond, alto sax; Mike Mainieri, vibes; Herbie Hancock, piano; Jay Berliner, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Leo Morris, drums; Jack Jennings, Airto Moreira, percussion; Don Sebesky, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 10, 1968
| Where Is The Love | |
| Summertime |
Burt Collins, John Eckert, Joe Shepley, Marvin Stamm, trumpet, flugelhorn; Wayne Andre, Paul Faulise, Urbie Green, Bill Watrous, Kai Winding, trombone; Ray Alonge, Jimmy Buffington, Tony Miranda, French horn; Paul Desmond, alto sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Leo Morris, drums; Don Sebesky, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 16, 1968
| Emily | |
| North By Northeast |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 24, 1968
| Olvidar | |
| Someday My Prince Will Come |
Burt Collins, Joe Shepley, Marvin Stamm, trumpet, flugelhorn; Paul Faulise, Urbie Green, J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Ray Alonge, Jimmy Buffington, French horn; Paul Desmond, alto sax; Mike Mainieri, vibes; Herbie Hancock, piano; Jay Berliner, Eumir Deodato, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Airto Moreira, drums; Jack Jennings, percussion; Don Sebesky, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 5, 1968
| Lady In Cement |
John Eckert, Joe Shepley, Marvin Stamm, trumpet, flugelhorn; Wayne Andre, Paul Faulise, Bill Watrous, Kai Winding, trombone; Ray Alonge, Tony Miranda, French horn; Paul Desmond, alto sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Joe Beck, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Airto Moreira, drums; Don Sebesky, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 20, 1968
| Samba With Some Barbecue | |
| Autumn Leaves |
Burt Collins, Joe Shepley, trumpet, flugelhorn; George Marge, flute, oboe; Bob Tricarico, flute, bassoon; Paul Desmond, alto sax; Joe Venuto, marimba; Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar; Frank Bruno, bass; Airto Moreira, percussion; Don Sebesky, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 26, 1968
| Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da |
** also released on A&M SP-9-3015 in 1983.
Andrew Hill - Dance With Death Blue Note LT-1030 1980
Charles Tolliver, trumpet; Joe Farrell, tenor, soprano sax; Andrew Hill, piano; Victor Sproles, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 11, 1968
| 4029 tk.4 | Yellow Violet |
| 4030 tk.8 | Partitions |
| 4031 tk.14 | Dance With Death |
| 4032 tk.22 | Fish 'N Rice |
| 4033 tk.27 | Love Nocturne |
| 4034 tk.29 | Black Sabbath |
More Of The Psychedelic Soul Jazz Guitar Of Joe Jones - My Fire! Prestige PRST 7617 1969
Harold Mabern, piano, electric piano; Joe Jones, guitar; Peck Morrison, bass, electric bass; Bill English, drums; Richard Landrum, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 21, 1968
| Light My Fire | |
| For Big Hal | |
| St. James Infirmary | |
| Take All | |
| Time After Time | |
| Ivan The Terrible |
J & K - Betwixt & Between A&M SP-3016 1969
J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Herbie Hancock, piano; Joe Beck, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Airto Moreira, drums; J.J. Johnson, arranger; + Strings: Fred Buldrini, Lewis Eley, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, George Ockner, Raoul Poliakin, Max Pollikoff, Joyce Robbins, Aaron Rosand, Tosha Samaroff, Julius Schacter, Jack Zayde, violin.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 22, 29, November 15, 26, and December 5, 1968, and January 9, 1969
| Casa Forte |
Transitional Music Between Bands: Marvin Stamm, flugelhorn; J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Tony Studd, bass trombone; Paul Ingraham, French horn; Stuart Scharf, guitar; J.J. Johnson, arranger.
| Bach Chorale #237 |
J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Roger Kellaway, electric Clavinet; Joe Beck, guitar; Charles Domanico, Fender bass; Denny Seiwell, drums; Kai Winding, arranger; + Strings: Fred Buldrini, Lewis Eley, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, George Ockner, Raoul Poliakin, Max Pollikoff, Joyce Robbins, Aaron Rosand, Tosha Samaroff, Julius Schacter, Jack Zayde, violin.
| Betwixt & Between |
Transitional Music Between Bands: Marvin Stamm, flugelhorn; J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Tony Studd, bass trombone; Paul Ingraham, French horn; Stuart Scharf, guitar; Kai Winding, arranger.
| Plus Nine |
J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Ron Carter, bass; Airto Moreira, finger cymbals; Kai Winding, arranger; + Strings: Fred Buldrini, Lewis Eley, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, George Ockner, Raoul Poliakin, Max Pollikoff, Joyce Robbins, Aaron Rosand, Tosha Samaroff, Julius Schacter, Jack Zayde, violin.
| Little Drummer Boy |
Transitional Music Between Bands: Marvin Stamm, flugelhorn; J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Tony Studd, bass trombone; Paul Ingraham, French horn; Stuart Scharf, guitar; Kai Winding, arranger.
| Troika |
J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Roger Kellaway, electric Clavinet; Joe Beck, guitar; Charles Domanico, Fender bass; Denny Seiwell, drums; J.J. Johnson, arranger; + Strings: Fred Buldrini, Lewis Eley, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, George Ockner, Raoul Poliakin, Max Pollikoff, Joyce Robbins, Aaron Rosand, Tosha Samaroff, Julius Schacter, Jack Zayde, violin.
| Don't Go Love, Don't Go |
Transitional Music Between Bands: Marvin Stamm, flugelhorn; J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Tony Studd, bass trombone; Paul Ingraham, French horn; Stuart Scharf, guitar; J.J. Johnson, arranger.
| Bach Chorale #241 |
J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Roger Kellaway, electric Clavinet; Joe Beck, guitar; Charles Domanico, Fender bass; Denny Seiwell, drums; Kai Winding, arranger; + Strings: Fred Buldrini, Lewis Eley, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, George Ockner, Raoul Poliakin, Max Pollikoff, Joyce Robbins, Aaron Rosand, Tosha Samaroff, Julius Schacter, Jack Zayde, violin.
| Mojave |
Transitional Music Between Bands: Marvin Stamm, flugelhorn; J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Tony Studd, bass trombone; Paul Ingraham, French horn; Stuart Scharf, guitar; J.J. Johnson, arranger.
| Bach Chorale #134 |
J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Roger Kellaway, electric Clavinet; Joe Beck, guitar; Charles Domanico, Fender bass; Denny Seiwell, drums; Kai Winding, arranger; + Strings: Fred Buldrini, Lewis Eley, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, George Ockner, Raoul Poliakin, Max Pollikoff, Joyce Robbins, Aaron Rosand, Tosha Samaroff, Julius Schacter, Jack Zayde, violin.
| Stormy |
J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Charles Covington, organ; Eric Gale, guitar; Russell George, Fender bass; Leo Morris, drums; Warren Smith, tambourine; J.J. Johnson, arranger; + Strings: Fred Buldrini, Lewis Eley, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, George Ockner, Raoul Poliakin, Max Pollikoff, Joyce Robbins, Aaron Rosand, Tosha Samaroff, Julius Schacter, Jack Zayde, violin.
| Smoky |
Transitional Music Between Bands: Marvin Stamm, flugelhorn; J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Tony Studd, bass trombone; Paul Ingraham, French horn; Stuart Scharf, guitar; Kai Winding, arranger.
| Onion Rings Rondo |
J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Joe Beck, guitar; Chuck Rainey, Fender bass; Leo Morris, drums; Kai Winding, arranger; + Strings: Fred Buldrini, Lewis Eley, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, George Ockner, Raoul Poliakin, Max Pollikoff, Joyce Robbins, Aaron Rosand, Tosha Samaroff, Julius Schacter, Jack Zayde, violin.
| Wichita Lineman |
Transitional Music Between Bands: Marvin Stamm, flugelhorn; J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Tony Studd, bass trombone; Paul Ingraham, French horn; Stuart Scharf, guitar; J.J. Johnson, arranger.
| Bach Invention #4 |
J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Roger Kellaway, electric Clavinet; Joe Beck, guitar; Charles Domanico, Fender bass; Denny Seiwell, drums; Roger Kellaway, arranger.
| Just A Funky Old Vegetable Bin |
Transitional Music Between Bands: Marvin Stamm, flugelhorn; J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Tony Studd, bass trombone; Paul Ingraham, French horn; Stuart Scharf, guitar; J.J. Johnson, arranger.
| Bach Invention #1 |
J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Roger Kellaway, electric Clavinet; Joe Beck, guitar; Charles Domanico, Fender bass; Denny Seiwell, drums; Kai Winding, arranger; + Strings: Fred Buldrini, Lewis Eley, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, George Ockner, Raoul Poliakin, Max Pollikoff, Joyce Robbins, Aaron Rosand, Tosha Samaroff, Julius Schacter, Jack Zayde, violin.
| Willie, Come Home |
John Patton - Understanding Blue Note BST 84306 1968
Harold Alexander, tenor sax, flute; John Patton, organ; Hugh Walker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 25, 1968
| 4035 tk.1 | Alfie's Theme |
| 4036 tk.2 | Understanding |
| 4037 tk.5 | Chittlins Con Carne |
| 4038 tk.9 | Soul Man |
| 4039 tk.11 | Ding Dong |
| 4040 tk.14 | Congo Chant |
** also released on Blue Note B1-31223 in 1995, CDP 7243 8 31223 2 5 in 1995.
** part of Mosaic Select, Mosaic MS-006 in 2003.
Lou Donaldson - Say It Loud! Blue Note BST 84299 1969
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, electric alto sax, vocal; Charles Earland, organ; Jimmy Ponder, guitar; Leo Morris, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 6, 1968
| tk.2 | Brother Soul |
| tk.3 | Snake Bone |
| tk.8 | Say It Loud |
| tk.10 | Caravan |
| tk.12 | Summertime |
Willis Jackson - Gator's Groove Prestige PRST 7648 1969
Willis Jackson, tenor sax, gator horn; Jackie Ivory, organ; Bill Jennings, guitar; Jerry Potter, drums; Richard Landrum, congas, bongos.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 11, 1968
| Brother Ray | |
| A Day In The Life Of A Fool | |
| This Is The Way I Feel | |
| Blue Jays | |
| Stolen Sweets | |
| Long Tall Dexter |
Houston Person - Soul Dance! Prestige PRST 7621 1969
Houston Person, tenor sax; Billy Gardner, organ; Joe Jones, guitar; Frankie Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 18, 1968
| Snake Eyes | |
| Never Let Me Go | |
| Groovin' And A-Groovin' | |
| What A Difference A Day Made | |
| Soul Dance | |
| Here's That Rainy Day | |
| Teardrops From My Eyes | |
| Blue Seven |
Nat Adderley - Calling Out Loud A&M SP-3017 1969
Nat Adderley, cornet; Paul Ingraham, French horn; Hubert Laws, flute, piccolo; Don MacCourt, bassoon; George Marge, clarinet, English horn; Romeo Penque, bass clarinet; Seldon Powell, Jerome Richardson, sax; Danny Bank, Jerry Dodgion, Richard Henderson, George Marge, sax #1; Joe Zawinul, electric piano; Ron Carter, bass; Leo Morris, drums; Bill Fischer, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 19, 21, and December 4, 1968
| 1. | Biafra |
| 2. | Haifa |
| 3. | St. M |
| 4. | Grey Moss |
| 5. | Nobody Knows |
| 6. | Comin' Out The Shadows |
| 7. | Ivan's Holiday |
| 8. | Calling Out Loud |
McCoy Tyner - Cosmos Blue Note BN-LA460-H2 1975
McCoy Tyner, piano; Herbie Lewis, bass; Freddie Waits, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 22, 1968
| 3068 tk.14 | Planet X |
Harold Vick, soprano sax #1-3; Al Gibbons, reeds, flute #1-3; Julian Barber, Emanuel Green, violin #1-3; Gene Orloff, viola #1-3; Kermit Moore, cello, director #1-3; McCoy Tyner, piano; Herbie Lewis, bass; Freddie Waits, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 4, 1969
| 1. tk.4 | Shaken But Not Forsaken |
| 2. tk.10 | Cosmos |
| 3. tk.15 | Song For My Lady |
| 4. tk.19 | Vibration Blues |
Hubert Laws, flute, alto flute; Andrew White, oboe; Gary Bartz, alto, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Herbie Lewis, bass; Freddie Waits, drums, tympani, chimes.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 21, 1970
| tk.5 | Forbidden Land |
| tk.7 | Hope |
| tk.11 | Asian Lullaby |
Duke Pearson - Now Hear This Blue Note BST 84308 1969
Jim Bossy, Randy Brecker, Burt Collins, Joe Shepley, Marvin Stamm, trumpet; Garnett Brown, Jimmy Cleveland, Benny Powell, trombone; Kenny Rupp, bass trombone; Jerry Dodgion, Al Gibbons, alto sax; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax; Frank Foster, tenor sax, arranger; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Duke Pearson, piano, arranger; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Andy Bey, vocal #9.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 3, 1968
| 1. 3061 tk.25 | Make It Good |
| 2. 3062 tk.35 | Amanda |
| 3. 3063 tk.43 | Dad Digs Mom |
| 4. 3060 tk.47 | Disapproachment |
| 5. 3056 tk.53 | The Days Of Wine And Roses |
| 6. 3057 tk.54 | Here's That Rainy Day |
| 7. 3058 tk.55 | Minor League |
| 8. 3064 tk.60 | Tones For Joan's Bones |
| 9. 3059 tk.62 | I'm Tired Of Cryin' Over You |
Walter Wanderley Set - When It Was Done A&M LP-2018 1969
John Glasel, Marvin Stamm, flugelhorn; Stan Webb, flute; Hubert Laws, flute, piccolo; Donald Ashworth, George Marge, oboe, English horn, flute, piccolo; Lewis Eley, Harry Glickman, Gene Orloff, Raoul Poliakin, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Tosha Samaroff, Sylvan Shulman, Avram Weiss, violin; Harold Coletta, Harold Furmansky, viola; Charles McCracken, George Ricci, cello; Gloria Agostini, harp; Walter Wanderley, organ, electric harpsichord; Jose Marina, bass; Joao Palma, drums; Lu Lu Ferreira, percussion; Marilyn Jackson, Milton Nascimento, Linda November, Anamaria Valle, vocal; Don Sebesky, string arranger; Eumir Deodato, Walter Wanderley, rhythm arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 10, 11 and 12, 1968
| Open Your Arms (Let Me Walk Right In) | |
| Surfboard | |
| Baiao Da Garoa | |
| Reach Out For Me | |
| Ole, Ole, Ola | |
| Ponteio | |
| When It Was Done | |
| On My Mind | |
| Just My Love And I | |
| Capoeira | |
| Truth In Peace (Verdade Em Paz) |
** also released on A&M SP-3018 in 1969.
This Is Billy Butler! Prestige PRST 7622 1969
Houston Person, tenor sax; Ernie Hayes, piano, organ; Billy Butler, guitar, bass guitar; Bob Bushnell, electric bass; Rudy Collins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 16, 1968
| The Twang Thang | |
| Cherry | |
| Work Song | |
| The Soul Roll | |
| She Is My Inspiration | |
| Bass-ic Blues |
** part of Legends Of Acid Jazz, Prestige PRCD-24197-2 in 1998.
Milton Nascimento - Courage A&M SP-3019 1969
Burt Collins, Marvin Stamm, flugelhorn; Wayne Andre, Paul Faulise, John Messner, Tony Studd, Bill Watrous, Chauncey Welsch, trombone; Ray Alonge, Joe DeAngelis, Paul Ingraham, French horn; Danny Bank, Harvey Estrin, Hubert Laws, Romeo Penque, Jerome Richardson, Bill Slapin, Joe Soldo, flute; George Marge, clarinet; Anahid Ajemian, Frederick Buldrini, Alexander Cores, Harry Cykman, Lewis Eley, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Raoul Poliakin, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Joyce Robbins, Tosha Samaroff, Avram Weiss, Jack Zayde, Joseph Zwilich, violin; David Nadien, violin, contractor; Alfred Brown, Harold Coletta, Theodore Israel, David Mankovitz, Emanuel Vardi, viola; Charles McCracken, George Ricci, Lucien Schmit, Alan Shulman, cello; Herbie Hancock, piano; Eumir Deodato, organ; Jose Marino, bass; Joao Palma, drums; Airto Moreira, percussion; Milton Nascimento, vocal; Anamaria Valle, vocal #4; Eumir Deodato, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 19, 1968, and February 26, 27, 1969
| 1. | Bridges (Travessia) |
| 2. | Vera Cruz |
| 3. | Tres Pontas |
| 4. | Outubro (October) |
| 5. | Courage |
| 6. | Rio Vermelho |
| 7. | Gira Girou (Round 'N' Round) |
| 8. | Morro Velho |
| 9. | Catavento |
| 10. | Cancao Do Sol (Saltworkers Song) |
** also released on A&M SP-9-3019 in 1983.
Harold Mabern - Rakin' And Scrapin' Prestige PRST 7624 1969
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; George Coleman, tenor sax; Harold Mabern, piano, electric piano; Bill Lee, bass; Hugh Walker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 23, 1968
| Rakin' And Scrapin' | |
| Such Is Life | |
| Aon | |
| I Heard It Through The Grapevine | |
| Valerie |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-330 in 1988.