Van Gelder Studio Catalog: 1987
1987
Houston Person - The Talk Of The Town Muse MR 5331 1987
Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet; Houston Person, tenor sax; Stan Hope, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Grady Tate, drums; Ralph Dorsey, percussion.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 23, 1987
Only Trust Your Heart | |
Everything Happens To Me | |
Almost Like Being In Love | |
It's The Talk Of The Town | |
Just For You | |
I'll Never Be Free |
** also released on Muse MCD 5331 in 1987; 32 Jazz 32093 in 1998; Savoy Jazz SVY 17251 in 2003.
Ray Anderson - It Just So Happens Enja (G) 5037 1987
Stanton Davis, trumpet; Ray Anderson, trombone; Bob Stewart, tuba; Perry Robinson, clarinet; Mark Dresser, bass; Ronnie Burrage, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 31, and February 1, 1987
Once In A While | |
It Just So Happens | |
Ross The Boss | |
Elegy For Joe Scott | |
La Vie En Rose | |
Raven's Jolly Jump-Up | |
Fatelet | |
Fishin' With Gramps |
** also released on Enja (G) 5037-21 in 1988, ENJ-5037 2 in 2002.
Ray Anderson - It Just So Happens Enja (G) 5037-21 1988
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 31, and February 1, 1987
Once In A While (alternate take) |
** originally released on Enja (G) 5037 in 1987 + 1 bonus track.
Jimmy Heath - Peer Pleasure Landmark LLP-1514 1987
Tom Williams, trumpet, flugelhorn; Jimmy Heath, soprano, alto, tenor sax; Larry Willis, piano; Tony Purrone, guitar; Stafford James, bass; Akira Tana, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 17 and 18, 1987
Trane Connections | |
Song For Ben Webster | |
You Can See | |
Ellington's Stray Horn | |
Forever Sonny | |
I Waited For You |
** also released on Landmark LCD-1514-2 in 1987.
Jimmy Heath - Peer Pleasure Landmark LCD-1514-2 1987
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 17 and 18, 1987
Is That So? |
** originally released on Landmark LLP-1514 in 1987 + 1 bonus track.
Wallace Roney - Verses Muse MR 5335 1987
Wallace Roney, trumpet; Gary Thomas, tenor sax; Mulgrew Miller, piano; Charnet Moffett, bass; Tony Williams, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 19, 1987
Float | |
Verses | |
Blue In Green | |
Topaz | |
Lawra | |
Slaves |
** also released on Muse MCD 5335 in 1987.
Ralph Moore Quartet - 623 C Street Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1028 1987
Ralph Moore, tenor, soprano sax #2,4; David Kikoski, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Billy Hart, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 27, and December 31, 1987
1. | Un Poco Loco |
2. | Christina |
3. | Black Diamond |
4. | Cecilia |
5. | 623 C Street |
6. | Deceptacon |
** also released on Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1028 CD in 1987+.
Ralph Moore Quartet - 623 C Street Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1028 CD 1987+
Ralph Moore, tenor sax; David Kikoski, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Billy Hart, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 27, and December 31, 1987
It Never Entered My Mind | |
Speak Low |
** originally released on Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1028 in 1987 + 2 bonus tracks.
Sphere - Four For All Verve 831 674-1 1987
Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Kenny Barron, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Ben Riley, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 2, 1987
Baiana | |
Bittersweet | |
Lunacy | |
San Francisco Holiday (Worry Later) | |
Lupe | |
This Time The Dream's On Me |
** also released on Verve 831 674-2 in 1987.
Sphere - Four For All Verve 831 674-2 1987
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 2, 1987
Air Dance | |
Melancholia |
** originally released on Verve 831 674-1 in 1987 + 2 bonus tracks.
The Pete Malinverni Trio - Don't Be Shy Sea Breeze Jazz SB-2037 1988
Pete Malinverni, piano; Dennis Irwin, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April, 1987
Who Cares | |
Hester Prynne | |
I Fall In Love Too Easily | |
Nardis | |
Star-Crossed Lovers | |
For Heaven's Sake | |
Ugly Beauty | |
Don't Be Shy |
** also released on Sound Hills (J) FSCD 2027 in 2003.
The Pete Malinverni Trio - Don't Be Shy Sound Hills (J) FSCD 2027 2003
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April, 1987
I Love You | |
Beautiful Love |
** originally released on Sea Breeze Jazz SB-2037 in 1988 + 2 bonus tracks.
Jed Levy - Good People Reservoir RSR 105 1988
Jed Levy, tenor sax; Peter Madsen, piano; Peter Leitch, guitar; Rufus Reid, bass; Billy Hart, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 23 and 24, 1987
Just In Time | |
Good People | |
Red Lipstick | |
Jenkuja | |
Daydream | |
The Zealots |
** also released on Reservoir RSR CD 198 in 2011.
Jed Levy - Good People Reservoir RSR CD 198 2011
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 23 and 24, 1987
Second Avenue Blues | |
Windows On The World |
** originally released on Reservoir RSR 105 in 1988 + 2 bonus tracks.
Santi Debriano - Obeah Free Lance (F) FRL 008 1987
Jerry Gonzalez, trumpet, flugelhorn, congas, cowbell; Sonny Fortune, alto sax, flute; Kenny Barron, piano; Santi Wilson Debriano, bass, checkere; Billy Hart, drums; Paul Meyers, guitar #6.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 4 and 5, 1987
1. | Offering |
2. | Anima |
3. | Obeah |
4. | Mind Reader |
5. | Evolution |
6. | Golden Legacy |
7. | Time Is Of The Essence |
** also released on Free Lance (F) FRL-CD 008 in 1987.
Santi Debriano - Obeah Free Lance (F) FRL-CD 008 1987
Jerry Gonzalez, trumpet, flugelhorn, congas, cowbell; Sonny Fortune, alto sax, flute; Kenny Barron, piano; Santi Wilson Debriano, bass, checkere; Billy Hart, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 4 and 5, 1987
Bijou | |
Sunset |
** originally released on Free Lance (F) FRL 008 in 1987 + 2 bonus tracks.
Freddie Hubbard & Woody Shaw - The Eternal Triangle Blue Note B1-48017 1988
Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, trumpet; Kenny Garrett, alto sax; Mulgrew Miller, piano; Ray Drummond, bass; Carl Allen, drums; Don Sickler, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 11, 1987
tk.3 | The Moontrane |
tk.5 | Down Under |
tk.7 | Tomorrow's Destiny |
tk.8 | Nostrand And Fulton |
tk.9 | Calling Miss Khadija |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 12, 1987
tk.12 | The Eternal Triangle |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 48017 2 in 1988.
** part of The Freddie Hubbard And Woody Shaw Sessions, Blue Note CDP 7243 8 32747 2 7 in 1995.
Freddie Hubbard & Woody Shaw - The Eternal Triangle Blue Note CDP 7 48017 2 1988
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 12, 1987
tk.11 | Reets And I |
tk.13 | Sao Paulo |
** originally released on Blue Note B1-48017 in 1988 + 2 bonus tracks.
Hank Crawford, Jimmy McGriff - Steppin' Up Milestone M-9153 1987
Hank Crawford, alto sax; Jimmy McGriff, organ; Jimmy Ponder, guitar; Vance James, drums; Special guest: Billy Preston, piano #1,6,7.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 15-16, 1987
1. | River's Invitation |
2. | The Real Deal |
3. | Tippin' In |
4. | Vicki |
5. | Be Anything, But Be Mine |
6. | Steppin' Up |
7. | Lift Every Voice |
** also released on Milestone MCD-9153-2 in 1987.
Hank Crawford & Jimmy McGriff - Soul Brothers Milestone M-9171 1989
Hank Crawford, alto sax; Jimmy McGriff, organ; Jimmy Ponder, guitar; Vance James, drums; Special guest: Billy Preston, piano.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 15-16, 1987
Something For Bubba |
Spike Robinson-Al Cohn Quintet - Henry B. Meets Alvin G. 'Once In A Wild' Capri Records Ltd. 61787 1987
Al Cohn, Spike Robinson, sax; Richard Wyands, piano; Steve La Spina, bass; Akira Tana, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 17, 1987
Sippin' At Bells | |
Ballad Medley: Easy Living / These Foolish Things... | |
Sweet's Blues | |
Rustic Hop | |
Once In Awhile | |
Low Life | |
Bye, Bye, Blues |
** also released on Capri Records Ltd. 1061787 in 1987, 74006-2 in 2000.
Spike Robinson-Al Cohn Quintet - Henry B. Meets Alvin G. 'Once In A Wild' Capri Records Ltd. 1061787 1987
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 17, 1987
Just An Old Manuscript | |
This Can't Be Love |
** originally released on Capri Records Ltd. 61787 in 1987 + 2 bonus tracks.
Jimmy Ponder - Mean Streets-No Bridges Muse MR 5324 1987
Bill Saxton, tenor sax, flute; "Big" John Patton, organ; Jimmy Ponder, guitar, vocal #3; Geary Moore, rhythm guitar #2,4; Greg Bandy, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 19, 1987
1. | Next Time You See Me |
2. | They Long To Be Close To You |
3. | Time After Time |
4. | Mean Streets-No Bridges |
5. | Solitude |
6. | I Only Have Eyes For You |
7. | After The Rain |
** also released on Muse MCD 5324 in 1987.
Woody Shaw - Imagination Muse MR 5338 1988
Woody Shaw, trumpet; Steve Turre, trombone; Kirk Lightsey, piano; Ray Drummond, bass; Carl Allen, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 24, 1987
If I Were A Bell | |
Imagination | |
Dat Dere | |
You And The Night And The Music | |
Stormy Weather | |
Steve's Blues |
** also released on Muse MCD 5338 in 1988; 32 Jazz 32090 in 1998; Savoy Jazz SVY 17275 in 2003.
Benny Waters - From Paradise (Small's) To Shangrila Muse MR 5340 1989
Benny Waters, alto, tenor sax, clarinet, vocal #3,6; Don Coates, piano; Earl May, bass; Ronnie Cole, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 26, 1987
1. | Topsy |
2. | Everything Happens To Me |
3. | Hit That Jive Jack |
4. | Strollin' Along The Rhine |
5. | No Problem |
6. | Romance Without Finance |
7. | Cry Me A River |
8. | I Want To Be Happy |
** also released on Muse MCD 5340 in 1989.
Benny Waters - From Paradise (Small's) To Shangrila Muse MCD 5340 1989
Benny Waters, alto, tenor sax, clarinet; Don Coates, piano; Earl May, bass; Ronnie Cole, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 26, 1987
S' Wonderful (bonus track) |
** originally released on Muse MR 5340 in 1989 + 1 bonus track.
Cindy Blackman - Arcane Muse MR 5341 1988
Wallace Roney, trumpet; Kenny Garrett, alto sax #1,3,6,7; Joe Henderson, tenor sax #2,5; Larry Willis, piano; Buster Williams, bass #1,3,6,7; Clarence Seay, bass #2,5; Cindy Blackman, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 8, and December 23, 1987
1. | Arcane |
2. | Late Autumn |
3. | Dual Force |
4. | Incindyary (drum solo) |
5. | Teeter Totter |
6. | Mirrored Glances |
7. | Deceptacon |
** also released on Muse MCD 5341 in 1988.
Cindy Blackman - Arcane Muse MCD 5341 1988
Wallace Roney, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Larry Willis, piano; Clarence Seay, bass; Cindy Blackman, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 8, and December 23, 1987
The Awakening (bonus track) |
** originally released on Muse MR 5341 in 1988 + 1 bonus track.
Ron Carter Presents Dado Moroni EmArcy (J) 20PJ-10109 1988
Dado Moroni, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Grady Tate, drums; Gene Bertoncini, guitar #1,2,5,6,8; Ron Carter, music arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 13, 1987
1. | Last Resort |
2. | Anthropology |
3. | Willow Weep For Me |
4. | If I Should Lose You |
5. | Love For Sale |
6. | What Is This Thing Called Love? |
7. | Angel Eyes |
8. | G.J.T. |
** also released on EmArcy (J) 32JD-10109 in 1988, 834 027-1 in 1988, 834 027-2 in 1988.
Ron Carter - Very Well Deep Moat (J) 28MJ 3571 1987
Hubert Laws, alto flute, piccolo, flute; Leon Pendarvis, acoustic piano; Eric Gale, guitar; Ron Carter, bass, piccolo bass; Buddy Williams, drums; Errol "Crusher" Bennett, Victor See Yuen, percussion.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August, 1987
Bass Lines | |
Very Well | |
Mr. Crusher | |
Reggae Sam | |
Sunset On Mt. Pelee | |
Black Sand | |
Sweet Hour Of Prayer |
** also released on Deep Moat (J) J33J 20199 in 1987.
Ricky Ford - Saxotic Stomp Muse MR 5349 1988
James Spaulding, alto sax, flute; Ricky Ford, tenor sax; Charles Davis, baritone sax; Kirk Lightsey, piano; Ray Drummond, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 4, 1987
Saxotic Stomp | |
For Mary Lou | |
Major Love | |
Art Steps | |
Ben's Den | |
Long Shadows | |
Ba-lue Bolivar Ba-lues-are |
** also released on Muse MCD 5349 in 1988.
Ricky Ford - Saxotic Stomp Muse MCD 5349 1988
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 4, 1987
Musradres (bonus track) |
** originally released on Muse MR 5349 in 1988 + 1 bonus track.
Sathima Bea Benjamin - LoveLight Ekapa EKAPA.008 1988
Sathima Bea Benjamin, vocal; with Ricky Ford, tenor sax; Larry Willis, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Billy Higgins, drums, talking drum; Sathima Bea Benjamin, musical arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 5, 1987
Winnie Mandela - Beloved Heroine | |
You Are My Heart's Delight | |
"Music" | |
African Songbird | |
Gift Of Love - "For Duke" | |
I'll See You Again | |
Long Ago And Far Away | |
You Don't Know What Love Is |
** also released on Ekapa Ekapa.CD 008 in 1988; Enja (G) 6022 1 in 1990, CD 6022 2 in 1990.
Larry Coryell - Toku Do Muse MR 5350 1988
Stanley Cowell, piano; Larry Coryell, guitar; Buster Williams, bass; Beaver Harris, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 8, 1987
Moment's Notice | |
'Round Midnight | |
Toku Do | |
Just Friends | |
My Funny Valentine | |
Sophisticated Lady |
** also released on Muse MCD 5350 in 1988.
Larry Coryell - Toku Do Muse MCD 5350 1988
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 8, 1987
November Mood (bonus track) |
** originally released on Muse MR 5350 in 1988 + 1 bonus track.
James Moody - Moving Forward Novus 3026-1-N 1988
James Moody, tenor, alto sax, flute, vocal #5; Kenny Barron as Kenny Darron, piano; Todd Coolman, bass; Akira Tana, drums; Onaje Allan Gumbs, synthesizer #2,4; Tom McIntosh, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 10, 11, and November 18, 1987
1. | Autumn Leaves |
2. | Round Midnight |
3. | A Summer Afternoon |
4. | Giant Steps |
5. | What Do You Do |
6. | A Night Has A Thousand Eyes |
** also released on Novus 3026-2-N in 1988.
James Moody - Moving Forward Novus 3026-2-N 1988
James Moody, tenor, alto sax, flute; Kenny Barron as Kenny Darron, piano; Todd Coolman, bass; Akira Tana, drums; Onaje Allan Gumbs, synthesizer #1,2; Tom McIntosh, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 10, 11, and November 18, 1987
1. | November Afternoon |
2. | Cupbearers |
3. | Moody's Theme |
** originally released on Novus 3026-1-N in 1988 + 3 bonus tracks.
Donald Byrd - Harlem Blues Landmark LLP-1516 1988
Donald Byrd, cornet #1, trumpet #2,4,6, flugelhorn #3,5; Kenny Garrett, alto sax; Mulgrew Miller, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Marvin "Smitty" Smith, drums; added Mike Daugherty, synthesizer #1,5.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 22 and 24, 1987
1. | Harlem Blues |
2. | Fly, Little Byrd |
3. | Voyage A Deux (Journey For Two) |
4. | Blue Monk |
5. | Alter Ego |
6. | Sir Master Kool Guy |
** also released on Landmark LCD-1516-2 in 1988.
Donald Byrd - Harlem Blues Landmark LCD-1516-2 1988
Donald Byrd, flugelhorn; Kenny Garrett, alto sax; Mulgrew Miller, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Marvin "Smitty" Smith, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 22 and 24, 1987
Hi-Fly |
** originally released on Landmark LLP-1516 in 1988 + 1 bonus track.
Etta Jones - I'll Be Seeing You Muse MR 5351 1988
Etta Jones, vocal; Houston Person, tenor sax; George Devens, vibes; Stan Hope, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Vernell Fournier, drums; Ralph Dorsey, percussion.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 23, 1987
Laughing At Life | |
I Realize Now | |
I Think I'll Tell Him | |
Jim | |
Crazy He Calls Me | |
Why Was I Born | |
Etta's Blues | |
I'll Be Seeing You |
** also released on Muse MCD 5351 in 1988.
** part of Ain't She Sweet: Save Your Love For Me-I'll Be Seeing You, 32 Jazz 32120 in 1999.
Houston Person - Basics Muse MR 5344 1989
Houston Person, tenor sax; Stan Hope, piano; Peter Martin Weiss, bass; Cecil Brooks III, drums; Ralph Dorsey, congas, percussion.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 12, 1987
What A Difference A Day Made | |
Stormy Weather | |
St. Thomas | |
Some Other Spring | |
Time After Time | |
Sweet Slumber |
** also released on Muse MCD 5344 in 1989.
Houston Person - Basics Muse MCD 5344 1989
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 12, 1987
Triste (bonus track) |
** originally released on Muse MR 5344 in 1989 + 1 bonus track.
Ron Carter Presents Eric Gale - In A Jazz Tradition EmArcy (J) 20PJ-10162 1988
Houston Person, tenor sax; Lonnie Smith, organ; Eric Gale, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Grady Tate, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 29 and 30, 1987
Eric's Gale | |
If You Could See Me Now | |
Bloomdido | |
Lover Man | |
Jordu | |
Loose Change | |
Blues For Everybody |
** also released on EmArcy (J) 32JD-10162 in 1988, 836 369-1 in 1988, 836 369-2 in 1988.
Joshua Breakstone Featuring Tommy Flanagan And Jimmy Knepper - Evening Star Contemporary C-14040 1988
Jimmy Knepper, trombone; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Joshua Breakstone, guitar; Dave Shapiro, bass; Keith Copeland, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 11, 1987
The Thumb | |
I Know Why | |
The Way You Look Tonight | |
Childsplay | |
Evening Star | |
Just Open Your Heart |
** also released on Contemporary CCD-14040-2 in 1988.
Joshua Breakstone Featuring Tommy Flanagan And Jimmy Knepper - Evening Star Contemporary CCD-14040-2 1988
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 11, 1987
Bossallegro |
** originally released on Contemporary C-14040 in 1988 + 1 bonus track.
Jim Snidero Quintet - Mixed Bag Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1032 1988
Brian Lynch, trumpet; Jim Snidero, alto sax; Benny Green, piano; Peter Washington, bass; Jeff "Tain" Watts, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 24, 1987
Minor Relief | |
Things Ain't What They Used To Be | |
Image | |
Pannonica | |
Blood Count | |
Duff's Thing |
** also released on Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1032 CD in 1988.
Jim Snidero Quintet - Mixed Bag Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1032 CD 1988
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 24, 1987
If I Should Lose You |
** originally released on Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1032 in 1988 + 1 bonus track.
Steve Nelson - Communications Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1034 CD 1990
Steve Nelson, vibes; Mulgrew Miller, piano; Ray Drummond, bass; Tony Reedus, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 30, 1987, and October 11, 1989
Blues All The Time | |
I Didn't Know What Time It Was | |
The Song Is You | |
Aten Hymn | |
What's New? | |
Blues For Bob | |
Festival | |
Dignity | |
I Hear A Rhapsody |
Hank Jones-Red Mitchel - Duo Timeless (Du) SJP 283 1989
Hank Jones, piano; Red Mitchell as Red Mitchel, bass.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December, 1987
Gone With The Wind | |
What Am I Here For | |
A Child Is Born | |
Wee | |
Like Someone In Love | |
Mean To Me | |
I'll Remember April | |
But Beautiful |
** also released on Timeless (Du) CD SJP 283 in 1989. and on Hank Jones & Red Mitchell - Duotone, Alfa Jazz (J) 30R2-27 in 1989.