Van Gelder Studio Discography: 1955

1955

Teddy Charles N.D. Quartet Introducing J.R. Montrose

J.R. Monterose as J.R. Montrose, tenor sax; Teddy Charles, vibes; Charlie Mingus, bass; Gerry Segal, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 6, 1955

680ViolettaNew Jazz NJLP 1106; Prestige LP 7078
681Relaxo-Abstracto-
682Speak Low-
683Jay Walkin'-
684The Night We Called It A Day-
685I Can't Get Started-

* Prestige LP 7078   Teddy Charles, Shorty Rogers, Jimmy Giuffre, Charlie Mingus, Shelly Manne - Evolution   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1731, OJCCD-1731-2   -   1989
* New Jazz NJLP 1106   Teddy Charles N.D. Quartet Introducing J.R. Montrose   1955
= Prestige PRLP 206   -   1955+

The Modern Jazz Quartet

Milt Jackson, vibes; John Lewis, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 9, 1955

686La Ronde Suite: Piano / Bass / Vibraharp (as Vibes) / DrumsPrestige prEP 1371, PRLP 170, PRLP 7057, PR 7425, PRST 7749, PRST-24005

* Prestige PRLP 7057   MJQ - Django   1956
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-057   -   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-057-2   -   1987
* Prestige PR 7425, PRST 7425   The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays Jazz Classics   1965
* Prestige PRST 7749   The Modern Jazz Quartet - First Recordings!   1970
* Prestige PRST-24005   The Modern Jazz Quartet   1972
* Prestige PRLP 170   The Modern Jazz Quartet (Volume 2)   1955
* Prestige prEP 1371   The Modern Jazz Quartet In The La Ronde Suite   1955

Hazel Scott Trio

Hazel Scott, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 21, 1955

Like Someone In LoveDebut DLP-16; Original Jazz Classics OJC-1702; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Peace Of Mind-
Lament-
The Jeep Is Jumpin'-
Git Up From There-
A Foggy Day-
Mountain GreeneryOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-1702-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Git Up From There (alternate take)-
Lament (alternate take)-

* Original Jazz Classics OJC-1702   Hazel Scott - Relaxed Piano Moods   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1702-2   -   1992
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut DLP-16   Hazel Scott - Relaxed Piano Moods   1955

The Randy Weston Trio

Randy Weston, piano; Sam Gill, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 25, 1955

Sweet SueRiverside RLP 2515, RLP 12-227
Pam's Waltz-
Solemn Meditation-
Again-
Zulu-
If You Could See Me Now-

* Riverside RLP 12-227   Randy Weston With Art Blakey - Trio And Solo   1957
= Jazzland JLP 4   Randy Weston With Art Blakey - Zulu   1960
= Milestone M-47045   Randy Weston - Zulu   1977
= Milestone MCD-47085-2   Randy Weston - Solo, Duo And Trio   2000
* Riverside RLP 2515   The Randy Weston Trio With Art Blakey, Drums Sam Gill, Bass   1955

James Moody And His Band

Dave Burns, trumpet; William Shepherd, trombone; James Moody, tenor, alto sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Jimmy Boyd, piano; John Lathan, bass; Clarence Johnson, drums; Eddie Jefferson, vocal #2.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 28, 1955

1. 687Nobody Knows The Trouble I've SeenPrestige 914, PRLP 198, PRLP 7072
2. 688I Got The BluesPrestige 917, prEP 1363, PRLP 198, PRLP 7056, PRST 7663, PRST-24015, P-24095; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1837-2
3. 689Blue WalkPrestige 917, PRLP 198, PRLP 7056, PRST 7663, PRST-24015; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1837-2
4. 690Faster JamesPrestige 903, PRLP 198, PRLP 7056, PRST 7663; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1837-2

* Prestige PRLP 7072   James Moody And His Band - Moody   1957
= Prestige PRLP 7179, ST 7179   James Moody And His Band - Moody's Workshop   1960
= Prestige PRST 7663   James Moody - Workshop Vol. 1   1969
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1837-2   James Moody - Moody's Mood For Blues   1994
* Prestige PRLP 7056   James Moody's Moods   1956
= Prestige PRST 7554   -   1968
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-188   -   1985
* Prestige PRST-24015   James Moody   1972
* Prestige P-24095   Eddie Jefferson - There I Go Again   1980
* Prestige PRLP 198   James Moody And His Band - Moody   1955
* Prestige prEP 1363   James Moody And The Blues   1955
* Prestige 914   James Moody - Blues In The Closet / Nobody Knows (The Trouble I've Seen)   1955
* Prestige 917   James Moody - I Got The Blues / Blue Walk   1955
* Prestige 903   James Moody - It Might As Well Be Spring / Faster James   1955

Kenny Dorham Sextet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 30, 1955

tk.2Venetia's DanceBlue Note BLP 1535
tk.6K.D.'s Motion-
tk.9K.D.'s Cab Ride (Echo Of Spring)Blue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10, CDP 7 46815 2, (J) TOCJ-1601
tk.12The VillaBlue Note BLP 1535

* Blue Note BLP 1535   Kenny Dorham - Afro-Cuban   1957
= Blue Note CDP 7 46815 2   -   1987
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10   Various Artists - The Other Side Of Blue Note 1500 Series   1984
* Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1601   Various Artists - Blue Trails: The Rare Tracks   1996

Wally Cirillo Quartet

Teo Macero, tenor sax; Wally Cirillo, piano; Charlie Mingus, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 30, 1955

SWC4654TranseasonSavoy MG 15055, MG-12059
SWC4655Rose Geranium-
SWC4656Level Seven-
SWC4657Smog L.A.-

* Savoy MG-12059   Charlie Mingus, Wally Cirillo, Teo Macero, John La Porta - Jazz Composers Workshop (No. 2)   1956
= Savoy SJL 1113   Charles-Mingus - Jazz-Workshop   1977
* Savoy MG 15055   Wally Cirillo - Bobby Scott   1955

Phil Woods New Jazz Quintet Featuring Jon Eardley

Jon Eardley, trumpet; Phil Woods, alto sax; George Syran, piano; Teddy Kotick as Teddy Koteck, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 4, 1955

691Horse Shoe CurvePrestige PRLP 191; New Jazz NJLP 8291
692Cobblestones-
693Sea Beach-
694Toos-Bloos-

* New Jazz NJLP 8291   Phil Woods With Jon Eardley - Pot Pie   1963
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1881-2   -   1996
* Prestige PRLP 191   Phil Woods New Jazz Quintet Featuring Jon Eardley - Encores   1955

Horace Silver And The Jazz Messengers

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

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 6, 1955

tk.3HippyBlue Note BLP 5062, BLP 1518
tk.5To Whom It May Concern-
tk.9Hankerin'-
tk.13The PreacherBlue Note 45-1630, BLP 5062, BLP 1518, BST 84325

* Blue Note BLP 1518   Horace Silver And The Jazz Messengers   1956
= Blue Note BST 81518 (pseudo stereo)   -
= Blue Note CDP 7 46140 2   -   1987
* Blue Note BST 84325   The Best Of Horace Silver   1969
* Blue Note BLP 5062   Horace Silver Quintet (Volume 4)   1955
* Blue Note 45-1630   Horace Silver - The Preacher / Doodlin'   1956

Kenny Clarke Sextet

Henry Coker, trombone; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Milt Jackson as "Bags", piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Ernie Wilkins, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 7, 1955

SKC4666Klook's NookSavoy MG 15053, MG 12006
SKC4667Inhibitions-
SKC4668Baggin' The Blues-
SKC4669Telefunken BluesSavoy 45-4504, MG 15053, MG 12006
SKC4669-2Telefunken Blues - take #2Savoy MG-12061

* Savoy MG 12006   Kenny Clarke   1955
= Savoy MG 12006 (later)   Telefunken Blues Featuring Milt Jackson, Kenny Clarke, Percy Heath, Frank Morgan, Walter Benton
* Savoy MG-12061   Meet Milt Jackson   1956
* Savoy MG 15053   The Kenny Clarke Sextet Vol. 2   1955
* Savoy 45-4504   Kenny Clarke - Strollin' / Telefunken Blues   1955

Gene Ammons Septet

Nate Woodward, trumpet; Henderson Chambers, trombone; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Gene Easton, baritone sax; John Houston, piano; Ben Stuberville, bass; George Brown, drums; Earl Coleman, vocal #1,3.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 8, 1955

1. 694This Is AlwaysPrestige 910, P-24058; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-187-2
2. 695Blues RollerPrestige 911, P-24058
3. 696My Last AffairPrestige 910; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-187-2
4. 697Our Love Is Here To StayPrestige 916, P-24058

* Prestige P-24058   Gene Ammons - The Gene Ammons Story: The 78 Era   1976
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-187-2   Earl Coleman Returns   1994
* Prestige 910   Gene Ammons - This Is Always / My Last Affair   1955
* Prestige 911   Gene Ammons - Sock / Blues Roller   1955
* Prestige 916   Gene Ammons - What I Say / Our Love Is Here To Stay   1955

Hall Overton Trio + Phil Woods

Hall Overton, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums; + overdubs: Phil Woods, alto sax.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 8, 1955

Pennies From HeavenSignal S 102; Savoy SJL 2231
Yesterdays-
It's Only A Paper Moon-
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To-

Hall Overton, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.

104Pennies From HeavenSignal S 102
102Yesterdays-
103It's Only A Paper Moon-
101You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To-

* Signal S 102   Hall Overton - Jazz Laboratory Series Volume 2   1955
= Savoy MG 12146   Hall Overton - Jazz Laboratory Series: Do It Yourself Jazz Vol. 2   1960
* Savoy SJL 2231   Gigi Gryce, Duke Jordan, Hall Overton - Signals   1978

Jimmy Raney Quintet

John Wilson, trumpet; Hall Overton, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Teddy Kotick, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 18, 1955

698Spring Is HerePrestige PRLP 199, PRLP 7089
699Tomorrow, Fairly Cloudy-
700What's New-
701One More For The Mode-

* Prestige PRLP 7089   Jimmy Raney - A   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1706   -   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1706-2   -   1991
* Prestige PRLP 199   Jimmy Raney 1955   1955

Johnny Costa Trio And Solo

Johnny Costa, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 26, 1955

SJC4674Tea For TwoSavoy MG-15056, MG-12052
SJC4675Begin The BeguineSavoy MG-15056, Jazz SJL 1190
SJC4676CaravanSavoy MG-15056, MG-12052
SJC4677Flamingo-

Johnny Costa, piano.

SJC4678Dancing In The DarkSavoy MG-12052
SJC4679La Mer-
SJC4680Stella By Starlight-
SJC4681ManhattanSavoy MG-15056, MG-12052
SJC4682Just One Of Those ThingsSavoy MG-15056, Jazz SJL 1190
SJC4683There's A Small HotelSavoy MG-12052
SJC4684Honeysuckle Rose-

* Savoy MG-12052   The Amazing Johnny Costa   1956
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1190   Johnny Costa - Neighborhood   1989
* Savoy MG-15056   Introducing...Johnny Costa   1955

Gil Melle Quintet

Don Butterfield, tuba; Gil Melle, baritone sax; Lou Mecca, guitar; Billy Phillips, bass; Vinnie Thomas, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 27, 1955

tk.1Five Impressions Of Color: I. Spectrum Violet / II. Sea Green / III. Royal Blue / IV. Ebony / V. Spectrum RedBlue Note BLP 5063
tk.5Life Begins At Midnight-
tk.7Threadneedle Street-
tk.9Night Train To Wildwood-

* Blue Note BLP 5063   Gil Melle Quintet Vol. 4 - Five Impressions Of Color   1955
= Blue Note 7243 4 95718 2 2   Gil Melle - The Complete Blue Note Fifties Sessions   1998

Freddie Redd Trio

Freddie Redd, piano; John Ore, bass; Ron Jefferson, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 28, 1955

702DebutPrestige PRLP 197, PRLP 7067
703Lady J Blues-
704The Things We Did Last Summer-
705Ready Freddie-

* Prestige PRLP 7067   Freddie Redd, Hamp Hawes - Piano: East/West   1956
= Status ST 8307   Hampton Hawes And Freddie Redd - Move!   1964
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1705   Freddie Redd, Hamp Hawes - Piano: East/West   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1705-2   -   1991
* Prestige PRLP 197   Introducing.... Freddie Redd   1955

Duke Jordan Trio + Gigi Gryce

Duke Jordan, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; + overdubs: Gigi Gryce, alto sax.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 7, 1955

Sometimes I'm HappySignal S 101; Savoy SJL 2231
Embraceable You-
Jordu-
Oh Yeah?-

Duke Jordan, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

105Sometimes I'm HappySignal S 101
106Embraceable You-
107Jordu-
108Oh Yeah?-

* Signal S 101   Duke Jordan - Jazz Laboratory Series Volume 1   1955
= Savoy MG 12145   Duke Jordan - Jazz Laboratory Series: Do It Yourself Jazz Vol. 1   1960
* Savoy SJL 2231   Gigi Gryce, Duke Jordan, Hall Overton - Signals   1978

Jimmy Raney Quintet

John Wilson, trumpet; Hall Overton, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Teddy Kotick, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 8, 1955

707A Foggy DayPrestige PRLP 199, PRLP 7089
708Someone To Watch Over Me-
709Cross Your Heart-
710You Don't Know What Love Is-

* Prestige PRLP 7089   Jimmy Raney - A   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1706   -   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1706-2   -   1991
* Prestige PRLP 199   Jimmy Raney 1955   1955

Thad Jones Quartet

Thad Jones, trumpet; John Dennis, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 10, 1955

One More (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-625-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
One MoreDebut DEB-127, 12DCD-4402-2
One More (edited version)Debut DLP-17, (D) DEP 25; Fantasy LP 6004; Prestige MPP-2506
I Can't Get StartedDebut DLP-17, DEB-127, (D) DEP 25; Fantasy LP 6004; Prestige MPP-2506; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
More Of The SameDebut DLP-17, DEB-127, (D) DEP 26; Fantasy LP 6004; Prestige MPP-2506; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Get Out Of TownDebut DEB-127, 12DCD-4402-2
Get Out Of Town (alternate take)Debut DLP-17, (D) DEP 26; Fantasy LP 6004; Prestige MPP-2506; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-625-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2

* Debut DEB-127   Thad Jones   1958
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-625, OJCCD-625-2   -   1991
* Fantasy LP 6004, LP 86004   The Fabulous Thad Jones   1962
= America (F) 30 AM 6054   -   1969
* Prestige MPP-2506   Thad Jones And Charles Mingus   1980
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut DLP-17   Thad Jones, Charles Mingus - Jazz Collaborations Vol. I   1955
= Swing (F) M 33357   Thad Jones - Jazz Collaborations Vol. 2
* Debut (D) DEP 25   Thad Jones, Charles Mingus - Jazz Collaborations Vol. 1   1957
* Debut (D) DEP 26   Thad Jones, Charles Mingus - Jazz Collaborations Vol. 2   1957

John Dennis Trio

John Dennis, piano; Charles Mingus, bass #1,3,5,7,9-12; Max Roach, drums #1,3,5,7,9-12.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 10, 1955

1.EnsenadaDebut DEB-121, 12DCD-4402-2
2.OdysseyDebut DEB-121
3.MachajoDebut DEB-121, 12DCD-4402-2
4.ChartreuseDebut DEB-121
5.CherokeeDebut DEB-121, 12DCD-4402-2
6.VariegationsDebut DEB-121
7.Seven MoonsDebut DEB-121, 12DCD-4402-2
8.Someone To Watch Over MeDebut DEB-121
9.Seven Moons (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1843-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
10.All The Things You Are (take 1)-
11.All The Things You Are (take 2)-
12.Cherokee (alternate take)-

* Debut DEB-121   John Dennis - New Piano Expressions   1956
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1843-2   John Dennis - New Piano Expressions - Debut Rarities Volume 5
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990

Jon Eardley Quintet

Jon Eardley, trumpet; J.R. Monterose as J.R. Montrose, tenor sax; George Syran, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 14, 1955

719Sid's DelightPrestige PRLP 207
720Demanton-
721If You Could See Me Now-
722Hey There-

* Prestige PRLP 207   Hey There, Jon Eardley!   1955
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1746, OJCCD-1746-2   Jon Eardley - From Hollywood To New York   1990

Barbara Lea

Barbara Lea, vocal; accompanied by Johnny Windhurst, trumpet; Billy Taylor, piano; Jimmy Shirley, guitar; Earl May, bass; Percy Brice, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 15 and 16, 1955

Come Rain Or Come ShineRiverside RLP 2518, RLP 12-808
As Long As I LiveRiverside RLP 2518
Love Is Here To Stay-
Thinking Of YouRiverside RLP 2518, RLP 12-808
I Didn't Know About You-
Love MeRiverside RLP 2518
The Best Thing For You-
A Woman Alone With The BluesRiverside RLP 2518, RLP 12-808

* Riverside RLP 12-808   Mundell Lowe, Tony Burrello, Barbara Lea, Billy Taylor - This Could Lead To Love
* Riverside RLP 2518   Barbara Lea With Billy Taylor And His Trio/And Johnny Windhurst - A Woman In Love   1955

Julius Watkins Sextet

Julius Watkins, French horn; Hank Mobley, tenor sax #1-3,5; Duke Jordan, piano; Perry Lopez, guitar #2,4,5; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 20, 1955

1. tk.4B And BBlue Note BLP 5064
2. tk.6Garden Delights-
3. tk.11Jordu (as Jor-du)-
4. tk.13Julie Ann-
5. tk.15Sparkling Burgundy-

* Blue Note BLP 5064   Julius Watkins Sextet Vol. 2   1955
= Blue Note (J) K18P-9273   Julius Watkins Sextet   1983
= Blue Note 7243 4 95749 2 2   Julius Watkins Sextet Volumes 1 & 2   1998

Lou Mecca Quartet

Jack Hitchcock, vibes; Lou Mecca, guitar; Vinnie Burke, bass; Jimmy Campbell, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 25, 1955

tk.2You Go To My HeadBlue Note BLP 5067
tk.4Bernie's Tune-
tk.6Stan's Invention-
tk.8All The Things You Are-
tk.10Just One Of Those Things-
tk.11The Song Is You-

* Blue Note BLP 5067   Lou Mecca Quartet   1955
= Blue Note (J) BRP-8034   -   1990

Hank Mobley Quartet

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

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 27, 1955

tk.2Walkin' The Fence (alternate take)Blue Note (J) CJ28-5128; Mosaic MQ10-181
tk.3Walkin' The FenceBlue Note BLP 5066; Mosaic MQ10-181
tk.5Avila & Tequila-
tk.6Hank's Pranks (alternate take)Blue Note (J) CJ28-5128; Mosaic MQ10-181
tk.8Hank's PranksBlue Note BLP 5066; Mosaic MQ10-181
tk.10Just Coolin'-
tk.12My Sin-
tk.14Love For Sale-

* Mosaic MQ10-181, MD6-181   The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions   1998
* Blue Note BLP 5066   Hank Mobley Quartet   1955
= Blue Note (J) CJ28-5128   -
= Blue Note (J) K18P-9276   George Wallington And His Band/Hank Mobley Quartet   1983

Kenny Dorham Nonet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Jay Jay Johnson, trombone; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Carlos "Patato" Valdes, congas; Richie Goldberg, cowbell #1,2,4.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 29, 1955

1. tk.2Minor's Holiday (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7 46815 2
2. tk.3Minor's HolidayBlue Note BLP 5065, BLP 1535
3. tk.5Basheer's Dream-
4. tk.7AfrodisiaBlue Note BLP 5065, BLP 1535, (J) BNJ-71106
5. tk.8Lotus FlowerBlue Note BLP 5065, BLP 1535

* Blue Note BLP 1535   Kenny Dorham - Afro-Cuban   1957
= Blue Note CDP 7 46815 2   -   1987
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-71106   Various Artists - Soho Blue
* Blue Note BLP 5065   Kenny Dorham - Afro-Cuban   1955

Ernie Wilkins - Kenny Clarke Septet

Eddie Bert, trombone; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax; George Barrow, tenor, baritone sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 30, 1955

SEW4689Summer EveningSavoy MG 15059, MG 12007
SEW4690Oz-The Wizard-
SEW4691I Dig You The MostSavoy MG 15060, MG 12007
SEW4692Pru's Blooze-

* Savoy MG 12007   Kenny Clarke & Ernie Wilkins   1956
= Savoy MG 12007 (later)   The Kenny Clarke-Ernie Wilkins Septet - Plenty For Kenny   late 1950s
* Savoy MG 15059   The Ernie Wilkins-Kenny Clarke Septet Vol. 1   1955
* Savoy MG 15060   The Ernie Wilkins-Kenny Clarke Septet Vol. 2   1955

Kenny Clarke - Ernie Wilkins Septet

same session.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 30, 1955

SKC4693Plenty For KennySavoy 45-4519, MG 15059, MG 12007, MG-12126
SKC4694Cute TomatoSavoy MG 15060, MG 12007
SKC4695Now's The TimeSavoy MG 15059, MG 12007

* Savoy MG 12007   Kenny Clarke & Ernie Wilkins   1956
= Savoy MG 12007 (later)   The Kenny Clarke-Ernie Wilkins Septet - Plenty For Kenny   late 1950s
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Savoy MG 15059   The Ernie Wilkins-Kenny Clarke Septet Vol. 1   1955
* Savoy MG 15060   The Ernie Wilkins-Kenny Clarke Septet Vol. 2   1955
* Savoy 45-4519   Yusef Lateef - G. Bouk / Kenny Clarke - Plenty For Kenny

Joe Roland Quintette

Joe Roland, vibes; Freddie Redd, piano; Dick Garcia, guitar; Dante Martucci, bass; Ron Jefferson, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March, 1955

Easy LivingBethlehem BCP 17
Stairway To The SteinwayBethlehem BCP 17, BCP-84
Soft WindsBethlehem BCP 17
Teach Me Tonight-
Robin-
Sweet Lorraine-
Goodbye, Bird-
After You've Gone-
Anticipation-
I Cover The Waterfront-
The Moon Got In My Eyes-
Street Of Dreams-

* Bethlehem BCP 17   Joe Roland   1955
* Bethlehem BCP-84   Various Artists - Just For Variety - Bethlehem's Best Volume Three   1958
= Bethlehem EXLP-6   Various Artists - Bethlehem's Best   1956

George Lewis And His New Orleans Stompers

Avery "Kid" Howard, trumpet, vocal; Jim Robinson, trombone; George Lewis, clarinet; Alton Purnell, piano, vocal; George Guesnon, banjo; Alcide "Slow Drag" Pavageau, bass; Joe Watkins, drums, vocal.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 8, 1955

tk.3When You Wore A Tulip (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-132
tk.5Gettysburg March (alternate take)-
tk.8Walking With The KingBlue Note BLP 7027, BLP 1205; Mosaic MR5-132
tk.9Gettysburg March-
tk.12Savoy BluesBlue Note BLP 7028, BLP 1205; Mosaic MR5-132
tk.14Nobody Knows The Way I Feel This MorningBlue Note BLP 7028; Mosaic MR5-132
tk.16My Bucket's Got A Hole In ItBlue Note BLP 7027, BLP 1205; Mosaic MR5-132

* Mosaic MR5-132, MD3-132   The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of George Lewis   1990
* Blue Note BLP 1205   George Lewis And His New Orleans Stompers Volume One   1955
= Blue Note BST 81205 (pseudo stereo)   -   1966
* Blue Note BLP 7027   George Lewis And His New Orleans Stompers Vol. 3   1955
* Blue Note BLP 7028   George Lewis And His New Orleans Stompers Vol. 4   1955

The Billy Taylor Trio

Billy Taylor, piano; Earl May, bass; Percy Brice, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 10, 1955

723Early BirdPrestige PRLP 7001
724A Bientot-
725Memories Of Spring-
726Ever So Easy-
727Day Dreaming-
728Radioactivity-
729Purple Mood-
730Long Tom-
731It's A Grand Night For Swinging-
732Blue Cloud-
733Live It Up-
734Daddy-O-

* Prestige PRLP 7001   A Touch Of Taylor   1955
= Prestige PRST 7664   A Touch Of Billy Taylor - A Bientot   1969

George Lewis And His New Orleans Stompers

Avery "Kid" Howard, trumpet, vocal; Jim Robinson, trombone; George Lewis, clarinet; Alton Purnell, piano, vocal; George Guesnon, banjo; Alcide "Slow Drag" Pavageau, bass; Joe Watkins, drums, vocal.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 11, 1955

tk.19I Can't Escape From YouBlue Note BLP 7028; Mosaic MR5-132
tk.20Mahogany Hall StompBlue Note BLP 7027, BLP 1205; Mosaic MR5-132
tk.23Move The Body OverMosaic MR5-132
tk.26Lord, Lord You Sure Been Good To MeBlue Note BLP 7028, BLP 1205; Mosaic MR5-132
tk.27Gettysburg March (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-132
tk.29High SocietyBlue Note BLP 7028, BLP 1205; Mosaic MR5-132
tk.30See See Rider BluesBlue Note BLP 7027, BLP 1205; Mosaic MR5-132
tk.31Heebie JeebiesBlue Note BLP 7028, BLP 1205; Mosaic MR5-132
tk.33When You Wore A TulipBlue Note BLP 7027, BLP 1205; Mosaic MR5-132

* Mosaic MR5-132, MD3-132   The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of George Lewis   1990
* Blue Note BLP 1205   George Lewis And His New Orleans Stompers Volume One   1955
= Blue Note BST 81205 (pseudo stereo)   -   1966
* Blue Note BLP 7028   George Lewis And His New Orleans Stompers Vol. 4   1955
* Blue Note BLP 7027   George Lewis And His New Orleans Stompers Vol. 3   1955

Herbie Nichols Trio

Herbie Nichols, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 6, 1955

tk.1The Third WorldBlue Note BLP 5068, BN-LA485-H2; Mosaic MR5-118
tk.2The Third World (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-118
tk.3Step TempestBlue Note BLP 5068, BN-LA485-H2; Mosaic MR5-118
tk.4Dance Line-
tk.6Blue Chopsticks-
tk.8Double Exposure (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-118
tk.9Double ExposureBlue Note BLP 5068, BN-LA485-H2; Mosaic MR5-118
tk.10Cro-Magnon Nights-
tk.11Cro-Magnon Nights (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-118

* Blue Note BN-LA485-H2   Herbie Nichols - The Third World   1975
* Mosaic MR5-118, MD3-118   The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Herbie Nichols   1987
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352 2 0   -   1997
* Blue Note BLP 5068   The Prophetic Herbie Nichols Vol. 1   1955
= Blue Note (J) K18P-9272   Herbie Nichols Trio   1983

Herbie Nichols Trio

same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 13, 1955

tk.14It Didn't Happen (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-118
tk.16Amoeba's DanceBlue Note BLP 5069, BN-LA485-H2; Mosaic MR5-118
tk.17Brass Rings (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-118
tk.18Brass RingsBlue Note BLP 5069, BN-LA485-H2; Mosaic MR5-118
tk.192300 Skidoo (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-118
tk.202300 SkidooBlue Note BLP 5069, BN-LA485-H2; Mosaic MR5-118
tk.21Shuffle Montgomery (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-118
tk.22It Didn't HappenBlue Note BLP 5069, BN-LA485-H2; Mosaic MR5-118
tk.23Crisp Day-
tk.24Shuffle Montgomery-

* Mosaic MR5-118, MD3-118   The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Herbie Nichols   1987
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352 2 0   -   1997
* Blue Note BN-LA485-H2   Herbie Nichols - The Third World   1975
* Blue Note BLP 5069   The Prophetic Herbie Nichols Vol. 2   1955
= Blue Note (J) K18P-9272   Herbie Nichols Trio   1983

Milt Jackson Quartet

Milt Jackson, vibes; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Connie Kay, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 20, 1955

735I Wonder WhyPrestige PRLP 7003, PRST 7655, P-24048
736I Should Care-
737My Funny Valentine-
738StonewallPrestige 45-102, PRLP 7003, PRST 7655, P-24048
739MoonrayPrestige PRLP 7003, PRST 7655, P-24048
740The Nearness Of You-

* Prestige PRLP 7003   Milt Jackson   1955
= Prestige PRLP 7224   The Milt Jackson Quartet Featuring Horace Silver - Soul Pioneers   1962
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-001   Milt Jackson   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-001-2   -   1987
= Prestige PRES 16-1   Modern Jazz Quartet, Milt Jackson Quartet - Concorde   1957
* Prestige PRST 7655   The Complete Milt Jackson With Horace Silver   1969
* Prestige P-24048   Milt Jackson - Opus De Funk   1975
* Prestige 45-102   Milt Jackson - Stonewall Parts 1 & 2   1957

The Art Farmer Quintet Featuring Gigi Gryce

Art Farmer, trumpet; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Freddie Redd, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 26, 1955

741Blue LightsPrestige PRLP 209, PRLP 7085
742Capri-
743The Infant's Song-
744Social Call-

* Prestige PRLP 7085   When Farmer Met Gryce   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-072   -   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-072-2   -   1994
* Prestige PRLP 209   Art Farmer Quintet Volume 2 Featuring Gigi Gryce   1955

Eddie Bert Quartet

Eddie Bert, trombone; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 31, 1955

SEB6969FragileSavoy MG 12015
SEB6970Stompin' At The Savoy-
SEB6971I Should'a Said-
SEB6972See You Later-
SEB6973Three Bass Hit-
SEB6974What D'ya Say-
SEB6975Billie's Bounce-

* Savoy MG 12015   Eddie Bert - Musician Of The Year   1955

Jay Jay Johnson Quintet

Jay Jay Johnson, trombone; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 6, 1955

tk.2Pennies From Heaven (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7 81506 2
tk.3Pennies From HeavenBlue Note 45-1632, BLP 5070, BLP 1506
tk.6ViscosityBlue Note BLP 5070, BLP 1506
tk.7Viscosity (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7 81506 2
tk.9You're Mine YouBlue Note BLP 5070, BLP 1506
tk.11Daylie Double-
tk.15Groovin'Blue Note 45-1632, BLP 5070, BLP 1506
tk.16Portrait Of JennieBlue Note BLP 5070, BLP 1506
tk.18Daylie Double (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7 81506 2

* Blue Note BLP 1506   The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson Volume 2   1956
= Blue Note BST 81506 (pseudo stereo)   -   1975
= Blue Note CDP 7 81506 2   -   1989
* Blue Note BLP 5070   The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson Vol. 3   1955
* Blue Note 45-1632   Jay Jay Johnson - Groovin' / Pennies From Heaven   1956

Miles Davis Quartet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Red Garland, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 7, 1955

745I Didn'tPrestige PRLP 7007
746Will You Still Be Mine?Prestige PRLP 7007, PR 7352
747Green HazePrestige 45-103, PRLP 7007
748I See Your Face Before MePrestige PRLP 7007, PR 7352; Moodsville MVLP 2
749A Night In TunisiaPrestige 45-114, PRLP 7007
750A Gal In CalicoPrestige PRLP 7007

* Prestige PRLP 7007   The Musings Of Miles   1955
= Prestige PRLP 7221   Miles Davis - The Beginning   1962
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-004   The Musings Of Miles   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-004-2   -   1989
= Prestige P-24064   Miles Davis - Green Haze   1976
* Prestige PR 7352, PRST 7352   Miles Davis Plays For Lovers   1965
* Moodsville MVLP 2   Various Artists - Modern Moods   1960
* Prestige 45-103   Miles Davis - Green Haze Parts 1 & 2   1957
* Prestige 45-114   Miles Davis - A Night In Tunisia Parts 1 & 2   1957

Bennie Green Sextet

Bennie Green, trombone; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Cliff Smalls, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Candido, congas.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 10, 1955

751Sometimes I'm HappyPrestige 918, PRLP 210, PRLP 7052
752LauraPrestige PRLP 210, PRLP 7052
753Body And Soul-
754Say JackPrestige 918, PRLP 210, PRLP 7052, PRST 7776

* Prestige PRLP 7052   Bennie Green Blows His Horn   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7160   -   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1728, OJCCD-1728-2   -   1989
* Prestige PRST 7776   The Best Of Benny Green   1970
* Prestige PRLP 210   Bennie Blows His Horn   1955
* Prestige 918   Bennie Green - Sometimes I'm Happy / Say Jack   1955

Gene Ammons All Stars / Gene Ammons All Star Sextet

Art Farmer, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Freddie Redd, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 15, 1955

755JuggernautPrestige PRLP 211, PRLP 7050, P-24036
756Woofin' And Tweetin'Prestige 45-166, PRLP 211, PRLP 7050

* Prestige PRLP 7050   Gene Ammons All Star Sessions   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7050 (later)   The Gene Ammons All Stars, Gene Ammons Battles Sonny Stitt - Woofin' & Tweetin'   1957+
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-014   Gene Ammons All Star Sessions   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-014-2   -   1992
* Prestige P-24036   Gene Ammons - Juganthology   1974
* Prestige PRLP 211   Gene Ammons All Stars - A Hi Fidelity Modern Jazz Jam Session   1955
* Prestige 45-166   Gene Ammons - Woofin' And Tweetin' Parts 1 & 2   1960

Eddie Bert Quartet

Eddie Bert, trombone; Joe Puma, guitar; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 22, 1955

SEB6976It's Only SunshineSavoy MG-12019
SEB6977Bert Tram-
SEB6978One For Tubby-
SEB6979Opicana-

* Savoy MG-12019   Eddie Bert - Encore   1955

Bob Brookmeyer Quartet Featuring Jimmy Raney

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Teddy Kotick, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 30, 1955

757Under The LilacsPrestige PRLP 214, PRLP 7066
758Rocky Scotch-
759Potrezebrie (as Potrezebie)-
760They Say It's Wonderful-

* Prestige PRLP 7066   The Dual Role Of Bob Brookmeyer With Teddy Charles And Jimmy Raney   1956
= New Jazz NJLP 8294   Bob Brookmeyer With Teddy Charles And Jimmy Raney - Revelation!   1964
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1729, OJCCD-1729-2   The Dual Role Of Bob Brookmeyer With Teddy Charles And Jimmy Raney   1989
* Prestige PRLP 214   The Dual Role Of Bob Brookmeyer Featuring Jimmy Raney   1955

Charlie Mariano Quartet

Charlie Mariano, alto sax; John Williams, piano; Max Bennett, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June, 1955

Johnny One NoteBethlehem BCP 25
The Very Thought Of You-
Smoke Gets In Your EyesBethlehem BCP 25, BCP-6035
King For A DayBethlehem BCP 25
Darn That Dream-
Floormat-
Blues (Traditional)Bethlehem BCP 25, BCP-6038
I Heard You Cried Last NightBethlehem BCP 25

* Bethlehem BCP 25   Charlie Mariano   1955
* Bethlehem BCP-6035   Various Artists - Fifteen Star Saxophones   1960
* Bethlehem BCP-6038   Various Artists - Blues Ville   1960

The Modern Jazz Quartet

Milt Jackson, vibes; John Lewis, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Connie Kay, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 2, 1955

760-2Ralph's New BluesPrestige PRLP 7005, PRST-24005
761All Of YouPrestige PRLP 7005; Moodsville MVLP 2, MVLP 34; Prestige PR 7421, PRST-24005
762I'll Remember AprilPrestige PRLP 7005, PR 7421, PRST-24005
763Gershwin Medley: Soon / For You, For Me, Forevermore / Love Walked In / Our Love Is Here To StayPrestige PRLP 7005; Moodsville MVLP 33; Prestige PR 7421
764ConcordePrestige PRLP 7005, PR 7425, PRST-24005, P-24052
765Softly As In A Morning SunrisePrestige 45-115, PRLP 7005, PR 7421, PRST-24005

* Prestige PRLP 7005   The Modern Jazz Quartet - Concorde   1955
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-002   -   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-002-2   -   1987
= Prestige PRES 16-1   Modern Jazz Quartet, Milt Jackson Quartet - Concorde   1957
* Prestige PRST-24005   The Modern Jazz Quartet   1972
* Moodsville MVLP 2   Various Artists - Modern Moods   1960
* Moodsville MVLP 34, MVST 34   Various Artists - The Music Of Cole Porter Played By America's Greatest Jazzmen   1963
* Prestige PR 7421, PRST 7421   The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays For Lovers   1965
* Moodsville MVLP 33, MVST 33   Various Artists - The Music Of George Gershwin Played By America's Greatest Jazzmen   1963
* Prestige PR 7425, PRST 7425   The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays Jazz Classics   1965
* Prestige P-24052   Various Artists - Piano Giants Vol. I   1975
* Prestige 45-115   The Modern Jazz Quartet - Softly As In A Morning Sunrise Parts 1 & 2   1957

Miles Davis Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Britt Woodman, trombone; Teddy Charles, vibes; Charles Mingus, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 9, 1955

Nature BoyDebut DEB-120, (D) DEP 27, 12DCD-4402-2
Alone Together-
There's No YouDebut DEB-120, (D) DEP 28, 12DCD-4402-2
Easy Living-

* Debut DEB-120   Miles Davis - Blue Moods   1956
= Swing (F) LDM 30035   Miles Davis
= Fantasy LP 6001, LP 86001   Miles Davis - Blue Moods   1962
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-043, OJCCD-043-2   -
= America (F) 30 AM 6051   -   1969
= Prestige PRST-24022   Miles Davis - Collector's Items   1973
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut (D) DEP 27   Miles Davis - Blue Moods Vol. 1   1957
* Debut (D) DEP 28   Miles Davis - Blue Moods Vol. 2   1957

Julian "Cannon Ball" Adderley Quintet

Nat Adderley, cornet; Julian "Cannon Ball" Adderley, alto sax #1-5; Hank Jones, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 14, 1955

1. SJA6987Spontaneous CombustionSavoy 45-4515, MG 12018, MG-12125
2. SJA6988Still Talkin' To YaSavoy MG 12018
3. SJA6989A Little TasteSavoy 45-4515, MG 12018, MG-12126
4. SJA6990Caribbean CutieSavoy MG 12018
5. SJA6992Flamingo-
6. SJA6993We'll Be Together AgainSavoy MG 12017

Nat Adderley, cornet; Cannonball Adderley, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

SJA6987-4A few words from Cannonball during false starts of Spontaneous CombustionSavoy Jazz SJL 1195
SJA6989-1A Little Taste (alternate take)-
SJA6990-1Caribbean Cutie (alternate take 1)-

* Savoy MG 12018   Presenting Cannonball   1955
= Savoy MG 12018 (later)   Julian Cannonball Adderley
= Savoy SJL 2206   Cannonball Adderley - Spontaneous Combustion: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy MG-12125   Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues   1958
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Savoy MG 12017   The Jazz Corner Of The Village Cafe Bohemia Featuring Kenny Clarke, Horace Silver, Paul Chambers, Nat Adderley, Julian "Cannon Ball" Adderley, Donald Byrd, Jerome Richardson   1955
= Savoy MG 12017 (later)   Kenny Clarke, "Cannonball" Adderley, Horace Silver, Donald Byrd, Nat Adderley, Jerome Richardson, Paul Chambers - Bohemia After Dark
= Savoy SJL 2206   Cannonball Adderley - Spontaneous Combustion: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1195   Cannonball Adderley - Discoveries   1987
* Savoy 45-4515   Julian "Cannonball" Adderley - Spontaneous Combustion / A Little Taste   1955

Hal Stein - Warren Fitzgerald Quintet

Warren Fitzgerald, trumpet; Hal Stein, alto, tenor sax; Bob Dorough, piano; Alphonso Cotton, bass; Paul Motian, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 19, 1955

The Sarong Is NewProgressive PLP 1002
Zounds-
Have You Heard (The Latest Blues In Town)-
Medley: You Go To My Head / Goodbye-
Choice Derby-
Nan De Mo Nai-
Bee Dee's BluesProgressive (J) CEJC00055, (J) CECC00053, PCD-7050; Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-CD 862; Solid (J) CDSOL-6730
Nan De Mo Nai (alternate take)Progressive (J) CEJC00055
Bee Dee's Blues (alternate take)Progressive (J) CEJC00055; Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-CD 862; Solid (J) CDSOL-6730

* Progressive PLP 1002   Hal Stein Warren Fitzgerald   1956
= Overseas (J) ULS-1863-V   -   1976
= Progressive (J) CEJC00054, (J) CECC00053   -   1990
= Progressive PCD-7050   Hal Stein-Warren Fitzgerald Quintet - The Classic Sessions   1994
= Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-CD 862   Hal Stein Warren Fitzgerald Quintet   2015
= Solid (J) CDSOL-6730   Hal Stein-Warren Fitzgerald Quintet - The Classic Sessions   2016
* Progressive (J) CEJC00055   Hal Stein Warren Fitzgerald Vol. 2   1990

Hal Stein - Warren Fitzgerald Quintet

same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 20, 1955

Do You Really Care?Progressive PLP 1002
Twonky-
Fitz' TuneProgressive (J) CEJC00055, (J) CECC00053, PCD-7050; Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-CD 862; Solid (J) CDSOL-6730
Cattin'-
This Love Of Mine-
Twonky (alternate take)Progressive (J) CEJC00055

* Progressive PLP 1002   Hal Stein Warren Fitzgerald   1956
= Overseas (J) ULS-1863-V   -   1976
= Progressive (J) CEJC00054, (J) CECC00053   -   1990
= Progressive PCD-7050   Hal Stein-Warren Fitzgerald Quintet - The Classic Sessions   1994
= Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-CD 862   Hal Stein Warren Fitzgerald Quintet   2015
= Solid (J) CDSOL-6730   Hal Stein-Warren Fitzgerald Quintet - The Classic Sessions   2016
* Progressive (J) CEJC00055   Hal Stein Warren Fitzgerald Vol. 2   1990

Thelonious Monk Trio

Thelonious Monk, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 21 and 27, 1955

It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That SwingRiverside RLP 12-201, RM 483/484
Sophisticated LadyRiverside RLP 12-201
I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good-
Black And Tan Fantasy-
Mood Indigo-
I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart-
Solitude-
Caravan-

* Riverside RLP 12-201   Thelonious Monk Plays The Music Of Duke Ellington   1956
= Riverside RLP 12-201 (later)   Thelonious Monk Plays Duke Ellington   1958
= Riverside R-3015, RS-3015   Thelonious Monk Plays Duke   1968
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-024   Thelonious Monk Plays Duke Ellington   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-024-2   -   1987
= Milestone M-47052   Thelonious Monk - The Riverside Trios   1979
* Riverside RM 483/484, RS 9483/9484   The Thelonious Monk Story   1966

Nat Adderley Quintet

Nat Adderley, cornet; Jerome Richardson, tenor sax, flute; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 26, 1955

SNA69001PorkySavoy MG 12021
SNA69002Kuzzin's Buzzin'-
SNA69003Big "E"-
SNA69004Ann Springs-
SNA69005I Married An Angel-
SNA69006You Better Go Now-

* Savoy MG 12021   "That's Nat" Adderley   1955
= Savoy SJL 1128   Nat Adderley - That's Nat!   1979

The Elmo Hope Trio

Elmo Hope, piano; John Ore, bass; Willie Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 28, 1955

770All The Things You ArePrestige PRLP 7010
771I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance-
772Falling In Love With Love-
773Quit It-
774Huh-
775My Heart Stood Still-
776It's A Lovely Day Today-
777I'm In The Mood For Love-
778Lucky Strike-
779Blue Mo-
780Elmo's Fire-

* Prestige PRLP 7010   Elmo Hope Trio - Meditations   1955
= Prestige PRST 7675   The Elmo Hope Memorial Album   1969
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1751, OJCCD-1751-2   Elmo Hope Trio - Meditations   1990

Bud Freeman Quintet

Ruby Braff, trumpet; Bud Freeman, tenor sax; Ken Kersey, piano #1-5; Dave Bowman, piano #6-11; Al Hall, bass; George Wettling, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July, 1955

1.Newport-NewsBethlehem BCP-29, 45-11059
2.At SundownBethlehem BCP-29
3.Exactly Like You-
4.Let's Do It-
5.But Not For MeBethlehem BCP-29, BCP-6035
6.Stop, Look And ListenBethlehem BCP-29, 45-11059
7.HanidBethlehem BCP-29
8.Dave's Blues-
9.I Remember You-
10.Perdido (Lost)-
11.You Took Advantage Of Me-

* Bethlehem BCP-29   Bud Freeman   1955
* Bethlehem BCP-6035   Various Artists - Fifteen Star Saxophones   1960
* Bethlehem 45-11059   Bud Freeman - Stop, Look And Listen / Newport News   1960

Herbie Nichols Trio

Herbie Nichols, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 1, 1955

tk.4The GigBlue Note BLP 1519, BN-LA485-H2; Mosaic MR5-118
tk.5Applejackin' (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-118
tk.6Hangover TriangleBlue Note BLP 1519, BN-LA485-H2; Mosaic MR5-118
tk.8Lady Sings The Blues-
tk.10Chit-Chatting-
tk.11House Party Starting-
tk.12The Gig (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-118; Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1608

* Blue Note BLP 1519   Herbie Nichols Trio   1956
* Blue Note BN-LA485-H2   Herbie Nichols - The Third World   1975
* Mosaic MR5-118, MD3-118   The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Herbie Nichols   1987
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352 2 0   -   1997
* Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1608   Herbie Nichols Trio Vol. 2   1996

Ernie Wilkins Sextet

Ernie Wilkins, alto sax, arranger; Jerome Richardson, Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Hank Jones, piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 2, 1955

SEW69007StereophonicSavoy MG 12022
SEW69008Doin' The ThingSavoy 45-4505, MG 12022, MG-12125
SEW69009Shorty GeorgeSavoy MG 12022
SEW69010Bouncin' With Boots-
SEW69011That's A Woman-
SEW69012Blues In A Cold Water FlatSavoy 45-4505, MG 12022

* Savoy MG 12022   Various Artists - Flutes & Reeds   1955
= Savoy MG 12022 (later)   Ernie Wilkins, Frank Wess, Jerome Richardson, Hank Jones, Eddie Jones, Kenny Clarke - Flutes And Reeds
* Savoy MG-12125   Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues   1958
* Savoy 45-4505   Frank Wess - Doin' The Thing / Blues In A Cold Water Flat   1955

The Trio

Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 4, 1955

SKC69013We're All TogetherSavoy MG 12023
SKC69014Odd Number-
SKC69015When Hearts Are Young-
SKC69016There's A Small Hotel-
SKC69017Cyrano-
SKC69018Now's The Time-
SKC69019My Funny Valentine-
SKC69020We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together-

* Savoy MG 12023   Kenny Clarke, Wendell Marshall, Hank Jones - The Trio   1956
= Savoy MG 12023 (later)   The Jazz Trio Of Hank Jones

Miles Davis All Star Sextet/Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax #1,3; Milt Jackson, vibes; Ray Bryant, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 5, 1955

1. 781Dr. JacklePrestige PRLP 7034
2. 782Bitty Ditty-
3. 783Minor March-
4. 784Changes-

* Prestige PRLP 7034   Miles Davis And Milt Jackson Quintet/Sextet   1956
= Prestige PRST 7540   Miles Davis - Odyssey!   1968
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-012   Miles Davis And Milt Jackson Quintet/Sextet   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-012-2   -   1989

Herbie Nichols Trio

Herbie Nichols, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 7, 1955

tk.2Furthermore (alternate take 1)Mosaic MR5-118
tk.3FurthermoreMosaic MR5-118; Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1608
tk.5117th Street (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-118
tk.6117th StreetMosaic MR5-118; Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1608
tk.7Sunday Stroll-
tk.10Nick At T's-
tk.11Furthermore (alternate take 2)Mosaic MR5-118
tk.12TerpsichoreBlue Note BLP 1519, BN-LA485-H2; Mosaic MR5-118
tk.13'Orse At SafariMosaic MR5-118; Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1608
tk.14Applejackin' (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-118
tk.15Applejackin'Mosaic MR5-118; Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1608

* Mosaic MR5-118, MD3-118   The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Herbie Nichols   1987
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352 2 0   -   1997
* Blue Note BLP 1519   Herbie Nichols Trio   1956
* Blue Note BN-LA485-H2   Herbie Nichols - The Third World   1975
* Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1608   Herbie Nichols Trio Vol. 2   1996

James Moody And His Band

Dave Burns, trumpet; William Shepherd, trombone; James Moody, tenor, alto sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Jimmy Boyd, piano; John Lathan, bass; Clarence Johnson, drums; Eddie Jefferson, vocal #2.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 23, 1955

1. 785There Will Never Be Another YouPrestige PRLP 7011
2. 786DisappointedPrestige 45-141, PRLP 7011, PRST-24015, P-24095
3. 787Hard To GetPrestige PRLP 7011
4. 788Little Ricky-

* Prestige PRLP 7011   James Moody - Hi Fi Party   1955
= Prestige PRST 7740   James Moody - Hi-Fi Party Vol. 2   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1780-2   James Moody - Hi Fi Party   1991
* Prestige PRST-24015   James Moody   1972
* Prestige P-24095   Eddie Jefferson - There I Go Again   1980
* Prestige 45-141   James Moody - Disappointed Parts 1 & 2   1959

James Moody And His Band

Dave Burns, trumpet; William Shepherd, trombone; James Moody, tenor, alto sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Jimmy Boyd, piano; John Lathan, bass; Clarence Johnson, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 24, 1955

789Big BenPrestige PRLP 7011
790Little John-
791Show Eyes-
792And You Called My Name-
793Jammin' With JamesPrestige PRLP 7056, PRST 7740, PRST-24015; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1780-2

* Prestige PRLP 7011   James Moody - Hi Fi Party   1955
= Prestige PRST 7740   James Moody - Hi-Fi Party Vol. 2   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1780-2   James Moody - Hi Fi Party   1991
* Prestige PRLP 7056   James Moody's Moods   1956
= Prestige PRST 7554   -   1968
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-188   -   1985
* Prestige PRST-24015   James Moody   1972

The Randy Weston Trio

Randy Weston, piano; Sam Gill, bass; Wilbert Hogan, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 29 and 31, 1955

Get HappyRiverside RLP 12-203, RM 3518
Fire Down ThereRiverside RLP 12-203
Where Are You?-
Under Blunder-
Dark Eyes-
Summertime-
Bass Knows-
C-Jam Blues-
A Ballad-
Twelfth Street Rag-

* Riverside RLP 12-203   Get Happy With The Randy Weston Trio   1956
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1870-2   -   1995
* Riverside RM 3518, RS 93518   Various Artists - Great Jazz Artists Play Compositions Of Harold Arlen

Hal Stein - Warren Fitzgerald Quintet

Warren Fitzgerald, trumpet; Hal Stein, alto, tenor sax; Bob Dorough, piano; Alphonso Cotton, bass; Paul Motian, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 31, 1955

Just FriendsProgressive (J) CEJC00055, (J) CECC00053, PCD-7050; Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-CD 862; Solid (J) CDSOL-6730

* Progressive (J) CEJC00055   Hal Stein Warren Fitzgerald Vol. 2   1990
* Progressive (J) CECC00053   Hal Stein Warren Fitzgerald   1990
* Progressive PCD-7050   Hal Stein-Warren Fitzgerald Quintet - The Classic Sessions   1994
* Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-CD 862   Hal Stein Warren Fitzgerald Quintet   2015
* Solid (J) CDSOL-6730   Hal Stein-Warren Fitzgerald Quintet - The Classic Sessions   2016

Eddie Bert Quintet

Eddie Bert, trombone; J. R. Monterose, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 1, 1955

SEB69021CrosstownSavoy MG-12019
-Slow CrosstownSavoy MG 12029
SEB69022Steady Eddie-
SEB69023Bronx Line-
SEB69024Wishbone-
SEB69025Manhattan SuiteSavoy MG-12019
SEB69026Conversation-

* Savoy MG-12019   Eddie Bert - Encore   1955
* Savoy MG 12029   Various Artists - Montage   1956

Johnny Mehegan Duo

John Mehegan, piano; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 6, 1955

SJM69027The Song Is YouSavoy MG 12028
SJM69028Lullaby Of Birdland-
SJM69029Every Time We Say Goodbye-
SJM69030My Heart Stood Still-
SJM69031Nice Work-

* Savoy MG 12028   Johnny Mehegan's Reflections   1956

Bobby Scott Trio

Bobby Scott, piano; Knobby Totah, bass; Al Levitt, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 19, 1955

17 (5004)Summer NightABC-Paramount ABC-102
18 (5009)Milt Shake-
19 (5002)What's New-
20 (5000)I Love Yourejected
21 (5008)These Foolish ThingsABC-Paramount ABC-102
22 (5010)Skyline-
23 (5001)Two Toes-
24 (5007)Potatoe Zalud-
25 (5005)Over The Rainbow-
26 (5006)Squaw Rock-
27 (5003)Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea-
28 (5011)Richard The Lionhearted-

* ABC-Paramount ABC-102   Bobby Scott - Scott Free   1955

Johnny Mehegan Solo

John Mehegan, piano.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 20, 1955

69032Crazy RhythmSavoy MG 12029
69033At Long Last LoveSavoy MG 12028
69034I'll Take RomanceSavoy MG 12029
69035Blue SkiesSavoy MG 12028
69036Round About Midnight-
69037Little White Lies-
69038Night And Day-

* Savoy MG 12029   Various Artists - Montage   1956
* Savoy MG 12028   Johnny Mehegan's Reflections   1956

Bennie Green Quintet

Bennie Green, trombone; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Cliff Smalls, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 22, 1955

794-1Groovin' The Blues (take #1)Prestige 920, PRLP 7052, PRST 7776
794-2Groovin' The Blues (take #2)Prestige PRLP 7052
795Travelin' Light-
796Hi Yo SilverPrestige 920, PRLP 7052, PRST 7776
797One TrackPrestige PRLP 7052

* Prestige PRLP 7052   Bennie Green Blows His Horn   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7160   -   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1728, OJCCD-1728-2   -   1989
* Prestige PRST 7776   The Best Of Benny Green   1970
* Prestige 920   Bennie Green - Groovin' The Blues / Hi Yo Silver   1956

Chuz Alfred Quintet

Introducing Ola Hanson, trombone; Chuz Alfred, tenor sax; Chuck Lee, piano; with Vinnie Burke, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 27, 1955

A Message From HomeSavoy MG-12030
Manta Wray-
I Can't Get Started-
Harlequin-
Love Comes To Mehitabel Brown-
Chuz Duz-

* Savoy MG-12030   Various Artists - Jazz Young Blood   1956

Donald Byrd Quintet

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Paul Chambers as Dave Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 29, 1955

69039If I Love AgainSavoy MG 12029, SJL 1101
69040Gotcha Goin' N Comin'Savoy MG-12032
69041Winterset-
69042Long Green-
69043Stareyes-
69044Someone To Watch Over Me-

* Savoy MG 12029   Various Artists - Montage   1956
* Savoy MG-12032   Byrd's Word   1956
= Savoy SJL 1101   Donald Byrd - Long Green: The Savoy Sessions   1976

Elmo Hope Quartet And Quintet Featuring Frank Foster

Freeman Lee, trumpet #1-3; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Elmo Hope, piano; John Ore, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 4, 1955

1. 798ZarouPrestige PRLP 7021
2. 799Fosterity-
3. 800Shutout-
4. 801Wail Frank, Wail-
5. 802Yaho-
6. 803Georgia On My Mind-

* Prestige PRLP 7021   Elmo Hope Quartet And Quintet Featuring Frank Foster - Hope Meets Foster   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7021 (later)   Frank Foster - Wail Frank Wail   1957+
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1703   Elmo Hope Quartet And Quintet Featuring Frank Foster - Hope Meets Foster   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1703-2   -   1991

Al Caiola Quintet

Bernie Privin, trumpet, flugelhorn; Hank Jones, piano; Al Caiola, guitar; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 6, 1955

69045Love LettersSavoy MG-12033
69046There Will Never Be Another You-
69047Deep In A Dream-
69049You Are Too Beautiful-

* Savoy MG-12033   The Guitar Of Al Caiola - Deep In A Dream   1956

Duke Jordan Trio

Duke Jordan, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 10, 1955

110ForecastSignal S 1202
109Sultry Eve-
112They Can't Take That Away From Me-
111Night In Tunisia-
113Summertime-

* Signal S 1202   Duke Jordan Trio & Quintet   1956
= Savoy MG 12149   Duke Jordan - The Street Swingers   1960
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1169   Duke Jordan - Flight To Jordan   1986

Al Caiola Quintet

Bernie Privin, trumpet, flugelhorn; Hank Jones, piano; Al Caiola, guitar; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 11, 1955

69050ThunderbirdSavoy MG-12033
69051Everything Happens To Me-
69052I've Got A Crush On You-
69053I've Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)-

* Savoy MG-12033   The Guitar Of Al Caiola - Deep In A Dream   1956

Urbie Green Quintet

Urbie Green, slide trombone, valve trombone; Dave McKenna, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 12, 1955

57 (5022)It's Too Late NowABC-Paramount ABC-101
58 (5015)Paradise-
59 (5012)Reminiscent Blues-
60 (5020)Am I Blue-
61 (5018)One For Dee-
62 (5013)Thou Swell-
63 (5014)You Are Too Beautiful-
64 (5021)Dirty Dan-
65 (5016)Warm Valley-
66 (5019)Limehouse Blues-
67A (5017)Frankie And Johnny-

* ABC-Paramount ABC-101   Urbie Green - Blues And Other Shades Of Green   1955

Jimmy Scott

Jimmy Scott, vocal; Budd Johnson, tenor sax; Howard Biggs, piano, arranger; Everett Barksdale, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 14, 1955

SJS6763Recess In HeavenSavoy 1184, MG 14003
SJS6764The Show Goes OnSavoy MG 12027
SJS6765If You Only KnewSavoy 1199, MG 14003
SJS6766Am I WrongSavoy 1184, MG 14003

* Savoy MG 14003   Little Jimmy Scott - If You Only Knew   1957
= Savoy SAVOY 12181   -   1963
= Savoy SAVOY-12302   -   early 1970s
= Savoy SVY 17099   -   2002
* Savoy MG 12027   Jimmy Scott - Very Truly Yours   1956
= Savoy SAVOY-12300   -   early 1970s
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1145   Little Jimmy Scott   1984
* Savoy 1184   Jimmy Scott - Recess In Heaven / Am I Wrong
* Savoy 1199   Jimmy Scott - Guilty / If You Only Knew

Gigi Gryce Quartet

Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 15, 1955

116Shuffle BoilSignal S 1201; Savoy Jazz SJL 1166; Metronome (Swd) MEP 452
114Brake's SakeSignal S 1201; Savoy Jazz SJL 1166
115Gallop's Gallop-
117Nica's TempoSignal S 1201; Savoy Jazz SJL 1166; Metronome (Swd) MEP 452

* Signal S 1201   Gigi Gryce Orchestra & Quartet   1955
= Savoy MG 12137   Gigi Gryce - Nica's Tempo   1959
= Savoy SJL 2231   Gigi Gryce, Duke Jordan, Hall Overton - Signals   1978
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1166   Thelonious Monk With The Gigi Gryce Quartet / Herbie Nichols   1986
* Metronome (Swd) MEP 452   Gigi Gryce Quartet   1958

Jackie McLean Quintet

Donald Byrd, trumpet #1-5; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Douglas Watkins, bass; Ronald Tucker, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 21, 1955

1. 11053It's You Or No OneAd Lib ADL 6601
2. 11054Blue Doll-
3. 11055Mood Malody-
4. 11056The Way You Look Tonight-
5. 11057Little Melonae-
6. 11058Lover Man (alto sax solo)-

* Ad Lib ADL 6601   Presenting... Jackie McLean - The New Tradition   1955
= Jubilee JLP 1064   The Jackie McLean Quintet   1958
= Jubilee JGM 1064   -   1959
= Josie Jazz Series JJM-3503, JJS-3503   Jackie McLean Quintet   1962
= Roulette RE-129   Jackie McLean Sextet - Echoes Of An Era: Tune Up   1976

The Art Farmer Quintet Featuring Gigi Gryce

Art Farmer, trumpet; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 21, 1955

804ForecastPrestige PRLP 7017, P-24032
805Sans SouciPrestige PRLP 7017
806Evening In CasablancaPrestige PRLP 7017, P-24032
807Satellite (as Saterlite)Prestige PRLP 7017
808Nica's Tempo-
809Shabozz-

* Prestige PRLP 7017   Art Farmer Quintet Featuring Gigi Gryce   1956
= New Jazz NJLP 8289   Art Farmer - Evening In Casablanca   1963
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-241   Art Farmer Quintet Featuring Gigi Gryce   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-241-2   -   1992
* Prestige P-24032   Art Farmer - Farmer's Market   1973

Gigi Gryce Orchestra

Art Farmer, trumpet; Eddie Bert, trombone; Julius Watkins, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Ernestine Anderson, vocal.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 22, 1955

118Social CallSignal S 1201
119(You'll Always Be) The One I Love-

Art Farmer, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland as James Van Dyke, trombone; Gunther Schuller, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

122SpeculationSignal S 1201; Metronome (Swd) MEP 435
121In A Meditating Mood-
120Smoke SignalSignal S 1201
123Kerry DanceSignal S 1201; Metronome (Swd) MEP 435

* Signal S 1201   Gigi Gryce Orchestra & Quartet   1955
= Savoy MG 12137   Gigi Gryce - Nica's Tempo   1959
= Savoy SJL 2231   Gigi Gryce, Duke Jordan, Hall Overton - Signals   1978
* Metronome (Swd) MEP 435   Gigi Gryce - Speculation   1958

Milt Jackson Quintet

Frank Wess, flute; Milt Jackson, vibes; Hank Jones, piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 28, 1955

69054Opus De FunkSavoy 45-4500, MG 12036, MG-12126
69055Opus PocusSavoy MG 12036
69056You Leave Me Breathless-
69057Opus And InterludeSavoy 45-4500, MG 12036, MG-12125

* Savoy MG 12036   Various Artists - Opus De Jazz For Flute, Vibes, Piano, Bass, Drums   1956
= Savoy MG 12036 (later)   Milt Jackson, Frank Wess, Kenny Clarke, Hank Jones, Eddie Jones - Opus De Jazz
= Savoy SJL 1116   Milt Jackson - Opus De Jazz   1978
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Savoy MG-12125   Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues   1958
* Savoy 45-4500   Milt Jackson - Opus De Funk / Opus And Interlude   1956

The Australian Jazz Quartet

Dick Healey, flute; Errol Buddle, bassoon; John Brokensha, vibes; Bryce Rohde, piano; assisted by Jimmy Gannon, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October, 1955

Spring Is HereBethlehem BCP 39 (earlier)
Autumn LeavesBethlehem BCP 39 (earlier), 45-11071
Thou SwellBethlehem BCP 39 (earlier)
Nostalgia-
Platypus-
Tune For Jaimey-
April In Paris-
These Foolish ThingsBethlehem BCP 39 (earlier), 45-11071
Saxophone PadsBethlehem BCP 39 (earlier)
Have You Met Miss Jones-

* Bethlehem BCP 39 (earlier), BCP-6003   The Australian Jazz Quartet   1956
* Bethlehem 45-11071   The Australian Jazz Quartet - Autumn Leaves / These Foolish Things   1960

Dave McKenna Solo

Dave McKenna, piano.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 1, 1955

77 (5026)Walking By The RiverABC-Paramount ABC-104
78 (5023)Why Was I Born?-
79 (5031)'Deed I Do-
80 (5028)If I Had My Way-
81 (5029)'S Wonderful-
82 (5032)Like Someone In Love-
83 (5027)S'posin'-
84 (5033)Let's Get Away From It All-
85 (5034)I'm Glad I Waited For You-
86 (5024)Smoke Gets In Your Eyes-
87 (5030)My Shining Hour-
88 (5025)Blues Up-
89 (5035)For All We Know-

* ABC-Paramount ABC-104   Dave McKenna - Solo Piano   1956

Hank Jones Quartet-Quintet

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Jones, piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; and introducing Matty Dice, trumpet #3,5.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 1, 1955

1. 69058Summer's GoneSavoy MG 12037
2. 69059Don't Blame Me-
3. 69060An Evening At Papa Joe's-
4. 69061Almost Like Being In Love-
5. 69062And Then Some-

* Savoy MG 12037   Hank Jones Quartet-Quintet   1956

The Trio With Guests

Hank Jones, piano; Kenny Clarke, drums; with Donald Byrd, Matty Dice, trumpet; Eddie Jones, bass.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 1, 1955

69063Hank's PranksSavoy MG-12053

* Savoy MG-12053   Hank Jones, Wendell Marshall, Kenny Clarke - The Trio With Guests, Trumpet, Flute, Tenor   1956
= Savoy MG-12053 (later)   The Hank Jones Trio With Guests... - Bluebird   1973
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1193   Hank Jones - Bluebird   1989

The Trio With Guests

Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; with Jerome Richardson, tenor sax #1, flute #3.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 3, 1955

1. 69075Wine And BrandySavoy MG-12053
2. 69076Little Girl Blue-
3. 69077Alpha-
4. 69078Crystalunissued

* Savoy MG-12053   Hank Jones, Wendell Marshall, Kenny Clarke - The Trio With Guests, Trumpet, Flute, Tenor   1956
= Savoy MG-12053 (later)   The Hank Jones Trio With Guests... - Bluebird   1973
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1193   Hank Jones - Bluebird   1989

Gene Ammons Septet

Nate Woodward, trumpet; Edwin Moore, trombone; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Lawrence Wheatley, piano; Ernie Shepard, bass; George Brown, drums; Earl Coleman, vocal #3,4.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 4, 1955

1. 810Blues For TurfersPrestige PR 7400, P-24058
2. 811Rock RollPrestige 921, 45-403, PR 7400, P-24058
3. 812Ghost Of A ChanceOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-187-2
4. 813I Haven't Changed A ThingPrestige 921; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-187-2

* Prestige PR 7400, PRST 7400   Gene Ammons - Sock!   1965
* Prestige P-24058   Gene Ammons - The Gene Ammons Story: The 78 Era   1976
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-187-2   Earl Coleman Returns   1994
* Prestige 45-403   Gene Ammons - Sock / Rock Roll   1966
* Prestige 921   Gene Ammons - Rock Roll / I Haven't Changed A Thing   1956

Ernie Wilkins

Donald Byrd, Ray Copeland, Ernie Royal, Idrees Sulieman, Joe Wilder, trumpet; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Ernie Wilkins, conductor, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 8, 1955

69064Top BrassSavoy MG 12044
69065Trick Or Treat-
6906658 Market Street-
69067Speedway-
69069Dot's What-
69070Willow Weep For Me-
69071Imagination-
69072It Might As Well Be Spring-
69073The Nearness Of You-
69074Taking A Chance On Love-

* Savoy MG 12044   Various Artists - Top Brass Featuring 5 Trumpets   1956
= Savoy SJL 2237   Arranged & Conducted By Ernie Wilkins - The Trumpet Album   1979

John Mehegan And Eddie Costa

John Mehegan, first piano; Eddie Costa, second piano; Vinnie Burke, bass.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 15, 1955

69079I'll Remember AprilSavoy MG 12049
69080Easy Living-
69081Laura-
69082Mambo Inn-
69083Intermission Blues-
69084Cheek To Cheek-
69085All Of You-
69086Blues For A Set-

* Savoy MG 12049   John Mehegan, Eddie Costa - A Pair Of Pianos   1956

The New Miles Davis Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; John Coltrane, tenor sax #1-3,5,6; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 16, 1955

1. 814StablematesPrestige PRLP 7014
2. 815How Am I To Know?-
3. 816Just Squeeze MePrestige 45-268, PRLP 7014
4. 817There Is No Greater LovePrestige PRLP 7014, PR 7352
5. 818The Theme (aka Miles' Theme)Prestige PRLP 7014
6. 819S'posinPrestige 45-268, PRLP 7014

* Prestige PRLP 7014   Miles   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7254, PRST 7254   Miles Davis - The Original Quintet (First Recording)   1963
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-006   Miles   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-006-2   -   1989
= Prestige P-24064   Miles Davis - Green Haze   1976
= Prestige PRCD4-4444-2   The Miles Davis Quintet - The Legendary Prestige Quintet Sessions   2006
* Prestige PR 7352, PRST 7352   Miles Davis Plays For Lovers   1965
* Prestige 45-268   Miles Davis - S'posin / Just Squeeze Me   1963

Johnny Coates Jr. Trio

Johnny Coates Jr., piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 17, 1955

69089Between The Devil And The Deep Blue SeaSavoy MG 12082
69090Skylark-
69091Stompin' At The Savoyunissued
69092Coates OatsSavoy MG 12082

* Savoy MG 12082   Johnny Coates Jr. At The Piano With Rhythm - Portrait   1956

Duke Jordan Quintet

Eddie Bert, trombone; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 20, 1955

Flight To JordanSignal S 1202
125Two Loves-
Cu-Ba-
129Yesterdays-
124Scotch Blues-

* Signal S 1202   Duke Jordan Trio & Quintet   1956
= Savoy MG 12149   Duke Jordan - The Street Swingers   1960
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1169   Duke Jordan - Flight To Jordan   1986

Mike Cuozzo Quintet

Mike Cuozzo as Mike Couzzo, tenor sax; Eddie Costa, vibes; Ronnie Ball, piano; Vinnie Burke, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 22, 1955

69093There'll Never Be Another YouSavoy MG 12051
69094What Is This Thing Called Love-
69095Nancy-
69096An Evening At Papa Joe's-
69097Undersided-
69098Walk Up-

* Savoy MG 12051   Mighty Mike Cuozzo   1956

The Phil Woods Quartet

Phil Woods, alto sax; John Williams, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 25, 1955

820Be My LovePrestige PRLP 7018
821Woodlore-
822Falling In Love All Over Again-
823Get Happy-
824Strollin' With Pam-
825Slow Boat To China-

* Prestige PRLP 7018   Phil Woods Quartet - Woodlore   1956
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-052   -   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-052-2   -   1989

Marlene

Marlene, vocal; Joe Wilder, trumpet; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 29, 1955

69099You Leave Me BreathlessSavoy MG-12058
69100Deep In A Dream-
69101We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together-
69102I Think Of You With Every Breath I Take-
69103Snuggled On Your Shoulder-

* Savoy MG-12058   Marlene - I Think Of You With Every Breath I Take   1956
= Audiophile AP-62, ACD-62   Marlene Ver Planck - I Think Of You With Every Breath I Take   1983

The Trio With Guests

Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; with Joe Wilder, trumpet.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 29, 1955

69104How High The Moon (as Wilder's Moon)Savoy 45-4511, MG-12053, MG-12126
69105I Think Of You With Every Breath I TakeSavoy MG 12073

* Savoy MG-12053   Hank Jones, Wendell Marshall, Kenny Clarke - The Trio With Guests, Trumpet, Flute, Tenor   1956
= Savoy MG-12053 (later)   The Hank Jones Trio With Guests... - Bluebird   1973
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1193   Hank Jones - Bluebird   1989
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Savoy MG 12073   Various Artists - Night People   1956
* Savoy 45-4511   Joe Wilder - Bluebird / Wilder's Moon

Sonny Rollins Quartet

Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 2, 1955

826There's No Business Like Show BusinessPrestige PRLP 7020, P-24082
827ParadoxPrestige PRLP 7020, PRST-24004
828RaincheckPrestige PRLP 7020, P-24082
829There Are Such ThingsPrestige PRLP 7020; Moodsville MVLP 2; Prestige P-24082
830It's All Right With MePrestige PRLP 7020, P-24082

* Prestige PRLP 7020   Sonny Rollins - Work Time   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7246, PRST 7246   Sonny Rollins - Worktime   1962
= Prestige PRST 7750   Sonny Rollins - Worktime!   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-007   Sonny Rollins - Work Time   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-007-2   -   1989
* Prestige P-24082   Sonny Rollins - Taking Care Of Business   1978
* Prestige PRST-24004   Sonny Rollins   1972
* Moodsville MVLP 2   Various Artists - Modern Moods   1960

Gene Quill - Dick Sherman Quintet / The Gene Quill Quintet

Dick Sherman, trumpet; Gene Quill, alto sax; Dick Katz, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 8, 1955

Blues For The CamelsDawn DLP 1101
LovermanDawn DLP 1101, DLP 1123
Achilles' HeelDawn DLP 1101
Everything Happens To Me-
Rubbin' The GenieJazztone (Eu) J-1245

* Dawn DLP 1101   Rouse-Watkins Jazz Modes, Gene Quill-Dick Sherman Quintet - Jazzville '56 Vol. 1   1956
= Dawn DLP 1101 (later)   Rouse-Watkins Jazz Modes, Gene Quill-Dick Sherman Quintet - Jazzville Vol. 1   1956+
* Dawn DLP 1123   Various Artists - Critics' Choice   1957
* Jazztone (Eu) J-1245   Various Artists - Modern Jazz Festival   1950s
= Guilde Du Jazz (F) J.1245   Various Artists - Festival Du Jazz Moderne   1950s

The Don Elliott Sextette

Don Elliott, mellophone, vibes; Herbie Mann, flute, tenor sax; Sol Schlinger, baritone sax; Joe Puma, guitar; Vinnie Burke, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Quincy Jones, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 11, 1955

134 (5038)Rough Ridin'ABC-Paramount ABC-106
135 (5044)Azure Te'-
136 (5045)Miss Wiss-key-
137 (5047)Don't You Know I Care-
138 (5037)Catana-

* ABC-Paramount ABC-106   A Musical Offering By Don Elliott   1956

James Moody And His Band

Dave Burns, trumpet; William Shepherd, trombone; James Moody, tenor, alto sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Jimmy Boyd, piano; John Lathan, bass; Clarence Johnson, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 12, 1955

831The Golden TouchPrestige PRLP 7036
832The Nearness Of You-
833The Donkey SerenadePrestige PRLP 7036, PRST-24015
834Moody's Blue AgainPrestige PRLP 7036
835The StrutPrestige PRLP 7056, PRST 7853; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1791-2
836A Sinner Kissed An Angel-
837Wail Moody, WailPrestige PRLP 7036, PRST-24015

* Prestige PRLP 7036   James Moody And His Band - Wail Moody Wail   1956
= Prestige PRST 7853   James Moody - Wail Moody, Wail Vol. 3   1971
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1791-2   James Moody And His Band - Wail Moody Wail   1992
* Prestige PRST-24015   James Moody   1972
* Prestige PRLP 7056   James Moody's Moods   1956
= Prestige PRST 7554   -   1968
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-188   -   1985

Glenn Derringer At The Wurlitzer Organ

Glenn Derringer, Wurlitzer organ.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 13, 1955

106Lazy RiverABC-Paramount ABC-105
107Stardust-
108Tea For Two-
109September Song-
110Summertime-
111Tenderly-
112Harbor Lights-
113I'll Never Stop Loving You-
114Autumn Leaves-
115Laura-
116Indian Love Call-
117Ebb Tide-

* ABC-Paramount ABC-105   Glenn Derringer - Young Ideas   1956

Al Caiola Quintet

Romeo Penque, alto flute, bass clarinet, English horn; Hank Jones, piano; Al Caiola, guitar; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 14, 1955

69106Don't Worry 'Bout MeSavoy MG-12057
69107Indian Summer-
69108Moments Like This-
69109Drambuie-

* Savoy MG-12057   Al Caiola - Serenade In Blue   1956

Marlene

Marlene, vocal; Joe Wilder, trumpet; Herbie Mann, flute; Hank Jones, piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 20, 1955

69110Accent On YouthSavoy MG-12058
69111If I Love Again-
69112Some Other Time-
69113Two Cigarettes In The Dark-
69114Without A Word Of Warning-

* Savoy MG-12058   Marlene - I Think Of You With Every Breath I Take   1956
= Audiophile AP-62, ACD-62   Marlene Ver Planck - I Think Of You With Every Breath I Take   1983

The Trio With Guests

Hank Jones, piano; Kenny Clarke, drums; with Herbie Mann, flute; Eddie Jones, bass.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 20, 1955

69115BluebirdSavoy 45-4511, MG-12053, MG-12125, Jazz SJL 1171

* Savoy MG-12053   Hank Jones, Wendell Marshall, Kenny Clarke - The Trio With Guests, Trumpet, Flute, Tenor   1956
= Savoy MG-12053 (later)   The Hank Jones Trio With Guests... - Bluebird   1973
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1193   Hank Jones - Bluebird   1989
* Savoy MG-12125   Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues   1958
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1171   Herbie Mann, Bobby Jaspar, Seldon Powell, Frank Wess - Flutin' The Bird...Bird Lives!   1986
* Savoy 45-4511   Joe Wilder - Bluebird / Wilder's Moon

Al Caiola Quintet

Bernie Privin, flugelhorn, trumpet; Ronnie Ball, piano; Al Caiola, guitar; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 27, 1955

69116Serenade In BlueSavoy MG-12057
69117Black And Blue-
69118Blue The Night-
69119Early Autumn-

* Savoy MG-12057   Al Caiola - Serenade In Blue   1956