Verve Records Catalog: 8100 series
Verve Jazz 8100 series (12 inch LP)
MGV-8100-3 The Charlie Parker Story 1956+
Al Killan, Howard McGhee, trumpet; Charlie Parker, Willie Smith, alto sax; Lester Young, tenor sax; Arnold Ross, piano; Billy Hadnott, bass; Lee Young, drums.
Philharmonic Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, January 28, 1946
| 245 | 264 | Lady Be Good Part 1 |
| 246 | 265 | Lady Be Good Part 2 |
Doug Mettome, Al Porcino, Ray Wetzel, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Vincent Jacobs, French horn; John LaPorta, clarinet; Charlie Parker, Sonny Salad, Murray Williams, alto sax; Pete Mondello, Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Manny Albam, baritone sax; Manny Fidler, Sid Harris, Sam Kaplan, Harry Katzman, Gene Orloff, Ziggy Smirnoff, violin; Nat Nathanson, Fred Ruzilla, viola; Joe Benaventi, cello; Tony Aless, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Diego Ibarra, congas, bongos; Neal Hefti, arranger, conductor.
NYC, December, 1947 and fall 1948
| 2071-5 | 62VK205 | Repetition |
Mario Bauza, Frank "Paquito" Davilla, Bob Woodlen, trumpet; Gene Johnson, Charlie Parker, Fred Skerritt, alto sax; Jose Madera, tenor sax; Leslie Johnakins, baritone sax; Rene Hernandez, piano; Roberto Rodriguez, bass; Luis Miranda, congas; Jose Mangual, bongos; Ubaldo Nieto, timbales; Machito, arranger, conductor.
NYC, December 20, 1948
| 2157-1 | 303 | Mango Mangue |
same personnel.
NYC, January, 1949
| 2171-1 | 298-1 | Okiedoke |
Charlie Parker, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
NYC, February 10, 1949
| 2081-5 | The Bird |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Tommy Turk, trombone; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Carlos Vidal, bongos.
NYC, February-March, 1949
| 2543-2 | 293-4 | Visa |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.
NYC, May 5, 1949
| 2756-5 | 295-5 | Passport (common) |
Mitch Miller, oboe, English horn; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Bronislaw Gimpel, Max Hollander, Milton Lomask, violin; Frank Brieff, viola; Frank Miller, cello; Meyer Rosen, harp; Stan Freeman, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; Jimmy Carroll, arranger, conductor.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, November 30, 1949
| 319-5 | 62VK204 | Just Friends |
| 321-3 | April In Paris |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, June 6, 1950
| 411-4 | An Oscar For Treadwell |
| 412-6 | Mohawk |
| 414-6 | Leap Frog |
Joseph Singer, French horn; Edwin C. Brown, oboe; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Sam Kaplan, Harry Melnikoff, Sam Rand, Ziggy Smirnoff, violin; Howard Kay, Isadore Zir, viola; Maurice Brown, cello; Verley Mills, harp; Bernie Leighton, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; Joe Lippman, arranger, conductor.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, July 5, 1950
| 444-3 | Laura |
| 448-2 | I'm In The Mood For Love |
Tommy Mace, oboe; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Ted Bloom, Sam Kaplan, Stan Karpenia, violin; Dave Uchitel, viola; Bill Rundy, cello; Wallace McManus, harp; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
Carnegie Hall, NYC, September 16, 1950
| What Is This Thing Called Love | |
| April In Paris | |
| Repetition | |
| Easy To Love | |
| Rocker (aka I'll Remember April) |
Charlie Parker, alto sax; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax #2; Hank Jones, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, October, 1950
| 1. | Celebrity |
| 2. | Ballade |
Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Max Roach, drums.
NYC, January 17, 1951
| 489-3 | Au Privave |
| 490-5 | She Rote |
Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; Luis Miranda, congas; Jose Mangual, bongos.
NYC, March 12, 1951
| 540-6 | My Little Suede Shoes |
Red Rodney, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; John Lewis, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
RCA Victor's 24th Street Studios, NYC, August 8, 1951
| 610-4 | Si Si |
| 612-2 | 62VK459 | Back Home Blues |
| 613-2 | Lover Man |
Chris Griffin, Al Porcino, Bernie Privin, trumpet; Will Bradley, Bill Harris, trombone; unknown, flute, oboe; Toots Mondello, Charlie Parker, Murray Williams, alto sax; Art Drellinger, Hank Ross, tenor sax; Stan Webb, baritone sax; Verley Mills, harp; Lou Stein, piano; Art Ryerson, guitar; Bob Haggart, bass; Don Lamond, drums; unidentified strings, Joe Lippman, arranger, conductor.
First Ave. and East 44th St., NYC, January 22, 1952
| 676-3 | Lover |
Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Max Roach, drums; possibly Jose Mangual, bongos.
NYC, January 23, 1952
| 682-3 | Begin The Beguine |
Jimmy Maxwell, Carl Pool, Al Porcino, Bernie Privin, trumpet; Bill Harris, Lou McGarity, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Charlie Parker, Harry Terrill, Murray Williams, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Hank Ross, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Don Lamond, drums; Joe Lippman, arranger, conductor.
First Ave. and East 44th St., NYC, March 25, 1952
| 759-5 | 62VK453 | What Is This Thing Called Love |
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Benny Carter, Johnny Hodges, Charlie Parker, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, July, 1952
| 804-2 | Ballad Medley |
Charlie Parker, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Fulton Recording, NYC, December 30, 1952
| 1118-3 | The Song Is You (as I Hear Music) |
| 1119-7 | 62VK440 | Laird Baird |
Junior Collins, French horn; Al Block, flute; Tommy Mace, oboe; Manny Thaler, bassoon; Hal McKusick, clarinet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Tony Aless, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums; The Dave Lambert Singers, including Annie Ross, vocal; Dave Lambert, vocal, arranger; Gil Evans, arranger, conductor.
Fulton Recording, NYC, May 25, 1953
| 1238-7 | In The Still Of The Night |
| 1239-9 | Old Folks |
Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Fulton Recording, NYC, July 28, 1953
| 1248-1 | Now's The Time |
| 1249-3 | Confirmation |
Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Teddy Kotick, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, December 10, 1954
| 2115-5 | 62VK472 | Love For Sale |
| 2116-3 | I Love Paris |
** same as The Charlie Parker Story #1, Verve MGV-8000 in 1956+ + The Charlie Parker Story #2, MGV-8001 in 1956+ + The Charlie Parker Story #3, MGV-8002 in 1956+.
MGV-8101-5 The Genius Of Art Tatum #1 not released
Art Tatum, piano.
Los Angeles, CA, December 28, 1953
| 1411-1 | Can't We Be Friends |
| 1412-1 | This Can't Be Love |
| 1413-4 | Elegy |
| 1414-1 | Memories Of You |
| 1415-4 | Over The Rainbow |
| 1416-2 | If You Hadn't Gone Away (as Blues In My Heart) |
| 1417-1 | Body And Soul |
| 1418-2 | The Man I Love |
| 1419-1 | Makin' Whoopee |
| 1421-1 | Begin The Beguine |
| 1422-1 | Humoresque |
| 1423-1 | Louise |
| 1424-1 | Love For Sale |
| 1425-1 | Judy |
| 1426-1 | I'm Comin' Virginia |
| 1427-2 | Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams |
| 1428-1 | Dixieland Band |
| 1429-1 | Embraceable You |
| 1430-1 | Come Rain Or Come Shine |
| 1431-1 | Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin' |
| 1432-1 | There Will Never Be Another You |
| 1433-1 | Tenderly |
| 1434-1 | What Does It Take |
| 1435-1 | You Took Advantage Of Me |
| 1437-1 | I've Got The World On A String |
| 1438-1 | Yesterdays |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, December 29, 1953
| 1452-1 | Have You Met Miss Jones |
| 1453-1 | In A Sentimental Mood |
| 1457-1 | Isn't This A Lovely Day |
| 1459-1 | Without A Song |
| 1460-1 | Stompin' At The Savoy |
| 1461-1 | My Last Affair |
| 1463-1 | Taboo |
| 1480-1 | Mighty Lak A Rose |
** same as Clef MGC-612 in 1954 + The Genius Of Art Tatum #2, MGC-613 in 1954 + The Genius Of Art Tatum #3, MGC-614 in 1954 + The Genius Of Art Tatum #4, MGC-615 in 1954 + The Genius Of Art Tatum #5, MGC-618 in 1954.
MGV-8102-5 The Genius Of Art Tatum #2 not released
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, December 28, 1953
| 1420-1 | September Song |
| 1439-1 | I Hadn't Anyone Till You |
| 1440-1 | Night And Day |
| 1441-1 | Jitterbug Waltz |
| 1442-1 | Someone To Watch Over Me |
| 1443-1 | The Very Thought Of You |
| 1444-1 | You're Driving Me Crazy |
| 1445-1 | I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, December 29, 1953
| 1446-1 | Stardust |
| 1447-1 | I Cover The Waterfront |
| 1448-1 | Where Or When |
| 1449-1 | Stay As Sweet As You Are |
| 1450-1 | Fine And Dandy |
| 1451-1 | All The Things You Are |
| 1454-1 | I'll See You Again |
| 1455-1 | I'll See You In My Dreams |
| 1456-1 | Ill Wind |
| 1458-1 | Blue Skies |
| 1462-1 | I'm In The Mood For Love |
| 1464-1 | Would You Like To Take A Walk |
| 1465-1 | I've Got A Crush On You |
| 1466-1 | Japanese Sandman |
| 1467-1 | Too Marvelous For Words |
| 1468-1 | Aunt Hagar's Blues |
| 1469-1 | Just Like A Butterfly That's Caught In The Rain |
| 1470-1 | Gone With The Wind |
| 1471-1 | Danny Boy |
| 1472-1 | They Can't Take That Away From Me |
| 1473-1 | Tea For Two |
| 1474-1 | It's The Talk Of The Town |
| 1475-1 | Blue Lou |
| 1476-1 | When A Woman Loves A Man |
| 1477-1 | Willow Weep For Me |
| 1478-1 | Ain't Misbehavin' |
| 1479-1 | Smoke Gets In Your Eyes |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, April 22, 1954
| 1586-1 | Stars Fell On Alabama |
| 1587-1 | Blue Moon |
| 1589-1 | Caravan |
| 1593-1 | Lover Come Back To Me |
| 1596-1 | Love Me Or Leave Me |
** same as The Genius Of Art Tatum #6, Clef MGC-657 in 1955 + The Genius Of Art Tatum #7, MGC-658 in 1955 + The Genius Of Art Tatum #8, MGC-659 in 1955 + The Genius Of Art Tatum #9, MGC-660 in 1955 + The Genius Of Art Tatum #10, MGC-661 in 1955.
MGV-8103 Count Basie - The Band Of Distinction 1956+
Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Benny Powell, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax, arranger; Frank Wess, tenor sax; Frank Foster, tenor sax, arranger; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Manny Albam, Neal Hefti, arranger.
NYC, August 16, 1954
| 1892-4 | Blues Backstage |
| 1894-1 | Down For The Count |
Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Benny Powell, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax, arranger; Frank Foster, Frank Wess, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Bill Hughes, piano #1, trombone #2-6; Count Basie, piano, organ #2-6; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Buster Harding, Neal Hefti, arranger.
NYC, August 17, 1954
| 1. 1897-4 | Ska-di-dle-dee-bee-doo |
| 2. 1898-4 | Perdido |
| 3. 1900-2 | Eventide |
| 4. 1901-1 | Two Franks |
| 5. 1902-1 | Ain't Misbehavin' |
| 6. 1903-1 | Rails |
** originally released on Basie, Clef MGC-666 in 1955.
MGV-8104 Count Basie - King Of Swing 1957
Paul Campbell, Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Johnny Mandel, Benny Powell, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax, arranger; Frank Foster, Frank Wess, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Neal Hefti, arranger.
Los Angeles, CA, July 13, 1953
| 1256-7 | Plymouth Rock |
Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Joe Newman, Joe Wilder, trumpet; Henderson Chambers, Henry Coker, Benny Powell, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax, arranger; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Frank Wess, tenor sax, arranger; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano, organ; Freddie Green, guitar, arranger; Eddie Jones, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Neal Hefti, Johnny Mandel, arranger.
NYC, December 12, 1953
| 1405-1 | Bubbles |
| 1407-6 | Cherry Point |
| 1409-5 | Right On |
| 1410-1 | The Blues Done Come Back |
Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Benny Powell, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax, arranger; Frank Wess, tenor sax; Frank Foster, tenor sax, arranger; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Manny Albam, Neal Hefti, arranger.
NYC, August 16, 1954
| 1887-6 | Slow But Sure |
| 1888-3 | You For Me |
| 1890-4 | Soft Drink |
| 1891-2 | Two For The Blues |
| 1893-4 | I Feel Like A New Man |
** originally released on Clef MGC-724 in 1956.
MGV-8105 Lionel Hampton - King Of The Vibes 1957
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 2, 1953
| 1286-2 | Always |
| 1287-1 | 'S Wonderful |
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 13, 1954
| 1562-2 | These Foolish Things |
| 1563-3 | Don't Be That Way |
** initially scheduled on Clef MGC-726.
MGV-8106 Lionel Hampton And His All-Stars - Air Mail Special 1957
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 2, 1953
| 1288-7 | Airmail Special |
| 1290-1 | Soft Winds |
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 13, 1954
| 1559-2 | It's Only A Paper Moon |
| 1560-1 | The Way You Look Tonight |
** originally released on Clef MGC-727 in 1956.
MGV-8107 The Driving Gene Krupa 1957
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, tenor sax; Teddy Wilson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Gene Krupa, drums.
NYC, February 2, 1954
| 1506-2 | Bloozy Woozy |
| 1507-4 | Windy |
| 1508-2 | Meddle My Minor |
| 1511-3 | Ballad Medley |
| 1512-1 | Second Helping Blues |
** originally released on The Gene Krupa Sextet Album #3, Clef MGC-631 in 1954.
MGV-8108 Basie Rides Again! 1956+
Paul Campbell, Wendell Culley, Joe Newman, Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Henry Coker, Benny Powell, Jimmy Wilkins, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax; Floyd Johnson, Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Neal Hefti, Sy Oliver, arranger.
NYC, January 25, 1952
| 688-6 | Jive At Five |
| 689-5 | No Name |
| 690-5 | Redhead |
| 691-5 | Every Tub |
Paul Campbell, Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Benny Powell, Jimmy Wilkins, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax, arranger; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Oscar Peterson, piano #4; Count Basie, piano, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, bass; Ray Brown, bass #4; Gus Johnson, drums; Buck Clayton, Andy Gibson, Buster Harding, Nat Pierce, Don Redman, A.K. Salim, arranger.
NYC, July 22 and 23, 1952
| 1. 823-2 | Bread |
| 2. 824-7 | There's A Small Hotel |
| 3. 831-3 | Blee-Blop Blues (as Tippin' On The Q.T.) |
| 4. 836-5 | Be My Guest |
| 5. 837-2 | You're Not The Kind (as Blee-Blop Blues) |
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Count Basie, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.
| 835-7 | Blues For The Count And Oscar |
Paul Campbell, Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Benny Powell, Jimmy Wilkins, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Gene Ramey, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Al Hibbler, vocal.
NYC, December 12, 1952
| 965-4 | Sent For You Yesterday |
| 966-1 | Goin' To Chicago |
** initially scheduled on Clef MGC-729.
MGV-8109 Roy Eldridge And Dizzy Gillespie - Trumpet Battle 1957
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
NYC, October 29, 1954
| 2016-1 | 63VK625 | Sometimes I'm Happy |
| 2020-1 | Ballad Medley |
| 2022-1 | I've Found A New Baby |
| 2024-1 | 62VK447 | I Can't Get Started |
** originally released on Clef MGC-730 in 1956.
MGV-8110 Roy Eldridge And Dizzy Gillespie - The Trumpet Kings 1957
same session.
NYC, October 29, 1954
| 2017-3 | Algo Bueno |
| 2018-1 | Trumpet Blues |
| 2021-1 | Blue Moon |
| 2023-5 | Pretty Eyed Baby |
| 2025-6 | Limehouse Blues |
** originally released on Clef MGC-731 in 1956.
MGV-8111 The Modernity Of Bob Brookmeyer 1957
Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, January 17, 1955
| 2186-2 | You Took Advantage Of Me |
| 2187-2 | He Ain't Got Rhythm |
| 2188-3 | What Is There To Say |
| 2189-2 | There Will Never Be Another You |
| 2190-1 | Jasmin |
| 2191-3 | Sticks And Stems |
| 2192-1 | The Bulldog Blues |
** originally released on Bob Brookmeyer Plays Bob Brookmeyer And Some Others, Clef MGC-644 in 1955.
MGV-8112 Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra - Flying Home! 1957
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 12, 1954
| 1553-1 | This Can't Be Love |
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 13, 1954
| 1561-6 | Flying Home |
| 1564-2 | Dinah |
** originally released on Clef MGC-735 in 1956.
MGV-8113 Swingin' With Hamp! 1956+
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 12, 1954
| 1549-3 | April In Paris |
| 1558-2 | Moonglow |
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 13, 1954
| 1565-2 | On The Sunny Side Of The Street |
| 1566-1 | Je Ne Sais Pas |
Lionel Hampton, vibes, piano, vocal; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 15, 1954
| 1973-1 | China Boy |
** initially scheduled on Clef MGC-736.
MGV-8114 Hamp! 1957
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 2, 1953
| 1289-2 | The Nearness Of You |
| 1291-1 | Stompin' At The Savoy |
same personnel.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 12, 1954
| 1550-2 | Just One Of Those Things |
| 1555-2 | How High The Moon |
** originally released on The Lionel Hampton Quartet, Clef MGC-673 in 1955.
MGV-8115 The Genius Of Bud Powell 1956+
Bud Powell, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, July 1, 1950
| 435-6 | Hallelujah |
| 436-6 | Tea For Two |
Bud Powell, piano.
NYC, February, 1951
| 571-1 | Parisienne Thorofare |
| 572-1 | Oblivion |
| 573-1 | Dusk In Sandi |
| 574-5 | Hallucinations |
| 575-2 | The Fruit |
| 576-1 | A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square |
| 577-2 | Just One Of Those Things |
| 578-1 | The Last Time I Saw Paris |
** originally released on Bud Powell's Moods, Mercury MGC-610 in 1954.
MGV-8116 The Flip Phillips Quintet - Rock With Flip 1956+
Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 13, 1954
| 1939-2 | Almost Like Being In Love |
| 1940-5 | Singing The Blues |
| 1941-1 | All Of Me |
| 1942-5 | I'll Never Be The Same |
| 1943-2 | Lemon Aid 21 |
| 1944-1 | Birth Of The Blues |
| 1945-2 | I've Got The World On A String |
| 1946-3 | Lady's In Love With You |
** originally released on The Flip Phillips Quintet, Clef MGC-637 in 1954.
MGV-8117 Hamp's Big Four 1956+
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 12, 1954
| 1552-4 | That Old Black Magic Part 1 |
| 1552-5 | That Old Black Magic Part 2 |
| 1556-2 | Blues For Norman |
same personnel.
NYC, September 13, 1954
| 1947-1 | It's A Blue World |
| 1949 | When The Saints Go Marching In |
| 1951-1 | Midnight Sun |
** initially scheduled on Clef MGC-744.
MGV-8118 Presenting... The Art Tatum Trio 1956+
Art Tatum, piano; Red Callender, bass; Jo Jones, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, January 27, 1956
| 2667-1 | Blue Lou |
| 2668-1 | If |
| 2669-1 | Some Other Spring |
| 2670-1 | More Than You Know |
| 2671-1 | Just One Of Those Things |
| 2672-1 | I'll Never Be The Same |
| 2673-2 | Love For Sale |
| 2674-2 | I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plans |
| 2675-2 | Isn't It Romantic |
| 2676-2 | 62VK467 | Trio Blues |
** initially scheduled on Clef MGC-746.
** also released on Art Tatum, Red Callender, Jo Jones - The Tatum Group Masterpieces, Pablo 2310-735 in 1975. and on The Tatum Group Masterpieces Volume Six, Pablo PACD-2405-429-2 in 1990.
MGV-8119 Don Byas Et Ses Rythmes, Bernard Peiffer Et Son Trio - Jazz At Saint-Germain Des Pres 1956+
Don Byas, tenor sax; Art Simmons, piano; Jean-Jacques Tilche, guitar; Roger Grasset, bass; Claude Marty, drums.
Paris, France, July 4, 1950
| 9228 | Talk Of The Town |
| 9230 | A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody |
Bernard Peiffer, piano.
Paris, France, March 12, 1952
| 14737 | Caravan |
| 14738 | Jalousie |
Bernard Peiffer, piano; Pierre Michelot, bass; Jean-Louis Viale, drums.
Paris, France, March 31, 1952
| 15020 | Hit That Jive Jack |
Bernard Peiffer, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums.
Paris, France, April 4, 1952
| 15171 | Sometimes I'm Happy |
Don Byas, tenor sax; Art Simmons, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums.
Paris, France, April 10, 1952
| 14992 | Somebody Loves Me |
| 14993 | I Cover The Waterfront |
| 14995 | Old Folks |
| 14996 | Smoke Gets In Your Eyes |
| 14997 | Riviera Blues |
| 15000 | Laura |
Bernard Peiffer, piano; Pierre Michelot, bass; Jean-Louis Viale, drums.
Paris, France, May 23, 1952
| 17390 | On The Champs-Elysees |
| 17391 | Jingle Bells |
| 17394 | Almost Like Being In Love |
** initially scheduled on Clef MGC-748.
MGV-8120 no information
MGV-8121 Ralph Burns Among The JATPs 1957
Al DeRisi, Roy Eldridge, Bernie Glow, Lou Oles, Al Porcino, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet; Sam Marowitz, Hal McKusick, alto sax; Al Cohn, Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Ralph Burns, arranger.
NYC, February 4, 1955
| 2254-3 | Perpetual Motion |
| 2255-1 | Spring In Naples |
| 2256-5 | Music For A Stripteaser |
| 2257-3 | Sprang |
| 2258-2 | Pimlico |
| 2259-2 | Early Awedom |
| 2260-5 | Chuck-A-Luck |
| 2261-2 | Texco |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1028 in 1955.
MGV-8122 Interpretations By The Stan Getz Quintet #3 1957
Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Stan Getz, tenor sax; John Williams, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Frank Isola, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, July 30, 1953
| 1242-3 | It Don't Mean A Thing |
| 1244-1 | The Varsity Drag |
Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Stan Getz, tenor sax; John Williams, piano; Bill Anthony, bass; Frank Isola, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, November 9, 1954
| 2036-1 | Give Me The Simple Life |
| 2037-1 | Oh, Jane Suavely |
| 2040-1 | I'll Remember April |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1029 in 1955.
MGV-8123 A Recital By Tal Farlow 1957
Bob Enevoldsen, trombone; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Tal Farlow, guitar; Monty Budwig, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, May 3, 1955
| 2322-1 | On The Alamo |
| 2323-3 | Will You Still Be Mine |
| 2324-5 | Walkin' |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, May 4, 1955
| 2325-4 | Moonlight Becomes You |
| 2326-1 | You Came Along (From Out Of Nowhere) |
| 2327-3 | Lorinesque |
| 2328-9 | Bye Bye Baby |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1030 in 1955.
MGV-8124 Oscar Moore, Barney Kessel, Tal Farlow - Swing Guitars 1957
Barney Kessel, Jim Wyble, guitar; Morty Corb, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, July 23, 1952
| 810-5 | Heat Wave |
| 811-2 | East Of The Sun |
| 812-8 | All The Things You Are |
| 813-8 | Crazy Rhythm |
Carl Perkins, piano; Oscar Moore, guitar; Joe Comfort, bass; George Jenkins, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, April 22, 1955
| 2314-6 | Sonny Boy |
| 2315-10 | Beautiful Moons Ago |
| 2316-3 | A Foggy Day |
| 2317-1 | Oscar's Blues |
Claude Williamson, piano; Tal Farlow, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, April 25, 1955
| 2318-2 | Lullaby Of The Leaves |
| 2319-1 | Stompin' At The Savoy |
| 2320-4 | This Is Always |
| 2321-7 | Tea For Two |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1033 in 1955.
MGV-8125 Stan Getz, Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, Flip Phillips, Illinois Jacquet, Ben Webster, Charlie Ventura - Tenor Saxes 1957
Bennie Green, J.J. Johnson, trombone; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Al Haig, piano; John Collins, guitar; Nelson Boyd, bass; Shadow Wilson, drums.
NYC, August 29, 1949
| 278-5 | Platinum Love |
| 279-6 | 63VK638 | There's A Small Hotel |
Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax; Carl Perkins, piano; Oscar Moore, guitar; Red Callender, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, January 18, 1951
| 499-5 | Pastel |
| 500-2 | All Of Me |
Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, December 14, 1952
| 974-5 | Take The A Train |
| 975-1 | I Didn't Know What Time It Was |
Harry Edison, trumpet; Benny Carter, alto sax; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, December 8, 1953
| 1364-3 | Tenderly |
Jesse Drakes, trumpet; Lester Young, tenor sax; Gildo Mahones, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, December 11, 1953
| 1396-1 | This Can't Be Love |
| 1401-1 | I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me |
Stan Getz, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Bob Whitlock, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, January 23, 1954
| 1495-1 | With The Wind And The Rain In Your Hair |
| 1496-6 | I Hadn't Anyone Till You |
Ben Webster, tenor sax; Billy Strayhorn, piano, arranger; George Duvivier, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Ralph Burns, director.
NYC, May 28, 1954
| 1725-1 | Almost Like Being In Love |
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Kai Winding, trombone; Lenny Hambro, alto, baritone sax; Charlie Ventura, tenor, baritone sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax, flute; Dave McKenna, piano; Perry Lopez, guitar; Bob Carter, bass; Sonny Igoe, drums; Mary Ann McCall, vocal.
NYC, August 16, 1954
| 1880-2 | Swingin' On A Star |
| 1881-1 | Charlie's Venture |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1034 in 1955.
MGV-8126 Benny Carter, Charlie Parker, Johnny Hodges, Willie Smith - Alto Sax 1957
Willie Smith, alto sax; Dodo Marmarosa, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Red Callender, bass; Jo Jones, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, circa November, 1947
| 1516 | 234 | 1898 | Not So Bop Blues |
| 1517 | 235 | 1899 | Tea For Two |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Tommy Turk, trombone; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Carlos Vidal, bongos.
NYC, February-March, 1949
| 2542 | 292-3 | Cardboard |
Charlie Parker, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, March, 1950
| 371-4 | Star Eyes |
Emmett Berry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Al Sears, tenor sax; Leroy Lovett, piano; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Sonny Greer, drums.
NYC, March 3, 1951
| 516-5 | Sophisticated Lady |
Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; Luis Miranda, congas; Jose Mangual, bongos.
NYC, March 12, 1951
| 543-3 | Fiesta |
Emmett Berry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Al Sears, tenor sax; Leroy Lovett, piano; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Joe Marshall, drums.
NYC, January 13, 1952
| 657-7 | A Pound Of Blues |
Harold Baker, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Call Cobbs, piano; John Williams, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, August 5, 1954
| 1864-3 | Warm Valley |
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Bobby White, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, November 12, 1954
| 2044-1 | A Foggy Day |
| 2046-2 | You Took Advantage Of Me |
| 2047-1 | Poinciana |
| 2048-4 | Prisoner Of Love |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1035 in 1955.
MGV-8127 Piano Interpretations By Oscar Peterson, Art Tatum, Teddy Wilson, Bud Powell 1957
Bud Powell, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, July 1, 1950
| 435-6 | Hallelujah |
| 436-5 | Tea For Two |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, February 26, 1952
| 705-1 | Body And Soul |
Teddy Wilson, piano; John Simmons, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, December 16, 1952
| 987-4 | Tea For Two |
| 988-3 | Oh, Lady Be Good |
Teddy Wilson, piano; Aaron Bell, bass; Denzil Best, drums.
NYC, April 13, 1953
| 1202-5 | Everything Happens To Me |
Art Tatum, piano.
Los Angeles, CA, December 28, 1953
| 1411-1 | Can't We Be Friends |
| 1418-2 | The Man I Love |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, December 29, 1953
| 1460-1 | Stompin' At The Savoy |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, October 27, 1954
| 2014-1 | The Second Astaire Blues |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, November 16, 1954
| 2091-3 | I Cover The Waterfront |
Bud Powell, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 25, 1955
| 2337-1 | Willow Weep For Me |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1036 in 1955.
MGV-8128 Hamp And Getz 1957
Stan Getz, tenor sax; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Lou Levy, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, August 1, 1955
| 2368-6 | Cherokee |
| 2369-1 | Louise |
| 2370-1 | Ballad Medley |
| 2371-1 | Jumpin' At The Woodside |
| 2373-1 | Gladys |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1037 in 1955.
MGV-8129 Buddy And Sweets 1957
Harry Edison, trumpet; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; John Simmons, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, September 1, 1955
| 2478-2 | Nice Work If You Can Get It |
| 2480-1 | You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me |
| 2481-2 | Now's The Time |
| 2482-3 | The Yellow Rose Of Brooklyn |
| 2483-2 | All Sweets |
| 2484-4 | Easy Does It |
| 2485-2 | Barney's Bugle |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1038 in 1955.
MGV-8130 Ben Webster With Strings - Music With Feeling 1957
Tony Scott, clarinet; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Mac Ceppos, Richard Dickler, Milt Lomask, David Novales, Misha Edward Russell, Rudolph Sims, strings; Billy Strayhorn, piano, arranger; George Duvivier, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Ralph Burns, director.
NYC, May 28, 1954
| 1724-2 | Chelsea Bridge |
Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Teddy Wilson, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; unidentified strings, Ralph Burns, arranger, conductor.
NYC, December 15, 1954
| 2136-5 | Willow Weep For Me |
Al Epstein aka Al Young, flute, alto sax; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Chet Amsterdam, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; unidentified strings, Ralph Burns, arranger, conductor.
NYC, September 9, 1955
| 2506-2 | There Is No Greater Love |
| 2507-2 | Teach Me Tonight |
| 2508-1 | What Am I Here For |
| 2509-3 | Until Tonight |
| 2510-10 | My Greatest Mistake |
| 2511-2 | Blue Moon |
| 2512-4 | Early Autumn |
| 2513-1 | We'll Be Together Again |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1039 in 1955.
MGV-8131 The Modern Jazz Society Presents A Concert Of Contemporary Music 1957
J.J. Johnson, trombone; Gunther Schuller, French horn; Jim Poole, flute; Manny Ziegler, bassoon; Tony Scott, clarinet #1,2; Aaron Sachs, clarinet #3-5; Stan Getz, tenor sax #1,2; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax #3-5; John Lewis, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
NYC, March 14, 1955
| 1. 5000-6 | The Queen's Fancy |
| 2. 5001-4 | Midsommer |
| 3. 5002 | Sun Dance |
| 4. 5003 | Django |
| 5. 5004 | Little David's Fugue |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1040 in 1956.
MGV-8132 Charlie Ventura's Carnegie Hall Concert 1957
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Charlie Ventura, tenor sax; Marjorie Hyams, vibes #4; Ralph Burns, piano #1-3; Mary Lou Williams, piano #4; Bill DeArango, guitar; Curly Russell, bass; Dave Tough, drums.
Carnegie Hall, NYC, April 5, 1947
| 1. | Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance |
| 2. | Characteristically B.H. |
| 3. | Ralph Burns Up |
| 4. | Just You, Just Me |
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Hank Jones, piano; Sidney Catlett, drums.
| Summertime | |
| Sid Flips His Lid |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1041 in 1955.
MGV-8133 Stan Getz Plays 1957
Stan Getz, tenor sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Bill Crow, bass; Frank Isola, drums.
NYC, December 12, 1952
| 956-3 | Stella By Starlight |
| 957-3 | Time On My Hands |
| 958-9 | 'Tis Autumn |
| 959-1 | The Way You Look Tonight |
| 960-3 | Lover Come Back To Me |
| 961-2 | Body And Soul |
| 962-6 | Stars Fell On Alabama |
| 963-6 | You Turned The Tables On Me |
same personnel.
NYC, December 29, 1952
| 1110-7 | Thanks For The Memory |
| 1112-6 | Hymn Of The Orient |
| 1113-1 | These Foolish Things |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1042 in 1955.
MGV-8134 Pres & Sweets 1957
Harry Edison, trumpet; Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 1, 1955
| 2532-1 | Mean To Me |
| 2533-2 | That's All |
| 2534-1 | Red Boy Blues |
| 2535-1 | Pennies From Heaven |
| 2536 | She's Funny That Way |
| 2537-1 | One O'Clock Jump |
** originally released on Pres And Sweets, Norgran MGN-1043 in 1955.
MGV-8135 New Jazz Sounds Featuring Benny Carter, Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Harris 1957
Benny Carter, alto sax; Don Abney, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, June 23, 1954
| 1783-5 | This Can't Be Love |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet #4,5; Bill Harris, trombone #1,3,4; Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, September 14, 1954
| 1. 1956-2 | That Old Black Magic |
| 2. 1957-3 | Angel Eyes |
| 3. 1958-8 | The Song Is You |
| 4. 1959-1 | Marriage Blues |
| 5. 1960-1 | Just One Of Those Things |
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Bobby White, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, November 12, 1954
| 2049-2 | Frenesi |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1044 in 1955.
MGV-8136 Creamy Featuring Johnny Hodges 1957
Clark Terry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet, tenor sax; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Harry Carney, baritone sax; Billy Strayhorn, piano; Jimmy Woode, bass; Sonny Greer, drums.
NYC, September 8, 1955
| 2500-4 | Honey Bunny |
| 2501-2 | Passion |
| 2502-2 | Pretty Little Girl |
| 2503-1 | No Use Kickin' |
| 2504-2 | Ballad Medley |
| 2505-1 | Scufflin' |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1045 in 1955.
MGV-8137 Louis Bellson And His Orchestra - Skin Deep 1957
Harry Edison, Maynard Ferguson, Conrad Gozzo, Ray Linn, trumpet; Hoyt Bohannon, Herb Harper, Tommy Pederson, trombone; Benny Carter, Willie Smith, alto sax; Wardell Gray, Bumps Myers, tenor sax; Bob Lawson, baritone sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; John Simmons, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, July, 1953
| 1250-3 | Caxton Hall Swing |
| 1251-1 | For Europeans Only |
| 1252-4 | Phalanges |
| 1253-3 | Skin Deep |
Don Elliott, mellophone, vibes, trumpet, bongos; Ralph Martin, piano; Joe Puma, guitar; Bob Peterson as Bob Paterson, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
NYC, February, 1954
| 1513-4 | Fascinatin' Rhythm |
| 1514-1 | Copasetic |
| 1515-1 | Percussionistically Speaking |
| 1516-2 | All God's Chillun Got Rhythm |
| 1517-2 | Loris |
| 1518-2 | A Pearl For Louie |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1046 in 1955.
MGV-8138 The Tal Farlow Album 1957
Tal Farlow, Barry Galbraith, guitar; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Joe Morello, drums.
NYC, June 2, 1954
| 1730-3 | If There's Someone Lovelier Than You |
| 1731-4 | With The Wind And The Rain In Your Hair |
| 1732-3 | My Old Flame |
| 1733-9 | Gibson Boy |
| 1734-5 | You And The Night And The Music |
| 1735-13 | Love Nest |
| 1736-2 | Blues In The Closet |
| 1737-9 | Everything I've Got |
Claude Williamson, piano; Tal Farlow, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, April 25, 1955
| 2318-2 | Lullaby Of The Leaves |
| 2319-1 | Stompin' At The Savoy |
| 2320-4 | This Is Always |
| 2321-7 | Tea For Two |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1047 in 1955.
MGV-8139 Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra - Castle Rock 1957
Nelson Williams, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Al Sears, tenor sax; Leroy Lovett, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Sonny Greer, drums.
NYC, January 15, 1951
| 477-2 | You Blew Out The Flame In My Heart (as Rabbit's Blues) |
| 478-3 | Something To Pad Your Foot To |
| 479-1 | Blue Fantasia |
| 480-2 | My Reward |
Emmett Berry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Al Sears, tenor sax; Leroy Lovett, piano; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Sonny Greer, drums.
NYC, February 28, 1951
| 512-3 | 62VK241 | Jeep's Blues |
| 514-1 | The Jeep Is Jumping |
Emmett Berry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Al Sears, tenor sax; Leroy Lovett, piano #1,3; Billy Strayhorn, piano #2; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Sonny Greer, drums.
NYC, March 3, 1951
| 1. 515-3 | 62VK240 | Castle Rock |
| 2. 517-3 | Globetrotter |
| 3. 518-2 | A Gentle Breeze |
Emmett Berry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Al Sears, tenor sax; Leroy Lovett, piano; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Joe Marshall, drums.
NYC, January 13, 1952
| 656-3 | Sideways |
| 657-7 | A Pound Of Blues |
| 658-3 | Wham |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1048 in 1955.
MGV-8140 Anita O'Day - The Lady Is A Tramp not released
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Budd Johnson, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Ralph Burns, piano, arranger; Al McKibbon, bass; Don Lamond, drums; Anita O'Day, vocal.
NYC, January 22, 1952
| 671-2 | Lover Come Back To Me |
| 672-3 | Lullaby Of The Leaves |
| 673-1 | Rock 'N Roll Blues |
| 674-2 | Love For Sale |
Roy Kral, piano; Earl Backus, guitar; Johnny Frigo, bass; Red Lionberg, drums; Jimmy Wilson, bongos; Anita O'Day, vocal.
Chicago, IL, July, 1952
| 814-4 | No Soap, No Hope Blues |
| 815-3 | Speak Low |
| 816-5 | The Lady Is A Tramp |
| 817-2 | Strawberry Moon |
Andy Secrest, trumpet; Anita O'Day, vocal; unidentified orchestra, including strings, Larry Russell, director.
Chicago, IL, December, 1952
| 1096-5 | Pagan Love Song |
| 1097-6 | Ain't This A Wonderful Day |
| 1098-2 | Somebody's Cryin' |
| 1099-2 | Vaya Con Dios |
** originally released on Anita O'Day Sings Jazz, Norgran MGN-1049 in 1955.
MGV-8141 Diz And Getz 1957
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, December 9, 1953
| 1367-4 | Girl Of My Dreams |
| 1368-7 | 63VK624 | It Don't Mean A Thing |
| 1369-1 | Talk Of The Town |
| 1370-1 | Siboney (Part I) |
| 1371-2 | Siboney (Part II) |
| 1372-3 | 63VK622 | Exactly Like You |
| 1373-3 | I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart |
| 1374-1 | Impromptu |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Wade Legge, piano; Lou Hackney, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, May 25, 1954
| 1718-1 | One Alone |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1050 in 1955.
MGV-8142 The Swinging Buddy Rich 1957
Harry Edison, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, trombone; Benny Carter, alto sax; Georgie Auld, tenor sax; Bob Lawson, baritone sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; John Simmons, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, August 21, 1953
| 1266-2 | Let's Fall In Love |
| 1267-3 | Me And My Jaguar |
| 1268-7 | Just Blues |
Harry Edison, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, trombone; Willie Smith, alto sax; Tom Brown, tenor sax; Bob Poland, baritone sax; George Wiggins, piano; Joe Comfort, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; Jack Costanzo, bongos.
Los Angeles, CA, August 27, 1954
| 1904-4 | Sweets' Opus No. 1 |
| 1906-6 | Strike It Rich |
| 1907-3 | Sportin' Life |
Harry Edison, trumpet; Sonny Criss, alto sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; John Simmons, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, August 26, 1955
| 2454-1 | Sonny And Sweets |
| 2455-1 | The Two Mothers |
Harry Edison, trumpet; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; John Simmons, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, September 1, 1955
| 2479-1 | Willow Weep For Me |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1052 in 1955.
MGV-8143 An Evening With Mary Ann McCall And Charlie Ventura 1957
Charlie Ventura, sax; Dave McKenna, piano; Bob Carter, bass; Sonny Igoe, drums; Mary Ann McCall, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, June 7, 1954
| 1751-5 | Careless (vocal) |
| 1752-3 | Please Be Kind (vocal) |
| 1753-2 | Detour Ahead (vocal) |
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Kai Winding, trombone; Lenny Hambro, alto, baritone sax; Charlie Ventura, tenor, baritone sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax, flute; Dave McKenna, piano; Perry Lopez, guitar; Bob Carter, bass; Sonny Igoe, drums; Mary Ann McCall, vocal.
NYC, August 16, 1954
| 1880-2 | Swingin' On A Star |
| 1881-1 | Charlie's Venture |
| 1882-2 | The Breeze And I |
| 1883-5 | Soft Touch |
| 1884-3 | We'll Be Together Again |
| 1885-3 | There'll Be Some Changes Made |
| 1886-4 | It Don't Mean A Thing |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1053 in 1956.
MGV-8144 The Pres-ident Plays With The Oscar Peterson Trio 1957
Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
NYC, August 4, 1952
| 883-2 | Ad Lib Blues |
| 884-1 | Just You, Just Me |
| 885-1 | Tea For Two |
| 886-1 | Indiana |
| 888-2 | I Can't Get Started With You |
| 891-1 | On The Sunny Side Of The Street |
| 892-3 | Almost Like Being In Love |
| 894-1 | There'll Never Be Another You |
** originally released on The President Plays With The Oscar Peterson Trio, Norgran MGN-1054 in 1956.
MGV-8145 Johnny Hodges And His Little Band, Big Band - Ellingtonia '56 1957
Ray Nance, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet, tenor sax; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Harry Carney, baritone sax; Billy Strayhorn, piano; Jimmy Woode, bass; Sam Woodyard, drums.
NYC, January 11, 1956
| 2638-5 | Hi'Ya |
| 2640-4 | Snibor |
| 2641-1 | Texas Blues |
Cat Anderson, Willie Cook, Ray Nance, Clark Terry, trumpet; Quentin Jackson, John Sanders, Britt Woodman, trombone; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet, tenor sax; Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope, alto sax; Paul Gonsalves, tenor sax; Harry Carney, baritone sax; Billy Strayhorn, piano; Jimmy Woode, bass; Sam Woodyard, drums.
NYC, January 12, 1956
| 2642-3 | The Happy One |
| 2643-3 | Night Walk |
| 2644-3 | You Got It Coming |
| 2645-6 | Duke's Jam |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1055 in 1956.
MGV-8146 Lester Young, Teddy Wilson, Roy Eldridge, Vic Dickenson, Jo Jones, Freddie Green, Gene Ramey - The Jazz Giants '56 1957
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Vic Dickenson, trombone; Lester Young, tenor sax; Teddy Wilson, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Gene Ramey, bass; Jo Jones, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, January 12, 1956
| 2646-2 | I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plans |
| 2647-2 | I Didn't Know What Time It Was |
| 2648-4 | Gigantic Blues |
| 2649-2 | This Year's Kisses |
| 2650-2 | You Can Depend On Me |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1056 in 1956.
MGV-8147 An Evening With Anita O'Day not released
Arnold Ross, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Monty Budwig, bass; Jackie Mills, drums; Anita O'Day, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, April 15, 1954
| 1570-3 | Gypsy In My Soul |
| 1571-10 | Just One Of Those Things |
| 1572-3 | The Man I Love |
| 1573-1 | Frankie And Johnny |
Bud Lavine, piano; Monty Budwig, bass; John Poole, drums; Anita O'Day, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, June 28, 1954
| 1850-3 | Anita's Blues |
| 1851-5 | I Cover The Waterfront |
| 1852-3 | I Didn't Know What Time It Was |
| 1853-3 | Let's Fall In Love |
Jimmy Rowles, piano; Tal Farlow, guitar; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Larry Bunker, drums; Anita O'Day, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, August 11, 1955
| 2419-1 | You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me |
| 2420-7 | From This Moment On |
| 2421-1 | You Don't Know What Love Is |
| 2422-2 | Medley |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1057 in 1956.
MGV-8148 Benny Carter And His Strings With The Oscar Peterson Quartet - Alone Together 1957
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; unidentified horns and strings, Joe Glover, arranger, conductor.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, September 18, 1952
| 871-7 | Isn't It Romantic |
| 872-4 | Some Other Spring |
| 873-1 | These Things You Left Me |
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
| 874-5 | Gone With The Wind |
| 875-2 | I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good |
| 876-9 | Long Ago And Far Away |
| 877-3 | I've Got The World On A String |
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; unidentified horns and strings, Joe Glover, arranger, conductor.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, September 19, 1952
| 878-5 | 'Round About Midnight |
| 879-3 | Alone Together |
| 880-4 | Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered |
| 881-6 | Cocktails For Two |
| 882-7 | Key Largo |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1058 in 1956.
MGV-8149 Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra - In A Tender Mood 1957
Emmett Berry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Al Sears, tenor sax; Leroy Lovett, piano; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Joe Marshall, drums.
NYC, January 13, 1952
| 658-3 | Wham |
| 659-2 | Who's Excited |
same personnel.
NYC, January 17, 1952
| 660-2 | Sweeping The Blues Away |
| 662-1 | Standing Room Only |
| 663-4 | Below The Azores |
Emmett Berry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Al Sears, tenor sax; Leroy Lovett, piano; Barney Richmond, bass; Joe Marshall, drums.
San Francisco, CA, March 25, 1952
| 760-4 | Tenderly |
| 761-5 | Sweet Georgia Brown |
| 762-3 | Duke's Blues |
| 763-6 | Tea For Two |
Emmett Berry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Leroy Lovett or Teddy Brannon, piano; Red Callender, bass; J.C. Heard, drums; Al Hibbler, vocal.
San Francisco, CA, July 17, 1952
| 799-1 | What's I'm Gotchere |
| 801-8 | Nothin' Yet |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1059 in 1956.
MGV-8150 Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra - Used To Be Duke 1957
Harold Baker, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; John Coltrane as Johnny Coltrane, tenor sax; Call Cobbs, piano; John Williams, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, July 2, 1954
| 1861-1 | On The Sunny Side Of The Street |
| 1862-1 | Sweet As Bear Meat |
Harold Baker, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet, tenor sax #3,4; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; John Coltrane as Johnny Coltrane, tenor sax #3; Harry Carney, baritone sax #3-5; Call Cobbs, piano #1-3,5; Richard Powell, piano #4; John Williams, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, August 5, 1954
| 1. 1863-1 | Madame Butterfly |
| 2. 1864-3 | Warm Valley |
| 3. 1865-4 | Used To Be Duke |
| 4. 1866-1 | Ballad Medley |
| 5. - | All Of Me |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1060 in 1956.
MGV-8151 Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra - The Blues 1957
Emmett Berry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Leroy Lovett, piano; Red Callender, bass; J.C. Heard, drums; Al Hibbler, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, July 22, 1952
| 806-6 | Rosanne |
| 808-5 | Hodgepodge |
| 809-1 | Jappa |
Emmett Berry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Ben Webster, Rudy Williams, tenor sax; Ted Brannon, piano; Barney Richmond, bass; Al Walker, drums.
NYC, December 11, 1952
| 952-1 | Through For The Night |
| 954-7 | Sheik Of Araby |
| 955-7 | Latino |
Emmett Berry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Arthur Clarke, tenor sax; Leroy Lovett, piano; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
NYC, September 17, 1953
| 1316-4 | Easy Going Home |
| 1317-1 | Indiana |
| 1318-4 | Johnny's Blues Parts 1 & 2 |
Harold Baker, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; John Coltrane as Johnny Coltrane, tenor sax; Call Cobbs, piano; John Williams, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, July 2, 1954
| 1860-1 | Burgundy Walk |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1061 in 1956.
MGV-8152 Bill Harris And His Orchestra Featuring Chubby Jackson - Bill Harris Herd not released
Eddie Bert, Bill Harris, Ollie Wilson, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Jack Greenberg, Sam Marowitz, Pete Mondello, Murray Williams, sax; Ralph Burns, piano; Chubby Jackson, bass; Don Lamond, drums.
NYC, January 15, 1952
| 648-2 | You're Blase |
| 649-1 | Bill Not Phil |
| 650-3 | D'Anjou |
| 651-4 | Imagination |
Chuck Frankenhouser, Bernie Glow, Neal Hefti, Al Porcino, Nick Travis, trumpet; Eddie Bert, Vernon Friley, Bill Harris, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; George Berg, Sam Marowitz, Hal McKusick, Pete Mondello, Murray Williams, sax; Ralph Burns, piano; Sam Herman, guitar; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Tiny Kahn, drums.
NYC, March 19, 1952
| 733-6 | Blackstrap |
| 734-1 | Gloomy Sunday |
| 735-4 | Bijou |
| 736-2 | Poogerini |
Bill Harris, trombone; Charlie Mariano, alto, baritone sax; Harry Johnson, tenor sax; Sonny Truitt, piano, trombone; Chubby Jackson, bass; Morey Feld, drums.
NYC, December 14, 1952
| 1085-6 | C Jam Blues |
| 1086-2 | Jive At Five |
| 1087-1 | Tutti Frutti |
| 1088-3 | Sue Loves Mabel |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1062 in 1956.
MGV-8153 Bud Powell - Jazz Giant 1957
Bud Powell, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Max Roach, drums.
NYC, January-February, 1949
| 2174-5 | 242-5 | Tempus Fugit |
| 2175-3 | 243-3 | Celia |
Bud Powell, piano; Ray Brown, bass #2,3; Max Roach, drums #2,3.
NYC, February-May, 1949
| 1. 2406-1 | 245-1 | I'll Keep Loving You |
| 2. 2407-4 | 246-4 | Strictly Confidential |
| 3. 2408-3 | 247-3 | All God's Chillun Got Rhythm |
Bud Powell, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Max Roach, drums.
NYC, circa February, 1949
| 2199-1 | 244-1 | 62VK234 | Cherokee |
Bud Powell, piano; Curly Russell, bass #1-4,6,7; Max Roach, drums #1-4,6,7.
NYC, February, 1950
| 1. 341-2 | So Sorry Please |
| 2. 342-2 | Get Happy |
| 3. 343-1 | Sometimes I'm Happy |
| 4. 344-2 | Sweet Georgia Brown |
| 5. 345-1 | Yesterdays |
| 6. 346-1 | April In Paris |
| 7. 347-1 | Body And Soul |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1063 in 1956.
MGV-8154 Bud Powell's Moods 1957
Bud Powell, piano; George Duvivier or Percy Heath, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, June 2, 1954
| 1726-2 | Moonlight In Vermont |
| 1727-1 | Spring Is Here |
| 1728-1 | Buttercup |
| 1729-3 | Fantasy In Blue |
same personnel.
Fine Sound, NYC, June 4, 1954
| 1760-1 | 62VK235 | It Never Entered My Mind |
| 1761-3 | A Foggy Day |
| 1762-1 | Time Was |
| 1763-1 | My Funny Valentine |
Bud Powell, piano; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, January 12, 1955
| 2159-2 | I Get A Kick Out Of You |
| 2160-1 | The Best (aka The Best Thing For You) |
| 2161-1 | You Go To My Head |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1064 in 1956.
MGV-8155 Tommy Turk And His Orchestra, Sonny Criss And His Orchestra, The Six - An Evening Of Jazz 1957
Sonny Criss, alto sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Iggy Shevack, bass; Chuck Thompson, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, September 22, 1949
| 272-6 | Colidad |
| 273-4 | Tornade |
| 274-1 | The First One |
| 275-3 | Blues For The Boppers |
Leonard Hawkins, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, Tommy Turk, trombone; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Mickey Crane, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, December 1, 1949
| 315-4 | Two By Four |
| 316-3 | Bye Bye Blues |
| 317-2 | Encore |
| 318-2 | The Beat |
Johnny Glasel, trumpet; Porky Cohen, trombone; Bob Wilber, clarinet, tenor sax; Tommy Goodman, piano; Bob Peterson, bass; Eddie Phyfe, drums.
NYC, April, 1954
| Take Six | |
| Porky's Blues (as In A Blue Funk) | |
| St. James Infirmary | |
| Foggy Day | |
| Little Girl Blue | |
| Riverboat Shuffle | |
| Music To Sin By | |
| Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1065 in 1956.
MGV-8156 Kenny Drew And His Progressive Piano not released
Kenny Drew, piano; Eugene Wright, bass; Charles Wright, drums.
1953
| 1269-3 | Bluesville |
| 1270-1 | Angie |
| 1271-3 | I'll Remember April |
| 1272-1 | I Can Make You Love Me (solo) |
| 1273-1 | My Beautiful Lady |
| 1274-1 | Many Miles Away |
Kenny Drew, piano; Eugene Wright, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, September 2, 1954
| 1924-1 | Four And Five |
| 1925-1 | Polka Dots And Moonbeams (solo) |
| 1926-1 | Lo Flame |
| 1927-2 | 52nd Street Theme |
| 1928-1 | Chartreuse |
| 1929-1 | Kenny's Blues |
** originally released on The Modernity Of Kenny Drew, Norgran MGN-1002 in 1954.
MGV-8157 Jack Costanzo And His Orchestra, Andre's All Stars - Afro-Cubano 1957
Alejandro Vivar as El Negro, trumpet; Gustavo Maas, tenor sax; Bebo Valdes, piano; "Kiki" Hernandez, bass; Bill Barreto, drums; Rolando Alfonso, tumbadora.
Miami, FL, 1952
| Desconfianza | |
| Tabu | |
| Duerme | |
| Blues For Andre | |
| Con Poco Coco |
Jack Costanzo, bongos.
Los Angeles, CA, December 17, 1954
| 2142 | Mambo Costanzo |
Rolf Ericson, trumpet; Herbie Steward, alto sax; Bill Holman, tenor sax; Gerald Wiggins, piano; Joe Comfort, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums; Jack Costanzo, bongos.
| 2144 | Bottlabud |
| 2145 | Satin Doll |
John Anderson, trumpet; Herbie Steward, alto sax; Tom Brown, tenor sax; Gerald Wiggins, piano; Jack Coughlan, bass; Al Bartee, drums #1,2; Jackie Mills, drums #3; Jack Costanzo, bongos.
| 1. 2146 | Yukon Mambo |
| 2. 2147 | Maggie |
| 3. 2148 | G & J Blues |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1067 in 1956.
MGV-8158 The Buddy DeFranco Quartet - Jazz Tones 1957
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Kenny Drew, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
NYC, April 20, 1953
| 1219-4 | When Your Lover Has Gone |
| 1220-3 | The Things We Did Last Summer |
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Sonny Clark, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Bobby White, drums.
NYC, April 7, 1954
| 1535-1 | Jack The Field Stalker |
| 1538-1 | If I Should Lose You |
| 1539-1 | Lover Man |
| 1540-2 | Tenderly |
| 1541-2 | Deep Purple |
| 1543-1 | Yesterdays |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1068 in 1956.
MGV-8159 The Buddy DeFranco Quartet - Mr. Clarinet 1957
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Kenny Drew, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
NYC, April 15, 1953
| 1208-9 | Ferdinando |
| 1209-3 | It Could Happen To Me |
| 1210-5 | Autumn In New York |
| 1211-8 | Bass On Balls |
| 1212-4 | 63VK737 | Left Field |
| 1213-3 | Show Eyes |
same personnel.
NYC, April 20, 1953
| 1218-6 | But Not For Me |
| 1221-1 | Buddy's Blues |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1069 in 1956.
MGV-8160 Benny Carter And His Orchestra - Cosmopolite 1957
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, December 4, 1952
| 938-2 | Street Scene |
| 939-2 | Imagination |
| 940-12 | Pick Yourself Up |
| 941-3 | I Get A Kick Out Of You |
Benny Carter, alto sax, arranger; Gerry Wiggins, piano; Jack Marshall, guitar; Red Callender, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; with Joseph Eger, John Graas, Gale Robinson, horn; Benjamin Barrett, concertmaster; Sam Cytron, John DeVoogdt, Henry Hill, George Kast, Jack Shulman, Cyril Towbin, violin; Lou Kievman, Abraham Weiss, viola; Armand Kaproff, Ray Kramer, cello; Joe Glover, arranger, conductor.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, December 31, 1953
| 1482-5 | I'll Be Around |
| 1483-1 | Beautiful Love |
| 1484-2 | Blue Star |
| 1485-4 | Flamingo |
Benny Carter, alto sax, arranger; Gerry Wiggins, piano; Jack Marshall, guitar; Red Callender, bass; Jackie Mills, drums; with Hoyt Bohannon, Joe Howard, Pullman Pederson, trombone; Juan Tizol, valve trombone; Benjamin Barrett, concertmaster; Sam Albert, Sam Cytron, Henry Hill, Anatol Kaminsky, George Kast, Jack Shulman, violin; Joe DiFiore, Lou Kievman, viola; Armand Kaproff, Ray Kramer, cello; Joe Glover, arranger, conductor.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, January 4, 1954
| 1490-2 | With A Song In My Heart |
| 1491-3 | Can't We Be Friends |
| 1492-5 | Symphony |
| 1493-3 | I'm Sorry |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1070 in 1956.
MGV-8161 Lester Young And His Orchestra - Lester's Here 1957
Lester Young, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Jo Jones, drums.
NYC, March 8, 1951
| 529-3 | A Foggy Day |
| 530-1 | In A Little Spanish Town |
| 531-1 | Let's Fall In Love |
| 532-2 | Down 'N Adam |
Jesse Drakes, trumpet; Lester Young, tenor sax; Gildo Mahones, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, December 11, 1953
| 1395-2 | Willow Weep For Me |
| 1396-1 | This Can't Be Love |
| 1397-1 | Can't We Be Friends |
| 1398-3 | Tenderly |
| 1399-2 | New D.B. Blues |
| 1400-2 | Jumpin' At The Woodside |
| 1401-1 | I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me |
| 1402-1 | Oh, Lady Be Good |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1071 in 1956.
MGV-8162 Lester Young And His Orchestra - Pres 1957
Lester Young, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, March, 1950
| 366-2 | Too Marvelous For Words |
| 367-1 | 'Deed I Do |
| 368-4 | Encore |
| 369-2 | Polka Dots And Moonbeams |
| 370-2 | 62VK227 | Up 'N' Adam |
Lester Young, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano; Joe Shulman, bass; Bill Clark, drums.
NYC, July, 1950
| 430-1 | Three Little Words |
| 433-4 | Neenah |
| 434-2 | Jeepers, Creepers |
Lester Young, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Jo Jones, drums.
NYC, January 16, 1951
| 483-2 | Thou Swell |
| 485-1 | Undercover Girl Blues |
| 486-3 | Frenesi |
| 488-2 | Little Pee Blues |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1072 in 1956.
MGV-8163 Charlie Ventura And His Orchestra - In A Jazz Mood 1957
Conte Candoli, trumpet; Charlie Ventura, tenor, baritone, bass sax; Jimmy Wisner, piano; Ace Tesone, bass; Chick Kenny, drums.
NYC, March 7, 1951
| 523-6 | Avalon |
| 524-1 | I'm Confessin' |
| 525-9 | Bugle Call Rag |
| 526-5 | Rose Room |
| 527-6 | That Old Feeling |
Charlie Ventura, tenor, baritone, bass sax; Ralph Burns, piano; Chubby Jackson, bass; Chick Kenny, drums; Betty Bennett, The Blentones, vocal.
NYC, August 6, 1951
| 588-5 | There's No You |
| 589-5 | Perdido |
| 590-4 | I Can't Get You Out Of My Mind |
| 591-4 | Lover |
| 592-6 | Yesterdays |
Charlie Ventura, tenor, baritone, bass, soprano sax; Gene Kutch, piano; Ace Tesone, bass; Chick Kenny as Louis Cicchini, drums.
NYC, December 22, 1952
| 1106-4 | Ain't Misbehavin' |
| 1109-1 | Limehouse Blues |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1073 in 1956.
MGV-8164 The Lester Young-Buddy Rich Trio 1957
Lester Young, tenor sax; Nat King Cole as Aye Guy, piano; Buddy Rich, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, March-April, 1946
| 348-1 | Back To The Land (edited version) |
| 349-2 | I Cover The Waterfront |
| 350-2 | Somebody Loves Me |
| 351-1 | I've Found A New Baby |
| 352-1 | Man I Love |
| 353-1 | Peg O' My Heart |
| 354-1 | 62VK226 | I Want To Be Happy |
| 355-1 | 62VK471 | Mean To Me |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1074 in 1956.
MGV-8165 Charlie Ventura And His Orchestra - Blue Saxophones 1957
Charlie Ventura, tenor sax; Marty Napoleon, piano; Chubby Jackson, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, August 8, 1951
| 597-11 | After You've Gone |
| 598-1 | Love Is Just Around The Corner |
| 599-3 | Old Man River |
| 600-6 | O.H. Blues |
Charlie Ventura, tenor, baritone, bass, soprano sax; Gene Kutch, piano; Ace Tesone, bass; Chick Kenny as Louis Cicchini, drums.
NYC, December 22, 1952
| 1104-9 | Jersey Bounce |
| 1105-3 | Deep Purple |
| 1107-2 | Blue Prelude |
| 1108-3 | Girl Of My Dreams |
Charlie Ventura, tenor, baritone, bass, soprano sax; Hank Jones, piano; Bob Carter, bass; Jo Jones, drums.
NYC, January 5, 1953
| 1114-6 | Blues For Two |
| 1115-3 | Somebody Loves Me |
| 1116-10 | Crazy Rhythm |
| 1117-1 | All The Things You Are |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1075 in 1956.
MGV-8166 The Modern Jazz Sextet 1957
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Sonny Stitt, alto sax; John Lewis, piano; Skeeter Best, guitar; Percy Heath, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, January 12, 1956
| 2652-6 | Tour De Force |
| 2653-1 | Dizzy Meets Sonny |
| 2654-1 | Ballad Medley: Old Folks / What's New / How Deep Is The Ocean |
| 2655-1 | Blues For The Bird |
| 2656-1 | Mean To Me |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1076 in 1956.
MGV-8167 Piano Interpretations By Bud Powell 1957
Bud Powell, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 25, 1955
| 2332-2 | Conception |
| 2334-3 | Heart And Soul |
| 2335-2 | Willow Grove (aka Willow Groove) |
| 2336-1 | Crazy Rhythm |
| 2337-1 | Willow Weep For Me |
same personnel.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 27, 1955
| 2333-1 | Bean And The Boys |
| 2338-4 | East Of The Sun |
| 2339-4 | Lady Bird |
| 2340-1 | Stairway To The Stars |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1077 in 1956.
MGV-8168 The Wailing Buddy Rich 1957
Thad Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Ben Webster, Frank Wess, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, May 16, 1955
| 2344-1 | Sunday |
| 2345-1 | The Monster |
Harry Edison, trumpet; Sonny Criss, alto sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; John Simmons, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, August 26, 1955
| 2456-1 | A Smooth One |
| 2457-3 | Broadway |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1078 in 1956.
MGV-8169 The Buddy DeFranco Quartet - In A Mellow Mood 1957
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Sonny Clark, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Bobby White, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, August 10, 1954
| 1874-1 | The Bright One |
| 1875-1 | Sonny's Idea |
| 1876-1 | Laura |
| 1877-1 | Everything Happens To Me |
| 1878-1 | I'll Remember April |
| 1879-1 | Willow Weep For Me |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, September 1, 1954
| 1920-1 | Minor Incident |
| 1921-2 | A Foggy Day |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1079 in 1956.
MGV-8170 Lionel Hampton And His Giants 1957
Harry Edison, trumpet; Lionel Hampton, vibes, vocal; Art Tatum, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Red Callender, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, September 7, 1955
| 2489-2 | Plaid |
| 2490-2 | Somebody Loves Me |
| 2491-5 | Deep Purple |
| 2493-1 | September Song |
| 2494-1 | Verve Blues |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1080 in 1956.
MGV-8171 Ellis In Wonderland 1957
Harry Edison, trumpet; Jimmy Giuffre, clarinet, tenor, baritone sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, December 28, 1955
| 2577-1 | Sweetheart Blues |
| 2578-2 | Somebody Loves Me |
| 2579-4 | It Can Happen To You |
| 2580-2 | Pogo |
Harry Edison, trumpet; Jimmy Giuffre, clarinet, tenor, baritone sax; Charlie Mariano, alto sax #1,2; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, January 3, 1956
| 1. 2608 | Detour Ahead |
| 2. 2610 | Ellis In Wonderland |
| 3. 2611 | Have You Met Miss Jones |
| 4. 2612-6 | A Simple Tune (as Beyond The Moon) |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1081 in 1956.
MGV-8172 Billy Bauer, Plectrist 1957
Andrew Ackers, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, January 23, 1956
| 2714-3 | It's A Blue World |
| 2715-4 | Maybe It's Because I Love You Too Much |
| 2716-1 | Lincoln Tunnel |
| 2717-2 | Night Cruise |
same personnel.
Fine Sound, NYC, March 12, 1956
| 2722-8 | Too Marvelous For Words |
| 2723-6 | Lady Estelle's Dream |
| 2724-2 | You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To |
| 2725-1 | When It's Sleepy Time Down South |
| 2726-3 | The Way You Look Tonight |
| 2727-1 | Lullaby Of The Leaves |
| 2728-7 | Blue Mist |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1082 in 1956.
MGV-8173 Dizzy Gillespie - Jazz Recital 1957
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Wade Legge, piano; Lou Hackney, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, May 25, 1954
| 1716-3 | Sugar Hips |
| 1717-2 | Hey Pete |
| 1719-1 | Money Honey |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone #1-3; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Wade Legge, piano; Lou Hackney, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, June 8, 1954
| 1. 1756-5 | Blue Mood |
| 2. 1757-2 | Rails |
| 3. 1758-6 | Devil And The Flesh (as Devil And The Fish) |
| 4. 1759-2 | Rhumbola |
Dizzy Gillespie, Taft Jordan, Ermet Perry, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Matthew Gee, Jimmy Wilkins, trombone; Gigi Gryce, Hilton Jefferson, alto sax; Budd Johnson, Ernie Wilkins, tenor sax; Sahib Shihab, baritone sax; Wade Legge, piano; Nelson Boyd, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Herb Lance, vocal.
NYC, September 12, 1955
| 2514-1 | Seems Like You Just Don't Care |
Harry Edison, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Melba Liston, trombone; Willie Smith, alto sax; Curtis Amy, Ed Beel, tenor sax; Clyde Dunn, baritone sax; Carl Perkins, piano; George Bledsoe, bass; Al Bartee, drums; Toni Harper, vocal.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 8, 1955
| 2551-7 | Taking A Chance On Love |
| 2552-3 | Play Me The Blues |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1083 in 1956.
MGV-8174 Dizzy Gillespie - World Statesman 1957
Emmett Berry, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Gordon, Quincy Jones, Carl Warwick, trumpet; Rod Leavitt, Melba Liston, Frank Rehack, trombone; Jimmy Powell, Phil Woods, alto sax; Billy Mitchell, Ernie Wilkins, tenor sax; Marty Flax, baritone sax; Walter Davis, piano; Nelson Boyd, string bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
NYC, May 18 and 19, 1956
| 2831-2 | Dizzy's Business |
| 2833-1 | 63VK623 | Jessica's Day |
| 2834-1 | Tour De Force |
| 2835-1 | I Can't Get Started |
| 2836-3 | Stella By Starlight |
| 2837-1 | 62VK237 | Doodlin' |
| 2838-1 | Night In Tunisia |
same personnel.
NYC, June 6, 1956
| 2839-1 | 63VK621 | The Champ |
| 2843-1 | My Reverie |
| 2844-1 | Dizzy's Blues |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1084 in 1956.
MGV-8175 The Buddy DeFranco Wailers 1957
Harry Edison, trumpet; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Bob Stone, bass; Bobby White, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, May 21, 1956
| 2790-2 | Cheek To Cheek |
| 2791-4 | A Fine Romance |
| 2792-5 | Perfidia |
| 2793-6 | How Long Has This Been Going On |
| 2794-5 | I Won't Dance |
| 2795-2 | Angel Eyes |
| 2796-1 | Moonlight On The Ganges |
| 2797-5 | Let's Call The Whole Thing Off |
| 2798-2 | Sweets Blues |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1085 in 1956.
MGV-8176 Buddy Rich And His Orchestra - This One's For Basie 1957
Pete Candoli, Harry Edison, Conrad Gozzo, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone, tenor sax; Buddy Collette, flute, baritone sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Bill Pitman, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; Marty Paich, arranger.
Los Angeles, CA, August 18, 1956
| 2933-1 | Shorty George |
| 2934-3 | Jump For Me |
| 2935-5 | Blues For Basie |
| 2936-6 | 9:20 Special |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, August 25, 1956
| 2937-3 | Blue And Sentimental |
| 2938-4 | Down For Double |
| 2939-2 | Ain't It The Truth |
| 2940-4 | Jumpin' At The Woodside |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1086 in 1956.
MGV-8177 More West Coast Jazz With Stan Getz 1957
Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Stan Getz, tenor sax; John Williams, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Frank Isola, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, July 30, 1953
| 1245-2 | Crazy Rhythm |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 1953
| 1265-3 | Willow Weep For Me |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, August 22, 1953
| 1276-1 | I Don't Know What Time It Was |
| 1277-1 | Tangerine |
| 1278-2 | The Nearness Of You |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1088 in 1956.
MGV-8178 Diz Big Band 1957
Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones, Jimmy Nottingham, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Leon Comegys, J.J. Johnson, George Mathews, trombone; George Dorsey, Hilton Jefferson, alto sax; Hank Mobley, Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Wade Legge, piano; Lou Hackney, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Buster Harding, arranger; Johnny Richards, arranger, conductor.
NYC, September 15, 1954
| 1980-3 | Cool Eyes |
| 1981-1 | Confusion |
| 1982-4 | Pile Driver |
| 1983-2 | Hob Nail Special |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; John Barrows, Jim Buffington, Jim Chambers, Fred Klein, French horn; Danny Bank, baritone sax; George Berg, Jack Greenberg, Tom Parshley, woodwinds; Wynton Kelly, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Jimmy Crawford, drums; 9 strings, Johnny Richards, arranger, conductor.
NYC, September 16, 1954
| 1984-6 | Rose Of Picardy |
| 1985 | Silhouette |
| 1986-8 | Can You Recall |
| 1987-2 | O Solow |
** originally released on Dizzy And Strings, Norgran MGN-1023 in 1955.
MGV-8179 Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra - Perdido 1957
Emmett Berry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Leroy Lovett or Teddy Brannon, piano; Red Callender, bass; J.C. Heard, drums; Al Hibbler, vocal.
San Francisco, CA, July 17, 1952
| 798-4 | For This Is My Night Of Love |
Emmett Berry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Leroy Lovett, piano; Red Callender, bass; J.C. Heard, drums; Al Hibbler, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, July 22, 1952
| 807-5 | This Love Of Mine |
Harold Baker, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Arthur Clarke, tenor sax; Leroy Lovett, piano; John Williams, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
NYC, January 7, 1955
| 2149-3 | Rose Room |
| 2150-4 | Blues For Basie |
| 2151-1 | Mood Indigo |
| 2152-2 | Squatty Roo |
| 2153-1 | Perdido |
** originally released on Dance Bash, Norgran MGN-1024 in 1955.
MGV-8180 In A Mellow Tone By Johnny Hodges 1957
Emmett Berry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Al Sears, tenor sax; Leroy Lovett, piano; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Sonny Greer, drums.
NYC, February 28, 1951
| 511-1 | Good Queen Bess |
| 513-3 | Solitude |
same personnel.
NYC, March 3, 1951
| 516-5 | Sophisticated Lady |
Emmett Berry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Al Sears, tenor sax; Leroy Lovett, piano; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Joe Marshall, drums.
NYC, January 17, 1952
| 661-2 | Day Dream |
Emmett Berry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Leroy Lovett or Teddy Brannon, piano; Red Callender, bass; J.C. Heard, drums; Al Hibbler, vocal.
San Francisco, CA, July 17, 1952
| 800-1 | I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good |
Emmett Berry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Ben Webster, Rudy Williams, tenor sax; Ted Brannon, piano; Barney Richmond, bass; Al Walker, drums.
NYC, December 11, 1952
| 953-3 | Come Sunday |
Emmett Berry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Leroy Lovett, piano; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.
NYC, April 9, 1954
| 1545-4 | In A Mellow Tone |
| 1546-2 | I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart |
| 1547-4 | Don't Get Around Much Anymore |
** originally released on Memories Of Ellington By Johnny Hodges, Norgran MGN-1004 in 1954.
MGV-8181 Lester Swings Again 1957
Lester Young, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano; Joe Shulman, bass; Bill Clark, drums.
NYC, July, 1950
| 431-2 | Count Every Star |
| 432-1 | It All Depends On You |
Lester Young, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Jo Jones, drums.
NYC, January 16, 1951
| 484-2 | September In The Rain |
| 487-2 | Pete's Cafe |
same personnel.
NYC, March 8, 1951
| 533-1 | 62VK439 | Lester Swings |
| 534-1 | Slow Motion Blues |
Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
NYC, August 4, 1952
| 887-1 | These Foolish Things |
| 889-1 | Stardust |
| 893-4 | I Can't Give You Anything But Love |
| 895-2 | I'm Confessin' (That I Love You) |
** originally released on The President, Lester Young, Norgran MGN-1005 in 1954.
MGV-8182 Music Of Buddy DeFranco - Odalisque 1957
Harry Edison, Conrad Gozzo, Jack Lee, Joe Triscari, trumpet; Hoyt Bohannon, Joe Howard, Tommy Pederson, trombone; George Roberts, bass trombone; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Gus Bivona, Willie Schwartz, alto sax; Jimmy Giuffre, Don Raffell, tenor sax; Marty Berman, baritone sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Wesley Landers, drums; Russell Garcia, Nelson Riddle, arranger.
Los Angeles, CA, September 28 and 29, 1953
| 1319-6 | Gold Nugget Sam |
| 1320-5 | Love Is For The Very Young |
| 1321-4 | From Here To Eternity |
| 1322-4 | Punkin' |
| 1323-6 | Pyramid |
| 1324-1 | Cornball |
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Sonny Clark, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Bobby White, drums.
NYC, April 7, 1954
| 1536-3 | Cable Car |
| 1537-4 | I Wish I Knew |
| 1542-2 | Monogram |
| 1544-1 | Blues In The Closet |
** originally released on The Progressive Mr. DeFranco, Norgran MGN-1006 in 1954.
MGV-8183 Buddy DeFranco And His Clarinet - Autumn Leaves 1956+
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Sonny Clark, piano; Eugene Wright, bass; Robert White, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, August 9, 1954
| 1868-2 | Mine |
| 1869-2 | You Go To My Head |
| 1870-3 | Gerry's Tune |
| 1871-4 | Now's The Time |
| 1872-1 | Autumn Leaves |
| 1873-1 | Titoro (long version) |
** originally released on The Artistry Of Buddy DeFranco, Norgran MGN-1012 in 1954.
MGV-8184 The Guitar Artistry Of Tal Farlow - Autumn In New York 1958
Gerry Wiggins, piano; Tal Farlow, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, November 15 and 16, 1954
| 2050-4 | I Like To Recognize The Tune |
| 2051-4 | Strike Up The Band |
| 2052-1 | Autumn In New York |
| 2053-1 | And She Remembers Me |
| 2054-2 | Little Girl Blue |
| 2055-1 | Have You Met Miss Jones |
| 2056-4 | Tal's Blues |
| 2057-2 | Cherokee |
** originally released on The Artistry Of Tal Farlow, Norgran MGN-1014 in 1955.
MGV-8185 Bud Powell '57 1958
Bud Powell, piano; Percy Heath, bass #2-4; Max Roach, drums #2-4.
Fine Sound, NYC, December 16, 1954
| 1. 2138-3 | Like Someone In Love |
| 2. 2139-1 | Deep Night |
| 3. 2140-4 | That Old Black Magic |
| 4. 2141-1 | 'Round Midnight |
Bud Powell, piano; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, January 11, 1955
| 2154-2 | Thou Swell |
| 2155-2 | Someone To Watch Over Me |
| 2156-1 | Bean And The Boys (aka Lover Come Back To Me) |
| 2157-2 | Tenderly |
same personnel.
Fine Sound, NYC, January 12, 1955
| 2158-1 | How High The Moon |
** originally released on Jazz Original, Norgran MGN-1017 in 1955.
MGV-8186 Louis Bellson And His Drums - The Hawk Talks 1958
Charlie Shavers, trumpet #1-4; Nate Brown, flute #5-7; Sid Brown, bass clarinet #5-7; Seldon Powell, tenor sax #1-4; Lou Stein, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Latin American rhythm, #5-7.
NYC, February 2, 1955
| 1. 2243-4 | Greetings |
| 2. 2244-2 | Charlie |
| 3. 2245-1 | Basie |
| 4. 2246-1 | All Right (as Jump It, Man!) |
| 5. 2247-2 | Festivale |
| 6. 2248-1 | Mambo A La Louis Bellson |
| 7. 2249-1 | The Hawk Talks |
** originally released on The Driving Louis Bellson And His Orchestra, Norgran MGN-1020 in 1955.
MGV-8187 Lester Young And His Orchestra - It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) 1956+
Jesse Drakes, trumpet; Lester Young, tenor sax; Gildo Mahones, piano; John Ore, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, December 10, 1954
| 2107-1 | Another Mambo |
| 2108-1 | Come Rain Or Come Shine |
| 2109-2 | Rose Room |
| 2110-2 | Somebody Loves Me |
| 2111-2 | Kiss Me Again |
| 2112-2 | It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) |
| 2113-1 | I'm In The Mood For Love |
| 2114-2 | Big Top Blues |
** originally released on Lester Young, Norgran MGN-1022 in 1955.
MGV-8188-2 Stan Getz At The Shrine 1956+
Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Stan Getz, tenor sax; John Williams, piano; Bill Anthony, bass; Art Mardigan, drums.
Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, November 8, 1954
| Open Country | |
| Polka Dots And Moonbeams | |
| It Don't Mean A Thing | |
| Flamingo | |
| Lover Man | |
| Pernod | |
| Tasty Puddin' | |
| I'll Remember April |
Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Stan Getz, tenor sax; John Williams, piano; Bill Anthony, bass; Frank Isola, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, November 9, 1954
| 2038-2 | We'll Be Together Again |
| 2039-1 | Feather Merchant |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-2000-2 in 1955.
MGV-8189-2 Various Artists - Midnight Jazz At Carnegie Hall 1956+
Harry Edison, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Flip Phillips, Lester Young, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Carnegie Hall, NYC, September 16, 1950
| Norgran Blues | |
| Lady Be Good | |
| I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You | |
| Indiana |
Tommy Mace, oboe; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Ted Bloom, Sam Kaplan, Stan Karpenia, violin; Dave Uchitel, viola; Bill Rundy, cello; Wallace McManus, harp; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
| What Is This Thing Called Love | |
| April In Paris | |
| Repetition | |
| Easy To Love | |
| Rocker (aka I'll Remember April) |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
| Gai | |
| Padovani |
Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
| Yesterdays | |
| Hawk's Tune | |
| Stuffy |
Hank Jones, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
| Carnegie Blues (aka Air Mail Special) |
** originally released on Norman Granz' Jazz Concert #1, Norgran MG JC #1 in 1953.
MGV-8190 Gene Krupa And His Orchestra - Sing Sing Sing 1957
Eddie Shu, clarinet, tenor sax, harmonica; Teddy Napoleon, piano; Gene Krupa, drums.
NYC, February 1, 1954
| 1498-2 | How High The Moon |
| 1499-2 | Love For Sale |
| 1500-1 | Booted |
| 1501-1 | This Can't Be Love |
| 1502-3 | September Song |
| 1503-2 | Harmonica Shu Boogie |
| 1504-3 | Don't Be That Way |
| 1505-2 | Sing, Sing, Sing |
** originally released on The Rocking Mr. Krupa, Clef MGC-627 in 1954.
MGV-8191 Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra - Afro not released
Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones, Jimmy Nottingham, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Leon Comegys, J.J. Johnson, George Mathews, trombone; George Dorsey, Hilton Jefferson, alto sax; Hank Mobley, Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Wade Legge, piano; Lou Hackney, Roberto Rodriguez, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Candido, Ramon "Mongo" Santamaria, congas; Jose Mangual, bongos; Ubaldo Nieto, timbales; Chico O'Farrill, arranger, conductor.
Fine Sound, NYC, May 24, 1954
| 1711-4 | Manteca Theme |
| 1712-4 | Contraste |
| 1713-4 | Jungla |
| 1714-4 | Rhumba-Finale |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Gilbert Valdez, flute; Rene Hernandez, piano; Robert Rodriguez, bass; Candido, Jose Mangual, Ralph Miranda, Ubaldo Nieto, percussion; Dizzy Gillespie, arranger.
Fine Sound, NYC, June 3, 1954
| 1738-10 | Night In Tunisia |
| 1739-3 | Caravan |
| 1740-3 | Con Alma |
** originally released on Norgran MGN-1003 in 1954.
MGV-8192 Howard Roberts - Mr. Roberts Plays Guitar 1956+
Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone; Marty Paich, piano; Howard Roberts, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; unidentified woodwinds and strings.
Los Angeles, CA, October 22, 1956
| 4033-5 | An Orchid For Miss Sterling |
| 4034-3 | Ah Moore |
| 4035-16 | Indian Summer |
| 4036-3 | Serenata Burlesca |
Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone, trombone; Bob Cooper, Don Davidson, Herb Geller, Harry Klee, reeds; Marty Paich, piano; Howard Roberts, guitar; Jules Bertaux, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; unidentified strings.
Los Angeles, CA, November 9, 1956
| 20582-13 | The Innocents |
| 20583-21 | My Shining Hour |
Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Howard Roberts, guitar; Jules Bertaux, bass; Bobby White, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, January 17, 1957
| 20584 | I Hear A Rhapsody |
| 20585 | Jillsie |
| 20586 | Back Home Again In Indiana |
| 20587-6 | Polka Dots And Moonbeams |
** initially scheduled on Norgran MGN-1106.
MGV-8193 Louis Bellson - Drumorama! 1957
Harry Edison, trumpet; Juan Tizol, valve trombone; Willie Smith, alto sax; Don Abney, piano; Truck Parham, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Norman Granz, tambourine; and others.
Los Angeles, CA, January 23, 1957
| 20670-4 | Zip |
| 20671-5 | Scene U.S.A. |
| 20672-3 | Heat Wave |
| 20673-1 | Drum Solo |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, January 24, 1957
| 20674-3 | Trip To The Jungle |
| 20675-3 | Continental Fandango |
| 20676-1 | Blues In 6/4 |
| 20677-3 | Far Eastern Weekend |
MGV-8194 Various Artists - Compendium Of Jazz #1 1956+
Lester Young, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, March, 1950
| 370-2 | 62VK227 | Up 'N' Adam |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass.
| 381-3 | Tenderly |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, June 6, 1950
| 410-4 | Bloomdido |
Charlie Ventura, tenor, baritone, bass sax; Ralph Burns, piano; Chubby Jackson, bass; Chick Kenny, drums; Betty Bennett, The Blentones, vocal.
NYC, August 6, 1951
| 591-4 | Lover |
Mario Bauza, Doug Mettome, Jimmy Nottingham, Al Stewart, Nick Travis, trumpet; Eddie Bert, Vern Friley, Fred Zito, trombone; George Berg, Lenny Hambro, Ben Harrod, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Eddie Wasserman, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Rene Hernandez, piano; Roberto Rodriguez, bass; Don Lamond, drums; Luis Miranda, congas; Candido, Jose Mangual, bongos; Ubaldo Nieto, timbales; Bobby Escoto, vocal; Chico O'Farrill, arranger, conductor.
NYC, November 24, 1951
| 642-5 | Carioca |
Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Count Basie, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Jimmy Crawford, drums.
NYC, July 22, 1952
| 821-3 | 62VK216 | Port Of Rico |
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, September 18, 1952
| 874-5 | Gone With The Wind |
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, organ; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Jo Jones, drums.
NYC, April 20, 1953
| 1223-5 | 62VK206 | Dale's Wail |
Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Stan Getz, tenor sax; John Williams, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Frank Isola, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, August 22, 1953
| 1279-2 | Pot Luck |
Emmett Berry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Arthur Clarke, tenor sax; Leroy Lovett, piano; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
NYC, September 17, 1953
| 1316-4 | Easy Going Home |
Jesse Drakes, trumpet; Lester Young, tenor sax; Gildo Mahones, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, December 11, 1953
| 1399-2 | New D.B. Blues |
Bob Johnson, Taft Jordan, Bill Scott, trumpet; Ted Kelly, George Matthews, trombone; George Dorsey, Hilton Jefferson, alto sax; Pizza Simon, tenor sax; Haywood Henry, baritone sax; Leroy Lovett, piano; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Billy Smith, drums; Al Hibbler, vocal.
NYC, February 11, 1954
| 1522-6 | I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart |
MGV-8195 Various Artists - Compendium Of Jazz #2 1956+
Mario Bauza, Frank "Paquito" Davilla, Bob Woodlen, trumpet; Gene Johnson, Fred Skerritt, alto sax; Jose Madera, Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Leslie Johnakins, baritone sax; Rene Hernandez, piano; Roberto Rodriguez, bass; Luis Miranda, congas; Jose Mangual, bongos; Ubaldo Nieto, timbales; Machito, arranger, conductor.
NYC, January, 1949
| 2173-9 | 304 | Flying Home |
Emmett Berry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Al Sears, tenor sax; Leroy Lovett, piano; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Sonny Greer, drums.
NYC, March 3, 1951
| 515-3 | 62VK240 | Castle Rock |
Charlie Ventura, tenor, baritone sax; Teddy Napoleon, piano; Gene Krupa, drums.
NYC, March 19, 1952
| 725-1 | St. Louis Blues |
Paul Campbell, Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Benny Powell, Jimmy Wilkins, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax, arranger; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Buck Clayton, Andy Gibson, Buster Harding, Nat Pierce, Don Redman, A.K. Salim, arranger.
NYC, July 22 and 23, 1952
| 827-2 | Paradise Squat |
Stan Getz, tenor sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Bill Crow, bass; Frank Isola, drums.
NYC, December 12, 1952
| 962-6 | Stars Fell On Alabama |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, December 9, 1953
| 1369-1 | Talk Of The Town |
Don Elliott, mellophone, vibes, trumpet, bongos; Ralph Martin, piano; Joe Puma, guitar; Bob Peterson as Bob Paterson, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
NYC, February, 1954
| 1517-2 | Loris |
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Sonny Clark, piano; Eugene Wright, bass; Robert White, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, August 9, 1954
| 1873-4 | Titoro (short version) |
Harry Edison, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, trombone; Willie Smith, alto sax; Tom Brown, tenor sax; Bob Poland, baritone sax; George Wiggins, piano; Joe Comfort, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; Jack Costanzo, bongos.
Los Angeles, CA, August 27, 1954
| 1907-3 | Sportin' Life |
MGV-8196 Norman Granz' Jam Session #9 1956+
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
NYC, October 30, 1954
| 2034-1 | Lullaby In Rhythm |
| 2035-1 | Funky Blues (No. 2) |
MGV-8197 Billie Holiday - Body And Soul 1956+
Harry "Sweets" Edison, trumpet; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, January 3, 1957
| 20499-7 | Moonlight In Vermont |
same personnel.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, January 4, 1957
| 20503-4 | Comes Love |
same personnel.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, January 7, 1957
| 20505-3 | Darn That Dream |
| 20507-1 | Body And Soul |
Harry "Sweets" Edison, trumpet; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Larry Bunker, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, January 9, 1957
| 20565-3 | They Can't Take That Away From Me |
| 20566-1 | Embraceable You |
| 20567-4 | Let's Call The Whole Thing Off |
| 20568-5 | Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You |
MGV-8198 Dizzy Gillespie-Stan Getz-Sonny Stitt - For Musicians Only 1956+
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Stan Getz, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 16, 1956
| 4029-2 | Be-Bop |
| 4030-2 | We (My Honey And Me) |
| 4031-3 | Dark Eyes |
| 4032-3 | Lover Come Back To Me |
** also released on Verve (J) J28J 25115 in 1988.
MGV-8199 Basie In London 1957
Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Benny Powell, trombone; Bill Graham, alto sax; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Sonny Payne, drums; Joe Williams, vocal.
live in Goteborg, Sweden, September 7, 1956
| 63VK260 | Jumpin' At The Woodside |
| 63VK259 | Shiny Stockings |
| How High The Moon | |
| Nails | |
| Flute Juice | |
| Blee Blop Blues | |
| Alright, Okay, You Win | |
| Roll 'Em Pete | |
| The Comeback | |
| Blues Backstage | |
| Corner Pocket | |
| One O'Clock Jump |
** initially scheduled on Count Basie And His Orchestra - Basie In Europe, Clef MGC-749.