Al Haig Discography

1945 (age 23)

Dizzy Gillespie And His All Stars

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Sidney Catlett, drums; Sarah Vaughan, vocal #3.

NYC, May 11, 1945

1. G565A-1Salt PeanutsGuild 1003; Musicraft 518, MVSCD 53; Savoy MG 12020; Prestige P-24030
2. G566A-1Shaw 'NuffGuild 1002; Musicraft MVSCD 53; Prestige P-24030
3. G567A-1Lover ManGuild 1002; Musicraft 499, MVSCD 53; Prestige P-24030
4. G568A-1Hot HouseGuild 1003; Musicraft 486, MVSCD 53; Savoy MG 12020; Prestige P-24030

* Savoy MG 12020   Groovin' High With Dizzy Gillespie   1955
* Prestige P-24030   Dizzy Gillespie - In The Beginning   1973
* Musicraft MVSCD 53   Dizzy Gillespie - Shaw 'Nuff
* Guild 1003   Dizzy Gillespie - Salt Peanuts / Hot House
* Musicraft 518   Dizzy Gillespie - Salt Peanuts / I Waited For You
* Guild 1002; Musicraft 354   Dizzy Gillespie - Lover Man / Shaw 'Nuff
* Musicraft 499   Sarah Vaughan, George Treadwell - I'm Through With Love / Sarah Vaughan, Dizzy Gillespie - Lover Man
* Musicraft 486   Dizzy Gillespie - Blue 'N' Boogie / Hot House

Charlie Parker Sextet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Don Byas, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Lincoln Square, NY, May 30, 1945

Sweet Georgia Brown (incomplete)Stash ST-260, ST-CD-535

* Stash ST-260, ST-CD-260   Charlie Parker - Birth Of The Bebop - Bird On Tenor 1943
* Stash ST-CD-535   Charlie Parker - The Complete Birth Of The Bebop

Dizzy Gillespie Quintet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Red Norvo, vibes; Al Haig, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Academy Of Music, Philadelphia, PA, June 5, 1945

Blue 'N' Boogie (incomplete)Philology (It) W 847.2

* Philology (It) W 847.2   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 17

Dizzy Gillespie - Charlie Parker

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Don Byas, tenor sax #1,2,6,7; Al Haig, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums #1-5; Sid Catlett, drums #6,7.

Town Hall, NYC, June 22, 1945

1.IntroUptown UPCD 27.51
2.Bebop-
3.A Night In Tunisia-
4.Groovin' High-
5.Salt Peanuts-
6.Hot House-
7.52nd Street Theme-

* Uptown UPCD 27.51   Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker - Town Hall, New York City, June 22, 1945

Dizzy Gillespie And His Bebop Six

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Al Haig, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Stan Levey, drums; Ernie "Bubbles" Whitman, announcer.

AFRS Jubilee, NBC Studios, Hollywood, CA, December 29, 1945

Dizzy AtmosphereSpotlite (E) SPJ 123; Klacto (E) MG 102; Stash ST-CD-535
Shaw 'NuffSpotlite (E) SPJ 123; Stash ST-CD-535
Groovin' High-

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 123   Charlie Parker - Yardbird In Lotus Land
* Klacto (E) MG 102   Charlie Parker - Bird Meets Birks
* Stash ST-CD-535   Charlie Parker - The Complete Birth Of The Bebop

1946

Dizzy Gillespie And His Rebop Six

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Charlie Parker, alto sax, vocal; Luckey Tompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Al Haig, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

WEAF radio broadcast, Billy Berg's Supper Club, Hollywood, CA, January 24, 1946

Salt PeanutsMeexa Discox 1776; Spotlite (E) SPJ 123; Phoenix Jazz LP 17

* Meexa Discox 1776   Charlie Parker - Rappin' With Bird
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 123   Charlie Parker - Yardbird In Lotus Land
* Phoenix Jazz LP 17   Charlie Parker - Yardbird In Lotus Land   1977

Dizzy Gillespie With Johnny Richards Orchestra

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Al Haig, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Roy Hall, drums; + 6 strings, 4 woodwinds, a harp, a french horn, Johnny Richards, arranger.

Los Angeles, CA, January or February, 1946

PAR-101-AThe Way You Look Tonight (as Part One)Paramount 101, A-1 (withdrawn); Phoenix Jazz LP 4
PAR-101-BWhy Do I Love You (as Part Two)-
PAR-102-AWho (as Part Three)Paramount 102, A-1 (withdrawn); Phoenix Jazz LP 4
PAR-102-BAll The Things You Are (as Part Four)-

* Phoenix Jazz LP 4   Dizzy Gillespie - Dizzy's Delight (The Big Bands)   1974
* Paramount A-1 (withdrawn)   Dizzy Gillespie - Dizzy Meets Kern
* Paramount 101   Dizzy Gillespie - Part One / Part Two
* Paramount 102   Dizzy Gillespie - Part Three / Part Four

Tempo Jazz Men / Dizzy Gillespie Jazzmen

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax, vocal; Milt Jackson, vibes, vocal; Al Haig, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Electro Broadcast Studios, Glendale, CA, February 7, 1946

D1001-EConfirmationDial 1004 (alt. 2), 1008, 1008 (alt. 1), 1008 (alt. 2), LP 212; Spotlite (E) SPJ 132
D1002-EDiggin' For DizDial 1005, LP 212; Spotlite (E) SPJ 132
D1003-ADynamo A (as Dynamo)Dial 1001, 1001 (alt. 1), 1001 (alt. 3), LP 212; Spotlite (E) SPJ 132
D1003-BDynamo B (as Dynamo A)Dial 1001, 1001 (alt. 2), 1001 (alt. 4), 1001 (alt. 5); Spotlite (E) SPJ 132
D1004-BWhen I Grow Too Old To DreamDial 1004, 1008 (alt. 1), LP 212
D1004-E-Dial 1008 (alt. 2); Spotlite (E) SPJ 132
D1005-A'Round About MidnightDial 1001 (alt. 1), 1001 (alt. 2), 1001 (alt. 4), 1003, LP 212; Spotlite (E) SPJ 132
D1005-B-Dial 1001 (alt. 3), 1001 (alt. 5); Spotlite (E) SPJ 132

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 132   Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Berman, Fats Navarro - Modern Jazz Trumpets
* Dial LP 212   Dizzy Gillespie And Modern Trumpets   1952
* Dial 1004 (alt. 2)   Dizzy Gillespie - Confirmation / Diggin' Diz   1946+
* Dial 1008   Tempo Jazz Men - Confirmation / Ralph Burns - DIAL-ogue   1946
= Dial D-1   Various Artists - Be-Bop Jazz   1950
* Dial 1008 (alt. 1)   Dizzy Gillespie - Confirmation / When I Grow Too Old To Dream   1946+
* Dial 1008 (alt. 2)   Dizzy Gillespie - Confirmation / When I Grow Too Old To Dream   1946+
* Dial 1005   Tempo Jazz Men - Diggin' For Diz / Howard McGhee - Trumpet At Tempo   1946
= Dial no numbers   Charlie Parker Septet With Gabriel On Trumpet   1949
* Dial 1001   Tempo Jazz Men - Dynamo A / Dynamo B   1946
* Dial 1001 (alt. 1)   Tempo Jazz Men - Dynamo A / 'Round About Midnight   1946
* Dial 1001 (alt. 3)   Tempo Jazz Men - Dynamo / 'Round About Midnight   1946+
* Dial 1001 (alt. 2)   Tempo Jazz Men - Dynamo A / 'Round About Midnight   1946+
* Dial 1001 (alt. 4)   Tempo Jazz Men - Dynamo B / 'Round About Midnight   1946+
* Dial 1001 (alt. 5)   Tempo Jazz Men - Dynamo B / 'Round About Midnight   1946+
* Dial 1004   Charlie Parker - Moose The Mooche / Tempo Jazz Men - When I Grow Too Old To   1946
= Dial no numbers   Charlie Parker Septet With Gabriel On Trumpet   1949
* Dial 1003   Tempo Jazz Men - 'Round About Midnight / Charlie Parker - Yardbird Suite   1946
= Dial no numbers   Charlie Parker Septet With Gabriel On Trumpet   1949

Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Don Byas, tenor sax #1-5; Milt Jackson, vibes; Al Haig, piano; Bill DeArango, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.

NYC, February 22, 1946

1. D6VB1682-152nd Street Theme (take 1)RCA Victor 40-0130, LPV-530; Bluebird 07863-66528-2
2. D6VB1682-252nd Street Theme (take 2)RCA Victor LPM-2398; RCA Bluebird 5785-1-RB; Bluebird 07863-66528-2
3. D6VB1683-1Night In Tunisia (take 1)RCA Victor 40-0132, LPM-2398; RCA Bluebird 5785-1-RB; Bluebird 07863-66528-2
4. D6VB1683-2Night In Tunisia (incomplete take)RCA Victor LPV-530; Bluebird 07863-66528-2
5. D6VB1684-1Ol' Man RebopRCA Victor 40-0130, LPM-2398; RCA Bluebird 5785-1-RB; Bluebird 07863-66528-2
6. D6VB1685-1Anthropology (take 1)RCA Victor 40-0132, LPM-2398; RCA Bluebird 5785-1-RB; Bluebird 07863-66528-2
7. D6VB1685-2Anthropology (take 2)RCA Victor LPT-3046, LPV-530; Bluebird 07863-66528-2

* RCA Victor LPV-530   Dizzy Gillespie   1966
* RCA Victor LPM-2398   The Greatest Of Dizzy Gillespie   1961
* RCA Bluebird 5785-1-RB   Dizzy Gillespie - Dizziest   1987
* Bluebird 07863-66528-2   Dizzy Gillespie - The Complete RCA Victor Recordings   1995
* RCA Victor LPT-3046   Various Artists - Crazy... And Cool
* RCA Victor 40-0130   Dizzy Gillespie - 52nd Street Theme / Ol' Man Rebop
* RCA Victor 40-0132   Dizzy Gillespie - A Night In Tunisia / Anthropology

Ben Webster Quintet

Ben Webster, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Bill DeArango, guitar; John Simmons, bass; Sidney Catlett, drums.

NYC, May 15, 1946

H1939Frog And MuleHaven 805; Signature 28128
H1940Spang-
H1941Doctor KeetsHaven 804
H1942Park And Tilford Blues-

* Haven 805   Ben Webster - Frog And Mule / Spang
* Signature 28128   Ben Webster - Frog And Mule / Spang
* Haven 804   Ben Webster - Doctor Keets / Park And Tilford Blues

Dizzy Gillespie Sextet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Al Haig, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Gil Fuller, Alice Roberts, vocal.

NYC, May 15, 1946

5497One Bass Hit Part 1Musicraft 404; Prestige P-24030
5498Oop Bop Sha BamMusicraft 383; Savoy MG 12020; Prestige P-24030
5499A Handfulla GimmeMusicraft 485; Prestige P-24030
5500That's Earl, BrotherMusicraft 383; Savoy MG 12020; Prestige P-24030

* Prestige P-24030   Dizzy Gillespie - In The Beginning   1973
* Savoy MG 12020   Groovin' High With Dizzy Gillespie   1955
* Musicraft 404   Dizzy Gillespie - One Bass Hit Parts 1 & 2
* Musicraft 383   Dizzy Gillespie - That's Earl, Brother / Oop Bop Sha Bam
* Musicraft 485   Dizzy Gillespie - Groovin' High / A Handfulla Gimme

Dave Lambert And Buddy Stewart With Red Rodney's Be-Boppers

Red Rodney, trumpet; Al Haig, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Stan Levey, drums; Dave Lambert, Buddy Stewart, vocal; Neal Hefti, arranger.

NYC, November 23, 1946

HL184-4A Cent And A HalfKeynote K668; EmArcy MG-26001; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL185-1PerdidoMercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL185-2-Keynote K657; EmArcy MG-26001; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL186-1Change AccountKeynote K668; EmArcy MG-26001; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL186-2-Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL187-2Gussie "G"-
HL187-3-Keynote K657; EmArcy MG-26001; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71

* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71   Various Artists - The Complete Keynote Collection   1986
* EmArcy MG-26001   Various Artists - The Young At Bop   1954
* Keynote K668   Red Rodney - A Cent And A Half / Charge Account   1947
= Keynote K140   Red Rodney, Neal Hefti - Be-Bop   1947
* Keynote K657   Red Rodney - Perdido / Gussie "G"   1947
= Mercury 8906, 8906x45; Clef 8906, 8906x45   -

Eddie Davis And His Beboppers

Fats Navarro, trumpet; Eddie Davis, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Huey Long, guitar; Gene Ramey, bass; Denzil Best, drums.

NYC, December 18, 1946

S3367Calling Dr. JazzSavoy 907, MG-12133, SJL 2216
S3368FractureSavoy 933, MG-12133, SJL 2216
S3369Hollerin' & Screamin'Savoy 904, MG-12133, SJL 2216
S3370Stealing TrashSavoy 907, MG 9026, MG-12133, SJL 2216

* Savoy MG-12133   Fats Navarro - Nostalgia   1959
* Savoy SJL 2216   Fats Navarro - Fat Girl: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy MG 9026   Various Artists - The Birth Of Bop Volume 5   1953
* Savoy 907   Eddie Davis - Calling Dr. Jazz / Stealing Trash
* Savoy 933   Eddie Davis - Fracture / Spinal
* Savoy 904   Eddie Davis - Hollerin' & Screamin' / Maternity

Eddie Davis And His Beboppers

Fats Navarro, trumpet; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Huey Long, guitar; Gene Ramey, bass; Denzil Best, drums.

NYC, December 20, 1946

S3371AJust A MysterySavoy 705, MG 12119, SJL 2216
S3372ARed Pepper-
S3373SpinalSavoy 933, MG 12119, SJL 2216
S3374Maternity (as Lard Pot)Savoy 904, XP 8026, MG 12119, SJL 2216

* Savoy MG 12119   Various Artists - In The Beginning... Bebop   1957
* Savoy SJL 2216   Fats Navarro - Fat Girl: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy XP 8026   Fats Navarro - New Trends Of Jazz Vol. 7
* Savoy 705   Eddie Davis - Just A Mystery / Red Pepper
* Savoy 933   Eddie Davis - Fracture / Spinal
* Savoy 904   Eddie Davis - Hollerin' & Screamin' / Maternity

1947

Red Rodney's Be-Boppers

Red Rodney, trumpet; Allen Eager, tenor sax; Serge Chaloff, baritone sax; Al Haig, piano; Chubby Jackson, bass; Tiny Kahn, drums.

NYC, January 29, 1947

HL196-2All God's Chillun Got RhythmMercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL196-5-EmArcy MG-36016; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL197-1ElevationKeynote K670; EmArcy MG-26001; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL198-2Fine And DandyMercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL198-3-Keynote K670; EmArcy MG-26001; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL199-2The Goof And IMercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL199-4-EmArcy MG-36016; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71

* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71   Various Artists - The Complete Keynote Collection   1986
* EmArcy MG-36016   Various Artists - The Advance Guard Of The '40s   1955
* EmArcy MG-26001   Various Artists - The Young At Bop   1954
* Keynote K670   Red Rodney - Elevation / Fine And Dandy   1947
= Keynote K140   Red Rodney, Neal Hefti - Be-Bop   1947

Eddie Davis Quintet

Eddie Davis, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; John Collins, guitar; Gene Ramey, bass; Denzil Best, drums.

NYC, April 12, 1947

A1206LoverApollo 767, ALP 477; Xanadu 208
A1207Licks A Plenty-
A1208FoxyApollo 779, ALP 477; Xanadu 208
A1209Sheila-

* Apollo ALP 477   Various Artists - Sax Sounds - Saxomaniac   1958
* Xanadu 208   Frankie Socolow, John Hardee, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Paul Quinichette - Bebop Revisited Vol. 6   1986
* Apollo 767   Eddie Davis - Lover / Licks A Plenty   1946
* Apollo 779   Eddie Davis - Foxy / Sheila   1948

1948

Buddy Stewart Quintet

Wardell Gray, tenor sax #2-4; Al Haig, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar #3,4; Don Russo or Clyde Lombardi, bass; Charlie Perry, drums; Buddy Stewart, vocal.

NYC, April, 1948

1. C-105You Wear Love So WellSittin' In With 502
2. C-106If Love Is TroubleSittin' In With 502, 515; Spotlite (E) SPJ 140
3. C-107Hee HawSittin' In With 515; Spotlite (E) SPJ 140
4. C-108Laughing BoySittin' In With 512; Spotlite (E) SPJ 140

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 140   Al Haig Meets The Master Saxes Vol. 2
* Sittin' In With 502   Buddy Stewart - You Wear Love So Well / If Love Is Trouble
* Sittin' In With 515   Buddy Stewart - Hee Haw / If Love Is Trouble
* Sittin' In With 512   Buddy Stewart - Shawn / Laughing Boy

Wardell Gray Quartet

Wardell Gray, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Tiny Kahn, drums.

NYC, April, 1948

C-126Light Gray (as Dumpy)Sittin' In With 533; Jax 5003; Spotlite (E) SPJ 139; Philology (It) 214 W 14; Mainstream MDCD 722
C-127Stoned (as Finsterness)Sittin' In With 506; Jax 5003; Vogue (E) EPV 1064; Spotlite (E) SPJ 139; Philology (It) 214 W 14
C-127 (alt. tk.)Stoned (as Baldy)Jax 5008; Mainstream 56025, MDCD 722; Spotlite (E) SPJ 139
C-128Matter And Mind (as Nothing)Sittin' In With 506; Jax 5008; Vogue (E) EPV 1064; Spotlite (E) SPJ 139; Philology (It) 214 W 14; Mainstream MDCD 722
C-129The ToupSittin' In With 533; Spotlite (E) SPJ 139; Philology (It) 214 W 14; Mainstream MDCD 722

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 139   Al Haig Meets The Master Saxes Vol. 1
* Philology (It) 214 W 14   Wardell Gray - Light Gray Vol. 1   1988
* Mainstream 56025, S/6025   Stan Getz - A Look At Yesterday   1965
= Vogue (F) INT 40019   -
= Mainstream MRL 364   -   1972
= America (F) AM 6159   Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan, Wardell Gray, Dave Lambert, Benny Green, Allen Eager - Yesterday   1981
* Mainstream MDCD 722   Stan Getz, Paul Quinichette, Wardell Gray - A Look At Yesterday   1991
* Vogue (E) EPV 1064   Wardell Gray Quartet   1955
* Sittin' In With 533; Jade 703; Jazz Selection (F) JS 626   Wardell Gray - Light Gray / The Toup
* Jax 5003   Wardell Gray - Dumpy / Finsterness
* Sittin' In With 506; Vogue (E) V 2020; Jazz Selection (F) JS 631   Wardell Gray - Stoned / Matter And Mind
* Jax 5008   Wardell Gray - Baldy / Nothing

Dave Lambert And Buddy Stewart / Dave Lambert Trio

Bennie Green, trombone; Allen Eager, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Charlie Perry, drums; Blossom Dearie, Dave Lambert, Buddy Stewart, vocal; Gerry Mulligan, arranger.

NYC, May, 1948

C-130 | 4052Deedle (as Static)Sittin' In With 508; Jax 5009; Spotlite (E) SPJ 140
In The Merry Land Of BopMainstream 56025; Spotlite (E) SPJ 140

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 140   Al Haig Meets The Master Saxes Vol. 2
* Mainstream 56025, S/6025   Stan Getz - A Look At Yesterday   1965
= Vogue (F) INT 40019   -
= Mainstream MRL 364   -   1972
= America (F) AM 6159   Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan, Wardell Gray, Dave Lambert, Benny Green, Allen Eager - Yesterday   1981
* Sittin' In With 508; Jazz Selection (F) JS 627; Vogue (E) V 2050   Dave Lambert - Deedle / The Five Bops - Hot Halavah
* Jax 5009   Allen Eager - The Way You Look Tonight / Static

Al Haig Quartet

Al Haig, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar, vocal; Don Russo, bass; Charlie Perry, drums; Terry Swope, vocal.

NYC, late summer 1948

J-142Haig 'N' Haig (aka In A Little Spanish Town (take 1)) (as Bopelbaby's)Jade 701, JEP 207; Mainstream 56025; Spotlite (E) SPJ 143
C-143AlwaysSittin' In With 509; Jade JEP 207; Spotlite (E) SPJ 143
C-144In A Little Spanish TownSittin' In With 541; Jade JEP 207; Spotlite (E) SPJ 143
C-145Talk A Little BopSittin' In With 509; Jade JEP 207; Mainstream 56025; Spotlite (E) SPJ 143

* Mainstream 56025, S/6025   Stan Getz - A Look At Yesterday   1965
= Vogue (F) INT 40019   -
= Mainstream MRL 364   -   1972
= America (F) AM 6159   Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan, Wardell Gray, Dave Lambert, Benny Green, Allen Eager - Yesterday   1981
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 143   Al Haig Meets The Master Saxes Vol. 3
* Jade JEP 207   Al Haig Quartet
* Jade 701   Al Haig - Haig 'N' Haig / no info
* Sittin' In With 509   Al Haig - Always / Talk A Little Bop
* Sittin' In With 541   Al Haig - Bowtie / In A Little Spanish Town

Dave Lambert And Buddy Stewart

Kai Winding, trombone; Al Epstein, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Charlie Perry, drums; Dave Lambert, Buddy Stewart, vocal.

NYC, late summer 1948

2046BopelgroundSittin' In With 548; Mainstream 56025; Spotlite (E) SPJ 139

* Mainstream 56025, S/6025   Stan Getz - A Look At Yesterday   1965
= Vogue (F) INT 40019   -
= Mainstream MRL 364   -   1972
= America (F) AM 6159   Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan, Wardell Gray, Dave Lambert, Benny Green, Allen Eager - Yesterday   1981
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 139   Al Haig Meets The Master Saxes Vol. 1
* Sittin' In With 548; Vogue (E) V 2039; Jazz Selection (F) JS 674   Dave Lambert, Buddy Stewart - Bopelground / Dave Lambert - Bopelbaby

Dave Lambert Quintet

Al Haig, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Charlie Perry, drums; Dave Lambert, vocal.

NYC, late summer 1948

2047BopelbabySittin' In With 548; Spotlite (E) SPJ 139

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 139   Al Haig Meets The Master Saxes Vol. 1
* Sittin' In With 548; Vogue (E) V 2039; Jazz Selection (F) JS 674   Dave Lambert, Buddy Stewart - Bopelground / Dave Lambert - Bopelbaby

Allen Eager Quartette

Allen Eager, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Charlie Perry, drums.

NYC, fall 1948

4028Pogo StickJax 5006; Spotlite (E) SPJ 140
4029 | J-200Alley Talk (as Bowtie)Jax 5006; Sittin' In With 541; Spotlite (E) SPJ 140
4030The Way You Look TonightJax 5009; Spotlite (E) SPJ 140; IAJRC 15

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 140   Al Haig Meets The Master Saxes Vol. 2
* IAJRC 15   Various Artists - Battle Of Tenor Saxes
* Jax 5006   Allen Eager - Pogo Stick / Alley Talk
* Sittin' In With 541   Al Haig - Bowtie / In A Little Spanish Town
* Jax 5009   Allen Eager - The Way You Look Tonight / Static

Stan Getz Quintet

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar #1-7; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Charlie Perry, drums.

NYC, October 25 and 26, 1948

1. C-121-1Pardon My Bop ISpotlite (E) SPJ 140; Mainstream MDCD 722
2. C-121-2Pardon My Bop II-
3. C-121-3Pardon My Bop IIISittin' In With 532; Dale EP 201; Spotlite (E) SPJ 140
4. C-122As I Live And I BopSittin' In With 505; Dale EP 200, LP 21; Mainstream 56025, MDCD 722; Spotlite (E) SPJ 140
5. C-122 (alt. tk.)As I Live And I Bop (as Bopcycle)Jax 5002; Mainstream MDCD 722
6. C-123Interlude In BebopSittin' In With 505; Dale EP 200, LP 21; Mainstream 56025, MDCD 722
7. C-123 (alt. tk.)Interlude In Bebop (as Bopelbath)Sittin' In With 549; Dale EP 201, LP 21; Spotlite (E) SPJ 140
8. C-124Diaper PinSittin' In With 532; Dale EP 200, LP 21; Mainstream 56025; Spotlite (E) SPJ 140; Mainstream MDCD 722
9. C-124 (alt. tk.)Diaper Pin (as Pinhead)Sittin' In With 549; Dale EP 201, LP 21; Spotlite (E) SPJ 140; Mainstream MDCD 722

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 140   Al Haig Meets The Master Saxes Vol. 2
* Mainstream 56025, S/6025   Stan Getz - A Look At Yesterday   1965
= Vogue (F) INT 40019   -
= Mainstream MRL 364   -   1972
= America (F) AM 6159   Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan, Wardell Gray, Dave Lambert, Benny Green, Allen Eager - Yesterday   1981
* Mainstream MDCD 722   Stan Getz, Paul Quinichette, Wardell Gray - A Look At Yesterday   1991
* Dale LP 21   Stan Getz - Stan In Retrospect
* Dale EP 201   Stan Getz - Stan In Retrospect
* Dale EP 200   Stan Getz - Stan In Retrospect
* Sittin' In With 532; Jade 702; Vogue (E) V 2030; Jazz Selection (F) JS 630   Stan Getz - Pardon My Bop / Diaper Pin
* Sittin' In With 505; Vogue (E) V 2033; Jazz Selection (F) JS 673   Stan Getz - As I Live And I Bop / Interlude In Bebop
* Jax 5002   Stan Getz - Bopcycle / Frosty
* Sittin' In With 549; Vogue (E) V 2031   Stan Getz - Bopelbath / Pinhead

The Five Bops

Kai Winding, trombone; Al Epstein, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Tiny Kahn, drums; Buddy Stewart, vocal.

NYC, October, 1948

C-140Hot Halavah (as Chloe)Sittin' In With 508; Mainstream 56025; Spotlite (E) SPJ 139; Vogue (Swd) 4007

* Mainstream 56025, S/6025   Stan Getz - A Look At Yesterday   1965
= Vogue (F) INT 40019   -
= Mainstream MRL 364   -   1972
= America (F) AM 6159   Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan, Wardell Gray, Dave Lambert, Benny Green, Allen Eager - Yesterday   1981
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 139   Al Haig Meets The Master Saxes Vol. 1
* Sittin' In With 508; Jazz Selection (F) JS 627; Vogue (E) V 2050   Dave Lambert - Deedle / The Five Bops - Hot Halavah
* Vogue (Swd) 4007   The no info / Five Bops - no info

Stan Getz Octet

Norman Faye, trumpet; Allen Eager or Al Epstein, Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Charlie Perry, drums.

NYC, November 21, 1948

J-496Frosty (as Flugelbird)Jax 5002; Dale EP 200, LP 21; Spotlite (E) SPJ 140

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 140   Al Haig Meets The Master Saxes Vol. 2
* Dale LP 21   Stan Getz - Stan In Retrospect
* Dale EP 200   Stan Getz - Stan In Retrospect
* Jax 5002   Stan Getz - Bopcycle / Frosty

John Hardee On Tenor Sax / The Four Bops

John Hardee, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Norman "Tiny" Kahn, drums.

NYC, November 30, 1948

C-109CobblestonesCastle 507; Jax 5004; Spotlite (E) SPJ 139; Xanadu 208; Mainstream MDCD 722
C-110Prelude To A KissCastle 503; Jax 5004; Spotlite (E) SPJ 139; Xanadu 208
C-111Boppin' In B FlatCastle 503; Jax 5010; Spotlite (E) SPJ 139; Xanadu 208; Mainstream MDCD 722
C-112Man With A HornCastle 507; Jax 5010; Spotlite (E) SPJ 139; Xanadu 208; Mainstream MDCD 722

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 139   Al Haig Meets The Master Saxes Vol. 1
* Xanadu 208   Frankie Socolow, John Hardee, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Paul Quinichette - Bebop Revisited Vol. 6   1986
* Mainstream MDCD 722   Stan Getz, Paul Quinichette, Wardell Gray - A Look At Yesterday   1991
* Castle 507; Sittin' In With 507; Vogue (E) V 2038   John Hardee - Cobblestones / Man With A Horn
* Jax 5004   John Hardee - Cobblestones / Prelude To A Kiss
* Castle 503; Sittin' In With 503   The Four Bops - Boppin' In B Flat / Prelude To A Kiss
* Jax 5010   John Hardee - Boppin' In B Flat / Man With A Horn

Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, December 11, 1948

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid Theme / AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4411
F2504/F2505Groovin' HighBop (F) BP 3; Savoy SAVOY 12186; Everest FS 214; ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1; Savoy ZDS 4411
Announcer-Symphony Sid, Charlie Parker-talksSavoy ZDS 4411
Big Foot (a/k/a Air Conditioning, Drifting On A Reed)Savoy SAVOY 12186; Everest FS 214; ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1; Savoy ZDS 4411
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4411
Ornithology (as Thriving On From A Riff)Savoy MG 12179; Everest FS 214; ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1; Savoy ZDS 4411
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4411
Slow Boat To China (aka On A Slow Boat To China)ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1; Savoy ZDS 4411
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4411

* Savoy SAVOY 12186   Newly Discovered Sides By The Immortal Charlie Parker   1966
* Everest FS 214   Charlie Parker On The Air Vol. 1
* ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1   The Comprehensive Charlie Parker - Live Performances Volume I   1972
= ESP-Disk' ESP 3000   -   not released
= Base Record (It) ESP-BIRD-1   -   1982
= ESP-Disk' (G) ESP 3000-2   Charlie Parker - Live Performances   1993
= ESP-Disk' (US) ESP 3000   Charlie Parker - Live Performances Volume 1   2005+
* Savoy MG 12179   Charlie Parker - The 'Bird' Returns   1962
* Savoy ZDS 4411   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume One   1988
* Bop (F) BP 3   Charlie Parker - Groovin' High I & II   1948+

Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Art Ford, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, December 12, 1948

AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4411
Hot HouseSavoy SAVOY 12186; Everest FS 214; Savoy ZDS 4411
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4411
Salt PeanutsEverest FS 214; Savoy ZDS 4411
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4411

* Savoy SAVOY 12186   Newly Discovered Sides By The Immortal Charlie Parker   1966
* Everest FS 214   Charlie Parker On The Air Vol. 1
* Savoy ZDS 4411   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume One   1988

Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, December 18, 1948

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid Theme, AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4411
Chasin' The Bird-
Announcer-Symphony Sid-
Out Of NowhereEverest FS 214; Savoy ZDS 4411
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4411
How High The MoonEverest FS 214; Savoy ZDS 4411

* Everest FS 214   Charlie Parker On The Air Vol. 1
* Savoy ZDS 4411   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume One   1988

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, December 25, 1948

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid Theme / Jingle Bells, Announcers-Bob Garrity, Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4412
Half NelsonESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1; Savoy ZDS 4412
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4412
White ChristmasESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1; Savoy ZDS 4412
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4412
Little Willie LeapsESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1; Savoy ZDS 4412
52nd Street ThemeSavoy ZDS 4412

* ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1   The Comprehensive Charlie Parker - Live Performances Volume I   1972
= ESP-Disk' ESP 3000   -   not released
= Base Record (It) ESP-BIRD-1   -   1982
= ESP-Disk' (G) ESP 3000-2   Charlie Parker - Live Performances   1993
= ESP-Disk' (US) ESP 3000   Charlie Parker - Live Performances Volume 1   2005+
* Savoy ZDS 4412   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Two   1988

1949

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Joe Harris, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, January 1, 1949

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid Theme / Auld Lang Syne, AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4412
Bebop (aka Be-Bop)ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-2; Savoy ZDS 4412
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4412
Slow Boat To China (aka On A Slow Boat To China)ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-2; Savoy ZDS 4412
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4412
OrnithologyESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-2; Savoy ZDS 4412
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4412
Groovin' HighESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-2; Savoy ZDS 4412
Announcers-Symphony Sid, Charlie ParkerSavoy ZDS 4412
East Of The Sun & West Of The Moon (aka East Of The Sun)ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-2; Savoy ZDS 4412
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4412
CherylESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-2; Savoy ZDS 4412

* ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-2   Charlie Parker - Broadcast Performances 1948-1949 Vol. 2 Of 14 Volumes   1973
= ESP-Disk' ESP 3001   -   not released
= Base Record (It) ESP-BIRD-2   -   1982
= ESP-Disk' (G) ESP 3001-2   Charlie Parker - Broadcast Performances Vol. 2   1993
= ESP-Disk' (US) ESP 3001   Charlie Parker - Live Performances Volume 2   2005+
* Savoy ZDS 4412   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Two   1988

Charlie Parker All Stars / Royal Roost All Stars

Conte Candoli, trumpet; Bennie Green, trombone; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Charlie Ventura, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, Curly Russell, bass; Joe Harris, Shelly Manne, Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, January 8, 1949

AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4412
How High The Moon-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer-

* Savoy ZDS 4412   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Two   1988

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Joe Harris, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, January 15, 1949

AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4413
Scrapple From The Apple-
Announcer-
Be-Bop-
Announcer-
Hot House-

* Savoy ZDS 4413   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Three   1988

Miles Davis Octet

Miles Davis, trumpet #1,2,5; Kai Winding, trombone #1,2,5; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet #1,2,5; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax #1,2,5; Charlie Ventura, tenor, baritone sax #1-3,5; Al Haig, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

WPIX Studios, NYC, January 17, 1949

1.The SquirrelRoyal Jazz (D) RJD 514
2.Anthropology-
3.Body And Soul-
4.Fine And Dandy-
5.How High The Moon-

* Royal Jazz (D) RJD 514   Miles Davis - Nonet 1948-Jam 1949   1990

Dave Lambert

Al Haig, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums; Vidal Bolado, congas; Diego Ibarra, bongos; Dave Lambert, vocal; unidentified vocal group.

NYC, January 20, 1949

3401When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' AlongCapitol 60014
3402Beban Cubop-
3403Hawaiian War ChantCapitol 60011
3404Always-

* Capitol 60014   Dave Lambert - When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along / Beban Cubop
* Capitol 60011   Dave Lambert - Hawaiian War Chant / Always

Miles Davis Nonet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Kai Winding, trombone; Junior Collins, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Al Haig, piano; Joe Schulman, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, January 21, 1949

3395-3EJeruCapitol 57-60005, H-459, T-792
3396-3DMoveCapitol 15404, T-792
3397-2EGodchildCapitol 57-60005, H-459, T-371, T-792
3398-1DHallucinations (aka Budo)Capitol 15404, T-792

* Capitol T-792   Miles Davis - Birth Of The Cool   1957
= Capitol M-11026   Miles Davis And His Orchestra - The Complete Birth Of The Cool: Capitol Jazz Classics Vol. 1   1972
* Capitol T-371   Various Artists - Cool & Quiet   1955
* Capitol H-459   Miles Davis - Classics In Jazz   1954
* Capitol 57-60005   Miles Davis - Jeru / Godchild
* Capitol 15404   Miles Davis - Move / Budo

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, January 22, 1949

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4413
Oop Bop Sh'bam-
Announcer-
Scrapple From The Apple-
Announcer-
Salt Peanuts-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer-

* Savoy ZDS 4413   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Three   1988

Charlie Parker Quintet

same personnel.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, January 29, 1949

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4413
Groovin' High-
Announcer-

* Savoy ZDS 4413   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Three   1988

Charlie Parker Quintet

same personnel.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, February 5, 1949

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4413
Scrapple From The Apple-
Announcer-
Barbados-
Announcer-
Salt Peanuts-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer-

* Savoy ZDS 4413   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Three   1988

Charlie Parker Quintet

same personnel.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, February 12, 1949

AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4413
Scrapple From The AppleSavoy SJL 1108, SVY 17028, ZDS 4413
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4413
BarbadosSavoy MG 12179, SJL 1108, SVY 17028, ZDS 4413
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4413
Be-BopSavoy SJL 1108, SVY 17028, ZDS 4413
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer, At Conclusion Sid Is Heard Briefly With Dinah WashingtonSavoy ZDS 4413

* Savoy SJL 1108   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy MG 12179   Charlie Parker - The 'Bird' Returns   1962
* Savoy ZDS 4413   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Three   1988
* Savoy SVY 17028   Kenny Dorham - Blues In Bebop

Charlie Parker Quintet

same personnel.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, February 19, 1949

AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Groovin' HighSavoy SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
ConfirmationSavoy SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Salt PeanutsSavoy SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Commercial Break #1-
Commercial Break #2-

* Savoy SJL 1108   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy ZDS 4414   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Four   1988

Charlie Parker Septet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; plus Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Dave Lambert, Buddy Stewart, vocal; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, February 26, 1949

AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Half NelsonSavoy MG 12179, SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Night In TunisiaSavoy SAVOY 12186, SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Scrapple From The AppleSavoy MG 12179, SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Deedle-
Introductions By Dave Lambert & Buddy Stewart-
What's This-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer-

* Savoy MG 12179   Charlie Parker - The 'Bird' Returns   1962
* Savoy SJL 1108   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy SAVOY 12186   Newly Discovered Sides By The Immortal Charlie Parker   1966
* Savoy ZDS 4414   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Four   1988

Charlie Parker Septet

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 | 292-3CardboardNorgran MGN-1035; Verve MGV-8009, VE-2-2501
2543-2 | 293-4VisaMercury 11022, MGC-512; Verve MGV-8009, MGV-8000, VE-2-2501

* Norgran MGN-1035   Benny Carter, Charlie Parker, Johnny Hodges, Willie Smith - Alto Sax   1955
= Verve MGV-8126   -   1957
* Verve MGV-8009   Charlie Parker - Jazz Perennial: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #7   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2501   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1948-50)   1976
* Verve MGV-8000   The Charlie Parker Story #1   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Mercury MGC-512   Bird And Diz   1952
= Clef MGC-512   -   1954
* Mercury 11022; Clef 11022   Charlie Parker - Visa / Passport (common)

Charlie Parker Septet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; plus Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Dave Lambert, Buddy Stewart, vocal; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, March 5, 1949

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Cheryl-
Announcer-
Anthropology-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer-
Hurry Home-
Deedle-
Royal Roost Bop (All The Things You Are)-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer-

* Savoy ZDS 4414   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Four   1988

Charlie Parker Septet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes #2; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, NYC, March 5, 1949

1.BarbadosJazz Showcase JS 5003
2.Anthropology-

* Jazz Showcase JS 5003   Charlie Parker - Bird On The Road

Charlie Parker Septet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; plus Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, March 12, 1949

AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
CherylSavoy MG 12179, SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
Introduction By Charlie ParkerSavoy ZDS 4414
On A Slow Boat To ChinaSavoy SAVOY 12186, SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Chasin' The BirdSavoy MG 12179, SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
Jumpin' With Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4414

* Savoy MG 12179   Charlie Parker - The 'Bird' Returns   1962
* Savoy SJL 1108   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy SAVOY 12186   Newly Discovered Sides By The Immortal Charlie Parker   1966
* Savoy ZDS 4414   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Four   1988

Al Haig Sextet Featuring Wardell Gray / Wardell Gray And The Al Haig Quintet

Wardell Gray, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; Terry Swope, vocal #1,2.

NYC, April, 1949

1. SR-1382Sugar Hill (as Sugar Hill Bop)Seeco 10-002, SLP 7; Dawn DEP 101; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1929-2
2. SR-1381Five Star-
3. SR-1384It's The Talk Of The TownSeeco 10-003, SLP 7; Dawn 204, DEP 101, DLP 1126; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1929-2
4. SR-1383In A PinchSeeco 10-003, SLP 7; Dawn DEP 101, DLP 1126; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1929-2

* Dawn DLP 1126   Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, Paul Quinichette, Wardell Grey - Tenors Anyone?   1958
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1929-2   Al Haig Trio And Sextets Featuring Stan Getz And Wardell Gray   2000
* Seeco SLP 7   Al Haig Featuring Stan Getz And Wardell Gray - Highlights In Modern Jazz   1951
= Seeco SLP 7 (later)   Stan Getz - The Beginning: With Wardell Gray   1951+
* Dawn DEP 101   Al Haig Quintet
* Seeco 10-002   Al Haig - Five Star / Sugar Hill Bop
* Seeco 10-003   Al Haig - In A Pinch / Talk Of The Town
* Dawn 204   Al Haig - Talk Of The Town / Pennies From Heaven

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, May 5, 1949

2755-5 | 294-3SegmentVerve MGV-8009, VE-2-2501
2756-2 | 295-2Passport (rare)Mercury 11022x45, MGC-512
2756-5 | 295-5Passport (common)Mercury 11022; Verve MGV-8009, MGV-8000, VE-2-2501
2757-4 | 296-3Diverse (as Segment)Verve MGV-8009

* Verve MGV-8009   Charlie Parker - Jazz Perennial: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #7   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2501   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1948-50)   1976
* Verve MGV-8000   The Charlie Parker Story #1   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Mercury MGC-512   Bird And Diz   1952
= Clef MGC-512   -   1954
* Mercury 11022x45; Clef 11022x45   Charlie Parker - Visa / Passport (rare)
* Mercury 11022; Clef 11022   Charlie Parker - Visa / Passport (common)

Charlie Parker Quintet

same personnel.

Salle Pleyel, Paris, France, May 8, 9 and 14 or 15, 1949

Salt Peanuts IBird In Paris CP 3; Spotlite (E) SPJ 118
Barbados-
52nd Street Theme I-
Out Of Nowhere I-
Salt Peanuts II-
Scrapple From The Apple-
Out Of Nowhere II-
Wee (aka Allen's Alley)-
52nd Street Theme II-
Out Of Nowhere IIIJazz O.P. (F) OMS 7004
A Night In Tunisia-
Moose The Mooche-
Hot House-
I Got Rhythm (as Blues)-
52nd Street Theme III-

* Bird In Paris CP 3   Charlie Parker - Bird In Paris
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 118   Charlie Parker - Bird In Paris
* Jazz O.P. (F) OMS 7004   Charlie Parker In France 1949

Charlie Parker Quintet

same personnel.

Colisee Movie Theatre, Roubaix, France, May 12, 1949

OrnithologyJazz O.P. (F) OMS 7004
Out Of Nowhere-
Cheryl-
52nd Street Theme-
Lover Man-
Groovin' High-
Half Nelson-
52nd Street Theme (alternate take)-

* Jazz O.P. (F) OMS 7004   Charlie Parker In France 1949

Al Haig Sextet Featuring Stan Getz / Stan Getz And The Al Haig Quintet

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Gene Ramey, bass; Charlie Perry, drums; Carlos Vidal, conga drums.

NYC, May 12, 1949

SR-1393Skull BusterSeeco 10-005, SLP 7; Dawn DEP 102, DLP 1126; Prestige P-24088; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1929-2
SR-1394Ante Room-
SR-1395Poop DeckSeeco 10-006, SLP 7; Dawn DEP 102, DLP 1126; Prestige P-24088; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1929-2
SR-1396Pennies From HeavenSeeco 10-006, SLP 7; Dawn 204, DEP 102, DLP 1126; Prestige P-24088; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1929-2

* Dawn DLP 1126   Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, Paul Quinichette, Wardell Grey - Tenors Anyone?   1958
* Prestige P-24088   Stan Getz & Friends - Early Getz   1979
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1929-2   Al Haig Trio And Sextets Featuring Stan Getz And Wardell Gray   2000
* Seeco SLP 7   Al Haig Featuring Stan Getz And Wardell Gray - Highlights In Modern Jazz   1951
= Seeco SLP 7 (later)   Stan Getz - The Beginning: With Wardell Gray   1951+
* Dawn DEP 102   Al Haig Sextet
* Seeco 10-005   Al Haig - Skull Buster / Ante Room
* Seeco 10-006; Blue Star (F) 211   Al Haig - Poop Deck / Pennies From Heaven
* Dawn 204   Al Haig - Talk Of The Town / Pennies From Heaven

Festival International De Jazz All Stars

Aime Barelli, Bill Coleman, Miles Davis, Kenny Dorham, Hot Lips Page, trumpet; Big Chief, Russell Moore, trombone; Hubert Rostaing, clarinet; Sidney Bechet, Pierre Braslavsky, soprano sax; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Don Byas, James Moody, tenor sax; Hazy Osterwald, vibes; Al Haig, piano; Toots Thielemans, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Salle Pleyel, Paris, France, May 15, 1949

Farewell Blues (as Blues)Bird In Paris CP 3; Spotlite (E) SPJ 118

* Bird In Paris CP 3   Charlie Parker - Bird In Paris
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 118   Charlie Parker - Bird In Paris

The Max Roach Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; James Moody, tenor sax #1-4; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Studio Technisonor, Paris, France, May 15, 1949

1. St3010Prince AlbertVogue (F) V 5009, LD 014, LDA 16008; Blue Note BLP 5010; Prestige PRST 7841; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 97
2. St3011Maxology (as Baby Sis)Vogue (F) V 5010, LD 014, LDA 16008; Prestige PRLP 113, PRST 7841; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 97
3. St3012Yesterdays (as Tomorrow)Vogue (F) V 5011, LD 014; Blue Note BLP 5010; Prestige PRST 7841; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 97
4. St3013MaximumVogue (F) V 5012, LD 014, LDA 16008; Blue Note 1570, BLP 5010; Prestige PRST 7841; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 97
5. St3014Hot House (as Ham And Haig)Vogue (F) V 5012, LD 014; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 97

* Vogue (F) LDA 16008   Max Roach, Clifford Brown - 2 Giants
* Prestige PRST 7841   Al Haig Trio And Quintet!   1971
* Jazz Legacy (F) JL 97   James Moody - In The Beginning: Jazz Legacy 47
* Vogue (F) LD 014   Max Roach
* Blue Note BLP 5010   Max Roach, James Moody, Art Blakey - New Sounds   1952
* Prestige PRLP 113   Fats Navarro, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Kenny Dorham - Modern Jazz Trumpets   1951
= Prestige PRLP 113 (later)   -   1952
= Prestige PRLP 113 (later 2)   -   1954
* Vogue (F) V 5009; Blue Note 1569   Max Roach - Prince Albert Parts 1 & 2   1949
* Vogue (F) V 5010   Max Roach - Baby Sis Parts 1 & 2   1949
= Prestige 702   James Moody - Maxology Parts 1 & 2   1950
* Vogue (F) V 5011; Blue Note 1571   Max Roach - Tomorrow Parts 1 & 2   1949
* Vogue (F) V 5012   Max Roach - Maximum / Ham And Haig   1949
* Blue Note 1570   Max Roach - Maximum / James Moody - Just Moody   1949

Stan Getz Bop Stars

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

NYC, June 21, 1949

JRC24EIndian SummerPrestige 740, prEP 1310, PRLP 108, PRLP 7002, PRST-24019
JRC25ELong Island SoundNew Jazz 805; Prestige prEP 1310; New Jazz NJLP 102; Prestige PRLP 7002, PRST-24019
JRC26DMar-CiaNew Jazz 805; Prestige prEP 1310; New Jazz NJLP 102; Prestige PRLP 7002, P-24088
JRC27B | JRC60PrezervationNew Jazz 818; Prestige prEP 1342, PRLP 7013, PRST 7516, PRST-24019
JRC27CCrazy ChordsNew Jazz 811; Prestige prEP 1310, PRLP 108, PRLP 7002, PRST-24019

* Prestige PRLP 7002   Stan Getz Quartets   1955
= New Jazz NJLP 8214   Stan Getz - Long Island Sound   1959
= Prestige PRLP 7256, PRST 7256   Stan Getz Greatest Hits   1963
= Prestige PR 7337, PRST 7337   -   1964
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-121   Stan Getz Quartets   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-121-2   -   1991
* Prestige PRST-24019   Stan Getz   1972
* Prestige P-24088   Stan Getz & Friends - Early Getz   1979
* Prestige PRLP 7013   Conception Featuring Stan Getz, Miles Davis, Zoot Sims, Sonny Rollins, Gerry Mulligan, Lee Konitz   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7013 (later)   Miles Davis/Stan Getz/Gerry Mulligan/Lee Konitz/Sonny Rollins/Zoot Sims - Conception   1956+
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1726   -   1989
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1726-2   -   1990
* Prestige PRST 7516   Stan Getz With Al Haig - Prezervation   1967
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-706-2   -   1992
* Prestige PRLP 108   Lee Konitz, Stan Getz - The New Sounds   1951
= Prestige PRLP 108 (later)   Lee Konitz And Stan Getz - The New Sounds   1952
* New Jazz NJLP 102   Stan Getz Volume One   1950
= Prestige NJLP 102   -   1951
= Prestige PRLP 102   -   1954
* Prestige prEP 1310   Stan Getz Quartet Vol. 1   1953
* Prestige prEP 1342   Stan Getz, Lee Konitz - New Sounds   1954
* Prestige 740   Stan Getz - What's New / Indian Summer   1951
* New Jazz 805   Stan Getz - Long Island Sound / Mar-Cia   1949
= Prestige 710   -   1950
* New Jazz 818   Stan Getz - Battleground / Prezervation   1950
= Prestige 818   -   1953
* New Jazz 811   Stan Getz - Speedway / Crazy Chords   1949
= Prestige 811   -   1953

Danny Payne With Al Haig Trio

Al Haig, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; Danny Payne, vocal.

NYC, July 14, 1949

D176Gee How You Thrill MeDiscovery 516
D177My Mother's BirthdayDiscovery 508
D178World Of My Own-
D179Once In A WhileDiscovery 516

* Discovery 516   Danny Payne, Al Haig - Gee How You Thrill Me / Once In A While
* Discovery 508   Danny Payne, Al Haig - My Mother's Birthday / World Of My Own

Junior Daniels With Al Haig Trio

Al Haig, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; Junior Daniels, vocal.

NYC, July 15, 1949

D180Did I Rememberunissued
D181Autumn SerenadeDiscovery 507
D182The Lam Is Low-
D183Goodnight My Loveunissued

* Discovery 507   Junior Daniels, Al Haig - Autumn Serenade / The Lam Is Low

Al Haig Sextet

Kai Winding, trombone; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar #1,2, guitar, vocal #3,4; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; Blossom Dearie, vocal #3,4.

NYC, July 28, 1949

1. hlo 1Pinch BottleHarry Lim HL 1; Prestige PRST 7516, P-24088
2. hlo 2Earless Engineering-
3. hlo 3Be Still, TVHarry Lim HL 2; Prestige PRST 7516, P-24088, (J) SLP 47
4. hlo 4Short P, Not LP-

* Prestige PRST 7516   Stan Getz With Al Haig - Prezervation   1967
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-706-2   -   1992
* Prestige P-24088   Stan Getz & Friends - Early Getz   1979
* Prestige (J) SLP 47   Various Artists - Early Prestige Sessions 1949/50
* Harry Lim HL 1   Al Haig - Pinch Bottle / Earless Engineering   1949
* Harry Lim HL 2   Al Haig - Be Still, TV / Short P, Not LP   1949

Coleman Hawkins All Stars

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

276-5The Big HeadMercury 8909
277-7SkippyMercury 8912
278-5Platinum LoveNorgran MGN-1034
278-6-Mercury 8909; Verve MGV-8230
279-6 | 63VK638There's A Small HotelMercury 8912; Norgran MGN-1034; Verve V/V6-8568, VSP/VSPS-17

* Norgran MGN-1034   Stan Getz, Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, Flip Phillips, Illinois Jacquet, Ben Webster, Charlie Ventura - Tenor Saxes   1955
= Verve MGV-8125   -   1957
* Verve MGV-8230   Various Artists - The Anatomy Of Improvisation   1957
* Verve V/V6-8568   The Essential Coleman Hawkins   1963
* Verve VSP/VSPS-17   Various Artists - The Art Of The Ballad   1966
* Mercury 8909, 8909x45; Clef 8909, 8909x45   Coleman Hawkins - The Big Head / Platinum Love
* Mercury 8912, 8912x45; Clef 8912, 8912x45   Coleman Hawkins - Skippy / There's A Small Hotel

Don Lanphere Quintet

Fats Navarro, trumpet; Don Lanphere, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, September 20, 1949

JRC35AWailing WallMisterioso (E) MLP 1982; Prestige PCD-24114-2
JRC35B-Misterioso (E) MLP 1981
JRC35C--
JRC35D-New Jazz 819; Prestige PRLP 113, PR 16002, P-24081; Misterioso (E) MLP 1981; Prestige (J) SLP 47, PCD-24114-2
JRC35E-Prestige prEP 1321, P-24046; Misterioso (E) MLP 1982; Prestige PCD-24114-2
JRC36AGoMisterioso (E) MLP 1981
JRC36B-Misterioso (E) MLP 1982
JRC36BC-New Jazz 812; Misterioso (E) MLP 1981; Prestige PCD-24114-2
JRC36C-Prestige prEP 1321, PRLP 113, PR 16002, P-24081; Misterioso (E) MLP 1982; Prestige PCD-24114-2
JRC36D-Misterioso (E) MLP 1981
JRC36E-Misterioso (E) MLP 1982
JRC37AInfatuationMisterioso (E) MLP 1981
JRC37B-New Jazz 819; Prestige prEP 1321, PR 16002, P-24081; Misterioso (E) MLP 1981; Prestige PCD-24114-2
JRC37C-Misterioso (E) MLP 1981
JRC37D-Misterioso (E) MLP 1982; Prestige PCD-24114-2
JRC38AStopMisterioso (E) MLP 1981
JRC38B-New Jazz 812; Prestige prEP 1321, PRLP 113, PR 16002, P-24081; Misterioso (E) MLP 1981; Prestige (J) SLP 47, PCD-24114-2
JRC38C-Misterioso (E) MLP 1981
JRC38D-Misterioso (E) MLP 1982; Prestige PCD-24114-2

* Misterioso (E) MLP 1982   Wardell Gray Quartet, Don Lanphere Quintet - The Thin Man Meets Fat Boy Vol. II   1981
* Misterioso (E) MLP 1981   Wardell Gray Quartet, Don Lanphere Quintet - The Thin Man Meets Fat Boy Vol. I   1981
* Prestige PR 16002   Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Fats Navarro - Trumpet Giants   not released
= New Jazz NJLP 8296   -   1964
* Prestige P-24081   Various Artists - First Sessions 1949/50   1978
* Prestige (J) SLP 47   Various Artists - Early Prestige Sessions 1949/50
* Prestige P-24046   Various Artists - 25 Years Of Prestige   1974
* Prestige PCD-24114-2   Fats Navarro, Al Haig, Don Lanphere, Leo Parker - Prestige First Sessions Volume One   1992
* Prestige PRLP 113   Fats Navarro, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Kenny Dorham - Modern Jazz Trumpets   1951
= Prestige PRLP 113 (later)   -   1952
= Prestige PRLP 113 (later 2)   -   1954
* Prestige prEP 1321   Fats Navarro Quintet   1953
* New Jazz 819   Fats Navarro - Wailing Wall / Infatuation   1950
= Prestige 819   -   1953
* New Jazz 812   Fats Navarro - Stop / Go   1949
= Prestige 812   -   1953

Wardell Gray Quartet

Wardell Gray, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

NYC, November 11, 1949

JRC46ATwistedPrestige P-24062; Misterioso (E) MLP 1983; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-050-2
JRC46B-Misterioso (E) MLP 1983
JRC46C-Misterioso (E) MLP 1982; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-050-2
JRC46D-New Jazz 817; Prestige P-24046; Misterioso (E) MLP 1981; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-050-2
JRC46E-Prestige PRLP 115, PRLP 7008, P-24062; Misterioso (E) MLP 1982; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-050-2
JRC47ASouthsideMisterioso (E) MLP 1983; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-050-2
JRC47B-Misterioso (E) MLP 1982; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-050-2
JRC47C--
JRC47D-Misterioso (E) MLP 1983; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-050-2
JRC47E-New Jazz 828; Prestige PRLP 115, PRLP 7008, P-24062; Misterioso (E) MLP 1981; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-050-2
JRC47F-Misterioso (E) MLP 1982; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-050-2
JRC47G-Prestige P-24062; Misterioso (E) MLP 1982; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-050-2
JRC48AEasy Living-
JRC48B-New Jazz 817; Prestige PRLP 115, PRLP 7008, P-24081; Misterioso (E) MLP 1981; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-050-2
JRC49ASweet LorraineNew Jazz 828; Prestige PRLP 115, PRLP 7008; Moodsville MVLP 37; Prestige P-24062; Misterioso (E) MLP 1981; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-050-2

* Prestige P-24062   Wardell Gray - Central Avenue   1976
* Misterioso (E) MLP 1983   Wardell Gray Quartet, Leo Parker Quartet - The Thin Man Meets Mad Lad   1981
* Misterioso (E) MLP 1982   Wardell Gray Quartet, Don Lanphere Quintet - The Thin Man Meets Fat Boy Vol. II   1981
* Prestige P-24046   Various Artists - 25 Years Of Prestige   1974
* Misterioso (E) MLP 1981   Wardell Gray Quartet, Don Lanphere Quintet - The Thin Man Meets Fat Boy Vol. I   1981
* Prestige PRLP 7008   Wardell Gray Memorial Volume One   1955
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-050   -   1983
= Prestige PR 7343, PRST 7343   Wardell Gray Memorial Album   1964
* Prestige P-24081   Various Artists - First Sessions 1949/50   1978
* Moodsville MVLP 37, MVST 37   Various Artists - Lusty Moods Played By America's Greatest Jazzmen   1963
= Status ST 8319   -   1965
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-050-2   Wardell Gray Memorial Volume One   1992
* Prestige PRLP 115   Wardell Gray Tenor Sax Favorites   1951
* New Jazz 817; Prestige 707   Wardell Gray - Twisted / Easy Living   1950
* New Jazz 828   Wardell Gray - Sweet Lorraine / Southside   1950
= Prestige 711   Wardell Gray - Southside / Sweet Lorraine   1950

Charlie Parker Quintet

Red Rodney, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Pershing Hotel, Chicago, IL, November, 1949

I Cover The WaterfrontPhilology (It) 214 W 12
--
Confirmation-
--
Now's The Time-
--
Air Conditioning (Big Foot)-
Perdido-
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (into)-
Ruby, My Dear-
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (into)-
Ruby, My Dear-
Wee-
--

same session.

Hot House (Short)Philology (It) 214 W 15
Hot House (Long)-
Cheryl (Short)-
Cheryl (Long)-
I Can't Get Started (Short)-
I Can't Get Started (Long)-
Groovin' High (Short)-
Groovin' High (Long)-

* Philology (It) 214 W 12   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 2   1990
* Philology (It) 214 W 15   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 3   1990

Al Haig Quintet

Kai Winding, trombone #1,2; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

Carnegie Hall, NYC, December 24, 1949

1.AlwaysIAJRC 20; Spotlite (E) SPJ 143; Fresh Sound (Sp) FSCD-1003
2.Sweet Miss-
3.Long Island Sound-

* IAJRC 20   Various Artists - Stars Of Modern Jazz Concert At Carnegie Hall
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 143   Al Haig Meets The Master Saxes Vol. 3
* Fresh Sound (Sp) FSCD-1003   Stan Getz Quintet Live At Carnegie Hall

Charlie Parker Quintet

Red Rodney, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

The Stars Of Modern Jazz, Carnegie Hall, NYC, December 24, 1949

OrnithologyS.C.A.M. JPG 1
Cheryl-
Ko-Ko-
Bird Of Paradise-
Now's The Time-

* S.C.A.M. JPG 1   Charlie Parker - Dance Of The Infidels

1950

Stan Getz Quartet

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; Jr. Parker, vocal #1,2.

NYC, January 6, 1950

1. BL1200CStardustBirdland 6002; Prestige PRST 7516, (J) SLP 47
2. BL1201BGoodnight, My Love-
3. BL1202CThere's A Small HotelBirdland 6001; Prestige 45-250, prEP 1311; New Jazz NJLP 104; Prestige PRLP 7002; Moodsville MVLP 35; Prestige PRST-24019
4. BL1203AToo Marvelous For WordsPrestige 729, 45-283, prEP 1311; New Jazz NJLP 104; Prestige PRLP 7002, PRST-24019
5. BL1204AI've Got You Under My Skin (alternate take)New Jazz NJLP 104; Prestige P-24088
6. BL1204BI've Got You Under My SkinBirdland 6001; Prestige 45-250, prEP 1311, PRLP 7002; Moodsville MVLP 34; Prestige P-24088
7. BL1205What's NewPrestige 740, 45-283, prEP 1311; New Jazz NJLP 104; Prestige PRLP 7002, P-24088
8. JRC1210IntoitNew Jazz 867; Prestige prEP 1342, PRLP 7013, PRST 7516, PRST-24019

* Prestige PRST 7516   Stan Getz With Al Haig - Prezervation   1967
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-706-2   -   1992
* Prestige (J) SLP 47   Various Artists - Early Prestige Sessions 1949/50
* Prestige PRLP 7002   Stan Getz Quartets   1955
= New Jazz NJLP 8214   Stan Getz - Long Island Sound   1959
= Prestige PRLP 7256, PRST 7256   Stan Getz Greatest Hits   1963
= Prestige PR 7337, PRST 7337   -   1964
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-121   Stan Getz Quartets   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-121-2   -   1991
* Moodsville MVLP 35, MVST 35   Various Artists - The Music Of Richard Rodgers Played By America's Greatest Jazzmen   1963
* Prestige PRST-24019   Stan Getz   1972
* Prestige P-24088   Stan Getz & Friends - Early Getz   1979
* Moodsville MVLP 34, MVST 34   Various Artists - The Music Of Cole Porter Played By America's Greatest Jazzmen   1963
* Prestige PRLP 7013   Conception Featuring Stan Getz, Miles Davis, Zoot Sims, Sonny Rollins, Gerry Mulligan, Lee Konitz   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7013 (later)   Miles Davis/Stan Getz/Gerry Mulligan/Lee Konitz/Sonny Rollins/Zoot Sims - Conception   1956+
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1726   -   1989
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1726-2   -   1990
* New Jazz NJLP 104   Stan Getz Volume Two   1950
= Prestige NJLP 104   -   1951
= Prestige NJLP 104 (later)   -   1952
* Prestige prEP 1311   Stan Getz Quartet Vol. 2   1953
* Prestige prEP 1342   Stan Getz, Lee Konitz - New Sounds   1954
* Prestige 45-250   Stan Getz - There's A Small Hotel / I've Got You Under My Skin   1963
* Prestige 45-283   Stan Getz - What's New / Too Marvelous For Words   1963
* Birdland 6002   Junior Parker - Stardust / Goodnight, My Love   1950
* Birdland 6001; Prestige 708   Stan Getz - There's A Small Hotel / I've Got You Under My Skin   1950
* Prestige 729   Terry Gibbs - Michelle / Stan Getz - Too Marvelous For Words   1951
= Prestige 729x45   -
* Prestige 740   Stan Getz - What's New / Indian Summer   1951
* New Jazz 867   Stan Getz - You Stepped Out Of A Dream / Intoit   1951
= Prestige 867   Stan Getz - Intoit / You Stepped Out Of A Dream   1953

Herbie Steward Quintet

Herbie Steward, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Curly Russell, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

NYC, January 17, 1950

R1017Medicine ManRoost 515; Vogue (E) EPV 1085
R1018Passport To Pimlico-
R1019'Tain't No UseRoost 510
R1020Sinbad The Tailor-

* Vogue (E) EPV 1085   Herbie Steward   1955
* Roost 515; Jazz Selection (F) JS 788; Vogue (E) V 2154; Gazell (Swd) 200?   Herbie Steward - Medicine Man / Passport To Pimlico
* Roost 510   Herbie Steward - 'Tain't No Use / Sinbad The Tailor   1950
= Gazell (Swd) 202?   -

Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; unknown or Al Haig, piano; unknown, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

Hotel Diplomat, NYC, early 1950

Billie's BounceStash ST-260
Caravan-
Drifting On A Reed-

* Stash ST-260, ST-CD-260   Charlie Parker - Birth Of The Bebop - Bird On Tenor 1943

Mary Ann McCall With Al Cohn's Band

Red Rodney, trumpet; Earl Swope, trombone; Al Cohn, tenor sax, arranger; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Al Haig, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Jeff Morton, drums; Mary Ann McCall, vocal.

NYC, February 1, 1950

R1021I Cried For YouRoost 514
R1022The Sky Is CryingRoost 511
R1023After I Say I'm Sorry-
R1024Until The Real Thing Comes AlongRoost 514

* Roost 514   Mary Ann McCall - I Cried For You / Until The Real Thing Comes Along
* Roost 511   Mary Ann McCall - The Sky Is Crying / After I Say I'm Sorry   1950

Charlie Parker Sextet

Red Rodney, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

Birdland, NYC, February 14, 1950

Hot HouseEPM Musique (F) FDC 5710
Out Of Nowhere-
Visa / 52nd Street Theme-
Anthropology / Wee-
What's New-
Little Willie Leaps-
Yesterdays / 52nd Street Theme-
Dizzy Atmosphere-
Perdido (as Wahoo)-
I Can't Get Started-
Wee-
52nd Street Theme-
Slow Boat To China-
A Night In Tunisia-
52nd Street Theme-

* EPM Musique (F) FDC 5710   Charlie Parker Live Birdland 1950

Charlie Parker Quintet

Red Rodney, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

St. Nicholas Arena, NYC, February 18, 1950

52nd Street Theme IJazz Workshop JWS 500; Prestige PRST-24009
OrnithologyDebut (D) DEP 35; Jazz Workshop JWS 500; Prestige PRST-24009
I Didn't Know What Time It Was-
Embraceable You-
Scrapple From The Apple-
Hot HouseDebut (D) DEP 36; Jazz Workshop JWS 500; Prestige PRST-24009
Now's The Time-
Visa-
Star Eyes-
ConfirmationDebut (D) DEP 37; Jazz Workshop JWS 500; Prestige PRST-24009; Impulse! ASH-9253-3
Out Of NowhereDebut (D) DEP 37; Jazz Workshop JWS 500; Prestige PRST-24009
What's New-
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes-
I Cover The WaterfrontJazz Workshop JWS 500; Prestige PRST-24009
52nd Street Theme II-

same session.

52nd Street Theme IIIZim ZM-1007
Perdido-
I Can't Get Started-
52nd Street Theme IV-
Anthropology-
52nd Street Theme V-
Groovin' High-
52nd Street Theme VI-
Cheryl-

* Jazz Workshop JWS 500; Original Jazz Classics OJC-041, OJCCD-041-2   Charlie Parker - Bird At St. Nick's
= Fantasy LP 6012, LP 86012   -   1964
= America (F) 30 AM 6062   -   1969
* Prestige PRST-24009   Charlie Parker   1972
* Impulse! ASH-9253-3   Various Artists - The Saxophone
* Zim ZM-1007   Charlie Parker At The Apollo Theater And St. Nick's Arena
* Debut (D) DEP 35   Bird At St. Nick's Volume 1   1958
* Debut (D) DEP 36   Bird At St. Nick's Volume 2   1958
* Debut (D) DEP 37   Bird At St. Nick's Volume 3   1958

Al Haig Trio

Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

NYC, February 27, 1950

JRC1100CLizaNew Jazz 822; Prestige prEP 1328, PRLP 175, PRST 7516, P-24081; Misterioso (E) MLP 1984; Prestige PCD-24114-2
JRC1101CStars Fell On AlabamaNew Jazz 822; Prestige prEP 1328, PRLP 175, PRST 7516, P-24081; Misterioso (E) MLP 1984; Prestige (J) SLP 47, PCD-24114-2
JRC1102CStairway To The StarsNew Jazz 823; Prestige prEP 1328, PRLP 175, PRST 7516, P-24081; Misterioso (E) MLP 1984; Prestige PCD-24114-2
JRC1103AOpus CapriceNew Jazz 823; Prestige prEP 1328, PRLP 175, PRST 7516, P-24052, P-24081; Misterioso (E) MLP 1984; Prestige (J) SLP 47, PCD-24114-2

same session.

1100Liza (false start)Misterioso (E) MLP 1984
---
-Liza-
1103Opus Caprice (false start)-
---
---
-Opus Caprice-
---
---
1100CLiza
1101CStars Fell On Alabama
1102Stairway To The Stars (false start)Misterioso (E) MLP 1984
---
1102CStairway To The Stars
1103AOpus Caprice

* Prestige PRST 7516   Stan Getz With Al Haig - Prezervation   1967
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-706-2   -   1992
* Prestige P-24081   Various Artists - First Sessions 1949/50   1978
* Misterioso (E) MLP 1984   Leo Parker Quartet, Al Haig Trio, Zoot Sims Quartet - Mad Lad Returns   1981
* Prestige (J) SLP 47   Various Artists - Early Prestige Sessions 1949/50
* Prestige P-24052   Various Artists - Piano Giants Vol. I   1975
* Prestige PCD-24114-2   Fats Navarro, Al Haig, Don Lanphere, Leo Parker - Prestige First Sessions Volume One   1992
* Prestige PRLP 175   Mary Lou Williams, Al Haig - Piano Moderns   1954
* Prestige prEP 1328   Al Haig Trio   1953
* New Jazz 822   Al Haig - Liza / Stars Fell On Alabama   1950
= Gazell (Swd) 2014   -
* New Jazz 823   Al Haig - Stairway To The Stars / Opus Caprice   1950
= Prestige 823   -   1953

The Stan Getz Quartet

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

NYC, May 17, 1950

R1029On The AlamoRoost 522, 7243 8 59622 2 6
R1029 (alt. tk.)-Roost RLP 2258, 7243 8 59622 2 6
R1030Gone With The WindRoost 516, RLP 402, RLP 2207, RLP 2255, 7243 8 59622 2 6
R1031YesterdaysRoost 512, RLP 402, RLP 2207, RLP 2255, 7243 8 59622 2 6
R1032Sweety PieRoost 512, RLP 402, RLP 2207, RLP 2249, 7243 8 59622 2 6
R1033Thou Swellunissued
R1034You Go To My HeadRoost 578, RLP 423, 7243 8 59622 2 6
R1035Hershey BarRoost 516, RLP 402, RLP 2207, RLP 2249, 7243 8 59622 2 6; Jazztone (Eu) J-1245

* Roost RLP 2258   Stan Getz - The Getz Age
* Roost RLP 2207   Stan Getz - The Sound
* Roost RLP 2255   Stan Getz - Modern World
* Roost RLP 2249   The Greatest Of Stan Getz
* Jazztone (Eu) J-1245   Various Artists - Modern Jazz Festival   1950s
= Guilde Du Jazz (F) J.1245   Various Artists - Festival Du Jazz Moderne   1950s
* Roost 7243 8 59622 2 6   Stan Getz - The Complete Roost Recordings   1997
* Roost RLP 402   The Stan Getz Quartet Vol. 1   1951
* Roost RLP 423   Stan Getz - Split Kick
* Roost 522   Stan Getz - On The Alamo / For Stompers Only
* Roost 516   Stan Getz - Gone With The Wind / Hershey Bar
* Roost 512   Stan Getz - Yesterdays / Sweety Pie   1950
* Roost 578   Stan Getz - You Go To My Head / Fools Rush In

Charlie Parker Quintet + Guests

Kenny Dorham, possibly Red Rodney, trumpet; Tony Scott, clarinet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

broadcast, Cafe Society, NYC, June-July, 1950

Just Friends Irejected
April In Paris I-
52nd Street Theme IGrotto 495
Just Friends IIKlacto (E) MG 101; Zu-Zazz (E) ZZ 1002
April In Paris II-
A Night In TunisiaGrotto 495
52nd Street Theme IIGrotto 495; Klacto (E) MG 101; Zu-Zazz (E) ZZ 1002
52nd Street Theme III
Just Friends IIIS.C.A.M. JPG 4
April In Paris III-
Medley I: Bewitched / SummertimeKlacto (E) MG 101; Zu-Zazz (E) ZZ 1002
Medley II: I Cover The Waterfront / Gone With The Wind-
Easy To Love-
52nd Street Theme IV-
Medley III: What's New / It's The Talk Of The Town
Moose The MoocheS.C.A.M. JPG 4
52nd Street Theme V-

* Grotto 495   Charlie Parker - Ultimate Bird 1949-50
* Klacto (E) MG 101   Charlie Parker - Ballads And Birdland
* Zu-Zazz (E) ZZ 1002   Charlie Parker Vol. 1 - Ballads And Birdland
* S.C.A.M. JPG 4   Charlie Parker - Just Friends

Leo Parker Quartet

Leo Parker, baritone, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Max Roach, drums #1,2,4-6; Jack Parker, drums #3,7-10.

NYC, July 20, 1950

1. JRC95AMona LisaMisterioso (E) MLP 1984
2. JRC95B-Prestige P-24081; Misterioso (E) MLP 1983; Prestige PCD-24114-2
3. JRC96AWho's Mad?-
4. JRC97ADarn That DreamMisterioso (E) MLP 1984
5. JRC97B-Prestige P-24081; Misterioso (E) MLP 1983; Prestige PCD-24114-2
6. JRC98BI Cross My FingersPrestige 720, P-24081; Misterioso (E) MLP 1983; Prestige PCD-24114-2
7. JRC99AMad Lad ReturnsPrestige 720, P-24046; Misterioso (E) MLP 1983; Prestige PCD-24114-2
8. JRC99B-Misterioso (E) MLP 1984; Prestige PCD-24114-2
9. JRC99C-Misterioso (E) MLP 1984
10. JRC99D--

* Misterioso (E) MLP 1984   Leo Parker Quartet, Al Haig Trio, Zoot Sims Quartet - Mad Lad Returns   1981
* Prestige P-24081   Various Artists - First Sessions 1949/50   1978
* Misterioso (E) MLP 1983   Wardell Gray Quartet, Leo Parker Quartet - The Thin Man Meets Mad Lad   1981
* Prestige P-24046   Various Artists - 25 Years Of Prestige   1974
* Prestige PCD-24114-2   Fats Navarro, Al Haig, Don Lanphere, Leo Parker - Prestige First Sessions Volume One   1992
* Prestige 720   Leo Parker - I Cross My Fingers / Mad Lad Returns   1950

Charlie Parker Quartet With Strings

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig or Bernie Leighton, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; 1 oboe, 3 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello, 1 harp, Jimmy Mundy, arranger.

Apollo Theater, NYC, August 22, 1950

Repetition ICharlie Parker CP 513
April In Paris I-
Easy To Love I-
What Is This Thing Called Love I-

* Charlie Parker CP 513   Charlie Parker - Parker Plus Strings

Charlie Parker Quartet With Strings

same personnel.

Apollo Theater, NYC, August 23, 1950

Repetition IICharlie Parker CP 513
Repetition III-
April In Paris II-
April In Paris III-
Easy To Love II-
Easy To Love IIIColumbia JC 34832
What Is This Thing Called Love IICharlie Parker CP 513
What Is This Thing Called Love III-

* Charlie Parker CP 513   Charlie Parker - Parker Plus Strings
* Columbia JC 34832   Charlie Parker - Bird With Strings Live At The Apollo, Carnegie Hall And Birdland   1977

Charlie Parker With Strings At JATP

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 LoveNorgran MGN-3501-2; Verve MGV-8001, VE-2-2512
April In ParisNorgran MGN-3501-2; Verve MGV-8001, VSP/VSPS-38, VE-2-2512
RepetitionNorgran MGN-3501-2; Verve MGV-8001, VE-2-2512
Easy To Love-
Rocker (aka I'll Remember April)-

* Norgran MGN-3501-2   Norman Granz' Jazz Concert #1   not released
= Norgran MG JC #1   -   1953
= Verve MGV-8189-2   Various Artists - Midnight Jazz At Carnegie Hall   1956+
* Verve MGV-8001   The Charlie Parker Story #2   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2512   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1950-51)   1976
* Verve VSP/VSPS-38   Various Artists - The Art Of The Ballad 2   1966

Apartment Jam Sessions

John Nielson, trumpet; Jimmy Knepper, trombone; Joe Maini, Charlie Parker, alto sax; Don Lanphere, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; unknown, bass; Frank Isola, drums.

probably NYC, circa 1950

Half NelsonZim ZM-1006; Spotlite (E) SPJ 146
Cherokee-
Scrapple From The Apple-
Star Eyes-

* Zim ZM-1006   Charlie Parker - Apartment Jam Sessions
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 146   Charlie Parker - Apartment Sessions

1951

Stan Getz Quintet

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Teddy Kotick, bass; Tiny Kahn, drums.

Storyville, Boston, MA, October 28, 1951

Signal (alternate take)Roost 7243 8 59622 2 6
Budo (alternate take)-
Thou SwellRoost EP 312, RLP 407, RLP 2209, RLP 2255, 7243 8 59622 2 6
The Song Is You-
Mosquito KneesRoost RLP 407, RLP 2209, RLP 2249, 7243 8 59622 2 6
Pennies From HeavenRoost RLP 411, RLP 2209, RLP 2255, 7243 8 59622 2 6
MoveRoost RLP 420, RLP 2209, RLP 2255, 7243 8 59622 2 6
Parker 51Roost RLP 407, RLP 2209, RLP 2249, 7243 8 59622 2 6
Hershey BarRoost RLP 420, RLP 2225, 7243 8 59622 2 6
Rubberneck-
SignalRoost RLP 420, RLP 2225, RLP 2249, 7243 8 59622 2 6
Everything Happens To MeRoost RLP 420, RLP 2225, 7243 8 59622 2 6
Jumpin' With Symphony SidRoost RLP 411, RLP 2225, 7243 8 59622 2 6
Yesterdays-
Budo-
WildwoodRoost 7243 8 59622 2 6

* Roost RLP 2209   Stan Getz At Storyville
* Roost RLP 2255   Stan Getz - Modern World
* Roost RLP 2249   The Greatest Of Stan Getz
* Roost RLP 2225   Stan Getz At Storyville Vol. 2
* Roost 7243 8 59622 2 6   Stan Getz - The Complete Roost Recordings   1997
* Roost RLP 407   Stan Getz - Jazz At Storyville
* Roost RLP 411   Stan Getz - Jazz At Storyville Vol. 2
* Roost RLP 420   Stan Getz - Jazz At Storyville Vol. 3
* Roost EP 312   Stan Getz - Jazz At Storyville

Billie Holiday

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Teddy Kotick, bass; Tiny Kahn, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.

broadcast, Storyville, Boston, MA, October 29, 1951

You're Driving Me CrazyDale LP 25
Lover Come Back To Me-
Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do-

Al Haig, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Teddy Kotick, bass; Tiny Kahn, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.

He's Funny That WayDale LP 25; ESP-Disk' ESP 3002
Billie's Blues-

* ESP-Disk' ESP 3002   Billie Holiday - The Lady Lives   1970
= ESP-Disk' ESP 3002 (later)   Billie Holiday - Lady Lives Volume 1: Broadcast Performances 1949-1953   1972
= Base Record (It) ESP 3002   -   1982
= ESP-Disk' (G) ESP 3002-2   Billie Holiday - Broadcast Performances Vol. 1   1993
= ESP-Disk' (US) ESP 3002   -   2005+
* Dale LP 25   Billie Holiday, Stan Getz - Billie And Stan   1951

1952 (age 30)

The Harry Babasin All Stars

Chet Baker, trumpet; Sonny Criss, Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Harry Babasin, bass, leader; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Trade Winds, Inglewood, CA, June 16, 1952

The SquirrelJazz Chronicles JCS-102
Irresistible You (as They Didn't Believe Me)-
Liza-

* Jazz Chronicles JCS-102   Harry Babasin, Sonny Criss, Chet Baker, Charlie Parker, Al Haig, Laurance Marable - Inglewood Jam 6-16-52   1978
= Jazz Showcase JS 5007   Charlie Parker, Chet Baker, Sonny Criss - On The Coast
= Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-407   Charlie Parker, Chet Baker - Bird And Chet: Inglewood Jam: Live At The Trade Winds 16 June 1952   1989
= Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-CD 359   -   2004

Al Haig Inglewood Jam

Chet Baker, trumpet; Al Haig, piano; Dave Bryant, bass; Larry Bunker, drums; with Sonny Criss, alto sax #1,6,7; Jack Montrose, tenor sax #1,2,6; Les Thompson, harmonica #4; added Ted Ottison, trumpet #5,7.

Trade Winds, Inglewood, CA, August 4, 1952

1.There'll Never Be Another YouXanadu 206
2.Bernie's Tune-
3.My Old Flame-
4.Avalon-
5.I'll Remember April-
6.How High The Moon-
7.Sweet Georgia Brown-

* Xanadu 206   Al Haig - Live In Hollywood   1985

Al Haig Inglewood Jam 1952

Al Haig, piano; Gil Beacon, bass; Dick Staton, drums; with Chet Baker, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Jack Montrose, tenor sax; Harry Babasin, bass; and others.

Trade Winds, Inglewood, CA, August, 1952

On The AlamoInterplay (J) ABCJ-537
Crazy Rhythm-
I Remember You-

* Interplay (J) ABCJ-537   Al Haig - Inglewood Jam 1952   2009

Al Haig Trio

Al Haig, piano; Harry Babasin, bass, cello; Larry Bunker, drums, vibes.

Los Angeles, CA, September 6, 1952

Taking A Chance On LovePacific Jazz JWC-506
Strike Up The Bandunissued

* Pacific Jazz JWC-506   Various Artists - Jazz Pianists Galore   1957
= World Pacific JWC-506   -   1958

Harry Babasin Quartet

Bob Enevoldsen, tenor sax, valve trombone, bass; Al Haig, piano; Harry Babasin, bass, cello; Larry Bunker, drums, vibes.

Los Angeles, CA, September 6, 1952

PJ-210-4How About YouPacific Jazz 603
PJ-213-5Saunders Meanders-

* Pacific Jazz 603   Harry Babasin - How About You / Saunders Meanders   1953

1953

Al Haig Cleff Session 1953

Conte Candoli, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Don Bagley, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

The Clef, Hollywood, CA, January 11, 1953

Billie's BounceVantage (J) NLP-5006; PJL (J) MTCJ-1040
The Way You Look TonightVantage (J) NLP-5006
Half Nelson-
I Can't Get Started / Theme-

same session.

Good BaitPJL (J) MTCJ-1040; Interplay (J) ABCJ-570
Scrapple From The Apple-
I'll Remember April-

* Vantage (J) NLP-5006   Al Haig=Lee Konitz - The Sessions Vol. 1   1991
= Interplay (J) ABCJ-526   Al Haig - Cleff Session 1953   2009
* PJL (J) MTCJ-1040   Al Haig 1953   2002
* Interplay (J) ABCJ-570   Al Haig - I'll Remember April - Cleff Session 1953 Vol. 2   2010

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Fulton Recording, NYC, July 28, 1953

1246-1Chi-ChiVerve MGV-8005, 825 671-2
1246-2-Verve (J) J00J 29001/10, 825 671-2
1246-3-Verve MGV-8005, V/V6-8409, VE-2-2523, 825 671-2
1246-4Chi-Chi (alternate take)Verve 825 671-2
1246-5Chi-ChiVerve (J) J00J 29001/10, 825 671-2
1246-6-Clef 89138, MGC-157; Verve MGV-8005, 825 671-2
1247-1I Remember YouClef 89138, MGC-157; Verve MGV-8005, VE-2-2523, 825 671-2
1248-1Now's The TimeClef MGC-157; Verve MGV-8005, MGV-8001, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2523, 825 671-2
1249-1ConfirmationVerve (J) J00J 29001/10, 825 671-2
1249-2--
1249-3-Clef MGC-157; Verve MGV-8005, MGV-8001, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2523, 825 671-2

* Verve MGV-8005   The Quartet Of Charlie Parker - Now's The Time: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #3   1956+
= ARS G-441   Now's The Time Featuring Charlie Parker   1950s
* Verve V/V6-8409   The Essential Charlie Parker   1961
* Verve VE-2-2523   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1952-54)   1977
* Verve MGV-8001   The Charlie Parker Story #2   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve V3HB-8840   Charlie Parker - Return Engagement   1974
* Verve 825 671-2   The Quartet Of Charlie Parker
* Verve (J) J00J 29001/10   The Complete Charlie Parker On Verve - Bird   1988
* Clef MGC-157   Charlie Parker   1954
* Clef 89138, 89138x45   Charlie Parker - Chi-Chi / I Remember You   1955

1954

Al Haig Trio

Al Haig, piano; Bill Crow, bass; Lee Abrams, drums.

NYC, March 13, 1954

Autumn In New YorkEsoteric ESJ-7; Counterpoint CPT-551
Isn't It Romantic-
They Can't Take That Away From MeCounterpoint CPT-551
Royal Garden BluesEsoteric ESJ-7; Counterpoint CPT-551
Don't Blame MeCounterpoint CPT-551
Moonlight In VermontEsoteric ESJ-7; Counterpoint CPT-551
If I Should Lose YouCounterpoint CPT-551
April In Paris-
All God's Chillun Got RhythmEsoteric ESJ-7; Counterpoint CPT-551
Body And Soul-
Gone With The Wind-
My Old FlameCounterpoint CPT-551
On The AlamoEsoteric ESJ-7; Counterpoint CPT-551

Al Haig, piano; Bill Crow, bass; Lee Abrams as Lee Abrahams, drums.

Just One Of Those ThingsSwing (F) M 33325; Prestige PRST 7841; Vogue (F) DP 64; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1929-2
PJ-1682Yardbird SuiteSwing (F) M 33325; Pacific Jazz 626, EP4-26; Prestige PRST 7841; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1929-2
TabooSwing (F) M 33325; Pacific Jazz EP4-26; Prestige PRST 7841; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1929-2
Mighty Like A RoseSwing (F) M 33325; Prestige PRST 7841; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1929-2
S'WonderfulSwing (F) M 33325; Pacific Jazz EP4-26; Pop (F) CBM 60013; Mode (F) CMDINT 9515; Prestige PRST 7841; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1929-2
Just You, Just Me (as Spotlight)Swing (F) M 33325; Prestige PRST 7841; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1929-2
PJ-1680The Moon Is YellowSwing (F) M 33325; Pacific Jazz 626, EP4-26; Prestige PRST 7841; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1929-2
'Round About MidnightSwing (F) M 33325; Prestige PRST 7841; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1929-2

* Counterpoint CPT-551   Al Haig - Jazz Will-O-The-Wisp   1957
= Everest FS 293   Al Haig - Jazz Will-O'-The-Wisp
= Xtra (E) 1125   Al Haig - Jazz Will O' The Wisp   1972
* Prestige PRST 7841   Al Haig Trio And Quintet!   1971
* Vogue (F) DP 64   Various Artists - 25 Geants Du Piano Jazz
* Mode (F) CMDINT 9515   Various Artists - Piano: The Many Faces Of Jazz Vol. 3
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1929-2   Al Haig Trio And Sextets Featuring Stan Getz And Wardell Gray   2000
* Esoteric ESJ-7   Al Haig Trio
* Swing (F) M 33325; Vogue (E) LDE 092   Al Haig Trio   1954
= Pacific Jazz PJ LP-18   -   1955
= Period SPL 1118   -   1956
* Pop (F) CBM 60013   Various Artists - Piano Jazz: Jazz Pour Vous 3
* Pacific Jazz EP4-26   Al Haig Trio   not released?
* Pacific Jazz 626   Al Haig - The Moon Was Yellow / Yardbird Suite   1955?
= Pacific Jazz 45-626   -   not released

Al Haig Quartet

Al Haig, piano; Benny Weeks, guitar; Teddy Kotick, bass; Phil Brown, drums.

NYC, September, 1954

Sweet LorrainePeriod SPL 1104
Tea For Two-
You Go To My Head-
You Stepped Out Of A Dream-
Undecided-
The Man I Love-
Woody'n You-
Stella By Starlight-
Someone To Watch Over Me-

* Period SPL 1104   Al Haig Quartet   1954

Chet Baker Quintet

Chet Baker, trumpet; Phil Urso, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Bob Neel, drums.

television broadcast, The Tonight Show, NYC, December, 1954

Makin' WhoopeePhilology (It) 214 W 13
Motel-

* Philology (It) 214 W 13   Clifford Brown, Chet Baker - Trumpet Geniuses Of Fifties - Black And White Series Vol. 1

1956

Phil Woods And Donald Byrd Quintet

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Phil Woods, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 2, 1956

1007Once MorePrestige LP 7080
1008House Of Chan-
1009In Walked George-
1010Lover Man-
1011Dewey Square-
1012Dupeltook-

* Prestige LP 7080   Woods/Byrd - The Young Bloods   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1732, OJCCD-1732-2   -   1989
= Prestige P-24066   Donald Byrd - House Of Byrd   1976

1958

Chet Baker Quintet/Quartet

Chet Baker, trumpet; Johnny Griffin, tenor sax #1,3,5; Al Haig, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, September, 1958

1.Fair WeatherRiverside RLP 12-281
2.Polka Dots And Moonbeams-
3.Hotel 49Riverside R-45-416, RLP 12-281
4.Solar-
5.Blue ThoughtsRiverside RLP 12-281
6.When Lights Are Low-
7.Soft WindsRiverside RLP 12-294, RLP 1134; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-207-2

* Riverside RLP 12-281   Chet Baker In New York   1958
= Riverside RLP 1119   -   1959
= Jazzland JLP 88, JLP 988   Chet Baker - Polka Dots And Moonbeams   1966
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-207   Chet Baker In New York   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-207-2   -   1988
* Riverside RLP 12-294   Various Artists - New Blue Horns   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-256   -   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-256-2   -   1995
* Riverside RLP 1134   Various Artists - New Blue Horns   1959
* Riverside R-45-416   Chet Baker - Hotel 49 / Solar   1958

1965 (age 43)

Al Haig Trio

Al Haig, piano; Ed DeHaas, bass; Jim Kappes, drums.

NYC, July 6, 1965

Bag's GrooveMint AL 711
The Good Life-
You Don't Know What Love Is-
Satin Doll-
Bluesette-
Thrio-
Brother, Where Are You-
Polka Dots And Moonbeams-
Willow Weep For Me-
Saudade-

* Mint AL 711   Al Haig Today!   1964
= DIW (J) DIW-331   -   1989
= Soundhills (J) FSCD-2006   -   2002

1974 (age 52)

Al Haig Trio

Al Haig, piano; Gilbert 'Bibi' Rovere, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Olympic Sound Studios, Barnes, England, January 7, 1974

HolylandSpotlite (E) SPJLP 4 (AH 4)
No Stranger LoveSomethin' Else (J) TOCJ-5525
Sweet And Lovely-
InvitationSpotlite (E) SPJLP 4 (AH 4)
Enigma-
Sawbo City Blues-
WaveSomethin' Else (J) TOCJ-5525
You Are My Everything-
If You Could See Me NowSpotlite (E) SPJLP 4 (AH 4)
Sambalhasa-
Have You Met Miss JonesSomethin' Else (J) TOCJ-5525
DaydreamSpotlite (E) SPJLP 4 (AH 4)
Linear Motion-

* Spotlite (E) SPJLP 4 (AH 4)   Al Haig Trio - Invitation   1974?
= Spotlite (J) TOCJ-6213   -   1998
= Spotlite (E) SPJ 604 CD   -
= Somethin' Else (J) TOCJ-5525   -   1990

Al Haig - Jimmy Raney Quartet

Al Haig, acoustic, electric piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Wilbur Little, bass; Frank Gant, drums.

CBS Studios, NYC, November 27, 1974

Freedom Jazz DanceSpotlite (E) SPJLP 8
We'll Be Together-
Marmaduke-
Dolphin Dance-
Blues For Alice-
Shaw 'Nuff-
Don't You Know I Care-
Just Friends-

* Spotlite (E) SPJLP 8   Al Haig-Jimmy Raney Quartet - Special Brew   1976
= Spotlite (J) TOCJ-6215   -   1998

Al Haig Trio

Al Haig, piano; Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.

Radio Stations in Sweden, 1974

Have You Met Miss Jones?Expert (Swd) NLP 1022; Interplay IP2001
Chelsea BridgeInterplay IP2001
Enigma-
ConfirmationExpert (Swd) NLP 1022; Interplay IP2001
Polka Dots And Moonbeams-
'Round About MidnightInterplay IP2001
WaveExpert (Swd) NLP 1022; Interplay IP2001

* Interplay IP2001   Al Haig - 'Round About Midnight   2007
* Expert (Swd) NLP 1022   Al Haig In Sweden   1974

1975

Al Haig Trio With Jimmy Raney

Al Haig, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Jamil Nasser, bass; Frank Gant, drums; + Doug Raney, guitar #4.

MacDonald Studio, Sea Cliff, NY, March 27, 1975

1.Dolphin DanceChoice CRS 1010
2.Enigma-
3.Invitation-
4.You Came To Me From Out Of Nowhere-
5.Freedom Jazz Dance-
6.'Round Midnight-
7.Watch What HappensChoice (J) TKCB-71221, (J) ABCJ-146
8.Get Out Of Town-
9.I Love You-

* Choice CRS 1010   Al Haig, Jimmy Raney - Strings Attached   1975
= Choice (J) TKCB-71221   -   1997
= Choice (J) ABCJ-146   -   2000

Al Haig Trio

Al Haig, piano; Jamil Nasser, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.

Vanguard Studios, NYC, July 7 and 8, 1975

Sweet And LovelyEast Wind (J) EW-8023
Maoco-
How Insensitive-
Chelsea Bridge-
Dolphin Dance-
Love Will Find A Way-
Lush Life-
We'll Be Together-

* East Wind (J) EW-8023   Al Haig Trio - Chelsea Bridge   1975
= East Wind (J) UCCJ-9070   -   2002

1976

Al Haig Solo

Al Haig, piano.

United Western Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, February 24 and 25, 1976

Here's That Rainy DaySeaBreeze SB-1001; Interplay (J) TKCZ-79515, ABCJ-528
Don't You Know I Care-
Lament-
Joanne-
Summertime-
Bess, You Is My Woman-
Exit EllingtonInterplay (J) ABCJ-528

same session.

Bess, You Is My Woman (alternate take)SeaBreeze SB-1006
Summertime (alternate take)-
Willow Weep For MeSeaBreeze SB-1006; Interplay (J) TKCZ-79515, ABCJ-528
I Should Care-

* SeaBreeze SB-1001   Al Haig - Piano Interpretation   1976
= Spotlite (E) SPJLP 14   Al Haig - Solitaire   1977
* SeaBreeze SB-1006   Al Haig - Piano Time   1979
* Interplay (J) TKCZ-79515   Al Haig - Manhattan Memories   1995
= Interplay (J) ABCJ-65   -   1999
* Interplay (J) ABCJ-528   Al Haig - Piano Interpretations (Solo Piano) +1   2009

Al Haig Solo

same personnel.

Vanguard Studios, NYC, May 6, 1976

Duke Ellington Medley: Prelude To A KissEast Wind (J) EW-8052
Duke Ellington Medley: I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good-
Duke Ellington Medley: Sophisticated Lady-
Duke Ellington Medley: In A Sentimental Mood-
Charlie Parker Medley: Yardbird Suite-
Charlie Parker Medley: Lover Man-
Charlie Parker Medley: I Remember You-
Charlie Parker Medley: Embraceable You-

* East Wind (J) EW-8052   Al Haig - Duke 'N' Bird   1977
= East Wind (J) UCCJ-9069   -   2002

Al Haig Solo

same personnel.

Vanguard Studios, NYC, June 21, 1976

In Your Own Sweet WaySeaBreeze SB-1001; Interplay (J) ABCJ-528
Never Let Me Go-

same session.

How Deep Is The OceanSeaBreeze SB-1006; Interplay (J) ABCJ-528
I Can't Get Started-
Nuages-
Violets For Your Furs-
Easy To Remember-

* SeaBreeze SB-1001   Al Haig - Piano Interpretation   1976
= Spotlite (E) SPJLP 14   Al Haig - Solitaire   1977
* SeaBreeze SB-1006   Al Haig - Piano Time   1979
* Interplay (J) ABCJ-528   Al Haig - Piano Interpretations (Solo Piano) +1   2009

Al Haig Duo

Al Haig, piano; Jamil Nasser, bass.

United Western Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 16, 1976

How Deep Is The OceanSeaBreeze SB-1005
Passion Flower-
All The Things You Are-
Warm Valley-
Milestones-
Prelude To A Kiss-
Love Walked In-
Star Eyes-

* SeaBreeze SB-1005   Al Haig - Interplay   1976
= Interplay (J) TKCZ-79514   Al Haig - Milestones
= Interplay (J) ABCJ-81   -   1999

1977

Al Haig Trio

Al Haig, piano; Jamil Nasser, bass; Jimmy Wormworth, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, February 18, 1977

I Love YouInterplay IP-7713
In A Sentimental Mood-
I've Got Something For You-
Tea DreamsSeaBreeze SB-1008; Interplay (J) CEJC00242, CECC00281, TKCZ-79069, ABCJ-590
I'll Keep Loving You-
All BluesInterplay IP-7713
Along Came Betty-
A Night In Tunisia-
Come SundaySeaBreeze SB-1008; Interplay (J) CEJC00242, CECC00281, TKCZ-79069, ABCJ-590

* Interplay IP-7713   Al Haig - Serendipity   1978
= Interplay (J) CEJC00242   Al Haig - I Love You   1991
= Interplay (J) CECC00281, TKCZ-79069   -   1994
= Interplay (J) ABCJ-590   Al Haig - Serendipity   2010
= Interplay (J) TKJV-19061   Al Haig Trio - I Love You
* SeaBreeze SB-1008   Al Haig Trio And Quartet - Manhattan Memories   1983?

Al Haig Trio

Al Haig, piano; Jamil Nasser, bass; Frank Gant, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, July 11, 1977

Bouncing With BudInterplay IP-7707
Celia-
Reets And I-
Strictly Confidential-
I'll Keep Loving You-
Dance Of Infidels-
I'll Keep Loving You (alternate take)Interplay (J) TKCZ-79063, ABCJ-66
Strictly Confidential (alternate take)-

* Interplay IP-7707   Al Haig - A Portrait Of Bud Powell   1978
= Interplay (J) TKCZ-79063   -   1994
= Interplay (J) ABCJ-66   -   1999

Al Haig Quartet

Al Haig, piano; Eddie Diehl, guitar; Jamil Nasser, bass; Frank Gant, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, July 12, 1977

Manhattan MemoriesSeaBreeze SB-1008; Interplay (J) TKCZ-79515
My Little Brown Book-
Voices Within Me-
Nuages-

* SeaBreeze SB-1008   Al Haig Trio And Quartet - Manhattan Memories   1983?
* Interplay (J) TKCZ-79515   Al Haig - Manhattan Memories   1995
= Interplay (J) ABCJ-65   -   1999

Al Haig Trio / Birthday Session

Al Haig, piano; Jamil Nasser, bass; Frank Gant, drums.

Downtown Sound, NYC, July 22, 1977

MarmadukeProgressive (J) UPS-2288-G
Shaw 'Nuff-
Enigma-
Blues For Alice-
Body And SoulProgressive PCD-7024
OrnithologyProgressive (J) UPS-2288-G
Blue Bird-
Day Dream-
Line For Lhasa-

* Progressive (J) UPS-2288-G   Al Haig - Reminiscence   1977
= Progressive (J) KUX-47-G   -
= Progressive (J) ULS-1675-G   -   1980
= Progressive (J) CECC00356   -   1991
= Progressive PCD-7024   Al Haig - Ornithology   1995

Jon Eardley - Al Haig Quintet

Jon Eardley, trumpet, flugelhorn; Art Themen, tenor sax #1,2,4-7,10,11; Al Haig, piano; Daryl Runswick, bass; Allan Ganley, drums.

London, England, September 16, 1977

1.TangerineSpotlite (E) SPJLP 11
2.Speak Low-
3.'Round Midnight-
4.Embraceable You-
5.Don't Blame Me-
6.Love Walked In-
7.Now's The Timeunissued
8.How Deep Is The Ocean-
9.I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good-
10.Half Nelson-
11.I Love You-

* Spotlite (E) SPJLP 11   Jon Eardley, Al Haig - Stablemates   1979

Al Haig - Pierre Michelot Duo

Al Haig, piano; Pierre Michelot, bass.

Paris, France, September 23, 1977

On Green Dolphin StreetMusica (F) MUS. 3030
Round About Midnight-
Milestones-
Swbhanas Blues-
Have You Met Miss Jones-
You Go To My Head-
Polka Dots And Moonbeams-
Star Eyes-

same session.

The FruitMusica (F) MUS. 3035
All The Things You Are-
Parisian Thoroughfare-
Easy To Remember-
Don't Blame Me-
Wail-
Did I Remember-
We Two-
Oh Bess, Oh Where's My Bess-
Rapsodie Sur Un Theme De Paganini-

* Musica (F) MUS. 3030   Al Haig - Al In Paris   1977?
* Musica (F) MUS. 3035   Al Haig - Parisian Thoroughfare   1977

Dexter Gordon Quartet

Dexter Gordon, tenor sax #1,3-5, soprano sax #2; Al Haig, piano; Pierre Michelot, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Espace Pierre Cardin (Theatre De La Ville), Paris, France, September 25, 1977

1.Sticky WicketElemental Music (Eu) 5990431, 5990531
2.A La ModalElemental Music (Eu) 5990431
3.Body And SoulElemental Music (Eu) 5990431, 5990531
4.Antabus-
5.Oleo-
6.'Round MidnightElemental Music (Eu) 5990431

* Elemental Music (Eu) 5990431   Dexter Gordon Quartet - Espace Cardin 1977   2018
* Elemental Music (Eu) 5990531   Dexter Gordon Quartet - Espace Cardin 1977   2018

Al Haig Plays Dizzy Gillespie

Al Haig, piano; Jamil Nasser, bass; Jimmy Wormworth, drums.

CBS Recording Studios, NYC, November 2-5, 1977

A Night In Tunisia (solo)Columbia C2 35381
Con Alma (solo)-
Be-Bop (solo)-
Salt Peanuts (solo)-

same session.

Woody'n YouColumbia C2 38039
Con Alma-
A Night In Tunisia-
I Waited For You (solo)-

* Columbia C2 35381   Various Artists - I Remember Bebop   1980
* Columbia C2 38039   Various Artists - They All Played Bebop   1982

1978

Al Haig Trio

Al Haig, piano; Dennis Irwin, bass; Tony Mann, drums.

live in Manchester, England, August 28, 1978

LamentInterplay IP2002
All Too Soon-
Flamingo-
Embraceable You / In Your Own Sweet Way-
Lush Life-
Laura-
Autumn In New York-

* Interplay IP2002   Al Haig - Lament   2007

Al Haig - Jamil Nasser Combo

Art Themen, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Jamil Nasser, bass; Tony Mann, drums.

R.G. Jones Studios, Wimbledon, London, England, October 14, 1978

Just Squeeze MeSpotlite (E) SPJLP 20
Body And Soul-
I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart-
Lush Life-
Perdido-
I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good-
Flamingo-
Sophisticated Lady-

* Spotlite (E) SPJLP 20   Al Haig/Jamil Nasser Combo - Expressly Ellington   1979
= Spotlite (J) TOCJ-6214   -   1998

Al Haig Trio

Al Haig, piano; Dennis Irwin, bass; Tony Mann, drums.

live in Manchester, England, October, 1978

Un Poco LocoInterplay (J) ABCJ-518
Hallucinations-
Strictly Confidential-
All The God's Chillum Got Rhythm-
I'll Remember April-
Tempus Fugit-

* Interplay (J) ABCJ-518   Al Haig Trio - A Portrait Of Bud Powell Live   2009

Al Haig Trio

Al Haig, piano; Jamil Nasser, bass; Tony Mann, drums.

live in London, England, circa late 1978

ConfirmationSpotlite (J) TOCJ-66024
Naima-
All Blues-
Laura-
Voices Spark Within Me-
Never Let Me Go-
How Deep Is The Ocean-
Un Poco Loco-
The Theme-

* Spotlite (J) TOCJ-66024   Al Haig Trio - Un Poco Loco   1999
= Spotlite (E) SPJ 701 CD   -

Al Haig Duo With Helen Merrill

Al Haig, piano; Jamil Nasser, bass; with Helen Merrill, vocal #9.

Downtown Sound, NYC, 1978

1.The Way You Look TonightTrio (J) PAP-9135
2.Yesterdays-
3.Dearly Beloved-
4.Can I Forget You-
5.I'm Old Fashioned-
6.All The Things You Are-
7.The Song Is You-
8.The Folks Who Live On The Hill-
9.They Didn't Believe Me-

* Trio (J) PAP-9135   Al Haig Plays The Music Of Jerome Kern   1979?
= Inner City IC 1073   -   1980
= Dan (J) TKCB-70723   -   1995
= Art Union (J) ABCJ-289   -   2003

1980

Al Haig Trio

Al Haig, piano; Reggie Johnson, bass; Frank Gant, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, January 4, 1980

Un Poco LocoBopland (J) K26P-6309
Nuages-
Blue Manhattan-
ImpressionsInterplay (J) CECC00623, TKCZ-79513; M&I (J) MYCJ-30377
Land Of Living DeadBopland (J) K26P-6309
Footprints-
Barcelona-
LonerInterplay (J) CECC00623, TKCZ-79513; M&I (J) MYCJ-30377

* Bopland (J) K26P-6309   Al Haig - Blue Manhattan   1984
= Interplay (J) CECC00623   -   1991
= Interplay (J) TKCZ-79513   Al Haig Trio - Blue Manhattan   1995
= M&I (J) MYCJ-30377   Al Haig - Blue Manhattan   2006

1982 (aged 60)

Al Haig Quintet

Art Themen, soprano, tenor sax; Peter King, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Kenny Baldock, bass; Allan Ganley, drums.

University College School, Hampstead, London, England, May 27, 1982

Bags' GrooveSpotlite (E) SPJLP 23
Laura-
Lover Man-
Straight, No Chaser-
Night In Tunisia-
Birks' Works-
Theme-

same session.

OrnithologySpotlite (E) SPJ 303 CD
Well, You Needn't-
Ruby, My Dear-
Star Eyes-
Scrapple From The Apple-
Theme-

* Spotlite (E) SPJLP 23   University College School All Stars - Bebop Live (Blue)   1982
= Spotlite (E) SPJ 623 CD, (J) TOCJ-6217   -
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 303 CD   University College School All Stars - Bebop Live (Red)   1982