Atlantic Records Discography: 1979-the present

1979

Average White Band

Average White Band (funk group)
released 1979
35748Please Don't Fall In LoveAtlantic SD 19207
35749When Will You Be Mine-
35750Too Late To Cry-
35751Feel No Fret-
35752Atlantic Avenue-
35753Ace Of Hearts-
35754Stop The Rain-
35755Walk On By-
35756Fire Burning-
35757Saxmanunissued
* Atlantic SD 19207   Average White Band - Feel No Fret

1980

The Rolling Stones With Sonny Rollins

Sonny Rollins (ts) The Rolling Stones (rock group)
Los Angeles, CA, 1980
SlaveRolling Stones COC 16052
Waiting On A Friend-
* Rolling Stones COC 16052, FC 40502   The Rolling Stones - Tattoo You

1981

Eddie Harris Trio

Eddie Harris (ts, p, el-p, vo) Steve Novosel (b) Keith Killgo (d)
NYC, August 7, 1981
That Is Why You're OverweightAtlantic SD 8807
* Atlantic SD 8807   The Versatile Eddie Harris

George Carlin

George Carlin (comedian)
released 1981
AcknowledgementsAtlantic SD 19326
Opening / "A Place For My Stuff"-
First Announcements-
"Have A Nice Day" / "Rice Krispies"-
Second Announcements-
Interview With Jesus-
Join The Book Club-
"Abortion"-
Third Announcements-
"Ice Box Man"-
Fourth Announcements-
Asshole, Jackoff, Scumbag-
Fifth Announcements-
"Fussy Eater", Pt. 1-
Sixth Announcements-
"Fussy Eater", Pt. 2-
Seventh Announcements-
* Atlantic SD 19326   George Carlin - A Place For My Stuff!

1982 (35th anniversary)

Janis Siegel With Slide Hampton's Orchestra

Jimmy Owens, Lew Soloff (tp) Gerald Chamberlain, Robin Eubanks, Greg Williams (tb) Howard Johnson (tu) Lou Marini (fl, as) Frank Foster (ts) Kenny Barron (p) Ted Dunbar (g) Ron Carter (b) Grady Tate (d) Jon Hendricks, Janis Siegel (vo) Slide Hampton (arr, cond)
NYC, circa 1982
Don't Get ScaredAtlantic 7 80007-1
Jackie-
* Atlantic 7 80007-1   Janis Siegel - Experiment In White

1985

The Manhattan Transfer

Yaron Gershovsky (key, syn) Casey Young (syn) Wayne Johnson (g) John Robinson (d) The Manhattan Transfer: Cheryl Bentyne, Tim Hauser, Janis Siegel, Alan Paul (vocal quartet)
autumn 1985
That's Killer JoeAtlantic (Eu) ATL 50103
Sonny Cohn, Johnny Coles, Bob Ojeda, Byron Stripling (tp) Clarence Banks, Bill Hughes, Charlie Loper, Mel Wanzo (tb) Eric Dixon, Kenny Hing, Danny House, Marshall Royal, Johnny Williams (sax) Yaron Gershovsky (p) Freddie Green (g) Ray Brown (b) Grady Tate (d) The Manhattan Transfer: Cheryl Bentyne, Tim Hauser, Janis Siegel, Alan Paul (vocal quartet) Thad Jones (cond)
RamboAtlantic (Eu) ATL 50103
Yaron Gershovsky (p) Wayne Johnson (g) Alex Blake (b) Ralph Humphrey (d) Jon Hendricks (vo) The Manhattan Transfer: Cheryl Bentyne, Tim Hauser, Janis Siegel, Alan Paul (vocal quartet)
AireginAtlantic (Eu) ATL 50103
Tommy Flanagan (p) Richard Davis (b) Philly Joe Jones (d) Four Freshmen: Bob Flanagan, Autie Goodman, Mike Beisner, Rod Henley, The Manhattan Transfer: Cheryl Bentyne, Tim Hauser, Janis Siegel, Alan Paul (vocal quartet)
To YouAtlantic (Eu) ATL 50103
James Moody (ts) Don Roberts (bars) Yaron Gershovsky (p) Wayne Johnson (g, bj) Alex Blake (b) Ralph Humphrey (d) The Manhattan Transfer: Cheryl Bentyne, Tim Hauser, Janis Siegel, Alan Paul (vocal quartet)
Meet Benny BaileyAtlantic (Eu) ATL 50103
Jon Hendricks (vo) Bobby McFerrin (vo, b, per) The Manhattan Transfer: Cheryl Bentyne, Tim Hauser, Janis Siegel, Alan Paul (vocal quartet)
Another Night In TunisiaAtlantic (Eu) ATL 50103; Blue Note BT 85110
John Barnes (syn, electronics) replaces McFerrin
Ray's RockhouseAtlantic (Eu) ATL 50103
Sonny Cohn, Johnny Coles, Byron Stripling, Snooky Young (tp) Clarence Banks, Bill Hughes, Charlie Loper, Mel Wanzo (tb) Eric Dixon, Kenny Hing, Marshall Royal, Danny Turner, Johnny Williams (sax) Yaron Gershovsky (p) Freddie Green (g) Ray Brown (b) Grady Tate (d) The Manhattan Transfer: Cheryl Bentyne, Tim Hauser, Janis Siegel, Alan Paul (vocal quartet) Thad Jones (cond)
Blee Blop BluesAtlantic (Eu) ATL 50103
Dennis Wilson (tb) Don Roberts (ts) McCoy Tyner (p) Ron Carter (b) Grady Tate (d) The Manhattan Transfer: Cheryl Bentyne, Tim Hauser, Janis Siegel, Alan Paul (vocal quartet)
I Remember CliffordAtlantic (Eu) ATL 50103
Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Walter Davis Jr. (p) John Patitucci (b) Ralph Humphrey (d) The Manhattan Transfer: Cheryl Bentyne, Tim Hauser, Janis Siegel, Alan Paul (vocal quartet)
Sing Joy SpringAtlantic (Eu) ATL 50103
Richie Cole (as) Don Roberts (bars) Dick Hindman (p) Marshall Hawkins (b) Ralph Humphrey (d) The Manhattan Transfer: Cheryl Bentyne, Tim Hauser, Janis Siegel, Alan Paul (vocal quartet)
MoveAtlantic (Eu) ATL 50103
* Atlantic (Eu) ATL 50103, (F) 81266-1   The Manhattan Transfer - Vocalese
* Blue Note BT 85110, CDP 7 46298-2   Bobby McFerrin - Spontaneous Inventions

1987 (40th anniversary)

The Modern Jazz Quartet With The New York Chamber Symphony

Milt Jackson (vib) John Lewis (p) Percy Heath (b) Connie Kay (d, per) The New York Chamber Symphony
NYC, March 16-20, 1987
Three WindowsAtlantic 81761-2
Kansas City Breaks-
Encounter In Cagnes-
Dejango-
A Day In Dubrovnki: First Movement - Afternoon / Second Movement - Night / Third Movement - Morning-
* Atlantic 81761-2   The Modern Jazz Quartet - Three Windows

1988

The Modern Jazz Quartet

Milt Jackson (vib) John Lewis (p) Percy Heath (b) Connie Kay (d, per)
NYC, February 1-3, 1988
For EllingtonEast-West 90926-2
Jack The Dear-
Prelude To A Kiss-
It Don't Mean A Thing-
Ko-Ko-
Maestro E.K.E.-
Sepia Panorama-
Rockin' In Rhythm-
Come Sunday-
* East-West 90926-2   The Modern Jazz Quartet For Ellington

David Newman's Group

Hank Crawford (as -2,3,5,8) Stanley Turrentine (ts -2/4) David Newman (ts, fl) Steve Nelson (vib) Kirk Lightsey (p) David Williams (b) Marvin "Smitty" Smith (d)
"Village Vanguard", NYC, December 22 & 23, 1988
1.Old Devil MoonAtlantic 81965-1
2.Chenya-
3.Slippin' Down-
4.Wide Open Spaces-
5.Lonely Avenue-
6.Filthy McNasty-
7.Blues For BallAtlantic 81965-2
8.Hard Times-
* Atlantic 81965-1, 81965-2   David Newman Live At The Village Vanguard - Fire!

1989

Kenny Garrett Septet

Miles Davis (tp) Kenny Garrett (as, key, d, per, whistle) Joe "Foley" McCreary (lead b) Rudy Bird, Mino Cinelu (per) Katrina Anderson, Bonnie Bozman, Chananja Bryan, Mia Dean, Mikel Dean, Mysheerah Durant, Akira Frierson, Myisha Hollaway, Noel John, Eric Myers, Cie Romeo, Ikeda Romeo, Akelier Soogrim, Duane Thomas (vo)
NYC, early 1989
Free MandelaAtlantic 7 82046-2
Miles Davis (tp) Kenny Garrett (ss, key, syn-b) Joe "Foley" McCreary (lead b) Darryl Jones (el-b) Ricky Wellman (d) Rudy Bird, Mino Cinelu (per)
Big Ol' HeadAtlantic 7 82046-2
* Atlantic 7 82046-2   Kenny Garrett - Prisoner Of Love

1990

Bobby Lyle Group

Bobby Lyle (key, string arr) Ray Fuller (g) "Ready" Freddie Washington (el-b) Donnell Spencer Jr. (d) Paulinho Da Costa (per)
Los Angeles, CA, circa 1990
Struttin'Atlantic 82138-2
Bobby Lyle (key) Paul Jackson Jr. (g) Leon "Ndugu" Chancler (d) Mike Baker (d machine prog) Maxi Anderson, Lynn Davis, Phillip Ingram (vo)
Reach Out For LoveAtlantic 82138-2
Kirk Whalum (ss) Bobby Lyle (key, string arr) John Patitucci (b) Mike Baker (d) Paulinho Da Costa (per)
Love EyesAtlantic 82138-2
Kenny Flood (ss) Larry Kimpel (p) Bobby Lyle (key) Gerald Veasley (b) Mike Baker (d)
OthelloAtlantic 82138-2
Bobby Lyle (p)
Fly Away SpiritAtlantic 82138-2
It Never Entered My Mind-
Bobby Lyle (key, d machine prog) Gerald Albright (b) Leon "Ndugu" Chancler (per) James Gilstrap, Darryl Phinnessee, Kyphus Semeya, Carmen Twillie, Julia Tillman Waters, Maxine Willard Waters, Oren Waters (vo)
Medley: Viva Mandela / The JourneyAtlantic 82138-2
Kirk Whalum (ss) Bobby Lyle (key) Paul Jackson Jr. (g) Gerald Albright (b) Mike Baker (d) Paulinho Da Costa (per)
SassyAtlantic 82138-2
Kirk Whalum (ts) Bobby Lyle (key) Paul Jackson Jr. (g) John Patitucci (b) Mike Baker (d)
Swing JackAtlantic 82138-2
Stanley Turrentine (ts) Bobby Lyle (p) Andy Simpkins (b) Mike Baker (d)
Blues For DexterAtlantic 82138-2
* Atlantic 82138-2   Bobby Lyle - The Journey