Atlantic Records Discography: 1956

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1956

Teddy Charles Tentet

Art Farmer (tp) Don Butterfield (tu) Gigi Gryce (as) J.R. Monterose (ts) George Barrow (bars) Teddy Charles (vib, arr) Mal Waldron (p) Jimmy Raney (g) Teddy Kotick (b) Joe Harris (d) Jimmy Giuffre (arr)
Coastal Studios, NYC, January 6, 1956
1806Green Bluesunissued
1807Nature BoyAtlantic LP 1229
1808The Quiet Time-
* The Teddy Charles Tentet (Atlantic LP 1229)

LaVern Baker

John Barrows (frh) Sam Taylor (ts) Dave McRae (bars) Teddy Charles (vib) Ernie Hayes (p) George Barnes (g) Lloyd Trotman (b) Panama Francis (d) LaVern Baker (vo) The Gliders (vocal group)
NYC, January 10, 1956
1809-2Tra-La-LaAtlantic 1116, EP 588, LP 8007; Atco SD 33-372
1810MiraclesAtlantic 1163, LP 8002
1811Get Up, Get Up (You Sleepy Head)Atlantic 1087, LP 8007
1812I'll Still Do The SameAtlantic 1093
* LaVern Baker (Atlantic LP 8007)
* LaVern Baker - Her Greatest Recordings: The Early Years (Atco SD 33-372)
* LaVern Baker - LaVern (Atlantic LP 8002)
* LaVern Baker (Atlantic EP 588)
* LaVern Baker - Jim Dandy c/w Tra-La-La (Atlantic 1116)
* LaVern Baker - St. Louis Blues c/w Miracles (Atlantic 1163)
* LaVern Baker - Get Up, Get Up (You Sleepy Head) c/w Happiness Forever (Atlantic 1087)
* LaVern Baker - Fee Fee Fi Fo Fum c/w I'll Do The Same For You (Atlantic 1093)

Teddy Charles Tentet

Art Farmer (tp) Don Butterfield (tu) Gigi Gryce (as) J.R. Monterose (ts) George Barrow (bars) Teddy Charles (vib, arr) Mal Waldron (p) Jimmy Raney (g) Teddy Kotick (b) Joe Harris (d) Bob Brookmeyer, Gil Evans (arr)
Coastal Studios, NYC, January 11, 1956
1813Green BluesAtlantic LP 1229
1814You Go To My Head-
1815Show Timeunissued
* The Teddy Charles Tentet (Atlantic LP 1229)

Cy Walter Solo

Cy Walter (p)
NYC, January 11, 1956
1816March Of The Siamese ChildrenAtlantic unissued
1817Soliloquy-
1818Carousel-
1819Slaughter On 10th Avenue-
1820Wait Till You See Her-
1821The Gentleman Is A Dope-

The Coasters

Adolph Jacobs (g) Carl Gardner (lead tenor vo) Leon Hughes (tenor vo) Billy Guy (baritone vo) Bobby Nunn (bass vo) and others
NYC, January 11, 1956
1857 | A67BrazilAtco 6073, LP 33-101
1858 | A68Down In MexicoAtco 6064, LP 33-101, LP 33-111, SD 33-371; Clarion LP 605
1859 | A69One Kiss Led To AnotherAtco 6073, LP 33-101; Clarion LP 605
1860 | A70Turtle Dovin'Atco 6064, LP 33-101, SD 33-371
* The Coasters (Atco LP 33-101)
* The Coasters - Greatest Hits (Atco LP 33-111)
* The Coasters - Their Greatest Recordings: The Early Years (Atco SD 33-371)
* The Coasters - That Is Rock And Roll (Clarion LP 605)
* The Coasters - One Kiss Led To Another c/w Brazil (Atco 6073)
* The Coasters - Down In Mexico c/w Turtle Dovin' (Atco 6064)

Teddy Charles Tentet

Art Farmer (tp) Don Butterfield (tu) Gigi Gryce (as) J.R. Monterose (ts) Sol Schlinger (bars) Teddy Charles (vib, arr) Mal Waldron (p, arr) Jimmy Raney (g) Teddy Kotick (b) Joe Harris (d) George Russell (arr)
Coastal Studios, NYC, January 17, 1956
1831VibrationsAtlantic LP 1229
1832The Emperor-
1833Lydian M-1-
1834Majorsunissued
* The Teddy Charles Tentet (Atlantic LP 1229)

Milt Jackson Sextet

Lucky Thompson (ts) Milt Jackson (vib) John Lewis (p) Skeeter Best (g) Oscar Pettiford (b) Kenny Clarke (d)
NYC, January 17, 1956
1828HelloAtlantic LP 1242
1829Bright Blues-
1830How High The MoonAtlantic EP 601, LP 1242, SD 2-319
* Milt Jackson - Ballads And Blues (Atlantic LP 1242)
* The Art Of Milt Jackson - The Atlantic Years (Atlantic SD 2-319)
* Milt Jackson - Ballads And Blues (Atlantic EP 601)

Chris Connor With Ralph Burns' Orchestra

Chris Connor (vo) Ralph Burns (cond) unidentified orchestra
NYC, January 19, 1956
1835My April HeartAtlantic EP 577, LP 1228
1836When The Wind Was GreenAtlantic LP 1228
1837He Was Too Good To MeAtlantic EP 577, LP 1228, LP 8082
1838Something To Live ForAtlantic LP 1228
* Chris Connor (Atlantic LP 1228, SD 1228)
* The Best Of Chris Connor (Atlantic LP 8082)
* Chris Connor (Atlantic EP 577)

Milt Jackson Sextet

Ralph Burns, Milt Jackson (vib) John Lewis (p) Barry Gailbraith (g) Oscar Pettiford (b) Kenny Clarke (d)
NYC, January 21, 1956
1839So In LoveAtlantic EP 601, LP 1242, SD 2-319
1840Midnight Sununissued
1841They Didn't Believe MeAtlantic EP 601, LP 1242
1842SolitudeAtlantic LP 1242
* Milt Jackson - Ballads And Blues (Atlantic LP 1242)
* The Art Of Milt Jackson - The Atlantic Years (Atlantic SD 2-319)
* Milt Jackson - Ballads And Blues (Atlantic EP 601)

The Modern Jazz Quartet

Milt Jackson (vib) John Lewis (p) Percy Heath (b) Connie Kay (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 22, 1956
1843Woody'n YouAtlantic LP 1231
1844Willow Weep For Me-
1845FontessaAtlantic EP 583, LP 1231, SD 1546
1846VersaillesAtlantic LP 1231
1847Angel Eyes-
1848Over The Rainbow-
1849Bluesologyunissued
1850Bags' Groove-
1851A Night In Tunisia-
1852D&E-
* The Modern Jazz Quartet - Fontessa (Atlantic LP 1231, SD 1231)
* The Best Of The Modern Jazz Quartet (Atlantic SD 1546)
* The Modern Jazz Quartet - Fontessa (Atlantic EP 583)

Chris Connor

John Lewis (p) Barry Galbraith (g) Oscar Pettiford (b) Connie Kay (d) Chris Connor (vo)
NYC, January 23, 1956
1853Where Are You?Atlantic LP 1228
1854I Get A Kick Out Of YouAtlantic LP 1228, LP 8082
1855Ev'ry TimeAtlantic LP 1228
1856Almost Like Being In Love-
* Chris Connor (Atlantic LP 1228, SD 1228)
* The Best Of Chris Connor (Atlantic LP 8082)

Pauline Rogers

Pauline Rogers
NYC, January 26, 1956
1861 | A71Round And RoundAtco 6071
1862 | A72My Lover Has Left MeAtlantic unissued
1863 | A73You Went Too Far-
1864 | A74Come Into My ParlorAtco 6071
* Pauline Rogers - Come Into My Parlor c/w Round And Round (Atco 6071)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Jackie McLean (as) J.R. Monterose (ts -1/4) Mal Waldron (p) Charles Mingus (b) Willie Jones (d)
Audio-Video Studios, NYC, January 30, 1956
1. 1865Pithecanthropus Erectus: Evolution / Superiority-Complex / Decline / DestructionAtlantic LP 1237, SD 1555, SD 3-600
2. 1866A Foggy DayAtlantic LP 1237, SD 2-302
3. 1867What Is This Thing Called Love?rejected
4. 1868Love ChantAtlantic LP 1237
5. 1869Profile Of JackieAtlantic LP 1237, SD 2-302, SD 3-600
* Charles Mingus - Pithecanthropus Erectus (Atlantic LP 1237, SD 8809)
* The Best Of Charles Mingus (Atlantic SD 1555)
* Charles Mingus - Passions Of A Man (Atlantic SD 3-600)
* The Art Of Charles Mingus (Atlantic SD 2-302)

The Sensations

The Sensations (doo wop group)
NYC, February 4, 1956
1870 | A75Ain't He SweetAtco 6067
1871 | A76Cry, Baby, CryAtco 6075, SD 33-315
1872 | A77Please Mr. Disc JockeyAtco 6067, LP 33-143
1873 | A78Please Believe MeAtlantic unissued
* Various Artists - Rock Begins, Vol. 2 (Atco SD 33-315)
* Various Artists - The Great Group Goodies (Atco LP 33-143)
* The Sensations - Please Mr. Disc Jockey c/w Ain't He Sweet (Atco 6067)
* The Sensations - Cry, Baby, Cry c/w My Heart Cries For You (Atco 6075)

Chris Connor

Nick Travis (tp) Ray Beckenstein, Sam Markowitz (as) Zoot Sims, Al Young (ts) Danny Bank (bars) Moe Wechsler (p) Barry Galbraith (g) Milt Hinton (b) Osie Johnson (d) Chris Connor (vo)
NYC, February 8, 1956
1874You Make Me Feel So YoungAtlantic EP 577, LP 1228
1875Anything GoesAtlantic LP 1228
1876Way Out ThereAtlantic EP 577, LP 1228
1877Get Out Of TownAtlantic LP 1228
* Chris Connor (Atlantic LP 1228, SD 1228)
* Chris Connor (Atlantic EP 577)

Dave Pell Octet

Don Fagerquist (tp) Ray Sims (tb) Dave Pell (ts, bcl, ehr) Marty Berman (bars) Andre Previn (p) Tony Rizzi (g) Mel Pollan (b) Irv Kluger (d)
Los Angeles, CA, February 13, 1956
1888Can't We Be Friends?Atlantic LP 1249
1889I've Got A Crush On You-
1890I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling-
1891Love Is The Sweetest Thing-
* Dave Pell - Love Story (Atlantic LP 1249)

Milt Jackson Quartet

Milt Jackson (vib) Barney Kessel (g) Percy Heath (b) Lawrence Marable (d)
Los Angeles, CA, February 14, 1956
2625The Song Is EndedAtlantic LP 1242
2626Gerry's Blues-
2627Rose Roomunissued
2628These Foolish ThingsAtlantic LP 1242
* Milt Jackson - Ballads And Blues (Atlantic LP 1242)

The Modern Jazz Quartet

Milt Jackson (vib) John Lewis (p) Percy Heath (b) Connie Kay (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 14, 1956
2629Woody'n Youunissued
2630BluesologyAtlantic LP 1231, LP 1337
2631Woody'n Youunissued
* The Modern Jazz Quartet - Fontessa (Atlantic LP 1231, SD 1231)
* Various Artists - The Blues In Modern Jazz (Atlantic LP 1337)

Chris Connor With Ray Ellis' Orchestra

Chris Connor (vo) Ray Ellis (arr, cond) unidentified orchestra
NYC, February 15, 1956
1878Go 'Way From My WindowAtlantic 1097, LP 8014, LP 8082
1879Past The Age Of InnocenceAtlantic 1097, LP 8014
1880Speak LowAtlantic LP 8014
1881My Ideal-
* Chris Connor - I Miss You So (Atlantic LP 8014)
* The Best Of Chris Connor (Atlantic LP 8082)
* Chris Connor - Go 'Way From My Window c/w Past The Age Of Innocence (Atlantic 1097)

The Drifters

Jimmy Oliver (g) Johnny Moore (lead tenor vo) Gerhart Thrasher (tenor vo) Andrew Thrasher (baritone vo) Bill Pinkney (bass vo)
NYC, February 16, 1956
1882Your Promise To Be MineAtlantic unissued
1883I Should Have Done RightAtco SD 33-375
* The Drifters - Their Greatest Recordings: The Early Years (Atco SD 33-375)

Dave Pell Octet

Don Fagerquist (tp) Ray Sims (tb) Dave Pell (ts, bcl, ehr) Marty Berman (bars) Claude Williamson (p) Tony Rizzi (g) Mel Pollan (b) Irv Kluger (d)
Los Angeles, CA, February 20, 1956
1892Just One More ChanceAtlantic LP 1249
1893If I Could Be With You One Hour Tonight-
1894Who Walks In When I Walk Out?-
1895Let's Do It-
* Dave Pell - Love Story (Atlantic LP 1249)

Dave Pell Octet

Don Fagerquist (tp) Ray Sims (tb) Dave Pell (ts, bcl, ehr) Marty Berman (bars) Andre Previn (p) Tony Rizzi (g) Mel Pollan (b) Irv Kluger (d)
Los Angeles, CA, February 21, 1956
1926You Can't Pull The Wool Over My EyesAtlantic LP 1249
1927Solitude-
1928I've Found A New Baby-
1929Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered-
* Dave Pell - Love Story (Atlantic LP 1249)

Joe Turner And His All Stars

Jimmy Nottingham, Dick Vance (tp) Earl Warren (as) Sam Taylor (ts) Ernie Hayes (p) George Barnes, Billy Mure (g) Lloyd Trotman (b) Panama Francis (d) Joe Turner (vo) The Cookies (doo wop group)
NYC, February 24, 1956
1884Corrine, CorrinaAtlantic 1088, EP 586, LP 8001, LP 8005, LP 8081, LP 8163; Atco SD 33-376, SD 33-314; Clarion LP 604
1885Lipstick, Powder And PaintAtlantic 1103, LP 8023
1886Rock AwhileAtlantic 1103, LP 8033
1887Nothing In Mindunissued
* Various Artists - The Greatest Rock And Roll (Atlantic LP 8001)
* Joe Turner (Atlantic LP 8005)
* The Best Of Joe Turner (Atlantic LP 8081)
* Various Artists - History Of Rhythm And Blues, Vol. 3: Rock And Roll 1956-57 (Atlantic LP 8163, SD 8163)
* Joe Turner - His Greatest Recordings: The Early Years (Atco SD 33-376)
* Various Artists - Rock Begins, Vol. 1 (Atco SD 33-314)
* Various Artists - The Kings Of The Rocking Fifties (Clarion LP 604)
* Joe Turner - Rockin' The Blues (Atlantic LP 8023)
* Joe Turner - Big Joe Is Here (Atlantic LP 8033)
* Joe Turner (Atlantic EP 586)
* Joe Turner - Boogie Woogie Country Girl c/w Corrine, Corrina (Atlantic 1088)
* Joe Turner - Lipstick, Powder And Paint c/w Rock Awhile (Atlantic 1103)

The Cardinals

The Cardinals (doo wop group)
NYC, March 1, 1956
1905Off ShoreAtlantic 1090, LP 8065
1909The End Of The StoryAtlantic 1101
1910The Show Is All Overunissued
1911Neki Hoki-
* Various Artists - The Solid Gold Groups (Atlantic LP 8065)
* The Cardinals - Off Shore c/w Choo Choo (Atlantic 1090)
* The Cardinals - I Won't Make You Cry Anymore c/w The End Of The Story (Atlantic 1101)

Ruth Brown

unknown (p, 2 g, b, d) Ruth Brown (vo)
NYC, March 2, 1956
1912Big Sweet Baby Of MineAtlantic 1091; Route 66 [Swd] Kix 16
1913I Still Love YouAtlantic 1113
1914Love Walked Inunissued
* Ruth Brown And Her Rhythmakers - Sweet Baby Of Mine (Route 66 [Swd] Kix 16)
* Ruth Brown - Sweet Baby Of Mine c/w I'm Getting Right (Atlantic 1091)
* Ruth Brown - Smooth Operator c/w I Still Love You (Atlantic 1113)

Clyde McPhatter

Clyde McPhatter (vo) and others
NYC, March 4, 1956
1904When You're SincereAtlantic 1092, LP 8024
1908Treasure Of LoveAtlantic 1092, EP 584, LP 8001, LP 8003, LP 8077, LP 8163, LP 8065, LP 8068; Atco SD 33-314
1906I Make BelieveAtlantic 1117, EP 584, LP 8003
1907Go! Yes Go!Atlantic 2082
* Clyde McPhatter - Love Ballads (Atlantic LP 8024)
* Various Artists - The Greatest Rock And Roll (Atlantic LP 8001)
* Clyde McPhatter And The Drifters (Atlantic LP 8003)
* The Best Of Clyde McPhatter (Atlantic LP 8077)
* Various Artists - History Of Rhythm And Blues, Vol. 3: Rock And Roll 1956-57 (Atlantic LP 8163, SD 8163)
* Various Artists - The Solid Gold Groups (Atlantic LP 8065)
* Various Artists - Hound Dog's Old Gold (Atlantic LP 8068)
* Various Artists - Rock Begins, Vol. 1 (Atco SD 33-314)
* Clyde McPhatter (Atlantic EP 584)
* Clyde McPhatter - Treasure Of Love c/w When You're Sincere (Atlantic 1092)
* Clyde McPhatter - Without Love (There Is Nothing) c/w I Make Believe (Atlantic 1117)
* Clyde McPhatter And The Drifters - If I Didn't Love You Like I Do c/w Clyde McPhatter - Go! Yes Go! (Atlantic 2082)

Joe Turner

Joe Newman (tp) Lawrence Brown (tb) Pete Brown (as) Frank Wess (ts) Pete Johnson (p) Freddie Green (g) Walter Page (b) Cliff Leeman (d) Joe Turner (vo)
NYC, March 6, 1956
1915Low Down DogAtlantic LP 1234
1916Roll 'Em PeteAtlantic LP 1234, SD 2-506
1917Cherry RedAtlantic LP 1234, LP 8081
1918How Long BluesAtlantic LP 1234
1919Piney Brown Blues-
1920Morning Glories-
* Joe Turner - The Boss Of The Blues (Atlantic LP 1234, SD 1234, SD 8812)
* Various Artists - unknown title (Atlantic SD 2-506)
* The Best Of Joe Turner (Atlantic LP 8081)

Joe Turner

Jimmy Nottingham (tp) Lawrence Brown (tb) Pete Brown (as) Seldon Powell (ts) Pete Johnson (p) Freddie Green (g) Walter Page (b) Cliff Leeman (d) Joe Turner (vo)
NYC, March 7, 1956
1921I Want A Little GirlAtlantic LP 1234
1922St. Louis BluesAtlantic LP 1234, LP 8081
1923You're Driving Me CrazyAtlantic LP 1234
1924Pennies From Heaven-
1925Wee Baby Blues-
* Joe Turner - The Boss Of The Blues (Atlantic LP 1234, SD 1234, SD 8812)
* The Best Of Joe Turner (Atlantic LP 8081)

The Castelles

The Castelles (doo wop group)
NYC, March 16, 1956
1930 | A79Happy And GayAtco 6069
1931 | A80ChereeAtlantic unissued
1932 | A81Hey BabyAtco 6069
1933 | A82The Jokes On MeAtlantic unissued
* The Castelles - Happy And Gay c/w Hey Baby (Atco 6069)

Chris Barber's Jazz Band

Pat Halcox (cor) Chris Barber (tb) Monty Sunshine (cl) Lonnie Donegan (bj) Mickey Ashman (b) Ron Bowden (d)
London, England, March 20, 1956
3325Whistlin' RufusNixa [E] NJ 2011; Atlantic unissued
* Monty Sunshine - Hush-A-Bye c/w Chris Barber - Whistlin' Rufus (Nixa [E] NJ 2011)

Jimmy Giuffre Nonet

Harry Edison, Shorty Rogers, Jack Sheldon (tp) Jimmy Giuffre (cl) Bob Cooper (ts, ob) Dave Pell (ts, ehr) Marty Berman (bars, basn) Ralph Pena (b) Stan Levey (d)
Los Angeles, CA, March 21, 1956
1993Down HomeAtlantic LP 1238
1994My Funny Valentine-
1995Quiet Cook-
1996So Low-
* The Jimmy Giuffre Clarinet (Atlantic LP 1238)

Jimmy Giuffre Sextet

Bud Shank (afl) Buddy Collette (acl, fl) Jimmy Giuffre (cl) Harry Klee (bcl, bfl) Jimmy Rowles (p, cel) Shelly Manne (d)
Los Angeles, CA, March 22, 1956
1989The SheepherderAtlantic LP 1238
1990The Sidepipers-
1991Fascinating Rhythm-
1992Deep Purple-
* The Jimmy Giuffre Clarinet (Atlantic LP 1238)

Chris Barber's Jazz Band / The Monty Sunshine Quartet

Monty Sunshine (cl) Lonnie Donegan (bj) Mickey Ashman (b) Ron Bowden (d)
London, England, March 26, 1956
3322Hush-A-ByeNixa [E] NJ 2011; Atlantic 2016, LP 1292
* Here Is Chris Barber (Atlantic LP 1292)
* Monty Sunshine - Hush-A-Bye c/w Chris Barber - Whistlin' Rufus (Nixa [E] NJ 2011)
* Chris Barber - You Don't Understand c/w Hush-A-Bye (Atlantic 2016)

Shorty Rogers And His Giants

Shorty Rogers (flh) Jimmy Giuffre (cl, ts, bars) Herb Geller (as) Bud Shank (as, bars) Bill Holman (ts) Lou Levy (p) Ralph Pena (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Los Angeles, CA, March 27, 1956
1896ToylandAtlantic [E] K 50481; Mosaic MR6-125
1897I Dig Ed-
1898Adam In New York-
1899Clickin' With Clax-
* The Complete Atlantic And EMI Jazz Recordings Of Shorty Rogers (Mosaic MR6-125, MD4-125)
* Shorty Rogers And His Giants (no details) (Atlantic [E] K 50481)

The Crescendos

The Crescendos (doo wop group)
Los Angeles, CA, March 27, 1956
1943 | A89You'll Be Thereunissued
1944 | A90Finders Keepers-
1945 | A91Sweet Dreams-
1946 | A92I'll Be Seeing YouAtlantic 2014
* The Crescendos - I'll Be Seeing You c/w Sweet Dreams (Atlantic 2014)

The Clovers

The Clovers (doo wop group)
NYC, March 29, 1956
1938Bring Me LoveAtlantic 1107
1939Your Tender LipsAtlantic 1094, LP 8034
1940Love, Love, LoveAtlantic 1094, EP 590, LP 1248
* The Clovers' Dance Party (Atlantic LP 8034)
* The Clovers (Atlantic LP 1248, LP 8009)
* The Clovers (Atlantic EP 590)
* The Clovers - From The Bottom Of My Heart c/w Bring Me Love (Atlantic 1107)
* The Clovers - Your Tender Lips c/w Love, Love, Love (Atlantic 1094)

Shorty Rogers And His Giants

Shorty Rogers (flh) Jimmy Giuffre (cl, ts, bars) Herb Geller (as) Bud Shank (as, bars) Bill Holman (ts) Lou Levy (p) Ralph Pena (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Los Angeles, CA, March 30, 1956
1900Put The Goodies OnAtlantic [E] K 50481; Mosaic MR6-125
1901Our Song-
1902Pete's Meat-
1903Mike's Peak-
* The Complete Atlantic And EMI Jazz Recordings Of Shorty Rogers (Mosaic MR6-125, MD4-125)
* Shorty Rogers And His Giants (no details) (Atlantic [E] K 50481)

Chuck Willis

2 unknown (as) Gene Barge (ts) unknown (bars) unknown (p) Roy Gaines (g) unknown (b) unknown (d) Chuck Willis (vo) unknown (vocal group)
NYC, April 13, 1956
1947There's Got To Be A WayAtlantic LP 8018
1948It's Too LateAtlantic 1098, EP 591, LP 8001, LP 8018; Atco SD 33-373
1949My LifeAtlantic 1192, LP 8018
1950Kansas City WomenAtlantic 1098, EP 591, LP 8018; Atco SD 33-373
* Chuck Willis - The King Of The Stroll (Atlantic LP 8018)
* Various Artists - The Greatest Rock And Roll (Atlantic LP 8001)
* Chuck Willis - His Greatest Recordings: The Early Years (Atco SD 33-373)
* Chuck Willis - The King Of The Stroll (Atlantic EP 591)
* Chuck Willis - It's Too Late c/w Kansas City Women (Atlantic 1098)
* Chuck Willis - My Life c/w Thunder And Lightning (Atlantic 1192)

Cy Walter Solo

Cy Walter (p)
NYC, April 15, 1956
1951March Of The Siamese ChildrenAtlantic LP 1236
1952Soliloquy-
1953Slaughter On 10th Avenue-
1954Getting To Know You-
1955Carousel Waltzes-
1956I Have Dreamed-
1957Wait Till You See Her-
1958Lover-
1959The Gentleman Is A Dope-
1960Hello Young Lovers-
1961Sing For Your Supper-
1962I Know It Can Happen Againunissued
1963This Can't Be LoveAtlantic LP 1236
1964Suzie Is A Good Thing-
* Cy Walter Plays Richard Rodgers Compositions - Rodgers Revisited (Atlantic LP 1236)

Lars Gullin Octet

Georg Vernon (tb) Arne Domnerus (as, cl) Carl-Henrik Norin (ts) Lars Gullin (bars) Rune Falk (bars -1,2) Rune Ofwerman (p) Georg Riedel (b) Bert Dahlander (d)
Stockholm, Sweden, April 23, 1956
1. 1037FedjaMetronome [Swd] MEP 196, JMLP 2-104; Atlantic LP 1246
2. 1038Ma, He's Making Eyes At MeMetronome [Swd] MEP 196, JMLP 2-104; East-West LP 4003
3. 1039How About You?Metronome [Swd] MEP 197
4. 1040PerntzMetronome [Swd] MEP 197, JMLP 2-107; Atlantic LP 1246
* Lars Gullin - Baritone Sax (Atlantic LP 1246)
* Lars Gullin Swings (East-West LP 4003)
* Lars Gullin Octet (no details) (Metronome [Swd] MEP 196, JMLP 2-104, MEP 197, JMLP 2-107)

Lars Gullin Quartet

Lars Gullin (bars) Rune Ofwerman (p) Bengt Carlsson (b) Bert Dahlander (d)
Stockholm, Sweden, April 24, 1956
1041All Of MeMetronome [Swd] MEP 198, JMLP 2-107; Atlantic LP 1246
1042Like Someone In LoveMetronome [Swd] MEP 198, JMLP 2-107; East-West LP 4003
1043Jeepers CreepersMetronome [Swd] MEP 199, JMLP 2-107; East-West LP 4003
1044You Go To My HeadMetronome [Swd] MEP 199, JMLP 2-107
* Lars Gullin - Baritone Sax (Atlantic LP 1246)
* Lars Gullin Swings (East-West LP 4003)
* Lars Gullin Quartet (no details) (Metronome [Swd] MEP 198, JMLP 2-107, MEP 199)

Lars Gullin Quintet

Ake Persson (tb) Lars Gullin (bars) Rune Ofwerman (p) Georg Riedel (b) Bert Dahlander (d)
Stockholm, Sweden, April 25, 1956
1049So WhatMetronome [Swd] MEP 202; Atlantic LP 1246
1050AlwaysMetronome [Swd] MEP 202; East-West LP 4003
* Lars Gullin - Baritone Sax (Atlantic LP 1246)
* Lars Gullin Swings (East-West LP 4003)
* Lars Gullin Quintet (no details) (Metronome [Swd] MEP 202)

Lars Gullin With Gosta Theselius And His Orchestra

Jan Allan, Weine Renliden, Nils "Nisse" Skoog, Bengt-Arne Wallin (tp) Goran Ohlsson, Ake Persson, Georg Vernon (tb) Arne Domnerus (as) Rolf Blomquist, Carl-Henrik Norin (ts) Rune Falk, Lars Gullin (bars) Rune Ofwerman (p) Georg Riedel (b) Bert Dahlander (d) Gosta Theselius (arr)
Stockholm, Sweden, April 25, 1956
1045SummertimeMetronome [Swd] MEP 200, JMLP 2-107; Atlantic LP 1246
1046Lover Come Back To MeMetronome [Swd] MEP 200, JMLP 2-107; East-West LP 4003
1047YesterdaysMetronome [Swd] MEP 201; East-West LP 4003
1048A Foggy DayMetronome [Swd] MEP 201; Atlantic LP 1246
* Lars Gullin - Baritone Sax (Atlantic LP 1246)
* Lars Gullin Swings (East-West LP 4003)
* Lars Gullin With Gosta Theselius And His Orchestra (no details) (Metronome [Swd] MEP 200, JMLP 2-107, MEP 201)

Lars Gullin Sextet

Ake Persson (tb) Arne Domnerus (as) Lars Gullin (bars) Rune Ofwerman (p) Georg Riedel (b) Bert Dahlander (d)
Stockholm, Sweden, April 26, 1956
1051After Eight P.M.Metronome [Swd] MEP 203, JMLP 2-107; East-West LP 4003
1052Mean To MeMetronome [Swd] MEP 203; Atlantic LP 1246
1053Medley: Just Friends / Someone To Watch Over Me / Lover ManMetronome [Swd] MEP 203
1054Half NelsonMetronome [Swd] MEP 204; East-West LP 4003
* Lars Gullin Swings (East-West LP 4003)
* Lars Gullin - Baritone Sax (Atlantic LP 1246)
* Lars Gullin Sextet (no details) (Metronome [Swd] MEP 203, JMLP 2-107, MEP 204)

Ray Charles

Ray Charles (p, vo) Oscar Pettiford (b) Joe Harris (d)
NYC, April 30, 1956
1965Down RayAtlantic LP 1369
1966The Man I Love-
1967Music, Music, MusicAtlantic LP 1369, LP 8094
1968Black CoffeeAtlantic LP 1259
* Ray Charles - The Genius After Hours (Atlantic LP 1369)
* The Ray Charles Story, Vol. 4 (Atlantic LP 8094)
* The Great Ray Charles (Atlantic LP 1259, SD 1259)

Phineas Newborn Quartet

Phineas Newborn Jr. (p) Calvin Newborn (g) Oscar Pettiford (b) Kenny Clarke (d)
NYC, May 3, 1956
1977DaahoudAtlantic EP 579, LP 1235
1978All The Things You AreAtlantic LP 1235
1979Love And Liveunissued
1980BarbadosAtlantic LP 1235
1981Afternoon In ParisAtlantic EP 579, LP 1235
* Phineas Newborn Jr. - Here Is Phineas (Atlantic LP 1235, SD 1235)
* Phineas Newborn Jr. - Here Is Phineas (Atlantic EP 579)

Phineas Newborn Trio

Phineas Newborn Jr. (p) Oscar Pettiford (b -1/4,7) Kenny Clarke (d -1/4,7)
NYC, May 4, 1956
1. 1982CeliaAtlantic LP 1235
2. 1983Embraceable Youunissued
3. 1984Land's End-
4. 1985I'm Beginning To See The LightAtlantic EP 579, LP 1235
5. 1986The More I See YouAtlantic LP 1235
6. 1987Newport Blues-
7. 1988They Can't Take That Away From Meunissued
* Phineas Newborn Jr. - Here Is Phineas (Atlantic LP 1235, SD 1235)
* Phineas Newborn Jr. - Here Is Phineas (Atlantic EP 579)

Bill Russo And His Orchestra

Don Geraci, John Howell, Dave Mulholland, Al Muller, Porky Panico (tp) Mark Dunn, Earl Hoffman, Paul Krum, Bill Porter, Paul Severson, Tom Shepard (tb) Bill Russo (tb, comp, arr, cond) Frank Brouk, Phil Farkus (frh) Don Habner (tu) Lenny Druss, Bart Grimes, Gus Jean, Don Kolbart, Vito Price, Mike Simpson, Kenny Soderblom, Phil Wing (sax, woodwinds) Eddie Baker (p) Earl Backus (g) Mel Schmidt (b) Dominic "Mickey" Simonetta (d)
Chicago, IL, May 6, 1956
1997The World Of Alcina: Ballet MusicAtlantic LP 1241
-The World Of Alcina: 1st Dance: Solo Of Girl-
-The World Of Alcina: 2nd Dance: Solo Of Boy-
-The World Of Alcina: 3rd Dance: Chorus And Solo Of Girl-
-The World Of Alcina: 4th Dance: Duet For Boy And Girl-
-The World Of Alcina: 5th Dance: Chorus-Solo Of Boy/Solo Of Girl Ensemble-
* Bill Russo - The World Of Alcina (Atlantic LP 1241)

The Tibbs Brothers

The Tibbs Brothers
NYC, May 13, 1956
2002 | A93I'm Going CrazyAtco 6074
2003 | A94Blues For SaleAtlantic unissued
2004 | A95Miss Rip Van WinkleAtco 6074
A96not used
A97-
A98-
A99-
* The Tibbs Brothers - I'm Going Crazy c/w (Wake Up) Miss Rip Van Winkle (Atco 6074)

Ray Charles

Joe Bridgewater, John Hunt (tp) David Newman (ts, as) Emmett Dennis (bars) Ray Charles (p, vo) Roosevelt Sheffield (b) William Peeples (d) The Cookies (doo wop group)
NYC, May 16, 1956
1998Lovely AvenueAtlantic 1108, EP 607, LP 8025, LP 8063
1999I Want To KnowAtlantic 1124, LP 8025, LP 8083
2000Leave My Woman AloneAtlantic 1108, LP 8025, LP 8054
2001What Kind Of A Man Are Youunissued
* Ray Charles - Yes Indeed (Atlantic LP 8025)
* The Ray Charles Story, Vol. 1 (Atlantic LP 8063)
= The Ray Charles Story (Atlantic LP 2-900)
* The Ray Charles Story, Vol. 3 (Atlantic LP 8083)
* Ray Charles - Do The Twist (Atlantic LP 8054)
* Ray Charles (Atlantic EP 607)
* Ray Charles - Lovely Avenue c/w Leave My Woman Alone (Atlantic 1108)
* Ray Charles - I Want To Know c/w Ain't That Love? (Atlantic 1124)

Chris Connor With Ralph Burns' Orchestra

Chris Connor (vo) Ralph Burns (arr, cond) unidentified orchestra
NYC, June 5, 1956
2006'Round About MidnightAtlantic LP 1240
2007But Not For Me-
2008Oh! You Crazy MoonAtlantic LP 1240, LP 8082
2009High On A Windy HillAtlantic LP 1240
* Chris Connor - He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (Atlantic LP 1240)
* The Best Of Chris Connor (Atlantic LP 8082)

Chris Connor With Ralph Burns' Orchestra

same personnel
NYC, June 6, 1956
2010Why Can't I?Atlantic LP 1240
2011Suddenly It's Spring-
2012Angel Eyes-
2013You Stepped Out Of A Dream-
* Chris Connor - He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (Atlantic LP 1240)

The Clovers

The Clovers (doo wop group)
NYC, June 7, 1956
2005I'm A Lonely FoolAtlantic 1118
* The Clovers - Baby Baby, Oh My Darling c/w A Lonely Fool (Atlantic 1118)

The Clovers

same personnel
NYC, June 8, 1956
2014Springtimeunissued
2015From The Bottom Of My HeartAtlantic 1107, EP 590, LP 8001
* Various Artists - The Greatest Rock And Roll (Atlantic LP 8001)
* The Clovers (Atlantic EP 590)
* The Clovers - From The Bottom Of My Heart c/w Bring Me Love (Atlantic 1107)

Ruth Brown

Ruth Brown (vo) and others
NYC, June 12, 1956
2016Mom, Oh MomAtlantic 1102
2017What Makes Me Want Youunissued
2018The End Of My StoryAtlantic 1102
* Ruth Brown - I Want To Be Loved c/w Mom, Oh Mom (Atlantic 1102)

LaVern Baker With Ray Ellis' Orchestra

unknown (sax, p, g, b, d) LaVern Baker (vo) unknown (vocal group) Ray Ellis (arr, dir)
NYC, June 14, 1956
2019-1StillAtlantic 1104, EP 588, LP 8007; Atco SD 33-372
2020-1I Can't Love You EnoughAtlantic 1104, LP 8001, LP 8007, LP 8078
2021Only A Foolunissued
* LaVern Baker (Atlantic LP 8007)
* LaVern Baker - Her Greatest Recordings: The Early Years (Atco SD 33-372)
* Various Artists - The Greatest Rock And Roll (Atlantic LP 8001)
* The Best Of LaVern Baker (Atlantic LP 8078)
* LaVern Baker (Atlantic EP 588)
* LaVern Baker - I Can't Love You Enough c/w Still (Atlantic 1104)

Mabel Mercer

George Cory or Sam Hamilton (p) Milt Hinton (b) Mabel Mercer (vo)
NYC, June 17, 1956
2030Blame It On My YouthAtlantic LP 1244
2031Poor Pierrot-
2032It's A Lie, It's A Fake!-
2033Young And Foolish-
2034Is It Always Like This?-
2035Wait Till You See Her-
* Midnight At Mabel Mercer's (Atlantic LP 1244)

Mabel Mercer

same personnel
NYC, June 17 & 18, 1956
2036Just Once Around The ClockAtlantic LP 1244
2037Wouldn't It Be Loverly?-
2038Lonely Little Boy-
2039Sonnet-
2040Lucky To Be Me-
2041He Was Too Good To Me-
2042Lazy Afternoon-
2043Some Other Time-
2044Walk-Up-
2045Mandy Make Up Your Mind-
* Midnight At Mabel Mercer's (Atlantic LP 1244)

The Drifters

unknown (ts, p, b, d) Jimmy Oliver (g) Johnny Moore (lead tenor vo) Gerhart Thrasher (tenor vo) Andrew Thrasher (baritone vo) Bill Pinkney (bass vo)
NYC, June 21, 1956
2046Soldier Of FortuneAtlantic 1100, LP 8022
2047Honky TonkyAtlantic LP 8041, LP 8140
2048I Gotta Get Myself A WomanAtlantic 1100, LP 8022
2049Sadie My LadyAtlantic 2087 (alt.), LP 8041
* The Drifters - Rockin' And Driftin' (Atlantic LP 8022)
* The Drifters' Greatest Hits (Atlantic LP 8041)
* Various Artists - Beach Beat (Atlantic LP 8140, SD 8140)
* The Drifters - Soldier Of Fortune c/w I Gotta Get Myself A Woman (Atlantic 1100)
* The Drifters (no details) (Atlantic 2087 (alt.))

Glenn Reeves And Willis

Glenn Reeves, Hal Willis
Nashville, TN, June, 1956
2022 | A100Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-DeeAtco 6080
2023 | A101Rockin' Country Style-
* Glenn Reeves - Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee c/w Rockin' Country Style (Atco 6080)

Hal Willis

Hal Willis
Nashville, TN, June, 1956
2024 | A102Bop-A-Dee-Bop-A-DooAtlantic 1114
2025 | A103My Pink Cadillac-
* Hal Willis - Bop-A-Dee-Bop-A-Doo c/w My Pink Cadillac (Atlantic 1114)

The Crescendos

The Crescendos (doo wop group)
Nashville, TN, June, 1956
2026Finders KeepersAtlantic 1109, [J] P 4590
2027Sweet DreamsAtlantic 1109, 2014, 2014 (alt.)
2028I'll Be Seeing YouAtlantic 2014 (alt.)
2029unknown titlerejected
* Various Artists - Atlantic Do Wap Special (Atlantic [J] P 4590)
* The Crescendos - Finders Keepers c/w Sweet Dreams (Atlantic 1109)
* The Crescendos - I'll Be Seeing You c/w Sweet Dreams (Atlantic 2014)
* The Crescendos - I'll Be Seeing You c/w Sweet Dreams (Atlantic 2014 (alt.))

The Royal Jokers

The Royal Jokers (r&b group)
NYC, July 9, 1956
2054 | A115My Heart Is BrokenAtlantic unissued
2055 | A116She's Mine All MineAtco 6077
2056 | A117BeansAtlantic unissued
* The Royal Jokers - Ride On Little Girl c/w She's Mine All Mine (Atco 6077)

The Sensations

The Sensations (doo wop group)
NYC, July 9, 1956
2057 | A120How Much I Love YouAtlantic unissued
2058 | A121Little WallflowerAtco 6083
2059 | A122Such A Love-
* The Sensations - Little Wallflower c/w Such A Love (Atco 6083)

Barbara And Jimmy Johnson

Barbara Johnson, Jimmy Johnson
NYC, July 9, 1956
2108 | A130Wonderful BabyAtlantic unissued

Barbara Johnson

Barbara Johnson (vo)
NYC, July 9, 1956
3630 | A118I Get The FeelingAtlantic unissued
3631 | A119Foolish Lies-

Clyde McPhatter

Clyde McPhatter (vo) and others
NYC, July 26, 1956
2060I'm Lonely TonightAtlantic 1106, LP 8031
2061Anywhereunissued
2062Thirty DaysAtlantic 1106, EP 584, LP 8001, LP 8003
* Clyde McPhatter - Clyde (Atlantic LP 8031)
* Various Artists - The Greatest Rock And Roll (Atlantic LP 8001)
* Clyde McPhatter And The Drifters (Atlantic LP 8003)
* Clyde McPhatter (Atlantic EP 584)
* Clyde McPhatter - Thirty Days c/w I'm Lonely Tonight (Atlantic 1106)

Chris Connor With Ray Ellis' Orchestra

Chris Connor (vo) Ray Ellis (arr, cond) unidentified orchestra
NYC, July 28, 1956
2063My Heart Is So Full Of YouAtlantic 1105, EP 580, LP 8014
2064I Miss You SoAtlantic 1105, EP 580, LP 8014, LP 8082
2065Radar BluesAtlantic LP 8014
* Chris Connor - I Miss You So (Atlantic LP 8014)
* The Best Of Chris Connor (Atlantic LP 8082)
* Chris Connor - I Miss You So (Atlantic EP 580)
* Chris Connor - My Heart Is So Full Of You c/w I Miss You So (Atlantic 1105)

John Lewis Quartet

John Lewis (p) Barry Galbraith (g) Percy Heath (b) Connie Kay (d)
NYC, July 30, 1956
2526The Bluesunissued
2527It Never Entered My MindAtlantic LP 1272
2528The Bad And The Beautiful-
2529Warmeland (Dear Old Stockholm)-
2530Untitled Lewis Originalunissued
2531Jeannine-
2532My Heart Stood Still-
* The John Lewis Piano (Atlantic LP 1272)

Walter Spriggs

Sam Taylor (ts) Ernie Hayes (p) Mickey Baker (g) Doles Dickens (b) Panama Francis (d) Walter Spriggs (vo)
NYC, August 3, 1956
2066 | A123I Pawned EverythingAtco 6079
2067 | A124Don't Cha Want My Lovin'Atlantic unissued
2068 | A125Bodacious-
2069 | A126Love You, Love You, Love YouAtco 6079
* Walter Spriggs - (I'm Gonna) Love You, Love You, Love You c/w I Pawned Everything (Atco 6079)

Dick Katz and others

Dick Katz (p) and others
NYC, August 6, 1956
2070TimoniumAtlantic unissued
2071Katz Whiskers-
2072How Long Has This Been Going On?-

Chris Connor With Ralph Burns' Orchestra

Chris Connor (vo) Ralph Burns (arr, cond) unidentified orchestra
NYC, August 7, 1956
2073I Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To DryAtlantic LP 1240
2074Thursday's Child-
2075I Wonder What Became Of Me-
2076About The Blues-
* Chris Connor - He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (Atlantic LP 1240)

The Dynaflows

The Dynaflows
NYC, August 9, 1956
2105 | A127I'm So HappyAtlantic unissued
2106 | A128Let Me Hold Your Hand-
2107 | A129Climb The Steeple-

Thomas Talbert And His Orchestra

Nick Travis, Joe Wilder (tp) Eddie Bert, Jimmy Cleveland (tb) Aaron Sachs (cl, ts) George Wallington (p) Oscar Pettiford (b) Osie Johnson (d) Tom Talbert (arr, cond)
NYC, August 24, 1956
2092Keepin' Out Of Mischief NowAtlantic LP 1250
2093Black And Blue-
2094Clothesline Ballet-
2095Bond Street-
* Thomas Talbert - Bix, Duke, Fats (Atlantic LP 1250, SD 1250)

The Modern Jazz Quartet With Jimmy Giuffre

Jimmy Giuffre (cl, ts, bars -2,4,5,10) Milt Jackson (vib) John Lewis (p) Jim Hall (g -10) Percy Heath (b) Ralph Pena (b -10) Connie Kay (d)
"Music Inn", Lenox, MA, August 28, 1956
1. 2096Oh Bess, Oh Where's My Bess?Atlantic LP 1247
2. 2097A Fugue For Music Inn-
3. 20982 Degrees East, 3 Degrees West-
4. 2099Serenade-
5. 2100FunAtlantic LP 1247, SD 2-301
6. 2101Sun DanceAtlantic LP 1247
7. 2102The Man That Got Away-
8. 2103A Morning In Paris-
9. 2104Variation, No. 1 On "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"-
10. 2713Medley: Da Capo / FineAtlantic LP 1345
* The Modern Jazz Quartet/Jimmy Giuffre - The Modern Jazz Quartet At Music Inn (Atlantic LP 1247)
* The Art Of The Modern Jazz Quartet (Atlantic SD 2-301)
* The Modern Jazz Quartet - Third Stream Music (Atlantic LP 1345, SD 1345)

Chuck Willis

unknown (as) Gene Barge (ts) unknown (bars) unknown (p) unknown (g) Eddie McMullen (haw g) unknown (b) unknown (d) Chuck Willis (vo) unknown (vocal group)
NYC, August 30, 1956
2079-1JuanitaAtlantic 1112, EP 591, LP 8018
2080-2Watcha Gonna Do When Your Baby Leaves You-
2081Ease The PainAtlantic 1130, EP 609, LP 8018; Atco SD 33-373
* Chuck Willis - The King Of The Stroll (Atlantic LP 8018)
* Chuck Willis - His Greatest Recordings: The Early Years (Atco SD 33-373)
* Chuck Willis - The King Of The Stroll (Atlantic EP 591)
* Chuck Willis - The King Of The Stroll (Atlantic EP 609)
* Chuck Willis - Juanita c/w Watcha Gonna Do When Your Baby Leaves You (Atlantic 1112)
* Chuck Willis - Ease The Pain c/w C.C. Rider (Atlantic 1130)

Historic Jazz Concert At Music Inn

Pee Wee Russell (cl) Jimmy Giuffre (cl, ts) George Wein (p) Oscar Pettiford (b) Connie Kay (d)
"Music Inn", Lenox, MA, August 30, 1956
3356Blues In E FlatAtlantic LP 1298
* Various Artists - Historic Jazz Concert At Music Inn (Atlantic LP 1298)

Historic Jazz Concert At Music Inn

Rex Stewart (cor) Jimmy Giuffre (cl, ts) George Wein (p) Oscar Pettiford (b) Connie Kay (d)
"Music Inn", Lenox, MA, August 30, 1956
3357In A MellotoneAtlantic LP 1298
* Various Artists - Historic Jazz Concert At Music Inn (Atlantic LP 1298)

Historic Jazz Concert At Music Inn

Jimmy Giuffre (cl, ts) Teddy Charles (vib) Percy Heath (b) Connie Kay (d)
"Music Inn", Lenox, MA, August 30, 1956
3358The Quiet TimeAtlantic LP 1298
* Various Artists - Historic Jazz Concert At Music Inn (Atlantic LP 1298)

Historic Jazz Concert At Music Inn

Herbie Mann (fl) Dick Katz (p) Oscar Pettiford (cello) Ray Brown (b) Connie Kay (d)
"Music Inn", Lenox, MA, August 30, 1956
3359Body And SoulAtlantic LP 1298
* Various Artists - Historic Jazz Concert At Music Inn (Atlantic LP 1298)

Patty McGovern With Thomas Talbert's Orchestra

Joe Wilder (tp) Jim Buffington (frh) Al Block or Joe Soldo, Jerry Sanfino (fl) Sey Schwartberg (basn) Danny Bank, Ernest Bright (cl) Barry Galbraith (g) Arnold Fishkin, Jack Lesberg (b) Osie Johnson, Don Lamond (d) Patty McGovern (vo) Tom Talbert (arr, cond)
NYC, August, 1956
4437Alone TogetherAtlantic LP 1245
4438I Like Snow-
4439Crazy He Calls Me-
4440You Don't Know What Love Is-
4441All In Fun-
4442Hooray For Love-
4443Lonely Town-
4444Wednesday's Child-
4445Love Isn't Everything-
4446Get Out Of Town-
4447Winter Song-
4448By Myself-
* Patty McGovern/Thomas Talbert - Wednesday's Child (Atlantic LP 1245)

George Wallington Trio

George Wallington (p) Teddy Kotick (b) Nick Stabulas (d)
NYC, September 4 & 5, 1956
2142GodchildAtlantic LP 1275
2143In A Sentimental Mood-
2144The End Of A Love Affair-
2145Will You Still Be Mine?-
2146Billie's Tune-
2147The Ghostly Lover-
2148Up Jumped The Devil-
2149World Weary-
2150Serendipity-
2151It's All Right With Me-
2152The Baronunissued
2153One Night Of LoveAtlantic LP 1275
* George Wallington - Knight Music (Atlantic LP 1275, SD 1275)

Ivory Joe Hunter With Ray Ellis' Orchestra

Ivory Joe Hunter (vo) Ray Ellis (dir) unidentified orchestra
NYC, September 5, 1956
2082Since I Met You BabyAtlantic 1111, EP 589, LP 8001, LP 8008, LP 8037, LP 8163, SD 2-504
2083You Can't Stop Those Rolling And Rockin'Atlantic 1111, LP 8008
2084All My LifeAtlantic EP 575, LP 8015
2085To Lose YouAtlantic LP 8015
* Various Artists - The Greatest Rock And Roll (Atlantic LP 8001)
* Ivory Joe Hunter (Atlantic LP 8008)
* Various Artists - The Rockin' Fifties (Atlantic LP 8037)
* Various Artists - History Of Rhythm And Blues, Vol. 3: Rock And Roll 1956-57 (Atlantic LP 8163, SD 8163)
* Various Artists - The Atlantic Soul Years (Atlantic SD 2-504)
* Ivory Joe Hunter - Ivory Joe Sings The Old And New (Atlantic LP 8015)
* Ivory Joe Hunter (Atlantic EP 589)
* Clyde McPhatter/LaVern Baker/Ivory Joe Hunter/Ruth Brown - All Star Rock And Roll (Atlantic EP 575)
* Ivory Joe Hunter - Since I Met You Baby c/w You Can't Stop Those Rolling And Rockin' (Atlantic 1111)

Thomas Talbert And His Orchestra

Joe Wilder (tp) Jim Buffington (frh) Joe Soldo (fl) Harold Goltzer (basn) Danny Bank (cl) Barry Galbraith (g) Oscar Pettiford (b) Osie Johnson (d) Tom Talbert (arr, cond)
NYC, September 7, 1956
2135CandlelightsAtlantic LP 1250
2136In A Mist-
2137In The Dark-
* Thomas Talbert - Bix, Duke, Fats (Atlantic LP 1250, SD 1250)

Tommy Potter Sextet (Septet)

Rolf Ericson (tp) Ake Persson (tb) Hacke Bjorksten (ts) Stig Gabrielsson (bars) Freddie Redd (p) Tommy Potter (b) Joe Harris (d)
Stockholm, Sweden, September 10, 1956
These Foolish ThingsMetronome [Swd] MEP 239; Nixa [Swd] NJL 14
Lover Come Back To MeMetronome [Swd] MEP 239
4486Reets And IMetronome [Swd] MEP 239; East-West LP 4001; Nixa [Swd] NJL 14
4481The ImpMetronome [Swd] MEP 241; East-West LP 4001
4485T.N.T.Metronome [Swd] MEP 241; East-West LP 4001; Nixa [Swd] NJL 14
Don't Blame MeMetronome [Swd] MEP 240
It's The Talk Of The Town-
ThoroughfareMetronome [Swd] MEP 240; Nixa [Swd] NJL 14
* Tommy Potter's Hard Funk (East-West LP 4001)
* Tommy Potter Sextet (Metronome [Swd] MEP 239)
* Tommy Potter Sextet (Metronome [Swd] MEP 241)
* Tommy Potter Sextet (Metronome [Swd] MEP 240)
* Tommy Potter Sextet (Septet) (no details) (Nixa [Swd] NJL 14)

Rolf Ericson Sextet

Rolf Ericson (tp) Ake Persson (tb) Erik Norstrom (ts) Freddie Redd (p) Tommy Potter (b) Joe Harris (d)
Stockholm, Sweden, September 13, 1956
1162 | 4483Russ And ArleneMetronome [Swd] MEP 247; East-West LP 4001; Nixa [Swd] NJL 14
1163 | 4482Keester ParadeMetronome [Swd] MEP 245; East-West LP 4001; Nixa [Swd] NJL 14
1164Number FiveMetronome [Swd] MEP 246
1165SpontaneousMetronome [Swd] MEP 245
1166 | 4484PunschMetronome [Swd] MEP 246; East-West LP 4001; Nixa [Swd] NJL 14
1167Ballad Medley: Summertime / Darn That Dream / Embraceable You / TenderlyMetronome [Swd] MEP 247; Nixa [Swd] NJL 14
* Tommy Potter's Hard Funk (East-West LP 4001)
* Rolf Ericson Sextet (Metronome [Swd] MEP 247)
* Rolf Ericson Sextet (Metronome [Swd] MEP 245)
* Rolf Ericson Sextet (Metronome [Swd] MEP 246)
* Rolf Ericson Sextet (no details) (Nixa [Swd] NJL 14)

Big Jay McNeely

Big Jay McNeely (ts, vo?) and others
NYC, September 13, 1956
2109 | A131Check Out, Pt. 1Atlantic unissued
2110 | A132Check Out, Pt. 2-
2111 | A133Coles Slaw-
2112 | A134Flyin' Home-
2113 | A135Movin' And Groovin' With Hound Dog-
2114 | A136No Home Blues-
2115 | A137Shuffle-
2116 | A138Fish-
2117 | A139Deacon's Bop-
2118 | A140Bongo-
2119 | A141You Are My Sunshine-
2120 | A142Chicken In The Bread Pan-
2121 | A143That's The Groovy Thing-
2122 | A144Slow Blues-

Thomas Talbert And His Orchestra

Joe Wilder (tp) Eddie Bert (tb) Jim Buffington (frh) Aaron Sachs (cl, ts) Danny Bank (bcl) Joe Soldo (as, fl) Claude Williamson (p) Barry Galbraith (g) Oscar Pettiford (b) Osie Johnson (d) Tom Talbert (arr, cond)
NYC, September 14, 1956
2138Prelude To A KissAtlantic LP 1250
2139Green Night And Orange Bright-
2140Medley: Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me / Koko-
* Thomas Talbert - Bix, Duke, Fats (Atlantic LP 1250, SD 1250)

Ruth Brown

unknown (2 tp, ts, bars, p, g, b, d, vocal group) Ruth Brown (vo)
NYC, September 25, 1956
2123Lucky LipsAtlantic 1125, EP 585, LP 8004, LP 8021, LP 8080; Atco SD 7009
2124When I Get You BabyAtlantic 1140, LP 8026
2125I'd Pay The Price Againunissued
2126One More TimeAtlantic 1140, LP 8026
* Ruth Brown (Atlantic LP 8004)
* Various Artists - Rock And Roll Forever, Vol. 2 (Atlantic LP 8021)
* The Best Of Ruth Brown (Atlantic LP 8080)
* Ruth Brown - unknown title (Atco SD 7009)
* Ruth Brown - Miss Rhythm (Atlantic LP 8026)
* Ruth Brown (Atlantic EP 585)
* Ruth Brown - Lucky Lips c/w My Heart Is Breaking Over You (Atlantic 1125)
* Ruth Brown - When I Get You Baby c/w One More Time (Atlantic 1140)

Lee Konitz Quartet

Lee Konitz (as, ts) Sal Mosca (p) Peter Ind (b) Dick Scott (d)
NYC, September 26, 1956
2247-3IndianaAtlantic LP 1258
2248You'd Be So Nice To Come Home ToAtlantic [J] P 6109A, [J] P 4566A
2249-2Star EyesAtlantic LP 1258
2250-1Nesuhi's InstantAtlantic LP 1258, [J] P 6109A, [J] P 4566A
2251I'll Remember YouAtlantic [J] P 6109A, [J] P 4566A
2252-4All Of MeAtlantic LP 1258
2253My Melancholy Babyunissued
2254What's New?-
* Lee Konitz - Inside Hi-Fi (Atlantic LP 1258, SD 1258)
* Lee Konitz - Worth While Konitz (Atlantic [J] P 6109A)
* Lee Konitz - Worth While Konitz (Atlantic [J] P 4566A)

Clyde McPhatter

Joe Harris (d) Clyde McPhatter (vo) and others
NYC, October 10, 1956
2154My Island Of DreamsAtlantic 2018, EP 618, LP 8031
2155Without Love (There Is Nothing)Atlantic 1117, EP 584, LP 8003, LP 8191
2156HeartachesAtlantic 1149, LP 8024
2157Rock And CryAtlantic 1158, LP 8024
* Clyde McPhatter - Clyde (Atlantic LP 8031)
* Clyde McPhatter And The Drifters (Atlantic LP 8003)
* Various Artists - Beach Beat, Vol. 2 (Atlantic LP 8191, SD 8191)
* Clyde McPhatter - Love Ballads (Atlantic LP 8024)
* Clyde McPhatter - Clyde (Atlantic EP 618)
* Clyde McPhatter (Atlantic EP 584)
* Clyde McPhatter - Without Love (There Is Nothing) c/w I Make Believe (Atlantic 1117)
* Clyde McPhatter - Long, Lonely Nights c/w Heartaches (Atlantic 1149)
* Clyde McPhatter - Rock And Cry c/w You'll Be There (Atlantic 1158)
* Clyde McPhatter - Lovey Dovey c/w My Island Of Dreams (Atlantic 2018)

Chris Connor With Ray Ellis' Orchestra

Chris Connor (vo) Ray Ellis (arr, cond) unidentified orchestra
NYC, October 16, 1956
2158Time Out For TearsAtlantic 1121, EP 580, LP 8014
2159Trust In MeAtlantic 1138, LP 8014
2160Mixed Emotions-
2161I Love You Yes I DoAtlantic 1121, EP 580, LP 8014
* Chris Connor - I Miss You So (Atlantic LP 8014)
* Chris Connor - I Miss You So (Atlantic EP 580)
* Chris Connor - Time Out For Tears c/w I Love You Yes I Do (Atlantic 1121)
* Chris Connor - Trust In Me c/w Mixed Emotions (Atlantic 1138)

Lee Konitz Quartet

Lee Konitz (as, ts) Billy Bauer (g) Arnold Fishkin (b) Dick Scott (d)
NYC, October 16, 1956
2255Untitledunissued
2256-2Sweet And LovelyAtlantic LP 1258
2257-4Cork 'N' Bib (Cork 'N' Rib)-
2258-3Everything Happens To Me-
2259-1Kary's Trance-
2260Joyvilleunissued
* Lee Konitz - Inside Hi-Fi (Atlantic LP 1258, SD 1258)

LaVern Baker With Ray Ellis' Orchestra

unknown (sax, p, g, b, d) LaVern Baker (vo) unknown (vocal group) Ray Ellis (arr, dir)
NYC, October 19, 1956
2162Romance In The DarkAtlantic LP 8002, LP 8078
2163Harbor LightsAtlantic 1189, LP 8002, LP 8078
2164I'll Never Be FreeAtlantic LP 8002
2165Everybody's Somebody's Fool-
2166Fool That I AmAtlantic LP 8002, LP 8078
2167How Long Will It Be?Atlantic LP 8002
* LaVern Baker - LaVern (Atlantic LP 8002)
* The Best Of LaVern Baker (Atlantic LP 8078)
* LaVern Baker - Harbor Lights c/w Whipper Snapper (Atlantic 1189)

Jimmy Witherspoon

Jimmy Witherspoon (vo) The Quintones (vocal group) and others
NYC, possibly October 19, 1956
2168 | A147CongratulationsAtlantic unissued
2169 | A148Still In LoveAtco 6084
2170 | A149My Girl IvyAtco 6084; Route 66 [Swd] Kix 31
* Jimmy Witherspoon - Still In Love c/w My Girl Ivy (Atco 6084)
* Jimmy Witherspoon (no details) (Route 66 [Swd] Kix 31)

Jimmy Witherspoon And Wilbur DeParis "New" New Orleans Band

Sidney DeParis (cor) Wilbur DeParis (tb) Omer Simeon (cl) Sonny White (p) Shep Shepard (bj) Benny Moten (b) Wilbert Kirk (d) Jimmy Witherspoon (vo)
NYC, October 23, 1956
2171 | A150Test Oneunissued
2172 | A151Wrought Iron Rag-
2173 | A152Ain't Nobody's BusinessAtlantic LP 1266
2174 | A153How Long BluesAtlantic EP 600, LP 1266
2175 | A154Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Outunissued
2176 | A155St. Louis BluesAtlantic LP 1266
* Jimmy Witherspoon And Wilbur DeParis "New" New Orleans Band - Callin' The Blues (Atlantic LP 1266)
* Jimmy Witherspoon And Wilbur DeParis "New" New Orleans Band - Callin' The Blues (Atlantic EP 600)

Teddy Charles Orchestra

Art Farmer (tp) Eddie Bert (tb -1) Jim Buffington (frh -1) Don Butterfield (tu) Hal Stein (as) Bob Newman (ts) George Barrow (bars) Teddy Charles (vib) Hall Overton (p) Jimmy Raney (g) Addison Farmer (b) Ed Shaughnessy (d)
NYC, October 23, 1956
1. 2199A Word From BirdAtlantic LP 1274
2. 2200Showtime-
* Teddy Charles - The Word From Bird (Atlantic LP 1274)

Wynonie Harris

Wynonie Harris (vo) and others
NYC, October 24, 1956
2177 | A157Destination LoveAtco 6081
2178 | A158Good Rock And RollAtlantic unissued
2179 | A156Tell A Whale Of A TaleAtco 6081
* Wynonie Harris - Destination Love c/w Tell A Whale Of A Tale (Atco 6081)

Wilbur DeParis And His "New" New Orleans Jazz

Sidney DeParis (tp) Wilbur DeParis (tb) Omer Simeon (cl) Sonny White (p) Lee Blair (bj) Benny Moten (b) Wilbert Kirk (d, hca)
"Symphony Hall", Boston, MA, October 26, 1956
2190MajorcaAtlantic EP 576, LP 1253
2191Juba DanceAtlantic LP 1253
2192Toll Gate Blues-
2193Wrought Iron Rag-
2194Cielito LindoAtlantic EP 576, LP 1253
2195I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister KateAtlantic LP 1253
2196BanjokerAtlantic EP 576, LP 1253
2197Piano BluesAtlantic LP 1253
2198Farewell Blues-
* Wilbur DeParis At Symphony Hall (Atlantic LP 1253, SD 1253)
* Wilbur DeParis At Symphony Hall (Atlantic EP 576)

The Drifters

Jimmy Oliver (g) Johnny Moore (lead tenor vo) Gerhart Thrasher (tenor vo) Charlie Hughes (baritone vo) Tommy Evans (bass vo)
NYC, November 8, 1956
2184It Was A TearAtlantic 1123, LP 8022
2185Fools Fall In LoveAtlantic 1123, EP 592, LP 8022, LP 8163; Atco SD 33-375
* The Drifters - Rockin' And Driftin' (Atlantic LP 8022)
* Various Artists - History Of Rhythm And Blues, Vol. 3: Rock And Roll 1956-57 (Atlantic LP 8163, SD 8163)
* The Drifters - Their Greatest Recordings: The Early Years (Atco SD 33-375)
* The Drifters - Rockin' And Driftin' (Atlantic EP 592)
* The Drifters - Fools Fall In Love c/w It Was A Tear (Atlantic 1123)

George Byron

Andre Previn (p, arr, cond) George Byron (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, November 9, 1956
4466The Touch Of Your HandAtlantic LP 1293
4467Nice To Be Near You-
4468Introduce Me-
4469April Fooled Me-
* George Byron Sings New And Rediscovered Jerome Kern Songs (Atlantic LP 1293, SD 1293)

Teddy Charles Quartet

Teddy Charles (vib) Hall Overton (p) Charles Mingus (b) Ed Shaughnessy (d)
NYC, November 12, 1956
2188LauraAtlantic LP 1274
2189unknown titleunissued
2201When Your Lover Has GoneAtlantic LP 1274
2202Just One Of Those Things-
2203Blues Green-
* Teddy Charles - The Word From Bird (Atlantic LP 1274)

Little "Lambsie" Penn

Little "Lambsie" Penn
NYC, November 12, 1956
2186 | A159Painted Lips And PigtailsAtco 6082
2187 | A160Spend Christmas With Elvis-
* Little "Lambsie" Penn - (I Wanna) Spend Christmas With Elvis c/w Painted Lips And Pigtails (Atco 6082)

Jimmy Witherspoon And Wilbur DeParis "New" New Orleans Band

Sidney DeParis (cor) Wilbur DeParis (tb) Omer Simeon (cl) Sonny White (p) Shep Shepard (bj) Benny Moten (b) Wilbert Kirk (d) Jimmy Witherspoon (vo)
NYC, November 19, 1956
2208 | A165Lotus BlossomAtlantic EP 600, LP 1266
2209 | A166When The Sun Goes DownAtlantic LP 1266
2210 | A167See See Rider-
2211 | A168Careless Love-
2212 | A169Trouble In MindAtlantic EP 600, LP 1266
2213 | A170Big Fine Girl-
2214 | A171Good Rollin' BluesAtlantic LP 1266
* Jimmy Witherspoon And Wilbur DeParis "New" New Orleans Band - Callin' The Blues (Atlantic LP 1266)
* Jimmy Witherspoon And Wilbur DeParis "New" New Orleans Band - Callin' The Blues (Atlantic EP 600)

Joe Castro Trio

Joe Castro (p) Ed Shonk (b) Philly Joe Jones (d)
NYC, November 19, 1956
2215You Stepped Out Of A DreamAtlantic EP 599, LP 1264
2216How High The Moonunissued
2217Prelude To A Kiss-
2218Bernie's Tune-
* Joe Castro - Mood Jazz (Atlantic LP 1264, SD 1264)
* Joe Castro - Mood Jazz (Atlantic EP 599)

Joe Turner And His Blues Kings

unknown (brass) unknown (sax) unknown (p, org, g, b, d) Joe Turner (vo) unknown (vocal group)
NYC, November 20, 1956
2219After AwhileAtlantic 1131, LP 8023
2220Midnight Special TrainAtlantic 1122, EP 606, LP 8005, LP 8081
2221Red Sails In The SunsetAtlantic 1131, LP 8023
2222Feelin' HappyAtlantic 1122, EP 586, LP 8005
* Joe Turner - Rockin' The Blues (Atlantic LP 8023)
* Joe Turner (Atlantic LP 8005)
* The Best Of Joe Turner (Atlantic LP 8081)
* Joe Turner (Atlantic EP 606)
* Joe Turner (Atlantic EP 586)
* Joe Turner - After Awhile c/w Red Sails In The Sunset (Atlantic 1131)
* Joe Turner - Midnight Special Train c/w Feelin' Happy (Atlantic 1122)

Ray Charles

Joe Bridgewater, John Hunt (tp) David Newman (ts, as) Emmett Dennis (bars) Ray Charles (p, vo) Roosevelt Sheffield (b) William Peeples (d)
NYC, November 20, 1956
2223The RayAtlantic LP 1259
2224I Surrender, Dear-
2225Hornful SoulAtlantic LP 1369
2226Ain't Misbehavin'-
2227AJoy Ride-
2228ASweet Sixteen BarsAtlantic 2068, EP 597, LP 1259, LP 8063, LP 1337, SD 1543, SD 1528
* The Great Ray Charles (Atlantic LP 1259, SD 1259)
* Ray Charles - The Genius After Hours (Atlantic LP 1369)
* The Ray Charles Story, Vol. 1 (Atlantic LP 8063)
= The Ray Charles Story (Atlantic LP 2-900)
* Various Artists - The Blues In Modern Jazz (Atlantic LP 1337)
* The Best Of Ray Charles (Atlantic SD 1543)
* Various Artists - Jazz Super Hits (Atlantic SD 1528)
* The Great Ray Charles (Atlantic EP 597)
* Ray Charles - Sweet Sixteen Bars c/w Tell The Truth (Atlantic 2068)

Ray Charles

same personnel
NYC, November 26, 1956
2227Doodlin'Atlantic EP 597, LP 1259, LP 1337, SD 1528, SD 1543, LP 8063
2228There's No YouAtlantic LP 1259
2229UndecidedAtlantic LP 1259, LP 8094
2230My Melancholy BabyAtlantic LP 1259
4759Doodlin', Pt. 1Atlantic 5005
4760Doodlin', Pt. 2-
* The Great Ray Charles (Atlantic LP 1259, SD 1259)
* Various Artists - The Blues In Modern Jazz (Atlantic LP 1337)
* Various Artists - Jazz Super Hits (Atlantic SD 1528)
* The Best Of Ray Charles (Atlantic SD 1543)
* The Ray Charles Story, Vol. 1 (Atlantic LP 8063)
= The Ray Charles Story (Atlantic LP 2-900)
* The Ray Charles Story, Vol. 4 (Atlantic LP 8094)
* The Great Ray Charles (Atlantic EP 597)
* Ray Charles - Doodlin', Pt. 1&2 (Atlantic 5005)

Ray Charles

same personnel
NYC, November 27, 1956
2231It's All RightAtlantic 1143, LP 8025, LP 8083
2232Ain't That Love?Atlantic 1124, EP 587, LP 8006, LP 8063
2233Get On The Right Track, BabyAtlantic 1143, LP 8025, LP 8083
2234Rockhouse, Pt. 1Atlantic 2006, LP 8029, LP 8064, SD 1543
2235Rockhouse, Pt. 2-
* Ray Charles - Yes Indeed (Atlantic LP 8025)
* The Ray Charles Story, Vol. 3 (Atlantic LP 8083)
* Ray Charles (Atlantic LP 8006)
= Ray Charles - Hallelujah I Love Her So (Atlantic LP 8006 (alt.))
* The Ray Charles Story, Vol. 1 (Atlantic LP 8063)
= The Ray Charles Story (Atlantic LP 2-900)
* Ray Charles - What'd I Say (Atlantic LP 8029)
* The Ray Charles Story, Vol. 2 (Atlantic LP 8064)
= The Ray Charles Story (Atlantic LP 2-900)
* The Best Of Ray Charles (Atlantic SD 1543)
* Ray Charles (Atlantic EP 587)
* Ray Charles - It's All Right c/w Get On The Right Track, Baby (Atlantic 1143)
* Ray Charles - I Want To Know c/w Ain't That Love? (Atlantic 1124)
* Ray Charles - Rockhouse, Pt. 1&2 (Atlantic 2006)

Joe Mooney Quartet

Joe Mooney (org, vo) Lonesome Jimmie Lee Robinson (g) Milt Hinton (b) Osie Johnson (d)
NYC, November 28, 1956
2632Lush LifeAtlantic LP 1255
2633The Kid's A Dreamer-
2634My One And Only Love-
2635That's All-
* Joe Mooney - Lush Life (Atlantic LP 1255)

Bobby Short Trio

Bobby Short (p, vo) Ismael Ugarte (b) Ramon "Sonny" Rivera (d)
NYC, November 29, 1956
2235ASo Near And Yet So FarAtlantic LP 1262
2236At Long Last Love-
2237I've Got Beginner's Luck-
2238Let's Fall In Love-
2239Do I Hear You Saying I Love You?-
2240Easy Come, Easy GoAtlantic LP 1262, SD 1620
2241I Love You, SamanthaAtlantic LP 1262
2242Hooray For LoveAtlantic LP 1262, SD 1620
* Bobby Short - Speaking Of Love (Atlantic LP 1262, SD 1262)
* The Very Best Of Bobby Short (Atlantic SD 1620)

Joe Mooney Quartet

Joe Mooney (org, vo) Lonesome Jimmie Lee Robinson (g) Milt Hinton (b) Osie Johnson (d)
NYC, November 29, 1956
2636Nina Never KnewAtlantic EP 582, LP 1255
2637Love Is Here To Stay-
2638Polka Dots And Moonbeams-
2639NowhereAtlantic LP 1255
2640Have You Met Miss Jones?Atlantic EP 582, LP 1255
* Joe Mooney - Lush Life (Atlantic LP 1255)
* Joe Mooney - Lush Life (Atlantic EP 582)

George Byron

Andre Previn (p, arr, cond) George Byron (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, November 30, 1956
4470Let's BeginAtlantic LP 1293
4471The Siren's Song-
4472How'd You Like To Spoon With Me?-
4473You Couldn't Be Cuter-
4474Two Hearts Together-
* George Byron Sings New And Rediscovered Jerome Kern Songs (Atlantic LP 1293, SD 1293)

Joe Mooney Quartet

Joe Mooney (org, vo) Lonesome Jimmie Lee Robinson (g) Milt Hinton (b) Osie Johnson (d)
NYC, November 30, 1956
2641Crazy She Calls MeAtlantic LP 1255
2642Consolitisunissued
2643'S Wonderful-
2644Erin Go Bop-
* Joe Mooney - Lush Life (Atlantic LP 1255)

Bobby Short Trio

Bobby Short (p, vo) Ismael Ugarte (b) Ramon "Sonny" Rivera (d)
NYC, circa late 1956
2368DeliaAtlantic 1134
2369Oh So Sweetunissued
2370Last Train To San FranciscoAtlantic 1134
2371The Happeningsunissued
* Bobby Short - Delia c/w Last Train To San Francisco (Atlantic 1134)

The Jimmy Giuffre 3

Jimmy Giuffre (cl, ts, bars) Jim Hall (g) Ralph Pena (b)
Los Angeles, CA, December 3, 1956
2285The Song Is YouAtlantic LP 1254
2286That's The Way It Is-
* The Jimmy Giuffre 3 (Atlantic LP 1254)

The Jimmy Giuffre 3

same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, December 4, 1956
2287Two Kinds Of BluesAtlantic LP 1254, LP 1337
2288Crazy She Calls MeAtlantic EP 604, LP 1254
2289My AllAtlantic LP 1254
2290Crawdad Suite-
* The Jimmy Giuffre 3 (Atlantic LP 1254)
* Various Artists - The Blues In Modern Jazz (Atlantic LP 1337)
* The Jimmy Giuffre 3 (Atlantic EP 604)

John Lewis - Sacha Distel Quintet

Barney Wilen (ts) John Lewis (p) Sacha Distel (g) Percy Heath (b) Kenny Clarke (d)
Paris, France, December 4, 1956
4668All The Things You AreVersailles [F] MEDX 12005; Atlantic LP 1267
4669Bags' Groove-
4670Willow Weep For Me-
* John Lewis/Sacha Distel - Afternoon In Paris (Versailles [F] MEDX 12005)
* John Lewis/Sacha Distel - Afternoon In Paris (Atlantic LP 1267)

John Lewis - Sacha Distel Quintet

Barney Wilen (ts) John Lewis (p) Sacha Distel (g) Pierre Michelot (b) Connie Kay (d)
Paris, France, December 7, 1956
4665I Cover The WaterfrontVersailles [F] MEDX 12005; Atlantic LP 1267
4666Dear Old Stockholm-
4667Afternoon In Paris-
* John Lewis/Sacha Distel - Afternoon In Paris (Versailles [F] MEDX 12005)
* John Lewis/Sacha Distel - Afternoon In Paris (Atlantic LP 1267)

The Cardinals

The Cardinals (doo wop group)
NYC, December 13, 1956
2265One LoveAtlantic 1126
2266Near You-
2267Let The Sunshine Shine On Youunissued
* The Cardinals - One Love c/w Near You (Atlantic 1126)

T-Bone Walker

Lloyd Glenn (p) T-Bone Walker (g, vo) Billy Hadnott (b) Otis Lee Bradley (d)
Los Angeles, CA, December 14, 1956
2314 | 2272Mean Old WorldAtlantic LP 8020
2315 | 2273Your Wig Is Goneunissued
2316 | 2274T-Bone BluesAtlantic LP 8020
2317 | 2275Stormy Monday Blues-
2318 | 2276Blues For Marili-
2319 | 2277Shufflin' The Blues-
* T-Bone Walker - T-Bone Blues (Atlantic LP 8020, SD 8256)

Chris Barber's Jazz Band

Pat Halcox (cor) Chris Barber (tb) Monty Sunshine (cl) Eddie Smith (bj) Dick Smith (b) Ron Bowden (d)
London, England, December 15, 1956
3323Willie The WeeperAtlantic LP 1292
* Here Is Chris Barber (Atlantic LP 1292)

Chris Connor With Ralph Sharon's Orchestra

Joe Wilder (tp) Al Cohn (ts) Eddie Costa (vib) Ralph Sharon (p, arr) Oscar Pettiford (b) Osie Johnson (d) Chris Connor (vo)
NYC, December 16, 1956
2204Poor Little Rich GirlAtlantic LP 1286
2205Everything I've GotAtlantic EP 615, LP 1286
2206All I Need Is YouAtlantic LP 1286
2207It Only Happens When I Dance With YouAtlantic EP 615, LP 1286
* A Jazz Date With Chris Connor (Atlantic LP 1286)
* A Jazz Date With Chris Connor (Atlantic EP 615)

The Pinkney Flyers

Bobby Hendricks (lead tenor vo) Dee Ernie Bailey (tenor vo, baritone, vo) Billy Kennedy (baritone vo) Bill Pinkney (bass vo) and others
NYC, December 16, 1956
2295 | A172 | 56C103On Bended KneesAtco 6088
2296 | A173 | 56C104Careless LoveAtlantic unissued
2297 | A174 | 56C105My Only DesireAtco 6088
2298 | A175 | 56C107Hey Little SusanAtlantic unissued
* The Pinkney Flyers - On Bended Knees c/w My Only Desire (Atco 6088)

Chris Connor With Ralph Sharon's Orchestra

Sam Most (fl) Eddie Costa (vib) Ralph Sharon (p, arr) Joe Puma (g) Oscar Pettiford (b) Osie Johnson (d) Chris Connor (vo)
NYC, December 17, 1956
2243Lonely TownAtlantic LP 1286
2244Fancy Free-
2245Moon RayAtlantic EP 615, LP 1286
2246DriftwoodAtlantic LP 1286
* A Jazz Date With Chris Connor (Atlantic LP 1286)
* A Jazz Date With Chris Connor (Atlantic EP 615)

Ethel Ennis

Ethel Ennis (vo) and others
NYC, December 18, 1956
2299 | A176 | 56C106A Pair Of FoolsAtco 6086
2300 | A177 | 56C108Since You're MineAtlantic unissued
2301 | A178 | 56C109Got It In My Blood (To Love You)Atco 6086
2302 | A179 | 56C110Half Way To HeavenAtlantic unissued
* Ethel Ennis - Got It In My Blood (To Love You) c/w A Pair Of Fools (Atco 6086)

Chris Connor With Ralph Sharon's Orchestra

Al Cohn, Lucky Thompson (ts) Eddie Costa (vib) Ralph Sharon (p, arr) Oscar Pettiford (b) Osie Johnson (d) Ramon "Mongo" Santamaria (cga) Chino Pozo (bgo) Chris Connor (vo)
NYC, December 19, 1956
2278My Shining HourAtlantic LP 1286
2279Just Squeeze Me-
2280I'm Shooting HighAtlantic EP 615, LP 1286
2281It's A Most Unusual DayAtlantic LP 1286
* A Jazz Date With Chris Connor (Atlantic LP 1286)
* A Jazz Date With Chris Connor (Atlantic EP 615)

Lee Konitz Quartet

Lee Konitz (as, ts) Jimmy Rowles (p) Leroy Vinnegar (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Los Angeles, CA, December 21, 1956
2443The Nearness Of YouAtlantic [J] P 6109A, [J] P 4566A
2444Like Someone In Loveunissued
2445Don't ExplainAtlantic [J] P 6109A, [J] P 4566A
2446Some Of These DaysAtlantic [J] P 6109A
2447Close Your Eyes-
* Lee Konitz - Worth While Konitz (Atlantic [J] P 6109A)
* Lee Konitz - Worth While Konitz (Atlantic [J] P 4566A)

Lee Konitz Quartet

same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, December 22, 1956
2448You're Driving Me CrazyAtlantic [J] P 6109A, [J] P 4566A
2449Bluesunissued
2450Don't Blame MeAtlantic [J] P 6109A, [J] P 4566A
2451The Song Is Youunissued
* Lee Konitz - Worth While Konitz (Atlantic [J] P 6109A)
* Lee Konitz - Worth While Konitz (Atlantic [J] P 4566A)

The Jimmy Giuffre 3

Jimmy Giuffre (cl, ts, bars) Jim Hall (g) Ralph Pena (b)
Los Angeles, CA, December 24, 1956
2282Gotta DanceAtlantic EP 604, LP 1254
2283VoodooAtlantic LP 1254
2284The Train And The RiverAtlantic EP 604, LP 1254, SD 2-316
* The Jimmy Giuffre 3 (Atlantic LP 1254)
* Various Artists - The Jazz Years-25th Anniversary (Atlantic SD 2-316)
* The Jimmy Giuffre 3 (Atlantic EP 604)

The Ray-O-Vacs With Howard Biggs' Orchestra

The Ray-O-Vacs (r&b group)
December, 1956
4065 | 56C101Party TimeAtco 6085
4066 | 56C102Crying All Alone-
* The Ray-O-Vacs - Party Time c/w Crying All Alone (Atco 6085)

The Tibbs Brothers

The Tibbs Brothers
circa December, 1956???
2291 | A161You Ought To Be AshamedAtlantic unissued
2292 | A162No More Love-
2293 | A163All She Wrote Was A Note-
2294 | A164Heading Back Home-

Al Hibbler

Al Hibbler (vo) and others
NYC, 1956
4449After The Lights Go Down LowAtlantic LP 1251
4450You Will Be Mine-
4451Tell Me-
4452Autumn Winds-
* Al Hibbler - After The Lights Go Down Low (Atlantic LP 1251)

Eddie Curtis And Jewel Curtis

Eddie Curtis, Jewel Curtis
Los Angeles, CA, 1956
1822 | A63Rich LadyAtco 6063
1823 | A64I Don't Want To Be Alone-
1824unknown titleAtlantic unissued
1825--
* Eddie Curtis/Jewel Curtis - Rich Lady (From Sugar Hill) c/w I Don't Want To Be Alone (Atco 6063)

Sid Noel (as The Five Stars)

Sid Noel
1956
1826 | A65Take FiveAtco 6065
1827 | A66My Humpty Dump-
* The Five Stars - Take Five c/w My Humpty Dump (Atco 6065)

Guitar Slim

unknown (brass, p, b, d) Guitar Slim (Eddie Jones) (g, vo)
NYC, 1956
1934 | A83Strange Things HappeningAtlantic unissued
1935 | A84Down Through The YearsAtco 6072
1936 | A85Oh Yeah!-
1937 | A86Plenty Good Room In My HouseAtlantic unissued
* Guitar Slim - Oh Yeah! c/w Down Through The Years (Atco 6072)

The Prophets

The Prophets
Cicago, IL, 1956
2077 | A145Come Back BabyAtco 6078
2078 | A146StormyAtco 6078, LP 33-143
* Various Artists - The Great Group Goodies (Atco LP 33-143)
* The Prophets - Stormy c/w Come Back Baby (Atco 6078)

Ray Ventura And His Orchestra

Ray Ventura (ldr) and others
Paris, France, 1956
4509Chanson Pour L'auvergnatAtlantic LP 8011
4510Je Me Suis Fait Tout Petit-
4511Les Croquants-
4512Marinette-
4513La Marine-
4514La Premiere Fille-
4515La Cane De Jeanne-
4516La Chasse Aux Papillons-
4517La Priere-
4518Une Lolie Fluer-
4519Colombine-
4520Les Sabots D'helene-
4521Le Parapluie-
* Ray Ventura And His Orchestra (Atlantic LP 8011)

Mac-Kac And His French Rock And Roll

Baptiste " Mac-Kac" Reilles (vo) and others
Paris, France, 1956
4522J'vais M'en J'ter Derriere La CravateAtlantic LP 8012
4523T'es Pas Tombe Sur La Tete-
4524Qu'est-Ce Que T'as Mon Vieux?-
4525Le Rouquin Rale-
4526J'en Ai Assez-
4527T'es Partie En Socquettes-
4528Moi J'suis Dans Le Coup-
4529Great Big Bulding Eyes-
4530J'ai Jete Ma Clef Dans Un Tonneau De Goudron-
4531J'tuerai L'voyou Qui A Bu Tout Mon Vin De Messe-
4532Et La-Bas-
4533Rock, Rock-
* Mac-Kac And His French Rock And Roll (Atlantic LP 8012)

Mac-Kac Et Son Rock And Roll

same personnel
Paris, France, 1956
J' Tuerai L' Voyou Qui A Bu Tout Mon Vin De MesseVersailles [F] STD 2011
Et La-Bas?-
J'ai J'te Ma Clef Dans Un Tonneau D' Goudron-
Great Big Buiklding Eyes-
Le Rouquin Rale-
Moi Je Suis Dans L' Coup-
T'es Pas Tombe Sur La Tete-
J'en Ai Assez-
J' Vais M'en J'ter Un Derriere La Cravate-
Qu'est-Ce Que T'as Mon Vieux?-
* Mac-Kac Et Son Rock And Roll (Versailles [F] STD 2011)

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