Blue Note Records Discography: 1989-1990
1989 (The 50th anniversary)
Lou Rawls
David Newman (ts -3) Richard Tee (p, org, el-p) Cornell Dupree (el-g) Tinker Barfield (el-b) Chris Parker (d) Lou Rawls (vo) Jack Walrath (tp) Steve Turre (tb) Bobby Watson (as) David Newman (ts) Howard Johnson (bars) overdubbed on (-1,2)Sunset Productions, NYC, January 9, 1989
| 1. | Two Years Of Torture | Blue Note B1 91937 |
| 2. | Room With A View | - |
| 3. | Oh, What A Night | - |
Lou Rawls
David Newman (as -1) Bobby Hutcherson (vib -2,4) Richard Tee (p, org, el-p) Steve Khan (el-g -1,3,4) Tinker Barfield (el-b -1,3,4) Chris Parker (d -1,3,4) Lou Rawls (vo) Ray Charles (vo -1) Bobby Scott (string arr -2) Darrell Leonard, Billy Vera (string arr -3) unidentified strings (-2,3) George Benson (g, back vo) Lou Rawls, Billy Vera (back vo) Jack Walrath (tp) Steve Turre (tb) Bobby Watson (as) David Newman (ts) Howard Johnson (bars) overdubbed on (-3)Sunset Productions, NYC, January 10, 1989
| 1. | That's Where It's At | Blue Note B1 91937 |
| 2. | If I Were A Magician | - |
| 3. | You Can't Go Home | - |
| 4. | She's No Lady | - |
Lou Rawls
David Newman (ss -3) Stanley Turrentine (ts -1) Richard Tee (p, org, el-p) Cornell Dupree (el-g) Tinker Barfield (el-b) Chris Parker (d) Lou Rawls (vo) Dianne Reeves (vo -1,2) Bobby Watson (arr -1) Bobby Scott (string arr -1) Jack Walrath (tp) Robin Eubanks, Steve Turre (tb) overdubbed on, unidentified strings (-1) Jack Walrath (tp) Steve Turre (tb) Bobby Watson (as) David Newman (ts) Howard Johnson (bars) overdubbed on (-4)Sunset Productions, NYC, January 11, 1989
| 1. | At Last | Blue Note B1 91937 |
| 2. | Fine Brown Frame | - |
| 3. | Good Intentions | - |
| 4. | After The Lights Go Down Low | - |
Dianne Reeves
Stanley Turrentine (ts) Richard Tee (p) Cornell Dupree (el-g) Tinker Barfield (el-b) Chris Parker (d) Dianne Reeves (vo)Sunset Productions, NYC, January 12, 1989
| Do Whatcha Gotta Do | Blue Note rejected | |
| God Bless The Child | - |
Out Of The Blue
Michael Philip Mossman (tp) Steve Wilson (as) Ralph Bowen (ts) Renee Rosnes (p) Kenny Davis (b) Billy Drummond (d)A&R Studios, NYC, January 24, 1989
| tk.3 | North Of The Border | Somethin'else (J) RJ28 5509 |
| tk.2 | Samba La Rue | - |
| tk.1 | Spiral Staircase | - |
| tk.3 | Gerri-Ann | - |
Out Of The Blue
Michael Philip Mossman (tp) Steve Wilson (as) Ralph Bowen (ts) Renee Rosnes (p) Kenny Davis (b) Billy Drummond (d): same personnelA&R Studios, NYC, January 25, 1989
| tk.3 | The Perpetrator | Somethin'else (J) RJ28 5509 |
| tk.5 | Ika Sashi | Somethin'else (J) CJ32 5509 |
| tk.2 | Input | Somethin'else (J) RJ28 5509 |
* Out Of The Blue - Spiral Staircase (Somethin'else (J) CJ32 5509; Blue Note CDP 7 93006-2)
Andrew Hill Quintet
Greg Osby (as) Bobby Hutcherson (vib) Andrew Hill (p) Rufus Reid (b) Ben Riley (d)Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 30, 1989
| tk.3 | Pinnacle (alt. take) | Blue Note CDP 7 92051-2 |
| tk.4 | Bobby's Tune | Blue Note B1 92051 |
| tk.8 | Spiritual Lover (alt. take) | Blue Note CDP 7 92051-2 |
| Samba Rasta | rejected | |
| tk.10 | Golden Sunset (alt. take) | Blue Note CDP 7 92051-2 |
| tk.12 | Tail Feather | Blue Note B1 92051 |
Andrew Hill Quintet
Greg Osby (as) Bobby Hutcherson (vib) Andrew Hill (p) Rufus Reid (b) Ben Riley (d): same personnelRudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 31, 1989
| tk.15 | Pinnacle | Blue Note B1 92051 |
| tk.16 | Golden Sunset | - |
| tk.17 | Spiritual Lover | - |
| tk.21 | Samba Rasta | - |
Renee Rosnes And Super Friends
Ralph Bowen (ts -3/5) Branford Marsalis (ts, ss -1,2) Renee Rosnes (p) Ron Carter (b) Lewis Nash (d)Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 4, 1989
| 1. | Bright Mississippi | Somethin'else (J) RJ28 5511 |
| 2. | Playground For The Birds | - |
| 3. | The Storyteller | - |
| 4. | Punjab | - |
| 5. | I.A. Blues | - |
| 6. | Everything I Love | - |
Don Grolnick
Randy Brecker (tp) Barry Rogers (tb) Bob Mintzer (bcl) Michael Brecker (ts) Don Grolnick (p) Dave Holland (b) Peter Erskine (d)Skyline Studios, NYC, February 14-16, 1989
| Nothing Personal | Blue Note CDP 7 94591-2 | |
| Taglioni | - | |
| A Weaver Of Dreams | - | |
| His Majesty The Baby | - | |
| I Want To Be Happy | - | |
| Persimmons | - | |
| Or Come Fog | - | |
| Five Bars | - |
Stanley Jordan
Kenny Kirkland (p) Stanley Jordan (el-g) Charnett Moffett (b) Jeff Watts (d)"The Manhattan Center", NYC, March 21, 1989
| Impressions | Blue Note B1 92356, CDP 7243 4 97810-2 | |
| Return Expedition | rejected | |
| Autumn Leaves | Blue Note B1 92356, CDP 7243 4 97810-2 | |
| For You | Blue Note CDP 7243 4 97810-2 | |
| Cousin Mary | - |
* Stanley Jordan Live In New York (Blue Note CDP 7243 4 97810-2) Stanley Jordan (el-g)
same location, date
| Willow Weep For Me | Blue Note B1 92356, CDP 7243 4 97810-2 | |
| Flying Home | Blue Note CDP 7243 4 97810-2 | |
| Over The Rainbow | - |
* Stanley Jordan Live In New York (Blue Note CDP 7243 4 97810-2) Bernard Wright (key) Stanley Jordan (el-g) Yossi Fine (el-b) J.T. Lewis (d)
same location, date
| Still Got The Blues | Blue Note B1 92356, CDP 7243 4 97810-2 | |
| Lady In My Life | Blue Note CDP 7243 4 97810-2 | |
| Always Know | rejected | |
| Stairway To Heaven | - |
* Stanley Jordan Live In New York (Blue Note CDP 7243 4 97810-2)
John Hart Solo
John Hart (g)Manhattan Recording Studios, NYC, April 23, 1989
| Stairway To The Stars | Somethin'else (J) CJ32 5513 | |
| Denise's Smile | Somethin'else (J) RJ28 5513 | |
| No More Blues | Somethin'else (J) CJ32 5513 | |
| Ruby, My Dear | Somethin'else (J) RJ28 5513 |
* John Hart - One Down (Somethin'else (J) CJ32 5513; Blue Note CDP 7 93476-2)
Rick Margitza
Rick Margitza (ts, ss) Joey Calderazzo (p) Jim Beard (syn) Steve Masakowski (g, el-g) Marc Johnson (b) Adam Nussbaum (d) Airto Moreira (per)Power Station, NYC, April-May, 1989
| Widow's Walk | Blue Note B1 92279 | |
| Color Scheme | - | |
| Ferris Wheel | - | |
| Walts | - | |
| Change-Up | Blue Note CDP 7 92279-2 | |
| Anthem | Blue Note B1 92279 | |
| Brace Yourself | - | |
| Karensong | - | |
| We Stand Adjourned | - |
same location, date
| Our Song | Blue Note B1 92279 | |
| Point Of View | - |
Eliane Elias
Randy Brecker (flh) Michael Brecker (ts) Eliane Elias (p, syn, syn-b) Jim Beard (syn prog) Will Lee (el-b) Peter Erskine (d) Don Alias (per)Skyline Studios, NYC, Clinton Recording Studios, NYC & Duplex Studios, NYC, May, 1989
| Bluestone | Blue Note B1 91411 | |
| Nightimer | - | |
| Straight Across (To Jaco) | - |
same location, date
| At First Sight | Blue Note B1 91411 | |
| Barefoot | - | |
| So Close, So Far | - | |
| Still Hidden | - | |
| With You In Mind | - | |
| Two Way Street | - |
Stanley Jordan
Bernard Wright, Robert Zantay (syn) Stanley Jordan (el-g, syn-g) Kenwood Dennard, Michael Flythe (d)Studio J, NYC, May, 1989
| What's Goin' On | Blue Note B1 92356 |
same location, date
| Always Know | Blue Note B1 92356 |
same location, date
| Asteroids | Blue Note B1 92356 |
Bobby Watson
Melton Mustafa (tp) Bobby Watson (as) Willie Williams (ts) Edward Simon (p, syn) Carroll Dashiell (b, el-b) Victor Lewis (d) Don Alias (per)A&R Studios, NYC, first day, June, 1989
| (tk.3) | For Children Of All Ages | Blue Note B1 91915 |
| (tk.2) | Dreams So Real | - |
| (tk.3) | Homemade Blues (For Bo) | Blue Note CDP 7 91915-2 |
| - | P.D. On Great Jones Street | Blue Note B1 91915 |
Bobby Watson
Melton Mustafa (tp) Bobby Watson (as) Benny Green (p) Edward Simon (syn) Carroll Dashiell (b, el-b) Victor Lewis (d)A&R Studios, NYC, second day, June, 1989
| (tk.2) | The Inventor (For Dad) | Blue Note B1 91915 |
| - | The Shaw Of Newark | - |
| - | The Sun | - |
| (tk.1) | The Long Way Home | - |
| - | Heckle And Jeckle | - |
Michel Petrucciani Sextet/Quintet/Quartet/Trio
Gil Goldstein (accor -3) Michel Petrucciani (p, org, syn) Adam Holzman (syn -3,4) Robbie Kondor (syn prog -3,4) Andy McKee (b) Victor Jones (d) Frank Colon (per -2) Tania Maria (vo -4)The Record Plant, NYC, August, 1989
| 1. | My Bebop Tune | Blue Note B1 92563 |
| 2. | Happy Birthday Mr. K | Blue Note CDP 7 92563-2 |
| 3. | Memories Of Paris | Blue Note B1 92563 |
| 4. | O Nama Oye | - |
Michel Petrucciani Quintet
Michel Petrucciani (p, org, syn) Robbie Kondor (syn prog) Eddie Gomez (b) Victor Jones (d) Frank Colon (per)The Record Plant, NYC, August, 1989
| Lullaby | Blue Note B1 92563 |
Michel Petrucciani Quintet/Quartet
Michel Petrucciani (p, org, syn, vo) Adam Holzman (syn -2) Robbie Kondor (syn prog) Anthony Jackson (b) Lenny White (d)The Record Plant, NYC, August, 1989
| 1. | Looking Up | Blue Note B1 92563 |
| 2. | Bite | - |
Tony Williams Quintet
Wallace Roney (tp -1/6) Bill Pierce (ss, ts -1/6) Mulgrew Miller (p -1/6) Ira Coleman (b -1/3) Bob Hurst (b -4/6) Tony Williams (d, arr, dir)Power Station, NYC, September 11-13, 1989
| 1. | Native Heart | Blue Note B1 93170 |
| 2. | City Of Lights | - |
| 3. | Crystal Palace | - |
| 4. | Extreme Measures | - |
| 5. | Juicy Fruits | - |
| 6. | Two Worlds | - |
| 7. | Liberty | Blue Note CDP 7 93170-2 |
McCoy Tyner Solo
McCoy Tyner (p)Merkin Hall, NYC, November 2, 1989
| (tk.4) | What's New? | Blue Note B1 93598 |
| (tk.6) | The Greeting | - |
| (tk.1) | Naima | - |
| - | Search For Peace | - |
| (tk.4) | Things Ain't What They Used To Be | - |
| (tk.3) | Lush Life | Blue Note CDP 7 93598-2 |
| - | Sweet And Lovely | - |
| (tk.1) | Song For My Lady | - |
John Scofield Quartet/Trio
Joe Lovano (ts -1/4,6/8,10,11) John Scofield (g) Charlie Haden (b) Jack DeJohnette (d)Power Station, NYC, November 19-21, 1989
| 1. | Wabash III | Blue Note B1 92894 |
| 2. | Since You Asked | - |
| 3. | So Sue Me | - |
| 4. | Let's Say We Did | - |
| 5. | Flower Power | - |
| 6. | Stranger To The Light | - |
| 7. | Nocturnal Mission | - |
| 8. | Farmacology | - |
| 9. | Time And Tide | Blue Note CDP 7 92894-2 |
| 10. | Be Hear Now | - |
| 11. | Fat Lip | - |
McCoy Tyner Duo
McCoy Tyner (p) John Scofield (g)Merkin Hall, NYC, November 27, 1989
| (tk.3) | I Mean You | Blue Note B1 93598 |
| - | Here's That Rainy Day | - |
| (tk.2) | Joy Spring | - |
same location, date
| (tk.3) | Blues On The Corner | Blue Note B1 93598 |
| (tk.1) | My One And Only Love | - |
Bob Belden Ensemble
Tim Hagans, Tony Kadleck, Jim Powell (tp, flh) John Fedchock (tb) George Moran (btb) Peter Reit (frh) Marcus Rojas (tu) Mike Migliore (picc, fl, as) Chuck Wilson (fl, cl) Ron Kozak (bcl, ehr) Rick Margitza (ts) Bob Belden (ts, arr) Glenn Wilson (bars) Joey Calderazzo (p) Doug Hall (syn) John Hart (g) Jay Anderson (b) Jeff Hirshfield (d)Power Station, NYC, December 1, 1989
| (tk.1) | Dream Of The Blue Turtles | Blue Note CDP 7 95137-2 |
| (tk.3) | Roxanne | - |
| (tk.4) | They Dance Alone | - |
Mose Allison Quartet
Tony Dagradi (ts) Mose Allison (p, vo) Bill Huntington (b) John Vidacovich (d)Southlake Recording Studios, New Orleans, LA, December 5, 1989
| Big Brother | Blue Note B1 93840 | |
| Sentimental Fool | - | |
| The Gettin' Paid Waltz | - | |
| Long Song | - | |
| Sleepy Lagoon | - |
Mose Allison Trio
Tony Dagradi (ts) Mose Allison (p, vo) Bill Huntington (b)Southlake Recording Studios, New Orleans, LA, December 6, 1989
| Was | Blue Note B1 93840 | |
| My Backyard | - |
Mose Allison Quartet
Mose Allison (p, vo) Steve Masakowski (g) Bill Huntington (b) John Vidacovich (d)Southlake Recording Studios, New Orleans, LA, December 7, 1989
| Ever Since I Stole The Blues | Blue Note B1 93840 | |
| You Call It Joggin' | - | |
| Stranger In My Own Hometown | - | |
| Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde | - | |
| That's Your Red Wagon | - |
The Manhattan Project
Wayne Shorter (ss, ts) Michel Petrucciani (p) Gil Goldstein, Pete Levin (syn) Stanley Clarke (b) Lenny White (d) Rachelle Ferrell (vo -9)Chelsea Studios, NYC, December 16, 1989
| 1. | Old Wine, New Bottles | Blue Note CDP 7 94204-2 |
| 2. | Dania | - |
| 3. | Michel's Waltz | - |
| 4. | Stella By Starlight | - |
| 5. | Goodbye Pork Pie Hat | - |
| 6. | Virgo Rising | - |
| 7. | Nefertiti | - |
| 8. | Summertime | - |
| 9. | Autumn Leaves | Blue Note CDP 7243 8 27820-2; Somethin'else (J) TOCJ 5520 |
* Rachelle Ferrell - First Instrument (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 27820-2)
* Rachelle Ferrell Debut! (Somethin'else (J) TOCJ 5520)
Michel Petrucciani Sextet/Quintet
Joe Lovano (ss -3) Michel Petrucciani (p, org, syn, vo) Adam Holzman (syn) Robbie Kondor (syn prog) Romero Lubambo (g -2) Chris Walker (el-b) Lenny White (d)The Record Plant, NYC, 1989
| 1. | Play Me | Blue Note B1 92563 |
| 2. | Brazilian Suite No. 2 | - |
| 3. | Thinking Of Wayne | Blue Note CDP 7 92563-2 |
1990
Lou Rawls
Jack Walrath (tp) Steve Turre (tb) Hank Crawford, Bobby Watson (as) Bobby Watson (as, arr) Rick Margitza (ts) Howard Johnson (bars) Richard Tee (p, el-p, org, horn arr) Bob Belden (string-syn) Cornell Dupree (el-g) Tinker Barfield (el-b) Chris Parker (d) Ralph MacDonald (cga, per) Lou Rawls (vo)M&I Recording Studios, NYC, January 9, 1990
| All Around The World | Blue Note B1 93841 | |
| Good Morning Blues | - | |
| Moonglows | - | |
| This Bitter Earth | - |
Tommy Smith Quintet
Tommy Smith (ts, wind-syn) Jason Rebello (p) Paul Stacey (g, el-g) Terje Gewelt (b) Ian Froman (d)Rainbow Studios, Oslo, Norway, January 9-13, 1990
| New Road | Blue Note (E) BLT 1002 | |
| Follow Your Heart | - | |
| Merry Go Round | - | |
| Slip Of The Tongue | - | |
| Interval Time | Blue Note (E) CDBLT 1002, CDP 7 94335-2 | |
| Simple Pleasures | - | |
| Peeping Tom | Blue Note (E) BLT 1002 | |
| Quiet Picnic | Blue Note (E) CDBLT 1002, CDP 7 94335-2 | |
| Affairs, Please | Blue Note (E) BLT 1002 | |
| Harlequin | - | |
| Boats And Boxes | Blue Note (E) CDBLT 1002, CDP 7 94335-2 | |
| Biting At The Apple | Blue Note (E) BLT 1002 | |
| Naked Air | Blue Note (E) CDBLT 1002, CDP 7 94335-2 |
Lou Rawls
Jack Waltrath (tp) Steve Turre (tb) Bobby Watson (as, horn arr) Eddie Harris, Rick Margitza (ts) Howard Johnson (bars) Richard Tee (p, el-p, org, horn arr) Cornell Dupree (el-g) Tinker Barfield (el-b) Chris Parker (d) Ralph MacDonald (cga, per) Lou Rawls (vo)M&I Recording Studios, NYC, January 10, 1990
| That's Heaven To Me | rejected | |
| Any Day Now | Blue Note B1 93841 | |
| Goodnight My Love | - |
Lou Rawls
Jack Waltrath (tp) Steve Turre (tb) Dick Oatts (afl, as) Bobby Watson (as, horn arr) Eddie Harris, Rick Margitza (ts) Howard Johnson (bars) Richard Tee (p, el-p, org, horn arr) Bob Belden (string-syn, horn arr) Steve Khan (el-g) Tinker Barfield (el-b) Chris Parker (d) Ralph MacDonald (cga, per) Lou Rawls (vo): Dick Oatts (afl, as) Bob Belden (string-syn, horn arr) Steve Khan (el-g) replaces DupreeM&I Recording Studios, NYC, January 11, 1990
| Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood | Blue Note B1 93841 | |
| If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody | Blue Note CDP 7 93841-2 | |
| (I Wonder) Where Our Love Has Gone | Blue Note B1 93841 |
Benny Green Trio
Benny Green (p) Ray Drummond (b) Victor Lewis (d)A&R Studios, NYC, January 30, 1990
| (tk.2) | Dat Dere | Blue Note CDP 7 93670-2 |
| (tk.1) | See See Rider | - |
| (tk.4) | Debo's Waltz | - |
| (tk.3) | Levitation | - |
| (tk.1) | Trust | - |
Benny Green Solo
Benny Green (p)A&R Studios, NYC, January 31, 1990
| (tk.4) | I'll Wait And Pray | Blue Note CDP 7 93670-2 |
| Ask Me Now | - | |
| (tk.5) | If Ever I Would Leave You | - |
| (tk.8) | Glass Enclosure | - |
| (tk.4) | Silent Night | Blue Note CDP 7 94857-2 |
* Various Artists - Yule Struttin' (A Blue Note Christmas) (Blue Note CDP 7 94857-2)
Benny Green Trio
Benny Green (p) Ray Drummond (b) Victor Lewis (d)A&R Studios, NYC, February 1, 1990
| (tk.2) | Phoebe's Samba | Blue Note CDP 7 93670-2 |
| - | Crazy | - |
| (tk.3) | Lil' Darlin' | - |
Don Pullen Trio
Don Pullen (p) James Genus (b) Lewis Nash (d)A&R Studios, NYC, March 23, 1990
| (tk.3) | Andre's Ups And Downs | Blue Note CDP 7 94347-2 |
| (tk.2) | Random Thoughts | - |
| (tk.1) | Indio Gitano | - |
| (tk.3) | The Dancer | - |
| (tk.2) | Endangered Species (African American Youth) | - |
| - | 626 Fairfax | - |
| (tk.1) | Ode To Life | - |
Lou Rawls
Jack Waltrath (tp) Steve Turre (tb) Hank Crawford, Bobby Watson (as) Rick Margitza (ts) Seldon Powell (bars) Richard Tee (p, el-p, org) Bob Belden (string-syn) Cornell Dupree (el-g) Tinker Barfield (el-b) Chris Parker (d) Lou Rawls (vo) Lon Price, Billy Vera (arr)M&I Recording Studios, NYC, May 8, 1990
| One More Time | Blue Note B1 93841 | |
| You're The One | - | |
| But I Do | Blue Note CDP 7 93841-2 | |
| The Last Night Of The World | Blue Note B1 93841 | |
| The Christmas Song | Blue Note CDP 7 94857-2 |
* Various Artists - Yule Struttin' (A Blue Note Christmas) (Blue Note CDP 7 94857-2)
Bobby McFerrin And Chick Corea
Chick Corea (p) Bobby McFerrin (vo)"Wolftrap", Vienna, VA & "Carnegie Hall", NYC, June 23 & 27, 1990
| Spain | Blue Note CDP 7 95477-2 | |
| Even From Me | - | |
| Autumn Leaves | - | |
| Blues Connotation | - | |
| 'Round About Midnight | - | |
| Blue Bossa | - |
Lou Rawls
Ron Stallings (fl) Mike Mani, Frank Martin (key, syn) Ray Obiedo (g) Gary Brown (b) Narada Michael Walden (d) Greg Gonaway (per) Lou Rawls (vo) Nikita Germaine, D'Layne Huguez, Skylar Jett, Tony Lindsay, Clayton Richardson (back vo)Tarpen Studios, San Rafael, CA, July, 1990
| It's Supposed To Be Fun | Blue Note B1 93841 |