Blue Note Records Discography: 1989-1990

1989 (50th anniversary)

Lou Rawls

Richard Tee (piano, organ, electric piano) Cornell Dupree (electric guitar) Tinker Barfield (electric bass) Chris Parker (drums) Lou Rawls (vocals) + Jack Walrath (trumpet -1,2) Steve Turre (trombone -1,2) Bobby Watson (alto saxophone -1,2) David Newman (tenor saxophone -1,2, tenor saxophone -3) Howard Johnson (baritone saxophone -1,2)
Sunset Productions, NYC, January 9, 1989
1.Two Years Of TortureBlue Note B1 91937
2.Room With A View-
3.Oh, What A Night-
* Blue Note B1 91937, CDP 7 91937-2   Lou Rawls - At Last

Lou Rawls

David Newman (alto saxophone -1, + overdubbed tenor saxophone -3) Bobby Hutcherson (vibraphone -2,4) Richard Tee (piano, organ, electric piano) Steve Khan (guitar -1,3,4) Tinker Barfield (electric bass -1,3,4) Chris Parker (drums -1,3,4) Lou Rawls (vocals) Ray Charles (vocals -1) Bobby Scott (string arranger -2) Darrell Leonard, Billy Vera (string arranger -3) unidentified strings (-2,3) George Benson (guitar, backing vocals) Lou Rawls, Billy Vera (backing vocals) (-3) + Jack Walrath (trumpet -3) Steve Turre (trombone -3) Bobby Watson (alto saxophone -3) Howard Johnson (baritone saxophone -3)
Sunset Productions, NYC, January 10, 1989
1.That's Where It's AtBlue Note B1 91937
2.If I Were A Magician-
3.You Can't Go Home-
4.She's No Lady-
* Blue Note B1 91937, CDP 7 91937-2   Lou Rawls - At Last

Lou Rawls

David Newman (soprano saxophone -3, + overdubbed tenor saxophone -4) Stanley Turrentine (tenor saxophone -1) Richard Tee (piano, organ, electric piano) Cornell Dupree (electric guitar) Tinker Barfield (electric bass) Chris Parker (drums) Lou Rawls (vocals) Dianne Reeves (vocals -1,2) Bobby Scott (string arranger -1) Bobby Watson (arranger -1, + overdubbed alto saxophone -4) unidentified strings (-1) + Jack Walrath (trumpet -1,4) Robin Eubanks (trombone -1) Steve Turre (trombone -1,4) Howard Johnson (baritone saxophone -4)
Sunset Productions, NYC, January 11, 1989
1.At LastBlue Note B1 91937
2.Fine Brown Frame-
3.Good Intentions-
4.After The Lights Go Down Low-
* Blue Note B1 91937, CDP 7 91937-2   Lou Rawls - At Last

Dianne Reeves

Stanley Turrentine (tenor saxophone) Richard Tee (piano) Cornell Dupree (electric guitar) Tinker Barfield (electric bass) Chris Parker (drums) Dianne Reeves (vocals)
Sunset Productions, NYC, January 12, 1989
Do Whatcha Gotta DoBlue Note rejected
God Bless The Child-

Out Of The Blue

Michael Philip Mossman (trumpet) Steve Wilson (alto saxophone) Ralph Bowen (tenor saxophone) Renee Rosnes (piano) Kenny Davis (bass) Billy Drummond (drums)
A&R Studios, NYC, January 24, 1989
tk.3North Of The BorderSomethin'else (J) RJ28 5509
tk.2Samba La Rue-
tk.1Spiral Staircase-
tk.3Gerri-Ann-
* Somethin'else (J) RJ28 5509; Blue Note B1 93006   Out Of The Blue - Spiral Staircase

Out Of The Blue

Michael Philip Mossman (trumpet) Steve Wilson (alto saxophone) Ralph Bowen (tenor saxophone) Renee Rosnes (piano) Kenny Davis (bass) Billy Drummond (drums): same personnel
A&R Studios, NYC, January 25, 1989
tk.3The PerpetratorSomethin'else (J) RJ28 5509
tk.5Ika SashiSomethin'else (J) CJ32 5509
tk.2InputSomethin'else (J) RJ28 5509
* Somethin'else (J) RJ28 5509; Blue Note B1 93006   Out Of The Blue - Spiral Staircase
* Somethin'else (J) CJ32 5509; Blue Note CDP 7 93006-2   Out Of The Blue - Spiral Staircase

Andrew Hill Quintet

Greg Osby (alto saxophone) Bobby Hutcherson (vibraphone) Andrew Hill (piano) Rufus Reid (bass) Ben Riley (drums)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 30, 1989
tk.3Pinnacle (alt. take)Blue Note CDP 7 92051-2
tk.4Bobby's TuneBlue Note B1 92051
tk.8Spiritual Lover (alt. take)Blue Note CDP 7 92051-2
Samba Rastarejected
tk.10Golden Sunset (alt. take)Blue Note CDP 7 92051-2
tk.12Tail FeatherBlue Note B1 92051
* Blue Note B1 92051, CDP 7 92051-2   Andrew Hill - Eternal Spirit

Andrew Hill Quintet

Greg Osby (alto saxophone) Bobby Hutcherson (vibraphone) Andrew Hill (piano) Rufus Reid (bass) Ben Riley (drums): same personnel
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 31, 1989
tk.15PinnacleBlue Note B1 92051
tk.16Golden Sunset-
tk.17Spiritual Lover-
tk.21Samba Rasta-
* Blue Note B1 92051, CDP 7 92051-2   Andrew Hill - Eternal Spirit

Renee Rosnes And Super Friends

Ralph Bowen (tenor saxophone -3/5) Branford Marsalis (tenor, soprano saxophone -1,2) Renee Rosnes (piano) Ron Carter (bass) Lewis Nash (drums)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 4, 1989
1.Bright MississippiSomethin'else (J) RJ28 5511
2.Playground For The Birds-
3.The Storyteller-
4.Punjab-
5.I.A. Blues-
6.Everything I Love-
* Somethin'else (J) RJ28 5511, CJ32 5511; Blue Note B1 93561, CDP 7 93561-2   Renee Rosnes

Don Grolnick

Randy Brecker (trumpet) Barry Rogers (trombone) Bob Mintzer (bass clarinet) Michael Brecker (tenor saxophone) Don Grolnick (piano) Dave Holland (bass) Peter Erskine (drums)
Skyline Studios, NYC, February 14-16, 1989
Nothing PersonalBlue 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-
* Blue Note CDP 7 94591-2   Don Grolnick - Weaver Of Dreams

Stanley Jordan

Kenny Kirkland (piano) Stanley Jordan (electric guitar) Charnett Moffett (bass) Jeff Watts (drums)
"The Manhattan Center", NYC, March 21, 1989
ImpressionsBlue Note B1 92356, CDP 7243 4 97810-2
Return Expeditionrejected
Autumn LeavesBlue Note B1 92356, CDP 7243 4 97810-2
For YouBlue Note CDP 7243 4 97810-2
Cousin Mary-
Stanley Jordan (electric guitar)
Willow Weep For MeBlue Note B1 92356, CDP 7243 4 97810-2
Flying HomeBlue Note CDP 7243 4 97810-2
Over The Rainbow-
Bernard Wright (keyboards) Stanley Jordan (electric guitar) Yossi Fine (electric bass) J.T. Lewis (drums)
Still Got The BluesBlue Note B1 92356, CDP 7243 4 97810-2
Lady In My LifeBlue Note CDP 7243 4 97810-2
Always Knowrejected
Stairway To Heaven-
* Blue Note B1 92356, CDP 7 92356-2   Stanley Jordan - Cornucopia
* Blue Note CDP 7243 4 97810-2   Stanley Jordan - Live In New York

John Hart Solo

John Hart (guitar)
Manhattan Recording Studios, NYC, April 23, 1989
Stairway To The StarsSomethin'else (J) CJ32 5513
Denise's SmileSomethin'else (J) RJ28 5513
No More BluesSomethin'else (J) CJ32 5513
Ruby, My DearSomethin'else (J) RJ28 5513
* Somethin'else (J) RJ28 5513; Blue Note B1 93476   John Hart - One Down
* Somethin'else (J) CJ32 5513; Blue Note CDP 7 93476-2   John Hart - One Down

Rick Margitza

Rick Margitza (tenor, soprano saxophone) Joey Calderazzo (piano) Jim Beard (synthesizer) Steve Masakowski (guitar, electric guitar) Marc Johnson (bass) Adam Nussbaum (drums) Airto Moreira (percussion)
The Power Station, NYC, April-May, 1989
Widow's WalkBlue Note B1 92279
Color Scheme-
Ferris Wheel-
Walts-
Change-UpBlue Note CDP 7 92279-2
AnthemBlue Note B1 92279
Brace Yourself-
Karensong-
We Stand Adjourned-
Rick Margitza (soprano saxophone) Jim Beard (synthesizer) Steve Masakowski (guitar)
Our SongBlue Note B1 92279
Point Of View-
* Blue Note B1 92279, CDP 7 92279-2   Rick Margitza - Color

Eliane Elias

Randy Brecker (flugelhorn) Michael Brecker (tenor saxophone) Eliane Elias (piano, synthesizer, synthesizer bass) Jim Beard (synthesizer programs) Will Lee (electric bass) Peter Erskine (drums) Don Alias (percussion)
Skyline Studios, NYC, Clinton Recording Studios, NYC & Duplex Studios, NYC, May, 1989
BluestoneBlue Note B1 91411
Nightimer-
Straight Across (To Jaco)-
Eliane Elias (piano, synthesizer, synthesizer bass, vocals) Jim Beard (synthesizer programs) Will Lee (electric bass) Peter Erskine (drums) Cafe (percussion)
At First SightBlue Note B1 91411
Barefoot-
So Close, So Far-
Still Hidden-
With You In Mind-
Two Way Street-
* Blue Note B1 91411, CDP 7 91411-2   Eliane Elias - So Far, So Close

Stanley Jordan

Bernard Wright, Robert Zantay (synthesizer) Stanley Jordan (electric guitar, synthesizer guitar) Kenwood Dennard, Michael Flythe (drums)
Studio J, NYC, May, 1989
What's Goin' OnBlue Note B1 92356
Bernard Wright, Robert Zantay (synthesizer) Stanley Jordan (electric guitar, synthesizer guitar) Yossi Fine (electric bass) Flare Funston (drums)
Always KnowBlue Note B1 92356
Stanley Jordan (synthesizer) Robert Zantay (synthesizer programs) Kenwood Dennard (drums)
AsteroidsBlue Note B1 92356
* Blue Note B1 92356, CDP 7 92356-2   Stanley Jordan - Cornucopia

Bobby Watson

Melton Mustafa (trumpet) Bobby Watson (alto saxophone) Willie Williams (tenor saxophone) Edward Simon (piano, synthesizer) Carroll Dashiell (bass, electric bass) Victor Lewis (drums) Don Alias (percussion)
A&R Studios, NYC, first day, June, 1989
(tk.3)For Children Of All AgesBlue 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 StreetBlue Note B1 91915
* Blue Note B1 91915, CDP 7 91915-2   Bobby Watson - The Inventor

Bobby Watson

Melton Mustafa (trumpet) Bobby Watson (alto saxophone) Benny Green (piano) Edward Simon (synthesizer) Carroll Dashiell (bass, electric bass) Victor Lewis (drums)
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-
* Blue Note B1 91915, CDP 7 91915-2   Bobby Watson - The Inventor

Michel Petrucciani Sextet/Quintet/Quartet/Trio

Gil Goldstein (accordion -3) Michel Petrucciani (piano, organ, synthesizer) Adam Holzman (synthesizer -3,4) Robbie Kondor (synthesizer programs -3,4) Andy McKee (bass) Victor Jones (drums) Frank Colon (percussion -2) Tania Maria (vocals -4)
The Record Plant, NYC, August, 1989
1.My Bebop TuneBlue Note B1 92563
2.Happy Birthday Mr. KBlue Note CDP 7 92563-2
3.Memories Of ParisBlue Note B1 92563
4.O Nama Oye-
* Blue Note B1 92563, CDP 7 92563-2   Michel Petrucciani - Music '89

Michel Petrucciani Quintet

Michel Petrucciani (piano, organ, synthesizer) Robbie Kondor (synthesizer programs) Eddie Gomez (bass) Victor Jones (drums) Frank Colon (percussion)
The Record Plant, NYC, August, 1989
LullabyBlue Note B1 92563
* Blue Note B1 92563, CDP 7 92563-2   Michel Petrucciani - Music '89

Michel Petrucciani Quintet/Quartet

Michel Petrucciani (piano, organ, synthesizer, vocals) Adam Holzman (synthesizer -2) Robbie Kondor (synthesizer programs) Anthony Jackson (bass) Lenny White (drums)
The Record Plant, NYC, August, 1989
1.Looking UpBlue Note B1 92563
2.Bite-
* Blue Note B1 92563, CDP 7 92563-2   Michel Petrucciani - Music '89

Tony Williams Quintet

Wallace Roney (trumpet -1/6) Bill Pierce (soprano, tenor saxophone -1/6) Mulgrew Miller (piano -1/6) Ira Coleman (bass -1,2,6) Bob Hurst (bass -3/5) Tony Williams (drums, arranger, director)
The Power Station, NYC, September 11-13, 1989
1.Native HeartBlue Note B1 93170
2.City Of Lights-
3.Extreme Measures-
4.Juicy Fruits-
5.Two Worlds-
6.Crystal Palace-
7.LibertyBlue Note CDP 7 93170-2
* Blue Note B1 93170, CDP 7 93170-2   Tony Williams - Native Heart

McCoy Tyner Solo

McCoy Tyner (piano)
Merkin Hall, NYC, November 2, 1989
(tk.4)What's NewBlue 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 LifeBlue Note CDP 7 93598-2
-Sweet And Lovely-
(tk.1)Song For My Lady-
* Blue Note B1 93598, CDP 7 93598-2   McCoy Tyner - Things Ain't What They Used To Be

John Scofield Quartet/Trio

Joe Lovano (tenor saxophone -1/4,6/8,10,11) John Scofield (guitar) Charlie Haden (bass) Jack DeJohnette (drums)
The Power Station, NYC, November 19-21, 1989
1.Wabash IIIBlue 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 TideBlue Note CDP 7 92894-2
10.Be Hear Now-
11.Fat Lip-
* Blue Note B1 92894, CDP 7 92894-2   John Scofield - Time On My Hands

McCoy Tyner Duo

McCoy Tyner (piano) John Scofield (guitar)
Merkin Hall, NYC, November 27, 1989
(tk.3)I Mean YouBlue Note B1 93598
-Here's That Rainy Day-
(tk.2)Joy Spring-
George Adams (tenor saxophone) McCoy Tyner (piano)
(tk.3)Blues On The CornerBlue Note B1 93598
(tk.1)My One And Only Love-
* Blue Note B1 93598, CDP 7 93598-2   McCoy Tyner - Things Ain't What They Used To Be

Bob Belden Ensemble

Tim Hagans, Tony Kadleck, Jim Powell (trumpet, flugelhorn) John Fedchock (trombone) George Moran (bass trombone) Peter Reit (French horn) Marcus Rojas (tuba) Mike Migliore (piccolo flute, flute, alto saxophone) Chuck Wilson (flute, clarinet) Ron Kozak (bass clarinet, English horn) Rick Margitza (tenor saxophone) Bob Belden (tenor saxophone, arranger) Glenn Wilson (baritone saxophone) Joey Calderazzo (piano) Doug Hall (synthesizer) John Hart (guitar) Jay Anderson (bass) Jeff Hirshfield (drums)
The Power Station, NYC, December 1, 1989
(tk.3)RoxanneBlue Note CDP 7 95137-2
(tk.1)Dream Of The Blue Turtles-
(tk.4)They Dance Alone-
* Blue Note CDP 7 95137-2   The Bob Belden Ensemble Performs The Music Of Sting - Straight To My Heart

Mose Allison Quartet

Tony Dagradi (tenor saxophone) Mose Allison (piano, vocals) Bill Huntington (bass) John Vidacovich (drums)
Southlake Recording Studios, New Orleans, LA, December 5, 1989
Big BrotherBlue Note B1 93840
Sentimental Fool-
The Gettin' Paid Waltz-
Long Song-
Sleepy Lagoon-
* Blue Note B1 93840, CDP 7 93840-2   Mose Allison - My Backyard

Mose Allison Trio

Tony Dagradi (tenor saxophone) Mose Allison (piano, vocals) Bill Huntington (bass)
Southlake Recording Studios, New Orleans, LA, December 6, 1989
WasBlue Note B1 93840
My Backyard-
* Blue Note B1 93840, CDP 7 93840-2   Mose Allison - My Backyard

Mose Allison Quartet

Mose Allison (piano, vocals) Steve Masakowski (guitar) Bill Huntington (bass) John Vidacovich (drums)
Southlake Recording Studios, New Orleans, LA, December 7, 1989
Ever Since I Stole The BluesBlue Note B1 93840
You Call It Joggin'-
Stranger In My Own Hometown-
Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde-
That's Your Red Wagon-
* Blue Note B1 93840, CDP 7 93840-2   Mose Allison - My Backyard

The Manhattan Project

Wayne Shorter (soprano, tenor saxophone) Michel Petrucciani (piano) Gil Goldstein, Pete Levin (synthesizer) Stanley Clarke (bass) Lenny White (drums) Rachelle Ferrell (vocals -9)
Chelsea Studios, NYC, December 16, 1989
1.Old Wine, New BottlesBlue 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 LeavesBlue Note CDP 7243 8 27820-2; Somethin'else (J) TOCJ 5520
* Blue Note CDP 7 94204-2   The Manhattan Project
* Blue Note CDP 7243 8 27820-2   Rachelle Ferrell - First Instrument
* Somethin'else (J) TOCJ 5520   Rachelle Ferrell Debut!

Michel Petrucciani Sextet/Quintet

Joe Lovano (soprano saxophone -3) Michel Petrucciani (piano, organ, synthesizer, vocals) Adam Holzman (synthesizer) Robbie Kondor (synthesizer programs) Romero Lubambo (guitar -2) Chris Walker (electric bass) Lenny White (drums)
The Record Plant, NYC, 1989
1.Play MeBlue Note B1 92563
2.Brazilian Suite No. 2-
3.Thinking Of WayneBlue Note CDP 7 92563-2
* Blue Note B1 92563, CDP 7 92563-2   Michel Petrucciani - Music '89

1990

Lou Rawls

Jack Walrath (trumpet -1,2,4) Steve Turre (trombone -1,2,4) Hank Crawford (alto saxophone -1,4) Bobby Watson (alto saxophone, horn arranger -4) Rick Margitza (tenor saxophone -1,2,4) Howard Johnson (baritone saxophone -1,2,4) Richard Tee (piano, electric piano, organ, horn arranger -1,2) Bob Belden (string synthesizer -3) Cornell Dupree (electric guitar) Tinker Barfield (electric bass) Chris Parker (drums) Ralph MacDonald (congas, percussion -1,3) Lou Rawls (vocals)
M&I Recording Studios, NYC, January 9, 1990
1.All Around The WorldBlue Note B1 93841
2.Good Morning Blues-
3.Moonglows-
4.This Bitter Earth-
* Blue Note B1 93841, CDP 7 93841-2   Lou Rawls - It's Supposed To Be Fun

Tommy Smith Quintet

Tommy Smith (tenor saxophone, wind synthesizer) Jason Rebello (piano) Paul Stacey (guitar, electric guitar) Terje Gewelt (bass) Ian Froman (drums)
Rainbow Studios, Oslo, Norway, January 9-13, 1990
New RoadBlue Note (E) BLT 1002
Follow Your Heart-
Merry Go Round-
Slip Of The Tongue-
Interval TimeBlue Note (E) CDBLT 1002, CDP 7 94335-2
Simple Pleasures-
Peeping TomBlue Note (E) BLT 1002
Quiet PicnicBlue Note (E) CDBLT 1002, CDP 7 94335-2
Affairs, PleaseBlue Note (E) BLT 1002
Harlequin-
Boats And BoxesBlue Note (E) CDBLT 1002, CDP 7 94335-2
Biting At The AppleBlue Note (E) BLT 1002
Naked AirBlue Note (E) CDBLT 1002, CDP 7 94335-2
* Blue Note (E) BLT 1002, (E) CDBLT 1002, (Eu) 7 94335-1, CDP 7 94335-2   Tommy Smith - Peeping Tom

Lou Rawls

Jack Waltrath (trumpet) Steve Turre (trombone) Bobby Watson (alto saxophone, horn arranger -3) Rick Margitza (tenor saxophone) Eddie Harris (tenor saxophone -2) Howard Johnson (baritone saxophone) Richard Tee (piano, electric piano, organ, horn arranger -2) Cornell Dupree (electric guitar) Tinker Barfield (electric bass) Chris Parker (drums) Ralph MacDonald (congas, percussion -2) Lou Rawls (vocals)
M&I Recording Studios, NYC, January 10, 1990
1.That's Heaven To Merejected
2.Any Day NowBlue Note B1 93841
3.Goodnight My Love-
* Blue Note B1 93841, CDP 7 93841-2   Lou Rawls - It's Supposed To Be Fun

Lou Rawls

Jack Waltrath (trumpet) Steve Turre (trombone) Dick Oatts (alto flute, alto saxophone) Bobby Watson (alto, alto saxophone, horn arranger -3) Rick Margitza (tenor saxophone) Eddie Harris (tenor saxophone -2) Howard Johnson (baritone saxophone) Richard Tee (piano, electric piano, organ, piano, electric piano, organ, horn arranger -2) Bob Belden (string synthesizer, horn arranger -1) Steve Khan (guitar) Tinker Barfield (electric bass) Chris Parker (drums) Ralph MacDonald (congas, percussion -2) Lou Rawls (vocals)
M&I Recording Studios, NYC, January 11, 1990
1.Don't Let Me Be MisunderstoodBlue Note B1 93841
2.If You Gotta Make A Fool Of SomebodyBlue Note CDP 7 93841-2
3.(I Wonder) Where Our Love Has GoneBlue Note B1 93841
* Blue Note B1 93841, CDP 7 93841-2   Lou Rawls - It's Supposed To Be Fun

Benny Green Trio

Benny Green (piano) Ray Drummond (bass) Victor Lewis (drums)
A&R Studios, NYC, January 30, 1990
(tk.2)Dat DereBlue Note CDP 7 93670-2
(tk.1)See See Rider-
(tk.4)Debo's Waltz-
(tk.3)Levitation-
(tk.1)Trust-
* Blue Note CDP 7 93670-2   Benny Green - Lineage

Benny Green Solo

Benny Green (piano)
A&R Studios, NYC, January 31, 1990
(tk.4)I'll Wait And PrayBlue Note CDP 7 93670-2
Ask Me Now-
(tk.5)If Ever I Would Leave You-
(tk.8)Glass Enclosure-
(tk.4)Silent NightBlue Note CDP 7 94857-2
* Blue Note CDP 7 93670-2   Benny Green - Lineage
* Blue Note CDP 7 94857-2   Various Artists - Yule Struttin' (A Blue Note Christmas)

Benny Green Trio

Benny Green (piano) Ray Drummond (bass) Victor Lewis (drums)
A&R Studios, NYC, February 1, 1990
(tk.2)Phoebe's SambaBlue Note CDP 7 93670-2
-Crazy-
(tk.3)Lil' Darlin'-
* Blue Note CDP 7 93670-2   Benny Green - Lineage

Don Pullen Trio

Don Pullen (piano) James Genus (bass) Lewis Nash (drums)
A&R Studios, NYC, March 23, 1990
(tk.3)Andre's Ups And DownsBlue 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-
* Blue Note CDP 7 94347-2   Don Pullen - Random Thoughts

Lou Rawls

Jack Waltrath (trumpet -2,3) Steve Turre (trombone -2,3) Bobby Watson (alto saxophone -2,3) Hank Crawford (alto saxophone -3/5) Rick Margitza (tenor saxophone -2,3) Seldon Powell (baritone saxophone -2,3) Richard Tee (piano, electric piano, organ) Bob Belden (string synthesizer -1,4) Cornell Dupree (electric guitar) Tinker Barfield (electric bass) Chris Parker (drums) Lou Rawls (vocals) Lon Price, Billy Vera (arranger -2,3)
M&I Recording Studios, NYC, May 8, 1990
1.One More TimeBlue Note B1 93841
2.You're The One-
3.But I DoBlue Note CDP 7 93841-2
4.The Last Night Of The WorldBlue Note B1 93841
5.The Christmas SongBlue Note CDP 7 94857-2
* Blue Note B1 93841, CDP 7 93841-2   Lou Rawls - It's Supposed To Be Fun
* Blue Note CDP 7 94857-2   Various Artists - Yule Struttin' (A Blue Note Christmas)

Bobby Watson Quintet

Melton Mustafa (trumpet) Bobby Watson (alto, soprano saxophone) Edward Simon (piano) Carroll Dashiell (bass) Victor Lewis (drums)
Clinton Recording Studios, NYC, June 6, 1990
Vauncing ChimesBlue Note CDP 7 94857-2
* Blue Note CDP 7 94857-2   Various Artists - Yule Struttin' (A Blue Note Christmas)

John Hart Solo

John Hart (guitar)
Clinton Recording Studios, NYC, June 6, 1990
O TannenbaumBlue Note CDP 7 94857-2
* Blue Note CDP 7 94857-2   Various Artists - Yule Struttin' (A Blue Note Christmas)

John Scofield Trio

John Scofield (guitar) Marc Johnson (bass) Adam Nussbaum (drums)
Clinton Recording Studios, NYC, June 6, 1990
Chipmunk ChristmasBlue Note CDP 7 94857-2
* Blue Note CDP 7 94857-2   Various Artists - Yule Struttin' (A Blue Note Christmas)

Rick Margitza

Ed Calle (EWI, voice -3/5) Charles Pillow (oboe -3/5) Rick Margitza (tenor, soprano saxophone, keyboards -1,3/5, tenor saxophone -2) Richard Margitza (violin -3/5) Olivia Koppell (viola -3/5) Jesse Levy (cello -3/5) Steve Masakowski (guitar, banjo -1,3/5) Marc Johnson (bass) Peter Erskine (drums -1,3/5) Airto Moreira (percussion -1,3/5)
The Power Station, NYC, June 9, 1990
1. (tk.3)The PrincessBlue Note CDP 7 94858-2
2. (tk.2)Mother's Day-
3. -Heritage-
4. -The Old Country-
5. -We The People-
* Blue Note CDP 7 94858-2   Rick Margitza - Hope

Rick Margitza

Danny Cahn, Jeff Kievit (trumpet -2) Rick Margitza (tenor, soprano saxophone) Joey Calderazzo (piano) Steve Masakowski (guitar, banjo -1,3) Marc Johnson (bass) Peter Erskine (drums) Airto Moreira (percussion -1/3) Michael Beza, Tai Lescinski, Jennifer Priore, Daniel Solomon (voice -3)
The Power Station, NYC, June 10, 1990
1. (tk.2)The JourneyBlue Note CDP 7 94858-2
2. (tk.1)Walls-
3. -Recess-
4. (tk.2)The Little Drummer BoyBlue Note CDP 7 94857-2
* Blue Note CDP 7 94858-2   Rick Margitza - Hope
* Blue Note CDP 7 94857-2   Various Artists - Yule Struttin' (A Blue Note Christmas)

Rick Margitza

Rick Margitza (tenor, soprano saxophone) Joey Calderazzo (piano) Steve Masakowski (guitar, banjo) Marc Johnson (bass) Peter Erskine (drums) Airto Moreira (percussion) Phil Perry (vocals -1)
The Power Station, NYC, June 11, 1990
1. (tk.3)Song Of HopeBlue Note CDP 7 94858-2
2. (tk.1)Stepping Stone-
3. -Cornfed-
* Blue Note CDP 7 94858-2   Rick Margitza - Hope

Bobby McFerrin And Chick Corea

Chick Corea (piano) Bobby McFerrin (vocals)
"Wolftrap", Vienna, VA & "Carnegie Hall", NYC, June 23 & 27, 1990
SpainBlue Note CDP 7 95477-2
Even From Me-
Autumn Leaves-
Blues Connotation-
'Round Midnight-
Blue Bossa-
* Blue Note CDP 7 95477-2   Bobby McFerrin/Chick Corea - Play

Rita Reys

Bernard Berkhout (clarinet) Frits Landesbergen (vibraphone, arranger) Pim Jacobs (piano) Wim Overgaauw (guitar) Ruud Jacobs (bass) Peter Ypma (drums) Rita Reys (vocals)
Studio 44, Monster, Holland, middle 1990
I Thought About YouBlue Note (Du) CDP 7 95443-2
That's All-
I'm Old Fashioned-
The Way You Look Tonight-
Lover Man-
Just In Time-
Cheek To Cheek-
My Romance-
Just One Of Those Things-
Skylark-
Just Friends-
So Many Stars-
Do I Love You-
* Blue Note (Du) CDP 7 95443-2   Rita Reys - Swing And Sweet

Eliane Elias Trio

Eliane Elias (piano) Jay Anderson (bass) Adam Nussbaum (drums)
Clinton Recording Studios, NYC, July 2, 1990
I'll Be Home For Christmas / Sleigh RideBlue Note CDP 7 94857-2
* Blue Note CDP 7 94857-2   Various Artists - Yule Struttin' (A Blue Note Christmas)

Joey Calderazzo Trio

Joey Calderazzo (piano) Jay Anderson (bass) Adam Nussbaum (drums)
Clinton Recording Studios, NYC, July 2, 1990
God Rest Ye Merry, GentlemenBlue Note CDP 7 94857-2
* Blue Note CDP 7 94857-2   Various Artists - Yule Struttin' (A Blue Note Christmas)

Andrew Hill Quintet

Robin Eubanks (trombone) Greg Osby (alto, soprano saxophone) Andrew Hill (piano) Lonnie Plaxico (bass) Cecil Brooks III (drums)
Clinton Recording Studios, NYC, July 12, 1990
tk.6But Not FarewellBlue Note CDP 7 94971-2
tk.10Westbury-
tk.12Georgia Ham-
tk.17Nicodemus-
* Blue Note CDP 7 94971-2   Andrew Hill - But Not Farewell

Andrew Hill Quintet/Duo

Robin Eubanks (trombone) Greg Osby (alto, soprano saxophone) Andrew Hill (piano) Lonnie Plaxico (bass) Cecil Brooks III (drums): same personnel
Clinton Recording Studios, NYC, July 13, 1990
tk.18FriendsBlue Note CDP 7 94971-2
Nicodemusrejected
But Not Farewell-
Westbury-
* Blue Note CDP 7 94971-2   Andrew Hill - But Not Farewell

Dianne Reeves

David Torkanowsky (piano) Dianne Reeves (vocals)
LeGonks West Studios, Los Angeles, CA, July 20, 1990
A Merrier ChristmasBlue Note CDP 7 94857-2
* Blue Note CDP 7 94857-2   Various Artists - Yule Struttin' (A Blue Note Christmas)

Benny Green Solo

Benny Green (piano)
Jim Anderson's home studio, Brooklyn, NY, July 29, 1990
A Merrier ChristmasBlue Note CDP 7 94857-2
* Blue Note CDP 7 94857-2   Various Artists - Yule Struttin' (A Blue Note Christmas)

Lou Rawls

Ron Stallings (flute) Mike Mani, Frank Martin (keyboards, synthesizer) Ray Obiedo (guitar) Gary Brown (bass) Narada Michael Walden (drums) Greg Gonaway (percussion) Lou Rawls (vocals) Nikita Germaine, D'Layne Huguez, Skylar Jett, Tony Lindsay, Clayton Richardson (backing vocals)
Tarpen Studios, San Rafael, CA, July, 1990
It's Supposed To Be FunBlue Note B1 93841
* Blue Note B1 93841, CDP 7 93841-2   Lou Rawls - It's Supposed To Be Fun

Bireli Lagrene

Michel Camilo (piano) Koono (piano, keyboards) Bireli Lagrene (acoustic guitar, electric bass) Loic Pontieux (drums) Simon Pomara (percussion)
Studio Davout, Paris, France, July, 1990
Made In FranceBlue Note CDP 7 95263-2
Rhythm Thing-
Claire Marie-
All The Things You Are-
Three Views Of A Secret-
Impressions-
Stretch-
Acoustic Moments-
Bass Ballad-
Bireli Lagrene (electric guitar) Loic Pontieux (drums)
Metal EarthquakeBlue Note CDP 7 95263-2
* Blue Note CDP 7 95263-2   Bireli Lagrene - Acoustic Moments

Bob Belden Ensemble

Tim Hagans, Tony Kadleck, Jim Powell (trumpet, flugelhorn) John Fedchock (trombone) George Moran (bass trombone) Peter Reit (French horn) Marcus Rojas (tuba) Mike Migliore (flute, alto flute, alto saxophone) Chick Wilson (flute, clarinet) Ron Kozak (bass flute, bass clarinet, English horn) Tim Reis (soprano, tenor saxophone) Rick Margitza (tenor saxophone) Bob Belden (tenor saxophone, arranger) Glenn Wilson (baritone saxophone) Joey Calderazzo, Marc Copland (piano) Kevin Hays (electric piano) Doug Hall (synthesizer) Fareed Haque, John Hart, John Scofield (guitar) Jay Anderson (bass) Jeff Hirshfield (drums) Jerry Gonzalez, David Earle Johnson (percussion)
The Power Station, NYC, August 19, 1990
(tk.2)Straight To My HeartBlue Note CDP 7 95137-2
(tk.1)Shadows In The Rain-
(tk.4)Children's Crusade-
Roxannerejected
They Dance Alone-
* Blue Note CDP 7 95137-2   The Bob Belden Ensemble Performs The Music Of Sting - Straight To My Heart

Dianne Reeves

Justo Almario (soprano saxophone) Charles Mims (piano, arranger) Chris Severin (bass) Billy Kilson (drums) Luis Conte, Bill Summers (percussion) Dianne Reeves (vocals)
Mad Hatter Studios, Los Angeles, CA, September 10, 1990
Afro BlueBlue Note B1 90264
* Blue Note B1 90264, CDP 7 90264-2   Dianne Reeves - I Remember

Dianne Reeves

Billy Childs (piano) Chris Severin (bass) Billy Kilson (drums) Dianne Reeves (vocals)
Mad Hatter Studios, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 1990
The Nearness Of You / MistyBlue Note B1 90264
I Remember (Sky)-
Love For Sale-
* Blue Note B1 90264, CDP 7 90264-2   Dianne Reeves - I Remember

Andrew Hill Solo

Andrew Hill (piano)
Clinton Recording Studios, NYC, September 16, 1990
SunnysideBlue Note CDP 7 94971-2
Gone-
* Blue Note CDP 7 94971-2   Andrew Hill - But Not Farewell

Bobby Watson And Horizon

Melton Mustafa (trumpet) Bobby Watson (alto, soprano saxophone) Edward Simon (piano) Carroll Dashiell (bass) Victor Lewis (drums)
The Power Station, NYC, September 17, 1990
(tk.3)Big GirlsBlue Note CDP 7 95148-2
(tk.2)Falling In Love With Love-
(tk.3)In Case You Missed It-
(tk.5)Slippin' And Slidin'-
(tk.2)Last Chance To Groove-
* Blue Note CDP 7 95148-2   Bobby Watson - Post-Motown Bop

Bobby Watson And Horizon

Melton Mustafa (trumpet) Bobby Watson (alto, soprano saxophone) Edward Simon (piano) Carroll Dashiell (bass) Victor Lewis (drums): same personnel
The Power Station, NYC, September 18, 1990
(tk.2)The Punjab Of Java PoBlue Note CDP 7 95148-2
(tk.3)7th Avenue-
(tk.1)Appointment In Milano-
-In A Sentimental Mood-
-Bad-Da-Da-Da-Dah-Dah-
* Blue Note CDP 7 95148-2   Bobby Watson - Post-Motown Bop

Joey Calderazzo Quartet/Quintet

Branford Marsalis (tenor saxophone) Joey Calderazzo (piano) Jay Anderson (bass) Adam Nussbaum (drums)
Carriage House, Stamford, CT, September, 1990
In The DoorBlue Note CDP 7 95138-2
Branford Marsalis (soprano saxophone) Joey Calderazzo (piano) Jay Anderson (bass) Peter Erskine (drums)
Mikell'sBlue Note CDP 7 95138-2
The Missed-
Jerry Bergonzi (tenor saxophone -1/3) Joey Calderazzo (piano) Jay Anderson (bass) Adam Nussbaum (drums) Don Alias (percussion -3,4)
1.Spring Is HereBlue Note CDP 7 95138-2
2.Dome's Mode-
3.Loud-Zee-
4.Chubby's Lament-
Michael Brecker (tenor saxophone) Joey Calderazzo (piano) Jay Anderson (bass) Adam Nussbaum (drums)
PestBlue Note CDP 7 95138-2
* Blue Note CDP 7 95138-2   Joey Calderazzo - In The Door

Greg Osby

Greg Osby (alto, soprano saxophone) Gary Thomas (tenor saxophone -3) Edward Simon (piano, keyboards) Chan Johnson (electric guitar -1,4,5) David Gilmore (electric guitar -3) Lonnie Plaxico (bass) James Genus (electric bass -1) Billy Kilson (drums) Steve Moss (percussion -1,2,4)
Systems Two Recording Studio, Brooklyn, NY, November 9 & 10, December 10, 1990
1.For Here To GoBlue Note CDP 7 95414-2
2.Like So...-
3.On A Mission-
4.Low Fi-
5.Carolla-
Gary Thomas (flute -2) Steve Coleman (alto saxophone -1,3) Greg Osby (alto, soprano saxophone) Edward Simon (piano, keyboards) David Gilmore, Chan Johnson (electric guitar -1,3) James Genus (bass) Billy Kilson (drums) Steve Moss (percussion)
1.Man TalkBlue Note CDP 7 95414-2
2.Black Moon (For Gert)-
3.Man Talk (Giant Step Mix)Capitol (J) TOCJ 5848
Steve Coleman (alto saxophone -2) Greg Osby (alto, soprano saxophone, keyboards) Edward Simon (piano, keyboards) Michael Cain (keyboards -3) Chan Johnson (electric guitar -2) David Gilmore (electric guitar, synthesizer -3) James Genus (electric bass) Billy Kilson (drums) Steve Moss (percussion) Hochmad Ali Akkbar (vocals -2)
1.Cad'lack BackBlue Note CDP 7 95414-2
2.Balaka-
3.2th (Tooth)-
* Blue Note CDP 7 95414-2   Greg Osby - Man Talk For Moderns Vol. X
* Capitol (J) TOCJ 5848   Various Artists - Phat Jazz: Cool Spinnin' An' Hot Movin'

John Scofield Quartet

Joe Lovano (tenor saxophone, alto clarinet) John Scofield (guitar) Marc Johnson (bass) Bill Stewart (drums)
The Power Station, NYC, December, 1990
Big FunBlue Note CDP 7 95479-2
Keep Me In Mind-
Go Blow-
Chariots-
Guinness Spot-
Mr. Coleman To You-
Eisenhower-
Meant To Be-
Some Nerve-
Lost In Space-
French Flics-
* Blue Note CDP 7 95479-2   John Scofield - Meant To Be