Contemporary Records Discography: 1959-1960

1959

Helen Humes

Helen Humes, vocal; accompanied by: Benny Carter, trumpet, leader; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Andre Previn, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

January 5, 1959

Ain't Misbehavin'Contemporary M3571
LK719Bill BaileyContemporary C366, M3571
BillContemporary M3571
LK720When The Saints Go Marching InContemporary C366, M3571

* Contemporary M3571, S7571   Helen Humes   1960
= Contemporary S7571 (later)   Helen Humes - 'Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-453, OJCCD-453-2   -   1990
* Contemporary C366, C45-366   Helen Humes, Benny Carter - Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home / When The Saints Go Marching In   1959

Ornette Coleman Quartet

Don Cherry, trumpet; Ornette Coleman, alto sax; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, January 16, 1959

LorraineContemporary M3569

* Contemporary M3569, S7569   The New Music Of Ornette Coleman! - Tomorrow Is The Question!   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-342, OJCCD-342-2   -   1988

Shelly Manne & His Men

Conte Candoli, trumpet; Herb Geller, alto sax; Victor Feldman, vibes, marimba; Russ Freeman, piano; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, January 19 and 20, 1959

LK721Peter GunnContemporary C367, C3560
The FloaterContemporary C3560
Sorta Blue-
The Brothers Go To Mother's-
Soft Sounds-
Fallout-
LK722Slow And EasyContemporary C367, C3560
Brief And BreezyContemporary C3560
Dreamsville-
A Profound Gass-

* Contemporary C3560; Stereo S7025   Shelly Manne & His Men Play Peter Gunn   1959
= Contemporary M3560, S7560   -
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-946-2   -   1997
* Contemporary C367, C45-367   Shelly Manne - Peter Gunn / Slow & Easy   1959

Helen Humes

Helen Humes, vocal; accompanied by: Benny Carter, trumpet, leader; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Andre Previn, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

January 27, 1959

Among My SouvenirsContemporary M3571
A Good Man Is Hard To Find-
LK724'Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I DoContemporary C368, M3571
I Got It Bad And That Ain't GoodContemporary M3571

* Contemporary M3571, S7571   Helen Humes   1960
= Contemporary S7571 (later)   Helen Humes - 'Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-453, OJCCD-453-2   -   1990
* Contemporary C368, C45-368   Helen Humes, Benny Carter - Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do / Trouble In Mind   1959

Gail Kubik

Jacob Maxin, piano; Gail Kubik, composer.

Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, January 28, 29 and 30, 1959

Sonata For Piano: 1st Movement: Moderately Fast, GracefullyContemporary M6006
Sonata For Piano: 2nd Movement: Gaily-
Sonata For Piano: 3rd Movement: Slowly, Expressively-
Sonata For Piano: 4th Movement: Fairly Fast: Hard, Bright, Mechanical-

same session.

Celebrations And Epilogue: 1. Autumn Rites I-
Celebrations And Epilogue: 2. Autumn Rites II-
Celebrations And Epilogue: 3. Birthday Piece-
Celebrations And Epilogue: 4. Joy Ride-
Celebrations And Epilogue: 5. "Wedded Bliss"-
Celebrations And Epilogue: 6. A Gay Time-
Celebrations And Epilogue: 7. Poem-
Celebrations And Epilogue: 8. 4 Planes, 40 Men: An Elegy-
Celebrations And Epilogue: 9. Movies -- Saturday Night-
Celebrations And Epilogue: 10. Epilogue-

* Contemporary M6006, S8006   Gail Kubik, Includes Sonata For Piano & Celebrations And Epilogue, Played By Jacob Maxin, Pianist   1959

Elmo Hope Trio

Elmo Hope, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Frank Butler, drums.

Radio Recorders Studio B, Los Angeles, CA, February 8, 1959

B's A-PlentyHifijazz J 616
Barfly-
Eejah-
Boa-
Something For Kenny-
Like Someone In Love-
Minor Bertha-
Tranquility-

* Hifijazz J 616, SJ 616   Elmo Hope With Frank Butler And Jimmy Bond   1959
= Contemporary S7620   Elmo Hope Trio With Jimmy Bond & Frank Butler   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-477, OJCCD-477-2   -   1990

Helen Humes

Helen Humes, vocal; accompanied by: Benny Carter, trumpet, leader; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Andre Previn, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

February 10, 1959

You Can Depend On MeContemporary M3571
LK723Trouble In MindContemporary C368, M3571
Star DustContemporary M3571
When I Grow Too Old To Dream-

* Contemporary M3571, S7571   Helen Humes   1960
= Contemporary S7571 (later)   Helen Humes - 'Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-453, OJCCD-453-2   -   1990
* Contemporary C368, C45-368   Helen Humes, Benny Carter - Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do / Trouble In Mind   1959

The Bill Smith Quartet

Bill Smith, clarinet; Jim Hall, guitar; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, February 16, and November 24, 1959

A-RovingContemporary M3591
Greensleeves-
Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen-
John Henry-
Wayfaring Stranger-
Three Blind Mice-
Go Down, Moses-
Blow The Man Down-
Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair-
Reuben, Reuben-
Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen (alternate take 1)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1956-2
Reuben, Reuben (alternate take 14)-

* Contemporary M3591, S7591   Bill Smith With Shelly Manne, Jim Hall & Monty Budwig - Folk Jazz   1961
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1956-2   -   2003

Ornette Coleman Quartet

Don Cherry, trumpet; Ornette Coleman, alto sax; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, February 23, 1959

TurnaroundContemporary M3569
Endless-

* Contemporary M3569, S7569   The New Music Of Ornette Coleman! - Tomorrow Is The Question!   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-342, OJCCD-342-2   -   1988

Andre Previn Solo

Andre Previn, piano.

Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, February 26, and March 10, 1959

Long Ago (And Far Away)Contemporary M3567
Sure Thing-
A Fine Romance-
They Didn't Believe Me-
All The Things You Are-
Whip-Poor-Will-
Ol' Man River-
Why Do I Love You?-
Go Little Boat-
Put Me To The Test-

* Contemporary M3567, S7567   Andre Previn Plays Songs By Jerome Kern   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1787-2   -   1991

Victor Feldman With Jazz Stars And Authentic Afro-Cuban Rhythms

Conte Candoli, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Walter Benton, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, vibes; Vince Guaraldi, piano; Scott La Faro, bass; Stan Levey, drums; Mongo Santamaria, congas; Armando Peraza, bongos; Willie Bobo, timbales.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 2, 1959

PoincianaContemporary M5005
Spain-
Cuban Love Song-
Woody'n You-

* Contemporary M5005, S9005   Victor Feldman! - Latinsville!   1960
= Vogue (E) LAC 580   -   1964
= Contemporary CCD-9005-2   Victor Feldman - Latinsville!   2003

Victor Feldman With Jazz Stars And Authentic Afro-Cuban Rhythms

Conte Candoli, trumpet; Walter Benton, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, vibes; Vince Guaraldi, piano; Scott La Faro, bass; Mongo Santamaria, congas; Armando Peraza, bongos; Willie Bobo, timbales.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 3, 1959

The GypsyContemporary M5005
In A Little Spanish Town-

* Contemporary M5005, S9005   Victor Feldman! - Latinsville!   1960
= Vogue (E) LAC 580   -   1964
= Contemporary CCD-9005-2   Victor Feldman - Latinsville!   2003

Ornette Coleman Quartet

Don Cherry, trumpet; Ornette Coleman, alto sax; Percy Heath, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 9 and 10, 1959

Tomorrow Is The Question!Contemporary M3569
Tears Inside-
Mind And Time-
Compassion-
Giggin'-
Rejoicing-

* Contemporary M3569, S7569   The New Music Of Ornette Coleman! - Tomorrow Is The Question!   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-342, OJCCD-342-2   -   1988

Art Pepper + Eleven

Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax, clarinet; plus Pete Candoli, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Dick Nash, trombone; Vince De Rosa, French horn; Herb Geller, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Bob Enevoldsen, tenor sax, valve trombone; Med Flory, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 14, 1959

Opus De FunkContemporary M3568
'Round Midnight-
Walkin' Shoes-
Airegin-

* Contemporary M3568, S7568   Art Pepper + Eleven   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-341, OJCCD-341-2   -   1988

Terry Gibbs Dream Band

Conte Candoli, Al Porcino, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Joe Cadena, Bob Enevoldsen, Vern Friley, trombone; Charlie Kennedy, Joe Maini, alto sax; Med Flory, Bill Holman, tenor sax; Jack Schwartz, baritone sax; Terry Gibbs, vibes; Pete Jolly, piano; Max Bennett, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

The Seville, Hollywood, CA, March 17-19, 1959

Begin The BeguineContemporary C-7647
Don't Be That Way-
Cottontail-
Stardust-
Opus One-
After You've Gone-
You Go To My Head-
Let's Dance-
Kissin' Bug-
Jumpin' At The Woodside-
The Subtle SermonContemporary CCD-7647-2

same session.

Midnight SunContemporary C-7654
Evil Eyes-
I'm Getting Sentimental Over You-
Flying Home-
Moten SwingContemporary CCD-7654-2

* Contemporary C-7647, CCD-7647-2   Terry Gibbs Dream Band   1986
* Contemporary C-7654, CCD-7654-2   Terry Gibbs Dream Band Volume 3 - Flying Home   1988

Victor Feldman With Jazz Stars And Authentic Afro-Cuban Rhythms

Conte Candoli, trumpet; Walter Benton, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, vibes; Vince Guaraldi, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Mongo Santamaria, congas; Armando Peraza, bongos; Willie Bobo, timbales.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 20, 1959

South Of The BorderContemporary M5005
Flying Down To Rio-
Lady Of Spain-

* Contemporary M5005, S9005   Victor Feldman! - Latinsville!   1960
= Vogue (E) LAC 580   -   1964
= Contemporary CCD-9005-2   Victor Feldman - Latinsville!   2003

Art Pepper + Eleven

Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax, clarinet; plus Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Dick Nash, trombone; Vince De Rosa, French horn; Bud Shank, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Bob Enevoldsen, tenor sax, valve trombone; Med Flory, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 28, 1959

Groovin' HighContemporary M3568
Shawnuff-
Anthropology-
Donna Lee-
Donna Lee (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-341-2

* Contemporary M3568, S7568   Art Pepper + Eleven   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-341, OJCCD-341-2   -   1988

Barney Kessel Septet

Joe Gordon, trumpet; Art Pepper, clarinet, alto, tenor sax; Jimmie Rowles, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Jack Marshall, rhythm guitar; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 30 and 31, 1959

Some Like It HotContemporary M3565
I Wanna Be Loved By You-
Sweet SueContemporary M3565, FCD-60-021
Runnin' WildContemporary M3565
Sweet Georgia Brown-
Down Among The Sheltering Palms-
Sugar Blues-
By The Beautiful Sea-
Sweet Sue (alternate track)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-168-2
Runnin' Wild (alternate track)-

* Contemporary M3565, S7565   Barney Kessel - Some Like It Hot   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-168   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-168-2   -   1988
* Contemporary FCD-60-021   The Artistry Of Barney Kessel

Terry Gibbs Dream Band

Conte Candoli, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Al Porcino, Ray Triscari, trumpet #1,3,4,6,10,14; John Audino, Lee Katzman, trumpet #2,5,7-9,11-13; Vern Friley, trombone; Joe Cadena, Bob Enevoldsen, trombone #1,3,4,6,10,14; Bobby Burgess, Bill Smiley, trombone #2,5,7-9,11-13; Charlie Kennedy, alto sax; Joe Maini, alto, tenor sax #1,3,4,6,10,14; Med Flory, tenor sax; Bill Holman, tenor sax #1,3,4,6,10,14; Bill Perkins, tenor sax #2,5,7-9,11-13; Jack Schwartz, baritone sax; Terry Gibbs, vibes; Pete Jolly, piano #1,3,4,6,10,14; Lou Levy, piano #2,7-9; Benny Aronov, piano #5,11-13; Max Bennett, bass #1,3,4,6,10,14; Buddy Clark, bass #2,5,7-9,11-13; Mel Lewis, drums; Irene Kral, vocal #11-13.

The Seville, Hollywood, CA, March, 1959;
The Sundown, Hollywood, CA, November, 1959

1.The FuzzContemporary CCD-7658-2
2.The Subtle Sermon-
3.Opus One-
4.Smoke Gets In Your Eyes-
5.Slittin' Sam (The Shaychet Man)-
6.Prelude To A Kiss-
7.Flying Home-
8.I Remember You-
9.The Fat Man-
10.Just Plain Meyer-
11.Sometimes I'm Happy-
12.Moonlight In Vermont-
13.Lover, Come Back To Me-
14.Jumpin' At The Woodside-

* Contemporary CCD-7658-2   Terry Gibbs Dream Band Vol. 6 - One More Time   2002

Barney Kessel Duo

Barney Kessel, guitar; Monty Budwig, bass.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, April 3, 1959

Stairway To The StarsContemporary M3565
I'm Thru With LoveContemporary M3565, CCD-6022-2
Autumn LeavesContemporary 45-374
Night Cry-

* Contemporary M3565, S7565   Barney Kessel - Some Like It Hot   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-168   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-168-2   -   1988
* Contemporary CCD-6022-2   Barney Kessel Plays For Lovers
* Contemporary 45-374   Barney Kessel - Autumn Leaves / Night Cry

The Famous Castle Jazz Band

Don Kinch, trumpet; George Bruns, trombone; Bob Gilbert, clarinet; Freddie Crews, piano; Monte Ballou, banjo, vocal #5; Bob Short, tuba; Homer Welch, drums.

Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, April 12 and 13, 1959

1.The Five PenniesGood Time Jazz M12037
2.Indiana-
3.Ja-Da-
4.Follow The Leader-
5.After You've Gone-
6.That's A Plenty-
7.Battle Hymn Of The Republic-
8.My Blue Heaven-
9.Lullaby In Ragtime-
10.Bill Bailey-
11.Goodnight-Sleep Tight-
12.When The Saints Go Marching In-

* Good Time Jazz M12037, S10037   The Famous Castle Jazz Band - The Five Pennies   1959
= Vogue (E) LAG 12207   -   1960
= Good Time Jazz GTJCD-10037-2   -   1995

Firehouse Five Plus Two

Danny Alguire, trumpet; Ward Kimball, trombone, leader; George Probert, soprano sax; Frank Thomas, piano; Dick Roberts, banjo; Don Kinch, tuba; Eddie Forrest, drums.

Good Time Jazz, Los Angeles, CA, April 20, 1959

You Are My SunshineGood Time Jazz M12038
Heart Of My Heart-
I Want A Girl-

* Good Time Jazz M12038, S10038   Firehouse Five Plus Two - Crashes A Party!   1960
= Good Time Jazz GTJCD-10038-2   -   2000

Victor Feldman With Jazz Stars And Authentic Afro-Cuban Rhythms

Victor Feldman, vibes; Andy Thomas, piano; Tony Reyes, bass; Ramon Rivera, congas; Frank Guerrero, timbales.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, May 4, 1959

She's A Latin From ManhattanContemporary M5005
Cuban Pete-
Fiesta-

* Contemporary M5005, S9005   Victor Feldman! - Latinsville!   1960
= Vogue (E) LAC 580   -   1964
= Contemporary CCD-9005-2   Victor Feldman - Latinsville!   2003

Firehouse Five Plus Two

Danny Alguire, trumpet; Ward Kimball, trombone, leader; George Probert, soprano sax; Frank Thomas, piano; Dick Roberts, banjo; Don Kinch, tuba; Eddie Forrest, drums.

Good Time Jazz, Los Angeles, CA, May 11, 1959

When The Saints Go Marching InGood Time Jazz M12038, FCD-60-008
At The Jazz Band BallGood Time Jazz M12038

same session.

Sister KateGood Time Jazz M12040

* Good Time Jazz M12038, S10038   Firehouse Five Plus Two - Crashes A Party!   1960
= Good Time Jazz GTJCD-10038-2   -   2000
* Good Time Jazz M12040, S10040   Firehouse Five Plus Two - Dixieland Favorites   1960
= Good Time Jazz FCD-60-008   -   1986

Art Pepper + Eleven

Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax, clarinet; plus Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Dick Nash, trombone; Vince De Rosa, French horn; Charlie Kennedy, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Bob Enevoldsen, tenor sax, valve trombone; Med Flory, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, May 12, 1959

MoveContemporary M3568
Four Brothers-
Bernie's Tune-
Walkin'-
Walkin' (alternate take 1)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-341-2
Walkin' (alternate take 2)-

* Contemporary M3568, S7568   Art Pepper + Eleven   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-341, OJCCD-341-2   -   1988

Shelly Manne & His Men

Joe Gordon, trumpet; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, vibraharp, marimba; Russ Freeman, piano; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, May 21 and 26, 1959

Odd BallContemporary M3566
Blue Steel-
Spook!-
Joanna-
Goofin' At The Coffee House-
Walkin' Bass-
My Manne Shelly-
Blues For Mother's-
A Quiet Gass-
Lightly-

* Contemporary M3566, S7566   Shelly Manne & His Men Play More Music From Peter Gunn - Son Of Gunn!!   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1105-2   -   2005

Andre Previn And His Pals

Andre Previn, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, August 24 and 25, 1959

Something's ComingContemporary M3572
Jet Song-
Tonight-
I Feel Pretty-
Gee, Officer Krupke!-
Cool-
Maria-
America-

* Contemporary M3572, S7572   Andre Previn And His Pals - West Side Story   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-422, OJCCD-422-2   -   1990

The Harold Land Quintet

Dupree Bolton, trumpet; Harold Land, tenor sax; Elmo Hope, piano; Herbie Lewis, bass; Frank Butler, drums.

Radio Recorders Studio B, Los Angeles, CA, August, 1959

The FoxHifijazz J 612
Mirror-Mind Rose-
One Second, Please-
Sims A-Plenty-
Little Chris-
One Down-

* Hifijazz J 612, SJ 612   The Harold Land Quintet - The Fox   1960
= Contemporary S7619   Harold Land - The Fox   1969
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-343, OJCCD-343-2   -   1988

Shelly Manne & His Men

Joe Gordon, trumpet; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, piano; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

The Blackhawk, San Francisco, CA, September 22, 1959

SummertimeContemporary M3577
Our Delight-
Poinciana-

same session.

Step Lightly (alternate version)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-657-2

same session.

Black Hawk BluesContemporary M3579

same session.

Theme: A Gem From TiffanyContemporary M3580
Cabu (alternate version)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-659-2

* Contemporary M3577, S7577   Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk 1   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-656-2   -   1991
* Contemporary M3579, S7579   Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk 3   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-658-2   -   1991
* Contemporary M3580, S7580   Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk 4   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-659-2   -   1991
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-657-2   Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk 2   1991

Shelly Manne & His Men

same personnel.

The Blackhawk, San Francisco, CA, September 23, 1959

Blue Daniel (alternate version)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-656-2

same session.

Whisper NotContemporary M3579

same session.

How Deep Are The RootsOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-660-2
This Is Always-
Wonder Why-
Eclipse Of Spain-

* Contemporary M3579, S7579   Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk 3   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-658-2   -   1991
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-656-2   Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk 1   1991
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-660-2   Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk 5   1991

Shelly Manne & His Men

same personnel.

The Blackhawk, San Francisco, CA, September 24, 1959

Blue DanielContemporary M3577
Theme: A Gem From Tiffany-

same session.

Step LightlyContemporary M3578
What's New-
Vamp's Blues-
Theme: A Gem From Tiffany-

same session.

I Am In LoveContemporary M3579
Whisper Not (alternate version)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-658-2

same session.

CabuContemporary M3580
Just Squeeze Me-
Nightingale-

same session.

Pullin' StringsOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-660-2
Theme: A Gem From Tiffany-

* Contemporary M3577, S7577   Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk 1   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-656-2   -   1991
* Contemporary M3578, S7578   Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk 2   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-657-2   -   1991
* Contemporary M3579, S7579   Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk 3   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-658-2   -   1991
* Contemporary M3580, S7580   Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk 4   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-659-2   -   1991
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-660-2   Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk 5   1991

Poll Winners

Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, November 2, 1959

Soft WindsContemporary M3576
Crisis-
The Little Rhumba-
Easy Living-
It's All Right With Me-
Mack The Knife-
Raincheck-
Minor Mystery-
I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is Over-
I Hear Music-

* Contemporary M3576, S7576   Poll Winners Three!   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-692-2   -   1992

Firehouse Five Plus Two

Danny Alguire, trumpet; Ward Kimball, trombone, leader; George Probert, soprano sax; Frank Thomas, piano; Dick Roberts, banjo; Don Kinch, tuba; Eddie Forrest, drums.

Good Time Jazz, Los Angeles, CA, November 10, 1959

Let's Have A PartyGood Time Jazz M12038
At The Firemen's Ball-
Ballin' The Jack-
Nobody's Sweetheart-

* Good Time Jazz M12038, S10038   Firehouse Five Plus Two - Crashes A Party!   1960
= Good Time Jazz GTJCD-10038-2   -   2000

Terry Gibbs Dream Band

John Audino, Conte Candoli, Frank Higgins, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Bobby Burgess, Vern Fryley, Bill Smiley, trombone; Charlie Kennedy, Joe Maini, alto sax; Med Flory, Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jack Schwartz, baritone sax; Terry Gibbs, vibes; Lou Levy, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

The Sundown, Hollywood, CA, November, 1959

The Song Is YouContemporary C-7652
Moonglow-
The Fat Man-
It Could Happen To You-
Back Bay Shuffle-
Dancing In The Dark-
Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise-
No Heat-
My Reverie-
The Claw-
Blue LouContemporary CCD-7652-2

Conte Candoli, Frank Huggins, Al Porcino, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Bob Edmondson, Vern Friley, Frank Rosolino, trombone; Charlie Kennedy, Joe Maini, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jack Nimitz, baritone sax; Terry Gibbs, vibes; Pat Moran, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

AireginContemporary C-7654

John Audino, Conte Candoli, Frank Huggins, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Bobby Burgess, Vern Friley, Bill Smiley, trombone; Charlie Kennedy, Joe Maini, alto sax; Med Flory, Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jack Schwartz, baritone sax; Terry Gibbs, vibes; Lou Levy, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Just Plain Meyer-
Avalon-
It Might As Well Be Swing-

Benny Aronov, piano; replaces Levy.

Bright Eyes-

Lee Katzman, trumpet; Lou Levy, piano; replaces Huggins, Aronov.

Wonderful You-

* Contemporary C-7652, CCD-7652-2   Terry Gibbs Dream Band Volume Two - The Sundown Sessions   1987
* Contemporary C-7654, CCD-7654-2   Terry Gibbs Dream Band Volume 3 - Flying Home   1988

Shelly Manne & His Men

Joe Gordon, trumpet; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, vibraharp; Russ Freeman, piano; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, December 7, 14, 1959, and January 28, 1960

Drum Solo / Blues Theme From The Proper TimeContemporary M3587
Blue Stutter / Piano Jazz / Wheels-
The Proper Time-
Happy Pool-
The Proper Time-
Doreen's Blues-
Exotic Moods-
Warm Water-
Doreen's Blues-
The Proper Time-
Drum Solo-
Panic-
Fraternizing-
Doreen's Blues-
Fast Blues-
Piano Trio-
Doreen's Blues-
The Proper Time-

* Contemporary M3587, S7587   Shelly Manne & His Men - The Proper Time!   1961
= Solar Records (Eu) 4569902   -   2011

Michael Haydn -- The Roth Quartet With Laurent Halleux

The Roth Quartet: Feri Roth, 1st violin; Thomas Marrocco, 2nd violin; Irving Weinstein, viola; Cesare Pascarella, cello; with Laurent Halleux, viola; Michael Haydn, composer.

Los Angeles, CA, released 1959

Quintet In C: 1. AllegroSFM M1005
Quintet In C: 2. Adagio Cantabile-
Quintet In C: 3. Minuetto. Allegretto-
Quintet In C: 4. Rondo. Allegro Molto-

same session.

Quintet In G: 1. Allegro Brillante-
Quintet In G: 2. Adagio Affettuoso-
Quintet In G: 3. Minuetto. Allegretto-
Quintet In G: 4. Finale. Allegro-

* SFM M1005, S2005   Michael Haydn - Quintet For Strings In C Major, Quintet For Strings In G Major -- The Roth Quartet With Laurent Halleux, Viola   1959

Giambattista Viotti -- The Baker String Quartet

The Baker String Quartet: Israel Baker, 1st violin; Arnold Belnick, 2nd violin; Alexander Nieman, viola; Armand Kaproff, cello; Giambattista Viotti, composer.

Los Angeles, CA, released 1959

Quartet In B Flat: 1. Larghetto. Tempo GiustoSFM M1006
Quartet In B Flat: 2. Andante-
Quartet In B Flat: 3. Minuetto. Piuttosto Presto-
Quartet In B Flat: 4. Allegretto-

same session.

Quartet In G: 1. Larghetto. Allegro Comodo-
Quartet In G: 2. Minuetto. Comodo-
Quartet In G: 3. Andantino-
Quartet In G: 4. Allegretto, Vivace-

* SFM M1006, S2006   Giambattista Viotti - Quartet In B Flat Major, Quartet In G Major -- The Baker String Quartet   1959

Vernon Duke

The Roth Quartet: Feri Roth, 1st violin; Thomas Marrocco, 2nd violin; Laurent Halleux, viola; Cesare Pascarella, cello; Vernon Duke, composer.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, released 1959

String Quartet In C: 1. AffabileContemporary C6004
String Quartet In C: 2. Facilmente-
String Quartet In C: 3. Larghetto. Allegro Brioso-

Vernon Duke, piano; Vernon Duke, composer.

Three Caprices For Piano: 1. Molto Deciso-
Three Caprices For Piano: 2. Quasi Notturno-
Three Caprices For Piano: 3. Tempo Di Valse-

Bert Gassman, oboe; with The Roth Chamber Players, under the direction of Feri Roth, Vernon Duke, composer.

Variations On An Old Russian Chant For Oboe And Strings: Theme -- Andantino-
Variations On An Old Russian Chant For Oboe And Strings: Var. 1. I'Istesso Tempo-
Variations On An Old Russian Chant For Oboe And Strings: Var. 2. Poco Scherzoso, Ma Pesante-
Variations On An Old Russian Chant For Oboe And Strings: Var. 3. Misterioso-
Variations On An Old Russian Chant For Oboe And Strings: Var. 4. Alla Burlesca-
Variations On An Old Russian Chant For Oboe And Strings: Var. 5. Valse Plutot Lente-
Variations On An Old Russian Chant For Oboe And Strings: Var. 6. Rondino E Coda-

Vernon Duke, piano; Vernon Duke, composer.

Surrealist Suite: 1. Beach And Rocks-
Surrealist Suite: 2. Cherrystones In Love-
Surrealist Suite: 3. Rhumba Danced By A Wilting Telephone-
Surrealist Suite: 4. A Lady With A Chest Of Drawers-
Surrealist Suite: 5. The Exploding Giraffe-
Surrealist Suite: 6. Epitaph To A Melting Watch-
Surrealist Suite: 7. The Headless Glamour Woman-
Surrealist Suite: 8. The Frolicking Sardines-
Surrealist Suite: 9. Parade Of Paranoiacs-

* Contemporary C6004; Stereo S7024   Vernon Duke And Includes String Quartet (C) Played By The Roth Quartet, Surrealist Suite And Three Caprices For Piano Played By The Composer, & Variations On An Old Russian Chant For Oboe And Strings Played By Bert Gassman And The Roth Chamber Players   1959

1960

Pepe Romero

Pepe Romero, guitar.

Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, January, 1960

Noche En MalagaContemporary M5004
Seguiriyas-
Medias Granadinas-
Fandangos De Huelva-
Alegrias Por Rosas-
Bulerias-
Soleares-
Alegrias Por Fiesta-
Farrucas-
Zapateado Del Perchel-

* Contemporary M5004, S9004   Pepe Romero - !Flamenco Fenomeno!   1960
= Contemporary CCD-14070-2   -   1993

Andre Previn's Trio

Andre Previn, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Frankie Capp, drums.

Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, February 20, and March 1, 1960

Rosie RedContemporary M3575
If I Should Find You-
Sad Eyes-
Saturday-
Tricycle-
I'm Mina Mood-
No Words For Dory-
Three's Company-

* Contemporary M3575, S7575   Andre Previn's Trio - Like Previn!   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-170   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-170-2   -   1994

Art Pepper Quintet

Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmie Cobb, drums; plus Conte Candoli, trumpet #1,2,5.

Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, February 29, 1960

1.Whims Of ChambersContemporary M3573
2.Bijou The Poodle-
3.Why Are We Afraid?-
4.Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise-
5.Rhythm-a-ning-
6.Diane-
7.Gettin' Together-
8.Gettin' Together (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-169-2
9.The Way You Look TonightContemporary S7630; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-169-2

* Contemporary M3573, S7573   Art Pepper - Gettin' Together!   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-169   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-169-2   -   1989
* Contemporary S7630   Art Pepper - ...The Way It Was!   1972
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-389, OJCCD-389-2   -   1989

Firehouse Five Plus Two

Danny Alguire, trumpet; Ward Kimball, trombone, leader; George Probert, soprano sax; Frank Thomas, piano; Dick Roberts, banjo; Don Kinch, tuba; Eddie Forrest, drums.

Good Time Jazz, Los Angeles, CA, March 14, 1960

Muskrat RambleGood Time Jazz M12040
Canal Street Blues-
Royal Garden Blues-
That's A Plenty-

* Good Time Jazz M12040, S10040   Firehouse Five Plus Two - Dixieland Favorites   1960
= Good Time Jazz FCD-60-008   -   1986

Firehouse Five Plus Two

same personnel.

Good Time Jazz, Los Angeles, CA, March 21, 1960

Fidgety FeetGood Time Jazz M12040
Storyville Blues-
Doctor Jazz-

* Good Time Jazz M12040, S10040   Firehouse Five Plus Two - Dixieland Favorites   1960
= Good Time Jazz FCD-60-008   -   1986

Andre Previn Solo

Andre Previn, piano.

Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, May 4 and 5, 1960

That Old Black MagicContemporary M3586
Come Rain Or Come Shine-
My Shining Hour-
Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe-
A Sleepin' Bee-
Stormy Weather-
Over The Rainbow-
Let's Fall In Love-
For Every Man There's A Woman-
Cocoanut Sweet-

* Contemporary M3586, S7586   Andre Previn Plays Songs By Harold Arlen   1961
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1840-2   -   1994

Barney Kessel Quartet

Marvin Jenkins, piano, flute; Barney Kessel, guitar; Gary Peacock, bass; Ron Lundberg, drums.

Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, July 19, 1960

BluesologyContemporary M3613
Lover Man-
Joy SpringContemporary M3613, FCD-60-021
Now's The TimeContemporary M3613
Miss Memphis-
New Rhumba-

* Contemporary M3613, S7613   Barney Kessel's Swingin' Party At Contemporary   1963
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1066-2   -   2002
* Contemporary FCD-60-021   The Artistry Of Barney Kessel

Teddy Edwards Quartet

Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Joe Castro, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.

Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, August 17, 1960

Blues In G (as Bluesingee)Contemporary M3583
Scrapple From The Apple-
What's New?-
You Name It-
Take The "A" Train-
The Sermon-
Higgins' Hideaway-

* Contemporary M3583, S7583   Teddy Edwards Quartet - Teddy's Ready!   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-748-2   -   1992

The Poll Winners

Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, August 30, 31, and September 1, 1960

Little SusieContemporary M3581
The Duke-
So What-
Misty-
Doodlin'-
The Golden Striker-
Li'l Darlin'-
The Blessing-
This Here-

* Contemporary M3581, S7581   The Poll Winners (Vol. 4) - Exploring The Scene!   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-969-2   -   1998

Helen Humes

Helen Humes, vocal; Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Teddy Edwards, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Bill Hood, baritone sax; Andre Previn, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.

Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, September 6 and 7, 1960

Don't Worry 'Bout MeContemporary M3582
Mean To Me-
I Want A Roof Over My Head-
St. Louis Blues-
You're Driving Me Crazy-
Million Dollar Secret-
Love Me Or Leave Me-
Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone-
Don't Worry 'Bout Me (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-171-2

* Contemporary M3582, S7582   Helen Humes - Songs I Like To Sing!   1961
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-171   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-171-2   -   1988

Helen Humes

Helen Humes, vocal; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Andre Previn, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; James Getzoff, Joseph Stepansky, violin; Alvin Dinkin, viola; Eleanor Slatkin, cello; Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.

Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, September 8, 1960

If I Could Be With YouContemporary M3582
Every Now And Then-
My Old Flame-
Imagination-

* Contemporary M3582, S7582   Helen Humes - Songs I Like To Sing!   1961
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-171   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-171-2   -   1988

Ben Webster Quintet

Ben Webster, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Frank Butler, drums.

The Renaissance, Hollywood, CA, October 14, 1960

Georgia On My MindContemporary C-7646
Caravan-
Ole Miss Blues-
Stardust-
Gone With The WindOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-390-2
Mop Mop-
What Is This Thing Called Love-
Renaissance Blues-

* Contemporary C-7646   Ben Webster - At The Renaissance   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-390, OJCCD-390-2   -   1989

Art Pepper Quintet

Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Frank Butler, drums.

Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, October 24 and 25, 1960

Smack UpContemporary 45-385, M3602
Las Cuevas De Mario-
A Bit Of BasieContemporary M3602
How Can You Lose-
Maybe Next Year-
Tears Inside-
Solid Citizens (take 33)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-176-2
Solid Citizens (take 37)-

* Contemporary M3602, S7602   Art Pepper Quintet - Smack Up   1962
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-176   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-176-2   -   1989
* Contemporary 45-385   Art Pepper - Smack Up / Las Cuevas De Mario   1962

Art Pepper Quartet

Art Pepper, alto sax; Dolo Coker, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Frank Butler, drums.

Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, November 23 and 25, 1960

I Can't Believe That You're In Love With MeContemporary M3607
I Love You-
Come Rain Or Come Shine-
Long Ago (And Far Away)-
Gone With The Wind-
I Wished On The Moon-
Too Close For Comfort-
Five PointsOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-387-2
Autumn LeavesContemporary S7630

* Contemporary M3607, S7607   Art Pepper - Intensity   1963
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-387, OJCCD-387-2   -   1989
* Contemporary S7630   Art Pepper - ...The Way It Was!   1972
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-389, OJCCD-389-2   -   1989

Teddy Edwards Octet

Nathaniel Meeks, trumpet; Lester Robertson, trombone; Jimmy Woods, alto sax; Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Modesto Brisenio, baritone sax; Danny Horton, piano; Roger Alderson, bass; Larance Marable, drums.

Contemporary Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 7, 8 and 13, 1960

Avalon (version 1)Contemporary CCD-14074-2
The Cellar Dweller-
You Don't Know What Love Is-
Steppin' Lightly-
Sweet Georgia Brown-
Our Last Goodbye-
Good Gravy-
(Under) A Southern Moon And Sky-
Avalon (version 2)-

* Contemporary CCD-14074-2   Teddy Edwards Octet - Back To Avalon   1995

Mily Balakirev -- Natalie Ryshna

Natalie Ryshna, piano; Mily Balakirev, composer.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, released 1960

Sonata For Piano In B Flat Minor: 1. AndantinoSFM M1007
Sonata For Piano In B Flat Minor: 2. Mazurka-
Sonata For Piano In B Flat Minor: 3. Intermezzo-
Sonata For Piano In B Flat Minor: 4. Finale-

same session.

Berceuse-

same session.

2nd Nocturne-

same session.

Valse Di Bravura-

* SFM M1007, S2007   Mily Balakirev - Sonata For Piano, Berceuse, 2nd Nocturne, Valse Di Bravura -- Natalie Ryshna, Pianist   1960

Guillaume Lekeu

Members Of The Baker String Quartet: Israel Baker, violin; Alexander Neiman, viola; Armand Kaproff, cello; with Natalie Ryshna, piano; Guillaume Lekeu, composer.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, released 1960

Piano Quartet (Unfinished): 1. Dans Un Emportement Douloureux. Tres AnimeSFM M1008
Piano Quartet (Unfinished): 2. Lent Et Passionne-

William Van Den Burg, cello; Vernon Duke, piano; Guillaume Lekeu, composer.

Cello Sonata: Third Movement (Subtitled: Confessions Of An English Opium Eater)-

Kay McCracken, soprano; accompanied by Vernon Duke, piano; Guillaume Lekeu, composer.

Poemes (Three Songs): 1. Sur Une Tombe-
Poemes (Three Songs): 2. Ronde-
Poemes (Three Songs): 3. Nocturne-

* SFM M1008, S2008   Guillaume Lekeu - Quartet For Piano And Strings (Unfinished), Cello Sonata (3rd Movement), Poemes (Three Songs)   1960

Ferruccio Busoni -- Edward Steuermann

Edward Steuermann, piano; Ferruccio Busoni, composer.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, released 1960

Toccata: Prelude. Fantasia. CiacconaContemporary M6501

same session.

Sonatina No. 1-

same session.

Sonatina No. 6 (Carmen Fantasy)-

same session.

Six Elegies: 1. Nach Der Wendung. Recueillement-
Six Elegies: 2. All' Italia! In Modo Napolitano-
Six Elegies: 3. "Meine Seele Bangt Und Hofft Zu Dir..." Choralvorspiel-
Six Elegies: 4. Turandot's Frauengemach. Intermezzo-
Six Elegies: 5. Die Nachtlichen. Walzer-
Six Elegies: 6. Erscheinung. Notturno-

* Contemporary M6501, S8501   Ferruccio Busoni - Toccata-Sonatina No. 1-Sonatina No. 6-Six Elegies -- Edward Steuermann Pianist   1960

Celedonio Romero

Celedonio Romero, guitar, transcriber; Joaquin Malats, composer.

Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, released 1960

Serenata EspanolaContemporary M6502

Celedonio Romero, guitar; Francisco Tarrega, composer.

Mazurka-

Celedonio Romero, guitar; Fernando Sor, composer.

Minuetto In D Major-

Celedonio Romero, guitar, transcriber; Isaac Albeniz, composer.

Leyenda (Asturias)-

Celedonio Romero, guitar, composer.

Fantasia-
Zapateado Clasico-

Celedonio Romero, guitar, arranger; Gaspar Sanz, composer.

Pavana And Danza-

Celedonio Romero, guitar, arranger; Roberto De Viseo, composer.

Sarabanda And Bourree-

* Contemporary M6502, S8502   Celedonio Romero And Celin Romero - Spanish Guitar Music   1960
= Contemporary CCD-14069-2   -   1993

Celin Romero

Celin Romero, guitar; Isaac Albeniz, composer; Celedonio Romero, transcriber.

Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, released 1960

Rumores De La CaletaContemporary M6502

Celin Romero, guitar; Fernando Sor, composer.

Minuetto In C Major-
Minuetto De La Grand Sonata In C Major-
Estudio In B Minor-

Celin Romero, guitar; Francisco Tarrega, composer.

Preludio And Pavana-

Celin Romero, guitar; popular melody from Cataluna, composer.

El Noi De La Mare-
El Testamento De Amelia-

* Contemporary M6502, S8502   Celedonio Romero And Celin Romero - Spanish Guitar Music   1960
= Contemporary CCD-14069-2   -   1993