Debut Records Discography: 1948-1965

1948

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Kenny Pancho Hagood, vocal.

Onyx Club, NYC, July 6, 1948

52nd Street Theme IDebut (D) DEP 38; Jazz Workshop JWS 501; Prestige PRST-24009
Shaw 'Nuff-
Out Of Nowhere I-
Hot House-
This Time The Dream's On Me I-
A Night In TunisiaDebut (D) DEP 39; Jazz Workshop JWS 501; Prestige PRST-24009
My Old Flame-
52nd Street ThemeDebut (D) DEP 39; Prestige PRST-24009
The Way You Look TonightDebut (D) DEP 39; Jazz Workshop JWS 501; Prestige PRST-24009
Out Of Nowhere IIDebut (D) DEP 40; Prestige PRST-24009
Chasin' The BirdDebut (D) DEP 40; Jazz Workshop JWS 501; Prestige PRST-24009
This Time The Dream's On Me IIDebut (D) DEP 40; Prestige PRST-24009
Dizzy AtmosphereDebut (D) DEP 40; Jazz Workshop JWS 501; Prestige PRST-24009
How High The MoonJazz Workshop JWS 501; Prestige PRST-24009
52nd Street Theme IIPrestige PRST-24009

* Jazz Workshop JWS 501; Original Jazz Classics OJC-114, OJCCD-114-2   Charlie Parker - Bird On 52nd St.
= Fantasy LP 6011, LP 86011   -   1964
= America (F) 30 AM 6061   -   1969
* Prestige PRST-24009   Charlie Parker   1972
* Debut (D) DEP 38   Bird On 52nd St. Volume 1   1958
* Debut (D) DEP 39   Bird On 52nd St. Volume 2   1958
* Debut (D) DEP 40   Bird On 52nd St. Volume 3   1958

1950

Charlie Parker Quintet

Red Rodney, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

St. Nicholas Arena, NYC, February 18, 1950

52nd Street Theme IJazz Workshop JWS 500; Prestige PRST-24009
OrnithologyDebut (D) DEP 35; Jazz Workshop JWS 500; Prestige PRST-24009
I Didn't Know What Time It Was-
Embraceable You-
Scrapple From The Apple-
Hot HouseDebut (D) DEP 36; Jazz Workshop JWS 500; Prestige PRST-24009
Now's The Time-
Visa-
Star Eyes-
ConfirmationDebut (D) DEP 37; Jazz Workshop JWS 500; Prestige PRST-24009; Impulse! ASH-9253-3
Out Of NowhereDebut (D) DEP 37; Jazz Workshop JWS 500; Prestige PRST-24009
What's New-
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes-
I Cover The WaterfrontJazz Workshop JWS 500; Prestige PRST-24009
52nd Street Theme II-

same session.

52nd Street Theme IIIZim ZM-1007
Perdido-
I Can't Get Started-
52nd Street Theme IV-
Anthropology-
52nd Street Theme V-
Groovin' High-
52nd Street Theme VI-
Cheryl-

* Jazz Workshop JWS 500; Original Jazz Classics OJC-041, OJCCD-041-2   Charlie Parker - Bird At St. Nick's
= Fantasy LP 6012, LP 86012   -   1964
= America (F) 30 AM 6062   -   1969
* Prestige PRST-24009   Charlie Parker   1972
* Impulse! ASH-9253-3   Various Artists - The Saxophone
* Zim ZM-1007   Charlie Parker At The Apollo Theater And St. Nick's Arena
* Debut (D) DEP 35   Bird At St. Nick's Volume 1   1958
* Debut (D) DEP 36   Bird At St. Nick's Volume 2   1958
* Debut (D) DEP 37   Bird At St. Nick's Volume 3   1958

1951

Charles Mingus - Spaulding Givens Duo

Spaulding Givens aka Nadi Qamar, piano #1,2,4-9; Charles Mingus, bass #1,2,4-9, piano #3.

Los Angeles, CA, April, 1951

1.What Is This Thing Called LoveDebut DLP-1; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1808-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
2.Darn That Dream-
3.Yesterdays-
4.Body And Soul-
5.Blue Moon-
6.Blue Tide-
7.Darn That Dream (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1808-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
8.Jeepers Creepers (take 1)-
9.Jeepers Creepers (take 2)-

* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1808-2   The Charles Mingus Duo & Trio - Debut Rarities Volume 2   1992
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut DLP-1   Charles Mingus, Spaulding Givens - Strings And Keys   1953

1952 (founded)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Lee Konitz, alto sax; Phyllis Pinkerton, piano; George Koutzen, cello; Charles Mingus, bass; Al Levitt, drums; Jackie Paris, vocal #2,3; Bob Benton, vocal #4,5.

Lennie Tristano's Manhattan Studio, 317 East 32nd Street, NY, April 12, 1952

1. RKV5241PrecognitionDebut M-101; Swingtime (E) ST 1010; Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1829-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
2.Portrait (take 1)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1829-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
3. RKV5242Portrait (take 2)Debut M-101; Swingtime (E) ST 1010; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1829-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
4.I've Lost My Love (take 1)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1829-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
5.I've Lost My Love (take 2)-
6. E2KB6500-1Extrasensory PerceptionDebut M-103, DEB-198, (J) DEB 198; Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1829-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
7.Extrasensory Perception (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1829-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2

* Swingtime (E) ST 1010   Charles Mingus - The Young Rebel
* Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001   The Rarest On Debut - Charles Mingus
* Debut DEB-198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz   1956
* Debut (J) DEB 198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-115   -   1984
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1829-2   The Charles Mingus Groups - Debut Rarities Volume 4   1994
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut M-101   Charles Mingus - Precognition / Portrait   1952
= Cupol (Swd) American Jazz AJ 1   -
* Debut M-103   Charles Mingus - Montage / Extrasensory Perception   1952

Charles Mingus Quintet

Paige Brook, flute, alto sax; Jackson Wiley, cello; John Mehegan, piano; Charles Mingus, bass, narrator; Max Roach, drums, voice; Jackie Paris, vocal, narrator.

Lennie Tristano's Manhattan Studio, 317 East 32nd Street, NY, September 16, 1952

Paris In Blue (complete)unissued
E2CB6494-2Paris In Blue, Edition 1 (as Orientation)Debut M-102; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1829-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Paris In Blue, Edition 2Debut DEB-198
Paris In Blue, Edition 3Debut (J) DEB 198
E2CB6495-2Make BelieveDebut M-102; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1829-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
E2CB6497-2MontageDebut M-103; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1829-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2

* Debut DEB-198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz   1956
* Debut (J) DEB 198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-115   -   1984
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1829-2   The Charles Mingus Groups - Debut Rarities Volume 4   1994
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut M-102   Charles Mingus - Paris In Blue / Make Believe   1952
= Cupol (Swd) American Jazz AJ 2   -
* Debut M-103   Charles Mingus - Montage / Extrasensory Perception   1952

1953

Hal Mitchell Quartet

Hal Mitchell, trumpet; Allen Harris, organ; George Duvivier, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Lennie Tristano's Manhattan Studio, 317 East 32nd Street, NY, probably January, 1953

E3CB2914-1ConfidentiallyDebut M-104
E3CB2916-1Mitch's Blues-

* Debut M-104   Hal Mitchell - Confidentially / Mitch's Blues   1953
= Swing (F) SW 431   -

Max Roach Septet

Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Leon Comegys, trombone; Gigi Gryce, alto sax, flute; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Walter Davis Jr., piano; Franklin Skeete, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, April 10, 1953

A105OrientationDebut M-105, DEP-451; Original Jazz Classics OJC-202
Orientation (alternate take)Debut DEB-198, (J) DEB 198
B105MobleyzationDebut M-105, DEP-451; Original Jazz Classics OJC-202
A106Glow WormDebut M-106, DEP-451; Original Jazz Classics OJC-202
B106Sfax-

* Original Jazz Classics OJC-202, OJCCD-202-2   Max Roach Quartet
* Debut DEB-198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz   1956
* Debut (J) DEB 198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-115   -   1984
* Debut DEP-451   The Max Roach Septet   1954
= Debut (D) DEP 45   -   1959
* Debut M-105   Max Roach - Orientation / Mobleyzation   1953
= Swing (F) SW 423; Vogue (E) V 2270   -
* Debut M-106   Max Roach - Glow Worm / Sfax   1953
= Swing (F) SW 424   -

Spaulding Givens Trio

Spaulding Givens aka Nadi Qamar, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, April 14, 1953

Day Dream (take 1)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1808-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Day Dream (take 2)-
Theme From "Rhapsody In Blue" (take 1)-
Theme From "Rhapsody In Blue" (take 2)-
Jet (take 1)-
Jet (take 2)-

* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1808-2   The Charles Mingus Duo & Trio - Debut Rarities Volume 2   1992
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990

Max Roach Quartet

Hank Mobley, tenor sax #1-5; Walter Davis Jr., piano #1-5; Franklin Skeete, bass #1-5; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, April 21, 1953

1. RM502Just One Of Those ThingsDebut M-107, DLP-13, (D) DL 103; Original Jazz Classics OJC-202
2. RM503Cou-Manchi-CouDebut M-109, DLP-13, (D) DL 103; Original Jazz Classics OJC-202
3. RM504KismetDebut M-108, DLP-13, (D) DL 103; Original Jazz Classics OJC-202
4. RM505Chi-Chi-
5. RM506I'm A Fool To Want YouDebut M-109, DLP-13, (D) DL 103; Original Jazz Classics OJC-202
6. RM507Drum ConversationDebut M-107, DLP-13, (D) DL 103; Original Jazz Classics OJC-202

* Original Jazz Classics OJC-202, OJCCD-202-2   Max Roach Quartet
* Debut DLP-13   The Max Roach Quartet Featuring Hank Mobley   1955
* Debut (D) DL 103   Max Roach Quartet   1959
* Debut M-107   Max Roach - Just One Of Those Things / Drum Conversation   1953
= Swing (F) SW 437; Vogue (E) V 2329   -
* Debut M-109   Max Roach - I'm A Fool To Want You / Cou-Manchi-Cou   1953
* Debut M-108   Max Roach - Kismet / Chi-Chi   1953
= Swing (F) SW 436   -

The Gordons With Hank Jones Trio

Hank Jones, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums; Honey Gordon, vocal #2-6; George Gordon Jr., George Gordon, Richard Gordon, vocal #3-5.

NYC, April 29, 1953

1.Medley: You Go To My HeadDebut DEB-198, (J) DEB 198; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1829-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
2. RM508Can You Blame MeDebut M-110, DEB-198, (J) DEB 198; Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1829-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
3. RM509You And MeDebut M-111; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1829-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
4.You And Me (alternate take)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001
5. RM510BebopperDebut M-110, DEB-198, (J) DEB 198; Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
6. RM511CupidDebut M-111; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1829-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2

* Debut DEB-198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz   1956
* Debut (J) DEB 198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-115   -   1984
* Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001   The Rarest On Debut - Charles Mingus
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1829-2   The Charles Mingus Groups - Debut Rarities Volume 4   1994
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut M-110   The Gordons - Bebopper / Can You Blame Me Me   1953
* Debut M-111   Honey Gordon - You And Me / Cupid   1953

The Quintet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Charlie Parker as Charlie Chan, alto sax; Bud Powell, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Massey Hall, Toronto, Canada, May 15, 1953

Perdido (undubbed version)Debut 12DCD-4402-2
PerdidoDebut DLP-2, (D) DEP 31
-Debut DEB-124; Prestige PRST-24024; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Salt Peanuts (undubbed version)Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Salt Peanuts #1 & 2Debut DLP-2, DEB-124, (D) DEP 31; Prestige PRST-24024; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
All The Things You Are (undubbed version)Debut DLP-2, (D) DEP 32, 12DCD-4402-2
52nd Street Theme (undubbed version)-
All The Things You AreDebut DEB-124; Prestige PRST-24024; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
52nd Street Theme-

* Debut DEB-124   The Quintet - Jazz At Massey Hall   1956
= Fantasy LP 6003, LP 86003   -   1962
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-044   -   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-044-2   -   1989
= America (F) 30 AM 6053   Charlie Parker - Jazz At Massey Hall   1969
* Prestige PRST-24024   The Greatest Jazz Concert Ever Featuring Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Charles Mingus, Max Roach   1973
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut DLP-2   The Quintet - Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 1   1953
= Vogue (E) LDE 040; Swing (F) M 33312   The Quintet Of The Year - Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 1
* Debut (D) DEP 31   'Charlie Chan' In Jazz At Massey Hall Volume 1   1958
* Debut (D) DEP 32   'Charlie Chan' In Jazz At Massey Hall Volume 2   1958

Max Roach Solo

Max Roach, drums.

Massey Hall, Toronto, Canada, May 15, 1953

Drum Conversation (as Drum Conversation Part 2)Debut DEB-198, (J) DEB 198; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-111-2, OJCCD-202-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2

* Debut DEB-198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz   1956
* Debut (J) DEB 198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-115   -   1984
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-111-2   Bud Powell Trio - Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-202-2   Max Roach Quartet
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Massey Hall, Toronto, Canada, May 15, 1953

I've Got You Under My SkinDebut DEB-198, (J) DEB 198; Fantasy LP 6006; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-111-2; Prestige PRST-24024; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Embraceable YouDebut DLP-3, (D) DEP 49; Fantasy LP 6006; Original Jazz Classics OJC-111; Prestige PRST-24024; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Sure Thing-
CherokeeDebut DLP-3, (D) DEP 34; Fantasy LP 6006; Original Jazz Classics OJC-111; Prestige PRST-24024; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Hallelujah (as Jubilee)Debut DLP-3, (D) DEP 49; Fantasy LP 6006; Original Jazz Classics OJC-111; Prestige PRST-24024, P-24052; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Lullaby Of BirdlandDebut DLP-3, (D) DEP 33; Fantasy LP 6006; Original Jazz Classics OJC-111; Prestige PRST-24024; Debut 12DCD-4402-2

* Debut DEB-198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz   1956
* Debut (J) DEB 198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-115   -   1984
* Fantasy LP 6006, LP 86006   The Bud Powell Trio   1962
= America (F) 30 AM 6056   Bud Powell - Charlie Mingus - Max Roach   1969
* Prestige PRST-24024   The Greatest Jazz Concert Ever Featuring Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Charles Mingus, Max Roach   1973
* Original Jazz Classics OJC-111, OJCCD-111-2   Bud Powell Trio - Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2
* Prestige P-24052   Various Artists - Piano Giants Vol. I   1975
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut DLP-3   Bud Powell Trio - Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2   1953
= Vogue (E) LDE 053; Swing (F) M 33313   -
* Debut (D) DEP 49   The Bud Powell Trio At Massey Hall   1960
* Debut (D) DEP 34   'Charlie Chan' In Jazz At Massey Hall Volume 4   1958
* Debut (D) DEP 33   'Charlie Chan' In Jazz At Massey Hall Volume 3   1958

The Quintet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker as Charlie Chan, alto sax; Bud Powell, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Massey Hall, Toronto, Canada, May 15, 1953

Allen's Alley (as Wee) (undubbed version)Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Allen's Alley (as Wee)Debut DLP-4, DEB-124, (D) DEP 32; Prestige PRST-24024; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Hot House (undubbed version)Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Hot House #1 & 2Debut DLP-4, DEB-124, (D) DEP 33; Prestige PRST-24024; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
A Night In Tunisia (undubbed version)Debut 12DCD-4402-2
A Night In TunisiaDebut DLP-4, DEB-124, (D) DEP 34; Prestige PRST-24024; Debut 12DCD-4402-2

* Debut DEB-124   The Quintet - Jazz At Massey Hall   1956
= Fantasy LP 6003, LP 86003   -   1962
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-044   -   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-044-2   -   1989
= America (F) 30 AM 6053   Charlie Parker - Jazz At Massey Hall   1969
* Prestige PRST-24024   The Greatest Jazz Concert Ever Featuring Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Charles Mingus, Max Roach   1973
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut DLP-4   The Quintet - Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 3   1954
= Vogue (E) LDE 087; Swing (F) M 33318   The Quintet Of The Year - Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 3
* Debut (D) DEP 32   'Charlie Chan' In Jazz At Massey Hall Volume 2   1958
* Debut (D) DEP 33   'Charlie Chan' In Jazz At Massey Hall Volume 3   1958
* Debut (D) DEP 34   'Charlie Chan' In Jazz At Massey Hall Volume 4   1958

Billy Taylor Trio

Billy Taylor, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

NYC, summer 1953

Bass-Ically Speaking (alternate take 1)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-111-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Bass-Ically Speaking (alternate take 2)-
Bass-Ically Speaking (alternate take 3)-
Bass-Ically SpeakingDebut DLP-3, (D) DEP 49; Original Jazz Classics OJC-111; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Untitled BluesOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-111-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2

* Original Jazz Classics OJC-111, OJCCD-111-2   Bud Powell Trio - Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut DLP-3   Bud Powell Trio - Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2   1953
= Vogue (E) LDE 053; Swing (F) M 33313   -
* Debut (D) DEP 49   The Bud Powell Trio At Massey Hall   1960

Trombone Rapport / Four Trombones

Willie Dennis, Bennie Green, J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; John Lewis, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Putnam Central Club, Brooklyn, NY, September 18, 1953

Wee Dot (as Blues For Some Bones)Debut DLP-14, (D) DEB 130; Fantasy LP 6005; Prestige P-24097; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
StardustDebut DLP-5, (D) DEB 130; Fantasy LP 6005; Prestige P-24097; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Move-
I'll Remember AprilDebut DLP-14, (D) DEB 130; Fantasy LP 6005; Prestige P-24097; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Now's The TimeDebut DEB-126; Prestige P-24097; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Trombosphere-
Ow!-
Chazzanova-
YesterdaysDebut DLP-5, (D) DEB 130, 12DCD-4402-2
Kai's Kid (as Kai's Day)Debut DEB-198, (J) DEB 198, 12DCD-4402-2
ConversationRoost OJ 1

* Debut (D) DEB 130   Jazz Workshop - Trombone Rapport / Trombone Workshop   1960
* Fantasy LP 6005, LP 86005   Four Trombones   1962
= America (F) 30 AM 6055   Four Trombones Vol. 1   1969
* Prestige P-24097   J.J. Johnson-Kai Winding-Bennie Green-Willie Dennis - Four Trombones...The Debut Recordings   1981
* Debut DEB-126   Four Trombones   1957
= Jazz Selection (F) LDM 30064   -
= Fantasy LP 6008, LP 86008   Four Trombones Vol. 2   1964
= America (F) 30 AM 6058   -   1969
* Debut DEB-198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz   1956
* Debut (J) DEB 198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-115   -   1984
* Roost OJ 1   Various Artists - Operation Jazz
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut DLP-14   Trombone Rapport - Jazz Workshop Vol. 2   1955
= Vogue (E) LDE 178; Jazz Selection (F) JSLP 50041   Various Artists - Jazz Workshop Vol. 2
* Debut DLP-5   Trombone Rapport - Jazz Workshop Vol. 1   1954
= Vogue (E) LDE 066; Jazz Selection (F) JSLP 50007   Various Artists - Jazz Workshop Vol. 1

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

NYC, September, 1953

My DevotionFantasy LP 6006; Original Jazz Classics OJC-111; Prestige PRST-24024
Polka Dots And Moonbeams-
My Heart Stood Still-
I Want To Be Happy-

* Fantasy LP 6006, LP 86006   The Bud Powell Trio   1962
= America (F) 30 AM 6056   Bud Powell - Charlie Mingus - Max Roach   1969
* Original Jazz Classics OJC-111, OJCCD-111-2   Bud Powell Trio - Jazz At Massey Hall Vol. 2
* Prestige PRST-24024   The Greatest Jazz Concert Ever Featuring Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Charles Mingus, Max Roach   1973

Kenny Dorham Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet, vocal; Jimmy Heath, tenor sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

NYC, October 21, 1953

Chicago BluesOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-113-2
Lonesome Lover Blues-

* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-113-2   Kenny Dorham Quintet

Charles Mingus Nonet

Ernie Royal, trumpet; Willie Dennis, trombone; Eddie Caine, alto sax, flute; Teo Macero, tenor sax, clarinet; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Jackson Wiley, cello; John Lewis, piano; Charles Mingus, bass, arranger; Kenny Clarke, drums; Janet Thurlow, vocal #3,6,7; Paul Bley, conductor; Spaulding Givens aka Nadi Qamar, arranger.

NYC, October 28, 1953

1.Pink Topsy (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1807-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
2.Miss BlissDebut DEP-450; Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1807-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
3.Blue Tide-
4.Pink TopsyDebut DEP-450
5.Pink Topsy (edited version)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1807-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
6.Eclipse (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1807-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
7.EclipseDebut DEP-450, DEB-198, (J) DEB 198; Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1807-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2

* Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001   The Rarest On Debut - Charles Mingus
* Debut DEB-198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz   1956
* Debut (J) DEB 198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-115   -   1984
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1807-2   The Charles Mingus Octet/The Jimmy Knepper Quintet - Debut Rarities Volume 1   1992
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut DEP-450   Charles Mingus Octet   1954

Paul Bley Trio

Paul Bley, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

NYC, November 30, 1953

Opus I (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-201-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Opus IDebut DLP-7; Original Jazz Classics OJC-201; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Walkin' (as Teapot)-
Like Someone In Love-
I Can't Get Started-
Spontaneous Combustion-
The ThemeOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-201-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Split KickDebut DLP-7; Original Jazz Classics OJC-201; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
This Time The Dream's On MeOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-201-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Zootcase-
Santa Claus Is Coming To TownDebut DEB-198, (J) DEB 198; Original Jazz Classics OJC-201; Debut 12DCD-4402-2

* Original Jazz Classics OJC-201, OJCCD-201-2   Introducing Paul Bley
* Debut DEB-198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz   1956
* Debut (J) DEB 198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-115   -   1984
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut DLP-7   Introducing Paul Bley   1954
= Vogue (E) LDE 171; Swing (F) M 33352   Paul Bley - Improvisations

Teo Macero Quintet

Teo Macero, alto, tenor sax, arranger; Lenny Dijay, accordion, arranger; Louis Lubella, Charles Mingus, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums, piano.

NYC, December 12, 1953

TeoDebut DLP-6
I'll Remember April-
I'll Remember April (alternate take)unissued
How Low The EarthDebut DLP-6
Mitzi-
Yesterdays-
Explorations-
Explorations (edited version)unissued

* Debut DLP-6   Teo Macero - Explorations   1954

Kenny Dorham Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Jimmy Heath, tenor, baritone sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 15, 1953

An Oscar For OscarDebut DLP-9, (D) DEP 42; Original Jazz Classics OJC-113
Ruby, My Dear (take 1)Original Jazz Classics OJC-113
Ruby, My Dear (take 2)Debut DLP-9, (D) DEP 42; Original Jazz Classics OJC-113
Be My Love-
Osmosis-
I Love YouDebut DLP-9; Original Jazz Classics OJC-113
I Love You (take 2)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-113-2
Darn That Dream (take 1)Debut DLP-9; Original Jazz Classics OJC-113
Darn That Dream (take 2)Original Jazz Classics OJC-113

* Original Jazz Classics OJC-113, OJCCD-113-2   Kenny Dorham Quintet
* Debut DLP-9   Kenny Dorham Quintet   1954
* Debut (D) DEP 42   Kenny Dorham   1959

Oscar Pettiford And His Jazz Groups

Julius Watkins, French horn; Phil Urso, tenor sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Oscar Pettiford, cello #1,3-5, bass #2; Charles Mingus, bass #1,3-5; Percy Brice, drums.

NYC, December 29, 1953

1.The Pendulum At Falcon's LairDebut DLP-8, (D) DL 102; Fantasy LP 6010; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
2.Tamalpais (Song Of Love To The Winds)Debut DLP-8; Fantasy LP 6010
3.Jack, The FieldstalkerDebut DLP-8, (D) DL 102; Fantasy LP 6010; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
4.Stockholm Sweetnin'-
5.Low And Behold-

* Fantasy LP 6010, LP 86010   Oscar Pettiford And His Jazz Groups - My Little Cello   1964
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-112   The New Oscar Pettiford Sextet   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1926-2   -   1999
= America (F) 30 AM 6060   Oscar Pettiford - My Little Cello   1969
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut DLP-8   The New Oscar Pettiford Sextet   1954
= Swing (F) M 33329   Oscar Pettiford Sextet Vol. 2
* Debut (D) DL 102   The New Oscar Pettiford Sextet   1959

Sam Most Quartet Plus Two

Sam Most, flute, clarinet; Bob Dorough, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Louis Bellson as Blue Bells, drums; + Doug Mettome, trumpet #1,3,5,6; Urbie Green, trombone #1,3,5,6.

NYC, December 29, 1953

1.ScroobydooDebut DLP-11; Xanadu 172
2.The Night We Called It A Day-
3.Eullalia-
4.I Hear A Rhapsody-
5.A Cuss Called Coss-
6.There'll Never Be Another You-
7.Notes To YouDebut DEB-198, (J) DEB 198; Xanadu 172

* Xanadu 172   Kai Winding, Tony Fruscella, Sam Most - Bebop Revisited Vol. 3   1981
* Debut DEB-198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz   1956
* Debut (J) DEB 198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-115   -   1984
* Debut DLP-11   Sam Most Quartet Plus Two   1954

1954

John LaPorta Quintet

Louis Mucci, trumpet; John LaPorta, alto sax, clarinet; Wally Cirillo, piano; Richard Carter, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums.

NYC, March 9, 1954

Fluid DriveDebut DLP-10
Right Around Home-
The Old Man's Touch-
This Hectic Life-
Quarto-
Fringe Area-

* Debut DLP-10   The John LaPorta Quintet   1954

Ada Moore

John LaPorta, alto sax, clarinet; Wally Cirillo, piano; Tal Farlow, guitar; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Ada Moore, vocal; Alonzo Levister, Charles Mingus, arranger.

NYC, June 27, 1954

The Man I LoveDebut DLP-15; Original Jazz Classics OJC-1701
Something To Live For-
You Came A Long Way From St. Louis-
The Devil Is A Woman-
Lass From The Low Country-
Strange Fascination-
Summertime-
The Man I Love (take 2)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1701-2
You Came A Long Way From St. Louis (take 4)-
The Devil Is A Woman (take 1)-
Lass From The Low Country (take 2)-

* Original Jazz Classics OJC-1701   Ada Moore - Jazz Workshop Volume Three   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1701-2   -   1992
* Debut DLP-15   Ada Moore - Jazz Workshop Volume Three   1955

Thad Jones Quintet

Thad Jones, trumpet; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute #1,2,4,5; Hank Jones, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 11, 1954

1.Elusive (as Illusive)Debut DLP-12, DEB-127; Fantasy LP 6004; Prestige MPP-2506; Debut (D) DEP 43, 12DCD-4402-2
2.Sombre Intrusion-
3.You Don't Know What Love Is-
4.Bitty DittyDebut DLP-12, DEB-127; Fantasy LP 6004; Prestige MPP-2506; Debut (D) DEP 44, 12DCD-4402-2
5.ChazzanovaDebut DLP-12, (D) DEP 44, DEB-127; Fantasy LP 6004; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
6.I'll Remember AprilDebut DLP-12, DEB-127, (D) DEP 44; Fantasy LP 6004; Prestige MPP-2506; Debut 12DCD-4402-2

* Debut DEB-127   Thad Jones   1958
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-625, OJCCD-625-2   -   1991
* Fantasy LP 6004, LP 86004   The Fabulous Thad Jones   1962
= America (F) 30 AM 6054   -   1969
* Prestige MPP-2506   Thad Jones And Charles Mingus   1980
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut DLP-12   The Fabulous Thad Jones   1954
= Vogue (E) LDE 172; Swing (F) M 33354   -
* Debut (D) DEP 43   The Fabulous Thad Jones Vol. 1   1959
* Debut (D) DEP 44   The Fabulous Thad Jones Vol. 2   1959

Babs Five Rocks And A Roll

James Moody, tenor sax, flute; Numa "Pee Wee" Moore, baritone sax; Jimmy Boyd, piano; John Lathan, bass; Clarence Johnston, drums; unknown, bongos; Babs Gonzales, vocal; unidentified vocal group.

NYC, probably 1954

BAB-0001VoilaDebut BAB-0001/0002
BAB-0002No Fools-No Fun-

* Debut BAB-0001/0002   Babs Five Rocks And A Roll - Voila / No Fools-No Fun   1956

1955

Hazel Scott Trio

Hazel Scott, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 21, 1955

Like Someone In LoveDebut DLP-16; Original Jazz Classics OJC-1702; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Peace Of Mind-
Lament-
The Jeep Is Jumpin'-
Git Up From There-
A Foggy Day-
Mountain GreeneryOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-1702-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Git Up From There (alternate take)-
Lament (alternate take)-

* Original Jazz Classics OJC-1702   Hazel Scott - Relaxed Piano Moods   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1702-2   -   1992
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut DLP-16   Hazel Scott - Relaxed Piano Moods   1955

Thad Jones Quartet

Thad Jones, trumpet; John Dennis, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 10, 1955

One More (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-625-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
One MoreDebut DEB-127, 12DCD-4402-2
One More (edited version)Debut DLP-17, (D) DEP 25; Fantasy LP 6004; Prestige MPP-2506
I Can't Get StartedDebut DLP-17, DEB-127, (D) DEP 25; Fantasy LP 6004; Prestige MPP-2506; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
More Of The SameDebut DLP-17, DEB-127, (D) DEP 26; Fantasy LP 6004; Prestige MPP-2506; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Get Out Of TownDebut DEB-127, 12DCD-4402-2
Get Out Of Town (alternate take)Debut DLP-17, (D) DEP 26; Fantasy LP 6004; Prestige MPP-2506; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-625-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2

* Debut DEB-127   Thad Jones   1958
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-625, OJCCD-625-2   -   1991
* Fantasy LP 6004, LP 86004   The Fabulous Thad Jones   1962
= America (F) 30 AM 6054   -   1969
* Prestige MPP-2506   Thad Jones And Charles Mingus   1980
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut DLP-17   Thad Jones, Charles Mingus - Jazz Collaborations Vol. I   1955
= Swing (F) M 33357   Thad Jones - Jazz Collaborations Vol. 2
* Debut (D) DEP 25   Thad Jones, Charles Mingus - Jazz Collaborations Vol. 1   1957
* Debut (D) DEP 26   Thad Jones, Charles Mingus - Jazz Collaborations Vol. 2   1957

John Dennis Trio

John Dennis, piano; Charles Mingus, bass #1,3,5,7,9-12; Max Roach, drums #1,3,5,7,9-12.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 10, 1955

1.EnsenadaDebut DEB-121, 12DCD-4402-2
2.OdysseyDebut DEB-121
3.MachajoDebut DEB-121, 12DCD-4402-2
4.ChartreuseDebut DEB-121
5.CherokeeDebut DEB-121, 12DCD-4402-2
6.VariegationsDebut DEB-121
7.Seven MoonsDebut DEB-121, 12DCD-4402-2
8.Someone To Watch Over MeDebut DEB-121
9.Seven Moons (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1843-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
10.All The Things You Are (take 1)-
11.All The Things You Are (take 2)-
12.Cherokee (alternate take)-

* Debut DEB-121   John Dennis - New Piano Expressions   1956
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1843-2   John Dennis - New Piano Expressions - Debut Rarities Volume 5
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990

John LaPorta Quartet

John LaPorta, alto sax, arranger; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Richard Carter, bass; Charlie Perry, drums.

NYC, June, 1955

Three Moods Part 1: Bright-Eyed BlueDebut DEB-122
Three Moods Part 2: Minor Rhythm-
Three Moods Part 3: Bird's World-
Don't Blame Me-
All The Things You Are-

* Debut DEB-122   John LaPorta - Three Moods   1956

John LaPorta Trio

Louis Mucci, trumpet; John LaPorta, alto sax, arranger; Charlie Perry, drums.

NYC, June, 1955

HarangueDebut DEB-122
Two Party Campaign-
Chance Acquaintance-

* Debut DEB-122   John LaPorta - Three Moods   1956

Miles Davis Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Britt Woodman, trombone; Teddy Charles, vibes; Charles Mingus, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 9, 1955

Nature BoyDebut DEB-120, (D) DEP 27, 12DCD-4402-2
Alone Together-
There's No YouDebut DEB-120, (D) DEP 28, 12DCD-4402-2
Easy Living-

* Debut DEB-120   Miles Davis - Blue Moods   1956
= Swing (F) LDM 30035   Miles Davis
= Fantasy LP 6001, LP 86001   Miles Davis - Blue Moods   1962
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-043, OJCCD-043-2   -
= America (F) 30 AM 6051   -   1969
= Prestige PRST-24022   Miles Davis - Collector's Items   1973
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut (D) DEP 27   Miles Davis - Blue Moods Vol. 1   1957
* Debut (D) DEP 28   Miles Davis - Blue Moods Vol. 2   1957

Don Senay With Alonzo Levister Orchestra

Louis Mucci, trumpet; unknown, trombone; unknown, French horn; Julius Baker, flute; unknown, oboe; John LaPorta, alto sax, clarinet; Jackson Wiley, cello; unknown, harp; Billy Taylor, piano; Milt Hinton, Fred Zimmerman, bass; Joe Morello, drums, percussion; probably Morris Lang, tympani; Don Senay, vocal; unidentified 5 strings, Alonzo Levister, arranger, conductor.

NYC, September 19, 1955 or September 17, 1954

RM512The Edge Of LoveDebut M-112; Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 002; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
RM513FannyDebut M-112, 12DCD-4402-2
Fanny (alternate take)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 002
Makin' WhoopeeDebut DEB-198, (J) DEB 198; Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 002; Debut 12DCD-4402-2

* Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 002   The Rarest On Debut - Charles Mingus Sideman
* Debut DEB-198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz   1956
* Debut (J) DEB 198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-115   -   1984
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut M-112   Don Senay - The Edge Of Love / Fanny   1955

Alonzo Levister Orchestra

Levister plays, conductor. Charles Mingus, arranger; replaces Senay.

NYC, September 19, 1955 or September 17, 1954

Portrait (orig.-master)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 002

* Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 002   The Rarest On Debut - Charles Mingus Sideman

Thad Jones With Alonzo Levister Orchestra

add + an overdub: Thad Jones, trumpet.

NYC, probably September 26, 1955 or September 17, 1954

PortraitDebut DEB-198, (J) DEB 198, 12DCD-4402-2

* Debut DEB-198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz   1956
* Debut (J) DEB 198   Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-115   -   1984
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990

Charles Mingus Quintet + Max Roach

Eddie Bert, trombone; George Barrow, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Willie Jones, drums.

Cafe Bohemia, Greenwich Village, NY, December 23, 1955

Jump MonkDebut DEB-123, (D) DEP 29, (D) DEB 139; Prestige PRST-24010; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Serenade In BlueDebut DEB-123; Prestige PRST-24010; Debut 12DCD-4402-2

Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Db33/Db34Percussion DiscussionDebut DEB-123, (D) 45-1; Prestige PRST-24010; Debut 12DCD-4402-2

Eddie Bert, trombone; George Barrow, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Willie Jones, drums.

Work SongDebut DEB-123, (D) DEP 30, (D) DEB 139; Prestige PRST-24010; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
SeptemberlyDebut DEB-123, (D) DEP 29; Prestige PRST-24010; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
All The Things You C-SharpDebut DEB-123, (D) DEP 30; Prestige PRST-24010; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
I'll Remember AprilDebut DEB-128, (D) DEB 139; Fantasy LP 6009; Prestige PRST-24010; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Love Chant-
A Foggy Day-

Eddie Bert, trombone; George Barrow, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.

DrumsDebut DEB-128; Fantasy LP 6009; Prestige PRST-24010; Debut 12DCD-4402-2

Eddie Bert, trombone; George Barrow, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Willie Jones, drums.

Haitian Fight SongDebut DEB-128, (D) DEB 139; Fantasy LP 6009; Prestige PRST-24010; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Lady Bird-
Jump Monk (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-045-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
All The Things You C-Sharp (alternate take)-

Eddie Bert, trombone; George Barrow, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Drums (take 1)Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Drums (take 2)-
I'll Remember April (alternate take)-

Eddie Bert, trombone; George Barrow, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Willie Jones, drums.

A Foggy Day (alternate take)-

Mal Waldron, piano.

A Portrait Of Bud Powell-

Eddie Bert, trombone; George Barrow, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Willie Jones, drums.

Haitian Fight Song (alternate take)-
Love Chant (alternate take)-
Lady Bird (alternate take)-
What Is This Thing Called Love-

* Debut DEB-123   Charles Mingus - Mingus At The Bohemia   1956
= Fantasy LP 6002, LP 86002   Charles Mingus - Chazz!   1962
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-045, OJCCD-045-2   Charles Mingus - Mingus At The Bohemia
= America (F) 30 AM 6052   Charles Mingus - Chazz!   1969
* Debut (D) DEB 139   Charles Mingus - Chazz!   1963
* Prestige PRST-24010   Charles Mingus   1972
* Debut DEB-128   Charles Mingus - Chazz!   not released
* Fantasy LP 6009, LP 86009   The Charles Mingus Quintet + Max Roach   1964
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-440, OJCCD-440-2   -
= America (F) 30 AM 6059   -   1969
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut (D) DEP 29   Mingus At The Bohemia Vol. 1   1957
* Debut (D) DEP 30   Mingus At The Bohemia Vol. 2   1957
* Debut (D) 45-1   Charles Mingus, Max Roach - Percussion Discussion Parts I & II

1956

Alonzo Levister Orchestra

Louis Mucci, trumpet; John LaPorta, alto sax, clarinet; Arne Gold, xylophone, percussion; Teddy Charles, vibes, percussion; Alonzo Levister, piano, arranger; Lorin Bernsohn, cello; Morris Lang, tympani; Jackson Wiley, conductor.

Audiosonic Recording Studios, NYC, August, 1956

ConclaveDebut DEB-125
Leap Frog-
Black Swan-
Sugar Hill Strut-
Slow Dance-
Manhattan Monodrama (Ballet Suite): First Movement-
Manhattan Monodrama (Ballet Suite): Second Movement-
Manhattan Monodrama (Ballet Suite): Final Movement-

* Debut DEB-125   Alonzo Levister - Manhattan Monodrama   1957

Thad Jones Quintet

Thad Jones, trumpet; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Jimmy Jones, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

NYC, December 24, 1956

Lust For LifePeriod SPL 1204
I Got It Thad And That Ain't Bad-

* Period SPL 1204   Sonny Rollins Plays

1957 (5th anniversary)

Thad Jones Sextet

Thad Jones, trumpet; Henry Coker, trombone #2-4; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, January 6, 1957

1.Bird SongPeriod SPL 1208
2.Cat Meets Chick-
3.Quiet Sip-
4.Ballad Medley: Flamingo / If You Are Mine / I'm Through With Love / Love Walked InPeriod SPL 1204; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1919-2

* Period SPL 1208; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1919-2   Thad Jones - Mad Thad
* Period SPL 1204   Sonny Rollins Plays

Faron Taylor

unknown, trombone; unknown, vibes; unknown, piano; unknown, guitar; unknown, bass; unknown, drums; Faron Taylor, vocal.

NYC, May, 1957

Willow Weep For MeDebut unissued
It's All Right With Me-

Jimmy Knepper Quintet

Jimmy Knepper, trombone, arranger; Joe Maini, alto sax; Bill Triglia, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Dannie Richmond, drums.

NYC, July 10, 1957

Bird Feather (as Cunningbird)Debut DEB-129, (D) DL 101; Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 002; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1807-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Latter Day Saint (alternate take 1)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1807-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Latter Day Saint (alternate take 2)-
Latter Day Saint (take 6)-
Latter Day Saint (takes 8C/6)Debut DEB-129, (D) DL 101; Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 002
Latter Day Saint (take 7A) (false start)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 002
Latter Day Saint (take 7B) (false start)-
Latter Day Saint (take 8A) (false start)-
Latter Day Saint (take 8B) (false start)-
Latter Day Saint (take 8C) (false start)-
Latter Day Saint (take 9A) (false start)-
Latter Day Saint (take 9B) (incomplete)-
Latter Day Saint (take 9C) (false start)-
Latter Day Saint (alternate take #?)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1807-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Jump The Blues Away (as The Jumpin' Blues)Debut DEB-129, (D) DL 101; Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 002; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1807-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
The Masher-
The Masher (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1807-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2

* Debut DEB-129   Jimmy Knepper - New Faces   not released
* Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 002   The Rarest On Debut - Charles Mingus Sideman
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1807-2   The Charles Mingus Octet/The Jimmy Knepper Quintet - Debut Rarities Volume 1   1992
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990
* Debut (D) DL 101   Jimmy Knepper   1959

Faron Taylor

Dough Mettome, trumpet; Matthew Gee, trombone; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Wade Legge, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Frankie Dunlop, drums; Faron Taylor, vocal.

NYC, August 5, 1957

On A FarmDebut unissued
You're Going To Lose Your Head-
Something Wonderful-
Old Devil Moon-
An Occasional Man-

Shafi Hadi Sextet

Clarence Shaw, trumpet; Shafi Hadi as Curtis Porter, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Wade Legge or Wynton Kelly, piano; Henry Grimes or Charles Mingus, bass; Dannie Richmond, drums.

NYC, September, 1957

We Got Blue (as Untitled Original Blues (take 1))Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1821-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Stella By Starlight (take 4)-
Stella By Starlight (take 5)-
Untitled Original Composition (take 3)-
Untitled Original Composition (take 5)-
Autumn In New York (take 1)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 003; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1821-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Autumn In New York (take 2)-
Long Ago And Far Away (take 1) (false start)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 003
Long Ago And Far Away (take 2)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 003; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1821-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Long Ago And Far Away (take 3)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 003
Long Ago And Far Away (take 4)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 003; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1821-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Long Ago And Far Away (take 5)-
We Got Blue (as Untitled Original Blues (take 2))-
Joldi (rehearsal) (short take)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 003
Joldi (rehearsal) (long take)-
Joldi (take 1)-
Joldi (take 2) (false start)-
Joldi (take 3) (incomplete)-
Joldi (take 4)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 003; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1821-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
Joldi (take 5) (false start)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 003
Joldi (take 6) (as Joldi (take 5))Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 003; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1821-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2

* Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 003   Charles Mingus - The Rarest On Debut - Mingus Newly Discovered
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1821-2   The Charles Mingus Group - Debut Rarities Volume 3   1993?
* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990

Shadows (Soundtrack)

Curtis Porter, flute; Charles Mingus, piano, percussion, voice; Dannie Richmond, drums; Jimmy Knepper, Horace Parlan or Phineas Newborn, Clarence Shaw, percussion.

NYC, probably October or late 1957 or 1958

Untitled Percussion CompositionDebut 12DCD-4402-2

* Debut 12DCD-4402-2   Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings   1990

Sonny Rollins Quintet

Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Gil Coggins, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Dennis, drums.

NYC, November 4, 1957

Sonnymoon For TwoPeriod SPL 1204
Like Someone In Love-
Theme From Pathetique Symphony-

* Period SPL 1204   Sonny Rollins Plays

1958

Louis Hjulmands Kvartet

Louis Hjulmand, vibes; Mogens Lauridsen, piano; Bent Knudsen, bass; Uffe Jensen, drums.

Aarhus-Hallen, Aarhus, Denmark, May 3, 1958

Louis' New BluesDebut (D) DEP 41
Nick-
Saratoga Walk-
Pygmae Dance-

* Debut (D) DEP 41   Louis Hjulmands Kvartet - Louis' New Blues   1959

1959

Finn Mickelborg's Quintet

Finn Mickelborg, E-flat alto horn; John E. Mosak, tenor sax; Finn Kragerup, guitar; Bent Nielsen, bass; Egon Duelund, drums.

Copenhagen, Denmark, May 25, 1959

Relaxin'Debut (D) DEP 46
When Lights Are Low-
Sangen Om Montmartre-

* Debut (D) DEP 46   Finn Mickelborg's Quintet - A Bit A La Miles   1959

Oscar Pettiford And His Scandinavian Trio

Louis Hjulmand, vibes; Jan Johansson, piano #1,2,4; Oscar Pettiford, bass.

Copenhagen, Denmark, August 22, 1959

1. DB57-2Fru BruelDebut (D) DEP 47; Fantasy LP 6010
2. DB58-2I Succumb To Temptation-
3. DB59Blue Brothers (as Blue Bros I)Debut (D) DEP 48; Jazzland JLP 64; Debut (D) DEB 135
4. DB60There'll Never Be Another YouDebut (D) DEP 48; Jazzland JLP 64

* Fantasy LP 6010, LP 86010   Oscar Pettiford And His Jazz Groups - My Little Cello   1964
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-112   The New Oscar Pettiford Sextet   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1926-2   -   1999
= America (F) 30 AM 6060   Oscar Pettiford - My Little Cello   1969
* Jazzland JLP 64, JLP 964   Oscar Pettiford - Last Recordings By The Late Great Bassist
* Debut (D) DEB 135   Hjulmand & Botschinsky Featuring Oscar Pettiford - Blue Bros   1961
* Debut (D) DEP 47   Louis Hjulmand, Oscar Pettiford, Jan Johansson - Trio Vol. 1   1959
* Debut (D) DEP 48   Louis Hjulmand, Oscar Pettiford, Jan Johansson - Trio Vol. 2   1959

Jazz Quintet '60

Allan Botschinsky, trumpet; Bent Jaedig, tenor sax; Bent Axen, piano; Ole Laumann, bass; Finn Frederiksen, drums.

Copenhagen, Denmark, December 29, 1959

Message From OscarDebut (D) DEP 50; SteepleChase (D) SCC 6003
Born Holm-
Cosper-
What's New-

* SteepleChase (D) SCC 6003   Bent Axen Trio, Quintet & Sextet - Axen   1978
= SteepleChase (D) SCCD 36003   -   1996
* Debut (D) DEP 50   Jazz Quintet '60   1960

1960

Oscar Pettiford's Essen Jazz Festival All Stars

Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Bud Powell, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Essen Jazz Festival, Grugahalle, Essen, West Germany, April 2, 1960

All The Things You AreDebut (D) DEB 131
Yesterdays-
Stuffy-
Just You, Just MeBlack Lion (E) BLP 30125; Freedom (F) BLP 30125; Black Lion (G) BLCD 760105

Bud Powell, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Shaw 'NuffDebut (D) DEB 131; Duke (It) D-1012
Willow Weep For MeDebut (D) DEB 131
John's Abbey-
Salt Peanuts-
Blues In The ClosetDebut (D) DEB 131; Duke (It) D-1012

* Debut (D) DEB 131   Coleman Hawkins, Bud Powell, Oscar Pettiford, Kenny Clarke - The Essen Jazz Festival All Stars   1960
= Fantasy LP 6015, LP 86015   -   1964
= Black Lion (US) BL-159   Bud Powell - The Essen Jazz Festival Concert
= Black Lion (E) BLP 30125; Freedom (F) BLP 30125   Coleman Hawkins, Bud Powell - Hawk In Germany   1972
= Black Lion (G) BLCD 760105   Bud Powell - The Essen Jazz Festival Concert   1988
* Duke (It) D-1012   Bud Powell - In Europe   1970s

Oscar Pettiford And His Jazz Groups

Allan Botschinsky, trumpet #1,2,4,6; Erik Nordstrom, tenor sax; Louis Hjulmand, vibes; Jan Johansson, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass, cello; Jorn Elniff, drums #1,2,4-6.

Copenhagen, Denmark, July 5, 1960

1.Montmartre Blues OutDebut (D) DEB 132; Jazzland JLP 64
2.Laverne Walk-
3.Two Little Pearls-
4.Why Not? That's What!-
5.Back In ParadiseDebut (D) DEB 132
6.Montmartre Blues Encore-

* Debut (D) DEB 132   Oscar Pettiford And His Jazz Groups - My Little Cello   1960
* Jazzland JLP 64, JLP 964   Oscar Pettiford - Last Recordings By The Late Great Bassist

Oscar Pettiford And His Jazz Groups

Allan Botschinsky, trumpet #1,2; Erik Nordstrom, tenor sax #1,2; Louis Hjulmand, vibes #1,2; Jan Johansson, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass, cello; Jorn Elniff, drums #1,2.

Copenhagen, Denmark, July 6, 1960

1.Straight AheadDebut (D) DEB 132
2.My Little CelloDebut (D) DEB 132; Jazzland JLP 64
3.Willow Weep For Me-

* Debut (D) DEB 132   Oscar Pettiford And His Jazz Groups - My Little Cello   1960
* Jazzland JLP 64, JLP 964   Oscar Pettiford - Last Recordings By The Late Great Bassist

Finn Mickelborg Quintet

Finn Mickelborg, E-flat alto horn; John Eberhardt, tenor sax; Atli Bjorn, piano; Reider Albrechtsen, bass; Egon Duelund, drums.

Copenhagen, Denmark, October 3, 1960

Lyden Fra VingardenDebut (D) DEP 52
My Funny Valentine-
Timen-
Groovin' High-
'Round About Midnight-

* Debut (D) DEP 52   Finn Mickelborg Quintet Vol. 2   1960

Bent Axen Sextet / Bent Axen/Bent Jaedig 6-5-4-3 / The Axen-Jaedig Jazz Groups

Allan Botschinsky, trumpet; Bent Jaedig, Frank Jensen, tenor sax; Bent Axen, piano; Erik Molbach, bass; Jorn Elniff, drums.

Copenhagen, Denmark, October 5, 1960

To Iskol' HofDebut (D) DEB 133; SteepleChase (D) SCCD 36003
Things Ain't What They Used To Be-
Let's Keep The Message-
Sivle-

* Debut (D) DEB 133   Bent Axen/Bent Jaedig 6-5-4-3 - Let's Keep The Message   1960
* SteepleChase (D) SCCD 36003   Bent Axen Trio, Quintet & Sextet - Axen   1996

Jorgen Borch Quintet And Orchestra

Palle Mikkelborg, trumpet; Erik Lahn Sorensen, trumpet #2,4; Willy Clausen, trombone #2,4; Bent Larsen, alto sax #2,4; Niels Husum, tenor sax; Dan Sjodin, baritone sax #2,4; Jorgen Borch, piano; Erik Madsen, bass; Lennart Fessel, drums.

Copenhagen, Denmark, October 5, 1960

1.Take The CoaltrainDebut (D) DEP 51
2.Gitte-
3.For Miles And Miles-
4.Meet My Pal-

* Debut (D) DEP 51   Jorgen Borch Quintet And Orchestra   1960

Jazz Quintet '61 / Axen-Jaedig Jazz Group

Allan Botschinsky, trumpet; Bent Jaedig, tenor sax; Bent Axen, piano; Erik Molbach, bass; Jorn Elniff, drums.

Copenhagen, Denmark, October 6, 1960

Lady BirdDebut (D) DEB 133; SteepleChase (D) SCCD 36003
ElanskyDebut (D) DEP 54, (D) DEB 133; SteepleChase (D) SCCD 36003
Star Eyes-
Mr. Cushmaker-

* Debut (D) DEB 133   Bent Axen/Bent Jaedig 6-5-4-3 - Let's Keep The Message   1960
* SteepleChase (D) SCCD 36003   Bent Axen Trio, Quintet & Sextet - Axen   1996
* Debut (D) DEP 54   Jazz Quintet '61 Vol. 2   1962

1961

Bent Axen Trio

Bent Axen, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Finn Frederiksen, drums.

Copenhagen, Denmark, January 17, 1961

Jingle BellsSteepleChase (D) SCC 6003
On Green Dolphin StreetDebut (D) DEP 53; SteepleChase (D) SCC 6003
Heart And Soul-
Haig's-
More Peace-
The Man I LoveDebut (D) D45-2; SteepleChase (D) SCC 6003
Laverne Walk-

* SteepleChase (D) SCC 6003   Bent Axen Trio, Quintet & Sextet - Axen   1978
= SteepleChase (D) SCCD 36003   -   1996
* Debut (D) DEP 53   Bent Axen Trio - Axen In Action   1961
* Debut (D) D45-2   Bent Axen - The Man I Love / Laverne Walk   1961

Louis Hjulmands Gruppe

Allan Botschinsky, trumpet; Louis Hjulmand, vibes; Bent Eriksen, piano; Jorn Birkeholm, bass; Bjarne Rostvold, drums.

Copenhagen, Denmark, February 20, 1961

Surprise PartyDebut (D) DEB 135
Serenade Till Anna-
Blue Bros I-II-III-IV-
Take It From Me-
Four-
Stop-
How High The Moon-
Now See How You Are-

* Debut (D) DEB 135   Hjulmand & Botschinsky Featuring Oscar Pettiford - Blue Bros   1961

Jorn Elniff Quartet

Allan Botschinsky, trumpet; Finn Savery, piano; Erik Moseholm, bass; Jorn Elniff, drums.

Copenhagen, Denmark, March 4, 1961

DistanceDebut (D) DEB 134
Blues No. 6-
A Taste Of Theatre-
Swingin' Till The Girls Come Home-
Summertime-
Night And Day-
Missil-
Music From "Of Mice And Men"-

* Debut (D) DEB 134   Jorn Elniff - Music For Mice And Men   1961

Eric Dolphy In Europe

Eric Dolphy, flute #1,2, alto sax #3-5; Bent Axen, piano; Erik Moseholm, bass; Jorn Elniff, drums.

Berlingske Has, Copenhagen, Denmark, September 6, 1961

1.Don't Blame MePrestige PR 7350
2.Don't Blame Me (take 2)Prestige PR 7382; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-414-2
3.The Way You Look TonightDebut (D) DEB 136; Prestige PR 7350
4.Les (as Miss Ann)Prestige PR 7350
5.Laura-

Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet; Bent Axen, piano; Erik Moseholm, bass; Jorn Elniff, drums.

When Lights Are LowPrestige PR 7366

Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; Bent Axen, piano; Erik Moseholm, bass; Jorn Elniff, drums.

Miss Ann (take 1)Debut (D) unissued
Miss Ann (take 2)-

* Prestige PR 7350, PRST 7350   Eric Dolphy In Europe Vol. 2   1965
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-414, OJCCD-414-2   -   1989
= Prestige P-24070   Eric Dolphy - Status   1977
* Prestige PR 7382, PRST 7382   Eric Dolphy - Here And There   1966
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-673-2   -   1991
= Prestige P-24070   Eric Dolphy - Status   1977
* Debut (D) DEB 136   Eric Dolphy In Europe   1962
* Prestige PR 7366, PRST 7366   Eric Dolphy In Europe/Volume 3.   1965
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-416, OJCCD-416-2   -   1989
= Prestige PRST-24027   Eric Dolphy - Copenhagen Concert   1973

Eric Dolphy In Europe

Eric Dolphy, flute #1, flute, bass clarinet #2,4, bass clarinet #3; Bent Axen, piano #2,4; Chuck Israels, bass #1; Erik Moseholm, bass #2,4; Jorn Elniff, drums #2,4.

Studenterforeningen, Copenhagen, Denmark, September 8, 1961

1.Hi-FlyDebut (D) DEB 136; Prestige PRLP 7304
2.Glad To Be UnhappyPrestige PRLP 7304
3.God Bless The ChildDebut (D) DEB 136; Prestige PRLP 7304
4.Oleo-

Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet; Bent Axen, piano; Erik Moseholm, bass; Jorn Elniff, drums.

Woody'n YouPrestige PR 7366
In The Blues (take 1)-
In The Blues (take 2)-
In The Blues (take 3) (as I Don't Know Why)Debut (D) DEB 136; Prestige PR 7366

* Debut (D) DEB 136   Eric Dolphy In Europe   1962
* Prestige PRLP 7304, PRST 7304   Eric Dolphy In Europe Vol. 1   1964
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-413, OJCCD-413-2   -   1989
= Prestige PRST-24027   Eric Dolphy - Copenhagen Concert   1973
* Prestige PR 7366, PRST 7366   Eric Dolphy In Europe/Volume 3.   1965
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-416, OJCCD-416-2   -   1989
= Prestige PRST-24027   Eric Dolphy - Copenhagen Concert   1973

1962 (10th anniversary)

Brew Moore Quartet/Quintet

Sahib Shihab, alto sax #3,8; Brew Moore, tenor sax; Lasse Gullin, baritone sax #2,5; Louis Hjulmand, vibraharp #6,7; Bent Axen, piano; Niels-Henning Orsetd Pedersen, bass; William Schiopffe, drums.

Copenhagen, Denmark, September 26, 1962

1.ErgoDebut (D) DEB 137
2.You Stepped Out Of A Dream-
3.The Monster-
4.Svinget 14-
5.Allt Under Himmelens Faste-
6.Rend A Hop-
7.Laverne Walk-
8.Piger-

* Debut (D) DEB 137   Brew Moore In Europe   1962
= Fantasy LP 6013, LP 86013   -   1964

Max Roach Quartet

Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Eddie Khan, bass; Max Roach, drums.

The Jazz Workshop, San Francisco, CA, October 27, 1962

Speak, Brother, Speak!Fantasy LP 6007
A Variation-

* Fantasy LP 6007, LP 86007   Max Roach - Speak, Brother, Speak!   1963
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-646, OJCCD-646-2   -   1991
= America (F) 30 AM 6057   -   1969
= Milestone M-47061   Max Roach - Conversations   1981

Cecil Taylor Jazz Unit

Jimmy Lyons, alto sax; Cecil Taylor, piano; Sonny Murray, drums.

Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen, Denmark, November 23, 1962

TranceDebut (D) DEB 138; Freedom (E) FLP 40106
Call-
LenaDebut (D) DEB 138
D Trad, That's What (as That's What)Debut (D) DEB 138; Freedom (E) FLP 40106

same session.

What's NewDebut (D) DEB 148
Nefertiti, The Beautiful One Has Come (1st variation)-
Lena (2nd variation)-
Nefertiti, The Beautiful One Has Come (2nd variation)-

same session.

Call (alternate take) (2nd version)Freedom (J) TKCB-70310; Black Lion (G) BLCD 760220; Freedom (J) TKCB-71261
Untitled SampleFreedom (J) TKCB-70310, (J) TKCB-71261

* Debut (D) DEB 138   Cecil Taylor - Live At The Cafe Montmartre   1963
= Fantasy LP 6014, LP 86014   -   1964
= Fontana (Du) 688 602 ZL, 888 602 ZY   Cecil Taylor At The Cafe Montmartre   1966
= Fontana (E) SFJL 928   Cecil Taylor - Live At The Cafe Montmartre   1969
= Black Lion (G) BLCD 760220   Cecil Taylor - Trance   1996
= Arista Freedom AL 1905   Cecil Taylor - Nefertiti, The Beautiful One Has Come   1976
= Freedom (J) TKCB-70310   Cecil Taylor - Live At The Cafe Montmartre   1994
= Freedom (J) TKCB-71261   -   1997
* Freedom (E) FLP 40106   Cecil Taylor - Innovations   1972
* Debut (D) DEB 148   Cecil Taylor Jazz Unit - Nefertiti, The Beautiful One Has Come   1965
= Fontana (Du) 688 609 ZL   -   1966
= Fontana (Du) 888 609 ZY   -
= Fontana (E) SFJL 926   -   1969
= Freedom (E) FLP 40124   Cecil Taylor - What's New   1974
= Arista Freedom AL 1905   Cecil Taylor - Nefertiti, The Beautiful One Has Come   1976
= Freedom (J) TKCB-70310   Cecil Taylor - Live At The Cafe Montmartre   1994
= Freedom (J) TKCB-71261   -   1997

1963

Don Byas Quartet

Don Byas, tenor sax; Bent Axen, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; William Schiopffe, drums.

Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen, Denmark, January 13 and 14, 1963

There'll Never Be Another YouDebut (D) DEB 142
Anthropology-
Walkin'-
A Night In Tunisia-
Billie's Bounce-
Don't Blame Me-

* Debut (D) DEB 142; Fontana (Du) 688 605 ZL   Don Byas' 30th Anniversary Album   1964
= Fontana (Du) 888 605 ZY   -

Albert Ayler Quartet

Albert Ayler, soprano, tenor sax; Niels Bronsted, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Ronnie Gardiner, drums.

Danish National Radio Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark, January 14, 1963

Introduction By Albert AylerDebut (D) DEB 140
Bye, Bye, Blackbird-
Billie's Bounce-
Summertime-
On Green Dolphin Street-
C.T.-

* Debut (D) DEB 140; Fontana (Du) 688 603 ZL   My Name Is Albert Ayler   1964
= Fantasy LP 6016, LP 86016   -   1965
= Fontana (Du) 888 603 ZY, (E) SFJL 927   -   1969
= America (F) 30 AM 6100   Albert Ayler - Free Jazz   1970

Pepper Adams Quintet

Thad Jones, trumpet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Dannie Richmond as Danny Richman, drums.

NYC, September 9, 1963

Fables Of FaubusJazz Workshop WSJS 219
Black Light-
Song With Orange-
Carolyn-
Incarnation-
Strollin' Honies-

* Jazz Workshop WSJS 219   Pepper Adams Plays The Compositions Of Charlie Mingus

Pepper Adams Octet

Thad Jones, trumpet; Bennie Powell, trombone; Charles McPherson, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Dannie Richmond as Danny Richman, drums.

NYC, September 12, 1963

Better Git In Your SoulJazz Workshop WSJS 219
Portrait-
Haitian Fight Song-

* Jazz Workshop WSJS 219   Pepper Adams Plays The Compositions Of Charlie Mingus

Sahib Shihab Sextet

Allan Botschinsky, flugelhorn; Sahib Shihab, alto, baritone sax, flute; Ole Molin, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Alex Riel, drums; Bjarne Rostvold, snare drum.

Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen, Denmark, October 3, 1963

4070 BluesDebut (D) DEB 141
Charade-
Conversations Part I-
Conversations Part II-
Conversations Part III-

* Debut (D) DEB 141   Sahib Shihab - Sahib's Jazz Party   1964
= Polydor (Eu) 623 257   Sahib Shihab - Conversations   1964

1964

Albert Ayler Quintet

Norman Howard, trumpet; Albert Ayler, tenor sax; Henry Grimes, bass #1,2,4; Earle Henderson, bass #2,3; Sonny Murray, drums.

Atlantic Studios, NYC, February 24, 1964

1.SpiritsDebut (D) DEB 146
2.Witches And Devils-
3.Holy, Holy-
4.Prophecy (mistitled as Saints)-

* Debut (D) DEB 146   Albert Ayler - Spirits   1964
= Freedom (E) FLP 40101   Albert Ayler - Witches And Devils   1972
= Freedom (E) FLP 41018   -   1978
= Arista Freedom AL 1018   -

Albert Ayler Quartet

Albert Ayler, tenor, soprano sax; Call Cobbs, piano; Henry Grimes, bass #2,3,5-10; Sonny Murray, drums #2,3,5-10.

Atlantic Studios, NYC, February 24, 1964

1.Goin' HomeOsmosis (Du) 4001
2.Ol' Man River (take 1)Black Lion (G) BLCD 760197
3.Ol' Man River (take 2)Osmosis (Du) 4001
4.Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen-
5.When The Saints Go Marchin' In-
6.Swing Low, Sweet Chariot (take 1)Black Lion (G) BLCD 760197
7.Swing Low, Sweet Chariot (take 3)Osmosis (Du) 4001
8.Deep River-
9.Down By The Riverside (take 5)Black Lion (G) BLCD 760197
10.Down By The Riverside (take 6)Osmosis (Du) 4001

* Osmosis (Du) 4001   Albert Ayler - Swing Low, Sweet Spiritual
= Black Lion (G) BLCD 760197   Albert Ayler - Goin' Home

Charles Mingus Sextet

Johnny Coles, trumpet #1-3,5; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute #1-3,5; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Jaki Byard, piano #1-3,5; Charles Mingus, bass; Dannie Richmond, drums #1-3,5.

Town Hall, NYC, April 4, 1964

1.So Long EricCharles Mingus JWS 005-S
2.Praying With Eric-
3.Praying With Eric (Con't)-
4.Sophisticated Ladyunissued
5.Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk-

* Charles Mingus JWS 005-S   Charles Mingus - Town Hall Concert, 1964 Vol. 1   1964
= Fantasy JWS-9   Charles Mingus - Town Hall Concert   1971
= Fantasy JWS-9 (later)   Mingus At Town Hall   1973
= America (F) 30 AM 6140   Charles Mingus - Town Hall Concert, 1964 Vol. 1   1973
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-042   Charles Mingus - Town Hall Concert   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-042-2   -   1990
= Prestige P-24092   Charles Mingus - Portrait   1980

Charles Mingus Quintet

John Handy, alto sax #1; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Jane Getz, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Dannie Richmond, drums.

The Jazz Workshop, San Francisco, CA, June 2 and 3, 1964

1.New FablesFantasy LP 6017
2.Meditation (For A Pair Of Wire Cutters)-

* Fantasy LP 6017, LP 86017; Original Jazz Classics OJC-237, OJCCD-237-2   Charles Mingus - Right Now: Live At The Jazz Workshop
= America (F) 30 AM 6063   Charles Mingus - Right Now   1969

Albert Ayler - Don Cherry Quartet

Don Cherry, cornet; Albert Ayler, tenor sax; Gary Peacock, bass; Sonny Murray, drums.

Copenhagen, Denmark, September 14, 1964

Ghosts (short version)Debut (D) DEB 144
Children-
Holy Spirit-
Ghosts (long version)-
Vibrations-
Mothers-

* Debut (D) DEB 144   Albert Ayler - Ghosts   1965
= Fontana (E) SFJL 925   -   1969
= Freedom (E) FLP 40117   Albert Ayler And Don Cherry - Vibrations   1975
= Freedom (E) FLP 41000   Albert Ayler - Vibrations   1975
= Arista Freedom AL 1000   -

Charles Mingus Orchestra

Bobby Bryant, Lonnie Hillyer, Melvin Moore, trumpet; Lou Blackburn, trombone; Red Callender, tuba; Charlie McPherson, alto sax; Buddy Collette, alto sax, flute, piccolo; John Handy III, tenor sax; Jack Nimitz, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Jaki Byard, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Dannie Richmond, drums.

Monterey Jazz Festival, Monterey, CA, September 20, 1964

Duke Ellington Medley: I've Got It BadCharles Mingus JWS 001/002
Duke Ellington Medley: In A Sentimental Mood-
Duke Ellington Medley: All Too Soon-
Duke Ellington Medley: Mood Indigo-
Duke Ellington Medley: Sophisticated Lady-
Duke Ellington Medley: A Train-
Duke Ellington Medley: A Train (Part II)-
Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk-
Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk (Part II)-
Meditations On Integration-
Meditations On Integration (Part II)-

* Charles Mingus JWS 001/002   Mingus At Monterey   1965
= America (F) 30 AM 001-002   -   1970
= Prestige P-24100   -   1981

The Contemporary Jazz Quartet Featuring Sonny Murray

Hugh Steinmetz, trumpet; Franz Beckerlee, alto sax; Steffen Andersen, bass; Sonny Murray, drums.

Copenhagen, Denmark, October 1, 1964

RefractionDebut (D) DEB 143
Action (i)-
Catalysm-
In The Name Of Beauty-
Pre-Determination-

* Debut (D) DEB 143   The Contemporary Jazz Quartet Featuring Sonny Murray - Action   1965
= SteepleChase (D) SCCD 36029/30   The Contemporary Jazz Quartet Featuring Sunny Murray/The Contemporary Jazz Quintet - Action Action: The Original Debut Recordings 1964 & 1967   2000

1965

Charles Mingus Quintet

Lonnie Hillyer, trumpet; Charles McPherson, alto sax; Jaki Byard, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Dannie Richmond, drums.

Tyrone Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, MN, May 13, 1965

So Long EricCharles Mingus JWS 009
Medley: She's Funny That Way-
Medley: Embraceable You-
Medley: I Can't Get Started-
Medley: Ghost Of A Chance-
Medley: Old Portrait-
Medley: Cocktails For Two-

* Charles Mingus JWS 009   Charles Mingus - My Favorite Quintet Vol. 1, Tyrone Guthrie Theater   1965
= America (F) 30 AM 6105   Charles Mingus & His Quintet - Town Hall Concert   1970
= Fantasy JWS-5   Charles Mingus - My Favorite Quintet   1978
= Prestige P-24092   Charles Mingus - Portrait   1980

The Radio Jazz Group

Allan Botschinsky, Palle Mikkelborg, trumpet, flugelhorn; Torolf Molgaard, trombone, euphonium; Poul Hindberg, clarinet, alto sax; Bent Jaedig, tenor sax, flute, piccolo; Niel Husum, tenor, soprano sax, bass clarinet; Bent Nielsen, baritone sax, clarinet, flute; Louis Hjulmand, vibes; Bent Axen, piano; Fritz Von Bulow, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Alex Riel, drums; Erik Moseholm, Ray Pitts, conductor; with Hugh Steinmetz, trumpet, cornet; Steffen Andersen, bass.

Copenhagen, Denmark, September 28, and October 9, 1965

HanneDebut (D) SDEB 1145
Sound Like Arnoldi-
Fujiyama-
Star-Bird-

* Debut (D) SDEB 1145   The Radio Jazz Group   1965

Paul Bley Trio

Paul Bley, piano; Kent Carter, bass; Barry Altschul, drums.

Copenhagen, Denmark, November 5, 1965

StartDebut (D) DEB 147
Touching-
Pablo-
Both-
Mazatlan (as Mazatalan)-
Cartoon-
CloserArista Freedom AL 1901

* Debut (D) DEB 147; Fontana (Du) 688 608 ZL   Paul Bley Trio - Touching   1965
= Fontana (Du) 888 608 ZY   -
= Fontana (E) SFJL 929   -   1969
= Arista Freedom AL 1901   Paul Bley - Copenhagen And Haarlem   1975

Charles Mingus Octet

Hobart Dotson, trumpet #1-3,5,7-9; Lonnie Hillyer, trumpet #1-3,5-9; Jimmy Owens, trumpet, flugelhorn #1-3,5,7-9; Julius Watkins, French horn #1-3,5,7-9; Howard Johnson, tuba #1-3,5,7-9; Charles McPherson, alto sax #1-3,5-9; Charles Mingus, bass, piano, narrator; Dannie Richmond, drums #1-3,5-9.

Royce Hall, University Of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, December 25, 1965

1.Meditation On Inner Piece Part 1Charles Mingus JWS 013/014
2.Don't Be Afraid, The Clown's Afraid Too-
3.Don't Let It Happen Here-
4.Meditation On Inner Piece Part 2-
5.Once Upon A Time, There Was A Holding Corporation Called Old America Parts 1/3-
6.Ode To Bird And Dizzy-
7.They Trespass The Land Of The Sacred Sioux-
8.The Arts Of Tatum And Freddie Webster-
9.Muskrat Ramble-

* Charles Mingus JWS 013/014   Charles Mingus - Music Written For Monterey 1965. Not Heard... Played In Its Entirety At UCLA Vols. 1 & 2

1966

Hugh Steinmetz Sextet

Hugh Steinmetz, trumpet; Karsten Vogel, alto sax; Niels Harrit, tenor sax, flute; Per Aage Brandt, piano; Steffen Andersen, bass; Bo Thrige Andersen, drums.

Copenhagen, Denmark, March, 1966

NisshimboSteepleChase (D) SCCD 36027
Stress-It-
Ngo-
One For Carl-
Pigen Prosa-
Skaev Dans Pa Harde Ringe-

* SteepleChase (D) SCCD 36027   Hugh Steinmetz - Nu!   2001

Hugh Steinmetz Sextet

same personnel.

Copenhagen, Denmark, April 19 and 20, 1966

NisshimboDebut (D) DEB 1148
Peter's Fodselsdag-
Stress-It-
Ngo-
One For Carl-
Pigen Prosa-
Skaev Dans Pa Harde Ringe-

* Debut (D) DEB 1148   Hugh Steinmetz - Nu!   1966
= SteepleChase (D) SCCD 36027   -   2001

1967 (15th anniversary)

Palle Mikkelborg & Radiojazzgruppen

Palle Bolvig, Palle Mikkelborg, trumpet; Allan Botschinsky, trumpet, flugelhorn; Torolf Molgaard, trombone, euphonium; Preben Garnov, French horn; Bent Nielsen, piccolo, clarinet, baritone sax; Niels Peters, oboe; Jorgen Jensen, clarinet, alto sax; Niels Husum, bass clarinet, soprano, tenor sax; Ray Pitts, tenor sax, flute; Bent Jorgensen, Orla Jorgensen, Aage Petersen, Finn Ziegler, violin; Ib Hermann, cello; Louis Hjulmand, vibes; Bent Axen, piano; Ole Molin, electric guitar, Spanish guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Alex Riel, drums; Bjarne Rostvold, drums, tambourine, maracas.

Copenhagen, Denmark, August 28, 1967

The Mysterious Corona: CoronaDebut (D) SDEB 150
The Mysterious Corona: Overwhelming Emotion-
The Mysterious Corona: Cosmos-
The Mysterious Corona: Birds Fly-
The Mysterious Corona: Religious Feeling-
The Mysterious Corona: Magic-
The Mysterious Corona: Awe-

* Debut (D) SDEB 150   Palle Mikkelborg & Radiojazzgruppen - The Mysterious Corona   1967

Palle Mikkelborg & Radiojazzgruppen

Palle Bolvig, Palle Mikkelborg, trumpet; Allan Botschinsky, trumpet, flugelhorn; Torolf Molgaard, trombone, euphonium; Ole Kurt Jensen, bass trombone; Bent Nielsen, piccolo, clarinet, baritone sax; Uffe Karskov, clarinet, flute, tenor, baritone sax; Jorgen Jensen, clarinet, alto sax; Niels Husum, bass clarinet, soprano, tenor sax; Ray Pitts, tenor sax, flute; Louis Hjulmand, vibes; Bent Axen, piano; Ole Molin, electric guitar, Spanish guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Alex Riel, drums; Bjarne Rostvold, drums, tambourine, maracas.

Copenhagen, Denmark, August 29, 1967

M.B. Cyclus: Ming & Short CartDebut (D) SDEB 150
M.B. Cyclus: La Mijas-
M.B. Cyclus: Mongolia-
M.B. Cyclus: Beauty M. & Free Bee-

* Debut (D) SDEB 150   Palle Mikkelborg & Radiojazzgruppen - The Mysterious Corona   1967

1968

The Contemporary Jazz Quintet

Hugh Steinmetz, trumpet; Franz Beckerlee, electric alto sax; Niels Harrit, electric tenor sax, organ; Steffen Andersen, amplified bass; Bo Thrige Andersen, drums.

Copenhagen, Denmark, December 28, 1968

Action (vii)Debut (D) DEB 151
Action (viii)-
Action (ix)-
Action (x)-

* Debut (D) DEB 151   The Contemporary Jazz Quintet - T.C.J.Q.   1969
= Debut (D) SDEB 151   -   1969?
= SteepleChase (D) SCCD 36029/30   The Contemporary Jazz Quartet Featuring Sunny Murray/The Contemporary Jazz Quintet - Action Action: The Original Debut Recordings 1964 & 1967   2000

Others

The Jones Boys

Thad Jones, Jimmy Jones, Eddie Jones, Jo Jones, Reunald Jones, Quincy Jones.

1957

The Jones BashPeriod SPL 1210
No Other Love-
You Leave Me Breathless-
Blues For The Joneses-
You've Changed-
Jones Beach-
Salute To The Blue Bird-
Have You Met Miss Jones-
Montego Bay-

* Period SPL 1210   The Jones Boys   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1918-2   -   1999