Max Roach Discography

1943 (The age of 19)

Coleman Hawkins Quintet

Coleman Hawkins (ts) Ellis Larkins (p) Jimmy Shirley (g) Oscar Pettiford (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, December 18, 1943
19001Blues ChangesBrunswick BL 58030, BL 54016
19002These Foolish Thingsunissued
T1917Lover Come Back To MeBrunswick BL 58030, BL 54016
T1918Indianaunissued
* Coleman Hawkins With Ben Webster - The Big Sounds (Brunswick BL 54016)
* Coleman Hawkins - Tenor Sax (Brunswick BL 58030)

1944 (The age of 20)

Coleman Hawkins And His Orchestra

Vic Coulsen, Dizzy Gillespie, Eddie Vanderveer (tp) Leonard Lowry, Leo Parker (as) Ray Abrams, Don Byas, Coleman Hawkins (ts) Budd Johnson (bars) Clyde Hart (p) Oscar Pettiford (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, February 16, 1944
R1000Woody'n YouApollo 751, LAP 101; Delmark DD 459
R1001Bu-Dee-DahtApollo 752, LAP 101; Delmark DD 459
R1002Yesterdays-
* Coleman Hawkins - Rainbow Mist (Delmark DD 459)
* Coleman Hawkins And His All Stars (Apollo LAP 101)
* Coleman Hawkins - Woody'n You c/w Rainbow Mist (Apollo 751)
* Coleman Hawkins - Bu-Dee-Daht c/w Yesterdays (Apollo 752)

Coleman Hawkins And His Orchestra

Vic Coulsen, Dizzy Gillespie, Eddie Vanderveer (tp) Leonard Lowry, Leo Parker (as) Ray Abrams, Don Byas, Coleman Hawkins (ts) Budd Johnson (ts, bars) Clyde Hart (p) Oscar Pettiford (b) Max Roach (d): Johnson plays (ts, bars)
NYC, February 22, 1944
R1003Disorder At The BorderApollo 753, LAP 101; Delmark DD 459
R1004Feeling Zero-
R1005Rainbow Mist (Body And Soul)Apollo 751, LAP 101; Delmark DD 459
* Coleman Hawkins - Rainbow Mist (Delmark DD 459)
* Coleman Hawkins And His All Stars (Apollo LAP 101)
* Coleman Hawkins - Disorder At The Border c/w Feeling Zero (Apollo 753)
* Coleman Hawkins - Woody'n You c/w Rainbow Mist (Apollo 751)

Benny Carter And His Orchestra

John Carroll, Edwin Davis, Milton Fletcher, Karl George (tp) Shorty Haughton, J.J. Johnson, Alton Moore, Bart Varsalona (tb) Porter Kilbert (as) Benny Carter (as, tp, arr) Willard Brown (as, bars) Bumps Myers, Gene Porter (ts) Gerald Wiggins (p) Jimmy Edwards (g) Charlie Drayton (b) Max Roach (d) Dick Gray (vo -3)
Los Angeles, CA, May 21, 1944
1. 254-1I Can't Escape From YouCapitol M 11057; Mosaic MQ19-170
2. 254-3-Capitol 40048; Mosaic MQ19-170
3. 255-2I'm LostCapitol 165; Mosaic MQ19-170
4. 256-3I Can't Get StartedCapitol 48015; Mosaic MQ19-170
5. 256-N1-Capitol M 11057; Mosaic MQ19-170
6. 257-3I Surrender, DearCapitol 200, F 304, 15852, H 235, H 326, M 11057; Mosaic MQ19-170
* Benny Carter/Cootie Williams - Capitol Jazz Classics, Vol. 11: Big Band Bounce (Capitol M 11057, (H) 5C 052.80850)
* Various Artists - Classic Capitol Jazz Sessions (Mosaic MQ19-170, MD12-170)
* Various Artists - Classics In Jazz: Battle Of The Big Bands (Capitol H 235, (E) LC 6510)
* Various Artists - Classics In Jazz: Trumpet Stylists (Capitol H 326, (E) LC 6579)
* Benny Carter - I'm Lost c/w Just A Baby's Prayer At Twilight (Capitol 165)
* Benny Carter - Malibu c/w I Surrender, Dear (Capitol 200, 7-1231)
* Dizzy Gillespie - Coast To Coast c/w ??? (Capitol 15852)
* Benny Carter And His Orchestra (no details) (Capitol 40048, 48015, F 304)

1945

Timmie Rogers And His Orchestra

Felix Barboza, Alfonso Barrymore, William Johnson, Loyal Walker (tp) Shorty Haughton, J.J. Johnson, Alton Moore, George Washington (tb) Jewell Grant, Porter Kilbert (as) Benny Carter (as, tp) Don Byas, Harold Clark (ts) Willard Brown (bars) Rufus Webster (p) Herman Mitchell (g) Charlie Drayton (b) Max Roach (d) Timmie Rogers (vo)
NYC, February 26, 1945
W1256Daddy-ORegis 7001; Classics (F) 923
W1258A Good Deal-
Capacityunissued
If You Can't Smile And Say Yes Don't Smile And Say No-
* Benny Carter And His Orchestra 1943-1946 (Classics (F) 923)
* Timmie Rogers - Daddy-O c/w A Good Deal (Regis 7001)

Savannah Churchill And Her Orchestra

Felix Barboza, Alfonso Barrymore, William Johnson, Loyal Walker (tp) Shorty Haughton, J.J. Johnson, Alton Moore, George Washington (tb) Jewell Grant, Porter Kilbert (as) Benny Carter (as, tp) Don Byas, Harold Clark (ts) Willard Brown (bars) Rufus Webster (p) Herman Mitchell (g) Charlie Drayton (b) Max Roach (d) Savannah Churchill (vo): Savannah Churchill (vo) replaces Rogers
NYC, February 27, 1945
W1261All AloneManor 1004; Classics (F) 923
W1262Daddy Daddy-
* Benny Carter And His Orchestra 1943-1946 (Classics (F) 923)
* Savannah Churchill - All Alone c/w Daddy Daddy (Manor 1004)

Capitol International Jazzmen

Bill Coleman (tp) Buster Bailey (cl) Benny Carter (as, arr) Coleman Hawkins (ts) Nat King Cole (p) Oscar Moore (g) John Kirby (b) Max Roach (d) Kay Starr (vo -3,4)
Los Angeles, CA, March 30, 1945
1. 599-3You Can Depend On MeCapitol 283, H 322, CDP 7 96693-2
2. 599-4You Can Depend On Me (alt. take)Capitol CDP 7 96693-2
3. 600-3AIf I Could Be With You One Hour TonightCapitol 10031, 1615, H 241, CDP 7 96693-2
4. 601-2Stormy WeatherCapitol 283, 57-811, H 341, CDP 7 96693-2
5. 602-4Riffmarole (alt. take)Capitol CDP 7 96693-2
6. 602-5ARiffmaroleCapitol 10031, H 241, T 795, CDP 7 96693-2
* Nat King Cole - Jazz Encounters (Capitol CDP 7 96693-2)
* Various Artists - Classics In Jazz: Small Combos (Capitol H 322)
* Capitol International Jazzmen - You Can Depend On Me c/w Stormy Weather (Capitol 283)
* Capitol International Jazzmen - If I Could Be With You One Hour Tonight c/w Riffmarole (Capitol 10031)
* Kay Starr - You Were Only Foolin' c/w If I Could Be With You (Capitol 1615)
* Kay Starr/Dave Cavanaugh - You're The One I Care For c/w Stormy Weather (Capitol 57-811)
* Capitol International Jazzmen (no details) (Capitol H 241, H 341, T 795)

Benny Carter And His Orchestra

Emmett Berry, Paul Cohen, Irving Lewis, Fred Trainer, Gerald Wilson (tp) Henry Coker, Alton Moore, Louis Taylor, George Washington (tb) Jewell Grant, Porter Kilbert (as) Benny Carter (as, tp, arr) Harold Clark, Bumps Myers (ts) John Taylor (bars) Rufus Webster (p) Herman Mitchell (g) Charlie Drayton (b) Max Roach (d) Larry Stewart (vo -1)
Los Angeles, CA, April 9, 1945
1. 610-5June Comes Around Every YearMosaic MQ19-170; Classics (F) 1043
2. 611-3MalibuCapitol 200; Mosaic MQ19-170; Classics (F) 923
* Various Artists - Classic Capitol Jazz Sessions (Mosaic MQ19-170, MD12-170)
* Benny Carter And His Orchestra 1946-1948 (Classics (F) 1043)
* Benny Carter And His Orchestra 1943-1946 (Classics (F) 923)
* Benny Carter - Malibu c/w I Surrender, Dear (Capitol 200, 7-1231)

Sarah Vaughan With Dizzy Gillespie Septet

Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Flip Phillips (ts) Nat Jaffe (p -1,3) Tadd Dameron (p -2) Bill DeArango (g) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d) Sarah Vaughan (vo)
NYC, May 25, 1945
1. W3325What More Can A Woman Do?Continental 6008; Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D
2. W3326I'd Rather Have A Memory Than A Dream-
3. W3327Mean To MeContinental 6024; Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D
* Charlie Parker - Every Bit Of It 1945 (Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D)
* Sarah Vaughan - What More Can A Woman Do? c/w I'd Rather Have A Memory Than A Dream (Continental 6008)
* Sarah Vaughan - Signing Off c/w Mean To Me (Continental 6024)

Dizzy Gillespie - Charlie Parker

Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Don Byas (ts -1,2) Al Haig (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d)
"Town Hall", NYC, June 22, 1945
1.IntroUptown UPCD 27.51
2.Bebop-
3.A Night In Tunisia-
4.Groovin' High-
5.Salt Peanuts-
* Dizzy Gillespie/Charlie Parker - Town Hall, New York City, June 22, 1945 (Uptown UPCD 27.51)

Charlie Parker Rebeboppers

Miles Davis (tp -2/13) Charlie Parker (as) Sadik Hakim (p -11/13) Dizzy Gillespie (p -1/10,16, tp, p -14,15) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d)
WOR Studios, Broadway, NYC, November 26, 1945
1. S5849-1Warming Up A Riff (orig.-take 1)Savoy 945, 45-302, XP 8001, MG 9000, MG 12014, MG 12079, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
2. S5850-1Billie's Bounce (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12079, SJL 1107, SJL 5500
3. S5850-2Billie's Bounce (short-take 2)Savoy MG 12079, SJL 5500
4. S5850-3Billie's Bounce (new-take 3)-
5. S5850-4Billie's Bounce (new-take 4)-
6. S5850-5Billie's Bounce (orig.-take 5)Savoy 573, 45-304, XP 8000, MG 9001, MG 12009, MG 12079, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
7. S5851-1Now's The Time (short-take 1)Savoy MG 12079, SJL 5500
8. S5851-2Now's The Time (short-take 2)-
9. S5851-3Now's The Time (new-take 3)Savoy MG 12079, SJL 1107, SJL 5500
10. S5851-4Now's The Time (orig.-take 4)Savoy 573, 45-300, 4508, XP 8000, MG 9000, MG 12001, MG 12079, MG 12125, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
11. S5852-1Thriving On A Riff (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12079, SJL 1107, SJL 5500
12. S5852-2Thriving On A Riff (short-take 2)Savoy MG 12079, SJL 5500
13. S5852-3Thriving On A Riff (orig.-take 3)Savoy 903, 945, 45-306, XP 8006, MG 9001, MG 12009, MG 12079, MG 12126, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
14. S5853-1Ko-Ko (short-take 1)Savoy MG 12079, SJL 5500
15. S5853-2Ko-Ko (orig.-take 2) (Cocoa)Savoy 597, 45-311, 4508, XP 8001, XP 8097, MG 9000, MG 9034, MG 12014, MG 12079, MG 12126, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
16.Meandering (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12079, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
* The Genius Of Charlie Parker (Savoy MG 12014)
* Charlie Parker Story (Savoy MG 12079)
* Charlie Parker - Bird: Master Takes (Savoy SJL 2201)
* Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Studio Sessions (Savoy SJL 5500)
* Charlie Parker - Encores (Savoy SJL 1107)
* Charlie Parker Memorial, Vol. 2 (Savoy MG 12009)
* The Immortal Charlie Parker (Savoy MG 12001)
* Various Artists - The Many Faces Of Blues (Savoy MG 12125)
* Various Artists - The Jazz Hour (Savoy MG 12126)
* The Charlie Parker Quintet, Vol. 1 (Savoy MG 9000)
* The Charlie Parker Quintet, Vol. 2 (Savoy MG 9001)
* Various Artists - Bird - Diz - Bud - Max (Savoy MG 9034)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 2 (Savoy XP 8001)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 1 (Savoy XP 8000)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 7 (Savoy XP 8006)
* Various Artists - Bird - Diz - Bud - Max, Vol. 1 (Savoy XP 8097)
* Charlie Parker - Warming Up A Riff c/w Buzzy (Savoy 45-302)
* Charlie Parker - Billie's Bounce c/w Klaunstance (Savoy 45-304)
* Charlie Parker - Now's The Time c/w Red Cross (Savoy 45-300)
* Charlie Parker - Now's The Time c/w Ko-Ko (Savoy 4508)
* Charlie Parker - Thriving On A Riff c/w Sippin' At Bells (Savoy 45-306)
* Charlie Parker - Ko-Ko c/w Marmaduke (Savoy 45-311)
* Charlie Parker - Warming Up A Riff c/w Thriving On A Riff (Savoy 945)
* Charlie Parker - Billie's Bounce c/w Now's The Time (Savoy 573)
= Charlie Parker/Dizzy Gillespie - Billie's Bounce c/w Now's The Time (Savoy 918)
* The Bebop Boys - Opus De Bop c/w Thriving On A Riff (Savoy 903)
* Don Byas - How High The Moon c/w Charlie Parker - Ko-Ko (Savoy 597)
= Charlie Parker - Ko-Ko c/w Don Byas - How High The Moon (Savoy 916)

1946

Dexter Gordon Quintet

Leonard Hawkins (tp -1/3,6/8) Dexter Gordon (ts) Bud Powell (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, January 29, 1946
1. S5878-1Long Tall Dexter (alt. take)Savoy SJL 2211; Masters Of Jazz MJCD 128
2. S5878-2Long Tall DexterSavoy 603, MG 9023, MG 12130, SJL 2211; Masters Of Jazz MJCD 128
3. S5879-1Dexter Rides AgainSavoy 623, XP 8080, MG 9016, MG 12130, SJL 2211; Masters Of Jazz MJCD 128
4. S5880-3I Can't Escape From You (alt. take)Savoy SJL 2211; Masters Of Jazz MJCD 128
5. S5880-7I Can't Escape From YouSavoy 595, MG 12130, SJL 2211; Masters Of Jazz MJCD 128
6. S5881Dexter Digs In (alt. take 2)Savoy Jazz SVY 17027; Masters Of Jazz MJCD 128
7. S5881-2Dexter Digs In (alt. take)Savoy SJL 2211; Masters Of Jazz MJCD 128
8. S5881-3Dexter Digs InSavoy 595, 603, MG 9025, MG 12130, SJL 2211; Masters Of Jazz MJCD 128
* Dexter Gordon - Long Tall Dexter (Savoy SJL 2211)
* Dexter Gordon - Dexter Rides Again (Savoy MG 12130)
* Dexter Gordon, Vol. 2 Young Dex 1944-1946 (Masters Of Jazz MJCD 128)
* Dexter Gordon - Settin' The Pace (Savoy Jazz SVY 17027)
* Various Artists - Birth Of The Bop, Vol. 2 (Savoy MG 9023)
* Dexter Gordon - New Sound In Modern Music, Vol. 3 (Savoy MG 9016)
* Various Artists - Birth Of The Bop, Vol. 4 (Savoy MG 9025)
* Dexter Gordon - New Sounds In Modern Music, Vol. 2 (Savoy XP 8080)
* Dexter Gordon - Long Tall Dexter c/w Dexter Digs In (Savoy 603, 923)
* Charlie Kennedy - I Can't Give You Anything But Love c/w Dexter Gordon - Dexter Rides Again (Savoy 623)
* Dexter Gordon - I Can't Escape From You c/w Dexter Digs In (Savoy 595)

Allen Eager Quartet

Allen Eager (ts) Ed Finckel (p) Bob Carter (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, March 22, 1946
S59000RampageSavoy 611, MG 9015, SJL 2210
S59001Vot's DotSavoy 621, MG 9015, SJL 2210
S59002Bo By HatchSavoy 611, MG 9015, SJL 2210
S59003Symphony Sid's Idea (Zadah)Savoy 909, MG 15044, SJL 2210
* Various Artists - Brothers And Other Mothers (Savoy SJL 2210)
* Allen Eager - New Sound In Modern Music, Vol. 2 (Savoy MG 9015)
* Tenor Sax Solos By Allen Eager (Savoy MG 15044)
* Allen Eager - Rampage c/w Bo By Hatch (Savoy 611, 924)
* Allen Eager - Vot's Dot c/w Don Byas - September In The Rain (Savoy 621)
* Stan Getz - And The Angels Swing c/w Allen Eager - Symphony Sid's Idea (Savoy 909)

Ted Nash Quartette

Ted Nash (ts, as) Geoffrey Clarkson (p) Bob Leininger (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, June 21, 1946
S3304Cocktails For TwoSavoy 604, XP 8090
S3305Over The RainbowSavoy XP 8090, MG 9021
S3306Annie LaurieSavoy 604, XP 8090, MG 9013
S3307MargieSavoy XP 8090
S3308A Little Jamunissued
* Various Artists - Tenor Sax Solos, Vol. 3 (Savoy MG 9021)
* Various Artists - Tenor Sax Solos, Vol. 2 (Savoy MG 9013)
* Ted Nash (Savoy XP 8090)
* Ted Nash - Cocktails For Two c/w Annie Laurie (Savoy 604)

J.J. Johnson's Beboppers

J.J. Johnson (tb) Cecil Payne (bars) Bud Powell (p) Leonard Gaskin (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, June 26, 1946
S3309-1Jay BirdSavoy SJL 2232
S3309-9--
S3309-11Jay Bird (Fly Jay)Savoy 975, XP 8047, MG 9022, MG 12106, SJL 2232
S3310-1Coppin' The BopSavoy 615, XP 8047, MG 9025, MG 12106, SJL 2232
S3311-1Hey Jay JaySavoy SJL 2232
S3311-2-Savoy 615, XP 8047, MG 9023, MG 12106, SJL 2232
S3311-4-Savoy SJL 2232
S3312-1Mad BebopSavoy 930, XP 8047, MG 9024, SJL 2232
* J.J. Johnson - Mad Be Bop (Savoy SJL 2232)
* J.J. Johnson's Jazz Quintets (Savoy MG 12106)
* Various Artists - Birth Of The Bop, Vol. 1 (Savoy MG 9022)
* Various Artists - Birth Of The Bop, Vol. 4 (Savoy MG 9025)
* Various Artists - Birth Of The Bop, Vol. 2 (Savoy MG 9023)
* Various Artists - Birth Of The Bop, Vol. 3 (Savoy MG 9024)
* J.J. Johnson - New Trends In Jazz, Vol. 11 (Savoy XP 8047)
* J.J. Johnson - Jay Bird c/w Teddy Reig - Mr. Dues (Savoy 975)
* J.J. Johnson - Coppin' The Bop c/w Hey Jay Jay (Savoy 615, 926)
* J.J. Johnson - Mad Bebop c/w Sonny Stitt - Seven Up (Savoy 930)

Stan Getz Quartet

Stan Getz (ts) Hank Jones (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, July 31, 1946
S3321Opus De BopSavoy 903, XP 8021, MG 9004, MG 12114, SJL 1105
S3322And The Angels SwingSavoy 909, XP 8020, MG 9004, MG 12114, SJL 1105
S3323Running WaterSavoy 954, XP 8020, MG 9004, MG 12114, SJL 1105
S3324Don't Worry 'Bout MeSavoy 932, XP 8021, MG 9024, MG 12114, SJL 1105
* Various Artists - Opus De Bop (Savoy MG 12114)
* Stan Getz - Opus De Bop (Savoy SJL 1105)
* Stan Getz Beboppers (Savoy MG 9004)
* Various Artists - Birth Of The Bop, Vol. 3 (Savoy MG 9024)
* Stan Getz - New Trends In Jazz, Vol. 2 (Savoy XP 8021)
* Stan Getz - New Trends In Jazz, Vol. 1 (Savoy XP 8020)
* The Bebop Boys - Opus De Bop c/w Thriving On A Riff (Savoy 903)
* Stan Getz - And The Angels Swing c/w Allen Eager - Symphony Sid's Idea (Savoy 909)
* Stan Getz - Running Water c/w Leo Parker - Ineta (Savoy 954)
* Allen Eager - Jane's Bounce c/w Stan Getz - Don't Worry 'Bout Me (Savoy 932)

Don Byas Quartet

Don Byas (ts) Sanford Gold (p) Leonard Gaskin (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, August 21, 1946
S3329Living My Life For YouSavoy 640, XP 8035, MG 9007, SJL 2213
S3330To Each His OwnSavoy 640, 770, XP 8035, MG 9007, SJL 2213
S3331AThey Say It's WonderfulSavoy 625, XP 8035, MG 9007, SJL 2213
S3332ACynthia's In LoveSavoy 625, XP 8036, MG 9007, SJL 2213
S3333ASeptember SongSavoy 626, XP 8036, MG 9007, SJL 2213
S3334ASt. Louis BluesSavoy 626, XP 8036, SJL 2213
S3335I've Found A New BabySavoy 627, XP 8036, MG 15043, SJL 2213
S3336MarieSavoy 627, XP 8037, MG 15043, SJL 2213
S3337If I Loved Youunissued
* Don Byas - Savoy Jam Party (Savoy SJL 2213)
* Don Byas - Tenor Sax Solos (Savoy MG 9007)
* Tenor Sax Solos By Don Byas (Savoy MG 15043)
* Don Byas, Vol. 1 (Savoy XP 8035)
* Don Byas, Vol. 2 (Savoy XP 8036)
* Don Byas, Vol. 3 (Savoy XP 8037)
* Don Byas - Living My Life For You c/w To Each His Own (Savoy 640)
* Don Byas - To Each His Own c/w I Don't Know Why (Savoy 770)
* Don Byas - They Say It's Wonderful c/w Cynthia's In Love (Savoy 625)
* Don Byas - September Song c/w St. Louis Blues (Savoy 626)
* Don Byas - I've Found A New Baby c/w Marie (Savoy 627)

Coleman Hawkins And His Orchestra

Fats Navarro (tp -1/3) J.J. Johnson (tb -1/3) Porter Kilbert (as -1/3) Coleman Hawkins (ts) Milt Jackson (vib -2/5) Hank Jones (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, December, 1946
1. SR1857I Mean YouSonora 3027; Prestige PR 7824; Milestone M 47015; Prestige PRCD 24124-2
2. SR1858-1Bean And The BoysSonora 3024; Prestige PR 7824; Milestone M 47015; Prestige PRCD 24124-2
3. SR1858-2-Prestige PR 7824; Milestone M 47015; Prestige PRCD 24124-2
4. SR1859You Go To My HeadSonora 3027; Prestige PR 7824; Milestone M 47015; Prestige PRCD 24124-2
5. SR1860-1Cocktails For TwoSonora 3024; Prestige PR 7824; Milestone M 47015; Prestige PRCD 24124-2
* Coleman Hawkins - Bean And The Boys (Prestige PR 7824)
* Coleman Hawkins - The Hawk Flies (Milestone M 47015)
* Coleman Hawkins - Bean And The Boys (Prestige PRCD 24124-2)
* Coleman Hawkins - I Mean You c/w You Go To My Head (Sonora 3027)
* Coleman Hawkins - Bean And The Boys c/w Cocktails For Two (Sonora 3024)

1947

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, January 10, 1947
2991I'll Remember AprilRoost 513, RLP 401, RLP 2224
2992IndianaRoost 518, RLP 401, RLP 2224
2993Somebody Loves MeRoost 509, RLP 401, RLP 2224
2994I Should CareRoost 521, RLP 401, RLP 2224
2995Bud's BubbleRoost 509, RLP 401, RLP 2224
2996Off MinorRoost 513, RLP 401, RLP 2224
2997Nice Work If You Can Get ItRoost 521, RLP 401, RLP 2224
2998Everything Happens To MeRoost 518, RLP 401, RLP 2224
* The Bud Powell Trio (Roost RLP 2224)
* Bud Powell Trio (Roost RLP 401)
* Bud Powell - I'll Remember April c/w Off Minor (Roost 513)
* Bud Powell - Indiana c/w Everything Happens To Me (Roost 518)
* Bud Powell - Somebody Loves Me c/w Bud's Bubble (Roost 509)
* Bud Powell - I Should Care c/w Nice Work If You Can Get It (Roost 521)

Charlie Parker All Stars

Miles Davis (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Bud Powell (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d)
Harry Smith Studios, NYC, May 8, 1947
S3420-1Donna Lee (new-take 1)Savoy SJL 1107, SJL 5500
S3420-2Donna Lee (new-take 2)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 5500
S3420-3Donna Lee (new-take 3)-
S3420-4Donna Lee (new-take 4)Savoy 45-312, MG 12009, SJL 5500
S3420-5Donna Lee (orig.-take 3)Savoy 652, XP 8001, MG 9000, MG 12014, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
S3421-1Chasin' The Bird (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 5500
S3421-2Chasin' The Bird (short-take 2)Savoy SJL 1107, SJL 5500
S3421-3Chasin' The Bird (new-take 3)Savoy 45-301, MG 12009, SJL 5500
S3421-4Chasin' The Bird (short-take 4)Savoy 977, XP 8002, MG 9000, MG 12014, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
S3422-1Cheryl (short-take 1)Savoy 952, MG 12001, SJL 1107, SJL 5500
S3422-2Cheryl (orig.-take 2)Savoy 45-301, XP 8003, MG 9001, MG 12001, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
S3423-1Buzzy (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12009, SJL 5500
S3423-2Buzzy (short-take 2)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 1107, SJL 5500
S3423-3Buzzy (new-take 3)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 5500
S3423-4Buzzy (short-take 4)Savoy MG 12000, SJL 5500
S3423-5Buzzy (orig.-take)Savoy 652, 45-302, XP 8002, MG 9001, MG 12000, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
* Charlie Parker - Encores (Savoy SJL 1107)
* Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Studio Sessions (Savoy SJL 5500)
* The Immortal Charlie Parker (Savoy MG 12001)
* Charlie Parker Memorial, Vol. 2 (Savoy MG 12009)
* The Genius Of Charlie Parker (Savoy MG 12014)
* Charlie Parker - Bird: Master Takes (Savoy SJL 2201)
* Charlie Parker Memorial, Vol. 1 (Savoy MG 12000)
* The Charlie Parker Quintet, Vol. 1 (Savoy MG 9000)
* The Charlie Parker Quintet, Vol. 2 (Savoy MG 9001)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 2 (Savoy XP 8001)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 3 (Savoy XP 8002)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 4 (Savoy XP 8003)
* Charlie Parker - Donna Lee c/w Steeplechase (Savoy 45-312)
* Charlie Parker - Chasin' The Bird c/w Cheryl (Savoy 45-301)
* Charlie Parker - Warming Up A Riff c/w Buzzy (Savoy 45-302)
* Charlie Parker - Donna Lee c/w Buzzy (Savoy 652, 928)
* Charlie Parker - Chasin' The Bird c/w Miles Davis - Little Willie Leaps (Savoy 977)
* Charlie Parker - Bird Gets The Worm c/w Cheryl (Savoy 952)

Coleman Hawkins All Stars

Miles Davis (tp) Kai Winding (tb) Howard Johnson (as) Coleman Hawkins (ts) Hank Jones (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, June, 1947
215-3 | IM-3818Bean-A-Re-BopAladdin 3006, EP 516; Imperial LP 9188-A
216-2 | IM-3817Isn't It RomanticAladdin EP 516; Imperial LP 9188-A, LP 9233
217-2 | IM-3819The Way You Look TonightAladdin 3006, EP 516; Imperial LP 9188-A, LP 9233
218-1 | IM-3820PhantomesqueAladdin EP 516; Imperial LP 9188-A
* Coleman Hawkins/Howard McGhee/Lester Young - A Date With Greatness (Imperial LP 9188-A, LP 12188-A)
* Various Artists - Jazz Festival (Imperial LP 9233)
* Coleman Hawkins (Aladdin EP 516)
* Coleman Hawkins - Bean-A-Re-Bop c/w The Way You Look Tonight (Aladdin 3006)

Allen Eager With The Bebop Boys

Allen Eager (ts) Terry Gibbs (vib) Duke Jordan (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, July 15, 1947
S3432All Night, All FranticSavoy 948, MG 15044, SJL 2210
S3433Donald JaySavoy 908, MG 9025, MG 15044, SJL 2210
S3434MeeskiteSavoy 908, MG 9015, SJL 2210
S3435And That's For SureSavoy 948, MG 15044, SJL 2210
* Various Artists - Brothers And Other Mothers (Savoy SJL 2210)
* Tenor Sax Solos By Allen Eager (Savoy MG 15044)
* Various Artists - Birth Of The Bop, Vol. 4 (Savoy MG 9025)
* Allen Eager - New Sound In Modern Music, Vol. 2 (Savoy MG 9015)
* Allen Eager - All Night, All Frantic c/w And That's For Sure (Savoy 948)
* Allen Eager - Donald Jay c/w Meeskite (Savoy 908)

Miles Davis' All Stars

Miles Davis (tp) Charlie Parker (ts) John Lewis (p) Nelson Boyd (b) Max Roach (d)
Harry Smith Studios, NYC, August 14, 1947
S3440-1Milestones (orig.-take 1)Savoy 45-310, SJL 5500
S3440-2Milestones (new-take 2)Savoy 934, XP 8004, MG 9001, MG 12009, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
S3440-3Milestones (orig.-take 3)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 1107, SJL 5500
S3441-1Little Willie Leaps (short-take 1)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 5500
S3441-2Little Willie Leaps (new-take 2)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 1107, SJL 5500
S3441-3Little Willie Leaps (orig.-take 3)Savoy 977, 45-305, 4507, XP 8006, XP 8098, MG 9001, MG 9034, MG 12001, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
S3442-1Half Nelson (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 1107, SJL 5500
S3442-2Half Nelson (orig.-take 2)Savoy 951, 45-303, 4507, XP 8005, MG 9000, MG 12009, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
S3443-1Sippin' At Bells (short-take 1)Savoy MG 12009, SJL 5500
S3443-2Sippin' At Bells (orig.-take 2)Savoy 934, 45-306, XP 8004, MG 9000, MG 12009, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
S3443-3Sippin' At Bells (short-take 3)Savoy SJL 5500
S3443-4Sippin' At Bells (new-take 4)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 1107, SJL 5500
* Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Studio Sessions (Savoy SJL 5500)
* Charlie Parker Memorial, Vol. 2 (Savoy MG 12009)
* Charlie Parker - Bird: Master Takes (Savoy SJL 2201)
* The Immortal Charlie Parker (Savoy MG 12001)
* Charlie Parker - Encores (Savoy SJL 1107)
* The Charlie Parker Quintet, Vol. 2 (Savoy MG 9001)
* Various Artists - Bird - Diz - Bud - Max (Savoy MG 9034)
* The Charlie Parker Quintet, Vol. 1 (Savoy MG 9000)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 5 (Savoy XP 8004)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 7 (Savoy XP 8006)
* Various Artists - Bird - Diz - Bud - Max, Vol. 2 (Savoy XP 8098)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 6 (Savoy XP 8005)
* Charlie Parker - Milestones c/w Tiny's Tempo (Savoy 45-310)
* Charlie Parker - Little Willie Leaps c/w Another Hair Do (Savoy 45-305)
* Miles Davis - Little Willie Leaps c/w Half Nelson (Savoy 4507)
* Charlie Parker - Half Nelson c/w Merry-Go-Round (Savoy 45-303)
* Charlie Parker - Thriving On A Riff c/w Sippin' At Bells (Savoy 45-306)
* Charlie Parker/Miles Davis - Milestones c/w Sippin' At Bells (Savoy 934)
* Charlie Parker - Chasin' The Bird c/w Miles Davis - Little Willie Leaps (Savoy 977)
* Fats Navarro/Leo Parker - Goin' To Minton's c/w Miles Davis/Charlie Parker - Half Nelson (Savoy 951)

Barry Ulanov's All Star Modern Jazz Musicians

Dizzy Gillespie (tp) John LaPorta (cl) Charlie Parker (as) Lennie Tristano (p) Billy Bauer (g) Ray Brown (b) Max Roach (d) Bruce Elliott, Barry Ulanov (ann)
WOR radio broadcast, "Bands For Bonds", NYC, September 13, 1947
Ko-Ko, ISpotlite (E) SPJ 107
Hot House-
Fine And Dandy-
* Various Artists - Lullaby In Rhythm (Spotlite (E) SPJ 107; Zim ZM 1001)

Barry Ulanov's All Star Modern Jazz Musicians

Dizzy Gillespie (tp) John LaPorta (cl) Charlie Parker (as) Lennie Tristano (p) Billy Bauer (g) Ray Brown (b) Max Roach (d) Carl Caruso (ann)
WOR radio broadcast, "Bands For Bonds", NYC, September 20, 1947
Ko-Ko, IISpotlite (E) SPJ 107
On The Sunny Side Of The Street-
How Deep Is The Ocean?-
Tiger RagSpotlite (E) SPJ 107; ESP-Disk' ESP 3000
52nd Street ThemeSpotlite (E) SPJ 107
* Various Artists - Lullaby In Rhythm (Spotlite (E) SPJ 107; Zim ZM 1001)
* Charlie Parker - Live Performances (ESP-Disk' ESP 3000, ESPCD 3000)

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Duke Jordan (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d)
WOR Studios, NYC, October 28, 1947
D1101-ADexterityDial LP 203; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1101-B-Dial 1032, 1032 (alt.), LP 905; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1102-ABongo BopDial 1024, LP 901; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1102-B-Dial 1024 (alt.1), LP 901; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1103-ADewey Square (Air Conditioning) (Prezology)Dial 1056, LP 210; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1103-BDewey SquareDial LP 203; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1103-C-Dial 1019, LP 905; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1104-AThe HymnDial 1056, 1056 (alt.1), 1056 (alt.2), LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1104-BThe Hymn (Superman)Dial LP 212; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1105-ABird Of ParadiseDial 1032, LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1105-B-Dial LP 203; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1105-C-Dial 1032 (alt.), LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1106-AEmbraceable YouDial 1024 (alt.1), LP 203; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
D1106-BEmbraceable You (Embraceable)Dial 1024, LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104
* Charlie Parker On Dial, Vol. 4 (Spotlite (E) SPJ 104)
* Charlie Parker - Alternate Masters, Vol. 2 (Dial LP 905)
* Charlie Parker - The Bird Blows The Blues (Dial LP 901)
* Charlie Parker - Alternate Masters, Vol. 1 (Dial LP 904)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 3 (Dial LP 203)
* Various Artists - Swinging With The Woody Herman Woodchoppers (Dial LP 210)
* Various Artists - Dizzy Gillespie And Modern Trumpets (Dial LP 212)
* Charlie Parker - Bird Of Paradise c/w Dexterity (Dial 1032)
* Charlie Parker - Bird Of Paradise c/w Dexterity (Dial 1032 (alt.))
* Charlie Parker - Bongo Bop c/w Embraceable You (Dial 1024)
* Charlie Parker - Bongo Bop c/w Embraceable You (Dial 1024 (alt.1))
* Charlie Parker - The Hymn c/w Air Conditioning (Dial 1056)
* Charlie Parker - Dewey Square c/w Charlie Parker/Earl Coleman - This Is Always (Dial 1019)
* Charlie Parker - The Hymn c/w Giant Swing (Dial 1056 (alt.1))
* Charlie Parker - Superman c/w Prezology (Dial 1056 (alt.2))

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Duke Jordan (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
WOR Studios, NYC, November 4, 1947
D1111-CBird FeathersDial 1058, LP 207; Spotlite (E) SPJ 105
D1112-AKlactoveedsedsteneDial 1040, LP 207; Spotlite (E) SPJ 105
D1112-B-Dial LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 105
D1113-BScrapple From The AppleDial LP 203; Spotlite (E) SPJ 105
D1113-C-Dial 1021, LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 105
D1114-AMy Old Flame (Blue Lamp)Dial 1058, 1058 (alt.), LP 207; Spotlite (E) SPJ 105
D1115-AOut Of NowhereDial LP 207; Spotlite (E) SPJ 105
D1115-BOut Of Nowhere (Nowhere)Dial LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 105
D1115-COut Of NowhereSpotlite (E) SPJ 105
D1116-ADon't Blame MeDial 1021, LP 203, LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 105
* Charlie Parker On Dial, Vol. 5 (Spotlite (E) SPJ 105)
* Charlie Parker - Alternate Masters, Vol. 1 (Dial LP 904)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 4 (Dial LP 207)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 3 (Dial LP 203)
* Charlie Parker - My Old Flame c/w Bird Feathers (Dial 1058)
* Charlie Parker - Klactoveedsedstene c/w Charlie's Wig (Dial 1040)
* Charlie Parker - Scrapple From The Apple c/w Don't Blame Me (Dial 1021)
= Various Artists - Bebop Jazz 1948 (Dial D 2)
* Charlie Parker - Blue Lamp c/w Habanera Mambobop (Dial 1058 (alt.))

The Lost Milton H. Green Home Recordings

Allen Eager (as) Charlie Parker (ts) Bud Powell (p) Specs Goldberg (b) Max Roach (d)
"Milton H. Greene's photography studio", 480 Lexington Ave., NYC, late 1947
Swapping HornsUptown UPCD 27.49
* Allen Eager - In The Land Of Oo-Bla-Dee 1947-1953 (Uptown UPCD 27.49)

Leslie Scott With Coleman Hawkins And His Orchestra

Coleman Hawkins (ts) Hank Jones (p) Chuck Wayne (g) Jack Lesberg (b) Max Roach (d) Leslie Scott (vo) unidentified strings
NYC, December 10, 1947
D7VB2647How Did She Look?RCA Victor 20-2919; RCA (F) PM 42046
D7VB2648Under A Blanket Of BlueRCA Victor 20-2745; RCA (F) PM 42046
D7VB2649Never In A Million YearsRCA Victor 20-2919; RCA (F) PM 42046
D7VB2650You Were Meant For MeRCA Victor 20-2745; RCA (F) PM 42046, (F) NL 89277
* The Complete Coleman Hawkins, Vol. 2 - RCA Black & White Series, Vol. 181 (RCA (F) PM 42046)
* The Indispensable Coleman Hawkins - Body And Soul (RCA (F) NL 89277)
* Leslie Scott - How Did She Look? c/w Never In A Million Years (RCA Victor 20-2919)
* Leslie Scott - Under A Blanket Of Blue c/w You Were Meant For Me (RCA Victor 20-2745)

Coleman Hawkins And His All Stars

Fats Navarro (tp -1/5) J.J. Johnson (tb -1/5) Budd Johnson (as -1/5) Coleman Hawkins (ts) Marion DiVeta (bars -1/5) Hank Jones (p) Chuck Wayne (g) Jack Lesberg (b) Max Roach (d) Tadd Dameron (arr)
NYC, December 11, 1947
1. D7VB2659April In ParisRCA Victor 20-3057; RCA (F) 730625
2. D7VB2660How Strange-
3. D7VB2661-1Half Step Down, PleaseRCA Victor 20-3143, LPV 501; RCA (F) 741106, (F) 730566
4. D7VB2662-1Angel FaceRCA Victor LPV 544; RCA (F) 730625
5. D7VB2663-1Jumpin' JaneRCA Victor 20-3143, LPV 544; RCA (F) 741106
6. D7VB2664I Love YouRCA Victor LPV 501; RCA (F) 730625, (F) 730566
* Coleman Hawkins - His Greatest Hits 1939-47, Vol. 17 (RCA (F) 730625)
* Coleman Hawkins - Body And Soul: A Jazz Autobiography (RCA Victor LPV 501)
* Coleman Hawkins/Lucky Thompson - The Greatest Of The Small Bands, Vol. 2 (RCA (F) 741106)
* Coleman Hawkins - Body And Soul (RCA (F) 730566)
* Various Artists - All American Hot Jazz (RCA Victor LPV 544)
* Coleman Hawkins - April In Paris c/w How Strange (RCA Victor 20-3057)
* Coleman Hawkins - Jumpin' Jane c/w Half Step Down, Please (RCA Victor 20-3143, LJM 1017)

Original Charlie Parker Quintet With J.J. Johnson

Miles Davis (tp) J.J. Johnson (tb) Charlie Parker (as) Duke Jordan (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d)
WOR Studios, NYC, December 17, 1947
D1151-BDrifting On A Reed (Giant Swing)Dial 1056 (alt.1), LP 905; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1151-DDrifting On A ReedDial LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1151-EDrifting On A Reed (Prezology) (Air Conditioning)Dial 1043, 1056 (alt.2), LP 207; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1152-AQuasimadoDial LP 203; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1152-B-Dial 1015 (alt.2), 1015 (alt.3), LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1153-BCharlie's WigDial LP 905; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1153-D-Dial LP 203; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1153-E-Dial 1040, LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1154-BBongo Beep (Dexterity)Dial LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1154-CBongo Beep (Habanera Mambobop) (Bird Feathers)Dial 1058 (alt.), LP 207; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1155-ACrazeology (excerpt)Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1155-ABXCrazeology, II: 3 Ways Of Playing A ChorusDial 1034, 1034 (alt.)
D1155-BCrazeology (excerpt)Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1155-CCrazeologyDial LP 905; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1155-D-Dial 1055; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1155-DDD-Dial 1034, LP 207
D1156-AHow Deep Is The Ocean? (How Deep)Dial 1055, LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1156-BHow Deep Is The Ocean?Dial LP 211; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
* Charlie Parker - Alternate Masters, Vol. 2 (Dial LP 905)
* Charlie Parker On Dial, Vol. 6 (Spotlite (E) SPJ 106)
* Charlie Parker - Alternate Masters, Vol. 1 (Dial LP 904)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 4 (Dial LP 207)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 3 (Dial LP 203)
* Various Artists - Mr. Saxophone......? (Dial LP 211)
* Charlie Parker - The Hymn c/w Giant Swing (Dial 1056 (alt.1))
* Charlie Parker - Drifting On A Reed c/w The Gypsy (Dial 1043)
* Charlie Parker - Superman c/w Prezology (Dial 1056 (alt.2))
* Charlie Parker - Cool Blues c/w Quasimado (Dial 1015 (alt.2))
* Charlie Parker - This Is Always c/w Quasimado (Dial 1015 (alt.3))
* Charlie Parker - Klactoveedsedstene c/w Charlie's Wig (Dial 1040)
* Charlie Parker - Blue Lamp c/w Habanera Mambobop (Dial 1058 (alt.))
* Charlie Parker - Crazeology c/w Crazeology, II: 3 Ways Of Playing A Chorus (Dial 1034)
* Charlie Parker - Crazeology, II c/w Jean Germain - The Chase (Dial 1034 (alt.))
* Charlie Parker - How Deep Is The Ocean? c/w Crazeology (Dial 1055)

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Duke Jordan (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d)
United Sound Studios, Detroit, MI, December 21, 1947
D830-1Another Hair Do (short-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, SJL 5500
D830-2Another Hair Do (short-take 2)-
D830-3Another Hair Do (orig.-take 3)Savoy 961, 45-305, XP 8002, MG 9001, MG 12000, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
D830-4Another Hair Do (orig.-take)Savoy SJL 5500
D831-1Bluebird (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, SJL 1107, SJL 5500
D831-2Bluebird (take 2)Savoy SJL 5500
D831-3Bluebird (orig.-take 3)Savoy 961, 45-307, XP 8003, MG 9010, MG 12014, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
D832-1Klaunstance (orig.-take 1)Savoy 967, 45-304, XP 8004, MG 9001, MG 12014, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
D833-1Bird Gets The Worm (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, SJL 1107, SJL 5500
D833-2Bird Gets The Worm (orig.-take 2)Savoy SJL 5500
D833-3Bird Gets The Worm (orig.-take 3)Savoy 952, 45-309, XP 8002, MG 9010, MG 12014, SJL 2201, SJL 5500; Metronome (Swd) B 511
* Charlie Parker Memorial, Vol. 1 (Savoy MG 12000)
* Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Studio Sessions (Savoy SJL 5500)
* Charlie Parker - Bird: Master Takes (Savoy SJL 2201)
* Charlie Parker - Encores (Savoy SJL 1107)
* The Genius Of Charlie Parker (Savoy MG 12014)
* The Charlie Parker Quintet, Vol. 2 (Savoy MG 9001)
* The Charlie Parker Quintet, Vol. 3 (Savoy MG 9010)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 3 (Savoy XP 8002)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 4 (Savoy XP 8003)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 5 (Savoy XP 8004)
* Charlie Parker - Little Willie Leaps c/w Another Hair Do (Savoy 45-305)
* Charlie Parker - Bluebird c/w Parker's Mood (Savoy 45-307)
* Charlie Parker - Billie's Bounce c/w Klaunstance (Savoy 45-304)
* Charlie Parker - Bird Gets The Worm c/w Perhaps (Savoy 45-309)
* Charlie Parker - Another Hair Do c/w Bluebird (Savoy 961)
* Charlie Parker - Klaunstance c/w Stan Getz - Slow (Savoy 967)
* Charlie Parker - Bird Gets The Worm c/w Cheryl (Savoy 952)
* James Moody - Dexterious c/w Charlie Parker - Bird Gets The Worm (Metronome (Swd) B 511)

1948

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Duke Jordan (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d) Kenny Pancho Hagood (vo -4)
"Three Deuces", NYC, March 31, 1948
1.52nd Street Theme, ISpotlite (E) SPJ 141
2.Dizzy Atmosphere-
3.My Old Flame-
4.All The Things You Are-
5.Half Nelson-
6.52nd Street Theme, II-
7.Drifting On A Reed (Big Foot)-
8.52nd Street Theme, III-
* Gene Roland Band Featuring Charlie Parker - The Band That Never Was (Spotlite (E) SPJ 141)

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Duke Jordan (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, March, 1948
The Way You Look TonightPhilology (It) 214W 29
A Night In Tunisia-
Groovin' High-
* Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes, Vol. 6 (Philology (It) 214W 29)

Lord Nelson (Sonny Stitt) Sextet

Russell Jacquet (tp) Sonny Stitt (as) Milt Jackson (vib) Sir Charles Thompson (p) Ray Brown (b) Max Roach (d)
Detroit, MI, June, 1948
B-4021Royal WeddingGalaxy GXY 204
B-4022Be Bop Blues-
B-4023Fine And Dandy-
B-40243rd Song (Silver Slipper)-
* Milt Jackson/Sonny Stitt - In The Beginning (Galaxy GXY 204; Fantasy OJC 1771, OJCCD 1771-2; America (F) 30 AM 6072)

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Duke Jordan (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d) Kenny Pancho Hagood (vo)
"Onyx Club", NYC, July 6, 1948
52nd Street Theme, IDebut (D) DEP 38; Jazz Workshop JWS 501; Prestige PR 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 PR 24009
My Old Flame-
52nd Street ThemeDebut (D) DEP 39; Prestige PR 24009
The Way You Look TonightDebut (D) DEP 39; Jazz Workshop JWS 501; Prestige PR 24009
Out Of Nowhere, IIDebut (D) DEP 40; Prestige PR 24009
Chasin' The BirdDebut (D) DEP 40; Jazz Workshop JWS 501; Prestige PR 24009
This Time The Dream's On Me, IIDebut (D) DEP 40; Prestige PR 24009
Dizzy AtmosphereDebut (D) DEP 40; Jazz Workshop JWS 501; Prestige PR 24009
How High The MoonJazz Workshop JWS 501; Prestige PR 24009
52nd Street Theme, IIPrestige PR 24009
* Charlie Parker - Bird On 52nd St. (Jazz Workshop JWS 501; Fantasy LP 6011, LP 86011, OJC 114, OJCCD 114-2; America (F) 30 AM 6061)
* Charlie Parker (Prestige PR 24009)
* Charlie Parker - Bird On 52nd St., Vol. 1 (Debut (D) DEP 38)
* Charlie Parker - Bird On 52nd St., Vol. 2 (Debut (D) DEP 39)
* Charlie Parker - Bird On 52nd St., Vol. 3 (Debut (D) DEP 40)

Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d)
"Royal Roost", NYC, September 4, 1948
MC: Symphony Sid, Bob GarritySavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
MC: Symphony Sid talking about 52nd Street Theme-
52nd Street ThemeSavoy MG 12186; ESP-Disk' ESP 3001; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
Ko-KoSavoy MG 12179; Everest FS 214; ESP-Disk' ESP 3001; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
* Newly Discovered Sides By Charlie Parker (Savoy MG 12186)
* Charlie Parker - Broadcast Performances, Vol. 2 (ESP-Disk' ESP 3001, ESPCD 3001)
* Charlie Parker - The 'Bird' Returns (Savoy MG 12179)
* Charlie Parker On The Air, Vol. 1 (Everest FS 214)
* Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost, Vol. 1 (Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12)

Miles Davis Nonet

Miles Davis (tp) Mike Zwerin (tb) Junior Collins (frh) John Barber (tu) Lee Konitz (as) Gerry Mulligan (bars) John Lewis (p) Al McKibbon (b) Max Roach (d) Kenny Pancho Hagood (vo -6) Gil Evans (arr, cond)
"Royal Roost", NYC, September 4, 1948
1.MoveRoyal Jazz (D) RJD 514
2.GodchildOzone 2; Royal Jazz (D) RJD 514; Bandstand (J) TKCB 30024
3.S'il Vous Plait-
4.Moon Dreams-
5.Hallucinations (Budo)-
6.Why Do I Love You?-
* Charlie Parker - Miles Davis - Lee Konitz (Ozone 2)
* Miles Davis - Nonet 1948 - Jam 1949 (Royal Jazz (D) RJD 514)
* Miles Davis - The Real Birth Of The Cool (Bandstand (J) TKCB 30024)

Miles Davis Nonet

Miles Davis (tp) Ted Kelly (tb -1/4) Junior Collins (frh -1/4) John Barber (tu -1/4) Lee Konitz (as) Gerry Mulligan (bars -1/4) John Lewis (p) Al McKibbon (b) Max Roach (d) Kenny Pancho Hagood (vo -4) Gil Evans (arr, cond)
broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, September 18, 1948
1.Move (Mood)Alto AL 701; Bandstand (J) TKCB 30024
2.Moon Dreams-
3.Hallucinations (Budo)-
4.Darn That Dream-
5.Chasin' The Birdprivate tape
* The Persuasively Coherent Miles Davis (Alto AL 701)
* Miles Davis - The Real Birth Of The Cool (Bandstand (J) TKCB 30024)

Charlie Parker All Stars

Miles Davis (tp -1/11) Charlie Parker (as) John Lewis (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d)
Harry Smith Studios, NYC, September 18, 1948
1. B900-1Barbados (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, SJL 1107, SJL 5500
2. B900-2Barbados (short-take 2)Savoy MG 12009, SJL 5500
3. B900-3Barbados (new-take 3)Savoy MG 12009, SJL 1107, SJL 5500
4. B900-4Barbados (orig.-take 4)Savoy 936, 45-308, XP 8003, MG 9011, MG 12014, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
5. B901-1Ah-Leu-Cha (short-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, SJL 5500
6. B901-2Ah-Leu-Cha (orig.-take 2)Savoy 939, 45-313, XP 8005, MG 9011, MG 12000, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
7. B902-1Constellation (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, SJL 5500
8. B902-2Constellation (short-take 2)-
9. B902-3Constellation (short-take 3)Savoy MG 12009, SJL 5500
10. B902-4Constellation (orig.-take 4)Savoy 939, 45-313, XP 8006, MG 9011, MG 12009, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
11. B902-5Constellation (take 5)Savoy SJL 5500
12. B903-1Parker's Mood (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, SJL 5500
13. B903-2Parker's Mood (short-take 2)Savoy MG 12009, SJL 5500
14. B903-3Parker's Mood (orig.-take 3)Savoy 936, 45-307, XP 8001, MG 9010, MG 12009, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
15. B903-4Parker's Mood (take 4)Savoy SJL 5500
16. B903-5Parker's Mood (take 5)-
* Charlie Parker Memorial, Vol. 1 (Savoy MG 12000)
* Charlie Parker - Encores (Savoy SJL 1107)
* Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Studio Sessions (Savoy SJL 5500)
* Charlie Parker Memorial, Vol. 2 (Savoy MG 12009)
* The Genius Of Charlie Parker (Savoy MG 12014)
* Charlie Parker - Bird: Master Takes (Savoy SJL 2201)
* The Charlie Parker Quintet, Vol. 4 (Savoy MG 9011)
* The Charlie Parker Quintet, Vol. 3 (Savoy MG 9010)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 4 (Savoy XP 8003)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 6 (Savoy XP 8005)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 7 (Savoy XP 8006)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 2 (Savoy XP 8001)
* Charlie Parker - Barbados c/w Riff Warmer (Savoy 45-308)
* Charlie Parker - Ah-Leu-Cha c/w Constellation (Savoy 45-313)
* Charlie Parker - Bluebird c/w Parker's Mood (Savoy 45-307)
* Charlie Parker - Parker's Mood c/w Barbados (Savoy 936)
* Charlie Parker - Ah-Leu-Cha c/w Constellation (Savoy 939)

Charlie Parker All Stars

Miles Davis (tp) Charlie Parker (as) John Lewis (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
Harry Smith Studios, NYC, September 24, 1948
B908-1Perhaps (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12014, SJL 5500
B908-2Perhaps (short-take 2)Savoy MG 12009, SJL 5500
B908-3Perhaps (new-take 3)-
B908-4Perhaps (short-take 4)Savoy SJL 5500
B908-5Perhaps (new-take 5)Savoy MG 12000, SJL 5500
B908-6Perhaps (orig.-take 6)Savoy 45-309, MG 12000, SJL 1107, SJL 5500
B908-7Perhaps (orig.-master)Savoy 938, XP 8003, MG 9010, MG 12000, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
B909-1Marmaduke (short-take 1)Savoy SJL 5500
B909-2Marmaduke (new-take 2)Savoy MG 12000, SJL 5500
B909-3Marmaduke (short-take 3)Savoy SJL 5500
B909-4Marmaduke (new-take 4)-
B909-5Marmaduke (short-take 5)Savoy MG 12000, SJL 5500
B909-6Marmaduke (orig.-take 6)Savoy 45-311, MG 12001
B909-7Marmaduke (orig.-take 7)Savoy MG 12001
B909-8Marmaduke (orig.-take 8)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 1107
B909-9Marmaduke (take 9)Savoy SJL 5500
B909-10Marmaduke (take 10)-
B909-11Marmaduke (take 11)Savoy 938, XP 8006, MG 9011, MG 12009, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
B910-1Steeplechase (orig.-take 1)Savoy 45-312, SJL 5500
B910-2Steeplechase (take 2)Savoy 937, XP 8005, MG 9010, MG 12000, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
B911-1Merry-Go-Round (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, SJL 5500
B911-2Merry-Go-Round (orig.-take 2)Savoy 937, 45-303, XP 8004, MG 9011, MG 12014, SJL 2201, SJL 5500
* The Genius Of Charlie Parker (Savoy MG 12014)
* Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Studio Sessions (Savoy SJL 5500)
* Charlie Parker Memorial, Vol. 2 (Savoy MG 12009)
* Charlie Parker Memorial, Vol. 1 (Savoy MG 12000)
* Charlie Parker - Encores (Savoy SJL 1107)
* Charlie Parker - Bird: Master Takes (Savoy SJL 2201)
* The Immortal Charlie Parker (Savoy MG 12001)
* The Charlie Parker Quintet, Vol. 3 (Savoy MG 9010)
* The Charlie Parker Quintet, Vol. 4 (Savoy MG 9011)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 4 (Savoy XP 8003)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 7 (Savoy XP 8006)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 6 (Savoy XP 8005)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 5 (Savoy XP 8004)
* Charlie Parker - Bird Gets The Worm c/w Perhaps (Savoy 45-309)
* Charlie Parker - Ko-Ko c/w Marmaduke (Savoy 45-311)
* Charlie Parker - Donna Lee c/w Steeplechase (Savoy 45-312)
* Charlie Parker - Half Nelson c/w Merry-Go-Round (Savoy 45-303)
* Charlie Parker - Marmaduke c/w Perhaps (Savoy 938)
* Charlie Parker - Steeplechase c/w Merry-Go-Round (Savoy 937)

Miles Davis Quintet

Miles Davis (tp) Lee Konitz (as) John Lewis (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d) Kenny Pancho Hagood (vo -4)
"Royal Roost", NYC, September 25, 1948
1.52nd Street Theme (The Broadway Theme)Session Disc 101; Bandstand (J) TKCB 30024; Fresh Sound (Sp) FSCD 1000
2.Half Nelson-
3.Chasin' The Bird-
4.You Go To My Head-
* Hooray For Miles Davis, Vol. 1 (Session Disc 101)
* Miles Davis - The Real Birth Of The Cool (Bandstand (J) TKCB 30024)
* Miles Davis Quintet With Lee Konitz, Sextet With Jackie McLean (Fresh Sound (Sp) FSCD 1000)

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Duke Jordan (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, autumn 1948
IndianaPhilology (It) 214W 5
Out Of Nowhere-
Fine And Dandy-
All The Things You Are-
* Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes, Vol. 1 (Philology (It) 214W 5)

Earl Coleman And His All Stars

Fats Navarro (tp) Don Lanphere (ts) Linton Garner (p) Al Casey (g) Jim Johnson (b) Max Roach (d) Earl Coleman (vo)
NYC, November 29, 1948
D1161I Wished On The MoonDial 756
D1162-AGuiltyDial 1049, 756; Spotlite (E) SPJ 133
D1163-CYardbird SuiteDial 753; Spotlite (E) SPJ 133
D1164-AStranger In Town-
D1165-AAs Time Goes ByDial 1049; Spotlite (E) SPJ 133
* Dexter Gordon - Move! (Spotlite (E) SPJ 133)
* Earl Coleman - I Wished On The Moon c/w Guilty (Dial 756)
* Earl Coleman - Guilty c/w As Time Goes By (Dial 1049; Prestige 905)
* Earl Coleman - Stranger In Town c/w Yardbird Suite (Dial 753)

Fats Navarro Quintet

Fats Navarro (tp) Don Lanphere (ts) Linton Garner (p) Jimmy Johnson (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, November 29, 1948
D1166-AMoveDial LP 212; Spotlite (E) SPJ 133
D1166-B-Dial 1033, 1033 (alt.); Spotlite (E) SPJ 133
* Dexter Gordon - Move! (Spotlite (E) SPJ 133)
* Various Artists - Dizzy Gillespie And Modern Trumpets (Dial LP 212)
* Fats Navarro - Move c/w Teddy Edwards - Blues In Teddy's Flat (Dial 1033)
* Fats Navarro - Move c/w Teddy Edwards - Blues In Teddy's Flat (Dial 1033 (alt.))

Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d)
"Royal Roost", NYC, December 11, 1948
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
Groovin' HighSavoy MG 12186; Everest FS 214; ESP-Disk' ESP 3000
MC: Charlie Parker, Al Heig takeingSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
Big FootSavoy MG 12186; Everest FS 214; ESP-Disk' ESP 3000
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
Ornithology (Thriving On From A Riff)Savoy MG 12179; Everest FS 214; ESP-Disk' ESP 3000
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
On A Slow Boat To ChinaESP-Disk' ESP 3000; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
* Newly Discovered Sides By Charlie Parker (Savoy MG 12186)
* Charlie Parker On The Air, Vol. 1 (Everest FS 214)
* Charlie Parker - Live Performances (ESP-Disk' ESP 3000, ESPCD 3000)
* Charlie Parker - The 'Bird' Returns (Savoy MG 12179)
* Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost, Vol. 1 (Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12)

Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
"Royal Roost", NYC, December 12, 1948
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
Hot HouseSavoy MG 12186; Everest FS 214; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
Salt PeanutsEverest FS 214; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
* Newly Discovered Sides By Charlie Parker (Savoy MG 12186)
* Charlie Parker On The Air, Vol. 1 (Everest FS 214)
* Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost, Vol. 1 (Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12)

Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
"Royal Roost", NYC, December 18, 1948
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
Chasin' The Bird-
MC-
Out Of NowhereEverest FS 214; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
How High The MoonEverest FS 214; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
* Charlie Parker On The Air, Vol. 1 (Everest FS 214)
* Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost, Vol. 1 (Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12)

Not All Star Jam Session

Benny Harris (tp) J.J. Johnson (tb) Buddy DeFranco (cl) Lee Konitz (as) Budd Johnson (ts) Cecil Payne (bars) Bud Powell (p) Chuck Wayne (g) Nelson Boyd (b) Max Roach (d) Leonard Feather (ann)
radio broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, December 19, 1948
Jumpin' With Symphony SidBeppo (E) BEP 503; Jung Cat RBD 948; Mythic Sound MS 6001-2
I'll Be Seeing You-
52nd Street Theme-
Ornithology-
IntroductionMythic Sound MS 6001-1
Perdido-
Indiana-
* Various Artists - Tadd Dameron Big 10 And Royal Roost Jam (Beppo (E) BEP 503)
* Various Artists - The Great Jazz Concerts At The Original "Royal Roost" (Jung Cat RBD 948)
* Earl Bud Powell, Vol. 1 - Early Years Of A Genius, 44-48 (Mythic Sound MS 6001-1, MS 6001-2)

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d)
"Royal Roost", NYC, December 25, 1948
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
Half NelsonESP-Disk' ESP 3000; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
White ChristmasESP-Disk' ESP 3000; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
Little Willie LeapsESP-Disk' ESP 3000; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
* Charlie Parker - Live Performances (ESP-Disk' ESP 3000, ESPCD 3000)
* Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost, Vol. 1 (Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12)

1949 (The age of 25)

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d)
"Royal Roost", NYC, January 1, 1949
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
Be-BopESP-Disk' ESP 3001; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
On A Slow Boat To ChinaESP-Disk' ESP 3001; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
OrnithologyESP-Disk' ESP 3001; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
Groovin' HighESP-Disk' ESP 3001; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
MC: Symphony Sid, Charlie ParkerSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
East Of The SunESP-Disk' ESP 3001; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
CherylESP-Disk' ESP 3001; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12
* Charlie Parker - Broadcast Performances, Vol. 2 (ESP-Disk' ESP 3001, ESPCD 3001)
* Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost, Vol. 1 (Savoy Jazz ZDS 4411/12)

Dave Lambert

Al Haig (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d) Vidal Bolado (cga) Diego Ibarra (bgo) Dave Lambert (vo) unidentified vocal group
NYC, January 20, 1949
3401When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' AlongCapitol 60014
3402Beban Cubop-
3403Hawaiian War ChantCapitol 60011
3404Always-
* Dave Lambert - When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along c/w Beban Cubop (Capitol 60014)
* Dave Lambert - Hawaiian War Chant c/w Always (Capitol 60011)

Miles Davis Nonet

Miles Davis (tp) Kai Winding (tb) Junior Collins (frh) Bill Barber (tu) Lee Konitz (as) Gerry Mulligan (bars, arr) Al Haig (p) Joe Schulman (b) Max Roach (d) John Lewis (arr)
NYC, January 21, 1949
3395-3EJeruCapitol 57-60005, H 459, T 792
3396-3DMoveCapitol 15404, T 792
3397-2EGodchildCapitol 57-60005, H 459, T 792
3398-1DHallucinations (Budo)Capitol 15404, T 792
* Miles Davis - Birth Of The Cool (Capitol T 792)
= Miles Davis - Capitol Jazz Classics, Vol. 1: The Complete Birth Of The Cool (Capitol M 11026, (H) 5C 052.80840)
* Miles Davis - Classics In Jazz (Capitol H 459)
* Miles Davis - Jeru c/w Godchild (Capitol 57-60005)
* Miles Davis - Move c/w Budo (Capitol 15404)

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d)
"Royal Roost", NYC, January 22, 1949
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
Oop Bop Sh'bam-
MC-
Scrapple From The Apple-
MC-
Salt Peanuts-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer-
* Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost, Vol. 2 (Savoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14)

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
"Royal Roost", NYC, January 29, 1949
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
Groovin' High-
MC-
* Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost, Vol. 2 (Savoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14)

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) Ray Brown (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, January-February, 1949
2174-5 | 242-5Tempus FugitMercury 11045, MG 35012; Norgran MGN 1063; Verve VE2 2506, VSP 34
2175-3 | 243-3CeliaMercury 11046, MG 35012; Norgran MGN 1063; Verve VE2 2506, VSP 37
* Bud Powell - Jazz Giant (Norgran MGN 1063; Verve MGV 8153)
* The Genius Of Bud Powell (Verve VE2 2506)
* The Jazz Legacy Of Bud Powell (Verve VSP 34)
* This Was Bud Powell (Verve VSP 37)
* Bud Powell - Piano Solos (Mercury MG 35012, MGC 102, MGC 502; Clef MGC 102, MGC 502; Universal (J) UCCV 9042)
* Bud Powell - Tempus Fugit c/w I'll Keep Loving You (Mercury 11045, 11045x45; Clef 11045, 11045x45)
* Bud Powell - Celia c/w All God's Chillun Got Rhythm (Mercury 11046, 11046x45; Clef 11046, 11046x45)

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d)
"Royal Roost", NYC, February 5, 1949
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
Scrapple From The Apple-
MC-
Barbados-
MC-
Salt Peanuts-
MC-
* Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost, Vol. 2 (Savoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14)

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
"Royal Roost", NYC, February 12, 1949
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
Scrapple From The AppleSavoy SJL 1108; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
BarbadosSavoy MG 12179, SJL 1108; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
BebopSavoy SJL 1108; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid with MC. at conculusion Sid is heard briefly with Dinah WashingtonSavoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
* Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost (Savoy SJL 1108)
* Charlie Parker - The 'Bird' Returns (Savoy MG 12179)
* Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost, Vol. 2 (Savoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14)

Charlie Parker Septet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Lucky Thompson (ts) Milt Jackson (vib) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d) Dave Lambert, Buddy Stewart (vo)
"Royal Roost", NYC, February 19, 1949
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
Groovin' HighSavoy SJL 1108; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
ConfirmationSavoy SJL 1108; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
Salt PeanutsSavoy SJL 1108; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
MC: Jumpin' With Symphony SidSavoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
commercial break, #1-
commercial break, #2-
* Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost (Savoy SJL 1108)
* Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost, Vol. 2 (Savoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14)

Charlie Parker Septet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Lucky Thompson (ts) Milt Jackson (vib) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d) Dave Lambert, Buddy Stewart (vo): same personnel
"Royal Roost", NYC, February 26, 1949
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
Half NelsonSavoy MG 12179, SJL 1108; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
A Night In TunisiaSavoy MG 12186, SJL 1108; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
Scrapple From The AppleSavoy MG 12179, SJL 1108; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
Deedle-
* Charlie Parker - The 'Bird' Returns (Savoy MG 12179)
* Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost (Savoy SJL 1108)
* Newly Discovered Sides By Charlie Parker (Savoy MG 12186)
* Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost, Vol. 2 (Savoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14)

Charlie Parker Septet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Tommy Turk (tb) Charlie Parker (as) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d) Carlos Vidal (bgo)
NYC, February-March, 1949
2542 | 292-3CardboardNorgran MGN 1035; Verve MGV 8009, VE2 2501
2543-2 | 293-4VisaMercury 11022, MGC 512; Verve MGV 8009, MGV 8000, VE2 2501
* Various Artists - Alto Saxes (Norgran MGN 1035; Verve MGV 8126)
* The Genius Of Charlie Parker, #7 - Jazz Perennial (Verve MGV 8009)
* Charlie Parker - The Verve Years 1948-1950 (Verve VE2 2501)
* The Charlie Parker Story, #1 (Verve MGV 8000)
= The Charlie Parker Story (Verve MGV 8100-3)
* Charlie Parker/Dizzy Gillespie - Bird And Diz (Mercury MGC 512; Clef MGC 512; Universal (J) UCCV 9034)
* Charlie Parker - Visa c/w Passport (common) (Mercury 11022; Clef 11022)

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) Ray Brown (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, February-May, 1949
2407-4 | 246-4Strictly ConfidentialMercury 11047, MG 35012; Norgran MGN 1063; Verve VE2 2506
2408-3 | 247-3All God's Chillun Got RhythmMercury 11046, MG 35012; Norgran MGN 1063; Verve VE2 2506, VSP 37
* Bud Powell - Jazz Giant (Norgran MGN 1063; Verve MGV 8153)
* The Genius Of Bud Powell (Verve VE2 2506)
* This Was Bud Powell (Verve VSP 37)
* Bud Powell - Piano Solos (Mercury MG 35012, MGC 102, MGC 502; Clef MGC 102, MGC 502; Universal (J) UCCV 9042)
* Bud Powell - Strictly Confidential c/w Yesterdays (Mercury 11047, 11047x45; Clef 11047, 11047x45)
* Bud Powell - Celia c/w All God's Chillun Got Rhythm (Mercury 11046, 11046x45; Clef 11046, 11046x45)

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) Ray Brown (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
NYC, circa February, 1949
2199-1 | 244-1 | 62VK234CherokeeMercury Jazz Scene; Clef MGC 4007; Norgran MGN 1063; Verve VK 117, VE2 2506, VSP 13
* Various Artists - The Jazz Scene (Clef MGC 4007, MGC 674; Verve MGV 8060; ARS G 419)
* Bud Powell - Jazz Giant (Norgran MGN 1063; Verve MGV 8153)
* The Genius Of Bud Powell (Verve VE2 2506)
* Various Artists - Piano Modern (Verve VSP 13)
* Various Artists - The Jazz Scene (Mercury Jazz Scene; Clef MG VOL.1)
* Bud Powell - Cherokee c/w It Never Entered My Mind (Verve VK 117)

Charlie Parker All Stars

Miles Davis, Max Kaminsky (tp -2,3) Will Bradley, Kai Winding (tb -2,3) Joe Marsala (cl -2,3) Charlie Parker (as) Mike Caluccio (p) Joe Sullivan (p -2,3) unknown (b) Max Roach (d) Specs Powell (d -2,3) Ann Hathaway (vo -2)
television broadcast, "Adventures In Jazz", CBS-TV Studios, NYC, March 4, 1949
1.AnthropologyStash STCD 21
2.I Get A Kick Out Of You-
3.Big Foot (Blues Jam, #2)-
* Charlie Parker - Rara Avis Avis, Rare Bird (Stash STCD 21)

Charlie Parker Septet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Lucky Thompson (ts) Milt Jackson (vib) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d) Dave Lambert, Buddy Stewart (vo)
"Royal Roost", NYC, March 5, 1949
Introduction By Dave Lambert And Buddy StewartSavoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
What's This-
MC-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid-
Cheryl-
MC-
Anthropology-
MC-
Hurry Home-
Deedle-
Royal Roost Bop-
MC-
* Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost, Vol. 2 (Savoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14)

Charlie Parker Septet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Lucky Thompson (ts) Milt Jackson (vib -2) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d)
Waldorf Astoria Hotel, NYC, March 5, 1949
1.BarbadosJazz Showcase LP 5003
2.Anthropology-
* Charlie Parker - Bird On The Road (Jazz Showcase LP 5003)

Charlie Parker Septet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Lucky Thompson (ts) Milt Jackson (vib) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d) Dave Lambert, Buddy Stewart (vo)
"Royal Roost", NYC, March 12, 1949
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
CherylSavoy MG 12179, SJL 1108; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
introduction By Charlie ParkerSavoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
On A Slow Boat To ChinaSavoy MG 12186, SJL 1108; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
MCSavoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
Chasin' The BirdSavoy MG 12179, SJL 1108; Savoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
Jumpin' With Symphony SidSavoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14
* Charlie Parker - The 'Bird' Returns (Savoy MG 12179)
* Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost (Savoy SJL 1108)
* Newly Discovered Sides By Charlie Parker (Savoy MG 12186)
* Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost, Vol. 2 (Savoy Jazz ZDS 4413/14)

Kai Winding Sextet

Kai Winding (tb) Brew Moore (ts) Gerry Mulligan (bars) George Wallington (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, April 10, 1949
R2581Bop CityRoost 500, RLP 408
R2582Wallington's Godchild (Crossing The Channel)Roost 500, RLP 408, OJ 1
R2583Crossin' The ChannelRoost 503, RLP 408
R2584Sleepy BopRoost 503, RLP 408, RLP 1201
* Various Artists - Operation Jazz (Roost OJ 1)
* Various Artists - Roost Fifth Anniversary Album (Roost RLP 1201)
* Kai Winding - New Trends (Roost RLP 408)
* Kai Winding - Bop City c/w Wallington's Godchild (Roost 500)
* Kai Winding - Crossin' The Channel c/w Sleepy Bop (Roost 503)

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, May 5, 1949
2755-5 | 294-3SegmentVerve MGV 8009, VE2 2501
2756-2 | 295-2Passport (rare)Mercury 11022x45, MGC 512
2756-5 | 295-5Passport (common)Mercury 11022; Verve MGV 8009, MGV 8000, VE2 2501
2757-4 | 296-3Diverse (Segment)Verve MGV 8009
* The Genius Of Charlie Parker, #7 - Jazz Perennial (Verve MGV 8009)
* Charlie Parker - The Verve Years 1948-1950 (Verve VE2 2501)
* The Charlie Parker Story, #1 (Verve MGV 8000)
= The Charlie Parker Story (Verve MGV 8100-3)
* Charlie Parker/Dizzy Gillespie - Bird And Diz (Mercury MGC 512; Clef MGC 512; Universal (J) UCCV 9034)
* Charlie Parker - Visa c/w Passport (rare) (Mercury 11022x45; Clef 11022x45)
* Charlie Parker - Visa c/w Passport (common) (Mercury 11022; Clef 11022)

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
"Salle Pleyel", Paris, France, May 8, 9 & 14 or 15, 1949
Salt Peanuts, IBird In Paris CP 3; Spotlite (E) SPJ 118
Barbados-
52nd Street Theme, I-
Out Of Nowhere, I-
Salt Peanuts, II-
Scrapple From The Apple-
Out Of Nowhere, II-
Wee (Allen's Alley)-
52nd Street Theme, II-
Out Of Nowhere, IIIJazz O.P. (F) OMS 7004
A Night In Tunisia-
Moose The Mooche-
Hot House-
I Got Rhythm (Blues)-
52nd Street Theme, III-
* Charlie Parker - Bird In Paris (Bird In Paris CP 3)
* Charlie Parker - Bird In Paris (Spotlite (E) SPJ 118)
* Charlie Parker In France 1949 (Jazz O.P. (F) OMS 7004)

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
"Colisee Movie Theatre", Roubaix, France, May 12, 1949
OrnithologyJazz O.P. (F) OMS 7004
Out Of Nowhere-
Cheryl-
52nd Street Theme-
Lover Man-
Groovin' High-
Half Nelson-
52nd Street Theme (alt. take)-
* Charlie Parker In France 1949 (Jazz O.P. (F) OMS 7004)

Festival International De Jazz All Stars

Aime Barelli, Bill Coleman, Miles Davis, Kenny Dorham, Hot Lips Page (tp) Big Chief, Russell Moore (tb) Hubert Rostaing (cl) Sidney Bechet, Pierre Braslavsky (ss) Charlie Parker (as) Don Byas, James Moody (ts) Hazy Osterwald (vib) Al Haig (p) Toots Thielemans (g) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d)
"Salle Pleyel", Paris, France, May 15, 1949
Farewell Blues (Blues)Bird In Paris CP 3; Spotlite (E) SPJ 118
* Charlie Parker - Bird In Paris (Bird In Paris CP 3)
* Charlie Parker - Bird In Paris (Spotlite (E) SPJ 118)

Max Roach Quintet

Kenny Dorham (tp) James Moody (ts -1/4) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d)
Studio Technisonor, Paris, France, May 15, 1949
1. ST3010Prince AlbertVogue (F) V 5009, LD 014, LDA 16008; Blue Note BLP 5010; Prestige PR 7841; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 97
2. ST3011Baby Sis (Maxology)Vogue (F) V 5010, LD 014, LDA 16008; Prestige PRLP 113, PR 7841; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 97
3. ST3012Tomorrow (Yesterdays)Vogue (F) V 5011, LD 014; Blue Note BLP 5010; Prestige PR 7841; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 97
4. ST3013MaximumVogue (F) V 5012, LD 014, LDA 16008; Blue Note 1570, BLP 5010; Prestige PR 7841; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 97
5. ST3014Ham And Haig (Hot House)Vogue (F) V 5012, LD 014; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 97
* Max Roach/Clifford Brown - 2 Giants (Vogue (F) LDA 16008)
* Al Haig Trio And Quintet (Prestige PR 7841)
* James Moody - In The Beginning: Jazz Legacy 47 (Jazz Legacy (F) JL 97)
* Max Roach (Vogue (F) LD 014)
* Max Roach/James Moody/Art Blakey - New Sounds (Blue Note BLP 5010)
* Fats Navarro/Dizzy Gillespie/Miles Davis/Kenny Dorham - Modern Jazz Trumpets (Prestige PRLP 113)
* Max Roach - Prince Albert, Pt. 1&2 (Vogue (F) V 5009; Blue Note 1569)
* Max Roach - Baby Sis, Pt. 1&2 (Vogue (F) V 5010)
= James Moody - Maxology, Pt. 1&2 (Prestige 702)
* Max Roach - Tomorrow, Pt. 1&2 (Vogue (F) V 5011; Blue Note 1571)
* Max Roach - Maximum c/w Ham And Haig (Vogue (F) V 5012)
* Max Roach - Maximum c/w James Moody - Just Moody (Blue Note 1570)

J.J. Johnson's Boppers

Kenny Dorham (tp) J.J. Johnson (tb) Sonny Rollins (ts) John Lewis (p) Leonard Gaskin (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, May 26, 1949
JRC20BElyseesNew Jazz 803, 810; Prestige 810, PREP 1330, PRLP 109, PRLP 7023, PRLP 7253, P 24067
JRC21COpus VNew Jazz 806; Prestige PREP 1330, PRLP 109, PRLP 7023, PRLP 7253, P 24067
JRC22CHi-Lo-
JRC23DFox HuntPrestige 810, PREP 1330, PRLP 109, PRLP 7023, PRLP 7253, P 24067
* J.J. Johnson/Kai Winding/Bennie Green - Trombone By Three (Prestige PRLP 7023; Fantasy OJC 091, OJCCD 091-2; Prestige PRLP 16-4)
* J.J. Johnson - Looking Back (Prestige PRLP 7253)
* Various Artists - Early Bones (Prestige P 24067)
* Kai Winding/J.J. Johnson - Modern Jazz Trombones (Prestige PRLP 109)
* J.J. Johnson Sextet (Prestige PREP 1330)
* Terry Gibbs - Cuddles c/w J.J. Johnson - Elysees (New Jazz 803)
* J.J. Johnson - Elysees c/w Don Lanphere - Spider's Webb (New Jazz 810)
* J.J. Johnson - Elysees c/w Fox Hunt (Prestige 810)
* J.J. Johnson - Opus V c/w Hi-Lo (New Jazz 806; Prestige 806)

Buddy DeFranco Sextet

Buddy DeFranco (cl) Teddy Charles (vib) Harvey Leonard (p) Jimmy Raney (g) Bob Carter (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, August 24, 1949
4272-D3Bud's InventionCapitol 15839
4274-1EExtrovertCapitol 57-747, H 371, T 371, M 11060
4275Good For Nothin' JoeCapitol H 371, T 371, M 11060
4276Aishie-
4723-3D1Penthouse Serenade (When We're Alone)Capitol 57-747, H 371, T 371
* Various Artists - Classics In Jazz: Cool And Quiet (Capitol T 371)
* Lennie Tristano/Buddy DeFranco/Bill Harris - Capitol Jazz Classics, Vol. 14: Crosscurrents (Capitol M 11060, (H) 5C 052.80853)
* Various Artists - Classics In Jazz: Cool And Quiet (Capitol H 371)
* Buddy DeFranco - Extrovert c/w Penthouse Serenade (When We're Alone) (Capitol 57-747)
* Buddy DeFranco Sextet (no details) (Capitol 15839)

Flip Phillips And His Orchestra

Billy Butterfield (tp) Bennie Green (tb) Pete Mondello (as) Flip Phillips (ts) Mickey Crane (p) Sam Bruno (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, August 29, 1949
280-6This Can't Be LoveMercury 8908, MGC 109 (alt.); Clef MGC 693
281-2Cookie-
* Flip Phillips - Flip (Clef MGC 693; Verve MGV 8077)
* Flip Phillips - Collates (Mercury MGC 109 (alt.); Clef MGC 109; Universal (J) UCCV 9117)
* Flip Phillips - This Can't Be Love c/w Cookie (Mercury 8908; Clef 8908)

Don Lanphere Quintet

Fats Navarro (tp) Don Lanphere (ts) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, September 20, 1949
JRC35AWailing WallPrestige PR 24046
JRC35BWailing Wall (incomplete)Prestige unissued
JRC35C--
JRC35DWailing WallNew Jazz 819; Prestige PRLP 113; New Jazz NJLP 8296; Prestige P 24081, (J) SLP 47, PRCD 24114-2
JRC35E-Prestige PREP 1321, PRCD 24114-2
JRC36AGo (incomplete)Prestige unissued
JRC36BGo-
JRC36BC-New Jazz 812; Prestige PRCD 24114-2
JRC36C-Prestige PREP 1321, PRLP 113; New Jazz NJLP 8296; Prestige P 24081, PRCD 24114-2
JRC36DGo (incomplete)Prestige unissued
JRC36EGo-
JRC37AInfatuation (incomplete)-
JRC37BInfatuationNew Jazz 819; Prestige PREP 1321; New Jazz NJLP 8296; Prestige P 24081, PRCD 24114-2
JRC37CInfatuation (incomplete)Prestige unissued
JRC37DInfatuationPrestige PRCD 24114-2
JRC38AStop (incomplete)Prestige unissued
JRC38BStopNew Jazz 812; Prestige PREP 1321, PRLP 113; New Jazz NJLP 8296; Prestige P 24081, (J) SLP 47, PRCD 24114-2
JRC38CStop (incomplete)Prestige unissued
JRC38DStopPrestige PRCD 24114-2
* Various Artists - 25 Years Of Prestige (Prestige PR 24046)
* Miles Davis/Dizzy Gillespie/Fats Navarro - Trumpet Giants (New Jazz NJLP 8296; Prestige PR 16002)
* Various Artists - Fisrt Sessions 1949-50 (Prestige P 24081)
* Various Artists - Early Prestige Sessions 1949/50 (Prestige (J) SLP 47)
* Don Lanphere/Fats Navarro/Leo Parker/Al Haig - Prestige First Sessions, Vol. 1 (Prestige PRCD 24114-2)
* Fats Navarro/Dizzy Gillespie/Miles Davis/Kenny Dorham - Modern Jazz Trumpets (Prestige PRLP 113)
* Fats Navarro Quintet (Prestige PREP 1321)
* Fats Navarro - Wailing Wall c/w Infatuation (New Jazz 819; Prestige 819)
* Fats Navarro - Stop c/w Go (New Jazz 812; Prestige 812)

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, autumn 1949
Big FootPhilology (It) 214W 5
52nd Street Theme-
How High The Moon-
52nd Street Theme-
OrnithologyPhilology (It) 214W 19
* Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes, Vol. 1 (Philology (It) 214W 5)
* Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes, Vol. 5 (Philology (It) 214W 19)

J.J. Johnson's Boppers

J.J. Johnson (tb) Sonny Stitt (ts) John Lewis (p) Nelson Boyd (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, October 17, 1949
JRC600AAfternoon In Paris (alt. take)Prestige PR 7839; Fantasy OJCCD 009-2
JRC600CAfternoon In ParisNew Jazz 820; Prestige PREP 1332, PRLP 123, PRLP 7024, P 24044, P 24081
JRC601AElora (alt. take)New Jazz 814 (alt.); Prestige PR 7839; Fantasy OJCCD 009-2
JRC601BEloraNew Jazz 814; Prestige PREP 1332, PRLP 123, PRLP 7024, P 24044, P 24081
JRC602ATeapot (alt. take)Prestige PR 7839; Fantasy OJCCD 009-2
JRC602BTeapotNew Jazz 820; Prestige PREP 1332, PRLP 123, PRLP 7024, P 24044, P 24081
JRC603BBlue Mode (alt. take)New Jazz 814 (alt.); Prestige PRLP 7024
JRC603CBlue ModeNew Jazz 814; Prestige PREP 1332, PRLP 123, PRLP 7024, P 24044, P 24081
* Sonny Stitt With Bud Powell And J.J. Johnson (Prestige PRLP 7024; Fantasy OJC 009, OJCCD 009-2)
= Sonny Stitt - All God's Children Got Rhythm (Prestige PRLP 7248)
= Sonny Stitt - Bud's Blues (Prestige PR 7839)
* Sonny Stitt - Genesis (Prestige P 24044)
* Various Artists - Fisrt Sessions 1949-50 (Prestige P 24081)
* J.J. Johnson/Bennie Green - Modern Jazz Trombones, Vol. 2 (Prestige PRLP 123)
* J.J. Johnson With Sonny Stitt (Prestige PREP 1332)
* J.J. Johnson - Afternoon In Paris c/w Teapot (New Jazz 820)
= Sonny Stitt - Teapot c/w Afternoon In Paris (Prestige 820)
* J.J. Johnson - Elora c/w Blue Mode (New Jazz 814 (alt.))
* J.J. Johnson - Elora c/w Blue Mode (New Jazz 814)
= Sonny Stitt - Blue Mode c/w Elora (Prestige 814)

Charlie Parker Quintet

Red Rodney (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Al Haig (p) Tommy Potter (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, November, 1949
I Cover The WaterfrontPhilology (It) 214W 12
Confirmation-
Now's The Time-
Big Foot (Air Conditioning)-
Perdido-
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes / Ruby, My Dear-
Wee-
Hot HousePhilology (It) 214W 15
Cheryl-
I Can't Get Started-
Groovin' High-
* Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes, Vol. 2 (Philology (It) 214W 12)
* Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes, Vol. 3 (Philology (It) 214W 15)

Sonny Stitt Quartet

Sonny Stitt (ts) Bud Powell (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, December 11, 1949
JRC1000AAll God's Chillun Got RhythmPrestige 9001, PRLP 103, PRLP 7024, P 24044
JRC1001Sonny SidePrestige 722, PRLP 103, PRLP 7024, P 24044
JRC1002BBud's BluesPrestige 9002, PRLP 103, PRLP 7024, P 24044
JRC1003ASunsetPrestige 9001, PRLP 7024, P 24044
* Sonny Stitt With Bud Powell And J.J. Johnson (Prestige PRLP 7024; Fantasy OJC 009, OJCCD 009-2)
= Sonny Stitt - All God's Children Got Rhythm (Prestige PRLP 7248)
= Sonny Stitt - Bud's Blues (Prestige PR 7839)
* Sonny Stitt - Genesis (Prestige P 24044)
* Sonny Stitt And Bud Powell (Prestige PRLP 103)
* Sonny Stitt - All God's Chillun Got Rhythm c/w Sunset (Prestige 9001, 705)
* Sonny Stitt - Sonny Side c/w Taking A Chance On Love (Prestige 722)
* Sonny Stitt - Fine And Dandy c/w Bud's Blues (Prestige 9002, 706)

The Stars Of Modern Jazz

Miles Davis (tp -1/4) Bennie Green (tb -1/4) Sonny Stitt (as -1/4) Serge Chaloff (bars -1/4) Bud Powell (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d)
"The Stars Of Modern Jazz", "Carnegie Hall", NYC, December 25, 1949
1.Symphony Sid's RemarksIAJRC 20
2.MoveIAJRC 20; Jass JCD 16
3.Hot House-
4.Ornithology (incomplete)-
5.All God's Chillun Got RhythmIAJRC 20
* Various Artists - Stars Of Modern Jazz Concert At Carnegie Hall (IAJRC 20)
* Various Artists - Carnegie Hall X-Mas '49: Charlie Parker And The Stars Of Modern Jazz At Carnegie Hall (Jass JCD 16)

1950

The Metronome All Stars

Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Kai Winding (tb) Buddy DeFranco (cl) Lee Konitz (as) Stan Getz (ts) Serge Chaloff (bars) Lennie Tristano (p, arr) Billy Bauer (g) Eddie Safranski (b) Max Roach (d) Pete Rugolo (arr)
NYC, January 10, 1950
CO42629-1ADouble DateColumbia C2 38734
CO42630-1ANo Figs-
* Metronome All Stars (Columbia C2 38734; Harmony HL 7044)

Howard McGhee All Stars

Howard McGhee (tp) J.J. Johnson (tb) Brew Moore (ts) Kenny Drew (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d)
WOR Studios, NYC, January 23, 1950
BN370-1Lo-Flame (alt. take)Blue Note CDP 7243 4 95747-2
BN370-2Lo-FlameBlue Note 1574, BLP 5012
BN371-1FuguettaBlue Note 1572, BLP 5012
BN372-0Fluid DriveBlue Note 1573, BLP 5012
BN373-0MeciendoBlue Note 1574, BLP 5012
BN374-0Donellon SquareBlue Note 1573, BLP 5012
BN375-1I'll Remember AprilBlue Note 1572, BLP 5012
* Howard McGhee's All Stars - The McGhee-Navarro Sextet (Blue Note BLP 5012)
= Howard McGhee All Stars/Howard McGhee Sextet (Blue Note (J) K18P 9274)
= Howard McGhee/Introducing The Kenny Drew Trio (Blue Note CDP 7243 4 95747-2)
* Howard McGhee - Meciendo c/w Lo-Flame (Blue Note 1574)
* Howard McGhee - I'll Remember April c/w Fuguetta (Blue Note 1572)
* Howard McGhee - Fluid Drive c/w Donellon Square (Blue Note 1573)

Sonny Stitt Quartet

Sonny Stitt (ts) Bud Powell (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, January 26, 1950
JRC1004DStrike Up The BandPrestige 758, PRLP 103, PRLP 7024, P 24044
JRC1005BI Want To Be Happy-
JRC1006DTaking A Chance On LovePrestige 722, PRLP 103, PRLP 7024, P 24044
JRC1007AFine And DandyPrestige 9002, PRLP 103, PRLP 7024, P 24044
JRC1007BFine And Dandy (alt. take)Prestige PRLP 7024, P 24081
* Sonny Stitt With Bud Powell And J.J. Johnson (Prestige PRLP 7024; Fantasy OJC 009, OJCCD 009-2)
= Sonny Stitt - All God's Children Got Rhythm (Prestige PRLP 7248)
= Sonny Stitt - Bud's Blues (Prestige PR 7839)
* Sonny Stitt - Genesis (Prestige P 24044)
* Various Artists - Fisrt Sessions 1949-50 (Prestige P 24081)
* Sonny Stitt And Bud Powell (Prestige PRLP 103)
* Sonny Stitt - I Want To Be Happy c/w Strike Up The Band (Prestige 758)
* Sonny Stitt - Sonny Side c/w Taking A Chance On Love (Prestige 722)
* Sonny Stitt - Fine And Dandy c/w Bud's Blues (Prestige 9002, 706)

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, February, 1950
341-2So Sorry PleaseMercury 11060, MGC 507; Norgran MGN 1063; Verve 314 521 669-2
342-2Get HappyMercury 11061, MGC 507; Norgran MGN 1063; Verve VSP 37, 314 521 669-2
343-1Sometimes I'm HappyMercury 11061, MGC 507; Norgran MGN 1063; Verve 314 521 669-2
344-2Sweet Georgia BrownMercury 11059, MGC 507; Norgran MGN 1063; Verve VSP 37, 314 521 669-2
346-1April In ParisMercury 11060, MGC 507; Norgran MGN 1063; Verve 314 521 669-2
347-1Body And SoulMercury 11059, MGC 507; Norgran MGN 1063; Verve 314 521 669-2
* Bud Powell - Jazz Giant (Norgran MGN 1063; Verve MGV 8153)
* This Was Bud Powell (Verve VSP 37)
* The Complete Bud Powell On Verve (Verve 314 521 669-2)
* Bud Powell - Piano Solos, #2 (Mercury MGC 507; Clef MGC 507; Universal (J) UCCV 9113)
* Bud Powell - So Sorry Please c/w April In Paris (Mercury 11060, 11060x45; Clef 11060, 11060x45)
* Bud Powell - Get Happy c/w Sometimes I'm Happy (Mercury 11061, 11061x45; Clef 11061, 11061x45)
* Bud Powell - Sweet Georgia Brown c/w Body And Soul (Mercury 11059, 11059x45; Clef 11059, 11059x45)

Miles Davis Nonet

Miles Davis (tp) J.J. Johnson (tb) Gunther Schuller (frh) Bill Barber (tu) Lee Konitz (as) Gerry Mulligan (bars) John Lewis (p) Al McKibbon (b) Max Roach (d) Kenny Pancho Hagood (vo -4)
NYC, March 9, 1950
1. 4346DeceptionCapitol H 459, T 792
2. 4347Rocker-
3. 4348Moon Dreams-
4. 4349Darn That DreamCapitol 1221, M 11026, (H) 5C 052.80840
* Miles Davis - Birth Of The Cool (Capitol T 792)
= Miles Davis - Capitol Jazz Classics, Vol. 1: The Complete Birth Of The Cool (Capitol M 11026, (H) 5C 052.80840)
* Miles Davis - Classics In Jazz (Capitol H 459)
* Miles Davis - Venus De Milo c/w Darn That Dream (Capitol 1221)

Leo Parker Quartet

Leo Parker (bars, as) Al Haig (p) Oscar Pettiford (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, July 20, 1950
JRC94?Bewitched, Bothered And Bewilderedunissued
JRC95AMona Lisa (incomplete)-
JRC95BMona LisaPrestige P 24081, PRCD 24114-2
JRC97ADarn That Dream (incomplete)unissued
JRC97BDarn That DreamPrestige P 24081, PRCD 24114-2
JRC98BI'll Cross My FingersPrestige 720, P 24081, PRCD 24114-2
* Various Artists - Fisrt Sessions 1949-50 (Prestige P 24081)
* Don Lanphere/Fats Navarro/Leo Parker/Al Haig - Prestige First Sessions, Vol. 1 (Prestige PRCD 24114-2)
* Leo Parker - I'll Cross My Fingers c/w Mad Lad Returns (Prestige 720)

Chubby Kemp And Her All Stars

Red Rodney (tp) Johnny Hodges (as) Harry Carney (bars) Duke Ellington (p) Oscar Pettiford (cello -1/3) Wendell Marshall (b) Max Roach (d) Chubby Kemp (vo)
NYC, September 21, 1950
1. M4010Mean Ol' Choo-Choounissued
2. M4013Me And My WigMercer M 1971
3. M4014How Blue Can You Get?Mercer M 1960
4. M4015Juke Bop BoogieMercer M 1971
5. M4015-1-unissued
* Chubby Kemp - Me And My Wig c/w Juke Bop Boogie (Mercer M 1971)
* Chubby Kemp - How Blue Can You Get? c/w Sarah Forde - Set 'Em Up (Mercer M 1960)

Al Hibbler With Mercer Ellington And His Orchestra

Red Rodney (tp) Johnny Hodges (as) Harry Carney (bars) Billy Strayhorn (p) Oscar Pettiford (cello) Wendell Marshall (b) Max Roach (d) Al Hibbler (vo)
NYC, September 21, 1950
M4011White ChristmasMercer M 1953; Brunswick BL 54036
M4012Nobody Knows The Trouble I've SeenMercer M 1953, LP 1004; Brunswick BL 54036
* Al Hibbler With The Ellingtonians (Brunswick BL 54036)
* Al Hibbler - White Christmas c/w Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen (Mercer M 1953)
* Al Hibbler With Mercer Ellington And His Orchestra (no details) (Mercer LP 1004)

Sarah Forde With Mercer Ellington And His Orchestra

Red Rodney (tp) Johnny Hodges (as) Harry Carney (bars) Duke Ellington (p) Wendell Marshall (b) Max Roach (d) Sarah Forde (vo)
NYC, September 21, 1950
M4016Set 'Em UpMercer M 1960
* Chubby Kemp - How Blue Can You Get? c/w Sarah Forde - Set 'Em Up (Mercer M 1960)

Mercer Ellington And His Orchestra

Red Rodney (tp) Johnny Hodges (as) Harry Carney (bars) Duke Ellington (p) Wendell Marshall (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, September 21, 1950
M4017The New Piano Roll BluesMercer M 1958
* Mercer Ellington - The New Piano Roll Blues c/w Sarah Forde - The Man I Love (Mercer M 1958)

1951

Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Walter Bishop Jr. (p) Teddy Kotick (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, January 17, 1951
489-2Au PrivaveVerve MGV 8010, V/V6 8409
489-3-Mercury 11087; Clef MGC 646; Verve MGV 8010, MGV 8002, V3HB 8840, VE2 2512
490-3She RoteVerve MGV 8010, V/V6 8409
490-5-Mercury 11101; Clef MGC 646; Verve MGV 8010, MGV 8002, V3HB 8840, VE2 2512
491-1K.C. BluesMercury 11101; Clef MGC 646; Verve MGV 8010, V/V6 8409, V3HB 8840, VE2 2512
492-2Star EyesMercury 11087; Clef MGC 646; Verve MGV 8010, V6 8787, V3HB 8840, VE2 2512
* The Genius Of Charlie Parker, #8 - Swedish Schnapps (Verve MGV 8010)
* The Essential Charlie Parker (Verve V/V6 8409)
* The Magnificent Charlie Parker (Clef MGC 646)
= Charlie Parker - Yardbird (not released) (Clef MGC 733)
* The Charlie Parker Story, #3 (Verve MGV 8002)
= The Charlie Parker Story (Verve MGV 8100-3)
* Charlie Parker - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8840)
* Charlie Parker - The Verve Years 1950-1951 (Verve VE2 2512)
* Charlie Parker - The Bird Set (Verve V6 8787)
* Charlie Parker - Au Privave c/w Star Eyes (Mercury 11087, 11087x45; Clef 11087, 11087x45)
* Charlie Parker - She Rote c/w K.C. Blues (Mercury 11101, 11101x45; Clef 11101, 11101x45)

The Metronome All Stars

Miles Davis (tp) Kai Winding (tb) John LaPorta (cl) Lee Konitz (as) Stan Getz (ts) Serge Chaloff (bars) Terry Gibbs (vib) George Shearing (p, arr) Billy Bauer (g) Eddie Safranski (b) Max Roach (d) Ralph Burns (arr)
NYC, January 23, 1951
6252Early SpringCapitol 1550, M 11031, (J) CR 8024, CDP 7 98935-2
6253Local 802 Blues-
* The Metronome All Stars/The International Jazzmen/The Just Jazz All Stars - Capitol Jazz Classics, Vol. 6: All Star Sessions (Capitol M 11031, (H) 5C 052.80845)
* Various Artists - Enter The Cool: The History Of Jazz, Vol. 4 (Capitol (J) CR 8024)
* Miles Davis - The Birth Of The Cool, Vol. 2 (Capitol CDP 7 98935-2)
* The Metronome All Stars - Early Spring c/w Local 802 Blues (Capitol 1550)

Lee Konitz Sextet

Miles Davis (tp) Lee Konitz (as) Sal Mosca (p) Billy Bauer (g) Arnold Fishkin (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, March 8, 1951
140BOdjenarNew Jazz 853; Prestige PREP 1319, PRLP 116, PRLP 7013; New Jazz NJLP 8295; Prestige PR 7827
141BEzz-TheticNew Jazz 843; Prestige PREP 1319, PRLP 116, PRLP 7013; New Jazz NJLP 8295; Prestige PR 7827
142BHi-Beck-
* Various Artists - Conception (Prestige PRLP 7013; Fantasy OJC 1726, OJCCD 1726-2)
* Lee Konitz/Miles Davis/Teddy Charles/Jimmy Raney - Ezz-Thetic (New Jazz NJLP 8295)
= Lee Konitz - Ezz-Thetic! (Prestige PR 16011)
* Lee Konitz - Ezz-Thetic! (Prestige PR 7827)
* Lee Konitz - The New Sounds (Prestige PRLP 116)
* Lee Konitz With Miles Davis (Prestige PREP 1319)
* Lee Konitz - Indian Summer c/w Odjenar (New Jazz 853; Prestige 753)
* Lee Konitz - Ezz-Thetic c/w Hi-Beck (New Jazz 843; Prestige 743)

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d)
WOR Studios, NYC, May 1, 1951
BN382-1Un Poco Loco (alt. take 1)Blue Note BLP 1503
BN382-2Un Poco Loco (alt. take 2)-
BN382-4Un Poco LocoBlue Note 1577, BLP 5003, BLP 1503, BST2 84429
BN384-0A Night In TunisiaBlue Note 1576, BLP 5003, BLP 1503, BLP 1001, BST 89903
BN384-1A Night In Tunisia (alt. take)Blue Note BLP 1503
Parisian Thoroughfare-
* The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 1 (Blue Note BLP 1503, BST 81503 (pseudo stereo))
* Various Artists - The Best Of Blue Note, Vol. 1 (Blue Note BST2 84429)
* Various Artists - 25 Years Blue Note: Anniversary Album (Blue Note BLP 1001)
= Various Artists - Blue Note Gems Of Jazz (Blue Note BLP 2001, BST 82001)
* Various Artists - Blue Note's Three Decades Of Jazz 1949-1959 (Blue Note BST 89903)
= Various Artists - Decades Of Jazz, Vol. 2 (Blue Note BN-LA 159-G2)
* The Amazing Bud Powell (Blue Note BLP 5003)
* Bud Powell - Un Poco Loco c/w It Could Happen To You (Blue Note 1577)
* Bud Powell - A Night In Tunisia c/w Over The Rainbow (Blue Note 1576)

George Wallington Trio

George Wallington (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, November 21, 1951
Fine And DandySavoy XP 8125, MG 15037, MG 12081
I'll Remember AprilSavoy XP 8124, MG 15037, MG 12081
Twins-
Polka Dots-
High Score-
HyacinthSavoy XP 8125, MG 15037, MG 12081
I Didn't Know What Time It Was-
Joy Bell-
* The George Wallington Trios And Septet (Savoy MG 12081)
* The George Wallington Trio (Savoy MG 15037)
* George Wallington Trio, Vol. 2 (Savoy XP 8125)
* George Wallington Trio, Vol. 1 (Savoy XP 8124)

1952

Charlie Parker Sextet

Benny Harris (tp -1/9,11) Charlie Parker (as) Walter Bishop Jr. (p) Teddy Kotick (b) Max Roach (d) possibly Jose Mangual (bgo)
NYC, January 23, 1952
1. 679-4Mama InezMercury 11092, MGC 513; Verve MGV 8008, VE2 2523
2. 680-1La CucarachaVerve (J) J00J 29001/10
3. 680-2--
4. 680-3-Mercury 11093, MGC 513; Verve MGV 8008, VE2 2523
5. 680-4-Verve (J) J00J 29001/10
6. 681-2Estrellita-
7. 681-4--
8. 681-5--
9. 681-6-Mercury 11094, MGC 513; Verve MGV 8008, VE2 2523
10. 682-3Begin The BeguineMercury 11094, MGC 513; Verve MGV 8008, MGV 8002, VE2 2523
11. 683-1La PalomaMercury 11091, MGC 513; Verve MGV 8008, VE2 2523
* The Genius Of Charlie Parker, #6 - Fiesta (Verve MGV 8008)
* Charlie Parker - The Verve Years 1952-1954 (Verve VE2 2523)
* The Charlie Parker Story, #3 (Verve MGV 8002)
= The Charlie Parker Story (Verve MGV 8100-3)
* The Complete Charlie Parker On Verve - Bird (Verve (J) J00J 29001/10)
* Charlie Parker Plays South Of The Border (Mercury MGC 513; Clef MGC 513; Universal (J) UCCV 9043)
* Charlie Parker - Up Poquito De Tu Amor c/w Mama Inez (Mercury 11092, 11092x45; Clef 11092, 11092x45)
* Charlie Parker - My Little Suede Shoes c/w La Cucaracha (Mercury 11093, 11093x45; Clef 11093, 11093x45)
* Charlie Parker - Estrellita c/w Begin The Beguine (Mercury 11094, 11094x45; Clef 11094, 11094x45)
* Charlie Parker - Tico Tico c/w La Paloma (Mercury 11091, 11091x45; Clef 11091, 11091x45)

Gil Melle Sextet

Eddie Bert (tb) Gil Melle (ts) Joe Manning (vib) George Wallington (p) Red Mitchell (b) Max Roach (d) Monica Dell (vo -2/4)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 2, 1952
1. BN461-3 (tk.4)Four MoonsBlue Note 1606, BLP 5020
2. BN462-3 (tk.8)The GearsBlue Note 1606, BLP 5020, BST2 84433
3. BN463-0 (tk.9)MarsBlue Note 1607, BLP 5020
4. BN464-0 (tk.10)Sunset Concerto-
* Various Artists - The Best Of Blue Note, Vol. 2 (Blue Note BST2 84433)
* Gil Melle - New Faces-New Sounds (Blue Note BLP 5020)
= Gil Melle Quintet/Gil Melle Sextet (Blue Note (J) K18P 9275)
* Gil Melle - Four Moons c/w The Gears (Blue Note 1606)
* Gil Melle - Sunset Concerto c/w Mars (Blue Note 1607)

Flip Phillips And His Orchestra

Al Porcino (tp) Bill Harris (tb) Charlie Kennedy (as) Flip Phillips (ts) Cecil Payne (bars) Mickey Crane (p) Freddie Green (g) Clyde Lombardi (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, March 21, 1952
749-3Someone To Watch Over MeClef MGC 158, MGC 692
750-3I'm Puttin' All My Eggs In One BasketClef 89111, MGC 158, MGC 692
751-2Singin' In The Rain-
752-2GinaClef MGC 158, MGC 692
* Swinging With Flip Phillips And His Orchestra (Clef MGC 692; Verve MGV 8076)
* Jumping Moods With Flip Phillips (Clef MGC 158)
* Flip Phillips - I'm Puttin' All My Eggs In One Basket c/w Singin' In The Rain (Clef 89111, 89111x45)

Thelonious Monk Sextet

Kenny Dorham (tp -1/8) Lou Donaldson (as -1/8) Lucky Thompson (ts -1/8) Thelonious Monk (p) Nelson Boyd (b) Max Roach (d)
WOR Studios, NYC, May 30, 1952
1. BN434-1 tk.2SkippyBlue Note 1602, BLP 1511
2. BN434-2 tk.3Skippy (alt. take)Mosaic MR4-101; Blue Note (J) BNJ 61011
3. BN435-1 tk.5Hornin' In (alt. take)-
4. BN435-3 tk.7Hornin' InBlue Note 1603, BLP 1511
5. BN436-0 tk.8SixteenMosaic MR4-101; Blue Note (J) BNJ 61011
6. BN436-1 tk.9Sixteen (alt. take)-
7. BN437-0 tk.10Carolina MoonBlue Note 1603, BLP 1511
8. BN438-0 tk.11Let's Cool OneBlue Note 1602, BLP 1511
9. BN439-0 tk.12I'll Follow YouMosaic MR4-101; Blue Note (J) BNJ 61011
* Thelonious Monk - Genius Of Modern Music, Vol. 2 (Blue Note BLP 1511, BST 81511 (pseudo stereo))
= Thelonious Monk - The Complete Genius (Blue Note BN-LA 579-H2)
= The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Thelonious Monk (Mosaic MR4-101)
* More Genius Of Thelonious Monk (Blue Note (J) BNJ 61011)
* Thelonious Monk - Skippy c/w Let's Cool One (Blue Note 1602)
* Thelonious Monk - Hornin' In c/w Carolina Moon (Blue Note 1603)

George Wallington Quartet

George Wallington (p) Chuck Wayne (mandola -1) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, September 4, 1952
1. 351Love BeatPrestige 788, PRLP 136, PR 7587
2. 352Summer RainPrestige 803, PRLP 136, PR 7587
3. 353EscalatingPrestige PRLP 136, PR 7587
4. 354Laura-
* The George Wallington Trios Featuring Charles Mingus, Oscar Pettiford, Max Roach (Prestige PR 7587; Fantasy OJC 1754, OJCCD 1754-2)
* George Wallington Trio (Prestige PRLP 136)
* George Wallington - Love Beat c/w Red, White And Blue (Prestige 788)
* George Wallington - Summer Rain c/w When Your Old Wedding Ring Was New (Prestige 803)

George Wallington Trio

George Wallington (p) Oscar Pettiford (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, September 4, 1952
355TenderlyPrestige PRLP 136, PR 7587
356When Your Lover Has GonePrestige 803, PRLP 136, PR 7587
357Red, White And BluePrestige 788, PRLP 136, PR 7587
358ArrivederciPrestige PRLP 136, PR 7587
* The George Wallington Trios Featuring Charles Mingus, Oscar Pettiford, Max Roach (Prestige PR 7587; Fantasy OJC 1754, OJCCD 1754-2)
* George Wallington Trio (Prestige PRLP 136)
* George Wallington - Summer Rain c/w When Your Old Wedding Ring Was New (Prestige 803)
* George Wallington - Love Beat c/w Red, White And Blue (Prestige 788)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Paige Brook (fl, as) John Mehegan (p) Jackson Wiley (cello) Charles Mingus (b, nar) Max Roach (d, voice) Jackie Paris (vo, nar)
Lennie Tristano's Manhattan Studio, 317 East 32nd Street, NY, September 16, 1952
Paris In Blue (complete)unissued
E2CB6494-2Paris In Blue, Ed. 1 (Orientation)Debut M 102; Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Paris In Blue, Ed. 2Debut DEB 198
Paris In Blue, Ed. 3Debut (J) DEB 198
E2CB6495-2Make BelieveDebut M 102; Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
E2CB6497-2MontageDebut M 103; Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut DEB 198)
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut (J) DEB 198; Fantasy OJC 115)
* The Charles Mingus Group Featuring Jackie Paris, The Gordons, And Bob Benton - Debut Rarities, Vol. 4 (Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* Charles Mingus - Paris In Blue c/w Make Believe (Debut M 102; Cupol (Swd) American Jazz AJ 2)
* Charles Mingus - Montage c/w Extrasensory Perception (Debut M 103)

Charlie Parker Quintet With Strings

Charlie Parker (as) Walter Bishop Jr. (p) Mundell Lowe (g) Teddy Kotick (b) Max Roach (d) unidentified strings (-9/19)
"Rockland Palace", NYC, September 26, 1952
1.This Time The Dream's On MeCharlie Parker PLP 502
2.Cool Blues-
3.My Little Suede Shoes-
4.Lester Leaps In-
5.I Didn't Know What Time It Was-
6.Sly Mongoose-
7.Moose The Mooche-
8.Star Eyes-
9.Easy To Love-
10.I'll Remember April-
11.Laura-
12.What Is This Thing Called Love?-
13.Repetition, II-
14.Just Friends, II-
15.April In Paris-
16.Out Of Nowhere-
17.East Of The Sun, II-
18.Rocker, I-
19.Rocker, II-
* Charlie Parker Live At Rockland Palace (Charlie Parker PLP 502, CP 502)

Dizzy Gillespie And The Cool Jazz Stars

Jimmy McPartland (cor -2) Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Don Elliott (mel -2) Ray Abrams (ts) Ronnie Ball (p) Dick Cary (p -2) Al McKibbon (b) Max Roach (d)
"Hot versus Cool", "Birdland", NYC, November 24, 1952
1. 52S509Muskrat RambleMGM 30744, E 194, E 3286, (E) D 115
2. 52S510Battle Of The BluesMGM 30745, E 194, E 3286, (E) D 115
3. 52S511How High The Moon-
* Various Artists - Hot Vs. Cool: A Battle Of Jazz (MGM E 3286)
* Various Artists - Jam Session At Birdland (MGM (E) D 115)
* Leonard Feather Presents Hot Vs. Cool With Jimmy McPartland And Dizzy Gillespie (MGM E 194)
* Dizzy Gillespie - Muskrat Ramble c/w ??? (MGM 30744)
* Dizzy Gillespie - Battle Of The Blues c/w How High The Moon (MGM 30745)

Thelonious Monk Trio

Thelonious Monk (p) Gerry Mapp (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, December 18, 1952
399Trinkle, TinklePrestige 838, PRLP 142, PRLP 7027, PR 7751, PR 24006
400These Foolish Things-
401Bemsha SwingPrestige PRLP 142, PRLP 7027, PR 7751, PR 24006
402Reflections-
* Thelonious Monk Trio (Prestige PRLP 7027; Fantasy OJC 010, OJCCD 010-2)
= Thelonious Monk - Monk's Moods (Prestige PRLP 7159)
= Thelonious Monk - The High Priest (Prestige PR 7508)
* Thelonious Monk - Reflections, Vol. 1 (Prestige PR 7751)
* Thelonious Monk (Prestige PR 24006)
* Thelonious Monk Trio (Prestige PRLP 142)
* Thelonious Monk - Trinkle, Tinkle c/w These Foolish Things (Prestige 838)

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker (as) Hank Jones (p) Teddy Kotick (b) Max Roach (d)
Fulton Recording Studios, NYC, December 30, 1952
1118-3The Song Is You (I Hear Music)Clef 89144, MGC 157; Verve MGV 8005, MGV 8001, VE2 2523, 825 671-2
1119-7 | 62VK440Laird BirdClef 89144, MGC 157; Verve MGV 8005, MGV 8001, MGV 8230, VE2 2523, 825 671-2
1120-2KimVerve MGV 8005, V/V6 8409, VE2 2523, 825 671-2
1120-4-Clef 89129, MGC 157; Verve MGV 8005, V3HB 8840, 825 671-2
1121-2Cosmic RaysClef 89129, MGC 157; Verve MGV 8005, VE2 2523, 825 671-2
1121-5-Verve MGV 8005, V3HB 8840, 825 671-2
* The Genius Of Charlie Parker, #3 - Now's The Time (Verve MGV 8005)
= Charlie Parker - Now's The Time (ARS G 441)
* The Charlie Parker Story, #2 (Verve MGV 8001)
= The Charlie Parker Story (Verve MGV 8100-3)
* Charlie Parker - The Verve Years 1952-1954 (Verve VE2 2523)
* Various Artists - The Anatomy Of Improvisation (Verve MGV 8230)
* The Essential Charlie Parker (Verve V/V6 8409)
* Charlie Parker - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8840)
* The Quartet Of Charlie Parker (Verve 825 671-2)
* Charlie Parker (Clef MGC 157; Universal (J) UCCV 9111)
* Charlie Parker - The Song Is You (I Hear Music) c/w Laird Bird (Clef 89144, 89144x45)
* Charlie Parker - Kim c/w Cosmic Rays (Clef 89129, 89129x45)

1953

Joe Holiday Octet

Idrees Sulieman (tp) Eddie Bert (tb) Earl Warren (as) Joe Holiday (ts) Cecil Payne (bars) John Acea (p) Franklin Skeete (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, March 4, 1953
457Cotton CandyPrestige 871, PREP 1305; Fantasy OJCCD 1786-2
458And Now It Is Love-
459My Funny ValentinePrestige 883, PREP 1305; Fantasy OJCCD 1786-2
460Martha's HarpPrestige 887, PREP 1305; Fantasy OJCCD 1786-2
* Joe Holiday - Mambo Jazz (Fantasy OJCCD 1786-2)
* Joe Holiday And His Band (Prestige PREP 1305)
* Joe Holiday - Cotton Candy c/w And Now It Is Love (Prestige 871)
* Joe Holiday - Sleep c/w My Funny Valentine (Prestige 883, 883x45)
* Joe Holiday - Martha's Harp c/w I Don't Want To Walk Without You (Prestige 887, 887x45)

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker (as) Jack Holliday (p) Mert Oliver (b) Max Roach (d)
"Howard Theater", Washington, DC, March 8, 1953
Cool BluesVGM 0009
Out Of Nowhere-
Ornithology-
Anthropology-
* Charlie Parker - Yardbird-DC-53 (VGM 0009)

Max Roach Septet

Idrees Sulieman (tp) Leon Comegys (tb) Gigi Gryce (as, fl) Hank Mobley (ts) Walter Davis Jr. (p) Franklin Skeete (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, April 10, 1953
A105OrientationDebut M 105, DEP 451; Fantasy OJC 202
Orientation (alt. take)Debut DEB 198, (J) DEB 198
B105MobleyzationDebut M 105, DEP 451; Fantasy OJC 202
A106Glow WormDebut M 106, DEP 451; Fantasy OJC 202
B106Sfax-
* Max Roach Quartet (Fantasy OJC 202, OJCCD 202-2)
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut DEB 198)
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut (J) DEB 198; Fantasy OJC 115)
* Max Roach Septet (Debut DEP 451, (D) DEP 45)
* Max Roach - Orientation c/w Mobleyzation (Debut M 105; Swing (F) 423; Vogue (E) 2270)
* Max Roach - Glow Worm c/w Sfax (Debut M 106; Swing (F) 424)

Spaulding Givens Trio

Spaulding Givens (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, April 14, 1953
Day Dream (take 1)Fantasy 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)-
* The Charles Mingus Duo And Trio - Debut Rarities, Vol. 2 (Fantasy OJCCD 1808-2)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)

Max Roach Quartet

Hank Mobley (ts -1/5) Walter Davis Jr. (p -1/5) Franklin Skeete (b -1/5) Max Roach (d)
NYC, April 21, 1953
1. RM502Just One Of Those ThingsDebut M 107, DLP 13, (D) DL 103; Fantasy OJC 202
2. RM503Cou-Manchi-CouDebut M 109, DLP 13, (D) DL 103; Fantasy OJC 202
3. RM504KismetDebut M 108, DLP 13, (D) DL 103; Fantasy OJC 202
4. RM505Chi-Chi-
5. RM506I'm A Fool To Want YouDebut M 109, DLP 13, (D) DL 103; Fantasy OJC 202
6. RM507Drum ConversationDebut M 107, DLP 13, (D) DL 103; Fantasy OJC 202
* Max Roach Quartet (Fantasy OJC 202, OJCCD 202-2)
* The Max Roach Quartet Featuring Hank Mobley (Debut DLP 13)
* Max Roach Quartet (Debut (D) DL 103)
* Max Roach - Just One Of Those Things c/w Drum Conversation (Debut M 107; Swing (F) 437; Vogue (E) V 2329)
* Max Roach - I'm A Fool To Want You c/w Cou-Manchi-Cou (Debut M 109)
* Max Roach - Kismet c/w Chi-Chi (Debut M 108; Swing (F) 436)

The Gordons With Hank Jones Trio

Hank Jones (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d) Honey Gordon (vo -2/6) George Gordon, George Gordon Jr., Richard Gordon (vo -3/5)
NYC, April 29, 1953
1.Medley: You Go To My HeadDebut DEB 198, (J) DEB 198; Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
2. RM508Can You Blame MeDebut M 110, DEB 198, (J) DEB 198; Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001; Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
3. RM509You And MeDebut M 111; Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
4.You And Me (alt. 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; Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut DEB 198)
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut (J) DEB 198; Fantasy OJC 115)
* The Rarest On Debut: Charles Mingus (Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001)
* The Charles Mingus Group Featuring Jackie Paris, The Gordons, And Bob Benton - Debut Rarities, Vol. 4 (Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* The Gordons - Bebopper c/w Can You Blame Me Me (Debut M 110)
* Honey Gordon - You And Me c/w Cupid (Debut M 111)

The Quintet

Dizzy Gillespie (tp, vo) Charlie Parker (as) Bud Powell (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
"Massey Hall", Toronto, Canada, May 15, 1953
Perdido (undubbed version)Debut 12DCD 4402-2
PerdidoDebut DLP 2, (D) DEP 31
-Debut DEB 124; Prestige PR 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 PR 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 PR 24024; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
52nd Street Theme-
* The Quintet - Jazz At Massey Hall (Debut DEB 124; Fantasy LP 6003, LP 86003, OJC 044, OJCCD 044-2)
= Charlie Parker - Jazz At Massey Hall (America (F) 30 AM 6053)
* Various Artists - The Greatest Jazz Concert Ever (Prestige PR 24024)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* The Quintet - Jazz At Massey Hall, Vol. 1 (Debut DLP 2)
= The Quintet Of The Year - Jazz At Massey Hall, Vol. 1 (Vogue (E) LDE 040; Disques Swing (F) M 33312)
* The Quintet - Jazz At Nassey Hall, Vol. 1 (Debut (D) DEP 31)
* The Quintet - Jazz At Nassey Hall, Vol. 2 (Debut (D) DEP 32)

Max Roach Solo

Max Roach (d)
"Massey Hall", Toronto, Canada, May 15, 1953
Drum Conversation (Drum Conversation, Pt. 2)Debut DEB 198, (J) DEB 198; Fantasy OJCCD 111-2, OJCCD 202-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut DEB 198)
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut (J) DEB 198; Fantasy OJC 115)
* Bud Powell Trio - Jazz At Massey Hall, Vol. 2 (Fantasy OJCCD 111-2)
* Max Roach Quartet (Fantasy OJCCD 202-2)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
"Massey Hall", Toronto, Canada, May 15, 1953
I've Got You Under My SkinDebut DEB 198, (J) DEB 198; Fantasy LP 6006, OJCCD 111-2; Prestige PR 24024; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Embraceable YouDebut DLP 3, (D) DEP 49; Fantasy LP 6006, OJC 111; Prestige PR 24024; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Sure Thing-
CherokeeDebut DLP 3, (D) DEP 34; Fantasy LP 6006, OJC 111; Prestige PR 24024; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Hallelujah (Jubilee)Debut DLP 3, (D) DEP 49; Fantasy LP 6006, OJC 111; Prestige PR 24024, P 24052; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Lullaby Of BirdlandDebut DLP 3, (D) DEP 33; Fantasy LP 6006, OJC 111; Prestige PR 24024; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut DEB 198)
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut (J) DEB 198; Fantasy OJC 115)
* The Bud Powell Trio (Fantasy LP 6006, LP 86006)
= Bud Powell - Charlie Mingus - Max Roach (America (F) 30 AM 6056)
* Various Artists - The Greatest Jazz Concert Ever (Prestige PR 24024)
* Bud Powell Trio - Jazz At Massey Hall, Vol. 2 (Fantasy OJC 111, OJCCD 111-2)
* Various Artists - Piano Giants (Prestige P 24052)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* Bud Powell Trio - Jazz At Massey Hall, Vol. 2 (Debut DLP 3; Vogue (E) LDE 053; Disques Swing (F) M 33313)
* The Bud Powell Trio At Massey Hall (Debut (D) DEP 49)
* The Quintet/Bud Powell - Jazz At Nassey Hall, Vol. 4 (Debut (D) DEP 34)
* The Quintet/Bud Powell - Jazz At Nassey Hall, Vol. 3 (Debut (D) DEP 33)

The Quintet

Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Bud Powell (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
"Massey Hall", Toronto, Canada, May 15, 1953
Allen's Alley (Wee) (undubbed version)Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Allen's Alley (Wee)Debut DLP 4, DEB 124, (D) DEP 32; Prestige PR 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 PR 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 PR 24024; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* The Quintet - Jazz At Massey Hall (Debut DEB 124; Fantasy LP 6003, LP 86003, OJC 044, OJCCD 044-2)
= Charlie Parker - Jazz At Massey Hall (America (F) 30 AM 6053)
* Various Artists - The Greatest Jazz Concert Ever (Prestige PR 24024)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* The Quintet - Jazz At Massey Hall, Vol. 3 (Debut DLP 4)
= The Quintet Of The Year - Jazz At Massey Hall, Vol. 3 (Vogue (E) LDE 087; Disques Swing (F) M 33318)
* The Quintet - Jazz At Nassey Hall, Vol. 2 (Debut (D) DEP 32)
* The Quintet/Bud Powell - Jazz At Nassey Hall, Vol. 3 (Debut (D) DEP 33)
* The Quintet/Bud Powell - Jazz At Nassey Hall, Vol. 4 (Debut (D) DEP 34)

Miles Davis Quartet

Miles Davis (tp) John Lewis (p -1/3) Charles Mingus (p -4) Percy Heath (b) Max Roach (d)
WOR Studios, NYC, May 19, 1953
1. 479When Lights Are LowPrestige 902, PREP 1326, PRLP 161, PRLP 7054, PR 7457, PR 7822, P 24077
2. 480Tune UpPrestige PREP 1326, PRLP 161, PRLP 7054, PR 7822, P 24077
3. 481Miles AheadPrestige 902, PREP 1326, PRLP 161, PRLP 7054, PR 7822, PR 24012
4. 482SmoochPrestige 45-353, PREP 1326, PRLP 161, PRLP 7054, PR 7352, PR 7822, PR 24012
* Miles Davis - Blue Haze (Prestige PRLP 7054; Fantasy OJC 093, OJCCD 093-2)
* Miles Davis' Greatest Hits (Prestige PR 7457)
* Miles Davis - Miles Ahead (Prestige PR 7822)
* Miles Davis - Tune Up (Prestige P 24077)
* Miles Davis - Tallest Trees (Prestige PR 24012)
* Miles Davis Plays For Lovers (Prestige PR 7352)
* Miles Davis (Prestige PRLP 161)
* Miles Davis Quartet (Prestige PREP 1326)
* Miles Davis - My Funny Valentine c/w Smooch (Prestige 45-353)
* Miles Davis - When Lights Are Low c/w Miles Ahead (Prestige 902)

Charlie Parker Quartet With Gil Evans Orchestra

Junior Collins (frh) Al Block (fl) Tommy Mace (ob) Manny Thaler (basn) Hal McKusick (cl) Charlie Parker (as) Tony Aless (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d) The Dave Lambert Singers: including Annie Ross (vo) Dave Lambert (vo, arr) Gil Evans (arr, cond)
Fulton Recording Studios, NYC, May 25, 1953
1238-1In The Still Of The NightVerve (J) J00J 29001/10
1238-2--
1238-3--
1238-4--
1238-5--
1238-6--
1238-7-Mercury 11100; Clef MGC 646; Verve MGV 8009, MGV 8000, VE2 2523
1239-1Old FolksVerve (J) J00J 29001/10
1239-2--
1239-3--
1239-4--
1239-5--
1239-6--
1239-7--
1239-8--
1239-9-Mercury 11100; Clef MGC 646; Verve MGV 8009, MGV 8000, V6 8787, VE2 2523
1240-9If I Love AgainVerve MGV 8009, VE2 2523
* The Magnificent Charlie Parker (Clef MGC 646)
= Charlie Parker - Yardbird (not released) (Clef MGC 733)
* The Genius Of Charlie Parker, #7 - Jazz Perennial (Verve MGV 8009)
* The Charlie Parker Story, #1 (Verve MGV 8000)
= The Charlie Parker Story (Verve MGV 8100-3)
* Charlie Parker - The Verve Years 1952-1954 (Verve VE2 2523)
* Charlie Parker - The Bird Set (Verve V6 8787)
* The Complete Charlie Parker On Verve - Bird (Verve (J) J00J 29001/10)
* Charlie Parker - In The Still Of The Night c/w Old Folks (Mercury 11100, 11100x45; Clef 11100, 11100x45)

George Wallington Trio

George Wallington (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, May 25, 1953
483Among FriendsPrestige PRLP 158, PR 7587
484My Nephew And I-
485Variations-
486Squeezers Breezers-
487Cuckoo Around The Clock-
488Married An Angel-
489Ours-
* The George Wallington Trios Featuring Charles Mingus, Oscar Pettiford, Max Roach (Prestige PR 7587; Fantasy OJC 1754, OJCCD 1754-2)
* George Wallington Trio, Vol. 2 (Prestige PRLP 158)

Dizzy Gillespie Quartet

Dizzy Gillespie (tp, vo) Bud Powell (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
"Birdland", NYC???, circa late May, 1953
Woody'n YouMythic Sound MS 6002-1
Salt Peanuts-
* Earl Bud Powell, Vol. 2 - Burning In U.S.A., 53-55 (Mythic Sound MS 6002-1, MS 6002-2)

Al Cohn Quintet

Nick Travis (tp) Al Cohn (ts) Horace Silver (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, June 23, 1953
Ah MooreSavoy XP 8123, MG 15036, MG 12048
Jane StreetSavoy XP 8122, MG 15036, MG 12048
I'm Telling Ya-
That's What You ThinkSavoy XP 8123, MG 15036, MG 12048
* Al Cohn - Cohn's Tones (Savoy MG 12048)
* The Al Cohn Quintet (Savoy MG 15036)
* Al Cohn Quintet, Vol. 2 (Savoy XP 8123)
* Al Cohn Quintet, Vol. 1 (Savoy XP 8122)

Billy Eckstine And The Metronome All Stars

Roy Eldridge (tp) Kai Winding (tb) John LaPorta (cl) Warne Marsh, Lester Young (ts) Terry Gibbs (vib) Teddy Wilson (p) Billy Bauer (g) Eddie Safranski (b) Max Roach (d) Billy Eckstine (vo)
NYC, July 9, 1953
53S507How High The Moon, Pt. 1MGM E 3176
53S508How High The Moon, Pt. 2-
53S509St. Louis Blues, Pt. 1MGM 11573, E 3176, E 3611
53S510St. Louis Blues, Pt. 2-
* Billy Eckstine - The Great Mr. B With A Beat (MGM E 3176)
* Various Artists - Forty-Eight: Stars Of Jazz (MGM E 3611)
* Billy Eckstine And The Metronome All Stars (no details) (MGM 11573)

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker (as) Al Haig (p) Percy Heath (b) Max Roach (d)
Fulton Recording Studios, NYC, July 28, 1953
1246-1Chi-ChiVerve MGV 8005, 825 671-2
1246-2-Verve (J) J00J 29001/10, 825 671-2
1246-3-Verve MGV 8005, V/V6 8409, VE2 2523, 825 671-2
1246-4Chi-Chi (alt. take)Verve 825 671-2
1246-5Chi-ChiVerve (J) J00J 29001/10, 825 671-2
1246-6-Clef 89138, MGC 157; Verve MGV 8005, 825 671-2
1247-1I Remember YouClef 89138, MGC 157; Verve MGV 8005, VE2 2523, 825 671-2
1248-1Now's The TimeClef MGC 157; Verve MGV 8005, MGV 8001, V3HB 8840, VE2 2523, 825 671-2
1249-1ConfirmationVerve (J) J00J 29001/10, 825 671-2
1249-2--
1249-3-Verve MGV 8005, MGV 8001, V3HB 8840, VE2 2523, 825 671-2
* The Genius Of Charlie Parker, #3 - Now's The Time (Verve MGV 8005)
= Charlie Parker - Now's The Time (ARS G 441)
* The Essential Charlie Parker (Verve V/V6 8409)
* Charlie Parker - The Verve Years 1952-1954 (Verve VE2 2523)
* The Charlie Parker Story, #2 (Verve MGV 8001)
= The Charlie Parker Story (Verve MGV 8100-3)
* Charlie Parker - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8840)
* The Quartet Of Charlie Parker (Verve 825 671-2)
* The Complete Charlie Parker On Verve - Bird (Verve (J) J00J 29001/10)
* Charlie Parker (Clef MGC 157; Universal (J) UCCV 9111)
* Charlie Parker - Chi-Chi c/w I Remember You (Clef 89138, 89138x45)

Cliff "King" Solomon And His Orchestra

Jimmy Cleveland (tb) Clifford Solomon (ts) Oscar Estelle (bars) Wade Legge (p) Monk Montgomery (b) Max Roach (d) Ernestine Anderson, Gigi Gryce (vo)
NYC, August 2, 1953
CO49881Li'l Darlin'Okeh 7010
CO49882Square Dance BoogieOkeh 7022
CO49883Street Walking-
CO49884But Officer?Okeh 7010
* Cliff "King" Solomon - Li'l Darlin' c/w But Officer? (Okeh 7010)
* Cliff "King" Solomon - Square Dance Boogie c/w Street Walking (Okeh 7022)

Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars

Chet Baker (tp) Russ Freeman (p) Howard Rumsey (b) Max Roach (d)
"Lighthouse Club", Hermosa Beach, CA, September 13, 1953
At LastContemporary C 7645
Winter WonderlandContemporary C 7649
What's New?unissued
* Miles Davis And The Lighthouse All-Stars - At Last! (Contemporary C 7645; Fantasy OJC 480, OJCCD 480-2)
* Chet Baker And The Lighthouse All-Stars - Witch Doctor (Contemporary C 7649; Fantasy OJC 609, OJCCD 609-2)

Rolf Ericson (tp -1,2,4) Miles Davis (tp -1/4) Bud Shank (as, bars -1,2,4) Bob Cooper (ts -1,2,4) Lorraine Geller (p -1/4) Howard Rumsey (b -1/4) Max Roach (d)
same location, date
1.Get Happy (incomplete)unissued
2.Infinite Promenade (Infinity Promenade)Contemporary C 7645
3.'Round About Midnight-
4.A Night In Tunisia-
5.Drum Conversation-
* Miles Davis And The Lighthouse All-Stars - At Last! (Contemporary C 7645; Fantasy OJC 480, OJCCD 480-2)

Chet Baker, Rolf Ericson (tp) Bud Shank (as, bars) Jimmy Giuffre (ts) Russ Freeman (p) Howard Rumsey (b) Max Roach (d)
same location, date
LoadedContemporary C 7649
I'll Remember April-
Out Of Somewhereunissued
Maid In Mexico-
* Chet Baker And The Lighthouse All-Stars - Witch Doctor (Contemporary C 7649; Fantasy OJC 609, OJCCD 609-2)

Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars

Rolf Ericson (tp) Milt Bernhart (tb -4) Herb Geller (as) Bob Cooper (ts) Bud Shank (bars) Claude Williamson (p) Howard Rumsey (b) Max Roach (d) Jack Costanza (bgo -1,4)
Los Angeles, CA, October 20, 1953
1. C369Mambo Los FelizContemporary C 359, CEP 4008, C 3508, CCD 14077-2
2.Jazz InventionContemporary CEP 4008, C 3508
3. C371Love LettersContemporary C 359, CEP 4008, C 3508
4.Witch Doctor, No. 1Contemporary CEP 4008, C 3508, CCD 14077-2
* Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars, Vol. 3 (Contemporary C 3508; Fantasy OJC 266, OJCCD 266-2)
* Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars - Mexican Passport (Contemporary CCD 14077-2)
* Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars, Vol. 6 (Contemporary CEP 4008)
* Howard Rumsey - Mambo Los Feliz c/w Love Letters (Contemporary C 359)

Dizzy Gillespie - Stan Getz Sextet

Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Stan Getz (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Max Roach (d)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, December 9, 1953
1367-4Girl Of My DreamsNorgran MGN 18, MGN 1050; Verve VE2 2521
1368-7 | 63VK624It Don't Mean A ThingNorgran MGN 2, MGN 1050; Verve V/V6 8566, VE2 2521
1369-1It's The Talk Of The TownNorgran 107, MGN 2, MGN 1050, MGN 1021; Verve MGV 8195, VE2 2521
1370-1Siboney, Pt. 1Norgran MGN 18, MGN 1050; Verve VE2 2521
1371-2Siboney, Pt. 2-
1372-3 | 63VK622Exactly Like YouNorgran MGN 2, MGN 1050; Verve V/V6 8566, VE2 2521
1373-3I Let A Song Go Out Of My HeartNorgran MGN 2, MGN 1050; Verve VE2 2521
1374-1ImpromptuNorgran MGN 18, MGN 1050; Verve VE2 2521
* Dizzy Gillespie/Stan Getz - Diz And Getz (Norgran MGN 1050; Verve MGV 8141)
* Dizzy Gillespie/Stan Getz - Diz And Getz (Verve VE2 2521)
* The Essential Dizzy Gillespie (Verve V/V6 8566)
* Various Artists - Our Best, Vol. 2 (Norgran MGN 1021)
* Various Artists - Verve Compendium Of Jazz, #2 (Verve MGV 8195)
* More Of The Dizzy Gillespie-Stan Getz Sextet, #2 (Norgran MGN 18)
* The Dizzy Gillespie-Stan Getz Sextet (Norgran MGN 2)
* Dizzy Gillespie/Stan Getz - It's The Talk Of The Town (Norgran 107)

1954 (The age of 30)

Stan Getz Quartet

Stan Getz (ts) Jimmy Rowles (p) Bob Whitlock (b) Max Roach (d)
Los Angeles, CA, January 23, 1954
1494-5Nobody Else But MeNorgran 139; Verve MGV 8200
1495-1With The Wind And The Rain In Your HairNorgran 139, MGN 1034; Verve VSP 22
1496-6I Hadn't Anyone Till YouNorgran 119, MGN 1034; Verve VSP 2
1497-3Down By The Sycamore TreeNorgran 119; Verve MGV 8200
* Stan Getz And The Cool Sounds (Verve MGV 8200)
= The Cool Jazz Of Stan Getz (ARS G 407)
* Various Artists - Tenor Saxes (Norgran MGN 1034; Verve MGV 8125)
* Stan Getz - Another Time, Another Place (Verve VSP 22)
* Stan Getz - Eloquence (Verve VSP 2)
* Stan Getz - Nobody Else But Me c/w With The Wind And The Rain In Your Hair (Norgran 139)
* Stan Getz - I Hadn't Anyone Till You c/w Down By The Sycamore Tree (Norgran 119)

Maynard Ferguson And His Orchestra

Maynard Ferguson (tp, vtb) Milt Bernhart (tb) Herb Geller (as) Bob Cooper (ts) Claude Williamson (p) John Simmons (b) Max Roach (d)
Los Angeles, CA, February 23, 1954
10341Air ConditionedEmArcy MG 36009, EP 1-6110
10342Love Is Here To StayEmArcy MG 36009, EP 1-6109
* Jam Session Featuring Maynard Ferguson (EmArcy MG 36009; Universal (J) UCCM 9120)
* Maynard Ferguson - Jam Session, Vol. 2 (EmArcy EP 1-6110)
* Maynard Ferguson - Jam Session, Vol. 1 (EmArcy EP 1-6109)

Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars

Bud Shank (fl, afl) Bob Cooper (ob, ehr) Claude Williamson (p) Howard Rumsey (b) Max Roach (d)
"Lighthouse Club", Hermosa Beach, CA, February 25 & 26, 1954
AquariumContemporary C 2510, C 3520
Warm Winds-
A Night In Tunisia-
Albatross-
Still Life-
Bags' Groove-
Hermosa Summer-
Happy Town-
* Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars, Vol. 4 - Oboe/Flute (Contemporary C 3520; Fantasy OJC 154, OJCCD 154-2)
* Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars, Vol. 4 (Contemporary C 2510)

Oscar Pettiford Sextet

Kai Winding (tb) Al Cohn (ts) Henri Renaud (p) Tal Farlow (g) Oscar Pettiford (b, cello) Max Roach (d)
NYC, March 21, 1954
East Lag (E Lag)Disques Swing (F) M 33326; Vogue (F) LD 608-30; Pop (F) SPO 17069; Period SPL 1212; Prestige PR 7813; Fantasy OJCCD 1931-2
Marcel The FurrierDisques Swing (F) M 33326; Vogue (F) LD 608-30; Period SPL 1211; Prestige PR 7813; Fantasy OJCCD 1931-2
RhumbluesDisques Swing (F) M 33326; Vogue (F) LD 608-30; Mode (F) MDINT 9144; Period SPL 1212; Prestige PR 7813; Fantasy OJCCD 1931-2
StardustDisques Swing (F) M 33326; Vogue (F) LD 608-30; Period SPL 1213; Prestige PR 7813; Fantasy OJCCD 1931-2
OndineDisques Swing (F) M 33326; Vogue (F) LD 608-30; Period SPL 1211; Prestige PR 7813; Fantasy OJCCD 1931-2
Burt's PadDisques Swing (F) M 33326; Vogue (F) LD 608-30; Period SPL 1213; Prestige PR 7813; Fantasy OJCCD 1931-2
* Oscar Pettiford - Memorial: 10eme Anniversaire Des Disques Vogue, Vol. 35 (Vogue (F) LD 608-30)
* Various Artists - The Birdlanders, Vol. 2 (Period SPL 1212)
* The Oscar Pettiford Memorial Album (Prestige PR 7813)
* Various Artists - The Birdlanders, Vol. 1 (Period SPL 1211)
* Various Artists - Les Geants Du Jazz Moderne (Mode (F) MDINT 9144)
* Various Artists - The Birdlanders, Vol. 3 (Period SPL 1213)
* Various Artists - The Birdlanders, Vol. 2 (Fantasy OJCCD 1931-2)
* Oscar Pettiford Sextet, Vol. 1 (Disques Swing (F) M 33326)
* Jimmy Raney Quartet (Pop (F) SPO 17069)

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown (tp) Teddy Edwards (ts -1,3) Carl Perkins (p) George Bledsoe (b) Max Roach (d) Gene Norman (ann)
"California Club", Los Angeles, CA, April, 1954
1. GNP113All God's Chillun Got RhythmGene Norman Presents EP 5, Vol. 5, GNP 18
2. GNP113TenderlyGene Norman Presents Vol. 5, GNP 18
3. GNP114Sunset EyesGene Norman Presents Vol. 5, GNP 18, GNP 20
4. GNP114Clifford's AxeGene Norman Presents EP 5, Vol. 5, GNP 18
* The Best Of Max Roach And Clifford Brown In Concert! (Gene Norman Presents GNP 18)
* Various Artists - Be Our Guest! (Gene Norman Presents GNP 20)
* Max Roach And Clifford Brown In Concert (Gene Norman Presents Vol. 5)
* Max Roach And Clifford Brown In Concert (Gene Norman Presents EP 5)

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown (tp -1,3) Harold Land (ts) Richie Powell (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d)
Capitol Studios, Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, August 2, 1954
1. 10856-2DelilahEmArcy MG 26043, EP 1-6074, MG 36036
2. 10857-2Darn That DreamEmArcy MG 36008, EP 1-6113
3. 10858-2Parisian ThoroughfareEmArcy MG 26043, EP 1-6074, MG 36036; Limelight LM 2-8201
* Clifford Brown And Max Roach (EmArcy MG 36036)
* Clifford Brown/Max Roach - Brown And Roach Incorporated (EmArcy MG 36008)
* The Immortal Clifford Brown (Limelight LM 2-8201, LS 2-8601)
* Clifford Brown And Max Roach (EmArcy MG 26043)
* Clifford Brown And Max Roach (EmArcy EP 1-6074)
* Clifford Brown/Max Roach - Mildama (EmArcy EP 1-6113)

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown (tp) Harold Land (ts -1/4) Richie Powell (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d)
Capitol Studios, Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, August 3, 1954
1. 10859-3Jordu (complete version)Limelight LM 2-8201; EmArcy (J) 195J 1
2. -Jordu (edited version)EmArcy MG 26043, MG 36036, EP 1-6075
3. 10860Sweet Clifford (Clifford's Fantasy)Time LP 8
4. 10860-10Sweet CliffordEmArcy MG 36008, EP 1-6112, MG 36087
5. 10861-6Ghost Of A Chance (alt. take)Mainstream MRL 386
6. 10861-7Ghost Of A ChanceEmArcy MG 36008, EP 1-6112
* The Immortal Clifford Brown (Limelight LM 2-8201, LS 2-8601)
* Clifford Brown - More Study In Brown (EmArcy (J) 195J 1)
* Clifford Brown And Max Roach (EmArcy MG 36036)
* Clifford Brown - The Boss Man (Time LP 8)
* Clifford Brown/Max Roach - Brown And Roach Incorporated (EmArcy MG 36008)
* Various Artists - Today Is Bargain Day - A Collection Of All Star High Fidelity Recordings (EmArcy MG 36087)
* Clifford Brown - Daahoud (Mainstream MRL 386)
* Clifford Brown And Max Roach (EmArcy MG 26043)
* Clifford Brown/Max Roach - Daahoud (EmArcy EP 1-6075)
* Clifford Brown/Max Roach - Sweet Clifford (EmArcy EP 1-6112)

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown (tp -1/3) Harold Land (ts -1/3) Richie Powell (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d)
Capitol Studios, Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, August 5, 1954
1. 10866-8Stompin' At The SavoyEmArcy MG 36008, EP 1-6111
2. 10867-4I Get A Kick Out Of YouEmArcy MG 36008, EP 1-6113; Mainstream MRL 386
3. 10867-5I Get A Kick Out Of You (alt. take)EmArcy 838 306-2
4. 10868-1I'll String Along With YouEmArcy MG 36008, EP 1-6111
* Clifford Brown/Max Roach - Brown And Roach Incorporated (EmArcy MG 36008)
* Clifford Brown - Daahoud (Mainstream MRL 386)
* The Complete EmArcy Recordings Of Clifford Brown - Brownie (EmArcy 838 306-2)
* Clifford Brown/Max Roach - Brown And Roach Incorporated (EmArcy EP 1-6111)
* Clifford Brown/Max Roach - Mildama (EmArcy EP 1-6113)

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown (tp -2/14) Harold Land (ts -2/14) Richie Powell (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d)
Capitol Studios, Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, August 6, 1954
1. 10879-6These Foolish ThingsEmArcy EP 1-6087; Mainstream MRL 386; EmArcy (J) 195J 1
2. 10877-3Joy Spring (alt. take)EmArcy 838 306-2
3. 10877-4Joy SpringEmArcy MG 26043, EP 1-6075, MG 36036; Limelight LM 2-8201; Mainstream MRL 386
4. 10878-2Mildama (take 2)Mercury (J) SNP 1045; EmArcy 838 306-2
5. 10878-4Mildama (take 4)-
6. 10878-5Mildama (take 5)EmArcy (J) 195J 1
7. 10878-6Mildama (take 6)EmArcy 838 306-2
8. 10878Mildama (section II)-
9. -Mildama (section III)-
10. ---
11. ---
12. 10878-1/4Mildama (edited version)EmArcy MG 36008, EP 1-6113, DEM 1, MG 36071; Mainstream MRL 386
13. 10880DaahoudEmArcy MG 26043, MG 36036, EP 1-6075; Limelight L 3054, LM 2-8201
14. 10880-5Daahoud (alt. take)Mainstream MRL 386; EmArcy 838 306-2
* Clifford Brown - Daahoud (Mainstream MRL 386)
* Clifford Brown - More Study In Brown (EmArcy (J) 195J 1)
* Clifford Brown And Max Roach (EmArcy MG 36036)
* The Immortal Clifford Brown (Limelight LM 2-8201, LS 2-8601)
* Clifford Brown/Max Roach - Brown And Roach Incorporated (EmArcy MG 36008)
* Various Artists - Vol. 8 - The Jazz Giants: Drum Role (EmArcy MG 36071)
* The Complete EmArcy Recordings Of Clifford Brown - Brownie (EmArcy 838 306-2)
* Clifford Brown And Max Roach (EmArcy MG 26043)
* Various Artists - This Is High Fidelity Jazz - Modern High Fidelity Sounds From EmArcy (EmArcy DEM 1)
* Various Artists - Move (EmArcy EP 1-6087)
* Clifford Brown/Max Roach - Daahoud (EmArcy EP 1-6075)
* Clifford Brown/Max Roach - Mildama (EmArcy EP 1-6113)
* Clifford Brown - Mildama (take 2) c/w Mildama (take 4) (Mercury (J) SNP 1045)
* Clifford Brown - Daahoud c/w Embraceable You (Limelight L 3054)

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Septet

Clifford Brown (tp) Herb Geller, Joe Maini (as -3/9) Walter Benton (ts -3/9) Kenny Drew (p) Curtis Counce (b) Max Roach (d)
Capitol Studios, Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, August 11, 1954
1. 10887CaravanEmArcy MG 36102
2. -Caravan (The Boss Man)Time LP 8
3. 10885Coronado (Coronodo) (rehearsal take)Mercury (J) SNP 122, (J) 25PJ 58/61
4. 10885-6Coronado (Coronodo)EmArcy (J) 195J 2
5. 10885-10-EmArcy MG 36039
6. -Coronado (edited version)EmArcy EP 1-6141
7. 10886-1You Go To My HeadEmArcy MG 36039
8. -You Go To My Head (edited version)EmArcy EP 1-6141
9. 10888Autumn In New YorkEmArcy MG 36102
* Clifford Brown All Stars - Caravan (EmArcy MG 36102)
* Clifford Brown - The Boss Man (Time LP 8)
* Various Artists - Mercury 40th Anniversary V.S.O.P. Album (Mercury (J) 25PJ 58/61)
* Clifford Brown - Jams 2 (EmArcy (J) 195J 2)
* Various Artists - Best Coast Jazz (EmArcy MG 36039)
* Various Artists - Best Coast Jazz (EmArcy EP 1-6141)
* Clifford Brown - Coronado (reharsal take) (Mercury (J) SNP 122)

Dinah Washington With Clifford Brown - Max Roach Tentet

Maynard Ferguson, Clark Terry (tp -1,2,4/9,12) Clifford Brown (tp -1/8,12) Herb Geller (as -1,4,6/10,12) Harold Land (ts -1,4/9,12) Richie Powell (p -1,4,5,7/10,12) Junior Mance (p -1/4,6/9,11,12) George Morrow (b -1,4,7/11) Keter Betts (b -1,4,7/9) Keter Betts or George Morrow (b -2,3,5,6,12) Max Roach (d) Dinah Washington (vo -2,3,5,6,8/12)
Los Angeles, CA, August 14, 1954
1. 10900-1What Is This Thing Called Love?EmArcy MG 36002, EP 1-6086
2. 10901I've Got You Under My SkinEmArcy MG 36000, EP 1-6080; Limelight LM 2-8201
3. 10902No MoreEmArcy MG 36000
4. 10903-2MoveEmArcy MG 36002, DEM 1
5. 10904-3Darn That DreamEmArcy MG 36002; Universal (J) UCCM 9031
6. 10905-2You Go To My HeadEmArcy MG 36000
7. 10906-1My Funny Valentine / Don't Worry 'Bout Me / Bess, You Is My Woman Now / It Might As Well Be SpringEmArcy MG 36002, DEM 1
8. 10907-5Lover Come Back To MeEmArcy MG 36000, EP 1-6080; Limelight LM 2-8201
9. 10908-2Alone Together / Summertime / Come Rain Or Come ShineEmArcy MG 36000, DEM 1
10. 10909-2Crazy, He Calls MeEmArcy (J) 195J 2; Universal (J) UCCM 9031
11. 10910-1There Is No Greater LoveEmArcy MG 36000, EP 1-6080
12. 10911-3I'll Remember AprilEmArcy (J) 195J 2; Universal (J) UCCM 9031
* Various Artists - Jam Session (EmArcy MG 36002)
* Dinah Jams Featuring Dinah Washington (EmArcy MG 36000)
= Dinah Jams Featuring Dinah Washington + 4 (Universal (J) UCCM 9031)
* The Immortal Clifford Brown (Limelight LM 2-8201, LS 2-8601)
* Clifford Brown - Jams 2 (EmArcy (J) 195J 2)
* Various Artists - This Is High Fidelity Jazz - Modern High Fidelity Sounds From EmArcy (EmArcy DEM 1)
* Various Artists - Jam Session (EmArcy EP 1-6086)
* Dinah Jams Featuring Dinah Washington (EmArcy EP 1-6080)

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown (tp) Harold Land (ts) Richie Powell (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d) Gene Norman (ann)
"California Club", Los Angeles, CA, August 30, 1954
GNP125Jor-DuGene Norman Presents Vol. 7, GNP 18
GNP125I Can't Get Started-
GNP126I Get A Kick Out Of You-
GNP126Parisian Thoroughfare-
* The Best Of Max Roach And Clifford Brown In Concert! (Gene Norman Presents GNP 18)
* Max Roach And Clifford Brown In Concert, Vol. 2 (Gene Norman Presents Vol. 7)

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) Percy Heath (b) Max Roach (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, December 16, 1954
2138-1,2Like Someone In Love (incomplete)Verve 314 521 669-2
2139-1Deep NightNorgran MGN 1017; Verve 314 521 669-2
2140-1,2That Old Black Magic (incomplete)Verve 314 521 669-2
2140-3That Old Black Magic (alt. take 1)Verve VE2 2526, 314 521 669-2
2140-4That Old Black MagicNorgran MGN 1017; Verve 314 521 669-2
2140-5That Old Black Magic (alt. take 2)Verve 314 521 669-2
2141-1'Round About MidnightNorgran MGN 1017; Verve VE2 2526, VSP 34, 314 521 669-2
* Bud Powell - Jazz Original (Norgran MGN 1017)
= Bud Powell '57 (Norgran MGN 1098; Verve MGV 8185)
* The Genius Of Bud Powell, Vol. 2 (Verve VE2 2526)
* The Jazz Legacy Of Bud Powell (Verve VSP 34)
* The Complete Bud Powell On Verve (Verve 314 521 669-2)

1955

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet With Neal Hefti Orchestra

Clifford Brown (tp) Richie Powell (p) Barry Galbraith (g) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d) Neal Hefti (arr, cond) 6 violins, 2 violas, 1 violoncello
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, January 18, 1955
11116-6Portrait Of JennieEmArcy MG 36005, EP 1-6102
11117-5What's New?EmArcy MG 36005, EP 1-6100, MG 36086
11118-4YesterdaysEmArcy MG 36005, EP 1-6100; Mercury MG 20827
11119-8Where Or WhenEmArcy MG 36005, EP 1-6101
* Clifford Brown With Strings (EmArcy MG 36005)
= Clifford Brown And The Neal Hefti Orchestra (West Wind (G) WW 032, WW 2032)
* Various Artists - For Jazz Lovers (EmArcy MG 36086)
* Clifford Brown - Remember Clifford (Mercury MG 20827, SR 60827)
* Portraits By Clifford Brown (EmArcy EP 1-6102)
* Clifford Brown With Strings (EmArcy EP 1-6100)
* Clifford Brown - Lush Sounds (EmArcy EP 1-6101)

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet With Neal Hefti Orchestra

Clifford Brown (tp) Richie Powell (p) Barry Galbraith (g) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d) Neal Hefti (arr, cond) 6 violins, 2 violas, 1 violoncello: same personnel
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, January 19, 1955
11120-7Can't Help Lovin' That ManEmArcy MG 36005, EP 1-6100
11121-11Smoke Gets In Your EyesEmArcy MG 36005, EP 1-6101; Mercury MG 20827
11122-8LauraEmArcy MG 36005, EP 1-6102; Limelight LM 2-8201; Mercury MG 20827
11123-4Memories Of YouEmArcy MG 36005, EP 1-6102
* Clifford Brown With Strings (EmArcy MG 36005)
= Clifford Brown And The Neal Hefti Orchestra (West Wind (G) WW 032, WW 2032)
* Clifford Brown - Remember Clifford (Mercury MG 20827, SR 60827)
* The Immortal Clifford Brown (Limelight LM 2-8201, LS 2-8601)
* Clifford Brown With Strings (EmArcy EP 1-6100)
* Clifford Brown - Lush Sounds (EmArcy EP 1-6101)
* Portraits By Clifford Brown (EmArcy EP 1-6102)

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet With Neal Hefti Orchestra

Clifford Brown (tp) Richie Powell (p) Barry Galbraith (g) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d) Neal Hefti (arr, cond) 6 violins, 2 violas, 1 violoncello: same personnel
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, January 20, 1955
11124-6Embraceable YouEmArcy MG 36005, EP 1-6102; Limelight L 3054, LM 2-8201
11125-7Blue MoonEmArcy MG 36005, EP 1-6100
11126-4Willow Weep For MeEmArcy MG 36005, EP 1-6101; Limelight LM 2-8201; Mercury MG 20827
11127-7Stardust-
* Clifford Brown With Strings (EmArcy MG 36005)
= Clifford Brown And The Neal Hefti Orchestra (West Wind (G) WW 032, WW 2032)
* The Immortal Clifford Brown (Limelight LM 2-8201, LS 2-8601)
* Clifford Brown - Remember Clifford (Mercury MG 20827, SR 60827)
* Portraits By Clifford Brown (EmArcy EP 1-6102)
* Clifford Brown With Strings (EmArcy EP 1-6100)
* Clifford Brown - Lush Sounds (EmArcy EP 1-6101)
* Clifford Brown - Daahoud c/w Embraceable You (Limelight L 3054)

Hazel Scott Trio

Hazel Scott (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 21, 1955
Like Someone In LoveDebut DLP 16; Fantasy OJC 1702; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Peace Of Mind-
Lament-
The Jeep Is Jumpin'-
Git Up From There-
A Foggy Day-
Mountain GreeneryFantasy OJCCD 1702-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Git Up From There (alt. take)-
Lament (alt. take)-
* Hazel Scott - Relaxed Piano Moods (Fantasy OJC 1702, OJCCD 1702-2)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* Hazel Scott - Relaxed Piano Moods (Debut DLP 16)

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown (tp) Harold Land (ts) Richie Powell (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d)
Capitol Studios, NYC, February 23, 1955
11358-7Gerkin' For Perkin'EmArcy MG 36037, EP 1-6136
11359-7Take The "A" TrainEmArcy MG 36037; Mercury MG 20827
11360-12Land's End (alt. take)EmArcy (J) 195J 1
11360-14Land's EndEmArcy MG 36017, MG 36037
11361-15Swingin'EmArcy MG 36037
* Clifford Brown/Max Roach - Study In Brown (EmArcy MG 36037)
* Clifford Brown - Remember Clifford (Mercury MG 20827, SR 60827)
* Clifford Brown - More Study In Brown (EmArcy (J) 195J 1)
* Various Artists - Trumpet Interlude (EmArcy MG 36017)
* Clifford Brown - Study In Brown (EmArcy EP 1-6136)

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown (tp) Harold Land (ts) Richie Powell (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
Capitol Studios, NYC, February 24, 1955
11362George's Dilemma (Ulcer Department)EmArcy MG 36037
11363-15If I Love AgainEmArcy MG 36037, EP 1-6136; Mercury MG 20827
11364-5The Blues Walk (alt. take)EmArcy (J) 195J 1
11364-8The Blues WalkEmArcy MG 36036
* Clifford Brown/Max Roach - Study In Brown (EmArcy MG 36037)
* Clifford Brown - Remember Clifford (Mercury MG 20827, SR 60827)
* Clifford Brown - More Study In Brown (EmArcy (J) 195J 1)
* Clifford Brown And Max Roach (EmArcy MG 36036)
* Clifford Brown - Study In Brown (EmArcy EP 1-6136)

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown (tp) Harold Land (ts) Richie Powell (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
Capitol Studios, NYC, February 25, 1955
11365-13What Am I Here ForEmArcy MG 36036
11366-2Cherokee (Indian Love Song)EmArcy MG 36037, EP 1-6136, DEM 2; Limelight LM 2-8201; Mercury MG 20827
11367JacquiEmArcy MG 36037
11368-4SanduEmArcy MG 36037; Mercury MG 20827
* Clifford Brown And Max Roach (EmArcy MG 36036)
* Clifford Brown/Max Roach - Study In Brown (EmArcy MG 36037)
* Various Artists - Jazz Of Two Decades (EmArcy DEM 2)
* The Immortal Clifford Brown (Limelight LM 2-8201, LS 2-8601)
* Clifford Brown - Remember Clifford (Mercury MG 20827, SR 60827)
* Clifford Brown - Study In Brown (EmArcy EP 1-6136)

Thad Jones Quartet

Thad Jones (tp) John Dennis (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 10, 1955
One More (alt. take)Fantasy 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 P 24112
I Can't Get StartedDebut DLP 17, DEB 127, (D) DEP 25; Fantasy LP 6004; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
More Of The SameDebut DLP 17, DEB 127, (D) DEP 26; Fantasy LP 6004; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Get Out Of Town (alt. take)Debut DEB 127, 12DCD 4402-2
Get Out Of TownDebut DLP 17, (D) DEP 26; Fantasy LP 6004, OJCCD 625-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* Thad Jones (Debut DEB 127)
= The Fabulous Thad Jones (Fantasy OJC 625, OJCCD 625-2)
* The Fabulous Thad Jones (Fantasy LP 6004, LP 86004; America (F) 30 AM 6054)
= Thad Jones And Charles Mingus (Prestige MPP 2506)
* Various Artists - The Jazz Trumpet, Vol. 2 (Prestige P 24112, PRCD 24112-2)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* Thad Jones/Charles Mingus - Jazz Collaborations, Vol. 1 (Debut DLP 17)
= Thad Jones - Jazz Collaborations, Vol. 2 (Disques Swing (F) M 33357)
* Thad Jones/Charles Mingus - Jazz Collaborations, Vol. 1 (Debut (D) DEP 25)
* Thad Jones/Charles Mingus - Jazz Collaborations, Vol. 2 (Debut (D) DEP 26)

John Dennis Trio

John Dennis (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 10, 1955
EnsenadaDebut DEB 121, 12DCD 4402-2
Machajo-
Cherokee-
Seven Moons-
Seven Moons (alt. take)Fantasy OJCCD 1843-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
All The Things You Are (take 1)-
All The Things You Are (take 2)-
Cherokee (alt. take)-
* John Dennis - New Piano Expressions (Debut DEB 121)
= John Dennis - New Piano Expressions: Debut Rarities, Vol. 5 (Fantasy OJCCD 1843-2)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown (tp) Harold Land (ts) Richie Powell (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d)
"Carnegie Hall", NYC, May 6, 1955
I Get A Kick Out Of YouHall Of Fame JG 629
Variations (The Blues Walk)Hall Of Fame JG 633
* Count Basie With His All Time Great Orchestra (Hall Of Fame JG 629)
* Gene Krupa Quartet, Max Roach - Clifford Brown Quintet (Hall Of Fame JG 633)

Herbie Nichols Trio

Herbie Nichols (p) Al McKibbon (b) Max Roach (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 1, 1955
tk.4The GigBlue Note BLP 1519, BN-LA 485-H2
tk.5Applejackin' (alt. take)Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352-2
tk.6Hangover TriangleBlue Note BLP 1519, BN-LA 485-H2
tk.8Lady Sings The Blues-
tk.10Chit-Chatting-
tk.11House Party Starting-
tk.12The Gig (alt. take)Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352-2, (J) TOCJ 1608
* Herbie Nichols Trio (Blue Note BLP 1519)
* Herbie Nichols - The Third World (Blue Note BN-LA 485-H2)
* The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Herbie Nichols (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352-2)
* Herbie Nichols Trio, Vol. 2 (Blue Note (J) TOCJ 1608)

Cannonball Adderley Octet

Nat Adderley (cor) J.J. Johnson (tb) Cannonball Adderley (as) Jerome Richardson (ts, fl) Cecil Payne (bars) John Williams (p) Paul Chambers (b) Max Roach (d) Quincy Jones (arr)
NYC, August 5, 1955
11994WillowsEmArcy MG 36043
11995Fallen Feathers-
11996Rose Room-
* Julian "Cannonball" Adderley (EmArcy MG 36043)

Herbie Nichols Trio

Herbie Nichols (p) Al McKibbon (b) Max Roach (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 7, 1955
tk.2Furthermore (alt. take 1)Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352-2
tk.3FurthermoreBlue Note CDP 7243 8 59352-2, (J) TOCJ 1608
tk.5117th Street (alt. take)Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352-2
tk.6117th StreetBlue Note CDP 7243 8 59352-2, (J) TOCJ 1608
tk.7Sunday Stroll-
tk.10Nick At T's-
tk.11Furthermore (alt. take 2)Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352-2
tk.12TerpsichoreBlue Note BLP 1519, BN-LA 485-H2
tk.13'Orse At SafariBlue Note CDP 7243 8 59352-2, (J) TOCJ 1608
tk.14Applejackin' (alt. take)Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352-2
tk.15Applejackin'Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352-2, (J) TOCJ 1608
* Herbie Nichols Trio (Blue Note BLP 1519)
* Herbie Nichols - The Third World (Blue Note BN-LA 485-H2)
* The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Herbie Nichols (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352-2)
* Herbie Nichols Trio, Vol. 2 (Blue Note (J) TOCJ 1608)

Jimmy Cleveland Octet

Ernie Royal (tp) Jimmy Cleveland (tb) Lucky Thompson (ts) Cecil Payne (bars) John Williams (p) Barry Galbraith (g) Paul Chambers (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, August 12, 1955
11997Hear Ye! Hear Ye!EmArcy MG 36066
11998You Don't Know What Love Is-
11999Little BeaverEmArcy MG 36066, MG 36085
* Introducing Jimmy Cleveland And His All Stars (EmArcy MG 36066)
* Various Artists - The Young Ones Of Jazz (EmArcy MG 36085)

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Septet

Clifford Brown (tp) Nicky Hill (ts) Sonny Rollins (ts -1/3,5) unknown (ts -4) Billy Wallace (p -1/4) Chris Anderson (p -5) Leo Blevins (g) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d)
"Bee Hive Club", Chicago, IL, November 7, 1955
1.I'll Remember April, Pt. 1&2Victor (J) SMJ 6185M; Philology (It) W 1011-2
2.Woody'n YouVictor (J) SMJ 6185M; Philology (It) W 1012-2
3.Hot House-
4.Walkin'Victor (J) SMJ 6186M; Philology (It) W 1012-2
5.CherokeeVictor (J) SMJ 6186M; Philology (It) W 1011-2
* Clifford Brown/Max Roach - Raw Genius 1 (Victor (J) SMJ 6185M)
= Clifford Brown And Max Roach Live At The Bee Hive (Columbia JG 35965)
* Clifford Brown/Max Roach - Raw Genius 2 (Victor (J) SMJ 6186M)
= Clifford Brown And Max Roach Live At The Bee Hive (Columbia JG 35965)
* Clifford Brown - Brownie's Eyes, Vol. 10 (Philology (It) W 1011-2)
* Clifford Brown - Brownie's Eyes, Vol. 11 (Philology (It) W 1012-2)

Sonny Rollins Quartet

Sonny Rollins (ts) Ray Bryant (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 2, 1955
826There's No Business Like Show BusinessPrestige PRLP 7020, P 24082
827ParadoxPrestige PRLP 7020, PR 24004
828RaincheckPrestige PRLP 7020, P 24082
829There Are Such ThingsPrestige PRLP 7020; Moodsville MVLP 2; Prestige P 24082
830It's Alright With MePrestige PRLP 7020, P 24082
* Sonny Rollins - Worktime (Prestige PRLP 7020, PRLP 7246; Fantasy OJC 007, OJCCD 007-2)
= Sonny Rollins - Worktime! (Prestige PR 7750)
* Sonny Rollins - Takin' Care Of Business (Prestige P 24082)
* Sonny Rollins (Prestige PR 24004)
* Various Artists - Modern Moods (Moodsville MVLP 2)

Charles Mingus Quintet plus Max Roach

Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
"Cafe Bohemia", NYC, December 23, 1955
Percussion DiscussionDebut DEB 123, (D) D 45-1; Prestige PR 24010; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* Charles Mingus - Mingus At The Bohemia (Debut DEB 123; Fantasy OJC 045, OJCCD 045-2)
= Charles Mingus - Chazz! (Fantasy LP 6002, LP 86002; America (F) 30 AM 6052)
* Charles Mingus (Prestige PR 24010)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* Charles Mingus/Max Roach - Percussion Discussion, Pt. 1&2 (Debut (D) D 45-1)

Eddie Bert (tb) George Barrow (ts) Mal Waldron (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
same location, date
DrumsDebut DEB 128; Fantasy LP 6009; Prestige PR 24010; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* Charles Mingus - Chazz! (not released) (Debut DEB 128)
* The Charles Mingus Quintet + Max Roach (Fantasy LP 6009, LP 86009, OJC 440, OJCCD 440-2; America (F) 30 AM 6059)
* Charles Mingus (Prestige PR 24010)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)

same session
Drums (take 1)Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Drums (take 2)-
I'll Remember April (alt. take)-
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)

1956

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown (tp) Sonny Rollins (ts) Richie Powell (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, January 4, 1956
12421-4Gertrude's BounceEmArcy MG 36070, MG 36085; Limelight LM 2-8201
12422-10Junior's Arrival (Step Lightly)EmArcy EMS 2-407, (J) 195J 1
12423-12Powell's PrancesEmArcy MG 36070
* Clifford Brown And Max Roach At Basin Street (EmArcy MG 36070)
* Various Artists - The Young Ones Of Jazz (EmArcy MG 36085)
* The Immortal Clifford Brown (Limelight LM 2-8201, LS 2-8601)
* Clifford Brown - The Quintet, Vol. 2 (EmArcy EMS 2-407)
* Clifford Brown - More Study In Brown (EmArcy (J) 195J 1)

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown (tp) Sonny Rollins (ts) Richie Powell (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
probably live in NYC, early 1956
I'll Remember AprilElektra/Musician E1 60026; Philology (It) W 1013-2
What's New?-
Daahoud-
Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)-
52nd Street Theme-
* Clifford Brown - Pure Genius, Vol. 1 (Elektra/Musician E1 60026)
* Clifford Brown - Brownie's Eyes, Vol. 12 (Philology (It) W 1013-2)

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown (tp) Sonny Rollins (ts) Richie Powell (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
NYC, February 16, 1956
12463-6What Is This Thing Called Love? (alt. take)EmArcy 838 306-2
12463-7What Is This Thing Called Love?EmArcy MG 36070
12464-1Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing (breakdown)EmArcy 838 306-2
12464-2Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing (alt. take)-
12464-14Love Is A Many-Splendored ThingEmArcy MG 36070
* Clifford Brown And Max Roach At Basin Street (EmArcy MG 36070)
* The Complete EmArcy Recordings Of Clifford Brown - Brownie (EmArcy 838 306-2)

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown (tp) Sonny Rollins (ts) Richie Powell (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
NYC, February 17, 1956
12459-1I'll Remember AprilEmArcy MG 36070
12459-2I'll Remember April (breakdown)EmArcy 838 306-2
12459-3I'll Remember April (alt. take)EmArcy (J) 195J 1
12460-8TimeEmArcy MG 36070; Mercury MG 20827
12461-16The Scene Is CleanEmArcy MG 36070
12462Flossie Lou (rehearsal take)EmArcy 838 306-2
12462-3Flossie Lou (alt. take 1)-
12462-7Flossie Lou (alt. take 2)-
12462-8Flossie Lou (alt. take 3)-
12462-9Flossie LouLimelight LM 2-8201; EmArcy (J) 195J 1
* Clifford Brown And Max Roach At Basin Street (EmArcy MG 36070)
* Clifford Brown - More Study In Brown (EmArcy (J) 195J 1)
* Clifford Brown - Remember Clifford (Mercury MG 20827, SR 60827)
* The Immortal Clifford Brown (Limelight LM 2-8201, LS 2-8601)
* The Complete EmArcy Recordings Of Clifford Brown - Brownie (EmArcy 838 306-2)

Sonny Rollins plus Four

Clifford Brown (tp -1/4) Sonny Rollins (ts) Richie Powell (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, March 22, 1956
1. 867I Feel A Song Comin' OnPrestige PRLP 7038, P 24050
2. 868Pent-Up House-
3. 869Valse HotPrestige PRLP 7038, PR 24004
4. 870Kiss And RunPrestige PRLP 7038, P 24050
5. 871Count Your BlessingsPrestige PRLP 7038, PR 24004
* Sonny Rollins Plus 4 (Prestige PRLP 7038; Fantasy OJC 243, OJCCD 243-2)
= Sonny Rollins/Clifford Brown/Max Roach - 3 Giants! (Prestige PRLP 7291)
= Sonny Rollins/Clifford Brown/Max Roach - Three Giants (Prestige PR 7821)
* Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus And More (Prestige P 24050)
* Sonny Rollins (Prestige PR 24004)

Johnny Griffin Quartet

Johnny Griffin (ts) Wynton Kelly (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 17, 1956
tk.2Chicago CallingBlue Note 45-1639, BLP 1533
tk.3Mil Dew-
tk.6The Boy Next DoorBlue Note 45-1640, BLP 1533
tk.8It's All Right With MeBlue Note BLP 1533
tk.10Nice And EasyBlue Note 45-1640, BLP 1533
tk.12The Way You Look TonightBlue Note (J) BNJ 61008/10, CDP 7 46536-2, (J) TOCJ 1601
tk.13Lover ManBlue Note BLP 1533
tk.14These Foolish Things-
tk.16CherokeeBlue Note (J) BNJ 61008/10, CDP 7 46536-2, (J) TOCJ 1601
* Introducing Johnny Griffin (Blue Note BLP 1533, CDP 7 46536-2)
* Various Artists - The Other Side Of Blue Note 1500 Series (Blue Note (J) BNJ 61008/10)
* Various Artists - Blue Trails: The Rare Tracks (Blue Note (J) TOCJ 1601)
* Johnny Griffin - Chicago Calling c/w Mil Dew (Blue Note 45-1639)
* Johnny Griffin - Nice And Easy c/w The Boy Next Door (Blue Note 45-1640)

Herbie Nichols Trio

Herbie Nichols (p) Teddy Kotick (b) Max Roach (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 19, 1956
tk.1WildflowerBlue Note BLP 1519, BN-LA 485-H2
tk.3Mine (alt. take)Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352-2, (J) TOCJ 1608
tk.4MineBlue Note BLP 1519, BN-LA 485-H2
tk.8Argumentative Variation (Trio)Blue Note (J) BNJ 61008/10, CDP 7243 8 59352-2, (J) TOCJ 1608
tk.10Trio (alt. take)Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352-2
tk.11The Spinning Song (alt. take)Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352-2, (J) TOCJ 1608
tk.12The Spinning SongBlue Note BLP 1519, BN-LA 485-H2
tk.13Riff Primatif (Riff Primitif)Blue Note (J) BNJ 61008/10, CDP 7243 8 59352-2, (J) TOCJ 1608
tk.14Riff Primatif (alt. take)Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352-2
tk.15Query (alt. take)Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352-2, (J) TOCJ 1608
tk.16QueryBlue Note BLP 1519, BN-LA 485-H2
* Herbie Nichols Trio (Blue Note BLP 1519)
* Herbie Nichols - The Third World (Blue Note BN-LA 485-H2)
* Various Artists - The Other Side Of Blue Note 1500 Series (Blue Note (J) BNJ 61008/10)
* The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Herbie Nichols (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352-2)
* Herbie Nichols Trio, Vol. 2 (Blue Note (J) TOCJ 1608)

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown (tp) Sonny Rollins (ts) Richie Powell (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d)
"Basin Street Club", NYC, April 28, 1956
Valse Hot (Waltz Hot)Ingo (It) two; Mainman BFWH CB 617
I Feel A Song Comin' On-
* Max Roach - Clifford Brown Quintet Live At Basin Street, April, 1956 (Ingo (It) two)
* Bird Flies With 'The Herd' Also Clifford Brown (Mainman BFWH CB 617)

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown (tp) Sonny Stitt (as -8) Sonny Rollins (ts) probably Richie Powell (p) probably George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d) Bob Story (ann)
WIOR radio broadcast, "Continental Restaurant", Norfolk, VA, June 18, 1956
1.Just One Of Those ThingsPhilology (It) W 1008-2
2.You Go To My Head-
3.Good Bait-
4.One For My BabyPhilology (It) W 1009-2
5.Someone To Watch Over Me-
6.What's New?-
7.These Foolish Things-
8.I Get A Kick Out Of You-
* Clifford Brown - Brownie's Eyes, Vol. 7 (Philology (It) W 1008-2)
* Clifford Brown - Brownie's Eyes, Vol. 8 (Philology (It) W 1009-2)

Sonny Rollins Quartet

Sonny Rollins (ts) Tommy Flanagan (p) Doug Watkins (b) Max Roach (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 22, 1956
918You Don't Know What Love IsPrestige PRLP 7079, P 24050
919St. ThomasPrestige 45-108, PRLP 7079, PR 24004, P 24050
920Strode RodePrestige PRLP 7079, PR 24004, P 24050
921Blue SevenPrestige PRLP 7079, P 24050
922Moritat (Mack The Knife)Prestige 45-173, PRLP 7079, P 24050
* Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus (Prestige PRLP 7079, PRLP 7326; Fantasy OJC 291, OJCCD 291-2)
* Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus And More (Prestige P 24050)
* Sonny Rollins (Prestige PR 24004)
* Sonny Rollins - St. Thomas, Pt. 1&2 (Prestige 45-108)
* Sonny Rollins - The Stopper c/w Moritat (Prestige 45-173)

Thad Jones Quintet

Thad Jones (tp) Billy Mitchell (ts -1,2,4,5) Barry Harris (p) Percy Heath (b) Max Roach (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 14, 1956
1. tk.2ThediaBlue Note BLP 1527
2. tk.6April In ParisBlue Note 45-1659, BLP 1527
3. tk.7I've Got A Crush On YouBlue Note BLP 1546, CDP 7 46814-2
4. tk.10Billie-DooBlue Note BLP 1527
5. tk.11If I Love Again-
6. tk.12If Someone Had Told MeBlue Note 45-1659, BLP 1527
* The Magnificent Thad Jones (Blue Note BLP 1527, CDP 7 46814-2)
= The Complete Blue Note/UA/Roulette Recordings Of Thad Jones (Mosaic MQ5-172, MD3-172)
* The Magnificent Thad Jones, Vol. 3 (Blue Note BLP 1546)
= The Complete Blue Note/UA/Roulette Recordings Of Thad Jones (Mosaic MQ5-172, MD3-172)
* Thad Jones - April In Paris c/w If Someone Had Told Me (Blue Note 45-1659)

Max Roach Quintet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Sonny Rollins (ts) Ray Bryant (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, September 17, 1956
13768Mr. XEmArcy MG 36098
13769Body And Soul-
13770-4Just One Of Those Things-
* Max Roach + 4 (EmArcy MG 36098)
= Max Roach + 4 (not released) (EmArcy SR 80001)
= Max Roach + 4 & More (EmArcy (J) 195J 39)

Max Roach Quintet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Sonny Rollins (ts) Ray Bryant (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
NYC, September 19, 1956
13764-6Ezz-TheticEmArcy MG 36098
13765The Most Beautiful Girl In The WorldEmArcy MG 36108
13766Woody'n YouEmArcy MG 36098
13767Dr. Free-Zee-
* Max Roach + 4 (EmArcy MG 36098)
= Max Roach + 4 (not released) (EmArcy SR 80001)
= Max Roach + 4 & More (EmArcy (J) 195J 39)
* Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time (EmArcy MG 36108; Mercury MG 20538)

Sonny Rollins Quintet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Sonny Rollins (ts) Wade Legge (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 5, 1956
979I've Grown Accustomed To Her FacePrestige PRLP 7095; Status ST 8315; Prestige P 24050
980Kids KnowPrestige PRLP 7095, P 24050
981The House I Live InPrestige PRLP 7207, PR 7553, P 24050
982Bird Medley: I Remember You / Star Eyes / My Melancholy Baby / They Can't Take That Away From Me / Old Folks / Just Friends / My Little Suede ShoesPrestige 45-128, PRLP 7095; Moodsville MVLP 33; Prestige P 24050
* Sonny Rollins - Rollins Plays For Bird (Prestige PRLP 7095, PR 7553; Fantasy OJC 214, OJCCD 214-2)
* Various Artists - My Fair Lady (Status ST 8315)
* Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus And More (Prestige P 24050)
* Sonny Rollins - Sonny Boy (Prestige PRLP 7207; Fantasy OJC 348, OJCCD 348-2)
* Various Artists - Music Of George Gershwin Played By America's Greatest Jazzmen (Moodsville MVLP 33)
* Sonny Rollins - Ee-Ah c/w They Can't Take That Away From Me (Prestige 45-128)

Thelonious Monk Quintet

Ernie Henry (as) Sonny Rollins (ts) Thelonious Monk (p) Oscar Pettiford (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, October 9, 1956
Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues-AreRiverside RLP 12-226
Pannonica-
Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues-Are (edited version)Riverside RLP 12-266
* Thelonious Monk - Brilliant Corners (Riverside RLP 12-226, RLP 1174; Fantasy OJC 026, OJCCD 026-2)
= Thelonious Monk - Mighty Monk (Riverside RS 3000)
= Thelonious Monk - Brilliance (Milestone M 47023)
* Ernie Henry - Last Chorus (Riverside RLP 12-266; Fantasy OJC 086, OJCCD 1906-2)

Max Roach Quintet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Sonny Rollins (ts) Ray Bryant (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d)
broadcast, "Bandstand USA", "Cafe Bohemia", NYC, October 10, 1956
Valse HotRoyal Jazz (D) RJD 515
I Get A Kick Out Of You-
* Kenny Dorham 1953, 1956, 1964 (Royal Jazz (D) RJD 515)

Thelonious Monk Quintet

Ernie Henry (as) Sonny Rollins (ts) Thelonious Monk (p) Oscar Pettiford (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, October 15, 1956
Brilliant CornersRiverside R 45608, RLP 12-226, RLP 421, RLP 483/484
* Thelonious Monk - Brilliant Corners (Riverside RLP 12-226, RLP 1174; Fantasy OJC 026, OJCCD 026-2)
= Thelonious Monk - Mighty Monk (Riverside RS 3000)
= Thelonious Monk - Brilliance (Milestone M 47023)
* Thelonious Monk Greatest Hits (Riverside RLP 421, RS 9421)
* The Thelonious Monk Story (Riverside RLP 483/484, RS 9483/9484)
* Thelonious Monk - Brilliant Corners, Pt. 1&2 (Riverside R 45608)

Thelonious Monk Quintet

Clark Terry (tp) Sonny Rollins (ts) Thelonious Monk (p) Paul Chambers (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, December 7, 1956
Bemsha SwingRiverside RLP 12-226
* Thelonious Monk - Brilliant Corners (Riverside RLP 12-226, RLP 1174; Fantasy OJC 026, OJCCD 026-2)
= Thelonious Monk - Mighty Monk (Riverside RS 3000)
= Thelonious Monk - Brilliance (Milestone M 47023)

Sonny Rollins Quartet

Sonny Rollins (ts) Kenny Drew (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d) Earl Coleman (vo -2,4)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 7, 1956
1. 1031B. SwiftPrestige PRLP 7126, PRLP 7207, P 24082
2. 1032My IdealPrestige PRLP 7126, PR 24046
3. 1033Sonny BoyPrestige PRLP 7207, P 24082
4. 1034Two Different WorldsPrestige PRLP 7126
5. 1035Ee-AhPrestige 45-128, PRLP 7126, PRLP 7207, P 24082
6. 1036B. QuickPrestige PRLP 7126, PRLP 7207, P 24082
* Sonny Rollins - Tour De Force (Prestige PRLP 7126; Fantasy OJC 095, OJCCD 095-2)
* Sonny Rollins - Sonny Boy (Prestige PRLP 7207; Fantasy OJC 348, OJCCD 348-2)
* Sonny Rollins - Takin' Care Of Business (Prestige P 24082)
* Various Artists - 25 Years Of Prestige (Prestige PR 24046)
* Sonny Rollins - Ee-Ah c/w They Can't Take That Away From Me (Prestige 45-128)

Max Roach Quintet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Sonny Rollins (ts) Ray Bryant (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d)
broadcast, "Bandstand USA", "Cafe Bohemia", NYC, December 12, 1956
I Feel A Song Coming Onprivate tape
Daahoud-

Sonny Rollins Quintet

Donald Byrd (tp) Sonny Rollins (ts) Wynton Kelly (p) Gene Ramey (b) Max Roach (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 16, 1956
tk.1DecisionBlue Note 45-1669, BLP 1542, BN-LA 401-H2, BST2 84433
tk.2Plain JaneBlue Note 45-1670, BLP 1542, BN-LA 401-H2
tk.5SonnysphereBlue Note BLP 1542
tk.6How Are Things In Glocca Morra?Blue Note BLP 1542, BN-LA 401-H2
tk.8Bluesnote-
* Sonny Rollins, Vol. 1 (Blue Note BLP 1542, BST 81542 (pseudo stereo), CDP 7 81542-2)
* Sonny Rollins Best Album (Blue Note BN-LA 401-H2)
* Various Artists - The Best Of Blue Note, Vol. 2 (Blue Note BST2 84433)
* Sonny Rollins - Decision, Pt. 1&2 (Blue Note 45-1669)
* Sonny Rollins - Plain Jane, Pt. 1&2 (Blue Note 45-1670)

Joe Wilder's Music Minus One

Joe Wilder (tp) Hank Jones (p) Mundell Lowe (g) George Duvivier (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, 1956
'S WonderfulMusic Minus One MMO 4
Of Thee I Sing-
Bidin' My Time-
But Not For Me (take 3)-
But Not For Me (take 8)-
Fascinating Rhythm-
Somebody Loves Me-
I've Got A Crush On You-
Someone To Watch Over Me-
* Joe Wilder - The Music Of George Gershwin: Of Thee I Sing (Music Minus One MMO 4)

1957

Max Roach Quintet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Sonny Rollins (ts) Bill Wallace (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d)
Capitol Studios, Vine Street, Hollywood, CA, March 18, 1957
15175-10I'll Take RomanceEmArcy MG 36108, SR 80002
15176-6It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That SwingEmArcy (J) 195J 39
15177Blues WaltzEmArcy MG 36108
15178-5Love LettersEmArcy (J) 195J 39
* Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time (EmArcy MG 36108; Mercury MG 20538)
* Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time (EmArcy SR 80002; Mercury SR 60193)
* Max Roach + 4 & More (EmArcy (J) 195J 39)

Max Roach Quintet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Sonny Rollins (ts) Bill Wallace (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
Capitol Studios, Vine Street, Hollywood, CA, March 20, 1957
15187-7Little FolksEmArcy MG 36108, SR 80002
15188-10Minor TroubleEmArcy (J) 195J 39
15189-4Valse HotEmArcy MG 36108, SR 80002
* Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time (EmArcy MG 36108; Mercury MG 20538)
* Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time (EmArcy SR 80002; Mercury SR 60193)
* Max Roach + 4 & More (EmArcy (J) 195J 39)

Max Roach Quintet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Sonny Rollins (ts) Bill Wallace (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
Capitol Studios, Vine Street, Hollywood, CA, March 21, 1957
JB8Lover (stereo edit)EmArcy SR 80002
15194Lover (mono edit)EmArcy MG 36108
* Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time (EmArcy SR 80002; Mercury SR 60193)
* Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time (EmArcy MG 36108; Mercury MG 20538)

Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars

Conte Candoli (tp) Frank Rosolino (tb) Bill Perkins (ts) Dick Shreve (p) Howard Rumsey (b) Max Roach (d)
Los Angeles, CA, March, 1957
Facts About MaxLiberty LRP 3064, LRP 3292
Swingin' The BluesLiberty LRP 3064
Blues In The Night-
The Count's Blues-
* Max Roach/Stan Levey - Drummin' The Blues (Liberty LRP 3064)
* Various Artists - Jazz Montage (Liberty LRP 3292)

J.J. Johnson Quartet

J.J. Johnson (tb) Tommy Flanagan (p) Paul Chambers (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, April 11, 1957
CO57801I've Got You Under My SkinColumbia CL 1020
CO57802Harvey's HouseColumbia CL 1030
CO57803Nickles And Dimes-
CO57804That Tired Routine Called Love-
CO57805For Heaven's Sake-
CO57806Paul's Pal-
* Various Artists - Jazz Omnibus (Columbia CL 1020)
* J.J. Johnson - First Place (Columbia CL 1030)

J.J. Johnson Quartet

J.J. Johnson (tb) Tommy Flanagan (p) Paul Chambers (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
NYC, April 12, 1957
CO57807It's Only A Paper MoonColumbia CL 1030
CO57809Commutation-
CO57811Be My Love-
* J.J. Johnson - First Place (Columbia CL 1030)

J.J. Johnson Quartet

J.J. Johnson (tb) Tommy Flanagan (p) Paul Chambers (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
NYC, April 26, 1957
CO57724Cry Me A RiverColumbia CL 1030
CO57725Hello, Young LoversColumbia CL 1303; Playboy PB 1959
CO57726100 ProofColumbia CL 1303
CO57727What's New?Columbia CL 1303; Playboy PB 1958
* J.J. Johnson - First Place (Columbia CL 1030)
* J.J. Johnson - Blue Trombone (Columbia CL 1303, CS 8109)
* The Playboy Jazz All Stars, Vol. 3 (Playboy PB 1959)
* The Playboy Jazz All Stars, Vol. 2 (Playboy PB 1958)

J.J. Johnson Quartet

J.J. Johnson (tb) Tommy Flanagan (p) Paul Chambers (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
NYC, May 3, 1957
CO57909KevColumbia CL 1303
CO57910Gone With The Wind-
CO57911Blue Trombone, Pt. 1-
CO57912Blue Trombone, Pt. 2-
* J.J. Johnson - Blue Trombone (Columbia CL 1303, CS 8109)

Kenny Dorham Quintet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Sonny Rollins (ts) Hank Jones (p) Oscar Pettiford (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, May 21, 1957
But BeautifulRiverside RLP 12-239
I'll Remember AprilRiverside RLP 12-239; Jazzland JLP 82
Falling In Love With Love-
La VillaRiverside RLP 12-239, RLP 12-267; Jazzland JLP 72
* Kenny Dorham - Jazz Contrasts (Riverside RLP 12-239, RLP 1105; Fantasy OJC 028, OJCCD 028-2)
= Kenny Dorham - But Beautiful (Milestone M 47036)
* Kenny Dorham And Friends With Cannonball Adderley And Sonny Rollins (Jazzland JLP 82, JLP 982)
* Various Artists - Riverside Drive (Riverside RLP 12-267)
* Sonny Rollins - Sonny's Time (Jazzland JLP 72, JLP 972)

Kenny Dorham Sextet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Sonny Rollins (ts -1) Betty Glamann (harp) Hank Jones (p) Oscar Pettiford (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, May 27, 1957
1.My Old FlameRiverside RLP 12-239, RLP 12-244; Jazzland JLP 72
2.La RueRiverside RLP 12-239
* Kenny Dorham - Jazz Contrasts (Riverside RLP 12-239, RLP 1105; Fantasy OJC 028, OJCCD 028-2)
= Kenny Dorham - But Beautiful (Milestone M 47036)
* Various Artists - Jazz For Lovers (Riverside RLP 12-244)
* Sonny Rollins - Sonny's Time (Jazzland JLP 72, JLP 972)

A.K. Salim Octet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Buster Cooper (tb) Johnny Griffin (ts) Pepper Adams (bars, ts) Wynton Kelly (p) Paul Chambers (b) Max Roach (d) Chino Pozo (cga) A.K. Salim (arr, dir)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 17, 1957
70125Blu-BinskySavoy MG 12118
-Blu-Binsky (alt. take)Savoy 7567 93006-2
70126R-U 1-2Savoy MG 12118
70127Pretty For The People-
-Pretty For The People (alt. take)Savoy 7567 93006-2
70128Ba-Lu-Ee-DuSavoy MG 12118
70129Shirley Ray-
70130Takin' Care Of Business-
* A.K. Salim - Pretty For The People (Savoy MG 12118)
* A.K. Salim - Pretty For The People (Savoy 7567 93006-2)

Abbey Lincoln

Kenny Dorham (tp) Sonny Rollins (ts) Wynton Kelly (p -1/8,10,11, b -9) Paul Chambers (b -1/8,10,11) Max Roach (d) Abbey Lincoln (vo)
NYC, October 28, 1957
1.Strong ManRiverside R 45601, RLP 12-251
2.Happiness Is Just A Thing Called Joe-
3.My ManRiverside RLP 12-251
4.That's HimRiverside R 45602, RLP 12-251
5.I Must Have That Man-
6.I Must Have That Man (take 3)Fantasy OJCCD 085-2
7.Porgy (take 1)-
8.PorgyRiverside RLP 12-251
9.Don't Explain-
10.When A Woman Loves A Man-
11.Can't Help Lovin' That ManRiverside unissued
* Abbey Lincoln - That's Him (Riverside RLP 12-251, RLP 1107; Fantasy OJC 085, OJCCD 085-2)
* Abbey Lincoln - Strong Man c/w Happiness Is Just A Thing Called Joe (Riverside R 45601)
* Abbey Lincoln - That's Him c/w I Must Have That Man (Riverside R 45602)

Benny Golson Sextet

Kenny Dorham (tp) J.J. Johnson (tb) Benny Golson (ts) Wynton Kelly (p) Paul Chambers (b) Max Roach (d)
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, December 19, 1957
Hymn To The OrientRiverside RLP 12-256
Blues On Down-
Namely YouRiverside RLP 12-256, RLP 12-284
* Benny Golson - The Modern Touch (Riverside RLP 12-256; Fantasy OJCCD 1797-2)
= Benny Golson - Reunion (Jazzland JLP 85, JLP 985)
= Benny Golson - Blues On Down (Milestone M 47048)
* Various Artists - Saxophone Revolt (Riverside RLP 12-284)

Max Roach Quartet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Hank Mobley (ts) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, December 20, 1957
16635 | JB158-7RaoulEmArcy (J) 195J 39
16636 | JB159-2This Time The Dream's On Me-
16637 | JB160-1Tune Up-
* Max Roach + 4 & More (EmArcy (J) 195J 39)

Max Roach Quartet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Hank Mobley (ts) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
NYC, December 23, 1957
16644 | JB161-4ConfirmationEmArcy MG 36127
16645 | JB162-11Apres Vous (Au Privave)-
16646 | JB163-6AnthropologyEmArcy (J) 195J 39
16647 | JB164-2Yardbird SuiteEmArcy MG 36127
* The Max Roach 4 Plays Charlie Parker (EmArcy MG 36127, SR 80019; Mercury MG 20532, SR 60209; Universal (J) UCCM 9103)
* Max Roach + 4 & More (EmArcy (J) 195J 39)

Benny Golson Sextet

Kenny Dorham (tp) J.J. Johnson (tb) Benny Golson (ts) Wynton Kelly (p) Paul Chambers (b) Max Roach (d)
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, December 23, 1957
ReunionRiverside RLP 12-256, RLP 1124
Venetian Blues-
Out Of The Past-
* Benny Golson - The Modern Touch (Riverside RLP 12-256; Fantasy OJCCD 1797-2)
= Benny Golson - Reunion (Jazzland JLP 85, JLP 985)
= Benny Golson - Blues On Down (Milestone M 47048)
* Sonny Rollins/Benny Golson - Saxes In Stereo (Riverside RLP 1124)

1958

Max Roach Quintet

Kenny Dorham (tp) Hank Mobley (ts) Ramsey Lewis (p) George Morrow (b) Max Roach (d)
Chicago, IL, January 4, 1958
Crackle HutArgo LP 623
Speculate-
That Old Devil Called Love-
Audio Blues-
C.M.-
Four-X-
* Max Roach - Max! (Argo LP 623)
= Max Roach/Art Blakey (Chess 2ACMJ 406)
= Max Roach/Art Blakey - Percussion Discussion (Chess CH2 92511)

Sonny Rollins Trio

Sonny Rollins (ts) Oscar Pettiford (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, February 11, 1958
Someday I'll Find YouRiverside RLP 12-258
Will You Still Be Mine?-
Till There Was You (take 4)-
Shadow Waltz-
Till There Was You (take 3)Milestone M 47007; Fantasy OJCCD 067-2
* Sonny Rollins - Freedom Suite (Riverside RLP 12-258, RS 3010; Fantasy OJC 067, OJCCD 067-2)
= Sonny Rollins - Shadow Waltz (Jazzland JLP 86, JLP 986)
= Sonny Rollins - The Freedom Suite Plus (Milestone M 47007)

Sonny Rollins Trio

Sonny Rollins (ts) Oscar Pettiford (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
NYC, March 7, 1958
The Freedom SuiteRiverside RLP 12-258
* Sonny Rollins - Freedom Suite (Riverside RLP 12-258, RS 3010; Fantasy OJC 067, OJCCD 067-2)
= Sonny Rollins - Shadow Waltz (Jazzland JLP 86, JLP 986)
= Sonny Rollins - The Freedom Suite Plus (Milestone M 47007)

Max Roach Duo

Oscar Pettiford (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, March 7, 1958
There Will Never Be Another YouFantasy OJCCD 304-2
* Max Roach - Deeds, Not Words (Fantasy OJCCD 304-2)

Max Roach Quartet

Kenny Dorham (tp) George Coleman (ts) Nelson Boyd (b) Max Roach (d)
Nola's Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, April 11, 1958
17277 | JB229-7Billie's BounceEmArcy MG 36127
17278 | JB230-7Ko-Ko-
17279 | JB231-1Parker's Mood-
* The Max Roach 4 Plays Charlie Parker (EmArcy MG 36127, SR 80019; Mercury MG 20532, SR 60209; Universal (J) UCCM 9103)

Max Roach Quintet

Booker Little (tp) George Coleman (ts) Eddie Baker (p) Bob Cranshaw (b) Max Roach (d)
Universal Recorders, Chicago, IL, June 3, 1958
16982Shirley (mono version)EmArcy MG 36132
JB323Shirley (stereo version)Mercury SR 60128
16983Memo To Maurice (mono version)EmArcy MG 36132
JB324Memo To Maurice (stereo version)Mercury SR 60128
16984 | JB325Stella By StarlightEmArcy MG 36132; Mercury SR 60128
16985 | JB326Sporty-
16986My Old Flame (mono version)EmArcy MG 36132
JB327My Old Flame (stereo version)Mercury SR 60128
JB328Stompin' At The Savoy-
16987Stompin' At The Savoy (mono outchorus)EmArcy MG 36132
* Max Roach + 4 On The Chicago Scene (EmArcy MG 36132; Mercury MG 20559; Universal (J) UCCM 9110)
* Max Roach + 4 On The Chicago Scene (not released?) (Mercury SR 60128)
= Max Roach + 4 On The Chicago Scene (Mercury (J) 195J 41)

Max Roach New Quintet

Booker Little (tp) Ray Draper (tu) George Coleman (ts) Art Davis (b) Max Roach (d)
summer 1958
17644Love For SaleEmArcy MG 36140
* Max Roach + 4 At Newport (EmArcy MG 36140, SR 80010; Mercury MG 20524, SR 60201, (J) 195J 42)

Dinah Washington

Blue Mitchell (tp) Melba Liston (tb) Harold Ousley (ts) Sahib Shihab (bars) Wynton Kelly (p) Paul West (b) Max Roach (d) Dinah Washington (vo)
"Newport Jazz Festival", Newport, RI, July 6, 1958
17638Lover Come Back To MeEmArcy MG 36141
17639Crazy Love-
Send Me To The 'Lectric ChairMercury (J) 18PJ 10215/18; EmArcy (J) EJD 1039
Me And My Gin (Gimmie Me A Pig Foot)-
17640Back Water BluesEmArcy MG 36141
* Dinah Washington/Terry Gibbs/Max Roach/Don Elliott - Newport '58 (EmArcy MG 36141, SR 80009; Mercury MG 20523, SR 60200)
* The Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury, Vol. 3: 1956-1958 (Mercury (J) 18PJ 10215/18)
* Dinah Washington/Terry Gibbs/Max Roach/Don Elliott - Newport '58 (EmArcy (J) EJD 1039)

Terry Gibbs Sextet

Urbie Green (tb) Don Elliott (mel, vib) Terry Gibbs (vib) Wynton Kelly (p) Paul West (b) Max Roach (d) Dinah Washington (vo -3)
"Newport Jazz Festival", Newport, RI, July 6, 1958
1. 17641Backstage BluesEmArcy MG 36141
2. 17642Julie And Jake-
3. 17643All Of Me-
* Dinah Washington/Terry Gibbs/Max Roach/Don Elliott - Newport '58 (EmArcy MG 36141, SR 80009; Mercury MG 20523, SR 60200)

Max Roach New Quintet

Booker Little (tp) Ray Draper (tu) George Coleman (ts) Art Davis (b) Max Roach (d)
"Newport Jazz Festival", Newport, RI, July 6, 1958
17645La VillaEmArcy MG 36140
17646A Night In Tunisia-
17647Deeds, Not WordsMercury (J) 195J 42
17648Minor ModeEmArcy MG 36140
17649Tune Up-
* Max Roach + 4 At Newport (EmArcy MG 36140, SR 80010; Mercury MG 20524, SR 60201, (J) 195J 42)

Max Roach With The Boston Percussion Ensemble

Al Portch (frh) Max Roach (d) Irving Farberman, Everette Firth, Lloyd McCausland, Arthur Press, Charles Smith, Harold Thompson, Walter Tokarczyk (per) Corinne Curry (soprano voice) Harold Faberman (cond, dir)
"Music Barn Of The Music Inn", Lenox, MA, August 17, 1958
17925Variation On A Familiar Theme - Max's VariationEmArcy MG 36144
17926Variation On A Familiar Theme - Bach-
17927Variation On A Familiar Theme - Beethoven-
17928Variation On A Familiar Theme - Debussy-
17929Variation On A Familiar Theme - Stravinsky-
17930Evolution (2nd Movement)-
17950Evolution (1st Movement)-
17951Evolution (3rd Movement)-
17952The Music Inn Suite - The Music Inn #1-
17953The Poodle Tower-
17954Soliloquy #1 (Guest A, Female)-
17955Potting Shed Passacaglia-
17956Soliloquy, #2 (Guest B, Male)-
17957Stephanie B-
17958Duo Concertante (Guest A And Guest B)-
17959The Music Inn, #2-
* Max Roach With The Boston Percussion Ensemble (EmArcy MG 36144, SR 80015; Mercury MG 20529, SR 60206)

Max Roach New Quintet

Booker Little (tp -1/6) Ray Draper (tu -1/6) George Coleman (ts -1/6) Art Davis (b -1/6) Max Roach (d)
NYC, September 4, 1958
1.You Stepped Out Of A DreamRiverside RLP 12-280; Milestone M 47016
2.FilideRiverside RLP 12-280
3.It's You Or No One-
4.Jodie's Cha-ChaRiverside R 45417, RLP 12-280; Milestone M 47016
5.Deeds, Not WordsRiverside REP 145, RLP 12-280
6.Larry-LarueRiverside R 45417, RLP 12-280; Milestone M 47016
7.ConversationRiverside REP 145, RLP 12-280; Milestone M 47016
* Max Roach - Deeds, Not Words (Riverside RLP 12-280, RLP 1122, RS 3018; Fantasy OJC 304, OJCCD 304-2)
= Max Roach - Conversation (Jazzland JLP 79, JLP 979)
= Max Roach - Conversations (Milestone M 47061)
* Art Blakey/Max Roach/Elvin Jones/Philly Joe Jones - The Big Beat (Milestone M 47016, MCD 47016-2)
* Max Roach - Deeds, Not Words (Riverside REP 145)
* Max Roach - Jodie's Cha-Cha c/w Larry-Larue (Riverside R 45417)

Max Roach New Quintet

Booker Little (tp) Ray Draper (tu) George Coleman (ts) Art Davis (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
television broadcast, "Stars Of Jazz", KABC-TV, Hollywood, CA, October 6, 1958
Minor Mode BluesCalliope CAL 3013
The Scene Is Clean-
Love For Sale-
* Max Roach/Bud Shank - Sessions, Live (Calliope CAL 3013)

Booker Little 4 And Max Roach

Booker Little (tp) George Coleman (ts -1,3/5) Tommy Flanagan (p) Art Davis (b) Max Roach (d)
Nola's Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, October, 1958
1.MilestonesUnited Artists UAL 4034
2.Sweet And Lovely-
3.Rounder's Mood-
4.Dungeon Waltz-
5.Jewel's Tempo-
6.Moonlight Becomes You-
* Booker Little 4 - The Defiant Ones (United Artists UAL 4034, UAS 5034)

Max Roach New Quintet

Booker Little (tp) Ray Draper (tu) George Coleman (ts) Art Davis (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, November 4, 1958
MilanoTime T 70003
Tuba De Nod-
Variations On The Scene-
Pieces Of Quincy (Pies Of Quincy)-
Old Folks-
Sadiga-
Gandolfo's Bounce-
* Max Roach - Award-Winning Drummer (Time T 70003, ST 70003)
= Max Roach (Time M 52087, S 2087)

George Russell Orchestra

Art Farmer, Ernie Royal, Joe Wilder (tp) Tom Mitchell, Frank Rehak (tb) Bob Brookmeyer (vtb) Hal McKusick, Phil Woods (as) Al Cohn (ts) Gene Allen (bars) Bill Evans (p) Barry Galbraith (g) George Duvivier (b) Max Roach (d) Jon Hendricks (nar) George Russell (arr, cond)
NYC, November 24, 1958
105627A Helluva TownDecca DL 9216
* George Russell - New York, N.Y. (Decca DL 9216; Impulse IMPD 278)

1959 (The age of 35)

Max Roach Quintet

Booker Little (tp) Julian Priester (tb) George Coleman (ts) Art Davis (b) Max Roach (d)
Fine Recording, NYC, January 22, 1959
18128-9LepaMercury MG 20457
18129-7Connie's Bounce-
18137-5Prelude-
18138-11Bemsha Swing-
18139-5Timpanalli-
18140-4There's No You-
18141-7A Little Sweet-
* Max Roach - A Little Sweet (not released) (Mercury MG 20457, SR 60140)
= Max Roach - The Many Sides Of Max (Mercury MG 20911, SR 60911; Universal (J) UCCM 9125)

Max Roach Quintet And Buddy Rich Quintet

Tommy Turrentine (tp -1/13) Willie Dennis, Julian Priester (tb -1/13) Phil Woods (as -1/13) Stanley Turrentine (ts -1/13) John Bunch (p -1/13) Bob Boswell, Phil Leshin (b -1/13) Buddy Rich, Max Roach (d) Gigi Gryce (arr, cond -1/13)
Fine Recording, NYC, April 7-8, 1959
1. 18386Liza (All The Clouds'll Roll Away)Mercury unissued
2. 18387-6YesterdaysMercury MG 20448; EmArcy EMS 2-402
3. 18388-3Limehouse BluesMercury 826 987-2
4. 18388-7-Mercury MG 20448; EmArcy EMS 2-402
5. 18389-6The CasbahMercury 826 987-2
6. 18389-8-Mercury MG 20448
7. 18390-2Big FootMosaic MD7-201
8. 18390-3-Mercury MG 20448; EmArcy 814 190-1
9. 18390-7-Mercury 826 987-2
10. 18391-10SleepMercury MG 20448; EmArcy EMS 2-402
11. 18392-2Toot, Toot, Tootsie, Goodbye-
12. 18393-4Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing)Mercury 826 987-2
13. 18393-8-Mercury MG 20448, PPSD 1-12
14. 18403-1Figure EightsMercury MG 20448; EmArcy EMS 2-402
* Buddy Rich/Max Roach - Rich Versus Roach (Mercury MG 20448, SR 60133)
* Buddy Rich - Both Sides (EmArcy EMS 2-402)
* Max Roach - Standard Time (EmArcy 814 190-1)
* Various Artists - Mercury Perfect Presence (Mercury PPSD 1-12)
* Buddy Rich/Max Roach - Rich Versus Roach (Mercury 826 987-2)
* The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions (Mosaic MD7-201)

Max Roach Quintet

Tommy Turrentine (tp) Julian Priester (tb) Stanley Turrentine (ts) Bob Boswell (b) Max Roach (d)
Capitol Studios, NYC, July 21, 1959
18778The More I See YouMercury MG 20491
18779All The Wayunissued
18780Lotus BlossomMercury MG 20491
18781Quiet As It's Kept-
18782As Long As You're Living-
18783Julianounissued
18784To LadyMercury MG 20491
18785Juliano-
* Max Roach - Quiet As It's Kept (Mercury MG 20491, SR 60170)

Max Roach Sextet

Tommy Turrentine (tp -7/9,19/22) Julian Priester (tb -4/6,12,13,19/22) Stanley Turrentine (ts -10,14/17,19/22) Ray Bryant (p) Bob Boswell (b) Max Roach (d) Abbey Lincoln (vo -19/22)
Universal Recorders, Chicago, IL, October 9 & 10, 1959
1. 19315-1Speak LowMosaic MD7-201
2. 19315-2-Mercury MG 20539
3. 19315-3-Mosaic MD7-201
4. 19316-1Never Let Me Go-
5. 19316-2--
6. 19316-7-Mercury MG 20539
7. 19317-2Come Rain Or Come ShineMosaic MD7-201
8. 19317-5--
9. 19317-7-Mercury MG 20539
10. 19318-2Namely You-
11. 19319-4Moon Faced, Starry Eyed-
12. 19320-3Wild Is The WindMosaic MD7-201
13. 19320-4-Mercury MG 20539
14. 19321-2You're Mine, YouMosaic MD7-201
15. 19321-4-Mercury MG 20539
16. 19321-5-Mosaic MD7-201
17. 19321-6--
18. 19322-1You're My Thrill-
19. 19323-2I Concentrate On You-
20. 19323-4-Mercury MG 20539
21. 19324-4Never Leave MeMosaic MD7-201
22. 19324-6-Mercury MG 20539
* Max Roach - Moon Faced And Starry Eyed (Mercury MG 20539, SR 60215)
* The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions (Mosaic MD7-201)

Abbey Lincoln

Tommy Turrentine (tp) Julian Priester (tb) Stanley Turrentine (ts) Cedar Walton (p) Bob Boswell (b) Max Roach (d) Abbey Lincoln (vo)
NYC, 1959
Afro BlueRiverside RLP 12-308
Let Up-
Laugh Clown Laugh-
Long As You're Living-
* Abbey Lincoln - Abbey Is Blue (Riverside RLP 12-308, RLP 1153; Fantasy OJC 069, OJCCD 069-2)

1960

Tommy Turrentine Sextet

Tommy Turrentine (tp) Julian Priester (tb -2/7) Stanley Turrentine (ts) Horace Parlan (p -1/3,5/7) Bob Boswell (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, January 19, 1960
1.Gunga DinTime T 70008
2.Webb City-
3.Time's Up-
4.Long As You're Living-
5.Too Clean-
6.Two, Three, One, Oh!-
7.Blues For J.P.-
* Tommy Turrentine With Stanley Turrentine (Time T 70008, ST 70008)

Stan "The Man" Turrentine Quartet

Stanley Turrentine (ts) Tommy Flanagan (p) George Duvivier (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, early 1960
Let's GrooveTime M 52086
Stolen Sweets-
Minor Mood-
* Stanley Turrentine - Stan "The Man" Turrentine (Time M 52086, S 2086)

Sonny Clark (p) replaces Flanagan
same location, date
SheriTime M 52086
Mild Is The Mood-
My Girl Is Just Enough Woman For Me-
* Stanley Turrentine - Stan "The Man" Turrentine (Time M 52086, S 2086)

Max Roach Quintet

Tommy Turrentine (tp) Julian Priester (tb) Stanley Turrentine (ts) Bob Boswell (b) Max Roach (d)
"Fruit Hall", Kaiserslautern, West Germany, February 5, 1960
Lotus BlossomEnja (G) ENJ 4074-1
Drum Conversation-
The Villa-
Long As You're Living-
A Night In Tunisia-
PreludeEnja (G) ENJ 4074-2
Drum Talk-
* Max Roach - Long As You're Living (Enja (G) ENJ 4074-1, ENJ 4074-2)

Max Roach Quintet

Tommy Turrentine (tp) Julian Priester (tb) Stanley Turrentine (ts) Bob Boswell (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
live in Paris, France, February-March, 1960
Juliano (Kardouba) (To Lady)BYG (J) YX 4019; Europa Jazz (It) EJ 1028, EJ 1035
The Villa (Stop Motion)BYG (J) YX 4019; Europa Jazz (It) EJ 1035
* Max Roach And Friends - Historical Masters, Vol. 2 (BYG (J) YX 4019)
= Max Roach - Again! (Affinity (E) AFFD 32)
* Max Roach/Phil Woods/Thelonious Monk - Europa Jazz (Europa Jazz (It) EJ 1028)
* Art Blakey/Freddie Hubbard/Horace Silver/Max Roach - Europa Jazz (Europa Jazz (It) EJ 1035)

Max Roach Quintet

Tommy Turrentine (tp) Julian Priester (tb) Stanley Turrentine (ts) Bob Boswell (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
Barclay Studios, Paris, France, March 1, 1960
19900Petit DejeunerMercury MG 20594
19901Un Nouveau Compet-
19902Parisian Sketches: The Tower / The Champs / The Caves / The Left Bank / The Arch-
* Max Roach - Parisian Sketches (not released) (Mercury MG 20594, SR 60253)
= Max Roach - Parisian Sketches (Mercury MG 20760, SR 60760)

Max Roach Quintet

Tommy Turrentine (tp) Julian Priester (tb) Stanley Turrentine (ts) Bob Boswell (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
Barclay Studios, Paris, France, March 2, 1960
19898NicaMercury MG 20594
19899Liberte-
* Max Roach - Parisian Sketches (not released) (Mercury MG 20594, SR 60253)
= Max Roach - Parisian Sketches (Mercury MG 20760, SR 60760)

Sonny Clark Trio

Sonny Clark (p) George Duvivier (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, March 23, 1960
Minor MeetingTime T 70010
Nica-
Junka-
Sonia-
Sonny's Crib-
Blues Mambo-
Blues Blue-
* Sonny Clark Trio (Time T 70010, ST 70010, M 52101, S 2101)

Charles Mingus - Gunther Schuller Orchestra

Marcus Belgrave, Ted Curson, Hobart Dotson, Clark Terry, Richard Williams (tp) Eddie Bert, Charles Greenlee, Slide Hampton, Jimmy Knepper (tb) Don Butterfield (tu) Robert DiDomenica (fl) Harry Shulman (ob) John LaPorta (as, cl) Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl) Bill Barron, Joe Farrell (ts) Yusef Lateef (ts, fl) Danny Bank (bars) Roland Hanna (p) Charles McCracken (cello) Charles Mingus (b, arr) Dannie Richmond (d) Sticks Evans, Max Roach, George Scott (per) Gunther Schuller (cond)
NYC, May 24, 1960
20093Half-Mast InhibitionMercury MG 20627
20094Mingus Fingus, No. 2-
20095Bemoanable Lady-
20096Yusef Isef Toounissued
* Charles Mingus - Pre-Bird (Mercury MG 20627, SR 60627, (J) PHCE 6006)
= Charles Mingus - Mingus Revisited (Limelight LM 82015, LS 86015)

Max Roach Sextet

Booker Little (tp) Julian Priester (tb) Walter Benton (ts) Coleman Hawkins (ts -1) James Schenck (b) Max Roach (d) Abbey Lincoln (vo) Nat Hentoff (supervisor)
Nola's Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, August 31, 1960
1.Driva' ManCandid CJM 8002
2.Freedom Day-
* Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite - We Insist! (Candid CJM 8002, CJS 9002, (E) CCD 79002)

Max Roach Octet

Booker Little (tp -2) Julian Priester (tb -2) Walter Benton (ts -2) James Schenck (b -2) Max Roach (d) Michael Olatunji (cga -2) Tomas DuVall, Raymond Mantilla (per -2) Abbey Lincoln (vo) Nat Hentoff (supervisor)
Nola's Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, September 6, 1960
1.Triptych: Prayer / Protest / PeaceCandid CJM 8002
2.Tears For Johannesburg-
* Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite - We Insist! (Candid CJM 8002, CJS 9002, (E) CCD 79002)

Jazz Artists Guild

Benny Bailey, Kenny Dorham (tp -1) Booker Little (tp -2) Julian Priester (tb) Walter Benton (ts) Cecil Payne (bars -1) Peck Morrison (b) Max Roach (d) Jo Jones (d -2) Nat Hentoff (supervisor)
Nola's Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, November 1, 1960
1.Oh Yeah, Oh YeahCandid CJM 8019
2.Cliff WalkCandid CJM 8022
* Various Artists - The Jazz Life! (Candid CJM 8019, CJS 9019; Barnaby BR 5021; Candid (E) CCD 79019)
* Jazz Artists Guild - Newport Rebels (Candid CJM 8022, CJS 9022; Barnaby BR 5022; Candid (E) CCD 79022)

Randy Weston Orchestra

Benny Bailey, Freddie Hubbard, Richard Williams (tp) Clark Terry (tp, flh) Jimmy Cleveland, Slide Hampton, Quentin Jackson (tb) Julius Watkins (frh) Gigi Gryce (as, fl) Sahib Shihab (as, bars) Yusef Lateef (ts, fl, ob) Budd Johnson (ts, cl) Jerome Richardson (bars, picc) Cecil Payne (bars, as) Randy Weston (p) Kenny Burrell (g) Les Spann (g, fl) Ron Carter, George Duvivier (b) Candido (cga) Wilbert "G.T." Hogan, Michael "Babatunde" Olatunji, Armando Peraza, Charlie Persip, Max Roach (per) Martha Flowers, Brock Peters (vo) Tuntemeke Sanga (nar)
NYC, November, 1960
IntroductionRoulette SR 65001, RE 130
Uhuru Kwanza (1st Movement)-
African Lady (2nd Movement)-
Bantu (3rd Movement)-
Kucheza Blues (4th Movement)-
* Randy Weston - Uhuru Afrika (Roulette SR 65001)
* Randy Weston - Echoes Of An Era: Bantu Afrika (Roulette RE 130)

Max Roach and others

Max Roach (d) and others
probably 1960
20050Still LifeMercury unissued

1961

Abbey Lincoln

Booker Little (tp) Julian Priester (tb) Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl, picc) Walter Benton, Coleman Hawkins (ts) Mal Waldron (p) Art Davis (b) Max Roach (d) Roger Sanders, Robert White (cga) Abbey Lincoln (vo) Nat Hentoff (supervisor)
Nola's Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, February 22, 1961
Straight AheadCandid 45-602 (later), CJM 8015
When Malindy SingsCandid 45-602, CJM 8015
In The RedCandid CJM 8015
Blue Monk-
Left Alone-
African LadyCandid 45-602, CJM 8015
African Lady (take 4)Candid (G) CS 9033
RetributionCandid 45-602 (later), CJM 8015
* Abbey Lincoln - Straight Ahead (Candid CJM 8015, CJS 9015; Barnaby KZ 31037; Candid (E) CCD 79015)
* Eric Dolphy - Candid Dolphy (Candid (G) CS 9033, (E) CCD 79033)
* Abbey Lincoln - Straight Ahead c/w Retribution (Candid 45-602 (later))
* Abbey Lincoln - When Malindy Sings c/w African Lady (Candid 45-602)

Booker Little Sextet

Booker Little (tp) Julian Priester (tb) Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl) Don Friedman (p) Art Davis (b) Max Roach (d, timp, vib) Nat Hentoff (supervisor)
Nola's Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, March 17, 1961
We SpeakCandid CJM 8027
Quiet, Please-
Quiet, Please (take 1)Candid (G) CS 9033
A New DayCandid CJM 8027
* Booker Little - Out Front (Candid CJM 8027, CJS 9027; Barnaby BR 5019; Candid (E) CCD 79027)
* Eric Dolphy - Candid Dolphy (Candid (G) CS 9033, (E) CCD 79033)

Booker Little Sextet

Booker Little (tp) Julian Priester (tb) Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl) Don Friedman (p) Ron Carter (b) Max Roach (d, timp, vib) Nat Hentoff (supervisor)
Nola's Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, April 4, 1961
Strength And SanityCandid CJM 8027
Moods In Free Time-
Moods In Free Time (take 5)Candid (E) CCD 79033
Man Of WordsCandid CJM 8027, (E) CCD 79000
Hazy HuesCandid CJM 8027
Hazy Hues (take 5)Candid (G) CS 9033
* Booker Little - Out Front (Candid CJM 8027, CJS 9027; Barnaby BR 5019; Candid (E) CCD 79027)
* Eric Dolphy - Candid Dolphy (Candid (G) CS 9033, (E) CCD 79033)
* Various Artists - Candid Jazz (Candid (E) CCD 79000)

Duke Ellington And His Orchestra

Cat Anderson, Willie Cook, Ed Mullens, Clark Terry (tp) Ray Nance (tp, vln, vo) Lou Blackburn, Murray McEachern, Juan Tizol, Britt Woodman (tb) Les Spann (fl, g) Harry Smiles (ob) Jimmy Hamilton (cl, ts) Johnny Hodges, Oliver Nelson (as) Russell Procope (as, cl) Paul Gonsalves (ts) Babe Clark (ts, cl) Harry Carney (bars, cl, bcl) Duke Ellington (p) Aaron Bell (b) Sonny Greer, Dave Jackson, Jimmy Johnson, Philly Joe Jones, Max Roach (d) Lawrence Brown (cond)
NYC, May 1, 2 & 3, 1961
NiteUnited Artists UAL 4092
-unissued
unknown title-
Paris Blues-
Autumnal SuiteUnited Artists UAL 4092
-unissued
Birdie JungleUnited Artists UAL 4092
-unissued
Paris StairsUnited Artists UAL 4092
-unissued
--
Autumnal Suite-
Paris BluesUnited Artists UAL 4092
-unissued
* Duke Ellington - Paris Blues (United Artists UAL 4092, UAS 5092)

Max Roach Nonet

Booker Little (tp) Julian Priester (tb) Eric Dolphy (as) Clifford Jordan (ts) Mal Waldron (p) Art Davis (b) Max Roach (d) Carlos "Patato" Valdes (cga) Carlos "Totico" Eugenio (cowbell) Abbey Lincoln (vo)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 1, 1961
10460Garvey's GhostImpulse A 8, ASD 9228
10461MendacityImpulse A 8, ASD 9228, ASH 9253-3
* Max Roach - Percussion, Bitter Sweet (Impulse A 8, GRD 122)
* Various Artists - Impulse Energy Essentials (Impulse ASD 9228)
* Various Artists - The Saxophone (Impulse ASH 9253-3)

Max Roach Octet

Booker Little (tp) Julian Priester (tb) Eric Dolphy (bcl, fl) Clifford Jordan (ts) Mal Waldron (p) Art Davis (b) Max Roach (d) Carlos "Patato" Valdes (cga)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 3, 1961
10462MamaImpulse A 8, ASH 9272-3
10463Tender WarriorsImpulse A 8
* Max Roach - Percussion, Bitter Sweet (Impulse A 8, GRD 122)
* Various Artists - The Drums (Impulse ASH 9272-3)

Max Roach Septet

Booker Little (tp) Julian Priester (tb) Eric Dolphy (fl) Clifford Jordan (ts) Mal Waldron (p) Art Davis (b) Max Roach (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 8, 1961
10468Praise For A MartyrImpulse A 8
* Max Roach - Percussion, Bitter Sweet (Impulse A 8, GRD 122)

Max Roach Octet

Booker Little (tp) Julian Priester (tb) Eric Dolphy (as, fl) Clifford Jordan (ts) Mal Waldron (p) Art Davis (b) Max Roach (d) Carlos "Patato" Valdes (cga)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 9, 1961
10473Man From South AfricaImpulse A 8
* Max Roach - Percussion, Bitter Sweet (Impulse A 8, GRD 122)

1962

Max Roach Sextet

Richard Williams (tp) Julian Priester (tb) Clifford Jordan (ts) Mal Waldron (p) Art Davis (b) Max Roach (d) Earl Baker (vo) Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson (cond) 16 vocals choir
Fine Recording Ballroom Studio A, NYC, February 15, 1962
10776It's TimeImpulse A 16
10777Living Room-
* Max Roach - It's Time (Impulse A 16, IMPD 185)

Max Roach Sextet

Richard Williams (tp) Julian Priester (tb) Clifford Jordan (ts) Mal Waldron (p) Art Davis (b) Max Roach (d) Earl Baker (vo) Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson (cond) 16 vocals choir: same personnel
Fine Recording Ballroom Studio A, NYC, February 26, 1962
10790Another ValleyImpulse A 16
10791The Profit-
* Max Roach - It's Time (Impulse A 16, IMPD 185)

Max Roach Sextet

Richard Williams (tp) Julian Priester (tb) Clifford Jordan (ts) Mal Waldron (p) Art Davis (b) Max Roach (d) Earl Baker (vo) Abbey Lincoln (vo -1) Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson (cond) 16 vocals choir
Fine Recording Ballroom Studio A, NYC, February 27, 1962
1. 10792Lonesome LoverImpulse A 16
2. 10793Sunday Afternoon-
3. 10794Preludeunissued
* Max Roach - It's Time (Impulse A 16, IMPD 185)

Slide Hampton Orchestra

John Bello, Hobart Dotson, Richard Williams (tp) Benny Jacobs-El (tb) Slide Hampton (tb, arr) George Coleman (ts) Yusef Lateef (ts, fl) Jay Cameron (bars) Tommy Flanagan (p) Eddie Khan (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, April 5, 1962
CO69988Our WaltzEpic LA 16030
CO69989It's All Right With Me-
CO69990The Drum Suite, Pt. 1-
* Slide Hampton - Drum Suite (Epic LA 16030)

Slide Hampton Orchestra

John Bello, Hobart Dotson, Richard Williams (tp) Benny Jacobs-El (tb) Slide Hampton (tb, arr) George Coleman (ts) Yusef Lateef (ts, fl) Jay Cameron (bars) Tommy Flanagan (p) Eddie Khan (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
NYC, April 9, 1962
CO69991Gallery GrooveEpic LA 16030
CO69992Fump-
CO69993The Drum Suite, Pt. 2-
CO69994Like Someone In Love-
Well, You Needn'tColumbia FC 38509
* Slide Hampton - Drum Suite (Epic LA 16030)
* Various Artists - Almost Forgotten: Various-Instrumentalists (Columbia FC 38509)

Slide Hampton Orchestra

John Bello, Hobart Dotson, Richard Williams (tp) Benny Jacobs-El (tb) Slide Hampton (tb, arr) George Coleman (ts) Yusef Lateef (ts, fl) Jay Cameron (bars) Tommy Flanagan (p) Eddie Khan (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
NYC, April 18, 1962
CO70068LoverEpic LA 16030
Stella By Starlight-
The Drum Suite, Pt. 3-
The Drum Suite, Pt. 4-
The Drum Suite, Pt. 5-
* Slide Hampton - Drum Suite (Epic LA 16030)

Duke Ellington Trio

Duke Ellington (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, September 17, 1962
Money JungleUnited Artists UAJ 14017; Blue Note BT 85129
Le Fleurs Africaines (African Flower)-
Very Special-
Warm Valley-
REM BluesBlue Note BT 85129
A Little Max (Parfait)-
A Little Max (Parfait) (alt. take)Blue Note CDP 7 46398-2
Wig WiseUnited Artists UAJ 14017; Blue Note BT 85129
Switch BladeBlue Note BT 85129
CaravanUnited Artists UAJ 14017; Blue Note BT 85129
Backward Country Boy BluesBlue Note BT 85129
SolitudeUnited Artists UAJ 14017; Blue Note BT 85129
Solitude (alt. take)Blue Note CDP 7 46398-2
* Duke Ellington - Money Jungle (United Artists UAJ 14017, UAJS 15017)
* Duke Ellington - Money Jungle (Blue Note BT 85129, CDP 7 46398-2)

Max Roach Quartet

Clifford Jordan (ts) Mal Waldron (p) Eddie Khan (b) Max Roach (d)
"The Jazz Workshop", San Francisco, CA, October 27, 1962
Speak, Brother, Speak!Fantasy LP 6007
A Variation-
* Max Roach - Speak, Brother, Speak! (Fantasy LP 6007, LP 86007, OJC 646, OJCCD 646-2; America (F) 30 AM 6057)

1964 (The age of 40)

Max Roach Quartet

Clifford Jordan (ts) Coleridge Perkinson (p) Eddie Khan (b) Max Roach (d) Abbey Lincoln (vo)
"Old Fellows", Copenhagen, Denmark, January 14, 1964
Driva' ManMagnetic (Luxe) MRCD 110
Tears For Johannesburg-
Triptych: Prayer / Protest / Peace-
All Africa-
Freedom Day-
* Max Roach/Abbey Lincoln - Max Roach Live In Europe: Freedom Now Suite (Magnetic (Luxe) MRCD 110)

Max Roach Quartet

Clifford Jordan (ts) Coleridge Perkinson (p) Eddie Khan (b) Max Roach (d) Abbey Lincoln (vo): same personnel
live in Paris, France, January 18, 1964
The Highest Mountain (This Night Mountain)BYG (J) YX 4018
Ceciliana-
Mop Mop-
Jordu-
Sophisticated Lady-
Who Will Buy?BYG (J) YX 4019
Love For Sale-
Long As You're Living-
* Max Roach And Friends - Historical Masters, Vol. 1 (BYG (J) YX 4018)
= Max Roach - Again! (Affinity (E) AFFD 32)
* Max Roach And Friends - Historical Masters, Vol. 2 (BYG (J) YX 4019)
= Max Roach - Again! (Affinity (E) AFFD 32)

Max Roach Quartet

Clifford Jordan (ts) Coleridge Perkinson (p) Eddie Khan (b) Max Roach (d) Abbey Lincoln (vo): same personnel
live in Stockholm, Sweden, January, 1964
Who Will Buy?Magnetic (Luxe) MRCD 110
Driva' Man-
Tears For Johannesburg-
* Max Roach/Abbey Lincoln - Max Roach Live In Europe: Freedom Now Suite (Magnetic (Luxe) MRCD 110)

Charlie Parker Tribute All Stars

Howard McGhee (tp) J.J. Johnson (tb) Sonny Stitt (ts) Harold Mabern (p) Arthur Harper (b) Max Roach (d) Father O'Connor (nar)
"Newport Jazz Festival", Newport, RI, July 4, 1964
UPAS-3862BuzzyRCA Victor LPM 3783
UPAS-3863Now's The Time-
UPAS-3864Wee-
Father O'Connors Comments-
* Various Artists - Tribute To Charlie Parker (RCA Victor LPM 3783, LSP 3783)

Max Roach Trio

Hasaan Ibn Ali (p) Art Davis (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, December 4, 1964
8385Three-Four Vs. Six-Eight Four-Four WaysAtlantic LP 1435
8386Din-Ka Street-
8387Almost Like Me-
* The Max Roach Trio Featuring The Legendary Hasaan (Atlantic LP 1435, SD 1435)

Max Roach Trio

Hasaan Ibn Ali (p) Art Davis (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
NYC, December 7, 1964
8388Hope So ElmoAtlantic LP 1435
8389Off My Back Jack-
8390Pay Not Play Not-
8391To Inscribe-
* The Max Roach Trio Featuring The Legendary Hasaan (Atlantic LP 1435, SD 1435)

1965

Max Roach Sextet

Freddie Hubbard (tp -1,2) Roland Alexander (ss -1) James Spaulding (as -1,2) Ronnie Mathews (p -1,2) Jymie Merritt (b -1,2) Max Roach (d)
NYC, October 14, 1965
1. 9413St. Louis BluesAtlantic LP 1467
2. 9414Lamentunissued
3. 9415The Drum Also WaltzesAtlantic LP 1467
* Max Roach - Drums Unlimited (Atlantic LP 1467, SD 1467)

Max Roach Quintet

Freddie Hubbard (tp) James Spaulding (as) Ronnie Mathews (p) Jymie Merritt (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, October 20, 1965
9436In The Red (A Christmas Carol)Atlantic LP 1467
9437Nommo-
* Max Roach - Drums Unlimited (Atlantic LP 1467, SD 1467)

1966

Max Roach Solo

Max Roach (d)
NYC, April 25, 1966
10175For Big SidAtlantic LP 1467
10176Variations On 'Round About Midnightunissued
10177Nommo-
10662Drums UnlimitedAtlantic LP 1467
* Max Roach - Drums Unlimited (Atlantic LP 1467, SD 1467)

Max Roach Quintet

Freddie Hubbard (tp) James Spaulding (as, ts) Ronnie Mathews (p) Jymie Merritt (b) Max Roach (d)
broadcast, Graz, Austria, November 12, 1966
NommoJazz Connoisseur (Israel) JC 108
Drum Solo In 5/4 Timeprivate tape
* Sonny Rollins - Stuttgart 1963 Concert (Jazz Connoisseur (Israel) JC 108)

Sonny Rollins Trio

Sonny Rollins (ts) Jymie Merritt (b) Max Roach (d)
broadcast, Graz, Austria, November 12, 1966
Love Walked In (Title Unknown)Jazz Connoisseur (Israel) JC 108
LoverUnique Jazz UJ 029; Bandstand (It) BDLP 1502
PoincianaJazz Connoisseur (Israel) JC 108
* Sonny Rollins - Stuttgart 1963 Concert (Jazz Connoisseur (Israel) JC 108)
* Sonny Rollins Quintet In Europe (Unique Jazz UJ 029)
* Sonny Rollins - European Concerts (Bandstand (It) BDLP 1502)

1967

Vi Redd With Max Roach Quintet

Charles Tolliver (tp) Vi Redd (as, vo) Odean Pope (ts) Stanley Cowell (p) Jymie Merritt (b) Max Roach (d)
London, England, circa September 24-30, 1967
unknown titlesCrescent unissued

1968

Max Roach Quartet

Steve Lacy (ss) Franco D'Andrea (p) Giovanni Tommaso (b) Max Roach (d) Abbey Lincoln (vo)
broadcast, Rome, Italy, April 27, 1968
MilindyJoker (J) UPS 2056
Prayer Protest From "Freedom Now Suite"-
For Big Sid-
Drums Unlimited-
Drums In Five-
The Profit-
Prelude-
* Max Roach - Sounds As Roach (Joker (J) UPS 2056)

Max Roach Quartet With Scandinavian Big Band

Steve Lacy (ss) Franco D'Andrea (p) Giovanni Tommaso (b) Max Roach (d) Abbey Lincoln (vo) unidentified big band
Oslo, Norway, May, 1968
Patty Pat And Midnight VariationsJoker (J) UPS 2056
* Max Roach - Sounds As Roach (Joker (J) UPS 2056)

Max Roach Quintet

Charles Tolliver (tp) Gary Bartz (as) Stanley Cowell (p) Jymie Merritt (el-b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, June 24, 1968
14760EffiAtlantic unissued
14761Drought-
14762Abstrutions-

Max Roach Quintet

Charles Tolliver (tp) Gary Bartz (as) Stanley Cowell (p, el-p) Jymie Merritt (el-b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, June 25, 1968
14753EffiAtlantic SD 1510
14754'Round About Midnightunissued
14755EquipoiseAtlantic SD 1510
14756Abstrutionsunissued
14757LibraAtlantic SD 1510
14758Absolutions-
14759Members, Don't Git Wearyunissued
* Max Roach - Members, Don't Git Weary (Atlantic SD 1510)

Max Roach Quintet

Charles Tolliver (tp) Gary Bartz (as) Stanley Cowell (p, el-p) Jymie Merritt (el-b) Max Roach (d) Andy Bey (vo)
NYC, July 26, 1968
14931Members, Don't Git WearyAtlantic SD 1510
14932Abstrutions-
* Max Roach - Members, Don't Git Weary (Atlantic SD 1510)

1971 (The age of 47)

Max Roach Sextet With The J.C. White Singers

Cecil Bridgewater (tp) Billy Harper (ts) George Cables (p) Eddie Mathias (el-b) Max Roach (d, arr) Ralph MacDonald (per) Ruby McClure, Dorothy White, J.C. White (vo) William Bell, Abbey Lincoln, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson (arr) unidentified 22 voices
NYC, April 7, 1971
21899Troubled WatersAtlantic SD 1587
21900Go Down, Moses (Let Thy People Go)-
21901Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child-
21902Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?-
* Max Roach - Lift Every Voice And Sing (Atlantic SD 1587)

Max Roach Sextet With The J.C. White Singers

Cecil Bridgewater (tp) Billy Harper (ts) George Cables (p) Eddie Mathias (el-b) Max Roach (d, arr) Ralph MacDonald (per) Ruby McClure, Dorothy White, J.C. White (vo) William Bell, Abbey Lincoln, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson (arr) unidentified 22 voices: same personnel
NYC, April 8, 1971
21903Drum Solounissued
21904JoshuaAtlantic SD 1587
21905Somebody's Knockingunissued
21906Garden Of PrayerAtlantic SD 1587
21907Lift Every Voiceunissued
* Max Roach - Lift Every Voice And Sing (Atlantic SD 1587)

1972

Newport In New York '72

Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Bennie Green (tb) Stan Getz (ts) John Blair (vln) Milt Jackson (vib) Mary Lou Williams (p) Kenny Burrell (g) Percy Heath (b) Max Roach (d) Big Black (cga)
Radio City Music Hall, NYC, July 3, 1972
25536Bags' GrooveCobblestone CST 9025-2; Atlantic (Eu) ATL 40446
25537A Night In Tunisia-
* Various Artists - Newport In New York '72: The Jam Sessions, Vol. 1&2 (Cobblestone CST 9025-2)
= Various Artists - Newport In New York '72 (Cobblestone CST 9032-6)
* Various Artists - Newport In New York '72: The Jam Sessions, Vol. 2 (Atlantic (Eu) ATL 40446)

Brother Ahh's Group

Brother Ahh (frh, fl, natural sounds, cond) Howard Johnson (tu) Roy Brooks, Joe Chambers, Omar Clay, Warren Smith, Freddie Waits (d, per) Max Roach (d, per, voice) The 90 voice Sound Awareness Ensemble
NYC, 1972 or 1973
Love PieceStrata-East SES 1973-1
* Brother Ahh (Robert Northern) - Sound Awareness (Strata-East SES 1973-1)

1973

M'Boom

Roy Brooks, Joe Chambers, Omar Clay, Max Roach, Warren Smith, Freddie Waits (d, vib, mar, xyl, timp, per) Ray Mantilla (Latin per, cga, bgo, tim)
"International Jazz Festival", Laren, Holland, August 25, 1973
Giselle SuiteBaystate (J) RVJ 6001
Jihad Es Mort-
* M'Boom - Re:Percussion (Baystate (J) RVJ 6001)

1975 (The age of 51)

The Bop Session

Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Sonny Stitt (as, ts) John Lewis (p -1,5) Hank Jones (p -2/4,6) Percy Heath (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, May 19 & 20, 1975
1.Blues 'N BoogieSonet (Swd) SNTF 692
2.Confirmation-
3.Groovin' High-
4.Lover Man-
5.All The Things You Are-
6.Lady Bird-
* Various Artists - The Bop Session (Sonet (Swd) SNTF 692)

1976

Max Roach - Archie Shepp Duo

Archie Shepp (ts) Max Roach (d)
Paris, France, summer 1976
Sweet Mao: La Preparation / La Marche / Le CommencementUniteledis (F) UN 128976
Suid Afrika '76-
* Max Roach/Archie Shepp - Force: Sweet Mao-Suid Afrika '76 (Uniteledis (F) UN 128976)

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater (tp) Billy Harper (ts) Reggie Workman or Calvin Hill (b) Max Roach (d)
Swiss radio broadcast, Lausanne, Switzerland, October or September 2, 1976
NommoVictor (J) SMJ 6225
Nommo (Continued)-
* Max Roach - Nommo (Victor (J) SMJ 6225)

1977

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater (tp) Billy Harper (ts) Reggie Workman (b) Max Roach (d)
"Yubin Chokin Hall", Tokyo, Japan, January 21, 1977
CalvaryDenon (J) YX 7508
'Round About Midnight-
It's Time-
Mr. Papa JoDenon (J) YX 7509
Scott Free, Pt. 1-
Scott Free, Pt. 2-
* Max Roach Quartet Live In Tokyo, Vol. 1 - Calvary (Denon (J) YX 7508)
* Max Roach Quartet Live In Tokyo, Vol. 2 - Scott Free (Denon (J) YX 7509)

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater (tp) Billy Harper (ts) Reggie Workman (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
live in Rome, Italy, July 27, 1977
The Martyr, Pt. 1Horo (It) HDP 9-10
The Martyr, Pt. 2-
Six Bits Blues, Pt. 1-
Six Bits Blues, Pt. 2-
* Max Roach - The Loadstar (Horo (It) HDP 9-10)

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater (tp) Billy Harper (ts) Reggie Workman (b) Max Roach (d): same personnel
"BIM Huis", Amsterdam, Holland, August 17, 1977
It's TimeBaystate (J) RVJ 6029
Call Of The Wild And Peaceful Heart-
* Max Roach Quartet Live In Amsterdam - It's Time (Baystate (J) RVJ 6029)

Max Roach Solo

Max Roach (d)
Long View Farm Studio, Massachusetts, MA, August 30, 1977
Big SidBaystate (J) RVJ 6021
Jas Me-
J.C. Mose-Is-
Five For Paul-
Mr. Hi-Hat-
South Africa '76-
* Max Roach - Solos (Baystate (J) RVJ 6021)

Max Roach - Dollar Brand Duo

Dollar Brand (p) Max Roach (d)
National Studios, NYC, September 20, 1977
Streams Of ConsciousnessBaystate (J) RVJ 6016
Inception-
Acclamation-
Consanguinity-
* Max Roach/Dollar Brand - Streams Of Consciousness (Baystate (J) RVJ 6016)

1978

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater (tp) Billy Harper (ts) Calvin Hill (b) Max Roach (d)
Paris, France, June 10, 1978
ConfirmationFluid (F) FLU 103
Giant Steps-
The Profit-
Sunday Afternoon-
Soliloquy-
* Max Roach - Confirmation (Fluid (F) FLU 103)

Max Roach - Anthony Braxton Duo

Anthony Braxton (as, ss, cl, sn) Max Roach (d)
Milan, Italy, September, 1978
BirthBlack Saint (It) BSR 0024
Magic And Music-
Tropical Forest-
Dance Griot-
Spirit Possession-
Soft Shoe-
Rebirth-
* Max Roach/Anthony Braxton - Birth And Rebirth (Black Saint (It) BSR 0024)

1979 (The age of 55)

M'Boom

Roy Brooks, Joe Chambers, Omar Clay, Fred King, Max Roach, Warren Smith, Freddie Waits (d, per, vib, mar, xyl, timp) Ray Mantilla (cga, bgo, tim, Latin per) Kenyatte Abdur-Rahman (per, bells -3,8)
NYC, July 25, 26 & 27, 1979
1.OnomatopoeiaColumbia IC 36247
2.Twinkletoes-
3.Caravanserai-
4.January V-
5.The Glorious Monster-
6.Rumble In The Jungle-
7.Morning/Midday-
8.Epistrophy-
9.Kujichagalia-
* M'Boom (Columbia IC 36247)

Max Roach - Archie Shepp Duo

Archie Shepp (ts) Max Roach (d)
"Jazz Festival Willisau '79", Willisau, Switzerland, August 30, 1979
The Long MarchhatHut (Swt) 2R13; hatArt (Swt) CD 6041
U-Jaama-
Triptich: For Big Sid / Drums Unlimited / Papa JohatHut (Swt) 2R13; hatArt (Swt) CD 6042
South Africa Goddam-
J.C. Mose-IshatHut (Swt) 2R13; hatArt (Swt) CD 6041
Sophisticated Lady-
It's TimehatHut (Swt) 2R13; hatArt (Swt) CD 6042
Giant StepshatArt (Swt) CD 6042
* Max Roach/Archie Shepp - The Long March (hatHut (Swt) 2R13; hatArt (Swt) 4026)
* Max Roach/Archie Shepp - The Long March, I (hatArt (Swt) CD 6041)
* Max Roach/Archie Shepp - The Long March, II (hatArt (Swt) CD 6042)

Max Roach - Anthony Braxton Duo

Anthony Braxton (as, ss, sn, cbcl, cl, fl) Max Roach (per, gongs, tuned cymb)
"Jazz Festival Willisau '79", Willisau, Switzerland, August 31, 1979
One In Two-Two In One: Side AhatHut (Swt) 2R06; hatArt (Swt) CD 6030
One In Two-Two In One: Side B-
One In Two-Two In One: Side C-
One In Two-Two In One: Side D-
* Max Roach/Anthony Braxton - One In Two-Two In One (hatHut (Swt) 2R06)
= Max Roach/Archie Shepp - The Long March (hatArt (Swt) 4026)
* Max Roach/Anthony Braxton - One In Two-Two In One (hatArt (Swt) CD 6030)

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater (tp) Odean Pope (ts, fl, ob) Calvin Hill (b) Max Roach (d, p, per, vo)
Milan, Italy, September 10, 11 & 17, 1979
ReflectionsSoul Note (It) SN 1003
Mwalimu-
A Place Of Truth-
China's Waltz-
Mail Order-
Japanese Dream-
Magic-
Back To Basics-
Ode From Black Picture Show-
* Max Roach - Pictures In A Frame (Soul Note (It) SN 1003, 121003-2)

Max Roach - Cecil Taylor Duo

Cecil Taylor (p) Max Roach (d, per, gongs)
"McMillin Theatre", Columbia University, NYC, December 15, 1979
Duets, Pt. ISoul Note (It) SN 1100/1
Duets, Pt. II-
Duets, Pt. III-
Duets, Pt. IV-
* Max Roach/Cecil Taylor - Historic Concerts (Soul Note (It) SN 1100/1, 121100/1-2)

1980

Max Roach Solo

Max Roach (d)
NYC, January 29, 1980
Oobala BabalaJazz Records JR 3
* Various Artists - Lennie Tristano Memorial Concert (Jazz Records JR 3)

Max Roach Quartet plus

Cecil Bridgewater (tp) Odean Pope (ts, fl, ob) Walter Bishop Jr. (p -5) Calvin Hill (b, vo) Max Roach (d, per)
NYC, early March, 1980
1.Medley: The Dream / It's TimeColumbia FC 37376
2.I Remember Clifford-
3.Reach For It-
4.Lonesome Lover-
5.Wefe (We-Fay)-
6.Six Bits Blues-
7.'Round About Midnight-
8.Red River Road-
9.Giant Steps-
10.Chattahoochee Red-
* Max Roach - Chattahoochee Red (Columbia FC 37376)

1982

Max Roach - Connie Crothers Duo

Connie Crothers (p) Max Roach (d)
NYC, February 26, 1982
SymbolsNew Artists NA 1001
Let 'Em Roll-
Swish-
Creepin' In-
Ballad, No. 1-
Trading-
* Max Roach/Connie Crothers - Swish (New Artists NA 1001, NA 1001xCD)

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater (tp -1/4,6,7) Odean Pope (ts) Calvin Hill (b) Max Roach (d)
Milan, Italy, July 22 & 23, 1982
1.In The LightSoul Note (It) SN 1053
2.Straight, No Chaser-
3.Ruby My Dear-
4.Henry Street Blues-
5.If You Could See Me Now-
6.Good Bait-
7.Tricotism-
* Max Roach - In The Light (Soul Note (It) SN 1053, 121053-2)

1983

Max Roach Quartet With The Swedenborg String Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater (tp) Dayne Armstrong (ts) Lars Holm, Ulrika Jansson (vln) Anders Lindgren (vla) Kerstin Elmquist (vlc) Phil Bowler (el-b) Max Roach (d, per)
"Vielharmonie", Munich, West Germany, November 7, 1983
A Little BookerSoul Note (It) SN 1073
Bird Says-
* Max Roach Double Quartet Live At Vielharmonic (Soul Note (It) SN 1073, 121073-2)

1984 (The age of 60)

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater (tp) Odean Pope (ts) Tyrone Brown (el-b) Max Roach (d, per)
Milan, Italy, May 31, 1984
Scott Free, Pt. ISoul Note (It) SN 1103
Scott Free, Pt. II-
* Max Roach - Scott Free (Soul Note (It) SN 1103, 121103-2)

Max Roach Quartet plus

Cecil Bridgewater (tp) Tony Scott (cl -2) Lee Konitz (as -2) Odean Pope (ts, voice) Tommaso Lama (g -2) Tyrone Brown (el-b) Max Roach (d, key, per, vib, voice)
Milan, Italy, June 2, 25 & 26, 1984
1.It's Christmas AgainSoul Note (It) SN 1153
2.Christina-
* Max Roach - It's Christmas Again (Soul Note (It) SN 1153, 121153-2)

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater (tp) Odean Pope (ts) Tyrone Brown (el-b) Max Roach (d, vo)
Berlin, West Germany, July 16, 1984
Good BaitRepertoire (G) RR 4902-CC
I Remember Clifford-
Jordu-
Giant Steps-
Six Bits-
Perdido-
Papa Jo-
(I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You-
* Max Roach - Jazzbuhne Berlin '84, Vol. 2 (Repertoire (G) RR 4902-CC)

M'Boom

Kenyatte Abdur-Rahman (xyl, cabasa) Joe Chambers (mar) Eli Fountain (vib) Max Roach (bass d) Freddie Waits (tom-tom, per) Ray Mantilla (cga, tim, bgo) Warren Smith (timp) Eddie Allen (woodblocks, per) Roy Brooks (slapstick, per) Fred King (concert bells)
NYC, October 16, 17 & 18, 1984
It's TimeSoul Note (It) SN 1059
* M'Boom - Collage (Soul Note (It) SN 1059, 121059-2)

Eli Fountain (xyl) Joe Chambers (bass mar) Warren Smith (vib) Ray Mantilla (cga, bgo, tim) Kenyatte Abdur-Rahman, Eddie Allen (claves) Roy Brooks (steel d) Fred King (cowbell) Max Roach, Freddie Waits (per)
same location, date
Jamaican SunSoul Note (It) SN 1059
* M'Boom - Collage (Soul Note (It) SN 1059, 121059-2)

Joe Chambers (bass mar) Warren Smith (vib) Eli Fountain (bass d) Ray Mantilla (cga) Fred King (timp) Freddie Waits (shaker) Kenyatte Abdur-Rahman (per) Roy Brooks (musical saw) Max Roach (concert snare)
same location, date
Street DanceSoul Note (It) SN 1059
* M'Boom - Collage (Soul Note (It) SN 1059, 121059-2)

Kenyatte Abdur-Rahman (xyl, bass d) Joe Chambers (mar) Max Roach (vib) Roy Brooks (tom-tom) Fred King (timp) Eli Fountain (bells, snare d) Ray Mantilla (bells, chimes) Eddie Allen (cabasa, belltree, cymb) Warren Smith, Freddie Waits (per)
same location, date
Mr. SevenSoul Note (It) SN 1059
* M'Boom - Collage (Soul Note (It) SN 1059, 121059-2)

Joe Chambers, Ray Mantilla (xyl) Max Roach (mar) Warren Smith, Freddie Waits (bass mar) Freddie King (vib) Roy Brooks (steel d) Eddie Allen (triangle, cymb, finger cymb) Eli Fountain (bells, crotales) Kenyatte Abdur-Rahman (per)
same location, date
A Quiet PlaceSoul Note (It) SN 1059
* M'Boom - Collage (Soul Note (It) SN 1059, 121059-2)

Max Roach With String Quartet

Donald Bauch, Guillermo Figueroa (vln -2,6,7) Louise Schulman (vla -2,6,7) Chris Finckel (vlc -2,6,7) Max Roach (d, per)
NYC, October 19, 20 & 21, 1984
1.SurvivorsSoul Note (It) SN 1093
2.The Third Eye-
3.Billy The Kid-
4.Jas Me-
5.The Drum Also Waltzes-
6.Sassy Max (Self Portrait)-
7.The Smoke That Thunders-
* Max Roach - Survivors (Soul Note (It) SN 1093, 121093-2)

1985

Max Roach Quintet With The Uptown String Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater (tp) Odean Pope (ts) Cecelia Hobbs, Johnny Williams (vln) Maxine Roach (vla) Eileen Folson (vlc) Tyrone Brown (el-b) Max Roach (d) Ray Mantilla (per -1)
"Platinum Factory", Brooklyn, NY, January 4, 7 & 8, 1985
1.Bird SaysSoul Note (It) SN 1109
2.Sis-
3.A Little Booker-
4.Easy Winners-
* Max Roach Double Quartet - Easy Winners (Soul Note (It) SN 1109, 121109-2)

1986

Max Roach Quartet With String Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater (tp) Odean Pope (ts) Diane Monroe, Lesa Terry (vln) Maxine Roach (vla) Zela Terry (vlc) Tyrone Brown (el-b) Max Roach (per)
NYC, October 1 & 2, 1986
Bright MomentsSoul Note (It) SN 1159
Elixir Suite-
Hi-Fly-
Tribute To Duke And Mingus-
Double Delight-
* Max Roach Double Quartet - Bright Moments (Soul Note (It) SN 1159, 121159-2)

1989 (The age of 65)

Max Roach - Dizzy Gillespie Duo

Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Max Roach (d)
"Maison De La Culture De La Seine Saint Denis", Bobigny, Paris, France, March 23, 1989
In The Beginning, Pt. 1A&M CD 6404
In The Beginning, Pt. 2-
The Arrival-
Versailles-
Place De La Concorde-
Georges Cinq-
Struttin' On The Champs-
Medley: Brother K South Africa Goddamn-
Salt Peanuts-
Word-
Fountain Blues-
Bastille Day-
The Underground-
The Antilles-
'Round About Midnight-
Messin' Around-
Metamorphosis-
Just Dreaming-
Nairobi-
Allen's Alley (Wee)-
The Theme-
The Smoke That Thunders-
Oo Pa Pa Da-
* Max Roach/Dizzy Gillespie - Max And Diz Paris 1989 (A&M CD 6404)

Max Roach And Dizzy Gillespie Interview

Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach (nar) Christian Gauffre (intv)
Hotel Rafael, Paris, France, June 15, 1989
InterviewA&M CD 6404
* Max Roach/Dizzy Gillespie - Max And Diz Paris 1989 (A&M CD 6404)

Paris All Stars

Dizzy Gillespie (tp, vo -1/6,8,9) Jackie McLean, Phil Woods (as) Stan Getz (ts -1/6,8,9) Milt Jackson (vib -1/6,8,9) Hank Jones (p) Percy Heath (b) Max Roach (d)
"La Grande Halle", La Villette, Paris, France, June 15, 1989
1.Steeplechase (Birks' Works)A&M 75021 5300-2
2.Warm Valley-
3.Drummers' Sweet: The Third Eye / Billy The Kid / The Drum Also Waltzes-
4.Old Folks-
5.Yardbird Suite-
6.Con Alma-
7.Cherokee-
8.A Night In Tunisia-
9.Oo-Pa-Pa-Da-
* The Paris All Stars - Homage To Charlie Parker (A&M 75021 5300-2)

1990

Max Roach Solo

Max Roach (d)
Rev'O Jazz, Paris, France, September 15, 1990
Self PortraitEnja (G) ENJ 7021/22-2
Drums Unlimited-
* Max Roach - To The Max! (Enja (G) ENJ 7021/22-2)

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater (tp) Odean Pope (ts) Tyrone Brown (el-b) Max Roach (d)
The Marquee At The Tralf, Buffalo, NY, November 30, 1990
TricotismEnja (G) ENJ 7021/22-2
* Max Roach - To The Max! (Enja (G) ENJ 7021/22-2)

1991

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater (tp) Odean Pope (ts) Tyrone Brown (el-b) Max Roach (d)
The Iron Horse, Northampton, MA, April 29, 1991
MwalimuEnja (G) ENJ 7021/22-2
* Max Roach - To The Max! (Enja (G) ENJ 7021/22-2)

Max Roach With Chorus

George Cables (p) Max Roach (d) Robbin L. Balfour, Priscilla Baskerville, Ronell Bey, James Gainer, Florence Jackson, Karen Jackson, Lucille J. Jacobsen, Greg Jones, T. Ray Lawrence, John Motley, Christopher Pickens, Sarah Ann Rodgers, Abraham Shelton, Brenda Lee Taub, Thomas Young (vo)
NYC, June 15, 1991
Ghost Dance, Pt. IEnja (G) ENJ 7021/22-2
Ghost Dance, Pt. III-
* Max Roach - To The Max! (Enja (G) ENJ 7021/22-2)

M'Boom

Roy Brooks, Joe Chambers, Omar Clay, Eli Fountain, Fred King, Ray Mantilla, Francisco Mora, Max Roach, Warren Smith (per)
Astoria, NY, June 24, 1991
Ghost Dance, Pt. IIEnja (G) ENJ 7021/22-2
A Quiet Place-
Street Dance-
* Max Roach - To The Max! (Enja (G) ENJ 7021/22-2)

Max Roach Quartet With String Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater (tp) Odean Pope (ts) Diane Monroe, Lesa Terry (vln) Maxine Roach (vla) Eileen Folson (vlc) Tyrone Brown (el-b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, June 25, 1991
A Little BookerEnja (G) ENJ 7021/22-2
* Max Roach - To The Max! (Enja (G) ENJ 7021/22-2)

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater (tp) Odean Pope (ts) Tyrone Brown (el-b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, June 25, 1991
The ProfitEnja (G) ENJ 7021/22-2
Tears-
* Max Roach - To The Max! (Enja (G) ENJ 7021/22-2)

1992

Cecil Bridgewater Nonet plus

Cecil Bridgewater (tp, flh) Steve Turre (tb) Earl McIntyre (btb) Mark Taylor (frh) Roger Byam (ss, ts) Antonio Hart (as) Roland Hanna (p) Tyrone Brown (b) Michael Carvin, Max Roach (d)
NYC, 1992
As I Live And BreatheMesa/Bluemoon R2-79187
Scott Free-
* Cecil Bridgewater - I Love Your Smile (Mesa/Bluemoon R2-79187)

1993

Max Roach With The New Orchestra Of Boston

Max Roach (d) David Epstein (cond) The New Orchestra Of Boston
University Of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, December 2, 1993
Festival Journey: Movement I: Outbursts, Thunder, Clouds And MistsBlue Note CDP 7243 8 34813-2
Festival Journey: Movement II: Bells, Drones And Spiritual Fantasy-
Festival Journey: Movement III: Strutting-
* Max Roach With The New Orchestra Of Boston And The So What Brass Quintet (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34813-2)

1995 (The age of 71)

Max Roach And The So What Brass Quintet

Cecil Bridgewater, Frank Gordon (tp) Steve Turre (tb) Marshall Sealy (frh) Robert Stewart (tu) Max Roach (d)
Sound On Sound, NYC, October 5, 1995
Ghost DanceBlue Note CDP 7243 8 34813-2
* Max Roach With The New Orchestra Of Boston And The So What Brass Quintet (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34813-2)

1999 (The age of 75)

Beijing Trio

Jon Jang (p -1/3,5) Max Roach (d) Jiebing Chen (erhu -2/5)
Belmont, CA, 1999
1.Moon Over The Great WallAsian Improv AIR 0044
2.Sweet Whisper Of A Flower-
3.Heart In A Different Place-
4.Fallen Petals-
5.Now's The Time-
* Jon Jang/Jiebing Chen/Max Roach - Beijing Trio (Asian Improv AIR 0044)

2002

Clark Terry - Max Roach Quartet

Clark Terry (tp, flh) Don Friedman (p) Marcus McLaurine (b) Max Roach (d)
Avatar Recording Studios, NYC, March 10, 2002
StatementsColumbia/Legacy CK 87171
Let's Cool One-
Brushes And Brass-
Simple Waltz-
I Remember Clifford-
Lil Max-
But Beautiful-
The Profit-
When I Fall In Love-
For Dancers Only-
Makin' Whoopie-
To Basie With Love-
The Nearness Of You-
* Clark Terry/Max Roach - Friendship (Columbia/Legacy CK 87171)