Max Roach Discography

1943 (age 19)

Coleman Hawkins Quintet

Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Ellis Larkins, piano; Jimmy Shirley, guitar; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, December 18, 1943

19001Blues ChangesBrunswick BL 58030, BL 54016
19002These Foolish Thingsunissued
T1917Lover Come Back To MeBrunswick BL 58030, BL 54016
T1918Indianaunissued

* Brunswick BL 54016   Coleman Hawkins With Ben Webster - The Big Sounds
* Brunswick BL 58030   Coleman Hawkins - Tenor Sax

1944 (age 20)

Coleman Hawkins And His Orchestra

Vic Coulsen, Dizzy Gillespie, Eddie Vanderveer, trumpet; Leonard Lowry, Leo Parker, alto sax; Ray Abrams, Don Byas, Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Budd Johnson, baritone sax; Clyde Hart, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, February 16, 1944

R1000Woody'n YouApollo 751, LAP 101; Delmark DD-459
R1001Bu-Dee-DahtApollo 752, LAP 101; Delmark DD-459
R1002Yesterdays-

* Delmark DD-459   Coleman Hawkins - Rainbow Mist
* Apollo LAP 101   Coleman Hawkins And His All Stars
* Apollo 751   Coleman Hawkins - Woody'n You / Rainbow Mist   1944
* Apollo 752   Coleman Hawkins - Bu-Dee-Daht / Yesterdays   1944

Coleman Hawkins And His Orchestra

Johnson plays, tenor, baritone sax.

NYC, February 22, 1944

R1003Disorder At The BorderApollo 753, LAP 101; Delmark DD-459
R1004Feeling Zero-
R1005Rainbow Mist (aka Body And Soul)Apollo 751, LAP 101; Delmark DD-459

* Delmark DD-459   Coleman Hawkins - Rainbow Mist
* Apollo LAP 101   Coleman Hawkins And His All Stars
* Apollo 753   Coleman Hawkins - Disorder At The Border / Feeling Zero   1944
* Apollo 751   Coleman Hawkins - Woody'n You / Rainbow Mist   1944

Benny Carter And His Orchestra

John Carroll, Edwin Davis, Milton Fletcher, Karl George, trumpet; Shorty Haughton, J.J. Johnson, Alton Moore, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Porter Kilbert, alto sax; Benny Carter, alto sax, trumpet, arranger; Willard Brown, alto, baritone sax; Bumps Myers, Gene Porter, tenor sax; Gerald Wiggins, piano; Jimmy Edwards, guitar; Charlie Drayton, bass; Max Roach, drums; Dick Gray, vocal #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, F304, 15852, H-235, H-326, M-11057; Mosaic MQ19-170

* Capitol M-11057   Benny Carter, Cootie Williams - Big Band Bounce: Capitol Jazz Classics Vol. 11   1972
* Mosaic MQ19-170   Various Artists - Classic Capitol Jazz Sessions
= Mosaic MD12-170   -   1997
* Capitol H-235   Various Artists - Classics In Jazz: Battle Of The Big Bands   1950
* Capitol H-326   Various Artists - Classics In Jazz: Trumpet Stylists   1952
* Capitol 165   Benny Carter - Just A Baby's Prayer At Twilight / I'm Lost   1944
* Capitol 200   Benny Carter - Malibu / I Surrender, Dear   1945
= Capitol 6F-1231   -
* Capitol 15852   Dizzy Gillespie - Coast To Coast / Benny Carter - I Surrender, Dear
* Capitol 40048, 48015, F304   no information

1945

Timmie Rogers And His Orchestra

Felix Barboza, Alfonso Barrymore, William Johnson, Loyal Walker, trumpet; Shorty Haughton, J.J. Johnson, Alton Moore, George Washington, trombone; Jewell Grant, Porter Kilbert, alto sax; Benny Carter, alto sax, trumpet; Don Byas, Harold Clark, tenor sax; Willard Brown, baritone sax; Rufus Webster, piano; Herman Mitchell, guitar; Charlie Drayton, bass; Max Roach, drums; Timmie Rogers, vocal.

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-

* Classics (F) 923   Benny Carter And His Orchestra 1943-1946
* Regis 7001   Timmie Rogers - Daddy-O / A Good Deal

Savannah Churchill And Her Orchestra

Savannah Churchill, vocal; replaces Rogers.

NYC, February 27, 1945

W-1261All AloneManor 1004; Classics (F) 923
W-1262Daddy Daddy-

* Classics (F) 923   Benny Carter And His Orchestra 1943-1946
* Manor 1004   Savannah Churchill - All Alone / Daddy Daddy

Capitol International Jazzmen

Bill Coleman, trumpet; Buster Bailey, clarinet; Benny Carter, alto sax; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Nat King Cole, piano; Oscar Moore, guitar; John Kirby, bass; Max Roach, drums; Kay Starr, vocal #3,4.

Radio Recorders, 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 (alternate 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 (alternate take)Capitol CDP 7 96693 2
6. 602-5ARiffmaroleCapitol 10031, H-241, T-795, CDP 7 96693 2

* Capitol T-795   Various Artists - Everybody Swings: The History Of Jazz Volume Three   1957
* Capitol CDP 7 96693 2   Nat King Cole - Jazz Encounters
* Capitol H-322   Various Artists - Classics In Jazz: Small Combos   1952
* Capitol 283   Capitol International Jazzmen - You Can Depend On Me / Stormy Weather   1946
* Capitol 10031   Capitol International Jazzmen - If I Could Be With You One Hour Tonight / Riffmarole   1945
* Capitol 1615   Kay Starr - You Were Only Foolin' / If I Could Be With You
* Capitol 57-811   Kay Starr, Dave Cavanaugh - You're The One I Care For / Stormy Weather
* Capitol H-241, H-341   no information

Benny Carter And His Orchestra

Emmett Berry, Paul Cohen, Irving Lewis, Fred Trainer, Gerald Wilson, trumpet; Henry Coker, Alton Moore, Louis Taylor, George Washington, trombone; Jewell Grant, Porter Kilbert, alto sax; Benny Carter, alto sax, trumpet, arranger; Harold Clark, Bumps Myers, tenor sax; John Taylor, baritone sax; Rufus Webster, piano; Herman Mitchell, guitar; Charlie Drayton, bass; Max Roach, drums; Larry Stewart, vocal #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

* Mosaic MQ19-170   Various Artists - Classic Capitol Jazz Sessions
= Mosaic MD12-170   -   1997
* Classics (F) 1043   Benny Carter And His Orchestra 1946-1948
* Classics (F) 923   Benny Carter And His Orchestra 1943-1946
* Capitol 200   Benny Carter - Malibu / I Surrender, Dear   1945
= Capitol 6F-1231   -

Sarah Vaughan With Dizzy Gillespie Septet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Nat Jaffe, piano #1,3; Tadd Dameron, piano #2; Bill DeArango, guitar; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums; Sarah Vaughan, vocal.

NYC, May 25, 1945

1. W3325What More Can A Woman DoContinental 6008; Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D
2. W3326I'd Rather Have A Memory Than A Dream-
3. W3327Mean To MeContinental 6024; Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 150D   Charlie Parker - Every Bit Of It 1945
* Continental 6008   Sarah Vaughan - What More Can A Woman Do / I'd Rather Have A Memory Than A Dream
* Continental 6024   Sarah Vaughan - Signing Off / Mean To Me

Dizzy Gillespie - Charlie Parker

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Don Byas, tenor sax #1,2; Al Haig, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Town Hall, NYC, June 22, 1945

1.IntroUptown UPCD 27.51
2.Bebop-
3.A Night In Tunisia-
4.Groovin' High-
5.Salt Peanuts-

* Uptown UPCD 27.51   Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker - Town Hall, New York City, June 22, 1945

Charlie Parker Rebeboppers / The Be Bop Boys

Miles Davis, trumpet #2-13; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Sadik Hakim, piano #11-13; Dizzy Gillespie, piano #1-10,16, trumpet, piano #14,15; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

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, S5J 5500
2. S5850-1Billie's Bounce (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12079, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
3. S5850-2Billie's Bounce (short-take 2)Savoy MG 12079, S5J 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, S5J 5500
7. S5851-1Now's The Time (short-take 1)Savoy MG 12079, S5J 5500
8. S5851-2Now's The Time (short-take 2)-
9. S5851-3Now's The Time (new-take 3)Savoy MG 12079, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
10. S5851-4Now's The Time (orig.-take 4)Savoy 573, 45-300, 45-4508, XP 8000, MG 9000, MG 12001, MG 12079, MG-12125, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
11. S5852-1Thriving On A Riff (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12079, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
12. S5852-2Thriving On A Riff (short-take 2)Savoy MG 12079, S5J 5500
13. S5852-3Thriving On A Riff (orig.-take 3)Savoy 903, 945, 45-306, XP 8006, MG 9001, MG 12009, MG 12079, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
14. S5853-1Ko-Ko (short-take 1)Savoy MG 12079, S5J 5500
15. S5853-2Ko-Ko (orig.-take 2) (as Cocoa)Savoy 597, 45-311, 45-4508, XP 8001, XP 8097, MG 9000, MG 9034, MG 12014, MG 12079, MG-12126, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
16.Meandering (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12079, SJL 2201, S5J 5500

* Savoy MG 12014   The Genius Of Charlie Parker   1955
* Savoy MG 12079   The Charlie Parker Story   1956
* Savoy SJL 2201   Charlie Parker - Bird/The Savoy Recordings (Master Takes)   1976
* Savoy S5J 5500   Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Studio Sessions   1978
* Savoy SJL 1107   Charlie Parker - Encores: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy MG 12009   Charlie Parker Memorial Volume 2   1955
* Savoy MG 12001   The Immortal Charlie Parker   1955
* Savoy MG-12125   Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues   1958
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Savoy MG 9000   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 1   1951
* Savoy MG 9001   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 2   1951
* Savoy MG 9034   Various Artists - Bird - Diz - Bud - Max   1954
* Savoy XP 8001   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 2
* Savoy XP 8000   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 1   1950
* Savoy XP 8006   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 7
* Savoy XP 8097   Various Artists - Bird - Diz - Bud - Max Vol. 1   1953
* Savoy 45-302   Charlie Parker - Warming Up A Riff / Buzzy
* Savoy 45-304   Charlie Parker - Billie's Bounce / Klaunstance
* Savoy 45-300   Charlie Parker - Now's The Time / Red Cross
* Savoy 45-4508   Charlie Parker - Now's The Time / Ko-Ko
* Savoy 45-306   Charlie Parker - Thriving On A Riff / Sippin' At Bells
* Savoy 45-311   Charlie Parker - Ko-Ko / Marmaduke
* Savoy 945   Charlie Parker - Warming Up A Riff / Thriving On A Riff
* Savoy 573   Charlie Parker - Billie's Bounce / Now's The Time   1945
= Savoy 918   Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie - Billie's Bounce / Now's The Time
* Savoy 903   The Be Bop Boys - Opus De Bop / Thriving On A Riff
* Savoy 597   Don Byas - How High The Moon / Charlie Parker - Ko-Ko   1946
= Savoy 916   Charlie Parker - Ko-Ko / Don Byas - How High The Moon

1946

Dexter Gordon Quintet

Leonard Hawkins, trumpet #1-3,6-8; Dexter Gordon, tenor sax; Bud Powell, piano; Curley Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, January 29, 1946

1. S5878-1Long Tall Dexter (alternate 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 (alternate 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 (alternate take 2)Savoy SVY 17027; Masters Of Jazz MJCD 128
7. S5881-2Dexter Digs In (alternate 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

* Savoy SJL 2211   Dexter Gordon - Long Tall Dexter: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy MG-12130   Dexter Gordon - Dexter Rides Again   1958
* Masters Of Jazz MJCD 128   Dexter Gordon Vol. 2 - Young Dex 1944-1946
* Savoy SVY 17027   Dexter Gordon - Settin' The Pace
* Savoy MG 9023   Various Artists - The Birth Of Bop Volume 2   1953
* Savoy MG 9016   Dexter Gordon - New Trends Of Jazz Volume 3   1952
* Savoy MG 9025   Various Artists - The Birth Of Bop Volume 4   1953
* Savoy XP 8080   Dexter Gordon - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 2
* Savoy 603   Dexter Gordon - Long Tall Dexter / Dexter Digs In   1946
= Savoy 923   -
* Savoy 623   Charlie Kennedy - I Can't Give You Anything But Love / Dexter Gordon - Dexter Rides Again
* Savoy 595   Dexter Gordon - I Can't Escape From You / Dexter Digs In

Allen Eager Quartet

Allen Eager, tenor sax; Ed Finckel, piano; Bob Carter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, March 22, 1946

S59000RampageSavoy 611, MG 9015, SJL 2210
S59001Vot's DotSavoy 621, MG 9015, SJL 2210
S59002Booby HatchSavoy 611, MG 9015, SJL 2210
S59003Symphony Sid's Idea (as Zadah)Savoy 909, MG 15044, SJL 2210

* Savoy SJL 2210   Various Artists - Brothers And Other Mothers: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy MG 9015   Allen Eager - New Trends Of Jazz Volume 2   1952
* Savoy MG 15044   Tenor Sax Solos By Allen Eager   1954
* Savoy 611, 924   Allen Eager - Rampage / Booby Hatch
* Savoy 621   Allen Eager - Vot's Dot / Don Byas - September In The Rain   1946
* Savoy 909   Stan Getz - And The Angels Swing / Allen Eager - Symphony Sid's Idea

Ted Nash Quartette

Ted Nash, tenor, alto sax; Geoffrey Clarkson, piano; Bob Leininger, bass; Max Roach, drums.

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

* Savoy MG 9021   Various Artists - Tenor Sax Solos Volume 3   1953
* Savoy MG 9013   Various Artists - Tenor Sax Solos Volume 2   1952
* Savoy XP 8090   Ted Nash - Tenor Sax
* Savoy 604   Ted Nash - Cocktails For Two / Annie Laurie

J.J. Johnson's Beboppers

J.J. Johnson, trombone; Cecil Payne, alto sax; Bud Powell, piano; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, June 26, 1946

S3309-1Jay BirdSavoy SJL 2232
S3309-9--
S3309-11Jay Bird (as Fly Jay)Savoy 975, XP 8047, MG 9022, MG-12106
S3310Coppin' The BopSavoy 615, XP 8047, MG 9025, MG-12106
S3311-1Jay JaySavoy SJL 2232
S3311-2Jay Jay (as Hey Jay Jay)Savoy 615, XP 8047, MG 9023, MG-12106
S3311-4Jay JaySavoy SJL 2232
S3312Mad Be BopSavoy 930, XP 8047, MG 9024, MG-12106

* Savoy MG-12106   J J Johnson's Jazz Quintets   1957
= Savoy SJL 2232   J.J. Johnson - Mad Be Bop   1978
* Savoy MG 9022   Various Artists - The Birth Of Bop Volume 1   1953
* Savoy MG 9025   Various Artists - The Birth Of Bop Volume 4   1953
* Savoy MG 9023   Various Artists - The Birth Of Bop Volume 2   1953
* Savoy MG 9024   Various Artists - The Birth Of Bop Volume 3   1953
* Savoy XP 8047   J.J. Johnson - New Trends Of Jazz Vol. 11
* Savoy 975   J.J. Johnson - Jay Bird / Teddy Reig - Mr. Dues
* Savoy 615   J.J. Johnson - Coppin' The Bop / Hey Jay Jay   1946
= Savoy 926   -
* Savoy 930   J.J. Johnson - Mad Be Bop / Sonny Stitt - Seven Up

Stan Getz Quartet / The Be Bop Boys

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Curley Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

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

* Savoy MG-12114   Various Artists - Opus De Bop   1957
* Savoy SJL 1105   Stan Getz - Opus De Bop: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy MG 9004   Stan Getz Beboppers   1951
* Savoy MG 9024   Various Artists - The Birth Of Bop Volume 3   1953
* Savoy XP 8021   Stan Getz - New Trends Of Jazz Vol. 2
* Savoy XP 8020   Stan Getz - New Trends Of Jazz Vol. 1
* Savoy 903   The Be Bop Boys - Opus De Bop / Thriving On A Riff
* Savoy 909   Stan Getz - And The Angels Swing / Allen Eager - Symphony Sid's Idea
* Savoy 954   Stan Getz - Running Water / Leo Parker - Ineta
* Savoy 932   Allen Eager - Jane's Bounce / Stan Getz - Don't Worry 'Bout Me

Don Byas Quartet

Don Byas, tenor sax; Sanford Gold, piano; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Max Roach, drums.

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

* Savoy SJL 2213   Don Byas - Savoy Jam Party: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy MG 9007   Don Byas - Tenor Sax Solos   1952
* Savoy MG 15043   Tenor Sax Solos By Don Byas   1954
* Savoy XP 8035   Don Byas Vol. 1
* Savoy XP 8036   Don Byas Vol. 2
* Savoy XP 8037   Don Byas Vol. 3
* Savoy 640   Don Byas - Living My Life For You / To Each His Own
* Savoy 770   Don Byas - To Each His Own / I Don't Know Why
* Savoy 625   Don Byas - They Say It's Wonderful / Cynthia's In Love   1946
* Savoy 626   Don Byas - September Song / St. Louis Blues   1946
* Savoy 627   Don Byas - I've Found A New Baby / Marie   1946

Coleman Hawkins And His Orchestra

Fats Navarro, trumpet #1-3; J.J. Johnson, trombone #1-3; Porter Kilbert, alto sax #1-3; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes #2-5; Hank Jones, piano; Curley Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, December, 1946

1. SR1857I Mean YouSonora 3027; Prestige PRST 7824; Milestone M-47015; Prestige PRCD-24124-2
2. SR1858-1Bean And The BoysSonora 3024; Prestige PRST 7824; Milestone M-47015; Prestige PRCD-24124-2
3. SR1858-2-Prestige PRST 7824; Milestone M-47015; Prestige PRCD-24124-2
4. SR1859You Go To My HeadSonora 3027; Prestige PRST 7824; Milestone M-47015; Prestige PRCD-24124-2
5. SR1860-1Cocktails For TwoSonora 3024; Prestige PRST 7824; Milestone M-47015; Prestige PRCD-24124-2

* Prestige PRST 7824   Coleman Hawkins - Bean And The Boys   1970
* Milestone M-47015   Coleman Hawkins - The Hawk Flies   1973
* Prestige PRCD-24124-2   Coleman Hawkins - Bean & The Boys   1993
* Sonora 3027   Coleman Hawkins - I Mean You / You Go To My Head
* Sonora 3024   Coleman Hawkins - Bean And The Boys / Cocktails For Two

1947

The Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

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

* Roost RLP 2224   The Bud Powell Trio
* Roost RLP 401   The Bud Powell Trio   1951
= Vogue (E) LDE 010, (F) LD 010   Bud Powell Trio
* Roost 513; Jazz Selection (F) JS 692   Bud Powell - I'll Remember April / Off Minor
* Roost 518; Vogue (E) V 2240; Jazz Selection (F) JS 687   Bud Powell - Indiana / Everything Happens To Me
* Roost 509; Vogue (E) V 2236; Jazz Selection (F) JS 755   Bud Powell - Somebody Loves Me / Bud's Bubble
* Roost 521; Vogue (E) V 2298; Jazz Selection (F) JS 699   Bud Powell - I Should Care / Nice Work If You Can Get It

Charlie Parker All Stars

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Bud Powell, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Harry Smith Studios, NYC, May 8, 1947

S3420-1Donna Lee (new-take 1)Savoy SJL 1107, S5J 5500
S3420-2Donna Lee (new-take 2)Savoy MG 12001, S5J 5500
S3420-3Donna Lee (new-take 3)-
S3420-4Donna Lee (new-take 4)Savoy 45-312, MG 12009, S5J 5500
S3420-5Donna Lee (orig.-take 3)Savoy 652, XP 8001, MG 9000, MG 12014, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
S3421-1Chasin' The Bird (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12001, S5J 5500
S3421-2Chasin' The Bird (short-take 2)Savoy SJL 1107, S5J 5500
S3421-3Chasin' The Bird (new-take 3)Savoy 45-301, MG 12009, S5J 5500
S3421-4Chasin' The Bird (short-take 4)Savoy 977, XP 8002, MG 9000, MG 12014, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
S3422-1Cheryl (short-take 1)Savoy 952, MG 12001, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
S3422-2Cheryl (orig.-take 2)Savoy 45-301, XP 8003, MG 9001, MG 12001, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
S3423-1Buzzy (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12009, S5J 5500
S3423-2Buzzy (short-take 2)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
S3423-3Buzzy (new-take 3)Savoy MG 12001, S5J 5500
S3423-4Buzzy (short-take 4)Savoy MG 12000, S5J 5500
S3423-5Buzzy (orig.-take)Savoy 652, 45-302, XP 8002, MG 9001, MG 12000, SJL 2201, S5J 5500

* Savoy SJL 1107   Charlie Parker - Encores: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy S5J 5500   Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Studio Sessions   1978
* Savoy MG 12001   The Immortal Charlie Parker   1955
* Savoy MG 12009   Charlie Parker Memorial Volume 2   1955
* Savoy MG 12014   The Genius Of Charlie Parker   1955
* Savoy SJL 2201   Charlie Parker - Bird/The Savoy Recordings (Master Takes)   1976
* Savoy MG 12000   Charlie Parker Memorial   1955
* Savoy MG 9000   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 1   1951
* Savoy MG 9001   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 2   1951
* Savoy XP 8001   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 2
* Savoy XP 8002   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 3
* Savoy XP 8003   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 4
* Savoy 45-312   Charlie Parker - Donna Lee / Steeplechase
* Savoy 45-301   Charlie Parker - Chasin' The Bird / Cheryl
* Savoy 45-302   Charlie Parker - Warming Up A Riff / Buzzy
* Savoy 652   Charlie Parker - Donna Lee / Buzzy   1947
= Savoy 928   -
* Savoy 977   Charlie Parker - Chasin' The Bird / Miles Davis - Little Willie Leaps   1947
* Savoy 952   Charlie Parker - Bird Gets The Worm / Cheryl

Coleman Hawkins All Stars

Miles Davis, trumpet; Kai Winding, trombone; Howard Johnson, alto sax; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

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

* Imperial LP-9188-A, LP-12188-A   Coleman Hawkins, Howard McGhee, Lester Young - A Date With Greatness   1962
* Imperial LP-9233   Various Artists - Jazz Festival   1963
* Aladdin EP-516; Vogue (F) EPL 7152   Coleman Hawkins
= Vogue (E) EPV 1147   -   1956
* Aladdin 3006   Coleman Hawkins - Bean-A-Re-Bop / The Way You Look Tonight

Allen Eager With The Be Bop Boys

Allen Eager, tenor sax; Terry Gibbs, vibes; Duke Jordan, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

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

* Savoy SJL 2210   Various Artists - Brothers And Other Mothers: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy MG 15044   Tenor Sax Solos By Allen Eager   1954
* Savoy MG 9025   Various Artists - The Birth Of Bop Volume 4   1953
* Savoy MG 9015   Allen Eager - New Trends Of Jazz Volume 2   1952
* Savoy 948   Allen Eager - All Night, All Frantic / And That's For Sure
* Savoy 908   Allen Eager - Donald Jay / Meeskite

Miles Davis' All Stars

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano; Nelson Boyd, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Harry Smith Studios, NYC, August 14, 1947

S3440-1Milestones (orig.-take 1)Savoy 45-310, S5J 5500
S3440-2Milestones (new-take 2)Savoy 934, XP 8004, MG 9001, MG 12009, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
S3440-3Milestones (orig.-take 3)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
S3441-1Little Willie Leaps (short-take 1)Savoy MG 12001, S5J 5500
S3441-2Little Willie Leaps (new-take 2)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
S3441-3Little Willie Leaps (orig.-take 3)Savoy 977, 45-305, 45-4507, XP 8006, XP 8098, MG 9001, MG 9034, MG 12001, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
S3442-1Half Nelson (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
S3442-2Half Nelson (orig.-take 2)Savoy 951, 45-303, 45-4507, XP 8005, MG 9000, MG 12009, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
S3443-1Sippin' At Bells (short-take 1)Savoy MG 12009, S5J 5500
S3443-2Sippin' At Bells (orig.-take 2)Savoy 934, 45-306, XP 8004, MG 9000, MG 12009, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
S3443-3Sippin' At Bells (short-take 3)Savoy S5J 5500
S3443-4Sippin' At Bells (new-take 4)Savoy MG 12001, SJL 1107, S5J 5500

* Savoy S5J 5500   Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Studio Sessions   1978
* Savoy MG 12009   Charlie Parker Memorial Volume 2   1955
* Savoy SJL 2201   Charlie Parker - Bird/The Savoy Recordings (Master Takes)   1976
* Savoy MG 12001   The Immortal Charlie Parker   1955
* Savoy SJL 1107   Charlie Parker - Encores: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy MG 9001   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 2   1951
* Savoy MG 9034   Various Artists - Bird - Diz - Bud - Max   1954
* Savoy MG 9000   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 1   1951
* Savoy XP 8004   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 5
* Savoy XP 8006   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 7
* Savoy XP 8098   Various Artists - Bird - Diz - Bud - Max Vol. 2   1953
* Savoy XP 8005   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 6
* Savoy 45-310   Charlie Parker - Milestones / Tiny's Tempo
* Savoy 45-305   Charlie Parker - Little Willie Leaps / Another Hair Do
* Savoy 45-4507   Miles Davis - Little Willie Leaps / Half Nelson
* Savoy 45-303   Charlie Parker - Half Nelson / Merry-Go-Round
* Savoy 45-306   Charlie Parker - Thriving On A Riff / Sippin' At Bells
* Savoy 934   Charlie Parker, Miles Davis - Milestones / Sippin' At Bells   1947
* Savoy 977   Charlie Parker - Chasin' The Bird / Miles Davis - Little Willie Leaps   1947
* Savoy 951   Fats Navarro, Leo Parker - Goin' To Minton's / Miles Davis, Charlie Parker - Half Nelson

Barry Ulanov's All Star Modern Jazz Musicians

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; John LaPorta, clarinet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Lennie Tristano, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Max Roach, drums; Bruce Elliott, Barry Ulanov, announcer.

radio broadcast, Bands For Bonds, WOR Studios, NYC, September 13, 1947

Ko-Ko ISpotlite (E) SPJ 107
Hot House-
Fine And Dandy-

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 107; Zim ZM-1001   Various Artists - Lullaby In Rhythm

Barry Ulanov's All Star Modern Jazz Musicians

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; John LaPorta, clarinet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Lennie Tristano, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Max Roach, drums; Carl Caruso, announcer.

radio broadcast, Bands For Bonds, WOR Studios, 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-BIRD-1
52nd Street ThemeSpotlite (E) SPJ 107

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 107; Zim ZM-1001   Various Artists - Lullaby In Rhythm
* ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1   The Comprehensive Charlie Parker - Live Performances Volume I   1972
= ESP-Disk' ESP 3000   -   not released
= Base Record (It) ESP-BIRD-1   -   1982
= ESP-Disk' (G) ESP 3000-2   Charlie Parker - Live Performances   1993
= ESP-Disk' (US) ESP 3000   Charlie Parker - Live Performances Volume 1   2005+

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

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

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 (as Air Conditioning) (as 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 (as 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 (as Embraceable)Dial 1024, LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 104

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 104   Charlie Parker On Dial Vol. 4
* Dial LP 905   Charlie Parker - Alternate Masters Vol. 2   1954
* Dial LP 901   Charlie Parker - The Bird Blows The Blues   1950
* Dial LP 904   Charlie Parker - Collectors' Items   1951
= Dial LP 904 (later)   Charlie Parker - Alternate Masters Vol. 1   1954
* Dial LP 203   Charlie Parker Vol. 3   1949
* Dial LP 210   Swinging With The Woody Herman Woodchoppers   1950
* Dial LP 212   Dizzy Gillespie And Modern Trumpets   1952
* Dial 1032   Charlie Parker - Bird Of Paradise / Dexterity   1949
* Dial 1032 (alt.)   Charlie Parker - Bird Of Paradise / Dexterity   1949+
* Dial 1024   Charlie Parker - Bongo Bop / Embraceable You   1948
* Dial 1024 (alt. 1)   Charlie Parker - Bongo Bop / Embraceable You   1948+
* Dial 1056   Charlie Parker - The Hymn / Air Conditioning   1950
* Dial 1019   Charlie Parker - Dewey Square / Charlie Parker, Earl Coleman - This Is Always   1947
* Dial 1056 (alt. 1)   Charlie Parker - The Hymn / Giant Swing   1950+
* Dial 1056 (alt. 2)   Charlie Parker - Superman / Prezology   1950+

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

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 (as 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 (as 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

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 105   Charlie Parker On Dial Vol. 5
* Dial LP 904   Charlie Parker - Collectors' Items   1951
= Dial LP 904 (later)   Charlie Parker - Alternate Masters Vol. 1   1954
* Dial LP 207   Charlie Parker Vol. 4   1950
* Dial LP 203   Charlie Parker Vol. 3   1949
* Dial 1058   Charlie Parker - My Old Flame / Bird Feathers   1950
* Dial 1040   Charlie Parker - Klactoveedsedstene / Charlie's Wig   1949
* Dial 1021   Charlie Parker - Scrapple From The Apple / Don't Blame Me   1948
= Dial D-2   Various Artists - Be-Bop Jazz Volume Two   1950
* Dial 1058 (alt.)   Charlie Parker - Blue Lamp / Habanera Mambobop   1950+

The Lost Milton H. Green Home Recordings

Allen Eager, alto sax; Charlie Parker, tenor sax; Bud Powell, piano; Specs Goldberg, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Milton H. Greene's photography studio, 480 Lexington Ave., NYC, late 1947

Swapping HornsUptown UPCD 27.49

* Uptown UPCD 27.49   Allen Eager - In The Land Of Oo-Bla-Dee 1947-1953

Leslie Scott With Coleman Hawkins And His Orchestra

Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Chuck Wayne, guitar; Jack Lesberg, bass; Max Roach, drums; Leslie Scott, vocal; unidentified strings.

NYC, December 10, 1947

D7VB2647How Did She LookRCA 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

* RCA (F) PM 42046   The Complete Coleman Hawkins Vol. 2 - RCA Black & White Series Vol. 181
* RCA (F) NL-89277   The Indispensable Coleman Hawkins - Body And Soul
* RCA Victor 20-2919   Leslie Scott - How Did She Look / Never In A Million Years
* RCA Victor 20-2745   Leslie Scott - Under A Blanket Of Blue / You Were Meant For Me

Coleman Hawkins And His All Stars

Fats Navarro, trumpet #1-5; J.J. Johnson, trombone #1-5; Budd Johnson, alto sax #1-5; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Marion DiVeta, baritone sax #1-5; Hank Jones, piano; Chuck Wayne, guitar; Jack Lesberg, bass; Max Roach, drums; Tadd Dameron, arranger.

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, LJM-1017, LPV-501; RCA (F) 741106, (F) 730566
4. D7VB2662-1Angel FaceRCA Victor LPV-544; RCA (F) 730625
5. D7VB2663-1Jumpin' JaneRCA Victor 20-3143, LJM-1017, LPV-544; RCA (F) 741106
6. D7VB2664I Love YouRCA Victor LPV-501; RCA (F) 730625, (F) 730566

* RCA (F) 730625   Coleman Hawkins - His Greatest Hits 1939-47 Vol. 17
* RCA Victor LJM-1017   Coleman Hawkins With Billy Byers And His Orchestra - The Hawk In Hi Fi   1955
* RCA Victor LPV-501   Coleman Hawkins - Body And Soul   1964
* RCA (F) 741106   Coleman Hawkins, Lucky Thompson - The Greatest Of The Small Bands Vol. 2
* RCA (F) 730566   Coleman Hawkins - Body And Soul
* RCA Victor LPV-544   Various Artists - Esquire's All American Hot Jazz   1967
* RCA Victor 20-3057   Coleman Hawkins - April In Paris / How Strange
* RCA Victor 20-3143   Coleman Hawkins - Jumpin' Jane / Half Step Down, Please

Original Charlie Parker Quintet With J.J. Johnson

Miles Davis, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

WOR Studios, NYC, December 17, 1947

D1151-BDrifting On A Reed (as 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 (as Prezology) (as 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 (as Dexterity)Dial LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1154-CBongo Beep (as Habanera Mambobop) (as 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 (as How Deep)Dial 1055, LP 904; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106
D1156-BHow Deep Is The OceanDial LP 211; Spotlite (E) SPJ 106

* Dial LP 905   Charlie Parker - Alternate Masters Vol. 2   1954
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 106   Charlie Parker On Dial Vol. 6
* Dial LP 904   Charlie Parker - Collectors' Items   1951
= Dial LP 904 (later)   Charlie Parker - Alternate Masters Vol. 1   1954
* Dial LP 207   Charlie Parker Vol. 4   1950
* Dial LP 203   Charlie Parker Vol. 3   1949
* Dial LP 211   James Moody, Charlie Parker, Wardell Gray, Dexter Gordon, Serge Chaloff, Don Byas - Mr. Saxophone...?
* Dial 1056 (alt. 1)   Charlie Parker - The Hymn / Giant Swing   1950+
* Dial 1043   Charlie Parker - Drifting On A Reed / The Gypsy   1950
* Dial 1056 (alt. 2)   Charlie Parker - Superman / Prezology   1950+
* Dial 1015 (alt. 2)   Charlie Parker - Cool Blues / Quasimado   1948+
* Dial 1015 (alt. 3)   Charlie Parker - This Is Always / Quasimado   1948+
* Dial 1040   Charlie Parker - Klactoveedsedstene / Charlie's Wig   1949
* Dial 1058 (alt.)   Charlie Parker - Blue Lamp / Habanera Mambobop   1950+
* Dial 1034   Charlie Parker - Crazeology / Crazeology II - 3 Ways Of Playing A Chorus   1949
* Dial 1034 (alt.)   Charlie Parker - Crazeology II / Jean Germain - The Chase   1949+
* Dial 1055   Charlie Parker - How Deep Is The Ocean / Crazeology   1950

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

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

United Sound Systems, Detroit, MI, December 21, 1947

D830-1Another Hair Do (short-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, S5J 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, S5J 5500
D830-4Another Hair Do (orig.-take)Savoy S5J 5500
D831-1Bluebird (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
D831-2Bluebird (take 2)Savoy S5J 5500
D831-3Bluebird (orig.-take 3)Savoy 961, 45-307, XP 8003, MG 9010, MG 12014, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
D832-1Klaunstance (orig.-take 1)Savoy 967, 45-304, XP 8004, MG 9001, MG 12014, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
D833-1Bird Gets The Worm (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
D833-2Bird Gets The Worm (orig.-take 2)Savoy S5J 5500
D833-3Bird Gets The Worm (orig.-take 3)Savoy 952, 45-309, XP 8002, MG 9010, MG 12014, SJL 2201, S5J 5500; Metronome (Swd) B 511

* Savoy MG 12000   Charlie Parker Memorial   1955
* Savoy S5J 5500   Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Studio Sessions   1978
* Savoy SJL 2201   Charlie Parker - Bird/The Savoy Recordings (Master Takes)   1976
* Savoy SJL 1107   Charlie Parker - Encores: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy MG 12014   The Genius Of Charlie Parker   1955
* Savoy MG 9001   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 2   1951
* Savoy MG 9010   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 3   1952
* Savoy XP 8002   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 3
* Savoy XP 8003   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 4
* Savoy XP 8004   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 5
* Savoy 45-305   Charlie Parker - Little Willie Leaps / Another Hair Do
* Savoy 45-307   Charlie Parker - Bluebird / Parker's Mood
* Savoy 45-304   Charlie Parker - Billie's Bounce / Klaunstance
* Savoy 45-309   Charlie Parker - Bird Gets The Worm / Perhaps
* Savoy 961   Charlie Parker - Another Hair Do / Bluebird
* Savoy 967   Charlie Parker - Klaunstance / Stan Getz - Slow
* Savoy 952   Charlie Parker - Bird Gets The Worm / Cheryl
* Metronome (Swd) B 511   James Moody - Dexterious / Charlie Parker - Bird Gets The Worm   1949

1948

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Kenny Pancho Hagood, vocal #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 (aka Big Foot)-
8.52nd Street Theme III-

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 141   Gene Roland Band Featuring Charlie Parker - The Band That Never Was

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

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

NYC, March, 1948

The Way You Look TonightPhilology (It) 214 W 29
A Night In Tunisia-
Groovin' High-

* Philology (It) 214 W 29   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 6   1990

Lord Nelson And His Boppers

Russell Jacquet, trumpet; Sonny Stitt as Lord Nelson, alto sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Charles Thompson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Max Roach, drums.

United Sound Systems, Detroit, MI, June, 1948

K5507 | 4022Be Bop BluesGalaxy LP 204
K5509 | 4021Royal Wedding-
K5510 | 4023Fine And Dandy-
K5511 | 4024Silver Slipper (as 3rd Song (Silver Slipper))-

* Galaxy LP 204, LP 8204   Milt Jackson, Sonny Stitt - In The Beginning   1964
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1771, OJCCD-1771-2   -   1991
= America (F) 30 AM 6072   -   1969

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

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

Onyx Club, NYC, July 6, 1948

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

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

Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Tadd Dameron, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, September 4, 1948

Announcers-Bob Garrity, Symphony Sid TorinSavoy ZDS 4411
Symphony Sid Talking-
52nd Street ThemeSavoy SAVOY 12186; ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-2; Savoy ZDS 4411
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4411
Koko (aka Ko-Ko)Savoy MG 12179; Everest FS 214; ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-2; Savoy ZDS 4411
52nd Street Theme, AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4411

* Savoy SAVOY 12186   Newly Discovered Sides By The Immortal Charlie Parker   1966
* ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-2   Charlie Parker - Broadcast Performances 1948-1949 Vol. 2 Of 14 Volumes   1973
= ESP-Disk' ESP 3001   -   not released
= Base Record (It) ESP-BIRD-2   -   1982
= ESP-Disk' (G) ESP 3001-2   Charlie Parker - Broadcast Performances Vol. 2   1993
= ESP-Disk' (US) ESP 3001   Charlie Parker - Live Performances Volume 2   2005+
* Savoy MG 12179   Charlie Parker - The 'Bird' Returns   1962
* Everest FS 214   Charlie Parker On The Air Vol. 1
* Savoy ZDS 4411   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume One   1988

Miles Davis Nonet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Mike Zwerin, trombone; Junior Collins, French horn; John Barber, tuba; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; John Lewis, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Max Roach, drums; Kenny Pancho Hagood, vocal #6; Gil Evans, arranger, conductor.

radio broadcast, 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 (aka Budo)-
6.Why Do I Love You-

* Ozone 2   Charlie Parker-Miles Davis-Lee Konitz - Rare Broadcast Performances   1970s
= Ozone 2   Charlie Parker, Miles Davis-Lee Konitz - Rare Broadcast Performances   1970s
* Royal Jazz (D) RJD 514   Miles Davis - Nonet 1948-Jam 1949   1990
* Bandstand (J) TKCB-30024   Miles Davis - The Real Birth Of The Cool

Charlie Parker All Stars

Miles Davis, trumpet #1-11; Charlie Parker, alto sax; John Lewis, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Harry Smith Studios, NYC, September 18, 1948

1. B900-1Barbados (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
2. B900-2Barbados (short-take 2)Savoy MG 12009, S5J 5500
3. B900-3Barbados (new-take 3)Savoy MG 12009, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
4. B900-4Barbados (orig.-take 4)Savoy 936, 45-308, XP 8003, MG 9011, MG 12014, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
5. B901-1Ah-Leu-Cha (short-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, S5J 5500
6. B901-2Ah-Leu-Cha (orig.-take 2)Savoy 939, 45-313, XP 8005, MG 9011, MG 12000, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
7. B902-1Constellation (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, S5J 5500
8. B902-2Constellation (short-take 2)-
9. B902-3Constellation (short-take 3)Savoy MG 12009, S5J 5500
10. B902-4Constellation (orig.-take 4)Savoy 939, 45-313, XP 8006, MG 9011, MG 12009, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
11. B902-5Constellation (take 5)Savoy S5J 5500
12. B903-1Parker's Mood (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, S5J 5500
13. B903-2Parker's Mood (short-take 2)Savoy MG 12009, S5J 5500
14. B903-3Parker's Mood (orig.-take 3)Savoy 936, 45-307, XP 8001, MG 9010, MG 12009, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
15. B903-4Parker's Mood (take 4)Savoy S5J 5500
16. B903-5Parker's Mood (take 5)-

* Savoy MG 12000   Charlie Parker Memorial   1955
* Savoy SJL 1107   Charlie Parker - Encores: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy S5J 5500   Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Studio Sessions   1978
* Savoy MG 12009   Charlie Parker Memorial Volume 2   1955
* Savoy MG 12014   The Genius Of Charlie Parker   1955
* Savoy SJL 2201   Charlie Parker - Bird/The Savoy Recordings (Master Takes)   1976
* Savoy MG 9011   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 4   1952
* Savoy MG 9010   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 3   1952
* Savoy XP 8003   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 4
* Savoy XP 8005   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 6
* Savoy XP 8006   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 7
* Savoy XP 8001   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 2
* Savoy 45-308   Charlie Parker - Barbados / Riff Warmer
* Savoy 45-313   Charlie Parker - Ah-Leu-Cha / Constellation
* Savoy 45-307   Charlie Parker - Bluebird / Parker's Mood
* Savoy 936   Charlie Parker - Parker's Mood / Barbados
* Savoy 939   Charlie Parker - Ah-Leu-Cha / Constellation

Miles Davis Nonet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Ted Kelly, trombone #1-4; Junior Collins, French horn #1-4; John Barber, tuba #1-4; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax #1-4; John Lewis, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Max Roach, drums; Kenny Pancho Hagood, vocal #4; Gil Evans, arranger, conductor.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, September 18, 1948

1.Move (as Mood)Alto AL 701; Bandstand (J) TKCB-30024
2.Moon Dreams-
3.Hallucinations (as Budo)-
4.Darn That Dream-
5.Chasin' The Birdprivate tape

* Alto AL 701   Miles Davis - The Persuasively Coherent   1970s
* Bandstand (J) TKCB-30024   Miles Davis - The Real Birth Of The Cool

Charlie Parker All Stars

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; John Lewis, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Harry Smith Studios, NYC, September 24, 1948

B908-1Perhaps (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12014, S5J 5500
B908-2Perhaps (short-take 2)Savoy MG 12009, S5J 5500
B908-3Perhaps (new-take 3)-
B908-4Perhaps (short-take 4)Savoy S5J 5500
B908-5Perhaps (new-take 5)Savoy MG 12000, S5J 5500
B908-6Perhaps (orig.-take 6)Savoy 45-309, MG 12000, SJL 1107, S5J 5500
B908-7Perhaps (orig.-master)Savoy 938, XP 8003, MG 9010, MG 12000, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
B909-1Marmaduke (short-take 1)Savoy S5J 5500
B909-2Marmaduke (new-take 2)Savoy MG 12000, S5J 5500
B909-3Marmaduke (short-take 3)Savoy S5J 5500
B909-4Marmaduke (new-take 4)-
B909-5Marmaduke (short-take 5)Savoy MG 12000, S5J 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 S5J 5500
B909-10Marmaduke (take 10)-
B909-11Marmaduke (take 11)Savoy 938, XP 8006, MG 9011, MG 12009, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
B910-1Steeplechase (orig.-take 1)Savoy 45-312, S5J 5500
B910-2Steeplechase (take 2)Savoy 937, XP 8005, MG 9010, MG 12000, SJL 2201, S5J 5500
B911-1Merry-Go-Round (new-take 1)Savoy MG 12000, S5J 5500
B911-2Merry-Go-Round (orig.-take 2)Savoy 937, 45-303, XP 8004, MG 9011, MG 12014, SJL 2201, S5J 5500

* Savoy MG 12014   The Genius Of Charlie Parker   1955
* Savoy S5J 5500   Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Studio Sessions   1978
* Savoy MG 12009   Charlie Parker Memorial Volume 2   1955
* Savoy MG 12000   Charlie Parker Memorial   1955
* Savoy SJL 1107   Charlie Parker - Encores: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy SJL 2201   Charlie Parker - Bird/The Savoy Recordings (Master Takes)   1976
* Savoy MG 12001   The Immortal Charlie Parker   1955
* Savoy MG 9010   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 3   1952
* Savoy MG 9011   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 4   1952
* Savoy XP 8003   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 4
* Savoy XP 8006   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 7
* Savoy XP 8005   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 6
* Savoy XP 8004   Charlie Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 5
* Savoy 45-309   Charlie Parker - Bird Gets The Worm / Perhaps
* Savoy 45-311   Charlie Parker - Ko-Ko / Marmaduke
* Savoy 45-312   Charlie Parker - Donna Lee / Steeplechase
* Savoy 45-303   Charlie Parker - Half Nelson / Merry-Go-Round
* Savoy 938   Charlie Parker - Marmaduke / Perhaps
* Savoy 937   Charlie Parker - Steeplechase / Merry-Go-Round

Miles Davis Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Lee Konitz, alto sax; John Lewis, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums; Kenny Pancho Hagood, vocal #4.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, September 25, 1948

1.52nd Street Theme (mistitled as 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-

* Session Disc 101   Hooray For Miles Davis Vol. One   1970s
* Bandstand (J) TKCB-30024   Miles Davis - The Real Birth Of The Cool
* Fresh Sound (Sp) FSCD-1000   Miles Davis Quintet With Lee Konitz, Sextet With Jackie McLean

Original Charlie Parker Quintet

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

Three Deuces, NYC, fall 1948

Big FootPhilology (It) 214 W 5
52nd Street Theme-
How High The Moon-
52nd Street Theme (Short Version)-
OrnithologyPhilology (It) 214 W 19

same session.

IndianaPhilology (It) 214 W 5
Out Of Nowhere-
Fine And Dandy-
All The Things You Are-

* Philology (It) 214 W 5   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 1   1990
* Philology (It) 214 W 19   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 5   1990

Earl Coleman And His All Stars

Fats Navarro, trumpet; Don Lanphere, tenor sax; Linton Garner, piano; Al Casey, guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Max Roach, drums; Earl Coleman, vocal.

NYC, November 29, 1948

D1161I Wished On The MoonDial 756
D1162-AGuiltyDial 1049, 756; Spotlite (E) SPJ 133; Xanadu 120
D1163-CYardbird SuiteDial 753; Spotlite (E) SPJ 133; Xanadu 120
D1164-AStranger In Town-
D1165-AAs Time Goes ByDial 1049; Spotlite (E) SPJ 133; Xanadu 120

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 133   Dexter Gordon - Move!
* Xanadu 120   Dexter Gordon, Fats Navarro, Chubby Jackson - Bebop Revisited Vol. 1   1978
* Dial 756   Earl Coleman - I Wished On The Moon / Guilty   1949
* Dial 1049   Earl Coleman - Guilty / As Time Goes By   1950
= Prestige 905   -   1951
* Dial 753   Earl Coleman - Stranger In Town / Yardbird Suite   1948

Fats Navarro Quintet

Fats Navarro, trumpet; Don Lanphere, tenor sax; Linton Garner, piano; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, November 29, 1948

D1166-AMoveDial LP 212; Spotlite (E) SPJ 133; Xanadu 120
D1166-B-Dial 1033, 1033 (alt.); Spotlite (E) SPJ 133; Jazztone (Eu) J-1245; Xanadu 120

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 133   Dexter Gordon - Move!
* Xanadu 120   Dexter Gordon, Fats Navarro, Chubby Jackson - Bebop Revisited Vol. 1   1978
* Jazztone (Eu) J-1245   Various Artists - Modern Jazz Festival   1950s
= Guilde Du Jazz (F) J.1245   Various Artists - Festival Du Jazz Moderne   1950s
* Dial LP 212   Dizzy Gillespie And Modern Trumpets   1952
* Dial 1033   Fats Navarro - Move / Teddy Edwards - Blues In Teddy's Flat   1949
* Dial 1033 (alt.)   Fats Navarro - Move / Teddy Edwards - Blues In Teddy's Flat   1949+

Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, December 11, 1948

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid Theme / AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4411
F2504/F2505Groovin' HighBop (F) BP 3; Savoy SAVOY 12186; Everest FS 214; ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1; Savoy ZDS 4411
Announcer-Symphony Sid, Charlie Parker-talksSavoy ZDS 4411
Big Foot (a/k/a Air Conditioning, Drifting On A Reed)Savoy SAVOY 12186; Everest FS 214; ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1; Savoy ZDS 4411
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4411
Ornithology (as Thriving On From A Riff)Savoy MG 12179; Everest FS 214; ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1; Savoy ZDS 4411
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4411
Slow Boat To China (aka On A Slow Boat To China)ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1; Savoy ZDS 4411
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4411

* Savoy SAVOY 12186   Newly Discovered Sides By The Immortal Charlie Parker   1966
* Everest FS 214   Charlie Parker On The Air Vol. 1
* ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1   The Comprehensive Charlie Parker - Live Performances Volume I   1972
= ESP-Disk' ESP 3000   -   not released
= Base Record (It) ESP-BIRD-1   -   1982
= ESP-Disk' (G) ESP 3000-2   Charlie Parker - Live Performances   1993
= ESP-Disk' (US) ESP 3000   Charlie Parker - Live Performances Volume 1   2005+
* Savoy MG 12179   Charlie Parker - The 'Bird' Returns   1962
* Savoy ZDS 4411   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume One   1988
* Bop (F) BP 3   Charlie Parker - Groovin' High I & II   1948+

Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Art Ford, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, December 12, 1948

AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4411
Hot HouseSavoy SAVOY 12186; Everest FS 214; Savoy ZDS 4411
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4411
Salt PeanutsEverest FS 214; Savoy ZDS 4411
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4411

* Savoy SAVOY 12186   Newly Discovered Sides By The Immortal Charlie Parker   1966
* Everest FS 214   Charlie Parker On The Air Vol. 1
* Savoy ZDS 4411   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume One   1988

Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, December 18, 1948

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid Theme, AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4411
Chasin' The Bird-
Announcer-Symphony Sid-
Out Of NowhereEverest FS 214; Savoy ZDS 4411
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4411
How High The MoonEverest FS 214; Savoy ZDS 4411

* Everest FS 214   Charlie Parker On The Air Vol. 1
* Savoy ZDS 4411   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume One   1988

Not All Star Jam Session

Benny Harris, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Budd Johnson, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Bud Powell, piano; Chuck Wayne, guitar; Nelson Boyd, bass; Max Roach, drums; Leonard Feather, announcer.

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-

* Beppo (E) BEP 503   Tadd Dameron Big Ten & Royal Roost Jam   1980s
* Jung Cat RBD 948   Various Artists - The Great Jazz Concerts At The Original "Royal Roost"
* Mythic Sound MS 6001-1, MS 6001-2   Earl Bud Powell Vol. 1 - Early Years Of A Genius, 44-48

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, December 25, 1948

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid Theme / Jingle Bells, Announcers-Bob Garrity, Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4412
Half NelsonESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1; Savoy ZDS 4412
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4412
White ChristmasESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1; Savoy ZDS 4412
Announcer-Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4412
Little Willie LeapsESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1; Savoy ZDS 4412
52nd Street ThemeSavoy ZDS 4412

* ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1   The Comprehensive Charlie Parker - Live Performances Volume I   1972
= ESP-Disk' ESP 3000   -   not released
= Base Record (It) ESP-BIRD-1   -   1982
= ESP-Disk' (G) ESP 3000-2   Charlie Parker - Live Performances   1993
= ESP-Disk' (US) ESP 3000   Charlie Parker - Live Performances Volume 1   2005+
* Savoy ZDS 4412   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Two   1988

1949

Dave Lambert

Al Haig, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums; Vidal Bolado, congas; Diego Ibarra, bongos; Dave Lambert, vocal; 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-

* Capitol 60014   Dave Lambert - When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along / Beban Cubop
* Capitol 60011   Dave Lambert - Hawaiian War Chant / Always

Miles Davis Nonet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Kai Winding, trombone; Junior Collins, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Al Haig, piano; Joe Schulman, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, January 21, 1949

3395-3EJeruCapitol 57-60005, H-459, T-792
3396-3DMoveCapitol 15404, T-792
3397-2EGodchildCapitol 57-60005, H-459, T-371, T-792
3398-1DHallucinations (aka Budo)Capitol 15404, T-792

* Capitol T-792   Miles Davis - Birth Of The Cool   1957
= Capitol M-11026   Miles Davis And His Orchestra - The Complete Birth Of The Cool: Capitol Jazz Classics Vol. 1   1972
* Capitol T-371   Various Artists - Cool & Quiet   1955
* Capitol H-459   Miles Davis - Classics In Jazz   1954
* Capitol 57-60005   Miles Davis - Jeru / Godchild
* Capitol 15404   Miles Davis - Move / Budo

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, January 22, 1949

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4413
Oop Bop Sh'bam-
Announcer-
Scrapple From The Apple-
Announcer-
Salt Peanuts-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer-

* Savoy ZDS 4413   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Three   1988

Charlie Parker Quintet

same personnel.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, January 29, 1949

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4413
Groovin' High-
Announcer-

* Savoy ZDS 4413   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Three   1988

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, January-February, 1949

2174-5 | 242-5Tempus FugitMercury 11045, MG-35012; Norgran MGN-1063; Verve VSP/VSPS-34, VE-2-2506
2175-3 | 243-3CeliaMercury 11046, MG-35012; Norgran MGN-1063; Verve VSP/VSPS-37, VE-2-2506

* Norgran MGN-1063   Bud Powell - Jazz Giant   1956
= Verve MGV-8153   -   1957
* Verve VSP/VSPS-34   The Jazz Legacy Of Bud Powell   1966
* Verve VE-2-2506   The Genius Of Bud Powell   1976
* Verve VSP/VSPS-37   This Was Bud Powell   1966
* Mercury MG-35012, MGC-102   Bud Powell Piano   1950
= Clef MGC-102   -   not released
= Mercury MGC-502   -   1951
= Clef MGC-502   -   1953
* Mercury 11045, 11045x45; Clef 11045, 11045x45   Bud Powell - Tempus Fugit / I'll Keep Loving You
* Mercury 11046, 11046x45; Clef 11046, 11046x45   Bud Powell - Celia / All God's Chillun Got Rhythm

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, February 5, 1949

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4413
Scrapple From The Apple-
Announcer-
Barbados-
Announcer-
Salt Peanuts-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer-

* Savoy ZDS 4413   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Three   1988

Charlie Parker Quintet

same personnel.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, February 12, 1949

AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4413
Scrapple From The AppleSavoy SJL 1108, SVY 17028, ZDS 4413
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4413
BarbadosSavoy MG 12179, SJL 1108, SVY 17028, ZDS 4413
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4413
Be-BopSavoy SJL 1108, SVY 17028, ZDS 4413
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer, At Conclusion Sid Is Heard Briefly With Dinah WashingtonSavoy ZDS 4413

* Savoy SJL 1108   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy MG 12179   Charlie Parker - The 'Bird' Returns   1962
* Savoy ZDS 4413   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Three   1988
* Savoy SVY 17028   Kenny Dorham - Blues In Bebop

Charlie Parker Quintet

same personnel.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, February 19, 1949

AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Groovin' HighSavoy SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
ConfirmationSavoy SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Salt PeanutsSavoy SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Commercial Break #1-
Commercial Break #2-

* Savoy SJL 1108   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy ZDS 4414   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Four   1988

Charlie Parker Septet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; plus Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Dave Lambert, Buddy Stewart, vocal; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, February 26, 1949

AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Half NelsonSavoy MG 12179, SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Night In TunisiaSavoy SAVOY 12186, SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Scrapple From The AppleSavoy MG 12179, SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Deedle-
Introductions By Dave Lambert & Buddy Stewart-
What's This-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer-

* Savoy MG 12179   Charlie Parker - The 'Bird' Returns   1962
* Savoy SJL 1108   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy SAVOY 12186   Newly Discovered Sides By The Immortal Charlie Parker   1966
* Savoy ZDS 4414   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Four   1988

Charlie Parker Septet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Tommy Turk, trombone; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Carlos Vidal, bongos.

NYC, February-March, 1949

2542 | 292-3CardboardNorgran MGN-1035; Verve MGV-8009, VE-2-2501
2543-2 | 293-4VisaMercury 11022, MGC-512; Verve MGV-8009, MGV-8000, VE-2-2501

* Norgran MGN-1035   Benny Carter, Charlie Parker, Johnny Hodges, Willie Smith - Alto Sax   1955
= Verve MGV-8126   -   1957
* Verve MGV-8009   Charlie Parker - Jazz Perennial: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #7   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2501   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1948-50)   1976
* Verve MGV-8000   The Charlie Parker Story #1   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Mercury MGC-512   Bird And Diz   1952
= Clef MGC-512   -   1954
* Mercury 11022; Clef 11022   Charlie Parker - Visa / Passport (common)

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, February-May, 1949

2407-4 | 246-4Strictly ConfidentialMercury 11047, MG-35012; Norgran MGN-1063; Verve VE-2-2506
2408-3 | 247-3All God's Chillun Got RhythmMercury 11046, MG-35012; Norgran MGN-1063; Verve VSP/VSPS-37, VE-2-2506

* Norgran MGN-1063   Bud Powell - Jazz Giant   1956
= Verve MGV-8153   -   1957
* Verve VE-2-2506   The Genius Of Bud Powell   1976
* Verve VSP/VSPS-37   This Was Bud Powell   1966
* Mercury MG-35012, MGC-102   Bud Powell Piano   1950
= Clef MGC-102   -   not released
= Mercury MGC-502   -   1951
= Clef MGC-502   -   1953
* Mercury 11047, 11047x45; Clef 11047, 11047x45   Bud Powell - Strictly Confidential / Yesterdays
* Mercury 11046, 11046x45; Clef 11046, 11046x45   Bud Powell - Celia / All God's Chillun Got Rhythm

Bud Powell Trio

same personnel.

NYC, circa February, 1949

2199-1 | 244-1 | 62VK234CherokeeMercury Jazz Scene; Clef MGC-4007; Norgran MGN-1063; Verve VK-117, VSP/VSPS-13, VE-2-2506

* Clef MGC-4007   Various Artists - The Jazz Scene   1953
= Clef MGC-674   -   1955
= Verve MGV-8060   -   1957
= ARS G-419   Various Artists - Jazz Scene   1950s
* Norgran MGN-1063   Bud Powell - Jazz Giant   1956
= Verve MGV-8153   -   1957
* Verve VSP/VSPS-13   Various Artists - Piano Modern   1966
* Verve VE-2-2506   The Genius Of Bud Powell   1976
* Mercury Jazz Scene   Various Artists - The Jazz Scene   1950
= Clef MG VOL.1   -   1953
* Verve VK-117   Bud Powell - Cherokee / It Never Entered My Mind   1962

Charlie Parker All Stars

Miles Davis, Max Kaminsky, trumpet #2,3; Will Bradley, Kai Winding, trombone #2,3; Joe Marsala, clarinet #2,3; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Mike Caluccio, piano; Joe Sullivan, piano #2,3; unknown, bass; Max Roach, drums; Specs Powell, drums #2,3; Ann Hathaway, vocal #2.

television broadcast, Adventures In Jazz, CBS TV Studios, NYC, March 4, 1949

1.AnthropologyStash ST-CD-21
2.I Get A Kick Out Of You-
3.Big Foot (as Blues Jam #2)-

* Stash ST-CD-21   Charlie Parker - Rara Avis Avis, Rare Bird

Charlie Parker Septet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; plus Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Dave Lambert, Buddy Stewart, vocal; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, March 5, 1949

Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Cheryl-
Announcer-
Anthropology-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer-
Hurry Home-
Deedle-
Royal Roost Bop (All The Things You Are)-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer-

* Savoy ZDS 4414   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Four   1988

Charlie Parker Septet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes #2; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, NYC, March 5, 1949

1.BarbadosJazz Showcase JS 5003
2.Anthropology-

* Jazz Showcase JS 5003   Charlie Parker - Bird On The Road

Charlie Parker Septet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; plus Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Symphony Sid, announcer.

radio broadcast, Royal Roost, NYC, March 12, 1949

AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
CherylSavoy MG 12179, SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
Introduction By Charlie ParkerSavoy ZDS 4414
On A Slow Boat To ChinaSavoy SAVOY 12186, SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
AnnouncerSavoy ZDS 4414
Chasin' The BirdSavoy MG 12179, SJL 1108, ZDS 4414
Jumpin' With Symphony SidSavoy ZDS 4414

* Savoy MG 12179   Charlie Parker - The 'Bird' Returns   1962
* Savoy SJL 1108   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy SAVOY 12186   Newly Discovered Sides By The Immortal Charlie Parker   1966
* Savoy ZDS 4414   Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Four   1988

Kai Winding Sextet

Kai Winding, trombone; Brew Moore, tenor sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; George Wallington, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, April 10, 1949

R2581Bop CityRoost 500, RLP 408
R2582Wallington's Godchild (mistitled as Crossing The Channel)Roost 500, RLP 408, OJ 1
R2583Crossin' The ChannelRoost 503, RLP 408
R2584Sleepy BopRoost 503, RLP 408, RLP 1201

* Roost OJ 1   Various Artists - Operation Jazz
* Roost RLP 1201   Various Artists - Roost 5th Anniversary Album Vol. 1   1955
* Roost RLP 408   Kai Winding - New Trends
* Roost 500   Kai Winding - Bop City / Wallington's Godchild   1949
* Roost 503   Kai Winding - Crossin' The Channel / Sleepy Bop   1949

Charlie Parker Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, May 5, 1949

2755-5 | 294-3SegmentVerve MGV-8009, VE-2-2501
2756-2 | 295-2Passport (rare)Mercury 11022x45, MGC-512
2756-5 | 295-5Passport (common)Mercury 11022; Verve MGV-8009, MGV-8000, VE-2-2501
2757-4 | 296-3Diverse (as Segment)Verve MGV-8009

* Verve MGV-8009   Charlie Parker - Jazz Perennial: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #7   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2501   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1948-50)   1976
* Verve MGV-8000   The Charlie Parker Story #1   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Mercury MGC-512   Bird And Diz   1952
= Clef MGC-512   -   1954
* Mercury 11022x45; Clef 11022x45   Charlie Parker - Visa / Passport (rare)
* Mercury 11022; Clef 11022   Charlie Parker - Visa / Passport (common)

Charlie Parker Quintet

same personnel.

Salle Pleyel, Paris, France, May 8, 9 and 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 (aka 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 (as Blues)-
52nd Street Theme III-

* Bird In Paris CP 3   Charlie Parker - Bird In Paris
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 118   Charlie Parker - Bird In Paris
* Jazz O.P. (F) OMS 7004   Charlie Parker In France 1949

Charlie Parker Quintet

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 (alternate take)-

* Jazz O.P. (F) OMS 7004   Charlie Parker In France 1949

Festival International De Jazz All Stars

Aime Barelli, Bill Coleman, Miles Davis, Kenny Dorham, Hot Lips Page, trumpet; Big Chief, Russell Moore, trombone; Hubert Rostaing, clarinet; Sidney Bechet, Pierre Braslavsky, soprano sax; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Don Byas, James Moody, tenor sax; Hazy Osterwald, vibes; Al Haig, piano; Toots Thielemans, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Salle Pleyel, Paris, France, May 15, 1949

Farewell Blues (as Blues)Bird In Paris CP 3; Spotlite (E) SPJ 118

* Bird In Paris CP 3   Charlie Parker - Bird In Paris
* Spotlite (E) SPJ 118   Charlie Parker - Bird In Paris

The Max Roach Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; James Moody, tenor sax #1-4; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Studio Technisonor, Paris, France, May 15, 1949

1. St3010Prince AlbertVogue (F) V 5009, LD 014, LDA 16008; Blue Note BLP 5010; Prestige PRST 7841; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 97
2. St3011Maxology (as Baby Sis)Vogue (F) V 5010, LD 014, LDA 16008; Prestige PRLP 113, PRST 7841; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 97
3. St3012Yesterdays (as Tomorrow)Vogue (F) V 5011, LD 014; Blue Note BLP 5010; Prestige PRST 7841; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 97
4. St3013MaximumVogue (F) V 5012, LD 014, LDA 16008; Blue Note 1570, BLP 5010; Prestige PRST 7841; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 97
5. St3014Hot House (as Ham And Haig)Vogue (F) V 5012, LD 014; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 97

* Vogue (F) LDA 16008   Max Roach, Clifford Brown - 2 Giants
* Prestige PRST 7841   Al Haig Trio And Quintet!   1971
* Jazz Legacy (F) JL 97   James Moody - In The Beginning: Jazz Legacy 47
* Vogue (F) LD 014   Max Roach
* Blue Note BLP 5010   Max Roach, James Moody, Art Blakey - New Sounds   1952
* Prestige PRLP 113   Fats Navarro, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Kenny Dorham - Modern Jazz Trumpets   1951
= Prestige PRLP 113 (later)   -   1952
= Prestige PRLP 113 (later 2)   -   1954
* Vogue (F) V 5009; Blue Note 1569   Max Roach - Prince Albert Parts 1 & 2   1949
* Vogue (F) V 5010   Max Roach - Baby Sis Parts 1 & 2   1949
= Prestige 702   James Moody - Maxology Parts 1 & 2   1950
* Vogue (F) V 5011; Blue Note 1571   Max Roach - Tomorrow Parts 1 & 2   1949
* Vogue (F) V 5012   Max Roach - Maximum / Ham And Haig   1949
* Blue Note 1570   Max Roach - Maximum / James Moody - Just Moody   1949

Jay Jay Johnson's Boppers

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Jay Jay Johnson, trombone; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, May 26, 1949

JRC20BElysee (as Elysses)New 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
JRC22CHilo-
JRC23DFox HuntPrestige 810, prEP 1330, PRLP 109, PRLP 7023, PRLP 7253, P-24067

* Prestige PRLP 7023   J J Johnson, Kai Winding, Benny Green - Trombone By Three   1956
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-091   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-091-2   -   1992
= Prestige PRES 16-4   Jay Jay Johnson, Kai Winding, Bennie Green - Trombone By Three   1957
* Prestige PRLP 7253, PRST 7253   J.J. Johnson - Looking Back   1963
* Prestige P-24067   J.J. Johnson-Kai Winding-Bennie Green - Early Bones   1976
* Prestige PRLP 109   Kai Winding And His All Stars, Jay Jay Johnson And His All Stars - Modern Jazz Trombones   1951
= Prestige PRLP 109 (later)   -   1952
* Prestige prEP 1330   J.J. Johnson Sextet   1953
* New Jazz 803   Terry Gibbs - Cuddles / Jay Jay Johnson - Elysses   1949
* New Jazz 810   Jay Jay Johnson - Elysses / Don Lanphere - Spider's Webb   1949
* Prestige 810   Jay Jay Johnson - Elysses / Fox Hunt   1953
* New Jazz 806   Jay Jay Johnson - Opus V / Hilo   1949
= Prestige 806   -   1953

Buddy DeFranco Sextet

Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Teddy Charles as Theodore Cohen, vibes; Harvey Leonard, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Bob Carter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, August 24, 1949

4272Bud's InventionCapitol 15839, H-322
4273(When We're Alone) Penthouse SerenadeCapitol 57-747, H-371, T-371
4274ExtrovertCapitol 57-747, H-371, T-371, M-11060
4275Good-For-Nothin' JoeCapitol H-371, T-371, M-11060
4276AishieCapitol H-325, M-11060

* Capitol T-371   Various Artists - Cool & Quiet   1955
* Capitol M-11060   Lennie Tristano, Buddy DeFranco - Crosscurrents: Capitol Jazz Classics Vol. 14   1972
* Capitol H-322   Various Artists - Classics In Jazz: Small Combos   1952
* Capitol H-371   Various Artists - Classics In Jazz: Cool And Quiet   1953
* Capitol H-325   Various Artists - Classics In Jazz: The Modern Idiom   1952
* Capitol 15839   Buddy DeFranco - Bud's Invention / The Capitol Jazzmen - You Can Depend On Me
* Capitol 57-747, (E) CL 13274   Buddy DeFranco - Extrovert / (When We're Alone) Penthouse Serenade

Flip Phillips And His Orchestra

Billy Butterfield, trumpet; Benny Green, trombone; Pete Mondello, alto sax; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Mickey Crane, piano; Sam Bruno, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, August 29, 1949

280-6This Can't Be LoveMercury 8908, MGC-109; Clef MGC-693
281-2Cookie-

* Clef MGC-693   Flip Phillips And His Orchestra Featuring Howard McGhee, Benny Green - Flip   1956
= Verve MGV-8077   -   1957
* Mercury MGC-109   Flip Phillips Collates   1951
= Clef MGC-109   -   1952
* Mercury 8908; Clef 8908   Flip Phillips - This Can't Be Love / Cookie

Don Lanphere Quintet

Fats Navarro, trumpet; Don Lanphere, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, September 20, 1949

JRC35AWailing WallMisterioso (E) MLP 1982; Prestige PCD-24114-2
JRC35B-Misterioso (E) MLP 1981
JRC35C--
JRC35D-New Jazz 819; Prestige PRLP 113, PR 16002, P-24081; Misterioso (E) MLP 1981; Prestige (J) SLP 47, PCD-24114-2
JRC35E-Prestige prEP 1321, P-24046; Misterioso (E) MLP 1982; Prestige PCD-24114-2
JRC36AGoMisterioso (E) MLP 1981
JRC36B-Misterioso (E) MLP 1982
JRC36BC-New Jazz 812; Misterioso (E) MLP 1981; Prestige PCD-24114-2
JRC36C-Prestige prEP 1321, PRLP 113, PR 16002, P-24081; Misterioso (E) MLP 1982; Prestige PCD-24114-2
JRC36D-Misterioso (E) MLP 1981
JRC36E-Misterioso (E) MLP 1982
JRC37AInfatuationMisterioso (E) MLP 1981
JRC37B-New Jazz 819; Prestige prEP 1321, PR 16002, P-24081; Misterioso (E) MLP 1981; Prestige PCD-24114-2
JRC37C-Misterioso (E) MLP 1981
JRC37D-Misterioso (E) MLP 1982; Prestige PCD-24114-2
JRC38AStopMisterioso (E) MLP 1981
JRC38B-New Jazz 812; Prestige prEP 1321, PRLP 113, PR 16002, P-24081; Misterioso (E) MLP 1981; Prestige (J) SLP 47, PCD-24114-2
JRC38C-Misterioso (E) MLP 1981
JRC38D-Misterioso (E) MLP 1982; Prestige PCD-24114-2

* Misterioso (E) MLP 1982   Wardell Gray Quartet, Don Lanphere Quintet - The Thin Man Meets Fat Boy Vol. II   1981
* Misterioso (E) MLP 1981   Wardell Gray Quartet, Don Lanphere Quintet - The Thin Man Meets Fat Boy Vol. I   1981
* Prestige PR 16002   Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Fats Navarro - Trumpet Giants   not released
= New Jazz NJLP 8296   -   1964
* Prestige P-24081   Various Artists - First Sessions 1949/50   1978
* Prestige (J) SLP 47   Various Artists - Early Prestige Sessions 1949/50
* Prestige P-24046   Various Artists - 25 Years Of Prestige   1974
* Prestige PCD-24114-2   Fats Navarro, Al Haig, Don Lanphere, Leo Parker - Prestige First Sessions Volume One   1992
* Prestige PRLP 113   Fats Navarro, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Kenny Dorham - Modern Jazz Trumpets   1951
= Prestige PRLP 113 (later)   -   1952
= Prestige PRLP 113 (later 2)   -   1954
* Prestige prEP 1321   Fats Navarro Quintet   1953
* New Jazz 819   Fats Navarro - Wailing Wall / Infatuation   1950
= Prestige 819   -   1953
* New Jazz 812   Fats Navarro - Stop / Go   1949
= Prestige 812   -   1953

Jay Jay Johnson's Boppers

Jay Jay Johnson, trombone; Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano; Nelson Boyd, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, October 17, 1949

JRC600AAfternoon In Paris (take 1)Prestige PRST 7839; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-009-2
JRC600CAfternoon In Paris (take 2)New Jazz 820; Prestige prEP 1332, PRLP 123, PRLP 7024, P-24044, P-24081
JRC601AElora (take 1)New Jazz 814 (later); Prestige PRST 7839; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-009-2
JRC601BElora (take 2)New Jazz 814; Prestige prEP 1332, PRLP 123, PRLP 7024, P-24044, P-24081
JRC602ATea Pot (take 1)Prestige PRST 7839; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-009-2
JRC602BTea Pot (take 2)New Jazz 820; Prestige prEP 1332, PRLP 123, PRLP 7024, P-24044, P-24081
JRC603BBlue Mode (take 1)New Jazz 814 (later); Prestige PRLP 7024
JRC603CBlue Mode (take 2)New Jazz 814; Prestige prEP 1332, PRLP 123, PRLP 7024, P-24044, P-24081

* Prestige PRLP 7024   Sonny Stitt, Bud Powell, J.J. Johnson   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7248, PRST 7248   Sonny Stitt With Bud Powell And J.J. Johnson - All God's Children Got Rhythm   1962
= Prestige PRST 7839   Sonny Stitt - Bud's Blues   1971
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-009   Sonny Stitt, Bud Powell, J.J. Johnson   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-009-2   -   1989
* Prestige P-24044   Sonny Stitt - Genesis   1974
* Prestige P-24081   Various Artists - First Sessions 1949/50   1978
* Prestige PRLP 123   Bennie Green, J.J. Johnson - Modern Jazz Trombones Volume Two   1952
* Prestige prEP 1332   J.J. Johnson With Sonny Stitt   1953
* New Jazz 820   J.J. Johnson - Afternoon In Paris / Tea Pot   1950
= Prestige 820   Sonny Stitt - Tea Pot / Afternoon In Paris   1953
* New Jazz 814 (later)   J.J. Johnson - Elora / Blue Mode   1951
* New Jazz 814   J.J. Johnson - Elora / Blue Mode   1950
= Prestige 814   Sonny Stitt - Blue Mode / Elora   1953

Charlie Parker Quintet

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

Pershing Hotel, Chicago, IL, November, 1949

I Cover The WaterfrontPhilology (It) 214 W 12
--
Confirmation-
--
Now's The Time-
--
Air Conditioning (Big Foot)-
Perdido-
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (into)-
Ruby, My Dear-
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (into)-
Ruby, My Dear-
Wee-
--

same session.

Hot House (Short)Philology (It) 214 W 15
Hot House (Long)-
Cheryl (Short)-
Cheryl (Long)-
I Can't Get Started (Short)-
I Can't Get Started (Long)-
Groovin' High (Short)-
Groovin' High (Long)-

* Philology (It) 214 W 12   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 2   1990
* Philology (It) 214 W 15   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 3   1990

Sonny Stitt Quartet

Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; Bud Powell, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, December 11, 1949

JRC1000AAll God's Children Got RhythmPrestige 9001; New Jazz NJLP 103; Prestige PRLP 7024, P-24044
JRC1001SonnysidePrestige 722; New Jazz NJLP 103; Prestige PRLP 7024, P-24044
JRC1002BBud's BluesPrestige 9002; New Jazz NJLP 103; Prestige PRLP 7024, P-24044
JRC1003ASunsetPrestige 9001; New Jazz NJLP 103; Prestige PRLP 7024, P-24044

* Prestige PRLP 7024   Sonny Stitt, Bud Powell, J.J. Johnson   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7248, PRST 7248   Sonny Stitt With Bud Powell And J.J. Johnson - All God's Children Got Rhythm   1962
= Prestige PRST 7839   Sonny Stitt - Bud's Blues   1971
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-009   Sonny Stitt, Bud Powell, J.J. Johnson   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-009-2   -   1989
* Prestige P-24044   Sonny Stitt - Genesis   1974
* New Jazz NJLP 103   Sonny Stitt And Bud Powell   1950
= Prestige PRLP 103   -   1951
= Prestige PRLP 103 (later)   -   1954
* Prestige 9001, 705   Sonny Stitt - All God's Children Got Rhythm / Sunset   1950
* Prestige 722   Sonny Stitt - Sonnyside / Taking A Chance On Love   1950
* Prestige 9002, 706   Sonny Stitt - Fine And Dandy / Bud's Blues   1950

The Stars Of Modern Jazz

Miles Davis, trumpet #1-4; Bennie Green, trombone #1-4; Sonny Stitt, alto sax #1-4; Serge Chaloff, baritone sax #1-4; Bud Powell, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

The Stars Of Modern Jazz, Carnegie Hall, NYC, December 25, 1949

1.Symphony Sid's RemarksIAJRC 20
2.MoveIAJRC 20; Jass Records J-CD-16
3.Hot House-
4.Ornithology (incomplete)-
5.All God's Chillun Got RhythmIAJRC 20

* IAJRC 20   Various Artists - Stars Of Modern Jazz Concert At Carnegie Hall
* Jass Records J-CD-16   Various Artists - Carnegie Hall X-Mas '49 - Charlie Parker And The Stars Of Modern Jazz!   1989

1950

Metronome All-Stars

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Kai Winding, trombone; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Serge Chaloff, baritone sax; Lennie Tristano, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Eddie Safranski, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, January 10, 1950

CO42629-1Double DateColumbia 38734; Harmony HL 7044
CO42630-1No Figs-

* Harmony HL 7044   The Swing Era Metronome All-Stars   1957
* Columbia 38734, DB-2718   Metronome All-Stars - No Figs / Double Date

Howard McGhee All Stars

Howard McGhee, trumpet; Jay Jay Johnson, trombone; Brew Moore, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Curley Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

WOR Studios, NYC, January 23, 1950

BN370-1Lo-Flame (alternate take)Blue Note 7243 4 95747 2 4
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
BN374-0Donnellon SquareBlue Note 1573, BLP 5012
BN375-1I'll Remember AprilBlue Note 1572, BLP 5012

* Blue Note BLP 5012   Howard McGhee's All Stars - The McGhee-Navarro Sextet   1952
= Blue Note (J) K18P-9274   Howard McGhee All Stars/Howard McGhee Sextet   1983
= Blue Note 7243 4 95747 2 4   Howard McGhee / Introducing The Kenny Drew Trio   1998
* Blue Note 1574   Howard McGhee - Meciendo / Lo-Flame   1950
* Blue Note 1572   Howard McGhee - I'll Remember April / Fuguetta   1950
* Blue Note 1573   Howard McGhee - Fluid Drive / Donnellon Square   1950

Sonny Stitt Quartet

Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; Bud Powell, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, January 26, 1950

JRC1004DStrike Up The BandPrestige 758; New Jazz NJLP 103; Prestige PRLP 7024, P-24044
JRC1005BI Want To Be Happy-
JRC1006DTaking A Chance On LovePrestige 722; New Jazz NJLP 103; Prestige PRLP 7024, P-24044
JRC1007AFine And Dandy (take 1)Prestige 9002; New Jazz NJLP 103; Prestige PRLP 7024, P-24044
JRC1007BFine And Dandy (take 2)Prestige PRLP 7024, P-24081

* Prestige PRLP 7024   Sonny Stitt, Bud Powell, J.J. Johnson   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7248, PRST 7248   Sonny Stitt With Bud Powell And J.J. Johnson - All God's Children Got Rhythm   1962
= Prestige PRST 7839   Sonny Stitt - Bud's Blues   1971
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-009   Sonny Stitt, Bud Powell, J.J. Johnson   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-009-2   -   1989
* Prestige P-24044   Sonny Stitt - Genesis   1974
* Prestige P-24081   Various Artists - First Sessions 1949/50   1978
* New Jazz NJLP 103   Sonny Stitt And Bud Powell   1950
= Prestige PRLP 103   -   1951
= Prestige PRLP 103 (later)   -   1954
* Prestige 758   Sonny Stitt - I Want To Be Happy / Strike Up The Band   1951
* Prestige 722   Sonny Stitt - Sonnyside / Taking A Chance On Love   1950
* Prestige 9002, 706   Sonny Stitt - Fine And Dandy / Bud's Blues   1950

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, February, 1950

341-2So Sorry PleaseMercury 11060, MGC-507; Norgran MGN-1063; Verve VE-2-2506, 314 521 669-2
342-2Get HappyMercury 11061, MGC-507; Norgran MGN-1063; Verve VSP/VSPS-37, VE-2-2506, 314 521 669-2
343-1Sometimes I'm HappyMercury 11061, MGC-507; Norgran MGN-1063; Verve VE-2-2506, 314 521 669-2
344-2Sweet Georgia BrownMercury 11059, MGC-507; Norgran MGN-1063; Verve VSP/VSPS-37, VE-2-2506, 314 521 669-2
346-1April In ParisMercury 11060, MGC-507; Norgran MGN-1063; Verve VE-2-2506, 314 521 669-2
347-1Body And SoulMercury 11059, MGC-507; Norgran MGN-1063; Verve VE-2-2506, 314 521 669-2

* Norgran MGN-1063   Bud Powell - Jazz Giant   1956
= Verve MGV-8153   -   1957
* Verve VE-2-2506   The Genius Of Bud Powell   1976
* Verve VSP/VSPS-37   This Was Bud Powell   1966
* Verve 314 521 669-2   The Complete Bud Powell On Verve
* Mercury MGC-507   Bud Powell Piano (No. 2)   1951
= Clef MGC-507   -   1953
* Mercury 11060, 11060x45; Clef 11060, 11060x45   Bud Powell - So Sorry Please / April In Paris
* Mercury 11061, 11061x45; Clef 11061, 11061x45   Bud Powell - Get Happy / Sometimes I'm Happy
* Mercury 11059, 11059x45; Clef 11059, 11059x45   Bud Powell - Sweet Georgia Brown / Body And Soul

Miles Davis Nonet

Miles Davis, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Gunther Schuller, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; John Lewis, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Max Roach, drums; Kenny Pancho Hagood, vocal #4.

NYC, March 9, 1950

1. 4346DeceptionCapitol H-459, T-792
2. 4347Rocker-
3. 4348Moon Dreams-
4. 4349Darn That DreamCapitol 1221, M-11026

* Capitol T-792   Miles Davis - Birth Of The Cool   1957
= Capitol M-11026   Miles Davis And His Orchestra - The Complete Birth Of The Cool: Capitol Jazz Classics Vol. 1   1972
* Capitol H-459   Miles Davis - Classics In Jazz   1954
* Capitol 1221   Miles Davis - Venus Di Milo / Darn That Dream

Leo Parker Quartet

Leo Parker, baritone, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, July 20, 1950

JRC95AMona LisaMisterioso (E) MLP 1984
JRC95B-Prestige P-24081; Misterioso (E) MLP 1983; Prestige PCD-24114-2
JRC97ADarn That DreamMisterioso (E) MLP 1984
JRC97B-Prestige P-24081; Misterioso (E) MLP 1983; Prestige PCD-24114-2
JRC98BI Cross My FingersPrestige 720, P-24081; Misterioso (E) MLP 1983; Prestige PCD-24114-2

* Misterioso (E) MLP 1984   Leo Parker Quartet, Al Haig Trio, Zoot Sims Quartet - Mad Lad Returns   1981
* Prestige P-24081   Various Artists - First Sessions 1949/50   1978
* Misterioso (E) MLP 1983   Wardell Gray Quartet, Leo Parker Quartet - The Thin Man Meets Mad Lad   1981
* Prestige PCD-24114-2   Fats Navarro, Al Haig, Don Lanphere, Leo Parker - Prestige First Sessions Volume One   1992
* Prestige 720   Leo Parker - I Cross My Fingers / Mad Lad Returns   1950

The Ellingtonians With Chubby Kemp / Chubby Kemp And Her All Stars

Red Rodney, trumpet; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Harry Carney, baritone sax; Duke Ellington, piano; Oscar Pettiford, cello; Wendell Marshall, bass; Max Roach, drums; Chubby Kemp, vocal.

NYC, September 21, 1950

M4010Mean Ol' Choo-ChooMercer unissued

The Ellingtonians With Al Hibbler

Red Rodney, trumpet; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Harry Carney, baritone sax; Billy Strayhorn, piano; Oscar Pettiford, cello; Wendell Marshall, bass; Max Roach, drums; Al Hibbler, vocal.

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

* Brunswick BL 54036   Al Hibbler With The Ellingtonians
* Mercer LP 1004   The Ellingtonians With Al Hibbler   1951
* Mercer M 1953   The Ellingtonians, Al Hibbler - White Christmas / Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen

The Ellingtonians With Chubby Kemp / Chubby Kemp And Her All Stars

Red Rodney, trumpet; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Harry Carney, baritone sax; Duke Ellington, piano; Oscar Pettiford, cello; Wendell Marshall, bass; Max Roach, drums; Chubby Kemp, vocal.

NYC, September 21, 1950

M4013Me And My WigMercer M 1971
M4014How Blue Can You GetMercer M 1960; Jazz Legacy (F) 500112

Red Rodney, trumpet; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Harry Carney, baritone sax; Duke Ellington, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Max Roach, drums; Chubby Kemp, vocal.

M4015Juke Bop BoogieMercer M 1971; Vogue (F) V 3099

* Jazz Legacy (F) 500112   Johnny Hodges - Jumpin': Jazz Legacy 62   1982
* Mercer M 1971   Chubby Kemp - Me And My Wig / Juke Bop Boogie
* Mercer M 1960   The Ellingtonians, Chubby Kemp - How Blue Can You Get / Sara Forde, Mercer Ellington - Set 'Em Up
* Vogue (F) V 3099   Johnny Hodges - Hello Little Boy / Juke Bop Boogie

Sara Forde With Mercer Ellington And His Orchestra

Red Rodney, trumpet; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Harry Carney, baritone sax; Duke Ellington, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Max Roach, drums; Sara Forde, vocal.

NYC, September 21, 1950

M4016Set 'Em UpMercer M 1960; Jazz Legacy (F) 500112

* Jazz Legacy (F) 500112   Johnny Hodges - Jumpin': Jazz Legacy 62   1982
* Mercer M 1960   The Ellingtonians, Chubby Kemp - How Blue Can You Get / Sara Forde, Mercer Ellington - Set 'Em Up

The Ellingtonians

Red Rodney, trumpet; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Harry Carney, baritone sax; Duke Ellington, mandolin piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, September 21, 1950

M4017The New Piano Roll BluesMercer M 1958; Vogue (E) V 2046; Jazz Selection (F) JS 652; Pop (F) SPO 17054; Vogue (F) LD 497-30

* Vogue (F) LD 497-30   Duke Ellington And His Ellingtonians
* Pop (F) SPO 17054   Earl Hines, Duke Ellington, Erroll Garner, Art Tatum - ABC Du Jazz Vol. J: "Middle Jazz" Piano
* Mercer M 1958   The Ellingtonians - The New Piano Roll Blues / Sara Forde, Billy Strayhorn - The Man I Love
* Vogue (E) V 2046   Duke Ellington - The New Piano Roll Blues / Johnny Hodges - Let The Zoomers Drool
* Jazz Selection (F) JS 652   Duke Ellington - The New Piano Roll Blues / Honeysuckle Rose

1951

Charlie Parker Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Max Roach, drums.

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, VE-2-2512
490-3She RoteVerve MGV-8010, V/V6-8409
490-5-Mercury 11101; Clef MGC-646; Verve MGV-8010, MGV-8002, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2512
491-1K.C. BluesMercury 11101; Clef MGC-646; Verve MGV-8010, V/V6-8409, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2512
492-2Star EyesMercury 11087; Clef MGC-646; Verve MGV-8010, V6-8787, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2512

* Verve MGV-8010   Charlie Parker And His Orchestra - Swedish Schnapps: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #8   1956+
* Verve V/V6-8409   The Essential Charlie Parker   1961
* Clef MGC-646   The Magnificent Charlie Parker   1955
= Clef MGC-733   Charlie Parker - Yardbird   not released
* Verve MGV-8002   The Charlie Parker Story #3   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve V3HB-8840   Charlie Parker - Return Engagement   1974
* Verve VE-2-2512   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1950-51)   1976
* Verve V6-8787   Charlie Parker - The Bird Set
* Mercury 11087, 11087x45; Clef 11087, 11087x45   Charlie Parker - Au Privave / Star Eyes
* Mercury 11101, 11101x45; Clef 11101, 11101x45   Charlie Parker - She Rote / K.C. Blues

The Metronome All Stars

Miles Davis, trumpet; Kai Winding, trombone; John LaPorta, clarinet; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Serge Chaloff, baritone sax; Terry Gibbs, vibes; George Shearing, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Eddie Safranski, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, January 23, 1951

6252Early SpringCapitol 1550, T-796, (J) CR-8024, M-11031, CDP 7 98935 2
6253Local 802 BluesCapitol 1550, (J) CR-8024, M-11031, CDP 7 98935 2

* Capitol T-796   Various Artists - Enter The Cool: The History Of Jazz Volume Four   1957
* Capitol (J) CR-8024   Various Artists - Jazz Of The Forties: Bebop Into Cool   1967
* Capitol M-11031   The Metronome All Stars, The International Jazzmen, The Just Jazz All Stars - All Star Sessions: Capitol Jazz Classics Vol. 6   1972
* Capitol CDP 7 98935 2   Miles Davis - The Birth Of The Cool Vol. 2
* Capitol 1550, (E) CL 13545   The Metronome All Stars - Early Spring / Local 802 Blues

Lee Konitz Sextet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Sal Mosca, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Arnold Fishkin, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, March 8, 1951

140BOdjenarNew Jazz 853; Prestige prEP 1319, PRLP 116, PRLP 7013; New Jazz NJLP 8295; Prestige PRST 7827
141BEzz-theticNew Jazz 843; Prestige prEP 1319, PRLP 116, PRLP 7013; New Jazz NJLP 8295; Prestige PRST 7827
142BHibeck-

* Prestige PRLP 7013   Conception Featuring Stan Getz, Miles Davis, Zoot Sims, Sonny Rollins, Gerry Mulligan, Lee Konitz   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7013 (later)   Miles Davis/Stan Getz/Gerry Mulligan/Lee Konitz/Sonny Rollins/Zoot Sims - Conception   1956+
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1726   -   1989
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1726-2   -   1990
* New Jazz NJLP 8295   Lee Konitz & Miles Davis, Teddy Charles & Jimmy Raney - Ezz-thetic   1964
= Prestige PR 16011   -   not released
* Prestige PRST 7827   Lee Konitz - Ezz-thetic!   1971
* Prestige PRLP 116   Lee Konitz Featuring Miles Davis - The New Sounds   1951
* Prestige prEP 1319   Lee Konitz With Miles Davis   1953
* New Jazz 853; Prestige 753   Lee Konitz - Indian Summer / Odjenar   1951
* New Jazz 843; Prestige 743   Lee Konitz - Ezz-thetic / Hi-Beck   1951

The Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

WOR Studios, NYC, May 1, 1951

BN382-1Un Poco Loco (1st take)Blue Note BLP 1503
BN382-2Un Poco Loco (2nd take)-
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 (alternate master)Blue Note BLP 1503
Parisian Thoroughfare-

* Blue Note BLP 1503   The Amazing Bud Powell Volume 1   1955
= Blue Note BST 81503 (pseudo stereo)   -   1966
* Blue Note BST2 84429   Various Artists - The Best Of Blue Note   1984
* Blue Note BLP 1001   Various Artists - 25 Years Blue Note: Anniversary Album   1964
= Blue Note BLP 2001, BST 82001   Various Artists - Blue Note Gems Of Jazz: Limited Edition   1967
* Blue Note BST 89903   Various Artists - Blue Note's Three Decades Of Jazz Volume 1: 1949-1959   1969
= Blue Note BN-LA159-G2   Various Artists - A Decade Of Jazz Volume Two: 1949-1959   1973+
* Blue Note BLP 5003   The Amazing Bud Powell   1952
* Blue Note 1577   Bud Powell - Un Poco Loco / It Could Happen To You   1951
* Blue Note 1576   Bud Powell - A Night In Tunisia / Over The Rainbow   1951

The George Wallington Trio

George Wallington, piano; Curley Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, November 21, 1951

TwinsProgressive PLP 3001; Savoy XP 8124, MG-12081, SJL 2247
Polka Dot-
I'll Remember AprilProgressive 101, PLP 3001; Savoy XP 8124, MG-12081, SJL 2247
High ScoreProgressive PLP 3001; Savoy XP 8124, MG-12081, SJL 2247
HyacinthProgressive PLP 3001; Savoy XP 8125, MG-12081, SJL 2247
Joy Bell-
I Didn't Know What Time It Was-
Fine And DandyProgressive 101, PLP 3001; Savoy XP 8125, MG-12081, SJL 2247

* Savoy MG-12081   The George Wallington Trio   1956
* Savoy SJL 2247   Various Artists - The Modern Jazz Piano Album   1980
* Progressive PLP 3001   George Wallington Trio   1950s
= Savoy MG 15037   The George Wallington Trio   1954
* Savoy XP 8124   George Wallington Trio Vol. 1
* Savoy XP 8125   George Wallington Trio Vol. 2
* Progressive 101   George Wallington - Fine And Dandy / I'll Remember April   1952

1952

Charlie Parker Sextet

Benny Harris, trumpet #1-9,11; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Max Roach, drums; possibly Jose Mangual, bongos.

NYC, January 23, 1952

1. 679-4Mama InezMercury 11092, MGC-513; Verve MGV-8008, VE-2-2523
2. 680-1La CucarachaVerve (J) J00J 29001/10
3. 680-2--
4. 680-3-Mercury 11093, MGC-513; Verve MGV-8008, VE-2-2523
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, VE-2-2523
10. 682-3Begin The BeguineMercury 11094, MGC-513; Verve MGV-8008, MGV-8002, VE-2-2523
11. 683-1La PalomaMercury 11091, MGC-513; Verve MGV-8008, VE-2-2523

* Verve MGV-8008   Charlie Parker And His Orchestra - Fiesta: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #6   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2523   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1952-54)   1977
* Verve MGV-8002   The Charlie Parker Story #3   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve (J) J00J 29001/10   The Complete Charlie Parker On Verve - Bird   1988
* Mercury MGC-513   Charlie Parker - South Of The Border   1952
= Clef MGC-513   -   1954
* Mercury 11092, 11092x45; Clef 11092, 11092x45   Charlie Parker - Up Poquito De Tu Amor / Mama Inez
* Mercury 11093, 11093x45; Clef 11093, 11093x45   Charlie Parker - My Little Suede Shoes / La Cucaracha
* Mercury 11094, 11094x45; Clef 11094, 11094x45   Charlie Parker - Estrellita / Begin The Beguine
* Mercury 11091, 11091x45; Clef 11091, 11091x45   Charlie Parker - Tico Tico / La Paloma

Gil Melle Sextet

Eddie Bert, trombone; Gil Melle, tenor sax; Joe Manning, vibes; George Wallington, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Max Roach, drums; Monica Dell, vocal #2-4.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 2, 1952

1. BN461-3 (tk.4)Four MoonsTriumph dividend; Blue Note 1606, BLP 5020
2. BN462-3 (tk.8)The GearsTriumph dividend; Blue Note 1606, BLP 5020, BST2 84433
3. BN463-0 (tk.9)MarsTriumph dividend; Blue Note 1607, BLP 5020
4. BN464-0 (tk.10)Sunset Concerto-

* Blue Note BST2 84433   Various Artists - The Best Of Blue Note Volume 2   1986
* Blue Note BLP 5020   Gil Melle Quintet/Sextet - New Faces-New Sounds   1953
= Blue Note (J) K18P-9275   Gil Melle Quintet/Gil Melle Sextet   1983
= Blue Note 7243 4 95718 2 2   Gil Melle - The Complete Blue Note Fifties Sessions   1998
* Blue Note 1606   Gil Melle - Four Moons / The Gears
* Blue Note 1607   Gil Melle - Sunset Concerto / Mars

Flip Phillips And His Orchestra

Al Porcino, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Charlie Kennedy, alto sax; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Mickey Crane, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, March 21, 1952

749-3Someone To Watch Over MeClef MGC-158, MGC-692
750-3I'm Putting All My Eggs In One BasketClef 89111, MGC-158, MGC-692
751-2Singing In The Rain-
752-2GinaClef MGC-158, MGC-692

* Clef MGC-692   Flip Phillips And His Orchestra - Swinging With Flip   1956
= Verve MGV-8076   -   1957
* Clef MGC-158   Jumping Moods By Flip Phillips   1954
* Clef 89111, 89111x45   Flip Phillips - I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket / Singing In The Rain   1954

The Thelonious Monk Sextet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet #1-8; Lou Donaldson, alto sax #1-8; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax #1-8; Thelonious Monk, piano; Nelson Boyd, bass; Max Roach, drums.

WOR Studios, NYC, May 30, 1952

1. BN434-1 tk.2SkippyBlue Note 1602, BLP 1511
2. BN434-2 tk.3Skippy (alternate take)Mosaic MR4-101; Blue Note (J) BNJ-61011
3. BN435-1 tk.5Hornin' In (alternate 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 (alternate 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

* Blue Note BLP 1511   Thelonious Monk - Genius Of Modern Music Volume Two   1956
= Blue Note BST 81511 (pseudo stereo)   -   1969
= Blue Note BN-LA579-H2   Thelonious Monk - The Complete Genius   1976
= Mosaic MR4-101   The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Thelonious Monk   1983
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61011   More Genius Of Thelonious Monk   1985
* Blue Note 1602   Thelonious Monk - Skippy / Let's Cool One   1952
* Blue Note 1603   Thelonious Monk - Hornin' In / Carolina Moon   1952

George Wallington Trio

George Wallington, piano; Charlie Mingus as "Baron" Fingus, bass; Max Roach, drums; with Chuck Wayne, mandola #1.

probably WOR Studios, NYC, September 4, 1952

1. 351Love BeatPrestige 788, PRLP 136, PRST 7587
2. 352Summer RainPrestige 803, PRLP 136, PRST 7587
3. 353EscalatingPrestige PRLP 136, PRST 7587
4. 354Laura-

George Wallington, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Max Roach, drums.

355Tenderly-
356When Your Old Wedding Ring Was NewPrestige 803, PRLP 136, PRST 7587
357Red, White And BluePrestige 788, PRLP 136, PRST 7587
358ArrivederciPrestige PRLP 136, PRST 7587

* Prestige PRST 7587   The George Wallington Trios   1969
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1754, OJCCD-1754-2   -   1990
= Prestige P-24093   George Wallington - Our Delight   1980
* Prestige PRLP 136   George Wallington Trio   1952
* Prestige 788   George Wallington - Love Beat / Red, White And Blue   1952
* Prestige 803   George Wallington - Summer Rain / When Your Old Wedding Ring Was New   1953

Charles Mingus Quintet

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

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

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

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

Charlie Parker Quintet With Strings

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Mundell Lowe, guitar; Teddy Kotick, bass; Max Roach, drums; unidentified strings, #1,3,5,7,10,12-14,16-19.

Rockland Palace, NYC, September 26, 1952

1.Rocker #1Charlie Parker CP 502
2.Moose The MoocheCharlie Parker PLP 401, CP 502
3.Just Friends #1Charlie Parker CP 502
4.My Little Suede ShoesCharlie Parker PLP 401, CP 502
5.I'll Remember AprilCharlie Parker CP 502
6.Sly MongooseCharlie Parker PLP 401, CP 502
7.Laura-
8.Star Eyes-
9.This Time The Dream's On Me-
10.Easy To LoveCharlie Parker CP 502
11.Cool BluesCharlie Parker PLP 401, CP 502
12.What Is This Thing Called LoveCharlie Parker CP 502
13.I Didn't Know What Time It Was-
14.Repetition #2-
15.Lester Leaps InCharlie Parker PLP 401, CP 502
16.East Of The Sun #1Charlie Parker CP 502
17.April In Paris-
18.Out Of Nowhere-
19.Rocker #2Charlie Parker PLP 401, CP 502

* Charlie Parker CP 502   Charlie Parker - Live At Rockland Palace September 26, 1952   1983
* Charlie Parker PLP 401   Charlie Parker - "Bird" Is Free

Dizzy Gillespie's Cool Jazz All-Stars / Buddy DeFranco And The Cool Jazz All-Stars / Don Elliott And The Cool Jazz All-Stars

Jimmy McPartland, cornet #2; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Dick Cary, trumpet #2; Don Elliott, mellophone #1,3,4, trumpet #2; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet #3; Ray Abrams, tenor sax; Ronnie Ball, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Hot versus Cool, Birdland, NYC, November 24, 1952

1. 52S-509Muskrat RambleMGM 30744, E-194, E-3286
2. 52S-510Battle Of BluesMGM 30745, E-194, E-3286, E-3611
3. 52S-511IndianaMGM 30743, E-194, E-3286
4. 52S-512How High The MoonMGM 30742, E-194, E-3286

* MGM E-3286   Jimmy McPartland And The Dixieland Stars, Dizzy Gillespie And The Birdland Stars - Leonard Feather Presents Hot Vs. Cool - A Battle Of Jazz   1955
* MGM E-3611   Various Artists - Forty-Eight Stars Of American Jazz   1957
* MGM E-194   Jimmy McPartland And The Dixieland Stars, Dizzy Gillespie And The Birdland Stars - Leonard Feather Presents Hot Vs. Cool - A Battle Of Jazz   1952
= MGM (E) D 115   Various Artists - Hot Versus Cool   1953
* MGM 30744   Jimmy McPartland - Muskrat Ramble / Don Elliott - Muskrat Ramble
* MGM 30745   Jimmy McPartland - Battle Of Blues / Dizzy Gillespie - Battle Of Blues
* MGM 30743   Buddy DeFranco - Indiana / Edmond Hall - Indiana
* MGM 30742   Dizzy Gillespie - How High The Moon / Jimmy McPartland - How High The Moon

Thelonious Monk Trio

Thelonious Monk, piano; Gary Mapp, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, December 18, 1952

399Trinkle TinklePrestige 838, PRLP 142, PRLP 7027, PRST 7751, PRST-24006
400These Foolish Things-
401Bemsha SwingPrestige PRLP 142, PRLP 7027, PRST 7751, PRST-24006
402Reflections-

* Prestige PRLP 7027   Thelonious Monk   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7159   Thelonious Monk - Monk's Moods   1959
= Prestige PRST 7508   Thelonious Monk - The High Priest   1967
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-010   Thelonious Monk   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-010-2   -   1989
* Prestige PRST 7751   Thelonious Monk - Reflections Vol. 1   1970
* Prestige PRST-24006   Thelonious Monk   1972
* Prestige PRLP 142   Thelonious Monk Trio (Thelonious)   1953
* Prestige 838   Thelonious Monk - Trinkle Tinkle / These Foolish Things   1953

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Fulton Recording, NYC, December 30, 1952

1118-3The Song Is You (as I Hear Music)Clef 89144, MGC-157; Verve MGV-8005, MGV-8001, VE-2-2523, 825 671-2
1119-7 | 62VK440Laird BairdClef 89144, MGC-157; Verve MGV-8005, MGV-8001, MGV-8230, VE-2-2523, 825 671-2
1120-2KimVerve MGV-8005, V/V6-8409, VE-2-2523, 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, VE-2-2523, 825 671-2
1121-5-Verve MGV-8005, V3HB-8840, 825 671-2

* Verve MGV-8005   The Quartet Of Charlie Parker - Now's The Time: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #3   1956+
= ARS G-441   Now's The Time Featuring Charlie Parker   1950s
* Verve MGV-8001   The Charlie Parker Story #2   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2523   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1952-54)   1977
* Verve MGV-8230   Various Artists - The Anatomy Of Improvisation   1957
* Verve V/V6-8409   The Essential Charlie Parker   1961
* Verve V3HB-8840   Charlie Parker - Return Engagement   1974
* Verve 825 671-2   The Quartet Of Charlie Parker
* Clef MGC-157   Charlie Parker   1954
* Clef 89144, 89144x45   Charlie Parker - I Hear Music / Laird Baird   1955
* Clef 89129, 89129x45   Charlie Parker - Kim / Cosmic Rays   1955

1953

Miles Davis Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Allen Eager, tenor sax; Terry Swope, piano; unknown, bass; Max Roach, drums.

radio broadcast, Howard Theatre, Washington, DC, February 21, 1953

A Night In TunisiaDomino Records (Eu) 891221

* Domino Records (Eu) 891221   Miles Davis Quintet With John Coltrane - The Unissued Cafe Bohemia Broadcasts   2013

Joe Holiday And His Band

Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Eddie Bert, trombone; Earle Warren, alto sax; Joe Holiday, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Johnny Acea, piano; Franklin Skeete, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, March 4, 1953

457Cotton CandyPrestige 871, prEP 1305; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1786-2
458And Now It Is Love-
459My Funny ValentinePrestige 883, prEP 1305; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1786-2
460Martha's HarpPrestige 887, prEP 1305; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1786-2

* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1786-2   Joe Holiday - Mambo Jazz   1991
* Prestige prEP 1305   Joe Holiday And His Band   1953
* Prestige 871   Joe Holiday - Cotton Candy / And Now It Is Love   1954
* Prestige 883   Joe Holiday - Sleep / My Funny Valentine   1954
= Prestige 883x45   -
* Prestige 887   Joe Holiday - Martha's Harp / I Don't Want To Walk Without You   1954
= Prestige 887x45   -

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Jack Holliday, piano; Mert Oliver, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Howard Theater, Washington, DC, March 8, 1953

Cool BluesVGM Records VGM0009
Out Of Nowhere-
Ornithology-
Anthropology-

* VGM Records VGM0009   Charlie Parker - Yardbird-DC-53   1983

Max Roach Septet

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

NYC, April 10, 1953

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

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

Spaulding Givens Trio

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

NYC, April 14, 1953

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

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

Max Roach Quartet

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

NYC, April 21, 1953

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

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

The Gordons With Hank Jones Trio

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

NYC, April 29, 1953

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

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

The Quintet

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

Massey Hall, Toronto, Canada, May 15, 1953

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

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

Max Roach Solo

Max Roach, drums.

Massey Hall, Toronto, Canada, May 15, 1953

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

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

Bud Powell Trio

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

Massey Hall, Toronto, Canada, May 15, 1953

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

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

The Quintet

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

Massey Hall, Toronto, Canada, May 15, 1953

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

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

Miles Davis Quartet

Miles Davis, trumpet; John Lewis, piano #1-3; Charlie Mingus, piano #4; Percy Heath, bass; Max Roach, drums.

WOR Studios, NYC, May 19, 1953

1. 479When Lights Are LowPrestige 902, prEP 1326, PRLP-161, PRLP 7054, PR 7457, PRST 7822, P-24077
2. 480Tune UpPrestige 884, prEP 1326, PRLP-161, PRLP 7054, PRST 7822, P-24077
3. 481Miles AheadPrestige 902, prEP 1326, PRLP-161, PRLP 7054, PRST 7822, PRST-24012
4. 482SmoochPrestige 884, 45-353, prEP 1326, PRLP-161, PRLP 7054, PR 7352, PRST 7822, PRST-24012

* Prestige PRLP 7054   Miles Davis - Blue Haze   1956
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-093   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-093-2   -   1988
* Prestige PR 7457, PRST 7457   Miles Davis Greatest Hits   1966
* Prestige PRST 7822   Miles Davis - Miles Ahead!   1970
* Prestige P-24077   Miles Davis - Tune Up   1977
* Prestige PRST-24012   Miles Davis - Tallest Trees   1972
* Prestige PR 7352, PRST 7352   Miles Davis Plays For Lovers   1965
* Prestige PRLP-161   Miles Davis Quartet   1954
* Prestige prEP 1326   Miles Davis Quartet   1953
* Prestige 45-353   Miles Davis - My Funny Valentine / Smooch   1965
* Prestige 902   Miles Davis - Miles Ahead / When Lights Are Low   1954
* Prestige 884   Miles Davis - Tune Up / Smooch   1954

Charlie Parker Quartet With Gil Evans Orchestra

Junior Collins, French horn; Al Block, flute; Tommy Mace, oboe; Manny Thaler, bassoon; Hal McKusick, clarinet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Tony Aless, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums; The Dave Lambert Singers, including Annie Ross, vocal; Dave Lambert, vocal, arranger; Gil Evans, arranger, conductor.

Fulton Recording, 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, VE-2-2523
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, VE-2-2523
1240-9If I Love AgainVerve MGV-8009, VE-2-2523

* Clef MGC-646   The Magnificent Charlie Parker   1955
= Clef MGC-733   Charlie Parker - Yardbird   not released
* Verve MGV-8009   Charlie Parker - Jazz Perennial: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #7   1956+
* Verve MGV-8000   The Charlie Parker Story #1   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2523   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1952-54)   1977
* Verve V6-8787   Charlie Parker - The Bird Set
* Verve (J) J00J 29001/10   The Complete Charlie Parker On Verve - Bird   1988
* Mercury 11100, 11100x45; Clef 11100, 11100x45   Charlie Parker - In The Still Of The Night / Old Folks

George Wallington Trio

George Wallington, piano; Curly Russell as "Curly" Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

probably WOR Studios, NYC, May 25, 1953

483Among FriendsPrestige PRLP 158, PRST 7587
484My Nephew And I-
485Variations-
486Squeezer's Breezer-
487Cuckoo Around The Clock-
488I Married An Angel-
489Ours-

* Prestige PRST 7587   The George Wallington Trios   1969
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1754, OJCCD-1754-2   -   1990
= Prestige P-24093   George Wallington - Our Delight   1980
* Prestige PRLP 158   George Wallington Trio (Volume 2)   1953

Dizzy Gillespie Quartet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Bud Powell, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Birdland, NYC???, circa late May, 1953

Woody'n YouMythic Sound MS 6002-1
Salt Peanuts-

* Mythic Sound MS 6002-1, MS 6002-2   Earl Bud Powell Vol. 2 - Burning In U.S.A., 53-55

Al Cohn Quintet

Nick Travis, trumpet; Al Cohn, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Curley Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 23, 1953

I'm Tellin' YaProgressive PLP 3004; Savoy XP 8122, MG 15036, MG 12048
Jane Street-
Ah-MooreProgressive PLP 3004; Savoy XP 8123, MG 15036, MG 12048
That's What You Think (master)-
That's What You Think - 1Savoy SJL 1126

* Savoy MG 12048   Al Cohn's Tones   1956
= Savoy SJL 1126   The Progressive Al Cohn   1979
* Progressive PLP 3004   Al Cohn Quintet   1950s
* Savoy MG 15036   The Al Cohn Quintet   1954
* Savoy XP 8122   Al Cohn Quintet Vol. 1
* Savoy XP 8123   Al Cohn Quintet Vol. 2

The Metronome All Stars

Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Kai Winding, trombone; John LaPorta, clarinet; Warne Marsh, Lester Young, tenor sax; Terry Gibbs, vibes; Teddy Wilson, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Eddie Safranski, bass; Max Roach, drums; Billy Eckstine, vocal.

NYC, July 9, 1953

53S-507How High The Moon Part 1MGM X 1078, E-3176
53S-508How High The Moon Part 2-
53S-509St. Louis Blues Part 1MGM 11573, X 1078, E-3176, E-3611
53S-510St. Louis Blues Part 2-

* MGM E-3176   Billy Eckstine Sings - The Great Mr. B. With A Beat   1955
* MGM E-3611   Various Artists - Forty-Eight Stars Of American Jazz   1957
* MGM X 1078   Billy Eckstine And The Metronome All Stars   1954
= MGM (E) EP 574   -
* MGM 11573, (E) 692   The Metronome All Stars - St. Louis Blues Parts 1 & 2

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Fulton Recording, 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, VE-2-2523, 825 671-2
1246-4Chi-Chi (alternate 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, VE-2-2523, 825 671-2
1248-1Now's The TimeClef MGC-157; Verve MGV-8005, MGV-8001, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2523, 825 671-2
1249-1ConfirmationVerve (J) J00J 29001/10, 825 671-2
1249-2--
1249-3-Clef MGC-157; Verve MGV-8005, MGV-8001, V3HB-8840, VE-2-2523, 825 671-2

* Verve MGV-8005   The Quartet Of Charlie Parker - Now's The Time: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #3   1956+
= ARS G-441   Now's The Time Featuring Charlie Parker   1950s
* Verve V/V6-8409   The Essential Charlie Parker   1961
* Verve VE-2-2523   Charlie Parker - The Verve Years (1952-54)   1977
* Verve MGV-8001   The Charlie Parker Story #2   1956+
= Verve MGV-8100-3   The Charlie Parker Story   1956+
* Verve V3HB-8840   Charlie Parker - Return Engagement   1974
* Verve 825 671-2   The Quartet Of Charlie Parker
* Verve (J) J00J 29001/10   The Complete Charlie Parker On Verve - Bird   1988
* Clef MGC-157   Charlie Parker   1954
* Clef 89138, 89138x45   Charlie Parker - Chi-Chi / I Remember You   1955

Cliff "King" Solomon And His Orchestra

Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Clifford Solomon, tenor sax; Oscar Estelle, baritone sax; Wade Legge, piano; Monk Montgomery, bass; Max Roach, drums; Ernestine Anderson, Gigi Gryce, vocal.

NYC, August 2, 1953

CO49881Li'l Darlin'OKeh 7010
CO49882Square Dance BoogieOKeh 7022
CO49883Street Walking-
CO49884But OfficerOKeh 7010

* OKeh 7010   Cliff "King" Solomon - Li'l Darlin' / But Officer
* OKeh 7022   Cliff "King" Solomon - Square Dance Boogie / Street Walking

Miles Davis And The Lighthouse All-Stars

Miles Davis, Rolf Ericson, trumpet; Bud Shank, alto sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Lorraine Geller, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Max Roach, drums.

The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, September 13, 1953

Get Happy (incomplete)unissued
Infinity PromenadeContemporary C-7645

Miles Davis, trumpet; Lorraine Geller, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Max Roach, drums.

'Round Midnight-

Miles Davis, Rolf Ericson, trumpet; Bud Shank, alto, baritone sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Lorraine Geller, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Night In Tunisia-

Max Roach, drums.

Drum Conversation-

* Contemporary C-7645   Miles Davis And The Lighthouse All-Stars - At Last!   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-480, OJCCD-480-2   -   1990

Chet Baker And The Lighthouse All-Stars

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Max Roach, drums.

The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, September 13, 1953

At LastContemporary C-7645
What's Newunissued

Chet Baker, Rolf Ericson, trumpet; Bud Shank, alto, baritone sax; Jimmy Giuffre, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Max Roach, drums.

LoadedContemporary C-7649
I'll Remember April-
Out Of Somewhereunissued
Maid In Mexico-

Chet Baker, Rolf Ericson, trumpet; Bud Shank, alto, baritone sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Winter WonderlandContemporary C-7649

* Contemporary C-7645   Miles Davis And The Lighthouse All-Stars - At Last!   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-480, OJCCD-480-2   -   1990
* Contemporary C-7649   Chet Baker And The Lighthouse All-Stars - Witch Doctor   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-609, OJCCD-609-2   -   1991

Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars

Chet Baker, Rolf Ericson, trumpet; Bud Shank, alto sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Claude Williamson or Lorraine Geller or Russ Freeman, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Max Roach, drums.

The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, September, 1953

Glidin' AlongOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-972-2
Beau Boy-
Four Others-

* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-972-2   Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars - Sunday Jazz A La Lighthouse Vol. 2   1998

Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars

Rolf Ericson, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, trombone #4; Herb Geller, alto sax; Bud Shank, alto, baritone sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Max Roach, drums; Jack Costanzo, bongos #1,4.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Studio A, Los Angeles, CA, October 20, 1953

1. LK369Mambo Los FelizContemporary C359, EP C4008, C2506, C3508, CCD-14077-2
2.Jazz InventionContemporary EP C4008, C2506, C3508
3.Love Letters-
4. LK370Witch Doctor No. 1Contemporary C359, EP C4008, C2506, C3508, CCD-14077-2

* Contemporary C3508   Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars Volume Three   1956
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-266   -   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-266-2   -   1996
* Contemporary CCD-14077-2   Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars - Mexican Passport   1996
* Contemporary C2506   Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars (Vol. 3)   1953
* Contemporary EP C4008   Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars Volume 6   1953
* Contemporary C359, C45-359   Howard Rumsey - Mambo Los Feliz / Witch Doctor   1953

The Dizzy Gillespie - Stan Getz Sextet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, December 9, 1953

1367-4Girl Of My DreamsNorgran MGN-18, MGN-1050; Verve VE-2-2521
1368-7 | 63VK624It Don't Mean A ThingNorgran MGN-2, MGN-1050; Verve V/V6-8566, VE-2-2521
1369-1Talk Of The TownNorgran 107, MGN-2, MGN-1050, MGN-1021; Verve MGV-8195, VE-2-2521
1370-1Siboney (Part I)Norgran MGN-18, MGN-1050; Verve VE-2-2521
1371-2Siboney (Part II)-
1372-3 | 63VK622Exactly Like YouNorgran MGN-2, MGN-1050; Verve V/V6-8566, VE-2-2521
1373-3I Let A Song Go Out Of My HeartNorgran MGN-2, MGN-1050; Verve VE-2-2521
1374-1ImpromptuNorgran MGN-18, MGN-1050; Verve VE-2-2521

* Norgran MGN-1050   Diz And Getz   1955
= Verve MGV-8141   -   1957
* Verve VE-2-2521   Dizzy Gillespie/Stan Getz - Diz And Getz   1977
* Verve V/V6-8566   The Essential Dizzy Gillespie   1963
* Norgran MGN-1021   Various Artists - Our Best   1955
* Verve MGV-8195   Various Artists - Compendium Of Jazz #2   1956+
* Norgran MGN-18   More Of The Dizzy Gillespie Stan Getz Sextet Album #2   1954
* Norgran MGN-2   The Dizzy Gillespie Stan Getz Sextet   1954
* Norgran 107   Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Getz - Talk Of The Town Parts I & II   1954

1954 (age 30)

Stan Getz Quartet

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Bob Whitlock, bass; Max Roach, drums.

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/VSPS-22
1496-6I Hadn't Anyone Till YouNorgran 119, MGN-1034; Verve VSP/VSPS-2
1497-3Down By The Sycamore TreeNorgran 119; Verve MGV-8200

* Verve MGV-8200   Stan Getz And The Cool Sounds   1956+
= ARS G-407   The Cool Jazz Of Stan Getz   1950s
* Norgran MGN-1034   Stan Getz, Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, Flip Phillips, Illinois Jacquet, Ben Webster, Charlie Ventura - Tenor Saxes   1955
= Verve MGV-8125   -   1957
* Verve VSP/VSPS-22   Stan Getz - Another Time, Another Place   1966
* Verve VSP/VSPS-2   Stan Getz - Eloquence   1966
* Norgran 139   Stan Getz - Nobody Else But Me / With The Wind And The Rain In Your Hair   1955
* Norgran 119   Stan Getz - I Hadn't Anyone Till You / Down By The Sycamore Tree   1954

Maynard Ferguson And His Orchestra

Maynard Ferguson, trumpet, valve trombone; Milt Bernhart, trombone; Herb Geller, alto sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Claude Williamson, piano; John Simmons, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, February 23, 1954

10341Air ConditionedEmArcy MG-36009
10342Love Is Here To Stay-

* EmArcy MG-36009   Jam Session Featuring Maynard Ferguson   1955
= Universal (J) UCCM-9120   -   2002

Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars

Bud Shank, flute, alto flute; Bob Cooper, oboe, English horn; Claude Williamson, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Max Roach, drums.

The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, February 25 and 26, 1954

AquariumContemporary CEP 2-010, C2510, C3520
Warm Winds-
Night In Tunisia-
Albatross-
Still Life-
Bag's Groove-
Hermosa Summer-
Happy Town-

* Contemporary C3520   Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars Volume 4 - Oboe/Flute   1956
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-154   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-154-2   -   1991
* Contemporary C2510   Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars Volume 4   1954
* Contemporary CEP 2-010   Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars Volume 4   1954

Oscar Pettiford Sextet

Kai Winding, trombone; Al Cohn, tenor sax; Henri Renaud, piano; Tal Farlow, guitar; Oscar Pettiford, bass, cello; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, March 21, 1954

East Lag (as E Lag)Swing (F) M 33326; Vogue (F) LD 608-30; Pop (F) SPO 17069; Period SPL 1212; Prestige PRST 7813; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1931-2; Vogue (E) V 2348
Marcel The FurrierSwing (F) M 33326; Vogue (F) LD 608-30; Period SPL 1211; Prestige PRST 7813; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1931-2
RhumbluesSwing (F) M 33326; Vogue (F) LD 608-30; Mode (F) MDINT 9144; Period SPL 1212; Prestige PRST 7813; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1931-2
StardustSwing (F) M 33326; Vogue (F) LD 608-30; Period SPL 1213; Prestige PRST 7813; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1931-2
OndineSwing (F) M 33326; Vogue (F) LD 608-30; Period SPL 1211; Prestige PRST 7813; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1931-2; Vogue (E) V 2348
Burt's PadSwing (F) M 33326; Vogue (F) LD 608-30; Period SPL 1213; Prestige PRST 7813; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1931-2

* Vogue (F) LD 608-30   Oscar Pettiford - Memorial: 10eme Anniversaire Des Disques Vogue Vol. 35
* Period SPL 1212   The Birdlanders Volume 2
* Prestige PRST 7813   The Oscar Pettiford Memorial Album   1970
* Period SPL 1211   The Birdlanders Volume 1
* Mode (F) MDINT 9144   Various Artists - Les Geants Du Jazz Moderne
* Period SPL 1213   The Birdlanders Volume 3
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1931-2   The Birdlanders Volume 2   2000
* Swing (F) M 33326   Oscar Pettiford Sextet Vol. 1
* Pop (F) SPO 17069   Various Artists - ABC Du Jazz Vol. ?: ???
* Vogue (E) V 2348   Oscar Pettiford - Ondine / E Lag

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown, trumpet; Teddy Edwards, tenor sax #1,3; Carl Perkins, piano; George Bledsoe, bass; Max Roach, drums; Gene Norman, announcer.

California Club, Los Angeles, CA, April, 1954

1. GNP113All God's Chillun Got RhythmGene Norman Presents EP 5, Vol. 5, GNP 18
2. -TenderlyGene Norman Presents Vol. 5, GNP 18
3. GNP114Sunset EyesGene Norman Presents Vol. 5, GNP 18, GNP 20
4. -Clifford's AxeGene Norman Presents EP 5, Vol. 5, GNP 18

* Gene Norman Presents GNP 18   The Best Of Max Roach And Clifford Brown In Concert!
* Gene Norman Presents GNP 20   Various Artists - Be Our Guest!
* Gene Norman Presents Vol. 5   Max Roach And Clifford Brown In Concert
* Gene Norman Presents EP 5   Max Roach And Clifford Brown In Concert

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown, trumpet #1,3; Harold Land, tenor sax; Richie Powell, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, August 2, 1954

1. 10856-2DelilahEmArcy MG-26043, MG-36036
2. 10857-2Darn That DreamEmArcy MG-36008
3. 10858-2Parisian ThoroughfareEmArcy MG-26043, MG-36036; Limelight LM-2-8201

* EmArcy MG-36036   Clifford Brown And Max Roach   1955
* EmArcy MG-36008   Clifford Brown, Max Roach - Brown And Roach Incorporated   1955
* Limelight LM-2-8201, LS-2-8601   The Immortal Clifford Brown   1965
* EmArcy MG-26043   Clifford Brown And Max Roach   1954

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown, trumpet; Harold Land, tenor sax #1-4; Richie Powell, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, 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
3. 10860Sweet Clifford (mistitled as Clifford's Fantasy)Time LP 8
4. 10860-10Sweet CliffordEmArcy MG-36008, MG-36087
5. 10861-6Ghost Of A Chance (alternate take)Mainstream MRL 386
6. 10861-7Ghost Of A ChanceEmArcy MG-36008

* Limelight LM-2-8201, LS-2-8601   The Immortal Clifford Brown   1965
* EmArcy (J) 195J-1   Clifford Brown - More Study In Brown   1983
* EmArcy MG-36036   Clifford Brown And Max Roach   1955
* Time LP 8   Clifford Brown - The Boss Man
* EmArcy MG-36008   Clifford Brown, Max Roach - Brown And Roach Incorporated   1955
* EmArcy MG-36087   Various Artists - Today Is Bargain Day - A Collection Of All Star High Fidelity Recordings   1956
* Mainstream MRL 386   Max Roach, Clifford Brown - Daahoud   1972
* EmArcy MG-26043   Clifford Brown And Max Roach   1954

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown, trumpet #1-3; Harold Land, tenor sax #1-3; Richie Powell, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, August 5, 1954

1. 10866-8Stompin' At The SavoyEmArcy MG-36008
2. 10867-4I Get A Kick Out Of YouEmArcy MG-36008; Mainstream MRL 386
3. 10867-5I Get A Kick Out Of You (alternate take)EmArcy 838 306-2
4. 10868-1I'll String Along With YouEmArcy MG-36008

* EmArcy MG-36008   Clifford Brown, Max Roach - Brown And Roach Incorporated   1955
* Mainstream MRL 386   Max Roach, Clifford Brown - Daahoud   1972
* EmArcy 838 306-2   The Complete EmArcy Recordings Of Clifford Brown - Brownie   1989

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown, trumpet #2-14; Harold Land, tenor sax #2-14; Richie Powell, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, August 6, 1954

1. 10879-6These Foolish ThingsMainstream MRL 386; EmArcy (J) 195J-1
2. 10877-3Joy Spring (alternate take)EmArcy 838 306-2
3. 10877-4Joy SpringEmArcy MG-26043, 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, DEM-1, MG-36071; Mainstream MRL 386
13. 10880DaahoudEmArcy MG-26043, MG-36036; Limelight L-3054, LM-2-8201
14. 10880-5Daahoud (alternate take)Mainstream MRL 386; EmArcy 838 306-2

* Mainstream MRL 386   Max Roach, Clifford Brown - Daahoud   1972
* EmArcy (J) 195J-1   Clifford Brown - More Study In Brown   1983
* EmArcy MG-36036   Clifford Brown And Max Roach   1955
* Limelight LM-2-8201, LS-2-8601   The Immortal Clifford Brown   1965
* EmArcy MG-36008   Clifford Brown, Max Roach - Brown And Roach Incorporated   1955
* EmArcy MG-36071   Various Artists - Volume VIII-Giants Of Jazz - The Jazz Greats: Drum Role   1956
* EmArcy 838 306-2   The Complete EmArcy Recordings Of Clifford Brown - Brownie   1989
* EmArcy MG-26043   Clifford Brown And Max Roach   1954
* EmArcy DEM-1   Various Artists - This Is High Fidelity Jazz - Modern High Fidelity Sounds From EmArcy
* Mercury (J) SNP-1045   Clifford Brown - Mildama (take 2) / Mildama (take 4)
* Limelight L-3054   Clifford Brown - Daahoud / Embraceable You   1964

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Septet

Clifford Brown, trumpet; Herb Geller, Joe Maini, alto sax #3-9; Walter Benton, tenor sax #3-9; Kenny Drew, piano; Curtis Counce, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, August 11, 1954

1. 10887CaravanEmArcy MG-36102
2. -Caravan (The Boss Man)Time LP 8
3. 10885Coronado (aka Coronodo) (rehearsal take)Mercury (J) SNP-122, (J) 25PJ-58/61
4. 10885-6Coronado (aka 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

* EmArcy MG-36102   Clifford Brown All Stars - Caravan   1956
* Time LP 8   Clifford Brown - The Boss Man
* Mercury (J) 25PJ-58/61, (J) 30JD-22/25   Various Artists - Mercury 40th Anniversary V.S.O.P. Album   1984
* EmArcy (J) 195J-2   Clifford Brown - Jams 2   1983
* EmArcy MG-36039   Various Artists - Best Coast Jazz   1955
* EmArcy EP-1-6141   Various Artists - Best Coast Jazz
* Mercury (J) SNP-122   Clifford Brown - Coronado (reharsal take)

Dinah Washington With Clifford Brown - Max Roach Tentet

Maynard Ferguson, Clark Terry, trumpet #1,2,4-9,12; Clifford Brown, trumpet #1-8,12; Herb Geller, alto sax #1,4,6-10,12; Harold Land, tenor sax #1,4-9,12; Richie Powell, piano #1,4,5,7-10,12; Junior Mance, piano #1-4,6-9,11,12; George Morrow, bass #1,4,7-11; Keter Betts, bass #1,4,7-9; Keter Betts or George Morrow, bass #2,3,5,6,12; Max Roach, drums; Dinah Washington, vocal #2,3,5,6,8-12.

Los Angeles, CA, August 14, 1954

1. 10900-1What Is This Thing Called LoveEmArcy MG-36002
2. 10901I've Got You Under My SkinEmArcy MG-36000; 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; 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
12. 10911-3I'll Remember AprilEmArcy (J) 195J-2; Universal (J) UCCM-9031

* EmArcy MG-36002   Various Artists - Jam Session   1955
* EmArcy MG-36000   Dinah Jams Featuring Dinah Washington   1955
= Universal (J) UCCM-9031   Dinah Jams Featuring Dinah Washington + 4   2001
* Limelight LM-2-8201, LS-2-8601   The Immortal Clifford Brown   1965
* EmArcy (J) 195J-2   Clifford Brown - Jams 2   1983
* EmArcy DEM-1   Various Artists - This Is High Fidelity Jazz - Modern High Fidelity Sounds From EmArcy

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown, trumpet; Harold Land, tenor sax; Richie Powell, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums; Gene Norman, announcer.

California Club, Los Angeles, CA, August 30, 1954

GNP125Jor-duGene Norman Presents Vol. 7, GNP 18
-I Can't Get Started-
GNP126I Get A Kick Out Of You-
-Parisian Thoroughfare-

* Gene Norman Presents GNP 18   The Best Of Max Roach And Clifford Brown In Concert!
* Gene Norman Presents Vol. 7   Max Roach And Clifford Brown In Concert Vol. 2

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Fine Sound, 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 (alternate take 1)Verve VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2
2140-4That Old Black MagicNorgran MGN-1017; Verve 314 521 669-2
2140-5That Old Black Magic (alternate take 2)Verve 314 521 669-2
2141-1'Round MidnightNorgran MGN-1017; Verve VSP/VSPS-34, VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2

* Norgran MGN-1017   Bud Powell - Jazz Original   1955
= Norgran MGN-1098   Bud Powell '57   1956
= Verve MGV-8185   -   1958
* Verve VE-2-2526   The Genius Of Bud Powell (Volume 2)   1978
* Verve VSP/VSPS-34   The Jazz Legacy Of Bud Powell   1966
* Verve 314 521 669-2   The Complete Bud Powell On Verve

1955

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet With Neal Hefti Orchestra

Clifford Brown, trumpet; Richie Powell, piano; Barry Galbraith, guitar; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums; 6 violins, 2 violas, 1 cello, Neal Hefti, arranger, conductor.

Fine Sound, NYC, January 18, 1955

11116-6Portrait Of JennieEmArcy MG-36005
11117-5What's NewEmArcy MG-36005, MG-36086
11118-4YesterdaysEmArcy MG-36005; Mercury MG-20827
11119-8Where Or WhenEmArcy MG-36005

* EmArcy MG-36005   Clifford Brown With Strings   1955
= West Wind (G) WW 2032   Clifford Brown - Blue Moon   2004
* EmArcy MG-36086   Various Artists - For Jazz Lovers   1956
* Mercury MG-20827, SR-60827   Clifford Brown - Remember Clifford   1963

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet With Neal Hefti Orchestra

same personnel.

Fine Sound, NYC, January 19, 1955

11120-7Can't Help Lovin' Dat ManEmArcy MG-36005
11121-11Smoke Gets In Your EyesEmArcy MG-36005; Mercury MG-20827
11122-8LauraEmArcy MG-36005; Limelight LM-2-8201; Mercury MG-20827
11123-4Memories Of YouEmArcy MG-36005

* EmArcy MG-36005   Clifford Brown With Strings   1955
= West Wind (G) WW 2032   Clifford Brown - Blue Moon   2004
* Mercury MG-20827, SR-60827   Clifford Brown - Remember Clifford   1963
* Limelight LM-2-8201, LS-2-8601   The Immortal Clifford Brown   1965

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet With Neal Hefti Orchestra

same personnel.

Fine Sound, NYC, January 20, 1955

11124-6Embraceable YouEmArcy MG-36005; Limelight L-3054, LM-2-8201
11125-7Blue MoonEmArcy MG-36005
11126-4Willow Weep For MeEmArcy MG-36005; Limelight LM-2-8201; Mercury MG-20827
11127-7Stardust-

* EmArcy MG-36005   Clifford Brown With Strings   1955
= West Wind (G) WW 2032   Clifford Brown - Blue Moon   2004
* Limelight LM-2-8201, LS-2-8601   The Immortal Clifford Brown   1965
* Mercury MG-20827, SR-60827   Clifford Brown - Remember Clifford   1963
* Limelight L-3054   Clifford Brown - Daahoud / Embraceable You   1964

Hazel Scott Trio

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

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

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

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

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown, trumpet; Harold Land, tenor sax; Richie Powell, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Capitol Studios, NYC, February 23, 1955

11358-7Gerkin' For Perkin'EmArcy MG-36037
11359-7Take The "A" TrainEmArcy MG-36037; Mercury MG-20827
11360-12Land's End (alternate take)EmArcy (J) 195J-1
11360-14Land's EndEmArcy MG-36017, MG-36037
11361-15Swingin'EmArcy MG-36037

* EmArcy MG-36037   Clifford Brown, Max Roach - Study In Brown   1955
* Mercury MG-20827, SR-60827   Clifford Brown - Remember Clifford   1963
* EmArcy (J) 195J-1   Clifford Brown - More Study In Brown   1983
* EmArcy MG-36017   Various Artists - Trumpet Interlude   1955

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

same personnel.

Capitol Studios, NYC, February 24, 1955

11362George's Dilemma (Ulcer Department)EmArcy MG-36037
11363-15If I Love AgainEmArcy MG-36037; Mercury MG-20827
11364-5The Blues Walk (alternate take)EmArcy (J) 195J-1
11364-8The Blues WalkEmArcy MG-36036

* EmArcy MG-36037   Clifford Brown, Max Roach - Study In Brown   1955
* Mercury MG-20827, SR-60827   Clifford Brown - Remember Clifford   1963
* EmArcy (J) 195J-1   Clifford Brown - More Study In Brown   1983
* EmArcy MG-36036   Clifford Brown And Max Roach   1955

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

same personnel.

Capitol Studios, NYC, February 25, 1955

11365-13What Am I Here ForEmArcy MG-36036
11366-2Cherokee (Indian Love Song)EmArcy MG-36037, DEM-2; Limelight LM-2-8201; Mercury MG-20827
11367JacquiEmArcy MG-36037
11368-4SanduEmArcy MG-36037; Mercury MG-20827

* EmArcy MG-36036   Clifford Brown And Max Roach   1955
* EmArcy MG-36037   Clifford Brown, Max Roach - Study In Brown   1955
* EmArcy DEM-2   Various Artists - Jazz Of Two Decades
* Limelight LM-2-8201, LS-2-8601   The Immortal Clifford Brown   1965
* Mercury MG-20827, SR-60827   Clifford Brown - Remember Clifford   1963

Thad Jones Quartet

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

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

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

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

John Dennis Trio

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

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

EnsenadaDebut DEB-121, 12DCD-4402-2
Machajo-
Cherokee-
Seven Moons-
Seven Moons (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1843-2; Debut 12DCD-4402-2
All The Things You Are (take 1)-
All The Things You Are (take 2)-
Cherokee (alternate take)-

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

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown, trumpet; Harold Land, tenor sax; Richie Powell, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

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

* Hall Of Fame JG 629   Count Basie With His All Time Great Orchestra
* Hall Of Fame JG 633   Gene Krupa Quartet, Max Roach - Clifford Brown Quintet

Herbie Nichols Trio

Herbie Nichols, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 1, 1955

tk.4The GigBlue Note BLP 1519, BN-LA485-H2; Mosaic MR5-118
tk.5Applejackin' (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-118
tk.6Hangover TriangleBlue Note BLP 1519, BN-LA485-H2; Mosaic MR5-118
tk.8Lady Sings The Blues-
tk.10Chit-Chatting-
tk.11House Party Starting-
tk.12The Gig (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-118; Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1608

* Blue Note BLP 1519   Herbie Nichols Trio   1956
* Blue Note BN-LA485-H2   Herbie Nichols - The Third World   1975
* Mosaic MR5-118, MD3-118   The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Herbie Nichols   1987
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352 2 0   -   1997
* Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1608   Herbie Nichols Trio Vol. 2   1996

Cannonball Adderley Octet

Nat Adderley, cornet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Cannonball Adderley, alto sax; Jerome Richardson, tenor sax, flute; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; John Williams, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Max Roach, drums; Quincy Jones, arranger.

NYC, August 5, 1955

11994WillowsEmArcy MG-36043
11995Fallen Feathers-
11996Rose Room-

* EmArcy MG-36043   Julian "Cannonball" Adderley   1955

Herbie Nichols Trio

Herbie Nichols, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 7, 1955

tk.2Furthermore (alternate take 1)Mosaic MR5-118
tk.3FurthermoreMosaic MR5-118; Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1608
tk.5117th Street (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-118
tk.6117th StreetMosaic MR5-118; Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1608
tk.7Sunday Stroll-
tk.10Nick At T's-
tk.11Furthermore (alternate take 2)Mosaic MR5-118
tk.12TerpsichoreBlue Note BLP 1519, BN-LA485-H2; Mosaic MR5-118
tk.13'Orse At SafariMosaic MR5-118; Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1608
tk.14Applejackin' (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-118
tk.15Applejackin'Mosaic MR5-118; Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1608

* Mosaic MR5-118, MD3-118   The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Herbie Nichols   1987
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352 2 0   -   1997
* Blue Note BLP 1519   Herbie Nichols Trio   1956
* Blue Note BN-LA485-H2   Herbie Nichols - The Third World   1975
* Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1608   Herbie Nichols Trio Vol. 2   1996

Jimmy Cleveland Octet

Ernie Royal, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; John Williams, piano; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, August 12, 1955

11997Hear Ye! Hear Ye!EmArcy MG-36066
11998You Don't Know What Love Is-
11999Little BeaverEmArcy MG-36066, MG-36085

* EmArcy MG-36066   Introducing Jimmy Cleveland And His All Stars   1956
* EmArcy MG-36085   Various Artists - The Young Ones Of Jazz   1956

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Septet

Clifford Brown, trumpet; Nicky Hill, tenor sax; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax #1-3,5; unknown, tenor sax #4; Billy Wallace, piano #1-4; Chris Anderson, piano #5; Leo Blevins, guitar; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Bee Hive Club, Chicago, IL, November 7, 1955

1.I'll Remember April Parts 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

* Victor (J) SMJ-6185M   Clifford Brown, Max Roach - Raw Genius 1
= Columbia JG 35965   Clifford Brown And Max Roach Live At The Bee Hive   1979
* Victor (J) SMJ-6186M   Clifford Brown, Max Roach - Raw Genius 2
= Columbia JG 35965   Clifford Brown And Max Roach Live At The Bee Hive   1979
* Philology (It) W 1011.2   Clifford Brown - Brownie's Eyes Vol. 10
* Philology (It) W 1012.2   Clifford Brown - Brownie's Eyes Vol. 11

Sonny Rollins Quartet

Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 2, 1955

826There's No Business Like Show BusinessPrestige PRLP 7020, P-24082
827ParadoxPrestige PRLP 7020, PRST-24004
828RaincheckPrestige PRLP 7020, P-24082
829There Are Such ThingsPrestige PRLP 7020; Moodsville MVLP 2; Prestige P-24082
830It's All Right With MePrestige PRLP 7020, P-24082

* Prestige PRLP 7020   Sonny Rollins - Work Time   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7246, PRST 7246   Sonny Rollins - Worktime   1962
= Prestige PRST 7750   Sonny Rollins - Worktime!   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-007   Sonny Rollins - Work Time   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-007-2   -   1989
* Prestige P-24082   Sonny Rollins - Taking Care Of Business   1978
* Prestige PRST-24004   Sonny Rollins   1972
* Moodsville MVLP 2   Various Artists - Modern Moods   1960

Charles Mingus Quintet + Max Roach

Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.

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

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

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

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

same session.

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

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

1956

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Richie Powell, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, January 4, 1956

12421-4Gertrude's BounceEmArcy MG-36070, MG-36085; Limelight LM-2-8201
12422-10Junior's Arrival (aka Step Lightly)EmArcy EMS-2-407, (J) 195J-1
12423-12Powell's PrancesEmArcy MG-36070

* EmArcy MG-36070   Clifford Brown And Max Roach At Basin Street   1956
* EmArcy MG-36085   Various Artists - The Young Ones Of Jazz   1956
* Limelight LM-2-8201, LS-2-8601   The Immortal Clifford Brown   1965
* EmArcy EMS-2-407   Clifford Brown - The Quintet Vol. 2
* EmArcy (J) 195J-1   Clifford Brown - More Study In Brown   1983

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

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-

* Elektra Musician E1-60026   Clifford Brown - Pure Genius Vol. 1
* Philology (It) W 1013.2   Clifford Brown - Brownie's Eyes Vol. 12

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

same personnel.

NYC, February 16, 1956

12463-6What Is This Thing Called Love (alternate take)EmArcy 838 306-2
12463-7What Is This Thing Called LoveEmArcy MG-36070
12464-1Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing (breakdown)EmArcy 838 306-2
12464-2Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing (alternate take)-
12464-14Love Is A Many-Splendored ThingEmArcy MG-36070

* EmArcy MG-36070   Clifford Brown And Max Roach At Basin Street   1956
* EmArcy 838 306-2   The Complete EmArcy Recordings Of Clifford Brown - Brownie   1989

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

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 (alternate 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 (alternate take 1)-
12462-7Flossie Lou (alternate take 2)-
12462-8Flossie Lou (alternate take 3)-
12462-9Flossie LouLimelight LM-2-8201; EmArcy (J) 195J-1

* EmArcy MG-36070   Clifford Brown And Max Roach At Basin Street   1956
* EmArcy (J) 195J-1   Clifford Brown - More Study In Brown   1983
* Mercury MG-20827, SR-60827   Clifford Brown - Remember Clifford   1963
* Limelight LM-2-8201, LS-2-8601   The Immortal Clifford Brown   1965
* EmArcy 838 306-2   The Complete EmArcy Recordings Of Clifford Brown - Brownie   1989

Sonny Rollins Plus 4

Clifford Brown, trumpet #1-4; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Richie Powell, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, March 22, 1956

1. 867I Feel A Song Coming OnPrestige PRLP 7038, P-24050
2. 868Pent-Up House-
3. 869Valse HotPrestige PRLP 7038, PRST-24004
4. 870Kiss And RunPrestige PRLP 7038, P-24050
5. 871Count Your BlessingsPrestige PRLP 7038, PRST-24004

* Prestige PRLP 7038   Sonny Rollins Plus 4   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7291, PRST 7291   Sonny Rollins, Clifford Brown And Max Roach - 3 Giants!   1964
= Prestige PRST 7821   Sonny Rollins - Three Giants!   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-243   Sonny Rollins Plus 4   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-243-2   -   1987
* Prestige P-24050   Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus And More   1975
* Prestige PRST-24004   Sonny Rollins   1972

Johnny Griffin Quartet

Johnny Griffin, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

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

* Blue Note BLP 1533   Introducing Johnny Griffin   1956
= Blue Note CDP 7 46536 2   -   1987
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10   Various Artists - The Other Side Of Blue Note 1500 Series   1984
* Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1601   Various Artists - Blue Trails: The Rare Tracks   1996
* Blue Note 45-1639   Johnny Griffin - Mil Dew / Chicago Calling   1956
* Blue Note 45-1640   Johnny Griffin - Nice And Easy / The Boy Next Door   1956

Herbie Nichols Trio

Herbie Nichols, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 19, 1956

tk.1WildflowerBlue Note BLP 1519, BN-LA485-H2; Mosaic MR5-118
tk.3Mine (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-118; Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1608
tk.4MineBlue Note BLP 1519, BN-LA485-H2; Mosaic MR5-118
tk.8Argumentative Variation (aka Trio)Blue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10; Mosaic MR5-118; Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1608
tk.10Trio (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-118
tk.11The Spinning Song (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-118; Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1608
tk.12The Spinning SongBlue Note BLP 1519, BN-LA485-H2; Mosaic MR5-118
tk.13Riff Primatif (mistitled as Riff Primitif)Blue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10; Mosaic MR5-118; Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1608
tk.14Riff Primatif (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-118
tk.15Query (alternate take)Mosaic MR5-118; Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1608
tk.16QueryBlue Note BLP 1519, BN-LA485-H2; Mosaic MR5-118

* Blue Note BLP 1519   Herbie Nichols Trio   1956
* Blue Note BN-LA485-H2   Herbie Nichols - The Third World   1975
* Mosaic MR5-118, MD3-118   The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Herbie Nichols   1987
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352 2 0   -   1997
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10   Various Artists - The Other Side Of Blue Note 1500 Series   1984
* Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1608   Herbie Nichols Trio Vol. 2   1996

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Richie Powell, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Basin Street East, NYC, April 28, 1956

Valse Hot (as Waltz Hot)Ingo (It) Ingo-Two; Mainman BFWH CB 617
I Feel A Song Comin' On-

* Ingo (It) Ingo-Two   Max Roach-Clifford Brown Quintet Live At Basin Street, April 1956   1970s
* Mainman BFWH CB 617   Bird Flies With 'The Herd' Also Clifford Brown

Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown, trumpet; Sonny Stitt, alto sax #8; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; probably Richie Powell, piano; probably George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums; Bob Story, announcer.

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-

* Philology (It) W 1008.2   Clifford Brown - Brownie's Eyes Vol. 7
* Philology (It) W 1009.2   Clifford Brown - Brownie's Eyes Vol. 8

Sonny Rollins Quartet

Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Max Roach, drums.

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, PRST-24004, P-24050
920Strode RodePrestige PRLP 7079, PRST-24004, P-24050
921Blue 7Prestige PRLP 7079, P-24050
922MoritatPrestige 45-173, PRLP 7079, P-24050

* Prestige PRLP 7079   Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus   1957
= Prestige PR 7326, PRST 7326   -   1964
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-291, OJCCD-291-2   -   1987
* Prestige P-24050   Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus And More   1975
* Prestige PRST-24004   Sonny Rollins   1972
* Prestige 45-108   Sonny Rollins - St. Thomas Parts 1 & 2   1957
* Prestige 45-173   Sonny Rollins - The Stopper / Moritat   1960

Thad Jones Quintet

Thad Jones, trumpet; Billy Mitchell, tenor sax #1,2,4,5; Barry Harris, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Max Roach, drums.

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

* Blue Note BLP 1527   The Magnificent Thad Jones   1956
= Blue Note CDP 7 46814 2   -   1987
= Mosaic MQ5-172, MD3-172   The Complete Blue Note/UA/Roulette Recordings Of Thad Jones   1997
* Blue Note BLP 1546   The Magnificent Thad Jones Vol. 3   1957
= Mosaic MQ5-172, MD3-172   The Complete Blue Note/UA/Roulette Recordings Of Thad Jones   1997
* Blue Note 45-1659   Thad Jones - April In Paris / If Someone Had Told Me   1956

Max Roach Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, September 17, 1956

13768Mr. XEmArcy MG-36098; Mosaic MD7-201
13769Body And Soul-
13770-4Just One Of Those Things-

* EmArcy MG-36098   Max Roach + 4   1956
= EmArcy SR-80001   -   not released
= EmArcy (J) 195J-39   Max Roach + 4 & More   1984
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Max Roach Quintet

same personnel.

NYC, September 19, 1956

13764-6Ezz-theticEmArcy MG-36098; Mosaic MD7-201
13765The Most Beautiful Girl In The WorldEmArcy MG-36108, SR-80002; Mosaic MD7-201
13766Woody'n YouEmArcy MG-36098; Mosaic MD7-201
13767Dr. Free-Zee-

* EmArcy MG-36098   Max Roach + 4   1956
= EmArcy SR-80001   -   not released
= EmArcy (J) 195J-39   Max Roach + 4 & More   1984
* EmArcy MG-36108   Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time   1957
= Mercury MG-20538   -
* EmArcy SR-80002   Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time   1957
= Mercury SR-60193   -   1960
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Sonny Rollins Quintet With Kenny Dorham And Max Roach

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Wade Legge, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 5, 1956

979I've Grown Accustomed To Your FacePrestige PRLP 7095; Status ST 8315; Prestige P-24050
980Kids KnowPrestige PRLP 7095, P-24050
981The House I Live InPrestige PRLP 7207, P-24050
982Medley: I Remember YouPrestige PRLP 7095
-Medley: My Melancholy Baby-
-Medley: Old Folks-
-Medley: They Can't Take That Away From MePrestige 45-128, PRLP 7095; Moodsville MVLP 33
-Medley: Just FriendsPrestige PRLP 7095
-Medley: My Little Suede Shoes-
-Medley: Star EyesPrestige PRLP 7095, P-24050

* Prestige PRLP 7095   Sonny Rollins Quintet With Kenny Dorham And Max Roach - Rollins Plays For Bird   1957
= Prestige PRST 7553   Sonny Rollins - Rollins Plays For Bird   1968
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-214   Sonny Rollins Quintet With Kenny Dorham And Max Roach - Rollins Plays For Bird   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-214-2   -   1991
* Status ST 8315   Shirley Scott, Etta Jones, Sonny Rollins, Bobby Timmons, Coleman Hawkins, Ted Curson, Lem Winchester - My Fair Lady   1964
* Prestige P-24050   Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus And More   1975
* Prestige PRLP 7207   Sonny Rollins - Sonny Boy   1961
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-348, OJCCD-348-2   -   1989
* Moodsville MVLP 33, MVST 33   Various Artists - The Music Of George Gershwin Played By America's Greatest Jazzmen   1963
* Prestige 45-128   Sonny Rollins - Ee-Ah / They Can't Take That Away From Me   1958

Thelonious Monk Quintet

Ernie Henry, alto sax; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Thelonious Monk, piano, celeste #2; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, October 9, 1956

1.Ba-lue Bolivar Ba-lues-areRiverside RLP 12-226; Milestone M-47023
2.Pannonica-

Ernie Henry, alto sax; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Thelonious Monk, piano, celeste #2; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Max Roach, drums.

1.Ba-lue Bolivar Ba-lues-are (excerpt)Riverside RLP 12-266
2.Pannonica (opening)Riverside R-022

* Riverside RLP 12-226   Thelonious Monk - Brilliant Corners   1957
= Riverside RLP 1174   -   1960
= Riverside R-3000, RS-3000   Thelonious Monk - Mighty Monk   1967
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-026   Thelonious Monk - Brilliant Corners   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-026-2   -   1987
* Milestone M-47023   Thelonious Monk - Brilliance   1975
* Riverside RLP 12-266   Ernie Henry - Last Chorus   1958
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-086   -   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1906-2   -   1998
* Riverside R-022   Thelonious Monk - The Complete Riverside Recordings   1986
= Riverside 15RCD-022-2   -

Max Roach Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

radio broadcast, Bandstand USA, Cafe Bohemia, Greenwich Village, NY, October 10, 1956

Valse HotRoyal Jazz (D) RJD 515
I Get A Kick Out Of You-

* Royal Jazz (D) RJD 515   Kenny Dorham - 1953-1956-1964   1990

Thelonious Monk Quintet

Ernie Henry, alto sax; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, October 15, 1956

Brilliant CornersRiverside R-45-608, RLP 12-226, RLP 421, RM 483/484; Milestone M-47023

* Riverside RLP 12-226   Thelonious Monk - Brilliant Corners   1957
= Riverside RLP 1174   -   1960
= Riverside R-3000, RS-3000   Thelonious Monk - Mighty Monk   1967
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-026   Thelonious Monk - Brilliant Corners   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-026-2   -   1987
* Riverside RLP 421, RLP 9421   Thelonious Monk Greatest Hits   1962
* Riverside RM 483/484, RS 9483/9484   The Thelonious Monk Story   1966
* Milestone M-47023   Thelonious Monk - Brilliance   1975
* Riverside R-45-608   Thelonious Monk - Brilliant Corners Parts I & II   1957

Thelonious Monk Quintet

Clark Terry, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, December 7, 1956

Bemsha SwingRiverside RLP 12-226; Milestone M-47023

* Riverside RLP 12-226   Thelonious Monk - Brilliant Corners   1957
= Riverside RLP 1174   -   1960
= Riverside R-3000, RS-3000   Thelonious Monk - Mighty Monk   1967
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-026   Thelonious Monk - Brilliant Corners   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-026-2   -   1987
* Milestone M-47023   Thelonious Monk - Brilliance   1975

Sonny Rollins Quartet

Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums; Earl Coleman, vocal #2,4.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 7, 1956

1. 1031B. SwiftPrestige PRLP 7126, PRLP 7207, P-24082
2. 1032My IdealPrestige PRLP 7126, P-24046
3. 1033Sonny BoyPrestige PRLP 7207, P-24082; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-095-2
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

* Prestige PRLP 7126   Sonny Rollins - Tour De Force   1958
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-095   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-095-2   -   1989
* Prestige PRLP 7207   Sonny Rollins - Sonny Boy   1961
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-348, OJCCD-348-2   -   1989
* Prestige P-24082   Sonny Rollins - Taking Care Of Business   1978
* Prestige P-24046   Various Artists - 25 Years Of Prestige   1974
* Prestige 45-128   Sonny Rollins - Ee-Ah / They Can't Take That Away From Me   1958

Max Roach Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

radio broadcast, Bandstand USA, Cafe Bohemia, Greenwich Village, NY, December 12, 1956

I Feel A Song Coming Onprivate tape
Daahoud-

Sonny Rollins Quintet

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 16, 1956

tk.1DecisionBlue Note 45-1669, BLP 1542, BN-LA401-H2, BST2 84433
tk.2Plain JaneBlue Note 45-1670, BLP 1542, BN-LA401-H2
tk.5SonnysphereBlue Note BLP 1542
tk.6How Are Things In Glocca MorraBlue Note BLP 1542, BN-LA401-H2
tk.8Bluesnote-

* Blue Note BLP 1542   Sonny Rollins (Vol. 1)   1957
= Blue Note BST 81542 (pseudo stereo)   -
= Blue Note CDP 7 81542 2   -   1988
* Blue Note BN-LA401-H2   Sonny Rollins   1975
* Blue Note BST2 84433   Various Artists - The Best Of Blue Note Volume 2   1986
* Blue Note 45-1669   Sonny Rollins - Decision Parts 1 & 2   1957
* Blue Note 45-1670   Sonny Rollins - Plain Jane Parts 1 & 2   1957

Joe Wilder's Music Minus One

Joe Wilder, trumpet; Hank Jones, piano; Mundell Lowe, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Max Roach, drums.

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-

* Music Minus One MMO 4   Joe Wilder - The Music Of George Gershwin - Of Thee I Sing

1957

Max Roach Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Bill Wallace, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, March 18, 1957

15175-10I'll Take RomanceEmArcy MG-36108, SR-80002; Mosaic MD7-201
15176-6It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That SwingEmArcy (J) 195J-39; Mosaic MD7-201
15177Blues WaltzEmArcy MG-36108, SR-80002; Mosaic MD7-201
15178-5Love LettersEmArcy (J) 195J-39; Mosaic MD7-201

* EmArcy MG-36108   Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time   1957
= Mercury MG-20538   -
* EmArcy SR-80002   Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time   1957
= Mercury SR-60193   -   1960
* EmArcy (J) 195J-39   Max Roach + 4 & More   1984
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Max Roach Quintet

same personnel.

Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, March 20, 1957

15187-7Little FolksEmArcy MG-36108, SR-80002; Mosaic MD7-201
15188-10Minor TroubleEmArcy (J) 195J-39; Mosaic MD7-201
15189-4Valse HotEmArcy MG-36108, SR-80002; Mosaic MD7-201

* EmArcy MG-36108   Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time   1957
= Mercury MG-20538   -
* EmArcy SR-80002   Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time   1957
= Mercury SR-60193   -   1960
* EmArcy (J) 195J-39   Max Roach + 4 & More   1984
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Max Roach Quintet

same personnel.

Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, March 21, 1957

JB8Lover (stereo edit)EmArcy SR-80002; Mosaic MD7-201
15194Lover (mono edit)EmArcy MG-36108

* EmArcy SR-80002   Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time   1957
= Mercury SR-60193   -   1960
* EmArcy MG-36108   Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time   1957
= Mercury MG-20538   -
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars

Conte Candoli, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Dick Shreve, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Max Roach, drums.

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-

* Liberty LRP-3064   Max Roach, Stan Levey - Drummin' The Blues
* Liberty LRP-3292   Various Artists - Jazz Montage

J.J. Johnson Quartet

J.J. Johnson, trombone; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Columbia Studio A, NYC, April 11, 1957

CO57801I've Got You Under My SkinColumbia CL 1020; Mosaic MQ11-169
CO57802Harvey's HouseColumbia CL 1030; Mosaic MQ11-169
CO57803Nickels And Dimes-
CO57804That Tired Routine Called Love-
CO57805For Heaven's Sake-
CO57806Paul's Pal-

* Columbia CL 1020   Various Artists - Jazz Omnibus   1957
* Mosaic MQ11-169, MD7-169   The Complete Columbia J.J. Johnson Small Group Sessions   1996
* Columbia CL 1030   J.J. Johnson - First Place   1957

J.J. Johnson Quartet

same personnel.

Columbia Studio A, NYC, April 12, 1957

CO57807-4It's Only A Paper MoonColumbia CL 1030; Mosaic MQ11-169
CO57808-1Out Of My DreamsMosaic MQ11-169
CO57809-1CommutationColumbia CL 1030; Mosaic MQ11-169
CO57810-2God Bless The ChildMosaic MQ11-169
CO57811-5Be My LoveColumbia CL 1030; Mosaic MQ11-169

* Columbia CL 1030   J.J. Johnson - First Place   1957
* Mosaic MQ11-169, MD7-169   The Complete Columbia J.J. Johnson Small Group Sessions   1996

J.J. Johnson Quartet

same personnel.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, April 26, 1957

CO57724-1Cry Me A RiverColumbia CL 1030; Mosaic MQ11-169
CO57725-4Hello, Young LoversColumbia CL 1303; Playboy PB1959; Mosaic MQ11-169
CO57726-5100 ProofColumbia CL 1303; Mosaic MQ11-169
CO57727-2What's NewColumbia CL 1303; Playboy PB #1958; Mosaic MQ11-169

* Columbia CL 1030   J.J. Johnson - First Place   1957
* Mosaic MQ11-169, MD7-169   The Complete Columbia J.J. Johnson Small Group Sessions   1996
* Columbia CL 1303, CS 8109   J.J. Johnson - Blue Trombone   1959
* Playboy PB1959, PB1959S   The Playboy Jazz All-Stars Volume 3   1960
* Playboy PB #1958   The Playboy Jazz All-Stars Vol. 2   1958

J.J. Johnson Quartet

same personnel.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, May 3, 1957

CO57909-5KevColumbia CL 1303; Mosaic MQ11-169
CO57910-5Gone With The Wind-
CO57911Blue Trombone Part 1Columbia CL 1303
CO57912Blue Trombone Part 2-
CO57811-1/2Blue Trombone Parts 1 & 2Mosaic MQ11-169

* Columbia CL 1303, CS 8109   J.J. Johnson - Blue Trombone   1959
* Mosaic MQ11-169, MD7-169   The Complete Columbia J.J. Johnson Small Group Sessions   1996

Kenny Dorham Quintet/Sextet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax #1,2,4,6; Betty Glamman, harp #3-5; Hank Jones, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, May 21 and 27, 1957

1.Falling In Love With LoveRiverside RLP 12-239; Jazzland JLP 82; Milestone M-47036
2.I'll Remember AprilRiverside RLP 12-239; Jazzland JLP 82
3.LarueRiverside R-45-610, RLP 12-239; Milestone M-47036
4.My Old FlameRiverside RLP 12-239, RLP 12-244; Jazzland JLP 72; Milestone M-47036
5.But BeautifulRiverside R-45-610, RLP 12-239; Milestone M-47036
6.La VillaRiverside RLP 12-239, RLP 12-267; Jazzland JLP 72; Milestone M-47036

* Riverside RLP 12-239   Kenny Dorham - Jazz Contrasts   1957
= Riverside RLP 1105   -   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-028   -   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-028-2   -   1992
* Jazzland JLP 82, JLP 982   Kenny Dorham And Friends With Cannonball Adderley & Sonny Rollins   1962
* Milestone M-47036   Kenny Dorham - But Beautiful   1976
* Riverside RLP 12-244   Various Artists - Jazz For Lovers   1957
* Jazzland JLP 72, JLP 972   Sonny Rollins - Sonny's Time   1962
* Riverside RLP 12-267   Various Artists - Riverside Drive   1958
* Riverside R-45-610   Kenny Dorham - But Beautiful / Larue   1957

A.K. Salim

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Buster Cooper, trombone; John Griffin, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Max Roach, drums; Chino Pozo, conga drums; A.K. Salim, leader, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 17, 1957

70125Blu-BinskySavoy MG-12118
70126R.U.1.2.-
70127Pretty For The People-
70128Ba-Lu-Ee-Du-
70129Shirley Ray-
70130Takin' Care Of Business-
Blu-Binsky (previously unissued)Savoy 93006-2
Pretty For The People (previously unissued)-

* Savoy MG-12118   A.K. Salim - Pretty For The People   1957
= Savoy 93006-2   -   2001

Abbey Lincoln With The Riverside Jazz Stars

Abbey Lincoln, vocal; accompanied by Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano #1-7,9,10, bass #8; Paul Chambers, bass #1-7,9,10; Max Roach, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, October 28, 1957

1.Strong ManRiverside R-45-601, RLP 12-251, RLP 1107
2.Happiness Is Just A Thing Called Joe-
3.My ManRiverside RLP 12-251, RLP 1107
4.That's HimRiverside R-45-602, RLP 12-251
5.I Must Have That ManRiverside R-45-602, RLP 12-251, RLP 1107
6.PorgyRiverside RLP 12-251, RLP 1107
7.When A Woman Loves A Man-
8.Don't Explain-
9.I Must Have That Man (take 3)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-085-2
10.Porgy (take 1)-

Abbey Lincoln, vocal; accompanied by Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano #1-7, bass #8; Paul Chambers, bass #1-7; Max Roach, drums.

1.Strong Man
2.My Man
3.Porgy
4.I Must Have That Man
5.Happiness Is Just A Thing Called Joe
6.When A Woman Loves A Man
7.Can't Help Lovin' That ManRiverside RLP 1107
8.Don't Explain

* Riverside RLP 12-251   Abbey Lincoln With The Riverside Jazz Stars   1958
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-085   -   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-085-2   -   1988
* Riverside RLP 1107   Abbey Lincoln With The Riverside Jazz Stars   1959
* Riverside R-45-601   Abbey Lincoln - Strong Man / Happiness Is Just A Thing Called Joe   1958
* Riverside R-45-602   Abbey Lincoln - I Must Have That Man / That's Him   1958

Benny Golson Sextet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Benny Golson, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, December 19 and 23, 1957

Out Of The PastRiverside RLP 12-256, RLP 1124
Reunion-
Venetian Breeze-
Hymn To The OrientRiverside RLP 12-256
Namely YouRiverside RLP 12-256, RLP 12-284
Blues On DownRiverside RLP 12-256

* Riverside RLP 12-256   Benny Golson Sextet - The Modern Touch   1958
= Jazzland AM 85, AS 985   Benny Golson - Reunion   1962
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1797-2   Benny Golson Sextet - The Modern Touch   1992
= Milestone M-47048   Benny Golson - Blues On Down   1978
* Riverside RLP 1124   Sonny Rollins, Benny Golson - Saxes In Stereo
* Riverside RLP 12-284   Various Artists - Saxophone Revolt   1958

Max Roach Quartet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Fine Recording, NYC, December 20, 1957

16635 | JB158-7RaoulEmArcy (J) 195J-39; Mosaic MD7-201
16636 | JB159-2This Time The Dream's On Me-
16637 | JB160-1Tune Up-

* EmArcy (J) 195J-39   Max Roach + 4 & More   1984
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Max Roach Quartet

same personnel.

Fine Recording, NYC, December 23, 1957

16644 | JB161-4ConfirmationEmArcy MG-36127; Mosaic MD7-201
16645 | JB162-11Au Privave (as Apres Vous)-
16646 | JB163-6AnthropologyEmArcy (J) 195J-39; Mosaic MD7-201
16647 | JB164-2Yardbird SuiteEmArcy MG-36127; Mosaic MD7-201

* EmArcy MG-36127, SR-80019   The Max Roach 4 Plays Charlie Parker   1959
= Mercury MG-20532   -
= Mercury SR-60209   -   1960
= Universal (J) UCCM-9103   -   2002
* EmArcy (J) 195J-39   Max Roach + 4 & More   1984
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

1958

Max Roach Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Ramsey Lewis, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Chicago, IL, January 4, 1958

Crackle HutArgo LP-623
Speculate-
That Old Devil Called Love-
Audio Blues-
C.M.-
Four-X-

* Argo LP-623   Max Roach - Max!   1958?
= Chess 2ACMJ-406   Max Roach/Art Blakey   1976
= Chess CH2-92511   Max Roach, Art Blakey - Percussion Discussion   1984

Sonny Rollins Trio

Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Max Roach, drums.

WOR Studios, NYC, February 27, and March 7, 1958

The Freedom SuiteRiverside RLP 12-258
Someday I'll Find You-
Will You Still Be Mine?-
Till There Was You (take 4)-
Shadow Waltz-
Till There Was You (take 1)Riverside RCD-30507-2
Till There Was You (take 3)Milestone MSP-47007; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-067-2; Riverside RCD-30507-2

* Riverside RLP 12-258   Sonny Rollins - Freedom Suite   1958
= Jazzland AM 86, AS 986   (Sonny Rollins) - Shadow Waltz   1962
= Riverside R-3010, RS-3010   Sonny Rollins - The Freedom Suite   1968
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-067   Sonny Rollins - Freedom Suite   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-067-2   -   1989
= Riverside RCD-30507-2   -   2008
= Milestone MSP-47007   Sonny Rollins - The Freedom Suite Plus   1973

Max Roach Duo

Oscar Pettiford, bass; Max Roach, drums.

WOR Studios, NYC, March 7, 1958

There Will Never Be Another YouOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-304-2; Riverside RCD-30507-2

* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-304-2   Max Roach - Deeds, Not Words   1987
* Riverside RCD-30507-2   Sonny Rollins - Freedom Suite   2008

Max Roach Quartet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; George Coleman, tenor sax; Nelson Boyd, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, April 11, 1958

17277 | JB229-7Billie's BounceEmArcy MG-36127; Mosaic MD7-201
17278 | JB230-7Ko-Ko-
17279 | JB231-1Parker's Mood-

* EmArcy MG-36127, SR-80019   The Max Roach 4 Plays Charlie Parker   1959
= Mercury MG-20532   -
= Mercury SR-60209   -   1960
= Universal (J) UCCM-9103   -   2002
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Max Roach Quintet

Booker Little, trumpet; George Coleman, tenor sax; Eddie Baker, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, June 3, 1958

16982Shirley (mono version)EmArcy MG-36132; Mosaic MD7-201
JB323Shirley (stereo version)Mercury SR-60128; Mosaic MD7-201
16983Memo To Maurice (mono version)EmArcy MG-36132; Mosaic MD7-201
JB324Memo To Maurice (stereo version)Mercury SR-60128; Mosaic MD7-201
16984 | JB325Stella By StarlightEmArcy MG-36132; Mercury SR-60128; Mosaic MD7-201
16985 | JB326Sporty-
16986My Old Flame (mono version)EmArcy MG-36132; Mosaic MD7-201
JB327My Old Flame (stereo version)Mercury SR-60128; Mosaic MD7-201
JB328Stompin' At The Savoy-
16987Stompin' At The Savoy (mono outchorus)EmArcy MG-36132; Mosaic MD7-201

* EmArcy MG-36132   Max Roach + 4 On The Chicago Scene   1958
= Mercury MG-20559   -
= Universal (J) UCCM-9110   -   2002
* Mercury SR-60128   Max Roach + 4 On The Chicago Scene   not released?
= Mercury (J) 195J-41   -   1984
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Max Roach New Quintet

Booker Little, trumpet; Ray Draper, tuba; George Coleman, tenor sax; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums.

summer 1958

17644 | JB342Love For SaleEmArcy MG-36140; Mosaic MD7-201

* EmArcy MG-36140, SR-80010   Max Roach + 4 At Newport   1958
= Mercury MG-20524   -
= Mercury SR-60201   -   1960
= Mercury (J) 195J-42   -   1984
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Dinah Washington

Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Melba Liston, trombone; Harold Ousley, tenor sax; Sahib Shihab, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul West, bass; Max Roach, drums; Dinah Washington, vocal.

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 (aka Gimmie Me A Pig Foot)-
17640Back Water BluesEmArcy MG-36141

* EmArcy MG-36141, SR-80009   Dinah Washington, Terry Gibbs, Max Roach, Don Elliott - Newport '58   1958
= Mercury MG-20523   -
= Mercury SR-60200   -   1960
* Mercury (J) 18PJ-10215/18, (J) EJD-2009/11   The Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury Vol. 5 - 1956-1958   1989
* EmArcy (J) EJD-1039   Dinah Washington, Terry Gibbs, Max Roach, Don Elliott - Newport '58

Terry Gibbs Sextet

Urbie Green, trombone; Don Elliott, mellophone, vibes; Terry Gibbs, vibes; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul West, bass; Max Roach, drums; Dinah Washington, vocal #3.

Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI, July 6, 1958

1. 17641Backstage BluesEmArcy MG-36141
2. 17642Julie And Jake-
3. 17643All Of Me-

* EmArcy MG-36141, SR-80009   Dinah Washington, Terry Gibbs, Max Roach, Don Elliott - Newport '58   1958
= Mercury MG-20523   -
= Mercury SR-60200   -   1960

Max Roach New Quintet

Booker Little, trumpet; Ray Draper, tuba; George Coleman, tenor sax; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI, July 6, 1958

Spoken Introduction By Max RoachMosaic MD7-201
17645La VillaEmArcy MG-36140; Mosaic MD7-201
17646A Night In Tunisia-
17647Deeds, Not WordsMercury (J) 195J-42; Mosaic MD7-201
17648Minor ModeEmArcy MG-36140; Mosaic MD7-201
17649Tune Up-

* EmArcy MG-36140, SR-80010   Max Roach + 4 At Newport   1958
= Mercury MG-20524   -
= Mercury SR-60201   -   1960
= Mercury (J) 195J-42   -   1984
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Max Roach With The Boston Percussion Ensemble

Al Portch, French horn; Max Roach, drums; Irving Farberman, Everette Firth, Lloyd McCausland, Arthur Press, Charles Smith, Harold Thompson, Walter Tokarczyk, percussion; Corinne Curry, soprano voice; Harold Faberman, conductor, director.

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-

* EmArcy MG-36144, SR-80015   Max Roach With The Boston Percussion Ensemble   1959
= Mercury MG-20529   -
= Mercury SR-60206   -   1960

Max Roach New Quintet

Booker Little, trumpet #1-6; Ray Draper, tuba #1-6; George Coleman, tenor sax #1-6; Art Davis, bass #1-6; Max Roach, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, 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-45-417, RLP 12-280; Milestone M-47016
5.Deeds, Not WordsRiverside RLP 12-280
6.Larry-LarueRiverside RLP 12-280; Milestone M-47016
7.ConversationRiverside R-45-417, RLP 12-280; Milestone M-47016

* Riverside RLP 12-280   Max Roach - Deeds, Not Words   1958
= Riverside RLP 1122   -   1959
= Jazzland JLP 79, JLP 979   Max Roach Quintet - Conversation   1962
= Riverside R-3018, RS-3018   Max Roach Featuring Booker Little - Deeds Not Words   1968
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-304, OJCCD-304-2   Max Roach - Deeds, Not Words   1987
= Milestone M-47061   Max Roach - Conversations   1981
* Milestone M-47016   Art Blakey, Max Roach, Elvin Jones, Philly Joe Jones - The Big Beat   1974
* Riverside R-45-417   Max Roach - Jodie's Cha Cha / Conversation   1958

The Max Roach Quintet / Mary Ann McCall

Booker Little, trumpet; Ray Draper, tuba; George Coleman, tenor sax; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums; Bobby Troup, host.

KABC-TV, Stars Of Jazz #118. 1958-#39, October 6, 1958

Minor Mode BluesCalliope CAL 3013
The Scene Is Clean-

same session.

Love For Sale-

* Calliope CAL 3013   Max Roach, Bud Shank - Sessions, Live   1976

Booker Little 4 And Max Roach

Booker Little, trumpet; George Coleman, tenor sax #1,3-5; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Arthur Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Nola 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-

* United Artists UAL 4034, UAS 5034   Booker Little 4 & Max Roach   1959
= Blue Note CDP 7 84457 2   -   1991

Max Roach New Quintet

Booker Little, trumpet; Ray Draper, tuba; George Coleman, tenor sax; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Capitol Studios, NYC, November 4, 1958

Tuba De NodTime T/70003
Milano-
Variations On The Scene-
Pieces Of Quincy (mistitled as Pies Of Quincy)-
Old Folks-
SadigaTime T/70003; Mainstream MDCD 720
Gandolfo's BounceTime T/70003

* Time T/70003   Max Roach - Award-Winning Drummer
= Time 52087, S/2087   Max Roach
* Mainstream MDCD 720   Various Artists - Highstream - The Best Of Mainstream Jazz   1990

George Russell And His Orchestra

Art Farmer, Ernie Royal, Joe Wilder, trumpet; Tom Mitchell, Frank Rehak, trombone; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Hal McKusick, Phil Woods, alto sax; Al Cohn, tenor sax; Gene Allen, baritone sax; Bill Evans, piano; Barry Galbraith, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Max Roach, drums; Jon Hendricks, narrator; George Russell, arranger, conductor.

NYC, November 24, 1958

105627A Helluva TownDecca DL 9216

* Decca DL 9216   George Russell - New York, N.Y.   1959
= Impulse! IMPD-278   -   1998

1959

Max Roach Quintet

Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; George Coleman, tenor sax; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Fine Recording, NYC, January 22, 1959

18128-9LepaMercury MG-20457; Mosaic MD7-201
18129-7Connie's Bounce-
18137-5Prelude-
18138-11Bemsha Swing-
18139-5Tympanalli-
18140-4There's No You-
18141-7A Little Sweet-

* Mercury MG-20457, SR-60140   Max Roach - A Little Sweet   not released
= Mercury MG-20911, SR-60911   Max Roach - The Many Sides Of Max   1964
= Universal (J) UCCM-9125   -   2002
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Abbey Lincoln

Abbey Lincoln, vocal; accompanied by Tommy Turrentine, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Cedar Walton, piano #2,3; Bobby Boswell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, spring and fall 1959

1.Afro-BlueRiverside RLP 12-308
2.Let Up-
3.Laugh, Clown, Laugh-
4.Long As You're Living-

* Riverside RLP 12-308, RLP 1153   Abbey Lincoln - Abbey Is Blue   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-069   -   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-069-2   -   1987

Max Roach Quintet And Buddy Rich Quintet

Tommy Turrentine, trumpet #1-13; Willie Dennis, Julian Priester, trombone #1-13; Phil Woods, alto sax #1-13; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax #1-13; John Bunch, piano #1-13; Bob Boswell, Phil Leshin, bass #1-13; Buddy Rich, Max Roach, drums; Gigi Gryce, arranger, conductor #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; Mosaic MD7-201
3. 18388-3Limehouse BluesMercury 826 987-2; Mosaic MD7-201
4. 18388-7-Mercury MG-20448; EmArcy EMS-2-402; Mosaic MD7-201
5. 18389-6The CasbahMercury 826 987-2; Mosaic MD7-201
6. 18389-8-Mercury MG-20448; Mosaic MD7-201
7. 18390-2Big FootMosaic MD7-201
8. 18390-3-Mercury MG-20448; EmArcy 814 190-1; Mosaic MD7-201
9. 18390-7-Mercury 826 987-2; Mosaic MD7-201
10. 18391-10SleepMercury MG-20448; EmArcy EMS-2-402; Mosaic MD7-201
11. 18392-2Toot, Toot, Tootsie, Goodbye-
12. 18393-4Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing)Mercury 826 987-2; Mosaic MD7-201
13. 18393-8-Mercury MG-20448, PPSD-1-12; Mosaic MD7-201
14. 18403-1Figure EightsMercury MG-20448; EmArcy EMS-2-402; Mosaic MD7-201

* Mercury MG-20448, SR-60133   Buddy Rich, Max Roach - Rich Versus Roach   1959
* EmArcy EMS-2-402   Buddy Rich - Both Sides
* EmArcy 814 190-1   Max Roach - Standard Time
* Mercury PPSD-1-12   Various Artists - Mercury Perfect Presence
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000
* Mercury 826 987-2   Buddy Rich, Max Roach - Rich Versus Roach

Max Roach Quintet

Tommy Turrentine, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Bob Boswell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Capitol Studios, NYC, July 21, 1959

18778The More I See YouMercury MG-20491; Mosaic MD7-201
18779All The Wayunissued
18780Lotus BlossomMercury MG-20491; Mosaic MD7-201
18781Quiet As It's Kept-
18782As Long As You're Living-
18783Julianounissued
18784To LadyMercury MG-20491; Mosaic MD7-201
18785Juliano-

* Mercury MG-20491   Max Roach Plus Four - Quiet As It's Kept   1959
= Mercury SR-60170   -   1960
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Max Roach Sextet

Tommy Turrentine, trumpet #7-9,19-22; Julian Priester, trombone #4-6,12,13,19-22; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax #10,14-17,19-22; Ray Bryant, piano; Bob Boswell, bass; Max Roach, drums; Abbey Lincoln, vocal #19-22.

Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, October 9 and 10, 1959

1. 19315-1Speak LowMosaic MD7-201
2. 19315-2-Mercury MG-20539; Mosaic MD7-201
3. 19315-3-Mosaic MD7-201
4. 19316-1Never Let Me Go-
5. 19316-2--
6. 19316-7-Mercury MG-20539; Mosaic MD7-201
7. 19317-2Come Rain Or Come ShineMosaic MD7-201
8. 19317-5--
9. 19317-7-Mercury MG-20539; Mosaic MD7-201
10. 19318-2Namely You-
11. 19319-4Moon Faced, Starry Eyed-
12. 19320-3Wild Is The WindMosaic MD7-201
13. 19320-4-Mercury MG-20539; Mosaic MD7-201
14. 19321-2You're Mine, YouMosaic MD7-201
15. 19321-4-Mercury MG-20539; Mosaic MD7-201
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; Mosaic MD7-201
21. 19324-4Never Leave MeMosaic MD7-201
22. 19324-6-Mercury MG-20539; Mosaic MD7-201

* Mercury MG-20539, SR-60215   Max Roach - Moon Faced And Starry Eyed   1960
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

1960

Tommy Turrentine Sextet

Tommy Turrentine, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone #2-7; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Horace Parlan, piano #1-3,5-7; Bob Boswell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Capitol Studios, 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.-

* Time T/70008   Tommy Turrentine   1960

Stan Turrentine Quartet

Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, early 1960

Let's GrooveTime 52086
Stolen Sweets-
Minor Mood-

Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Sheri-
Mild Is The Mood-
My Girl Is Just Enough Woman For Me-

* Time 52086, S/2086   Stan Turrentine - Stan "The Man" Turrentine   1960
= Mainstream 56041, S/6041   Stan Turrentine - Tiger Tail   1965

Max Roach Quintet

Tommy Turrentine, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Bobby Boswell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Theatre Municipal, Lausanne, Switzerland, February 2, 1960

Announcement (By Roger Huguenin)TCB (Swi) TCB 02352
Lotus Blossom-
Prelude-
Night In Tunisia-
Jodie's Cha Cha-

same session.

Long As You're LivingTCB (Swi) TCB 02372
La Villa-
Drum Conversation-
Bemsha Swing-

* TCB (Swi) TCB 02352   Max Roach Quintet - Lausanne 1960 Part I: Swiss Radio Days Jazz Series Volume 35   2013
* TCB (Swi) TCB 02372   Max Roach Quintet - Lausanne 1960 Part II: Swiss Radio Days Jazz Series Volume 37   2013

Max Roach Quintet

Tommy Turrentine, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Bob Boswell, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Fruit Hall, Kaiserslautern, West Germany, February 5, 1960

Lotus BlossomEnja (G) 4074
Drum Conversation-
The Villa-
Long As You're Living-
A Night In Tunisia-
PreludeEnja (G) CD 4074-2
Drum Talk-

* Enja (G) 4074, CD 4074-2   Max Roach - Long As You're Living

Max Roach Quintet

same personnel.

live in Paris, France, February-March, 1960

Juliano (mistitled as Kardouba) (mistitled as To Lady)BYG (J) YX-4018/19; Curcio (It) GJ-35; Curcio (It) GJ-44
The Villa (as Stop Motion)BYG (J) YX-4018/19; Curcio (It) GJ-44

* BYG (J) YX-4018/19   Max Roach And Friends - Historical Masters   1973
= Affinity (E) AFFD 32   Max Roach - Again!   1979
* Curcio (It) GJ-35   Thelonious Monk, Phil Woods, Jimmy Cleveland, Max Roach - I Giganti Del Jazz Vol. 35   1981
= Europa Jazz (It) EJ-1028   Thelonious Monk, Phil Woods, Jimmy Cleveland, Max Roach - Europa Jazz   1981
* Curcio (It) GJ-44   Art Blakey, Freddie Hubbard, Horace Silver, Max Roach - I Giganti Del Jazz Vol. 44   1981
= Europa Jazz (It) EJ-1035   Art Blakey, Freddie Hubbard, Horace Silver, Max Roach - Europa Jazz   1981

Max Roach Quintet

same personnel.

Studio Barclay, Paris, France, March 1, 1960

19900Petit DejeunerMercury MG-20594; Mosaic MD7-201
19901Un Nouveau Complet-
19902Parisian Sketches: The Tower / The Champs / The Caves / The Left Bank / The Arch-

* Mercury MG-20594, SR-60253   Max Roach - Parisian Sketches   not released
= Mercury MG-20760, SR-60760   -   1960
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Max Roach Quintet

same personnel.

Studio Barclay, Paris, France, March 2, 1960

19898NicaMercury MG-20594; Mosaic MD7-201
19899Liberte-

* Mercury MG-20594, SR-60253   Max Roach - Parisian Sketches   not released
= Mercury MG-20760, SR-60760   -   1960
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Sonny Clark Trio

Sonny Clark, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Capitol Studios, NYC, March 23, 1960

Minor MeetingTime T/70010
Nica-
Sonny's Crib (mistitled as Sonny's Crip)-
Blues Mambo-
Blues Blue-
Junka-
Sonia-

* Time T/70010   Sonny Clark Trio   1960
= Time 52101, S/2101   Max Roach - Sonny Clark - George Duvivier   1962

Charles Mingus - Gunther Schuller Orchestra

Marcus Belgrave, Ted Curson, Hobart Dotson, Clark Terry, Richard Williams, trumpet; Eddie Bert, Charles Greenlee, Slide Hampton, Jimmy Knepper, trombone; Don Butterfield, tuba; Robert DiDomenica, flute; Harry Shulman, oboe; John LaPorta, alto sax, clarinet; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; Bill Barron, Joe Farrell, tenor sax; Yusef Lateef, tenor sax, flute; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Charles McCracken, cello; Roland Hanna, piano; Charles Mingus, bass, arranger; Dannie Richmond, drums; Sticks Evans, Max Roach, George Scott, percussion; Gunther Schuller, conductor.

Plaza Sound Studios, NYC, May 24, 1960

20093Half-Mast InhibitionMercury MG-20627
20094Mingus Fingus No. 2-
20095Bemoanable Lady-
20096Yusef Isef Toounissued

* Mercury MG-20627, SR-60627   Charles Mingus - Pre-Bird   1961
= Limelight LM-82015, LS-86015   Charles Mingus - Mingus Revisited   1965
= Mercury (J) PHCE-6006   Charles Mingus - Pre-Bird   2000

Max Roach Septet/Sextet

Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Walter Benton, Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; James Schenck, bass; Max Roach, drums; Abbey Lincoln, vocal; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.

Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, August 31, 1960

Driva' ManCandid CJM 8002

Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Walter Benton, tenor sax; James Schenck, bass; Max Roach, drums; Abbey Lincoln, vocal; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.

Freedom DayCandid CJM 8002, (E) CCD79038

* Candid CJM 8002, CJS 9002   Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite - We Insist!   1960
= Columbia JC 36390   Max Roach - Freedom Now Suite: Max   1980
= Candid (Eu) CS 9002   Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite - We Insist!   1986
= Candid (E) CCD79002   -   1989
* Candid (E) CCD79038   Max Roach - Candid Roach   2009

Max Roach Duo/Nonet

Max Roach, drums; Abbey Lincoln, vocal; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.

Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, September 6, 1960

Triptych: Prayer / Protest / PeaceCandid CJM 8002

Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Walter Benton, tenor sax; James Schenck, bass; Max Roach, drums; Michael Olatunji, conga drums; Tomas Du Vall, Raymond Mantillo, percussion; Abbey Lincoln, vocal; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.

All Africa-
Tears For Johannesburg-

* Candid CJM 8002, CJS 9002   Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite - We Insist!   1960
= Columbia JC 36390   Max Roach - Freedom Now Suite: Max   1980
= Candid (Eu) CS 9002   Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite - We Insist!   1986
= Candid (E) CCD79002   -   1989

Jazz Artists Guild

Benny Bailey, Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Walter Benton, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; John "Peck" Morrison, bass; Max Roach, drums; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.

Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, November 1, 1960

Oh Yeah, Oh YeahCandid CJM 8019, (E) CCD79038

Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Walter Benton, tenor sax; John "Peck" Morrison, bass; Jo Jones, Max Roach, drums; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.

Cliff WalkCandid CJM 8022, (E) CCD79038

* Candid CJM 8019, CJS 9019   Various Artists - The Jazz Life!   1961
= Barnaby BR-5021   -   1978
= Candid (Eu) CS 9019   -   1985
= Candid (E) CCD79019   -   2006
* Candid CJM 8022, CJS 9022   Jazz Artists Guild - Newport Rebels   1961
= Barnaby BR-5022   -   1978
= Candid (Eu) CS 9022   -   1985
= Candid (E) CCD79022   -   1989
* Candid (E) CCD79038   Max Roach - Candid Roach   2009

Randy Weston Group

Benny Bailey, Freddie Hubbard, Clark Terry, Richard Williams, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Slide Hampton, Quentin Jackson, trombone; Julius Watkins, French horn; Gigi Gryce, alto sax, flute; Yusef Lateef, tenor sax, flute, oboe; Budd Johnson, tenor sax, clarinet; Jerome Richardson, baritone sax, piccolo; Cecil Payne, Sahib Shihab, baritone, alto sax; Randy Weston, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Les Spann, guitar, flute; Ron Carter, George Duvivier, bass; G.T. Hogan, Charlie Persip, Max Roach, drums; Candido, Babatunde Olatunji, Armando Peraza, percussion; Martha Flowers, soprano vocal; Brock Peters, baritone vocal; Tuntemeke Sanga, narrator.

Bell Sound Studios, NYC, November, 1960

Introduction: Uhuru Kwanza Part 1Roulette R-65001, RE-130
1st Movement: Uhuru Kwanza Part 2-
2nd Movement: African Lady-
3rd Movement: Bantu-
4th Movement: Kucheza Blues-

* Roulette R-65001, SR-65001   Randy Weston - Uhuru Afrika   1961
* Roulette RE-130   Randy Weston - Echoes Of An Era: Bantu   1976

Max Roach and others

Max Roach, drums; and others.

probably 1960

20050Still LifeMercury unissued

1961

Abbey Lincoln

Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Walter Benton, Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Eric Dolphy, reeds; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums; Montego Joe as Roger Sanders, Robert Whitley, conga drums #6,7; Abbey Lincoln, vocal; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.

Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, February 22, 1961

1.Straight AheadCandid 45-602 (later), CJM 8015
2.When Malindy SingsCandid 45-602, CJM 8015, (E) CCD79038
3.In The RedCandid CJM 8015, (E) CCD79038
4.Blue MonkCandid CJM 8015
5.Left Alone-
6.African LadyCandid 45-602, CJM 8015, (E) CCD79000
7.African Lady (take 4)Candid (Eu) CS 9033
8.RetributionCandid 45-602 (later), CJM 8015

* Candid CJM 8015, CJS 9015   Abbey Lincoln - Straight Ahead   1961
= Barnaby KZ 31037   -   1972
= Candid (Eu) CS 9015   -   1985
= Candid (E) CCD79015   -   1988
* Candid (Eu) CS 9033, (E) CCD79033   Eric Dolphy - Candid Dolphy   1989
* Candid (E) CCD79038   Max Roach - Candid Roach   2009
* Candid (E) CCD79000   Various Artists - Candid Jazz   1988
* Candid 45-602 (later)   Abbey Lincoln - Straight Ahead / Retribution   1961
* Candid 45-602   Abbey Lincoln - When Malindy Sings / African Lady   1961

Booker Little Sextet

Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; Don Friedman, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums, tympani, vibes; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.

Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, March 17, 1961

We SpeakCandid CJM 8027, (E) CCD79038
Quiet, PleaseCandid CJM 8027
Quiet, Please (take 1)Candid (Eu) CS 9033
A New DayCandid CJM 8027, (E) CCD79038

* Candid CJM 8027, CJS 9027   Booker Little - Out Front   1961
= Barnaby BR-5019   -   1977
= Candid (Eu) CS 9027   -   1985
= Candid (E) CCD79027   -   1989
= Candid (J) 32JDC-106   -   1987
= Candid (J) TKCB-30462   -   1991
* Candid (Eu) CS 9033, (E) CCD79033   Eric Dolphy - Candid Dolphy   1989
* Candid (E) CCD79038   Max Roach - Candid Roach   2009

Booker Little Sextet

Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; Don Friedman, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Max Roach, drums, tympani, vibes; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.

Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, April 4, 1961

Strength And SanityCandid CJM 8027
Strength And Sanity (alternate take)Candid (J) 32JDC-106, (J) TKCB-30462
Moods In Free Time (take 5)Candid CJM 8027, (Eu) CS 9033
Man Of WordsCandid CJM 8027, (E) CCD79000
Hazy HuesCandid CJM 8027
Hazy Hues (take 5)Candid (Eu) CS 9033

* Candid CJM 8027, CJS 9027   Booker Little - Out Front   1961
= Barnaby BR-5019   -   1977
= Candid (Eu) CS 9027   -   1985
= Candid (E) CCD79027   -   1989
= Candid (J) 32JDC-106   -   1987
= Candid (J) TKCB-30462   -   1991
* Candid (Eu) CS 9033, (E) CCD79033   Eric Dolphy - Candid Dolphy   1989
* Candid (E) CCD79000   Various Artists - Candid Jazz   1988

Duke Ellington And His Orchestra

Cat Anderson, Willie Cook, Ed Mullens, Clark Terry, trumpet; Ray Nance, trumpet, violin, vocal; Lou Blackburn, Murray McEachern, Britt Woodman, trombone; Juan Tizol, valve trombone; Harry Smiles, oboe; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet, tenor sax; Johnny Hodges, Oliver Nelson, alto sax; Russell Procope, alto sax, clarinet; Paul Gonsalves, tenor sax; Babe Clarke, tenor sax, clarinet; Harry Carney, baritone sax, clarinet, bass clarinet; Duke Ellington, piano; Les Spann, guitar, flute; Aaron Bell, bass; Sonny Greer, Dave Jackson, Jimmy Johnson, Philly Joe Jones, Max Roach, drums; Lawrence Brown, conductor.

NYC, May 1, 2 and 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

* United Artists UAL 4092, UAS 5092   Duke Ellington Featuring Louis Armstrong - Paris Blues   1961

Max Roach

Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Eric Dolphy, flute, alto sax, bass clarinet; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums; Carlos "Patato" Valeler, conga drums #1; Carlos "Totico" Eugenio, cowbell #1; Abbey Lincoln, voice.

NYC, August 1, 1961

1. 10460Garvey's GhostImpulse! A-8, ASD-9228-3
2. 10461MendacityImpulse! A-8, ASD-9228-3, ASH-9253-3

* Impulse! A-8, AS-8   Max Roach - Percussion Bitter Sweet   1961
= Impulse! GRD-122   -   1993
* Impulse! ASD-9228-3   Various Artists - Impulse Energy Essentials
* Impulse! ASH-9253-3   Various Artists - The Saxophone

Max Roach

Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Eric Dolphy, flute, alto sax, bass clarinet; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums; Carlos "Patato" Valeler, conga drums #2; Carlos "Totico" Eugenio, cowbell #2.

NYC, August 3, 1961

1. 10462MamaImpulse! A-8, ASH-9272-3
2. 10463Tender WarriorsImpulse! A-8

* Impulse! A-8, AS-8   Max Roach - Percussion Bitter Sweet   1961
= Impulse! GRD-122   -   1993
* Impulse! ASH-9272-3   Various Artists - The Drums

Max Roach

Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Eric Dolphy, flute, alto sax, bass clarinet; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, August 8, 1961

10468Praise For A MartyrImpulse! A-8

* Impulse! A-8, AS-8   Max Roach - Percussion Bitter Sweet   1961
= Impulse! GRD-122   -   1993

Max Roach

Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Eric Dolphy, flute, alto sax, bass clarinet; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums; Carlos "Patato" Valeler, conga drums; Carlos "Totico" Eugenio, cowbell.

NYC, August 9, 1961

10473Man From South AfricaImpulse! A-8

* Impulse! A-8, AS-8   Max Roach - Percussion Bitter Sweet   1961
= Impulse! GRD-122   -   1993

1962

Max Roach

Max Roach, drums; and others.

NYC, January 25, 1962

10723Living RoomImpulse! rejected

Max Roach

same personnel.

NYC, January 31, 1962

10734Living RoomImpulse! rejected?
10735It's Time-

Max Roach

same personnel.

NYC, February 1, 1962

10736It's TimeImpulse! unissued
10737Prelude-

Max Roach His Chorus And Orchestra

Richard Williams, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums; 16 voices, Coleridge Perkinson, conductor; Max Roach, composer, orchestrator.

Fine Recording, Ballroom Studio A, NYC, February 15, 1962

10776It's TimeImpulse! A-16
10777Living Room-

* Impulse! A-16, AS-16   Max Roach His Chorus And Orchestra - It's Time   1962
= Impulse! IMPD-185   -   1996

Max Roach His Chorus And Orchestra

same personnel.

Fine Recording, Ballroom Studio A, NYC, February 26, 1962

10790Another ValleyImpulse! A-16
10791The Profit-

* Impulse! A-16, AS-16   Max Roach His Chorus And Orchestra - It's Time   1962
= Impulse! IMPD-185   -   1996

Max Roach His Chorus And Orchestra

Richard Williams, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums; Abbey Lincoln, vocal #2; 16 voices, Coleridge Perkinson, conductor; Max Roach, composer, orchestrator.

Fine Recording, Ballroom Studio A, NYC, February 28, 1962

1. 10792Lonesome LoverImpulse! A-16
2. 10793Sunday Afternoon-
3. 10794Preludeunissued

* Impulse! A-16, AS-16   Max Roach His Chorus And Orchestra - It's Time   1962
= Impulse! IMPD-185   -   1996

Max Roach His Chorus And Orchestra

Richard Williams, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums; Abbey Lincoln, vocal #2; 16 voices, Coleridge Perkinson, conductor; Max Roach, composer, orchestrator.

Fine Recording, Ballroom Studio A, NYC, February 28, 1962;
edited: NYC, January 15, 1963

1. 11291Lonesome LoverImpulse! 45-214
2. 11292Sunday Afternoon-

* Impulse! 45-214   Max Roach, Abbey Lincoln - Lonesome Lover / Max Roach - Sunday Afternoon   1963

Slide Hampton Orchestra

John Bello, Hobart Dotson, Richard Williams, trumpet; Benny Jacobs-El, trombone; Slide Hampton, trombone, arranger; George Coleman, tenor sax; Yusef Lateef, tenor sax, flute; Jay Cameron, baritone sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Eddie Khan, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, April 5, 1962

CO69988Our WaltzEpic LA 16030
CO69989It's All Right With Me-
CO69990The Drum Suite Part 1-

* Epic LA 16030, BA 17030   Slide Hampton - Drum Suite

Slide Hampton Orchestra

same personnel.

NYC, April 9, 1962

CO69991Gallery GrooveEpic LA 16030
CO69992Fump-
CO69993The Drum Suite Part 2-
CO69994Like Someone In Love-
Well, You Needn'tColumbia FC 38509

* Epic LA 16030, BA 17030   Slide Hampton - Drum Suite
* Columbia FC 38509   Various Artists - Almost Forgotten-Various Artists - Instrumentalists   1983

Slide Hampton Orchestra

same personnel.

NYC, April 18, 1962

CO70068LoverEpic LA 16030
Stella By Starlight-
The Drum Suite Part 3-
The Drum Suite Part 4-
The Drum Suite Part 5-

* Epic LA 16030, BA 17030   Slide Hampton - Drum Suite

Duke Ellington Trio

Duke Ellington, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Sound Makers, NYC, September 17, 1962

Money JungleUnited Artists UAJ 14017
Le Fleurs Africaines (African Flower)-
Very Special-
Warm Valley-
REM BluesBlue Note BT 85129, CDP 7 46398 2
A Little Max (aka Parfait)-
A Little Max (aka Parfait) (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7 46398 2
Wig WiseUnited Artists UAJ 14017
Switch BladeBlue Note BT 85129, CDP 7 46398 2
CaravanUnited Artists UAJ 14017
Backward Country Boy BluesBlue Note BT 85129, CDP 7 46398 2
SolitudeUnited Artists UAJ 14017
Solitude (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7 46398 2

* United Artists UAJ 14017, UAJS 15017   Duke Ellington, Charlie Mingus, Max Roach - Money Jungle   1962
= Solid State SS 18022   Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, Max Roach - Money Jungle   1968
= United Artists UAS-5632   Ellington, Mingus, Roach - Money Jungle   1972
= Blue Note BT 85129   Duke Ellington, Charlie Mingus, Max Roach - Money Jungle   1986
= Blue Note CDP 7 46398 2   -   1987

Max Roach Quartet

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

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

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

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

1964 (age 40)

Max Roach Quartet

Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Coleridge Perkinson, piano; Eddie Khan, bass; Max Roach, drums; Abbey Lincoln, vocal.

Odd Fellow Palaeet, Copenhagen, Denmark, January 14, 1964

Driva' ManMagnetic (Luxembourgian) MRCD 110
Tears For Johannesburg-
Triptych: Prayer / Protest / Peace-
All Africa-
Freedom Day-

* Magnetic (Luxembourgian) MRCD 110   Max Roach With Abbey Lincoln - Freedom Now Suite   early 1990s

Max Roach Quartet

same personnel.

live in Paris, France, January 18, 1964

The Highest Mountain (as This Night Mountain)BYG (J) YX-4018/19
Ceciliana-
Mop Mop-
Jordu-
Sophisticated Lady-
Who Will Buy-
Love For Sale-
Long As You're Living-

* BYG (J) YX-4018/19   Max Roach And Friends - Historical Masters   1973
= Affinity (E) AFFD 32   Max Roach - Again!   1979

Max Roach Quartet

same personnel.

live in Stockholm, Sweden, January, 1964

Who Will BuyMagnetic (Luxembourgian) MRCD 110
Driva' Man-
Tears For Johannesburg-

* Magnetic (Luxembourgian) MRCD 110   Max Roach With Abbey Lincoln - Freedom Now Suite   early 1990s

Newport Parker Tribute All Stars

Howard McGhee, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; Harold Mabern, piano; Arthur Harper Jr., bass; Max Roach, drums; Father O'Connor, narrator.

Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI, July 4, 1964

UPAS-3862BuzzyRCA Victor LPM-3783
UPAS-3863Now's The Time-
Father O'Conner's Comments-
UPAS-3864Wee-

* RCA Victor LPM-3783   J.J. Johnson, Howard McGhee, Max Roach, Sonny Stitt - Tribute To Charlie Parker From The Newport Jazz Festival

The Max Roach Trio Featuring The Legendary Hasaan

Hasaan Ibn Ali as Hasaan, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, December 4, 1964

8385Three-Four Vs. Six-Eight Four-Four WaysAtlantic LP 1435
8386Din-Ka Street-
8387Almost Like Me-

* Atlantic LP 1435, SD 1435   The Max Roach Trio Featuring The Legendary Hasaan   1965

The Max Roach Trio Featuring The Legendary Hasaan

same personnel.

NYC, December 7, 1964

8388Hope So ElmoAtlantic LP 1435
8389Off My Back Jack-
8390Pay Not Play Not-
8391To Inscribe-

* Atlantic LP 1435, SD 1435   The Max Roach Trio Featuring The Legendary Hasaan   1965

1965

Max Roach Sextet

Freddie Hubbard, trumpet #1,2; Roland Alexander, soprano sax #1; James Spaulding, alto sax #1,2; Ronnie Mathews, piano #1,2; Jymie Merritt, bass #1,2; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, October 14, 1965

1. 9413St. Louis BluesAtlantic LP 1467
2. 9414Lamentunissued
3. 9415The Drum Also WaltzesAtlantic LP 1467

* Atlantic LP 1467, SD 1467   Max Roach - Drums Unlimited   1966

Max Roach Quintet

Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; James Spaulding, alto sax; Ronnie Mathews, piano; Jymie Merritt, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, October 20, 1965

9436In The Red (A Christmas Carol)Atlantic LP 1467
9437Nommo-

* Atlantic LP 1467, SD 1467   Max Roach - Drums Unlimited   1966

1966

Max Roach Solo

Max Roach, drums.

NYC, April 25, 1966

10175For Big SidAtlantic LP 1467
10176Variations On 'Round About Midnightunissued
10177Nommo-
10662Drums UnlimitedAtlantic LP 1467

* Atlantic LP 1467, SD 1467   Max Roach - Drums Unlimited   1966

Max Roach Quintet

Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; James Spaulding, tenor, soprano sax; Ronnie Mathews, piano; Jymie Merritt, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Stefaniensaal, Graz, Austria, June, 1966

Nommo (as Title Unknown)Jazz Connoisseur (Israeli) JC 108
Drum Solo In 5/4 Timeprivate tape

* Jazz Connoisseur (Israeli) JC 108   Max Roach Quintet & Sonny Rollins Trio - Graz 1963 Concert   late 1970s

Sonny Rollins Trio

Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Jymie Merritt, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Stefaniensaal, Graz, Austria, November 12, 1966

Love Walked In (as Title Unknown)Jazz Connoisseur (Israeli) JC 108
LoverUnique Jazz (It) UJ 29; Bandstand (It) BDLP 1502
PoincianaJazz Connoisseur (Israeli) JC 108

* Jazz Connoisseur (Israeli) JC 108   Max Roach Quintet & Sonny Rollins Trio - Graz 1963 Concert   late 1970s
* Unique Jazz (It) UJ 29   Sonny Rollins Quintet In Europe   late 1970s
* Bandstand (It) BDLP 1502   Sonny Rollins - European Concerts

1967

Vi Redd With Max Roach Quintet

Charles Tolliver, trumpet; Vi Redd, alto sax, vocal; Odean Pope, tenor sax; Stanley Cowell, piano; Jymie Merritt, bass; Max Roach, drums.

London, England, circa September 24-30, 1967

unknown titlesCrescent unissued

1968

Max Roach Quartet And Abbey Lincoln

Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Steve Kuhn, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Max Roach, drums; Abbey Lincoln, vocal.

live in Rome, Italy, April 27, 1968

MalindyJoker (J) UPS-2056-KR
Prayer Protest From Freedom Now Suite-
For Big Sid-
Drums Unlimited-
Drums In Five-
Profit-
Prelude-

* Joker (J) UPS-2056-KR   Max Roach And Abbey Lincoln - Sounds As A Roach   1977
= Lotus (It) LOP 14.075; Passport (It) LPPS 11.117   -   1980

Max Roach With Scandinavian Big Band

Max Roach, drums; with unidentified big band.

Oslo, Norway, May, 1968

Patty Pat And Midnight VariationsJoker (J) UPS-2056-KR

* Joker (J) UPS-2056-KR   Max Roach And Abbey Lincoln - Sounds As A Roach   1977
= Lotus (It) LOP 14.075; Passport (It) LPPS 11.117   -   1980

Max Roach Quintet

Charles Tolliver, trumpet; Gary Bartz, alto sax; Stanley Cowell, piano; Jymie Merritt, electric bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, June 24, 1968

14760EffiAtlantic unissued
14761Drought-
14762Abstrutions-

Max Roach Quintet

Charles Tolliver, trumpet; Gary Bartz, alto sax; Stanley Cowell, piano, electric piano; Jymie Merritt, electric bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, June 25, 1968

14753EffiAtlantic SD 1510
14754'Round Midnightunissued
14755EquipoiseAtlantic SD 1510
14756Abstrutionsunissued
14757LibraAtlantic SD 1510
14758Absolutions-
14759Members, Don't Git Wearyunissued

* Atlantic SD 1510   Max Roach - Members, Don't Git Weary   1968

Max Roach Quintet

Charles Tolliver, trumpet; Gary Bartz, alto sax; Stanley Cowell, piano, electric piano; Jymie Merritt, electric bass; Max Roach, drums; Andy Bey, vocal.

NYC, July 26, 1968

14931Members, Don't Git WearyAtlantic SD 1510
14932Abstrutions-

* Atlantic SD 1510   Max Roach - Members, Don't Git Weary   1968

1971

Max Roach Sextet With The J.C. White Singers

Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet; Billy Harper, tenor sax; George Cables, piano; Eddie Mathias, electric bass; Max Roach, drums, arranger; Ralph MacDonald, percussion; Ruby McClure, Dorothy White, J.C. White, vocal; unidentified 22 voices, William Bell, Abbey Lincoln, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, arranger.

NYC, April 7, 1971

21899Troubled WatersAtlantic SD 1587
21900Go Down, Moses (as Let Thy People Go)-
21901Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child-
21902Were You There When They Crucified My Lord-

* Atlantic SD 1587   Max Roach - Lift Every Voice And Sing   1971

Max Roach Sextet With The J.C. White Singers

same personnel.

NYC, April 8, 1971

21903Drum Solounissued
21904JoshuaAtlantic SD 1587
21905Somebody's Knockingunissued
21906Garden Of PrayerAtlantic SD 1587
21907Lift Every Voiceunissued

* Atlantic SD 1587   Max Roach - Lift Every Voice And Sing   1971

1972

Newport In New York '72

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bennie Green, trombone; Stan Getz, tenor sax; John Blair, violin; Milt Jackson, vibes; Mary Lou Williams, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Percy Heath, bass; Max Roach, drums; Big Black, congas.

Radio City Music Hall, NYC, July 3, 1972

25536Bags' GrooveCobblestone CST 9025-2; Atlantic (Eu) ATL 40446
25537A Night In Tunisia-

* Cobblestone CST 9025-2   Various Artists - Newport In New York '72 - The Jam Sessions Vols. 1 & 2
= Cobblestone CST 9032-6   Various Artists - Newport In New York '72
* Atlantic (Eu) ATL 40446   Various Artists - Newport In New York '72 - The Jam Sessions Vol. 2

1973

M'Boom

Roy Brooks, Joe Chambers, Omar Clay, Max Roach, Warren Smith, Freddie Waits, drums, vibes, marimba, xylophone, tympani, percussion; Ray Mantilla, Latin percussion, congas, bongos, timbales.

International Jazz Festival, Laren, Holland, August 25, 1973

Giselle SuiteBaystate (J) RVJ-6001
Jihad Es Mort-

* Baystate (J) RVJ-6001   M'Boom - Re:percussion   1977?

Brother Ahh

Max Roach, rap; M'Boom Re:percussion Ensemble, + Brother Ahh, French horn, African 3 hole flute; Howard Johnson, tuba; and The 90 Voice Sound Awareness Ensemble, Brother Ahh, conductor.

released 1973

Love PieceStrata-East SES-19731

* Strata-East SES-19731   Brother Ahh - Sound Awareness   1973

M'Boom

Roy Brooks, Joe Chambers, Omar Clay, Richard "Pablo" Landrum, Max Roach, Warren Smith, Freddie Waits, percussion.

Butterfly Studios, NYC, released 1973

Morning, Noon, MiddayStrata-East SES-19732
Attention-Call & Response-
Jihad Es Mort-
Elements Of A Storm/Thunder & Wind-
Inner Passion-
Heaven Sent-
Onamotapoeia-

* Strata-East SES-19732   M'Boom - Re:percussion   1973

1975 (age 51)

The Bop Session

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Sonny Stitt, alto, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano #1,5; Hank Jones, piano #2-4,6; Percy Heath, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, May 19 and 20, 1975

1.Blues 'N BoogieSonet (E) SNTF-692
2.Confirmation-
3.Groovin' High-
4.Lover Man-
5.All The Things You Are-
6.Lady Bird-

* Sonet (E) SNTF-692   Various Artists - The Bop Session   1975

1976

Max Roach - Archie Shepp Duo

Archie Shepp, sax; Max Roach, drums.

Paris, France, summer 1976

Sweet Mao: La Preparation / La Marche / Le CommencementUniteledis (F) UNI 28.976
Suid Afrika 76-

* Uniteledis (F) UNI 28.976   Max Roach, Archie Shepp - Force: Sweet Mao-Suid Afrika 76   1976

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet; Billy Harper, tenor sax; Reggie Workman or Calvin Hill, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Swiss radio broadcast, Lausanne, Switzerland, October or September 2, 1976

NommoVictor (J) SMJ-6225
Nommo (Continued)-

* Victor (J) SMJ-6225   Max Roach - Nommo   1978

1977

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet; Billy Harper, tenor sax; Reggie Workman, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Yubin Chokin Hall, Tokyo, Japan, January 21, 1977

CalvaryDenon Jazz (J) YX-7508-ND
'Round Midnight-
It's Time-

same session.

Mr. Papa JoDenon Jazz (J) YX-7509-ND
Scott Free Part 1-
Scott Free Part 2-

* Denon Jazz (J) YX-7508-ND   Max Roach Quartet - Live In Tokyo Vol. 1   1977
= Denon (J) YZ-134-ND   -   1981
* Denon Jazz (J) YX-7509-ND   Max Roach Quartet - Live In Tokyo Vol. 2   1977

Max Roach Quartet

same personnel.

live in Rome, Italy, July 27, 1977

The Martyr Part 1Horo (It) HDP 9-10
The Martyr Part 2-
Six Bits Blues Part 1-
Six Bits Blues Part 2-

* Horo (It) HDP 9-10   Max Roach - The Loadstar   1977
= Horo (J) RVJ-9005-6   -   1979

Max Roach Quartet

same personnel.

Bimhuis, Amsterdam, Holland, August 17, 1977

It's TimeBaystate (J) RVJ-6029
Call Of The Wild And Peaceful Heart-

* Baystate (J) RVJ-6029   Max Roach Quartet - Live In Amsterdam   1979

Max Roach Solo

Max Roach, drums.

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-

* Baystate (J) RVJ-6021   Max Roach - Solos   1978

Max Roach - Dollar Brand Duo

Dollar Brand, piano; Max Roach, drums.

National Studio, NYC, September 20, 1977

Streams Of ConsciousnessBaystate (J) RVJ-6016
Inception-
Acclamation-
Consanguinity-

* Baystate (J) RVJ-6016   Max Roach/Dollar Brand Duet - Streams Of Consciousness   1978
= Baystate (J) RJL-2600   -   1983

1978

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet; Billy Harper, tenor sax; Calvin Hill, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Paris, France, June 10, 1978

ConfirmationFluid (F) FLU 103
Giant Steps-
The Profit-
Sunday Afternoon-
Soliloquy-

* Fluid (F) FLU 103   Max Roach - Confirmation

Max Roach - Anthony Braxton Duo

Anthony Braxton, alto, soprano, sopranino sax, clarinet; Max Roach, drums.

Ricordi Studios, Milan, Italy, September, 1978

BirthBlack Saint (It) BSR 0024
Magic And Music-
Tropical Forest-
Dance Griot-
Spirit Possession-
Soft Shoe-
Rebirth-

* Black Saint (It) BSR 0024   Max Roach Featuring Anthony Braxton - Birth And Rebirth   1978

1979

M'Boom

Roy Brooks, Joe Chambers, Omar Clay, Fred King, Max Roach, Warren Smith, Freddie Waits, drums, percussion, vibes, marimba, xylophone, tympani; Ray Mantilla, congas, bongos, timbales, Latin percussion; Kenyatte Abdur-Rahman, percussion, bells #3,8.

NYC, July 25, 26 and 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-

* Columbia IC 36247   M'Boom

Max Roach - Archie Shepp Duo

Archie Shepp, tenor sax; Max Roach, drums.

Jazz Festival Willisau '79, Willisau, Switzerland, August 30, 1979

The Long Marchhat Hut (Swi) 2R13; hatART (Swi) CD 6041
U-Jaa-Ma-
Triptich: Four Big Sid / Drums Unlimited / Papa Johat Hut (Swi) 2R13; hatART (Swi) CD 6042
South Africa Goddam-
J.C. Mose Ishat Hut (Swi) 2R13; hatART (Swi) CD 6041
Sophisticated Lady-
It's Timehat Hut (Swi) 2R13; hatART (Swi) CD 6042
Giant StepshatART (Swi) CD 6042

* hat Hut (Swi) 2R13   Max Roach Featuring Archie Shepp - The Long March   1980
= hatART (Swi) 4026   Max Roach Duos With Archie Shepp And Anthony Braxton - The Long March   1985
* hatART (Swi) CD 6041   Max Roach And Archie Shepp - The Long March Part 1   1990
* hatART (Swi) CD 6042   Max Roach And Archie Shepp - The Long March Part 2   1990

Max Roach - Anthony Braxton Duo

Anthony Braxton, alto, soprano, sopranino sax, clarinet, flute, contrabass clarinet; Max Roach, drums, gongs, tuned cymbals.

Jazz Festival Willisau '79, Willisau, Switzerland, August 31, 1979

One In Two-Two In One Part Ihat Hut (Swi) 2R06
One In Two-Two In One Part II-
One In Two-Two In One Part III-
One In Two-Two In One Part IV-

* hat Hut (Swi) 2R06   Max Roach Featuring Anthony Braxton - One In Two-Two In One   1980
= hatART (Swi) CD 6030   Max Roach And Anthony Braxton - One In Two-Two In One
= hatART (Swi) 4026   Max Roach Duos With Archie Shepp And Anthony Braxton - The Long March   1985

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet; Odean Pope, tenor sax, flute, oboe; Calvin Hill, bass; Max Roach, drums, piano, percussion, vocal.

Milan, Italy, September 10, 11 and 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-

* Soul Note (It) SN 1003, 121003-2   Max Roach - Pictures In A Frame

Max Roach - Cecil Taylor Duo

Cecil Taylor, piano; Max Roach, percussion.

McMillin Theatre, Columbia University, NYC, December 15, 1979

Duets Part ISoul Note (It) SN 1100/1
Duets Part II-
Duets Part III-
Duets Part IV-

Cecil Taylor, piano #1,3-5, interviewee #6,7; Max Roach, percussion #1,2,4,5, interviewee #6,7.

1.PresentationSoul Note (It) 121100/1-2
2.Drums Solo-
3.Piano Solo-
4.Duets Part I-
5.Duets Part II-
6.Interviews Part I-
7.Interviews Part II-

* Soul Note (It) SN 1100/1   Max Roach And Cecil Taylor - Historic Concerts   1984
* Soul Note (It) 121100/1-2   Max Roach And Cecil Taylor - Historic Concerts   1984

1980

Max Roach Solo

Max Roach, drums.

NYC, January 29, 1980

Oobala BabalaJazz Records JR-3

* Jazz Records JR-3   Various Artists - Lennie Tristano Memorial Concert   1980

Max Roach Quartet +

Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet; Odean Pope, tenor sax, flute, oboe; Walter Bishop Jr., piano #5; Calvin Hill, bass, vocal; Max Roach, drums, percussion.

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 Midnight-
8.Red River Road-
9.Giant Steps-
10.Chattahoochee Red-

* Columbia FC 37376   Max Roach - Chattahoochee Red

1982

Max Roach - Connie Crothers Duo

Connie Crothers, piano; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, February 26, 1982

SymbolsNew Artists NA 1001
Let 'Em Roll-
Swish-
Creepin' In-
Ballad No. 1-
Trading-

* New Artists NA 1001, NA 1001xCD   Max Roach, Connie Crothers - Swish

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet #1-4,6,7; Odean Pope, tenor sax; Calvin Hill, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Milan, Italy, July 22 and 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-

* Soul Note (It) SN 1053, 121053-2   Max Roach - In The Light

1983

Max Roach Quartet With The Swedenborg String Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet; Dayne Armstrong, tenor sax; Lars Holm, Ulrika Jansson, violin; Anders Lindgren, viola; Kerstin Elmquist, cello; Phil Bowler, electric bass; Max Roach, drums, percussion.

Vielharmonie, Munich, West Germany, November 7, 1983

A Little BookerSoul Note (It) SN 1073
Bird Says-

* Soul Note (It) SN 1073, 121073-2   Max Roach Double Quartet Live At Vielharmonic

1984 (age 60)

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet; Odean Pope, tenor sax; Tyrone Brown, electric bass; Max Roach, drums, percussion.

Milan, Italy, May 31, 1984

Scott Free Part ISoul Note (It) SN 1103
Scott Free Part II-

* Soul Note (It) SN 1103, 121103-2   Max Roach - Scott Free

Max Roach Quartet +

Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet; Tony Scott, clarinet #2; Lee Konitz, alto sax #2; Odean Pope, tenor sax, voice; Tommaso Lama, guitar #2; Tyrone Brown, electric bass; Max Roach, drums, keyboards, percussion, vibes, voice.

Milan, Italy, June 2, 25 and 26, 1984

1.It's Christmas AgainSoul Note (It) SN 1153
2.Christina-

* Soul Note (It) SN 1153, 121153-2   Max Roach - It's Christmas Again

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet; Odean Pope, tenor sax; Tyrone Brown, electric bass; Max Roach, drums, vocal.

Jazzbuhne Berlin, Friedrichstadtpalast, East Berlin, East 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-

* Repertoire (G) RR 4902-CC   Max Roach - Jazzbuhne Berlin '84 Vol. 2

M'Boom

Kenyatte Abdur-Rahman, xylophone, cabasa; Joe Chambers, marimba; Fred King, concert bells; Eli Fountain, vibes; Max Roach, bass drum; Freddie Waits, tom-tom, percussion; Ray Mantilla, congas, timbales, bongos; Warren Smith, tympani; Eddie Allen, woodblock, percussion; Roy Brooks, slapstick, percussion.

NYC, October 16, 17 and 18, 1984

It's TimeSoul Note (It) SN 1059

Eli Fountain, xylophone; Joe Chambers, bass marimba; Warren Smith, vibes; Ray Mantilla, congas, bongos, timbales; Kenyatte Abdur-Rahman, Eddie Allen, claves; Roy Brooks, steel drums; Fred King, cowbell; Max Roach, Freddie Waits, percussion.

Jamaican Sun-

Joe Chambers, bass marimba; Warren Smith, vibes; Eli Fountain, bass drum; Ray Mantilla, congas; Fred King, tympani; Roy Brooks, musical saw; Freddie Waits, shaker; Kenyatte Abdur-Rahman, percussion; Max Roach, concert snare.

Street Dance-

Kenyatte Abdur-Rahman, xylophone, bass drum; Joe Chambers, marimba; Max Roach, vibes; Roy Brooks, tom-tom; Fred King, tympani; Eli Fountain, bells, snare drum; Ray Mantilla, bells, chimes; Eddie Allen, cabasa, bell tree, cymbals; Warren Smith, Freddie Waits, percussion.

Mr. Seven-

Joe Chambers, Ray Mantilla, xylophone; Max Roach, marimba; Warren Smith, Freddie Waits, bass marimba; Freddie King, vibes; Roy Brooks, steel drums; Eddie Allen, triangle, cymbals, finger cymbals; Eli Fountain, bells, crotales; Kenyatte Abdur-Rahman, percussion.

A Quiet Place-

* Soul Note (It) SN 1059, 121059-2   M'Boom - Collage

Max Roach With String Quartet

Donald Bauch, Guillermo Figueroa, violin #2,6,7; Louise Schulman, viola #2,6,7; Chris Finckel, cello #2,6,7; Max Roach, drums, percussion.

NYC, October 19, 20 and 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-

* Soul Note (It) SN 1093, 121093-2   Max Roach - Survivors

1985

Max Roach Quintet With The Uptown String Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet; Odean Pope, tenor sax; Tyrone Brown, electric bass; Max Roach, drums; Ray Mantilla, percussion #1; with Cecelia Hobbs, Johnny Williams, violin; Maxine Roach, viola; Eileen Folson, cello.

The Platinum Factory, Brooklyn, NY, January 4, 7 and 8, 1985

1.Bird SaysSoul Note (It) SN 1109
2.Sis-
3.A Little Booker-
4.Easy Winners-

* Soul Note (It) SN 1109, 121109-2   Max Roach Double Quartet - Easy Winners

1986

Max Roach Quartet With String Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet; Odean Pope, tenor sax; Diane Monroe, Lesa Terry, violin; Maxine Roach, viola; Zela Terry, cello; Tyrone Brown, electric bass; Max Roach, percussion.

NYC, October 1 and 2, 1986

Bright MomentsSoul Note (It) SN 1159
Elixir Suite-
Hi-Fly-
Tribute To Duke And Mingus-
Double Delight-

* Soul Note (It) SN 1159, 121159-2   Max Roach Double Quartet - Bright Moments

1989

Max Roach - Dizzy Gillespie Duo

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Max Roach, drums.

Maison De La Culture De La Seine Saint Denis, Bobigny, Paris, France, March 23, 1989

In The Beginning Part 1A&M CD 6404
In The Beginning Part 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 Midnight-
Messin' Around-
Metamorphosis-
Just Dreaming-
Nairobi-
Allen's Alley (Wee)-
The Theme-
The Smoke That Thunders-
Oo Pa Pa Da-

* A&M CD 6404   Max Roach, Dizzy Gillespie - Max And Diz Paris 1989

Max Roach And Dizzy Gillespie Interview

Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, interviewee; Christian Gauffre, interviewer.

Hotel Rafael, Paris, France, June 15, 1989

InterviewA&M CD 6404

* A&M CD 6404   Max Roach, Dizzy Gillespie - Max And Diz Paris 1989

Paris All Stars

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal #1-6,8,9; Jackie McLean, Phil Woods, alto sax; Stan Getz, tenor sax #1-6,8,9; Milt Jackson, vibes #1-6,8,9; Hank Jones, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Max Roach, drums.

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-

* A&M 75021 5300-2   The Paris All Stars - Homage To Charlie Parker

1990

Max Roach Solo

Max Roach, drums.

Rev'O Jazz, Paris, France, September 15, 1990

Self PortraitEnja (G) ENJ-7021 22
Drums Unlimited-

* Enja (G) ENJ-7021 22   Max Roach - To The Max!

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet; Odean Pope, tenor sax; Tyrone Brown, electric bass; Max Roach, drums.

The Marquee At The Tralf, Buffalo, NY, November 30, 1990

TricotismEnja (G) ENJ-7021 22

* Enja (G) ENJ-7021 22   Max Roach - To The Max!

Highstream: The Best Of Mainstream Jazz

Bob Brookmeyer, Art Farmer, Leonard Feather, Maynard Ferguson, Morgana King, Harold Land, Shelly Manne, Charles McPherson, Carmen McRae, Blue Mitchell, Bud Powell, Max Roach, Clark Terry, Sarah Vaughan.

released 1990

AireginMainstream MDCD 720
Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries-
In The Back, In The Corner, In The Dark-
Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)-
Homecoming-
Green Stamps-
All Blues-
Scavenger-

* Mainstream MDCD 720   Various Artists - Highstream - The Best Of Mainstream Jazz   1990

1991

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet; Odean Pope, tenor sax; Tyrone Brown, electric bass; Max Roach, drums.

The Iron Horse, Northampton, MA, April 29, 1991

MwalimuEnja (G) ENJ-7021 22

* Enja (G) ENJ-7021 22   Max Roach - To The Max!

Max Roach With Chorus

George Cables, piano; Max Roach, drums; 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, vocal.

NYC, June 15, 1991

Ghost Dance Part IEnja (G) ENJ-7021 22
Ghost Dance Part III-

* Enja (G) ENJ-7021 22   Max Roach - To The Max!

M'Boom

Roy Brooks, Joe Chambers, Omar Clay, Eli Fountain, Fred King, Ray Mantilla, Francisco Mora, Max Roach, Warren Smith, percussion.

Astoria, Queens, NY, June 24, 1991

Ghost Dance Part IIEnja (G) ENJ-7021 22
A Quiet Place-
Street Dance-

* Enja (G) ENJ-7021 22   Max Roach - To The Max!

Max Roach Quartet With String Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet; Odean Pope, tenor sax; Diane Monroe, Lesa Terry, violin; Maxine Roach, viola; Eileen Folson, cello; Tyrone Brown, electric bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, June 25, 1991

A Little BookerEnja (G) ENJ-7021 22

* Enja (G) ENJ-7021 22   Max Roach - To The Max!

Max Roach Quartet

Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet; Odean Pope, tenor sax; Tyrone Brown, electric bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, June 25, 1991

The ProfitEnja (G) ENJ-7021 22
Tears-

* Enja (G) ENJ-7021 22   Max Roach - To The Max!

1992

Cecil Bridgewater Nonet +

Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet, flugelhorn; Steve Turre, trombone; Earl McIntyre, bass trombone; Mark Taylor, French horn; Roger Byam, soprano, tenor sax; Antonio Hart, alto sax; Roland Hanna, piano; Tyrone Brown, bass; Michael Carvin, Max Roach, drums.

NYC, 1992

As I Live And BreatheMesa/Bluemoon R2-79187
Scott Free-

* Mesa/Bluemoon R2-79187   Cecil Bridgewater - I Love Your Smile

1993

Max Roach With The New Orchestra Of Boston

Max Roach, drums; The New Orchestra Of Boston, David Epstein, conductor.

University Of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, December 2, 1993

Festival Journey: Movement I: Outbursts, Thunder, Clouds And MistsBlue Note CDP 7243 8 34813 2 3
Festival Journey: Movement II: Bells, Drones And Spiritual Fantasy-
Festival Journey: Movement III: Strutting-

* Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34813 2 3   Max Roach With The New Orchestra Of Boston And The So What Brass Quintet   1996

1995 (age 71)

Max Roach - Mal Waldron Duo

Mal Waldron, piano; Max Roach, drums.

deSingel Arts Centre, Antwerp, Belgium, September 20, 1995

FlirtationsSlam (E) SLAMCD 505
Diversions-
Homecoming-
Action-
Interaction-
One-
Mistral Breeze-
Bounce 'Em-
Brush 'Em-
Jet Downing Time-
In A Transitory Mood-
Free For C.T.-
Snake Out-
Sparring-

same session.

Into The Void-
Clouds-
Hitting It-
Symbolic Cymbals-
Soul Eyes-
Scramble-
Once Over Lightly-
A Threesome Thing-
Groovin' Out-
Our Coline's A Treasure-
A Little Taste-
What It Is-
The Theme-
You Don't Know What Love Is-
Happy Birthday-
Monk's Dream-

* Slam (E) SLAMCD 505   Max Roach, Mal Waldron - Explorations ... To The Mth Degree   1999

Max Roach And The So What Brass Quintet

Cecil Bridgewater, Frank Gordon, trumpet; Steve Turre, trombone; Marshall Sealy, French horn; Robert Stewart, tuba; Max Roach, drums.

Sound On Sound, NYC, October 5, 1995

Ghost DanceBlue Note CDP 7243 8 34813 2 3

* Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34813 2 3   Max Roach With The New Orchestra Of Boston And The So What Brass Quintet   1996

1999

Beijing Trio

Jon Jang, piano #1-3,5; Max Roach, drums; 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-

* Asian Improv AIR 0044   Jon Jang, Jiebing Chen, Max Roach - Beijing Trio

2002

Clark Terry - Max Roach Quartet

Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Don Friedman, piano; Marcus McLaurine, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Avatar Studios, NYC, March 10, 2002

StatementsColumbia 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-

* Columbia CK 87171   Clark Terry & Max Roach - Friendship   2002