Mercury Records Discography: 1946

1946

Billy Eckstine And His Orchestra

Kenny Dorham, Boonie Hazel, Shorty McConnell, Raymond Orr (tp) Chippy Outcalt, Robert Scott, Gerald Valentine (tb) Norris Turney, Bob "Junior" Williams (as) Gene Ammons, Arthur Simmons (ts) Tate Houston (bars) possibly Richard Ellington (p) Connie Wainwright (g) Bill McMahon (b) Art Blakey (d) Billy Eckstine (vo)
NYC, January 3, 1946
NSC100I Only Have Eyes For YouNational 9076; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC103You're My EverythingNational 9052; EmArcy MG 36030; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC104I've Got To Pass Your HouseNational 9020; Savoy SJL 1127
NSC105The Jitney ManNational 9049; Savoy SJL 2214
* Billy Eckstine - Mr. B And The Band (Savoy SJL 2214)
* Billy Eckstine - The Love Songs Of Mr. "B" (EmArcy MG 36030)
* Billy Eckstine Sings (Savoy SJL 1127)
* Billy Eckstine - I Only Have Eyes For You c/w Blues (National 9076)
* Billy Eckstine - You're My Everything c/w Cool Breeze (National 9052)
* Billy Eckstine - It Ain't Like That c/w I've Got To Pass Your House (National 9020)
* Billy Eckstine - The Jitney Man c/w Sophisticated Lady (National 9049)

Dinah Washington With Gus Chappell's Orchestra

Willie Cook, Harry "Pee Wee" Jackson (tp) Gus Chappell (tb) possibly Dave Young (ts) possibly Rudy Martin (p) possibly Bill Settles (b) Oliver Coleman (d) Dinah Washington (vo)
Chicago, IL, January 14, 1946
201Embraceable YouMercury 2053, 8030, 1341x45, MG 25138, MG 20119
202-2I Can't Get Started With YouMercury 2052, EP 1-3023, MG 25060, MG 20120
203When A Woman Loves A ManMercury 2053, 8010, (J) 18PJ 10052/54
204Joy JuiceMercury 2052, (J) 18PJ 10052/54, 314 528 292-2
* Dinah Washington - Music For A First Love (Mercury MG 20119)
* Dinah Washington - Music For Late Hours (Mercury MG 20120)
* The Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury, Vol. 1: 1946-1949 (Mercury (J) 18PJ 10052/54)
* Various Artists - The Mercury Blues 'N' Rhythm Story 1945-1955 (Mercury 314 528 292-2)
* Dynamic Dinah! - The Great Voice Of Dinah Washington (Mercury MG 25138)
* Dinah Washington (Mercury MG 25060)
* Presenting Dinah Washington (Mercury EP 1-3023)
* Dinah Washington - Embraceable You c/w When A Woman Loves A Man (Mercury 2053)
* Dinah Washington - Embraceable You c/w That's Why A Woman Loves A Heel (Mercury 8030)
* Dinah Washington - I Can't Get Started With You c/w Joy Juice (Mercury 2052)
* Dinah Washington - When A Woman Loves A Man c/w Oo Wee Walkie Talkie (Mercury 8010)
* Dinah Washington - Embraceable You c/w What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry (Mercury 1341x45)
= Dynamic Dinah - The Great Voice Of Dinah Washington (Mercury A 135x45)

Ted Nash Quintet

Joe Thomas (tp) Ted Nash (ts) Geoff Clarkson (p) Trigger Alpert (b) J.C. Heard (d) Marie Bryant (vo -2,3)
NYC, January 25, 1946
1. HL117-2The Girl In My Dreams Tries To Look Like YouKeynote K628; EmArcy MG 36023; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
2. HL118-3A Pocketful Of DreamsKeynote K628; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
3. HL119-4On The Sunny Side Of The StreetMercury MG 20016, (J) 18PJ 1051/71
4. HL120-3Wick's KicksKeynote K656; Mercury 1099, MG 20016; EmArcy MG 26026, EP 1-6043; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
* Various Artists - Battle Of The Saxes (EmArcy MG 36023)
* Various Artists - Complete Keynote Collection (Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71)
* Various Artists - Tenor Jazz (Mercury MG 20016)
* Various Artists - Holiday In Sax (EmArcy MG 26026)
* Various Artists - Reeds Featuring Coleman Hawkins (EmArcy EP 1-6043)
* Ted Nash - The Girl In My Dreams c/w I've Got A Pocketful Of Dreams (Keynote K628)
* Cozy Cole/Ted Nash - They Didn't Believe Me c/w Wick's Kicks (Keynote K656)
= Various Artists - Tenor Jazz (Keynote K136)
* Cozy Cole - They Didn't Believe Me c/w Wick's Kicks (Mercury 1099)

Pete Johnson's All Stars

Hot Lips Page (tp) J.C. Higginbotham (tb) Albert Nicholas (cl) Ben Webster (ts) Pete Johnson (p) Jimmy Shirley (g) Al Hall (b) J.C. Heard (d)
NYC, January 31, 1946
NSC110Ben Rides OutNational 4008; EmArcy MG 36023; Savoy MG 14018, SJL 2218
-Ben Rides Out (alt. take)Savoy SJL 2218
NSC111Page Mr. TrumpetNational 4007; EmArcy MG 36017; Savoy MG 14018, SJL 2218
-Page Mr. Trumpet (alt. take)Savoy SJL 2218
NSC112J.C. From K.C.National 4006; EmArcy EP 1-6131, MG 36038; Savoy MG 14018, SJL 2218
NSC113Pete's HousewarmingNational 4005; Savoy SJL 2218
* Various Artists - Battle Of The Saxes (EmArcy MG 36023)
* Pete Johnson - House Rent Party (Savoy MG 14018)
= Pete Johnson - Pete's Blues (Savoy MG 12199)
* Various Artists - All Star Swing Groups (Savoy SJL 2218)
* Various Artists - Trumpet Interlude (EmArcy MG 36017)
* Various Artists - Boning Up The 'Bones (EmArcy MG 36038)
* Various Artists - Boning Up On 'Bones (EmArcy EP 1-6131)
* Pete Johnson - Mr. Clarinet Knocks Twice c/w Ben Rides Out (National 4008)
* Pete Johnson - Mutiny In The Doghouse c/w Page Mr. Trumpet (National 4007)
* Pete Johnson - J.C. From K.C. c/w Mr. Drum Meets Mr. Piano (National 4006)
* Pete Johnson - Pete's Lonesome Blues c/w Pete's Housewarming (National 4005)

Buddy Rich And His Orchestra

Paul Cohn, Bitsy Mullens, Jim Pupa, Carl Warwick (tp) Sam Hyster, Johnny Mandel, Earl Swope (tb) Romeo Penque (as) George Berg, Mick Blanos (ts) Sid Brown (bars) Tony Nichols (p) Lenny Mirabella (g) Joe Shulman (b) Buddy Rich (d, vo) Dorothy Reid (vo -2,4)
NYC, February 5, 1946
1. 213-1Dateless BrownMercury 2068, 5022; EmArcy MG 36071, EMS 2-402
2. 214-1/2You've Got Me Crying AgainMercury 2060
3. 215-1/2Desperate DesmondMercury 2060, 5022; EmArcy MG 36071, EMS 2-402
4. 216-1It Couldn't Be TrueMercury 2068
* Various Artists - Vol. 8 - The Jazz Giants: Drum Role (EmArcy MG 36071)
* Buddy Rich - Both Sides (EmArcy EMS 2-402)
* Buddy Rich - It Couldn't Be True c/w Dateless Brown (Mercury 2068, 3001)
* Buddy Rich - Dateless Brown c/w Desperate Desmond (Mercury 5022, 5022x45)
* Buddy Rich - You've Got Me Crying Again c/w Desperate Desmond (Mercury 2060, 3012)

Rex Stewart And His Rextet

Rex Stewart (cor -1,2, cor, vo -3,4) Stafford Simon (tp) Sandy Williams (tb) Pete Clark (ts) Mike Colucchio (p) Wilson Myers (b, vo -1, b -2/4) Bazeley "Bay" Perry (d)
NYC, February 8, 1946
1. 236-1B.O. BluesMercury 8008
2. -Boy Meets HornMercury 8001
3. 237-1Jug Blues-
4. 239That's RhythmMercury 8008
* Rex Stewart - B.O. Blues c/w That's Rhythm (Mercury 8008)
* Rex Stewart - Boy Meets Horn c/w Jug Blues (Mercury 8001)

The Keynoters

Willie Smith (as) Nat King Cole (p) Red Callender (b) Jackie Mills (d)
Los Angeles, CA, February 16, 1946
HL121-1I Can't Believe That You're In Love With MeMercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL121-2-Mercury EP 1-3095; EmArcy MG 26000, EP 1-6007, MG 36050; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL122-1The Way You Look TonightMercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL122-4-Keynote K629; Mercury MG 25075, EP 1-3095; EmArcy MG 26000, EP 1-6007, MG 36050; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL123-1Airness A La NatMercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL123-2-Keynote K629; Mercury MG 25075, EP 1-3095; EmArcy MG 26000, EP 1-6007; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL124-3My Old FlameEmArcy MG 26000, EP 1-6007; Mercury EP 1-3095, (J) 18PJ 1051/71
* Various Artists - Complete Keynote Collection (Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71)
* Various Artists - Vol. 3 - The Jazz Giants: Reeds, Pt. 1 (EmArcy MG 36050)
* Willie Smith And His Friends - Relaxing After Hours (EmArcy MG 26000)
* Alto Sax Artistry Featuring Willie Smith (Mercury MG 25075)
* Willie Smith - Relaxing After Hours (EmArcy EP 1-6007)
* The Keynoters - The Way You Look Tonight c/w Airiness A La Nat (Keynote K629)
* The Keynoters (no details) (Mercury EP 1-3095)

Babe Russin Quartet

Babe Russin (ts) Arnold Ross (p) Red Callender (b) Jackie Mills (d)
Los Angeles, CA, February 20, 1946
HL125-4Like Someone In LoveKeynote K630; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL126-5All The Things You Are-
HL127-4I Heard You Cry Last NightMercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL128-2Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart-
* Various Artists - Complete Keynote Collection (Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71)
* Babe Russin - Like Someone In Love c/w All The Things You Are (Keynote K630)

Manny Klein All Stars

Manny Klein (tp) Babe Russin (ts) Skitch Henderson (p) George Van Eps (g) Artie Shapiro (b) Jackie Mills (d)
Los Angeles, CA, February 22, 1946
HL129-5Give Me Something To Remember You ByMercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL130-2After You've Gone-
HL131-1Bei Mir Bist Du SchonKeynote K631; EmArcy MG 36017
HL132-2At SundownKeynote K631
* Various Artists - Complete Keynote Collection (Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71)
* Various Artists - Trumpet Interlude (EmArcy MG 36017)
* Mannie Klein - At Sundown c/w Bei Mir Bist Du Schon (Keynote K631)

Billy Eckstine And His Orchestra

Boonie Hazel, Shorty McConnell, Fats Navarro, Raymond Orr (tp) Chippy Outcalt, Robert Scott, Gerald Valentine (tb) Norris Turney, Bob "Junior" Williams (as) Gene Ammons, Josh Jackson (ts) Leo Parker (bars) possibly Jimmy Golden (p) Connie Wainwright (g) Bill McMahon (b) Art Blakey (d) Billy Eckstine (vo)
NYC, February, 1946
NSC114BlueNational 9018; EmArcy EP 1-6041, MG 26025, MG 36029; Regent MG 6054; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC115Second Balcony JumpNational 9018; EmArcy MG 36016; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC116Gloomy SundayNational 9037; Regent MG 6054; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC117Tell Me Pretty BabyNational 9019; EmArcy EP 1-6041, MG 26025, MG 36029; Regent MG 6053; Savoy SJL 2214
* Billy Eckstine - Blues For Sale (EmArcy MG 36029)
* Billy Eckstine - My Deep Blue Dream (Regent MG 6054)
* Billy Eckstine - Mr. B And The Band (Savoy SJL 2214)
* Various Artists - The Advance Guard Of The '40s (EmArcy MG 36016)
* Billy Eckstine - The Duke, The Blues And Me (Regent MG 6053)
* Billy Eckstine - Blues For Sale (EmArcy MG 26025)
* Billy Eckstine - Billy's Blues (EmArcy EP 1-6041)
* Billy Eckstine - Blue c/w Second Balcony Jump (National 9018)
* Billy Eckstine - Gloomy Sunday c/w In The Still Of The Night (National 9037)
* Billy Eckstine - You Call It Madness c/w Tell Me Pretty Baby (National 9019)

Babe Russin Quintet

Babe Russin (ts) Tommy Todd (p) Al Hendrickson (g) Jud De Naut (b) Jackie Mills (d)
Los Angeles, CA, March 8, 1946
HL134Easy To LoveEmArcy MG 36023, EP 1-6126; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL135Whitsett (5054 Whitsett)Keynote K654; Mercury 1097, MG 20016; EmArcy MG 26026, EP 1-6042; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
* Various Artists - Battle Of The Saxes (EmArcy MG 36023)
* Various Artists - Complete Keynote Collection (Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71)
* Various Artists - Tenor Jazz (Mercury MG 20016)
* Various Artists - Holiday In Sax (EmArcy MG 26026)
* Various Artists - Battle Of The Saxes (EmArcy EP 1-6126)
* Various Artists - Holiday In Sax (EmArcy EP 1-6042)
* Corky Corcoran/Babe Russin - You Know It c/w 5054 Whitsett (Keynote K654)
= Various Artists - Tenor Jazz (Keynote K136)
* Corky Corcoran/Emmett Berry - You Know It c/w Whitsett (5054 Whitsett) (Mercury 1097)

Herbie Haymer's Orchestra

Clyde Hurley (tp) Heinie Beau (cl) Herbie Haymer (ts) Tommy Todd (p) Dave Barbour (g) Phil Stephens (b) Nick Fatool (d)
Los Angeles, CA, March 30, 1946
HL138I Saw StarsKeynote K640; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL139Sweet And Lovely-
HL140China BoyKeynote K655; Mercury 1098, MG 20016; EmArcy MG 26026, EP 1-6042; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
* Various Artists - Complete Keynote Collection (Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71)
* Various Artists - Tenor Jazz (Mercury MG 20016)
* Various Artists - Holiday In Sax (EmArcy MG 26026)
* Various Artists - Holiday In Sax (EmArcy EP 1-6042)
* Herbie Haymer - I Saw Stars c/w Sweet And Lovely (Keynote K640)
* Coleman Hawkins/Herbie Haymer - Under A Blanket Of Blue c/w China Boy (Keynote K655)
= Various Artists - Tenor Jazz (Keynote K136)
* Coleman Hawkins - Under A Blanket Of Blue c/w China Boy (Mercury 1098)

Billy Eckstine And His Orchestra

Boonie Hazel, Shorty McConnell, Fats Navarro, Raymond Orr (tp) Chippy Outcalt, Robert Scott, Gerald Valentine (tb) Norris Turney, Bob "Junior" Williams (as) Gene Ammons, Josh Jackson (ts) Leo Parker (bars) possibly Jimmy Golden (p) Connie Wainwright (g) Bill McMahon (b) Art Blakey (d) Billy Eckstine (vo)
NYC, March, 1946
NSC122Love Is The ThingNational 9125; Regent MG 6054; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC123Without A SongNational 9061; EmArcy EP 1-6116, MG 36010; Regent MG 6054; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC124Cool BreezeNational 9052, 9132; EmArcy MG 36038; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC125Don't Take Your Love From MeNational 9023; Savoy SJL 2214
* Billy Eckstine - My Deep Blue Dream (Regent MG 6054)
* Billy Eckstine - Mr. B And The Band (Savoy SJL 2214)
* Billy Eckstine - I Surrender, Dear (EmArcy MG 36010)
* Various Artists - Boning Up The 'Bones (EmArcy MG 36038)
* Billy Eckstine - ??? (EmArcy EP 1-6116)
* Billy Eckstine - Love Is The Thing c/w Oo Bop Sh' Bam (National 9125)
* Billy Eckstine - Without A Song c/w Say It Isn't So (National 9061)
* Billy Eckstine - You're My Everything c/w Cool Breeze (National 9052)
* Billy Eckstine - Cool Breeze c/w Serenade In Blue (National 9132)
* Billy Eckstine - Don't Take Your Love From Me c/w All The Things You Are (National 9023)

Clyde Hurley And His Orchestra

Clyde Hurley (tp) Murray McEachern (as) Babe Russin (ts) Tommy Todd (p) Dave Barbour (g) Artie Bernstein (b) Nick Fatool (d)
Los Angeles, CA, April 3, 1946
HL141-3I've Got A Feeling I'm FallingMercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL142-3Dancing On The Ceiling-
HL143-1Out Of NowhereKeynote K633; EmArcy MG 36018, EP 1-6128; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL144-3On The TrailKeynote K633; EmArcy MG 36017; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
* Various Artists - Complete Keynote Collection (Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71)
* Various Artists - Alto Altitude (EmArcy MG 36018)
* Various Artists - Trumpet Interlude (EmArcy MG 36017)
* Various Artists - Alto Altitude (EmArcy EP 1-6128)
* Clyde Hurley - On The Trail c/w Out Of Nowhere (Keynote K633)

Dinah Washington With Gerald Wilson Orchestra

Gerald Wilson, Snooky Young (tp) Melba Liston, James Robinson (tb) Clyde Dunn, Vernon Slater (ts) Maurice Simon (bars) Jimmy Bunn (p) unknown (b) Henry Green (d) Dinah Washington (vo) Rene Hall (arr)
Chicago, IL, April 6, 1946
392Oo Wee Walkie TalkieMercury 8010; EmArcy 814 184-1; Mercury (J) 18PJ 10052/54
393The Man I LoveMercury (J) 18PJ 10052/54
394You Didn't Want Me Then-
* Dinah Washington - A Slick Chick (On The Mellow Side) (EmArcy 814 184-1)
* The Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury, Vol. 1: 1946-1949 (Mercury (J) 18PJ 10052/54)
* Dinah Washington - When A Woman Loves A Man c/w Oo Wee Walkie Talkie (Mercury 8010)

Juan Tizol And His Orchestra

Dick Cathcart (tp) Juan Tizol (vtb) Willie Smith (as -1/3, as, vo -4) Babe Russin (ts) Arnold Ross (p) Irving Ashby (g) Ed Mihelich (b) Nick Fatool (d)
Los Angeles, CA, April 7, 1946
1. HL149-2Keb-LahKeynote K649; EmArcy MG 36038; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
2. HL150-2The Sphinx-
3. HL151-3ZanzibarKeynote K635; EmArcy MG 36038; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
4. HL152-1You Can't Have Your Cake And Eat ItKeynote K635; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
* Various Artists - Boning Up The 'Bones (EmArcy MG 36038)
* Various Artists - Complete Keynote Collection (Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71)
* Juan Tizol - Keb-Lah c/w The Sphinx (Keynote K649)
* Juan Tizol - Zanzibar c/w You Can't Have Your Cake And Eat It (Keynote K635)

Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings

Gene Ammons (ts -1/4) Albert Ammons (p) Ike Perkins (g) Israel Crosby (b) Jack Cooley (d) Mildred Anderson (vo -1,2)
Chicago, IL, April 8, 1946
1. 328-1Doin' The Boogie WoogieMercury 8007, 314 528 292-2
2. 328-4-Mercury 8007 (alt.)
3. 329-1Lady Be GoodMercury 8115
4. 330Mr. Bell Boogie (Suitcase Blues)Mercury 314 528 292-2
5. 331-1Boogie Woogie At The Civic OperaMercury 8007 (alt.), 801x45, 8210, MG 25012
6. 331-4-Mercury 8007
* Various Artists - The Mercury Blues 'N' Rhythm Story 1945-1955 (Mercury 314 528 292-2)
* Albert Ammons - Boogie Woogie Piano (Mercury MG 25012)
* Albert Ammons - Doin' The Boogie Woogie c/w Boogie Woogie At The Civic Opera (Mercury 8007)
* Albert Ammons - Doin' The Boogie Woogie c/w Boogie Woogie At The Civic Opera (some pressings) (Mercury 8007 (alt.))
* Albert Ammons - Lady Be Good c/w Mr. Bell Boogie (Mercury 8115)
* Albert Ammons - Boogie Woogie At The Civic Opera c/w Swanee River Boogie (Mercury 8210, 8210x45)
* Albert Ammons - Boogie Woogie At The Civic Opera c/w Swanee River Boogie (Mercury 801x45)
= Albert Ammons (Mercury A 1001x45)

Erroll Garner Trio

Erroll Garner (p) Red Callender (b) Nick Fatool (d)
Los Angeles, CA, April 9, 1946
332-1Full Moon And Empty ArmsMercury 1033, MG 20009, MG 25157; EmArcy EP 1-6073, MG 36049
333-1/2FrantonalityMercury 5008, MG 25157; EmArcy EP 1-6073; Mercury MG 20662
334-1If I Loved YouMercury 1034, A 159x45, MG 20009, MG 25157; EmArcy MG 36049
335-1For YouMercury 1034, MG 20009, MG 25117
* Erroll Garner - At The Piano (Mercury MG 20009)
* Various Artists - Vol. 2 - The Jazz Giants: The Piano Players (EmArcy MG 36049)
* Erroll Garner - Plays Misty (Mercury MG 20662, SR 60662)
* Erroll Garner - Gone With Garner (Mercury MG 25157; EmArcy MG 26042)
* Erroll Garner - At The Piano (Mercury MG 25117)
* Erroll Garner - Gone With Garner (Mercury A 159x45)
* Erroll Garner - Gone With Garner (EmArcy EP 1-6073)
* Erroll Garner - Frantonality c/w Memories Of You (Mercury 1033, 1033x45)
= Erroll Garner And His Piano (Mercury A 24)
* Erroll Garner - Frantonality c/w Where Or When (Mercury 5008, 5008x45)
* Erroll Garner - If I Loved You c/w For You (Mercury 1034, 1034x45)
= Erroll Garner And His Piano (Mercury A 24)

Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz

Phil Napoleon (tp) Lou McGarity (tb) Joe Dixon (cl) Frank Signorelli (p) Chuck Wayne (g) Felix Giobbe (b) Tony Spargo (d)
NYC, April 10, 1946
SWFD10-1At The Jazz Band BallMercury MG 25078; EmArcy EP 1-6016, MG 36033
SWFD10-2Clarinet MarmaladeMercury MG 25078; EmArcy EP 1-6015, MG 36033
SWFD10-3Little Emperor BluesMercury MG 25078; EmArcy EP 1-6016, MG 36033
SWFD10-4Muskrat RambleMercury MG 25078; EmArcy EP 1-6015, MG 36033
* Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz - Dixieland Classics (EmArcy MG 36033)
* Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz - Dixieland Classics, Vol. 1 (Mercury MG 25078; EmArcy MG 26008)
* Phil Napoleon - Music From Dixie (EmArcy EP 1-6016)
* Phil Napoleon - Dixieland Classics, Vol. 1 (EmArcy EP 1-6015)

Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz

Phil Napoleon (tp) Lou McGarity (tb) Peanuts Hucko (cl) Frank Signorelli (p) Chuck Wayne (g) Felix Giobbe (b) Tony Spargo (d)
NYC, April 12, 1946
SWFD12-5Fidgety FeetMercury MG 25078; EmArcy EP 1-6016, MG 36033
SWFD12-6Nobody's SweetheartMercury MG 25078; EmArcy EP 1-6015, MG 36033
SWFD12-7Royal Garden Blues-
SWFD12-8Tigar RagMercury MG 25078; EmArcy EP 1-6016, MG 36033
* Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz - Dixieland Classics (EmArcy MG 36033)
* Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz - Dixieland Classics, Vol. 1 (Mercury MG 25078; EmArcy MG 26008)
* Phil Napoleon - Music From Dixie (EmArcy EP 1-6016)
* Phil Napoleon - Dixieland Classics, Vol. 1 (EmArcy EP 1-6015)

Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz

Phil Napoleon (tp) Vernon Brown (tb) Sal Franzella (cl) Frank Signorelli (p) Chuck Wayne (g) Felix Giobbe (b) Tony Spargo (d -1/3, d, vo -4)
NYC, April 16, 1946
1. SWFE16-15Sensation RagMercury MG 25079; EmArcy EP 1-6017, MG 36033
2. SWFE16-16Livery Stable BluesMercury MG 25079; EmArcy EP 1-6018, MG 36055
3. SWFE16-17That's Plenty-
4. SWFE16-18Sister KateMercury MG 25079; EmArcy EP 1-6017, MG 36033
* Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz - Dixieland Classics (EmArcy MG 36033)
* Various Artists - Vol. 7 - The Jazz Giants: Dixieland (EmArcy MG 36055)
* Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz - Dixieland Classics, Vol. 2 (Mercury MG 25079; EmArcy MG 26009)
* Phil Napoleon - Dixieland Classics, Vol. 2 (EmArcy EP 1-6017)
* Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz (no details) (EmArcy EP 1-6018)

Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz

Phil Napoleon (tp) Vernon Brown (tb) Sal Franzella (cl) Frank Signorelli (p) Chuck Wayne (g) Felix Giobbe (b) Tony Spargo (d)
NYC, April 17, 1946
SWFE17-19Satanic BluesMercury MG 25079; EmArcy EP 1-6018, MG 36055
SWFE17-20I'll Never Be The SameMercury MG 25079; EmArcy EP 1-6017, MG 36033
SWFE17-21South Rampart Street Parade-
SWFE17-22Bugle Call RagMercury MG 25079; EmArcy EP 1-6018, MG 36055
* Various Artists - Vol. 7 - The Jazz Giants: Dixieland (EmArcy MG 36055)
* Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz - Dixieland Classics (EmArcy MG 36033)
* Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz - Dixieland Classics, Vol. 2 (Mercury MG 25079; EmArcy MG 26009)
* Phil Napoleon - Dixieland Classics, Vol. 2 (EmArcy EP 1-6017)
* Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz (no details) (EmArcy EP 1-6018)

Benny Carter Quintet

Benny Carter (as) Sonny White (p) unknown (g) unknown (b) unknown (d)
Los Angeles, CA, April 22, 1946
HL153-2MoonglowMercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL154-3Give Me Something To Remember You By-
HL155-3Lady Be Good-
HL156-5Deep Purple-
* Various Artists - Complete Keynote Collection (Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71)

Bernie Leighton Quintet

Peanuts Hucko (cl) Bernie Leighton (p) Hy White (g) Trigger Alpert (b) J.C. Heard (d)
NYC, April 29, 1946
KRW8Waiting For LeightonKeynote K645
* Bernie Leighton - Waitin' For Leighton c/w I See Your Face Before Me (Keynote K645)
= Bernie Leighton - Piano (Keynote K133)

Marie Bryant

Peanuts Hucko (cl) Bernie Leighton (p) Hy White (g) Trigger Alpert (b) J.C. Heard (d) Marie Bryant (vo) The Midtowners (vocal group)
NYC, April 29, 1946
KRW6Blue SkiesKeynote K632
KRW7Ice Cream Brick-
* Marie Bryant - Blue Skies c/w Ice Cream Brick (Keynote K632)

Arnold Ross Quintet

Benny Carter (as) Arnold Ross (p) Allan Reuss (g) Artie Bernstein (b) Nick Fatool (d)
Los Angeles, CA, April, 1946
HL145-2The Moon Is LowMercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL145-4-EmArcy MG 26029; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL146-1Stairway To The StarsKeynote K648; EmArcy MG 26029; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL147-4Bye Bye Blues-
HL148-1I Don't Know Why I Love You, Like I DoEmArcy MG 26029; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
* Various Artists - Complete Keynote Collection (Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71)
* Arnold Ross/Lennie Tristano - Holiday In Piano (EmArcy MG 26029)
* Arnold Ross - Stairway To The Stars c/w Bye Bye Blues (Keynote K648)

Bill Harris And His New Music

Bill Harris (vtb) Ted Wheeler (fl) Salvatore Delegge, John LaPorta (cl) Mickey Folus (bcl) Ralph Burns (p, arr) George Barnes (g) Chubby Jackson (b) Barrett Deems (d)
Chicago, IL, May 6, 1946
HL157-3Everything Happens To MeKeynote K634; EmArcy MG 36038; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL158-2FrustrationMercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL158-5-Keynote K634; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
* Various Artists - Boning Up The 'Bones (EmArcy MG 36038)
* Various Artists - Complete Keynote Collection (Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71)
* Bill Harris - Everything Happens To Me c/w Frustration (Keynote K634)

Clyde McCoy And His Orchestra

Clyde McCoy (tp) Billie Jane Bennett (vo -2,4) unidentified orchestra
Detroit, MI, May 11, 1946
1. 1715-2/P5Sugar BluesMercury 5118, MG 25034, EP 1-3054, MG 20110, MG 20583
2. 1716/P6Tear It DownMercury 5559, MG 25034, EP 1-3054, MG 20110
3. 1717/P7Basin Street BluesMercury MG 25034, EP 1-3054, MG 20110
4. 1718/P8Put That Ring On My Fingerunissued
* Dancing To The Blues With Clyde McCoy (Mercury MG 20110)
* Various Artists - More Golden Goodies - Songs That Sold A Million (Mercury MG 20583, SR 60249)
* Clyde McCoy - Sugar Blues (Mercury MG 25034)
* Clyde McCoy - ??? (Mercury EP 1-3054)
* Clyde McCoy - Sugar Blues c/w Way Down Yonder In New Orleans (Mercury 5118)
* Clyde McCoy - Tear It Down c/w Stormy Weather (Mercury 5559)

Ann Hathaway With Ellis Larking And His Orchestra

Irving "Mouse" Randolph (tp) Henderson Chambers (tb) Edmond Hall (cl) Ellis Larkins (p) Eugene Fields (g) Al Hall (b) Jimmy Crawford (d) Ann Hathaway (vo)
NYC, June 20, 1946
KVH1Come Rain Or Come ShineKeynote K641; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
KVH4Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea-
* Various Artists - Complete Keynote Collection (Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71)
* Ann Hathaway - Come Rain Or Come Shine c/w Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea (Keynote K641)

Clyde McCoy And His Orchestra

Clyde McCoy (tp) Billie Jane Bennett (vo -4) unidentified orchestra
Detroit, MI, June 29, 1946
1. 1719/P88At SundownMercury MG 25034, MG 20110
2. 1720/P89Way Down Yonder In New OrleansMercury 5118, MG 25034, EP 1-3179, MG 20110
3. 1721/P90There's Good Blues TonightMercury MG 25034
4. 1722-1/P91Oh Baby What You Do To MeMercury 5136, MG 25141, EP 1-3179, MG 20110
* Dancing To The Blues With Clyde McCoy (Mercury MG 20110)
* Clyde McCoy - Sugar Blues (Mercury MG 25034)
* Clyde McCoy - Date For Dancing (Mercury MG 25141)
* Clyde McCoy - Late For Dancing (Mercury EP 1-3179)
* Clyde McCoy - Sugar Blues c/w Way Down Yonder In New Orleans (Mercury 5118)
* Clyde McCoy - Mississippi Mud c/w Oh Baby What You Do To Me (Mercury 5136)

Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings

Gene Ammons (ts -4/6) Albert Ammons (p) Ike Perkins (g) Israel Crosby (b) Jack Cooley (d -1/3,7, d, vo -4/6)
Chicago, IL, July 2, 1946
1. 430-1Swanee River BoogieMercury 8022
2. 430-3-Mercury 8022 (alt.1), 8210, A 801x45, 70158, MG 25012, EP 1-3044
3. 430-6-Mercury 8022 (alt.2)
4. 431-1Why I'm Leaving YouMercury 8140
5. 432-3I Don't Want To See You (If You Can't See You By Myself)Mercury 8022
6. 432-4-Mercury 8022 (alt.1), 70158
7. 433-1Red Sails In The SunsetMercury 8205
* Albert Ammons - Boogie Woogie Piano (Mercury MG 25012)
* Albert Ammons - Boogie Woogie Piano (Mercury EP 1-3044)
* Albert Ammons - Swanee River Boogie c/w I Don't Want To See You (Mercury 8022)
* Albert Ammons - Swanee River Boogie c/w I Don't Want To See You (some pressings) (Mercury 8022 (alt.1))
* Albert Ammons - Boogie Woogie At The Civic Opera c/w Swanee River Boogie (Mercury 8210, 8210x45)
* Albert Ammons - Swanee River Boogie c/w I Don't Want To See You (Mercury 70158, 70158x45)
* Albert Ammons - Swanee River Boogie c/w I Don't Want To See You (some pressings) (Mercury 8022 (alt.2))
* Albert Ammons - Why I'm Leaving You (Mercury 8140)
* Albert Ammons - Red Sails In The Sunset c/w Margie (Mercury 8205)
* Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings (no details) (Mercury A 801x45)

Erroll Garner Trio

Erroll Garner (p) Red Callender (b) Lou Singer (d)
Los Angeles, CA, July 14, 1946
450-1Memories Of YouMercury 1033, MG 20009, MG 25117
451-1Blue SkiesMercury 1032, MG 20009, MG 25117
452-1Don't Blame MeMercury 1032, MG 20009, MG 25157, EP 1-3168
453-1/2Where Or WhenMercury 5008, MG 20662
* Erroll Garner - At The Piano (Mercury MG 20009)
* Erroll Garner - Plays Misty (Mercury MG 20662, SR 60662)
* Erroll Garner - At The Piano (Mercury MG 25117)
* Erroll Garner - Gone With Garner (Mercury MG 25157; EmArcy MG 26042)
* Erroll Garner - Frantonality c/w Memories Of You (Mercury 1033, 1033x45)
= Erroll Garner And His Piano (Mercury A 24)
* Erroll Garner - Blue Skies c/w Don't Blame Me (Mercury 1032, 1032x45)
= Erroll Garner And His Piano (Mercury A 24)
* Erroll Garner - Frantonality c/w Where Or When (Mercury 5008, 5008x45)
* Erroll Garner Trio (no details) (Mercury EP 1-3168)

Bernie Leighton Quartet

Bernie Leighton (p) Hy White (g) Trigger Alpert (b) Dave Tough (d)
NYC, August 9, 1946
HL159-1Beyond The MoonKeynote K643; Mercury MG 25068, (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL160-2Have You Met Miss Jones?Keynote K644; Mercury MG 25068, (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL161-2I See Your Face Before MeKeynote K645; Mercury MG 25068, (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL162-3Moten SwingKeynote K644; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL163-2Things Are Looking UpKeynote K643; Mercury MG 25068, (J) 18PJ 1051/71
* Various Artists - Complete Keynote Collection (Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71)
* Bernie Leighton/Johnny Guarnieri - Piano Contrasts (Mercury MG 25068)
= Johnny Guarnieri/Bernie Leighton - Piano Stylings (EmArcy MG 26018)
* Bernie Leighton - Beyond The Moon c/w Things Are Looking Up (Keynote K643)
= Bernie Leighton - Piano (Keynote K133)
* Bernie Leighton - Have You Met Miss Jones? c/w Moten Swing (Keynote K644)
= Bernie Leighton - Piano (Keynote K133)
* Bernie Leighton - Waitin' For Leighton c/w I See Your Face Before Me (Keynote K645)
= Bernie Leighton - Piano (Keynote K133)

Julia Lee With Tommy Douglas Orchestra

Clarence Davis (tp) Tommy Douglas (cl, as) Harry Ferguson, Freddie Gulliver (ts) Julia Lee (p, vo) Efferge Ware (g) Ben Curtis (b) Sam "Baby" Lovett (d)
Kansas City, KS, August 16, 1946
280If It's GoodMercury 8005, 314 528 292-2
281Show Me Missouri Blues-
* Various Artists - The Mercury Blues 'N' Rhythm Story 1945-1955 (Mercury 314 528 292-2)
* Julia Lee - If It's Good c/w Show Me Missouri Blues (Mercury 8005)

Joe Thomas And His Orchestra

Joe Thomas (tp) Tyree Glenn (tb) Hilton Jefferson (as) Jerry Jerome (ts) Bernie Leighton (p) Hy White (g) Billy Taylor (b) Lee Abrams (d)
NYC, August 16, 1946
HL164-3You Can Depend On MeKeynote K642; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL165-2She Didn't See MeEmArcy MG 36018; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL166-2Black ButterflyKeynote K642; Mercury MG 25074; EmArcy EP 1-6022; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL167-2PocatelloEmArcy MG 36017, EP 1-6129; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
* Various Artists - Complete Keynote Collection (Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71)
* Various Artists - Alto Altitude (EmArcy MG 36018)
* Various Artists - Trumpet Interlude (EmArcy MG 36017)
* Various Artists - Hot Trumpet Ensembles (Mercury MG 25074)
= Various Artists - Holiday In Trumpet (EmArcy MG 26015)
* Roy Eldridge - Little Jazz (EmArcy EP 1-6022)
* Various Artists - Trumpet Interlude (EmArcy EP 1-6129)
* Joe Thomas - You Can Depend On Me c/w Black Butterfly (Keynote K642)

Julia Lee With Tommy Douglas Orchestra

Clarence Davis (tp -1) Tommy Douglas (cl, as -1) Harry Ferguson, Freddie Gulliver (ts -1) Julia Lee (p, vo) Efferge Ware (g -1) Ben Curtis (b) Sam "Baby" Lovett (d)
Kansas City, KS, August 19, 1946
1. 282-1Lotus BlossomMercury 8013
2. 283-1Dream Lucky BluesMercury 8013, 314 528 292-2
* Various Artists - The Mercury Blues 'N' Rhythm Story 1945-1955 (Mercury 314 528 292-2)
* Julia Lee - Lotus Blossom c/w Dream Lucky Blues (Mercury 8013)

Frankie Laine With Mannie Klein's All Stars

Mannie Klein (tp) Si Zentner (tb) Don Bonnee (cl) Babe Russin (ts) Carl Fischer (p) George Van Eps (g) and others
Universal Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA, August 27, 1946
479By The River Sainte MarieMercury 5007, 1431x45, MG 25007, EP 1-3071, MG 20080, MG 20587, C 30019x45; Wing MGW 12202-W
480September In The RainMercury 5003, 1306x45, 5275, EP 1-3001, MG 25026, MG 25124, MG 20080, MG 20587
481That's My DesireMercury 5007, 1432x45, MG 25007, EP 1-3021, EP 1-3077, MG 25170, MG 20080, MG 20587; Wing MGW 12202-W
482Ain't That Just Like A WomanMercury 5003, EP 1-3001, MG 25124, MG 20083
* Frankie Laine - That's My Desire (Mercury MG 20080; Wing MGW 12202)
* Frankie Laine - That's My Desire (Wing MGW 12202-W, SRW 16202-W)
* Frankie Laine - Songs For People Together (Mercury MG 20083)
* Frankie Laine - Favorites (Mercury MG 25007)
* Frankie Laine - ??? (Mercury MG 25026)
* Frankie Laine - Music Maestro Please (Mercury MG 25124)
* Frankie Laine - Georgia On My Mind (Mercury EP 1-3071)
* Frankie Laine - ??? (Mercury EP 1-3021)
* Frankie Laine - By The River Ste Marie c/w That's My Desire (Mercury 5007, 5007x45)
* Frankie Laine - September In The Rain c/w Ain't That Just Like A Woman (Mercury 5003)
* Frankie Laine - September In The Rain c/w ??? (Mercury 5275)
* Frankie Laine - By The River Ste Marie c/w But Beautiful (Mercury 1431x45)
= Frankie Laine Favorites (Mercury A 165x45)
* Frankie Laine - September In The Rain c/w Satan Wears A Satin Gown (Mercury 1306x45)
= Frankie Laine (Mercury A 123x45)
* Frankie Laine - That's My Desire c/w Georgia On My Mind (Mercury 1432x45)
= Frankie Laine Favorites (Mercury A 165x45)
* Frankie Laine With Mannie Klein's All Stars (no details) (Mercury MG 20587, C 30019x45, EP 1-3001, EP 1-3077, MG 25170)

Lilyann Carol With Charlie Ventura And His Orchestra

Stan Fishelson, Neal Hefti, Al Stearns (tp) Jack Palmer (tp, vo) Bob Ascher, Leo Checci, Saul Kaye (tb) Tony Scott (cl, as) Ed Scalzi (as) Charlie Ventura (as, ss, ts) Nick Jerrett, Barney Marino (ts) Tony Ferina (bars) Marjorie Hyams (vib) Tony Aless (p) Billy Bauer (g) Clyde Lombardi (b) Ellis Tollins (d) Lilyann Carol (vo -1,2)
NYC, September 6, 1946
1. NSC160Either It's Love Or It Isn'tNational 7013
2. NSC161Please Be KindNational 7015
3. NSC162MisirlouNational 7013; EmArcy MG 36015
4. NSC163How High The MoonNational 7015; EmArcy MG 36015
* Charlie Ventura - Jumping With Ventura (EmArcy MG 36015; Universal (J) UCCM 9118)
* Lilyann Carol/Charlie Ventura - Either It's Love Or It Isn't c/w Misirlou (National 7013)
* Lilyann Carol/Charlie Ventura - Please Be Kind c/w How High The Moon (National 7015)

Tito Guizar And Jose Melis Orchestra

Tito Guizar (vo) Jose Melis And His Orchestra
September 10, 1946
523Ay, Ay, Ay, Ay! My SerenadeMercury MG 25032, EP 1-3131, MG 20227
524I'll Never Love AgainMercury 5006, MG 25032, EP 1-3131, MG 20227
525Diez Minutos MasMercury MG 25032, MG 20227
526El Rancho GrandeMercury MG 25032, EP 1-3131, MG 20227
527He Like It! She Like It!Mercury 5006
528Linda MujerMercury MG 25032, MG 20227
529GuadalajarMercury MG 25032, EP 1-3131, MG 20227
* Tito Guizar - Romantic Mexico (Mercury MG 20227; Wing MGW 12192)
* Tito Guizar (Mercury MG 25032)
* Tito Guizar - I'll Never Love Again c/w He Like It! She Like It! (Mercury 5006)
* Tito Guizar And Jose Melis Orchestra (no details) (Mercury EP 1-3131)

George Barnes Sextet

Boyd Rolando (ts) Frank Rullo (vib) Earl Backus (g) George Barnes (el-g) Mike Rubin (b) Dick Balridge (d)
Chicago, IL, September 20, 1946
HL168-1Windy City FlashKeynote K653; Mercury MG 25158
HL169Barnes At Dublin'sKeynote K651; Mercury MG 25158
HL170Laughing At Life-
HL171-1Blue LouKeynote K646
* George Barnes/Bud Freeman - Jazz Vignettes (Mercury MG 25158)
* George Barnes - Windy City Flash c/w What's The Use (Keynote K653)
= George Barnes Sextet (Keynote K135)
* George Barnes - Barnes At Dublin's c/w Laughing At Life (Keynote K651)
= George Barnes Sextet (Keynote K135)
* George Barnes - Blue Lou c/w Quiet, Two Gibsons At Work (Keynote K646)

George Barnes Sextet

Boyd Rolando (ts) Frank Rullo (vib) Earl Backus (g) George Barnes (el-g) Mike Rubin (b) Dick Balridge (d): same personnel
Chicago, IL, September 23, 1946
HL172-2Quiet, Two Gibsons At WorkKeynote K646
HL173-3Pink ElephantsKeynote K652; Mercury MG 25158
HL174-1Lover Come Back To MeKeynote K652
HL175-1What's The UseKeynote K653
* George Barnes/Bud Freeman - Jazz Vignettes (Mercury MG 25158)
* George Barnes - Blue Lou c/w Quiet, Two Gibsons At Work (Keynote K646)
* George Barnes - Pink Elephants c/w Lover Come Back To Me (Keynote K652)
= George Barnes Sextet (Keynote K135)
* George Barnes - Windy City Flash c/w What's The Use (Keynote K653)
= George Barnes Sextet (Keynote K135)

Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson And His Orchestra

Vooley Bastine, John Hunt, Elmer "Stumpy" Whitlock (tp) Leon Comegys, Jesse "Rip" Tarrant (tb) Frank Dominguez (as) Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson (as, vo) Red Carman, Lee Pope (ts) Greely Walton (bars) Earl Van Riper (p) Leonard "Heavy" Swain (b) George "Butch" Ballard (d)
WOR Studios, NYC, October 2 or 3, 1946
558-2Cleanhead BluesMercury 8023, 314 528 292-2
559-2When A Woman Loves Her Juice-
* Various Artists - The Mercury Blues 'N' Rhythm Story 1945-1955 (Mercury 314 528 292-2)
* Eddie Vinson - Cleanhead Blues c/w When A Woman Loves Her Juice (Mercury 8023)

Dinah Washington With Tab Smith Orchestra

Frank Galbraith, Russell Royster (tp) Tab Smith (as) Johnny Hicks (ts) Larry Belton (bars) Red Richards (p) Johnny Williams (b) Walter Johnson (d) Dinah Washington (vo)
NYC, October 3, 1946
562-1A Slick Chick (On The Mellow Side) (alt. take)Mercury (J) 18PJ 10052/54
562-2A Slick Chick (On The Mellow Side)Mercury 8024; EmArcy 814 184-1; Mercury (J) 18PJ 10052/54
563-1Postman Blues (alt. take)Mercury (J) 18PJ 10052/54
563-4Postman BluesMercury 8024; EmArcy 814 184-1; Mercury (J) 18PJ 10052/54
564-2That's Why A Woman Loves A HeelMercury 8030; EmArcy 814 184-1; Mercury (J) 18PJ 10052/54
565-1Mean And Evil BluesMercury (J) 18PJ 10052/54
* The Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury, Vol. 1: 1946-1949 (Mercury (J) 18PJ 10052/54)
* Dinah Washington - A Slick Chick (On The Mellow Side) (EmArcy 814 184-1)
* Dinah Washington - A Slick Chick c/w Postman Blues (Mercury 8024)
* Dinah Washington - Embraceable You c/w That's Why A Woman Loves A Heel (Mercury 8030)

Billy Eckstine And His Orchestra

Miles Davis, Hobart Dotson, Leonard Hawkins, King Kolax (tp) Water Knox, Chippy Outcalt, Gerald Velentine (tb) John Cobbs, Sonny Stitt (as) Gene Ammons, Arthur Sammons (ts) Cecil Payne (bars) Linton Garner (p) Connie Wainwright (g) Tommy Potter (b) Art Blakey (d) Billy Eckstine (vo, vtb)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, October 5, 1946
NSC164Oo Bop Sh' BamNational 9125; EmArcy MG 36038; Regent MG 6053; Savoy SJL 2214
-Oo Bop Sh' Bam (alt. take)Savoy SJL 2214
NSC165I Love The Loveliness Of YouNational 9030; EmArcy EP 1-6044, MG 26027, MG 36030
NSC166In The Still Of The NightNational 9037; EmArcy 16010, EP 1-6116, MG 26027, MG 36010; Regent MG 6054; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC167Jelly JellyNational 9021; EmArcy EP 1-6040, MG 26025, MG 36029; Mercury SR 61187; Regent MG 6053; Savoy SJL 2214
* Various Artists - Boning Up The 'Bones (EmArcy MG 36038)
* Billy Eckstine - The Duke, The Blues And Me (Regent MG 6053)
* Billy Eckstine - Mr. B And The Band (Savoy SJL 2214)
* Billy Eckstine - The Love Songs Of Mr. "B" (EmArcy MG 36030)
* Billy Eckstine - I Surrender, Dear (EmArcy MG 36010)
* Billy Eckstine - My Deep Blue Dream (Regent MG 6054)
* Billy Eckstine - Blues For Sale (EmArcy MG 36029)
* Various Artists - Original Golden Soul, Vol. 2 (Mercury SR 61187)
= Various Artists - Original Gold Soul: 21 All Time Soul Greats (Mercury SRM 2-600)
* Billy Eckstine - The Love Songs Of Mr. "B" (EmArcy MG 26027)
* Billy Eckstine - Blues For Sale (EmArcy MG 26025)
* Billy Eckstine - The Love Songs Of Mr. "B" (EmArcy EP 1-6044)
* Billy Eckstine - ??? (EmArcy EP 1-6116)
* Billy Eckstine - Blues For Sale (EmArcy EP 1-6040)
* Billy Eckstine - Love Is The Thing c/w Oo Bop Sh' Bam (National 9125)
* Billy Eckstine - I Love The Loveliness Of You c/w Time On My Hands (National 9030)
* Billy Eckstine - Gloomy Sunday c/w In The Still Of The Night (National 9037)
* Billy Eckstine - In A Sentimental Mood c/w In The Still Of The Night (EmArcy 16010, 16010x45)
* Billy Eckstine - My Deep Blue Dream c/w Jelly Jelly (National 9021)

Billy Eckstine And His Orchestra

Miles Davis, Hobart Dotson, Leonard Hawkins, King Kolax (tp) Water Knox, Chippy Outcalt, Gerald Velentine (tb) John Cobbs, Sonny Stitt (as) Gene Ammons, Arthur Sammons (ts) Cecil Payne (bars) Linton Garner (p) Connie Wainwright (g) Tommy Potter (b) Art Blakey (d) Billy Eckstine (vo, vtb) unidentified strings: add unidentified strings
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, October 6, 1946
NSC168My Silent LoveNational 9060; EmArcy EP 1-6044, MG 26027, MG 36030; Regent MG 6052; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC169Time On My HandsNational 9030; EmArcy EP 1-6045, MG 26027, MG 36030; Regent MG 6052; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC170All The Things You AreNational 9023; EmArcy EP 1-6044, MG 26027, MG 36030; Regent MG 6052; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC171In A Sentimental MoodNational 9060; EmArcy 16010, EP 1-6115, MG 36010; Regent MG 6053; Savoy SJL 2214
* Billy Eckstine - The Love Songs Of Mr. "B" (EmArcy MG 36030)
* Billy Eckstine - Prisoner Of Love (Regent MG 6052)
* Billy Eckstine - Mr. B And The Band (Savoy SJL 2214)
* Billy Eckstine - I Surrender, Dear (EmArcy MG 36010)
* Billy Eckstine - The Duke, The Blues And Me (Regent MG 6053)
* Billy Eckstine - The Love Songs Of Mr. "B" (EmArcy MG 26027)
* Billy Eckstine - The Love Songs Of Mr. "B" (EmArcy EP 1-6044)
* Billy Eckstine - Mood For Love (EmArcy EP 1-6045)
* Billy Eckstine - ??? (EmArcy EP 1-6115)
* Billy Eckstine - My Silent Love c/w In A Sentimental Mood (National 9060)
* Billy Eckstine - I Love The Loveliness Of You c/w Time On My Hands (National 9030)
* Billy Eckstine - Don't Take Your Love From Me c/w All The Things You Are (National 9023)
* Billy Eckstine - In A Sentimental Mood c/w In The Still Of The Night (EmArcy 16010, 16010x45)

Lennie Tristano Trio

Lennie Tristano (p) Billy Bauer (g) Clyde Lombardi (b)
NYC, October 8, 1946
HL176-1Out On A LimbMercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71; Indigo IGO CD 2086
HL176-2-Mercury (E) SMWL 21028, (J) 18PJ 1051/71; Indigo IGO CD 2086
HL176-3-Keynote K647; EmArcy MG 26029, EP 1-6048; Mercury EP 1-3098, (J) 18PJ 1051/71; Indigo IGO CD 2086; Classics 1184
HL177-1I Can't Get StartedMercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71; Indigo IGO CD 2086
HL177-2-Keynote K647; EmArcy MG 26029, EP 1-6048; Mercury EP 1-3098, (J) 18PJ 1051/71; Indigo IGO CD 2086; Classics 1184
HL178-1I Surrender, DearMercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71; Indigo IGO CD 2086
HL178-2--
HL178-3-Keynote K680; EmArcy MG 26029, EP 1-6049; Mercury EP 1-3098, (J) 18PJ 1051/71; Indigo IGO CD 2086; Classics 1184
Untitled BluesMercury (J) SNP 1050
HL179-1InterludeKeynote K147; EmArcy MG 26029, EP 1-6049; Mercury EP 1-3098, (J) 18PJ 1051/71; Indigo IGO CD 2086; Classics 1184
HL179-2-Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71; Indigo IGO CD 2086
HL179-3--
HL179-4--
HL179-5--
HL179-6--
* Various Artists - Complete Keynote Collection (Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71)
* Lennie Tristano - Out On A Limb (Indigo IGO CD 2086)
* Lennie Tristano 1946-1947 (Classics 1184)
* Arnold Ross/Lennie Tristano - Holiday In Piano (EmArcy MG 26029)
* Arnold Ross/Lennie Tristano - Holiday In Piano (EmArcy EP 1-6048)
* Lennie Tristano - Tristano, Vol. 5 (Mercury EP 1-3098)
* Arnold Ross/Lennie Tristano - Interlude (EmArcy EP 1-6049)
* Lennie Tristano - Out On A Limb c/w I Can't Get Started With You (Keynote K647)
= Lennie Tristano Trio (Keynote K147)
* Lennie Tristano - I Surrender, Dear c/w Coolin' Off With Ulanov (Keynote K680)
* Lennie Tristano - Untitled Blues (Mercury (J) SNP 1050)
* Lennie Tristano Trio (no details) (Mercury (E) SMWL 21028)

Dandy Hurd Orchestra

Louis Mucci (tp) Bob Jenny (tb) Bob Walters (cl, as) Dave Mathews (ts) Danny Hurd (p, arr) Barry Galbraith (g) Al Hall (b) Dave Tough (d)
NYC, October 15, 1946
HL180-2Available JonesMercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL181-3You Stepped Out Of A DreamKeynote K650; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL182-2Long Ago And Far AwayMercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL183-1Dreamy AfternoonKeynote K650; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
* Various Artists - Complete Keynote Collection (Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71)
* Danny Hurd - You Stepped Out Of A Dream c/w Dreamy Afternoon (Keynote K650)

Frankie Laine With Carl Fischer's Swingtet

Babe Russin (ts -1/3,6) Carl Fischer (p) Perry Botkin (g) Artie Bernstein (b) Lou Singer (d, vib) and others
Universal Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA, October 18, 1946
1. 601-3Wrap Your Troubles In DreamsMercury 1026, 1276x45, MG 25027, MG 20069; Wing MGW 12110, MGW 12110-W
2. 602-2On The Sunny Side Of The StreetMercury 1027, 1205, MG 25007, EP 1-3057, MG 25100, MG 20085, MG 20587
3. 603-2West End BluesMercury 1028, 70275, MG 25027, MG 20069
4. 604-1I Can't Believe That You're In Love With MeMercury 1028, 70275; Wing MGW 12158, MGW 12158-W
5. 605-2Black And BlueMercury 1026, MG 25007, EP 1-3071, MG 20080; Wing MGW 12202-W
6. 606-2Blue Turning Grey Over YouMercury 1027, MG 25025, MG 20069
* Songs By Frankie Laine (Mercury MG 20069)
* Frankie Laine - Sings All Time Favorites (Wing MGW 12110)
* Frankie Laine - Sings All Time Favorites (Wing MGW 12110-W, SRW 16110-W)
* Frankie Laine - Concert Date (Mercury MG 20085)
* Frankie Laine - Singing The Blues (Wing MGW 12158)
* Frankie Laine - Singing The Blues (Wing MGW 12158-W, SRW 16158-W)
* Frankie Laine - That's My Desire (Mercury MG 20080; Wing MGW 12202)
* Frankie Laine - That's My Desire (Wing MGW 12202-W, SRW 16202-W)
* Frankie Laine (Mercury MG 25027)
* Frankie Laine - Favorites (Mercury MG 25007)
* Frankie Laine (Mercury MG 25025)
* Frankie Laine - Georgia On My Mind (Mercury EP 1-3071)
* Frankie Laine - Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams c/w Black And Blue (Mercury 1026, 1026x45)
= Frankie Laine Sings (Mercury A 22)
* Frankie Laine - On The Sunny Side Of The Street c/w Blue Turning Grey Over You (Mercury 1027, 1027x45)
= Frankie Laine Sings (Mercury A 22)
* Frankie Laine - I May Be Wrong c/w On The Sunny Side Of The Street (Mercury 1205, 1205x45)
= Frankie Laine With Carl Fischer's Swingtet (no details) (Mercury A 91)
* Frankie Laine - West End Blues c/w I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me (Mercury 1028, 1028x45)
= Frankie Laine Sings (Mercury A 22)
* Frankie Laine - West End Blues c/w I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me (Mercury 70275, 70275x45)
* Frankie Laine - Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams c/w That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day) (Mercury 1276x45)
= Frankie Laine With Carl Fischer's Swingtet (no details) (Mercury A 113x45)
* Frankie Laine With Carl Fischer's Swingtet (no details) (Mercury EP 1-3057, MG 25100, MG 20587)

Myra Taylor With Jimmy Keith's Orchestra

unknown (tp) unknown (as) Jimmy Keith (ts) unknown (bars) unknown (p) unknown (b) unknown (d) Myra Taylor (vo)
Kansas City, KS, October 31, 1946
594Take It Easy GreasyMercury 8027
595Tell Your Best Friend NothingMercury 8027, 314 528 292-2
596The Spider And The FlyMercury 8025
597Bury Me Deep In The Till Blue Water-
* Various Artists - The Mercury Blues 'N' Rhythm Story 1945-1955 (Mercury 314 528 292-2)
* Myra Taylor - The Spider And The Fly c/w Bury Me Deep In The Till Blue Water (Mercury 8027)
* Myra Taylor - Take It Easy Greasy c/w Tell Your Best Friend Nothing (Mercury 8025)

Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings

Albert Ammons (p) Ike Perkins (g) Israel Crosby (b) Jack Cooley (d)
WGN Studios, Chicago, IL, November 12, 1946
622-3Kilroy BoogieMercury 8040
622-4-Mercury 8040 (alt.)
623-3Deep In The Heart Of TexasMercury 5009
624-3Sweet Patooty Boogie-
625-3Twelfth St. BoogieMercury 8040
625-4-Mercury 8040 (alt.), MG 25012, EP 1-3044
* Albert Ammons - Kilroy Boogie c/w Twelfth St. Boogie (some pressings) (Mercury 8040 (alt.))
* Albert Ammons - Boogie Woogie Piano (Mercury MG 25012)
* Albert Ammons - Boogie Woogie Piano (Mercury EP 1-3044)
* Albert Ammons - Kilroy Boogie c/w Twelfth St. Boogie (Mercury 8040)
* Albert Ammons - Deep In The Heart Of Texas c/w Sweet Patooty Boogie (Mercury 5009, 5009x45)

Jay McShann And His Sextette

Clarence Thornton (tp) Theodore Smalls (as) Seeward Evans (ts) Jay McShann (p) Percy Gabriel (b) Jesse Price (d) Jimmy Witherspoon (vo -1,3,4)
WGN Studios, Chicago, IL, November 13, 1946
1. 630I Want A Little GirlMercury 8026
2. 631Jimtown Boogie-
3. 632-2Have You Ever Loved A WomanMercury 8032
4. 633-1Gone With The Blues-
* Jay McShann - I Want A Little Girl c/w Jimtown Boogie (Mercury 8026)
* Jay McShann - Have You Ever Loved A Woman c/w Gone With The Blues (Mercury 8032)

Dave Lambert And Buddy Stewart With Red Rodney's Be-Boppers

Red Rodney (tp) Al Haig (p) Curly Russell (b) Stan Levey (d) Dave Lambert, Buddy Stewart (vo) Neal Hefti (arr)
NYC, November 23, 1946
HL184-4A Cent And A HalfKeynote K668; Mercury EP 1-3094; EmArcy MG 26001; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL185-1PerdidoMercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL185-2-Keynote K657; Mercury EP 1-3094; EmArcy MG 26001; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL186-1Change AccountKeynote K668; EmArcy MG 26001; Mercury EP 1-3094, (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL186-2-Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
HL187-2Gussie "G"-
HL187-3-Keynote K657; Mercury EP 1-3094; EmArcy MG 26001; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
* Various Artists - Complete Keynote Collection (Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71)
* Various Artists - The Young At Bop (EmArcy MG 26001)
* Red Rodney - A Cent And A Half c/w Charge Account (Keynote K668)
= Red Rodney/Neal Hefti - Be-Bop (Keynote K140)
* Red Rodney - Perdido c/w Gussie "G" (Keynote K657; Mercury 8906, 8906x45; Clef 8906, 8906x45)
* Dave Lambert And Buddy Stewart With Red Rodney's Be-Boppers (no details) (Mercury EP 1-3094)

Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson And His Orchestra

John Hunt (tp) Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson (as, vo) Lee Pope (ts) Greely Walton (bars) Earl Van Riper (p) Leonard "Heavy" Swain (b) George "Butch" Ballard (d)
WOR Studios, NYC, November, 1946 or January 22, 1947
634-8Kidney Stew BluesMercury 8028, 314 528 292-2
635King For A Day BluesMercury 8060, 314 528 292-2
636-7Old Maid BoogieMercury 8028, 314 528 292-2
637Timeunissued
* Various Artists - The Mercury Blues 'N' Rhythm Story 1945-1955 (Mercury 314 528 292-2)
* Eddie Vinson - Kidney Stew Blues c/w Old Maid Boogie (Mercury 8028)
* Eddie Vinson - King For A Day Blues c/w Railroad Porter's Blues (Mercury 8060)

Gene Sedric Orchestra

Lincoln Mills (tp) Gene Sedric (cl, ts -1,3, cl, ts, vo -2,4,5) Freddie Jefferson (p) Al Cassey (g) Danny Settle (b) Slick Jones (d -1,3, d, vo -2,4,5)
NYC, December 11, 1946
1. HL188-1Teasin'EmArcy MG 36023; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
2. HL189-4T-I-L-L-I-EKeynote K661; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
3. HL190-2I Can't Give You Anything But Love-
4. HL191-1I Got RhythmMercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
5. HL191-3--
* Various Artists - Battle Of The Saxes (EmArcy MG 36023)
* Various Artists - Complete Keynote Collection (Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71)
* Gene Sedric - T-I-L-L-I-E c/w I Can't Give You Anything But Love (Keynote K661)

Neal Hefti And His Orchestra

Neal Hefti (tp, arr) Kai Winding (tb) Charlie Ventura (ts) Tony Aless (p) Billy Bauer (g) Chubby Jackson (b) Alvin Stoller (d) Frances Wayne (vo -1,2)
NYC, December 18, 1946
1. HL192-5SiboneyMercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
2. HL193-3Mad About The Boy-
3. HL194-1I Woke Up Dizzy-
4. HL194-2-Keynote K669; Mercury EP 1-3100; EmArcy MG 26001; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
5. HL195-3Sloppy Joe'sMercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
6. HL195-4-Keynote K669; Mercury EP 1-3100; EmArcy MG 26001; Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71
* Various Artists - Complete Keynote Collection (Mercury (J) 18PJ 1051/71)
* Various Artists - The Young At Bop (EmArcy MG 26001)
* Various Artists - Parade Of The Bopers, Vol. 7 (Mercury EP 1-3100)
* Neal Hefti - I Woke Up Dizzy c/w Sloppy Joe (Keynote K669)
= Red Rodney/Neal Hefti - Be-Bop (Keynote K140)

Buddy Morrow And His Orchestra

Buddy Morrow (tb, ldr) unidentified orchestra
1946
200Celestial BluesMercury unissued

Tito Guizar

Tito Guizar (vo) and others
1946
458Noche De RondaMercury MG 25032, MG 20227
459Linda Mujerrejected
460El Rancho Grande-
461Diez Minutos Mas-
462JuiameMercury MG 25032, MG 20227
463Cielito Lindorejected
* Tito Guizar - Romantic Mexico (Mercury MG 20227; Wing MGW 12192)
* Tito Guizar (Mercury MG 25032)

Buddy Morrow And His Orchestra

Buddy Morrow (tb, ldr) Helen Manning (vo -2) Carl Denny (vo -6) Helen Lee (vo -7) John McAtee (vo -8) unidentified orchestra
1946
1. 209Something To Remember You ByMercury A 154x45, MG 25146
2. 210Jalousie (Jealousy)Mercury 2057, 5753, A 154x45, MG 25146, EP 1-3154
3. 211LullabyMercury 2057, 2057 (alt.), 5024, 5753, MG 25146, EP 1-3154
4. 212I'm Always Chasing RainbowsMercury 2057 (alt.), A 154x45, MG 25146, EP 1-3154
5. 336Smoke Gets In Your EyesMercury 3015, 5024, A 154x45, MG 25146, EP 1-3154
6. 337When The Moon Is GoneMercury 3020, MG 25146
7. 338I've Got The Sun In The MorningMercury 3020, A 154x45, MG 25146
8. 339I'd Be Lost Without YouMercury 3015, A 154x45, MG 25146
* Buddy Morrow - Saturday Night Date (Mercury MG 25146)
* Buddy Morrow And His Orchestra (Mercury A 154x45)
* A Date With Buddy Morrow (Mercury EP 1-3154)
* Buddy Morrow - Lullaby c/w Jalousie (Mercury 2057)
* Buddy Morrow - Jalousie (Jealousy) c/w Lullaby (Mercury 5753)
* Buddy Morrow - Lullaby c/w I'm Always Chasing Rainbows (Mercury 2057 (alt.))
* Buddy Morrow - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes c/w Lullaby (Mercury 5024, 5024x45)
* Buddy Morrow - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes c/w I'd Be Lost Without You (Mercury 3015)
* Buddy Morrow - When The Moon Is Gone c/w I've Got The Sun In The Morning (Mercury 3020)

Bill Darnell

Babe Russin (ts) Bill Darnell (vo) unknown
circa 1946
KWC10-5Let's Fall In LoveKeynote K665
KWC11-3Walkin' My Baby Back Home-
* Babe Russin - Walkin' My Baby Back Home c/w Let's Fall In Love (Keynote K665)