Oscar Peterson Discography

1945 (The age of 20)

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p) Bert Brown (b) Frank Gariepy (d)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, April 30, 1945
I Got RhythmRCA Masters (Ca) FXM1 7233
Louise-
My Blue Heaven-
The Sheik Of Araby-
* Oscar Peterson - I Got Rhythm (RCA Masters (Ca) FXM1 7233)

Oscar Peterson Quartet

Oscar Peterson (p) Armand Samson (g) Bert Brown (b) Roland Verdon (d)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, August 17, 1945
Flying HomeRCA Masters (Ca) FXM1 7233
The C Jam Blues-
If I Could Be With You One Hour Tonight-
Humoresque-
* Oscar Peterson - I Got Rhythm (RCA Masters (Ca) FXM1 7233)

1946

Oscar Peterson Quartet

Oscar Peterson (p) Armand Samson (g) Bert Brown (b) Russ Dufort (d)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, April 3, 1946
Blue MoonRCA Masters (Ca) FXM1 7233
In A Little Spanish Town-
Time Is On My Hands-
China Boy-
* Oscar Peterson - I Got Rhythm (RCA Masters (Ca) FXM1 7233)

Oscar Peterson Quartet

Oscar Peterson (p) Armand Samson (g) Bert Brown (b) Russ Dufort (d): same personnel
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 23, 1946
Runnin' WildRCA Masters (Ca) FXM1 7233
Sweet Lorraine-
Honeydripper-
East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)-
* Oscar Peterson - I Got Rhythm (RCA Masters (Ca) FXM1 7233)

1947

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p) Albert King (b) Mark "Wilkie" Wilkinson (d)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, April 17, 1947
Back Home Again In IndianaRCA Masters (Ca) FXM1 7327
Margie-
I Surrender, Dear-
I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You-
* Oscar Peterson - Rockin' In Rhythm (RCA Masters (Ca) FXM1 7327)

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p) Auston Roberts (b) Clarence Jones (d)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, December 15, 1947
Oscar's BoogieRCA Masters (Ca) FXM1 7327
Smiles-
Stairway To The Stars-
Poor Butterfly-
* Oscar Peterson - Rockin' In Rhythm (RCA Masters (Ca) FXM1 7327)

1949

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p) Auston Roberts (b) Clarence Jones (d)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, March 1, 1949
Oop-Bop Sh' BamRCA Masters (Ca) FXM1 7327
Sweet Georgia Brown-
Sleepy Time Gal-
Rockin' In Rhythm-
* Oscar Peterson - Rockin' In Rhythm (RCA Masters (Ca) FXM1 7327)

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p) Ben Johnson (g) Auston Roberts (b)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, November 14, 1949
Fine And DandyRCA Masters (Ca) FXM1 7327
My Heart Stood Still-
Somebody Loves Me-
At Sundown-
* Oscar Peterson - Rockin' In Rhythm (RCA Masters (Ca) FXM1 7327)

1950 (The age of 25)

Oscar Peterson Duo

Oscar Peterson (p) Ray Brown (b)
NYC, March, 1950
374-3DebutMercury 8917, MGC 110; Clef MGC 696; Verve MGV 8320
375-1They Didn't Believe MeMercury 8921, MG 25024; Clef MGC 696
376-3Lover Come Back To Me-
377-1Where Or WhenMercury 8922, MG 25024; Clef MGC 696
378-3Three O'Clock In The MorningMercury 8923, MG 25024; Clef MGC 696
379-1All The Things You Are-
380-1Oscar's BluesMercury 8922, MG 25024; Clef MGC 696
381-3TenderlyMercury 8917, MGC 110; Clef MGC 696; Verve MGV 8194
* Music By Oscar Peterson - Tenderly (Clef MGC 696; Verve MGV 2046)
= Music By Oscar Peterson - Tenderly (not released) (Verve MGV 8080)
* Various Artists - Down Beat's Hall Of Fame, Vol. 1 (Verve MGV 8320)
* Various Artists - Verve Compendium Of Jazz, #1 (Verve MGV 8194)
* Oscar Peterson - Collates (Mercury MGC 110; Clef MGC 110)
* Oscar Peterson - Piano Solos (not released?) (Mercury MG 25024)
= Oscar Peterson - Piano Solos (Mercury MGC 106; Clef MGC 106)
* Oscar Peterson - Debut c/w Tenderly (Mercury 8917, 8917x45; Clef 8917, 8917x45)
* Oscar Peterson - They Didn't Believe Me c/w Lover Come Back To Me (Mercury 8921, 8921x45; Clef 8921, 8921x45)
* Oscar Peterson - Where Or When c/w Oscar's Blues (Mercury 8922, 8922x45; Clef 8922, 8922x45)
* Oscar Peterson - Three O'Clock In The Morning c/w All The Things You Are (Mercury 8923, 8923x45; Clef 8923, 8923x45)

Oscar Peterson Duo

Oscar Peterson (p) Major Holley (b)
NYC, May 8, 1950
394-1Little White LiesMercury 8926, MGC 110; Clef MGC 696
395-3In The Middle Of A KissClef MGC 696
396-4NamelessMercury 8943; Clef MGC 696
397-1There's A Small HotelClef unissued
398-1Two Sleepy PeopleClef MGC 696
399-1Tico TicoClef MGC 697
400-1Get HappyMercury 8933, MGC 110; Clef MGC 697
401-2Jumpin' With Symphony Sid-
402-1Smoke Gets In Your EyesClef MGC 697
403-1Deep PurpleClef MGC 155, MGC 697
404-1Robbin's NestMercury 8930, MGC 110; Clef MGC 697
405-1I'll Remember AprilClef MGC 155, MGC 697
406-2LoverMercury 8926
406-5-Mercury MGC 110
407-3Exactly Like YouMercury 8930, MGC 110; Clef MGC 697
408-1I Can't Get StartedClef unissued
409-1Body And Soul-
* Music By Oscar Peterson - Tenderly (Clef MGC 696; Verve MGV 2046)
= Music By Oscar Peterson - Tenderly (not released) (Verve MGV 8080)
* Music By Oscar Peterson - Keyboard (Clef MGC 697; Verve MGV 2047)
= Music By Oscar Peterson - Keyboard (not released) (Verve MGV 8081)
* Oscar Peterson - Collates (Mercury MGC 110; Clef MGC 110)
* Oscar Peterson Plays Pretty, #2 (Clef MGC 155)
* Oscar Peterson - Little White Lies c/w Lover (Mercury 8926, 8926x45; Clef 8926, 8926x45)
* Oscar Peterson - Nameless c/w How High The Moon (Mercury 8943, 8943x45; Clef 8943, 8943x45)
* Oscar Peterson - Get Happy c/w Jumpin' With Symphony Sid (Mercury 8933, 8933x45; Clef 8933, 8933x45)
* Oscar Peterson - Robbin's Nest c/w Exactly Like You (Mercury 8930, 8930x45; Clef 8930, 8930x45)

Oscar Peterson Duo

Oscar Peterson (p) Ray Brown (b)
NYC, August, 1950
450-1Easy To LoveClef MGC 697
451-6Air Mail SpecialClef unissued
452-1Taking A Chance On LoveClef MGC 697
453-1Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin'Clef unissued
454-1Squatty RooMercury 8940, MGC 127; Clef MGC 697
455-1After AllClef MGC 697
456-2CaravanClef MGC 698
457-1Summer Nocturne-
458-1Salute To GarnerMercury 8940, MGC 127; Clef MGC 698
459-2I Get A Kick Out Of YouMercury 8952, MGC 127; Clef MGC 698
460-2What's New?Mercury 8952, MGC 127; Clef MGC 698; Verve MGV 2032
461-1Dark EyesMercury MGC 127; Clef MGC 698
461-3-Clef 89130
462-1What Is It?Clef MGC 698
463-2The Way You Look Tonight-
464-1Soft WindsClef unissued
465-1Minor BluesClef 89139, MGC 698
466-1Boogie WoogieClef unissued
467-2That's My Weakness NowClef MGC 155
* Music By Oscar Peterson - Keyboard (Clef MGC 697; Verve MGV 2047)
= Music By Oscar Peterson - Keyboard (not released) (Verve MGV 8081)
* An Evening With Oscar Peterson (Clef MGC 698; Verve MGV 2048)
= An Evening With Oscar Peterson (not released) (Verve MGV 8082)
* Various Artists - Potpourri Of Jazz (Verve MGV 2032)
* Oscar Peterson - Collates, #2 (Mercury MGC 127; Clef MGC 127)
* Oscar Peterson Plays Pretty, #2 (Clef MGC 155)
* Oscar Peterson - Squatty Roo c/w Salute To Garner (Mercury 8940, 8940x45; Clef 8940, 8940x45)
* Oscar Peterson - I Get A Kick Out Of You c/w What's New? (Mercury 8952, 8952x45; Clef 8952, 8952x45)
* Oscar Peterson - Dark Eyes c/w Nuages (Clef 89130, 89130x45)
* Oscar Peterson - Minor Blues c/w Pettiford's Tune (Clef 89139, 89139x45)

Oscar Peterson Duo At JATP

Oscar Peterson (p) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
"Carnegie Hall", NYC, September 16, 1950
GaiNorgran MGN 3501-2
Padovani-
Ray's Blues-
Carnegie BluesMercury MGC 107
Fine And Dandy-
I Only Have Eyes For You-
* Norman Granz Jazz Concert (Norgran MGN 3501-2, MG JC 1)
= Various Artists - Midnight Jazz At Carnegie Hall (Verve MGV 8189-2)
* Oscar Peterson At Carnegie (Mercury MGC 107; Clef MGC 107)

1951

Oscar Peterson Duo

Oscar Peterson (p) Ray Brown (b)
NYC, January 19, 1951
501-8How High The MoonMercury 8943, MGC 127; Clef MGC 698
502-6The Nearness Of YouClef MGC 155, MGC 698
503-5The Lady Is A TrampClef unissued
504-2Fancy Free (Gypsy In My Soul)Clef MGC 695
505-1On The AlamoClef MGC 155, MGC 695
506-3Lullaby Of The Leaves-
507-1Laura-
508-2Tea For TwoClef unissued
509-2Dark Eyes-
510-2September In The RainClef MGC 155, MGC 695
* An Evening With Oscar Peterson (Clef MGC 698; Verve MGV 2048)
= An Evening With Oscar Peterson (not released) (Verve MGV 8082)
* Nostalgic Memories By Oscar Peterson (Clef MGC 695; Verve MGV 2045)
= Nostalgic Memories By Oscar Peterson (not released) (Verve MGV 8079)
* Oscar Peterson - Collates, #2 (Mercury MGC 127; Clef MGC 127)
* Oscar Peterson Plays Pretty, #2 (Clef MGC 155)
* Oscar Peterson - Nameless c/w How High The Moon (Mercury 8943, 8943x45; Clef 8943, 8943x45)

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p, vo) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b)
Los Angeles, CA, November 25, 1951
631-4Turtle NeckARS G 415; Verve MGV 8341; Mosaic MD7-241
632-8It's Easy To RememberClef 89113, MGC 695; Mosaic MD7-241
633-6PooperClef 89113; Mosaic MD7-241
634-6Love For SaleMercury 8959, MGC 603; Mosaic MD7-241
635-5Until The Real Thing Comes AlongMercury 8959, MGC 127; Clef MGC 695; Mosaic MD7-241
* Oscar Peterson - An Oscar For Peterson (ARS G 415)
* Various Artists - Special College Jazz Album (complimentary record) (Verve MGV 8341)
* Nostalgic Memories By Oscar Peterson (Clef MGC 695; Verve MGV 2045)
= Nostalgic Memories By Oscar Peterson (not released) (Verve MGV 8079)
* Oscar Peterson Plays Cole Porter (Mercury MGC 603; Clef MGC 603)
* The Complete Clef/Mercury Recordings Of Oscar Peterson Trio (Mosaic MD7-241)
* Oscar Peterson - Collates, #2 (Mercury MGC 127; Clef MGC 127)
* Oscar Peterson - It's Easy To Remember c/w Pooper (Clef 89113, 89113x45)
* Oscar Peterson - Love For Sale c/w Until The Real Thing Comes Along (Mercury 8959, 8959x45; Clef 8959, 8959x45)

Oscar Peterson - Austin Roberts Duo

Austin Roberts (tp) Oscar Peterson (p)
1951
For YouJust A Memory (Ca) JAS 9501/02
Pennies From Heaven-
Whispering-
Body And Soul-
Flying Home-
Hungarian Dance-
Gypsy In My Soul-
Ghost Of A Chance With You-
I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles-
I've Got Rhythm-
Tea For Two-
The Man I Love-
Rose Room-
Yesterdays-
Seven Come Eleven-
Just You-
To A Wild Rose-
Air Mail Special-
Night And Day-
Get Happy-
* Oscar Peterson 1951 (Just A Memory (Ca) JAS 9501/02)

1952

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p) Irving Ashby (g) Ray Brown (b)
Los Angeles, CA, January 26, 1952
692-2You Go To My HeadMercury 89006, MGC 119; Verve MGV 2004; Mosaic MD7-241
693-3They Can't Take That Away From MeMercury 89009, MGC 119; Verve MGV 2004; Mosaic MD7-241
694-3There's A Small HotelMercury 89007, MGC 119; Verve MGV 2004; Mosaic MD7-241
695-2You Turned The Tables On MeMercury 89006, MGC 119; Verve MGV 2004; Mosaic MD7-241
696-1These Foolish ThingsMercury 89008, MGC 119; Clef MGC 695; Verve MGV 2004; Mosaic MD7-241
697-2I Can't Get StartedMercury 89007, MGC 119; Verve MGV 2004; Mosaic MD7-241
698-1Blue MoonMercury 89009, MGC 119; Verve MGV 2004; Mosaic MD7-241
699-2East Of The SunMercury 89008, MGC 119; Verve MGV 2004; Mosaic MD7-241
700-1Funky BluesClef unissued, master no longer exists
* Pastel Moods By Oscar Peterson (Verve MGV 2004)
* Nostalgic Memories By Oscar Peterson (Clef MGC 695; Verve MGV 2045)
= Nostalgic Memories By Oscar Peterson (not released) (Verve MGV 8079)
* The Complete Clef/Mercury Recordings Of Oscar Peterson Trio (Mosaic MD7-241)
* Oscar Peterson Plays Pretty (Mercury MGC 119; Clef MGC 119; Universal (J) UCCV 9115)
* Oscar Peterson - You Go To My Head c/w You Turned The Tables On Me (Mercury 89006, 89006x45; Clef 89006, 89006x45)
* Oscar Peterson - They Can't Take That Away From Me c/w Blue Moon (Mercury 89009, 89009x45; Clef 89009, 89009x45)
* Oscar Peterson - There's A Small Hotel c/w I Can't Get Started With You (Mercury 89007, 89007x45; Clef 89007, 89007x45)
* Oscar Peterson - These Foolish Things c/w East Of The Sun (Mercury 89008, 89008x45; Clef 89008, 89008x45)

Oscar Peterson Quartet

Oscar Peterson (p, vo) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b) Alvin Stoller (d -1/8)
Los Angeles, CA, February 26, 1952
1. 701-1The Astaire BluesMercury MGC 116; Clef MGC 688; Mosaic MD7-241
2. 702-1Tea For TwoARS G 415; Mosaic MD7-241
3. 703-1Slow DownClef MGC 698; Mosaic MD7-241
4. 704-1Oh, Lady Be GoodClef MGC 168, MGC 688; Mosaic MD7-241
5. 705-1Body And SoulClef MGC 168, MGC 688; Norgran MGN 1036; Mosaic MD7-241
6. 706-1Stompin' At The SavoyMercury MGC 116; Clef MGC 688; Verve VSP 13; Mosaic MD7-241
7. 707-2Rough Ridin'Mercury 8976, MGC 127; Verve MGV 2032; Mosaic MD7-241
8. 708-1Just One Of Those ThingsMercury 8999, MGC 603; Mosaic MD7-241
9. 709-3Too Marvelous For WordsVerve MGV 2012; Mosaic MD7-241
10. 710-1But Not For MeMercury 8976, MGC 127; Verve MGV 2012; Mosaic MD7-241
* The Oscar Peterson Quartet, Vol. 1 (Clef MGC 688)
= The Oscar Peterson Quartet, #1 (Verve MGV 8072)
* Oscar Peterson - An Oscar For Peterson (ARS G 415)
* An Evening With Oscar Peterson (Clef MGC 698; Verve MGV 2048)
= An Evening With Oscar Peterson (not released) (Verve MGV 8082)
* Various Artists - Piano Interpretations (Norgran MGN 1036; Verve MGV 8127)
* Various Artists - Piano Modern (Verve VSP 13)
* Various Artists - Potpourri Of Jazz (Verve MGV 2032)
* Oscar Peterson Plays Cole Porter (Mercury MGC 603; Clef MGC 603)
* The Vocal Styling Of Oscar Peterson - Romance (Verve MGV 2012)
* The Complete Clef/Mercury Recordings Of Oscar Peterson Trio (Mosaic MD7-241)
* The Oscar Peterson Quartet (Mercury MGC 116; Clef MGC 116; Universal (J) UCCV 9040)
* The Oscar Peterson Quartet, #2 (Clef MGC 168)
* Oscar Peterson - Collates, #2 (Mercury MGC 127; Clef MGC 127)
* Oscar Peterson - Rough Ridin' c/w But Not For Me (Mercury 8976, 8976x45; Clef 8976, 8976x45)
* Oscar Peterson - Just One Of Those Things c/w Willow Weep For Me (Mercury 8999, 8999x45; Clef 8999, 8999x45)

Charlie Parker With Joe Lippman Orchestra

Jimmy Maxwell, Carl Pool, Al Porcino, Bernie Privin (tp) Bill Harris, Lou McGarity, Bart Varsalona (tb) Charlie Parker, Harry Terrill, Murray Williams (as) Flip Phillips, Hank Ross (ts) Danny Bank (bars) Oscar Peterson (p) Freddie Green (g) Ray Brown (b) Don Lamond (d) Joe Lippman (arr, cond)
First Ave. & East 44th St., NYC, March 25, 1952
756-5Night And DayMercury 11096, MGC 609; Verve VE2 2523
757-4Almost Like Being In LoveMercury 11102, MGC 609; Verve VE2 2523
758-1I Can't Get StartedMercury 11096, MGC 609; Verve VE2 2523
759-5 | 62VK453What Is This Thing Called Love?Mercury 11102, MGC 609; Verve MGV 8000, PR 2-3, VE2 2523
* Charlie Parker Big Band (Mercury MGC 609; Clef MGC 609)
= Charlie Parker - Night And Day (Clef MGC 725)
= The Genius Of Charlie Parker, #1 - Night And Day (Verve MGV 8003)
* Charlie Parker - The Verve Years 1952-1954 (Verve VE2 2523)
* The Charlie Parker Story, #1 (Verve MGV 8000)
= The Charlie Parker Story (Verve MGV 8100-3)
* Various Artists - Greatest Names In Jazz (Verve PR 2-3)
* Charlie Parker - Night And Day c/w I Can't Get Started (Mercury 11096, 11096x45; Clef 11096, 11096x45)
* Charlie Parker - Almost Like Being In Love c/w What Is This Thing Called Love? (Mercury 11102, 11102x45; Clef 11102, 11102x45)

Billie Holiday And Her Orchestra

Charly Shavers (tp) Flip Phillips (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b) Alvin Stoller (d) Billie Holiday (vo)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, March 26, 1952
764-3East Of The SunMercury 89005, MGC 118; Clef MGC 690; Verve VE2 2503
765-1Blue MoonMercury 89004, MGC 118; Clef MGC 690; Verve VE2 2503, 2V6S 8816
766-1You Go To My HeadMercury 89004, MGC 118; Clef MGC 690; Verve VE2 2503, MGV 8338-2, V6 8808
767-2You Turned The Tables On MeMercury MGC 118; Clef MGC 690; Verve VE2 2503
767-5-Mercury 89003
768-1Easy To LoveMercury 89003, MGC 118; Clef MGC 690; Verve VE2 2503, MGV 8338-2, 2V6S 8816
769-3These Foolish ThingsMercury 89002, MGC 118; Clef MGC 690; Verve V 10181, VE2 2503, MGV 8338-2, V6 8808
770-3I Only Have Eyes For YouMercury 89002, MGC 118; Clef MGC 690; Verve VE2 2503, 2V6S 8816
771-1SolitudeMercury 89005, MGC 118; Clef MGC 690; Verve VE2 2503, MGV 8338-2, V6 8808
* Songs By Billie Holiday - Solitude (Clef MGC 690; Verve MGV 8074)
* Billie Holiday - The First Verve Sessions (Verve VE2 2503)
* The History Of Billie Holiday (Verve 2V6S 8816)
* Billie Holiday - The Unforgettable Lady Day (Verve MGV 8338-2)
* The Best Of Billie Holiday (Verve V6 8808)
* Billie Holiday Sings (Mercury MGC 118, MGC 118x45; Clef MGC 118; Universal (J) UCCV 9032)
* Billie Holiday - East Of The Sun c/w Solitude (Mercury 89005, 89005x45; Clef 89005, 89005x45)
* Billie Holiday - Blue Moon c/w You Go To My Head (Mercury 89004, 89004x45; Clef 89004, 89004x45)
* Billie Holiday - You Turned The Tables On Me c/w Easy To Love (Mercury 89003, 89003x45; Clef 89003, 89003x45)
* Billie Holiday - These Foolish Things c/w I Only Have Eyes For You (Mercury 89002, 89002x45; Clef 89002, 89002x45)
* Billie Holiday - Strange Fruit c/w These Foolish Things (Verve V 10181)

Nick Esposito Sextet

Bennie Green (tb) Flip Phillips (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Nick Esposito (g) Ray Brown (b) J.C. Heard (d)
San Francisco, CA, March, 1952
772-5Empty Ballroom BluesMercury 89010; Verve (J) 70MJ 3234/37
773-8CherryClef 89053; Verve (J) 70MJ 3234/37
774-2San Francisco Blues-
775-5Love Is Just Around The CornerMercury 89010; Verve (J) 70MJ 3234/37
* Various Artists - The Verve Collectors' Item (Verve (J) 70MJ 3234/37)
* Nick Esposito - Empty Ballroom Blues c/w Love Is Just Around The Corner (Mercury 89010, 89010x45; Clef 89010, 89010x45)
* Nick Esposito - Cherry c/w San Francisco Blues (Clef 89053, 89053x45)

Flip Phillips Sextet

Charlie Shavers (tp) Flip Phillips (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b) Alvin Stoller (d)
Los Angeles, CA, March, 1952
776-6If I Had YouMercury 8994; Clef MGC 158, MGC 692
777-13CottontailMercury 89022; Clef MGC 158, MGC 692
778-2Blues For The Midgets-
779-2What Is This Thing Called Love?Mercury 8994; Clef MGC 158, MGC 692
* Swinging With Flip Phillips And His Orchestra (Clef MGC 692; Verve MGV 8076)
* Jumping Moods With Flip Phillips (Clef MGC 158)
* Flip Phillips - If I Had You c/w What Is This Thing Called Love (Mercury 8994, 8994x45; Clef 8994, 8994x45)
* Flip Phillips - Cottontail c/w Blues For The Midgets (Mercury 89022, 89022x45; Clef 89022, 89022x45)

Billie Holiday And Her Orchestra

Charly Shavers (tp) Flip Phillips (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b) J.C. Heard (d) Billie Holiday (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, April, 1952
784-1Everything I Have Is YoursClef MGC 161, MGC 690; Verve MGV 8338-2, VE2 2503
785-4Love For SaleClef MGC 161, MGC 690; Verve 2V6S 8816, VE2 2503
786-4MoonglowClef MGC 161, MGC 690; Verve MGV 8338-2, VE2 2503
787-3TenderlyClef 89064, MGC 144, MGC 690; Verve VE2 2503
788-1If The Moon Turns GreenClef 89108
788-2-Clef MGC 161, MGC 686; Verve MGV 8338-2, VE2 2503
789-2(You Forgot To) RememberClef 89096
789-3-Clef MGC 144, MGC 686; Verve MGV 8338-2, VE2 2503
790-1Autumn In New YorkClef MGC 161, MGC 686; Verve VE2 2503
790-7-Clef 89108
* Songs By Billie Holiday - Solitude (Clef MGC 690; Verve MGV 8074)
* Billie Holiday - The Unforgettable Lady Day (Verve MGV 8338-2)
* Billie Holiday - The First Verve Sessions (Verve VE2 2503)
* The History Of Billie Holiday (Verve 2V6S 8816)
* A Recital By Billie Holiday (Clef MGC 686; Verve MGV 8027)
* Billie Holiday (Clef MGC 161; Universal (J) UCCV 9031)
* An Evening With Billie Holiday (Clef MGC 144; Universal (J) UCCV 9119)
* Billie Holiday - Tenderly c/w Stormy Weather (Clef 89064, 89064x45)
* Billie Holiday - If The Moon Turns Green c/w Autumn In New York (Clef 89108, 89108x45)
* Billie Holiday - (You Forgot To) Remember c/w I Can't Face The Music (Clef 89096, 89096x45)

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p, vo) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b)
Los Angeles, CA, May or June, 1952
791-8That Makes A Difference To MeMosaic MD7-241
792-5Autumn In New York-
793-1Little Boy (Pettiford's Tune)Clef 89139; Mosaic MD7-241
794-5You Go To My HeadMosaic MD7-241
795-6Thou SwellClef MGC 624; Mosaic MD7-241
796-3Willow Weep For MeMercury 8999; Clef MGC 694; Mosaic MD7-241
796-4-Mosaic MD7-241
797-1Minor Blues-
* Oscar Peterson Plays Richard Rodgers (Clef MGC 624)
* Recital By Oscar Peterson (Clef MGC 694; Verve MGV 2044)
= Recital By Oscar Peterson (not released) (Verve MGV 8078)
* The Complete Clef/Mercury Recordings Of Oscar Peterson Trio (Mosaic MD7-241)
* Oscar Peterson - Minor Blues c/w Pettiford's Tune (Clef 89139, 89139x45)
* Oscar Peterson - Just One Of Those Things c/w Willow Weep For Me (Mercury 8999, 8999x45; Clef 8999, 8999x45)

Count Basie And His Orchestra

Paul Campbell, Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Joe Newman (tp) Henry Coker, Benny Powell, Jimmy Wilkins (tb) Marshall Royal (as, cl) Ernie Wilkins (as, ts, arr) Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Paul Quinichette (ts) Charlie Fowlkes (bars) Oscar Peterson (p) Count Basie (p, org) Freddie Green (g) Ray Brown, Jimmy Lewis (b) Gus Johnson (d) Buck Clayton, Andy Gibson, Buster Harding, Nat Pierce, Don Redman, A.K. Salim (arr)
NYC, July 22 & 23, 1952
836-5Be My GuestClef MGC 633, MGC 729; Verve V3HB 8850, VE2 2542
* Count Basie - Basie Jazz (Clef MGC 633)
* Count Basie - Basie Rides Again! (Clef MGC 729; Verve MGV 8108)
* Count Basie - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8850)
* Count Basie - Paradise Squat (Verve VE2 2542)

Count Basie Septet

Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Paul Quinichette (ts -1) Oscar Peterson (p -1, org -2) Count Basie (org -1, p -2) Freddie Green (g) Ray Brown (b) Gus Johnson (d)
NYC, July 22 & 23, 1952
1. 835-7Blues For The Count And OscarClef MGC 633, MGC 729; Verve V3HB 8850, VE2 2542
2. 838-2Extended BluesClef MGC 633, MGC 706; Verve V3HB 8850, VE2 2542
* Count Basie - Basie Jazz (Clef MGC 633)
* Count Basie - Basie Rides Again! (Clef MGC 729; Verve MGV 8108)
* Count Basie - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8850)
* Count Basie - Paradise Squat (Verve VE2 2542)
* Count Basie - The Swinging Count (Clef MGC 706; Verve MGV 8090)

Billie Holiday And Her Orchestra

Joe Newman (tp) Paul Quinichette (ts) Oscar Peterson (p, org) Freddie Green (g) Ray Brown (b) Gus Johnson (d) Billie Holiday (vo)
NYC, July 27, 1952
839-6My ManClef 89089, MGC 144, MGC 686; Verve V6 8808, VE2 2503
840-4Lover Come Back To MeMercury 89037; Clef MGC 144, MGC 686; Verve MGV 8338-2, VE2 2503
841-3Stormy WeatherClef 89064, MGC 144, MGC 686; Verve VE2 2503
842-2YesterdaysMercury 89037; Clef MGC 144, MGC 686, MGC 639; Verve MGV 8338-2, 2V6S 8816, VE2 2503
843-2He's Funny That WayClef MGC 144, MGC 686; Verve MGV 8338-2, V6 8808, VE2 2503
843-6-Clef 89089
844-3I Can't Face The MusicClef 89096, MGC 144, MGC 686; Verve MGV 8338-2, VE2 2503
* A Recital By Billie Holiday (Clef MGC 686; Verve MGV 8027)
* The Best Of Billie Holiday (Verve V6 8808)
* Billie Holiday - The First Verve Sessions (Verve VE2 2503)
* Billie Holiday - The Unforgettable Lady Day (Verve MGV 8338-2)
* Various Artists - Our Best (Clef MGC 639)
* The History Of Billie Holiday (Verve 2V6S 8816)
* An Evening With Billie Holiday (Clef MGC 144; Universal (J) UCCV 9119)
* Billie Holiday - My Man c/w He's Funny That Way (Clef 89089, 89089x45)
* Billie Holiday - Lover Come Back To Me c/w Yesterdays (Mercury 89037, 89037x45; Clef 89037, 89037x45)
* Billie Holiday - Tenderly c/w Stormy Weather (Clef 89064, 89064x45)
* Billie Holiday - (You Forgot To) Remember c/w I Can't Face The Music (Clef 89096, 89096x45)

Norman Granz' Jam Session

Charlie Shavers (tp) Benny Carter, Johnny Hodges, Charlie Parker (as) Flip Phillips, Ben Webster (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b) J.C. Heard (d)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, July, 1952
802-2Jam BluesMercury MGC 601; Verve V/V6 8486, VE2 2508
803-3What Is This Thing Called Love?Mercury MGC 602; Verve V/V6 8486, VE2 2508
804-2Ballad MedleyMercury MGC 601; Verve MGV 8002, VE2 2508
805-2Funky BluesMercury MGC 602; Verve V/V6 8409, V/V6 8486, V3HB 8840, VE2 2508
* Norman Granz' Jam Session, #1 (Mercury MGC 601; Clef MGC 4001, MGC 601, MGC 651; Verve MGV 8049)
* The JATP All Stars - Funky Blues (Verve V/V6 8486)
* Norman Granz' Jam Session - The Charlie Parker Sides (Verve VE2 2508)
* Norman Granz' Jam Session, #2 (Mercury MGC 602; Clef MGC 4002, MGC 602, MGC 652; Verve MGV 8050)
* The Charlie Parker Story, #3 (Verve MGV 8002)
= The Charlie Parker Story (Verve MGV 8100-3)
* The Essential Charlie Parker (Verve V/V6 8409)
* Charlie Parker - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8840)

Lester Young With Oscar Peterson Trio

Lester Young (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b) J.C. Heard (d)
NYC, August 4, 1952
883-2Ad Lib BluesNorgran MGN 5, MGN 1054; Verve V3HB 8849, VE2 2502
884-1Just You, Just MeNorgran MGN 5, MGN 1054; Verve VSP 27, VE2 2502
885-1Tea For TwoNorgran MGN 6, MGN 1054; Verve VE2 2502
886-1IndianaNorgran MGN 6, MGN 1054; Verve V3HB 8849, VE2 2502
887-1These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)Norgran MGN 1005; Verve VE2 2502
888-2I Can't Get StartedMercury 89045; Norgran MGN 5, MGN 1054; Verve V3HB 8849, VE2 2502
889-1StardustNorgran MGN 1005; Verve VE2 2502
890-3(It Takes) Two To TangoClef unissued
891-1On The Sunny Side Of The StreetMercury 89045; Norgran MGN 6, MGN 1054; Verve VE2 2502
892-3Almost Like Being In LoveMercury 89027; Norgran MGN 5, MGN 1054; Verve VE2 2502
893-4I Can't Give You Anything But LoveClef 89100; Norgran MGN 1005; Verve VE2 2502
894-1There'll Never Be Another YouMercury 89027; Norgran MGN 6, MGN 1054; Verve V3HB 8849, VE2 2502
895-2I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)Clef 89100; Norgran MGN 1005; Verve VE2 2502
* Lester Young - The Pres-Ident Plays With The Oscar Peterson Trio (Norgran MGN 1054; Verve MGV 8144)
* Lester Young - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8849)
* Lester Young/Teddy Wilson/Oscar Peterson - Pres And Teddy And Oscar (Verve VE2 2502)
* Lester Young - Pres And His Cabinet (Verve VSP 27)
* Lester Young - The President (Norgran MGN 1005)
= Lester Young - Lester Swings Again (Norgran MGN 1093; Verve MGV 8181)
* Lester Young With The Oscar Peterson Trio, #2 (Norgran MGN 5)
* Lester Young With The Oscar Peterson Trio, #1 (Norgran MGN 6)
* Lester Young - On The Sunny Side Of The Street c/w I Can't Get Started (Mercury 89045, 89045x45; Clef 89045, 89045x45)
* Lester Young - Almost Like Being In Love c/w There'll Never Be Another You (Mercury 89027, 89027x45; Clef 89027, 89027x45)
* Lester Young - I Can't Give You Anything But Love c/w I'm Confessin' (That I Love You) (Clef 89100, 89100x45)

Jazz At The Philharmonic

Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers (tp) Benny Carter (as) Flip Phillips, Lester Young (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
"Carnegie Hall", NYC, September 13, 1952
Jam Session BluesMercury MG VOL.15
The Trumpet Battle-
Ballad Medley-
PerdidoMercury MG VOL.15; Verve MGV 8369, VSP 40
CottontailMercury MG VOL.15; Verve 2V6S 8818, MGV 8368, VSP 40
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 15 (Mercury MG VOL.15; Clef MG VOL.15)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 8 (Verve MG VOL.8)
* Gene Krupa/Buddy Rich - The Drum Battle (Verve MGV 8369)
= Gene Krupa/Buddy Rich - The Original Drum Battle (Verve V/V6 8484)
* Buddy Rich At JATP (Verve VSP 40)
* Various Artists - We Love You Madly - A Tribute To Duke Ellington (Verve 2V6S 8818)
* The Oscar Peterson Trio At The JATP (Verve MGV 8368)

Oscar Peterson Trio At JATP

Oscar Peterson (p) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b)
"Carnegie Hall", NYC, September 13, 1952
Sweet Georgia BrownMercury MG VOL.15; Verve MGV 8368
Cheek To Cheek-
C Jam BluesMercury MG VOL.15; Verve MGV 8368, VSP 11
62VK202/203Tenderly, Pt. 1&2Mercury MG VOL.15; Verve VK 101, MGV 8368, VSP 11
Seven Come ElevenMercury MG VOL.15; Verve MGV 8368
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 15 (Mercury MG VOL.15; Clef MG VOL.15)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 8 (Verve MG VOL.8)
* The Oscar Peterson Trio At The JATP (Verve MGV 8368)
* Oscar Peterson - Stage Right (Verve VSP 11)
* Oscar Peterson - Tenderly, Pt. 1&2 (Verve VK 101)

Benny Carter Quintet With Joe Glover Orchestra

Benny Carter (as) Oscar Peterson (p) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d) Joe Glover (arr, cond) unidentified horns and strings
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, September 18, 1952
871-7Isn't It Romantic?Mercury 89026; Norgran MGN 21, MGN 1058
872-4Some Other SpringNorgran MGN 21, MGN 1058
873-1These Things You Left Me-
* Benny Carter - Alone Together (Norgran MGN 1058; Verve MGV 8148)
* The Formidable Benny Carter (Norgran MGN 21)
* Benny Carter - Isn't It Romantic? c/w Key Largo (Mercury 89026, 89026x45; Clef 89026, 89026x45)

Benny Carter Quintet

Benny Carter (as) Oscar Peterson (p) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, September 18, 1952
874-5Gone With The WindClef MGC 141; Norgran 111, MGN 21, MGN 1058; Verve MGV 8194
875-2I Got It Bad And That Ain't GoodClef MGC 141; Norgran MGN 1058
876-9Long Ago And Far Away-
877-3I've Got The World On A StringClef MGC 141; Norgran 111, MGN 1058
* Benny Carter - Alone Together (Norgran MGN 1058; Verve MGV 8148)
* Various Artists - Verve Compendium Of Jazz, #1 (Verve MGV 8194)
* Benny Carter - Cosmopolite (Clef MGC 141)
* The Formidable Benny Carter (Norgran MGN 21)
* Benny Carter - Gone With The Wind c/w I've Got The World On A String (Norgran 111)

Benny Carter Quintet With Joe Glover Orchestra

Benny Carter (as) Oscar Peterson (p) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d) Joe Glover (arr, cond) unidentified horns and strings
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, September 19, 1952
878-1'Round About MidnightVerve 314 531 637-2
878-3--
878-5-Norgran MGN 21, MGN 1058; Verve VSP 38
879-2Alone TogetherVerve 314 531 637-2
879-3-Norgran MGN 21, MGN 1058
880-2BewitchedVerve 314 531 637-2
880-3--
880-4-Norgran 120, MGN 21, MGN 1058
881-2Cocktails For TwoVerve 314 531 637-2
881-3--
881-5--
881-6-Norgran 120, MGN 21, MGN 1058
882-6Key LargoVerve 314 531 637-2
882-7-Mercury 89026; Norgran MGN 21, MGN 1058
882-?-Verve 314 531 637-2
* Benny Carter - Alone Together (Norgran MGN 1058; Verve MGV 8148)
* Various Artists - The Art Of The Ballad, #2 (Verve VSP 38)
* Benny Carter - The Urbane Sessions (Verve 314 531 637-2)
* The Formidable Benny Carter (Norgran MGN 21)
* Benny Carter - Bewitched c/w Cocktails For Two (Norgran 120)
* Benny Carter - Isn't It Romantic? c/w Key Largo (Mercury 89026, 89026x45; Clef 89026, 89026x45)

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b)
Los Angeles, CA, early December, 1952
896-2Pick Yourself UpClef MGC 623; Mosaic MD7-241
897-2Long Ago And Far Away-
898-2Love Walked InMercury MGC 605; Mosaic MD7-241
899-1I Got Rhythm-
900-3A Fine RomanceClef MGC 623; Mosaic MD7-241
901-1A Foggy DayMercury MGC 605; Mosaic MD7-241
902-5Strike Up The Band-
903-2The Man I LoveMercury 89038, MGC 605; Mosaic MD7-241
904-1Let's Do ItClef 89077; Mercury MGC 603; Mosaic MD7-241
905-3It Ain't Necessarily SoMercury 89038, MGC 605; Mosaic MD7-241
906-2I've Got My Love To Keep Me WarmClef 89078; Mercury MGC 604; Mosaic MD7-241
907-1I've Got A Crush On YouMercury MGC 605; Mosaic MD7-241
908-6Night And DayMercury MGC 603; Mosaic MD7-241
909-5Isn't This A Lovely Day?Mercury 89039, MGC 604; Mosaic MD7-241
910-1What Is This Thing Called Love?Mercury 89040, MGC 603; Mosaic MD7-241
911-2Oh, Lady Be GoodClef 89076; Mercury MGC 605; Mosaic MD7-241
912-4'S WonderfulMercury MGC 605; Mosaic MD7-241
913-8Anything GoesMercury MGC 603; Mosaic MD7-241
914-1I've Got You Under My Skin-
915-3Fascinatin' RhythmMercury MGC 605; Mosaic MD7-241
916-8Cheek To CheekClef 89078; Mercury MGC 604; Mosaic MD7-241
917-5I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)Mercury MGC 606; Mosaic MD7-241
918-1In A Mellow Tone-
919-3I Love YouMercury MGC 603; Mosaic MD7-241
920-3Somebody Loves MeMercury MGC 605; Mosaic MD7-241
921-4I Was Doin' AlrightClef 89076; Mercury MGC 605; Mosaic MD7-241
922-2In The Still Of The NightMercury 89040, MGC 603; Mosaic MD7-241
923-3Every Time We Say GoodbyeMercury MGC 603; Mosaic MD7-241
924-1Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin'Mercury MGC 606; Mosaic MD7-241
925-3Begin The BeguineClef 89077; Mercury MGC 603; Mosaic MD7-241
926-3So Near And Yet So FarMercury MGC 603; Mosaic MD7-241
927-3Blue SkiesMercury 89039, MGC 604; Mosaic MD7-241
928-5Take The "A" TrainMercury MGC 606; Mosaic MD7-241
929-2Sophisticated LadyClef 89079; Mercury MGC 606; Mosaic MD7-241
930-4Cottontail-
931-1Prelude To A KissMercury 89041, MGC 606; Mosaic MD7-241
932-1Things Ain't What They Used To BeMercury MGC 606; Mosaic MD7-241
933-2Rockin' In Rhythm-
934-6Never No Lament (Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me)-
935-2Don't Get Around Much Anymore-
936-1John Hardy's WifeMercury 89041, MGC 606; Mosaic MD7-241
937-3AlwaysMercury MGC 604; Mosaic MD7-241
* Oscar Peterson Plays Jerome Kern (Clef MGC 623)
* Oscar Peterson Plays George Gershwin (Mercury MGC 605; Clef MGC 605)
* Oscar Peterson Plays Cole Porter (Mercury MGC 603; Clef MGC 603)
* Oscar Peterson Plays Irving Berlin (Mercury MGC 604; Clef MGC 604)
* Oscar Peterson Plays Duke Ellington (Mercury MGC 606; Clef MGC 606)
* The Complete Clef/Mercury Recordings Of Oscar Peterson Trio (Mosaic MD7-241)
* Oscar Peterson - The Man I Love c/w It Ain't Necessarily So (Mercury 89038, 89038x45; Clef 89038, 89038x45)
* Oscar Peterson - Let's Do It c/w Begin The Beguine (Clef 89077, 89077x45)
* Oscar Peterson - I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm c/w Cheek To Cheek (Clef 89078, 89078x45)
* Oscar Peterson - Isn't This A Lovely Day? c/w Blue Skies (Mercury 89039, 89039x45; Clef 89039, 89039x45)
* Oscar Peterson - What Is This Thing Called Love? c/w In The Still Of The Night (Mercury 89040, 89040x45; Clef 89040, 89040x45)
* Oscar Peterson - Oh, Lady Be Good c/w I Was Doin' Alright (Clef 89076, 89076x45)
* Oscar Peterson - Sophisticated Lady c/w Cottontail (Clef 89079, 89079x45)
* Oscar Peterson - Prelude To A Kiss c/w John Hardy's Wife (Mercury 89041, 89041x45; Clef 89041, 89041x45)

Benny Carter Quintet

Benny Carter (as) Oscar Peterson (p) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b) J.C. Heard (d)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, December 4, 1952
938-2Street SceneMercury 89044; Clef MGC 141; Norgran MGN 1070
938-3Street Scene (alt. take)Verve (J) DA 10
939-2ImaginationClef 89065, MGC 141; Norgran MGN 1070
940-12Pick Yourself UpMercury 89044; Verve (J) DA 10; Clef MGC 141; Norgran MGN 1070
941-3I Get A Kick Out Of YouClef 89065, MGC 141; Norgran MGN 1070
* Benny Carter - Cosmopolite (Norgran MGN 1070; Verve MGV 8160)
* Benny Carter - Cosmopolite (Clef MGC 141)
* Benny Carter - Street Scene c/w Pick Yourself Up (Mercury 89044, 89044x45; Clef 89044, 89044x45)
* Benny Carter - Street Scene c/w Pick Yourself Up (Verve (J) DA 10)
* Benny Carter - Imagination c/w I Get A Kick Out Of You (Clef 89065, 89065x45)

Roy Eldridge Quintet

Roy Eldridge (tp, vo) Oscar Peterson (org) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b) J.C. Heard (d)
NYC, December 13, 1952
1081-2Roy's RiffClef 89087, MGC 150, MGC 704; Verve VE2 2531
1082-1Wrap Your Troubles In DreamsClef 89097, MGC 150, MGC 704; Verve VE2 2531
1083-7 | 62VK207Rockin' ChairClef 89087, MGC 150, MGC 704; Verve VK 103, VE2 2531
1084-4Little JazzClef 89097, MGC 150, MGC 704; Verve VE2 2531
* Roy Eldridge - Rockin' Chair (Clef MGC 704; Verve MGV 8088)
* Roy Eldridge - Dale's Wail (Verve VE2 2531)
* The Roy Eldridge Quintet (Clef MGC 150)
* Roy Eldridge - Roy's Riff c/w Rockin' Chair (Clef 89087, 89087x45)
* Roy Eldridge - Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams c/w Little Jazz (Clef 89097, 89097x45)
* Roy Eldridge - Dale's Wail c/w Rockin' Chair (Verve VK 103)

Fred Astaire

Charlie Shavers (tp) Flip Phillips (ts) Oscar Peterson (p, cel) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b) Alvin Stoller (d) Fred Astaire (vo, tap dancer)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, December, 1952
1001-1Nice Work If You Can Get ItMercury MGC 1002 #2
1002-17Cheek To Cheek-
1003-13Isn't This A Lovely Day?Mercury MGC 1001 #1; Verve MGV 2010
1004-9'S WonderfulMercury 11098, MGC 1001 #1; Verve MGV 2010
1005-16A Fine RomanceMercury 11098, MGC 1003 #3; Verve MGV 2010
1006-5A Foggy DayMercury MGC 1004 #4; Verve MGV 2010
1007-12I Used To Be Color BlindMercury 11097, MGC 1001 #1; Verve MGV 2114
1008-8I Love LouisaClef 89080; Mercury MGC 1003 #3
1009-1They Can't Take That Away From MeMercury MGC 1004 #4; Verve MGV 2010
1010-8I'm Putting All My Eggs In My BasketMercury MGC 1003 #3
1011-6Oh, Lady Be Good!Mercury MGC 1004 #4
1012-4New Sun In The SkyMercury MGC 1002 #2; Verve MGV 2114
1013-2Lovely To Look AtMercury MGC 1001 #1
1014-13Night And DayMercury MGC 1003 #3; Verve MGV 2010
1015-5The Way You Look TonightMercury MGC 1002 #2; Verve MGV 2114
1016-7No StringsMercury MGC 1003 #3
1017-8A Needle In A HaystackMercury MGC 1004 #4
1018-7Fascinating RhythmMercury MGC 1003 #3
1018-15-Clef unissued
1019-10Puttin' On The RitzMercury MGC 1001 #1
1020-2The Continental-
1021-3Steppin' Out With My BabyMercury MGC 1002 #2; Verve MGV 2010
1022-7I've Got My Eyes On You-
1023-3Change PartnersMercury MGC 1001 #1; Verve MGV 2010
1024-3You're Easy To Dance WithMercury MGC 1004 #4; Verve MGV 2114
1025-7I'm Building Up To An Awful Letdown-
1026-10The CariocaMercury MGC 1002 #2
1027-1They All LaughedMercury 11097, MGC 1001 #1; Verve MGV 2010
1028-1Let's Call The Whole Thing OffMercury MGC 1001 #1; Verve MGV 2010
1029-15So Near And Yet So FarMercury MGC 1004 #4; Verve MGV 2114
1030-7Jam Session For A Dancer (Instrumental Blues)Mercury MGC 1004 #4; Verve MGV 2032
1031-4I Won't DanceMercury MGC 1002 #2; Verve MGV 2010
1032-1I Concentrate On YouMercury MGC 1003 #3; Verve MGV 2114
1033-3Dancing In The DarkClef 89080; Mercury MGC 1002 #2
1034-8Top Hat, White Tie And TailsMercury 11099, MGC 1003 #3; Verve MGV 2010
1035-2(Ad Lib) Fast DancesMercury MGC 1002 #2; Verve MGV 2010
1035-6-Clef unissued
1036-2(Ad Lib) Slow Dances & Medium DanceMercury MGC 1003 #3; Verve MGV 2010
1037-7(Ad Lib) Slow DanceMercury 11099, MGC 1003 #3; Verve MGV 2010
1038-7Not My GirlMercury MGC 1004 #4
* Fred Astaire - The Astaire Story, #2 (Mercury MGC 1002 #2; Clef MGC 1002)
= Fred Astaire - The Astaire Story, Vol. 2 (Clef MGC 663)
= Fred Astaire - The Astaire Story (Mercury MGC 1001/4)
* Fred Astaire - The Astaire Story, #1 (Mercury MGC 1001 #1; Clef MGC 1001)
= Fred Astaire - The Astaire Story, Vol. 1 (Clef MGC 662)
= Fred Astaire - The Astaire Story (Mercury MGC 1001/4)
* Fred Astaire - Mr. Top Hat (Verve MGV 2010)
* Fred Astaire - The Astaire Story, #3 (Mercury MGC 1003 #3; Clef MGC 1003)
= Fred Astaire - The Astaire Story, Vol. 3 (Clef MGC 664)
= Fred Astaire - The Astaire Story (Mercury MGC 1001/4)
* Fred Astaire - The Astaire Story, #4 (Mercury MGC 1004 #4; Clef MGC 1004)
= Fred Astaire - The Astaire Story, Vol. 4 (Clef MGC 665)
= Fred Astaire - The Astaire Story (Mercury MGC 1001/4)
* Fred Astaire - Easy To Dance With (Verve MGV 2114)
* Various Artists - Potpourri Of Jazz (Verve MGV 2032)
* Fred Astaire - 'S Wonderful c/w A Fine Romance (Mercury 11098, 11098x45; Clef 11098, 11098x45)
* Fred Astaire - I Used To Be Color Blind c/w They All Laughed (Mercury 11097, 11097x45; Clef 11097, 11097x45)
* Fred Astaire - I Love Louisa c/w Dancing In The Dark (Clef 89080, 89080x45)
* Fred Astaire - Top Hat, White Tie And Tails c/w (Ad Lib) Slow Dance (Mercury 11099, 11099x45; Clef 11099, 11099x45)

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b)
Los Angeles, CA, circa December, 1952
942-1Easter ParadeMercury MGC 604; Mosaic MD7-241
943-1Alexander's Ragtime Band-
944-1The Song Is Ended-
945-1Say It Isn't So-
946-1Remember-
947-3If I Had You-
948-1How Deep Is The Ocean?-
949-5Streets BoogieNorgran 123; Mosaic MD7-241
950-1Booker T. Blues-
* Oscar Peterson Plays Irving Berlin (Mercury MGC 604; Clef MGC 604)
* The Complete Clef/Mercury Recordings Of Oscar Peterson Trio (Mosaic MD7-241)
* Tank Butterball - Streets Boogie c/w Booker T. Blues (Norgran 123)

1953

Roy Eldridge Quintet

Roy Eldridge (tp) Oscar Peterson (org) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b) Jo Jones (d)
NYC, April 20, 1953
1222-1Love For SaleClef 89056, MGC 150, MGC 705; Verve VE2 2531
1223-5 | 62VK206Dale's WailClef 89056, MGC 150, MGC 639, MGC 705; Verve VK 103, MGV 8194, VE2 2531
1224-3The Man I LoveClef MGC 150, MGC 705; Verve VE2 2531
1225-2Oscar's Arrangement-
* Roy Eldridge - Dale's Wail (Clef MGC 705; Verve MGV 8089)
* Roy Eldridge - Dale's Wail (Verve VE2 2531)
* Various Artists - Our Best (Clef MGC 639)
* Various Artists - Verve Compendium Of Jazz, #1 (Verve MGV 8194)
* The Roy Eldridge Quintet (Clef MGC 150)
* Roy Eldridge - Love For Sale c/w Dale's Wail (Clef 89056, 89056x45)
* Roy Eldridge - Dale's Wail c/w Rockin' Chair (Verve VK 103)

Ben Webster Quintet

Ben Webster (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b) J.C. Heard (d)
NYC, April 21, 1953
1226-2Poutin'Clef unissued
1227-9CottontailMercury 89063; Norgran MGN 1001
1228-4Danny Boy (Londonderry Air)-
1229-3Bounce BluesNorgran MGN 1001
* The Consummate Artistry Of Ben Webster (Norgran MGN 1001)
= Ben Webster - King Of The Tenors (Norgran MGN 1089)
= Ben Webster - King Of Tenors (Verve MGV 8020)
* Ben Webster - Cottontail c/w Danny Boy (Londonderry Air) (Mercury 89063, 89063x45; Clef 89063, 89063x45)

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p, vo) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b)
NYC, May 21, 1953
1230-1I'm Glad There Is YouClef MGC 145; Verve MGV 2012; Mosaic MD7-241
1231-1Polka Dots And MoonbeamsClef 89106, MGC 145; Verve MGV 2012; Mosaic MD7-241
1232-1One For My Baby-
1233-3I Hear MusicClef 89093, MGC 145; Verve MGV 2012; Mosaic MD7-241
1234-2Autumn In New York-
1235-4I Can't Give You Anything But LoveClef 89062, MGC 145; Verve MGV 2012; Mosaic MD7-241
1236-3Spring Is Here-
1237-2The Things We Did Last SummerClef MGC 145; Verve MGV 2012; Mosaic MD7-241
* The Vocal Styling Of Oscar Peterson - Romance (Verve MGV 2012)
* The Complete Clef/Mercury Recordings Of Oscar Peterson Trio (Mosaic MD7-241)
* Oscar Peterson Sings (Clef MGC 145)
* Oscar Peterson - Polka Dots And Moonbeams c/w One For My Baby (Clef 89106, 89106x45)
* Oscar Peterson - I Hear Music c/w Autumn In New York (Clef 89093, 89093x45)
* Oscar Peterson - I Can't Give You Anything But Love c/w Spring Is Here (Clef 89062, 89062x45)

Jam Session At Jazz At The Philharmonic

Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers (tp) Bill Harris (tb) Benny Carter, Willie Smith (as) Flip Phillips, Ben Webster (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Gene Krupa (d)
live in Hartford, CT, May, 1953
Cotton TailPablo Live 2308-240
* Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, Hartford 1953 (Pablo Live 2308-240, PACD 2308-240-2)

Oscar Peterson Quartet At JATP

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) J.C. Heard (d)
live in Hartford, CT, May, 1953
Air Mail Special (Good Enough)Pablo Live 2308-240
Swinging On A Star-
The Man I Love-
Seven Come Eleven-
* Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, Hartford 1953 (Pablo Live 2308-240, PACD 2308-240-2)

Lester Young Quintet At JATP

Lester Young (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) J.C. Heard (d)
live in Hartford, CT, May, 1953
D.B. BluesPablo Live 2308-240
I Cover The Waterfront-
Up 'N Adam-
* Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, Hartford 1953 (Pablo Live 2308-240, PACD 2308-240-2)

Norman Granz' Jam Session

Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Johnny Hodges (as) Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips, Ben Webster (ts) Lionel Hampton (vib) Oscar Peterson (p) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
NYC, September 2, 1953
1280-3Jam BluesClef MGC 711
1281-3Blue LouClef MGC 677
1282-3Just You, Just Me-
1283-3Ballad MedleyClef MGC 711
1284-3Jammin' For ClefClef MGC 4005
1285-2Blue Room-
* Norman Granz' Jam Session, #8 (Clef MGC 711; Verve MGV 8094)
* Norman Granz' Jam Session, #7 (Clef MGC 677; Verve MGV 8062)
* Norman Granz' Jam Session, #5 (Clef MGC 4005, MGC 655; Verve MGV 8053)

Lionel Hampton Quartet

Lionel Hampton (vib) Oscar Peterson (p) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
NYC, September 2, 1953
1286-2AlwaysClef MGC 611, MGC 726
1287-1'S Wonderful-
1288-7Air Mail SpecialClef MGC 611, MGC 727
1289-2The Nearness Of YouClef MGC 142, MGC 673
1290-1Soft WindsClef MGC 611, MGC 727
1291-1Stompin' At The SavoyClef MGC 142, MGC 673
* The Lionel Hampton Quartet (Clef MGC 611)
* Lionel Hampton - King Of The Vibes (Clef MGC 726; Verve MGV 8105)
* Lionel Hampton - Air Mail Special (Clef MGC 727; Verve MGV 8106)
* The Lionel Hampton Quartet (Clef MGC 673)
= Lionel Hampton - Hamp! (Clef MGC 738; Verve MGV 8114)
* The Lionel Hampton Quartet (Clef MGC 142)

Jazz At The Philharmonic

Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers (tp) Bill Harris (tb) Benny Carter, Willie Smith (as) Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, Lester Young (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) J.C. Heard (d)
"Carnegie Hall", NYC, September 19, 1953
Cool BluesClef MG VOL.16
Ballad Medley-
The Challenges-
The Drum Battle-
One O'Clock Jump-
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 16 (Clef MG VOL.16)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 9 (Verve MG VOL.9)

Roy Eldridge (tp) Ben Webster (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Gene Krupa (d)
same location, date
The BluesClef MG VOL.16
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 16 (Clef MG VOL.16)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 9 (Verve MG VOL.9)

Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers (tp) Bill Harris (tb) Benny Carter, Willie Smith (as) Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, Lester Young (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) J.C. Heard, Gene Krupa (d)
same location, date
Flying HomeClef MG VOL.16
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 16 (Clef MG VOL.16)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 9 (Verve MG VOL.9)

Oscar Peterson Trio At JATP

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b)
"Carnegie Hall", NYC, September 19, 1953
LollobrigidaClef MG VOL.16
Pompton Turnpike-
Swinging On A Star-
Love For Sale-
Swinging Till The Girls Come Home-
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 16 (Clef MG VOL.16)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 9 (Verve MG VOL.9)

Lester Young Quintet At JATP

Lester Young (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) J.C. Heard (d)
"Carnegie Hall", NYC, September 19, 1953
Lester's BluesClef MG VOL.16
I Cover The Waterfront-
Lester Gambols-
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 16 (Clef MG VOL.16)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 9 (Verve MG VOL.9)

Gene Krupa Trio At JATP

Benny Carter (as) Oscar Peterson (p) Gene Krupa (d)
"Carnegie Hall", NYC, September 19, 1953
IndianaClef MG VOL.16
Somebody Loves Me-
Laura-
Stompin' At The Savoy-
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 16 (Clef MG VOL.16)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 9 (Verve MG VOL.9)

Jazz At The Philharmonic

Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers (tp) Bill Harris (tb) Benny Carter, Willie Smith (as) Flip Phillips, Ben Webster (ts) Oscar Peterson (p, org) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Gene Krupa (d)
live at concert, late September, 1953
Concert BluesClef MG VOL.16
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 16 (Clef MG VOL.16)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 9 (Verve MG VOL.9)

Jazz At The Philharmonic

Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers (tp) Bill Harris (tb) Benny Carter, Willie Smith (as) Flip Phillips, Ben Webster (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) J.C. Heard (d): Peterson plays (p). J.C. Heard (d) replaces Krupa
"Nichigeki Theatre", Tokyo, Japan, November 4, 7 & 8, 1953
Introduction By Norman GranzVerve (J) MV 9061/63
Jam Session Blues (Tokyo Blues)-
J.C. Heard Drum Solo (Up)-
Cottontail-
Ballad Medley: The Nearness Of You / Someone To Watch Over Me / Flamingo / I Surrender, Dear / Sweet And Lovely / Stardust / Embraceable You-
* Jazz At The Philharmonic - J.A.T.P. In Tokyo: Live At The Nichigeki Theatre 1953 (Verve (J) MV 9061/63; Pablo Live 2620-104, 2PACD 2620-104-2)

Oscar Peterson Trio At JATP

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b)
"Nichigeki Theatre", Tokyo, Japan, November 4, 7 & 8, 1953
That Old Black MagicVerve (J) MV 9061/63
Tenderly-
(Sushi) Blues-
Alone Together-
Swingin' Till The Girls Come Home-
* Jazz At The Philharmonic - J.A.T.P. In Tokyo: Live At The Nichigeki Theatre 1953 (Verve (J) MV 9061/63; Pablo Live 2620-104, 2PACD 2620-104-2)

Gene Krupa Trio At JATP

Benny Carter (as) Oscar Peterson (p) Gene Krupa (d)
"Nichigeki Theatre", Tokyo, Japan, November 4, 7 & 8, 1953
Cocktails For TwoVerve (J) MV 9061/63
Indiana-
Don't Be That Way-
Stompin' At The Savoy-
* Jazz At The Philharmonic - J.A.T.P. In Tokyo: Live At The Nichigeki Theatre 1953 (Verve (J) MV 9061/63; Pablo Live 2620-104, 2PACD 2620-104-2)

Jazz At The Philharmonic

Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers (tp) Benny Carter, Willie Smith (as) Flip Phillips, Ben Webster (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) J.C. Heard (d -2) Ella Fitzgerald (vo)
"Nichigeki Theatre", Tokyo, Japan, November 4, 7 & 8, 1953
1.PerdidoVerve (J) MV 9061/63
2.After Hours Session-
* Jazz At The Philharmonic - J.A.T.P. In Tokyo: Live At The Nichigeki Theatre 1953 (Verve (J) MV 9061/63; Pablo Live 2620-104, 2PACD 2620-104-2)

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p, vo) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b)
Los Angeles, CA, December 6, 1953
1329-1Pompton TurnpikeClef MGC 694; Mosaic MD7-241
1329-2Pompton Turnpike (breakdown)Clef rejected?
1329-3Pompton TurnpikeClef 89127; Mosaic MD7-241
1330-1CherokeeClef MGC 694; Mosaic MD7-241
1331-1Soft Winds-
1331-2-Clef 89148; Mosaic MD7-241
1332-5CariocaClef MGC 625; Mosaic MD7-241
1333-1The ContinentalMosaic MD7-241
1333-3-Clef MGC 694; Verve V6 8775; Mosaic MD7-241
1334-1Tea For TwoClef 89127 (alt.), MGC 625; Mosaic MD7-241
1335-1I Know That You KnowClef MGC 625; Mosaic MD7-241
1336-1Hallelujah (breakdown)Clef rejected?
1336-2HallelujahClef MGC 625; Mosaic MD7-241
1337-3YesterdaysClef MGC 623; Mosaic MD7-241
1338-2You're Too BeautifulClef MGC 695; Mosaic MD7-241
1339-2Isn't It Romantic?Clef MGC 624; Mosaic MD7-241
1340-3The Sheik Of ArabyMosaic MD7-241
1341-1There'll Be Some Changes Made-
* Recital By Oscar Peterson (Clef MGC 694; Verve MGV 2044)
= Recital By Oscar Peterson (not released) (Verve MGV 8078)
* Oscar Peterson Plays Vincent Youmans (Clef MGC 625)
* Oscar Peterson - Oscar's (Verve V6 8775)
* Oscar Peterson Plays Jerome Kern (Clef MGC 623)
* Nostalgic Memories By Oscar Peterson (Clef MGC 695; Verve MGV 2045)
= Nostalgic Memories By Oscar Peterson (not released) (Verve MGV 8079)
* Oscar Peterson Plays Richard Rodgers (Clef MGC 624)
* The Complete Clef/Mercury Recordings Of Oscar Peterson Trio (Mosaic MD7-241)
* Oscar Peterson - Pompton Turnpike c/w Serenade In Blue (Clef 89127, 89127x45)
* Oscar Peterson - Soft Winds c/w Sweet Lorraine (Clef 89148, 89148x45)
* Oscar Peterson - Tea For Two c/w Serenade In Blue (Clef 89127 (alt.), 89127x45 (alt.))

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b)
Los Angeles, CA, December 7, 1953
1342-1Without A SongClef MGC 625; Mosaic MD7-241
1343-1Sometimes I'm Happy-
1344-3Time On My Hands-
1345-2More Than You Know-
1346-5This Can't Be LoveClef MGC 624; Mosaic MD7-241
1347-1Blue Moon-
1348-2The Lady Is A Tramp-
1349-3It Might As Well Be Spring-
1350-1Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered-
1351-1The Way You Look TonightClef MGC 623; Mosaic MD7-241
1352-2Old Man River-
1353-1Can't Help Lovin' That Man-
1354-2The Song Is You-
1355-3Lovely To Look At-
1356-3Johnny One NoteClef MGC 624; Mosaic MD7-241
1357-3Smoke Gets In Your EyesClef MGC 623; Mosaic MD7-241
1358-2Bill-
1359-1Look For The Silver LiningClef MGC 695; Mosaic MD7-241
1360-1The Surrey With The Fringe On TopClef MGC 624; Mosaic MD7-241
1361-2Lover-
* Oscar Peterson Plays Vincent Youmans (Clef MGC 625)
* Oscar Peterson Plays Richard Rodgers (Clef MGC 624)
* Oscar Peterson Plays Jerome Kern (Clef MGC 623)
* Nostalgic Memories By Oscar Peterson (Clef MGC 695; Verve MGV 2045)
= Nostalgic Memories By Oscar Peterson (not released) (Verve MGV 8079)
* The Complete Clef/Mercury Recordings Of Oscar Peterson Trio (Mosaic MD7-241)

Ben Webster And His Orchestra

Harry "Sweets" Edison (tp) Benny Carter (as) Ben Webster (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Alvin Stoller (d)
Los Angeles, CA, December 8, 1953
1362-2That's AllNorgran 103
1362-5-Norgran MGN 1001
1363-2Pennies From HeavenNorgran 115, MGN 1001
1364-3TenderlyNorgran 115, MGN 1001, MGN 1021, MGN 1034
1365-1Jive At SixNorgran 103
1365-5-Norgran MGN 1001
1366-3Don't Get Around Much Anymore-
* The Consummate Artistry Of Ben Webster (Norgran MGN 1001)
= Ben Webster - King Of The Tenors (Norgran MGN 1089)
= Ben Webster - King Of Tenors (Verve MGV 8020)
* Various Artists - Our Best, Vol. 2 (Norgran MGN 1021)
* Various Artists - Tenor Saxes (Norgran MGN 1034; Verve MGV 8125)
* Ben Webster - That's All c/w Jive At Six (Norgran 103)
* Ben Webster - Pennies From Heaven c/w Tenderly (Norgran 115)

Dizzy Gillespie - Stan Getz Sextet

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

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b)
Los Angeles, CA, December 10, 1953
1375-1I Want To Be HappyClef MGC 625
1376-3ManhattanClef MGC 624
1377-1Great DayClef MGC 625
1378Tenderlyunissued
* Oscar Peterson Plays Vincent Youmans (Clef MGC 625)
* Oscar Peterson Plays Richard Rodgers (Clef MGC 624)

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b): same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, December 16, 1953
1387-2It's All In The GameClef unissued
1388-2Winter Wonderland-
1389-3Rain-
1390-2Love You Madly-

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b): same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, December 31, 1953
1481-4I Won't DanceClef MGC 623
* Oscar Peterson Plays Jerome Kern (Clef MGC 623)

Roy Eldridge Quintet

Roy Eldridge (tp) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Alvin Stoller (d)
Los Angeles, CA, December, 1953
1379-6Willow Weep For MeClef 89110, MGC 162, MGC 705
1380-2Somebody Loves Me-
1381-1When Your Lover Has GoneClef 89123, MGC 162, MGC 705
1382-8When It's Sleepy Time Down SouthClef 89116, MGC 162, MGC 705
1382-9-unissued
1383-1Feeling A DraftClef MGC 162, MGC 705
1384-1Don't Blame Me-
1385-3Echoes Of HarlemClef 89116, MGC 162, MGC 705
1385-4-unissued
1386-3I Can't Get StartedClef 89123, MGC 162, MGC 705
* Roy Eldridge - Dale's Wail (Clef MGC 705; Verve MGV 8089)
* Roy Eldridge - The Strolling Mr. Eldridge (Clef MGC 162)
* Roy Eldridge - Willow Weep For Me c/w Somebody Loves Me (Clef 89110, 89110x45)
* Roy Eldridge - When Your Lover Has Gone c/w I Can't Get Started (Clef 89123, 89123x45)
* Roy Eldridge - When It's Sleepy Time Down South c/w Echoes Of Harlem (Clef 89116, 89116x45)

1954

Lionel Hampton Quartet

Lionel Hampton (vib) Oscar Peterson (p) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, April 12, 1954
1548-1Love For SaleClef MGC 714
1549-3April In ParisClef MGC 628, MGC 736
1550-2Just One Of Those ThingsClef MGC 673
1551-2StardustClef MGC 714
1552-4That Old Black Magic, Pt. 1Clef MGC 744
1552-5That Old Black Magic, Pt. 2-
1553-1This Can't Be LoveClef MGC 667, MGC 735
1554-1Willow Weep For MeClef MGC 714
1555-2How High The MoonClef MGC 673
1556-2Blues For NormanClef MGC 744
1557-1I Can't Get StartedClef MGC 714
1558-2MoonglowClef MGC 667, MGC 736
* Lionel Hampton Plays Love Songs (Clef MGC 714; Verve MGV 2018)
* The Lionel Hampton Quintet (Clef MGC 628)
* Lionel Hampton - Swingin' With Hamp (Clef MGC 736; Verve MGV 8113)
* The Lionel Hampton Quartet (Clef MGC 673)
= Lionel Hampton - Hamp! (Clef MGC 738; Verve MGV 8114)
* Lionel Hampton - Hamp's Big Four (Clef MGC 744; Verve MGV 8117)
* The Lionel Hampton Quartet/Quintet (Clef MGC 667)
* Lionel Hampton - Flying Home (Clef MGC 735; Verve MGV 8112)

Lionel Hampton Quintet

Buddy DeFranco (cl) Lionel Hampton (vib) Oscar Peterson (p) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, April 13, 1954
1559-2It's Only A Paper MoonClef MGC 642, MGC 727
1560-1The Way You Look Tonight-
1561-6Flying HomeClef MGC 628, MGC 735
1562-2These Foolish ThingsClef MGC 642, MGC 726
1563-3Don't Be That Way-
1564-2DinahClef MGC 667, MGC 735
1565-2On The Sunny Side Of The StreetClef MGC 628, MGC 736
1566-1Je Ne Sais Pas-
* The Lionel Hampton Quintet, #2 (Clef MGC 642)
* Lionel Hampton - Air Mail Special (Clef MGC 727; Verve MGV 8106)
* The Lionel Hampton Quintet (Clef MGC 628)
* Lionel Hampton - Flying Home (Clef MGC 735; Verve MGV 8112)
* Lionel Hampton - King Of The Vibes (Clef MGC 726; Verve MGV 8105)
* The Lionel Hampton Quartet/Quintet (Clef MGC 667)
* Lionel Hampton - Swingin' With Hamp (Clef MGC 736; Verve MGV 8113)

Billie Holiday And Her Orchestra

Charlie Shavers (tp) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Ed Shaughnessy (d) Billie Holiday (vo)
NYC, April 14, 1954
1567-1How Deep Is The Ocean?Clef 89132, MGC 161, MGC 686; Verve VE2 2503
1568-1What A Little Moonlight Can DoClef 89132, MGC 161, MGC 686; Verve MGV 8338-2, 2V6S 8816, VE2 2503
1569-5I Cried For YouClef MGC 161, MGC 686; Verve MGV 8338-2, 2V6S 8816, VE2 2503
* A Recital By Billie Holiday (Clef MGC 686; Verve MGV 8027)
* Billie Holiday - The First Verve Sessions (Verve VE2 2503)
* Billie Holiday - The Unforgettable Lady Day (Verve MGV 8338-2)
* The History Of Billie Holiday (Verve 2V6S 8816)
* Billie Holiday (Clef MGC 161; Universal (J) UCCV 9031)
* Billie Holiday - How Deep Is The Ocean? c/w What A Little Moonlight Can Do (Clef 89132, 89132x45)

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p, vo) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b)
Los Angeles, CA, April 27, 1954
1700-1Alone TogetherClef MGC 694
1701-2These Foolish ThingsClef unissued
1702-2My Old FlameVerve MGV 2004
1703-1Ghost Of A Chance-
1704-4Serenade In BlueClef 89127, 89127 (alt.); Verve MGV 2004
1705-6Sweet LorraineClef 89148; Verve MGV 2004
1706-6Angel EyesClef 89124; Verve MGV 2004
1707-1Unforgettable-
1708-3MoonglowVerve MGV 2004
1709-3These Foolish ThingsVerve MGV 2012
1710-3From This Moment On-
* Recital By Oscar Peterson (Clef MGC 694; Verve MGV 2044)
= Recital By Oscar Peterson (not released) (Verve MGV 8078)
* Pastel Moods By Oscar Peterson (Verve MGV 2004)
* The Vocal Styling Of Oscar Peterson - Romance (Verve MGV 2012)
* Oscar Peterson - Pompton Turnpike c/w Serenade In Blue (Clef 89127, 89127x45)
* Oscar Peterson - Tea For Two c/w Serenade In Blue (Clef 89127 (alt.), 89127x45 (alt.))
* Oscar Peterson - Soft Winds c/w Sweet Lorraine (Clef 89148, 89148x45)
* Oscar Peterson - Angel Eyes c/w Unforgettable (Clef 89124, 89124x45)

Flip Phillips Quintet

Flip Phillips (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
NYC, September 13, 1954
1939-2Almost Like Being In LoveClef MGC 637
1940-5Singing The Blues-
1941-1All Of Me-
1942-5I'll Never Be The Same-
1943-2Lemon Aid 21-
1944-1Birth Of The Blues-
1945-2I've Got The World On A String-
1946-3The Lady's In Love With You-
* The Flip Phillips Quintet (Clef MGC 637)
= Flip Phillips - Rock With Flip (Clef MGC 740; Verve MGV 8116)

Lionel Hampton Quartet

Lionel Hampton (vib) Oscar Peterson (p) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
NYC, September 13, 1954
1947-1It's A Blue WorldClef MGC 744
1947-4It's A Blue World (short version)Clef 89128; Verve MGV 8275
1948-1The High And The MightyNorgran 150; Verve MGV 8228
1949When The Saints Go Marching InClef MGC 744
1950-2Flying HomeClef 89128; Verve MGV 8223
1951-1Midnight SunClef MGC 744
1952-1TenderlyVerve MGV 8226
1953-2Hallelujah-
1954-2IndianaVerve MGV 8275
* Lionel Hampton - Hamp's Big Four (Clef MGC 744; Verve MGV 8117)
* Lionel Hampton (not released) (Verve MGV 8275)
* Lionel Hampton - The High And The Mighty (Verve MGV 8228)
* Lionel Hampton '58 (Verve MGV 8223)
* Lionel Hampton - Hallelujah Hamp (Verve MGV 8226)
* Lionel Hampton - It's A Blue World c/w Flying Home (Clef 89128, 89128x45)
* Lionel Hampton - The High And The Mighty c/w September Song (Norgran 150)

Benny Carter Septet

Dizzy Gillespie (tp -5,6) Bill Harris (tb -1,2,4,5) Benny Carter (as) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, September 14, 1954
1. 1955-1LauraNorgran MGN 1015
2. 1956-2That Old Black MagicNorgran MGN 1044
3. 1957-3Angel Eyes-
4. 1958-8The Song Is You-
5. 1959-1Marriage Blues-
6. 1960-1Just One Of Those Things-
* Benny Carter Plays Pretty (Norgran MGN 1015)
= Benny Carter - Moonglow (Verve MGV 2025)
* Benny Carter - New Jazz Sounds (Norgran MGN 1044; Verve MGV 8135)

Roy Eldridge Quintet

Roy Eldridge (tp) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, September 14, 1954
1961-1If I Had YouClef MGC 683; Verve VE2 2531
1962-2Blue Moon-
1963-5Stormy Weather-
1964-1Sweethearts On Parade-
1965-3A Foggy Day-
1966-1I Only Have Eyes For You-
1967-1Sweet Georgia Brown-
1968-1The Song Is Ended-
* Roy Eldridge - Little Jazz (Clef MGC 683; Verve MGV 8068)
* Roy Eldridge - Dale's Wail (Verve VE2 2531)

Lionel Hampton Quintet

Lionel Hampton (vib, p, vo) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
NYC, September 15, 1954
1969-2But BeautifulVerve MGV 8228
1970-4IndianaVerve MGV 8226
1971-2Hamp's Boogie Woogie-
1971-3-Clef 89136; Verve MGV 8275
1972-1Honeysuckle RoseVerve MGV 8223
1972-2-Verve MGV 8226, MGV 8275
1973-1China BoyClef MGC 667, MGC 736
1974-1A Foggy DayVerve MGV 8223
1974-2-Clef 89136; Verve MGV 8226, MGV 8275
1975-2Love Is Here To StayVerve MGV 8228
1976-1Body And SoulVerve MGV 8223
1977-2It's Only A Paper MoonVerve MGV 8228
1978-4Sweethearts On Parade-
1979-1Date With Oscar-
* Lionel Hampton - The High And The Mighty (Verve MGV 8228)
* Lionel Hampton - Hallelujah Hamp (Verve MGV 8226)
* Lionel Hampton (not released) (Verve MGV 8275)
* Lionel Hampton '58 (Verve MGV 8223)
* The Lionel Hampton Quartet/Quintet (Clef MGC 667)
* Lionel Hampton - Swingin' With Hamp (Clef MGC 736; Verve MGV 8113)
* Lionel Hampton - Hamp's Boogie Woogie c/w A Foggy Day (Clef 89136, 89136x45)

Jazz At The Philharmonic

Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Bill Harris (tb) Flip Phillips, Ben Webster (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Louis Bellson (d)
"Bushnell Memorial Auditorium", Hartford, CT, September 17, 1954
Jazz Concert BluesClef MG VOL.17
The ChallengesClef MG VOL.17; Verve VSP 28
The Ballad MedleyClef MG VOL.17
Drum Solo-
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 17 (Clef MG VOL.17)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 10 (Verve MG VOL.10)
* Dizzy Gillespie/Roy Eldridge - Soul Mates (Verve VSP 28)

Lionel Hampton - Buddy DeFranco Sextet At JATP

Buddy DeFranco (cl) Lionel Hampton (vib) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
"Bushnell Memorial Auditorium", Hartford, CT, September 17, 1954
How High The MoonClef MG VOL.17
Body And Soul-
Flying HomeClef MG VOL.17; Verve VSP 40
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 17 (Clef MG VOL.17)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 10 (Verve MG VOL.10)
* Buddy Rich At JATP (Verve VSP 40)

Buddy DeFranco Quintet At JATP

Buddy DeFranco (cl) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
"Bushnell Memorial Auditorium", Hartford, CT, September 17, 1954
I'll Remember AprilClef MG VOL.17
Autumn Leaves-
Now's The Time-
Air Mail Special-
AvalonClef MG VOL.17; Verve VSP 42
It's Only A Paper MoonClef MG VOL.17
Easy Living-
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 17 (Clef MG VOL.17)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 10 (Verve MG VOL.10)
* Oscar Peterson At JATP (Verve VSP 42)

Oscar Peterson Trio At JATP

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b)
"Bushnell Memorial Auditorium", Hartford, CT, September 17, 1954
NuagesClef MG VOL.17; Verve VSP 42
Love For Sale-
Come To The Mardi Gras-
Should I?Clef MG VOL.17
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 17 (Clef MG VOL.17)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 10 (Verve MG VOL.10)
* Oscar Peterson At JATP (Verve VSP 42)

Oscar Peterson Quartet

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Louis Bellson (d)
Los Angeles, CA, October 27, 1954
2009-1Give Me The Simple LifeClef MGC 694
2010-1Singin' In The Rain-
2011-1Love You Madly-
2012-3Air Mail SpecialARS G 401, G 415
2013-1Honeysuckle RoseClef unissued
2014-1The Second Astaire BluesNorgran MGN 1036
2015-1It Don't Mean A ThingARS G 415
* Recital By Oscar Peterson (Clef MGC 694; Verve MGV 2044)
= Recital By Oscar Peterson (not released) (Verve MGV 8078)
* Various Artists - Giants Of Jazz (ARS G 401)
* Oscar Peterson - An Oscar For Peterson (ARS G 415)
* Various Artists - Piano Interpretations (Norgran MGN 1036; Verve MGV 8127)

Dizzy Gillespie - Roy Eldridge Sextet

Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie (tp, vo) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Louis Bellson (d)
NYC, October 29, 1954
2016-1 | 63VK625Sometimes I'm HappyClef MGC 671, MGC 730; Verve V/V6 8566, VE2 2524
2017-3Algo BuenoClef MGC 641, MGC 731; Verve VE2 2524
2018-1Trumpet BluesClef MGC 641, MGC 731; Verve MGV 8230, VE2 2524
2019-1 | 62VK460The Beat's OnVerve PR 2-3
2020-1The Ballad MedleyClef MGC 671, MGC 730; Verve VSP 28, VE2 2524
2021-1Blue MoonClef MGC 671, MGC 731; Verve VE2 2524
2022-1I've Found A New BabyClef MGC 641, MGC 730; Verve VSP 28, VE2 2524
2023-5Pretty Eyed BabyClef MGC 641, MGC 731; Verve VE2 2524
2024-1 | 62VK447I Can't Get Started With YouClef MGC 641, MGC 730; Verve VSP 17, VE2 2524
2025-6Limehouse BluesClef MGC 671, MGC 731; Verve VSP 28, VE2 2524
* Roy Eldridge/Dizzy Gillespie - Roy And Diz, Vol. 2 (Clef MGC 671)
* Roy Eldridge/Dizzy Gillespie - Trumpet Battle (Clef MGC 730; Verve MGV 8109)
* The Essential Dizzy Gillespie (Verve V/V6 8566)
* Dizzy Gillespie/Roy Eldridge - Diz And Roy (Verve VE2 2524)
* Roy Eldridge/Dizzy Gillespie - Roy And Diz (Clef MGC 641)
* Roy Eldridge/Dizzy Gillespie - The Trumpet Kings (Clef MGC 731; Verve MGV 8110)
* Various Artists - The Anatomy Of Improvisation (Verve MGV 8230)
* Various Artists - Greatest Names In Jazz (Verve PR 2-3)
* Dizzy Gillespie/Roy Eldridge - Soul Mates (Verve VSP 28)
* Various Artists - The Art Of The Ballad (Verve VSP 17)

Buddy DeFranco With Oscar Peterson Quartet

Buddy DeFranco (cl) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Louis Bellson (d)
NYC, October 29, 1954
2026-1Sweet And LovelyVerve MGV 8210
2027-1Fascinating Rhythm-
2028-4Love For Sale-
2029-1Easy To Love-
2030-2Pick Yourself Up-
2031-1They Can't Take That Away From Me-
* Buddy DeFranco And The Oscar Peterson Quartet (Verve MGV 8210)

Norman Granz' Jam Session

Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Bill Harris (tb) Buddy DeFranco (cl) Flip Phillips (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Louis Bellson (d)
NYC, October 30, 1954
2032-1Stompin' At The Savoy, Pt. 1Clef MGC 4006
2033-1Stompin' At The Savoy, Pt. 2-
2034-1Lullaby In RhythmVerve MGV 8196
2035-1Funky Blues No. 2-
* Norman Granz' Jam Session, #6 (Clef MGC 4006, MGC 656; Verve MGV 8054)
* Norman Granz' Jam Session, #9 (Verve MGV 8196)

Benny Carter Quintet

Benny Carter (as) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Bobby White (d)
Los Angeles, CA, November 12, 1954
2042-4Don't You ThinkClef unissued
2043-4Will You Still Be Mine?-
2044-1A Foggy DayNorgran MGN 1035
2045-1We'll Be Together AgainClef MGC 742
2046-2You Took Advantage Of MeNorgran MGN 1035
2047-1Poinciana-
2048-4Prisoner Of Love-
2049-2FrenesiNorgran MGN 1044
* Various Artists - Alto Saxes (Norgran MGN 1035; Verve MGV 8126)
* Down Beat Critics Poll Winners (not released) (Clef MGC 742)
* Benny Carter - New Jazz Sounds (Norgran MGN 1044; Verve MGV 8135)

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b)
Los Angeles, CA, November 15, 1954
2058-1NagasakiClef MGC 648
2059-1Serenade In Blue-
2060-2Lullaby Of Broadway-
2061-1I Found A Million Dollar Baby-
2062-1Would You Like To Take A Walk?-
2063-1I'll String Along With You-
2064-1I Only Have Eyes For You-
2065-1You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby-
2066-1You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me-
2067-1 | 62VK462Chattanooga Choo Choo-
2068-1You're My Everything-
2069-1As Long As I LiveClef MGC 649
2070-1I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues-
2071-1Come Rain Or Come Shine-
2072-1Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive-
2073-1Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea-
2074-1I've Got The World On A String-
2075-1It's Only A Paper Moon-
2076-1That Old Black Magic-
2077-1Let's Fall In Love-
2078-1Stormy Weather-
2079-1Blues In The Night-
* Oscar Peterson Plays Harry Warren (Clef MGC 648)
* Oscar Peterson Plays Harold Arlen (Clef MGC 649)

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b): same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, November 16, 1954
2080-1Over The RainbowClef MGC 649
2081-1When My Sugar Walks Down The StreetClef MGC 650
2082-1I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me-
2083-1On The Sunny Side Of The Street-
2084-1Don't Blame Me-
2085-1I'm In The Mood For Love-
2086-1I Can't Give You Anything But Love-
2087-1I Couldn't Sleep A Wink Last Night-
2088-1Digga Digga Doo-
2089-1You're A Sweetheart-
2090-2Body And SoulClef MGC 695
2091-3I Cover The WaterfrontClef MGC 695; Norgran MGN 1036
2092-1NuagesClef 89130
* Oscar Peterson Plays Harold Arlen (Clef MGC 649)
* Oscar Peterson Plays Jimmy McHugh (Clef MGC 650)
* Nostalgic Memories By Oscar Peterson (Clef MGC 695; Verve MGV 2045)
= Nostalgic Memories By Oscar Peterson (not released) (Verve MGV 8079)
* Various Artists - Piano Interpretations (Norgran MGN 1036; Verve MGV 8127)
* Oscar Peterson - Dark Eyes c/w Nuages (Clef 89130, 89130x45)

Buddy DeFranco Quartet With Russ Garcia Orchestra

Harry Betts, Nick DiMaio, Murray McEachern, Dick Noel, Tommy Pederson (tb) Dick DeRisi (frh) Buddy DeFranco (cl) Marty Berman, Jack Dumont, Herman Glunker, Jules Jacobs (woodwinds) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Bobby White (d) Russ Garcia (arr, cond) unidentified strings
Los Angeles, CA, December 6, 1954
2097-3It Ain't Necessarily SoNorgran MGN 1016
2098-3'S Wonderful-
2099-5Someone To Watch Over Me-
2100-2Bess, You Is My Woman Now-
2101-5I Want To Stay Here (Porgy)Norgran MGN 1016; Verve VSP 38
* Buddy DeFranco/Oscar Peterson - The George Gershwin Song Book (Norgran MGN 1016; Verve MGV 2022)
* Various Artists - The Art Of The Ballad, #2 (Verve VSP 38)

Buddy DeFranco Quartet With Russ Garcia Orchestra

Harry Betts, Nick DiMaio, Murray McEachern, Dick Noel, Tommy Pederson (tb) Dick DeRisi (frh) Buddy DeFranco (cl) Marty Berman, Jack Dumont, Herman Glunker, Jules Jacobs (woodwinds) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Bobby White (d) Russ Garcia (arr, cond) unidentified strings: same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, December 7, 1954
2102-4Strike Up The BandNorgran MGN 1016
2103-2The Man I Love-
2104-4I Got RhythmNorgran 136, MGN 1016
2105-1They Can't Take That Away From Me-
2106-5I Was Doing All RightNorgran MGN 1016
* Buddy DeFranco/Oscar Peterson - The George Gershwin Song Book (Norgran MGN 1016; Verve MGV 2022)
* Buddy DeFranco - I Got Rhythm c/w They Can't Take That Away From Me (Norgran 136)

1955 (The age of 30)

Buddy Rich With Howard Gibeling's Orchestra

Lee Castle (tp) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Louis Bellson (d) Buddy Rich (vo) Howard Gibeling (dir) unidentified strings
NYC, January 26, 1955
2220-6Everything Happens To MeNorgran 144, MGN 1031
2221-4Wrap Your Troubles In DreamsNorgran MGN 1031
2222-9Sure ThingNorgran 144, MGN 1031
2223-5Glad To Be UnhappyNorgran MGN 1031
2224-2Three Little WordsClef unissued
* Sing And Swing With Buddy Rich (Norgran MGN 1031)
* Buddy Rich - Everything Happens To Me c/w Sure Thing (Norgran 144)

Ralph Burns Among The JATP's

Al DeRisi, Roy Eldridge, Bernie Glow, Lou Oles, Al Porcino (tp) Bill Harris (tb) Jimmy Hamilton (cl) Sam Marowitz, Hal McKusick (as) Al Cohn, Flip Phillips (ts) Danny Bank (bars) Oscar Peterson (p) Ray Brown (b) Louis Bellson (d) Ralph Burns (arr)
NYC, February 4, 1955
2254-3Perpetual MotionNorgran MGN 1028
2255-1Spring In Naples-
2256-5Music For A Stripteaser-
2257-3Sprang-
2258-2Pimlico-
2259-2Early Awedom-
2260-5Chuck-A-Luck-
2261-2Texco-
* Ralph Burns Among The JATP's (Norgran MGN 1028; Verve MGV 8121)

Buddy Rich Ensemble

Thad Jones, Joe Newman (tp) Ben Webster, Frank Wess (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Freddie Green (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
NYC, May 16, 1955
2344-1SundayNorgran MGN 1078
2345-1The MonsterNorgran MGN 1078; Verve 2V6S 8824
2346-1Ballad MedleyNorgran MGN 1031
* The Wailing Buddy Rich (Norgran MGN 1078; Verve MGV 8168)
* Buddy Rich - The Monster (Verve 2V6S 8824)
* Sing And Swing With Buddy Rich (Norgran MGN 1031)

Jazz At The Philharmonic

Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips, Lester Young (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
"Opera House", Chicago, IL, October 2, 1955
The BluesClef MG VOL.18
The Modern Set-
The Swing Set-
The Ballad MedleyClef MG VOL.18; Verve VSP 16
Buddy Rich's ExplosionClef MG VOL.18; Verve VSP 40
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 18 (Clef MG VOL.18)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 11 (Verve MG VOL.11)
* The JATP All Stars - Perdido (Verve VSP 16)
* Buddy Rich At JATP (Verve VSP 40)

Oscar Peterson Trio At JATP

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b)
"Opera House", Chicago, IL, October 2, 1955
Anything GoesClef MG VOL.18; Verve VSP 11
Baby, Baby All The Time-
Budo-
Easy Does It-
SundayClef MG VOL.18
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 18 (Clef MG VOL.18)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 11 (Verve MG VOL.11)
* Oscar Peterson - Stage Right (Verve VSP 11)

Gene Krupa - Buddy Rich Nonet

Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich (d)
NYC, November 1, 1955
2527-3 | 63VK632Gene's BluesClef MGC 684; Verve V/V6 8571, V/V6 8594
2528-3Buddy's BluesClef MGC 684; Verve 2V6S 8824
2529-1Bernie's TuneClef MGC 684
2530-1I Never Knew-
2531-2Sweethearts On Parade-
* Gene Krupa/Buddy Rich - Krupa And Rich (Clef MGC 684; Verve MGV 8069, MGV 8400, V/V6 8400)
* The Essential Gene Krupa - Let Me Off Uptown (Verve V/V6 8571)
* The Best Of Gene Krupa - Verve's Choice (Verve V/V6 8594)
* Buddy Rich - The Monster (Verve 2V6S 8824)

Lester Young - Harry Edison Sextet

Harry "Sweets" Edison (tp) Lester Young (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, November 1, 1955
2532-1Mean To MeNorgran MGN 1043; Verve VE2 2538, VSP 27
2533-2That's AllNorgran MGN 1043; Verve VE2 2538
2534-1Red Boy BluesNorgran MGN 1043; Verve V3HB 8849, VE2 2538, VSP 27
2535-1Pennies From HeavenNorgran MGN 1043; Verve V3HB 8849, VE2 2538
2536She's Funny That WayNorgran MGN 1043; Verve VE2 2538
2537-1One O'Clock JumpNorgran MGN 1043; Verve V3HB 8849, VE2 2538
2538-2 | 62VK463It's The Talk Of The TownVerve PR 2-3
2539-3I've Found A New BabyVerve 314 547 087-2
* Lester Young/Harry Edison - Pres And Sweets (Norgran MGN 1043; Verve MGV 8134)
* Lester Young - Mean To Me (Verve VE2 2538)
* Lester Young - Pres And His Cabinet (Verve VSP 27)
* Lester Young - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8849)
* Various Artists - Greatest Names In Jazz (Verve PR 2-3)
* The Complete Lester Young Studio Sessions On Verve (Verve 314 547 087-2)

Tour De Force

Harry "Sweets" Edison, Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
NYC, November 2, 1955
2540-1Tour De ForceVerve MGV 8212, VE2 2524
2541-3Steeplechase-
2542-1Ballad MedleyClef unissued
* Various Artists - Tour De Force (Verve MGV 8212)
* Dizzy Gillespie/Roy Eldridge - Diz And Roy (Verve VE2 2524)

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b)
"Zardi's", Hollywood, CA, November 8, 1955
SundayPablo Live 2620-118
I've Got You Under My Skin-
Herbie's Tune-
There's A Small Hotel-
How High The Moon-
Noreen's Nocturn-
I Was Doing Alright-
Falling In Love With Love-
Big Fat Mama-
The Way You Look Tonight-
Begin The Beguine-
Easy Does It-
Will You Still Be Mine?-
Laura-
Roy's Tune-
The Continental-
You Are Too Beautiful-
Pompton Turnpike-
Surrey With The Fringe On Top-
Swinging On A Star-
I've Got You Under My Skin-
Autumn Leaves-
Love For Sale-
Soft Winds-
Medley: I Loves You, Porgy / Anything Goes-
It's A Marshmallow World-
Tenderly-
Honeysuckle Rose-
Love You Madly-
Have You Met Miss Jones-
* The Oscar Peterson Trio At Zardi's (Pablo Live 2620-118)

Oscar Peterson Quartet

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
Los Angeles, CA, December 27, 1955
2567-1Jumpin' At The WoodsideClef MGC 708
2568Easy Does ItClef MGC 708; Verve V/V6 8740
2569-1Lester Leaps InClef MGC 708; Verve (H) EPV 5088
2570-29.20 SpecialClef MGC 708
2571-2One O'Clock Jump-
2572-1Blue And Sentimental-
2573-1Broadway-
2574-1Jive At Five-
2575-3Blues For BasieClef MGC 708; Verve V/V6 8740, V3HB 8842
2576-3TopsyClef MGC 708; Verve (H) EPV 5088
* Oscar Peterson Plays Count Basie (Clef MGC 708; Verve MGV 8092)
* Oscar Peterson - Night Train, Vol. 2 (Verve V/V6 8740)
* Oscar Peterson - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8842)
* Oscar Peterson - The Golden Striker (Verve (H) EPV 5088)

Herb Ellis Sextet

Harry "Sweets" Edison (tp) Jimmy Giuffre (cl, ts, bars) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Alvin Stoller (d)
Los Angeles, CA, December 28, 1955
2577-1Sweetheart BluesNorgran MGN 1081
2578-2Somebody Loves Me-
2579-4It Can Happen To You-
2580-2Pogo-
* Herb Ellis - Ellis In Wonderland (Norgran MGN 1081; Verve MGV 8171)

Fred Astaire

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Alvin Stoller (d) Fred Astaire (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, December 29, 1955
2581-3I Won't DanceClef unissued
2582-6They Can't Take That Away From Me-

Toni Harper

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Toni Harper (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, December 29, 1955
2583-2 | 20012-2Gone With The WindVerve MGV 2001
2584-1 | 20013-1You Don't Know What Love Is-
2585-6 | 20014-6Little Girl Blue-
2586-1 | 20015-1Singin' In The Rain-
2587-1 | 20016-1Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin'-
2588-1 | 20017-1From This Moment OnClef unissued
2589-5 | 20018-5Like Someone In LoveVerve MGV 2001
2590-8 | 20019-8I Could Write A Book-
2591-3 | 20020-3Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered-
* Toni Harper Sings - Toni (Verve MGV 2001)

Oscar Peterson With Russ Garcia's Orchestra

Oscar Peterson (p) Russ Garcia (arr, cond) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, December 30, 1955
2592-7 | 20025-7LauraVerve MGV 2002, 2V6S 8810, V3HB 8842
2593-10 | 20026-10RubyVerve MGV 2002, 2V6S 8810
2594-5 | 20027-5It Could Happen To YouVerve MGV 2002
2595-2 | 20028-2A Sunday Kind Of LoveVerve MGV 2002, 2V6S 8810
2596-8 | 20029-8I Only Have Eyes For You-
2597-2 | 20030-2Tenderly-
2598-9 | 20031-9Stars Fell On Alabama-
2599-7 | 20032-7Stella By Starlight-
2600-2 | 20033-2Black Coffee-
2601-6 | 20034-6I Thought About You-
2602-1 | 20035-1The Boy Next Door-
2603-2 | 20036-2Our WaltzVerve MGV 2002
* Oscar Peterson With Strings - In A Romantic Mood (Verve MGV 2002)
* The Oscar Peterson Collection (Verve 2V6S 8810)
* Oscar Peterson - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8842)

Jazz At The Philharmonic

Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Bill Harris (tb) Buddy DeFranco (cl) Flip Phillips (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Louie Bellson (d) Ella Fitzgerald (vo) and others
Berlin, West Germany, 1955
Easy Does ItJazz Band (E) EBCD 2113-2
Seven Come Eleven-
Jam Session, No. 1-
Jam Session, No. 2-
Willow Weep For Me-
I Don't Know Why-
Imagination-
My Old Flame-
Mop Top-
Billies Bounce-
Ella-
Papa Loves Mambo-
Perdido-
* USA All Stars - In Berlin, February, 1955 (Jazz Band (E) EBCD 2113-2)

1956

Toni Harper

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Toni Harper (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, January 3, 1956
2604-3 | 20021-3Love For SaleVerve MGV 2001
2605-6 | 20022-6A Foggy Day-
2606-4 | 20023-4You Took Advantage Of Me-
2607-9 | 20024-9Can't We Be Friends?-
* Toni Harper Sings - Toni (Verve MGV 2001)

Herb Ellis Septet

Harry "Sweets" Edison (tp) Jimmy Giuffre (cl, ts, bars) Charlie Mariano (as -1,3) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Alvin Stoller (d)
Los Angeles, CA, January 3, 1956
1. 2608Detour AheadNorgran MGN 1081
2. 2609-1ConversationClef unissued
3. 2610Ellis In WonderlandNorgran MGN 1081
4. 2611Have You Met Miss Jones?-
5. 2612-6A Simple Tune (Beyond The Moon)-
* Herb Ellis - Ellis In Wonderland (Norgran MGN 1081; Verve MGV 8171)

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b)
"Stratford Shakespearean Festival", Ontario, Canada, August 8, 1956
Falling In Love With LoveClef MGC 751
How About You?-
Flamingo-
Swinging On A Star-
Noreen's Nocturne-
Gypsy In My Soul-
How High The Moon-
Love You Madly-
52nd Street Theme-
Nuagesunissued
Daisy's Dream-
* The Oscar Peterson Trio At The Stratford Shakespearean Festival (not released) (Clef MGC 751)
= The Oscar Peterson Trio At The Stratford Shakespearean Festival (Verve MGV 8024)

Jazz At The Hollywood Bowl

Harry "Sweets" Edison, Roy Eldridge (tp) Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
"Hollywood Bowl", Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 1956
Honeysuckle RoseVerve MGV 8231-2
Jumpin' At The Woodside-
Ballad Medley: I Can't Get Started / If I Had You / I've Got The World On A String-
* Various Artists - Jazz At The Hollywood Bowl (Verve MGV 8231-2)

Oscar Peterson Trio At JATHB

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b)
"Hollywood Bowl", Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 1956
9.20 SpecialVerve MGV 8231-2
How About You?-
* Various Artists - Jazz At The Hollywood Bowl (Verve MGV 8231-2)

Ella Fitzgerald - Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong (tp, vo) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d) Ella Fitzgerald (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, August 16, 1956
2918-2 | 20207-2They Can't Take That Away From MeVerve MGV 4003, 2V6S 8811
2919-8 | 20208-8Isn't This A Lovely Day?Verve MGV 4003
2920-5 | 20209-5Tenderly-
2921-2 | 20210-2Stars Fell On AlabamaVerve 2023, MGV 4003, 2V6S 8811
2922-2 | 20222-2Can't We Be Friends?-
2923-5 | 20211-5 | 63VK650Cheek To CheekVerve MGV 4003, 2V6S 8811, V/V6 8569
2924-10 | 20212-10Under A Blanket Of BlueVerve MGV 4003, 2V6S 8811
2925-7 | 20213-7Moonlight In Vermont-
2926-6 | 20214-6A Foggy Day (In London Town)-
2927-6 | 20215-6April In ParisVerve MGV 4003
2928-1 | 20216-1The Nearness Of YouVerve MGV 4003, 2V6S 8811
* Ella Fitzgerald/Louis Armstrong - Ella And Louis (Verve MGV 4003)
* Ella Fitzgerald/Louis Armstrong - Ella And Louis (Verve 2V6S 8811)
* The Essential Louis Armstrong (Verve V/V6 8569)
* Ella Fitzgerald/Louis Armstrong - Stars Fell On Alabama c/w Can't We Be Friends? (Verve 2023, V 10023)

Tour De Force

Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Stan Levey (d)
Los Angeles, CA, October 16, 1956
4028-2Ballad MedleyVerve MGV 8212
* Various Artists - Tour De Force (Verve MGV 8212)

1957

Anita O'Day

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Milt Holland or John Poole (d) Anita O'Day (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, January 31, 1957
20684-6They Can't Take That Away From Me / 'S WonderfulVerve MGV 2086
20685Love Me Or Leave Me-
20686That Old Devil Moon-
20687Tenderly-
20688We'll Be Together Again-
20689Stella By Starlight-
20690Them There Eyes-
20691Takin' A Chance On Love-
20692I've Got The World On A String-
20693You Turned The Tables On Me-
20694Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered-
* Anita O'Day - 'S Wonderful (not released) (Verve MGV 2086)
= Anita O'Day - Anita Sings The Most (Verve MGV 8259)
= Anita O'Day - Anita Sings For Oscar (ARS G 426)

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b)
television broadcast, "Jazz Today", Los Angeles, CA, March 4, 1957
CalicoCalliope CAL 3001
Time After Time-
Seven Come Eleven-
* Oscar Peterson/Gerald Wiggins - Sessions, Live (Calliope CAL 3001)

Harry Edison Sextet

Harry "Sweets" Edison (tp) Ben Webster (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Barney Kessel (g -1/4) Herb Ellis (g -5) Ray Brown (b) Alvin Stoller (d)
Los Angeles, CA, March 5, 1957
1. 20725-2Blues For Piney BrownVerve MGV 8211
2. 20726-7Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You-
3. 20727-4Blues For The Blues-
4. 20728-1You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me-
5. 20729-4Blues For Bill Basie (Used To Be Basie)-
* Harry Edison - Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You (Verve MGV 8211)

Stuff Smith Quintet

Stuff Smith (vln) Oscar Peterson (p) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b) Alvin Stoller (d)
Glen Glenn Studios, Hollywood, CA, March 7, 1957
20734-4Desert SandsVerve MGV 8206
20735-6Soft Winds-
20736-3Time And Again (Don't You Think)-
20737-4It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)-
20738-2In A MellowtoneVerve 314 521 676-2
* Stuff Smith (Verve MGV 8206)
* Stuff Smith - Dizzy Gillespie - Oscar Peterson (Verve 314 521 676-2)

Stuff Smith Quintet

Stuff Smith (vln) Oscar Peterson (p) Barney Kessel (g) Ray Brown (b) Alvin Stoller (d): same personnel
Glen Glenn Studios, Hollywood, CA, March 12, 1957
20749-1I Know That You KnowVerve MGV 8206
20750-3Heat WaveVerve 314 521 676-2
20750-4Things Ain't What They Used To BeVerve MGV 8206
20751-1Body And SoulVerve 314 521 676-2
* Stuff Smith (Verve MGV 8206)
* Stuff Smith - Dizzy Gillespie - Oscar Peterson (Verve 314 521 676-2)

Oscar Peterson Quartet With Buddy Bregman's Orchestra

Oscar Peterson (p, vo) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Stan Levey (d) Buddy Bregman (arr, cond) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, March 28, 1957
20819-5SusquehannaVerve MGV 2079
20820-7I've Never Left You ArmsVerve V 10073, MGV 2079
20821-5/3Soft SandsVerve V 10056, MGV 2079
20822-11Echoes-
20823-5Why Oh Why?Verve V 10073, MGV 2079
20824-7One The Outside Looking InVerve MGV 2079
* Oscar Peterson - Soft Sands (Verve MGV 2079)
* Oscar Peterson - I've Never Left You Arms c/w Why Oh Why? (Verve V 10073)
* Oscar Peterson - Soft Sands c/w Echoes (Verve V 10056)

Harry Edison Sextet

Harry "Sweets" Edison (tp) Ben Webster (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Alvin Stoller (d)
Los Angeles, CA, March 30, 1957
20825-3Taste On The PlaceVerve MGV 8211
20826-3Moonlight In Vermont-
20827What'll I Dounissued
* Harry Edison - Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You (Verve MGV 8211)

Stuff Smith With Oscar Peterson Quartet At JATP

Stuff Smith (vln) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Jo Jones (d)
"Salle Pleyel", Paris, France, May 2, 1957
Desert SandsPablo 2310-907
How High The Moon-
Moonlight In Vermont-
* Stephane Grappelli/Stuff Smith - Violins No End (Pablo 2310-907; Fantasy OJCCD 890-2)

Stephane Grappelli - Stuff Smith Sextet

Stephane Grappelli, Stuff Smith (vln) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Jo Jones (d)
Paris, France, May 4, 1957
21120-2Mean To MeVerve MGV 8270
21121-3I Want To Be Happyunissued
21122-2Medley: A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square / Moonlight In Vermont / The Nearness Of You / Embraceable You-
21123-1Don't Get Around Much AnymoreVerve MGV 8270; Pablo 2310-907
21124-3No Points Today-
21125-1Chapeau Blues-
21126-2The Lady Is A Tramp-
* Stephane Grappelli And Stuff Smith (not released) (Verve MGV 8270)
* Stephane Grappelli/Stuff Smith - Violins No End (Pablo 2310-907; Fantasy OJCCD 890-2)

Oscar Peterson Trio With Guests

Roy Eldridge (tp -5,6,8) Sonny Stitt (as, ts -5,7,8) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Jo Jones (d -5/8)
"Newport Jazz Festival", Newport, RI, evening, July 7, 1957
1. 63VK561Will You Still Be Mine?Verve MGV 8239, V/V6 8559
2.Joy Spring-
3. 63VK562A Gal In Calico-
4. 63VK56352nd Street Theme-
5.Monitor BluesVerve MGV 8239
6.Willow Weep For Me-
7.Autumn In New York-
8.Roy's Son-
* The Oscar Peterson Trio With Sonny Stitt, Roy Eldridge And Jo Jones At Newport (Verve MGV 8239)
= Oscar Peterson/Roy Eldridge - The Newport Years, Vol. 3 (Verve V6 8828)
* Oscar Peterson/Gerry Mulligan At Newport (Verve V/V6 8559)

Ella Fitzgerald And Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong (tp, vo) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Louis Bellson (d) Ella Fitzgerald (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, July 23, 1957
21132-2Love Is Here To StayVerve MGV 4018, MGV 4006-2, 2V6S 8811
21133-2Learning The BluesVerve MGV 4018, MGV 4006-2
21134-8Autumn In New YorkVerve MGV 4017, MGV 4006-2
21135-9Let's Call The Whole Thing OffVerve MGV 4018, MGV 4006-2, 2V6S 8811
21136-9They All LaughedVerve MGV 4017, MGV 4006-2
21137-5Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To YouVerve MGV 4017, MGV 4006-2, 2V6S 8811
21138-1 | 63VK651Stompin' At The SavoyVerve MGV 4017, MGV 4006-2, V/V6 8569, 2V6S 8811, VSP 24
* Ella Fitzgerald/Louis Armstrong - Ella And Louis Again, Vol. 2 (Verve MGV 4018)
* Ella Fitzgerald/Louis Armstrong - Ella And Louis Again (Verve MGV 4006-2)
* Ella Fitzgerald/Louis Armstrong - Ella And Louis (Verve 2V6S 8811)
* Ella Fitzgerald/Louis Armstrong - Ella And Louis Again, Vol. 1 (Verve MGV 4017)
* The Essential Louis Armstrong (Verve V/V6 8569)
* Various Artists - The Jazz Round (Verve VSP 24)

Ella Fitzgerald

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Louis Bellson (d) Ella Fitzgerald (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, July 23, 1957
21139-3These Foolish ThingsVerve MGV 4018, MGV 4006-2
21140-3Comes LoveVerve MGV 4017, MGV 4006-2
21141-6Ill WindVerve MGV 4018, MGV 4006-2
* Ella Fitzgerald/Louis Armstrong - Ella And Louis Again, Vol. 2 (Verve MGV 4018)
* Ella Fitzgerald/Louis Armstrong - Ella And Louis Again (Verve MGV 4006-2)
* Ella Fitzgerald/Louis Armstrong - Ella And Louis Again, Vol. 1 (Verve MGV 4017)

Oscar Peterson Quartet With Buddy Bregman's Orchestra

Oscar Peterson (p, vo) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Stan Levey (d) Buddy Bregman (arr, cond) unidentified orchestra
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, July 31, 1957
21188-3It Happens Every SpringVerve MGV 2079
21189-12Song To The StarsVerve V 10084, MGV 2079
21190-5Chanel-
21191-7I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warmunissued
21192-5Can't We Be Friends?-
21193-11Dream On Summer NightVerve MGV 2079
21194-5You Took Advantage Of Me-
21195-3I Can't Get Started-
21196-5Rain On The Roofunissued
21197-3As Time Goes By-
21198-8Ain't Misbehavin'-
* Oscar Peterson - Soft Sands (Verve MGV 2079)
* Oscar Peterson - Song To The Stars c/w Chanel (Verve V 10084)

Lester Young Sextet

Harry "Sweets" Edison (tp) Lester Young (ts, cl) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Louis Bellson (d)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, July 31, 1957
21205-2St. TropezVerve MGV 8298
21206-1Flic-
21207Ballad MedleyVerve 314 547 087-2
21208-2Our Love Is Here To StayVerve MGV 8298
21209-3SundayVerve MGV 8298, MGV 8398
21210Perdido (incomplete)Verve 314 547 087-2
* Lester Young/Harry Edison - Going For Myself... (Verve MGV 8298)
* The Essential Lester Young (Verve MGV 8398)