Pacific Jazz Records Catalog: Jazz West Coast series

The Original Pacific Jazz: Jazz West Coast series (12 inch LP)

JWC-500   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast   1956

Chet Baker, trumpet; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Joe Mondragon, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Phil Turetsky's House, Los Angeles, CA, February 1, 1953

Lady Be Good (alternate take)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, April 29 and 30, 1953

Darn That Dream (alternate take)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 3, 1953

Happy Little Sunbeam (alternate take)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Herb Geller, alto, tenor sax; Jack Montrose, tenor sax; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 14, 1953

Bockhanal (alternate take)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Bob Neel, drums; + an overdub: Jimmy Giuffre, clarinet.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 15, 1954;
probably Los Angeles, CA area, 1950s

There Will Never Be Another You

Shorty Rogers, flugelhorn; Bud Shank, alto sax, alto flute; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Harry Babasin, bass; Roy Harte, drums.

United Western Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, March 25, 1954

Lotus Bud

Bud Shank, alto sax; Laurindo Almeida, guitar; Harry Babasin, bass; Roy Harte, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, April 22, 1954

Speak Low (alternate take)

Jack Montrose, tenor sax, arranger; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Paul Moer, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Billy Schneider, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, May 27, 1954

Two Can Play (alternate take)

Bob Enevoldsen, Maynard Ferguson, Stu Williamson, valve trombone; Bud Shank, alto sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Bob Cooper, arranger.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, June 22, 1954

Wailing Vessel (alternate take)

Clifford Brown, trumpet; Stu Williamson, valve trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Jack Montrose, arranger.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 1954

Tiny Capers (alternate take)

Jon Eardley, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Stockton High School, Stockton, CA, November 12, 1954

Soft Shoe

Jon Eardley, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Red Mitchell, bass; Larry Bunker, drums; featuring guests: Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone, piano; Zoot Sims, tenor sax.

Hoover High School, San Diego, CA, December 14, 1954

I'll Remember April

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Bud Shank, alto sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Larry Bunker, drums; with Sam Caplan, Benny Gill, Marshall Sosson, violin; Lou Kievman, viola; Ray Kramer, cello.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, January 7, 1955

Low Life (alternate take)

Bill Perkins, alto, tenor sax, flute; Bud Shank, alto, tenor, baritone sax, flute; Hampton Hawes, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 2, 1955

It Had To Be You

** also released on World Pacific JWC-500 in 1958.

JWC-501   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 2   1956

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Red Mitchell, bass; Frank Isola, drums.

Salle Pleyel, Paris, France, June 7, 1954

Line For Lyons

Hampton Hawes, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 2, 1955

I Hear Music (trio version)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerard Gustin, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Bert Dahlander, drums.

Studio Pathe-Maggelan, Paris, France, October 24, 1955

29249-2Summertime

Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Joe Maini, alto sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, November 18, 1955

Contour

Cy Touff, bass trumpet; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, December 5, 1955

It's Sand, Man

Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Claude Williamson, piano; Don Prell, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, January 25, 1956

Bag Of Blues

Stu Williamson, trumpet, valve trombone; Carl Fontana, trombone; Bud Shank, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jack Nimitz, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Russ Freeman, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Music Box Theatre, Hollywood, CA, February 9, 1956

Song Of The Islands

Bill Perkins, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Percy Heath, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, February 10, 1956

Easy Living

Buddy Collette, tenor, alto sax, clarinet, flute; Fred Katz, cello; Jim Hall, guitar; Carson Smith, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Music Box Theatre, Hollywood, CA, February 10 and 13, 1956

Topsy

Bud Shank, flute, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Music Box Theatre, Hollywood, CA, February 19, 1956

Bojangles Of Harlem

** also released on World Pacific JWC-501 in 1958.

JWC-502   Various Artists - The Blues   1956

Jon Eardley, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Stockton High School, Stockton, CA, November 12, 1954

Blues Going Up

Bill Perkins, alto, tenor sax, flute; Bud Shank, alto, tenor, baritone sax, flute; Hampton Hawes, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 2, 1955

Royal Garden Blues

Conte Candoli, trumpet; Jack Montrose, tenor sax, arranger; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Paul Moer, piano; Ralph Pena, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, July 6, 1955

Some Good Fun Blues

Buddy Collette, tenor, alto sax, clarinet, flute; Fred Katz, cello; Jim Hall, guitar; Carson Smith, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

The Strollers, Long Beach, CA, August 4, 1955

Walking Carson Blues (shortened version)

Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Joe Maini, alto sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, November 18, 1955

Leroy's Blues

Jim Hall, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, February 8, 1956

Blues On The Rocks

Bill Perkins, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Percy Heath, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, February 10, 1956

2 Degrees East-3 Degrees West

Bud Shank, flute, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Music Box Theatre, Hollywood, CA, February 19, 1956

Blues In The Night

** also released on World Pacific JWC-502 in 1958.

JWC-503   Various Artists - Ballads For Backgrounds   1956

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, April 27, 1953

My Old Flame

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 3, 1953

The Thrill Is Gone (10" LP take)

Howard Roberts, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, December 6, 1953

What Is There To Say

Bud Shank, alto sax; Laurindo Almeida, guitar; Harry Babasin, bass; Roy Harte, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, April 22, 1954

PJ-379Stairway To The Stars

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; John Williams, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Frank Isola, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 7, 1954

PJ-1663Body And Soul

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Bud Shank, alto sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Larry Bunker, drums; with Sam Cytron, Milton Feher, Tibor Zelig, violin; Myron Sandler, viola; Paul Bergstrom, cello.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 29, 1954

Out Of This World

Jon Eardley, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Red Mitchell, bass; Larry Bunker, drums; featuring guests: Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone, piano; Zoot Sims, tenor sax.

Hoover High School, San Diego, CA, December 14, 1954

Polka Dots And Moonbeams

Fred Katz, cello; Jim Hall, guitar; Carson Smith, bass.

The Strollers, Long Beach, CA, August 4 or November 11, 1955

Stella By Starlight

Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Claude Williamson, piano; Don Prell, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, January 25, 1956

Nature Boy

Stu Williamson, trumpet, valve trombone; Carl Fontana, trombone; Bud Shank, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jack Nimitz, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Russ Freeman, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Music Box Theatre, Hollywood, CA, February 9, 1956

One Hundred Years From Today

John Lewis, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, February 10, 1956

ST-1892I Can't Get Started

** also released on World Pacific JWC-503 in 1958.

JWC-504   Various Artists - Rodgers And Hart Gems   1957

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Bobby White, drums.

probably Gold Star Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 15, 1952

Isn't It Romantic

Chet Baker, trumpet, vocal; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Bob Neel, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 15, 1954

My Funny Valentine

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Red Mitchell, bass; Frank Isola, drums.

Salle Pleyel, Paris, France, June 3, 1954

V8183The Lady Is A Tramp

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; John Williams, piano; Bill Anthony, bass; Frank Isola, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 5, 1954

Have You Met Miss Jones

Jon Eardley, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Stockton High School, Stockton, CA, November 12, 1954

Little Girl Blue

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Bud Shank, alto sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Larry Bunker, drums; with Sam Cytron, Milton Feher, Tibor Zelig, violin; Myron Sandler, viola; Paul Bergstrom, cello.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 29, 1954

There's A Small Hotel
You Are Too Beautiful

Conte Candoli, trumpet; Jack Montrose, tenor sax, arranger; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Paul Moer, piano; Ralph Pena, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, June 24, 1955

Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered

Kitty White, vocal; with Bud Shank, flute; Corky Hale, harp; and others.

released 1955

Glad To Be Unhappy
My Romance

** also released on World Pacific JWC-504 in 1958.

JWC-505   Various Artists - Solo Flight   1957

Chet Baker, trumpet; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

The Haig, Hollywood, CA, January 23, 1953

Too Marvelous For Words

Harry Edison, trumpet; Arnold Ross, piano; Joe Comfort, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.

The Haig, Hollywood, CA, July 1, 1953

PJ-283September In The Rain

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; John Williams, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Frank Isola, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 7, 1954

Isn't It Romantic

Bud Shank, flute, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Music Box Theatre, Hollywood, CA, February 19, 1956

It's A New World

Chet Baker, trumpet; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 25 and 31, 1956

I Can't Get Started

James Clay, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 25, 1956

In A Sentimental Mood

Art Pepper, alto sax; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956

I Can't Give You Anything But Love

Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

If I Should Lose You

Phil Urso, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 18, 1956

It's Only A Paper Moon

Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Radio Recorders' Annex, Los Angeles, CA, December 11, 1956

Angel Eyes

** also released on World Pacific JWC-505 in 1958.

JWC-506   Various Artists - Jazz Pianists Galore   1957

Al Haig, piano; Harry Babasin, bass, cello; Larry Bunker, drums, vibes.

Los Angeles, CA, September 6, 1952

Taking A Chance On Love

Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 27, 1953

Laugh, Cry

Richard Twardzik, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December, 1954

Bess, You Is My Woman

Hampton Hawes, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 2, 1955

I Hear Music (trio version)

John Lewis, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, February 10, 1956

ST-1892I Can't Get Started

Pete Jolly, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956

Younger Than Springtime

Jimmy Rowles, piano; Al Hendrickson, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Nick Fatool, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, September 13, 1956

We'll Be Together Again

Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 18, 1956

Autumn In New York

Jimmy Rowles, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Radio Recorders' Annex, Los Angeles, CA, December 11, 1956

Sonny Speaks

Carl Perkins, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass.

Los Angeles, CA, January 10, 1957

ST-1897Too Close For Comfort

** also released on World Pacific JWC-506 in 1958.

World Pacific: Jazz West Coast series (12 inch LP)

JWC-507   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 3   1958

Jon Eardley, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Red Mitchell, bass; Larry Bunker, drums; featuring guests: Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone, piano; Zoot Sims, tenor sax.

Hoover High School, San Diego, CA, December 14, 1954

There Will Never Be Another You

Bud Shank, flute, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Music Box Theatre, Hollywood, CA, February 19, 1956

Brother, Can You Spare A Dime

Art Pepper, alto sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956

Ol' Croix (as Old Croix)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Little Girl

Bob Burgess, trombone; Phil Urso, alto sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 18, 1956

Too Marvelous For Words

Paul Horn, alto, tenor sax, flute, clarinet; Fred Katz, cello; John Pisano, guitar; Carson Smith, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, October 21 and 24, 1956

Mr. Smith Goes To Town

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, November 6, 1956

ST-1903Love Nest

Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Claude Williamson, piano, celeste; Don Prell, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, November 7 and 8, 1956

Polka Dots And Moonbeams

Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Bob Cooper, tenor sax, oboe; Howard Roberts, guitar; Don Prell, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.

Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, first session, November 29, 1956

Sweet Georgia Brown

Carl Perkins, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass.

Los Angeles, CA, January 10 and 24, 1957

Things Ain't What They Used To Be (alternate take)

JWC-508   Various Artists - The Hard Swing   1958

Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Joe Maini, alto sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, November 18, 1955

It's Only A Paper Moon

Chet Baker, trumpet; Phil Urso, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 25 and 31, 1956

Jumpin' Off A Clef (as Jumpin' Off A Cliff)
Chippyin'

Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sam Dockery, piano; Spanky DeBrest, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

NYC, January 14, 1957

Little T (as Lil T)

Lee Katzman, trumpet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, August 23, 1957

Zec

Stu Williamson, trumpet; Harold Land, tenor sax; Elmo Hope, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Frank Butler, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 31, 1957

Vaun Ex

JWC-509   Various Artists - The Blues Vol. 2: Have Blues, Will Travel   1958

Chet Baker, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956

The Route

Russ Freeman, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, August 12, 1957

Woody's Dot

Stu Williamson, trumpet; Harold Land, tenor sax; Elmo Hope, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Frank Butler, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 31, 1957

St. Elmo's Fire

Bud Shank, tenor sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Don Prell, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 29, 1957

Have Blues, Will Travel

Buddy Montgomery, vibes; Richie Crabtree, piano; Monk Montgomery, Fender electric bass; Benny Barth, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, December 5, 1957

Bela By Barlight

Jerry Dodgion, alto sax, flute; Charlie Mariano, alto sax, recorder; Victor Feldman, vibes; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, December 10 and 11, 1957

2050The Vamp's Blues (as Seeburg Blues)

Joe Bradley, piano; Wes Montgomery, guitar; Monk Montgomery, Fender electric bass; Paul Parker, drums.

Indianapolis, IN, December 30, 1957

ST-2021Finger Pickin'

Bud Shank, flute, alto sax; Bob Cooper, oboe, tenor sax, arranger; Claude Williamson, piano; Don Prell, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.

Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, February 18, 1958

Blowin' Country

JWC-510   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 4   1958

Chet Baker, trumpet; Phil Urso, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Peter Littman, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 25 and 31, 1956

Extra Mild

Don Fagerquist, trumpet; Stu Williamson, valve trombone; Red Callender, tuba; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bill Holman, tenor sax; Bud Shank, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Shorty Rogers, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, August 12, 1957

Popo

Bud Shank, tenor sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Don Prell, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 29, 1957

Over The Rainbow

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Henry Grimes, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.

Coastal Recording Studios, NYC, December 3, 11 and 17, 1957

ST-2019Jersey Bounce

Jerry Dodgion, alto sax, flute; Charlie Mariano, alto sax, recorder; Victor Feldman, vibes; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, December 10 and 11, 1957

Till We Meet Again

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone, piano; Jim Hall, Jimmy Raney, guitar; Bill Crow, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

NYC, December 13 and 16, 1957

Musicale Du Jour

Bud Shank, flute, alto sax; Bob Cooper, oboe, tenor sax, arranger; Claude Williamson, piano; Don Prell, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.

Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, February 18, 1958

A Romantic Guy, I

Freddie Gambrell as Freddy Gambrell, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, March 24 and 25, 1958

Five Minutes More

Buddy Montgomery, vibes; Richie Crabtree, piano; Wes Montgomery, guitar; Monk Montgomery, Fender electric bass; Benny Barth, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, April 22, 1958

ST-2028Stranger In Paradise

Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, May, 1958

Ain't Got A Dime To My Name

JWC-511   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 5   1959

Don Fagerquist, trumpet; Stu Williamson, valve trombone; Red Callender, tuba; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bill Holman, tenor sax; Bud Shank, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Shorty Rogers, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, August 12, 1957

Powder Puff

Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Laurindo Almeida, guitar, arranger; Gary Peacock, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, March, 1958

'Round About Midnight

Paul Horn, alto sax, flute; Buddy Collette, tenor, alto sax; Fred Katz, cello; Jim Hall, guitar; Carson Smith, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Sound Enterprises, Los Angeles, CA, January 9 and 12, 1959

Take The "A" Train / Perdido

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Ed Jones, bass; Sonny Payne, drums; Jon Hendricks, Dave Lambert, Annie Ross, vocal.

The Crescendo, Los Angeles, CA, March 21, 1959

Airegin

Russ Freeman, piano; Billy Bean, guitar; Monte Budwig, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Sound Enterprises, Los Angeles, CA, March 26, 1959

Invitation To The Blues

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Billy Bean, guitar; Monte Budwig, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

You're Driving Me Crazy

Buddy Montgomery, vibes; Richie Crabtree, piano; Monk Montgomery, Fender electric bass; Benny Barth, drums.

Junior College, Pasadena, CA, April 11, 1959

Stomping At The Savoy

Freddie Gambrell, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Ray Mosca, drums; Armando Peraza, bongos.

Sound Enterprises, Los Angeles, CA, 1959

Hot Toddy

Conte Candoli, Al Porcino, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Joe Howard, Frank Rosolino, Lloyd Ulyate, trombone; George Roberts, bass trombone; Bob Cooper, Bill Holman, Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Bill Perkins, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Monte Budwig, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Buddy Bregman, leader, arranger.

Los Angeles, CA, 1959

It's All Right With Me

Paul Horn, flute, alto sax, clarinet; Gene Estes, vibes; John Pisano, guitar; Lyle Ritz, bass.

Joe's Tune

** also released on World Pacific STEREO-1031 in 1959.

JWC-512   Various Artists - The Blues Vol. 3: Blowin' The Blues   1959

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone, piano; Jimmy Giuffre, clarinet, tenor, baritone sax; Jim Hall, guitar; Ralph Pena, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, July 16, 1957

Slow Freight

Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 1957

Four Funky Folk

Harold Land, tenor sax; Buddy Montgomery, piano; Wes Montgomery, guitar; Monk Montgomery, Fender electric bass; Tony Bazley, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, April 18, 1958

4326Montgomery Funk (as Montgomeryland Funk)

Gerald Wilson, trumpet; Jimmy Allen, Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Herman Mitchell, guitar; Jimmy Hamilton, bass; Jimmy Miller, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, May 8, 1958

Red Shirt

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Billy Bean, guitar; Monte Budwig, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Sound Enterprises, Los Angeles, CA, March 26, 1959

Funky Old Blues (as Funky Old You) (as Choice Blues)

Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Billy Bean, guitar; Gary Peacock, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.

World Pacific Studios, Los Angeles, CA, April 18, 1959

Blues In The Distance

Gerald Wilson, trumpet; Harold Land, tenor sax; Jackie Davis, organ; Jim Hall, guitar; Curtis Counce, bass; Nat Morris Jr., drums.

Los Angeles, CA, late 1959

Blowin' The Blues (alternate take) (as Funky Organ Blues)

Richie Crabtree, organ; Monk Montgomery, Fender electric bass; Benny Barth, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, 1959

Hey Now!

JWC-513   Various Artists - The Blues In Stereo   1959

Chet Baker, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1956

The Route (edited version)

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone, piano; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax, piano; Bill Crow, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.

Storyville, Boston, MA, December 6, 1956

Blues At The Roots

Paul Horn, flute, clarinet, alto sax, piccolo; Fred Katz, cello; John Pisano, guitar; Carson Smith, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Town Hall, NYC, May 26, 1957

Walkin' Carson Blues

Jerry Dodgion, alto sax, flute; Charlie Mariano, alto sax, recorder; Victor Feldman, vibes; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, December 10 and 11, 1957

2050The Vamp's Blues (as Seeburg Blues)

Freddie Gambrell as Freddy Gambrell, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, March 24 and 25, 1958

Reservation Blues (as Blues Reservation)

Johnny Coles, Louis Mucci, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Joe Bennett, Tom Mitchell, Frank Rehak, trombone; Julius Watkins, French horn; Harvey Phillips, tuba; Cannonball Adderley, alto sax; Jerry Sanfino, reeds; Gil Evans, piano, arranger, conductor; Chuck Wayne, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Manhattan Towers, NYC, April 9, 1958

St. Louis Blues

Harold Land, tenor sax; Buddy Montgomery, piano; Wes Montgomery, guitar; Monk Montgomery, Fender electric bass; Tony Bazley, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, April 18, 1958

Hymn For Carl

Buddy Montgomery, vibes; Richie Crabtree, piano; Monk Montgomery, Fender electric bass; Benny Barth, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, January 7, 1959

Light Blue

** also released on World Pacific STEREO-1021 in 1959.

JWC-514   Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi-Fi!   1959?

Harry Edison, Conrad Gozzo, trumpet; Cy Touff, bass trumpet; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Matt Utal, baritone, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.

Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, December 4, 1955

What Am I Here For

Stu Williamson, trumpet, valve trombone; Carl Fontana, trombone; Bud Shank, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jack Nimitz, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Russ Freeman, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Music Box Theatre, Hollywood, CA, February 9, 1956

Let Me See (alternate take)

Harry Edison, Conrad Gozzo, trumpet; Jimmy Zito, bass trumpet; Harry Klee, Art Pepper, alto sax; Mort Friedman, tenor sax; Marty Berman, baritone sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Al Hendrickson, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Irv Cottler, drums; Johnny Mandel, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, September 10, 1956

Georgia On My Mind (instrumental)

Chet Baker, Conte Candoli, Norman Faye, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Art Pepper, Bud Shank, alto sax; Bill Perkins, Phil Urso, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; James Bond, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 26, 1956

ST-1898Tenderly

Chet Baker, Don Fagerquist, Ray Linn, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, trombone; Charlie Mariano, Herbie Steward, alto sax; Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Bill Holman, Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Mike Pacheco, bongos.

Los Angeles, CA, November 8, 1956

ST-1907 | SX-512Jimmy's Theme

Don Fagerquist, trumpet; Stu Williamson, valve trombone; Red Callender, tuba; Art Pepper, alto sax; Bill Holman, tenor sax; Bud Shank, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Shorty Rogers, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, August 12, 1957

Bunny

Lee Konitz, alto sax; Allen Eager, Zoot Sims, tenor, alto sax; Al Cohn, tenor, baritone sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Freddie Green, guitar; Henry Grimes, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.

NYC, December 4 and 5, 1957

Disc Jockey Jump (alternate take)

with unidentified large orchestra, Johnny Mandel, arranger, conductor.

NYC, 1957

Dearly Beloved (instrumental)

Johnny Coles, Louis Mucci, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Joe Bennett, Tom Mitchell, Frank Rehak, trombone; Julius Watkins, French horn; Harvey Phillips, tuba; Cannonball Adderley, alto sax; Jerry Sanfino, reeds; Gil Evans, piano, arranger, conductor; Chuck Wayne, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Manhattan Towers, NYC, April 9, 1958

Lester Leaps In (alternate take)

Jimmy Rowles, piano, arranger; Johnny Mandel, arranger; Bill Holman, arranger, director; and others.

World Pacific Studios, Los Angeles, CA, June 30, 1958

Hooray For Love (instrumental)

** originally released on World Pacific WP-1257 in 1959.

The Original Pacific Jazz: Jazz West Coast EP Album 1000 series (7 inch EP)

JWC-EP-1000   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast   1956

Chet Baker, trumpet; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Joe Mondragon, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Phil Turetsky's House, Los Angeles, CA, February 1, 1953

Lady Be Good (alternate take)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, April 29 and 30, 1953

Darn That Dream (alternate take)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 3, 1953

Happy Little Sunbeam (alternate take)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Herb Geller, alto, tenor sax; Jack Montrose, tenor sax; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 14, 1953

Bockhanal (alternate take)

Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Bob Neel, drums; + an overdub: Jimmy Giuffre, clarinet.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 15, 1954;
probably Los Angeles, CA area, 1950s

There Will Never Be Another You

Shorty Rogers, flugelhorn; Bud Shank, alto sax, alto flute; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Harry Babasin, bass; Roy Harte, drums.

United Western Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, March 25, 1954

Lotus Bud

Bud Shank, alto sax; Laurindo Almeida, guitar; Harry Babasin, bass; Roy Harte, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, April 22, 1954

Speak Low (alternate take)

Jack Montrose, tenor sax, arranger; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Paul Moer, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Billy Schneider, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, May 27, 1954

Two Can Play (alternate take)

Bob Enevoldsen, Maynard Ferguson, Stu Williamson, valve trombone; Bud Shank, alto sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Bob Cooper, arranger.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, June 22, 1954

Wailing Vessel (alternate take)

Clifford Brown, trumpet; Stu Williamson, valve trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Jack Montrose, arranger.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 1954

Tiny Capers (alternate take)

Jon Eardley, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums.

Stockton High School, Stockton, CA, November 12, 1954

Soft Shoe

Jon Eardley, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Red Mitchell, bass; Larry Bunker, drums; featuring guests: Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone, piano; Zoot Sims, tenor sax.

Hoover High School, San Diego, CA, December 14, 1954

I'll Remember April

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Bud Shank, alto sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Larry Bunker, drums; with Sam Caplan, Benny Gill, Marshall Sosson, violin; Lou Kievman, viola; Ray Kramer, cello.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, January 7, 1955

Low Life (alternate take)

Bill Perkins, alto, tenor sax, flute; Bud Shank, alto, tenor, baritone sax, flute; Hampton Hawes, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 2, 1955

It Had To Be You