Savoy Records Discography: 1955

1955

Lick, Slick And Slide

Lick, Slick And Slide.

NYC, January 6, 1955

WW591I've Been Downunissued
WW592I Got DrunkSavoy 1150
WW593I Love My Baby-
WW594I Wonderunissued
WW595Please Don't Leave Me-
WW596I Miss You So-
WW597John Henry-
WW598Wine Time-

* Savoy 1150   Lick, Slick And Slide - I Got Drunk / I Love My Baby

Larry Darnell

Buddy Lucas, tenor sax; Budd Johnson, baritone sax; Howard Biggs, piano, arranger; Wally Richardson, guitar; Abie Baker, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; Larry Darnell, vocal.

NYC, January 20, 1955

SLD4592That's All I Want From YouSavoy 1151
SLD4593Who Showed My Baby How To Love Me-

* Savoy 1151   Larry Darnell - That's All I Want From You / Who Showed My Baby How To Love Me

Big Mike

Buddy Lucas, tenor sax; Budd Johnson, baritone sax; Howard Biggs, piano, arranger; Wally Richardson, guitar; Abie Baker, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; Mike Gordon, vocal.

NYC, January 20, 1955

SBM4594Rain Or ShineSavoy 1152
SBM4595Down In New Orleans-

* Savoy 1152   Big Mike - Rain Or Shine / Down In New Orleans

Varetta Dillard

Maurice Simon, tenor sax; Haywood Henry, baritone sax; Ernie Hayes, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Doles Dickens, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; Varetta Dillard, vocal; Leroy Kirkland, arranger, director.

NYC, January 24, 1955

SVD4596Johnny Has GoneSavoy 1153
SVD4597So Many Ways-

* Savoy 1153   Varetta Dillard - Johnny Has Gone / So Many Ways

Doc Jones

Maurice Simon, tenor sax; Haywood Henry, baritone sax; Ernie Hayes, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Willie "Doc" Jones, guitar, vocal; Doles Dickens, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; Leroy Kirkland, arranger, director.

NYC, January 24, 1955

SDJ4598My PromiseSavoy 1173
SDJ4599I'm Gonna Love And Be Loved-

* Savoy 1173   Doc Jones - My Promise / I'm Gonna Love And Be Loved

John Mehegan Trio

John Mehegan, piano; Charlie Mingus, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

NYC, January 30, 1955

SJM4650Blues Too MuchSavoy MG 15054, MG 12100
SJM4651Thou Swell-
SJM4652The Boy Next DoorSavoy MG 15054
SJM4653CherokeeSavoy MG 15054, MG 12100

* Savoy MG 12100   Various Artists - I Just Love Jazz Piano!   1957
* Savoy MG 15054   The John Mehegan Trio/Quartet   1955

Wally Cirillo Quartet

Teo Macero, tenor sax; Wally Cirillo, piano; Charlie Mingus, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 30, 1955

SWC4654TranseasonSavoy MG 15055, MG-12059
SWC4655Rose Geranium-
SWC4656Level Seven-
SWC4657Smog L.A.-

* Savoy MG-12059   Charlie Mingus, Wally Cirillo, Teo Macero, John La Porta - Jazz Composers Workshop (No. 2)   1956
= Savoy SJL 1113   Charles-Mingus - Jazz-Workshop   1977
* Savoy MG 15055   Wally Cirillo - Bobby Scott   1955

Nappy Brown

Nappy Brown, vocal; with Budd Johnson, Sam Taylor, tenor sax; Maurice Simon, baritone sax; Howard Biggs, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Abie Baker, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; Howard Biggs, arranger.

Beltone Studios, NYC, February 1, 1955

SNB4658Just A Little LoveSavoy 1167, MG 14002, Jazz SJL 1149
SNB4659It's Really YouSavoy 1155, MG 14002, Jazz SJL 1149
SNB4660Don't Be AngrySavoy 1155; Regent MG 6042; Savoy SJL 2221, Jazz SJL 1149
SNB4661It's All Yoursunissued

* Savoy MG 14002   Nappy Brown Sings   1957
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1149   Nappy Brown - Don't Be Angry!   1984
= Savoy Jazz ZDS 4428   -   1990
* Regent MG 6042   Various Artists - Rock And Roll Party #2
* Savoy SJL 2221   Various Artists - The Roots Of Rock'N Roll: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy 1167   Nappy Brown - Just A Little Love / Well, Well, Well, Baby-la   1955
* Savoy 1155   Nappy Brown - It's Really You / Don't Be Angry   1955

Jimmy Scott

Jimmy Scott, vocal; Budd Johnson, tenor sax, bass clarinet; Howard Biggs, piano, arranger; Mundell Lowe, guitar; Charles Mingus, bass; Rudy Nichols, drums.

NYC, February 5, 1955

WJS4662When Did You Leave HeavenSavoy 1154, MG 12027
WJS4663GuiltySavoy 1199, MG 12027
WJS4664Everybody Needs SomebodySavoy 1154, MG 12027
WJS4665Why Don't You Open Your HeartSavoy 1174, MG 12027

* Savoy MG 12027   Jimmy Scott - Very Truly Yours   1956
= Savoy SAVOY-12300   -   early 1970s
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1145   Little Jimmy Scott   1984
* Savoy 1154   Jimmy Scott - When Did You Leave Heaven / Everybody Needs Somebody
* Savoy 1199   Jimmy Scott - Guilty / If You Only Knew
* Savoy 1174   Jimmy Scott - Why Don't You Open Your Heart / Imagination

Kenny Clarke Sextet

Henry Coker, trombone; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Milt Jackson as "Bags", piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Ernie Wilkins, arranger.

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

SKC4666Klook's NookSavoy MG 15053, MG 12006
SKC4667Inhibitions-
SKC4668Baggin' The Blues-
SKC4669Telefunken BluesSavoy 45-4504, MG 15053, MG 12006
SKC4669-2Telefunken Blues - take #2Savoy MG-12061

* Savoy MG 12006   Kenny Clarke   1955
= Savoy MG 12006 (later)   Telefunken Blues Featuring Milt Jackson, Kenny Clarke, Percy Heath, Frank Morgan, Walter Benton
* Savoy MG-12061   Meet Milt Jackson   1956
* Savoy MG 15053   The Kenny Clarke Sextet Vol. 2   1955
* Savoy 45-4504   Kenny Clarke - Strollin' / Telefunken Blues   1955

Hall Overton Trio + Phil Woods

Hall Overton, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums; + overdubs: Phil Woods, alto sax.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 8, 1955

Pennies From HeavenSignal S 102; Savoy SJL 2231
Yesterdays-
It's Only A Paper Moon-
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To-

Hall Overton, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.

104Pennies From HeavenSignal S 102
102Yesterdays-
103It's Only A Paper Moon-
101You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To-

* Signal S 102   Hall Overton - Jazz Laboratory Series Volume 2   1955
= Savoy MG 12146   Hall Overton - Jazz Laboratory Series: Do It Yourself Jazz Vol. 2   1960
* Savoy SJL 2231   Gigi Gryce, Duke Jordan, Hall Overton - Signals   1978

The Davis Sisters

Alfreda Davis, Audrey Davis, Ruth Davis, Thelma Davis, Imogene Greene, Jackie Verdell, vocal; with Curtis Dublin, piano, vocal; unknown, organ, drums.

NYC, February 9, 1955

SDS4670Twelve Gates To The CitySavoy 4067, MG-14000
SDS4671You've Got The River Jordan To Cross-
SDS4672He'll Understand And Say WellSavoy 4063, MG-14000, MG 14069, SGL 7022
SDS4673He's My KingSavoy 4063, MG-14000

* Savoy MG-14000   The Davis Sisters - Twelve Gates To The City   1956
* Savoy MG 14069   Various Artists - Great Golden Gospel Hits Vol. 1   1963
* Savoy SGL 7022   Various Artists - Golden Gospel Jubilee - 20 Greatest Hits   1978
* Savoy 4067   The Davis Sisters - Twelve Gates To The City / You've Got The River Jordan To Cross
* Savoy 4063   The Davis Sisters - He'll Understand And Say Well / He's My King

Papa Lightfoot Quartet

Alexander "Papa" Lightfoot, harmonica, vocal; Paul "Guitar Red" Johnson, guitar; unknown, bass, drums.

Atlanta, GA, February 22, 1955

SPL7200My Womanunissued
SPL7201Mean Old TrainSavoy 1161
SPL7202Wild Fire-
SPL7203Slow Bluesunissued
SPL7204--
SPL7205Goin' To California-

* Savoy 1161   Papa Lightfoot - Mean Old Train / Wild Fire

Johnny Costa Trio And Solo

Johnny Costa, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 26, 1955

SJC4674Tea For TwoSavoy MG-15056, MG-12052
SJC4675Begin The BeguineSavoy MG-15056, Jazz SJL 1190
SJC4676CaravanSavoy MG-15056, MG-12052
SJC4677Flamingo-

Johnny Costa, piano.

SJC4678Dancing In The DarkSavoy MG-12052
SJC4679La Mer-
SJC4680Stella By Starlight-
SJC4681ManhattanSavoy MG-15056, MG-12052
SJC4682Just One Of Those ThingsSavoy MG-15056, Jazz SJL 1190
SJC4683There's A Small HotelSavoy MG-12052
SJC4684Honeysuckle Rose-

* Savoy MG-12052   The Amazing Johnny Costa   1956
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1190   Johnny Costa - Neighborhood   1989
* Savoy MG-15056   Introducing...Johnny Costa   1955

Duke Jordan Trio + Gigi Gryce

Duke Jordan, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; + overdubs: Gigi Gryce, alto sax.

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

Sometimes I'm HappySignal S 101; Savoy SJL 2231
Embraceable You-
Jordu-
Oh Yeah?-

Duke Jordan, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

105Sometimes I'm HappySignal S 101
106Embraceable You-
107Jordu-
108Oh Yeah?-

* Signal S 101   Duke Jordan - Jazz Laboratory Series Volume 1   1955
= Savoy MG 12145   Duke Jordan - Jazz Laboratory Series: Do It Yourself Jazz Vol. 1   1960
* Savoy SJL 2231   Gigi Gryce, Duke Jordan, Hall Overton - Signals   1978

The Ward Singers

Gertrude Ward, Clara Ward, Henrietta Waddy, Marion Williams, Willa Ward Moultrie, Frances Steadman, Kitty Parham, vocal group; with unknown, piano, organ, guitar, drums.

NYC, March 7, 1955

SWS8700I Feel The Holy SpiritSavoy 4086, MG 14026
SWS8701Hold Back The TearsSavoy 4071, MG 14006, DBL 7015
SWS8702He KnowsSavoy 4076, MG 14006
SWS8703He Knows (long take)unissued
SWS8704In This Old Home (as This Old House)Savoy MG 14026

* Savoy MG 14026   The Ward Singers - I Feel The Holy Spirit   1959
* Savoy MG 14006   The Famous Ward Singers - Lord Touch Me   1957
* Savoy DBL 7015   The Best Of The Ward Singers   1978
* Savoy 4086   The Famous Ward Singers - I'm So Glad / I Feel The Holy Spirit
* Savoy 4071   The Famous Ward Singers - Anywhere In Glory / Hold Back The Tears
* Savoy 4076   The Famous Ward Singers - Great Is The Lord / He Knows

The Cheribean Gospel Singers

The Cheribean Gospel Singers, vocal group.

NYC, March 7, 1955

SCS8705My Country T'is Of TheeSavoy unissued
SCS8706I'm Gonna Walk Right InRegent MG 6080
SCS8707My Country T'is Of TheeSavoy unissued

* Regent MG 6080   Various Artists - A Gospel Program

The Roamers

Sam Taylor, tenor sax; Budd Johnson, baritone sax; Ernie Hayes, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; The Roamers, vocal group; Leroy Kirkland, arranger, director.

NYC, March 14, 1955

STR4685Chop Chop Ching A LingSavoy 1156
STR4686Never Let Me Go-

* Savoy 1156   The Roamers - Chop Chop Ching A Ling / Never Let Me Go

The Dreams

Sam Taylor, tenor sax; Budd Johnson, baritone sax; Ernie Hayes, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; The Dreams, vocal group; Leroy Kirkland, arranger, director.

NYC, March 14, 1955

STD4687I'll Be FaithfulSavoy 1157
STD4688My Little Honeybun-

* Savoy 1157   The Dreams - I'll Be Faithful / My Little Honeybun

Luther Bond And His Emeralds

unknown, piano, guitar, bass, drums; Luther Bond, lead vocal; The Emeralds, vocal group.

Cincinnati, OH, March 30, 1955

SLB330It's Written In The StarsSavoy 1159, SJL 2221
SLB331Chicka-Leeunissued
SLB332I Won't Believe You AnymoreSavoy 1159
SLB333I'll Love Againunissued

* Savoy SJL 2221   Various Artists - The Roots Of Rock'N Roll: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy 1159   Luther Bond - It's Written In The Stars / I Won't Believe You Anymore

Chuz Alfred And His Combo

Ola Hansson, trombone; Chuz Alfred, tenor sax; Chuck Lee, piano, drums.

Cincinnati, OH, March 30, 1955

SCA334Buckeye BounceSavoy 1158
SCA335Caravan-
SCA336Look For The Silver Liningunissued
SCA337My Heart Stood Still-

same session.

SCA3600Rock AlongSavoy 1175
SCA3601Hay Feverunissued
SCA3602Rocking BoySavoy 1175; Regent MG 6015

* Regent MG 6015   Various Artists - Rock 'N' Roll   1957
* Savoy 1158   Chuz Alfred - Buckeye Bounce / Caravan
* Savoy 1175   Chuz Alfred - Rock Along / Rocking Boy

Ernie Wilkins - Kenny Clarke Septet

Eddie Bert, trombone; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax; George Barrow, tenor, baritone sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 30, 1955

SEW4689Summer EveningSavoy MG 15059, MG 12007
SEW4690Oz-The Wizard-
SEW4691I Dig You The MostSavoy MG 15060, MG 12007
SEW4692Pru's Blooze-

* Savoy MG 12007   Kenny Clarke & Ernie Wilkins   1956
= Savoy MG 12007 (later)   The Kenny Clarke-Ernie Wilkins Septet - Plenty For Kenny   late 1950s
* Savoy MG 15059   The Ernie Wilkins-Kenny Clarke Septet Vol. 1   1955
* Savoy MG 15060   The Ernie Wilkins-Kenny Clarke Septet Vol. 2   1955

Kenny Clarke - Ernie Wilkins Septet

same session.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 30, 1955

SKC4693Plenty For KennySavoy 45-4519, MG 15059, MG 12007, MG-12126
SKC4694Cute TomatoSavoy MG 15060, MG 12007
SKC4695Now's The TimeSavoy MG 15059, MG 12007

* Savoy MG 12007   Kenny Clarke & Ernie Wilkins   1956
= Savoy MG 12007 (later)   The Kenny Clarke-Ernie Wilkins Septet - Plenty For Kenny   late 1950s
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Savoy MG 15059   The Ernie Wilkins-Kenny Clarke Septet Vol. 1   1955
* Savoy MG 15060   The Ernie Wilkins-Kenny Clarke Septet Vol. 2   1955
* Savoy 45-4519   Yusef Lateef - G. Bouk / Kenny Clarke - Plenty For Kenny

Jimmy Scott

Jimmy Scott, vocal; Dave McRae, alto, baritone sax; George Berg, tenor sax; Howard Biggs, piano, arranger; George Barnes, guitar; Al Hall, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.

NYC, April 22, 1955

SJS6640Time On My HandsSavoy MG 12027
SJS6641ImaginationSavoy 1174, MG 12027
SJS6642Very Truly YoursSavoy 1163, MG 12027
SJS6643Don't Cry Baby-
SJS6644How Can I Go OnSavoy MG 12027

* Savoy MG 12027   Jimmy Scott - Very Truly Yours   1956
= Savoy SAVOY-12300   -   early 1970s
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1145   Little Jimmy Scott   1984
* Savoy 1174   Jimmy Scott - Why Don't You Open Your Heart / Imagination
* Savoy 1163   Jimmy Scott - Very Truly Yours / Don't Cry Baby

Varetta Dillard With The Roamers

Jerome Richardson, Sam Taylor, tenor sax; Budd Johnson, baritone sax; Ernie Hayes, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; Varetta Dillard, vocal; The Roamers, vocal group; Leroy Kirkland, arranger, director.

NYC, May 3, 1955

SVD4696You're The Answer To My PrayerSavoy 1160
SVD4697I'll Never Forget YouSavoy 1166
SVD4698Promise Mr. ThomasSavoy 1160, SJL 2221
SVD4699I Can't Stop NowSavoy 1166

* Savoy SJL 2221   Various Artists - The Roots Of Rock'N Roll: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy 1160   Varetta Dillard - You're The Answer To My Prayer / Promise Mr. Thomas
* Savoy 1166   Varetta Dillard - I'll Never Forget You / I Can't Stop Now

The Davis Sisters

Alfreda Davis, Audrey Davis, Ruth Davis, Thelma Davis, Jackie Verdell, vocal; with unknown, piano, organ, drums.

NYC, May 5, 1955

SDS7914You Can't Make Me Doubt Himunissued
SDS7915He's MineSavoy 4082, MG-14000
SDS7916Oh SinnerSavoy 4079, MG-14000
SDS7917More Than AllSavoy 4079, MG-14000, MG 14250
SDS7918Lord Don't Leave MeSavoy 4073, MG-14000

* Savoy MG-14000   The Davis Sisters - Twelve Gates To The City   1956
* Savoy MG 14250   The Davis Sisters - Ruth Davis Memorial Album   1970
* Savoy 4082   The Davis Sisters - He's Mine / Keeping Me Alive
* Savoy 4079   The Davis Sisters - Oh Sinner / More Than All
* Savoy 4073   The Davis Sisters - Plant My Feet On Higher Ground / Lord Don't Leave Me

The Afro Quintet

The Afro Quintet.

NYC, May 5, 1955

SAQ7919My ConfessionRegent MG 6080
SAQ7920What More Can Jesus DoSavoy unissued

* Regent MG 6080   Various Artists - A Gospel Program

La Vergne Smith

La Vergne Smith, piano, vocal; unknown, guitar, bass, drums.

New Orleans, LA, May 24, 1955

4700The Nearness Of YouSavoy MG-12031
4701A Hundred Years From Today-
4702There Is No Greater Love-
4703Am I Blue-
4704I Got A Right To Cry-
4705Fool That I Am-
4706Mobile-
4707Somehow-

* Savoy MG-12031   La Vergne Smith - The New Orleans Nightingale   1956

Eddie Bert Quartet

Eddie Bert, trombone; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 31, 1955

SEB6969FragileSavoy MG 12015
SEB6970Stompin' At The Savoy-
SEB6971I Should'a Said-
SEB6972See You Later-
SEB6973Three Bass Hit-
SEB6974What D'ya Say-
SEB6975Billie's Bounce-

* Savoy MG 12015   Eddie Bert - Musician Of The Year   1955

Wilbert Harrison

Wilbert Harrison, vocal; and others.

NYC, June 8, 1955

SWH4708Florida SpecialSavoy unissued
SWH4709Darling Listen To This Song-

Nappy Brown

Nappy Brown, vocal; with Budd Johnson, Al Sears, tenor sax; George Berg, baritone sax; Howard Biggs, piano; Everett Barksdale, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Connie Kay, drums; Howard Biggs, arranger.

Beltone Studios, NYC, June 8, 1955

SNB7400There'll Come A DaySavoy 1162, MG 14002
SNB7401Well, Well, Well, Baby-laSavoy 1167, MG 14002
SNB7402Pitter PatterSavoy 1162, MG 14002, SJL 2221
SNB7403Land I LoveSavoy MG 14002, Jazz SJL 1149

* Savoy MG 14002   Nappy Brown Sings   1957
* Savoy SJL 2221   Various Artists - The Roots Of Rock'N Roll: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1149   Nappy Brown - Don't Be Angry!   1984
= Savoy Jazz ZDS 4428   -   1990
* Savoy 1162   Nappy Brown - There'll Come A Day / Pitter Patter   1955
* Savoy 1167   Nappy Brown - Just A Little Love / Well, Well, Well, Baby-la   1955

Wilbert Harrison

Willie Morgan, piano; Wilbert Harrison, guitar, vocal; David Dixon, drums; Malachi Buckman, timbales; and others.

NYC, June 20, 1955

SWH4710Florida SpecialSavoy 1164
SWH4711Darling Listen To This Song-

* Savoy 1164   Wilbert Harrison - Florida Special / Darling Listen To This Song

Eddie Bert Quartet

Eddie Bert, trombone; Joe Puma, guitar; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 22, 1955

SEB6976It's Only SunshineSavoy MG-12019
SEB6977Bert Tram-
SEB6978One For Tubby-
SEB6979Opicana-

* Savoy MG-12019   Eddie Bert - Encore   1955

Jimmy Scott

Jimmy Scott, vocal; George Berg, tenor sax; Phil Kraus, vibes; Howard Biggs, piano, arranger; Sal Salvador, guitar; Jack Lesberg, bass; Cliff Leeman, drums.

Beltone Studios, NYC, June 23, 1955

4712Street Of DreamsSavoy MG 12027
4713Someone To Watch Over Me-
4714It's OverSavoy MG 14003
4715I'll Never Deceive You-

* Savoy MG 12027   Jimmy Scott - Very Truly Yours   1956
= Savoy SAVOY-12300   -   early 1970s
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1145   Little Jimmy Scott   1984
* Savoy MG 14003   Little Jimmy Scott - If You Only Knew   1957
= Savoy SAVOY 12181   -   1963
= Savoy SAVOY-12302   -   early 1970s
= Savoy SVY 17099   -   2002

Kenny Clarke Septet

Nat Adderley, cornet #1,2,4-6; Donald Byrd, trumpet #1,2,4,5; Julian "Cannon Ball" Adderley, alto sax; Jerome Richardson, tenor sax #1,4,5, flute #6; Horace Silver, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Beltone Studios, NYC, June 28, 1955

1. SKC6981With Apologies To OscarSavoy MG 12017
2. SKC6982Hear Me Talkin' To YaSavoy 45-4514, MG 12017, MG-12125
3. SKC6983Willow Weep For MeSavoy MG 12017
4. SKC6984Bohemia After DarkSavoy 45-4514, MG 12017, MG-12126
5. SKC6985ChasmSavoy MG 12017
6. SKC6986Late Entry-

Nat Adderley, cornet; Donald Byrd, trumpet #1-4; Cannonball Adderley, alto sax; Jerome Richardson, tenor sax #1-4, flute #5; Horace Silver, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

1. SKC6981-1With Apologies To Oscar (alternate take 1)Savoy Jazz SJL 1195
2. SKC6981-2With Apologies To Oscar (alternate take 2)-
3. SKC6984-1Bohemia After Dark (alternate take 1)-
4. SKC6985-3Chasm (alternate take)-
5. SKC6986-4Late Entry (alternate take)-

* Savoy MG 12017   The Jazz Corner Of The Village Cafe Bohemia Featuring Kenny Clarke, Horace Silver, Paul Chambers, Nat Adderley, Julian "Cannon Ball" Adderley, Donald Byrd, Jerome Richardson   1955
= Savoy MG 12017 (later)   Kenny Clarke, "Cannonball" Adderley, Horace Silver, Donald Byrd, Nat Adderley, Jerome Richardson, Paul Chambers - Bohemia After Dark
= Savoy SJL 2206   Cannonball Adderley - Spontaneous Combustion: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy MG-12125   Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues   1958
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1195   Cannonball Adderley - Discoveries   1987
* Savoy 45-4514   Kenny Clarke - Hear Me Talkin' To Ya / Bohemia After Dark   1955

The Ward Singers

Gertrude Ward, Clara Ward, Henrietta Waddy, Marion Williams, Willa Ward Moultrie, Frances Steadman, Kitty Parham, vocal group; with unknown, piano, organ, guitar, drums.

NYC, June 28, 1955

SWS7921I'm Goin' HomeSavoy 4068, MG 14006
SWS7922I've Been RebornSavoy MG 14026
SWS7923Anywhere In GlorySavoy 4071, MG 14006, DBL 7015
SWS7924Lord Touch MeSavoy 4068, MG 14006, DBL 7015

* Savoy MG 14006   The Famous Ward Singers - Lord Touch Me   1957
* Savoy MG 14026   The Ward Singers - I Feel The Holy Spirit   1959
* Savoy DBL 7015   The Best Of The Ward Singers   1978
* Savoy 4068   The Famous Ward Singers - Lord Touch Me / I'm Goin' Home
* Savoy 4071   The Famous Ward Singers - Anywhere In Glory / Hold Back The Tears

Julian "Cannon Ball" Adderley Quintet

Nat Adderley, cornet; Julian "Cannon Ball" Adderley, alto sax #1-5; Hank Jones, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 14, 1955

1. SJA6987Spontaneous CombustionSavoy 45-4515, MG 12018, MG-12125
2. SJA6988Still Talkin' To YaSavoy MG 12018
3. SJA6989A Little TasteSavoy 45-4515, MG 12018, MG-12126
4. SJA6990Caribbean CutieSavoy MG 12018
5. SJA6992Flamingo-
6. SJA6993We'll Be Together AgainSavoy MG 12017

Nat Adderley, cornet; Cannonball Adderley, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

SJA6987-4A few words from Cannonball during false starts of Spontaneous CombustionSavoy Jazz SJL 1195
SJA6989-1A Little Taste (alternate take)-
SJA6990-1Caribbean Cutie (alternate take 1)-

* Savoy MG 12018   Presenting Cannonball   1955
= Savoy MG 12018 (later)   Julian Cannonball Adderley
= Savoy SJL 2206   Cannonball Adderley - Spontaneous Combustion: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy MG-12125   Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues   1958
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Savoy MG 12017   The Jazz Corner Of The Village Cafe Bohemia Featuring Kenny Clarke, Horace Silver, Paul Chambers, Nat Adderley, Julian "Cannon Ball" Adderley, Donald Byrd, Jerome Richardson   1955
= Savoy MG 12017 (later)   Kenny Clarke, "Cannonball" Adderley, Horace Silver, Donald Byrd, Nat Adderley, Jerome Richardson, Paul Chambers - Bohemia After Dark
= Savoy SJL 2206   Cannonball Adderley - Spontaneous Combustion: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1195   Cannonball Adderley - Discoveries   1987
* Savoy 45-4515   Julian "Cannonball" Adderley - Spontaneous Combustion / A Little Taste   1955

Nat Adderley Quintet

Nat Adderley, cornet; Jerome Richardson, tenor sax, flute; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 26, 1955

SNA69001PorkySavoy MG 12021
SNA69002Kuzzin's Buzzin'-
SNA69003Big "E"-
SNA69004Ann Springs-
SNA69005I Married An Angel-
SNA69006You Better Go Now-

* Savoy MG 12021   "That's Nat" Adderley   1955
= Savoy SJL 1128   Nat Adderley - That's Nat!   1979

Ernie Wilkins Sextet

Ernie Wilkins, alto sax, arranger; Jerome Richardson, Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Hank Jones, piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

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

SEW69007StereophonicSavoy MG 12022
SEW69008Doin' The ThingSavoy 45-4505, MG 12022, MG-12125
SEW69009Shorty GeorgeSavoy MG 12022
SEW69010Bouncin' With Boots-
SEW69011That's A Woman-
SEW69012Blues In A Cold Water FlatSavoy 45-4505, MG 12022

* Savoy MG 12022   Various Artists - Flutes & Reeds   1955
= Savoy MG 12022 (later)   Ernie Wilkins, Frank Wess, Jerome Richardson, Hank Jones, Eddie Jones, Kenny Clarke - Flutes And Reeds
* Savoy MG-12125   Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues   1958
* Savoy 45-4505   Frank Wess - Doin' The Thing / Blues In A Cold Water Flat   1955

Florence Wright

Budd Johnson, tenor sax; Ernie Hayes, piano; Leroy Kirkland, piano, arranger; Mickey Baker, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Panama Francis, drums; Florence Wright, vocal.

NYC, August 3, 1955

SFW4716Young Lover's WaltzSavoy 1168
SFW4717To Love Is To Sin-

* Savoy 1168   Florence Wright - Young Lover's Waltz / To Love Is To Sin

The Carnations

Budd Johnson, tenor sax; Ernie Hayes, piano; Leroy Kirkland, piano, arranger; Mickey Baker, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Panama Francis, drums; The Carnations, vocal group.

NYC, August 3, 1955

STC4718The Angels Sent You To MeSavoy 1172
STC4719Night Time Is The Right Time-

* Savoy 1172   The Carnations - The Angels Sent You To Me / Night Time Is The Right Time

The Trio

Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 4, 1955

SKC69013We're All TogetherSavoy MG 12023
SKC69014Odd Number-
SKC69015When Hearts Are Young-
SKC69016There's A Small Hotel-
SKC69017Cyrano-
SKC69018Now's The Time-
SKC69019My Funny Valentine-
SKC69020We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together-

* Savoy MG 12023   Kenny Clarke, Wendell Marshall, Hank Jones - The Trio   1956
= Savoy MG 12023 (later)   The Jazz Trio Of Hank Jones

Irene Reid

Budd Johnson, Jerome Richardson, tenor sax; Dave McRae, baritone sax; Kelly Owens, piano, arranger; Milt Hinton, bass; Panama Francis, drums; Irene Reid, vocal.

NYC, August 8, 1955

SIR4720SweetieSavoy 1170
SIR4721I'm So Glad-

* Savoy 1170   Irene Reid - Sweetie / I'm So Glad

Larry Harrison

Larry Harrison, vocal; and others.

NYC, August 8, 1955

SLH4722I Will WaitSavoy 1171
SLH4723My Baby-

* Savoy 1171   Larry Harrison - I Will Wait / My Baby

The Davis Sisters

Alfreda Davis, Audrey Davis, Ruth Davis, Thelma Davis, Jackie Verdell, vocal; with unknown, piano, organ, drums.

NYC, August 9, 1955

SDS8710Won't It Be WonderfulSavoy 4077, MG-14000, DBL 7017
SDS8711Jesus Gently Guide MeSavoy 4077, MG-14000
SDS8712Rain In JerusalemSavoy 4070, MG-14000, DBL 7017
SDS8713Oh Happy DaySavoy 4070, MG-14000

* Savoy MG-14000   The Davis Sisters - Twelve Gates To The City   1956
* Savoy DBL 7017   The Best Of The Davis Sisters   1978
* Savoy 4077   The Davis Sisters - Won't It Be Wonderful / Jesus Gently Guide Me
* Savoy 4070   The Davis Sisters - Rain In Jerusalem / Oh Happy Day

The Selah Jubilee Singers

The Selah Jubilee Singers, vocal group.

NYC, August 9, 1955

SSJ8714Gospel TrainSavoy 4069; Regent MG 6070
SSJ8715Royal TelephoneRegent MG 6070
SSJ8716Feel Like A Fight (as I Feel Like Fighting)-
SSJ8717Who So Ever WillSavoy 4069

* Regent MG 6070   The Gospel All-Stars - The Gospel Train   1959
* Savoy 4069   The Selah Jubilee Singers - Gospel Train / Who So Ever Will

Eddie Bert Quintet

Eddie Bert, trombone; J. R. Monterose, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

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

SEB69021CrosstownSavoy MG-12019
-Slow CrosstownSavoy MG 12029
SEB69022Steady Eddie-
SEB69023Bronx Line-
SEB69024Wishbone-
SEB69025Manhattan SuiteSavoy MG-12019
SEB69026Conversation-

* Savoy MG-12019   Eddie Bert - Encore   1955
* Savoy MG 12029   Various Artists - Montage   1956

Johnny Mehegan Duo

John Mehegan, piano; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 6, 1955

SJM69027The Song Is YouSavoy MG 12028
SJM69028Lullaby Of Birdland-
SJM69029Every Time We Say Goodbye-
SJM69030My Heart Stood Still-
SJM69031Nice Work-

* Savoy MG 12028   Johnny Mehegan's Reflections   1956

La Vergne Smith

La Vergne Smith, piano, vocal; unknown, guitar, bass, drums.

New Orleans, LA, September 15, 1955

Basin St. BluesSavoy MG-12031
Imagination-
Careless-
It's Over-

* Savoy MG-12031   La Vergne Smith - The New Orleans Nightingale   1956

Johnny Mehegan Solo

John Mehegan, piano.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 20, 1955

69032Crazy RhythmSavoy MG 12029
69033At Long Last LoveSavoy MG 12028
69034I'll Take RomanceSavoy MG 12029
69035Blue SkiesSavoy MG 12028
69036Round About Midnight-
69037Little White Lies-
69038Night And Day-

* Savoy MG 12029   Various Artists - Montage   1956
* Savoy MG 12028   Johnny Mehegan's Reflections   1956

Chuz Alfred Quintet

Introducing Ola Hanson, trombone; Chuz Alfred, tenor sax; Chuck Lee, piano; with Vinnie Burke, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 27, 1955

A Message From HomeSavoy MG-12030
Manta Wray-
I Can't Get Started-
Harlequin-
Love Comes To Mehitabel Brown-
Chuz Duz-

* Savoy MG-12030   Various Artists - Jazz Young Blood   1956

Nappy Brown

Nappy Brown, vocal; with Warren Luckey, Al Sears, tenor sax; Dave McRae, baritone sax; Ernie Hayes, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Panama Francis, drums; Howard Biggs, arranger.

Beltone Studios, NYC, September 29, 1955

SNB6750Doodle I Love YouSavoy 1176, MG 14002, SJL 2221
SNB6751Am ISavoy 1196, MG 14002
SNB6752Love LocksSavoy MG 14002
SNB6753Sittin' In The DarkSavoy 1176, MG 14002

* Savoy MG 14002   Nappy Brown Sings   1957
* Savoy SJL 2221   Various Artists - The Roots Of Rock'N Roll: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy 1176   Nappy Brown - Doodle I Love You / Sittin' In The Dark   1955
* Savoy 1196   Nappy Brown - Am I / Love Baby   1956

Donald Byrd Quintet

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Paul Chambers as Dave Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 29, 1955

69039If I Love AgainSavoy MG 12029, SJL 1101
69040Gotcha Goin' N Comin'Savoy MG-12032
69041Winterset-
69042Long Green-
69043Stareyes-
69044Someone To Watch Over Me-

* Savoy MG 12029   Various Artists - Montage   1956
* Savoy MG-12032   Byrd's Word   1956
= Savoy SJL 1101   Donald Byrd - Long Green: The Savoy Sessions   1976

Brownie McGhee

Sonny Terry, harmonica; Ernie Hayes, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Brownie McGhee, guitar, vocal; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Gene Brooks, drums.

NYC, October 3, 1955

SBM6754When It's Love TimeSavoy 1185, MG 14019
SBM6755I'd Love To Love YouSavoy 1177, MG 14019
SBM6756Love's A DiseaseSavoy MG 14019
SBM6757My FaultSavoy 1185, MG 14019
SBM6758Anna MaeSavoy 1177

* Savoy MG 14019   Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry - Back Country Blues   1958
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1137   Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry - Climbin' Up   1984
* Savoy 1185   Brownie McGhee - When It's Love Time / My Fault   1956
* Savoy 1177   Brownie McGhee - I'd Love To Love You / Anna Mae

Herbie Brock Solo

Herbie Brock, piano.

Onyx Club, Miami, FL, October 3, 1955

Please Be KindSavoy MG 12066
Didi-
Easy To Love-
There's A Small Hotel-
Prelude To A Kiss-
Born To Be Blue-
Midnight Sun-
Too Marvelous For Words-

* Savoy MG 12066   Herbie Brock At The Piano - Solo   1956

Little David And The Harps With Leroy Kirkland Orchestra

Jerome Richardson, tenor sax; Ernie Hayes, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Sticks Evans, drums; Little David, vocal; Leroy Kirkland, arranger, director.

NYC, October 4, 1955

SLD6759I Won't CrySavoy 1178
SLD6760You'll Pay-
SLD6761Baby' Deeunissued
SLD6762Wah Diddy Wah-

* Savoy 1178   Little David - I Won't Cry / You'll Pay

Al Caiola Quintet

Bernie Privin, trumpet, flugelhorn; Hank Jones, piano; Al Caiola, guitar; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 6, 1955

69045Love LettersSavoy MG-12033
69046There Will Never Be Another You-
69047Deep In A Dream-
69049You Are Too Beautiful-

* Savoy MG-12033   The Guitar Of Al Caiola - Deep In A Dream   1956

Duke Jordan Trio

Duke Jordan, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

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

110ForecastSignal S 1202
109Sultry Eve-
112They Can't Take That Away From Me-
111Night In Tunisia-
113Summertime-

* Signal S 1202   Duke Jordan Trio & Quintet   1956
= Savoy MG 12149   Duke Jordan - The Street Swingers   1960
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1169   Duke Jordan - Flight To Jordan   1986

Al Caiola Quintet

Bernie Privin, trumpet, flugelhorn; Hank Jones, piano; Al Caiola, guitar; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 11, 1955

69050ThunderbirdSavoy MG-12033
69051Everything Happens To Me-
69052I've Got A Crush On You-
69053I've Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)-

* Savoy MG-12033   The Guitar Of Al Caiola - Deep In A Dream   1956

Jimmy Scott

Jimmy Scott, vocal; Budd Johnson, tenor sax; Howard Biggs, piano, arranger; Everett Barksdale, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 14, 1955

SJS6763Recess In HeavenSavoy 1184, MG 14003
SJS6764The Show Goes OnSavoy MG 12027
SJS6765If You Only KnewSavoy 1199, MG 14003
SJS6766Am I WrongSavoy 1184, MG 14003

* Savoy MG 14003   Little Jimmy Scott - If You Only Knew   1957
= Savoy SAVOY 12181   -   1963
= Savoy SAVOY-12302   -   early 1970s
= Savoy SVY 17099   -   2002
* Savoy MG 12027   Jimmy Scott - Very Truly Yours   1956
= Savoy SAVOY-12300   -   early 1970s
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1145   Little Jimmy Scott   1984
* Savoy 1184   Jimmy Scott - Recess In Heaven / Am I Wrong
* Savoy 1199   Jimmy Scott - Guilty / If You Only Knew

Gigi Gryce Quartet

Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 15, 1955

116Shuffle BoilSignal S 1201; Savoy Jazz SJL 1166; Metronome (Swd) MEP 452
114Brake's SakeSignal S 1201; Savoy Jazz SJL 1166
115Gallop's Gallop-
117Nica's TempoSignal S 1201; Savoy Jazz SJL 1166; Metronome (Swd) MEP 452

* Signal S 1201   Gigi Gryce Orchestra & Quartet   1955
= Savoy MG 12137   Gigi Gryce - Nica's Tempo   1959
= Savoy SJL 2231   Gigi Gryce, Duke Jordan, Hall Overton - Signals   1978
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1166   Thelonious Monk With The Gigi Gryce Quartet / Herbie Nichols   1986
* Metronome (Swd) MEP 452   Gigi Gryce Quartet   1958

Gigi Gryce Orchestra

Art Farmer, trumpet; Eddie Bert, trombone; Julius Watkins, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Ernestine Anderson, vocal.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 22, 1955

118Social CallSignal S 1201
119(You'll Always Be) The One I Love-

Art Farmer, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland as James Van Dyke, trombone; Gunther Schuller, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

122SpeculationSignal S 1201; Metronome (Swd) MEP 435
121In A Meditating Mood-
120Smoke SignalSignal S 1201
123Kerry DanceSignal S 1201; Metronome (Swd) MEP 435

* Signal S 1201   Gigi Gryce Orchestra & Quartet   1955
= Savoy MG 12137   Gigi Gryce - Nica's Tempo   1959
= Savoy SJL 2231   Gigi Gryce, Duke Jordan, Hall Overton - Signals   1978
* Metronome (Swd) MEP 435   Gigi Gryce - Speculation   1958

Buddy Lucas - Hal Singer Sextet

Buddy Lucas, Hal Singer, tenor sax; Kelly Owens, piano, director; Mickey Baker, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Panama Francis, drums.

NYC, October 27, 1955

SBL6767Ho Diddy HoSavoy 1180
SBL6768Oh Mary Ann-
SBL6769Hot RodSavoy 1179; Regent MG 6015; Savoy SJL 2221
SBL6770Rock And RollSavoy 1179

* Regent MG 6015   Various Artists - Rock 'N' Roll   1957
* Savoy SJL 2221   Various Artists - The Roots Of Rock'N Roll: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy 1180   Buddy Lucas - Ho Diddy Ho / Oh Mary Ann   1956
* Savoy 1179   Hal Singer - Hot Rod / Rock And Roll

Milt Jackson Quintet

Frank Wess, flute; Milt Jackson, vibes; Hank Jones, piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 28, 1955

69054Opus De FunkSavoy 45-4500, MG 12036, MG-12126
69055Opus PocusSavoy MG 12036
69056You Leave Me Breathless-
69057Opus And InterludeSavoy 45-4500, MG 12036, MG-12125

* Savoy MG 12036   Various Artists - Opus De Jazz For Flute, Vibes, Piano, Bass, Drums   1956
= Savoy MG 12036 (later)   Milt Jackson, Frank Wess, Kenny Clarke, Hank Jones, Eddie Jones - Opus De Jazz
= Savoy SJL 1116   Milt Jackson - Opus De Jazz   1978
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Savoy MG-12125   Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues   1958
* Savoy 45-4500   Milt Jackson - Opus De Funk / Opus And Interlude   1956

Hank Jones Quartet-Quintet

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Jones, piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; and introducing Matty Dice, trumpet #3,5.

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

1. 69058Summer's GoneSavoy MG 12037
2. 69059Don't Blame Me-
3. 69060An Evening At Papa Joe's-
4. 69061Almost Like Being In Love-
5. 69062And Then Some-

* Savoy MG 12037   Hank Jones Quartet-Quintet   1956

The Trio With Guests

Hank Jones, piano; Kenny Clarke, drums; with Donald Byrd, Matty Dice, trumpet; Eddie Jones, bass.

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

69063Hank's PranksSavoy MG-12053

* Savoy MG-12053   Hank Jones, Wendell Marshall, Kenny Clarke - The Trio With Guests, Trumpet, Flute, Tenor   1956
= Savoy MG-12053 (later)   The Hank Jones Trio With Guests... - Bluebird   1973
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1193   Hank Jones - Bluebird   1989

The Trio With Guests

Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; with Jerome Richardson, tenor sax #1, flute #3.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 3, 1955

1. 69075Wine And BrandySavoy MG-12053
2. 69076Little Girl Blue-
3. 69077Alpha-
4. 69078Crystalunissued

* Savoy MG-12053   Hank Jones, Wendell Marshall, Kenny Clarke - The Trio With Guests, Trumpet, Flute, Tenor   1956
= Savoy MG-12053 (later)   The Hank Jones Trio With Guests... - Bluebird   1973
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1193   Hank Jones - Bluebird   1989

Ernie Wilkins

Donald Byrd, Ray Copeland, Ernie Royal, Idrees Sulieman, Joe Wilder, trumpet; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Ernie Wilkins, conductor, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 8, 1955

69064Top BrassSavoy MG 12044
69065Trick Or Treat-
6906658 Market Street-
69067Speedway-
69069Dot's What-
69070Willow Weep For Me-
69071Imagination-
69072It Might As Well Be Spring-
69073The Nearness Of You-
69074Taking A Chance On Love-

* Savoy MG 12044   Various Artists - Top Brass Featuring 5 Trumpets   1956
= Savoy SJL 2237   Arranged & Conducted By Ernie Wilkins - The Trumpet Album   1979

Billy Nelson With The Five Wings

Sam Taylor, tenor sax; Kelly Owens, piano, arranger; Mickey Baker, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Panama Francis, drums; Billy Nelson, vocal.

NYC, November 10, 1955

SBN6771Walk AlongSavoy 1183
SBN6772Angel Mineunissued
SBN6773Hurry Up Honey-
SBN6774Pack, Shack And StackSavoy 1183

* Savoy 1183   Billy Nelson - Walk Along / Pack, Shack And Stack

Big Miller And His Five Pennies

Sam Taylor, tenor sax; Kelly Owens, piano, arranger; Mickey Baker, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Panama Francis, drums; Clifford Curry, Big Miller, vocal.

NYC, November 10, 1955

SBM6775All Is WellSavoy 1181
SBM6776I'm To Understand-

* Savoy 1181   Big Miller - All Is Well / I'm To Understand

The Five Pennies

Sam Taylor, tenor sax; Kelly Owens, piano, arranger; Mickey Baker, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Panama Francis, drums.

NYC, November 10, 1955

SFP6777Mr. MoonSavoy 1182
SFP6778Let It Rain-

* Savoy 1182   The Five Pennies - Mr. Moon / Let It Rain

John Mehegan And Eddie Costa

John Mehegan, first piano; Eddie Costa, second piano; Vinnie Burke, bass.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 15, 1955

69079I'll Remember AprilSavoy MG 12049
69080Easy Living-
69081Laura-
69082Mambo Inn-
69083Intermission Blues-
69084Cheek To Cheek-
69085All Of You-
69086Blues For A Set-

* Savoy MG 12049   John Mehegan, Eddie Costa - A Pair Of Pianos   1956

Johnny Coates Jr. Trio

Johnny Coates Jr., piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 17, 1955

69089Between The Devil And The Deep Blue SeaSavoy MG 12082
69090Skylark-
69091Stompin' At The Savoyunissued
69092Coates OatsSavoy MG 12082

* Savoy MG 12082   Johnny Coates Jr. At The Piano With Rhythm - Portrait   1956

Duke Jordan Quintet

Eddie Bert, trombone; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 20, 1955

Flight To JordanSignal S 1202
125Two Loves-
Cu-Ba-
129Yesterdays-
124Scotch Blues-

* Signal S 1202   Duke Jordan Trio & Quintet   1956
= Savoy MG 12149   Duke Jordan - The Street Swingers   1960
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1169   Duke Jordan - Flight To Jordan   1986

Mike Cuozzo Quintet

Mike Cuozzo as Mike Couzzo, tenor sax; Eddie Costa, vibes; Ronnie Ball, piano; Vinnie Burke, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 22, 1955

69093There'll Never Be Another YouSavoy MG 12051
69094What Is This Thing Called Love-
69095Nancy-
69096An Evening At Papa Joe's-
69097Undersided-
69098Walk Up-

* Savoy MG 12051   Mighty Mike Cuozzo   1956

Marlene

Marlene, vocal; Joe Wilder, trumpet; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 29, 1955

69099You Leave Me BreathlessSavoy MG-12058
69100Deep In A Dream-
69101We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together-
69102I Think Of You With Every Breath I Take-
69103Snuggled On Your Shoulder-

* Savoy MG-12058   Marlene - I Think Of You With Every Breath I Take   1956
= Audiophile AP-62, ACD-62   Marlene Ver Planck - I Think Of You With Every Breath I Take   1983

The Trio With Guests

Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; with Joe Wilder, trumpet.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 29, 1955

69104How High The Moon (as Wilder's Moon)Savoy 45-4511, MG-12053, MG-12126
69105I Think Of You With Every Breath I TakeSavoy MG 12073

* Savoy MG-12053   Hank Jones, Wendell Marshall, Kenny Clarke - The Trio With Guests, Trumpet, Flute, Tenor   1956
= Savoy MG-12053 (later)   The Hank Jones Trio With Guests... - Bluebird   1973
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1193   Hank Jones - Bluebird   1989
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Savoy MG 12073   Various Artists - Night People   1956
* Savoy 45-4511   Joe Wilder - Bluebird / Wilder's Moon

Al Caiola Quintet

Romeo Penque, alto flute, bass clarinet, English horn; Hank Jones, piano; Al Caiola, guitar; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 14, 1955

69106Don't Worry 'Bout MeSavoy MG-12057
69107Indian Summer-
69108Moments Like This-
69109Drambuie-

* Savoy MG-12057   Al Caiola - Serenade In Blue   1956

The Famous Ward Singers

Gertrude Ward, Clara Ward, Henrietta Waddy, Marion Williams, Willa Ward Moultrie, Frances Steadman, Kitty Parham, vocal group; with unknown, piano, bass, drums.

NYC, December 19, 1955

SWS6779Gonna Use What I GotSavoy MG 14026
SWS6780Are You Sure-
SWS6781Great Is The LordSavoy 4076, MG 14026
SWS6782Bank In The Sky (aka Back In The Sky)Savoy MG 14026

* Savoy MG 14026   The Ward Singers - I Feel The Holy Spirit   1959
* Savoy 4076   The Famous Ward Singers - Great Is The Lord / He Knows

Marlene

Marlene, vocal; Joe Wilder, trumpet; Herbie Mann, flute; Hank Jones, piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 20, 1955

69110Accent On YouthSavoy MG-12058
69111If I Love Again-
69112Some Other Time-
69113Two Cigarettes In The Dark-
69114Without A Word Of Warning-

* Savoy MG-12058   Marlene - I Think Of You With Every Breath I Take   1956
= Audiophile AP-62, ACD-62   Marlene Ver Planck - I Think Of You With Every Breath I Take   1983

The Trio With Guests

Hank Jones, piano; Kenny Clarke, drums; with Herbie Mann, flute; Eddie Jones, bass.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 20, 1955

69115BluebirdSavoy 45-4511, MG-12053, MG-12125, Jazz SJL 1171

* Savoy MG-12053   Hank Jones, Wendell Marshall, Kenny Clarke - The Trio With Guests, Trumpet, Flute, Tenor   1956
= Savoy MG-12053 (later)   The Hank Jones Trio With Guests... - Bluebird   1973
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1193   Hank Jones - Bluebird   1989
* Savoy MG-12125   Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues   1958
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1171   Herbie Mann, Bobby Jaspar, Seldon Powell, Frank Wess - Flutin' The Bird...Bird Lives!   1986
* Savoy 45-4511   Joe Wilder - Bluebird / Wilder's Moon

Al Caiola Quintet

Bernie Privin, flugelhorn, trumpet; Ronnie Ball, piano; Al Caiola, guitar; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 27, 1955

69116Serenade In BlueSavoy MG-12057
69117Black And Blue-
69118Blue The Night-
69119Early Autumn-

* Savoy MG-12057   Al Caiola - Serenade In Blue   1956

Bobby Banks Trio

Henry Durant, tenor sax; Bobby Banks, organ; Jimmy Schenck, bass; Red Alcott, drums.

NYC, December 29, 1955

SBB6783Trackin'unissued
SBB6784Shangri-LaSavoy 1186
SBB6785Blue Skiesunissued
SBB6786Blue Star-

* Savoy 1186   Bobby Banks - Shangri-La / Blues For Everybody

Nappy Brown

Nappy Brown, vocal; with Henry Durant, tenor sax; Bobby Banks, organ; Jimmy Schenck, bass; Red Alcott, drums.

NYC, December 29, 1955

SNB6787I'm In The MoodSavoy 1530, MG 14025, Jazz SJL 1149

* Savoy MG 14025   Nappy Brown - The Right Time   1960
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1149   Nappy Brown - Don't Be Angry!   1984
= Savoy Jazz ZDS 4428   -   1990
* Savoy 1530   Nappy Brown - If You Need Some Lovin' / I'm In The Mood   1958

Bobby Banks Trio

Henry Durant, tenor sax; Bobby Banks, organ; Jimmy Schenck, bass; Red Alcott, drums.

NYC, December 29, 1955

SBB6788Blues For EverybodySavoy 1186; Regent MG 6015
SBB6789Can't Help Lovin' Dat Manunissued
SBB6790Toe Up-

* Regent MG 6015   Various Artists - Rock 'N' Roll   1957
* Savoy 1186   Bobby Banks - Shangri-La / Blues For Everybody

The Caravans

unknown, piano; Albertina Walker, Cassietta George and 2 others, James Cleveland, vocal group.

Chicago, IL, 1955

GCA70345 | S1531The Sold RockGospel 1044; Sharp 45-601, SMG-2000; Gospel MG 3009
GCA70346 | S1532Old Time ReligionGospel 1044; Sharp SMG-2000

same session.

GCA70353 | S1500Tell Him What You WantGospel MG 3001
GCA70354 | S1501What Kind Of Man Is This-
GCA70355 | S1502King Jesus-
GCA70356 | S1505New Born Soul-
GCA70357 | S1503Wait For Me-
GCA70358 | S1504Crucifixion-

* Sharp SMG-2000   The Famous Caravans - Old Time Religion   1960
* Gospel MG 3009   Caravans' Anniversary Album   1962
* Gospel MG 3001   Various Artists - A Gospel Program   1958
* Gospel 1044   The Famous Caravans - That Old Sold Rock / That Old Time Religion   1960
* Sharp 45-601   The Famous Caravans - Jesus / The Sold Rock

Little Anthony Guardine

Anthony Gourdine, lead vocal; William "Doc" Dockerty, tenor vocal; William Delt, baritone vocal; William Bracey, bass vocal; with Sam "The Man" Taylor, tenor sax; Dave "Baby" Cortez, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; unknown, bass; Panama Francis, drums.

NYC, 1955

SLA70340YouSavoy 1552
SLA70341Must Be Falling In Love-

* Savoy 1552   Little Anthony Guardine - Must Be Falling In Love / You   1958

Rev. Otis Simpson

Rev. Otis Simpson.

1955

SRS6000TeardropsSavoy 4064
SRS6001I'll Search Heaven For You-

* Savoy 4064   Rev. Otis Simpson - Teardrops / I'll Search Heaven For You