Savoy Records Discography: 1956

1956

Milt Jackson Quintet

Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Wade Legge, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

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

69116Come Rain Or Come ShineSavoy MG-12042, SJL 2204
69117They Can't Take That Away From MeSavoy MG-12061, SJL 2204
69118Wild ManSavoy MG-12042, SJL 2204
69119SoulfulSavoy MG-12061, SJL 2204
69120Fred's MoodSavoy MG-12042, SJL 2204
69121FlamingoSavoy MG-12061, SJL 2204

* Savoy MG-12042   Roll Em Bags   1956
* Savoy SJL 2204   Milt Jackson - Second Nature: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy MG-12061   Meet Milt Jackson   1956

Joe Wilder Quartet

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

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

69147CherokeeSavoy MG-12063
69148My Heart Stood Still-
69149Prelude To A Kiss-
69150Six Bit Blues-
69151Mad About The Boy-
69152Darn That Dream-

* Savoy MG-12063   Joe Wilder 'N' Wilder...   1956
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1191   Joe Wilder - Softly With Feeling   1989

Milt Jackson Quintet

Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 23, 1956

69122LoverSavoy MG-12070
69123Can't Help Lovin' That Man-
69124The Lady Is A Tramp-
69125Angel Face-
69126Sometimes I'm Happy-
69127What's New-
69128Now's The TimeSavoy 45-4521, MG-12080, MG-12126
69129In A Sentimental MoodSavoy MG-12080
69130Mood Indigo-
69131Azure-
69132Minor Conception-
69133Soul In 3/4Savoy 45-4521, MG-12080, MG-12125

* Savoy MG-12070   Milt Jackson - The Jazz Skyline   1956
= Savoy SJL 2204   Milt Jackson - Second Nature: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy MG-12080   Jackson's-ville Featuring Milt Jackson   1957
= Savoy SJL 2204   Milt Jackson - Second Nature: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Savoy MG-12125   Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues   1958
* Savoy 45-4521   Milt Jackson - Now's The Time / Soul In 3/4

Jimmy Locks (Blazer Boy)

Warren Luckey, tenor sax; Kelly Owens, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Panama Francis, drums; Blazer Boy, vocal.

NYC, January 25, 1956

SBB6791They Call Me A Foolunissued
SBB6792I Was In HeavenSavoy 1189
SJB6793Never Will Iunissued
SJB6794It's A Little Too Late-
SBB6795Adorable YouSavoy 1189
SBB6796Mistreatedunissued

* Savoy 1189   Jimmy Locks - Adorable You / I Was In Heaven

Kenny Clarke Quintet

Donald Byrd, trumpet; John La Porta, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 30, 1956

69134BudoSavoy MG 12064, SJL 2247
69135I Married An Angel-
69136The Jazz Message (Freedom For All)-

* Savoy MG 12064   The Jazz Message Of   1956
* Savoy SJL 2247   Various Artists - The Modern Jazz Piano Album   1980

Nappy Brown

Nappy Brown, vocal; with Reunald Jones, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Sam Taylor, tenor sax; Budd Johnson, baritone sax; Fred Johnson, piano; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Panama Francis, drums; Leroy Kirkland, arranger.

Beltone Studios, NYC, February 1, 1956

SNB6797Pleasing YouSavoy 1187, MG 14002
SNB6798Love BabySavoy 1196, MG 14002
SNB6799Open Up That DoorSavoy 1187, Jazz SJL 1149
SNB6800I Want To LiveSavoy MG 14025, Jazz SJL 1149
SNB6801Skiddy WoeSavoy 1547, 1555, MG 14025, Jazz SJL 1149

* Savoy MG 14002   Nappy Brown Sings   1957
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1149   Nappy Brown - Don't Be Angry!   1984
= Savoy Jazz ZDS 4428   -   1990
* Savoy MG 14025   Nappy Brown - The Right Time   1960
* Savoy 1187   Nappy Brown - Open Up That Door / Pleasing You   1956
* Savoy 1196   Nappy Brown - Am I / Love Baby   1956
* Savoy 1547   Nappy Brown - I Cried Like A Baby / Skiddy Woe   1957
* Savoy 1555   Nappy Brown - You're Going To Need Someone / Skiddy Woe   1958

Jimmy Jones And The Savoys

Warren Lucky, tenor sax; Kelly Owens, piano; Lord Westbrook, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Panama Francis, drums; Jimmy Jones, vocal.

NYC, February 2, 1956

SJJ6802With All My HeartSavoy 1586
SJJ6803YouSavoy 1188
STS6804We Made A Vowunissued
STS6805Say You're MineSavoy 1188
SJJ6805Please Say You're MineSavoy 1586

* Savoy 1586   Jimmy Jones - Please Say You're Mine / With All My Heart
* Savoy 1188   The Savoys - You / Say You're Mine

Kenny Clarke Quintet

Donald Byrd, trumpet; John La Porta, alto sax; Ronnie Ball, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums, leader.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 6, 1956

69137Will WailSavoy MG 12065
69138Volcano-
69139La Porta-Thority-
69140I Hear A Rhapsody-
69141Yesterdays-
69142Play, Fiddle, Play-

* Savoy MG 12065   Klook's Clique   1956

Christine Clark

unknown, piano, organ, drums; Christine Clark, vocal.

NYC, February 8, 1956

SCC6806Swing Low, Sweet ChariotSavoy 4075
SCC6807Just To Behold His Faceunissued
SCC6808God Knows The Reason Why-
SCC6809Fear NotSavoy 4075

* Savoy 4075   Christine Clark - Swing Low, Sweet Chariot / Fear Not

Hank Mobley Quintet

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Ronnie Ball, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 8, 1956

69143There'll Never Be Another YouSavoy MG 12064, SJL 1125
69144Cattin'-
69145Madeline-
69146When I Fall In Love-

* Savoy MG 12064   The Jazz Message Of   1956
* Savoy SJL 1125   Hank Mobley With Kenny Clarke - Hard Bop   1979

The Five Pennies

Warren Lucky, tenor sax; Kelly Owens, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Sol Hall, drums.

NYC, February 9, 1956

SFP6810My Heart TremblesSavoy 1190
SFP6811The Wedding Bellsunissued
SFP6812Be Mine For A Lifetime-
SFP6813MoneySavoy 1190

* Savoy 1190   The Five Pennies - Money / My Heart Trembles

The Herbie Brock Trio

Herbie Brock, piano; Brooks Caperton, bass; Rick Hanson, drums.

Onyx Club, Miami, FL, February 15, 1956

If It's The Last Thing I DoSavoy MG 12069
The Moon Was Yellow-
Blues A Brock Long-
There'll Never Be Another You-
Four Brothers-
Sweet And Lovely-
Brock Etude-
Willow Weep For Me-

* Savoy MG 12069   The Herbie Brock Trio - Brock's Tops   1956

Little Terry With Leroy Kirkland Orchestra

Sam Taylor, tenor sax; Haywood Henry, baritone sax; Fred Johnson, piano; Lucious Fowler, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Sol Hall, drums; Little Terry, vocal; Leroy Kirkland, arranger, director.

NYC, February 20, 1956

STL6814Shake Me Up, BabySavoy 1520
STL6815Giddy Ap A Ding DongSavoy 1192
STL6816Way In The Morningunissued
STL6817See See Boo HooSavoy 1520
STL6818Tirra Lee TirralaSavoy 1192

* Savoy 1520   Little Terry - Shake Me Up, Baby / See See Boo Hoo
* Savoy 1192   Little Terry - Tirralee Tirrala / Giddy Ap A Ding Dong

The Debutantes

Buddy Lucas, tenor sax; Leslie Johnakins, baritone sax; Kelly Owens, piano; Lord Westbrook, guitar; Albert Best, bass; Sol Hall, drums; The Debutantes, vocal group.

NYC, March 5, 1956

STD6819All I Do Is Cryunissued
STD6820You Don't Know-
STD6821It's Too Soon To Know-
STD6822Just Leave It To MeSavoy 1191
STD6823Just Whyunissued
STD6824Is It Too SoonSavoy 1191

* Savoy 1191   The Debutantes - Just Leave It To Me / Is It Too Soon

Frank Foster Septet

Henry Coker, Bennie Powell, trombone; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

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

69154Dill PicklesSavoy MG 12072
69155Hard Sock Dance-
69156Dancing On The Ceiling-

same session.

69153SerenataSavoy MG 12078
69157Alternative-
69158Stop Gap-

* Savoy MG 12072   North, South, East, Wess Featuring Frank Wess   1956
* Savoy MG 12078   Frank Foster - No 'Count   1956

Frank Wess Septet

same personnel.

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

69159What'd Ya SaySavoy MG 12072
69160Salvation-
69163Lazy Sal-
69164unknown titleunissued

same session.

69161Apron StringsSavoy MG 12078
69162Casa De Marcel-
69165Excursion-

* Savoy MG 12072   North, South, East, Wess Featuring Frank Wess   1956
* Savoy MG 12078   Frank Foster - No 'Count   1956

Mort Herbert Combo

Don Stratton, trumpet; Mike Cuozzo, tenor sax; Sahib Shihab, baritone sax; Ronnie Ball, piano; Mort Herbert, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 12, 1956

69166SwissmovementSavoy MG 12073
69167Night People-
69168I've Got You Under My Skin-
69169Son Of The Preacher-

* Savoy MG 12073   Various Artists - Night People   1956

Ronnie Ball Quintet

Willie Dennis, trombone; Ted Brown, tenor sax; Ronnie Ball, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 21, 1956

69170Pennie PackerSavoy MG 12075
69171Feather Bed-
69172Little Quail-
69173Sweet And Lovely-
69174Prez Sez-
69175I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance-
69176Citrus Season-

* Savoy MG 12075   Ronnie Ball - All About Ronnie   1956

The Robert Banks Trio

Phil Urso, tenor sax; Bob Banks, organ; Red Alcott, drums.

NYC, March 27, 1956

SBB6825Moonlight SerenadeRegent MG 6003
SBB6826Sentimental Journey-
SBB6827A Woman In Love-
SBB682811th Hour Melody-
SBB6829Nothing Ever Changes My Love For You-
SBB6830Diane-
SBB6831Memories Of You-
SBB6832Fast BluesSavoy unissued
SBB6833Slow Blues-

* Regent MG 6003   Phil Urso, Bob Banks - Sentimental Journey   1956

John Mehegan Solo

John Mehegan, piano.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 11, 1956

YesterdaysSavoy MG 12076
69178Better Luck Next Time-
69179Get Out Of Town-
69180Deep Purple-
69181It Could Happen To You-
69182Porgy-
You Stepped Out Of A Dream-
69184All Through The Night-
It Might As Well Be Spring-
69177Makin' Whoopee
69183Wait Till You See Her
69185Ruby

* Savoy MG 12076   John Mehegan - How I Play Jazz Piano   1956

Bob Oakes

unknown, sax, piano, guitar, bass, drums; Bob Oakes, vocal.

NYC, April 13, 1956

SBO6834Church Bells May RingRegent 45-7502
SBO6835You Gotta Rock 'N 'RollRegent 45-7502, MG 6015
SBO6836Slippin' N' SlidingSavoy unissued
SBO6837Blues-

* Regent MG 6015   Various Artists - Rock 'N' Roll   1957
* Regent 45-7502   Bob Oakes - Church Bells May Ring / You Gotta Rock 'N 'Roll   1956

The Davis Sisters

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

NYC, April 13, 1956

SDS6838Plant My Feet On Higher GroundSavoy 4073, MG 14030, DBL 7017
SDS6839Sing Of The JudgementSavoy MG 14030
SDS6840Keeping Me AliveSavoy 4082, MG 14007, DBL 7017
SDS6841What Manner Of Man Is ThisSavoy MG 14030
SDS6842Precious Lord-

* Savoy MG 14030   The Davis Sisters - Plant My Feet On Higher Ground   1959
* Savoy DBL 7017   The Best Of The Davis Sisters   1978
* Savoy MG 14007   The Davis Sisters - Shine On Me   1957
* Savoy 4073   The Davis Sisters - Plant My Feet On Higher Ground / Lord Don't Leave Me
* Savoy 4082   The Davis Sisters - He's Mine / Keeping Me Alive

The Drinkard Jubilairs

Larry Drinkard, piano, vocal; Emily Drinkard, Marie Epps, Judy Guions, Ann Moss, Lee Warwick, vocal; and others.

NYC, April 17, 1956

SDJ6843Never Let Me Gounissued
SDJ6844Walk Together ChildrenSavoy 4074
SDJ6845I'm Troubled-

* Savoy 4074   The Drinkard Jubilairs - Walk Together Children / I'm Troubled

Johnny Coates Jr. Trio

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

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 23, 1956

SJC69186Let's Get LostSavoy MG 12082
SJC69187Love Is The Sweetest Thing-
SJC69188Little Girl Blue-
SJC69189Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead-
SJC69190If I Love Again-

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

Kenny Clarke Quintet

Pepper Adams, baritone sax #1,3-5; Tommy Flanagan, piano #1,3-5; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass #1,3-5; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 30, 1956

1. 69191CottontailSavoy MG-12083
2. 69192Not For Meunissued
3. 69193Your HostSavoy MG-12083
4. 69194TricrotismSavoy SJL 1111
5. 69195Tom's ThumbSavoy MG-12083

* Savoy MG-12083   Various Artists - Jazz Men Detroit   1956
= Savoy SJL 1111   Kenny Clarke Meets The Detroit Jazzmen   1977

Little Esther

Money Johnson, trumpet; Warren Lucky, Hal Singer, tenor sax; Kelly Owens, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Sol Hall, drums; Esther Phillips, vocal.

NYC, May 2, 1956

SLE6846Longing In My HeartSavoy 1516, SJL 2233
SLE6847You Can Bet Your LifeSavoy 1193, SJL 2233
SLE6848'T Ain't Whatcha SaySavoy 1193; Regent MG 6042; Savoy SJL 2233
SLE6849If It's New To YouSavoy 1516, SJL 2233

* Savoy SJL 2233   Various Artists - Ladies Sing The Blues: Roots Of Rock 'N' Roll Vol. 5   1979
* Regent MG 6042   Various Artists - Rock And Roll Party #2
* Savoy 1516   Little Esther - Longing In My Heart / If It's New To You
* Savoy 1193   Little Esther - You Can Bet Your Life / 'T Ain't Whatcha Say   1956

Annie Laurie With Hal Singer's Orchestra

Buddy Lucas, Hal Singer, tenor sax; Leslie Johnakins, baritone sax; Kelly Owens, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Sol Hall, drums; Annie Laurie, vocal.

NYC, May 3, 1956

SHS6850Hound's Tooth (Mr. Movin's Groovin')Savoy 1194
SHS6851Crossroads-
SAL6852You Promised LoveSavoy 1197
SAL6853I Can't Stop Being A Foolunissued

* Savoy 1194   Hal Singer - Hound's Tooth / Crossroads
* Savoy 1197   Annie Laurie - You Promised Love / Rockin' And Rollin'   1956

Bernie Privin Nonet

Bernie Privin, trumpet; Toots Mondello, alto sax; Al Cohn, Jerry Sanfino, Wolf Taine, tenor sax; Romeo Penque, baritone sax; Bernie Leighton, piano; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

NYC, May 3, 1956

69196I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A LetterRegent MG 6027; Savoy SJL 2236
69197But Not For MeRegent MG 6027
69198More Than You Know-
69199The Sheik Of ArabyRegent MG 6027; Savoy SJL 2236

* Regent MG 6027   Bernie Privin - Dancing And Dreaming
* Savoy SJL 2236   Various Artists - Brothers And Other Mothers Vol. 2   1979

Adelaide Robbins Trio

Adelaide Robbins, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Teddy Sommer, drums.

NYC, May 7, 1956

69200The Gentleman Is A DopeSavoy MG-12097
69201Looking For A Boy-
69202Everything But You-
69203Great Day-

* Savoy MG-12097   Various Artists - Lookin For A Boy   1957

Kenny Clarke Quintet

Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 9, 1956

69204You Turned The Tables On MeSavoy MG-12083
69205Afternoon In Paris-
69206Apothegh-

* Savoy MG-12083   Various Artists - Jazz Men Detroit   1956
= Savoy SJL 1111   Kenny Clarke Meets The Detroit Jazzmen   1977

Big Maybelle

Big Maybelle, vocal; with Dave McRae, alto sax; Buddy Lucas, Warren Lucky, tenor sax; Leslie Johnakins, baritone sax; Kelly Owens, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Sol Hall, drums; Kelly Owens, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 14, 1956

SBM6854CandySavoy 1195, MG-14011, SJL 2221, Jazz SJL 1168
SBM6855That's A Pretty Good LoveSavoy 1195, MG-14011, Jazz SJL 1143, Jazz SJL 1168
SBM6856Ring Dang DillySavoy 1527, MG-14011, SJL 2221, Jazz SJL 1168
SBM6857PitifulSavoy 1572, MG-14011, SJL 2233, Jazz SJL 1168

* Savoy MG-14011   Blues, Candy And Big Maybelle   1958
* Savoy SJL 2221   Various Artists - The Roots Of Rock'N Roll: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1168, Jazz ZDS 1168   Blues, Candy & Big Maybelle   1986
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1143, Jazz ZDS 1143   Big Maybelle - Roots Of R'n'R, Blues And Early Soul Vol. 13   1984
* Savoy SJL 2233   Various Artists - Ladies Sing The Blues: Roots Of Rock 'N' Roll Vol. 5   1979
* Savoy 1195   Big Maybelle - Candy / That's A Pretty Good Love   1956
* Savoy 1527   Big Maybelle - So Long / Ring Dang Dilly   1957
* Savoy 1572   Big Maybelle - Pitiful / A Good Man Is Hard To Find   1959

Cecil Payne Quartet

Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

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

132This Time The Dream's On MeSignal S 1203
131How Deep Is The Ocean-
130Chessman's Delight-
133Arnetta-

* Signal S 1203   Cecil Payne Quartet & Quintet   1957
= Savoy MG 12147   Cecil Payne - Patterns Of Jazz   1960
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1167   Cecil Payne - Patterns   1986

Johnny Coates Jr. Trio

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

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 21, 1956

69207Sha-Ga-Da-Ga-DaSavoy MG 12082
69208unknown titleunissued
69209--
69210--
Lucky DaySavoy MG 12082
If There Is Someone Lovelier Than You-

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

Cecil Payne Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 22, 1956

135Saucer EyesSignal S 1203; Savoy SVY 17028
134Man Of Moods-
136Bringing Up Father-
137Groovin' High-

* Signal S 1203   Cecil Payne Quartet & Quintet   1957
= Savoy MG 12147   Cecil Payne - Patterns Of Jazz   1960
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1167   Cecil Payne - Patterns   1986
* Savoy SVY 17028   Kenny Dorham - Blues In Bebop

The Five Trumpets

The Five Trumpets.

Atlanta, GA, May 25, 1956

SFT6858Blessed JesusSavoy unissued
SFT6859When God's Roll Is Called On High-

Mort Herbert Combo

Joe Wilder, trumpet; Sahib Shihab, alto, baritone sax; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax, flute; Dick Katz, piano; Mort Herbert, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 29, 1956

69211Blues For Fred And FaySavoy MG 12073
69212Mitch's Carol-
69213That's Allunissued

* Savoy MG 12073   Various Artists - Night People   1956

Joe Burton Trio

Joe Burton, piano; unknown, bass, drums.

NYC, June 6, 1956

69214PrettyRegent MG 6036
69215Moonlight In Vermont-
69216Call Me On The Phone-
69217I'll Remember April-
69218Wind, Sand And Stars-
69219You Took Advantage Of Me-
69220The Nearness Of You-
69221You MotherSavoy unissued
69222Them There EyesRegent MG 6036
69223Fool's Gold-
69224Street Of DreamsSavoy unissued
69225Theme For JoeRegent MG 6036

* Regent MG 6036   Joe Burton - Jazz Pretty   1957

Bernie Previn Quintet

Bernie Previn, trumpet; Al Cohn, tenor sax; Bernie Leighton, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

NYC, June 14, 1956

69226My Heart Stood StillRegent MG 6027; Savoy SJL 2236
69227I Can't Believe That You're In Love With MeSavoy unissued
69228How Long Has This Been Going OnRegent MG 6027; Savoy SJL 2236
69229Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm GoneSavoy unissued

* Regent MG 6027   Bernie Privin - Dancing And Dreaming
* Savoy SJL 2236   Various Artists - Brothers And Other Mothers Vol. 2   1979

Frank Wess - Kenny Burrell Quintet

Frank Wess, flute; Kenny Burrell, solo guitar; Freddie Greene, rhythm guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 20, 1956

69230Wess SideSavoy MG-12085
69231Kansas City SideSavoy 45-4516, MG-12085
69232East WindSavoy 45-4516, MG-12085, MG-12126
69233Over The RainbowSavoy MG-12085
69234Southern Exposure-

* Savoy MG-12085   Various Artists - Opus In Swing   1956
= Savoy SJL 1120   Kenny Burrell With Frank Wess - Monday Stroll   1978
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Savoy 45-4516   Frank Wess - East Wind / Kansas City Side   1956

Andre Hodeir And The Jazz Group Of Paris

Roger Guerin, Jean Liesse, trumpet; Nat Peck, trombone; Jean Aldegon, alto sax; Georges Grenu, tenor sax; Armand Mijiani, baritone sax; Sadi, vibes; Pierre Michelot, bass; Christian Garros, drums; Andre Hodeir, musical director.

Paris, France, June 26, 1956

Parisian ThoroughfareSavoy 45-4524, MG-12113
On A ScaleSavoy MG-12113
Evansecence-
Bicinium-

* Savoy MG-12113   Andre Hodeir And The Jazz Group Of Paris - The Paris Scene   1957
* Savoy 45-4524   Andre Hodeir - Parisian Thoroughfare / Jordu   1957

Andre Hodeir And The Jazz Group Of Paris

same personnel.

Paris, France, June 27, 1956

Criss CrossSavoy MG-12113
Jordu (Minor Encamp)Savoy 45-4524, MG-12113
Tension-DetenteSavoy MG-12113
Paradoxe I-

* Savoy MG-12113   Andre Hodeir And The Jazz Group Of Paris - The Paris Scene   1957
* Savoy 45-4524   Andre Hodeir - Parisian Thoroughfare / Jordu   1957

Mat Mathews Quintet

Chase Dean, bass clarinet; Mat Mathews, accordion; Joe Roland, vibes; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Charlie Smith, drums.

NYC, June, 1956

Straight Ahead (as You're Covered)Jazztone (Eu) J-1245; Savoy Jazz SJL 1172

* Jazztone (Eu) J-1245   Various Artists - Modern Jazz Festival   1950s
= Guilde Du Jazz (F) J.1245   Various Artists - Festival Du Jazz Moderne   1950s
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1172   Oscar Pettiford - Discoveries   1987

Andre Hodeir And The Jazz Group Of Paris

Roger Guerin, Jean Liesse, trumpet; Nat Peck, trombone; Jean Aldegon, alto sax; Georges Grenu, tenor sax; Armand Mijiani, baritone sax; Sadi, vibes; Pierre Michelot, bass; Christian Garros, drums; Andre Hodeir, musical director.

Paris, France, July 2, 1956

TriadsSavoy MG-12113
Milano-

* Savoy MG-12113   Andre Hodeir And The Jazz Group Of Paris - The Paris Scene   1957

The Morris Brothers

The Morris Brothers.

NYC, July 9, 1956

SMB6860Lo I'm With Youunissued
SMB6861Rescue Me LordSavoy 4078
SMB6862Arise And Receive Your Crown Of Lifeunissued
SMB6863Kneel At The CrossSavoy 4078

* Savoy 4078   The Morris Brothers - Kneel At The Cross / Rescue Me Lord

Wilbert Harrison

Buddy Lucas, tenor sax; Budd Johnson, baritone sax; Kelly Owens, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Ed Sneed, bass; Sol Hall, drums; Wilbert Harrison, vocal, guitar.

NYC, July 9, 1956

SWH6864The Way I FeelSavoy 1198
SWH6865Confessin' My Dreams-

* Savoy 1198   Wilbert Harrison - The Way I Feel / Confessin' My Dreams   1956

Annie Laurie

Buddy Lucas, tenor sax; Budd Johnson, baritone sax; Kelly Owens, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Ed Sneed, bass; Sol Hall, drums; Annie Laurie, vocal.

NYC, July 9, 1956

SAL6866Stop-Don't Gounissued
SAL6867Rockin' And Rollin'Savoy 1197

* Savoy 1197   Annie Laurie - You Promised Love / Rockin' And Rollin'   1956

Hank Jones Solo

Hank Jones, piano.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 9, 1956

69234Teddy's DreamSavoy MG-12084
69235It Had To Be You-
69236Angel Eyesunissued
69237Gone With The WindSavoy MG-12084

* Savoy MG-12084   Have You Met Hank Jones   1956
= Savoy SJL 1124   Hank Jones - Solo Piano   1979

Tubby Hayes Quintet

Dickie Hawdon, trumpet; Tubby Hayes, tenor sax; Harry South, piano; Pete Elderfield, bass; Bill Eyden, drums.

London, England, July 17, 1956

VOG919Ode To ErnieTempo (E) A 148, EXA 55, TAP 6; Imperial LP-9046
VOG920Foolin' MyselfTempo (E) TAP 6, TAP 10; Imperial LP-9046
VOG921No I Woodyn'tTempo (E) A 148, EXA 55, TAP 6; Imperial LP-9046
VOG922Message To The MessengersTempo (E) EXA 55, TAP 6, TAP 21; Imperial LP-9046
VOG923Hall Hears The BluesTempo (E) TAP 6; Savoy MG 12111
VOG924Nicole-

* Tempo (E) TAP 6   Tubby Hayes Quintet - After Lights Out
* Imperial LP-9046   Tubby Hayes - Little Giant Of Jazz   1957
* Tempo (E) TAP 10   Various Artists - Cool Music For A Hot Night - Mood Music In The Modern Manner
* Tempo (E) TAP 21   Various Artists - Swingin' The Blues
* Savoy MG 12111   Changing The Jazz At Buckingham Palace Featuring Dizzy Reece And Tubby Hayes   1957
* Tempo (E) EXA 55   Tubby Hayes Quintet - After Lights Out
* Tempo (E) A 148   Tubby Hayes - Ode To Ernie / No I Woodyn't

Frank Wess

Jimmy Cleveland, Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Bennie Powell, trombone; Frank Wess, flute; Ronnell Bright, piano; Freddie Greene, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Frank Foster, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 18, 1956

69247You'll DoSavoy 45-4501, MG 12086, MG-12126
69248Wanting YouSavoy MG 12086
69249Lo-FiSavoy 45-4501, MG 12086, MG-12125
69250unknown titleunissued
69251--
69252Don't Blame MeSavoy MG 12086
Cracker Jack-

* Savoy MG 12086   Various Artists - Trombones   1956
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Savoy MG-12125   Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues   1958
* Savoy 45-4501   Frank Wess - Lo-Fi / You'll Do   1956

Bernie Privin Octet

Bernie Privin, trumpet; Al Cohn, Jerry Sanfino, Wolf Taine, tenor sax; Romeo Penque, baritone sax; Bernie Leighton, piano, arranger; Arnold Fishkin, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

NYC, July 19, 1956

69243SoonRegent MG 6027
69244Do You Ever Think Of Me-
69245Sugar-
69246Isn't It RomanticSavoy unissued

* Regent MG 6027   Bernie Privin - Dancing And Dreaming

Big Maybelle

Big Maybelle, vocal; with Dave McRae, alto sax; Buddy Lucas, Warren Lucky, tenor sax; Leslie Johnakins, baritone sax; Kelly Owens, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Ed Sneed, bass; Sol Hall, drums; Kelly Owens, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 20, 1956

SBM6868Mean To MeSavoy 1500, MG-14011, SJL 2221
SBM6869There, I've Said It AgainSavoy MG-14011, SJL 2233
SBM6870I Don't Want To CrySavoy 1512, MG-14005, Jazz SJL 1168
SBM6871Tell Me WhoSavoy 1500, MG-14011, SJL 2233, Jazz SJL 1168

* Savoy MG-14011   Blues, Candy And Big Maybelle   1958
* Savoy SJL 2221   Various Artists - The Roots Of Rock'N Roll: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy SJL 2233   Various Artists - Ladies Sing The Blues: Roots Of Rock 'N' Roll Vol. 5   1979
* Savoy MG-14005   Big Maybelle Sings   1957
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1168, Jazz ZDS 1168   Blues, Candy & Big Maybelle   1986
* Savoy 1500   Big Maybelle - Mean To Me / Tell Me Who   1956
* Savoy 1512   Big Maybelle - I Don't Want To Cry / All Of Me   1957

Dizzy Reece Quintet

Dizzy Reece, trumpet; Ronnie Scott, tenor sax #3,4; Terry Shannon, piano; Lennie Bush, bass; Phil Seamen, drums.

London, England, July 23, 1956

1. VOG896Yardbird SuiteTempo (E) TAP 4; Savoy MG 12111
2. VOG897How Deep Is The OceanTempo (E) TAP 4, TAP 10; Savoy MG 12111
3. VOG898Out Of NowhereTempo (E) EXA 45, TAP 9; Imperial LP-9043
4. VOG899Scrapple From The Apple-
5. VOG900Blue BirdTempo (E) TAP 4; Savoy MG 12111
6. VOG901Bluebird-Number Two-

* Tempo (E) TAP 4   Jimmy Deuchar, Dizzy Reece - Deuchar Plays Deuchar/Dizzy Blows Bird - Top Trumpets   1956
* Savoy MG 12111   Changing The Jazz At Buckingham Palace Featuring Dizzy Reece And Tubby Hayes   1957
* Tempo (E) TAP 10   Various Artists - Cool Music For A Hot Night - Mood Music In The Modern Manner
* Tempo (E) TAP 9; Jasmine (E) JASM 2013   Dizzy Reece - Progress Report
* Imperial LP-9043   Dizzy Reece - London Jazz   1957
* Tempo (E) EXA 45   Ronnie Scott Blows With The Dizzy Reece Quartet

Hank Mobley Quintet

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Barry Harris, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 23, 1956

69253B. For B.B.Savoy MG 12092
69254Space Flight-
69255Blues Number Two-

* Savoy MG 12092   Jazz Message #2   1957
= Savoy SJL 1125   Hank Mobley With Kenny Clarke - Hard Bop   1979

Hank Jones Solo

Hank Jones, piano.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 8, 1956

Heart And SoulSavoy MG-12084
But Not For Me-
How About You-
Have You Met Miss Jones-
You Don't Know What Love Is-

* Savoy MG-12084   Have You Met Hank Jones   1956
= Savoy SJL 1124   Hank Jones - Solo Piano   1979

Mary Ann McCall With Ernie Wilkins And His Orchestra

Mary Ann McCall, vocal; with Joe Wilder, trumpet; George Barrow, Seldon Powell, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Sol Moore as Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Nat Pierce, piano; Wendell Marshall as Wendall Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Ernie Wilkins, arranger, conductor.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 14, 16 and 23, 1956

Shake Down The StarsRegent RMG-6040
You Can Depend On Me-
Easy Living-
Mean To Me-
In My Solitude-
I Thought About You-
Deep Purple-
'Deed I Do-
It's You Or No One-
It's Been So Long-
Something I Dreamed Last NightRegent RMG 6046; Savoy Jazz SJL 1178, Jazz SVY 17100
It Must Be True-

* Regent RMG-6040   Easy Living With Mary Ann McCall   1957
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1178   Mary Ann McCall - Easy Living   1987
= Savoy Jazz SVY 17100   Easy Living With Mary Ann McCall   2002
* Regent RMG 6046   Kay Starr, Mary Ann McCall, Mildred Bailey - Almost Like Being In Love   1957
= Savoy MG 12220   Kay Starr, Mildred Bailey, Mary Ann McCall - Almost Like Being In Love   1969

Hank Jones Solo

Hank Jones, piano.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 20, 1956

69238Body And SoulSavoy MG-12084
69239Hank's Bluesunissued
69240Solo BluesSavoy MG-12084
69241Let's Fall In Love-
69242Kankee Shout-

* Savoy MG-12084   Have You Met Hank Jones   1956
= Savoy SJL 1124   Hank Jones - Solo Piano   1979

Hank Jones Trio Plus The Flute Of Bobby Jaspar

Bobby Jaspar, flute; Hank Jones, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 21, 1956

Moonlight Becomes YouSavoy MG-12087
Relaxin' At Camarillo-
Minor Contention-
Sunday In Savannah-
Spontaneous Combustion-

* Savoy MG-12087   Hank Jones Trio Plus The Flute Of Bobby Jaspar   1956
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1138   Hank Jones - Relaxin' At Camarillo   1984

Charlie Smith Trio

Hank Jones, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Charlie Smith, drums.

NYC, August 22, 1956

Have You Met Miss JonesDawn DLP 1114; Savoy Jazz SJL 1172
Body And SoulDawn DLP 1114, DLP 1123
Blues For SalDawn DLP 1114; Savoy Jazz SJL 1172
Airmail Special (mistitled as Flying Home)-

* Dawn DLP 1114   Charlie Smith Trio, Aaron Sachs Sextet - Jazzville Vol. 3   1956
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1172   Oscar Pettiford - Discoveries   1987
* Dawn DLP 1123   Various Artists - Critics' Choice   1957

Dorothy Ashby

Dorothy Ashby, harp; with Frank Wess, flute; Wendell Marshall, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 27, 1956

RDA2032Dancing On The CeilingRegent RMG 6039
RDA2033Lamentation-
RDA2034Spicy-

* Regent RMG 6039   Dorothy Ashby - The Jazz Harpist   1957
= Savoy MG 12212   -   1969

Dorothy Ashby

Dorothy Ashby, harp; with Frank Wess, flute; Eddie Jones, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 29, 1956

RDA2035Thou SwellRegent RMG 6039
RDA2036Quietude-
RDA2037Stella By Starlight-
RDA2038Aeolian Groove-

* Regent RMG 6039   Dorothy Ashby - The Jazz Harpist   1957
= Savoy MG 12212   -   1969

The Cubs

Buddy Lucas, tenor sax; Kelly Owens, piano; Skeeter Best, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Sol Hall, drums; The Cubs, vocal.

NYC, September 18, 1956

STC6872What Is The Proper Ageunissued
STC6873Why Did You Make Me CrySavoy 1502
STC6874Do You Knowunissued
STC6875I Hear Wedding BellsSavoy 1502

* Savoy 1502   The Cubs - Why Did You Make Me Cry / I Hear Wedding Bells

The Hi-Lites With Stomp Gordon And His Orchestra

Curtis Peagler, alto sax; Gene Walker, tenor sax; Stomp Gordon, piano; John Green, guitar, bass; Donald Drake, drums; The Hi-Lites, vocal.

NYC, September 26, 1956

SSG6876Oh, Tell Me WhySavoy 1504
SSG6877Oh, Darlin'unissued
SHL6878Alone With You-
SHL6879Juanita-
SSG6880Ride Superman RideSavoy 1504
SSG6881Instrumentalunissued

* Savoy 1504   Stomp Gordon - Ride Superman Ride / Oh, Tell Me Why   1956

Ronnell Bright Trio

Ronnell Bright, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 26, 1956

Pennies From HeavenRegent RMG-6041
Gone With The Wind-
If I'm Lucky-
Blue Zepher-
Struttin' In-
I See Your Face Before Me-
Bright' Spot-
Little Girl Blue-

* Regent RMG-6041   Ronnell Bright, Kenny Burrell, Leonard Gaskin - Bright's Spot   1957
= Savoy MG 12206   -   1969

Werly Fairburn

Werly Fairburn, vocal; and others.

NYC, September 30, 1956

SWF6882I'm A Fool About Your LoveSavoy 1503
SWF6883Love Routineunissued
SWF6884Cryin' Shame-
SWF6885All The TimeSavoy 1503

* Savoy 1503   Werly Fairburn - All The Time / I'm A Fool About Your Love   1956

Jimmy Scott

Jimmy Scott, vocal; Dave McRae, alto sax; Warren Luckey, tenor sax; Leslie Johnakins, baritone sax; Kelly Owens, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums; probably Kelly Owens, arranger.

Beltone Studios, NYC, October 3, 1956

SJS6885Laughing On The OutsideSavoy SVY 17099
SJS6886I'll Be Alright-
SJS6887Please Be KindSavoy 1507, SVY 17099
SJS6888Never Peace Of MindSavoy 1507, 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 1507   Jimmy Scott - Never Peace Of Mind / Please Be Kind

Nappy Brown

Nappy Brown, vocal; with Kelly Owens Orchestra, including Sam Price, piano; unknown, guitar, bass, drums, horns; unknown, vocal group; Kelly Owens, arranger.

NYC, October 4, 1956

SNB6889I'm Getting LonesomeSavoy 1506, Jazz SJL 1149
SNB6890I Cried Like A BabySavoy 1547, 1575, MG 14025, Jazz SJL 1149
SNB6891Bye Bye BabySavoy 1514, MG 14025, Jazz SJL 1149
SNB6892Little By LittleSavoy 1506, Jazz SJL 1149

* Savoy Jazz SJL 1149   Nappy Brown - Don't Be Angry!   1984
= Savoy Jazz ZDS 4428   -   1990
* Savoy MG 14025   Nappy Brown - The Right Time   1960
* Savoy 1575   Nappy Brown - I Cried Like A Baby / So Deep   1959
* Savoy 1506   Nappy Brown - I'm Getting Lonesome / Little By Little   1956
* Savoy 1547   Nappy Brown - I Cried Like A Baby / Skiddy Woe   1957
* Savoy 1514   Nappy Brown - Goody Goody Gum Drop / Bye Bye Baby   1957

Sam Price And His Orchestra

King Curtis, tenor sax; Sam Price, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 17, 1956

SSP6893Rib JointSavoy 1505, MG-14004, SJL 2221
SSP6894After Hour SwingSavoy MG-14004
SSP6895TishomingoSavoy 1505, MG-14004
SSP6896Back Room RockSavoy MG-14004
Rib Joint-1Savoy SJL 2240

* Savoy MG-14004   Rock With Sam Price And His Orchestra   1957
= Savoy SJL 2240   Sam Price And The "Rock" Band - Rib Joint: Roots Of Rock 'N' Roll Vol. 7   1979
* Savoy SJL 2221   Various Artists - The Roots Of Rock'N Roll: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy 1505   Sam Price - Rib Joint / Tishomingo   1956

Jimmy Scott

Jimmy Scott, vocal; Jerome Richardson, flute, tenor sax; Dave McRae, alto sax; Warren Luckey, tenor sax; Kelly Owens, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Sol Hall, drums; probably Kelly Owens, arranger.

Beltone Studios, NYC, October 18, 1956

SJS6897Oh What I Wouldn't GiveSavoy MG 14003
SJS6898All Or Nothing At All-
SJS6899I'm Thru With Love-
SJS6900Address Unknown-

* Savoy MG 14003   Little Jimmy Scott - If You Only Knew   1957
= Savoy SAVOY 12181   -   1963
= Savoy SAVOY-12302   -   early 1970s
= Savoy SVY 17099   -   2002

Hank Mobley Quintet

Lee Morgan, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

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

SHM6901Hank's ShoutSavoy MG 12091
SHM6902Bet-
SHM6903Medley: Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise / P.S., I Love You / Easy Living / That's All-

* Savoy MG 12091   Introducing Lee Morgan   1957
= Savoy SJL 1104   Lee Morgan, Hank Mobley - A-1: The Savoy Sessions   1976

Hank Mobley Quintet

same personnel.

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

SHM6904NostalgiaSavoy MG 12091
SHM6905Thad's BluesSavoy MG 12092
SHM6906A-1Savoy SJL 1104
SHM6907Doug's Minor B'okSavoy MG 12092

* Savoy MG 12091   Introducing Lee Morgan   1957
= Savoy SJL 1104   Lee Morgan, Hank Mobley - A-1: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy MG 12092   Jazz Message #2   1957
= Savoy SJL 1125   Hank Mobley With Kenny Clarke - Hard Bop   1979

Marlene Paula

Marlene Paula, vocal; and others.

NYC, November 18, 1956

RMP-2039I Want To Spend Christmas With ElvisRegent 45-7506
RMP-2040Once More It's Xmas-

* Regent 45-7506   Marlene Paula - I Want To Spend Christmas With Elvis / Once More It's Xmas   1957

Sam Price And His Orchestra

King Curtis, tenor sax; Sam Price, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 21, 1956

SSP6908Bar-B-Q SauceSavoy MG-14004
SSP6909High Priceunissued
SSP6910Juke JointSavoy MG-14004
SSP6911Ain't No Strain-

* Savoy MG-14004   Rock With Sam Price And His Orchestra   1957
= Savoy SJL 2240   Sam Price And The "Rock" Band - Rib Joint: Roots Of Rock 'N' Roll Vol. 7   1979

The Jive Bombers

Earl Johnson, tenor sax, vocal; Allen Tinney, piano, vocal; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Clarence Palmer, bass, vocal; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Pee Wee Tinney, vocal.

NYC, November 30, 1956

SJP6912The Blues Don't Mean A ThingSavoy 1513
SJP6913If I Had A Talking Picture Of You-
SJP6914When Your Hair Has Turned To SilverSavoy 1508
SJP6915Bad BoySavoy 1508, 1614, SJL 2221

* Savoy SJL 2221   Various Artists - The Roots Of Rock'N Roll: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy 1614   Clarence Palmer - Bad Boy / Is This The End
* Savoy 1513   The Jive Bombers - The Blues Don't Mean A Thing / If I Had A Talking Picture Of You   1957
* Savoy 1508   The Jive Bombers - When Your Hair Has Turned To Silver / Bad Boy   1956

Sonny Stitt Quartet

Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Dolo Coker, piano; Edgar Willis, bass; Kenny Dennis, drums.

Capitol Studios, NYC, late 1956 or January 23, 1957

What Is This Thing Called LoveRoost RLP 2219
tk.1Sweet Georgia Brown (alternate take)Savoy Jazz SJL 1165; Mosaic MD9-208
tk.2Sweet Georgia BrownRoost RLP 2219
tk.1Blues For Yard (alternate take 1)Savoy Jazz SJL 1165; Mosaic MD9-208
tk.2Blues For Yard (alternate take 2)-
tk.3Blues For YardRoost RLP 2219
tk.1Harlem Nocturne (alternate take)Savoy Jazz SJL 1165; Mosaic MD9-208
tk.4Harlem NocturneRoost RLP 2219
Blue Moon-
Because Of You-
Windy Ride-
But Not For Me-
Scrapple From The Apple-

* Roost RLP 2219   37 Minutes & 48 Seconds With Sonny Stitt
= Mosaic MD9-208   The Complete Roost Sonny Stitt Studio Sessions   2001
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1165   Sonny Stitt - Symphony Hall Swing   1986

The Famous Ward Singers

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

NYC, December 12, 1956

SWS6916Packin' UpSavoy 4080, MG 14020, DBL 7015
SWS6917Climbing Jacob's LadderSavoy 4083, MG 14020, DBL 7015
SWS6918We're Gonna Have A TimeSavoy 4120, MG 14020, DBL 7015
SWS6919Nearer My God To TheeSavoy 4083, MG 14020

* Savoy MG 14020   The Famous Ward Singers - Packin' Up   1958
* Savoy DBL 7015   The Best Of The Ward Singers   1978
* Savoy 4120   The Famous Ward Singers - We're Gonna Have A Time / We Shall Be Changed
* Savoy 4080   The Famous Ward Singers - Packin' Up / Draw Me Nearer
* Savoy 4083   The Famous Ward Singers - Climbing Jacob's Ladder / Nearer My God To Thee

Frank Wess Quintet

Frank Wess, flute, tenor sax; Kenny Burrell, solo guitar; Freddie Greene, rhythm guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 17, 1956

SFW6920East WindSavoy unissued
SFW6921Pin Up-

Joe Newman Sextet

Joe Newman, trumpet; Frank Wess, flute, tenor sax; Kenny Burrell, solo guitar; Freddie Greene, rhythm guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Eddie Thigpen, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 26, 1956

SJN6922PlayboySavoy MG 12095
SJN6923Miss BluesSavoy 45-4522, MG 12095, MG-12125
SJN6924Low LifeSavoy 45-4522, MG 12095, MG-12126

* Savoy MG 12095   Various Artists - Jazz For Playboys   1957
* Savoy MG-12125   Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues   1958
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Savoy 45-4522   Frank Wess - Miss Blues / Low Life   1957

The Caravans

unknown, piano, organ; Albertina Walker, Imogene Greene, Dorothy Norwood, Inez Andrews, James Cleveland, vocal group.

Chicago, IL, 1956

GCA70347 | S1600Steal AwaySharp SMG-2000
GCA70348 | S1601Standing In The Need Of Prayer-
GCA70349 | S1603Onward Christian Soldier-
GCA70350 | S1604JesusSharp 45-601, SMG-2000
GCA70351 | S1602None But The RighteousSharp SMG-2000

same session.

GCA70359 | S1611Come On JesusGospel MG 3007; Savoy DBL 7012
GCA70360 | S1612CrucifixionGospel MG 3007

* Sharp SMG-2000   The Famous Caravans - Old Time Religion   1960
* Gospel MG 3007   The Caravans - Blessed Assurance   1960
* Savoy DBL 7012   The Best Of The Caravans   1977
* Sharp 45-601   The Famous Caravans - Jesus / The Sold Rock