Clef Records Catalog: 700, JATP, 1000, 4000, 2000 series
Clef 700 series (12 inch LP)
MGC-700 Illinois Jacquet And His Orchestra - Jazz Moods 1956
Joe Newman, trumpet #1,2,4; Russell Jacquet, trumpet #1-3, trumpet, vocal #4; Ernie Henry, alto sax #1,2,4; Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax; Rudy Williams, baritone sax #1,2,4; Johnny Acea, piano; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Lee Abrams, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, January 18, 1951
| 1. 493-2 | Hippity Hop |
| 2. 494-4 | Later For The Happenin' |
| 3. 495-4 | Moe |
| 4. 496-1 | On The Sunny Side Of The Street |
Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax; Carl Perkins, piano; Oscar Moore, guitar; Red Callender, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
| 497-1 | Speedliner |
| 498-2 | Lazy Blues |
| 499-5 | Pastel |
| 500-2 | All Of Me |
Russell Jacquet, Joe Newman, Elmon Wright, Lammar Wright, trumpet; Henry Coker, Matthew Gee, trombone; Ernie Henry, Earl Warren, alto sax; Lowell Hastings, Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; John Acea, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Al Lucas, bass; Shadow Wilson, drums; A.K. Salim, arranger.
NYC, March 21, 1952
| 753-5 | Boot 'Em Up |
| 754-7 | Bluesitis |
| 755-3 | Swinging Home |
** also released on Verve MGV-8084 in 1957.
MGC-701 Illinois Jacquet And His Orchestra Featuring Count Basie - Port Of Rico 1956
Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Count Basie, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Jimmy Crawford, drums.
NYC, July 22, 1952
| 818-4 | 62VK217 | Lean Baby |
| 819-6 | Somewhere Along The Way |
| 820-8 | The Cool Rage |
| 821-3 | 62VK216 | Port Of Rico |
Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax; Sir Charles Thompson, piano; Hank Jones, organ; Joe Sinacore, guitar; Al Lucas, bass; Shadow Wilson, drums.
NYC, December 31, 1952
| 1122-10 | Fat Man Boogie |
| 1123-3 | Blues In The Night |
| 1124-9 | Where Are You |
| 1125-3 | What's The Riff |
Russell Jacquet, trumpet; Matthew Gee, trombone; Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Raymond Acea, piano; Al Lucas, bass; Shadow Wilson, drums.
NYC, December 11, 1953
| 1392-2 | Jatap Conga |
| 1393-1 | It's The Talk Of The Town |
| 1394-7 | Heads |
** also released on Verve MGV-8085 in 1957.
MGC-702 Illinois Jacquet And His Orchestra - Groovin' With Jacquet 1956
Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; John Collins, guitar; Gene Ramey, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
NYC, May 24, 1951
| 545-4 | Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin' |
| 546-6 | Mean To Me |
| 547-4 | One-Nighter Boogie |
| 548-2 | Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams |
| 549-2 | Cotton Tail |
| 550-3 | Weary Blues |
| 551-4 | Groovin' |
Russell Jacquet, trumpet; Matthew Gee, trombone; Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Raymond Acea, piano; Al Lucas, bass; Shadow Wilson, drums.
NYC, December 11, 1953
| 1387-2 | Little Jeff |
| 1388-5 | Jacquet Jumps |
| 1389-5 | Blue Nocturne |
| 1390-5 | On Your Toes |
| 1391-3 | R.U. One? |
** also released on Verve MGV-8086 in 1957.
MGC-703 Gene Krupa His Trio And Sextet - Drum Boogie 1956
Charlie Ventura, tenor, baritone sax; Teddy Napoleon, piano; Gene Krupa, drums.
NYC, March 19, 1952
| 725-1 | St. Louis Blues |
| 727-1 | Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone |
| 728-1 | Stardust |
| 729-1 | Perdido |
| 731-3 | Fine's Idea |
| 732-5 | 62VK231 | 63VK629 | Drum Boogie |
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Willie Smith, alto sax; Teddy Wilson, piano; Steve Jordan, guitar; Israel Crosby, bass; Gene Krupa, drums.
NYC, April 14, 1953
| 1204-3 | Capital Idea |
| 1206-5 | Paradise |
** also released on Verve MGV-8087 in 1957.
MGC-704 Roy Eldridge And His Orchestra - Rockin' Chair 1956
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Buddy Tate, tenor sax; Teddy Brannon, piano; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Charlie Smith, drums.
NYC, August, 1951
| 579-6 | Baby, What's The Matter With You |
| 580-6 | Yard Dog |
| 581-3 | Sweet Lorraine |
| 582-5 | Jumbo The Elephant |
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; unidentified orchestra, George Williams, director.
NYC, December, 1951
| 644-6 | Basin Street Blues |
| 645-2 | I Remember Harlem |
| 646-4 | Easter Parade |
| 647-3 | I See Everybody's Baby |
Roy Eldridge, trumpet, vocal; Oscar Peterson, organ; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
NYC, December 13, 1952
| 1081-2 | Roy's Riff |
| 1082-1 | Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams |
| 1083-7 | 62VK207 | Old Rockin' Chair |
| 1084-4 | Little Jazz |
** also released on Verve MGV-8088 in 1957.
MGC-705 Roy Eldridge And His Orchestra Featuring Oscar Peterson-Jo Jones - Dale's Wail 1956
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, organ; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Jo Jones, drums.
NYC, April 20, 1953
| 1222-1 | Love For Sale |
| 1223-5 | 62VK206 | Dale's Wail |
| 1224-3 | The Man I Love |
| 1225-2 | Oscar's Arrangement |
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, December, 1953
| 1379-6 | Willow Weep For Me |
| 1380-2 | Somebody Loves Me |
| 1381-1 | When Your Lover Has Gone |
| 1382-8 | When It's Sleepy Time Down South |
| 1383-1 | Feeling A Draft |
| 1384-1 | Don't Blame Me |
| 1385-3 | Echoes Of Harlem |
| 1386-3 | I Can't Get Started |
** also released on Verve MGV-8089 in 1957.
MGC-706 Count Basie And His Sextet - The Swinging Count! 1956
Count Basie, piano; Oscar Peterson, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.
NYC, July 22 and 23, 1952
| 838-2 | Extended Blues |
Reunald Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, trombone; Marshall Royal, clarinet; Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Gene Ramey, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, December 13, 1952
| 967-1 | I Want A Little Girl |
| 968-6 | Oh, Lady Be Good |
Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Count Basie, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Gene Ramey, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
| 969-4 | Song Of The Islands |
Joe Newman, trumpet; Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Count Basie, piano, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Gene Ramey, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, December 15, 1952
| 977-3 | Basie Beat |
| 978-4 | She's Funny That Way |
| 979-1 | Count's Organ Blues |
| 980-1 | K.C. Organ Blues |
| 981-7 | Blue And Sentimental |
| 982-1 | Stan Shorthair |
| 983-2 | As Long As I Live |
| 984-4 | Royal Garden Blues |
** also released on Count Basie And His Orchestra - The Swinging Count!, Verve MGV-8090 in 1956+.
MGC-707 Hank Jones Piano - Urbanity 1956
Hank Jones, piano.
probably NYC, September-October, 1947
| 601 | 236 | 1965-1 | The Night We Called It A Day |
| 602 | 237 | 1964-1 | Yesterdays |
| 603 | 238 | 1966-1 | You're Blase |
| 604 | 239 | 1963-1 | Tea For Two |
| 605 | 240 | 1967-1 | Blues For Lady Day |
| 606 | 241 | 1968-1 | Blue Room |
Hank Jones, piano; Johnny Smith, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
NYC, September 4, 1953
| 1300-4 | Thad's Pad |
| 1301-9 | Things Are So Pretty In The Spring |
| 1302-3 | Little Girl Blue |
| 1303-8 | Odd Number |
** also released on Verve MGV-8091 in 1957.
MGC-708 Oscar Peterson Plays Count Basie 1955
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, December 27, 1955
| 2567-1 | Jumpin' At The Woodside |
| 2568 | Easy Does It |
| 2569-1 | Lester Leaps In |
| 2570-2 | 9:20 Special |
| 2571-2 | One O'Clock Jump |
| 2572-1 | Blue And Sentimental |
| 2573-1 | Broadway |
| 2574-1 | Jive At Five |
| 2575-3 | Blues For Basie |
| 2576-3 | Topsy |
** also released on Verve MGV-8092 in 1957.
MGC-709 The Lionel Hampton-Art Tatum-Buddy Rich Trio 1956
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Art Tatum, piano; Buddy Rich, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, August 1, 1955
| 2374-2 | Perdido |
| 2375-2 | Hallelujah |
| 2376-2 | I'll Never Be The Same |
| 2380-2 | What Is This Thing Called Love |
| 2385-1 | Makin' Whoopee |
| 2386-1 | More Than You Know |
| 2387-2 | How High The Moon |
** also released on Verve MGV-8093 in 1957. and on Tatum-Hampton-Rich - The Tatum Group Masterpieces, Pablo 2310-720 in 1975. and on The Tatum Group Masterpieces Volume Three, Pablo PACD-2405-426-2 in 1990.
MGC-710 Gene Krupa - Krupa's Wail not released
Eddie Shu, clarinet, trumpet, tenor, alto sax, accordion; Bobby Scott, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Gene Krupa, drums.
NYC, December 14, 1954
| 2131-1 | Undecided |
| 2132-1 | How Deep Is The Ocean |
| 2133-5 | Gene's Bass Blues |
MGC-711 Norman Granz' Jam Session #8 1956
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 2, 1953
| 1280-3 | Jam Blues |
| 1283-3 | Ballad Medley |
** also released on Verve MGV-8094 in 1957.
MGC-712 The Genius Of Art Tatum Number Eleven 1956
Art Tatum, piano.
Los Angeles, CA, April 22, 1954
| 1588-1 | There's A Small Hotel |
| 1590-3 | The Way You Look Tonight |
| 1591-1 | You Go To My Head |
| 1594-1 | Sophisticated Lady |
| 1595-1 | Dancing In The Dark |
| 1597-1 | Cherokee |
| 1598-1 | These Foolish Things |
| 1600-1 | After You've Gone |
** also released on Verve MGV-8095 in 1957.
MGC-713 Songs By Billie Holiday - Velvet Mood 1956
Harry Edison, trumpet; Benny Carter, alto sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; John Simmons, bass; Larry Bunker, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, August 23, 1955
| 2439-2 | Prelude To A Kiss |
| 2441-3 | When Your Lover Has Gone |
| 2443-2 | 62VK225 | Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone |
| 2445-5 | Nice Work If You Can Get It |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, August 25, 1955
| 2447-1 | I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues |
| 2448-3 | What's New |
| 2450-1 | I Hadn't Anyone Till You |
| 2452-2 | Everything I Have Is Yours |
** also released on Verve MGV-8096 in 1956+.
MGC-714 Lionel Hampton Plays Love Songs not released
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 12, 1954
| 1548-1 | Love For Sale |
| 1551-2 | Stardust |
| 1554-1 | Willow Weep For Me |
| 1557-1 | I Can't Get Started |
** transferred to Verve MGV-2018 in 1956.
MGC-715 The Art Tatum-Buddy DeFranco Quartet not released
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Art Tatum, piano; Red Callender, bass; Bill Douglass, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, February 6, 1956
| 2677-3 | Deep Night |
| 2678-3 | Once In A While |
| 2679-3 | This Can't Be Love |
| 2680-2 | Memories Of You |
| 2681-1 | You're Mine, You |
| 2682-4 | A Foggy Day |
| 2683-2 | Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be) |
| 2684-2 | Makin' Whoopee |
** transferred to Verve MGV-8229 in 1957.
MGC-716 The Music Of Roy Eldridge - Mr. Jazz not released
Roy Eldridge, trumpet #1-3, trumpet, piano #4; Benny Carter, alto sax; Bruce McDonald, piano; John Simmons, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, March 21, 1955
| 1. 2292-1 | Where's Art |
| 2. 2293-1 | I Don't Know |
| 3. 2294-1 | Striding |
| 4. 2295-7 | Wailing |
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Benny Carter, alto sax; Bruce McDonald, piano; John Simmons, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, March 23, 1955
| 2296-1 | I Still Love Him So |
| 2297-1 | The Moon Is Low |
| 2298-4 | Close Your Eyes |
| 2299-2 | I Missed My Hat |
| 2300-1 | Polite Blues |
| 2301-2 | Ballad Medley: I Remember You / Chelsea Bridge / I've Got The World On A String |
** transferred to The Urbane Jazz Of Roy Eldridge And Benny Carter, Verve MGV-8202 in 1956+.
MGC-717 Harry Edison And His Orchestra - Sweets 1956
Harry "Sweets" Edison, trumpet; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, September 4, 1956
| 2981-3 | Opus Seven-Eleven |
| 2982-2 | Walkin' With Sweets |
| 2983-1 | Our Love Is Here To Stay |
| 2984-2 | How Deep Is The Ocean |
| 2985-1 | Hollerin' At The Watkins |
| 2986-3 | Used To Be Basie |
| 2987-1 | Studio Call |
| 2988-1 | Willow Weep For Me |
| 2989-3 | K.M. Blues |
** also released on Verve MGV-8097 in 1957. and on Sweets, ARS G-430 in 1950s.
MGC-718 The Songs Of Billie Holiday, The Free Forms Of Ralph Burns - Jazz Recital 1956
Joe Guy, trumpet; Willie Smith, alto sax; Milt Raskin, piano; Red Callender, bass; Dave Coleman, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal; with possibly Buck Clayton, trumpet; Tommy Turk, trombone; possibly Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, tenor sax; possibly Irving Ashby, guitar.
Embassy Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, April 22, 1946
| Body And Soul | |
| Strange Fruit | |
| Travelin' Light | |
| He's Funny That Way | |
| The Man I Love | |
| Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You | |
| All Of Me |
possibly Tony Miranda, French horn; possibly Danny Bank, flute; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Ralph Burns, piano, arranger; Ray Brown, bass; Jo Jones, drums; unidentified strings.
NYC, August 7, 1951
| 601 | Places Please |
| 602 | Tantallon |
| 603 | Terrisita |
| 604 | Cameo |
| 605 | Someday Somewhere |
| 606 | Spring Is |
| 608 | Vignette At Verney's |
** also released on Verve MGV-8098 in 1957.
MGC-719 not used
MGC-720 not used
MGC-721 Lady Sings The Blues 1956
Harry Edison, trumpet; Willie Smith, alto sax; Bobby Tucker, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Red Callender, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, September 3, 1954
| 1930-2 | Love Me Or Leave Me |
| 1932-6 | Too Marvelous For Words |
| 1935-3 | I Thought About You |
| 1937-1 | Willow Weep For Me |
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Tony Scott, clarinet, arranger; Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Aaron Bell, bass; Lenny McBrowne, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.
NYC, June 6, 1956
| 2850-5 | 62VK224 | Trav'lin' Light |
| 2851-3 | I Must Have That Man |
| 2853-1 | Some Other Spring |
| 2854-4 | Lady Sings The Blues |
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Tony Scott, clarinet, arranger #2-4; Paul Quinichette, tenor sax #2-4; Wynton Kelly, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Aaron Bell, bass #2-4; Lenny McBrowne, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.
NYC, June 7, 1956
| 1. 2855-12 | Strange Fruit |
| 2. 2856-1 | God Bless The Child |
| 3. 2857-8 | Good Morning, Heartache |
| 4. 2858-1 | No Good Man |
** also released on Verve MGV-8099 in 1957; ARS G-431 in 1950s.
MGC-722 Count Basie - The Band Of Distinction 1956
Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Benny Powell, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax, arranger; Frank Wess, tenor sax; Frank Foster, tenor sax, arranger; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Manny Albam, Neal Hefti, arranger.
NYC, August 16, 1954
| 1892-4 | Blues Backstage |
| 1894-1 | Down For The Count |
Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Benny Powell, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax, arranger; Frank Foster, Frank Wess, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Bill Hughes, piano #1, trombone #2-6; Count Basie, piano, organ #2-6; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Buster Harding, Neal Hefti, arranger.
NYC, August 17, 1954
| 1. 1897-4 | Ska-di-dle-dee-bee-doo |
| 2. 1898-4 | Perdido |
| 3. 1900-2 | Eventide |
| 4. 1901-1 | Two Franks |
| 5. 1902-1 | Ain't Misbehavin' |
| 6. 1903-1 | Rails |
** originally released on Basie, Clef MGC-666 in 1955.
MGC-723 Basie Roars Again not released
Paul Campbell, Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Benny Powell, Jimmy Wilkins, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax, arranger; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Buck Clayton, Andy Gibson, Buster Harding, Nat Pierce, Don Redman, A.K. Salim, arranger.
NYC, July 22 and 23, 1952
| 837-2 | You're Not The Kind (as Blee-Blop Blues) |
Paul Campbell, Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Johnny Mandel, Benny Powell, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax, arranger; Frank Foster, Frank Wess, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Neal Hefti, arranger.
Los Angeles, CA, July 13, 1953
| 1257-5 | Blues Go Away |
Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Joe Newman, Joe Wilder, trumpet; Henderson Chambers, Henry Coker, Benny Powell, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax, arranger; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Frank Wess, tenor sax, arranger; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano, organ; Freddie Green, guitar, arranger; Eddie Jones, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Neal Hefti, Johnny Mandel, arranger.
NYC, December 12, 1953
| 1403-3 | Peace Pipe |
| 1404-3 | Straight Life |
| 1406-2 | Softly With Feeling |
| 1408-1 | Base Goes Wess |
Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Benny Powell, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax, arranger; Frank Wess, tenor sax; Frank Foster, tenor sax, arranger; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Manny Albam, Neal Hefti, arranger.
NYC, August 16, 1954
| 1889-2 | She's Just My Size |
Foster plays, tenor sax; Basie plays, piano, organ. Buster Harding, arranger; replaces Albam.
NYC, August 17, 1954
| 1895-7 | Stereophonic |
| 1896-2 | Sixteen Men Swinging |
| 1899-2 | Mambo Mist |
** transferred to Verve MGV-8018 in 1956+.
MGC-724 Count Basie - King Of Swing 1956
Paul Campbell, Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Johnny Mandel, Benny Powell, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax, arranger; Frank Foster, Frank Wess, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Neal Hefti, arranger.
Los Angeles, CA, July 13, 1953
| 1256-7 | Plymouth Rock |
Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Joe Newman, Joe Wilder, trumpet; Henderson Chambers, Henry Coker, Benny Powell, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax, arranger; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Frank Wess, tenor sax, arranger; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano, organ; Freddie Green, guitar, arranger; Eddie Jones, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Neal Hefti, Johnny Mandel, arranger.
NYC, December 12, 1953
| 1405-1 | Bubbles |
| 1407-6 | Cherry Point |
| 1409-5 | Right On |
| 1410-1 | The Blues Done Come Back |
Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Benny Powell, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax, arranger; Frank Wess, tenor sax; Frank Foster, tenor sax, arranger; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Manny Albam, Neal Hefti, arranger.
NYC, August 16, 1954
| 1887-6 | Slow But Sure |
| 1888-3 | You For Me |
| 1890-4 | Soft Drink |
| 1891-2 | Two For The Blues |
| 1893-4 | I Feel Like A New Man |
** also released on Verve MGV-8104 in 1957.
MGC-725 Charlie Parker - Night And Day not released
Joseph Singer, French horn; Edwin C. Brown, oboe; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Sam Kaplan, Harry Melnikoff, Sam Rand, Ziggy Smirnoff, violin; Howard Kay, Isadore Zir, viola; Maurice Brown, cello; Verley Mills, harp; Bernie Leighton, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; Joe Lippman, arranger, conductor.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, July 5, 1950
| 442-5 | Dancing In The Dark |
| 444-3 | Laura |
Chris Griffin, Al Porcino, Bernie Privin, trumpet; Will Bradley, Bill Harris, trombone; unknown, flute, oboe; Toots Mondello, Charlie Parker, Murray Williams, alto sax; Art Drellinger, Hank Ross, tenor sax; Stan Webb, baritone sax; Verley Mills, harp; Lou Stein, piano; Art Ryerson, guitar; Bob Haggart, bass; Don Lamond, drums; unidentified strings, Joe Lippman, arranger, conductor.
First Ave. and East 44th St., NYC, January 22, 1952
| 675-2 | Temptation |
| 676-3 | Lover |
| 677-4 | Autumn In New York |
| 678-4 | Stella By Starlight |
Jimmy Maxwell, Carl Pool, Al Porcino, Bernie Privin, trumpet; Bill Harris, Lou McGarity, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Charlie Parker, Harry Terrill, Murray Williams, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Hank Ross, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Don Lamond, drums; Joe Lippman, arranger, conductor.
First Ave. and East 44th St., NYC, March 25, 1952
| 756-5 | Night And Day |
| 757-4 | Almost Like Being In Love |
| 758-1 | I Can't Get Started |
| 759-5 | 62VK453 | What Is This Thing Called Love |
** originally released on Charlie Parker Big Band, Mercury MGC-609 in 1954.
MGC-726 Lionel Hampton - King Of The Vibes not released
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 2, 1953
| 1286-2 | Always |
| 1287-1 | 'S Wonderful |
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 13, 1954
| 1562-2 | These Foolish Things |
| 1563-3 | Don't Be That Way |
** transferred to Verve MGV-8105 in 1957.
MGC-727 Lionel Hampton And His All-Stars - Air Mail Special 1956
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 2, 1953
| 1288-7 | Airmail Special |
| 1290-1 | Soft Winds |
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 13, 1954
| 1559-2 | It's Only A Paper Moon |
| 1560-1 | The Way You Look Tonight |
** also released on Verve MGV-8106 in 1957.
MGC-728 The Driving Gene Krupa 1956
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, tenor sax; Teddy Wilson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Gene Krupa, drums.
NYC, February 2, 1954
| 1506-2 | Bloozy Woozy |
| 1507-4 | Windy |
| 1508-2 | Meddle My Minor |
| 1511-3 | Ballad Medley |
| 1512-1 | Second Helping Blues |
** originally released on The Gene Krupa Sextet Album #3, Clef MGC-631 in 1954.
MGC-729 Basie Rides Again! not released
Paul Campbell, Wendell Culley, Joe Newman, Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Henry Coker, Benny Powell, Jimmy Wilkins, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax; Floyd Johnson, Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Neal Hefti, Sy Oliver, arranger.
NYC, January 25, 1952
| 688-6 | Jive At Five |
| 689-5 | No Name |
| 690-5 | Redhead |
| 691-5 | Every Tub |
Paul Campbell, Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Benny Powell, Jimmy Wilkins, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax, arranger; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Oscar Peterson, piano #4; Count Basie, piano, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, bass; Ray Brown, bass #4; Gus Johnson, drums; Buck Clayton, Andy Gibson, Buster Harding, Nat Pierce, Don Redman, A.K. Salim, arranger.
NYC, July 22 and 23, 1952
| 1. 823-2 | Bread |
| 2. 824-7 | There's A Small Hotel |
| 3. 831-3 | Blee-Blop Blues (as Tippin' On The Q.T.) |
| 4. 836-5 | Be My Guest |
| 5. 837-2 | You're Not The Kind (as Blee-Blop Blues) |
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Count Basie, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.
| 835-7 | Blues For The Count And Oscar |
Paul Campbell, Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Benny Powell, Jimmy Wilkins, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Gene Ramey, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Al Hibbler, vocal.
NYC, December 12, 1952
| 965-4 | Sent For You Yesterday |
| 966-1 | Goin' To Chicago |
** transferred to Verve MGV-8108 in 1956+.
MGC-730 Roy Eldridge And Dizzy Gillespie - Trumpet Battle 1956
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
NYC, October 29, 1954
| 2016-1 | 63VK625 | Sometimes I'm Happy |
| 2020-1 | Ballad Medley |
| 2022-1 | I've Found A New Baby |
| 2024-1 | 62VK447 | I Can't Get Started |
** also released on Verve MGV-8109 in 1957.
MGC-731 Roy Eldridge And Dizzy Gillespie - The Trumpet Kings 1956
same session.
NYC, October 29, 1954
| 2017-3 | Algo Bueno |
| 2018-1 | Trumpet Blues |
| 2021-1 | Blue Moon |
| 2023-5 | Pretty Eyed Baby |
| 2025-6 | Limehouse Blues |
** also released on Verve MGV-8110 in 1957.
MGC-732 The Modernity Of Bob Brookmeyer 1956
Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, January 17, 1955
| 2186-2 | You Took Advantage Of Me |
| 2187-2 | He Ain't Got Rhythm |
| 2188-3 | What Is There To Say |
| 2189-2 | There Will Never Be Another You |
| 2190-1 | Jasmin |
| 2191-3 | Sticks And Stems |
| 2192-1 | The Bulldog Blues |
** originally released on Bob Brookmeyer Plays Bob Brookmeyer And Some Others, Clef MGC-644 in 1955.
MGC-733 Charlie Parker - Yardbird not released
Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Max Roach, drums.
NYC, January 17, 1951
| 489-3 | Au Privave |
| 490-5 | She Rote |
| 491-1 | K.C. Blues |
| 492-2 | Star Eyes |
Charlie Parker, alto sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; Luis Miranda, congas; Jose Mangual, bongos.
NYC, March 12, 1951
| 544-7 | Why Do I Love You |
Red Rodney, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; John Lewis, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
RCA Victor's 24th Street Studios, NYC, August 8, 1951
| 609-4 | Blues For Alice |
| 610-4 | Si Si |
| 611-4 | Swedish Schnapps |
| 612-2 | 62VK459 | Back Home Blues |
| 613-2 | Lover Man |
Junior Collins, French horn; Al Block, flute; Tommy Mace, oboe; Manny Thaler, bassoon; Hal McKusick, clarinet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Tony Aless, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums; The Dave Lambert Singers, including Annie Ross, vocal; Dave Lambert, vocal, arranger; Gil Evans, arranger, conductor.
Fulton Recording, NYC, May 25, 1953
| 1238-7 | In The Still Of The Night |
| 1239-9 | Old Folks |
** originally released on The Magnificent Charlie Parker, Clef MGC-646 in 1955.
MGC-734 Count Basie - The Band Of Distinction not released
Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Benny Powell, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax, arranger; Frank Wess, tenor sax; Frank Foster, tenor sax, arranger; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Manny Albam, Neal Hefti, arranger.
NYC, August 16, 1954
| 1892-4 | Blues Backstage |
| 1894-1 | Down For The Count |
Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Benny Powell, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax, arranger; Frank Foster, Frank Wess, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Bill Hughes, piano #1, trombone #2-6; Count Basie, piano, organ #2-6; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Buster Harding, Neal Hefti, arranger.
NYC, August 17, 1954
| 1. 1897-4 | Ska-di-dle-dee-bee-doo |
| 2. 1898-4 | Perdido |
| 3. 1900-2 | Eventide |
| 4. 1901-1 | Two Franks |
| 5. 1902-1 | Ain't Misbehavin' |
| 6. 1903-1 | Rails |
** originally released on Basie, Clef MGC-666 in 1955.
MGC-735 Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra - Flying Home! 1956
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 12, 1954
| 1553-1 | This Can't Be Love |
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 13, 1954
| 1561-6 | Flying Home |
| 1564-2 | Dinah |
** also released on Verve MGV-8112 in 1957.
MGC-736 Swingin' With Hamp! not released
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 12, 1954
| 1549-3 | April In Paris |
| 1558-2 | Moonglow |
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 13, 1954
| 1565-2 | On The Sunny Side Of The Street |
| 1566-1 | Je Ne Sais Pas |
Lionel Hampton, vibes, piano, vocal; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 15, 1954
| 1973-1 | China Boy |
** transferred to Verve MGV-8113 in 1956+.
MGC-737 Hamp Roars Again not released
Billy Brooks, Wallace Davenport, Ed Mullens, Ed Preston, trumpet; Al Hayse, Hal Roberts, Arnett Sparrow, trombone; Willie Ruff, French horn; James Araki, Bobby Plater, alto sax; Ritney Brauer, Eddie Chamblee, tenor sax; Joe Evans, baritone sax; Lionel Hampton, vibes, piano, drums, vocal; Dwight Mitchell, piano; Billy Mackel, guitar; Peter Badie, bass; Rufus Jones, Buddy Rich, drums; Isarova Hernandez, congas.
Los Angeles, CA, August 2, 1955
| 2391-2 | 62VK223 | Midnight Sun |
| 2392-3 | Air Mail Special |
| 2393-1 | Flying Home |
| 2394-1 | It's A Blue World |
| 2395-3 | Swingin' On C |
| 2396-1 | Shalom Shalom |
| 2397-5 | The Blues Ain't News To Me |
Willie Ruff, French horn; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Dwight Mitchell, piano; Billy Mackel, guitar; Peter Badie, bass; Rufus Jones, drums; Isarova Hernandez, congas.
Los Angeles, CA, August 3, 1955
| 2399-1 | Song Of The Vineyard |
Billy Brooks, trumpet; Eddie Chamblee, tenor sax; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Billy Mackel, guitar; Peter Badie, bass; Rufus Jones, drums; Vicki Lee, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, September 6, 1955
| 2486-2 | Pig Ears & Rice |
| 2487-9 | Baby Don't Love Me No More |
** originally released on Lionel Hampton Big Band, Clef MGC-670 in 1955.
MGC-738 Hamp! 1956
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 2, 1953
| 1289-2 | The Nearness Of You |
| 1291-1 | Stompin' At The Savoy |
same personnel.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 12, 1954
| 1550-2 | Just One Of Those Things |
| 1555-2 | How High The Moon |
** originally released on The Lionel Hampton Quartet, Clef MGC-673 in 1955.
MGC-739 The Genius Of Bud Powell not released
Bud Powell, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, July 1, 1950
| 435-6 | Hallelujah |
| 436-6 | Tea For Two |
Bud Powell, piano.
NYC, February, 1951
| 571-1 | Parisienne Thorofare |
| 572-1 | Oblivion |
| 573-1 | Dusk In Sandi |
| 574-5 | Hallucinations |
| 575-2 | The Fruit |
| 576-1 | A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square |
| 577-2 | Just One Of Those Things |
| 578-1 | The Last Time I Saw Paris |
** originally released on Bud Powell's Moods, Mercury MGC-610 in 1954.
MGC-740 The Flip Phillips Quintet - Rock With Flip 1956
Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 13, 1954
| 1939-2 | Almost Like Being In Love |
| 1940-5 | Singing The Blues |
| 1941-1 | All Of Me |
| 1942-5 | I'll Never Be The Same |
| 1943-2 | Lemon Aid 21 |
| 1944-1 | Birth Of The Blues |
| 1945-2 | I've Got The World On A String |
| 1946-3 | Lady's In Love With You |
** originally released on The Flip Phillips Quintet, Clef MGC-637 in 1954.
MGC-741 Art Tatum, Benny Carter, Louis Bellson - The Three Giants not released
Benny Carter, alto sax; Art Tatum, piano; Louis Bellson, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, June 25, 1954
| 1788-1 | My Blue Heaven |
| 1789-1 | Blues In B Flat |
| 1792-1 | I'm Left With The Blues In My Heart |
| 1793-2 | Street Of Dreams |
| 1794-2 | Idaho |
| 1799-1 | Old Fashioned Love |
| 1800-2 | 'S Wonderful |
| 1801-1 | Hands Across The Table |
** originally released on The Tatum-Carter-Bellson Trio, Clef MGC-643 in 1955.
MGC-742 Down Beat Critics Poll Winners not released
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Bobby White, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, November 12, 1954
| 2045-1 | We'll Be Together Again |
Ray Nance, trumpet, violin; Tony Miranda, French horn; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet, tenor sax; Harry Carney, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Leroy Lovett, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; unidentified strings.
NYC, December 14, 1954
| 2127-1 | It Had To Be You |
Art Tatum, piano.
Los Angeles, CA, January 19, 1955
| 2215-1 | 62VK458 | With A Song In My Heart |
Lester Young, tenor sax; Teddy Wilson, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Jo Jones, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, January 13, 1956
| 2657-1 | 62VK455 | Pres Returns |
Hank Jones, piano; Tal Farlow, guitar; Oscar Pettiford, cello; Ray Brown, bass; Henry Bellson, drums.
NYC, February 11, 1956
| 2752-16 | Jordu |
Emmett Berry, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Gordon, Quincy Jones, Carl Warwick, trumpet; Rod Leavitt, Melba Liston, Frank Rehack, trombone; Jimmy Powell, Phil Woods, alto sax; Billy Mitchell, Ernie Wilkins, tenor sax; Marty Flax, baritone sax; Walter Davis, piano; Nelson Boyd, string bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
NYC, May 18 and 19, 1956
| 2835-1 | I Can't Get Started |
Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, trumpet; Joe Newman, trumpet, arranger; Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Benny Powell, trombone; Bill Graham, alto sax; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Sonny Payne, drums; Joe Williams, vocal.
NYC, June 26, 1956
| 2907-4 | Low Life |
MGC-743 Metronome All-Stars 1956 1956
George Wallington, piano.
NYC, June 18, 1956
| 2859-1 | Lady Fair |
Thad Jones, trumpet; Eddie Bert, trombone; Tony Scott, clarinet; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Serge Chaloff, baritone sax; Teddy Charles, vibes; Billy Taylor, piano; Tal Farlow, guitar; Charles Mingus, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
| 2860-1 | Billie's Bounce |
Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, trumpet; Joe Newman, trumpet, arranger; Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Benny Powell, trombone; Bill Graham, alto sax; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Sonny Payne, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Williams, vocal.
NYC, June 25, 1956
| 2900-4 | April In Paris |
| 2903 | Every Day I Have The Blues |
Thad Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, trombone; Frank Wess, tenor sax; Count Basie, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Sonny Payne, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Williams, vocal.
| 2904-5 | Party Blues |
Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, trumpet; Joe Newman, trumpet, arranger; Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Benny Powell, trombone; Bill Graham, alto sax; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Sonny Payne, drums; Joe Williams, vocal; Ernie Wilkins, arranger.
NYC, June 27, 1956
| 2911-2 | One O'Clock Jump (long version) |
| 2912-2 | 62VK450 | Basie's Back In Town |
** also released on Verve MGV-8030 in 1956+.
MGC-744 Hamp's Big Four not released
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 12, 1954
| 1552-4 | That Old Black Magic Part 1 |
| 1552-5 | That Old Black Magic Part 2 |
| 1556-2 | Blues For Norman |
same personnel.
NYC, September 13, 1954
| 1947-1 | It's A Blue World |
| 1949 | When The Saints Go Marching In |
| 1951-1 | Midnight Sun |
** transferred to Verve MGV-8117 in 1956+.
MGC-745 Woody Herman And His Orchestra - Jazz, The Utmost! not released
Roy Caton, Don Fagerquist, Lee Fortier, John Howell, trumpet; Carl Fontana, Jack Green, Urbie Green, trombone; Woody Herman, clarinet, alto sax, vocal; Dick Hafer, Arno Marsh, Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Sam Staff, baritone sax, flute; Nat Pierce, piano, celeste; Chubby Jackson, bass; Sonny Igoe, drums; Dolly Houston, vocal.
NYC, July 7, 1952
| P47517 | Singin' In The Rain |
Roy Caton, Phil Cook, Chris Griffin, Doug Mettome, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Carl Fontana, Jack Green, Urbie Green, trombone; Woody Herman, clarinet, alto sax, vocal; Dick Hafer, Arno Marsh, Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Sam Staff, baritone sax, flute; Nat Pierce, piano, celeste; Chubby Jackson, bass; Art Mardigan, drums; Dolly Houston, vocal.
NYC, December 29, 1952
| P48436 | Mother Goose Jumps |
| P48439 | Buck Dance |
Joe Burnette, Roy Caton, Tommy DiCarlo, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Carl Fontana, Jack Green, Urbie Green, trombone; Woody Herman, clarinet, alto sax; Dick Hafer, Arno Marsh, Bill Trujillo, tenor sax; Sam Staff, baritone sax, flute; Nat Pierce, piano; Red Kelly, bass; Art Mardigan, drums; Clark Curtis, vocal.
NYC, May 14, 1953
| P49195 | Moody |
| P49501 | I'm Through With Love |
| P49502 | It Just Isn't Home Without You |
| P49673 | Beau Jazz |
Bernie Glow, Ernie Royal, Bobby Styles, Harold Wegbreit, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Vernon Friley, Urbie Green, Frank Rehak, Kai Winding, trombone; Woody Herman, clarinet, alto sax, vocal; Jerry Coker, Dick Hafer, Bill Trujillo, tenor sax; Sam Staff, baritone sax, flute; Nat Pierce, piano; Red Kelly, bass; Art Mardigan, drums.
NYC, September 11, 1953
| P49807 | I Love Paris |
| P49808 | The Moon Is Blue |
Bill Castagnino, Dick Collins, John Howell, Reuben McFall, Al Porcino, trumpet; Cy Touff, bass trumpet; Dick Kenney, Keith Moon, trombone; Woody Herman, clarinet, alto sax, vocal #1, clarinet, alto sax #2; Jerry Coker, Dick Hafer, Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Sam Taylor, tenor sax #1; Jack Nimitz, baritone sax; Nat Pierce, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar #1; Lloyd Trotman, bass #1; Red Kelly, bass #2; Panama Francis, drums #1; Chuck Flores, drums #2.
NYC, March 30, 1954
| 1. P50935 | Mess Around |
| 2. P50938 | 63VK538 | Mambo The Most Part 2 (as Mambo The Utmost) |
Bill Castagnino, Dick Collins, John Howell, Al Porcino, Charlie Walp, trumpet; Cy Touff, bass trumpet; Dick Kenney, Keith Moon, trombone; Woody Herman, clarinet, alto sax; Dick Hafer, Dave Madden, Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jack Nimitz, baritone sax; Nat Pierce, piano; Red Kelly, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.
Omaha, NE, July 13-15, 1954
| Indian Summer | |
| Tenderly | |
| Stardust |
** transferred to Verve MGV-8014 in 1956+.
MGC-746 Presenting... The Art Tatum Trio not released
Art Tatum, piano; Red Callender, bass; Jo Jones, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, January 27, 1956
| 2667-1 | Blue Lou |
| 2668-1 | If |
| 2669-1 | Some Other Spring |
| 2670-1 | More Than You Know |
| 2671-1 | Just One Of Those Things |
| 2672-1 | I'll Never Be The Same |
| 2673-2 | Love For Sale |
| 2674-2 | I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plans |
| 2675-2 | Isn't It Romantic |
| 2676-2 | 62VK467 | Trio Blues |
** transferred to Verve MGV-8118 in 1956+.
MGC-747 Dizzy And Django - Jazz From Paris not released
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Guy Destanges, Andre Gosset, Rene "Benny" Vasseur, trombone; Rene Bigerille, flute; Robert Jeannoutot, oboe; Jean Louchez, bassoon; Albert Gillot, clarinet; Yvan Allouche, Maurice Elhan, Lionel Galt, Leon Locatelli, Octave Marchesini, Georges Mignot, Albert Mousseux, Roger Sanard, Jean Sauvage, violin; Gabriel Beauvais, Andre Saulnier, viola; Pierre Coddee, Georges Schwartz, cello; Bernard Galais, harp; Arnold Ross, piano; Jean-Jacques Tilche, guitar; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums; Jo Boyer, Daniel White, arranger.
Theatre Des Champs-Elysees, Paris, France, April 5, 1952
| 14789 | The Man I Love |
| 14790 | Night And Day |
| 14791 | Sweet And Lovely |
| 14792 | My Old Flame |
| 14793 | I Waited For You |
| 14794 | Ghost Of A Chance |
Maurice Vander, piano; Django Reinhardt, guitar; Pierre Michelot, bass; Jean-Louis Viale, drums.
Studio "B" Pathe-Marconi Magellan, Paris, France, March 10 or 11, 1953
| 17276 | Blues For Ike |
| 17277 | September Song |
| 17278 | Night And Day |
| 17279 | Insensiblement |
| 17280 | Manoir De Mes Reves |
| 17281 | Nuages |
| 17282 | Brazil |
| 17283 | Confessin' |
** transferred to Verve MGV-8015 in 1956+.
MGC-748 Don Byas Et Ses Rythmes, Bernard Peiffer Et Son Trio - Jazz At Saint-Germain Des Pres not released
Don Byas, tenor sax; Art Simmons, piano; Jean-Jacques Tilche, guitar; Roger Grasset, bass; Claude Marty, drums.
Paris, France, July 4, 1950
| 9228 | Talk Of The Town |
| 9230 | A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody |
Bernard Peiffer, piano.
Paris, France, March 12, 1952
| 14737 | Caravan |
| 14738 | Jalousie |
Bernard Peiffer, piano; Pierre Michelot, bass; Jean-Louis Viale, drums.
Paris, France, March 31, 1952
| 15020 | Hit That Jive Jack |
Bernard Peiffer, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums.
Paris, France, April 4, 1952
| 15171 | Sometimes I'm Happy |
Don Byas, tenor sax; Art Simmons, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill Clark, drums.
Paris, France, April 10, 1952
| 14992 | Somebody Loves Me |
| 14993 | I Cover The Waterfront |
| 14995 | Old Folks |
| 14996 | Smoke Gets In Your Eyes |
| 14997 | Riviera Blues |
| 15000 | Laura |
Bernard Peiffer, piano; Pierre Michelot, bass; Jean-Louis Viale, drums.
Paris, France, May 23, 1952
| 17390 | On The Champs-Elysees |
| 17391 | Jingle Bells |
| 17394 | Almost Like Being In Love |
** transferred to Verve MGV-8119 in 1956+.
MGC-749 Count Basie And His Orchestra - Basie In Europe not released
Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Benny Powell, trombone; Bill Graham, alto sax; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Sonny Payne, drums; Joe Williams, vocal.
live in Goteborg, Sweden, September 7, 1956
| 63VK260 | Jumpin' At The Woodside |
| 63VK259 | Shiny Stockings |
| How High The Moon | |
| Nails | |
| Flute Juice | |
| Blee Blop Blues | |
| Alright, Okay, You Win | |
| Roll 'Em Pete | |
| The Comeback | |
| Blues Backstage | |
| Corner Pocket | |
| One O'Clock Jump |
** transferred to Basie In London, Verve MGV-8199 in 1957.
MGC-750 Illinois Jacquet - Swing's The Thing not released
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax; Jimmy Jones, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Jo Jones, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, October 16, 1956
| 4022-4 | Achtung |
| 4023-4 | Harlem Nocturne |
| 4024-3 | Las Vegas Blues |
| 4025-3 | Can't We Be Friends |
| 4026-8 | Have You Met Miss Jones |
| 4027-4 | Lullaby Of The Leaves |
** transferred to Verve MGV-8023 in 1956+.
MGC-751 The Oscar Peterson Trio At The Stratford Shakespearean Festival not released
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Stratford Shakespearean Festival, Stratford, Canada, August 8, 1956
| Falling In Love With Love | |
| How About You | |
| Flamingo | |
| Swinging On A Star | |
| Noreen's Nocturne | |
| Gypsy In My Soul | |
| How High The Moon | |
| Love You Madly | |
| 52nd Street Theme |
** transferred to Verve MGV-8024 in 1956+.
MGC-752 The Oscar Peterson Trio At The Stratford Shakespearean Festival Vol. 2 not released
no details.
MGC-753 The Canadian Scene Via The Phil Nimmons Group not released
Erich Taugott, trumpet; Ross Culley, trombone; Phil Nimmons, clarinet; Jerry Toth, alto sax; Julian Filanowski, tenor sax; Eddie Karam, baritone sax; Vic Gentro, accordion; Rudy Toth, piano; Murray Lauder, bass; Jack McQuade, drums.
Stratford Shakespearean Festival, Stratford, Canada, circa August 8, 1956???
| April In Paris | |
| Humphy | |
| Pick Yourself Up | |
| Muggs | |
| Rhumba Pseudo | |
| Someone To Watch Over Me | |
| Stompin' At The Savoy | |
| We'll Be Together Again |
** transferred to Verve MGV-8025 in 1956+.
Clef JATP series (12 inch LP)
MG VOL.1 Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, New Volume 1 - How High The Moon 1955
Al Killan, Howard McGhee, trumpet; Charlie Parker, Willie Smith, alto sax; Lester Young, tenor sax; Arnold Ross, piano; Billy Hadnott, bass; Lee Young, drums.
Philharmonic Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, January 28, 1946
| 245 | 264 | Lady Be Good Part 1 |
| 246 | 265 | Lady Be Good Part 2 |
| 800 | 270 | After You've Gone Part 1 |
| 801 | 271 | After You've Gone Part 2 |
Buck Clayton, trumpet; Trummy Young, trombone; Willie Smith, alto sax; Coleman Hawkins, Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Kenny Kersey, piano; Benny Fonville, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
live in Los Angeles, CA, October 7, 1946
| 105 | Bell Boy Blues Part 1 |
| 106 | Bell Boy Blues Part 2 |
| 1941 | 116 | How High The Moon Part 1 |
| 1942 | 117 | How High The Moon Part 2 |
| 1943 | 118 | How High The Moon Part 3 |
| 1944 | 119 | How High The Moon Part 4 |
** originally released on Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic - How High The Moon, Mercury MGC-508 in 1952.
MG VOL.2 Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, New Volume 2 (Formerly Vols. 2 And 3) 1955
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Al Killian, trumpet #3,4; Willie Smith, alto sax; Charlie Parker, alto sax #3,4; Charlie Ventura, Lester Young, tenor sax; Mel Powell, piano; Billy Hadnott, bass; Lee Young, drums.
Philharmonic Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, January 28, 1946
| 1. 411 | 266 | Crazy Rhythm Part 1 |
| 2. 412 | 267 | Crazy Rhythm Part 2 |
| 3. 413 | 268 | Sweet Georgia Brown Part 1 |
| 4. 414 | 269 | Sweet Georgia Brown Part 2 |
Al Killan, Howard McGhee, trumpet; Charlie Parker, Willie Smith, alto sax; Lester Young, tenor sax; Arnold Ross, piano; Billy Hadnott, bass; Lee Young, drums.
| 241 | 260 | Blues For Norman Part 1 |
| 242 | 261 | Blues For Norman Part 2 |
| 243 | 262 | I Can't Get Started Part 1 |
| 244 | 263 | I Can't Get Started Part 2 |
** also released on Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume 2, Verve MG VOL.2 in 1957.
MG VOL.3 Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, New Volume 3 (Formerly Vols. 4 And 5) 1955
J.J. Johnson, trombone; Illinois Jacquet, Jac McVea, tenor sax; Nat King Cole, piano; Les Paul, guitar; Johnny Miller, bass; Lee Young, drums.
Philharmonic Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, July 2, 1944
| 458V22 | 248 | Lester Leaps In Part 1 |
| 459V23 | 249 | Lester Leaps In Part 2 |
| 460V24 | 250 | Lester Leaps In Part 3 |
| 455V17 | 251 | Blues Part 1 |
| 456V18 | 252 | Blues Part 2 |
| 457V19 | 253 | Blues Part 3 |
| D725 | 254 | Body And Soul Part 1 |
| D726 | 255 | Body And Soul Part 2 |
| D727 | 256 | Body And Soul Part 3 |
| D728 | 257 | Body And Soul Part 4 |
Shorty Sherock, trumpet; Illinois Jacquet, Jac McVea, tenor sax; Nat King Cole, piano; Les Paul, guitar; Red Callender, Johnny Miller, bass; Lee Young, drums.
| D720B | 258 | Rosetta Part 1 |
| D721B | 259 | Rosetta Part 2 |
J.J. Johnson, trombone; Illinois Jacquet, Jac McVea, tenor sax; Nat King Cole, piano; Les Paul, guitar; Red Callender, Johnny Miller, bass; Lee Young, drums.
| JP5 | 115 | Bugle Call Rag |
** also released on Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume 3, Verve MG VOL.3 in 1957.
MG VOL.4 Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, New Volume 4 (Formerly Vols. 6 And 14) 1955
Buck Clayton, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Willie Smith, alto sax #5-7; Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, tenor sax; Kenny Kersey, piano; Irving Ashby, guitar #5-7; Billy Hadnott, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Embassy Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, April 22, 1946
| 1. 1929 | 101 | JATP Blues Part 1 |
| 2. 1930 | 102 | JATP Blues Part 2 |
| 3. 1931 | 103 | JATP Blues Part 3 |
| 4. 1932 | 104 | JATP Blues Part 4 |
| 5. 625 | I Got Rhythm Part 1 |
| 6. 626 | I Got Rhythm Part 2 |
| 7. 627 | I Got Rhythm Part 3 |
| 8. 1933 | 133 | Slow Drag Part 1 |
| 9. 1934 | 134 | Slow Drag Part 2 |
| 10. 628 | I Surrender, Dear Part 1 |
| 11. 629 | I Surrender, Dear Part 2 |
| 12. 630 | I Surrender, Dear Part 3 |
** also released on Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume 4, Verve MG VOL.4 in 1957.
MG VOL.5 Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, New Volume 5 (Formerly Vols. 7, 10 And 11) 1955
J.J. Johnson, trombone; Illinois Jacquet, Jac McVea, tenor sax; Nat King Cole, piano; Les Paul, guitar; Johnny Miller, bass; Lee Young, drums.
Philharmonic Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, July 2, 1944
| JP1 | 1935 | 123 | Tea For Two Part 1 |
| JP2 | 1936 | 124 | Tea For Two Part 2 |
| JP3 | 1937 | 125 | Tea For Two Part 3 |
| JP4 | 1938 | 126 | Tea For Two Part 4 |
Shorty Sherock, trumpet; Illinois Jacquet, Jac McVea, tenor sax; Nat King Cole, piano; Les Paul, guitar; Red Callender, Johnny Miller, bass; Lee Young, drums.
| JP6 | 1939 | 120 | I've Found A New Baby Part 1 |
| JP7 | 1940 | 121 | I've Found A New Baby Part 2 |
| JP8 | 122 | I've Found A New Baby Part 3 |
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Willie Smith, alto sax; Charlie Ventura, Lester Young, tenor sax; Mel Powell, piano; Billy Hadnott, bass; Lee Young, drums.
Philharmonic Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, January 28, 1946
| 309 | The Man I Love Part 1 |
| 310 | The Man I Love Part 2 |
| 311 | The Man I Love Part 3 |
| 312 | The Man I Love Part 4 |
| 313 | The Man I Love Part 5 |
| 314 | The Man I Love Part 6 |
Howard McGhee, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Jo Jones, drums.
Carnegie Hall, NYC, September 27, 1947
| 198/199 | I Surrender, Dear |
** also released on Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume 5, Verve MG VOL.5 in 1957.
MG VOL.6 Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, New Volume 6 (Formerly Vols. 8, 9 And 10) 1955
same session.
Carnegie Hall, NYC, September 27, 1947
| 1884/1886 | 186/188 | Perdido Part 1 |
| 1887/1889 | 189/191 | Perdido Part 2 |
| 2447/2449 | 192/194 | Mordido Part 1 |
| 2450/2452 | 195/197 | Mordido Part 2 |
| 2453/2456 | 200/203 | Endido |
** also released on Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume 6, Verve MG VOL.6 in 1957.
MG VOL.7 Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, New Volume 7 (Formerly Vols. 12 And 13) 1955
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Tommy Turk, trombone; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Lester Young, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Carnegie Hall, NYC, September 18, 1949
| 382 | The Opener Part 1 |
| 383 | The Opener Part 2 |
| 384 | The Opener Part 3 |
| 385 | 62VK228 | Lester Leaps In Part 1 |
| 386 | 62VK229 | Lester Leaps In Part 2 |
| 387 | Lester Leaps In Part 3 |
| 388 | Embraceable You Part 1 |
| 389 | Embraceable You Part 2 |
| 390 | Embraceable You Part 3 |
| 391 | The Closer Part 1 |
| 392 | The Closer Part 2 |
| 393 | The Closer Part 3 |
** also released on Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume 7, Verve MG VOL.7 in 1957. and on Bird & Pres - Carnegie Hall 1949: Jazz At The Philharmonic, Verve 815 150-1 in 1983.
MG VOL.11 Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume #11 1956
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips, Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Opera House, Chicago, IL, October 2, 1955
| The Blues | |
| The Modern Set | |
| The Swing Set | |
| The Ballad Medley | |
| Buddy Rich's Explosion |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
| Anything Goes | |
| Baby, Baby All The Time | |
| Budo | |
| Easy Does It | |
| Sunday |
Eddie Shu, clarinet, trumpet, tenor sax; Bobby Scott, piano; Whitey Mitchell, bass; Gene Krupa, drums.
| By The Sleepy Lagoon | |
| Sing, Sing, Sing | |
| Drum Boogie |
** originally released on Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 18, Clef MG VOL.18 in 1955.
MG VOL.15 Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 15 1954
Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Benny Carter, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Carnegie Hall, NYC, September 13, 1952
| Jam Session Blues | |
| The Trumpet Battle | |
| Ballad Medley | |
| Perdido | |
| Cottontail |
Willie Smith, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano; Gene Krupa, drums.
| Idaho | |
| Sophisticated Lady | |
| Flying Home | |
| Drum Boogie |
Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, drums.
| The Drum Battle |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
| Sweet Georgia Brown | |
| Cheek To Cheek | |
| C Jam Blues | |
| 62VK202/203 | Tenderly Parts 1 & 2 |
| Seven Come Eleven |
** originally released on Mercury MG VOL.15 in 1953.
MG VOL.16 Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 16 1954
Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Benny Carter, Willie Smith, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
Carnegie Hall, NYC, September 19, 1953
| Cool Blues | |
| Ballad Medley | |
| The Challenges | |
| The Drum Battle | |
| One O'Clock Jump |
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Gene Krupa, drums.
| The Blues |
Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Benny Carter, Willie Smith, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, Gene Krupa, drums.
| Flying Home |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
| Lollobrigida | |
| Pompton Turnpike | |
| Swinging On A Star | |
| Love For Sale | |
| Swinging Till The Girls Come Home |
Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
| Lester's Blues | |
| I Cover The Waterfront | |
| Lester Gambols |
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Gene Krupa, drums.
| Indiana | |
| Somebody Loves Me | |
| Laura | |
| Stompin' At The Savoy |
Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Benny Carter, Willie Smith, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano, organ; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Gene Krupa, drums.
live at concert, late September, 1953
| Concert Blues |
** also released on Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 9, Verve MG VOL.9 in 1956.
MG VOL.17 Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 17 1954
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Bushnell Memorial Auditorium, Hartford, CT, September 17, 1954
| Jazz Concert Blues | |
| The Challenges | |
| The Ballad Medley | |
| Drum Solo |
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
| How High The Moon | |
| Body And Soul | |
| Flying Home |
Raymond Tunia, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.
| The Man That Got Away | |
| Hernando's Hideaway | |
| Later | |
| A Foggy Day |
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
| I'll Remember April | |
| Autumn Leaves | |
| Now's The Time | |
| Air Mail Special | |
| Avalon | |
| It's Only A Paper Moon | |
| Easy Living |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
| Nuages | |
| Love For Sale | |
| Come To The Mardi Gras | |
| Should I |
** also released on Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 10, Verve MG VOL.10 in 1956.
MG VOL.18 Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 18 1955
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips, Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Opera House, Chicago, IL, October 2, 1955
| The Blues | |
| The Modern Set | |
| The Swing Set | |
| The Ballad Medley | |
| Buddy Rich's Explosion |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
| Anything Goes | |
| Baby, Baby All The Time | |
| Budo | |
| Easy Does It | |
| Sunday |
Eddie Shu, clarinet, trumpet, tenor sax; Bobby Scott, piano; Whitey Mitchell, bass; Gene Krupa, drums.
| By The Sleepy Lagoon | |
| Sing, Sing, Sing | |
| Drum Boogie |
** also released on Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume #11, Clef MG VOL.11 in 1956; Verve MG VOL.11 in 1957.
Clef 1000 series (12 inch LP)
MGC-1001 The Astaire Story #1 1954
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano, celeste; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Fred Astaire, vocal, tap dance.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, December, 1952
| 1003-13 | Isn't This A Lovely Day |
| 1004-9 | 'S Wonderful |
| 1007-12 | I Used To Be Color Blind |
| 1013-2 | Lovely To Look At |
| 1019-10 | Puttin' On The Ritz |
| 1020-2 | The Continental |
| 1023-3 | Change Partners |
| 1027-1 | They All Laughed |
| 1028-1 | Let's Call The Whole Thing Off |
** originally released on Mercury MGC-1001 #1 in 1954.
MGC-1002 The Astaire Story #2 1954
same session.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, December, 1952
| 1001-1 | Nice Work If You Can Get It |
| 1002-17 | Cheek To Cheek |
| 1012-4 | New Sun In The Sky |
| 1015-5 | The Way You Look Tonight |
| 1021-3 | Steppin' Out With My Baby |
| 1022-7 | I've Got My Eyes On You |
| 1026-10 | The Carioca |
| 1031-4 | I Won't Dance |
| 1033-3 | Dancing In The Dark |
| 1035-2 | (Ad Lib) Fast Dances |
** originally released on Mercury MGC-1002 #2 in 1954.
MGC-1003 The Astaire Story #3 1954
same session.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, December, 1952
| 1005-16 | A Fine Romance |
| 1008-8 | I Love Louisa |
| 1010-8 | I'm Putting All My Eggs In My Basket |
| 1014-13 | Night And Day |
| 1016-7 | No Strings |
| 1018-7 | Fascinating Rhythm |
| 1032-1 | I Concentrate On You |
| 1034-8 | Top Hat, White Tie And Tails |
| 1036-2 | (Ad Lib) Slow Dances And Medium Dance |
| 1037-7 | (Ad Lib) Slow Dance |
** originally released on Mercury MGC-1003 #3 in 1954.
MGC-1004 The Astaire Story #4 1954
same session.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, December, 1952
| 1006-5 | A Foggy Day |
| 1009-1 | They Can't Take That Away From Me |
| 1011-6 | Oh, Lady Be Good! |
| 1017-8 | A Needle In A Haystack |
| 1024-3 | You're Easy To Dance With |
| 1025-7 | I'm Building Up To An Awful Letdown |
| 1029-15 | So Near And Yet So Far |
| 1030-7 | Jam Session For A Dancer (as Instrumental Blues) |
| 1038-7 | Not My Girl |
** originally released on Mercury MGC-1004 #4 in 1954.
Clef 4000 series (12 inch LP)
MGC-4001 Norman Granz' Jam Session #1 1953
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Benny Carter, Johnny Hodges, Charlie Parker, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, July, 1952
| 802-2 | Jam Blues |
| 804-2 | Ballad Medley |
** originally released on Mercury MGC-601 in 1952.
MGC-4002 Norman Granz' Jam Session #2 1953
same session.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, July, 1952
| 803-3 | What Is This Thing Called Love |
| 805-2 | Funky Blues |
** originally released on Mercury MGC-602 in 1952.
MGC-4003 Norman Granz' Jam Session #3 1953
Harry Edison, trumpet; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Benny Carter, Willie Smith, alto sax; Stan Getz, Wardell Gray, tenor sax; Count Basie, piano #1; Arnold Ross, piano #2; Freddie Green, guitar; John Simmons, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, August 3, 1953
| 1. 1259-6 | Apple Jam |
| 2. 1262-4 | Ballad Medley |
** also released on Clef MGC-653 in 1955; Verve MGV-8051 in 1957.
MGC-4004 Norman Granz' Jam Session #4 1953
Harry Edison, trumpet; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Benny Carter, Willie Smith, alto sax; Stan Getz, Wardell Gray, tenor sax; Arnold Ross, piano #2; Count Basie, piano #1, organ #2; Freddie Green, guitar; John Simmons, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, August 3, 1953
| 1. 1260-2 | Oh, Lady Be Good |
| 2. 1261-2 | Blues For The Count |
** also released on Clef MGC-654 in 1955; Verve MGV-8052 in 1957.
MGC-4005 Norman Granz' Jam Session #5 1953
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 2, 1953
| 1284-3 | Jamming For Clef |
| 1285-2 | Rose Room |
** also released on Clef MGC-655 in 1955; Verve MGV-8053 in 1957.
MGC-4006 Norman Granz' Jam Session #6 not released?
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
NYC, October 30, 1954
| 2032-1 | Stompin' At The Savoy (Part I) |
| 2033-1 | Stompin' At The Savoy (Part II) |
** transferred to Clef MGC-656 in 1955.
MGC-4007 Various Artists - The Jazz Scene 1953
Lester Young, tenor sax; Nat King Cole as Aye Guy, piano; Buddy Rich, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, March-April, 1946
| 354-1 | 62VK226 | I Want To Be Happy |
Sonny Berman, Conrad Gozzo, trumpet; Bill Harris, Ollie Wilson, trombone; Vincent DeRosa, French horn; Harry Klee, Hal McKusick, alto sax, clarinet, flute; Herbie Steward, Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Chuck Gentry, baritone sax; Dodo Marmarosa, piano; Arvin Garrison, guitar; Red Callender, bass; Don Lamond, drums; Ralph Burns, arranger, director.
Los Angeles, CA, October, 1946
| 2075 | Introspection |
Sonny Berman, Pete Candoli, Conrad Gozzo, Al Killian, Dale Pearce, trumpet; Bill Harris, Ed Kusby, Ollie Wilson, trombone; Vincent DeRosa, Evan Hall, French horn; Harry Klee, flute, clarinet, alto sax; Julius Jacobs, oboe; Robert Swanson, bassoon; Arthur Fleming, contrabassoon; Hal McKusick, alto sax; Herbie Steward, Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Chuck Gentry, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Harry Bluestone, Robert Jamison, Carl Walker, violin; Arthur Krafton, cello; Dodo Marmarosa, piano; Arvin Garrison, guitar; Red Callender, bass; Don Lamond, drums; Jackie Mills, Jimmy Pratt, percussion; George Handy, arranger, director.
| 2076-7 | The Bloos |
Willie Smith, alto sax; Dodo Marmarosa, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Red Callender, bass; Jo Jones, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, circa November, 1947
| 1508 | 233 | 1900 | Sophisticated Lady |
Doug Mettome, Al Porcino, Ray Wetzel, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Vincent Jacobs, French horn; John LaPorta, clarinet; Sonny Salad, Murray Williams, alto sax; Charlie Parker, alto sax #1; Pete Mondello, Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Manny Albam, baritone sax; Manny Fidler, Sid Harris, Sam Kaplan, Harry Katzman, Gene Orloff, Ziggy Smirnoff, violin; Nat Nathanson, Fred Ruzilla, viola; Joe Benaventi, cello; Tony Aless, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Diego Ibarra, congas, bongos; Neal Hefti, arranger, conductor.
NYC, December, 1947 and fall 1948
| 1. 2071-5 | 62VK205 | Repetition |
| 2. 2072 | Rhumbacito |
Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax.
circa 1948 or January, 1945
| 2073 | 63VK641 | Picasso |
Mario Bauza, Frank "Paquito" Davilla, Bob Woodlen, trumpet; Gene Johnson, Fred Skerritt, alto sax; Jose Madera, Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Leslie Johnakins, baritone sax; Rene Hernandez, piano; Roberto Rodriguez, bass; Luis Miranda, congas; Jose Mangual, bongos; Ubaldo Nieto, timbales; Machito, arranger, conductor.
NYC, January, 1949
| 2172-3/4 | 299 | Tanga |
Charlie Parker, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
NYC, February 10, 1949
| 2081-5 | The Bird |
Bud Powell, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Max Roach, drums.
NYC, circa February, 1949
| 2199-1 | 244-1 | 62VK234 | Cherokee |
Harry Carney, baritone sax; Billy Strayhorn, piano; Fred Guy, guitar; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Sonny Greer, drums; unidentified strings, Duke Ellington, arranger.
NYC, 1949
| 2077 | Sono |
| 2078 | Frustration |
** also released on Clef MGC-674 in 1955; Verve MGV-8060 in 1957. and on Jazz Scene, ARS G-419 in 1950s.
Clef 5000 series (12 inch LP)
MGC-5003 Charlie Parker And His Orchestra - Night And Day: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #1 1956
Joseph Singer, French horn; Edwin C. Brown, oboe; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Sam Kaplan, Harry Melnikoff, Sam Rand, Ziggy Smirnoff, violin; Howard Kay, Isadore Zir, viola; Maurice Brown, cello; Verley Mills, harp; Bernie Leighton, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; Joe Lippman, arranger, conductor.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, July 5, 1950
| 442-5 | Dancing In The Dark |
| 444-3 | Laura |
Chris Griffin, Al Porcino, Bernie Privin, trumpet; Will Bradley, Bill Harris, trombone; unknown, flute, oboe; Toots Mondello, Charlie Parker, Murray Williams, alto sax; Art Drellinger, Hank Ross, tenor sax; Stan Webb, baritone sax; Verley Mills, harp; Lou Stein, piano; Art Ryerson, guitar; Bob Haggart, bass; Don Lamond, drums; unidentified strings, Joe Lippman, arranger, conductor.
First Ave. and East 44th St., NYC, January 22, 1952
| 675-2 | Temptation |
| 676-3 | Lover |
| 677-4 | Autumn In New York |
| 678-4 | Stella By Starlight |
Jimmy Maxwell, Carl Pool, Al Porcino, Bernie Privin, trumpet; Bill Harris, Lou McGarity, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Charlie Parker, Harry Terrill, Murray Williams, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Hank Ross, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Don Lamond, drums; Joe Lippman, arranger, conductor.
First Ave. and East 44th St., NYC, March 25, 1952
| 756-5 | Night And Day |
| 757-4 | Almost Like Being In Love |
| 758-1 | I Can't Get Started |
| 759-5 | 62VK453 | What Is This Thing Called Love |
** originally released on Charlie Parker Big Band, Mercury MGC-609 in 1954.
Clef 2000 series (12 inch LP)
MGC-2002-5 The Genius Of Art Tatum not released
Art Tatum, piano.
Los Angeles, CA, December 28, 1953
| 1411-1 | Can't We Be Friends |
| 1412-1 | This Can't Be Love |
| 1413-4 | Elegy |
| 1414-1 | Memories Of You |
| 1415-4 | Over The Rainbow |
| 1416-2 | If You Hadn't Gone Away (as Blues In My Heart) |
| 1417-1 | Body And Soul |
| 1418-2 | The Man I Love |
| 1419-1 | Makin' Whoopee |
| 1421-1 | Begin The Beguine |
| 1422-1 | Humoresque |
| 1423-1 | Louise |
| 1424-1 | Love For Sale |
| 1425-1 | Judy |
| 1426-1 | I'm Comin' Virginia |
| 1427-2 | Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams |
| 1428-1 | Dixieland Band |
| 1429-1 | Embraceable You |
| 1430-1 | Come Rain Or Come Shine |
| 1431-1 | Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin' |
| 1432-1 | There Will Never Be Another You |
| 1433-1 | Tenderly |
| 1434-1 | What Does It Take |
| 1435-1 | You Took Advantage Of Me |
| 1437-1 | I've Got The World On A String |
| 1438-1 | Yesterdays |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, December 29, 1953
| 1452-1 | Have You Met Miss Jones |
| 1453-1 | In A Sentimental Mood |
| 1457-1 | Isn't This A Lovely Day |
| 1459-1 | Without A Song |
| 1460-1 | Stompin' At The Savoy |
| 1461-1 | My Last Affair |
| 1463-1 | Taboo |
| 1480-1 | Mighty Lak A Rose |
** same as The Genius Of Art Tatum #1, Clef MGC-612 in 1954 + The Genius Of Art Tatum #2, MGC-613 in 1954 + The Genius Of Art Tatum #3, MGC-614 in 1954 + The Genius Of Art Tatum #4, MGC-615 in 1954 + The Genius Of Art Tatum #5, MGC-618 in 1954.