Verve Records Discography: 1955

1955

Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra

Harold Baker, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Arthur Clarke, tenor sax; Leroy Lovett, piano; John Williams, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.

NYC, January 7, 1955

2149-3Rose RoomNorgran MGN-1024
2150-4Blues For Basie-
2151-1Mood IndigoNorgran MGN-1024; Verve 2-V6S-8818
2152-2Squatty RooNorgran 142, MGN-1024
2153-1PerdidoNorgran 137, MGN-1024
26264Perdido Part 1Verve 89188
26265Perdido Part 2-

* Norgran MGN-1024   Johnny Hodges - Dance Bash   1955
= Norgran MGN-1091   Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra - Perdido   1956
= Verve MGV-8179   -   1957
* Verve 2-V6S-8818   Various Artists - A Tribute To Duke Ellington "We Love You Madly"   1973
* Norgran 142   Johnny Hodges - Squatty Roo   1955
* Norgran 137   Johnny Hodges - Perdido   1955
* Verve 89188, 89188x45   Johnny Hodges - Perdido Parts 1 & 2   1958

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell, piano; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Fine Sound, NYC, January 11, 1955

2154-1Thou Swell (alternate take)Verve 314 521 669-2
2154-2Thou SwellNorgran MGN-1017; Verve VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2
2155-2Someone To Watch Over Me-
2156-1Bean And The Boys (aka Lover Come Back To Me)Norgran MGN-1017; Verve 314 521 669-2
2157-1Tenderly (incomplete)Verve 314 521 669-2
2157-2TenderlyNorgran MGN-1017; Verve VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2

* Norgran MGN-1017   Bud Powell - Jazz Original   1955
= Norgran MGN-1098   Bud Powell '57   1956
= Verve MGV-8185   -   1958
* Verve VE-2-2526   The Genius Of Bud Powell (Volume 2)   1978
* Verve 314 521 669-2   The Complete Bud Powell On Verve

Bud Powell Trio

same personnel.

Fine Sound, NYC, January 12, 1955

2158-1How High The MoonNorgran MGN-1017; Verve 314 521 669-2
2159-1I Get A Kick Out Of You (incomplete)Verve 314 521 669-2
2159-2I Get A Kick Out Of YouNorgran MGN-1064; Verve 314 521 669-2
2159-3I Get A Kick Out Of You (alternate take)Verve VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2
2160-1The Best (aka The Best Thing For You)Norgran MGN-1064; Verve 314 521 669-2
-The Best Thing For You (incomplete)Verve 314 521 669-2
2161-1You Go To My HeadNorgran MGN-1064; Verve 314 521 669-2

* Norgran MGN-1017   Bud Powell - Jazz Original   1955
= Norgran MGN-1098   Bud Powell '57   1956
= Verve MGV-8185   -   1958
* Norgran MGN-1064   Bud Powell's Moods   1956
= Verve MGV-8154   -   1957
* Verve VE-2-2526   The Genius Of Bud Powell (Volume 2)   1978
* Verve 314 521 669-2   The Complete Bud Powell On Verve

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Fine Sound, NYC, January 13, 1955

2162-1MediocreVerve MGV-8301, VSP/VSPS-34, VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2
2163-1All The Things You AreVerve MGV-8301, 314 521 669-2
2164-2EpistrophyVerve MGV-8301, VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2
2165-1Dance Of The Infidels-
2166-3Salt PeanutsVerve MGV-8301, 314 521 669-2
2167-1Sweet Georgia Brown (aka Hey George)-

* Verve MGV-8301   Bud Powell - The Lonely One...   1959
* Verve VSP/VSPS-34   The Jazz Legacy Of Bud Powell   1966
* Verve VE-2-2526   The Genius Of Bud Powell (Volume 2)   1978
* Verve 314 521 669-2   The Complete Bud Powell On Verve

Meade Lux Lewis Trio

Meade Lux Lewis, piano; Red Callender, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, January 16, 1955

2168-1Dragon BluesDown Home MGD-6
2169-1The Pittsburgh Flyer-
2170-1Jabouti-
2171-1Torpedo Juice-
2172-1629 Boogie-
2173-1San Francisco Shuffle-
2174-1Meade's Mambo-
2175-1Joe Prein's Boogie-

* Down Home MGD-6   Meade Lux Lewis - Cat House Piano   not released
= Verve MGV-1006   -   1957

Tal Farlow Quartet

Claude Williamson, piano; Tal Farlow, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, January 17, 1955

2176-2These Foolish ThingsNorgran MGN-1027
2177-2I Remember You-
2178-2How Deep Is The Ocean-
2179-8Fascinating Rhythm-
2180-2Manhattan-
2181-4Autumn LeavesNorgran MGN-1027; Verve 815 236-1
2182-5It's You Or No One-
2183-4Tenderly-
2184-1There Will Never Be Another You-
2185-6Just One Of Those Things-

* Norgran MGN-1027   The Interpretations Of Tal Farlow   1955
= Norgran MGN-1101   The Guitar Artistry Of... Tal Farlow - Fascinatin' Rhythm   not released
= Verve MGV-8011   -   1956+
* Verve 815 236-1   Tal Farlow - Poppin' And Burnin'   1984

Bob Brookmeyer Quartet

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, January 17, 1955

2186-2You Took Advantage Of MeClef MGC-644
2187-2He Ain't Got Rhythm-
2188-3What Is There To Say-
2189-2There Will Never Be Another You-
2190-1Jasmin-
2191-3Sticks And Stems-
2192-1The Bulldog Blues-

* Clef MGC-644   Bob Brookmeyer Plays Bob Brookmeyer And Some Others   1955
= Clef MGC-732   The Modernity Of Bob Brookmeyer   1956
= Verve MGV-8111   -   1957

Art Tatum Solo

Art Tatum, piano.

Los Angeles, CA, January 19, 1955

2193-1I Surrender, DearVerve MGV-8332; Pablo 2310-809, PACD-2405-434-2
2194-1Happy FeetVerve MGV-8347; Pablo 2310-811, PACD-2405-437-2
2195-1Mean To MeVerve MGV-8347; Pablo 2310-810, PACD-2405-435-2, PACD-2405-442-2
2196-1Boulevard Of Broken DreamsVerve MGV-8347, VSP/VSPS-33; Pablo 2310-811, PACD-2405-437-2
2197-1 | 62VK445Moonlight On The GangesVerve MGV-8347, VSP/VSPS-33; Pablo 2310-812, PACD-2405-438-2
2198-1Moon SongVerve MGV-8347, VSP/VSPS-33; Pablo 2310-792
2199-1When Your Lover Has GoneVerve MGV-8332; Pablo 2310-809, PACD-2405-434-2
2200-1The Moon Is LowVerve MGV-8332; Pablo 2310-810, PACD-2405-436-2
2201-1If I Had YouVerve MGV-8332; Pablo 2310-812, PACD-2405-439-2
2202-1S'posin'Verve MGV-8347; Pablo 2310-810, PACD-2405-436-2
2203-1Don't Worry 'Bout MeVerve MGV-8332; Pablo 2310-790
2204-1Prisoner Of LoveVerve MGV-8332; Pablo 2310-730
2205-1MoonglowVerve MGV-8360; Pablo 2310-723
2206-1I Won't DanceVerve MGV-8360; Pablo 2310-793
2207-1I Can't Give You Anything But LoveVerve MGV-8360; Pablo 2310-809, PACD-2405-434-2
2208-1Lullaby In RhythmVerve MGV-8360; Pablo 2310-811, PACD-2405-436-2
2209-1Out Of NowhereVerve MGV-8360; Pablo 2310-811, PACD-2405-438-2
2210-1I Gotta Right To Sing The BluesVerve MGV-8360; Pablo 2310-810, PACD-2405-436-2
2211-1It's Only A Paper MoonVerve MGV-8360; Pablo 2310-723
2212-1Everything I Have Is YoursVerve MGV-8332; Pablo 2310-808, PACD-2405-432-2
2213-1I Only Have Eyes For YouVerve MGV-8332; Pablo 2310-810, PACD-2405-435-2
2214-1On The Sunny Side Of The StreetVerve MGV-8360; Pablo 2310-793, PACD-2405-442-2
2215-1 | 62VK458With A Song In My HeartClef MGC-742
2216-1Do Nothing Till You Hear From MeVerve MGV-8360; Pablo 2310-791
2217-1So Beats My Heart For YouVerve MGV-8360; Pablo 2310-792
2218-1If You Hadn't Gone AwayVerve MGV-8332; Pablo 2310-810, PACD-2405-435-2
2219-1Please Be KindVerve MGV-8332; Pablo 2310-809, PACD-2405-433-2

* Verve MGV-8332   The Music Of Art Tatum - The Incomparable   1959
* Pablo 2310-809   The Tatum Solo Masterpieces Vol. 10   1975
= Pablo 2310-862   -   1981
* Verve MGV-8347   Art Tatum - More Of The Greatest Piano Of Them All   1960
* Pablo 2310-811   The Tatum Solo Masterpieces Vol. 12   1975
= Pablo 2310-870   -   1982
* Pablo 2310-810   The Tatum Solo Masterpieces Vol. 11   1975
= Pablo 2310-864   -   1981
* Verve VSP/VSPS-33   Art Tatum - The Art Of Art   1966
* Pablo 2310-812   The Tatum Solo Masterpieces Vol. 13   1975
= Pablo 2310-875   -   1982
* Pablo 2310-792   The Tatum Solo Masterpieces Vol. 7   1975
= Pablo PACD-2405-438-2   The Tatum Solo Masterpieces Volume Seven   1992
* Pablo 2310-790   The Tatum Solo Masterpieces Vol. 5   1975
= Pablo PACD-2405-436-2   The Tatum Solo Masterpieces Volume Five   1992
* Pablo 2310-730   The Tatum Solo Masterpieces Vol. 3   1975
= Pablo PACD-2405-434-2   The Tatum Solo Masterpieces Volume Three   1992
* Verve MGV-8360   Art Tatum - Still More Of The Greatest Piano Of Them All   1960
* Pablo 2310-723   The Tatum Solo Masterpieces Vol. 1   1975
= Pablo PACD-2405-432-2   The Tatum Solo Masterpieces Volume One   1992
* Pablo 2310-793   The Tatum Solo Masterpieces Vol. 8   1975
= Pablo PACD-2405-439-2   The Tatum Solo Masterpieces Volume Eight   1992
* Pablo 2310-808   The Tatum Solo Masterpieces Vol. 9   1975
= Pablo 2310-835   -   1979
* Clef MGC-742   Down Beat Critics Poll Winners   not released
* Pablo 2310-791   The Tatum Solo Masterpieces Vol. 6   1975
= Pablo PACD-2405-437-2   The Tatum Solo Masterpieces Volume Six   1992
* Pablo PACD-2405-435-2   The Tatum Solo Masterpieces Volume Four   1992
* Pablo PACD-2405-442-2   Art Tatum - The Best Of The Complete Pablo Solo Masterpieces   2003
* Pablo PACD-2405-433-2   The Tatum Solo Masterpieces Volume Two   1992

Buddy Rich With Howard Gibeling's Orchestra

Lee Castle, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Buddy Rich, vocal; unidentified strings, Howard Gibeling, conductor.

NYC, January 26, 1955

2220-6Everything Happens To MeNorgran 144, MGN-1031
2221-4Wrap Your Troubles In DreamsNorgran MGN-1031
2222-9Sure ThingNorgran 144, MGN-1031
2223-5Glad To Be UnhappyNorgran MGN-1031
2224-2Three Little WordsClef unissued

* Norgran MGN-1031   Sing And Swing With Buddy Rich   1955
* Norgran 144   Buddy Rich - Everything Happens To Me / Sure Thing   1955

Lawrence Brown Quintet

Lawrence Brown, trombone; Sam (The Man) Taylor, tenor sax; LeRoy Lovett, piano; Lloyd Trotman, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; LeRoy Lovett, vocal; Lawrence Brown, arranger.

Fine Sound, NYC, January 26, 1955

2225-3Rose Of The Rio GrandeClef MGC-682
2226-2Caravan-
2227-6Down The Street, 'Round The Corner Blues-
2228-4Where Or When-

* Clef MGC-682   Slide Trombone Featuring Lawrence Brown   1955
= Verve MGV-8067   -   1957
= Verve 314 559 930-2   -   1999

Stan Getz Quintet

Tony Fruscella, trumpet; Stan Getz, tenor sax; John Williams, piano; Bill Anthony, bass; Frank Isola, drums.

Fine Sound, NYC, January 31, 1955

2229-2Blue BellsVerve MGV-8200; Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-CD 660
2230-1Roundup Time-

* Verve MGV-8200   Stan Getz And The Cool Sounds   1956+
= ARS G-407   The Cool Jazz Of Stan Getz   1950s
* Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-CD 660   The Tony Fruscella & Brew Moore Quintet - The 1954 Unissued Atlantic Session

Teddy Wilson Trio

Teddy Wilson, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

NYC, February 1, 1955

2231-1Blues For The Oldest ProfessionNorgran MGN-1019; Verve MGV-8230
2232-1It Had To Be YouNorgran MGN-1019
2233-1You Took Advantage Of Me-
2234-1Three Little Words-
2235-1If I Had You-
2236-1Who's Sorry Now-
2237-1The Birth Of The Blues-
2238-1When Your Lover Has Gone-
2239-1Moonlight On The Ganges-
2240-3April In Paris-
2241-1Hallelujah-
2242-1Get Out Of Town-

* Norgran MGN-1019   The Creative Teddy Wilson   1955
= Verve MGV-2029   Teddy Wilson, Piano - For Quiet Lovers   1956
* Verve MGV-8230   Various Artists - The Anatomy Of Improvisation   1957

Louis Bellson Quintet

Charlie Shavers, trumpet #1-4; Nate Brown, flute #5-7; Sid Brown, bass clarinet #5-7; Seldon Powell, tenor sax #1-4; Lou Stein, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Latin American rhythm, #5-7.

NYC, February 2, 1955

1. 2243-4GreetingsNorgran MGN-1020
2. 2244-2Charlie-
3. 2245-1Basie-
4. 2246-1All Right (as Jump It, Man!)-
5. 2247-2Festivale-
6. 2248-1Mambo A La Louis Bellson-
7. 2249-1The Hawk Talks-

* Norgran MGN-1020   The Driving Louis Bellson And His Orchestra   1955
= Norgran MGN-1099   Louis Bellson And His Drums - The Hawk Talks   1956
= Verve MGV-8186   -   1958

Ben Webster With Strings

Ben Webster, tenor sax; unidentified orchestra, including strings.

NYC, February 3, 1955

2250-1Some Other SpringClef unissued
2251-1When Your Lover Has Gone-
2252-3Stars Fell On Alabama-
2253-3Under A Blanket Of Blue-

Ralph Burns Among The JATPs

Al DeRisi, Roy Eldridge, Bernie Glow, Lou Oles, Al Porcino, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet; Sam Marowitz, Hal McKusick, alto sax; Al Cohn, Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Ralph Burns, arranger.

NYC, February 4, 1955

2254-3Perpetual MotionNorgran MGN-1028
2255-1Spring In Naples-
2256-5Music For A Stripteaser-
2257-3Sprang-
2258-2Pimlico-
2259-2Early Awedom-
2260-5Chuck-A-Luck-
2261-2Texco-

* Norgran MGN-1028   Ralph Burns Among The JATPs   1955
= Verve MGV-8121   -   1957

Gene Krupa Quartet

Eddie Shu, clarinet, trumpet, tenor, alto sax, accordion; Bobby Scott, piano; possibly Milt Hinton, bass; Gene Krupa, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, February 7, 1955

2265-1Little White LiesClef unissued
2266-2Sleepy Lagoon-
2267-1All Of MeClef MGC-668
2268-1Strike Up The Band-
2269-1TenderlyVerve MGV-8204
2270-1Tee PeeVerve MGV-8204, V3HB-8847
2271-1Bach's BluesClef MGC-668
2272-1Makin' Whoopee-
2273-2'S WonderfulClef unissued

* Clef MGC-668   The Gene Krupa Quartet   1955
* Verve MGV-8204   The Jazz Rhythms Of Gene Krupa   1956+
= ARS G-411   Jazz Rhythms Of Gene Krupa   1950s
* Verve V3HB-8847   Gene Krupa - Return Engagement   1974?

Billie Holiday And Her Orchestra

Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Tony Scott, clarinet; Budd Johnson, tenor sax; Billy Taylor, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Cozy Cole, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal; Leroy Lovett, director.

NYC, February 14, 1955

2274-1Say It Isn't SoVerve MGV-8302, VE-2-2515
2275-5I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm-
2276-4I Wished On The Moon-
2277-3Always-
2278-2Everything Happens To Me-
2279-2Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me-
2280-2Ain't Misbehavin'-

* Verve MGV-8302   Billie Holiday - Stay With Me   1959
* Verve VE-2-2515   Billie Holiday - Stormy Blues   1977

Gene Krupa Quartet

Eddie Shu, clarinet, trumpet, tenor sax, harmonica; Bobby Scott, piano, vocal; John Drew, bass; Gene Krupa, drums.

NYC, March 10, 1955

2281-3Little White LiesClef 89145, MGC-668
2282-4 | 64VK328Sleepy Lagoon-
2283-2'S WonderfulClef 89163; Verve MGV-8204
2284-1Willow Weep For MeClef unissued
2285-1-Clef 89163
2286-2HippeedeebipVerve MGV-8204
2287-2-Clef unissued
2288-3Strike Up The BandVerve MGV-8204, V3HB-8847
2289-1 | 20119-1She's Funny That WayClef EPC-380; Verve 2007
2290-7 | 20120-7Danny Boy-
2291-2Krupa's WailVerve MGV-8204, V3HB-8847

* Clef MGC-668   The Gene Krupa Quartet   1955
* Verve MGV-8204   The Jazz Rhythms Of Gene Krupa   1956+
= ARS G-411   Jazz Rhythms Of Gene Krupa   1950s
* Verve V3HB-8847   Gene Krupa - Return Engagement   1974?
* Clef EPC-380   Bobby Scott With The Gene Krupa Quartet
* Clef 89145, 89145x45   Gene Krupa - Little White Lies / Sleepy Lagoon   1955
* Clef 89163, 89163x45   Gene Krupa - 'S Wonderful / Willow Weep For Me   1956
* Verve 2007, V-10007   Bobby Scott, Gene Krupa - She's Funny That Way / Danny Boy   1956

The Modern Jazz Society

J.J. Johnson, trombone; Gunther Schuller, French horn; Jim Poole, flute; Manny Ziegler, bassoon; Tony Scott, clarinet #1,2; Aaron Sachs, clarinet #3-5; Stan Getz, tenor sax #1,2; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax #3-5; John Lewis, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Connie Kay, drums.

NYC, March 14, 1955

1. 5000-6The Queen's FancyNorgran MGN-1040
2. 5001-4Midsommer-
3. 5002Sun Dance-
4. 5003Django-
5. 5004Little David's Fugue-

* Norgran MGN-1040   The Modern Jazz Society Presents A Concert Of Contemporary Music   1956
= Verve MGV-8131   -   1957
= Verve VSP/VSPS-18   The Modern Jazz Ensemble - Little David's Fugue   1966

Roy Eldridge - Benny Carter Quintet

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. 2292-1Where's ArtClef MGC-716
2. 2293-1I Don't Know-
3. 2294-1Striding-
4. 2295-7Wailing-

* Clef MGC-716   The Music Of Roy Eldridge - Mr. Jazz   not released
= Verve MGV-8202   The Urbane Jazz Of Roy Eldridge And Benny Carter   1956+
= ARS G-413   -   1950s

Roy Eldridge - Benny Carter Quintet

Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Benny Carter, alto sax; Bruce McDonald, piano; John Simmons, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, March 23, 1955

2296-1I Still Love Him SoClef MGC-716
2297-1The Moon Is Low-
2297-3-Clef 89143
2298-4Close Your EyesClef 89143, MGC-716
2299-1I Missed My HatVerve 314 531 637-2
2299-2-Clef MGC-716
2300-1Polite Blues-
2301-2Ballad Medley: I Remember You / Chelsea Bridge / I've Got The World On A String-

* Clef MGC-716   The Music Of Roy Eldridge - Mr. Jazz   not released
= Verve MGV-8202   The Urbane Jazz Of Roy Eldridge And Benny Carter   1956+
= ARS G-413   -   1950s
* Verve 314 531 637-2   Benny Carter - New Jazz Sounds: The Urbane Sessions   1996
* Clef 89143, 89143x45   Roy Eldridge, Benny Carter - The Moon Is Low / Close Your Eyes   1955

The Art Tatum - Roy Eldridge Quartet

Roy Eldridge, trumpet, flugelhorn; Art Tatum, piano; John Simmons, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, March 23-29, 1955

2302-1I Surrender, DearClef MGC-679
2303-1The Moon Is LowClef MGC-679; Pablo PACD-2405-440-2
2304-1You Took Advantage Of Me-
2305-?I Won't Dance (alternate take)Pablo PACD-2405-425-2
2305-5I Won't DanceClef MGC-679
2306-2Moon Song-
2307-1This Can't Be Love-
2308-?In A Sentimental Mood (alternate take)Pablo PACD-2405-425-2
2308-4In A Sentimental MoodClef MGC-679
2309-1Night And Day-

* Clef MGC-679   The Art Tatum-Roy Eldridge-Alvin Stoller-John Simmons Quartet   1955
= Verve MGV-8064   -   1957
= Pablo 2310-734   Art Tatum, Roy Eldridge - The Tatum Group Masterpieces   1975
= Pablo PACD-2405-425-2   The Tatum Group Masterpieces Volume Two   1990
* Pablo PACD-2405-440-2   Art Tatum - The Best Of The Complete Pablo Group Masterpieces   2003

Fred Astaire With Russell Garcia And His Orchestra

Fred Astaire, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Russell Garcia, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, March 29, 1955

2310-7Something's Gotta GiveClef unissued
2311-10Sluefoot-

Fred Astaire With Russell Garcia And His Orchestra

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, April 22, 1955

2312-5Daddy Long LegsClef unissued
2313-1Ballet Music:-
2313-3Waltz-
2313-5Granados Part 1-
2313-9Granados Part 2-
2313-14Tu Tu-
2313-18Hong Kong Blues-
2313-19Rio-
2313-22Waltz-

Oscar Moore Quartet

Carl Perkins, piano; Oscar Moore, guitar; Joe Comfort, bass; George Jenkins, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, April 22, 1955

2314-6Sonny BoyNorgran MGN-1033
2315-10Beautiful Moons Ago-
2316-3A Foggy Day-
2317-1Oscar's Blues-

* Norgran MGN-1033   Oscar Moore, Barney Kessel, Tal Farlow - Swing Guitars   1955
= Verve MGV-8124   -   1957

Tal Farlow Quartet

Claude Williamson, piano; Tal Farlow, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, April 25, 1955

2318-2Lullaby Of The LeavesNorgran MGN-1033, MGN-1047
2319-1Stompin' At The Savoy-
2320-4This Is Always-
2321-7Tea For Two-

* Norgran MGN-1033   Oscar Moore, Barney Kessel, Tal Farlow - Swing Guitars   1955
= Verve MGV-8124   -   1957
* Norgran MGN-1047   The Tal Farlow Album   1955
= Verve MGV-8138   -   1957

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Fine Sound, NYC, April 25, 1955

2332-1Conception (incomplete)Verve 314 521 669-2
2332-2ConceptionNorgran MGN-1077; Verve VE-2-2514, 314 521 669-2
2333-1,2,3Bean And The Boys (incomplete)Verve 314 521 669-2
2333-4Bean And The BoysVerve VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2
2334-1Heart And Soul (alternate take 1)Verve 314 521 669-2
2334-2Heart And Soul (alternate take 2)-
2334-3Heart And SoulNorgran MGN-1077; Verve VE-2-2514, 314 521 669-2
2335-1Willow Grove (aka Willow Groove) (alternate take)Verve 314 521 669-2
2335-2Willow Grove (aka Willow Groove)Norgran MGN-1077; Verve VSP/VSPS-37, VE-2-2514, 314 521 669-2
2336-1Crazy RhythmNorgran MGN-1077; Verve VSP/VSPS-34, 314 521 669-2
2337-1Willow Weep For MeNorgran MGN-1036, MGN-1077; Verve MGV-8301, 314 521 669-2

* Norgran MGN-1077   Piano Interpretations By Bud Powell   1956
= Verve MGV-8167   -   1957
* Verve VE-2-2514   Various Artists - Masters Of The Modern Piano (1955-1966)   1976
* Verve VE-2-2526   The Genius Of Bud Powell (Volume 2)   1978
* Verve VSP/VSPS-37   This Was Bud Powell   1966
* Verve VSP/VSPS-34   The Jazz Legacy Of Bud Powell   1966
* Norgran MGN-1036   Piano Interpretations By Oscar Peterson, Art Tatum, Teddy Wilson, Bud Powell   1955
= Verve MGV-8127   -   1957
* Verve MGV-8301   Bud Powell - The Lonely One...   1959
* Verve 314 521 669-2   The Complete Bud Powell On Verve

Bud Powell Trio

same personnel.

Fine Sound, NYC, April 27, 1955

2333-1Bean And The BoysNorgran MGN-1077; Verve VE-2-2514, 314 521 669-2
2338-1East Of The Sun (alternate take)Verve VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2
2338-2,3East Of The Sun (incomplete)Verve 314 521 669-2
2338-4East Of The SunNorgran MGN-1077; Verve VE-2-2514, 314 521 669-2
2339-1Lady Bird (alternate take 1)Verve 314 521 669-2
2339-2Lady Bird (incomplete)-
2339-3Lady Bird (alternate take 2)Verve VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2
2339-4Lady BirdNorgran MGN-1077; Verve 314 521 669-2
Stairway To The Stars (incomplete)Verve 314 521 669-2
2340-1Stairway To The StarsNorgran MGN-1077; Verve VSP/VSPS-37, VE-2-2514, 314 521 669-2
2341-1,2,3Lullaby In Rhythm (incomplete)Verve 314 521 669-2
2341-4Lullaby In RhythmVerve MGV-8301, VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2
2342-1,2,3Star Eyes (alternate take 1)Verve 314 521 669-2
2342-4Star Eyes (alternate take 2)-
2342-5Star Eyes (alternate take 3)-
2342-6Star Eyes (incomplete)-
2342-8Star Eyes (alternate take 4)-
2342-9Star EyesVerve MGV-8301, VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2
2343-1Confirmation-

* Norgran MGN-1077   Piano Interpretations By Bud Powell   1956
= Verve MGV-8167   -   1957
* Verve VE-2-2514   Various Artists - Masters Of The Modern Piano (1955-1966)   1976
* Verve VE-2-2526   The Genius Of Bud Powell (Volume 2)   1978
* Verve VSP/VSPS-37   This Was Bud Powell   1966
* Verve MGV-8301   Bud Powell - The Lonely One...   1959
* Verve 314 521 669-2   The Complete Bud Powell On Verve

Tal Farlow Sextet

Bob Enevoldsen, trombone; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Tal Farlow, guitar; Monty Budwig, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, May 3, 1955

2322-1On The AlamoNorgran MGN-1030
2323-3Will You Still Be Mine-
2324-5Walkin'-

* Norgran MGN-1030   A Recital By Tal Farlow   1955
= Verve MGV-8123   -   1957

Tal Farlow Sextet

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, May 4, 1955

2325-4Moonlight Becomes YouNorgran MGN-1030
2326-1You Came Along (From Out Of Nowhere)-
2327-3Lorinesque-
2328-9Bye Bye Baby-

* Norgran MGN-1030   A Recital By Tal Farlow   1955
= Verve MGV-8123   -   1957

Buddy Rich Ensemble

Thad Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Ben Webster, Frank Wess, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.

NYC, May 16, 1955

2344-1SundayNorgran MGN-1031, MGN-1078
2345-1The MonsterNorgran MGN-1031, MGN-1078; Verve 2-V6S-8824
2346-1Ballad MedleyNorgran MGN-1031

* Norgran MGN-1031   Sing And Swing With Buddy Rich   1955
* Norgran MGN-1078   The Wailing Buddy Rich   1956
= Verve MGV-8168   -   1957
* Verve 2-V6S-8824   Buddy Rich - The Monster   1973

Count Basie And His Orchestra

Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Ben Powell, trombone; Bill Graham, alto sax; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Frank Foster, tenor sax, arranger; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano; Freddie Green, guitar, arranger; Eddie Jones, bass; Sonny Payne, drums; Joe Williams, vocal; Wild Bill Davis, Ernie Wilkins, arranger.

NYC, May 17, 1955

2347-2 | 64VK364Every Day I Have The BluesClef 89149, 89149 (alt.), MGC-678; Verve V/V6-8407, V/V6-8505, V/V6-8596, V3HB-8850
2348-5The ComebackClef 89149, MGC-678; Verve V/V6-8407, V/V6-8596
2349-2 | 62VK208Alright, Okay, You WinClef 89152, MGC-678; Verve VK-104, V/V6-8407, V/V6-8596, V3HB-8850
2350-3 | 64VK366In The Evening (When The Sun Goes Down)Clef 89152, MGC-678; Verve V/V6-8596

* Clef MGC-678   Count Basie Swings-Joe Williams Sings   1955
= Verve MGV-8063   -   1957
= ARS G-442   Count Basie Swings And Joe Williams Sings   1950s
= Verve V/V6-8488   -   1962
* Verve V/V6-8407   The Essential Count Basie   1961
* Verve V/V6-8505   Various Artists - The Essential Jazz Vocals   1963
* Verve V/V6-8596   The Best Of Count Basie - Verve's Choice!   1964
* Verve V3HB-8850   Count Basie - Return Engagement   1974?
* Verve VK-104   Count Basie, Joe Williams - Alright, Okay, You Win / Roll 'Em Pete   1962
* Clef 89149, 89149x45   Count Basie - Every Day I Have The Blues / The Comeback   1955
* Clef 89149 (alt.), 89149x45 (alt.)   Count Basie - Every Day Parts 1 & 2   1955
* Clef 89152, 89152x45   Count Basie - Alright, Okay, You Win / In The Evening (When The Sun Goes Down)   1955

Count Basie And His Orchestra

same personnel.

NYC, July 26, 1955

2351-1 | 62VK210April In ParisClef 89162; Verve VK-105, MGV-8012, V/V6-8407, V/V6-8596, V3HB-8850
2352-5Corner PocketVerve MGV-8012, V3HB-8850
2353-5Did 'N YouVerve MGV-8012
2354-2Teach Me TonightClef 89167, MGC-678
2355-3Please Send Me Someone To LoveClef MGC-678
2356-3My Baby Upsets MeClef 89167, MGC-678
2357-2Ev'ry Day (I Fall In Love)Clef MGC-678
2358-2 | 62VK209Roll 'Em PeteClef 89162, MGC-678; Verve VK-104, MGV-8207
2359-4Sweetie CakesVerve MGV-8012, V3HB-8850

* Verve MGV-8012   Count Basie And His Orchestra - April In Paris   1956+
* Verve V/V6-8407   The Essential Count Basie   1961
* Verve V/V6-8596   The Best Of Count Basie - Verve's Choice!   1964
* Verve V3HB-8850   Count Basie - Return Engagement   1974?
* Clef MGC-678   Count Basie Swings-Joe Williams Sings   1955
= Verve MGV-8063   -   1957
= ARS G-442   Count Basie Swings And Joe Williams Sings   1950s
= Verve V/V6-8488   -   1962
* Verve MGV-8207   Various Artists - Here Come The Swinging Bands   1957
* Verve VK-105   Count Basie - April In Paris / One O'Clock Jump   1962
* Verve VK-104   Count Basie, Joe Williams - Alright, Okay, You Win / Roll 'Em Pete   1962
* Clef 89162, 89162x45   Count Basie - April In Paris / Roll 'Em Pete   1955
* Clef 89167, 89167x45   Count Basie - Teach Me Tonight / My Baby Upsets Me   1956
= Verve 89167, 89167x45   -   1957

Gene Krupa - Teddy Wilson - Lionel Hampton Quartet

Lionel Hampton, vibes; Teddy Wilson, piano; Red Callender, bass; Gene Krupa, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, July 31, 1955

2360-4AvalonClef MGC-681; Verve V3HB-8847
2361-6 | 63VK630I Got RhythmClef MGC-681; Verve V/V6-8571, V/V6-8594, V3HB-8847
2362-4MoonglowClef 89166, MGC-681; Verve V3HB-8847
2363-2Blues For Benny-
2364-4Just You, Just MeClef MGC-681; Verve V3HB-8847
2365-1The Man I LoveVerve MGV-8215
2366-2Airmail SpecialClef MGC-681; Verve V3HB-8847
2367-1Body And SoulVerve MGV-8215

* Clef MGC-681   Gene Krupa-Lionel Hampton-Teddy Wilson Playing Some Of The Selections They Played In The Benny Goodman Movie   1955
= Verve MGV-8066   -   1957
* Verve V3HB-8847   Gene Krupa - Return Engagement   1974?
* Verve V/V6-8571   The Essential Gene Krupa   1963
* Verve V/V6-8594   The Best Of Gene Krupa - Verve's Choice!   1964
* Verve MGV-8215   The Genius Of Lionel Hampton   1957
* Clef 89166, 89166x45   Gene Krupa, Teddy Wilson, Lionel Hampton - Moonglow / Blues For Benny   1956

Lionel Hampton - Art Tatum - Buddy Rich Trio

Lionel Hampton, vibes; Art Tatum, piano; Buddy Rich, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, August 1, 1955

2374-2PerdidoClef MGC-709; Pablo PACD-2405-440-2
2375-?Hallelujah (alternate take)Pablo PACD-2405-426-2
2375-2HallelujahClef MGC-709
2376-2I'll Never Be The Same-
2377-2Love For Sale (Concept II)Pablo 2310-775
2377Love For Sale (alternate take) (Concept I)-
2378-2Body And SoulPablo 2310-775, PACD-2405-440-2
2379-1Please Be KindPablo 2310-775
2380-2What Is This Thing Called LoveClef MGC-709; Verve MGV-8215
2381-2Stars Fell On AlabamaPablo 2310-775
2382-?This Can't Be Love (alternate take)Pablo PACD-2405-427-2
2382-2This Can't Be LovePablo 2310-775
2383-1Lover Man-
2384-2Prisoner Of Love-
2385-1Makin' WhoopeeClef MGC-709
2386-1More Than You Know-
2387-2How High The Moon-

* Clef MGC-709   The Lionel Hampton-Art Tatum-Buddy Rich Trio   1956
= Verve MGV-8093   -   1957
= Pablo 2310-720   Tatum-Hampton-Rich - The Tatum Group Masterpieces   1975
= Pablo PACD-2405-426-2   The Tatum Group Masterpieces Volume Three   1990
* Pablo 2310-775   Tatum-Hampton-Rich ...Again! - The Tatum Group Masterpieces   1976
= Pablo PACD-2405-427-2   The Tatum Group Masterpieces Volume Four   1990
* Verve MGV-8215   The Genius Of Lionel Hampton   1957
* Pablo PACD-2405-440-2   Art Tatum - The Best Of The Complete Pablo Group Masterpieces   2003

Lionel Hampton - Stan Getz Quintet

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Lou Levy, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, August 1, 1955

2368-6CherokeeNorgran MGN-1037; Verve VSP/VSPS-2
2369-1LouiseNorgran MGN-1037
2370-1Ballad MedleyNorgran MGN-1037; Verve VSP/VSPS-22
2371-1Jumpin' At The WoodsideNorgran MGN-1037; Verve VSP/VSPS-2
2372-1HeadacheVerve (J) J33J 25069
2373-?Gladys (alternate take)-
2373-1GladysNorgran MGN-1037; Verve VSP/VSPS-22

* Norgran MGN-1037   Hamp And Getz   1955
= Verve MGV-8128   -   1957
= Verve (J) J33J 25069   -   1987
* Verve VSP/VSPS-2   Stan Getz - Eloquence   1966
* Verve VSP/VSPS-22   Stan Getz - Another Time, Another Place   1966

Lionel Hampton Big Band

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

2388-4Red RiverVerve MGV-8215, VE-2-2543
2389-6G.H.Q.-
2390-6ImaginationClef 89165; Verve MGV-8215, VE-2-2543
2391-2 | 62VK223Midnight SunClef 89153, MGC-670; Verve VK-111, MGV-8207, VE-2-2543
2392-2 | 62VK222Air Mail SpecialClef 89153; Verve VK-111, MGV-8275, VE-2-2543
2392-3-Clef MGC-670
2393-1Flying HomeClef MGC-670; Verve VE-2-2543
2393-2-Clef 89165; Verve MGV-8275
2394-1It's A Blue WorldClef MGC-670; Verve MGV-8207, VE-2-2543
2395-3Swingin' On CClef MGC-670; Verve VE-2-2543
2396-1Shalom ShalomClef 89154, MGC-670
2397-5The Blues Ain't News To MeClef MGC-670; Verve VE-2-2543

* Verve MGV-8215   The Genius Of Lionel Hampton   1957
* Verve VE-2-2543   Lionel Hampton - The Blues Ain't News To Me   1982
* Clef MGC-670   Lionel Hampton Big Band   1955
= Clef MGC-737   Hamp Roars Again   not released
= Verve MGV-8019   The Lionel Hampton Big Orchestra - Travelin' Band   1956+
* Verve MGV-8207   Various Artists - Here Come The Swinging Bands   1957
* Verve MGV-8275   Lionel Hampton   not released
* Verve VK-111   Lionel Hampton - Air Mail Special / Midnight Sun   1962
* Clef 89165, 89165x45   Lionel Hampton - Imagination / Flying Home   1956
* Clef 89153, 89153x45   Lionel Hampton - Midnight Sun / Air Mail Special   1955
* Clef 89154, 89154x45   Lionel Hampton - Shalom Shalom / Song Of The Vineyard   1955

Lionel Hampton Septet

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

2398-6I Only Have Eyes For YouVerve MGV-8215, VE-2-2543
2399-1Song Of The VineyardClef 89154, MGC-670
2400-1Where Or WhenVerve MGV-8215

* Verve MGV-8215   The Genius Of Lionel Hampton   1957
* Verve VE-2-2543   Lionel Hampton - The Blues Ain't News To Me   1982
* Clef MGC-670   Lionel Hampton Big Band   1955
= Clef MGC-737   Hamp Roars Again   not released
= Verve MGV-8019   The Lionel Hampton Big Orchestra - Travelin' Band   1956+
* Clef 89154, 89154x45   Lionel Hampton - Shalom Shalom / Song Of The Vineyard   1955

West Coast Jazz With Stan Getz

Conte Candoli, trumpet; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Lou Levy, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, August 9, 1955

2401-4FourClef unissued
2402-1Untitled Tiny Kahn Composition-

Stan Wilson

Stan Wilson, guitar, vocal; Bob Marchesi, bass.

Los Angeles, CA, August 10, 1955

2403-1Walter WinchellClef MGC-672
2404-3Kitch-
2405-2The Fox-
2406-6 | 20118-6PatatoClef MGC-672; Verve 2006
2407-6The Old Womanunissued
2408-4 | 20117-4One For My BabyClef MGC-672; Verve 2006
2409-9The Anatomy Son (short version)Clef MGC-672
2409-11The Anatomy Son (long version)unissued
2410-3Tol' My Cap'nClef MGC-672; Verve 2022

* Clef MGC-672   A Stan Wilson Recital   1955
= Verve MGV-2019   Stan Wilson - Ballads And Calypso   1956
* Verve 2006, V-10006   Stan Wilson - Patato / One For My Baby   1956
* Verve 2022, V-10022   Stan Wilson - Tol' My Cap'n / The Old Lady Who Shallowed The Fly   1956

Stan Wilson

Stan Wilson, guitar, vocal; Bob Marchesi, bass; Jack Costanzo, congas.

Los Angeles, CA, August 11, 1955

2411-1Sixteen Come SundayClef MGC-672
2412-3The Old Lady Who Shallowed The FlyClef MGC-672; Verve 2022
2413-7When I Lay This Body DownClef MGC-672
2414-6Blow Out The Candles-
2415-5The Cry Of The Wild Goose-
2416-5They Call The Wind MariaClef 89161, MGC-672
2417-1Gerry The Muleunissued
2418-3Ghost Riders In The Sky-

* Clef MGC-672   A Stan Wilson Recital   1955
= Verve MGV-2019   Stan Wilson - Ballads And Calypso   1956
* Verve 2022, V-10022   Stan Wilson - Tol' My Cap'n / The Old Lady Who Shallowed The Fly   1956
* Clef 89161, 89161x45   Stan Wilson - O Ken Karangae / They Call The Wind Maria   1955

Anita O'Day

Jimmy Rowles, piano; Tal Farlow, guitar; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Larry Bunker, drums; Anita O'Day, vocal.

Los Angeles, CA, August 11, 1955

2419-1You're Getting To Be A Habit With MeNorgran MGN-1057
2420-7From This Moment On-
2421-1You Don't Know What Love Is-
2422-2Medley-

* Norgran MGN-1057   An Evening With Anita O'Day   1956
= Verve MGV-8147   -   not released
= Verve MGV-2050   -   1957

The Buddy DeFranco Quintet

Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Sonny Clarke, piano, organ; Tal Farlow, guitar #1; Eugene Wright, bass; Robert White, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, August 12, 1955

1. 2425-3Getting A BalanceVerve MGV-8224
2. 2426-1That Old Black Magic-

* Verve MGV-8224   The Buddy DeFranco Quintet - Sweet And Lovely   1957

West Coast Jazz With Stan Getz

Conte Candoli, trumpet; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Lou Levy, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 1955

2427-2Split KickVerve (J) 70MJ 3234/7
2428-2East Of The SunNorgran MGN-1032; Verve VSP/VSPS-22
2429-3FourNorgran MGN-1032
2430-6A Night In Tunisia-
2431-1Suddenly It's Spring-
2432-3Summertime-
2433-4Shine-

* Verve (J) 70MJ 3234/7   Various Artists - The Verve Collectors' Item   1983
* Norgran MGN-1032   West Coast Jazz With Stan Getz, Shelly Manne, Leroy Vinnegar, Conte Candoli, Lou Levy   1955
= Verve MGV-8028   -   1957
* Verve VSP/VSPS-22   Stan Getz - Another Time, Another Place   1966

Stan Getz Quartet

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Lou Levy, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, August 19, 1955

2434-5Of Thee I SingVerve MGV-8200
2435-3A Handful Of StarsClef 89176; Verve MGV-8200
2436-4Our Love Is Here To Stay-
2437-1Serenade In BlueVerve MGV-8200

* Verve MGV-8200   Stan Getz And The Cool Sounds   1956+
= ARS G-407   The Cool Jazz Of Stan Getz   1950s
* Clef 89176, 89176x45   Stan Getz - A Handful Of Stars / Our Love Is Here To Stay   1957

Billie Holiday And Her Orchestra

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

2438-2I Don't Want To Cry AnymoreClef MGC-669; Verve VE-2-2515
2439-2Prelude To A KissClef MGC-713; Verve 2-V6S-8818, VE-2-2515
2440-1I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With YouClef MGC-669; Verve VE-2-2515
2441-3When Your Lover Has GoneClef MGC-713; Verve MGV-8338-2, V6-8808, VE-2-2515
2442-4Gone With The WindClef MGC-669; Verve VE-2-2515
2443-2 | 62VK225Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm GoneClef MGC-713; Verve VK-112, MGV-8338-2, 2-V6S-8818, VE-2-2515
2444-1It Had To Be YouClef MGC-669; Verve VE-2-2515
2445-5Nice Work If You Can Get ItClef MGC-713; Verve VE-2-2515

* Clef MGC-669   Music For Torching With Billie Holiday   1955
= Verve MGV-8026   -   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2515   Billie Holiday - Stormy Blues   1977
* Clef MGC-713   Songs By Billie Holiday - Velvet Mood   1956
= Verve MGV-8096   -   1956+
* Verve 2-V6S-8818   Various Artists - A Tribute To Duke Ellington "We Love You Madly"   1973
* Verve MGV-8338-2   A Memorial Album Of Billie Holiday's Greatest Performances... - The Unforgettable Lady Day   1959
* Verve V6-8808   The Best Of Billie Holiday   1972
* Verve VK-112   Billie Holiday - Trav'lin' Light / Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone   1962

Billie Holiday And Her Orchestra

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, August 25, 1955

2446-3Come Rain Or Come ShineClef MGC-669; Verve VE-2-2515
2447-1I Gotta Right To Sing The BluesClef MGC-713; Verve VSP/VSPS-5, VE-2-2515
2448-3What's NewClef MGC-713; Verve VSP/VSPS-5, VE-2-2529, 2-V6S-8816
2449-8A Fine RomanceClef MGC-669; Verve VE-2-2529
2450-1I Hadn't Anyone Till YouClef MGC-713; Verve VE-2-2529
2451-3I Get A Kick Out Of YouClef MGC-669; Verve VE-2-2529
2452-2Everything I Have Is YoursClef MGC-713; Verve VE-2-2529
2453-3Isn't This A Lovely DayClef MGC-669; Verve VE-2-2529

* Clef MGC-669   Music For Torching With Billie Holiday   1955
= Verve MGV-8026   -   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2515   Billie Holiday - Stormy Blues   1977
* Clef MGC-713   Songs By Billie Holiday - Velvet Mood   1956
= Verve MGV-8096   -   1956+
* Verve VSP/VSPS-5   Billie Holiday - Lady   1966
* Verve VE-2-2529   Billie Holiday - All Or Nothing At All   1978
* Verve 2-V6S-8816   The History Of The Real Billie Holiday   1973

Buddy Rich Quintet

Harry Edison, trumpet; Sonny Criss, alto sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; John Simmons, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, August 26, 1955

2454-1Sonny And SweetsNorgran MGN-1052; Verve V6-8778
2455-1The Two MothersNorgran MGN-1052
2456-1A Smooth OneNorgran MGN-1078
2457-3Broadway-

* Norgran MGN-1052   The Swinging Buddy Rich   1955
= Verve MGV-8142   -   1957
* Verve V6-8778   Buddy Rich - Super Rich   1969
* Norgran MGN-1078   The Wailing Buddy Rich   1956
= Verve MGV-8168   -   1957

The Buddy DeFranco Quintet

Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Sonny Clarke, piano, organ; Tal Farlow, guitar; Gene Wright, bass; Bobby White, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, August 26, 1955

2458-5They Say It's WonderfulVerve MGV-8224
2459-1But Beautiful-
2460-7Between The Devil And The Deep Blue SeaMosaic MR5-117
2461-1The Nearness Of YouVerve MGV-8224
2462-1How About YouVerve MGV-8221
2463-1Little Girl Blue-
2464-5Indian Summer-
2465-1I Can't Get Started-
2466-2Stardust-
2467-2Cooking The Blues-

* Verve MGV-8224   The Buddy DeFranco Quintet - Sweet And Lovely   1957
* Mosaic MR5-117   The Complete Verve Recordings Of The Buddy DeFranco Quartet/Quintet With Sonny Clark   1986
= Mosaic MD4-117   -   1990
* Verve MGV-8221   The Buddy DeFranco Quintet - Cooking The Blues   1957

Joe Sullivan Solo

Joe Sullivan, piano.

Los Angeles, CA, August 29, 1955

2468-1Save It, Pretty MamaDown Home MGD-2
2469-1Go Back Where You Stayed Last Night-
2470-2I've Found A New Baby-
2471-3In The Middle Of A Kiss-
2472-1Just Strollin'-
2473-1Black And Blue-
2474-1Ain't Misbehavin' (I'm Savin' My Love For You)-
2475-1Bush Above Powell-
2476-2Frolicking Fido-
2477-1Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now-

* Down Home MGD-2   The Music Of Joe Sullivan - Mr. Piano Man   1956
= Verve MGV-1002   -   1957

Buddy Rich - Harry Edison Quintet

Harry Edison, trumpet; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; John Simmons, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, September 1, 1955

2478-2Nice Work If You Can Get ItNorgran MGN-1038
2479-1Willow Weep For MeNorgran MGN-1052; Verve 2-V6S-8824
2480-1You're Getting To Be A Habit With MeNorgran MGN-1038; Verve 2-V6S-8824
2481-2Now's The Time-
2482-3The Yellow Rose Of BrooklynNorgran MGN-1038
2483-2All SweetsNorgran 148, MGN-1038
2484-4Easy Does ItNorgran MGN-1038
2485-2Barney's BugleNorgran MGN-1038; Verve 2-V6S-8824

* Norgran MGN-1038   Buddy And Sweets   1955
= Verve MGV-8129   -   1957
* Norgran MGN-1052   The Swinging Buddy Rich   1955
= Verve MGV-8142   -   1957
* Verve 2-V6S-8824   Buddy Rich - The Monster   1973
* Norgran 148   Buddy Rich - Sweets' Opus No. 1 / All Sweets   1955

Lionel Hampton Sextet

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

2486-2Pig Ears & RiceClef MGC-670; Verve VE-2-2543
2487-9Baby Don't Love Me No More-
2488-4All God's Chillun Got RhythmVerve MGV-8215

* Clef MGC-670   Lionel Hampton Big Band   1955
= Clef MGC-737   Hamp Roars Again   not released
= Verve MGV-8019   The Lionel Hampton Big Orchestra - Travelin' Band   1956+
* Verve VE-2-2543   Lionel Hampton - The Blues Ain't News To Me   1982
* Verve MGV-8215   The Genius Of Lionel Hampton   1957

Lionel Hampton And His Giants

Harry Edison, trumpet; Lionel Hampton, vibes, vocal; Art Tatum, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Red Callender, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, September 7, 1955

2489-2PlaidNorgran MGN-1080
2490-2Somebody Loves MeNorgran MGN-1080; Pablo PACD-2405-440-2
2491-5Deep PurpleNorgran MGN-1080
2492-?What Is This Thing Called Love (alternate take)Pablo PACD-2405-428-2
2492-4What Is This Thing Called LoveVerve MGV-8215; Pablo PACD-2405-428-2
2493-1September SongNorgran MGN-1080
2493-3September Song (78 RPM single version)Norgran 150; Pablo PACD-2405-428-2
2494-1Verve BluesNorgran MGN-1080

* Norgran MGN-1080   Lionel Hampton And His Giants   1956
= Verve MGV-8170   -   1957
= Pablo 2310-731   Art Tatum, Lionel Hampton, Harry Edison, Buddy Rich, Red Callender, Barney Kessel - The Tatum Group Masterpieces   1975
= Pablo PACD-2405-428-2   The Tatum Group Masterpieces Volume Five   1990
* Verve MGV-8215   The Genius Of Lionel Hampton   1957
* Pablo PACD-2405-440-2   Art Tatum - The Best Of The Complete Pablo Group Masterpieces   2003
* Norgran 150   Lionel Hampton - The High And The Mighty / September Song   1956

Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra

Clark Terry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet, tenor sax; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Harry Carney, baritone sax; Billy Strayhorn, piano; Jimmy Woode, bass; Sonny Greer, drums.

NYC, September 8, 1955

2500-4Honey BunnyNorgran MGN-1045
2501-2PassionVerve 89174; Norgran MGN-1045
2502-2Pretty Little Girl-
2503-1No Use Kickin'Norgran MGN-1045
2504-2Ballad Medley-
2505-1Scufflin'-

* Norgran MGN-1045   Creamy Featuring Johnny Hodges   1955
= Verve MGV-8136   -   1957
* Verve 89174, 89174x45   Johnny Hodges - Passion / Pretty Little Girl   1957

Ben Webster Sextet With Strings

Al Epstein aka Al Young, flute, alto sax; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Chet Amsterdam, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; unidentified strings, Ralph Burns, arranger, conductor.

NYC, September 9, 1955

2506-2There Is No Greater LoveNorgran MGN-1039; Verve VE-2-2530
2507-2Teach Me Tonight-
2508-1What Am I Here For-
2509-3Until Tonight-
2510-10My Greatest Mistake-
2511-2Blue MoonNorgran MGN-1039; Verve VSP/VSPS-38, VE-2-2530
2512-4Early AutumnNorgran MGN-1039; Verve VE-2-2530
2513-1We'll Be Together Again-

* Norgran MGN-1039   Ben Webster With Strings - Music With Feeling   1955
= Verve MGV-8130   -   1957
* Verve VE-2-2530   Ben Webster - Ballads   1978
* Verve VSP/VSPS-38   Various Artists - The Art Of The Ballad 2   1966

Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra

Dizzy Gillespie, Taft Jordan, Ermet Perry, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Matthew Gee, Jimmy Wilkins, trombone; Gigi Gryce, Hilton Jefferson, alto sax; Budd Johnson, Ernie Wilkins, tenor sax; Sahib Shihab, baritone sax; Wade Legge, piano; Nelson Boyd, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Herb Lance, vocal.

NYC, September 12, 1955

2514-1Seems Like You Just Don't CareNorgran 151, MGN-1083
2515-4Evening SoundVerve MGV-8357
2516-3About To Wail-
2517-7Begin The Beguine-
2518-2Shout By Rail-

* Norgran MGN-1083   Dizzy Gillespie - Jazz Recital   1956
= Verve MGV-8173   -   1957
* Verve MGV-8357   Dizzy Gillespie Big Band   not released
* Norgran 151   Dizzy Gillespie - Seems Like You Just Don't Care / Play Me The Blues   1956

Lawrence Brown And His Orchestra

Ernie Royal, Phillip Sunkel, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Arthur Clarke, Alvin Cohn, tenor sax; Daniel Bank, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Jo Jones, drums; Ralph Burns, arranger, conductor.

Fine Sound, NYC, September 14, 1955

2519-4Time After TimeVerve 314 559 930-2
2520-2For All We Know-
2521-2Ill WindClef MGC-682
2522-5You Took Advantage Of Me-
2523-4Autumn In New York-
2524-4Blues For Duke-
2525-5Just As Though You Were Here-
2526-5Just One Of Those Things-

* Clef MGC-682   Slide Trombone Featuring Lawrence Brown   1955
= Verve MGV-8067   -   1957
= Verve 314 559 930-2   -   1999

Jazz At The Philharmonic

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 BluesClef MG VOL.18
The Modern Set-
The Swing Set-
The Ballad MedleyClef MG VOL.18; Verve VSP/VSPS-15
Buddy Rich's ExplosionClef MG VOL.18; Verve VSP/VSPS-40

* Clef MG VOL.18   Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 18   1955
= Clef MG VOL.11   Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume #11   1956
= Verve MG VOL.11   -   1957
* Verve VSP/VSPS-15   The JATP All Stars - How High The Moon   1966
* Verve VSP/VSPS-40   Buddy Rich At JATP   1966

The Oscar Peterson Trio At JATP

Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.

Opera House, Chicago, IL, October 2, 1955

Anything GoesClef MG VOL.18; Verve VSP/VSPS-11
Baby, Baby All The Time-
Budo-
Easy Does It-
SundayClef MG VOL.18

* Clef MG VOL.18   Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 18   1955
= Clef MG VOL.11   Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume #11   1956
= Verve MG VOL.11   -   1957
* Verve VSP/VSPS-11   The Fabulous Oscar Peterson Trio - Stage Right   1966

Gene Krupa Quartet At JATP

Eddie Shu, clarinet, trumpet, tenor sax; Bobby Scott, piano; Whitey Mitchell, bass; Gene Krupa, drums.

Opera House, Chicago, IL, October 2, 1955

By The Sleepy LagoonClef MG VOL.18
Sing, Sing, Sing-
Drum Boogie-

* Clef MG VOL.18   Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 18   1955
= Clef MG VOL.11   Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume #11   1956
= Verve MG VOL.11   -   1957

Gene Krupa - Buddy Rich Nonet

Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, November 1, 1955

2527-3 | 63VK632Gene's BluesClef MGC-684; Verve V/V6-8571, V/V6-8594
2528-3Buddy's BluesClef MGC-684; Verve 2-V6S-8824
2529-1Bernie's TuneClef MGC-684
2530-1I Never Knew-
2531-2Sweethearts On Parade-

* Clef MGC-684   Krupa And Rich   1955
= Verve MGV-8069   -   1956+
= Verve MGV-8400, V/V6-8400   -   not released
* Verve V/V6-8571   The Essential Gene Krupa   1963
* Verve V/V6-8594   The Best Of Gene Krupa - Verve's Choice!   1964
* Verve 2-V6S-8824   Buddy Rich - The Monster   1973

Lester Young - Harry Edison Sextet

Harry Edison, trumpet; Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 1, 1955

2532-1Mean To MeNorgran MGN-1043; Verve VSP/VSPS-27
2533-2That's AllNorgran MGN-1043
2534-1Red Boy BluesNorgran MGN-1043; Verve VSP/VSPS-27, V3HB-8849
2535-1Pennies From HeavenNorgran MGN-1043; Verve V3HB-8849
2536She's Funny That WayNorgran MGN-1043
2537-1One O'Clock JumpNorgran MGN-1043; Verve V3HB-8849
2538-2 | 62VK463It's The Talk Of The TownVerve PR-2-3
2539-3I've Found A New BabyVerve 314 547 087-2

* Norgran MGN-1043   Pres And Sweets   1955
= Verve MGV-8134   Pres & Sweets   1957
= Verve VE-2-2538   Lester Young - Mean To Me   1980
* Verve VSP/VSPS-27   Lester Young - Pres And His Cabinet   1966
* Verve V3HB-8849   Lester Young - Return Engagement   1974?
* Verve PR-2-3   Various Artists - The Greatest Names In Jazz   1962
* Verve 314 547 087-2   The Complete Lester Young Studio Sessions On Verve

Tour De Force

Harry Edison, Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, November 2, 1955

2540-1Tour De ForceVerve MGV-8212, VE-2-2524
2541-3Steeplechase-
2542-1Ballad MedleyClef unissued

* Verve MGV-8212   The Trumpets Of Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie And Harry Edison - Tour De Force   1957
* Verve VE-2-2524   Dizzy Gillespie/Roy Eldridge - Diz And Roy   1977

Illinois Jacquet And His Orchestra

Harry "Sweets" Edison, trumpet; Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax; Carl Perkins, piano; Gerald Wiggins, organ; Irving Ashby, guitar; Curtis Counce, bass; Al Bartee, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 3, 1955

2543-1Love Is Here To StayClef MGC-676
2544-2Empathy-
2545-2East Of The Sun-
2546-1Cool Bill-
2547-7Sophia-
2548-5Stardust-
2549-5Learnin' The BluesClef 89164, MGC-676
2550-9Honeysuckle Rose-

* Clef MGC-676   Illinois Jacquet And His Orchestra   1955
= Verve MGV-8061   -   1957
* Clef 89164, 89164x45   Illinois Jacquet - Learnin' The Blues / Honeysuckle Rose   1956

Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra

Harry Edison, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Melba Liston, trombone; Willie Smith, alto sax; Curtis Amy, Ed Beel, tenor sax; Clyde Dunn, baritone sax; Carl Perkins, piano; George Bledsoe, bass; Al Bartee, drums; Toni Harper, vocal.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 8, 1955

2551-7Taking A Chance On LoveNorgran MGN-1083
2552-3Play Me The BluesNorgran 151, MGN-1083
2553-3 | 62VK466OasisARS G-423; Playboy PB #1958
2554-8FlamingoVerve MGV-8357

* Norgran MGN-1083   Dizzy Gillespie - Jazz Recital   1956
= Verve MGV-8173   -   1957
* ARS G-423   Dizzy Gillespie's Big Band Jazz   1950s
* Playboy PB #1958   The Playboy Jazz All-Stars Vol. 2   1958
* Verve MGV-8357   Dizzy Gillespie Big Band   not released
* Norgran 151   Dizzy Gillespie - Seems Like You Just Don't Care / Play Me The Blues   1956

Anita O'Day With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Milt Bernhart, Lloyd Elliott, Joe Howard, Si Zentner, trombone; Corky Hale, harp; Paul Smith, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Anita O'Day, vocal; unidentified strings, Buddy Bregman, arranger, director.

Los Angeles, CA, December 6, 1955

2555-6 | 20000-6 | 63VK411Beautiful LoveVerve MGV-2000
2556-6 | 20001-6 | 63VK406As Long As I Live-
2557-7 | 20002-7 | 63VK403Who Cares-
2558-4 | 20003-4 | 63VK405Fine And Dandy-

* Verve MGV-2000   Anita O'Day Sings - Anita   1956
= Verve V-8483   Anita O'Day - This Is Anita   1963

Anita O'Day With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, December 7, 1955

2559-10 | 20004-10 | 63VK410I Fall In Love Too EasilyVerve MGV-2000
2560-4 | 20005-4 | 63VK404I Can't Get Started-
2561-4 | 20006-4 | 63VK402A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square-
2562-9 | 20007-9 | 63VK408Time After Time-

* Verve MGV-2000   Anita O'Day Sings - Anita   1956
= Verve V-8483   Anita O'Day - This Is Anita   1963

Anita O'Day With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, December 8, 1955

2563-7 | 20008-7 | 63VK400You're The TopVerve 2014, MGV-2000, MGV-2036
2564-10 | 20009-10 | 63VK407No Moon At AllVerve MGV-2000
2565-1 | 20010-1 | 63VK401Honeysuckle RoseVerve 2001, MGV-2000, MGV-2036
2566-8 | 20011-8 | 63VK409I'll See You In My DreamsVerve MGV-2000

* Verve MGV-2000   Anita O'Day Sings - Anita   1956
= Verve V-8483   Anita O'Day - This Is Anita   1963
* Verve MGV-2036   Various Artists - Here Come The Girls!   1957
* Verve 2014, V-10014   Anita O'Day - You're The Top / We Laughed At Love   1956
* Verve 2001, V-10001   Anita O'Day - Honeysuckle Rose / The Getaway And The Chase   1956

Stan Getz Quartet

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Bengt Hallberg, piano; Gunnar Johnson, bass; Anders Burman, drums.

Stockholm, Sweden, December 16, 1955

IndianaVerve MGV-8213
Without A Song-
I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You-
I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me-
Over The Rainbow-
Everything Happens To Me-
Get Happy-
Jeepers, Creepers-

* Verve MGV-8213   Stan Getz In Stockholm   1957
= ARS G-428   Stan Getz - Intimate Portrait   1950s

Oscar Peterson Quartet

Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, December 27, 1955

2567-1Jumpin' At The WoodsideClef MGC-708
2568Easy Does ItClef MGC-708; Verve V/V6-8740
2569-1Lester Leaps InClef MGC-708; Verve (Du) EPV 5088
2570-29:20 SpecialClef MGC-708
2571-2One O'Clock Jump-
2572-1Blue And Sentimental-
2573-1Broadway-
2574-1Jive At Five-
2575-3Blues For BasieClef MGC-708; Verve V/V6-8740, V3HB-8842
2576-3TopsyClef MGC-708; Verve (Du) EPV 5088

* Clef MGC-708   Oscar Peterson Plays Count Basie   1955
= Verve MGV-8092   -   1957
* Verve V/V6-8740   Oscar Peterson Trio - Night Train Vol. 2   1968
* Verve V3HB-8842   Oscar Peterson - Return Engagement   1974
* Verve (Du) EPV 5088   Oscar Peterson - The Golden Striker

Herb Ellis Sextet

Harry Edison, trumpet; Jimmy Giuffre, clarinet, tenor, baritone sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, December 28, 1955

2577-1Sweetheart BluesNorgran MGN-1081
2578-2Somebody Loves Me-
2579-4It Can Happen To You-
2580-2Pogo-

* Norgran MGN-1081   Ellis In Wonderland   1956
= Verve MGV-8171   -   1957

Fred Astaire

Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Fred Astaire, vocal.

Los Angeles, CA, December 29, 1955

2581-3I Won't DanceClef unissued
2582-6They Can't Take That Away From Me-

Toni Harper

Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Toni Harper, vocal.

Los Angeles, CA, December 29, 1955

2583-2 | 20012-2Gone With The WindVerve MGV-2001
2584-1 | 20013-1You Don't Know What Love Is-
2585-6 | 20014-6Little Girl Blue-
2586-1 | 20015-1Singin' In The Rain-
2587-1 | 20016-1Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin'-
2588-1 | 20017-1From This Moment OnClef unissued
2589-5 | 20018-5Like Someone In LoveVerve MGV-2001
2590-8 | 20019-8I Could Write A Book-
2591-3 | 20020-3Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered-

* Verve MGV-2001   Toni Harper Sings - Toni   1956

Oscar Peterson With Russell Garcia And His Orchestra

Oscar Peterson, piano; unidentified orchestra, Russell Garcia, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, December 30, 1955

2592-7 | 20025-7LauraVerve MGV-2002, 2-V6S-8810, V3HB-8842
2593-10 | 20026-10RubyVerve MGV-2002, 2-V6S-8810
2594-5 | 20027-5It Could Happen To YouVerve MGV-2002
2595-2 | 20028-2A Sunday Kind Of LoveVerve MGV-2002, 2-V6S-8810
2596-8 | 20029-8I Only Have Eyes For You-
2597-2 | 20030-2Tenderly-
2598-9 | 20031-9Stars Fell On Alabama-
2599-7 | 20032-7Stella By Starlight-
2600-2 | 20033-2Black Coffee-
2601-6 | 20034-6I Thought About You-
2602-1 | 20035-1The Boy Next Door-
2603-2 | 20036-2Our WaltzVerve MGV-2002

* Verve MGV-2002   Oscar Peterson With Strings - In A Romantic Mood   1956
* Verve 2-V6S-8810   The Oscar Peterson Collection   1972
* Verve V3HB-8842   Oscar Peterson - Return Engagement   1974