Verve Records Discography: 1955

1955

Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra

Harold Baker (tp) Lawrence Brown (tb) Johnny Hodges (as) Arthur Clarke (ts) Leroy Lovett, John Williams (p) Louis Bellson (d)
NYC, January 7, 1955
2149-3Rose RoomNorgran MGN 1024
2150-4Blues For Basie-
2151-1Mood IndigoNorgran MGN 1024; Verve 2V6S 8818
2152-2Squatty RooNorgran 142, MGN 1024
2153-1PerdidoNorgran 137, MGN 1024
26264Perdido, Pt. 1Verve 89188
26265Perdido, Pt. 2-
* Johnny Hodges - Dance Bash (Norgran MGN 1024)
= Johnny Hodges - Perdido (Norgran MGN 1091; Verve MGV 8179)
* Various Artists - We Love You Madly - A Tribute To Duke Ellington (Verve 2V6S 8818)
* Johnny Hodges - Squatty Roo (Norgran 142)
* Johnny Hodges - Perdido (Norgran 137)
* Johnny Hodges - Perdido, Pt. 1&2 (Verve 89188, 89188x45)

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) Lloyd Trotman (b) Art Blakey (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, January 11, 1955
2154-1Thou Swell (alt. take)Verve 314 521 669-2
2154-2Thou SwellNorgran MGN 1017; Verve VE2 2526, 314 521 669-2
2155-2Someone To Watch Over Me-
2156-1Bean And The Boys (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 VE2 2526, 314 521 669-2
* Bud Powell - Jazz Original (Norgran MGN 1017)
= Bud Powell '57 (Norgran MGN 1098; Verve MGV 8185)
* The Genius Of Bud Powell, Vol. 2 (Verve VE2 2526)
* The Complete Bud Powell On Verve (Verve 314 521 669-2)

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) Lloyd Trotman (b) Art Blakey (d): same personnel
Fine Sound Studios, 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 (alt. take)Verve VE2 2526, 314 521 669-2
2160-1The Best (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
* Bud Powell - Jazz Original (Norgran MGN 1017)
= Bud Powell '57 (Norgran MGN 1098; Verve MGV 8185)
* Bud Powell's Moods (Norgran MGN 1064; Verve MGV 8154)
* The Genius Of Bud Powell, Vol. 2 (Verve VE2 2526)
* The Complete Bud Powell On Verve (Verve 314 521 669-2)

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) Percy Heath (b) Kenny Clarke (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, January 13, 1955
2162-1MediocreVerve MGV 8301, VE2 2526, VSP 34, 314 521 669-2
2163-1All The Things You AreVerve MGV 8301, 314 521 669-2
2164-2EpistrophyVerve MGV 8301, VE2 2526, 314 521 669-2
2165-1Dance Of The Infidels-
2166-3Salt PeanutsVerve MGV 8301, 314 521 669-2
2167-1Sweet Georgia Brown (Hey George)-
* Bud Powell - The Lonely One... (Verve MGV 8301)
* The Genius Of Bud Powell, Vol. 2 (Verve VE2 2526)
* The Jazz Legacy Of Bud Powell (Verve VSP 34)
* The Complete Bud Powell On Verve (Verve 314 521 669-2)

Meade "Lux" Lewis Trio

Meade "Lux" Lewis (p) Red Callender (b) Jo Jones (d)
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-
* Meade "Lux" Lewis - Cat House Piano (not released?) (Down Home MGD 6)
= Meade "Lux" Lewis - Cat House Piano (Verve MGV 1006)

Tal Farlow Quartet

Claude Williamson (p) Tal Farlow (g) Red Mitchell (b) Stan Levey (d)
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 Leaves-
2182-5It's You Or No One-
2183-4Tenderly-
2184-1There Will Never Be Another You-
2185-6Just One Of Those Things-
* The Interpretations Of Tal Farlow (Norgran MGN 1027)
= Tal Farlow - Fascinating Rhythm (Norgran MGN 1101)
= The Guitar Artistry Of Tal Farlow - Fascinating Rhythm (Verve MGV 8011)

Bob Brookmeyer Quartet

Bob Brookmeyer (vtb) Jimmy Rowles (p) Buddy Clark (b) Mel Lewis (d)
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-
2190-1Jasmine-
2191-3Sticks And Stems-
2192-1The Bulldog Blues-
* Bob Brookmeyer Plays Bob Brookmeyer And Some Others (Clef MGC 644)
= The Modernity Of Bob Brookmeyer And His Quartet (Clef MGC 732)
= The Modernity Of Bob Brookmeyer (Verve MGV 8111)

Art Tatum Solo

Art Tatum (p)
Los Angeles, CA, January 19, 1955
2193-1I Surrender, DearVerve MGV 8332; Pablo 2310-862, PACD 2405-434-2
2194-1Happy FeetVerve MGV 8347; Pablo 2310-870, PACD 2405-437-2
2195-1Mean To MeVerve MGV 8347; Pablo 2310-864, PACD 2405-435-2, PACD 2405-442-2
2196-1Boulevard Of Broken DreamsVerve MGV 8347, VSP 33; Pablo 2310-870, PACD 2405-437-2
2197-1 | 62VK445Moonlight On The GangesVerve MGV 8347, VSP 33; Pablo 2310-875, PACD 2405-438-2
2198-1Moon SongVerve MGV 8347, VSP 33; Pablo 2310-792
2199-1When Your Lover Has GoneVerve MGV 8332; Pablo 2310-862, PACD 2405-434-2
2200-1The Moon Is LowVerve MGV 8332; Pablo 2310-864, PACD 2405-436-2
2201-1If I Had YouVerve MGV 8332; Pablo 2310-875, PACD 2405-439-2
2202-1S'posin'Verve MGV 8347; Pablo 2310-864, 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 2310-862, PACD 2405-434-2
2208-1Lullaby In RhythmVerve MGV 8360; Pablo 2310-870, PACD 2405-436-2
2209-1Out Of NowhereVerve MGV 8360; Pablo 2310-870, PACD 2405-438-2
2210-1I Gotta Right To Sing The BluesVerve MGV 8360; Pablo 2310-864, 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 2310-835, PACD 2405-432-2
2213-1I Only Have Eyes For YouVerve MGV 8332; Pablo 2310-864, 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 2310-864, PACD 2405-435-2
2219-1Please Be KindVerve MGV 8332; Pablo 2310-862, PACD 2405-433-2
* The Incomparable Art Tatum (Verve MGV 8332)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 10 (Pablo 2310-862, (Eu) 2310-809)
* Art Tatum - More Of The Greatest Piano Of Them All (Verve MGV 8347)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 12 (Pablo 2310-870, (Eu) 2310-811)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 11 (Pablo 2310-864, (Eu) 2310-810)
* Art Tatum - The Art Of Art (Verve VSP 33)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 13 (Pablo 2310-875, (Eu) 2310-812)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 7 (Pablo 2310-792, PACD 2405-438-2)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 5 (Pablo 2310-790, PACD 2405-436-2)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 3 (Pablo 2310-730, PACD 2405-434-2)
* Art Tatum - Still More Of The Greatest Piano Of Them All (Verve MGV 8360)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 1 (Pablo 2310-723, PACD 2405-432-2)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 8 (Pablo 2310-793, PACD 2405-439-2)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 9 (Pablo 2310-835, (Eu) 2310-808)
* Down Beat Critics Poll Winners (not released) (Clef MGC 742)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 6 (Pablo 2310-791, PACD 2405-437-2)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 4 (Pablo PACD 2405-435-2)
* Art Tatum - The Best Of The Pablo Solo Masterpieces (Pablo PACD 2405-442-2)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 2 (Pablo PACD 2405-433-2)

Buddy Rich With Howard Gibeling's Orchestra

Lee Castle (tp) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Louis Bellson (d) Buddy Rich (vo) Howard Gibeling (dir) unidentified strings
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
* Sing And Swing With Buddy Rich (Norgran MGN 1031)
* Buddy Rich - Everything Happens To Me c/w Sure Thing (Norgran 144)

Lawrence Brown Quintet

Lawrence Brown (tb) Sam Taylor (ts) Leroy Lovett (p) Lloyd Trotman (b) Louis Bellson (d) unknown (vo)
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-
* Lawrence Brown - Slide Trombone (Clef MGC 682; Verve MGV 8067)

Stan Getz Quintet

Tony Fruscella (tp) Stan Getz (ts) John Williams (p) Bill Anthony (b) Frank Isola (d)
NYC, January 31, 1955
2229-2Blue BellsVerve MGV 8200
2230-1Roundup Time-
* Stan Getz And The Cool Sounds (Verve MGV 8200)
= The Cool Jazz Of Stan Getz (ARS G 407)

Teddy Wilson Trio

Teddy Wilson (p) Milt Hinton (b) Jo Jones (d)
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-
* The Creative Teddy Wilson (Norgran MGN 1019)
= Teddy Wilson - For Quiet Lovers (Verve MGV 2029)
* Various Artists - The Anatomy Of Improvisation (Verve MGV 8230)

Louis Bellson Quintet

Charlie Shavers (tp -1/4) Nate Brown (fl -5/7) Sid Brown (bcl -5/7) Seldon Powell (ts -1/4) Lou Stein (p) Wendell Marshall (b) Louis Bellson (d) Latin American rhythm (-5/7)
NYC, February 2, 1955
1. 2243-4GreetingsNorgran MGN 1020
2. 2244-2Charlie-
3. 2245-1Basie-
4. 2246-1All Right (Jump It Man)-
5. 2247-2Festivale-
6. 2248-1Mambo A La Louis Bellson-
7. 2249-1The Hawk Talks-
* The Driving Louis Bellson (Norgran MGN 1020)
= Louis Bellson - The Hawk Talks (Norgran MGN 1099; Verve MGV 8186)

Ben Webster With Strings

Ben Webster (ts) 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 JATP's

Al DeRisi, Roy Eldridge, Bernie Glow, Lou Oles, Al Porcino (tp) Bill Harris (tb) Jimmy Hamilton (cl) Sam Marowitz, Hal McKusick (as) Al Cohn, Flip Phillips (ts) Danny Bank (bars) Oscar Peterson (p) Ray Brown (b) Louis Bellson (d) Ralph Burns (arr)
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-
* Ralph Burns Among The JATP's (Norgran MGN 1028; Verve MGV 8121)

Gene Krupa Quartet

Eddie Shu (tp, cl, as, ts, accor) Bobby Scott (p) possibly Milt Hinton (b) Gene Krupa (d)
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
* The Gene Krupa Quartet (Clef MGC 668)
* The Jazz Rhythms Of Gene Krupa (Verve MGV 8204)
* Gene Krupa - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8847)

Billie Holiday And Her Orchestra

Charlie Shavers (tp) Tony Scott (cl) Budd Johnson (ts) Carl Drinkard (p) Billy Bauer (g) Leonard Gaskin (b) Cozy Cole (d) Billie Holiday (vo)
NYC, February 14, 1955
2274-1Say It Isn't SoVerve MGV 8302, VE2 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'-
* Billie Holiday - Stay With Me (Verve MGV 8302)
* Billie Holiday - Stormy Blues (Verve VE2 2515)

Gene Krupa Quartet

Eddie Shu (cl, as, ts, hca) Bobby Scott (p, vo) John Drew (b) Gene Krupa (d)
NYC, March 10, 1955
2281-3Little White LiesClef 89145, MGC 668
2282-4 | 64VK328By The Sleepy 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
* The Gene Krupa Quartet (Clef MGC 668)
* The Jazz Rhythms Of Gene Krupa (Verve MGV 8204)
* Gene Krupa - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8847)
* Bobby Scott With The Gene Krupa Quartet (Clef EPC 380)
* Gene Krupa - Little White Lies c/w By The Sleepy Lagoon (Clef 89145, 89145x45)
* Gene Krupa - 'S Wonderful c/w Willow Weep For Me (Clef 89163, 89163x45)
* Bobby Scott/Gene Krupa - She's Funny That Way c/w Danny Boy (Verve 2007, V 10007)

The Modern Jazz Society

J.J. Johnson (tb) Gunther Schuller (frh) Jim Poole (fl) Manny Ziegler (basn) Tony Scott (cl -1,2) Aaron Sachs (cl -3/5) Stan Getz (ts -1,2) Lucky Thompson (ts -3/5) John Lewis (p) Percy Heath (b) Connie Kay (d)
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-
* The Modern Jazz Society (Norgran MGN 1040)
= The Modern Jazz Society Presents A Concert Of Contemporary Music (Verve MGV 8131)
= Modern Jazz Ensemble - Little David's Fugue (Verve VSP 18)

Roy Eldridge - Benny Carter Quintet

Roy Eldridge (tp -1/3, tp, p -4) Benny Carter (as) Bruce McDonald (p) John Simmons (b) Alvin Stoller (d)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, March 21, 1955
1. 2292-1Where's Art?Clef MGC 716
2. 2293-1I Don't Know-
3. 2294-1Striding-
4. 2295-7Wailing-
* The Music Of Roy Eldridge - Mr. Jazz (not released) (Clef MGC 716)
= The Urbane Jazz Of Roy Eldridge - Benny Carter (Verve MGV 8202; ARS G 413)

Roy Eldridge - Benny Carter Quintet

Roy Eldridge (tp) Benny Carter (as) Bruce McDonald (p) John Simmons (b) Alvin Stoller (d)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, 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-
* The Music Of Roy Eldridge - Mr. Jazz (not released) (Clef MGC 716)
= The Urbane Jazz Of Roy Eldridge - Benny Carter (Verve MGV 8202; ARS G 413)
* Benny Carter - The Urbane Sessions (Verve 314 531 637-2)
* Roy Eldridge/Benny Carter - The Moon Is Low c/w Close Your Eyes (Clef 89143, 89143x45)

Art Tatum - Roy Eldridge Quartet

Roy Eldridge (tp, flh) Art Tatum (p) John Simmons (b) Alvin Stoller (d)
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 (alt. 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 (alt. take)Pablo PACD 2405-425-2
2308-4In A Sentimental MoodClef MGC 679
2309-1Night And Day-
* The Art Tatum - Roy Eldridge - Alvin Stoller - John Simmons Quartet (Clef MGC 679; Verve MGV 8064)
= Art Tatum-Roy Eldridge (Pablo 2310-734)
= Art Tatum - The Tatum Group Masterpieces, Vol. 2 (Pablo PACD 2405-425-2)
* Art Tatum - The Best Of The Group Masterpiece Sessions (Pablo PACD 2405-440-2)

Fred Astaire With Russ Garcia Orchestra

Fred Astaire (vo) Russ Garcia (arr, cond) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, March 29, 1955
2310-7Something's Gotta GiveClef unissued
2311-10Sluefoot-

Fred Astaire With Russ Garcia Orchestra

Fred Astaire (vo) Russ Garcia (arr, cond) unidentified orchestra: same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, April 22, 1955
2312-5Daddy Long LegsClef unissued
2313-1Ballet Music:-
2313-3Waltz-
2313-5Granados, Pt. 1-
2313-9Granados, Pt. 2-
2313-14Tu Tu-
2313-18Hong Kong Blues-
2313-19Rio-
2313-22Waltz-

Oscar Moore Quartet

Carl Perkins (p) Oscar Moore (g) Joe Comfort (b) George Jenkins (d)
Los Angeles, CA, April 22, 1955
2314-6Sonny BoyNorgran MGN 1033
2315-10Beautiful Moons Ago-
2316-3A Foggy Day-
2317-1Oscar's Blues-
* Various Artists - Swing Guitars (Norgran MGN 1033; Verve MGV 8124)

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) George Duvivier (b) Art Taylor (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, April 25, 1955
2332-1Conception (incomplete)Verve 314 521 669-2
2332-2ConceptionNorgran MGN 1077; Verve VE2 2514, 314 521 669-2
2333-1,2,3Bean And The Boys (incomplete)Verve 314 521 669-2
2333-4Bean And The BoysVerve VE2 2526, 314 521 669-2
2334-1Heart And Soul (alt. take 1)Verve 314 521 669-2
2334-2Heart And Soul (alt. take 2)-
2334-3Heart And SoulNorgran MGN 1077; Verve VE2 2514, 314 521 669-2
2335-1Willow Grove (Willow Groove) (alt. take)Verve 314 521 669-2
2335-2Willow Grove (Willow Groove)Norgran MGN 1077; Verve VE2 2514, VSP 37, 314 521 669-2
2336-1Crazy RhythmNorgran MGN 1077; Verve VSP 34, 314 521 669-2
2337-1Willow Weep For MeNorgran MGN 1036, MGN 1077; Verve MGV 8301, 314 521 669-2
* Piano Interpretations By Bud Powell (Norgran MGN 1077; Verve MGV 8167)
* Various Artists - Masters Of The Modern Piano (Verve VE2 2514)
* The Genius Of Bud Powell, Vol. 2 (Verve VE2 2526)
* This Was Bud Powell (Verve VSP 37)
* The Jazz Legacy Of Bud Powell (Verve VSP 34)
* Various Artists - Piano Interpretations (Norgran MGN 1036; Verve MGV 8127)
* Bud Powell - The Lonely One... (Verve MGV 8301)
* The Complete Bud Powell On Verve (Verve 314 521 669-2)

Tal Farlow Quartet

Claude Williamson (p) Tal Farlow (g) Red Mitchell (b) Stan Levey (d)
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-
* Various Artists - Swing Guitars (Norgran MGN 1033; Verve MGV 8124)
* The Tal Farlow Album (Norgran MGN 1047; Verve MGV 8138)

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) George Duvivier (b) Art Taylor (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, April 27, 1955
2333-1Bean And The BoysNorgran MGN 1077; Verve VE2 2514, 314 521 669-2
2338-1East Of The Sun (alt. take)Verve VE2 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 VE2 2514, 314 521 669-2
2339-1Lady Bird (alt. take 1)Verve 314 521 669-2
2339-2Lady Bird (incomplete)-
2339-3Lady Bird (alt. take 2)Verve VE2 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 VE2 2514, VSP 37, 314 521 669-2
2341-1,2,3Lullaby In Rhythm (incomplete)Verve 314 521 669-2
2341-4Lullaby In RhythmVerve MGV 8301, VE2 2526, 314 521 669-2
2342-1,2,3Star Eyes (alt. take 1)Verve 314 521 669-2
2342-4Star Eyes (alt. take 2)-
2342-5Star Eyes (alt. take 3)-
2342-6Star Eyes (incomplete)-
2342-8Star Eyes (alt. take 4)-
2342-9Star EyesVerve MGV 8301, VE2 2526, 314 521 669-2
2343-1Confirmation-
* Piano Interpretations By Bud Powell (Norgran MGN 1077; Verve MGV 8167)
* Various Artists - Masters Of The Modern Piano (Verve VE2 2514)
* The Genius Of Bud Powell, Vol. 2 (Verve VE2 2526)
* This Was Bud Powell (Verve VSP 37)
* Bud Powell - The Lonely One... (Verve MGV 8301)
* The Complete Bud Powell On Verve (Verve 314 521 669-2)

Tal Farlow Sextet

Bob Enevoldsen (tb) Bill Perkins (ts) Bob Gordon (bars) Tal Farlow (g) Monty Budwig (b) Lawrence Marable (d)
Los Angeles, CA, May 3, 1955
2322-1On The AlamoNorgran MGN 1030
2323-3Will You Still Be Mine?-
2324-5Walkin'-
* A Recital By Tal Farlow (Norgran MGN 1030; Verve MGV 8123)

Tal Farlow Sextet

Bob Enevoldsen (tb) Bill Perkins (ts) Bob Gordon (bars) Tal Farlow (g) Monty Budwig (b) Lawrence Marable (d): same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, May 4, 1955
2325-4Moonlight Becomes YouNorgran MGN 1030
2326-1(You Came Along From) Out Of Nowhere-
2327-3Lorinesque-
2328-9Bye Bye Baby-
* A Recital By Tal Farlow (Norgran MGN 1030; Verve MGV 8123)

Buddy Rich Ensemble

Thad Jones, Joe Newman (tp) Ben Webster, Frank Wess (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Freddie Green (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
NYC, May 16, 1955
2344-1SundayNorgran MGN 1078
2345-1The MonsterNorgran MGN 1078; Verve 2V6S 8824
2346-1Ballad MedleyNorgran MGN 1031
* The Wailing Buddy Rich (Norgran MGN 1078; Verve MGV 8168)
* Buddy Rich - The Monster (Verve 2V6S 8824)
* Sing And Swing With Buddy Rich (Norgran MGN 1031)

Count Basie And His Orchestra

Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, Joe Newman (tp) Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Benny Powell (tb) Bill Graham (as) Marshall Royal (as, cl) Frank Wess (ts, fl) Frank Foster (ts, arr) Charlie Fowlkes (bars) Count Basie (p) Freddie Green (g, arr) Eddie Jones (b) Sonny Payne (d) Joe Williams (vo) Wild Bill Davis, Ernie Wilkins (arr)
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
* Count Basie Swings And Joe Williams Sings (Clef MGC 678; Verve MGV 8063; ARS G 442; Verve V/V6 8488)
* The Essential Count Basie (Verve V/V6 8407)
* Various Artists - The Essential Jazz Vocals (Verve V/V6 8505)
* The Best Of Count Basie - Verve's Choice (Verve V/V6 8596)
* Count Basie - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8850)
* Count Basie/Joe Williams - Alright, Okay, You Win c/w Roll 'Em Pete (Verve VK 104)
* Count Basie - Every Day I Have The Blues c/w The Comeback (Clef 89149, 89149x45)
* Count Basie - Every Day, Pt. 1&2 (Clef 89149 (alt.), 89149x45 (alt.))
* Count Basie - Alright, Okay, You Win c/w In The Evening (When The Sun Goes Down) (Clef 89152, 89152x45)

Count Basie And His Orchestra

Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, Joe Newman (tp) Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Benny Powell (tb) Bill Graham (as) Marshall Royal (as, cl) Frank Wess (ts, fl) Frank Foster (ts, arr) Charlie Fowlkes (bars) Count Basie (p) Freddie Green (g, arr) Eddie Jones (b) Sonny Payne (d) Joe Williams (vo) Wild Bill Davis, Ernie Wilkins (arr): 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 You?Verve 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
* Count Basie - April In Paris (Verve MGV 8012)
* The Essential Count Basie (Verve V/V6 8407)
* The Best Of Count Basie - Verve's Choice (Verve V/V6 8596)
* Count Basie - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8850)
* Count Basie Swings And Joe Williams Sings (Clef MGC 678; Verve MGV 8063; ARS G 442; Verve V/V6 8488)
* Various Artists - Here Come The Swinging Bands (Verve MGV 8207)
* Count Basie - April In Paris c/w One O'Clock Jump (Verve VK 105)
* Count Basie/Joe Williams - Alright, Okay, You Win c/w Roll 'Em Pete (Verve VK 104)
* Count Basie - April In Paris c/w Roll 'Em Pete (Clef 89162, 89162x45)
* Count Basie - Teach Me Tonight c/w My Baby Upsets Me (Clef 89167, 89167x45)

Gene Krupa - Teddy Wilson - Lionel Hampton Quartet

Lionel Hampton (vib) Teddy Wilson (p) Red Callender (b) Gene Krupa (d)
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
2366-2Air Mail SpecialClef MGC 681; Verve V3HB 8847
2367-1Body And SoulVerve MGV 8215
* Gene Krupa - Lionel Hampton - Teddy Wilson Play Selections From "The Benny Goodman Story" (Clef MGC 681)
= Gene Krupa - Lionel Hampton - Teddy Wilson With Red Callender (Verve MGV 8066)
* Gene Krupa - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8847)
* The Essential Gene Krupa - Let Me Off Uptown (Verve V/V6 8571)
* The Best Of Gene Krupa - Verve's Choice (Verve V/V6 8594)
* The Genius Of Lionel Hampton (Verve MGV 8215)
* Gene Krupa/Teddy Wilson/Lionel Hampton - Moonglow c/w Blues For Benny (Clef 89166, 89166x45)

Lionel Hampton - Art Tatum - Buddy Rich Trio

Lionel Hampton (vib) Art Tatum (p) Buddy Rich (d)
Los Angeles, CA, August 1, 1955
2374-2PerdidoClef MGC 709; Pablo PACD 2405-440-2
2375-?Hallelujah (alt. take)Pablo PACD 2405-426-2
2375-2HallelujahClef MGC 709; Pablo 2310-887
2376-2I'll Never Be The SameClef MGC 709
2377-2Love For Sale (Concept II)Pablo 2310-775
2377Love For Sale (alt. 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 Love?Clef MGC 709; Verve MGV 8215
2381-2Stars Fell On AlabamaPablo 2310-775
2382-?This Can't Be Love (alt. 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-
* The Lionel Hampton-Art Tatum-Buddy Rich Trio (Clef MGC 709; Verve MGV 8093)
= Art Tatum-Lionel Hampton-Buddy Rich Trio (Pablo 2310-720)
= Art Tatum - The Tatum Group Masterpieces, Vol. 3 (Pablo PACD 2405-426-2)
* The Best Of Art Tatum (Pablo 2310-887)
* Art Tatum-Lionel Hampton-Buddy Rich... Again! (Pablo 2310-775)
= Art Tatum - The Tatum Group Masterpieces, Vol. 4 (Pablo PACD 2405-427-2)
* The Genius Of Lionel Hampton (Verve MGV 8215)
* Art Tatum - The Best Of The Group Masterpiece Sessions (Pablo PACD 2405-440-2)

Lionel Hampton - Stan Getz Quintet

Stan Getz (ts) Lionel Hampton (vib) Lou Levy (p) Leroy Vinnegar (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, August 1, 1955
2368-6CherokeeNorgran MGN 1037; Verve VSP 2
2369-1LouiseNorgran MGN 1037
2370-1Ballad MedleyNorgran MGN 1037; Verve VSP 22
2371-1Jumpin' At The WoodsideNorgran MGN 1037; Verve VSP 2
2372-1HeadacheVerve (J) J33J 25069
2373-?Gladys (alt. take)-
2373-1GladysNorgran MGN 1037; Verve VSP 22
* Lionel Hampton/Stan Getz - Hamp And Getz (Norgran MGN 1037; Verve MGV 8128)
* Stan Getz - Eloquence (Verve VSP 2)
* Stan Getz - Another Time, Another Place (Verve VSP 22)
* Lionel Hampton/Stan Getz - Hamp And Getz (Verve (J) J33J 25069)

Lionel Hampton Big Band

Billy Brooks, Wallace Davenport, Ed Mullens, Ed Preston (tp) Al Hayse, Hal Roberts, Arnett Sparrow (tb) Willie Ruff (frh) James Araki, Bobby Plater (as) Ritney Brauer, Eddie Chamblee (ts) Joe Evans (bars) Lionel Hampton (vib, p, d, vo) Dwight Mitchell (p) Billy Mackel (g) Peter Badie (b) Rufus Jones, Buddy Rich (d) Isarova Hernandez (cga)
Los Angeles, CA, August 2, 1955
2388-4Red RiverVerve MGV 8215, VE2 2543
2389-6G.H.Q.-
2390-6ImaginationClef 89165; Verve MGV 8215, VE2 2543
2391-2 | 62VK223Midnight SunClef 89153, MGC 670; Verve VK 111, MGV 8207, VE2 2543
2392-2 | 62VK222Air Mail SpecialClef 89153; Verve VK 111, MGV 8275, VE2 2543
2392-3-Clef MGC 670
2393-1Flying HomeClef MGC 670; Verve VE2 2543
2393-2-Clef 89165; Verve MGV 8275
2394-1It's A Blue WorldClef MGC 670; Verve MGV 8207, VE2 2543
2395-3Swingin' On CClef MGC 670; Verve VE2 2543
2396-1Shalom ShalomClef 89154, MGC 670
2397-5The Blues Ain't News To BeClef MGC 670; Verve VE2 2543
* The Genius Of Lionel Hampton (Verve MGV 8215)
* Lionel Hampton - The Blues Ain't News To Me (Verve VE2 2543)
* Lionel Hampton Big Band (Clef MGC 670)
= Lionel Hampton - Hamp Roars Again (not released) (Clef MGC 737)
= Lionel Hampton - Travelin' Band (Verve MGV 8019)
* Various Artists - Here Come The Swinging Bands (Verve MGV 8207)
* Lionel Hampton (not released) (Verve MGV 8275)
* Lionel Hampton - Air Mail Special c/w Midnight Sun (Verve VK 111)
* Lionel Hampton - Imagination c/w Flying Home (Clef 89165, 89165x45)
* Lionel Hampton - Midnight Sun c/w Air Mail Special (Clef 89153, 89153x45)
* Lionel Hampton - Shalom Shalom c/w Song Of The Vineyard (Clef 89154, 89154x45)

Lionel Hampton Septet

Willie Ruff (frh) Lionel Hampton (vib) Dwight Mitchell (p) Billy Mackel (g) Peter Badie (b) Rufus Jones (d) Isarova Hernandez (cga)
Los Angeles, CA, August 3, 1955
2398-6I Only Have Eyes For YouVerve MGV 8215, VE2 2543
2399-1Song Of The VineyardClef 89154, MGC 670
2400-1Where Or WhenVerve MGV 8215
* The Genius Of Lionel Hampton (Verve MGV 8215)
* Lionel Hampton - The Blues Ain't News To Me (Verve VE2 2543)
* Lionel Hampton Big Band (Clef MGC 670)
= Lionel Hampton - Hamp Roars Again (not released) (Clef MGC 737)
= Lionel Hampton - Travelin' Band (Verve MGV 8019)
* Lionel Hampton - Shalom Shalom c/w Song Of The Vineyard (Clef 89154, 89154x45)

West Coast Jazz

Conte Candoli (tp) Stan Getz (ts) Lou Levy (p) Leroy Vinnegar (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, August 9, 1955
2401-4FourClef unissued
2402-1Untitled Tiny Kahn Composition-

Stan Wilson

Stan Wilson (g, vo) Bob Marchesi (b)
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
* A Recital By Stan Wilson (Clef MGC 672)
= Stan Wilson - Ballads And Calypso (Verve MGV 2019)
* Stan Wilson - Patato c/w One For My Baby (Verve 2006, V 10006)
* Stan Wilson - Tol' My Cap'n c/w The Old Lady Who Shallowed The Fly (Verve 2022, V 10022)

Stan Wilson

Stan Wilson (g, vo) Bob Marchesi (b) Jack Costanzo (cga)
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-
* A Recital By Stan Wilson (Clef MGC 672)
= Stan Wilson - Ballads And Calypso (Verve MGV 2019)
* Stan Wilson - Tol' My Cap'n c/w The Old Lady Who Shallowed The Fly (Verve 2022, V 10022)
* Stan Wilson - O Ken Karangae c/w They Call The Wind Maria (Clef 89161, 89161x45)

Anita O'Day

Jimmy Rowles (p) Tal Farlow (g) Leroy Vinnegar (b) Larry Bunker (d) Anita O'Day (vo)
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-
* An Evening With Anita O'Day (Norgran MGN 1057; Verve MGV 2050)
= An Evening With Anita O'Day (not released) (Verve MGV 8147)

Buddy DeFranco Quintet

Buddy DeFranco (cl) Sonny Clark (p, org) Tal Farlow (g -1) Gene Wright (b) Bobby White (d)
Los Angeles, CA, August 12, 1955
1. 2425-3Getting A BalanceVerve MGV 8224
2. 2426-1That Old Black Magic-
* Buddy DeFranco - Sweet And Lovely (Verve MGV 8224)

West Coast Jazz

Conte Candoli (tp) Stan Getz (ts) Lou Levy (p) Leroy Vinnegar (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, August 15, 1955
2427-2Split KickVerve (J) 70MJ 3234/37
2428-2East Of The SunNorgran MGN 1032; Verve VSP 22
2429-3FourNorgran MGN 1032
2430-6A Night In Tunisia-
2431-1Suddenly It's Spring-
2432-3Summertime-
2433-4Shine-
* Various Artists - The Verve Collection (Verve (J) 70MJ 3234/37)
* Various Artists - West Coast Jazz (Norgran MGN 1032)
= Stan Getz - West Coast Jazz (Verve MGV 8028)
* Stan Getz - Another Time, Another Place (Verve VSP 22)

Stan Getz Quartet

Stan Getz (ts) Lou Levy (p) Leroy Vinnegar (b) Shelly Manne (d)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, 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
* Stan Getz And The Cool Sounds (Verve MGV 8200)
= The Cool Jazz Of Stan Getz (ARS G 407)
* Stan Getz - A Handful Of Stars c/w Our Love Is Here To Stay (Clef 89176, 89176x45)

Billie Holiday And Her Orchestra

Harry "Sweets" Edison (tp) Benny Carter (as, ts) Jimmy Rowles (p, cel) Barney Kessel (g) John Simmons (b) Larry Bunker (d) Billie Holiday (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, August 23, 1955
2438-2I Don't Want To Cry AnymoreClef MGC 669; Verve VE2 2515
2439-2Prelude To A KissClef MGC 713; Verve 2V6S 8818, VE2 2515
2440-1I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With YouClef MGC 669; Verve VE2 2515
2441-3When Your Lover Has GoneClef MGC 713; Verve MGV 8338-2, V6 8808, VE2 2515
2442-4Gone With The WindClef MGC 669; Verve VE2 2515
2443-2 | 62VK225Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm GoneClef MGC 713; Verve VK 112, MGV 8338-2, 2V6S 8818, VE2 2515
2444-1It Had To Be YouClef MGC 669; Verve VE2 2515
2445-5Nice Work If You Can Get ItClef MGC 713; Verve VE2 2515
* Billie Holiday - Music For Torching (Clef MGC 669; Verve MGV 8026)
* Billie Holiday - Stormy Blues (Verve VE2 2515)
* Songs By Billie Holiday - Velvet Moods (Clef MGC 713; Verve MGV 8096)
* Various Artists - We Love You Madly - A Tribute To Duke Ellington (Verve 2V6S 8818)
* Billie Holiday - The Unforgettable Lady Day (Verve MGV 8338-2)
* The Best Of Billie Holiday (Verve V6 8808)
* Billie Holiday - Trav'lin' Light c/w Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone (Verve VK 112)

Billie Holiday And Her Orchestra

Harry "Sweets" Edison (tp) Benny Carter (as, ts) Jimmy Rowles (p, cel) Barney Kessel (g) John Simmons (b) Larry Bunker (d) Billie Holiday (vo): same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, August 25, 1955
2446-3Come Rain Or Come ShineClef MGC 669; Verve VE2 2515
2447-1I Gotta Right To Sing The BluesClef MGC 713; Verve VSP 5, VE2 2515
2448-3What's New?Clef MGC 713; Verve VSP 5, VE2 2529, 2V6S 8816
2449-8A Fine RomanceClef MGC 669; Verve VE2 2529
2450-1I Hadn't Anyone Till YouClef MGC 713; Verve VE2 2529
2451-3I Get A Kick Out Of YouClef MGC 669; Verve VE2 2529
2452-2Everything I Have Is YoursClef MGC 713; Verve VE2 2529
2453-3Isn't This A Lovely Day?Clef MGC 669; Verve VE2 2529
* Billie Holiday - Music For Torching (Clef MGC 669; Verve MGV 8026)
* Billie Holiday - Stormy Blues (Verve VE2 2515)
* Songs By Billie Holiday - Velvet Moods (Clef MGC 713; Verve MGV 8096)
* Billie Holiday - Lady (Verve VSP 5)
* Billie Holiday - All Or Nothing At All (Verve VE2 2529)
* The History Of Billie Holiday (Verve 2V6S 8816)

Buddy Rich Quintet

Harry "Sweets" Edison (tp) Sonny Criss (as) Jimmie Rowles (p) John Simmons (b) Buddy Rich (d)
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-
* The Swingin' Buddy Rich (Norgran MGN 1052)
= The Swinging Buddy Rich (Verve MGV 8142)
* Buddy Rich - Super Rich (Verve V6 8778)
* The Wailing Buddy Rich (Norgran MGN 1078; Verve MGV 8168)

Buddy DeFranco Quintet

Buddy DeFranco (cl) Sonny Clark (p, org) Tal Farlow (g) Gene Wright (b) Bobby White (d)
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 You?Verve MGV 8221
2463-1Little Girl Blue-
2464-5Indian Summer-
2465-1I Can't Get Started-
2466-2Stardust-
2467-2Cooking The Blues-
* Buddy DeFranco - Sweet And Lovely (Verve MGV 8224)
* The Complete Verve Recordings Of The Buddy DeFranco Quartet/Quintet With Sonny Clark (Mosaic MR5-117, MD4-117)
* Buddy DeFranco - Cooking The Blues (Verve MGV 8221)

Joe Sullivan Solo

Joe Sullivan (p)
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-
* Joe Sullivan - Mr. Piano Man (Down Home MGD 2; Verve MGV 1002)

Buddy Rich - Harry Edison Quintet

Harry "Sweets" Edison (tp) Jimmy Rowles (p) Barney Kessel (g) John Simmons (b) Buddy Rich (d)
Los Angeles, CA, September 1, 1955
2478-2Nice Work If You Can Get ItNorgran MGN 1038
2479-1Willow Weep For MeNorgran MGN 1052; Verve 2V6S 8824
2480-1You're Getting To Be A Habit With MeNorgran MGN 1038; Verve 2V6S 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 2V6S 8824
* Buddy Rich/Harry Edison - Buddy And Sweets (Norgran MGN 1038; Verve MGV 8129)
* The Swingin' Buddy Rich (Norgran MGN 1052)
= The Swinging Buddy Rich (Verve MGV 8142)
* Buddy Rich - The Monster (Verve 2V6S 8824)
* Buddy Rich - Sweets' Opus No. 1 c/w All Sweets (Norgran 148)

Lionel Hampton Sextet

Billy Brooks (tp) Eddie Chamblee (ts) Lionel Hampton (vib) Billy Mackel (g) Peter Badie (b) Rufus Jones (d) Vicki Lee (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, September 6, 1955
2486-2Pig Ears And RiceClef MGC 670; Verve VE2 2543
2487-9Baby Don't Love Me No More-
2488-4All God's Chillun Got RhythmVerve MGV 8215
* Lionel Hampton Big Band (Clef MGC 670)
= Lionel Hampton - Hamp Roars Again (not released) (Clef MGC 737)
= Lionel Hampton - Travelin' Band (Verve MGV 8019)
* Lionel Hampton - The Blues Ain't News To Me (Verve VE2 2543)
* The Genius Of Lionel Hampton (Verve MGV 8215)

Lionel Hampton And His Giants

Harry "Sweets" Edison (tp) Lionel Hampton (vib, vo) Art Tatum (p) Barney Kessel (g) Red Callender (b) Buddy Rich (d)
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? (alt. take)Pablo PACD 2405-428-2
2492-4What Is This Thing Called Love?Verve MGV 8215; Pablo PACD 2405-428-2
2493-1September SongNorgran MGN 1080
2493-3September Song (short version)Norgran 150; Pablo PACD 2405-428-2
2494-1Verve BluesNorgran MGN 1080
* Lionel Hampton's Jazz Giants (Norgran MGN 1080)
= Lionel Hampton And His Giants (Verve MGV 8170)
= Art Tatum-Lionel Hampton-Harry Edison-Buddy Rich-Red Callender-Barney Kessel (Pablo 2310-731)
= Art Tatum - The Tatum Group Masterpieces, Vol. 5 (Pablo PACD 2405-428-2)
* The Genius Of Lionel Hampton (Verve MGV 8215)
* Art Tatum - The Best Of The Group Masterpiece Sessions (Pablo PACD 2405-440-2)
* Lionel Hampton - The High And The Mighty c/w September Song (Norgran 150)

Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra

Clark Terry (tp) Lawrence Brown (tb) Jimmy Hamilton (cl, ts) Johnny Hodges (as) Harry Carney (bars) Billy Strayhorn (p) Jimmy Woode (b) Sonny Greer (d)
NYC, September 8, 1955
2500-4Honey BunnyNorgran MGN 1045
2501-2Passion (A Flower Is A Lonesome Thing)Verve 89174; Norgran MGN 1045
2502-2Pretty Little Girl-
2503-1No Use Kickin'Norgran MGN 1045
2504-2Ballad Medley-
2505-1Scufflin'-
* Johnny Hodges - Creamy (Norgran MGN 1045; Verve MGV 8136)
* Johnny Hodges - Passion (A Flower Is A Lonesome Thing) c/w Pretty Little Girl (Verve 89174, 89174x45)

Ben Webster Sextet With Strings

Al Young (Al Epstein) (fl, as) Ben Webster (ts) Danny Bank (bars) Hank Jones (p) Chet Amsterdam (b) Osie Johnson (d) Ralph Burns (arr, cond) unidentified strings
NYC, September 9, 1955
2506-2There Is No Greater LoveNorgran MGN 1039; Verve VE2 2530
2507-2Teach Me Tonight-
2508-1What Am I Here For?-
2509-3Until Tonight-
2510-10My Greatest Mistake-
2511-2Blue MoonNorgran MGN 1039; Verve VE2 2530, VSP 38
2512-4Early AutumnNorgran MGN 1039; Verve VE2 2530
2513-1We'll Be Together Again-
* Ben Webster Plays Music With Feeling (Norgran MGN 1039)
= Ben Webster With Strings - Music With Feeling (Verve MGV 8130)
* Ben Webster - Ballads (Verve VE2 2530)
* Various Artists - The Art Of The Ballad, #2 (Verve VSP 38)

Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra

Dizzy Gillespie, Taft Jordan, Ermit V. Perry, Ernie Royal (tp) Jimmy Cleveland, Matthew Gee, Jimmy Wilkins (tb) Gigi Gryce, Hilton Jefferson (as) Budd Johnson, Ernie Wilkins (ts) Sahib Shihab (bars) Wade Legge (p) Nelson Boyd (b) Charlie Persip (d) Herb Lance (vo)
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-
* Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra (Norgran MGN 1083)
= Dizzy Gillespie - Jazz Recital (Verve MGV 8173)
* Dizzy Gillespie Big Band (not released) (Verve MGV 8357)
* Dizzy Gillespie - Seems Like You Just Don't Care c/w Play Me The Blues (Norgran 151)

Lawrence Brown And His Orchestra

Ernie Royal, Phil Sunkel (tp) Lawrence Brown (tb) Arthur Clarke, Al Cohn (ts) Danny Bank (bars) Hank Jones (p) Wendell Marshall (b) Jo Jones (d)
NYC, September 14, 1955
2519-4Time After Timeunissued
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-
* Lawrence Brown - Slide Trombone (Clef MGC 682; Verve MGV 8067)

Jazz At The Philharmonic

Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips, Lester Young (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
"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 16
Buddy Rich's ExplosionClef MG VOL.18; Verve VSP 40
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 18 (Clef MG VOL.18)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 11 (Verve MG VOL.11)
* The JATP All Stars - Perdido (Verve VSP 16)
* Buddy Rich At JATP (Verve VSP 40)

Oscar Peterson Trio At JATP

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b)
"Opera House", Chicago, IL, October 2, 1955
Anything GoesClef MG VOL.18; Verve VSP 11
Baby, Baby All The Time-
Budo-
Easy Does It-
SundayClef MG VOL.18
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 18 (Clef MG VOL.18)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 11 (Verve MG VOL.11)
* Oscar Peterson - Stage Right (Verve VSP 11)

Gene Krupa Quartet At JATP

Eddie Shu (tp, ts, cl) Bobby Scott (p) Whitey Mitchell (b) Gene Krupa (d)
"Opera House", Chicago, IL, October 2, 1955
By The Sleepy LagoonClef MG VOL.18
Sing, Sing, Sing-
Drum Boogie-
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 18 (Clef MG VOL.18)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 11 (Verve MG VOL.11)

Gene Krupa - Buddy Rich Nonet

Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich (d)
NYC, November 1, 1955
2527-3 | 63VK632Gene's BluesClef MGC 684; Verve V/V6 8571, V/V6 8594
2528-3Buddy's BluesClef MGC 684; Verve 2V6S 8824
2529-1Bernie's TuneClef MGC 684
2530-1I Never Knew-
2531-2Sweethearts On Parade-
* Gene Krupa/Buddy Rich - Krupa And Rich (Clef MGC 684; Verve MGV 8069, MGV 8400, V/V6 8400)
* The Essential Gene Krupa - Let Me Off Uptown (Verve V/V6 8571)
* The Best Of Gene Krupa - Verve's Choice (Verve V/V6 8594)
* Buddy Rich - The Monster (Verve 2V6S 8824)

Lester Young - Harry Edison Sextet

Harry "Sweets" Edison (tp) Lester Young (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, November 1, 1955
2532-1Mean To MeNorgran MGN 1043; Verve VE2 2538, VSP 27
2533-2That's AllNorgran MGN 1043; Verve VE2 2538
2534-1Red Boy BluesNorgran MGN 1043; Verve V3HB 8849, VE2 2538, VSP 27
2535-1Pennies From HeavenNorgran MGN 1043; Verve V3HB 8849, VE2 2538
2536She's Funny That WayNorgran MGN 1043; Verve VE2 2538
2537-1One O'Clock JumpNorgran MGN 1043; Verve V3HB 8849, VE2 2538
2538-2 | 62VK463It's The Talk Of The TownVerve PR 2-3
2539-3I've Found A New BabyVerve 314 547 087-2
* Lester Young/Harry Edison - Pres And Sweets (Norgran MGN 1043; Verve MGV 8134)
* Lester Young - Mean To Me (Verve VE2 2538)
* Lester Young - Pres And His Cabinet (Verve VSP 27)
* Lester Young - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8849)
* Various Artists - Greatest Names In Jazz (Verve PR 2-3)
* The Complete Lester Young Studio Sessions On Verve (Verve 314 547 087-2)

Tour De Force

Harry "Sweets" Edison, Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
NYC, November 2, 1955
2540-1Tour De ForceVerve MGV 8212, VE2 2524
2541-3Steeplechase-
2542-1Ballad MedleyClef unissued
* Various Artists - Tour De Force (Verve MGV 8212)
* Dizzy Gillespie/Roy Eldridge - Diz And Roy (Verve VE2 2524)

Illinois Jacquet And His Orchestra

Harry "Sweets" Edison (tp) Illinois Jacquet (ts) Carl Perkins (p) Gerald Wiggins (org) Irving Ashby (g) Curtis Counce (b) Al Bartee (d)
Los Angeles, CA, November 3, 1955
2543-1Love Is Here To StayClef MGC 676
2544-2Empathy-
2545-2East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)-
2546-1Cool Bill-
2547-7Sophia-
2548-5Stardust-
2549-5Learnin' The BluesClef 89164, MGC 676
2550-9Honeysuckle Rose-
* Illinois Jacquet - Groovin' With Jacquet (Clef MGC 676)
= Illinois Jacquet And His Orchestra (Verve MGV 8061)
* Illinois Jacquet - Learnin' The Blues c/w Honeysuckle Rose (Clef 89164, 89164x45)

Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra

Harry "Sweets" Edison, Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Melba Liston (tb) Willie Smith (as) Curtis Amy, Ed Beel (ts) Clyde Dunn (bars) Carl Perkins (p) George Bledsoe (b) Al Bartee (d) Toni Harper (vo)
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
* Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra (Norgran MGN 1083)
= Dizzy Gillespie - Jazz Recital (Verve MGV 8173)
* Dizzy Gillespie's Big Band Jazz (ARS G 423)
* The Playboy Jazz All Stars, Vol. 2 (Playboy PB 1958)
* Dizzy Gillespie Big Band (not released) (Verve MGV 8357)
* Dizzy Gillespie - Seems Like You Just Don't Care c/w Play Me The Blues (Norgran 151)

Anita O'Day With Buddy Bregman's Orchestra

Milt Bernhart, Lloyd Elliott, Joe Howard, Si Zentner (tb) Corky Hale (harp) Paul Smith (p) Barney Kessel (g) Joe Mondragon (b) Alvin Stoller (d) Anita O'Day (vo) Buddy Bregman (arr, dir) unidentified strings
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-
* Anita O'Day Sings - Anita (Verve MGV 2000)
= Anita O'Day - This Is Anita (Verve V/V6 8483)

Anita O'Day With Buddy Bregman's Orchestra

Milt Bernhart, Lloyd Elliott, Joe Howard, Si Zentner (tb) Corky Hale (harp) Paul Smith (p) Barney Kessel (g) Joe Mondragon (b) Alvin Stoller (d) Anita O'Day (vo) Buddy Bregman (arr, dir) unidentified strings: 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-
* Anita O'Day Sings - Anita (Verve MGV 2000)
= Anita O'Day - This Is Anita (Verve V/V6 8483)

Anita O'Day With Buddy Bregman's Orchestra

Milt Bernhart, Lloyd Elliott, Joe Howard, Si Zentner (tb) Corky Hale (harp) Paul Smith (p) Barney Kessel (g) Joe Mondragon (b) Alvin Stoller (d) Anita O'Day (vo) Buddy Bregman (arr, dir) unidentified strings: 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
* Anita O'Day Sings - Anita (Verve MGV 2000)
= Anita O'Day - This Is Anita (Verve V/V6 8483)
* Various Artists - Here Come The Girls (Verve MGV 2036)
* Anita O'Day - You're The Top c/w We Laughed At Love (Verve 2014, V 10014)
* Anita O'Day - Honeysuckle Rose c/w The Getaway And The Chase (Verve 2001, V 10001)

Stan Getz Quartet

Stan Getz (ts) Bengt Hallberg (p) Gunnar Johnson (b) Anders Burman (d)
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-
* Stan Getz In Stockholm (Verve MGV 8213)

Oscar Peterson Quartet

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
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 (H) 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 (H) EPV 5088
* Oscar Peterson Plays Count Basie (Clef MGC 708; Verve MGV 8092)
* Oscar Peterson - Night Train, Vol. 2 (Verve V/V6 8740)
* Oscar Peterson - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8842)
* Oscar Peterson - The Golden Striker (Verve (H) EPV 5088)

Herb Ellis Sextet

Harry "Sweets" Edison (tp) Jimmy Giuffre (cl, ts, bars) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Alvin Stoller (d)
Los Angeles, CA, December 28, 1955
2577-1Sweetheart BluesNorgran MGN 1081
2578-2Somebody Loves Me-
2579-4It Can Happen To You-
2580-2Pogo-
* Herb Ellis - Ellis In Wonderland (Norgran MGN 1081; Verve MGV 8171)

Fred Astaire

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Alvin Stoller (d) Fred Astaire (vo)
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 (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Toni Harper (vo)
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-
* Toni Harper Sings - Toni (Verve MGV 2001)

Oscar Peterson With Russ Garcia's Orchestra

Oscar Peterson (p) Russ Garcia (arr, cond) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, December 30, 1955
2592-7 | 20025-7LauraVerve MGV 2002, 2V6S 8810, V3HB 8842
2593-10 | 20026-10RubyVerve MGV 2002, 2V6S 8810
2594-5 | 20027-5It Could Happen To YouVerve MGV 2002
2595-2 | 20028-2A Sunday Kind Of LoveVerve MGV 2002, 2V6S 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
* Oscar Peterson With Strings - In A Romantic Mood (Verve MGV 2002)
* The Oscar Peterson Collection (Verve 2V6S 8810)
* Oscar Peterson - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8842)

Brownie McGhee

Brownie McGhee (g, vo)
NYC, 1955
Careless LoveFolkways FA 2030; Verve-Folkways FV 9010
Good Morning Blues-
* Brownie McGhee - Blues (Folkways FA 2030)
* Sonny Terry With Brownie McGhee - Get Together (Verve-Folkways FV 9010)