Verve Records Discography: 1956

1956 (founded)

Toni Harper

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

Los Angeles, CA, January 3, 1956

2604-3 | 20021-3Love For SaleVerve MGV-2001
2605-6 | 20022-6A Foggy Day-
2606-4 | 20023-4You Took Advantage Of Me-
2607-9 | 20024-9Can't We Be Friends-

* Verve MGV-2001   Toni Harper Sings - Toni   1956

Herb Ellis Septet

Harry Edison, trumpet; Jimmy Giuffre, clarinet, tenor, baritone sax; Charlie Mariano, alto sax #1,3; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, January 3, 1956

1. 2608Detour AheadNorgran MGN-1081
2. 2609-1ConversationClef unissued
3. 2610Ellis In WonderlandNorgran MGN-1081
4. 2611Have You Met Miss Jones-
5. 2612-6A Simple Tune (as Beyond The Moon)-

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

Count Basie And His Orchestra

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

NYC, January 4, 1956

2620-6Smack Dab In The MiddleClef 89169; Verve MGV-8288
2621-2Shiny StockingsVerve 89191
2621-3-Verve MGV-8012, V/V6-8596, V6-8783, V3HB-8850
2622-9What Am I Here ForVerve MGV-8012
2623-3 | 62VK443MagicClef 89171; Verve 89191, MGV-8012, MGV-8320
2624-2MidgetsVerve MGV-8012
2625-6Amazing LoveClef 89171; Verve MGV-8288

* Verve MGV-8288   Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Joe Williams - One O'Clock Jump   1958
* Verve MGV-8012   Count Basie And His Orchestra - April In Paris   1956+
* Verve V/V6-8596   The Best Of Count Basie - Verve's Choice!   1964
* Verve V6-8783   Count Basie And His Orchestra - Basie   1969
* Verve V3HB-8850   Count Basie - Return Engagement   1974?
* Verve MGV-8320   Various Artists - Down Beat's Hall Of Fame Vol. 1   1959
* Clef 89169, 89169x45   Count Basie - Smack Dab In The Middle / Big Red   1956
* Verve 89191, 89191x45   Count Basie - Shiny Stockings / Magic   1958
* Clef 89171, 89171x45   Count Basie - Magic / Amazing Love   1956

Buddy Rich With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Harry Edison, trumpet; Ted Nash, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Alvin Stoller, drums; Buddy Rich, vocal; unidentified large band, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, January 4, 1956

2700-10 | 20040-10Out Of This WorldVerve MGV-2009
2701-1 | 20041-1Day In, Day Out-
2702-3 | 20042-3This Time The Dream's On Me-
2703-6 | 20043-6One For My Baby-

* Verve MGV-2009   Buddy Rich Sings Johnny Mercer   1956

Anita O'Day With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Anita O'Day, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, January 4, 1956

2704-17 | 20044-17I'm With YouVerve 2000
2705-6 | 20045-6The Rock And Roll Waltz-

* Verve 2000, V-10000   Anita O'Day - I'm With You / The Rock And Roll Waltz   1956

Count Basie And His Orchestra

Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, trumpet; Joe Newman, trumpet, arranger; Quincy Jones, trumpet, arranger #1-5, arranger #6-12; Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Benny Powell, trombone; Bill Graham, alto sax; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute, arranger; Frank Foster, tenor sax, arranger; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Sonny Payne, drums; Joe Williams, vocal; Ernie Wilkins, arranger.

NYC, January 5, 1956

1. 2626-10Only ForeverVerve 89177, MGV-8288
2. 2627-4Stop Pretty Baby, TopVerve MGV-8288
3. 2628-4Mambo InnVerve MGV-8012
4. 2629-1Big RedClef 89169; Verve MGV-8291, VSP/VSPS-12
5. 2630-4Dinner With FriendsVerve MGV-8012
6. 2631-5Blues Inside OutVerve MGV-8291, VSP/VSPS-12
7. 2632-4Dolphin DipVerve MGV-8291
8. 2633-4Flute Juice-
9. 2634-5Lady In LaceVerve MGV-8207, MGV-8291
10. 2635-3Stompin' And Jumpin'Verve MGV-8291, VSP/VSPS-12
11. 2636-2Trick Or TreatVerve MGV-8291
12. 2637-5MoveVerve 89177, MGV-8291

* Verve MGV-8288   Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Joe Williams - One O'Clock Jump   1958
* Verve MGV-8012   Count Basie And His Orchestra - April In Paris   1956+
* Verve MGV-8291   Count Basie - Hall Of Fame   1959
= ARS G-422   Count Basie - Basie's Best   1950s
* Verve VSP/VSPS-12   Count Basie And His Orchestra - Inside Basie Outside   1966
* Verve MGV-8207   Various Artists - Here Come The Swinging Bands   1957
* Verve 89177, 89177x45   Count Basie - Only Forever / Move   1957
* Clef 89169, 89169x45   Count Basie - Smack Dab In The Middle / Big Red   1956

Buddy Rich With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Harry Edison, trumpet; Ted Nash, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Alvin Stoller, drums; Buddy Rich, vocal; unidentified large band, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, January 5, 1956

2706-2 | 20046-2Too Marvelous For WordsVerve MGV-2009
2707-7 | 20047-7Goody Goody-
2708-15 | 20048-15Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive-
2709-11 | 20049-11Blues In The Night-

* Verve MGV-2009   Buddy Rich Sings Johnny Mercer   1956

Buddy Rich With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, January 6, 1956

2710-5 | 20050-5DreamVerve MGV-2009
2711-5 | 20051-5Fools Rush In-
2712-13 | 20052-13Skylark-
2713-8 | 20053-8Trav'lin' Light-

* Verve MGV-2009   Buddy Rich Sings Johnny Mercer   1956

Johnny Hodges And His Little Band

Ray Nance, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet, tenor sax; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Harry Carney, baritone sax; Billy Strayhorn, piano; Jimmy Woode, bass; Sam Woodyard, drums.

NYC, January 11, 1956

2638-5Hi'YaNorgran MGN-1055
2639I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A LetterNorgran 149; Verve V-10104
2640-4SniborNorgran MGN-1055
2641-1Texas Blues-

* Norgran MGN-1055   Johnny Hodges And His Little Band, Big Band - Ellingtonia '56   1956
= Verve MGV-8145   -   1957
* Verve V-10104   Johnny Hodges - I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter / Night Walk   1957
* Norgran 149   Johnny Hodges - I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter / Night Walk   1956

Johnny Hodges And His Big Band

Cat Anderson, Willie Cook, Ray Nance, Clark Terry, trumpet; Quentin Jackson, John Sanders, Britt Woodman, trombone; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet, tenor sax; Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope, alto sax; Paul Gonsalves, tenor sax; Harry Carney, baritone sax; Billy Strayhorn, piano; Jimmy Woode, bass; Sam Woodyard, drums.

NYC, January 12, 1956

2642-3The Happy OneNorgran MGN-1055
2643-3Night WalkNorgran 149, MGN-1055; Verve V-10104
2644-3You Got It ComingNorgran MGN-1055
2645-6Duke's Jam-

* Norgran MGN-1055   Johnny Hodges And His Little Band, Big Band - Ellingtonia '56   1956
= Verve MGV-8145   -   1957
* Verve V-10104   Johnny Hodges - I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter / Night Walk   1957
* Norgran 149   Johnny Hodges - I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter / Night Walk   1956

The Jazz Giants '56

Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Vic Dickenson, trombone; Lester Young, tenor sax; Teddy Wilson, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Gene Ramey, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

Fine Sound, NYC, January 12, 1956

2646-2I Guess I'll Have To Change My PlansNorgran MGN-1056; Verve V3HB-8849
2647-2I Didn't Know What Time It Was-
2648-4Gigantic BluesNorgran MGN-1056; Verve MGV-8308, VSP/VSPS-27, V3HB-8849
2649-2This Year's KissesNorgran MGN-1056
2650-2You Can Depend On Me-

* Norgran MGN-1056   Lester Young, Teddy Wilson, Roy Eldridge, Vic Dickenson, Jo Jones, Freddie Green, Gene Ramey - The Jazz Giants '56   1956
= Verve MGV-8146   -   1957
= Verve VE-1-2527   Lester Young/Roy Eldridge - The Jazz Giants '56   1978
= ARS G-444   Various Artists - Giants Of Jazz Vol. II   1950s
* Verve V3HB-8849   Lester Young - Return Engagement   1974?
* Verve MGV-8308   The Lester Young Story   1959
* Verve VSP/VSPS-27   Lester Young - Pres And His Cabinet   1966

The Modern Jazz Sextet

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Sonny Stitt, alto sax; John Lewis, piano; Skeeter Best, guitar; Percy Heath, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.

Fine Sound, NYC, January 12, 1956

2652-6Tour De ForceNorgran MGN-1076
2653-1Dizzy Meets Sonny-
2654-1Ballad Medley: Old Folks / What's New / How Deep Is The Ocean-
2655-1Blues For The BirdNorgran MGN-1076; Verve VSP/VSPS-13
2656-1Mean To MeNorgran MGN-1076

* Norgran MGN-1076   The Modern Jazz Sextet   1956
= Verve MGV-8166   -   1957
= ARS G-429   The Modern Jazz Sextett - Cross Currents   1950s
= Verve VE-1-2533   The Modern Jazz Sextet - Dizzy Meets Sonny   1979
* Verve VSP/VSPS-13   Various Artists - Piano Modern   1966

The Lester Young - Teddy Wilson Quartet

Lester Young, tenor sax; Teddy Wilson, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

Fine Sound, NYC, January 13, 1956

2657-1 | 62VK455Pres ReturnsClef MGC-742; Verve MGV-8308, VE-2-2502, PR-2-3
2658-1Prisoner Of LoveVerve MGV-8205, VE-2-2502
2659-1Taking A Chance On LoveVerve MGV-8205, VSP/VSPS-24, V3HB-8849, VE-2-2502
2660-1All Of MeVerve MGV-8205, V3HB-8849, VE-2-2502
2661-1LouiseVerve MGV-8205, VE-2-2502
2662-2Love Is Here To StayVerve MGV-8205, V3HB-8849, VE-2-2502
2663-1Loves Me Or Leave MeVerve MGV-8205, VE-2-2502

* Clef MGC-742   Down Beat Critics Poll Winners   not released
* Verve MGV-8308   The Lester Young Story   1959
* Verve VE-2-2502   Lester Young - Pres And Teddy And Oscar   1976
* Verve PR-2-3   Various Artists - The Greatest Names In Jazz   1962
* Verve MGV-8205   The Lester Young-Teddy Wilson Quartet - Pres And Teddy   1956+
= ARS G-417   Lester "Pres" Young And Teddy Wilson - Pres And Teddy   1950s
* Verve VSP/VSPS-24   Various Artists - The Jazz Round   1966
* Verve V3HB-8849   Lester Young - Return Engagement   1974?

Johnny Dankworth And His Orchestra

Derrick Abbott, Frank Donlan, Charlie Evans, Bill Metcalf, trumpet; Gerry Brown, Danny Elwood, Bill Geldard, Laurie Monk, trombone; Johnny Dankworth, Ronnie Fenwick, alto sax; Pete Warner, John Xerri, tenor sax; Alex Leslie, baritone sax; Dave Lee, piano; Bill Sutcliffe, bass; Kenny Clare, drums.

London, England, January 20, 1956

22180Introduction To Itinerary...Parlophone (E) PMD 1042; Clef unissued
22181Itinerary For Orchestra-

* Parlophone (E) PMD 1042   Johnny Dankworth - Journey Into Jazz   1956

Count Basie And His Orchestra

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

Chicago, IL, January 23, 1956

2664-2 | 20037-2As I Love YouVerve 2004
2665-11 | 20038-11Stop! Don't!-
2666-5 | 20039-5OinkClef unissued

* Verve 2004, V-10004   Joe Williams - As I Love You / Stop! Don't!   1956

Billy Bauer Quartet

Andrew Ackers, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

Fine Sound, NYC, January 23, 1956

2714-3It's A Blue WorldNorgran MGN-1082
2715-4Maybe It's Because I Love You Too Much-
2716-1Lincoln Tunnel-
2717-2Night Cruise-

* Norgran MGN-1082   Billy Bauer, Plectrist   1956
= Verve MGV-8172   -   1957

Ella Fitzgerald With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Ella Fitzgerald, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, January 25, 1956

2718-6 | 20054-6Stay ThereVerve 2012
2719-7 | 20055-7The Sun Forgot To Shine This MorningVerve 2021
2720-8 | 20056-8Too Young For The BluesVerve 2002, MGV-2036
2721-5 | 20057-5It's Only A Man-

* Verve MGV-2036   Various Artists - Here Come The Girls!   1957
* Verve 2012, V-10012   Ella Fitzgerald - Stay There / A Beautiful Friendship   1956
* Verve 2021, V-10021   Ella Fitzgerald - The Sun Forgot To Shine This Morning / The Silent Treatment   1956
* Verve 2002, V-10002   Ella Fitzgerald - Too Young For The Blues / It's Only A Man   1956

The Art Tatum Trio

Art Tatum, piano; Red Callender, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, January 27, 1956

2667-1Blue LouClef MGC-746
2668-1If-
2669-1Some Other Spring-
2670-1More Than You Know-
2671-1Just One Of Those ThingsClef MGC-746; Pablo PACD-2405-440-2
2672-1I'll Never Be The SameClef MGC-746; Verve VSP/VSPS-13
2673-2Love For SaleClef MGC-746
2674-2I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plans-
2675-2Isn't It Romantic-
2676-2 | 62VK467Trio BluesClef MGC-746; Verve MGV-8320, VSP/VSPS-13, PR-2-3

* Clef MGC-746   Presenting... The Art Tatum Trio   not released
= Verve MGV-8118   -   1956+
= Pablo 2310-735   Art Tatum, Red Callender, Jo Jones - The Tatum Group Masterpieces   1975
= Pablo PACD-2405-429-2   The Tatum Group Masterpieces Volume Six   1990
* Verve VSP/VSPS-13   Various Artists - Piano Modern   1966
* Verve MGV-8320   Various Artists - Down Beat's Hall Of Fame Vol. 1   1959
* Verve PR-2-3   Various Artists - The Greatest Names In Jazz   1962
* Pablo PACD-2405-440-2   Art Tatum - The Best Of The Complete Pablo Group Masterpieces   2003

Spike Jones And His City Slickers

Spike Jones, drums; and others.

circa January, 1956???

20058Little ChildVerve MGV-4005
20059Love And Marriage / Memories Are Make Of ThisVerve 2003
20060Sixteen Tacos / The Trouble With Pasquale-

* Verve MGV-4005   Spike Jones Demonstrates Your Hi-Fi - Dinner Music For People Who Aren't Very Hungry   1957
* Verve 2003, V-10003   Spike Jones - Love And Marriage/Memories Are Make Of This / Sixteen Tacos/The Trouble With Pasquale   1956

Art Tatum - Buddy DeFranco Quartet

Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Art Tatum, piano; Red Callender, bass; Bill Douglass, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, February 6, 1956

2677-?Deep Night (alternate take)Pablo PACD-2405-430-2
2677-3Deep NightClef MGC-715; Pablo PACD-2405-440-2
2678-?Once In A While (alternate take)Pablo PACD-2405-430-2
2678-3Once In A WhileClef MGC-715
2679-?This Can't Be Love (alternate take)Pablo PACD-2405-430-2
2679-3This Can't Be LoveClef MGC-715
2680-2Memories Of YouClef MGC-715; Pablo PACD-2405-440-2
2681-1You're Mine, YouClef MGC-715
2682-4A Foggy DayClef 89170, MGC-715
2683-2Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be)Clef MGC-715
2684-2Makin' WhoopeeClef 89170, MGC-715

* Clef MGC-715   The Art Tatum-Buddy DeFranco Quartet   not released
= Verve MGV-8229   -   1957
= ARS G-412   The Flying Fingers Of Art Tatum And Buddy DeFranco   1950s
= Pablo 2310-736   Art Tatum, Buddy De Franco - The Tatum Group Masterpieces   1975
= Pablo PACD-2405-430-2   The Tatum Group Masterpieces Volume Seven   1990
* Pablo PACD-2405-440-2   Art Tatum - The Best Of The Complete Pablo Group Masterpieces   2003
* Clef 89170, 89170x45   Art Tatum, Buddy DeFranco - A Foggy Day / Makin' Whoopee   1956

Ella Fitzgerald With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Ella Fitzgerald, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, February 7, 1956

20061-5Why Can't You BehaveVerve V-4050
20062-3I Love ParisVerve V-4050, V-4066
20063-4Do I Love YouVerve V-4049
20064-6Everytime We Say GoodbyeVerve V-4049, V-4066
20065-5I Am In LoveVerve V-4049
20066-15Ridin' HighVerve V-4050
20067-3It's All Right With MeVerve V-10077, V-4050
20068-5From This Moment OnVerve V-4049
20069-1Just One Of Those ThingsVerve V-4049, V-4066
20070-5Too Darn HotVerve V-4049

* Verve V-4050   Ella Fitzgerald Sings More Cole Porter   1961
= Verve MGV-4001-2   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Cole Porter Song Book   1956
= Verve VE-2-2511   Ella Fitzgerald - The Cole Porter Songbook   1976
* Verve V-4066   Ella Fitzgerald's Tribute To Cole Porter   1964
* Verve V-4049   Ella Fitzgerald Sings Cole Porter   1961
= Verve MGV-4001-2   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Cole Porter Song Book   1956
= Verve VE-2-2511   Ella Fitzgerald - The Cole Porter Songbook   1976
* Verve V-10077   Ella Fitzgerald - It's All Right With Me / All Of You   1957

Ella Fitzgerald

Paul Smith, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.

Los Angeles, CA, February 7, 1956

20071-2Miss Otis RegretsVerve V-4049
20072-2Get Out Of Town-
20073-2Easy To LoveVerve V-4050

* Verve V-4049   Ella Fitzgerald Sings Cole Porter   1961
= Verve MGV-4001-2   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Cole Porter Song Book   1956
= Verve VE-2-2511   Ella Fitzgerald - The Cole Porter Songbook   1976
* Verve V-4050   Ella Fitzgerald Sings More Cole Porter   1961
= Verve MGV-4001-2   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Cole Porter Song Book   1956
= Verve VE-2-2511   Ella Fitzgerald - The Cole Porter Songbook   1976

Ella Fitzgerald

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, February 8, 1956

20075-2So In LoveVerve V-4050
20076-4You Do Something To Me-
20077-3In The Still Of The NightVerve V-4049
20078-7Begin The BeguineVerve V-4049, V-4066
20079-7All Through The Night-
20080-4Always True To You In My FashionVerve V-4049
20081-8It's DelovelyVerve V-4050, V-4066
20082-2Ace In The HoleVerve V-4050
20083-8Love For SaleVerve V-4050, V-4066
20084-10Anything GoesVerve V-4049, V-4066
20085-4I Concentrate On YouClef unissued
20086-1Let's Do ItVerve V-10050, V-4049, V-4066

* Verve V-4050   Ella Fitzgerald Sings More Cole Porter   1961
= Verve MGV-4001-2   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Cole Porter Song Book   1956
= Verve VE-2-2511   Ella Fitzgerald - The Cole Porter Songbook   1976
* Verve V-4049   Ella Fitzgerald Sings Cole Porter   1961
= Verve MGV-4001-2   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Cole Porter Song Book   1956
= Verve VE-2-2511   Ella Fitzgerald - The Cole Porter Songbook   1976
* Verve V-4066   Ella Fitzgerald's Tribute To Cole Porter   1964
* Verve V-10050   Ella Fitzgerald - Let's Do It / Manhattan   1957

Ella Fitzgerald With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Ella Fitzgerald, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, February 9, 1956

20089-1I Get A Kick Out Of YouVerve V-4049, V-4066
20090-1You're The TopVerve V-4066
20091-2I've Got You Under My SkinVerve V-4050, V-4066
20092-2What Is This Thing Called Love-
20093-5All Of YouVerve V-10077, V-4049, V-4066
20094-2Don't Fence Me InVerve V-4050

* Verve V-4049   Ella Fitzgerald Sings Cole Porter   1961
= Verve MGV-4001-2   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Cole Porter Song Book   1956
= Verve VE-2-2511   Ella Fitzgerald - The Cole Porter Songbook   1976
* Verve V-4066   Ella Fitzgerald's Tribute To Cole Porter   1964
* Verve V-4050   Ella Fitzgerald Sings More Cole Porter   1961
= Verve MGV-4001-2   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Cole Porter Song Book   1956
= Verve VE-2-2511   Ella Fitzgerald - The Cole Porter Songbook   1976
* Verve V-10077   Ella Fitzgerald - It's All Right With Me / All Of You   1957

Tal Farlow Quintet

Hank Jones, piano; Tal Farlow, guitar; Oscar Pettiford, cello; Ray Brown, bass; Henry Bellson, drums.

NYC, February 11, 1956

2750-7I Wished On The MoonVerve 815 236-1
2751-9Swinging Till The Girls Come Home-
2752-16JorduClef MGC-742; Verve 815 236-1
2753-3The Way You Look TonightVerve 815 236-1
2754-5Bernie's Tune-

* Verve 815 236-1   Tal Farlow - Poppin' And Burnin'   1984
* Clef MGC-742   Down Beat Critics Poll Winners   not released

Louis Bellson And His Orchestra

Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Eddie Bert, trombone; Ernie Wilkins, alto sax; Ted Lee, baritone sax; Nat Pierce, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Pearl Bailey, vocal.

NYC, February 12, 1956

2755-1Blues For KeepsVerve MGV-8354
2756-8TiredVerve 2013, MGV-2036
2757-6Go Back Where You Stayed Last Night-
2758-3Flying HickoryClef rejected

* Verve MGV-8354   Louis Bellson And His Orchestra - Drummer's Holiday   1960
* Verve MGV-2036   Various Artists - Here Come The Girls!   1957
* Verve 2013, V-10013   Pearl Bailey - Tired / Go Back Where You Stayed Last Night   1956

Toni Harper With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Toni Harper, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, February 13, 1956

20095-4I Telephoned, I TelegraphedVerve 2005, MGV-2036
20096-8We Got To Live, To Grow Up-
20097-6I'm Getting The MessageClef unissued
20098-5My Memory BookVerve 2015
20099-8Love Is A Wonderful ThingVerve 2015, MGV-2036

* Verve MGV-2036   Various Artists - Here Come The Girls!   1957
* Verve 2005, V-10005   Toni Harper - I Telephoned, I Telegraphed / We Got To Live, To Grow Up   1956
* Verve 2015, V-10015   Toni Harper - My Memory Book / Love Is A Wonderful Thing   1956

Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra

Dizzy Gillespie, Ermet Perry, Ernie Royal, Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Billy Byers, Jimmy Cleveland, Frank Rehak, trombone; Jerome Richardson, Sahib Shihab, alto sax; Lucky Thompson, Ernie Wilkins, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Wade Legge, piano; Nelson Boyd, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.

NYC, February 14, 1956

2773-4Doodlin'ARS G-405
2774-4Sometimes I'm HappyARS G-405, G-423
2775-3Jessica's Day-

* ARS G-405   The Jazz Creations Of Dizzy Gillespie   1950s
* ARS G-423   Dizzy Gillespie's Big Band Jazz   1950s

Anita O'Day With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Anita O'Day, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, February 23, 1956

20100-8The Getaway And The ChaseVerve 2001, MGV-2036
20101-16Your Picture's Hanging Crooked On The WallClef unissued
20102-7We Laughed At LoveVerve 2014
20103-7I'm Not LonelyClef unissued

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

Gene Krupa And His Orchestra

Joe Ferrante, Bernie Glow, Ernie Royal, Nick Travis, trumpet; Roy Eldridge, trumpet, vocal; Jimmy Cleveland, J.J. Johnson, Fred Ohms, Kai Winding, trombone; Aaron Sachs, clarinet, tenor sax; Sam Marowitz, alto sax; Hal McKusick, alto sax, clarinet; Eddie Shu, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Dave McKenna, piano; John Drew, bass; Gene Krupa, drums; Anita O'Day, vocal; Manny Albam, Billy Byers, Quincy Jones, Nat Pierce, arranger.

NYC, February, 1956

2760-2 | 62VK214Boogie BluesVerve 2008, VK-107, MGV-2008, VSP/VSPS-4
2761-7Opus 1Verve MGV-2008, MGV-8207
2762-2That's What You ThinkVerve MGV-2008, VSP/VSPS-4
2763-4Fish FryVerve MGV-2008
2764-6 | 63VK628Let Me Off UptownVerve 2008, MGV-2008, MGV-8207, V/V6-8571, VSP/VSPS-4
2765-2Drummin' ManVerve MGV-2008
2766-3Slow Down-
2767-3Rockin' ChairVerve MGV-2008, VSP/VSPS-4
2768-4Leave Us Leap-
2769-7After You've Gone-
2770-5Wire Brush Stomp-
2771-5Drum BoogieVerve MGV-2008

* Verve MGV-2008   Gene Krupa In HIghest-FI - Drummer Man   1956
= ARS G-427   -   1950s
* Verve VSP/VSPS-4   Gene Krupa & His Orchestra - That Drummer's Band   1966
* Verve MGV-8207   Various Artists - Here Come The Swinging Bands   1957
* Verve V/V6-8571   The Essential Gene Krupa   1963
* Verve VK-107   Anita O'Day - Boogie Blues / Sweet Georgia Brown   1962
* Verve 2008, V-10008   Gene Krupa - Boogie Blues / Let Me Off Uptown   1956

Teddy Wilson Trio

Teddy Wilson, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

Chicago, IL, March 5, 1956

20104-1Stompin' At The SavoyVerve MGV-2073
20105-3Say It Isn't So-
20106-1All Of Me-
20107-2Stars Fell On Alabama-
20108-4I Got Rhythm-
20109-1On The Sunny Side Of The Street-
20110-1Sweet Georgia Brown-
20111-1As Time Goes By-
20112-1Smile-
20113-1When Your Lover Has Gone-
20114-1Limehouse Blues-
20115-1Blues For Daryll-
20116-1You're Driving Me Crazy-

* Verve MGV-2073   Teddy Wilson And His Piano - I Got Rhythm   1957

Johnny Dankworth And His Orchestra

Derrick Abbott, Charlie Evans, Bill Metcalf, Dougie Roberts, trumpet; Gerry Brown, Danny Elwood, Bill Geldard, Laurie Monk, trombone; Johnny Dankworth, Ronnie Fenwick, alto sax; Pete Warner, John Xerri, tenor sax; Alex Leslie, baritone sax; Dave Lee, piano; Bill Sutcliffe, bass; Kenny Clare, drums.

London, England, March 7, 1956

22178Jersey BounceParlophone (E) PMD 1042; Clef unissued

* Parlophone (E) PMD 1042   Johnny Dankworth - Journey Into Jazz   1956

Billy Bauer Quartet

Andrew Ackers, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

Fine Sound, NYC, March 12, 1956

2722-8Too Marvelous For WordsNorgran MGN-1082
2723-6Lady Estelle's Dream-
2724-2You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To-
2725-1When It's Sleepy Time Down South-
2726-3The Way You Look Tonight-
2727-1Lullaby Of The Leaves-
2728-7Blue Mist-

* Norgran MGN-1082   Billy Bauer, Plectrist   1956
= Verve MGV-8172   -   1957

Bob Scobey's Band

Bob Scobey, Frank Snow, trumpet; Jack Buck, Jack Sudmeier, Will Sudmeier, trombone; Bill Napier, clarinet; Leon Radcliff, clarinet, bass clarinet; Jesse Crump, piano; Clancy Hayes, banjo, vocal; Hal McCormick, bass; Bob Short, tuba; Earl Watkins, drums.

Oakland, CA, March 13-16, 1956

70000Ten To OneDown Home D-1000, MGD-1
70001In New Orleans-
The CraveDown Home MGD-1
Lazy River-
Dardanella-
Stars Fell On Alabama-
Summertime-
When The One You Love Is Gone-
Canadian Capers-
Stardust-
Swingin' Doors-
Blues In The Night-

* Down Home MGD-1   Bob Scobey's Band   1956
= Verve MGV-1001   -   1957
* Down Home D-1000   Bob Scobey - Ten To One / In New Orleans   1956+

Ella Fitzgerald With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Ella Fitzgerald, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, March 27, 1956

20121-10Night And DayVerve V-4050, V-4066
20122-3 | 62VK495A Beautiful FriendshipVerve 2012, VK-10259, MGV-2036, V/V6-4063
20123-3You're The TopVerve V-4050
20124-8I Concentrate On You-
20125-11I Had To Find Out For MyselfClef unissued
20126-3Let's Do It-

* Verve V-4050   Ella Fitzgerald Sings More Cole Porter   1961
= Verve MGV-4001-2   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Cole Porter Song Book   1956
= Verve VE-2-2511   Ella Fitzgerald - The Cole Porter Songbook   1976
* Verve V-4066   Ella Fitzgerald's Tribute To Cole Porter   1964
* Verve MGV-2036   Various Artists - Here Come The Girls!   1957
* Verve V/V6-4063   The Best Of Ella Fitzgerald - Verve's Choice!   1964
* Verve VK-10259   Ella Fitzgerald - A Beautiful Friendship / I'll Always Be In Love With You   1962
* Verve 2012, V-10012   Ella Fitzgerald - Stay There / A Beautiful Friendship   1956

Fred Astaire With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Fred Astaire, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, March 30, 1956

20127-5Sweet SorrowVerve 2019, MGV-2114
20128-5Hello BabyVerve 2009, MGV-2114
20129-7There's No Time Like The Present-
20130-6Just Like Taking Candy From A BabyVerve 2019, MGV-2114

* Verve MGV-2114   Easy To Dance With Fred Astaire   1959
* Verve 2019, V-10019   Fred Astaire - Sweet Sorrow / Just Like Taking Candy From A Baby   1956
* Verve 2009, V-10009   Fred Astaire - Hello Baby / There's No Time Like The Present   1956

Tal Farlow Trio

Eddie Costa, piano; Tal Farlow, guitar; Vinnie Burke, bass.

NYC, March, 1956

2823-6ChucklesNorgran MGN-1102
2824-1You Don't Know What Love Is-
2825-3How About You-
2826-2Broadway-
2827-2Anything Goes-
2828-2Isn't It Romantic-
2829-2Yesterdays-
2830-4There Is No Greater Love-

* Norgran MGN-1102   Tal Farlow - Tal   not released
= Verve MGV-8021   -   1956+

Rudi Vannelli Solo

Adolph Vanne (Rudi Vannelli), guitar.

NYC, April 6, 1956

2776-4When Your Lover Has GoneVerve MGV-2038
2777-2They Say That Falling In Love Is Wonderful-
2778-2Suwanee River (Old Folk At Home)-
2779-4MedleyClef unissued
2780-2YesterdaysVerve MGV-2038
2781-2CaravanClef unissued
2782-1Bach PreludeVerve MGV-2038
2783-3Pavanne-
2784-1Clair De Lune-
2785-2Prelude No. 2 (Tarrega)-
2786-1Leyenda (Albeniz)-
2787-1Concerto-Etude For Guitar (N. Coste)-

* Verve MGV-2038   Rudi Vannelli - Maestro Of The Guitar   1957

Don, Dick 'N Jimmy With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Don, Dick 'N Jimmy, vocal trio; unidentified orchestra, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, April 16, 1956

20131-10You Gotta Have EyesVerve 2010, MGV-2107
20132-8I Never Knew-
20133-6That's The Way I FeelVerve 2020, MGV-2107
20134-9My Tormented HeartVerve MGV-2107

* Verve MGV-2107   Don, Dick 'N Jimmy - Songs For The Heart   1959
* Verve 2010, V-10010   Don, Dick 'N Jimmy - You Gotta Have Eyes / I Never Knew   1956
* Verve 2020, V-10020   Don, Dick 'N Jimmy - That's The Way I Feel / Two Voices In The Dark   1956

Bob Scobey's Band

Bob Scobey, trumpet; Jack Buck, trombone; Bill Napier, clarinet; Jesse Crump, piano; Clancy Hayes, banjo, guitar, vocal; Hal McCormick, bass; Fred Higuera, drums.

Oakland, CA, April 18, 1956

Muskrat RambleVerve MGV-1011
Trouble In Mind-
Copenhagen-
Royal Garden Blues-
Somebody Stole My Gal-
Lover Come Back To Me-
My Gal Sal-
Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue-
Stumbling-
Ain't She Sweet-
Milenberg Joys-
Getting My Boots-

* Verve MGV-1011   The San Francisco Jazz Of Bob Scobey   1957

The Wailers With Gene Krupa Big Band

Eddie Shu, tenor sax; Bobby Scott, piano; John Drew, bass; Gene Krupa, drums; The Wailers, vocal group; Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, April 20, 1956

20135-7That's Your MistakeVerve 2016
20136-4G And J Blues-
20137-7Apple CiderVerve 2011
20138-2You'd Better Stop-

* Verve 2016, V-10016   Gene Krupa, The Wailers - That's Your Mistake / G And J Blues   1956
* Verve 2011, V-10011   Gene Krupa - Apple Cider / You'd Better Stop   1956

Joe Williams With Count Basie And His Orchestra

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

Los Angeles, CA, April 28, 1956

20139-2I'm Beginning To See The LightVerve MGV-2016
20140-7Our Love Is Here To Stay-
20141-5A Fine Romance-
20142-5Nevertheless-
20143-4Singin' In The Rain-
20144-4There Will Never Be Another You-

* Verve MGV-2016   Count Basie Plays, Joe Williams Sings Standards - The Greatest!!   1956
= Verve MGVS-6006   -   1959

Joe Williams With Count Basie And His Orchestra

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, May 1, 1956

20145-5My Baby Just Cares For MeVerve MGV-2016
20146-8'S Wonderful-
20147-4This Can't Be Love-
20148-8Come Rain Or Come Shine-
20149-5I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me-
20150-12Thou Swell-

* Verve MGV-2016   Count Basie Plays, Joe Williams Sings Standards - The Greatest!!   1956
= Verve MGVS-6006   -   1959

Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra

Emmett Berry, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Gordon, Quincy Jones, Carl Warwick, trumpet; Rod Leavitt, Melba Liston, Frank Rehack, trombone; Jimmy Powell, Phil Woods, alto sax; Billy Mitchell, Ernie Wilkins, tenor sax; Marty Flax, baritone sax; Walter Davis, piano; Nelson Boyd, string bass; Charlie Persip, drums.

NYC, May 18 and 19, 1956

2831-2Dizzy's BusinessNorgran MGN-1084
2832-2Hey, PeteVerve MGV-8017
2833-1 | 63VK623Jessica's DayNorgran MGN-1084; Verve MGV-8230, V/V6-8566
2834-1Tour De ForceNorgran MGN-1084
2835-1I Can't Get StartedNorgran 152, MGN-1084; Clef MGC-742
2836-3Stella By StarlightNorgran MGN-1084
2837-1 | 62VK237Doodlin'Norgran 154, MGN-1084; Verve VK-118
2838-1Night In TunisiaNorgran MGN-1084

* Norgran MGN-1084   Dizzy Gillespie - World Statesman   1956
= Verve MGV-8174   -   1957
= Verve 314 527 900-2   Dizzy Gillespie - Birks Works: The Verve Big-Band Sessions   1995
* Verve MGV-8017   Dizzy In Greece   1957
= Verve 314 527 900-2   Dizzy Gillespie - Birks Works: The Verve Big-Band Sessions   1995
* Verve MGV-8230   Various Artists - The Anatomy Of Improvisation   1957
* Verve V/V6-8566   The Essential Dizzy Gillespie   1963
* Clef MGC-742   Down Beat Critics Poll Winners   not released
* Verve VK-118   Dizzy Gillespie - Joogie Boogie / Doodlin'   1962
* Norgran 152   Dizzy Gillespie - I Can't Get Started / Groovin' For Nat   1956
* Norgran 154   Dizzy Gillespie - Doodlin' / Dizzy's Blues   1956

The Buddy DeFranco Wailers

Harry Edison, trumpet; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Bob Stone, bass; Bobby White, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, May 21, 1956

2790-2Cheek To CheekNorgran MGN-1085
2791-4A Fine Romance-
2792-5Perfidia-
2793-6How Long Has This Been Going On-
2794-5I Won't Dance-
2795-2Angel Eyes-
2796-1Moonlight On The Ganges-
2797-5Let's Call The Whole Thing Off-
2798-2Sweets Blues-

* Norgran MGN-1085   The Buddy DeFranco Wailers   1956
= Verve MGV-8175   -   1957

Louis Bellson And His Orchestra

Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Vincent Forchetti, trombone; Red Press, alto sax; Eddie Wasserman, tenor sax; Ted Lee, baritone sax; Lou Stein, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.

NYC, May 30, 1956

2799-6Seedless Grape FruitVerve MGV-8258
2800-2Flying Hickory-
2801-1That's Bell's Son-
2802-8Park Avenue Patter-
2803-4Smiling King-
2804-6For Louie's KicksVerve MGV-8354
2805-5T-Bones-
2806-6Strip Out Sam (as Striped Suit Sam)Verve MGV-8258

* Verve MGV-8258   Louis Bellson And His Orchestra - Let's Call It Swing   1958
* Verve MGV-8354   Louis Bellson And His Orchestra - Drummer's Holiday   1960

Tal Farlow Trio

Eddie Costa, piano; Tal Farlow, guitar; Vinnie Burke, bass.

NYC, May 31, 1956

2807-2Gone With The WindVerve 314 559 515-2
2808-3Taking A Chance On LoveVerve MGV-8201
2809-3Yardbird Suite-
2810-4You Stepped Out Of A Dream-
2811-3They Can't Take That Away From Me-
2812-4Meteor-
2813-3Like Someone In Love-
2814-2I Love You-
Taking A Chance On Love (alternate take)Verve 314 559 515-2
Yardbird Suite (alternate take)-
Gone With The Wind (alternate take)-

* Verve MGV-8201   The Swinging Guitar Of Tal Farlow   1956+
= ARS G-418   -   1950s
= Verve 314 559 515-2   -   1999

Jane Powell With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Jane Powell, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, June 1, 1956

20151-9Mind If I Fall In Love With YouVerve 2018, MGV-2036
20152-10True Love-
20153-13What Gives What GoesVerve V-10030
20154-17Till The Next Time-

* Verve MGV-2036   Various Artists - Here Come The Girls!   1957
* Verve V-10030   Jane Powell - What Gives What Goes / Till The Next Time
* Verve 2018, V-10018   Jane Powell - Mind If I Fall In Love With You / True Love   1956

Roy Eldridge And His Central Plaza Dixielanders

Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Benny Morton, trombone; Eddie Barefield, clarinet; Dick Wellstood, piano; Walter Page, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

NYC, June 2, 1956

2815-2Royal Garden BluesVerve MGV-1010
2816-1That's A Plenty-
2817-1Tin Roof Blues-
2818-3Jazz Me Blues-
2819-4Ja-Da-
2820-1Struttin' With Some Barbecue-
2821-1Black And Blue-
2822-4Bugle Call Rag-

* Verve MGV-1010   Roy Eldridge And His Central Plaza Dixielanders - Swing Goes Dixie   1957
= ARS G-420   -   1950s

Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra

Emmett Berry, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Gordon, Quincy Jones, Carl Warwick, trumpet; Rod Leavitt, Melba Liston, Frank Rehack, trombone; Jimmy Powell, Phil Woods, alto sax; Billy Mitchell, Ernie Wilkins, tenor sax; Marty Flax, baritone sax; Walter Davis, piano; Nelson Boyd, string bass; Charlie Persip, drums.

NYC, June 6, 1956

2839-1 | 63VK621The ChampNorgran MGN-1084; Verve V/V6-8566
2840-1YesterdaysVerve MGV-8017
2841-2Tin Tin Deo-
2842-2Groovin' For NatNorgran 152; Verve MGV-8017
2843-1My ReverieNorgran MGN-1084
2844-1Dizzy's BluesNorgran 154, MGN-1084
2845-2Annie's DanceVerve MGV-8017
2846-2Cool BreezeVerve MGV-8017, VSP/VSPS-7
2847-1School DaysVerve MGV-8017

* Norgran MGN-1084   Dizzy Gillespie - World Statesman   1956
= Verve MGV-8174   -   1957
= Verve 314 527 900-2   Dizzy Gillespie - Birks Works: The Verve Big-Band Sessions   1995
* Verve V/V6-8566   The Essential Dizzy Gillespie   1963
* Verve MGV-8017   Dizzy In Greece   1957
= Verve 314 527 900-2   Dizzy Gillespie - Birks Works: The Verve Big-Band Sessions   1995
* Verve VSP/VSPS-7   Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra - Night In Tunisia   1966
* Norgran 152   Dizzy Gillespie - I Can't Get Started / Groovin' For Nat   1956
* Norgran 154   Dizzy Gillespie - Doodlin' / Dizzy's Blues   1956

Billie Holiday With Tony Scott's Orchestra

Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Tony Scott, clarinet, arranger; Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Aaron Bell, bass; Lenny McBrowne, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.

NYC, June 6, 1956

2850-5 | 62VK224Trav'lin' LightClef MGC-721; Verve VK-112, MGV-8338-2, 2-V6S-8816, VE-2-2529
2851-3I Must Have That ManClef MGC-721; Verve VE-2-2529
2852-6Some Other Springrejected
2853-1-Clef MGC-721; Verve VE-2-2529
2854-4Lady Sings The Blues-

* Clef MGC-721   Lady Sings The Blues   1956
= Verve MGV-8099   -   1957
= ARS G-431   -   1950s
* Verve MGV-8338-2   A Memorial Album Of Billie Holiday's Greatest Performances... - The Unforgettable Lady Day   1959
* Verve 2-V6S-8816   The History Of The Real Billie Holiday   1973
* Verve VE-2-2529   Billie Holiday - All Or Nothing At All   1978
* Verve VK-112   Billie Holiday - Trav'lin' Light / Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone   1962

George Lewis Band

Thomas Jefferson, trumpet; Bob Thomas, trombone; George Lewis, clarinet; Alton Purnell, piano, vocal; Alcide "Slow Drag" Pavageau, bass; Joe Watkins, drums, vocal.

live in San Francisco, CA, June 7, 1956

22689Original Dixieland One-StepVerve MGV-8303
22690Four Or Five Times-
22691Struttin' With Some Barbecue-
22692Salty Dog Blues-
22693That's A Plenty-
22694Move The Body Over-
22695Don't Give Up The Ship-
22696Oh, Didn't He Ramble-
22697She's Crying For Me-
22698Tishomingo Blues-
22699South Rampart Street ParadeVerve MGV-8304
22700Sugar Blues-
22701Shine-
22702Yes Sir, That's My Baby-
22703Sweet Sue, Just You-
22704On A Coconut Island-
22705Chinatown, My Chinatown-
22706Nobody's Sweetheart Now-
22707Dinah-
22708Swing A Lullaby-
22709Should I-
22710Limousine Blues (Limehouse Blues)-

* Verve MGV-8303   On Stage-George Lewis - Concert Vol. 1   1959
* Verve MGV-8304   On Stage-George Lewis - Concert Vol. 2   1959

Billie Holiday With Tony Scott's Orchestra

Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Tony Scott, clarinet, arranger #2-4; Paul Quinichette, tenor sax #2-4; Wynton Kelly, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Aaron Bell, bass #2-4; Lenny McBrowne, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.

NYC, June 7, 1956

1. 2855-12Strange FruitClef MGC-721; Verve V6-8808, VE-2-2529
2. 2856-1God Bless The ChildClef MGC-721; Verve 2-V6S-8816, VE-2-2529
3. 2857-8Good Morning, HeartacheClef MGC-721; Verve V6-8808, 2-V6S-8816, VE-2-2529
4. 2858-1No Good ManClef MGC-721; Verve VE-2-2529

* Clef MGC-721   Lady Sings The Blues   1956
= Verve MGV-8099   -   1957
= ARS G-431   -   1950s
* Verve V6-8808   The Best Of Billie Holiday   1972
* Verve VE-2-2529   Billie Holiday - All Or Nothing At All   1978
* Verve 2-V6S-8816   The History Of The Real Billie Holiday   1973

Bing Crosby With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Pete Candoli, Harry Edison, Maynard Ferguson, Conrad Gozzo, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Joe Howard, Lloyd Ulyate, trombone; George Roberts, bass trombone; Bud Shank, Maurice Stein, alto sax; Bob Cooper, Ted Nash, tenor sax; Chuck Gentry, baritone sax; Paul Smith, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Bing Crosby, vocal; unidentified woodwinds and strings, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, June 11, 1956

20155-11The Blue RoomVerve MGV-2020
20156-8Jeepers Creepers-
20157-4I've Got Five DollarsVerve 2025, MGV-2020
20158-1'Deed I DoVerve MGV-2020
20159-3The Song Is You-
20160-4Nice Work If You Can Get It-

* Verve MGV-2020   Bing Crosby, Buddy Bregman - Bing Sings Whilst Bregman Swings   1956
* Verve 2025, V-10025   Bing Crosby - I've Got Five Dollars / Mountain Greenery   1956

Bing Crosby With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, June 12, 1956

20161-3They All LaughedVerve MGV-2020
20162-4Heat WaveVerve V-10089, MGV-2020
20163-3September In The Rain-
20164-5Cheek To CheekVerve MGV-2020
20165-2Have You Met Miss Jones-
20166-5Mountain GreeneryVerve 2025, MGV-2020

* Verve MGV-2020   Bing Crosby, Buddy Bregman - Bing Sings Whilst Bregman Swings   1956
* Verve V-10089   Bing Crosby - Heat Wave / September In The Rain   1957
* Verve 2025, V-10025   Bing Crosby - I've Got Five Dollars / Mountain Greenery   1956

Peter Hanley With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Peter Hanley, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, June 15, 1956

20167-6A Heart That Loves YouVerve 2017
20168-5I Want To See You When You WeepVerve V-10028
20169-14I Love You, SamanthaVerve 2017
20170-3Dedicated To YouVerve V-10028, MGV-2098

* Verve MGV-2098   Various Artists - Songs For Your Girl Friend   1961+
* Verve V-10028   Peter Hanley - I Want To See You When You Weep / Dedicated To You
* Verve 2017, V-10017   Peter Hanley - A Heart That Loves You / I Love You, Samantha   1956

George Wallington Solo

George Wallington, piano.

NYC, June 18, 1956

2859-1Lady FairClef MGC-743

* Clef MGC-743   Metronome All-Stars 1956   1956
= Verve MGV-8030   -   1956+

Metronome All-Stars

Thad Jones, trumpet; Eddie Bert, trombone; Tony Scott, clarinet; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Serge Chaloff, baritone sax; Teddy Charles, vibes; Billy Taylor, piano; Tal Farlow, guitar; Charles Mingus, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

NYC, June 18, 1956

2860-1Billie's BounceClef MGC-743

* Clef MGC-743   Metronome All-Stars 1956   1956
= Verve MGV-8030   -   1956+

Count Basie And His Orchestra

Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, trumpet; Joe Newman, trumpet, arranger; Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Benny Powell, trombone; Bill Graham, alto sax; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano, organ #1,2,4; Ralph Burns, piano, arranger #3; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Sonny Payne, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Williams, vocal.

NYC, June 25, 1956

1. 2900-4April In ParisClef 89172, MGC-743; Verve VSP/VSPS-24
2. 2901Too Close For ComfortVerve MGV-8288
3. 2902-1Salty LipsClef rejected
4. 2903Every Day I Have The BluesClef MGC-743

Thad Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, trombone; Frank Wess, tenor sax; Count Basie, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Sonny Payne, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Williams, vocal.

2904-5Party BluesClef 89172, MGC-743; Verve MGV-8341

* Clef MGC-743   Metronome All-Stars 1956   1956
= Verve MGV-8030   -   1956+
* Verve VSP/VSPS-24   Various Artists - The Jazz Round   1966
* Verve MGV-8288   Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Joe Williams - One O'Clock Jump   1958
* Verve MGV-8341   Various Artists - Special College Jazz Album: Complimentary Record   1959
* Clef 89172, 89172x45   Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie - April In Paris / Party Blues   1956
= Verve 89172, 89172x45   -   1957

Count Basie And His Orchestra

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

NYC, June 26, 1956

2905-9SlatsVerve MGV-8291
2906-3Don't Worry 'Bout MeVerve MGV-8288
2907-4Low LifeVerve MGV-8291; Clef MGC-742
2908-4UntitledClef rejected

* Verve MGV-8291   Count Basie - Hall Of Fame   1959
= ARS G-422   Count Basie - Basie's Best   1950s
* Verve MGV-8288   Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Joe Williams - One O'Clock Jump   1958
* Clef MGC-742   Down Beat Critics Poll Winners   not released

Count Basie And His Orchestra

add Ernie Wilkins, arranger.

NYC, June 27, 1956

2909-6LollypopVerve MGV-8291
2910-5Too Close For ComfortVerve 314 519 852-2
2911-1 | 62VK211One O'Clock Jump (short version)Verve VK-105
2911-2One O'Clock Jump (long version)Clef MGC-743; Verve MGV-8207, MGV-8288, V/V6-8407, V/V6-8596
2912-2 | 62VK450Basie's Back In TownClef MGC-743; Verve VSP/VSPS-12
2913-2From Coast To CoastVerve MGV-8288

* Verve MGV-8291   Count Basie - Hall Of Fame   1959
= ARS G-422   Count Basie - Basie's Best   1950s
* Clef MGC-743   Metronome All-Stars 1956   1956
= Verve MGV-8030   -   1956+
* Verve MGV-8207   Various Artists - Here Come The Swinging Bands   1957
* Verve MGV-8288   Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Joe Williams - One O'Clock Jump   1958
* Verve V/V6-8407   The Essential Count Basie   1961
* Verve V/V6-8596   The Best Of Count Basie - Verve's Choice!   1964
* Verve VSP/VSPS-12   Count Basie And His Orchestra - Inside Basie Outside   1966
* Verve 314 519 852-2   Count Basie Swings - Joe Williams Sings
* Verve VK-105   Count Basie - April In Paris / One O'Clock Jump   1962

Jane Powell With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Jane Powell, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, July 15, 1956

20171-6ImaginationVerve MGV-2023
20172-9The Things We Did Last Summer-
20173-4Ev'ry Time-
20174-9In Love In Vain-

* Verve MGV-2023   Jane Powell - Can't We Be Friends?   1956

Jane Powell With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, July 18, 1956

20175-5Comes LoveVerve MGV-2023
20176-6My Baby Just Cares For Me-
20177-6Hooray For Love-
20178-8How Come You Do Me Like You Do-

* Verve MGV-2023   Jane Powell - Can't We Be Friends?   1956

Jane Powell With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, July 19, 1956

20180-3Can't We Be FriendsVerve MGV-2023
20181-5For Every Man There's A Woman-
20182-5Let's Face The Music And Dance-
20192-7I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good-

* Verve MGV-2023   Jane Powell - Can't We Be Friends?   1956

Rex Middleton's Hi-Fi's With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

The Hi Fi's, vocal group; unidentified orchestra, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, July 30, 1956

20193-15UndecidedVerve MGV-2035
20194-7Tomorrow Seems A Thousand Years-
20195-7Over The Rainbow-
20196-8I Didn't Know About You-
20197-10Bernie's Tune-

* Verve MGV-2035   Rex Middleton's Hi-Fi's   1957

Don, Dick 'N Jimmy With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Don, Dick 'N Jimmy, vocal trio; unidentified orchestra, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, July 31, 1956

20198-5Two Voices In The DarkVerve 2020, MGV-2107
20199-18By The Fountains Of RomeVerve MGV-2107

* Verve MGV-2107   Don, Dick 'N Jimmy - Songs For The Heart   1959
* Verve 2020, V-10020   Don, Dick 'N Jimmy - That's The Way I Feel / Two Voices In The Dark   1956

Buddy DeFranco Quintet

Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Marty Paich, piano; Howard Roberts, guitar; Ralph Pena, bass; Frank DeVito, drums.

Zardi's, Los Angeles, CA, August 1, 1956

We'll Be Together AgainClef unissued
That Old Feeling-
Over The Rainbow-
You And The Night And The Music-
Easy Living-
Fascinatin' Rhythm-
Polka Dots And Moonbeams-
Pitfall-
Abstract-
Jumpin' Up And Down-
Abstract-
Pitfall-
You And The Night And The Music-
Black Magic-
Have You Met Miss Jones-
Stendek-
Deuce-

Rex Middleton's Hi-Fi's With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

The Hi Fi's, vocal group; unidentified orchestra, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, August 1, 1956

20200-4Sometimes I'm HappyVerve MGV-2035
20201-10The Lamp Is Low-
20202-7Moonglow-
20203-2Everyday I Have The Blues-
20204-10It's All Right With Me-

* Verve MGV-2035   Rex Middleton's Hi-Fi's   1957

Rex Middleton's Hi-Fi's With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, August 2, 1956

20205-10Baby, It Isn't In The CardsVerve MGV-2035
20206-7Swing Low, Sweet Chariot-

* Verve MGV-2035   Rex Middleton's Hi-Fi's   1957

Johnny Dankworth And His Orchestra

Derrick Abbott, Bill Metcalf, Stan Palmer, Dougie Roberts, Colin Wright, trumpet; Gerry Brown, Harry Buckles, Danny Elwood, Bill Geldard, Laurie Monk, trombone; Johnny Dankworth, alto sax, clarinet; Pete Warner, tenor sax; Alex Leslie, baritone sax; Dave Lee, piano; Eric Dawson, bass; Kenny Clare, drums.

London, England, August 7, 1956

22177AdiosParlophone (E) PMD 1042; Clef unissued
22179Take The "A" Train-

* Parlophone (E) PMD 1042   Johnny Dankworth - Journey Into Jazz   1956

The Oscar Peterson Trio

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

Stratford Shakespearean Festival, Stratford, Canada, August 8, 1956

Falling In Love With LoveClef MGC-751
How About You-
Flamingo-
Swinging On A StarClef MGC-751; Verve V6-8775
Noreen's NocturneClef MGC-751
Gypsy In My Soul-
How High The Moon-
Love You Madly-
52nd Street Theme-
Nuagesunissued
Daisy's Dream-

* Clef MGC-751   The Oscar Peterson Trio At The Stratford Shakespearean Festival   not released
= Verve MGV-8024   -   1956+
* Verve V6-8775   Oscar Peterson Plays The Academy Awards - Oscar's   1969

The Phil Nimmons Group

Erich Taugott, trumpet; Ross Culley, trombone; Phil Nimmons, clarinet; Jerry Toth, alto sax; Julian Filanowski, tenor sax; Eddie Karam, baritone sax; Vic Gentro, accordion; Rudy Toth, piano; Murray Lauder, bass; Jack McQuade, drums.

Stratford Shakespearean Festival, Stratford, Canada, circa August 8, 1956???

April In ParisClef MGC-753
Humphy-
Pick Yourself Up-
Muggs-
Rhumba Pseudo-
Someone To Watch Over Me-
Stompin' At The Savoy-
We'll Be Together Again-

* Clef MGC-753   The Canadian Scene Via The Phil Nimmons Group   not released
= Verve MGV-8025   -   1956+

Billie Holiday And Her Orchestra

Harry Edison, trumpet; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.

Los Angeles, CA, August 14, 1956

2914-3Do Nothin' Till You Hear From MeVerve MGV-8329, VE-2-2529, V6-8808
2915-6Cheek To CheekVerve MGV-8329, VE-2-2529
2916-4Ill Wind-
2917-8Speak Low-

* Verve MGV-8329   Billie Holiday - All Or Nothing At All   1959
* Verve VE-2-2529   Billie Holiday - All Or Nothing At All   1978
* Verve V6-8808   The Best Of Billie Holiday   1972

Jazz At The Hollywood Bowl

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

Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 1956

Honeysuckle RoseVerve MGV-8231-2
Jumpin' At The Woodside-
Ballad Medley: I Can't Get Started / If I Had You / I've Got The World On A String-

* Verve MGV-8231-2   Various Artists - Jazz At The Hollywood Bowl   1956+

The Oscar Peterson Trio At JATHB

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

Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 1956

9:20 SpecialVerve MGV-8231-2
How About You-

* Verve MGV-8231-2   Various Artists - Jazz At The Hollywood Bowl   1956+

Art Tatum Solo At JATHB

Art Tatum, piano.

Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 1956

Someone To Watch Over MeVerve MGV-8231-2; Pablo PACD-2405-439-2
Begin The Beguine-
Willow Weep For MeVerve MGV-8231-2, VSP/VSPS-33; Pablo PACD-2405-439-2
HumoresqueVerve MGV-8231-2; Pablo PACD-2405-439-2

* Verve MGV-8231-2   Various Artists - Jazz At The Hollywood Bowl   1956+
* Verve VSP/VSPS-33   Art Tatum - The Art Of Art   1966
* Pablo PACD-2405-439-2   The Tatum Solo Masterpieces Volume Eight   1992

Ella Fitzgerald At JATHB

Paul Smith, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.

Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 1956

Love For SaleVerve MGV-8231-2
Just One Of Those Things-
Little Girl Blues-
Too Close For Comfort-
I Can't Give You Anything But LoveVerve V-10136, MGV-8231-2, V/V6-4063
Air Mail SpecialVerve V-10136, MGV-8231-2

* Verve MGV-8231-2   Various Artists - Jazz At The Hollywood Bowl   1956+
* Verve V/V6-4063   The Best Of Ella Fitzgerald - Verve's Choice!   1964
* Verve V-10136   Ella Fitzgerald - I Can't Give You Anything But Love / Airmail Special   1958

Ella Fitzgerald - Louis Armstrong At JATHB

Louis Armstrong, trumpet, vocal; Trummy Young, trombone; Ed Hall, clarinet; Billy Kyle, piano; Dale Jones, bass; Barrett Deems, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.

Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 1956

You Won't Be SatisfiedVerve MGV-8231-2
Undecided-

* Verve MGV-8231-2   Various Artists - Jazz At The Hollywood Bowl   1956+

Jazz At The Hollywood Bowl

add Harry Edison, Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.

Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 1956

Finale: When The Saints Go Marching InVerve MGV-8231-2

* Verve MGV-8231-2   Various Artists - Jazz At The Hollywood Bowl   1956+

Ella Fitzgerald - Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong, trumpet, vocal; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.

Los Angeles, CA, August 16, 1956

2918-2 | 20207-2They Can't Take That Away From MeVerve MGV-4003, 2-V6S-8811
2919-8 | 20208-8Isn't This A Lovely DayVerve MGV-4003
2920-5 | 20209-5Tenderly-
2921-2 | 20210-2Stars Fell On AlabamaVerve 2023, MGV-4003, 2-V6S-8811
2922-2 | 20222-2Can't We Be Friends-
2923-5 | 20211-5 | 63VK650Cheek To CheekVerve MGV-4003, 2-V6S-8811, V/V6-8569
2924-10 | 20212-10Under A Blanket Of BlueVerve MGV-4003, 2-V6S-8811
2925-7 | 20213-7Moonlight In Vermont-
2926-6 | 20214-6A Foggy Day (In London Town)-
2927-6 | 20215-6April In ParisVerve MGV-4003
2928-1 | 20216-1The Nearness Of YouVerve MGV-4003, 2-V6S-8811

* Verve MGV-4003   Ella And Louis   1956
* Verve 2-V6S-8811   Ella & Louis   1972
* Verve V/V6-8569   The Essential Louis Armstrong   1963
* Verve 2023, V-10023   Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong - Stars Fell On Alabama / Can't We Be Friends   1956

Billie Holiday And Her Orchestra

Harry Edison, trumpet; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.

Los Angeles, CA, August 18, 1956

2929-4We'll Be Together AgainVerve MGV-8329, VE-2-2529, V6-8808
2930-3All Or Nothing At AllVerve MGV-8329, VE-2-2529
2931-6Sophisticated Lady-
2932-6April In Paris-

* Verve MGV-8329   Billie Holiday - All Or Nothing At All   1959
* Verve VE-2-2529   Billie Holiday - All Or Nothing At All   1978
* Verve V6-8808   The Best Of Billie Holiday   1972

Buddy Rich And His Orchestra

Pete Candoli, Harry Edison, Conrad Gozzo, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone, tenor sax; Buddy Collette, flute, baritone sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Bill Pitman, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; Marty Paich, arranger.

Los Angeles, CA, August 18, 1956

2933-1Shorty GeorgeNorgran MGN-1086; Verve V/V6-8712
2934-3Jump For Me-
2935-5Blues For BasieNorgran MGN-1086
2936-69:20 SpecialNorgran MGN-1086; Verve V/V6-8712

* Norgran MGN-1086   Buddy Rich And His Orchestra - This One's For Basie   1956
= Verve MGV-8176   -   1957
* Verve V/V6-8712   Buddy Rich - Big Band Shout   1967

Ella Fitzgerald With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Ella Fitzgerald, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, August 21, 1956

20217-5This Can't Be LoveVerve MGV-4022, MGV-4002-2
20218-5The Lady Is A Tramp-
20219-7I've Got Five DollarsVerve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2
20220-3Lover-
20221-3The Silent TreatmentVerve 2021, MGV-2036

* Verve MGV-4022, MGVS-6009   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book Volume 1   1959
= Verve MGVS-64022   -   1961
* Verve MGV-4002-2   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book   1956
= Verve VE-2-2519   Ella Fitzgerald - The Rodgers And Hart Songbook   1977
* Verve MGV-4023, MGVS-6010   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book Volume 2   1959
= Verve MGVS-64023   -   1961
* Verve MGV-2036   Various Artists - Here Come The Girls!   1957
* Verve 2021, V-10021   Ella Fitzgerald - The Sun Forgot To Shine This Morning / The Silent Treatment   1956

Buddy Rich And His Orchestra

Pete Candoli, Harry Edison, Conrad Gozzo, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone, tenor sax; Buddy Collette, flute, baritone sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Bill Pitman, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; Marty Paich, arranger.

Los Angeles, CA, August 25, 1956

2937-3Blue And SentimentalNorgran MGN-1086; Verve V/V6-8712
2937-4Blue And Sentimental (short version)Norgran 153
2938-4Down For DoubleNorgran MGN-1086; Verve V/V6-8712
2938-5Down For Double (short version)Norgran 153
2939-2Ain't It The TruthNorgran MGN-1086; Verve V/V6-8712
2940-4Jumpin' At The Woodside-

* Norgran MGN-1086   Buddy Rich And His Orchestra - This One's For Basie   1956
= Verve MGV-8176   -   1957
* Verve V/V6-8712   Buddy Rich - Big Band Shout   1967
* Norgran 153   Buddy Rich - Blue And Sentimental / Down For Double   1956

Buddy DeFranco With Russell Garcia And His Orchestra

Don Fagerquist, trumpet; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Sonny Clark, piano; Howard Roberts, guitar; unidentified brass, reeds, rhythm and strings, Russell Garcia, director.

Los Angeles, CA, August 27, 1956

2960-5Come Rain Or Come ShineNorgran MGN-1104
2961-9Autumn In New York-
2962-4Makin' Whoopee-
2963-4Mad About The Boy-
2964-4Speak Low-
2965-3In The Still Of The Night-

* Norgran MGN-1104   Buddy DeFranco And His Orchestra - Broadway Showcase   not released
= Verve MGV-2033   -   1957

Buddy DeFranco With Russell Garcia And His Orchestra

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, August 28, 1956

2966-5Almost Like Being In LoveNorgran MGN-1104
2967-2Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man-
2968-3Who Cares-
2969-9Have You Met Miss Jones-
2970-1That Old Devil Moon-
2971-7Heat Wave-

* Norgran MGN-1104   Buddy DeFranco And His Orchestra - Broadway Showcase   not released
= Verve MGV-2033   -   1957

Ella Fitzgerald With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Ella Fitzgerald, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, August 28, 1956

20223-3Ten Cents A DanceVerve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2
20224-3I Wish I Were In Love AgainVerve MGV-4022, MGV-4002-2
20225-2Mountain GreeneryVerve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2
20226-7Johnny One NoteVerve MGV-4022, MGV-4002-2
20227-10Give It Back To The IndiansVerve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2

* Verve MGV-4023, MGVS-6010   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book Volume 2   1959
= Verve MGVS-64023   -   1961
* Verve MGV-4002-2   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book   1956
= Verve VE-2-2519   Ella Fitzgerald - The Rodgers And Hart Songbook   1977
* Verve MGV-4022, MGVS-6009   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book Volume 1   1959
= Verve MGVS-64022   -   1961

Ella Fitzgerald With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, August 29, 1956

20228-3Blue MoonVerve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2
20229-3Thou SwellVerve MGV-4022, MGV-4002-2
20230-1ManhattanVerve V-10050, MGV-4022, MGV-4002-2
20231-4There's Small HotelVerve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2
20232-3I Didn't Know What Time It Was-

* Verve MGV-4023, MGVS-6010   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book Volume 2   1959
= Verve MGVS-64023   -   1961
* Verve MGV-4002-2   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book   1956
= Verve VE-2-2519   Ella Fitzgerald - The Rodgers And Hart Songbook   1977
* Verve MGV-4022, MGVS-6009   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book Volume 1   1959
= Verve MGVS-64022   -   1961
* Verve V-10050   Ella Fitzgerald - Let's Do It / Manhattan   1957

Ella Fitzgerald

Paul Smith, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.

Los Angeles, CA, August 29, 1956

20233-6With A Song In My HeartVerve MGV-4022, MGV-4002-2
20234-4To Keep My Love Alive-
20235-3BewitchedVerve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2
20236-4Wait Till You See Her-

* Verve MGV-4022, MGVS-6009   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book Volume 1   1959
= Verve MGVS-64022   -   1961
* Verve MGV-4002-2   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book   1956
= Verve VE-2-2519   Ella Fitzgerald - The Rodgers And Hart Songbook   1977
* Verve MGV-4023, MGVS-6010   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book Volume 2   1959
= Verve MGVS-64023   -   1961

Ella Fitzgerald With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Ella Fitzgerald, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, August 30, 1956

20237-2My RomanceVerve MGV-4022, MGV-4002-2
20238-3My Heart Stood StillVerve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2
20239-1A Ship Without A SailVerve MGV-4022, MGV-4002-2
20240-1Have You Met Miss Jones-
20241-2Here In My ArmsVerve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2

same session.

20242-2It Never Entered My MindVerve MGV-4022, MGV-4002-2
20243-2Little Girl Blue-
20244-6Spring Is Here-
20245-2My Funny ValentineVerve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2
20246-1I Could Write A Book-

* Verve MGV-4022, MGVS-6009   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book Volume 1   1959
= Verve MGVS-64022   -   1961
* Verve MGV-4002-2   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book   1956
= Verve VE-2-2519   Ella Fitzgerald - The Rodgers And Hart Songbook   1977
* Verve MGV-4023, MGVS-6010   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book Volume 2   1959
= Verve MGVS-64023   -   1961

Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald, vocal; unidentified small group.

Los Angeles, CA, August 31, 1956

20247-4Blue RoomVerve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2
20248-3Dancing On The CeilingVerve MGV-4022, MGV-4002-2
20249-6Where Or When-
20250-1Isn't It RomanticVerve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2
20251-2You Took Advantage Of MeVerve MGV-4022, MGV-4002-2

* Verve MGV-4023, MGVS-6010   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book Volume 2   1959
= Verve MGVS-64023   -   1961
* Verve MGV-4002-2   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book   1956
= Verve VE-2-2519   Ella Fitzgerald - The Rodgers And Hart Songbook   1977
* Verve MGV-4022, MGVS-6009   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book Volume 1   1959
= Verve MGVS-64022   -   1961

Johnny Hodges And The Ellington All-Stars Without Duke

Clark Terry, trumpet; Ray Nance, trumpet, violin, vocal; Quentin Jackson, trombone; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet, tenor sax; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Harry Carney, baritone sax; Billy Strayhorn, piano; Jimmy Woode, bass; Sam Woodyard, drums.

NYC, September 1, 1956

2972-6A-Oodie-OobieVerve MGV-8203
2973-3Meet Mr. Rabbit-
2974-4Duke's In Bed-
2975-4Just Squeeze Me-
2976-3Ballad For Very Tired And Very Sad Lotus Eaters-
2977-3Confab With RabVerve MGV-8203, MGV-8230
2978-2It Had To Be YouVerve MGV-8203
2979-1Black And Tan Fantasy-
2980-5Take The "A" Train-

* Verve MGV-8203   Johnny Hodges And The Ellington All-Stars Without Duke - Duke's In Bed   1956+
= ARS G-421   Johnny Hodges And The Ellington All-Stars   1950s
* Verve MGV-8230   Various Artists - The Anatomy Of Improvisation   1957

Ella Fitzgerald

Ben Webster, tenor sax; Stuff Smith, violin; Paul Smith, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.

Los Angeles, CA, September 4, 1956

20252-4I Let A Song Go Out Of My HeartVerve MGV-4009-2, VE-2-2540
20253-1Rocks In My BedVerve MGV-4008-2, VE-2-2540
20254-3Cottontail-
20255-1Just Squeeze Me-
20256-4Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me-
20257-2Solitude-
20258-6Sophisticated Lady-
20259-2Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin'-
20260-1It Don't Mean A Thing-
20261-4Prelude To A KissVerve MGV-4009-2, VE-2-2540
20262-1Don't Get Around Much Anymore-
20263-3Satin DollVerve MGV-4008-2, VE-2-2540
20264-2Azure-
20265-5In A Sentimental MoodVerve MGV-4009-2, VE-2-2540
20266-6Ev'rything I've Got Belongs To YouVerve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2

* Verve MGV-4009-2   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Song Book Volume Two   1958
= Verve MGV-4010-4   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Song Book   1957
* Verve VE-2-2540   Ella Fitzgerald - The Duke Ellington Songbook Volume Two: The Small Group Sessions   1982
* Verve MGV-4008-2   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Song Book Volume One   1958
= Verve MGV-4010-4   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Song Book   1957
* Verve MGV-4023, MGVS-6010   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book Volume 2   1959
= Verve MGVS-64023   -   1961
* Verve MGV-4002-2   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book   1956
= Verve VE-2-2519   Ella Fitzgerald - The Rodgers And Hart Songbook   1977

Harry Edison Sextet

Harry "Sweets" Edison, trumpet; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, September 4, 1956

2981-3Opus Seven-ElevenClef MGC-717
2982-2Walkin' With Sweets-
2982-3-unissued
2983-1Our Love Is Here To StayClef MGC-717
2984-2How Deep Is The Ocean-
2985-1Hollerin' At The Watkins-
2986-3Used To Be Basie-
2987-1Studio Call-
2988-1Willow Weep For Me-
2989-3K.M. Blues-

* Clef MGC-717   Harry Edison And His Orchestra - Sweets   1956
= Verve MGV-8097   -   1957
= ARS G-430   Harry Edison - Sweets   1950s

The Bill Thompson Singers

The Bill Thompson Singers, vocal group.

Los Angeles, CA, September 5, 1956

20417-11CaravanVerve V-10027, MGV-2062
20418-6Peridia-
20419-6Heat WaveVerve V-10088, MGV-2062
20420-3Rain On The Roof-

* Verve MGV-2062   The Bill Thompson Singers - The Thompson Touch   1957
* Verve V-10027   The Bill Thompson Singers - Caravan / Peridia
* Verve V-10088   The Bill Thompson Singers - Heat Wave / Rain On The Roof   1957

Count Basie And His Orchestra

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

live in Goteborg, Sweden, September 7, 1956

63VK260Jumpin' At The WoodsideClef MGC-749; Verve VK-123, V/V6-8407, V/V6-8596
63VK259Shiny StockingsClef MGC-749; Verve VK-123
How High The MoonClef MGC-749
Nails-
Flute Juice-
Blee Blop BluesClef MGC-749; Verve V/V6-8407
Alright, Okay, You WinClef MGC-749
Roll 'Em Pete-
The Comeback-
Blues Backstage-
Corner Pocket-
One O'Clock Jump-

* Clef MGC-749   Count Basie And His Orchestra - Basie In Europe   not released
= Verve MGV-8199   Basie In London   1957
* Verve V/V6-8407   The Essential Count Basie   1961
* Verve V/V6-8596   The Best Of Count Basie - Verve's Choice!   1964
* Verve VK-123   Count Basie - Shiny Stockings / Jumpin' At The Woodside

The Art Tatum - Ben Webster Quartet

Ben Webster, tenor sax; Art Tatum, piano; Red Callender, bass; Bill Douglass, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 1956

2990-1All The Things You AreVerve MGV-8220; Pablo PACD-2405-440-2
2991-1My One And Only LoveVerve MGV-8220
2992-1My IdealVerve MGV-8220, V/V6-8433; Pablo PACD-2405-440-2
2993-?Gone With The Wind (alternate take 1)Pablo PACD-2405-431-2
2993-2Gone With The Wind-
2993-3-Verve MGV-8220
2994-?Have You Met Miss Jones (alternate take)Pablo PACD-2405-431-2
2994-3Have You Met Miss JonesVerve MGV-8220
2995-2Night And Day-
2996-2Where Or When-

* Verve MGV-8220   The Art Tatum-Ben Webster Quartet   1957
= Pablo 2310-737   Art Tatum, Ben Webster - The Tatum Group Masterpieces   1975
= Pablo PACD-2405-431-2   The Tatum Group Masterpieces Volume Eight   1990
* Verve V/V6-8433   The Essential Art Tatum   1962
* Pablo PACD-2405-440-2   Art Tatum - The Best Of The Complete Pablo Group Masterpieces   2003

Blossom Dearie Trio

Blossom Dearie, piano, vocal; Ray Brown, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

NYC, September 11, 1956

20267-5Comment Allez-VousVerve MGV-2037
20268-3Tout Doucement-
20269-3It Might As Well Be Spring-
20270-5Johnny One NoteClef unissued

* Verve MGV-2037   Blossom Dearie   1957

Blossom Dearie Quartet

Blossom Dearie, piano, vocal; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

NYC, September 12, 1956

20271-1'Deed I DoVerve MGV-2037
20272-4Lover Man-
20273-3Everything I've Got Is Yours-
20274-7They Say It's Spring-
20275-1More Than You Know-
20276-3Thou Swell-

same session.

20277-1You For MeVerve V-10109, MGV-2037
20278-3Tout DoucementVerve MGV-2037
20279-1I Hear Music-
20280-4Wait Till You See Him-
20281-3I Won't Dance-
20282-1This Is A Fine Spring Morning-

* Verve MGV-2037   Blossom Dearie   1957
* Verve V-10109   Blossom Dearie - You For Me / The Middle Of Love   1958

The Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

Fine Sound, NYC, September 13, 1956

4000-4When I Fall In LoveVerve MGV-8218, 314 521 669-2
4001-1My Heart Stood StillVerve MGV-8218, VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2
4002-1BBlues In The Closet-
4003-4Swingin' Till The Girls Come HomeVerve MGV-8218, 314 521 669-2
4004-4I Know That You KnowVerve MGV-8218, VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2
4005-1Elegie (aka Elogie)Verve MGV-8218, 314 521 669-2
4006-2Woody'n YouVerve MGV-8218, VSP/VSPS-34, VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2
4007-2I Should CareVerve MGV-8218, VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2
4008-1Now's The Time-
4009-1I Didn't Know What Time It WasVerve MGV-8218, VSP/VSPS-37, VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2
4010-1Be-BopVerve MGV-8218, VSP/VSPS-34, 314 521 669-2
4011-152nd Street ThemeVerve MGV-8218, VSP/VSPS-37, 314 521 669-2

* Verve MGV-8218   The Bud Powell Trio - Blues In The Closet   1957
* Verve VE-2-2526   The Genius Of Bud Powell (Volume 2)   1978
* Verve VSP/VSPS-34   The Jazz Legacy Of Bud Powell   1966
* Verve VSP/VSPS-37   This Was Bud Powell   1966
* Verve 314 521 669-2   The Complete Bud Powell On Verve

The Sonny Stitt Quartet

Sonny Stitt, alto, tenor sax; Jimmy Jones, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

NYC, September 14, 1956

4012-4Norman's BluesVerve MGV-8219
4013-5I Know That You Know-
4014-2If I Had You-
4015-2Alone Together-
4016-212th Street Rag-
4017-2Down Home Blues-
4018-1Sonny's Tune-
4019-1Stars Fell On Alabama-
4020-1Body And Soul-
4021-1Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea-

* Verve MGV-8219   The Sonny Stitt Quartet - New York Jazz   1957

The Ink Spots

The Ink Spots, doo-wop group; and others.

Los Angeles, CA, September 24, 1956

20401-8Until The Real Thing Comes AlongVerve MGV-2039
20402-1Don't Tell A Lie About Me, Dear-
20403-3Every Night About This Time-
20404-11We Three-

* Verve MGV-2039   Charlie Fuqua's Ink Spots In Hi-Fi   1957

Charlie Barnet And His Orchestra

Conrad Gozzo, Carlton McBeath, Ralph Mullens, Dave Wells, trumpet; Bob Burgess, Dick Nash, trombone; Willie Smith, alto sax; Bill Holman, tenor sax; Charlie Barnet, tenor, soprano, alto sax; Bob Dawes, Ernie Small, baritone sax; Norman Pockrandt, piano; Bob Bain, guitar; Red Wooten, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; unidentified strings, Russell Garcia, director.

Los Angeles, CA, September 24, 1956

20405-4The Moon Was YellowVerve MGV-2040
20406-11MynaVerve V-10036, MGV-2040
20407-6You'd Be So Nice To Come Home ToVerve MGV-2040
20408-10Phylisse-

* Verve MGV-2040   Charlie Barnet And His Orchestra - Lonely Street   1957
* Verve V-10036   Charlie Barnet - Myna / Lonely Street   1957

The Ink Spots

The Ink Spots, doo-wop group; and others.

Los Angeles, CA, September 25, 1956

20409-1Address UnknownVerve MGV-2039
20410-1My Greatest Mistake-
20411-8You're Breaking My Heart All Over Again-
20412-3Puttin' And Takin'-
20413-9To Each His Own-
20414-3Maybe-
20415-11If I Didn't Care-
20416-1Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall-

* Verve MGV-2039   Charlie Fuqua's Ink Spots In Hi-Fi   1957

The Teddy Wilson Trio

Teddy Wilson, piano; Al Lucas, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

NYC, September, 1956

3100-2I Want To Be HappyVerve MGV-8272
3101-1Ain't Misbehavin'-
3102-2Honeysuckle Rose-
3103-2Fine And Dandy-
3104-3Sweet Lorraine-
3105-2I've Found A New Baby-
3106-1It's The Talk Of The Town-
3107-1Laura-
3108-1Undecided-
3109-3Time On My Hands-
3110-2Who Cares-
3111-1Our Love Is Here To Stay-

same session.

3112-3When You're SmilingVerve MGV-8299
3113-1Imagination-
3114-1The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise-
3115-6I've Got The World On A String-
3116-3Whispering-
3117-1Poor Butterfly-
3118-1Rosetta-
3119-1Basin Street Blues-
3120-1How Deep Is The Ocean-
3121-1Just One Of Those Things-
3122-2Have You Met Miss Jones-
3123-1It Don't Mean A Thing-

* Verve MGV-8272   The Impeccable Mr. Wilson   1958
* Verve MGV-8299   The Teddy Wilson Trio - These Tunes Remind Me Of You   1959

Stephane Grappelly Et Son Grand Orchestre A Cordes

Stephane Grappelly, violin; unidentified strings, Jo Boyer, arranger, director.

Paris, France, October 2, 1956

32798Pennies From HeavenBarclay (F) 82083, 820.007
32799Once In A While-
32900The Very Thought Of You-
32901Yesterdays-

* Barclay (F) 820.007   Stephane Grappelly Et Son Orchestre A Cordes - Musique Pour Arreter Le Temps   1957
= Verve MGV-20001   Stephane Grappelly Et Son Grand Orchestre A Cordes - Musique Pour Arreter Le Temps   1957
* Barclay (F) 82083   Stephane Grappelly Et Son Orchestre A Cordes - Musique Pour Arreter Le Temps   1950s

Stephane Grappelly Et Son Grand Orchestre A Cordes

same personnel.

Paris, France, October 13, 1956

32822Please Be KindBarclay (F) 82083, 820.007
32823Moonlight In Vermont-
32824I've Got You Under My SkinBarclay (F) 82083; Verve MGV-20001
32825Darling, Je Vous Aime BeaucoupBarclay (F) 82083, 820.007
32826Lazy Bones-

* Barclay (F) 820.007   Stephane Grappelly Et Son Orchestre A Cordes - Musique Pour Arreter Le Temps   1957
= Verve MGV-20001   Stephane Grappelly Et Son Grand Orchestre A Cordes - Musique Pour Arreter Le Temps   1957
* Barclay (F) 82083   Stephane Grappelly Et Son Orchestre A Cordes - Musique Pour Arreter Le Temps   1950s

The Fabulous McClevertys

The Fabulous McClevertys, Calypso band; and others.

NYC, October 15, 1956

20442-6Don't Blame It On ElvisVerve V-10029, MGV-2034
20443-7Whoole WholaVerve MGV-2034
20444-2Coldest Woman-
20445-6Man Smart (The Woman Is Smarter)-
20446-1Redhead-
20447-1Rock Gombary-

* Verve MGV-2034   The Fabulous McClevertys - Calypso   1957
* Verve V-10029   The Fabulous McClevertys - Don't Blame It On Elvis / Tickle, Tickle   1957

Illinois Jacquet Sextet

Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax; Jimmy Jones, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 16, 1956

4022-4AchtungClef MGC-750
4023-4Harlem Nocturne-
4024-3Las Vegas Blues-
4025-3Can't We Be Friends-
4026-8Have You Met Miss Jones-
4027-4Lullaby Of The Leaves-

* Clef MGC-750   Illinois Jacquet - Swing's The Thing   not released
= Verve MGV-8023   -   1956+

Tour De Force

Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, October 16, 1956

4028-2Ballad Medley: I'm Thru With Love / The Nearness Of You / Moonlight In Vermont / SummertimeVerve MGV-8212

* Verve MGV-8212   The Trumpets Of Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie And Harry Edison - Tour De Force   1957

For Musicians Only

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Stan Getz, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 16, 1956

4029-2Be-BopVerve MGV-8198, VE-2-2521
4030-2We (My Honey And Me)-
4031-?Dark Eyes (alternate take)Verve (J) J28J 25115
4031-3Dark EyesVerve MGV-8198, VE-2-2521
4032-3Lover Come Back To Me-

* Verve MGV-8198   Dizzy Gillespie-Stan Getz-Sonny Stitt - For Musicians Only   1956+
= Verve (J) J28J 25115   -   1988
* Verve VE-2-2521   Dizzy Gillespie/Stan Getz - Diz And Getz   1977

Howard Roberts Quintet With Strings

Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone; Marty Paich, piano; Howard Roberts, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; unidentified woodwinds and strings.

Los Angeles, CA, October 22, 1956

4033-5An Orchid For Miss SterlingNorgran MGN-1106; Verve V/V6-8662
4034-3Ah Moore-
4035-16Indian Summer-
4036-3Serenata Burlesca-

* Norgran MGN-1106   Howard Roberts - Mr. Roberts Plays Guitar   not released
= Verve MGV-8192   -   1956+
* Verve V/V6-8662   Howard Roberts - The Velvet Groove   1966

Stuff Smith Trio

Stuff Smith, violin; Dudley Brooks, piano; Jess Simpkins, bass.

Los Angeles, CA, October 25, 1956

4037-3HillcrestVerve MGV-2041
4038-1Blues That I Know-
4039-1Skip It-
4040-1Uh-Ruh-

* Verve MGV-2041   Stuff Smith Trio   not released

The Fabulous McClevertys

The Fabulous McClevertys, Calypso band; and others.

NYC, November 8, 1956

20448I Want To Settle DownVerve MGV-2034
20449Chicken Gumbo-
20450-1Tickle, TickleVerve V-10029, MGV-2034
20451Landlady Wants RentVerve MGV-2034
20452Money Honey-
20454Parakeets-

* Verve MGV-2034   The Fabulous McClevertys - Calypso   1957
* Verve V-10029   The Fabulous McClevertys - Don't Blame It On Elvis / Tickle, Tickle   1957

Charlie Barnet And His Orchestra

Gene Duermeyer, Maynard Ferguson, Carlton McBeath, Ollie Mitchell, Ralph Mullens, trumpet; Dave Wells, bass trumpet; Roy Anderson, Bob Burgess, Dick Nash, trombone; Charlie Barnet, soprano, alto sax; Dick Paladino, Willie Smith, alto sax; Bill Holman, Bill Trujillo, tenor sax; Bob Dawes, baritone sax; Norman Pockrandt, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Red Wooten, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, November 8, 1956

20460-5Blue RoseVerve MGV-2040
20461-4Lemon Twist-
20462-2Lumby-
20463-2Hear Me Talking To You-

* Verve MGV-2040   Charlie Barnet And His Orchestra - Lonely Street   1957

Howard Roberts Nonet With Strings

Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone, trombone; Bob Cooper, Don Davidson, Herb Geller, Harry Klee, reeds; Marty Paich, piano; Howard Roberts, guitar; Jules Bertaux, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; unidentified strings.

Los Angeles, CA, November 9, 1956

20582-13The InnocentsNorgran MGN-1106; Verve V/V6-8662
20583-21My Shining Hour-

* Norgran MGN-1106   Howard Roberts - Mr. Roberts Plays Guitar   not released
= Verve MGV-8192   -   1956+
* Verve V/V6-8662   Howard Roberts - The Velvet Groove   1966

Billie Holiday And Her Orchestra

Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Carl Drinkard, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Carson Smith, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal; Gilbert Millstein, narrator.

Carnegie Hall, NYC, November 10, 1956

Lady Sings The BluesVerve V/V6-8410, 2-V6S-8816
It Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do-
God Bless The Childunissued
Trav'lin' LightVerve V/V6-8410
Miss Brown To Youunissued
I Love My ManVerve V/V6-8410
Too Marvelous For Wordsunissued
Body And SoulVerve V/V6-8410
Don't ExplainVerve V/V6-8410, 2-V6S-8816
Them There Eyesunissued

Buck Clayton, trumpet; Tony Scott, clarinet; Al Cohn, tenor sax; Carl Drinkard, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Carson Smith, bass; Chico Hamilton, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.

YesterdaysVerve V/V6-8410
Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone-
I'll Be Seeing You-
My ManVerve V/V6-8410, 2-V6S-8816
I Cried For YouVerve V/V6-8410
Fine And MellowVerve V/V6-8410, 2-V6S-8816
I Cover The WaterfrontVerve V/V6-8410
What A Little Moonlight Can Do-
Lover Manunissued
I Only Have Eyes For You-
Strange Fruit-
Easy Living-
Porgy-

* Verve V/V6-8410   The Essential Billie Holiday - Carnegie Hall Concert Recorded Live   1961
* Verve 2-V6S-8816   The History Of The Real Billie Holiday   1973

Stuff Smith Trio

Stuff Smith, violin; Jimmy Jones, piano; Red Callender, bass.

Los Angeles, CA, November 19, 1956

4041-3My ThoughtsVerve MGV-2041
4042-2Live And You'll Learn-
4043-1Nights Fall Again-
4044-1Minuette In Swing-
4045-3Midway-
4046-1I Lost My Heart By The River-
4047-1Won't You Take A Lesson In Love-
4048-1What I Say-

* Verve MGV-2041   Stuff Smith Trio   not released

Ray Brown With Marty Paich Orchestra

Pete Candoli, Harry Edison, Ray Linn, trumpet; Herbie Harper, trombone; Jimmy Giuffre, clarinet, tenor, baritone sax; Jack Dulong, Herb Geller, alto sax; Bill Holman, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, November 21, 1956

4049-6Little ToeNorgran MGN-1105
4050-7All Of You-
4051-6Everything I Have Is Yours-
4052-3Alone Together-
4053unknown titleVerve unissued

* Norgran MGN-1105   Ray Brown - Bass Hit!   not released
= Verve MGV-8022   -   1956+

Ray Brown With Marty Paich Orchestra

Conrad Gozzo, trumpet; Mel Lewis, drums; replaces Candoli, Stoller.

Los Angeles, CA, November 23, 1956

4054-20Will You Still Be MineNorgran MGN-1105
4055-6My Foolish Heart-
4056-4Blues For Sylvia-
4057-8Blues For Lorraine-

* Norgran MGN-1105   Ray Brown - Bass Hit!   not released
= Verve MGV-8022   -   1956+

Ray Brown Solo

Ray Brown, bass.

Los Angeles, CA, November 23, 1956

4058-7Solo For Unaccompanied BassNorgran MGN-1105

* Norgran MGN-1105   Ray Brown - Bass Hit!   not released
= Verve MGV-8022   -   1956+

The Stan Getz Quartet

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

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 24, 1956

4059-1Blues For Mary JaneVerve MGV-8294
4060-3There'll Never Be Another You-
4061-2You're Blase-
4062-1Too Close For Comfort-
4063-2Like Someone In Love-
4064-5How About You-

* Verve MGV-8294   The Stan Getz Quartet - The Steamer   1959

Kid Ory Band

Alvin Alcorn, trumpet; Edward "Kid" Ory, trombone; Phillip Gomez, clarinet; Cedric Haywood, piano; Wellman Braud, bass; Kansas Fields, drums.

Theatre Des Champs-Elysees, Paris, France, December 5, 1956

Tiger RagVerve MGV-8254
Memphis Blues-
Dippermouth Blues-
Four Or Five Times-
South-
Washington And Lee Swing-
Down In Jungle Town-
Basin Street Blues-

* Verve MGV-8254   Kid Ory In Europe   1958

Stephane Grappelly Et Son Grand Orchestre A Cordes

Stephane Grappelly, violin; unidentified strings, Jo Boyer, arranger, director.

Paris, France, December 7, 1956

33557NuagesBarclay (F) 82083, 820.007
33558Day After Day-
33559The Way You Look Tonight-
33560Moonglow-
33561Ah! Que RevienneBarclay (F) 82083; Verve MGV-20001

* Barclay (F) 820.007   Stephane Grappelly Et Son Orchestre A Cordes - Musique Pour Arreter Le Temps   1957
= Verve MGV-20001   Stephane Grappelly Et Son Grand Orchestre A Cordes - Musique Pour Arreter Le Temps   1957
* Barclay (F) 82083   Stephane Grappelly Et Son Orchestre A Cordes - Musique Pour Arreter Le Temps   1950s

Charlie Barnet And His Orchestra

Dave Wells, bass trumpet; Charlie Barnet, alto sax; Norman Pockrandt, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Red Wooten, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; unidentified strings, Russell Garcia, arranger, director.

Los Angeles, CA, December 15, 1956

20464-10I Gotta Right To Sing The BluesVerve MGV-2040
20465-6Serenade In Blue-
20466-2Lonely StreetVerve V-10036, MGV-2040
20467-7Isn't This A Lovely DayVerve MGV-2040

* Verve MGV-2040   Charlie Barnet And His Orchestra - Lonely Street   1957
* Verve V-10036   Charlie Barnet - Myna / Lonely Street   1957

Anita O'Day

Harry Edison, trumpet; Larry Bunker, vibes; Paul Smith, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Anita O'Day, vocal.

Los Angeles, CA, December 18, 1956

20468-7Don't Be The WayVerve MGV-2043
20469-8Let's Face The Music And Dance-
20470-6I Used To Be Color Blind-
20471-5Pick Yourself Up-

* Verve MGV-2043   Pick Yourself Up With Anita O'Day   1957

Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Conte Candoli, trumpet #1-6; Frank Rosolino, trombone #1; Bud Shank, alto sax #1,2,4-6; Stan Getz, tenor sax #1,2,4-6; Jimmy Giuffre, tenor sax #1-6; Paul Smith, piano #1,2,4-6; Andre Previn, piano #3,7; Al Hendrickson, guitar #2,4,6,7; Joe Mondragon, bass; Stan Levey, drums #1-6; Alvin Stoller, drums #7; Buddy Bregman, arranger, director #1,2,4-6.

Los Angeles, CA, December 18, 1956

1. 20472-6Kicks SwingsVerve MGV-2042
2. 20473-8Honey Chile-
3. 20474-2Mulliganville-
4. 20475-3Melody Lane-
5. 20476-5Melody Room-
6. 20477-2Melodyville-
7. 20478-1Go Kicks-

* Verve MGV-2042   Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra - Swinging Kicks   1957
= Verve MGVS-6013   -   1959

Anita O'Day With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Conte Candoli, Pete Candoli, Conrad Gozzo, Ray Linn, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Frank Rosolino, Lloyd Ulyate, trombone; George Roberts, bass trombone; Herb Geller, Bud Shank, alto sax; Georgie Auld, Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Jimmy Giuffre, baritone sax; Paul Smith, piano; Al Hendrickson, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Anita O'Day, vocal; unidentified strings, Buddy Bregman, arranger, director.

Los Angeles, CA, December 19, 1956

20479-9There's A Lull In My LifeVerve MGV-2043
20480-3Man With A Horn-
20481-6Ivyunissued
20482-4Stars Fell On AlabamaVerve MGV-2043

* Verve MGV-2043   Pick Yourself Up With Anita O'Day   1957

Anita O'Day With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, December 20, 1956

20483-8Let's BeginVerve MGV-2043
20484-4 | 62VK215Sweet Georgia BrownVerve MGV-2043, V/V6-8505, VK-107
20485-2I Never Had A ChanceVerve MGV-2043
20486-9Stompin' At The Savoy-
20487-5I Won't Dance-

* Verve MGV-2043   Pick Yourself Up With Anita O'Day   1957
* Verve V/V6-8505   Various Artists - The Essential Jazz Vocals   1963
* Verve VK-107   Anita O'Day - Boogie Blues / Sweet Georgia Brown   1962

Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

Pete Candoli, Maynard Ferguson, Conrad Gozzo, Ray Linn, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Frank Rosolino, Lloyd Ulyate, trombone; George Roberts, bass trombone; Herb Geller, Bud Shank, alto sax; Georgie Auld, Bob Cooper, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Jimmy Giuffre, baritone sax; Andre Previn, piano; Al Hendrickson, guitar; Joe Mondragon, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Buddy Bregman, arranger, director.

Los Angeles, CA, December 20, 1956

20488-5Derek's BluesVerve V-10107, MGV-2042
20489-2Terror RideVerve MGV-2042
20490-4The Flight-
20491-4Lost Keys-
20492-3Bada Blues-
20493-1Gage Flips-
20494-2End Of The Party-
20495-3Wild PartyVerve V-10107, MGV-2042
20496-1Tom's IdeaVerve MGV-2042

Ben Webster, tenor sax; Andre Previn, piano.

20497-4Kicks Is In Love-

* Verve MGV-2042   Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra - Swinging Kicks   1957
= Verve MGVS-6013   -   1959
* Verve V-10107   Buddy Bregman - Derek's Blues / Wild Party   1957

Ella Fitzgerald With Nelson Riddle's Orchestra

Ella Fitzgerald, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Nelson Riddle, arranger, conductor.

1956?

Beale Street BluesVerve V-10128

* Verve V-10128   Ella Fitzgerald - Beale Street Blues / St. Louis Blues   1958

Lizzie Miles With Bob Scobey's Band

Bob Scobey, trumpet; Jack Buck, trombone; Bill Napier, clarinet; Ralph Sutton, piano; Clancy Hayes, banjo, guitar; Bob Short, bass, tuba; Fred Higuera, drums; Lizzie Miles, vocal.

Los Angeles, CA, 1956

On Revival DayVerve MGV-1009
Make Me A Pallet On The Floor-
Jimtown Blues-
Wild Man Blues-
Baby, Won't You Please Come Home-
Deep Henderson-
Ain't Misbehavin'-
Squeeze Me-
Frog-I-More Rag-
When You're Smilin'-
Down And Out Blues-
Tiger Rag-

* Verve MGV-1009   Bob Scobey With Lizzie Miles - Bourbon Street   1957

Spike Jones And His City Slickers / Spike Jones Chorus And The Band That Plays For Fun

Spike Jones, drums; and others.

1956

20421Jingle Bells Medley: Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town / The Christmas Song / Jingle BellsVerve MGV-2021
20422All I Want For Xmas Is My Two Front Teeth-
20423The Night Before Christmas-
20424Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer-
20425Silent Night-
20426Sleigh Ride-
20427My Birthday Comes On ChristmasVerve 2026, MGV-2021
20428Snow Medley: The First Snow Fall / Let It SnowVerve MGV-2021
20429Nuthin' For Christmas-
20430Deck The Halls With Boughs Of Holly / Away In A Manger / It Came Upon A Midnight Clear / The First Noel-
20431Winter Wonderland / Silver Bells / White Christmas-
20432(I'm The) Angel In The Christmas Play-
20433Christmas Cradle Song-
20434Frosty The Snowman-
20435Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / O Little Town Of Bethlehem / Joy To The World / O Come All Ye Faithful-
20436Xmas Alphabet / Merry Xmas Polka / Xmas In America-
20437Wouldn't It Be Fun To Be Santa Claus' SonVerve 2026, MGV-2021
20438Christmas IslandVerve MGV-2021
20439It's Christmas Time / Sleep Well Little Children-
20440Here Comes Santa Claus-
20441What Are You Doing New Year's Eve-

* Verve MGV-2021   Spike Jones Chorus And The Band That Plays For Fun - Let's Sing A Song Of Christmas   1956
= Verve MGV-2021 (alt.)   Spike Jones Presents A Xmas Spectacular   1959
= Verve V/V6-8564   Spike Jones - 35 Reasons Why Christmas Can Be Fun
* Verve 2026, V-10026   Spike Jones - My Birthday Comes On Christmas / Wouldn't It Be Fun To Be Santa Claus' Son   1956

Dalida

Dalida, vocal; unidentified studio band.

Paris, France, 1956

32239MadonaVerve MGV-20003
32240Flamenco Bleu-
32241Guitare Flamenco-
32243Mon Coeur Va-
32902La Violetera-
32904Le Torrent-
32905Gitane-
32906Faado-
33792Bambino-
33793Aime-Moi-
33813Eh Ben (Hey There)-
34655Miguel-

* Verve MGV-20003   Elle S'Appelle Dalida (Her Name Is Dalida)   1957