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 \| 20021-3	Love For Sale	Verve MGV-2001
2605-6 \| 20022-6	A Foggy Day	-
2606-4 \| 20023-4	You Took Advantage Of Me	-
2607-9 \| 20024-9	Can'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. 2608	Detour Ahead	Norgran MGN-1081
2. 2609-1	Conversation	Clef unissued
3. 2610	Ellis In Wonderland	Norgran MGN-1081
4. 2611	Have You Met Miss Jones	-
5. 2612-6	A Simple Tune (as Beyond The Moon)	-

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

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

2620-6	Smack Dab In The Middle	Clef 89169; Verve MGV-8288
2621-2	Shiny Stockings	Verve 89191
2621-3	-	Verve MGV-8012, V/V6-8596, V6-8783, V3HB-8850
2622-9	What Am I Here For	Verve MGV-8012
2623-3 \| 62VK443	Magic	Clef 89171; Verve 89191, MGV-8012, MGV-8320
2624-2	Midgets	Verve MGV-8012
2625-6	Amazing Love	Clef 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 \| 20040-10	Out Of This World	Verve MGV-2009
2701-1 \| 20041-1	Day In, Day Out	-
2702-3 \| 20042-3	This Time The Dream's On Me	-
2703-6 \| 20043-6	One 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 \| 20044-17	I'm With You	Verve 2000
2705-6 \| 20045-6	The 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. 2626-10	Only Forever	Verve 89177, MGV-8288
2. 2627-4	Stop Pretty Baby, Top	Verve MGV-8288
3. 2628-4	Mambo Inn	Verve MGV-8012
4. 2629-1	Big Red	Clef 89169; Verve MGV-8291, VSP/VSPS-12
5. 2630-4	Dinner With Friends	Verve MGV-8012
6. 2631-5	Blues Inside Out	Verve MGV-8291, VSP/VSPS-12
7. 2632-4	Dolphin Dip	Verve MGV-8291
8. 2633-4	Flute Juice	-
9. 2634-5	Lady In Lace	Verve MGV-8207, MGV-8291
10. 2635-3	Stompin' And Jumpin'	Verve MGV-8291, VSP/VSPS-12
11. 2636-2	Trick Or Treat	Verve MGV-8291
12. 2637-5	Move	Verve 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 \| 20046-2	Too Marvelous For Words	Verve MGV-2009
2707-7 \| 20047-7	Goody Goody	-
2708-15 \| 20048-15	Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive	-
2709-11 \| 20049-11	Blues 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 \| 20050-5	Dream	Verve MGV-2009
2711-5 \| 20051-5	Fools Rush In	-
2712-13 \| 20052-13	Skylark	-
2713-8 \| 20053-8	Trav'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

2638-5	Hi'Ya	Norgran MGN-1055
2639	I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter	Norgran 149
2640-4	Snibor	Norgran MGN-1055
2641-1	Texas Blues	-

* Norgran MGN-1055 Johnny Hodges And His Little Band, Big Band - Ellingtonia '56 1956
= Verve MGV-8145 - 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

2642-3	The Happy One	Norgran MGN-1055
2643-3	Night Walk	Norgran 149, MGN-1055
2644-3	You Got It Coming	Norgran MGN-1055
2645-6	Duke's Jam	-

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

2646-2	I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plans	Norgran MGN-1056; Verve V3HB-8849
2647-2	I Didn't Know What Time It Was	-
2648-4	Gigantic Blues	Norgran MGN-1056; Verve MGV-8308, VSP/VSPS-27, V3HB-8849
2649-2	This Year's Kisses	Norgran MGN-1056
2650-2	You 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

2652-6	Tour De Force	Norgran MGN-1076
2653-1	Dizzy Meets Sonny	-
2654-1	Ballad Medley: Old Folks / What's New / How Deep Is The Ocean	-
2655-1	Blues For The Bird	Norgran MGN-1076; Verve VSP/VSPS-13
2656-1	Mean To Me	Norgran 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 \| 62VK455	Pres Returns	Clef MGC-742; Verve MGV-8308, VE-2-2502, PR-2-3
2658-1	Prisoner Of Love	Verve MGV-8205, VE-2-2502
2659-1	Taking A Chance On Love	Verve MGV-8205, VSP/VSPS-24, V3HB-8849, VE-2-2502
2660-1	All Of Me	Verve MGV-8205, V3HB-8849, VE-2-2502
2661-1	Louise	Verve MGV-8205, VE-2-2502
2662-2	Love Is Here To Stay	Verve MGV-8205, V3HB-8849, VE-2-2502
2663-1	Loves Me Or Leave Me	Verve 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

22180	Introduction To Itinerary...	Parlophone (E) PMD 1042; Clef unissued
22181	Itinerary 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 \| 20037-2	As I Love You	Verve 2004
2665-11 \| 20038-11	Stop! Don't!	-
2666-5 \| 20039-5	Oink	Clef 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

2714-3	It's A Blue World	Norgran MGN-1082
2715-4	Maybe It's Because I Love You Too Much	-
2716-1	Lincoln Tunnel	-
2717-2	Night 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 \| 20054-6	Stay There	Verve 2012
2719-7 \| 20055-7	The Sun Forgot To Shine This Morning	Verve 2021
2720-8 \| 20056-8	Too Young For The Blues	Verve 2002, MGV-2036
2721-5 \| 20057-5	It'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

2667-1	Blue Lou	Clef MGC-746
2668-1	If	-
2669-1	Some Other Spring	-
2670-1	More Than You Know	-
2671-1	Just One Of Those Things	Clef MGC-746; Pablo PACD-2405-440-2
2672-1	I'll Never Be The Same	Clef MGC-746; Verve VSP/VSPS-13
2673-2	Love For Sale	Clef MGC-746
2674-2	I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plans	-
2675-2	Isn't It Romantic	-
2676-2 \| 62VK467	Trio Blues	Clef 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???

20058	Little Child	Verve MGV-4005
20059	Love And Marriage / Memories Are Make Of This	Verve 2003
20060	Sixteen 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
2677-3	Deep Night	Clef MGC-715; Pablo PACD-2405-440-2
2678-?	Once In A While (alternate take)	Pablo PACD-2405-430-2
2678-3	Once In A While	Clef MGC-715
2679-?	This Can't Be Love (alternate take)	Pablo PACD-2405-430-2
2679-3	This Can't Be Love	Clef MGC-715
2680-2	Memories Of You	Clef MGC-715; Pablo PACD-2405-440-2
2681-1	You're Mine, You	Clef MGC-715
2682-4	A Foggy Day	Clef 89170, MGC-715
2683-2	Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be)	Clef MGC-715
2684-2	Makin' Whoopee	Clef 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

20061-5	Why Can't You Behave	Verve V-4050
20062-3	I Love Paris	Verve V-4050, V-4066
20063-4	Do I Love You	Verve V-4049
20064-6	Everytime We Say Goodbye	Verve V-4049, V-4066
20065-5	I Am In Love	Verve V-4049
20066-15	Ridin' High	Verve V-4050
20067-3	It's All Right With Me	Verve V-10077, V-4050
20068-5	From This Moment On	Verve V-4049
20069-1	Just One Of Those Things	Verve V-4049, V-4066
20070-5	Too Darn Hot	Verve 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

20071-2	Miss Otis Regrets	Verve V-4049
20072-2	Get Out Of Town	-
20073-2	Easy To Love	Verve 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

20075-2	So In Love	Verve V-4050
20076-4	You Do Something To Me	-
20077-3	In The Still Of The Night	Verve V-4049
20078-7	Begin The Beguine	Verve V-4049, V-4066
20079-7	All Through The Night	-
20080-4	Always True To You In My Fashion	Verve V-4049
20081-8	It's Delovely	Verve V-4050, V-4066
20082-2	Ace In The Hole	Verve V-4050
20083-8	Love For Sale	Verve V-4050, V-4066
20084-10	Anything Goes	Verve V-4049, V-4066
20085-4	I Concentrate On You	Clef unissued
20086-1	Let's Do It	Verve 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

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

2750-7	I Wished On The Moon	Verve 815 236-1
2751-9	Swinging Till The Girls Come Home	-
2752-16	Jordu	Clef MGC-742; Verve 815 236-1
2753-3	The Way You Look Tonight	Verve 815 236-1
2754-5	Bernie'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

2755-1	Blues For Keeps	Verve MGV-8354
2756-8	Tired	Verve 2013, MGV-2036
2757-6	Go Back Where You Stayed Last Night	-
2758-3	Flying Hickory	Clef 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

20095-4	I Telephoned, I Telegraphed	Verve 2005, MGV-2036
20096-8	We Got To Live, To Grow Up	-
20097-6	I'm Getting The Message	Clef unissued
20098-5	My Memory Book	Verve 2015
20099-8	Love Is A Wonderful Thing	Verve 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

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

20100-8	The Getaway And The Chase	Verve 2001, MGV-2036
20101-16	Your Picture's Hanging Crooked On The Wall	Clef unissued
20102-7	We Laughed At Love	Verve 2014
20103-7	I'm Not Lonely	Clef 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 \| 62VK214	Boogie Blues	Verve 2008, VK-107, MGV-2008, VSP/VSPS-4
2761-7	Opus 1	Verve MGV-2008, MGV-8207
2762-2	That's What You Think	Verve MGV-2008, VSP/VSPS-4
2763-4	Fish Fry	Verve MGV-2008
2764-6 \| 63VK628	Let Me Off Uptown	Verve 2008, MGV-2008, MGV-8207, V/V6-8571, VSP/VSPS-4
2765-2	Drummin' Man	Verve MGV-2008
2766-3	Slow Down	-
2767-3	Rockin' Chair	Verve MGV-2008, VSP/VSPS-4
2768-4	Leave Us Leap	-
2769-7	After You've Gone	-
2770-5	Wire Brush Stomp	-
2771-5	Drum Boogie	Verve 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

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

22178

Jersey Bounce

Parlophone (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

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

70000	Ten To One	Down Home D-1000, MGD-1
70001	In New Orleans	-
	The Crave	Down 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

20121-10	Night And Day	Verve V-4050, V-4066
20122-3 \| 62VK495	A Beautiful Friendship	Verve 2012, VK-10259, MGV-2036, V/V6-4063
20123-3	You're The Top	Verve V-4050
20124-8	I Concentrate On You	-
20125-11	I Had To Find Out For Myself	Clef unissued
20126-3	Let'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

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

2823-6	Chuckles	Norgran MGN-1102
2824-1	You Don't Know What Love Is	-
2825-3	How About You	-
2826-2	Broadway	-
2827-2	Anything Goes	-
2828-2	Isn't It Romantic	-
2829-2	Yesterdays	-
2830-4	There 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

2776-4	When Your Lover Has Gone	Verve MGV-2038
2777-2	They Say That Falling In Love Is Wonderful	-
2778-2	Suwanee River (Old Folk At Home)	-
2779-4	Medley	Clef unissued
2780-2	Yesterdays	Verve MGV-2038
2781-2	Caravan	Clef unissued
2782-1	Bach Prelude	Verve MGV-2038
2783-3	Pavanne	-
2784-1	Clair De Lune	-
2785-2	Prelude No. 2 (Tarrega)	-
2786-1	Leyenda (Albeniz)	-
2787-1	Concerto-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

20131-10	You Gotta Have Eyes	Verve 2010, MGV-2107
20132-8	I Never Knew	-
20133-6	That's The Way I Feel	Verve 2020, MGV-2107
20134-9	My Tormented Heart	Verve 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 Ramble	Verve 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

20135-7	That's Your Mistake	Verve 2016
20136-4	G And J Blues	-
20137-7	Apple Cider	Verve 2011
20138-2	You'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

20139-2	I'm Beginning To See The Light	Verve MGV-2016
20140-7	Our Love Is Here To Stay	-
20141-5	A Fine Romance	-
20142-5	Nevertheless	-
20143-4	Singin' In The Rain	-
20144-4	There 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

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

2831-2	Dizzy's Business	Norgran MGN-1084
2832-2	Hey, Pete	Verve MGV-8017
2833-1 \| 63VK623	Jessica's Day	Norgran MGN-1084; Verve MGV-8230, V/V6-8566
2834-1	Tour De Force	Norgran MGN-1084
2835-1	I Can't Get Started	Norgran 152, MGN-1084; Clef MGC-742
2836-3	Stella By Starlight	Norgran MGN-1084
2837-1 \| 62VK237	Doodlin'	Norgran 154, MGN-1084; Verve VK-118
2838-1	Night In Tunisia	Norgran 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

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

2799-6	Seedless Grape Fruit	Verve MGV-8258
2800-2	Flying Hickory	-
2801-1	That's Bell's Son	-
2802-8	Park Avenue Patter	-
2803-4	Smiling King	-
2804-6	For Louie's Kicks	Verve MGV-8354
2805-5	T-Bones	-
2806-6	Strip 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

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

20151-9	Mind If I Fall In Love With You	Verve 2018, MGV-2036
20152-10	True Love	-
20153-13	What Gives What Goes	Verve V-10030
20154-17	Till 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

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

NYC, June 6, 1956

2839-1 \| 63VK621	The Champ	Norgran MGN-1084; Verve V/V6-8566
2840-1	Yesterdays	Verve MGV-8017
2841-2	Tin Tin Deo	-
2842-2	Groovin' For Nat	Norgran 152; Verve MGV-8017
2843-1	My Reverie	Norgran MGN-1084
2844-1	Dizzy's Blues	Norgran 154, MGN-1084
2845-2	Annie's Dance	Verve MGV-8017
2846-2	Cool Breeze	Verve MGV-8017, VSP/VSPS-7
2847-1	School Days	Verve 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 \| 62VK224	Trav'lin' Light	Clef MGC-721; Verve VK-112, MGV-8338-2, 2-V6S-8816, VE-2-2529
2851-3	I Must Have That Man	Clef MGC-721; Verve VE-2-2529
2852-6	Some Other Spring	rejected
2853-1	-	Clef MGC-721; Verve VE-2-2529
2854-4	Lady 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

22689	Original Dixieland One-Step	Verve MGV-8303
22690	Four Or Five Times	-
22691	Struttin' With Some Barbecue	-
22692	Salty Dog Blues	-
22693	That's A Plenty	-
22694	Move The Body Over	-
22695	Don't Give Up The Ship	-
22696	Oh, Didn't He Ramble	-
22697	She's Crying For Me	-
22698	Tishomingo Blues	-
22699	South Rampart Street Parade	Verve MGV-8304
22700	Sugar Blues	-
22701	Shine	-
22702	Yes Sir, That's My Baby	-
22703	Sweet Sue, Just You	-
22704	On A Coconut Island	-
22705	Chinatown, My Chinatown	-
22706	Nobody's Sweetheart Now	-
22707	Dinah	-
22708	Swing A Lullaby	-
22709	Should I	-
22710	Limousine 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. 2855-12	Strange Fruit	Clef MGC-721; Verve V6-8808, VE-2-2529
2. 2856-1	God Bless The Child	Clef MGC-721; Verve 2-V6S-8816, VE-2-2529
3. 2857-8	Good Morning, Heartache	Clef MGC-721; Verve V6-8808, 2-V6S-8816, VE-2-2529
4. 2858-1	No Good Man	Clef 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

20155-11	The Blue Room	Verve MGV-2020
20156-8	Jeepers Creepers	-
20157-4	I've Got Five Dollars	Verve 2025, MGV-2020
20158-1	'Deed I Do	Verve MGV-2020
20159-3	The Song Is You	-
20160-4	Nice 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

20161-3	They All Laughed	Verve MGV-2020
20162-4	Heat Wave	Verve V-10089, MGV-2020
20163-3	September In The Rain	-
20164-5	Cheek To Cheek	Verve MGV-2020
20165-2	Have You Met Miss Jones	-
20166-5	Mountain Greenery	Verve 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

20167-6	A Heart That Loves You	Verve 2017
20168-5	I Want To See You When You Weep	Verve V-10028
20169-14	I Love You, Samantha	Verve 2017
20170-3	Dedicated To You	Verve 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

2859-1

Lady Fair

Clef 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

2860-1

Billie's Bounce

Clef 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. 2900-4	April In Paris	Clef 89172, MGC-743; Verve VSP/VSPS-24
2. 2901	Too Close For Comfort	Verve MGV-8288
3. 2902-1	Salty Lips	Clef rejected
4. 2903	Every Day I Have The Blues	Clef 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.

2904-5

Party Blues

Clef 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

2905-9	Slats	Verve MGV-8291
2906-3	Don't Worry 'Bout Me	Verve MGV-8288
2907-4	Low Life	Verve MGV-8291; Clef MGC-742
2908-4	Untitled	Clef 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

2909-6	Lollypop	Verve MGV-8291
2910-5	Too Close For Comfort	Verve 314 519 852-2
2911-1 \| 62VK211	One O'Clock Jump (short version)	Verve VK-105
2911-2	One O'Clock Jump (long version)	Clef MGC-743; Verve MGV-8207, MGV-8288, V/V6-8407, V/V6-8596
2912-2 \| 62VK450	Basie's Back In Town	Clef MGC-743; Verve VSP/VSPS-12
2913-2	From Coast To Coast	Verve 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

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

20175-5	Comes Love	Verve MGV-2023
20176-6	My Baby Just Cares For Me	-
20177-6	Hooray For Love	-
20178-8	How 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

20180-3	Can't We Be Friends	Verve MGV-2023
20181-5	For Every Man There's A Woman	-
20182-5	Let's Face The Music And Dance	-
20192-7	I 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

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

20198-5	Two Voices In The Dark	Verve 2020, MGV-2107
20199-18	By The Fountains Of Rome	Verve 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 Again	Clef 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

20200-4	Sometimes I'm Happy	Verve MGV-2035
20201-10	The Lamp Is Low	-
20202-7	Moonglow	-
20203-2	Everyday I Have The Blues	-
20204-10	It'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

20205-10	Baby, It Isn't In The Cards	Verve MGV-2035
20206-7	Swing 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

22177	Adios	Parlophone (E) PMD 1042; Clef unissued
22179	Take 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 Love	Clef MGC-751
	How About You	-
	Flamingo	-
	Swinging On A Star	Clef MGC-751; Verve V6-8775
	Noreen's Nocturne	Clef MGC-751
	Gypsy In My Soul	-
	How High The Moon	-
	Love You Madly	-
	52nd Street Theme	-
	Nuages	unissued
	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 Paris	Clef 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

2914-3	Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me	Verve MGV-8329, VE-2-2529, V6-8808
2915-6	Cheek To Cheek	Verve MGV-8329, VE-2-2529
2916-4	Ill Wind	-
2917-8	Speak 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 Rose	Verve 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 Special	Verve 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 Me	Verve MGV-8231-2; Pablo PACD-2405-439-2
	Begin The Beguine	-
	Willow Weep For Me	Verve MGV-8231-2, VSP/VSPS-33; Pablo PACD-2405-439-2
	Humoresque	Verve 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 Sale	Verve MGV-8231-2
	Just One Of Those Things	-
	Little Girl Blues	-
	Too Close For Comfort	-
	I Can't Give You Anything But Love	Verve V-10136, MGV-8231-2, V/V6-4063
	Air Mail Special	Verve 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 Satisfied	Verve 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 In

Verve 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 \| 20207-2	They Can't Take That Away From Me	Verve MGV-4003, 2-V6S-8811
2919-8 \| 20208-8	Isn't This A Lovely Day	Verve MGV-4003
2920-5 \| 20209-5	Tenderly	-
2921-2 \| 20210-2	Stars Fell On Alabama	Verve 2023, MGV-4003, 2-V6S-8811
2922-2 \| 20222-2	Can't We Be Friends	-
2923-5 \| 20211-5 \| 63VK650	Cheek To Cheek	Verve MGV-4003, 2-V6S-8811, V/V6-8569
2924-10 \| 20212-10	Under A Blanket Of Blue	Verve MGV-4003, 2-V6S-8811
2925-7 \| 20213-7	Moonlight In Vermont	-
2926-6 \| 20214-6	A Foggy Day (In London Town)	-
2927-6 \| 20215-6	April In Paris	Verve MGV-4003
2928-1 \| 20216-1	The Nearness Of You	Verve 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

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

2933-1	Shorty George	Norgran MGN-1086; Verve V/V6-8712
2934-3	Jump For Me	-
2935-5	Blues For Basie	Norgran MGN-1086
2936-6	9:20 Special	Norgran 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

20217-5	This Can't Be Love	Verve MGV-4022, MGV-4002-2
20218-5	The Lady Is A Tramp	-
20219-7	I've Got Five Dollars	Verve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2
20220-3	Lover	-
20221-3	The Silent Treatment	Verve 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

Los Angeles, CA, August 25, 1956

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

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

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

20223-3	Ten Cents A Dance	Verve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2
20224-3	I Wish I Were In Love Again	Verve MGV-4022, MGV-4002-2
20225-2	Mountain Greenery	Verve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2
20226-7	Johnny One Note	Verve MGV-4022, MGV-4002-2
20227-10	Give It Back To The Indians	Verve 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

20228-3	Blue Moon	Verve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2
20229-3	Thou Swell	Verve MGV-4022, MGV-4002-2
20230-1	Manhattan	Verve V-10050, MGV-4022, MGV-4002-2
20231-4	There's Small Hotel	Verve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2
20232-3	I Didn't Know What Time It Was	-

Ella Fitzgerald

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

Los Angeles, CA, August 29, 1956

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

Ella Fitzgerald With Buddy Bregman And His Orchestra

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

Los Angeles, CA, August 30, 1956

20237-2	My Romance	Verve MGV-4022, MGV-4002-2
20238-3	My Heart Stood Still	Verve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2
20239-1	A Ship Without A Sail	Verve MGV-4022, MGV-4002-2
20240-1	Have You Met Miss Jones	-
20241-2	Here In My Arms	Verve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2

same session.

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

Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald, vocal; unidentified small group.

Los Angeles, CA, August 31, 1956

20247-4	Blue Room	Verve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2
20248-3	Dancing On The Ceiling	Verve MGV-4022, MGV-4002-2
20249-6	Where Or When	-
20250-1	Isn't It Romantic	Verve MGV-4023, MGV-4002-2
20251-2	You Took Advantage Of Me	Verve MGV-4022, MGV-4002-2

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

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

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

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

* 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

20417-11	Caravan	Verve V-10027, MGV-2062
20418-6	Peridia	-
20419-6	Heat Wave	Verve V-10088, MGV-2062
20420-3	Rain 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

live in Goteborg, Sweden, September 7, 1956

63VK260	Jumpin' At The Woodside	Clef MGC-749; Verve VK-123, V/V6-8407, V/V6-8596
63VK259	Shiny Stockings	Clef MGC-749; Verve VK-123
	How High The Moon	Clef MGC-749
	Nails	-
	Flute Juice	-
	Blee Blop Blues	Clef MGC-749; Verve V/V6-8407
	Alright, Okay, You Win	Clef 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

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

20267-5	Comment Allez-Vous	Verve MGV-2037
20268-3	Tout Doucement	-
20269-3	It Might As Well Be Spring	-
20270-5	Johnny One Note	Clef 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 Do	Verve MGV-2037
20272-4	Lover Man	-
20273-3	Everything I've Got Is Yours	-
20274-7	They Say It's Spring	-
20275-1	More Than You Know	-
20276-3	Thou Swell	-

same session.

20277-1	You For Me	Verve V-10109, MGV-2037
20278-3	Tout Doucement	Verve MGV-2037
20279-1	I Hear Music	-
20280-4	Wait Till You See Him	-
20281-3	I Won't Dance	-
20282-1	This 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

4000-4	When I Fall In Love	Verve MGV-8218, 314 521 669-2
4001-1	My Heart Stood Still	Verve MGV-8218, VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2
4002-1B	Blues In The Closet	-
4003-4	Swingin' Till The Girls Come Home	Verve MGV-8218, 314 521 669-2
4004-4	I Know That You Know	Verve MGV-8218, VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2
4005-1	Elegie (aka Elogie)	Verve MGV-8218, 314 521 669-2
4006-2	Woody'n You	Verve MGV-8218, VSP/VSPS-34, VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2
4007-2	I Should Care	Verve MGV-8218, VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2
4008-1	Now's The Time	-
4009-1	I Didn't Know What Time It Was	Verve MGV-8218, VSP/VSPS-37, VE-2-2526, 314 521 669-2
4010-1	Be-Bop	Verve MGV-8218, VSP/VSPS-34, 314 521 669-2
4011-1	52nd Street Theme	Verve 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

4012-4	Norman's Blues	Verve MGV-8219
4013-5	I Know That You Know	-
4014-2	If I Had You	-
4015-2	Alone Together	-
4016-2	12th Street Rag	-
4017-2	Down Home Blues	-
4018-1	Sonny's Tune	-
4019-1	Stars Fell On Alabama	-
4020-1	Body And Soul	-
4021-1	Between 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

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

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

* 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

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

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

same session.

3112-3	When You're Smiling	Verve MGV-8299
3113-1	Imagination	-
3114-1	The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise	-
3115-6	I've Got The World On A String	-
3116-3	Whispering	-
3117-1	Poor Butterfly	-
3118-1	Rosetta	-
3119-1	Basin Street Blues	-
3120-1	How Deep Is The Ocean	-
3121-1	Just One Of Those Things	-
3122-2	Have You Met Miss Jones	-
3123-1	It 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

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

* 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

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

The Fabulous McClevertys

The Fabulous McClevertys, Calypso band; and others.

NYC, October 15, 1956

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

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

* 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

4028-2

Ballad Medley: I'm Thru With Love / The Nearness Of You / Moonlight In Vermont / Summertime

Verve 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

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

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

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

* Verve MGV-2041 Stuff Smith Trio not released

The Fabulous McClevertys

The Fabulous McClevertys, Calypso band; and others.

NYC, November 8, 1956

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

* 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

20460-5	Blue Rose	Verve MGV-2040
20461-4	Lemon Twist	-
20462-2	Lumby	-
20463-2	Hear 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

20582-13	The Innocents	Norgran MGN-1106; Verve V/V6-8662
20583-21	My 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 Blues	Verve V/V6-8410, 2-V6S-8816
	It Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do	-
	God Bless The Child	unissued
	Trav'lin' Light	Verve V/V6-8410
	Miss Brown To You	unissued
	I Love My Man	Verve V/V6-8410
	Too Marvelous For Words	unissued
	Body And Soul	Verve V/V6-8410
	Don't Explain	Verve V/V6-8410, 2-V6S-8816
	Them There Eyes	unissued

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.

	Yesterdays	Verve V/V6-8410
	Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone	-
	I'll Be Seeing You	-
	My Man	Verve V/V6-8410, 2-V6S-8816
	I Cried For You	Verve V/V6-8410
	Fine And Mellow	Verve V/V6-8410, 2-V6S-8816
	I Cover The Waterfront	Verve V/V6-8410
	What A Little Moonlight Can Do	-
	Lover Man	unissued
	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

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

4049-6	Little Toe	Norgran MGN-1105
4050-7	All Of You	-
4051-6	Everything I Have Is Yours	-
4052-3	Alone Together	-
4053	unknown title	Verve 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

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

4058-7

Solo For Unaccompanied Bass

Norgran 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

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

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

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

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

20468-7	Don't Be The Way	Verve MGV-2043
20469-8	Let's Face The Music And Dance	-
20470-6	I Used To Be Color Blind	-
20471-5	Pick 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. 20472-6	Kicks Swings	Verve MGV-2042
2. 20473-8	Honey Chile	-
3. 20474-2	Mulliganville	-
4. 20475-3	Melody Lane	-
5. 20476-5	Melody Room	-
6. 20477-2	Melodyville	-
7. 20478-1	Go 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

20479-9	There's A Lull In My Life	Verve MGV-2043
20480-3	Man With A Horn	-
20481-6	Ivy	unissued
20482-4	Stars Fell On Alabama	Verve 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

20483-8	Let's Begin	Verve MGV-2043
20484-4 \| 62VK215	Sweet Georgia Brown	Verve MGV-2043, V/V6-8505, VK-107
20485-2	I Never Had A Chance	Verve MGV-2043
20486-9	Stompin' At The Savoy	-
20487-5	I 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

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

Ben Webster, tenor sax; Andre Previn, piano.

20497-4

Kicks 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 Blues

Verve 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 Day	Verve 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

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

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

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

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Verve Records Discography: 1956

1956 (founded)

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