Zoot Sims Discography

1944 (age 19)

Joe Bushkin Sextet

Ernie Figueroa, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Joe Bushkin, piano; Sid Weiss, bass; Specs Powell, drums.

NYC, May 24, 1944

A4779Pickin' At The PicCommodore 565
-Pickin' At The Pic No. 2
-Pickin' At The Pic No. 3
-Pickin' At The Pic No. 4 (Breakdown)
A4780Fade OutCommodore 594
A4781Oh, Lady Be Good-
-Oh, Lady Be Good No. 2
A4782Georgia On My MindCommodore 565
-Georgia On My Mind No. 2

* Commodore 565   Joe Bushkin - Pickin' At The Pic / Georgia On My Mind
* Commodore 594   Joe Bushkin - Fade Out / Oh, Lady Be Good

1947 (age 22)

Woody Herman And His Orchestra

Stan Fishelson, Bernie Glow, Marky Markowitz, Shorty Rogers, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Earl Swope, Ollie Wilson, trombone; Bob Swift, bass trombone; Woody Herman, clarinet, alto sax, vocal; Sam Marowitz, alto sax; Herbie Steward, alto, tenor sax; Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Serge Chaloff, baritone sax; Fred Otis, piano; Gene Sargent, guitar; Walter Yoder, bass; Don Lamond, drums; Ralph Burns, arranger.

Los Angeles, CA, October 19, 1947

HCO2705-1If Anybody Can Steal My BabyColumbia 38047; Mosaic MD7-223
HCO2706-1I Told Ya I Love Ya, Now Get OutColumbia 38047, C3L 25; Mosaic MD7-223
HCO2706-3-Mosaic MD7-223
HCO2706-4--

* Columbia C3L 25   Woody Herman - The Thundering Herds   1965
* Mosaic MD7-223   The Complete Columbia Recordings Of Woody Herman And His Orchestra And Woodchoppers (1945-1947)   2003
* Columbia 38047   Woody Herman - If Anybody Can Steal My Baby / I Told Ya I Love Ya, Now Get Out

Woody Herman And His Orchestra

Rogers plays, trumpet, arranger.

Los Angeles, CA, December 24, 1947

HCO3043-1Sabre DanceColumbia 38102; Mosaic MD7-223
HCO3044-1Cherokee CanyonColumbia CL 2509; Mosaic MD7-223
HCO3045-1I've Got News For YouColumbia 38213, CL 683, C3L 25; Mosaic MD7-223
HCO3046-1Keen And PeachyColumbia 38213, C3L 25; Mosaic MD7-223
HCO3046-2-Legacy C2K 65646; Mosaic MD7-223
HCO3046-3-Mosaic MD7-223
HCO3046-4--
HCO3046-5--

* Columbia CL 683   Woody Herman And His Orchestra - Twelve Shades Of Blue   1955
* Columbia C3L 25   Woody Herman - The Thundering Herds   1965
* Mosaic MD7-223   The Complete Columbia Recordings Of Woody Herman And His Orchestra And Woodchoppers (1945-1947)   2003
* Legacy C2K 65646   Woody Herman - Blowin' Up A Storm
* Columbia CL 2509   Woody Herman And Hist Orchestra - Ridin' Herd!   1955
* Columbia 38102   Woody Herman - Sabre Dance / Swing Low, Sweet Clarinet
* Columbia 38213   Woody Herman - I've Got News For You / Keen And Peachy

Woody Herman And His Orchestra

Stan Fishelson, Bernie Glow, Marky Markowitz, Shorty Rogers, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Earl Swope, Ollie Wilson, trombone; Bob Swift, bass trombone; Woody Herman, clarinet, alto sax, vocal; Sam Marowitz, alto sax; Herbie Steward, alto, tenor sax; Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Serge Chaloff, baritone sax; Fred Otis, piano; Ralph Burns, piano, arranger; Gene Sargent, guitar; Walter Yoder, bass; Don Lamond, drums; Al Cohn, Jimmy Giuffre, arranger.

Los Angeles, CA, December 27, 1947

HCO3055-1The Goof And IColumbia 38369, C3L 25; Mosaic MD7-223
HCO3055-BD-Mosaic MD7-223
HCO3056-1Lazy LullabyColumbia C3L 25; Mosaic MD7-223
HCO3061-1Four BrothersColumbia 38304, C3L 25; Mosaic MD7-223
HCO3062-1Summer Sequence Part 4Columbia 38367, C3L 25; Mosaic MD7-223
HCO3062-2-Legacy C2K 65646; Mosaic MD7-223
HCO3062-3-Mosaic MD7-223

* Columbia C3L 25   Woody Herman - The Thundering Herds   1965
* Mosaic MD7-223   The Complete Columbia Recordings Of Woody Herman And His Orchestra And Woodchoppers (1945-1947)   2003
* Legacy C2K 65646   Woody Herman - Blowin' Up A Storm
* Columbia 38369   Woody Herman - Everywhere / The Goof And I
* Columbia 38304   Woody Herman - No Time / Four Brothers
* Columbia 38367   Woody Herman - Summer Sequence Parts 3 & 4

Woody Herman And His Orchestra

Stan Fishelson, Bernie Glow, Marky Markowitz, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Shorty Rogers, trumpet, arranger; Earl Swope, Ollie Wilson, trombone; Bob Swift, bass trombone; Woody Herman, clarinet, alto sax, vocal; Sam Marowitz, alto sax; Herbie Steward, alto, tenor sax; Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Serge Chaloff, baritone sax; Fred Otis, piano; Gene Sargent, guitar; Walter Yoder, bass; Don Lamond, drums; Mary Ann McCall, vocal; Ralph Burns, arranger.

Los Angeles, CA, December 30, 1947

HCO3079-1Swing Low, Sweet ClarinetColumbia 38102; Mosaic MD7-223
HCO3080-1My Pal GonzalesColumbia 38289; Mosaic MD7-223
HCO3081-1P.S. I Love YouColumbia 38289, C3L 25; Mosaic MD7-223
HCO3082-1Baby I Need YouMosaic MD7-223
HCO3088-1Take A Little Time To Smile-

* Columbia C3L 25   Woody Herman - The Thundering Herds   1965
* Mosaic MD7-223   The Complete Columbia Recordings Of Woody Herman And His Orchestra And Woodchoppers (1945-1947)   2003
* Columbia 38102   Woody Herman - Sabre Dance / Swing Low, Sweet Clarinet
* Columbia 38289   Woody Herman - My Pal Gonzales / P.S. I Love You

1948

Stan Getz Octet

Norman Faye, trumpet; Allen Eager or Al Epstein, Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Charlie Perry, drums.

NYC, November 21, 1948

J-496Frosty (as Flugelbird)Jax 5002; Dale EP 200, LP 21; Spotlite (E) SPJ 140

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 140   Al Haig Meets The Master Saxes Vol. 2
* Dale LP 21   Stan Getz - Stan In Retrospect
* Dale EP 200   Stan Getz - Stan In Retrospect
* Jax 5002   Stan Getz - Bopcycle / Frosty

Woody Herman And His Orchestra

Stan Fishelson, Bernie Glow, Bill Harris, Red Rodney, Shorty Rogers, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Earl Swope, Ollie Wilson, trombone; Bob Swift, bass trombone; Woody Herman, clarinet, alto sax, vocal; Sam Marowitz, alto sax; Al Cohn, Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Serge Chaloff, baritone sax; Terry Gibbs, vibes, vocal; Lou Levy, piano; Chubby Jackson, bass, vocal; Don Lamond, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, December 29, 1948

3827-1That's RightCapitol (J) CR-8038
3828-5Lemon Drop-

* Capitol (J) CR-8038   Woody Herman - The Great Big Band

Woody Herman And His Orchestra

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, December 30, 1948

3831-2Early AutumnCapitol (J) CR-8038
3833-2Keeper Of The Flame-

* Capitol (J) CR-8038   Woody Herman - The Great Big Band

1949

Stan Getz And His Four Brothers

Al Cohn, Allen Eager, Brew Moore, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Stan Getz, tenor, baritone sax; Walter Bishop, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Charlie Perry, drums; Gerry Mulligan, arranger.

NYC, April 8, 1949

JRC16BattlegroundPrestige 724, prEP 1309; New Jazz NJLP 102; Prestige PRLP 7022, P-24088
JRC16EBattleground (alternate take)New Jazz 818; Prestige P-24088; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-008-2
JRC17Four And One MoorePrestige prEP 1309, PRLP 7022, P-24046
JRC17EFour And One Moore (alternate take)New Jazz 802, 802 (later), NJLP 102; Prestige P-24088; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-008-2
JRC18CFive BrothersNew Jazz 802 (later); Prestige prEP 1309; New Jazz NJLP 102; Prestige PRLP 7022, PRST-24019, P-24046
JRC18DFive Brothers (alternate take)New Jazz 802; Prestige P-24088; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-008-2
JRC19BBattle Of The SaxesNew Jazz 1401; Prestige prEP 1309; New Jazz NJLP 102; Prestige PRLP 7022, PRST-24019

* Prestige PRLP 7022   Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, Allen Eager, Brew Moore - The Brothers   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7252, PRST 7252   Stan Getz, Zoot Sims & Al Cohn - The Brothers   1963
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-008   Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, Allen Eager, Brew Moore - The Brothers   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-008-2   -   1990
* Prestige P-24088   Stan Getz & Friends - Early Getz   1979
* Prestige P-24046   Various Artists - 25 Years Of Prestige   1974
* Prestige PRST-24019   Stan Getz   1972
* New Jazz NJLP 102   Stan Getz Volume One   1950
= Prestige NJLP 102   -   1951
= Prestige PRLP 102   -   1954
* Prestige prEP 1309   Stan Getz And His Four Brothers   1953
* Prestige 724   Stan Getz - Battleground / Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams   1950
* New Jazz 818   Stan Getz - Battleground / Prezervation   1950
= Prestige 818   -   1953
* New Jazz 802   Stan Getz - Four And One Moore / Five Brothers   1949
* New Jazz 802 (later)   Stan Getz - Four And One Moore / Five Brothers   1950
= Prestige 802   -   1953
* New Jazz 1401   Stan Getz - Battle Of The Saxes / Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams   1952

Stan Getz Octet

Earl Swope, trombone; Al Cohn, Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Duke Jordan as Duke Jordon, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Curley Russell, bass; Charlie Perry, drums.

NYC, May 2, 1949

S36-126Stan Gets Along (alternate take)Savoy SJL 2210
-Stan Gets AlongSavoy 966, XP 8021, MG 9004, MG-12105, SJL 1105
S36-127Stan's Mood (alternate take)Savoy SJL 2210
-Stan's MoodSavoy 966, XP 8021, MG 9022, MG-12105, SJL 1105
S36-128Slow (alternate take)Savoy SJL 2210
-SlowSavoy 967, XP 8020, MG 9004, MG-12105, SJL 1105
S36-129Fast (alternate take)Savoy SJL 2210
-FastSavoy 947, XP 8020, MG 9004, MG-12105, SJL 1105

* Savoy SJL 2210   Various Artists - Brothers And Other Mothers: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy MG-12105   Various Artists - Lestorian Mode   1957
* Savoy SJL 1105   Stan Getz - Opus De Bop: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* Savoy MG 9004   Stan Getz Beboppers   1951
* Savoy MG 9022   Various Artists - The Birth Of Bop Volume 1   1953
* Savoy XP 8021   Stan Getz - New Trends Of Jazz Vol. 2
* Savoy XP 8020   Stan Getz - New Trends Of Jazz Vol. 1
* Savoy 966   Stan Getz - Stan Gets Along / Stan's Mood
* Savoy 967   Charlie Parker - Klaunstance / Stan Getz - Slow
* Savoy 947   J.J. Johnson - Audubon / Stan Getz - Fast

Gene Roland's Boppers

Dan Baxter, Dan Blue, Jerry Lloyd, Dale Pierce, trumpet; Gene Roland, trumpet, valve trombone, piano; Al Cohn, Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Gene DiNovi, piano; Red Kelly, bass; Tiny Kahn, drums.

NYC?, May 17, 1949

Oh, Them SaxesDeLuxe unissued
Hold Them Trumpets-
Blues In Our Times-
Symphony Sid's Symphonette-

1950

Chubby Jackson And His All Star Band

Don Ferrara, Howard McGhee, Al Porcino, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Charlie Kennedy, alto sax; Georgie Auld, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Tony Aless, piano; Chubby Jackson, bass, leader; Don Lamond, drums.

NYC, March 15, 1950

JRC63 | JRC1104Flying The CoopNew Jazz 825; Prestige prEP 1323; New Jazz NJLP 105, NJLP 8280; Prestige PRST 7641; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-711-2
JRC64 | JRC1105I May Be WrongNew Jazz 825; Prestige prEP 1318; New Jazz NJLP 105; Prestige PRLP 7013, PRST 7641; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-711-2
JRC65 | JRC1106New YorkNew Jazz 836; Prestige prEP 1323; New Jazz NJLP 105; Prestige PRST 7641; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-711-2
JRC66 | JRC1107Sax AppealNew Jazz 830, NJLP 105; Prestige PRST 7641; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-711-2
JRC67 | JRC1108Hot DogPrestige 745, prEP 1323; New Jazz NJLP 105, NJLP 8280; Prestige PRST 7641; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-711-2
JRC68 | JRC1109Why NotNew Jazz 836; Prestige prEP 1323; New Jazz NJLP 105; Prestige PRST 7641; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-711-2
JRC69 | JRC1110Leavin' TownNew Jazz 830, NJLP 105, NJLP 8280; Prestige PRST 7641; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-711-2
JRC70 | JRC1111So WhatPrestige 745, 842, prEP 1318; New Jazz NJLP 105; Prestige PRLP 7013; New Jazz NJLP 8280; Prestige PRST 7641; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-711-2

* New Jazz NJLP 8280   Zoot Sims - Good Old Zoot   1963
* Prestige PRST 7641   Chubby Jackson Sextet And Big Band   1969
* Prestige PRLP 7013   Conception Featuring Stan Getz, Miles Davis, Zoot Sims, Sonny Rollins, Gerry Mulligan, Lee Konitz   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7013 (later)   Miles Davis/Stan Getz/Gerry Mulligan/Lee Konitz/Sonny Rollins/Zoot Sims - Conception   1956+
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1726   -   1989
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1726-2   -   1990
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-711-2   Gerry Mulligan Quartet Featuring Chet Baker/Chubby Jackson Big Band Featuring Gerry Mulligan
* New Jazz NJLP 105   Chubby Jackson And His All Star Band   1950
= Prestige NJLP 105   -   1951
= Prestige NJLP 105 (later)   -   1954
* Prestige prEP 1323   Chubby Jackson's All Stars   1953
* Prestige prEP 1318   Gerry Mulligan Volume 2   1953
* New Jazz 825   Chubby Jackson - Flying The Coop / I May Be Wrong   1950
= Prestige 825   -   1953
* New Jazz 836   Chubby Jackson - New York / Why Not   1950
= Prestige 836   -   1953
* New Jazz 830   Chubby Jackson - Sax Appeal / Zoot Sims - Leavin' Town   1950
= Prestige 830   -   1953
* Prestige 745   Gerry Mulligan - So What / Chubby Jackson - Hot Dog   1951
* Prestige 842   Zoot Sims - So What / no info   1953

Gene Roland And His Orchestra

Marty Bell, Don Ferrara, Neil Friez, Don Joseph, Jon Nielson, Al Porcino, Sonny Rich, Red Rodney, trumpet; Eddie Bert, Porky Cohen, Jimmy Knepper, Paul Selden, trombone; Frank Orchard, valve trombone; Joe Maini, Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Cohn, Don Lanphere, Tommy Makagon, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Marty Flax, Bob Newman, baritone sax; Harry Biss, piano; Sam Herman, guitar; Buddy Jones, bass; Phil Arabia, Freddie Gruber, Don Manning, drums; Gene Roland, arranger, conductor.

Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, April 3, 1950

It's A Wonderful World ISpotlite (E) SPJ 141; Philology (It) W 845.2
It's A Wonderful World II-
It's A Wonderful World III-
It's A Wonderful World IV-
It's A Wonderful World V-
Just You, Just Me-
unknown title-
Stardust I-
Stardust II-
Stardust III-
Limehouse BluesPhilology (It) W 845.2
Down Home Blues-
East Side, West Side-

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 141   Gene Roland Band Featuring Charlie Parker - The Band That Never Was
* Philology (It) W 845.2   Charlie Parker - Bird's Eyes Vol. 15

Zoot Sims' Quintet/Zoot Sims' Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Toots Thielemans, harmonica #1; Jimmy Woode, piano; Simon Brehm, bass; Jack Noren, drums.

Stockholm, Sweden, April 23, 1950

1. GRC-18All The Things You AreGazell (Swd) 2008; Prestige PRST 7817
2. GRC-21You Go To My HeadGazell (Swd) 2013; Prestige 719, PRST 7817
3. GRC-22Tickle Toe (as The Scene Is Clean)Gazell (Swd) 2008; Prestige 719, PRST 7817

* Prestige PRST 7817   Zoot Sims - First Recordings!   1970
* Gazell (Swd) 2008   Zoot Sims - All The Things You Are / Tickle Toe   1950
* Gazell (Swd) 2013   Zoot Sims - You Go To My Head / Kai Winding - Sid's Bounce   1950
* Prestige 719   Zoot Sims - You Go To My Head / The Scene Is Clean   1950

Zoot Sims And His Five/Three Brothers

Sixten Eriksson, trumpet #1; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Lars Gullin, baritone sax #1; Dick Hyman, piano; Charlie Short, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums.

Stockholm, Sweden, April 24, 1950

1. mr88-AYellow DuckMetronome (Swd) B 519; Prestige prEP 1341, PRST 7817
2. mr89-AThe Way You Look Tonight (as Americans In Sweden) (as Which Way) (as Boot It Zoot)-

* Prestige PRST 7817   Zoot Sims - First Recordings!   1970
* Prestige prEP 1341   Lars Gullin, Zoot Sims - Americans In Sweden   1954
* Metronome (Swd) B 519   Zoot Sims - Yellow Duck / Americans In Sweden   1950
= New Jazz 837   -   1951
= Prestige 837   Zoot Sims - Yellow Duck / Which Way   1953
= Esquire (E) 10-107   Zoot Sims - Yellow Duck / Boot It Zoot

"King David" And His Little Jazz / Roy Eldridge Quintet

Roy Eldridge, trumpet, vocal; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Dick Hyman, piano; Pierre Michelot, bass; Eddie Shaughnessy, drums; Anita Love, vocal.

Paris, France, June 9, 1950

VG4000 | D452 | D458King DavidVogue (F) V 5043, EPL 7947, LD 507-30; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 55; Discovery 153, DL 2009
VG4001-1It Don't Mean A ThingVogue (F) V 5041; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 55
VG4001-2It Don't Mean A Thing (alternate take)Mode (F) CMDINT 9568
VG4002-1 | D449 | D455Wrap Your Troubles In DreamsVogue (F) V 5042, EPL 7947; Mode (F) CMDINT 9568; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 55; Discovery 151, DL 2009
VG4002-2Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams (alternate take)Vogue (F) LD 507-30
VG4002-3-Vogue (F) unissued
VG4003-1 | D448 | D454UndecidedVogue (F) V 5042, EPL 7947, LD 507-30; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 55; Discovery 151, DL 2009
VG4003-2Undecided (alternate take)Mode (F) CMDINT 9568
VG4003-3-Vogue (F) unissued
VG4004-1Ain't No Flies On MeVogue (F) V 5043, LD 039; Mode (F) CMDINT 9568; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 55
VG4005-1 | D450 | D456The Man I LoveVogue (F) V 5041, EPL 7947, 416039; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 55; Discovery 152, DL 2009
VG4005-2The Man I Love (alternate take)Mode (F) MDINT 9461, CMDINT 9568

* Vogue (F) LD 507-30   Roy Eldridge - Little Jazz: 10eme Anniversaire Des Disques Vogue Vol. 12
* Jazz Legacy (F) JL 55   Roy Eldridge - "Little Jazz" Jazz: Jazz Legacy 5
* Mode (F) CMDINT 9568   Roy Eldridge - The Many Faces Of Jazz Vol. 9
* Vogue (F) 416039   Various Artists - Jazz Masters   early 1970s
* Mode (F) MDINT 9461   Various Artists - Les Classiques Du Jazz
* Discovery DL 2009   Roy Eldridge, Zoot Sims - Roy And Zoot
* Vogue (F) LD 039   Roy Eldridge - Joue Pour La Danse
* Vogue (F) EPL 7947   Roy Eldridge - "King David" And His Little Jazz
* Vogue (F) V 5043   Roy Eldridge - King David / Ain't No Flies On Me   1950
* Discovery 153, 45-153   Roy Eldridge - King David / Easter Parade
* Vogue (F) V 5041   Roy Eldridge - It Don't Mean A Thing / The Man I Love   1950
* Vogue (F) V 5042   Roy Eldridge - Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams / Undecided   1950
* Discovery 151, 45-151   Roy Eldridge - Undecided / Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams
* Discovery 152, 45-152   Roy Eldridge - The Man I Love / Wild Driver

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Gerald Wiggins, piano; Pierre Michelot, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Paris, France, June 26, 1950

VG4021-1Night And DayVogue (F) V 5048, EPL 7063, LD 185; Pop (F) CBM 60019; Mode (F) MDINT 9144, CMDINT 9517; Prestige PRST 7817; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 77
VG4021-2-Prestige PRST 7817; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 77
VG4021-3The Big ShotVogue (F) LD 185; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 77
VG4022-1Slingin' HashVogue (F) V 5048, EPL 7063, LD 185; Pop (F) CBM 60010-30; Mode (F) CMDINT 9514; Prestige PRST 7817; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 77
VG4022-2-Prestige PRST 7817; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 77
VG4023-1I UnderstandVogue (F) V 5052, LD 185; Prestige PRST 7817; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 77
VG4023-2-Jazz Legacy (F) JL 77
VG4024-1TenorlyVogue (F) V 5052, EPL 7063, LD 185; Prestige PRST 7817; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 77
VG4024-2-Jazz Legacy (F) JL 77
VG4024-3--
VG4025Don't Worry About MeVogue (F) V 5054, EPL 7063, LD 185; Prestige PRST 7817; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 77
VG4026Crystal's (as Linger Awhile)Vogue (F) V 5054, LD 185; Prestige PRST 7817; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 77
(tk.2)Zoot And ZootVogue (F) LD 185; Jazz Legacy (F) JL 77
-Toot's SuteVogue (F) LD 185

* Mode (F) MDINT 9144   Various Artists - Les Geants Du Jazz Moderne
* Mode (F) CMDINT 9517   Various Artists - Tenor-Sax: The Many Faces Of Jazz Vol. 5   1968
* Prestige PRST 7817   Zoot Sims - First Recordings!   1970
* Jazz Legacy (F) JL 77   Zoot Sims - Brother In Swing: Jazz Legacy 27
* Pop (F) CBM 60010-30   Various Artists - Blues Moderne: Jazz Pour Vous 2
* Mode (F) CMDINT 9514   Various Artists - Blues Moderne: The Many Faces Of Jazz Vol. 2   1968
* Vogue (F) LD 185   Zoot Sims - Jazz Time Paris Vol. 14
= Discovery DL 3015   Zoot Sims Quartet Recorded In France
* Pop (F) CBM 60019   Various Artists - Tenor Sax: Jazz Pour Vous 5
* Vogue (F) EPL 7063   Zoot Sims Quartet
* Vogue (F) V 5048   Zoot Sims - Night And Day / Slingin' Hash   1950
= Discovery 148, 45-148   -
* Vogue (F) V 5052   Zoot Sims - I Understand / Tenorly   1950
= Discovery 149, 45-149   -
* Vogue (F) V 5054   Zoot Sims - Don't Worry About Me / Crystal's   1950
= Discovery 150, 45-150   -

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Don Lamond, drums.

NYC, September 16, 1950

104My Silent LovePrestige 726, PRLP 118, PRLP 7026, P-24061
105Jane-OPrestige 732, PRLP 118, PRLP 7026, P-24061
106Dancing In The DarkPrestige 726, PRLP 118, PRLP 7026, P-24061, (J) SLP 47
107Memories Of YouPrestige 732, PRLP 118, PRLP 7026, P-24061, (J) SLP 47

* Prestige PRLP 7026   Zoot Sims Quartets   1956
= New Jazz NJLP 8302   Zoot Sims - Trotting!   not released
= Prestige PR 16009   -   1963
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-242   Zoot Sims Quartets   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-242-2   -   1992
* Prestige P-24061   Zoot Sims - Zootcase   1976
* Prestige (J) SLP 47   Various Artists - Early Prestige Sessions 1949/50
* Prestige PRLP 118   Zoot Sims Tenor Sax Favorites   1951
* Prestige 726   Zoot Sims - Dancing In The Dark / My Silent Love   1950
* Prestige 732   Zoot Sims - Jane-O / Memories Of You   1951

1951

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Harry Biss, piano; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

NYC, August 14, 1951

164ATrottingMisterioso (E) MLP 1984; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-242-2
164B--
164C-Misterioso (E) MLP 1984
164-Prestige 751, PRLP 118, PRLP 7026, P-24061
165It Had To Be YouPrestige 781, PRLP 118, PRLP 7026, P-24061
166AZoot Swings The Blues (take 1) (as Swingin' The Blues)Prestige 751, PRLP 118, PRLP 7026, P-24061
166BZoot Swings The Blues (take 2)Prestige PRLP 117, PRLP 7026, P-24061
167Coolin' The BluesPrestige unissued
168East Of The SunPrestige PRLP 117, PRLP 7026, P-24061
169I Wonder WhoPrestige 781, PRLP 118, PRLP 7026, P-24061

* Misterioso (E) MLP 1984   Leo Parker Quartet, Al Haig Trio, Zoot Sims Quartet - Mad Lad Returns   1981
* Prestige PRLP 7026   Zoot Sims Quartets   1956
= New Jazz NJLP 8302   Zoot Sims - Trotting!   not released
= Prestige PR 16009   -   1963
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-242   Zoot Sims Quartets   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-242-2   -   1992
* Prestige P-24061   Zoot Sims - Zootcase   1976
* Prestige PRLP 118   Zoot Sims Tenor Sax Favorites   1951
* Prestige PRLP 117   Swingin' With Zoot Sims   1951
* Prestige 751   Zoot Sims - Trotting / Swingin' The Blues   1951
* Prestige 781   Zoot Sims - It Had To Be You / I Wonder Who   1952

1952

Johnny Smith Quintet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Sanford Gold, piano; Johnny Smith, guitar; Eddie Safranski, bass; Don Lamond, drums.

NYC, April, 1952

R1109BJaguar (alternate take)Roulette 1037
R1135Ghost Of A ChanceRoost RLP 410, RLP 2211
R1136Vilia-

* Roost RLP 2211   Johnny Smith, Stan Getz - Moonlight In Vermont
* Roost RLP 410   Johnny Smith Quintet
* Roulette 1037   Johnny Smith - Jaguar / no info

Zoot Sims And Al Cohn

Kai Winding, trombone #1-3; Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; George Wallington, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

NYC, September 8, 1952

1. 359TangerinePrestige prEP 1348, PRLP 138, PRLP 7022, P-24061
2. 360Zootcase-
3. 361The Red DoorPrestige PRLP 138, PRLP 7022, P-24061
4. 362Morning Fun-

* Prestige PRLP 7022   Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, Allen Eager, Brew Moore - The Brothers   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7252, PRST 7252   Stan Getz, Zoot Sims & Al Cohn - The Brothers   1963
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-008   Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, Allen Eager, Brew Moore - The Brothers   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-008-2   -   1990
* Prestige P-24061   Zoot Sims - Zootcase   1976
* Prestige PRLP 138   Zoot Sims All Stars - Contemporary Music   1953
* Prestige prEP 1348   Zoot Sims With Al Cohn   not released?

Charlie Parker Octet

Charlie Walp, trumpet; Earl Swope, trombone; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Bill Shanahan, piano; Mert Oliver, bass; Don Lamond, drums; unknown, percussion.

Howard Theater, Washington, DC, October 17, 1952

Scrapple From The AppleRoyal Jazz (D) RJD 505
Out Of Nowhere-
Now's The Time-
52nd Street Theme-
Cool Blues-

* Royal Jazz (D) RJD 505   Charlie Parker - "More Unissued" Vol. 1   1990

Zoot Sims Septet

Bill Harris, Kai Winding, trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Don Abney, piano; Sam Herman, guitar; Gene Ramey, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Birdland, NYC, 1952

Sweet MissMarshmallow (J) MMEX-160-CD
Someone To Watch Over Me / Embraceable You / Mean To Me-
The Goof And I-

* Marshmallow (J) MMEX-160-CD   Zoot Sims - At Birdland   2013

1953

Zoot Sims With Organ Accompaniment

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Chester Slater, organ; Lord Westbrook, guitar; Peck Morrison, bass; Tim Kennedy, drums.

NYC, January 23, 1953

431There I've Said It AgainPrestige 852, prEP 1306
432Jaguar-
433DreamPrestige prEP 1306
434Baby Won't You Please Come Home-

* Prestige prEP 1306   Zoot Sims With Organ Accompaniment   1953
* Prestige 852   Zoot Sims - There I've Said It Again / Jaguar   1953

Miles Davis Septet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Sonny Truitt, trombone #3; Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Beltone Studios, NYC, February 19, 1953

1. 423Tasty PuddingPrestige PRLP 154, prEP 1372 (earlier), PRLP 7025, P-24054
2. 424Willie The WailerPrestige PRLP 154, PRLP 7025, P-24054
3. 425FloppyPrestige PRLP 154, prEP 1372 (earlier), PRLP 7025, P-24054
4. 426For Adults OnlyPrestige PRLP 154, PRLP 7025, P-24054

* Prestige PRLP 7025   Miles Davis And Horns   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7168   Miles Davis - Early Miles 1951 & 1953   1959
= Prestige PRST 7674   Miles Davis - Early Miles   1969
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-053   Miles Davis And Horns   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-053-2   -   1989
* Prestige P-24054   Miles Davis - Dig   1975
* Prestige PRLP 154   Miles Davis Play The Compositions Of Al Cohn   1953
* Prestige prEP 1372 (earlier)   Miles Davis All Stars   not released

Chuck Wayne Quintet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Harvey Leonard, piano; Chuck Wayne, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 13, 1953

Butterfingers (as Butter Fingers)Progressive 108, PLP 3003; Savoy XP 8120, MG 12077
107While My Lady SleepsProgressive 109, PLP 3003; Savoy XP 8119, MG 12077
108Tasty Pudding-
111ProspectingProgressive 110, PLP 3003; Savoy XP 8119, MG 12077
110Sidewalks Of Cuba-

* Savoy MG 12077   Chuck Wayne - The Jazz Guitarist   1957
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1144   Chuck Wayne, Brew Moore, Zoot Sims - Tasty Pudding   1984
* Progressive PLP 3003   Chuck Wayne Quintet   1953
= Savoy MG 15035   Chuck Wayne   1954
* Savoy XP 8120   Chuck Wayne Quintet Vol. 2   1956
* Savoy XP 8119   Chuck Wayne Quintet Vol. 1   1956
* Progressive 108   Chuck Wayne - Mary Ann / Butterfingers   1953
* Progressive 109   Chuck Wayne - While My Lady Sleeps / Tasty Pudding   1953
* Progressive 110   Chuck Wayne - Sidewalks Of Cuba / Prospecting   1953

Charlie Parker Nonet

Charlie Wolp, trumpet; Earl Swope, trombone; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Bill Shanahan, piano; Charlie Byrd, guitar; Mert Oliver, bass; Don Lamond, drums; unknown, percussion.

NYC, April, 1953

Scrapple From The AppleVGM Records VGM0009
Out Of Nowhere / Now's The Time-

* VGM Records VGM0009   Charlie Parker - Yardbird-DC-53   1983

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Rob Pronk, piano; Don Bagley, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Stockholm, Sweden, August 23, 1953

62I'm In The Mood For LoveKarusell (Swd) K 34, KSEP 3006
65Rough Chance For Love-

* Karusell (Swd) KSEP 3006   Zoot Sims Quartet
* Karusell (Swd) K 34   Zoot Sims - I'm In The Mood For Love / Rough Chance For Love
= Vogue (F) V 5185   -   1954

Lars Gullin And His American All Stars

Conte Candoli, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Lars Gullin, baritone sax; Don Bagley, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Stockholm, Sweden, August 25, 1953

mr504Dedicated To LeeMetronome (Swd) B 646, MEP 63; Prestige prEP 1341, PRST 7817; Metronome (Swd) JMLP 2-102
mr505Late Date-

* Prestige PRST 7817   Zoot Sims - First Recordings!   1970
* Metronome (Swd) JMLP 2-102   Various Artists - Americans In Sweden 1949-1953 Vol. 1 - Dear Old Stockholm   1974
* Metronome (Swd) MEP 63   Various Artists - Americans In Sweden   1954
= Esquire (E) EP-45   -
* Prestige prEP 1341   Lars Gullin, Zoot Sims - Americans In Sweden   1954
* Metronome (Swd) B 646   Lars Gullin - Dedicated To Lee / Late Date   1953
= Esquire (E) 10-340   -

Zoot Sims Sextet

Frank Rosolino, trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Henri Renaud, piano; Jimmy Gourley, guitar; Don Bagley, bass; Jean-Louis Viale, drums.

Paris, France, November 18, 1953

Toot's SuiteVogue (F) LD 170
The Late Tiny Kahn-
Call It Anything-
tk.2Zoot's Suite-
Once In A While-
tk.3Great Drums-

* Vogue (F) LD 170   Zoot Sims - Zoot Goes To Town - Jazz Time Paris Vol. 8

Chet Baker Quintet With Strings

Chet Baker, trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Sam Cytron, Jack Gasselin, George Kast, Eudice Shapiro, Paul Shure, Felix Slatkin, violin; Lou Kievman, Paul Robyn, viola; Victor Gottlieb, cello; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, December 30, 1953

PHCO10708I Married An AngelColumbia CL 549
PHCO10709Love Walked In-
PHCO10710A Little Duet-
-A Little Duet (alternate take)Columbia CK 46174

* Columbia CL 549   Chet Baker & Strings   1954
* Columbia CK 46174   Chet Baker With Strings   1991

Chet Baker Quintet With Strings

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, December 31, 1953

PHCO10731Why Shouldn't IColumbia CL 549
PHCO10732Trickdidlier-
PHCO10733I'm Through With Love-
PHCO10734You Don't Know What Love Is-
-You Don't Know What Love Is (alternate take)Columbia CK 46174

* Columbia CL 549   Chet Baker & Strings   1954
* Columbia CK 46174   Chet Baker With Strings   1991

1954

Zoot Sims With Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars

Stu Williamson, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Bud Shank, alto sax; Bob Cooper, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, March 9, 1954

Lighthouse DaysSSJ (J) XQAM-1627

* SSJ (J) XQAM-1627   Zoot Sims On The West Coast 1954 - Lover Man   2013

Zoot Sims With Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars

Stu Williamson, trumpet #2; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Bud Shank, alto sax; Bob Cooper, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach, CA, March 10, 1954

1.Goofy EyesInterplay (J) ABCJ-524
2.All The Things You Are-
3.Bag's Groove-

* Interplay (J) ABCJ-524   Zoot Sims With Lighthouse Allstars 1954   2009

Pinky Winters

Marvin 'Tootie' Hale, trumpet; John Darman, bass trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Ternig Inocencio, piano #1-7,9; Jim Wolf, bass; Gerry Hale, drums; Pinky Winters, vocal #2-4,7,8, piano #8.

Zoot Sims' home, Hawthorne, CA, June 13, 1954

1.I'll Remember AprilVantage (J) NLP-5008; SSJ (J) XQAM-1627
2.The Lady Is A TrampVantage (J) NLP-5008, (J) NOCD-5601; SSJ (J) XQAM-1044
3.Pennies From Heaven-
4.These Foolish Things-
5.Dancing On The CeilingVantage (J) NLP-5008; SSJ (J) XQAM-1627
6.These Foolish Things-
7.Gone With The WindVantage (J) NLP-5008, (J) NOCD-5601; SSJ (J) XQAM-1044
8.The Nearness Of You-
9.Lover ManVantage (J) NLP-5008; SSJ (J) XQAM-1627

Marvin 'Tootie' Hale, trumpet; John Darman, bass trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Ternig Inocencio, piano; Jim Wolf, bass; Gerry Hale, drums.

Dancing On The Ceiling
PopoSSJ (J) XQAM-1627
These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)
I'll Remember April
Lover Man

* Vantage (J) NLP-5008   Pinky Winters & Zoot Sims - Pinky & Zoot   1991
* SSJ (J) XQAM-1627   Zoot Sims On The West Coast 1954 - Lover Man   2013
* Vantage (J) NOCD-5601   Pinky Winters Featuring Zoot Sims - Pinky   1994
* SSJ (J) XQAM-1044   Pinky Winters - Pinky +12   2010

The Louis Bellson Quintet

Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Don Abney, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.

NYC, June 21, 1954

1772-3Charlie's BluesNorgran MGN-1011
1773-3I'll Remember April-
1774-1Buffalo Joe-
1775-1Stompin' At The Savoy-
1776-1Love For Sale-
1777-1The Man I Love-
1778-1Basically Speaking, Duvivier That Is-
1779-1Concerto For Drums-

* Norgran MGN-1011   The Louis Bellson Quintet   1954
= Norgran MGN-1095   Concerto For Drums By Louis Bellson   not released
= Verve MGV-8016   -   1956+

Clifford Brown Ensemble

Clifford Brown, trumpet; Stu Williamson, valve trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Jack Montrose, arranger.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, July 12, 1954

Finders KeepersPacific Jazz PJ LP-19, PJ-3; Jazztone (US) J 1281; Mosaic MR5-104; Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4; Pacific Jazz 7243 5 32142 2 7
Joy SpringPacific Jazz EP4-27, PJ LP-19, PJ-1214, PJ-3; Jazztone (US) J 1281; Mosaic MR5-104; Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4; Pacific Jazz 7243 5 32142 2 7
DaahoudPacific Jazz PJ LP-19, PJ-1214, PJ-3; Jazztone (US) J 1281; Mosaic MR5-104; Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4; Pacific Jazz 7243 5 32142 2 7

* Pacific Jazz PJ-3   Clifford Brown - Jazz Immortal   1960
= Pacific Jazz ST-20139   -   1968
* Jazztone (US) J 1281   Clifford Brown's All Stars, The Jazz Messengers With Art Blakey - Jazz Messages   1950s
* Mosaic MR5-104   The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings Of Clifford Brown   1984
* Pacific Jazz PJ-1214   Jack Montrose - Arranged By Montrose   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1214   -   1958
* Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4   Clifford Brown - The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings   1995
* Pacific Jazz 7243 5 32142 2 7   Clifford Brown - Jazz Immortal (RVG Edition)   2001
* Pacific Jazz PJ LP-19   Clifford Brown Ensemble   1955
* Pacific Jazz EP4-27   Clifford Brown Ensemble   1955

Zoot Sims Quintet

Stu Williamson, trumpet, valve trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Ralph Pena as Ralph Penna, bass; Jimmy Pratt, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, July 16, 1954

639Howdy PodnerNew Jazz NJLP 1102, NJLP 8280; Prestige P-24061
640Toot No. 2-
641Indian Summer-
642What's New-

* New Jazz NJLP 8280   Zoot Sims - Good Old Zoot   1963
* Prestige P-24061   Zoot Sims - Zootcase   1976
* New Jazz NJLP 1102   Zoot Simms In Hollywood   1954
= New Jazz NJLP 1102 (later)   Zoot Sims In Hollywood   1955
= Prestige PRLP 202   -   not released

Clifford Brown Ensemble

Clifford Brown, trumpet; Stu Williamson, valve trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Carson Smith, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Jack Montrose, arranger.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 1954

PJ-1648Tiny CapersPacific Jazz 627, EP4-27, PJ LP-19, PJ-1214, PJ-3, PJ-100; Jazztone (US) J 1281; Mosaic MR5-104; Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4; Pacific Jazz 7243 5 32142 2 7
PJ-1650Gone With The WindPacific Jazz 627, EP4-27, PJ LP-19, PJ-1214, PJ-3; Jazztone (US) J 1281; Mosaic MR5-104; Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4; Pacific Jazz 7243 5 32142 2 7
Blueberry HillPacific Jazz EP4-27, PJ LP-19, PJ-1214, PJ-3; Jazztone (US) J 1281; Mosaic MR5-104; Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4; Pacific Jazz 7243 5 32142 2 7
Bones For JonesPacific Jazz PJ LP-19, PJ-3; Mosaic MR5-104; Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4; Pacific Jazz 7243 5 32142 2 7
Tiny Capers (alternate take)Pacific Jazz JWC-500, JWC-EP-1000, PJ-LA892-H; Mosaic MR5-104; Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4; Pacific Jazz 7243 5 32142 2 7
Gone With The Wind (alternate take)Pacific Jazz 7243 5 32142 2 7

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1214   Jack Montrose - Arranged By Montrose   1956
= World Pacific PJ-1214   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz PJ-3   Clifford Brown - Jazz Immortal   1960
= Pacific Jazz ST-20139   -   1968
* Pacific Jazz PJ-100   Various Artists - 24 Great Jazz Groups: On Mike!   1963
* Jazztone (US) J 1281   Clifford Brown's All Stars, The Jazz Messengers With Art Blakey - Jazz Messages   1950s
* Mosaic MR5-104   The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings Of Clifford Brown   1984
* Pacific Jazz JWC-500   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast   1956
= World Pacific JWC-500   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA892-H   Various Artists - Jazz: The 50's Vol. I   1978
* Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4   Clifford Brown - The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings   1995
* Pacific Jazz 7243 5 32142 2 7   Clifford Brown - Jazz Immortal (RVG Edition)   2001
* Pacific Jazz PJ LP-19   Clifford Brown Ensemble   1955
* Pacific Jazz JWC-EP-1000   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast   1956
* Pacific Jazz EP4-27   Clifford Brown Ensemble   1955
* Pacific Jazz 627, 45-627   Clifford Brown - Tiny Capers / Gone With The Wind   1955

Shorty Rogers And His Augmented "Giants" / The West Coast Scene

Shorty Rogers, trumpet; Milt Bernhart, Bob Enevoldsen, trombone; Lennie Niehaus, Bud Shank, alto sax; Jimmy Giuffre, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Curtis Counce, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 1954

E4VB4492Cool SunshineRCA Victor LJM-1020
E4VB4493Loki-
E4VB4494Elaine's Lullaby-

* RCA Victor LJM-1020   Al Cohn And His "Charlie's Tavern" Ensemble/Shorty Rogers And His Augmented "Giants" - East Coast-West Coast Scene   1955

Conte Candoli - Stan Levey Sextet

Conte Candoli, trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Jimmy Giuffre, baritone sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Max Bennett, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, December 6, 1954

ExaktamoBethlehem BCP-1017, BCP-9, BCP-85, BCP-6035
ExtraversionBethlehem BCP-1017, BCP-9, BCP-87, 45-11077
Drum SticksBethlehem BCP-1017, BCP-9
Lightnin' BugBethlehem BCP-1017, BCP-9, BCP-89
West CoastingBethlehem BCP-1017, BCP-9, BCP-83, BCP-87
Fast ClipBethlehem BCP-1017, BCP-9, 45-11077

* Bethlehem BCP-9   West Coasting With Conte Candoli/Stan Levey   1957
* Bethlehem BCP-85   Various Artists - Nothing Cheesy About This Jazz - Do You Dig It?   1959
* Bethlehem BCP-6035   Various Artists - Fifteen Star Saxophones   1960
* Bethlehem BCP-87   Various Artists - Double Barrel Jazz - No Blanks Here   1959
* Bethlehem BCP-89   Various Artists - We've Built A Jazz Album ...For You   1959
* Bethlehem BCP-83   Various Artists - Just For Variety - Bethlehem's Best Volume Two   1958
= Bethlehem EXLP-6   Various Artists - Bethlehem's Best   1956
* Bethlehem BCP-1017   Stan Levey Plays The Composition Of Bill Holman, Bob Cooper And Jimmy Giuffre   1955
* Bethlehem 45-11077   Jimmy Giuffre, Zoot Sims, Stan Levey - Extraversion / Fast Clip

Gerry Mulligan Quartet / Gerry Mulligan Sextet

Jon Eardley, trumpet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Red Mitchell, bass; Larry Bunker, drums; featuring guests: Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone, piano; Zoot Sims, tenor sax.

Hoover High School, San Diego, CA, December 14, 1954

People Will Say We're In LovePacific Jazz CDP 7 46864 2
Western ReunionPacific Jazz PJ-1201, CDP 7 46864 2
I Know, Don't Know How-
Red DoorPacific Jazz PJ-1201, PJ-20, PJ-LA892-H, CDP 7 46864 2
Polka Dots And MoonbeamsPacific Jazz EP4-28, JWC-503, PJ-8, CDP 7 46864 2
I'll Remember AprilPacific Jazz JWC-500, JWC-EP-1000, PJ-20, CDP 7 46864 2
There Will Never Be Another YouWorld Pacific JWC-507; Pacific Jazz PJ-20, CDP 7 46864 2
It Don't Mean A ThingPacific Jazz CDP 7 46864 2
In A Sentimental Mood / Flamingo / Moon Mist-
FlamingoPacific Jazz PJ-20

* Pacific Jazz PJ-1201   Gerry Mulligan - California Concerts   1955
= World Pacific PJ-1201   -   1957
= Pacific Jazz PJ-50   -   1962
= Pacific Jazz ST-20145   -   1968
* Pacific Jazz PJ-20   Zoot Sims - Choice   1961
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA892-H   Various Artists - Jazz: The 50's Vol. I   1978
* Pacific Jazz JWC-503   Various Artists - Ballads For Backgrounds   1956
= World Pacific JWC-503   -   1958
* Pacific Jazz PJ-8   The Genius Of Gerry Mulligan   1960
= Pacific Jazz ST-20140   -   1968
* Pacific Jazz JWC-500   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast   1956
= World Pacific JWC-500   -   1958
* World Pacific JWC-507   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 3   1958
* Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46864 2   Gerry Mulligan - California Concerts Vol. 2   1988
* Pacific Jazz JWC-EP-1000   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast   1956
* Pacific Jazz EP4-28   Gerry Mulligan - California Concerts   1955

1955 (age 30)

John Graas The Nonet - Jazz Studio 3

Conte Candoli, trumpet; John Graas, French horn; Charlie Mariano, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Jimmy Giuffre, baritone sax; Andre Previn, piano; Howard Roberts, guitar; Curtis Counce, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, January 6, 1955

L8104CharlestonDecca DL 8104
L8102/L8103Jazz Sections From "Symphony No. 1 In F Minor": Sonata Allegro / Scherzo-

* Decca DL 8104   John Graas - Jazz Studio 3   1954

Red Mitchell Sextet

Conte Candoli, trumpet; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Stan Levey, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, February 1, 1955

Happy MinorBethlehem BCP-1033, BCP-2, BCP-91
Scrapple From The AppleBethlehem BCP-1033, BCP-2, BCP-86
Long Ago And Far AwayBethlehem BCP-1033, BCP-2, BCP-89
Gone With The WindBethlehem BCP-1033, BCP-2

* Bethlehem BCP-2   Oscar Pettiford/Red Mitchell - Jazz Mainstream   1957
* Bethlehem BCP-91   Various Artists - A Lot Of Yarn But A Well Knitted Jazz Album   1960
* Bethlehem BCP-86   Various Artists - We Cut This Album For Bread   1959
* Bethlehem BCP-89   Various Artists - We've Built A Jazz Album ...For You   1959
* Bethlehem BCP-1033   Red Mitchell - Happy Minor   1955

Zoot Sims - Dick Nash Octet

Hall Daniels, trumpet, arranger; Dick Nash, trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Paul Atkerson, piano; Tony Rizzi, guitar; Rollie Bundock, bass; Jack Sperling, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, February 14, 1955

J154-1The Way You Look TonightZim ZM-1008
J154-2-Jump JLP 9; Zim ZM-1008
J154-3The Way You Look Tonight (breakdown)Jump unissued
J154-4The Way You Look TonightZim ZM-1008
J155-1Nashville-
J155-2Nashville (breakdown)Jump unissued
J155-3--
J155-4NashvilleZim ZM-1008
J155-5Nashville (breakdown)Jump unissued
J155-6--
J155-7NashvilleJump JLP 9; Zim ZM-1008
J155-8Nashville (breakdown)Jump unissued
J155-9Nashville-
J156-1You Don't Know What Love IsZim ZM-1008
J156-2-Jump JLP 9; Zim ZM-1008
J157-1Compatability (breakdown)Jump unissued
J157-2CompatabilityZim ZM-1008
J157-3Compatability (false start)Jump unissued
J157-4Compatability-
J157-5-Jump JLP 9; Zim ZM-1008

* Zim ZM-1008   Zoot Sims, Dick Nash - Nash-Ville
* Jump JLP 9   Hall Daniels Septet

Don Fagerquist Nonette / The Les Brown All Stars

Don Fagerquist, trumpet; Bill Holman, Dave Pell, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Donn Trenner, piano; Vernon Polk, guitar; Buddy Clark, bass; Bill Richmond, drums; Les Brown, leader.

Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA, June 21, 1955

14035The Man I LoveCapitol EPA-2-659, T-659
14036Love Is Just Around The CornerCapitol EPA-3-659, T-659
14037The Way You Look TonightCapitol EPA-1-659, T-659

* Capitol T-659   The Les Brown All Stars   1956
* Capitol EPA-2-659   The Les Brown All Stars
* Capitol EPA-3-659   The Les Brown All Stars
* Capitol EPA-1-659   The Les Brown All Stars

Miles Davis At The Newport Jazz Festival

Miles Davis, trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Connie Kay, drums.

Newport Jazz Festival, Freebody Park, Newport, RI, July 17, 1955

Introduction By Duke EllingtonJazz Unlimited (Swd) JUCD 2050
Hackensack-
Round About Midnight-
Now's The Time-

* Jazz Unlimited (Swd) JUCD 2050   Miles Davis - Miscellaneous Davis 1955-1957   1993

Jack Sheldon Quartet With Zoot Sims

Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Walter Norris, piano; Bob Whitlock, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, July, 1955?

IM-4013Groovus MentusJazz: West EP-2, JWLP-2, JWLP-6
IM-4014Beach WiseJazz: West JWLP-2, JWLP-6
IM-4015Palermo WalkJazz: West EP-2, JWLP-2, JWLP-6
IM-4016BluesJazz: West JWLP-2, JWLP-6
IM-4017What Is There To SayJazz: West EP-2, JWLP-2, JWLP-6
IM-4018Irresistible You-
IM-4019GuatemalaJazz: West JWLP-2, JWLP-6
IM-4020Getting Sentimental Over You-

* Jazz: West JWLP-6   Jack Sheldon Quartet And Quintet   1956
= Jazz: West (J) GXF-3128   -   1979
* Jazz: West JWLP-2   The Jack Sheldon Quartet With Zoot Sims   1955
* Jazz: West EP-2   The Jack Sheldon Quartet With Zoot Sims

Billy Byers And His Orchestra

Bernie Glow, Jimmy Nottingham, Ernie Royal, Nick Travis, trumpet; Urbie Green, Chauncey Welsch, trombone; Billy Byers, trombone, arranger, conductor; Hal McKusick, Gene Quill, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Al Cohn, tenor sax, arranger; Sol Schlinger, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Billy Mure, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Don Lamond, drums.

NYC, August 17, 1955

F2JB6287Lullaby Of BirdlandRCA Victor EPA-671, LPM-1146
F2JB6289The Chantunissued

* RCA Victor LPM-1146   Billy Byers/Al Cohn/Pete Jolly/Shorty Rogers-Andre Previn/Barbara Carroll/Charlie Barnet/Milt Bernhart/Ernie Wilkins/Dick Collins/Quincy Jones/Joe Newman/Tony Scott - Lullaby Of Birdland   1955
* RCA Victor EPA-671   Various Artists - Lullaby Of Birdland

Ernie Wilkins And His Orchestra

Bernie Glow, Jimmy Nottingham, Ernie Royal, Nick Travis, trumpet; Billy Byers, Urbie Green, Chauncey Welsch, trombone; Hal McKusick, Gene Quill, alto sax; Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Sol Schlinger, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Billy Mure, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Don Lamond, drums; Ernie Wilkins, arranger.

NYC, August 17, 1955

F2JB6286Lullaby Of Birdland (take 7)RCA Victor EPA-673, LPM-1146

* RCA Victor LPM-1146   Billy Byers/Al Cohn/Pete Jolly/Shorty Rogers-Andre Previn/Barbara Carroll/Charlie Barnet/Milt Bernhart/Ernie Wilkins/Dick Collins/Quincy Jones/Joe Newman/Tony Scott - Lullaby Of Birdland   1955
* RCA Victor EPA-673   Various Artists - Lullaby Of Birdland

Quincy Jones And His Orchestra

Quincy Jones, arranger, conductor; replaces Wilkins.

NYC, August 17, 1955

F2JB6288Lullaby Of BirdlandRCA Victor LPM-1146

* RCA Victor LPM-1146   Billy Byers/Al Cohn/Pete Jolly/Shorty Rogers-Andre Previn/Barbara Carroll/Charlie Barnet/Milt Bernhart/Ernie Wilkins/Dick Collins/Quincy Jones/Joe Newman/Tony Scott - Lullaby Of Birdland   1955

Gerry Mulligan Sextet

Jon Eardley, trumpet; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Peck Morrison, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.

NYC, September 21, 1955

12044-1Bernie's TuneEmArcy MG-36056
12045-7Mud BugEmArcy MG-36056, MG-36087
12046-1BluesEmArcy (J) 195J-35
12047-1The Lady Is A Tramp-
12048-3Duke Ellington Medley: Moon Mist / In A Sentimental MoodEmArcy MG-36159
12049-1DemantonEmArcy (J) 195J-35

* EmArcy MG-36056   Presenting The Gerry Mulligan Sextet   1955
= EmArcy (J) 195J-33   -   1984
* EmArcy MG-36087   Various Artists - Today Is Bargain Day - A Collection Of All Star High Fidelity Recordings   1956
* EmArcy (J) 195J-35   Gerry Mulligan - Mainstream Of Jazz Vol. 2   1984
* EmArcy MG-36159   A Profile Of Gerry Mulligan   not released
= Mercury MG-20453   -   1959
= Universal (J) UCCM-9123   -   2002

Gerry Mulligan Sextet

Jon Eardley, trumpet; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone #1,2,5,6, valve trombone, piano #3,4,7-9; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Peck Morrison, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.

NYC, October 22, 1955

1. 12050-1Apple CoreEmArcy MG-36056
2. 12051-4BroadwayEmArcy (J) 195J-35
3. 12052-5Sweet And LovelyEmArcy MG-36056
4. 12053-1Sweet And Lovely (short version)EmArcy (J) 195J-35
5. 12054-5Bernie's Tune (short version)-
6. 12060-5Westward Walk (aka Westwood Walk)EmArcy MG-36088, MG-36159
7. 12061-2Blues At The Roots (aka Root Blues) (alternate take)EmArcy MG-36159, (J) 195J-35
8. 12061-3Blues At The Roots (aka Root Blues)EmArcy MG-36101
9. 14381-1Blues At The Roots (aka Root Blues) (edited version from 12061-3)Mercury unissued

* EmArcy MG-36056   Presenting The Gerry Mulligan Sextet   1955
= EmArcy (J) 195J-33   -   1984
* EmArcy (J) 195J-35   Gerry Mulligan - Mainstream Of Jazz Vol. 2   1984
* EmArcy MG-36088   Various Artists - The Greatest Stars Of Jazz Under One Roof   1956
* EmArcy MG-36159   A Profile Of Gerry Mulligan   not released
= Mercury MG-20453   -   1959
= Universal (J) UCCM-9123   -   2002
* EmArcy MG-36101   Gerry Mulligan - Mainstream Of Jazz   1956
= EmArcy (J) 195J-34   -   1984

Gerry Mulligan Sextet

Jon Eardley, trumpet; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Peck Morrison, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.

NYC, October 31, 1955

12296-4BroadwayEmArcy MG-36056
12296-5Broadway (alternate take)EmArcy (J) 195J-36
12297-1Demanton (alternate take)-
12297-12DemantonEmArcy MG-36159
12300-2The Lady Is A TrampEmArcy MG-36056
12300-4The Lady Is A Tramp (alternate take)EmArcy (J) 195J-36

* EmArcy MG-36056   Presenting The Gerry Mulligan Sextet   1955
= EmArcy (J) 195J-33   -   1984
* EmArcy (J) 195J-36   Gerry Mulligan - Mainstream Of Jazz Vol. 3   1984
* EmArcy MG-36159   A Profile Of Gerry Mulligan   not released
= Mercury MG-20453   -   1959
= Universal (J) UCCM-9123   -   2002

1956

Zoot Sims - Bob Brookmeyer Quintet

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; John Williams, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.

NYC, January 11 and 18, 1956

September In The RainDawn DLP 1102, DLP 1123
Down At The LoftDawn DLP 1102
Ghost Of A Chance-
No So Deep-
Them There Eyes-
Our Pad-
Dark Clouds-
One To Blow On-
When The Blues Come OnJazztone (Eu) J-1245
Buried GoldHarmony HL 7196

* Dawn DLP 1102   Zoot Sims - The Modern Art Of Jazz   1956
= Seeco CELP 452, CELP 4520   -   1960
= Swing (F) LDM 30058; Bronjo BR 119   -
* Dawn DLP 1123   Various Artists - Critics' Choice   1957
* Jazztone (Eu) J-1245   Various Artists - Modern Jazz Festival   1950s
= Guilde Du Jazz (F) J.1245   Various Artists - Festival Du Jazz Moderne   1950s
* Harmony HL 7196   Various Artists - Modern Jazz Festival

The Jon Eardley Seven

Jon Eardley, trumpet; Milt Gold, trombone; Phil Woods, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; George Syran, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 13, 1956

838Eard's WordPrestige PRLP 7033
839Koo Koo-
840Ladders-
841For Leap Year-
842There's No You-
843On The Minute-

* Prestige PRLP 7033   Jon Eardley 7   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7033 (later)   Zoot Sims, Phil Woods, Jon Eardley - Down East   1957+
= Status ST 8309   Zoot Sims - Koo Koo With Phil Woods & Jon Eardley   1965
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-123   Jon Eardley 7   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-123-2   -   1995

Coleman Hawkins With Billy Byers And His Orchestra

Bernie Glow, Lou Oles, Ernie Royal, Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Urbie Green, Fred Ohms, Jack Satterfield, Chauncey Welsch, trombone; Sam Marowitz, Hal McKusick, alto sax; Al Cohn, Coleman Hawkins, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Sol Schlinger, baritone sax; Marty Wilson, vibes; Hank Jones, piano; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Billy Byers, arranger, conductor.

NYC, January 18, 1956

G2JB0872His Very Own BluesRCA Victor LPM-1281
G2JB087339'' - 25'' - 39''-
G2JB0874The Bean Stalks Again-
G2JB0875I'm Shooting High-

* RCA Victor LPM-1281   Coleman Hawkins With Billy Byers And His Orchestra - The Hawk In Hi-Fi   1956

Al Cohn - Zoot Sims Sextet

Dick Sherman, trumpet; Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Dave McKenna, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

Webster Hall, NYC, January 23, 1956

G2JB1114MediolisticRCA Victor LPM-1282
G2JB1115Sandy's Swing-
G2JB1116Crimea River-

* RCA Victor LPM-1282   Al Cohn/Zoot Sims Sextet - From A To... Z   1957
= RCA Bluebird 6469-2-RB   -   1987

Al Cohn - Zoot Sims Sextet

same personnel.

Webster Hall, NYC, January 24, 1956

G2JB1117A New MoanRCA Victor LPM-1282
G2JB1118A Moment's Notice-
G2JB1119My Blues-
G2JB1120Sherm's Terms-
G2JB1121More Bread-
My Blues (alternate take)RCA Bluebird 6469-2-RB
More Bread (alternate take)-

Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

G2JB1122Tenor For Two Please, JackRCA Victor LPM-1282
G2JB1123Somebody Loves Me-
G2JB1124East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)-
G2JB1125From A To Z-
Tenor For Two Please, Jack (alternate take)RCA Bluebird 6469-2-RB
Somebody Loves Me (alternate take)-

* RCA Victor LPM-1282   Al Cohn/Zoot Sims Sextet - From A To... Z   1957
= RCA Bluebird 6469-2-RB   -   1987

Gerry Mulligan Sextet

Jon Eardley, trumpet; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Bill Crow, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.

NYC, January 25, 1956

12428-5Westwood WalkEmArcy (J) 195J-36
12429-17Ain't It The TruthEmArcy MG-36088, MG-36101
12430-2MainstreamEmArcy MG-36101
12431-8La Plus Que LenteEmArcy (J) 195J-36

* EmArcy (J) 195J-36   Gerry Mulligan - Mainstream Of Jazz Vol. 3   1984
* EmArcy MG-36088   Various Artists - The Greatest Stars Of Jazz Under One Roof   1956
* EmArcy MG-36101   Gerry Mulligan - Mainstream Of Jazz   1956
= EmArcy (J) 195J-34   -   1984

Elliot Lawrence And His Orchestra

Al DeRisi, Stan Fishelson, Bernie Glow, Nick Travis, trumpet; Eddie Bert, Urbie Green, Paul Selden, trombone; Tony Miranda, French horn; Sam Marowitz, Hal McKusick, alto sax; Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, Eddie Wasserman, tenor sax; Charlie O'Kane, baritone sax; Elliot Lawrence, piano; Buddy Jones, bass; Sol Gubin, drums; Tiny Kahn, arranger.

NYC, January 30, 1956

T.N.T.Fantasy LP 3-219
The Blue Room-
My Heart Stood Still-
Jeepers Creepers-

* Fantasy LP 3-219   Elliot Lawrence Plays Tiny Kahn And Johnny Mandel Arrangements   1956

Elliot Lawrence And His Orchestra

add Ernie Royal, trumpet; Johnny Mandel, arranger.

NYC, January 31, 1956

Is That A FactFantasy LP 3-219
Who Fard That Shot-
You Took Advantage Of Me-
Tape Worm-

* Fantasy LP 3-219   Elliot Lawrence Plays Tiny Kahn And Johnny Mandel Arrangements   1956

Zoot Sims - Bob Brookmeyer Quintet

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax, vocal; Hank Jones, piano; Wyatt Reuther, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.

NYC, January 31, 1956

Mr. MoonStoryville (D) SLP 907
I Hear A Rhapsody-
The Chant-
Blues-
Zoot's Tune-
How Long Has This Been Going On-
Bobby's TuneStoryville (D) SLP 907; Playboy PB #1957
Blue SkiesStoryville (D) SLP 907

* Storyville (D) SLP 907; Vogue (E) LAE 12047   Zoot Sims, Bob Brookmeyer - Tonite's Music Today
* Playboy PB #1957   The Playboy Jazz All-Stars   1957

Chris Connor

Nick Travis, trumpet; Ray Beckenstein, Sam Markowitz, alto sax; Zoot Sims, Al Young, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Moe Wechsler, piano; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Chris Connor, vocal.

NYC, February 8, 1956

1874You Make Me Feel So YoungAtlantic EP 577, LP 1228
1875Anything GoesAtlantic LP 1228
1876Way Out ThereAtlantic EP 577, LP 1228
1877Get Out Of TownAtlantic LP 1228

* Atlantic LP 1228   Chris Connor   1956
= Atlantic SD 1228   -   1958+
* Atlantic EP 577   Chris Connor   1956

Zoot Sims - Bob Brookmeyer Quintet

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax, vocal; Hank Jones, piano; Bill Crow, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

NYC, February 8, 1956

The KingStoryville (D) SLP 914
Lullaby Of The Leaves-
I Can't Get Started-
Snake Eyes-
Morning Fun-
Whoo-eeee-
Medley: Someone To Watch Over Me / My Old Flame-
Box Cars-

* Storyville (D) SLP 914   Zoot Sims, Bob Brookmeyer - Whoo-eeee!
= Jazztone (Eu) J-1239   The Bob Brookmeyer-Zoot Sims Quintet - Today's Jazz   1950s

Zoot Sims - Henri Renaud Quintet

Jon Eardley, trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Henri Renaud, piano; Eddie De Haas, bass; Charles Saudrais, drums.

Paris, France, March 15, 1956

Charlie Went To CherbourgLe Club Francais Du Disque (F) HF 95
Crazy Rhythm-
I've Found A New Baby-
Charlie Was In Rouen-

* Le Club Francais Du Disque (F) HF 95   Zoot Sims, Henri Renaud - Night Session In Paris

Zoot Sims - Henri Renaud Quintet

Jon Eardley, trumpet #1-3,5-7; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Henri Renaud, piano; Benoit Quersin, bass; Charles Saudrais, drums.

Paris, France, March 16, 1956

1.Captain JetterDucretet-Thomson (F) 250 V 023
2.Nuzzolese Blues-
3.Everything I Love-
4.Evening In Paris-
5.On The Alamo-
6.My Old Flame-
7.Little Jon Special-

* Ducretet-Thomson (F) 250 V 023   Zoot Sims In Paris

Zoot Sims - Pierre Michelot Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Martial Solal, piano; Pierre Michelot, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Paris, France, March, 1956

It Had To Be YouCurcio (It) GJ-8

* Curcio (It) GJ-8   Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan, Bud Powell, Clark Terry - I Giganti Del Jazz Vol. 8   1980
= Europa Jazz (It) EJ-1007   Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan, Bud Powell, Clark Terry - Europa Jazz   1981

Zoot Sims Sextet

Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Joe Maini, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Bob Bertaux, bass; Gary Frommer, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, probably spring 1956

I'll Remember AprilMarshmallow (J) MMEX-116-LP, MMEX-116-CD
A Night In Tunisia-
Red Door-
Broadway-

* Marshmallow (J) MMEX-116-CD   Zoot Sims - 5658   2009
* Marshmallow (J) MMEX-116-LP   Zoot Sims - 5658   2008

Zoot Sims With The Joe Castro Trio

Zoot Sims, alto sax; Joe Castro, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Ron Jefferson, drums.

Falcon Lair, Beverly Hills, CA, April 1, 1956

A Night In TunisiaPablo PACD-2310-977-2
Pennies From Heaven-
I'll See You In My Dreams-
It's Always You-
Blues For Nat-
Swinging With Rudolph-
East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)-
J.C. Blues-

* Pablo PACD-2310-977-2   Zoot Sims With The Joe Castro Trio - Live At Falcon Lair   2004

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+

The Sax Section

Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, Eddie Wasserman, tenor sax; Sol Schlinger, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Don Lamond, drums.

NYC, June 28, 1956

CO56269Shorty GeorgeEpic LN 3278
CO56270The Return Of The Red HeadEpic LN 3278, LA 16001
CO56271Blues For The High BrowEpic LN 3278
CO56272The Mellow Side-

* Epic LN 3278   The Jazz Workshop Under The Direction Of Al Cohn - The Sax Section   1956
* Epic LA 16001, BA 17001   Various Artists - Jazz Scene 2

Tony Scott Orchestra

Jimmy Maxwell, Jimmy Nottingham, Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Urbie Green, Rex Peer, trombone; Bart Walsaliona, bass trombone; Tony Scott, clarinet, conductor; Gigi Gryce, Sam Marowitz, alto sax; Seldon Powell, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Bill Evans, piano; Mundell Lowe, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

NYC, July 2, 1956

G2JB5901You're Driving Me CrazyRCA Victor LPM-1353
G2JB5902Poinciana-
G2JB5903Rock Me But Don't Roll Me-
G2JB5904The Moon Walks-

* RCA Victor LPM-1353   The Touch Of Tony Scott   1956

Tony Scott Orchestra

same personnel.

NYC, July 3, 1956

G2JB5843YesterdaysRCA Victor LPM-1353

* RCA Victor LPM-1353   The Touch Of Tony Scott   1956

Jutta Hipp With Zoot Sims

Jerry Lloyd, trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Jutta Hipp, piano; Ahmed Abdul-Malik, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 28, 1956

tk.4Violets For Your FursBlue Note BLP 1530
tk.5These Foolish ThingsBlue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10, CDP 7243 8 52439 2 9
tk.6Down HomeBlue Note BLP 1530
tk.7Wee-Dot-
tk.9Too Close For Comfort-
tk.10Z's Wonderful (aka 'S Wonderful)Blue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10, CDP 7243 8 52439 2 9
tk.14Almost Like Being In LoveBlue Note BLP 1530
tk.15Just Blues-

* Blue Note BLP 1530   Jutta Hipp With Zoot Sims   1957
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 52439 2 9   -   1996
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10   Various Artists - The Other Side Of Blue Note 1500 Series   1984

Zoot Sims Quintet

Jerry Lloyd, trumpet #1,2; Zoot Sims, tenor, alto sax; John Williams, piano; Bill Anthony, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.

NYC, August 10, 1956

1.I Cover The WaterfrontHarmony HL 7196
2.Ill WindDawn DLP 1115
3.Bye YaDawn DLP 1115, DLP 1124
4.The Big StampedeDawn DLP 1115
5.Too Close For Comfort-
6.You're My Girl (as You're My Thrill)-
7.The Purple Cow-
8.I Should CareDawn DLP 1126

* Harmony HL 7196   Various Artists - Modern Jazz Festival
* Dawn DLP 1115   Zoot Sims Goes To Jazzville   1957
* Dawn DLP 1124   Various Artists - Jazz For Hi-Fi Lovers   1956
* Dawn DLP 1126   Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, Paul Quinichette, Wardell Grey - Tenors Anyone?   1958

Mary Ann McCall With Ernie Wilkins And His Orchestra

Mary Ann McCall, vocal; with Joe Wilder, trumpet; George Barrow, Seldon Powell, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Sol Moore as Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Nat Pierce, piano; Wendell Marshall as Wendall Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Ernie Wilkins, arranger, conductor.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 14, 16 and 23, 1956

Shake Down The StarsRegent RMG-6040
You Can Depend On Me-
Easy Living-
Mean To Me-
In My Solitude-
I Thought About You-
Deep Purple-
'Deed I Do-
It's You Or No One-
It's Been So Long-
Something I Dreamed Last NightRegent RMG 6046; Savoy Jazz SJL 1178, Jazz SVY 17100
It Must Be True-

* Regent RMG-6040   Easy Living With Mary Ann McCall   1957
= Savoy Jazz SJL 1178   Mary Ann McCall - Easy Living   1987
= Savoy Jazz SVY 17100   Easy Living With Mary Ann McCall   2002
* Regent RMG 6046   Kay Starr, Mary Ann McCall, Mildred Bailey - Almost Like Being In Love   1957
= Savoy MG 12220   Kay Starr, Mildred Bailey, Mary Ann McCall - Almost Like Being In Love   1969

Zoot Sims Quintet

Jerry Lloyd, trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor, alto sax; John Williams, piano; Knobby Totah, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.

NYC, September 4, 1956

How Now BluesDawn DLP 1115
Jerry's Jaunt-
Blues For The Month Of MayDawn DLP 1126
Knotty PineGuilde Du Jazz (F) J.1243
How Do I Love You-

* Dawn DLP 1115   Zoot Sims Goes To Jazzville   1957
* Dawn DLP 1126   Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, Paul Quinichette, Wardell Grey - Tenors Anyone?   1958
* Guilde Du Jazz (F) J.1243   Sonny Rollins Quintet, Thad Jones Ensemble, Zoot Sims Quartet - Hot-Cool-Modern   1950s

The Prestige All Stars

Al Cohn, John Coltrane, Hank Mobley, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 7, 1956

975Just You, Just MePrestige PRLP 7074
976Tenor Conclave-
977How Deep Is The Ocean-
978Bob's Boys-

* Prestige PRLP 7074   Hank Mobley, Al Cohn, John Coltrane, Zoot Sims - Tenor Conclave   1957
= Prestige PRLP 7249, PRST 7249   John Coltrane/Hank Mobley/Zoot Sims/Al Cohn - Tenor Conclave   1962
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-127   Hank Mobley, Al Cohn, John Coltrane, Zoot Sims - Tenor Conclave   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-127-2   -   1990
= Prestige P-24084   John Coltrane - On A Misty Night   1978

Quincy Jones And His Orchestra

Art Farmer, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Herbie Mann, flute, tenor sax; Gene Quill, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Jack Nimitz, baritone sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Hank Jones, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Quincy Jones, arranger, conductor.

Beltone Studios, NYC, September 14, 1956

5332Evening In ParisABC-Paramount ABC-149; Impulse! ASH-9282-2

* ABC-Paramount ABC-149   Quincy Jones - This Is How I Feel About Jazz   1957
= Impulse! GRD-115   -
= Impulse! IA-9342/2   Quincy Jones - The Dedication Series Vol. IV: The Quintessential Charts   1978
= Mosaic MD5-237   The Quincy Jones ABC/Mercury Big Band Jazz Sessions   2007
* Impulse! ASH-9282-2   Milt Jackson - The Impulse Years

Gerry Mulligan Sextet

Don Ferrara, trumpet; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Bill Crow, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.

NYC, September 26, 1956

14179-2La Plus Que LenteEmArcy MG-36159
14180-8IglooEmArcy MG-36101
14181-2Makin' WhoopeeEmArcy MG-36159
14182-3ElevationEmArcy MG-36101
14183-3Lollypop-

* EmArcy MG-36159   A Profile Of Gerry Mulligan   not released
= Mercury MG-20453   -   1959
= Universal (J) UCCM-9123   -   2002
* EmArcy MG-36101   Gerry Mulligan - Mainstream Of Jazz   1956
= EmArcy (J) 195J-34   -   1984

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor, alto sax; John Williams, piano; Knobby Totah, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.

Chicago, IL, October 12, 1956

9:20 SpecialArgo LP-608; Chess 2ACMJ-405
The Man I Love-
55th And State-
Blue Room-
Gus's Blues-
That Old Feeling-
Bohemia After Dark-
Woody'n You-

* Argo LP-608   Zoot Sims - Zoot   1956?
* Chess 2ACMJ-405   Sonny Stitt, Zoot Sims - Interaction   1976

Trigger Alpert's Absolutely All-Star Seven

Joe Wilder, trumpet; Urbie Green, trombone; Tony Scott, clarinet, tenor sax; Zoot Sims, alto, tenor sax; Al Cohn, tenor, baritone sax; Trigger Alpert, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Dick Hyman, Marty Paich, Tony Scott, arranger.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, October 29, and November 23, 30, 1956

Treat Me RoughRiverside RLP 12-225
Looking At YouRiverside RLP 12-225, RLP 12-272
Love Me TomorrowRiverside RLP 12-225
Trigger HappyRiverside RLP 12-225, RLP 12-267
TranquilizerRiverside RLP 12-225
I Like The Likes Of You-
I Wish I Were In Love Again-
I Don't Want To Be Alone Again-
Trigger Fantasy-
Where's That Rainbow?-

* Riverside RLP 12-225   Trigger Alpert's Absolutely All-Star Seven - Trigger Happy!   1957
= Jazzland JLP 11   Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, Tony Scott - East Coast Sounds   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1012-2   -   1999
* Riverside RLP 12-272   Various Artists - 8 Ways To Jazz: Cole Porter   1958
* Riverside RLP 12-267   Various Artists - Riverside Drive   1958

John Benson Brooks Septet

Nick Travis, trumpet; Zoot Sims, alto sax; Al Cohn, baritone sax; John Benson Brooks, piano, arranger, conductor; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Buddy Jones, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

NYC, November 1, 1956

G4PB8105VenezuelaVik LX-1083
G4PB8106Saro Jane-
G4PB8107Black Is The Color-
G4PB8108Turtle Dove-

* Vik LX-1083   John Benson Brooks - Folk Jazz U.S.A.   1957

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor, alto, baritone sax, vocal; John Williams, piano; Knobby Totah, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.

NYC, November 2, 1956

5412At Zonkin' (aka Speak Low)ABC-Paramount ABC-155
5413Blinuet-
5414The Trouble With Me Is You-
5415Where You At-

* ABC-Paramount ABC-155   Zoot Sims Plays Alto, Tenor And Baritone   1957

John Benson Brooks Septet

Nick Travis, trumpet; Zoot Sims, alto sax; Al Cohn, baritone sax; John Benson Brooks, piano, arranger, conductor; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Buddy Jones, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

NYC, November 5, 1956

G4PB8109Wayfaring StrangerVik LX-1083
G4PB8110Darling Corey-
G4PB8111Randall My Son-
G4PB8112Joe's Old Folks-

* Vik LX-1083   John Benson Brooks - Folk Jazz U.S.A.   1957

John Benson Brooks Septet

same personnel.

NYC, November 6, 1956

G4PB8113ShenandoahVik LX-1083
G4PB8114The New Saints-
G4PB8115Scarlet Town-
G4PB8116Betsy-

* Vik LX-1083   John Benson Brooks - Folk Jazz U.S.A.   1957

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor, alto, baritone sax, vocal; John Williams, piano; Knobby Totah, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.

NYC, November 19, 1956

5416PegasusABC-Paramount ABC-155
5417Major-Major-
5418Noshin'-
5419Minor-Minor-

* ABC-Paramount ABC-155   Zoot Sims Plays Alto, Tenor And Baritone   1957

Tony Scott Orchestra

Johnny Carisi, Thad Jones, Jimmy Nottingham, Clark Terry, trumpet; Henry Coker, Quentin Jackson, Benny Powell, Sonny Truitt, trombone; Tony Scott, clarinet, conductor; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Zoot Sims, Frank Wess, tenor sax; Danny Bank, Sahib Shihab, baritone sax; Bill Evans, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

NYC, December 11, 1956

G2JB9813Moonlight CocktailRCA Victor LPM-1452
G2JB9814I Surrender, Dear-
G2JB9815Under A Blanket Of Blue-
G2JB9816I'll Remember Aprilunissued

* RCA Victor LPM-1452   The Complete Tony Scott

Tony Scott Orchestra

Bernie Glow, trumpet; Les Ginage, bass; Paul Motian, drums; replaces Nottingham, Hinton, Johnson.

NYC, December 13, 1956

G2JB9817I Found A Million Dollar BabyRCA Victor LPM-1452
G2JB9818Skylark-
G2JB9819Finger Poppin' Blues-
G2JB9820unknown titleunissued

* RCA Victor LPM-1452   The Complete Tony Scott

The Zoot Sims Quintet

Nick Travis, trumpet; Jack "Zoot" Sims, tenor sax #1,2,4,5,7, alto sax #3,6; George Handy, piano, arranger; Wilbur Ware, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, December 13 and 18, 1956

1.Why Cry?Riverside RLP 12-228
2.Echoes Of You-
3.Swim, Jim-
4.Here And Now-
5.Fools Rush InRiverside RLP 12-228, RLP 12-244
6.OsmosisRiverside RLP 12-228
7.Taking A Chance On Love-

* Riverside RLP 12-228   Zoot!   1957
= Jazzland JLP 2   Zoot Sims   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-228   Zoot!   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-228-2   -   1991
* Riverside RLP 12-244   Various Artists - Jazz For Lovers   1957

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor, alto sax; Bill Triglia, piano; Nelson Boyd, bass; Charlie Blackwell, drums.

Red Hill Inn, Pennsauken, NJ, December 22, 1956

IntroductionJazz Band (E) EBCD 2124-2
There Will Never Be Another You-
You Go To My Head-
Bohemia After Dark (incomplete)-

* Jazz Band (E) EBCD 2124-2   Stan Getz, Shelly Manne, Zoot Sims - Live 1956 & 1957   1995

The Nineteen Fifty-Six Jazz All Stars

Bernie Glow, Lou Oles, Ernie Royal, Nick Travis, trumpet; Billy Byers, Urbie Green, Tom Mitchell, trombone; Hal McKusick, Phil Woods, alto sax; Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Sol Schlinger, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

NYC, 1956

G2JB-0782Mack The Knife (as Theme From "Three Penny Opera")RCA Victor 20-6418
G2JB-0783Lisboa Antigua-

* RCA Victor 20-6418   Jazz All-Stars 1956 - Theme From "Three Penny Opera" / Lisbon Antigua

1957

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, alto sax; George Handy, piano; Knobby Totah, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.

NYC, January 11, 1957

I Await Thee LoveABC-Paramount ABC-198
J'espere Enfin-
Let's Not Waltz Tonight-
Quicker Blues-
See, A Key Of C-
The Last Day Fall-
Slower Blues-

* ABC-Paramount ABC-198   Zoot Sims Plays 4 Altos   1957

Gil Melle Quartet + 2 = Sextet / Gil Melle Trio + 4 = Septet

Gil Melle, baritone sax; Joe Cinderella, guitar; Vinnie Burke, bass; Edmund Thigpen, drums; + Donald Byrd, trumpet; Phil Woods, alto sax; / Gil Melle, baritone sax; Vinnie Burke, bass; Edmund Thigpen, drums; + Art Farmer, trumpet; Hal McKusick, alto sax; maybe Seldon Powell or possibly Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Teddy Charles, vibes.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 18, 1957

1058Funk For Star PeopleOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-1753-2
1059Golden Age-
1060Herbie-

* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1753-2   Gil Melle Quartet - Gil's Guests   1990

The Four Brothers

Zoot Sims, Herbie Steward, tenor sax; Al Cohn, tenor sax, arranger; Serge Chaloff, baritone sax; Charlie O'Kane, baritone sax #6-10; Elliot Lawrence, piano, arranger; Buddy Jones, bass; Don Lamond, drums; Manny Albam, arranger.

NYC, February 11, 1957

1. HYJB1594Ten Years LaterVik LX-1096
2. HYJB1595Here We Go Again-
3. HYJB1596Four Brothers-
4. HYJB1597Four In Hand-
5. HYJB1598Swingin' Door-
6. HYJB1599Aged In The Wood-
7. HYJB1600So Blue-
8. HYJB1601The Pretty One-
9. HYJB1602Four And One More-
10. HYJB1603A Quick One-

* Vik LX-1096   Zoot Sims - The Four Brothers... Together Again!   1957

Al Cohn Quintet Featuring Zoot Sims

Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Mose Allison, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.

NYC, March 27, 1957

102100You're A Lucky GuyCoral CRL 57171
102101Halley's Comet-
102102Chasing The Blues-
102103Two Funky People-
102104The Wailing Boat-
102105Brandy And Beer-
102106Gone With The WindCoral CRL 57149
102107Just You, Just MeCoral CRL 57171
102108It's A Wonderful World-

* Coral CRL 57171   Al Cohn Quintet Featuring Zoot Sims - Al And Zoot   1957
* Coral CRL 57149   Various Artists - Jazz Cornucopia

Manny Albam And His Orchestra

Art Farmer, Nick Travis, trumpet; Bob Brookmeyer, trombone; Phil Woods, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Al Cohn, tenor, baritone sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Manny Albam, arranger, conductor.

NYC, April 2, 1957

102148My Sweetie Went AwayCoral CRL 57173, CRL 57222
102149Am I BlueCoral CRL 57149

* Coral CRL 57173   Manny Albam - The Jazz Greats Of Our Time Vol. 2
* Coral CRL 57222   The Jazz Story As Told By Steve Allen Sides I/VI   1958
= Coral CJE-100   The Jazz Story As Told By Steve Allen   1958
* Coral CRL 57149   Various Artists - Jazz Cornucopia

Manny Albam And His Orchestra

same personnel.

NYC, April 3, 1957

102150See Here Miss BromleyCoral CRL 57173
102151Poor Dr. Willmoss-
102152All Too Soon-

* Coral CRL 57173   Manny Albam - The Jazz Greats Of Our Time Vol. 2

Manny Albam And His Orchestra

same personnel.

NYC, April 4, 1957

102153Minor MattersCoral CRL 57173
102154Latined Fractured-
102155Blues From Neither Coast-

* Coral CRL 57173   Manny Albam - The Jazz Greats Of Our Time Vol. 2

Joe Newman - Zoot Sims Quintet

Joe Newman, trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Adrian Acea, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

NYC, April 10, 1957

CorkyRama RLP 1003
Mambo For Joe-
Wolafunt's Lament-
Midnite Fantasy-
'Tater Pie-
Oh Shay-
Bassing Around-
Oh Joe-
Susette-
Similar Souls-

* Rama RLP 1003   Joe Newman, Zoot Sims - Locking Horns   1957
= Roulette R-52009, SR-52009   -   1958
= Roulette RE-128   Joe Newman, Zoot Sims, Ray Draper, John Coltrane - Echoes Of An Era: Locking Horns   1976

Jazz Goes Broadway

Art Farmer, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Gene Quill, clarinet, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Al Cohn, baritone sax; Elliot Lawrence, piano, arranger; Chubby Jackson, bass; Don Lamond, drums; Manny Albam, arranger.

NYC, May 7, 1957

H4JB3925Jubilation T. CornponeVik LX-1113
H4JB3926Big D-
H4JB3927If 'N-
H4JB3928Mack The Knife-

* Vik LX-1113   Various Artists - Jazz Goes Broadway   1957

Jazz Goes Broadway

Nick Travis, trumpet; Urbie Green, trombone; Hal McKusick, clarinet, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Al Cohn, baritone sax, arranger; Elliot Lawrence, piano, arranger, conductor; Chubby Jackson, bass; Don Lamond, drums; Manny Albam, arranger.

NYC, May 8, 1957

H4JB3929On The Street Where You LiveVik LX-1113
H4JB3930Joey, Joey, Joey-
H4JB3931I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face-
H4JB3932Just In Time-
H4JB3933Standing On The Corner-
H4JB3934Look At 'Er-

* Vik LX-1113   Various Artists - Jazz Goes Broadway   1957

Gerry Mulligan And The Sax Section

Lee Konitz, alto sax; Allen Eager, Zoot Sims, tenor, alto sax; Al Cohn, tenor, baritone sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Freddie Green, guitar; Henry Grimes, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.

NYC, December 4 and 5, 1957

Four And One MooreWorld Pacific PJ-1237; Blue Note BN-LA532-H2; Pacific Jazz PJ-LA894-H
Crazy DayWorld Pacific STEREO-104, PJ-1237; Blue Note BN-LA532-H2
TurnstileWorld Pacific EP4-67, PJ-1237; Blue Note BN-LA532-H2
SextetWorld Pacific EP4-67, PJ-1237; Pacific Jazz PJ-100; Blue Note BN-LA532-H2
Disc Jockey JumpWorld Pacific STEREO-104, S-210, PJ-1237, DJ-2; Blue Note BN-LA532-H2
Venus De MiloWorld Pacific EP4-67, PJ-1237; Blue Note BN-LA532-H2
RevelationWorld Pacific PJ-1237, HFS-2; Blue Note BN-LA532-H2
Disc Jockey Jump (alternate take)World Pacific WP-1257

* World Pacific PJ-1237, STEREO-1001   The Gerry Mulligan Songbook Vol. 1   1958
= World Pacific STEREO-1237   -   1960
= Pacific Jazz 7243 8 33575 2 9   The Gerry Mulligan Songbook   1995
* Blue Note BN-LA532-H2   Gerry Mulligan, Lee Konitz - Revelation   1975
* Pacific Jazz PJ-LA894-H   Various Artists - Jazz: The 50's Vol. II   1978
* Pacific Jazz PJ-100   Various Artists - 24 Great Jazz Groups: On Mike!   1963
* World Pacific DJ-2   Various Artists - Disc Jockey Edition: A Taste Of The Best From World Pacific   1958
* World Pacific HFS-2   Various Artists - Something For Both Ears! $2.98   1959
= World Pacific WP-1291, STEREO-1291   Various Artists - Swingin' Like Sixty Vol. 3: Something For Both Ears   1960
* World Pacific WP-1257, STEREO-1015   Various Artists - The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi-Fi!   1959
= World Pacific JWC-514   -   1959?
* World Pacific S-210   Gerry Mulligan - When Your Lover Has Gone / Disc Jockey Jump   1958
* World Pacific EP4-67   The Gerry Mulligan Songbook Vol. 1   1958
* World Pacific STEREO-104   Gerry Mulligan - Disc Jockey Jump / Crazy Day   1958

The Zoot Sims - Al Cohn Septet

Nick Travis, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Al Cohn, baritone sax; Elliot Lawrence, piano, leader; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Bill Elton, arranger.

circa 1957-1958

I Get Along Without You Very WellJass Records JASS TWELVE
Old Rockin' Chair-
Skylark-
The Nearness Of You-
Georgia On My Mind-
Up A Lazy River-
Two Sleepy People-
Stardust-

* Jass Records JASS TWELVE   The Zoot Sims/Al Cohn Septet - Happy Over Hoagy   1987
= Jass Records J-CD-5   The Zoot Sims/Al Cohn Septet - Happy Over Hoagy / Charlie Shavers/Sam "The Man" Taylor/Urbie Green - We Dig Cole!   1988

1958

Toots Thielemans Nontet

Al Epstein, alto, baritone sax; Danny Bank, Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Toots Thielemans, harmonica, guitar; Hank Jones, piano; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Taylor, drums; Ralph Burns, arranger.

NYC, January 24, 1958

104174Clap Yo' HandsDecca DL 9204
104175Them There Eyes-
104176Early Autumn-
104177You Took Advantage Of Me-

* Decca DL 9204   Jean 'Toots' Thielemans - Time Out For Toots

Jack Kerouac

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Al Cohn, tenor sax, piano; Jack Kerouac, narrator.

NYC, circa spring 1958

American HaikusHanover HM 5006; Rhino R2 70939
Hard Hearted Old Farmer-
The Last Hotel (From Tangiers Blues)-
Some Of Dharma-
Poems From The Unpublished "Book Of Blues"-
Old Western MoviesRhino R2 70939
Conclusion Of The Railroad Earth-

* Hanover HM 5006; Hanover HMS 5006   Jack Kerouac - Blues And Haikus
* Rhino R2 70939   The Jack Kerouac Collection   1990

Manny Albam And His Orchestra

Donald Byrd, Bernie Glow, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Jim Dahl, Tom Mitchell, trombone; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Gene Quill, alto sax; Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Dick Katz, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Manny Albam, arranger, conductor.

NYC, April 8, 1958

ThruwayDot DLP 9004, DLP 25879
The Nether RegionsDot DLP 9004

* Dot DLP 9004, DLP 29004   Manny Albam - Jazz New York
* Dot DLP 25879   Various Artists - The Classic Collection Contemporary - The Great Jazz Men Vol. 2

The Concert 23.6.1958

Stu Hamer, trumpet #9; Willie Dennis, trombone #4,5,8,9; Adi Feuerstein, alto sax #7; Gerd Husemann, alto sax #7, tenor sax #9; Zoot Sims, tenor sax #1-5,8,9, clarinet #6, alto sax #7; Hans Koller, tenor sax #3-5,8,9, clarinet #6, alto sax #7,9; Helmut Brandt, baritone sax #8,9; Roland Kovac, piano #1-5,7-9; Lasse Werner, piano #9; Peter Trunk, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

live in Baden-Baden, West Germany, June 23, 1958

1.Allen's Alley (aka Wee)Jazzline (G) JL 20829
2.Tangerine-
3.All The Things You Are-
4.Blue NightsJazzline (G) 11300
5.I'll Remember April-
6.Minor Meeting For Two ClarinetsJazzline (G) JL 20829
7.Open Door-
8.Trottin'Jazzline (G) 11300
9.Walkin'-

* Jazzline (G) JL 20829, (G) 11300   Various Artists - Radio Tapes - The Concert, 23.6.1958

Larry Sonn And His Orchestra

Al DeRisi, Ernie Royal, Larry Sonn, Nick Travis, Joe Wilder, trumpet; Billy Byers, Jim Dahl, Urbie Green, Tom Mitchell, Chauncey Welsch, trombone; Bob Brookmeyer, trombone, arranger; Tony Scott, clarinet; Gene Quill, Phil Woods, alto sax; Georgie Auld, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Gene Allen, baritone sax; Dick Katz, piano; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Manny Albam, Al Cohn, arranger.

NYC, June 24, 1958

A Stranger In TownDot DLP 9005
Ain't It The Truth-
Levy's LeapDot DLP 9005, DLP 25879
Music For Drowning Your TroublesDot DLP 9005

* Dot DLP 9005, DLP 29005   Larry Sonn - Jazz Band Having A Ball
* Dot DLP 25879   Various Artists - The Classic Collection Contemporary - The Great Jazz Men Vol. 2

Zoot Sims - Hans Koller Quintet

Hans Koller, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Hans Hammerschmid, piano; Peter Trunk, bass; Rudi Sehring, drums.

Cologne, West Germany, August 10, 1958

Blues Around JoeBrunswick (G) 10 814 EPB
Minor Meeting-
Cohn's Limit-

* Brunswick (G) 10 814 EPB   Zoot Sims, Hans Koller - Zoot Meets Hans   1958

Jazz From Carnegie Hall

Lee Konitz, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Phineas Newborn, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Free Trade Hall, Manchester, England, September 20, 1958

Yardbird SuiteIAJRC CD 1010
Bohemia After Dark-

* IAJRC CD 1010   Oscar Pettiford - First Bass

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Red Garland, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Free Trade Hall, Manchester, England, September 20, 1958

SundayMarshmallow (J) MMEX-116-LP, MMEX-116-CD

* Marshmallow (J) MMEX-116-CD   Zoot Sims - 5658   2009
* Marshmallow (J) MMEX-116-LP   Zoot Sims - 5658   2008

Zoot Sims Quartet

same personnel.

Konserthuset, Stockholm, Sweden, September 22, 1958

Indian SummerMarshmallow (J) MMEX-116-LP, MMEX-116-CD
The Theme-
Sunday-
Willow Weep For Me-

* Marshmallow (J) MMEX-116-CD   Zoot Sims - 5658   2009
* Marshmallow (J) MMEX-116-LP   Zoot Sims - 5658   2008

Jazz From Carnegie Hall

J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Red Garland, Phineas Newborn, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Stockholm, Sweden, September 22, 1958

C Jam Bluesunissued
Star Eyes-
Lover Man-
Sunday-
Willow Weep For Me-

Jazz From Carnegie Hall

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Red Garland, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

live in Berlin, West Germany, September 28, 1958

SundayUnique Jazz (It) UJ 25
Willow Weep For Me-

* Unique Jazz (It) UJ 25   The All Stars "Live" European Concert   late 1970s

Jazz From Carnegie Hall

J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Red Garland, Phineas Newborn, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Stockholm, Sweden, September 28, 1958

This Can't Be Loveunissued
Bag's Groove-
Daahoud-
Tenderly-
Makin' Whoopee-
Sunday-
Willow Weep For Me-
C Jam Blues-

Jazz From Carnegie Hall

Lee Konitz, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Red Garland, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

probably Stockholm, Sweden, circa September, 1958

Yardbird SuiteUnique Jazz (It) UJ 25

* Unique Jazz (It) UJ 25   The All Stars "Live" European Concert   late 1970s

Teddy Charles And His Sextet

Art Farmer, trumpet; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Teddy Charles, vibes; Addison Farmer, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.

Beltone Studios, NYC, late 1958

Air Mail Special (as Airmail Special)Bethlehem BCP-6032, 45-11084
Midnight SunBethlehem BCP-6032
Flyin' HomeBethlehem BCP-6032, 45-11084
StardustBethlehem BCP-6032

* Bethlehem BCP-6032   Teddy Charles And His Sextet - Salute To Hamp   1959
= Bethlehem 20-40082   Teddy Charles - The Vibraphone Players Of Bethlehem Vol. 1   1994
* Bethlehem 45-11084   Teddy Charles - Air Mail Special / Flyin' Home

Betty Blake

Marcus Belgrave, trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Roland Alexander, tenor sax, flute; Teddy Charles, vibes; Mal Waldron, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Addison Farmer, Eustis Guillemet, bass; Charlie Persip, Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Betty Blake, vocal.

NYC, late 1958

Let There Be LoveBethlehem BCP-6058, 45-11099
I'll Be AroundBethlehem BCP-6058
Moon And Sand-
Trouble Is A Man-
Love Is Just Around The Corner-
Lilac Wine-
It's So Peaceful In The Country-
While We're Young-
Blue Fool-
All Of You-
Don't Say Love Has Ended-
Out Of This WorldBethlehem BCP-6058, 45-11099

* Bethlehem BCP-6058   Betty Blake Sings In A Tender Mood   1961
* Bethlehem 45-11099   Betty Blake - Out Of This World / Let There Be Love   1961

Zoot Sims - Bob Brookmeyer Octet

Harry Edison, trumpet; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Al Cohn, tenor, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.

NYC, December 27, 1958

Stretching OutUnited Artists UAL 4023
Now Will You Be Good-
Pennies From Heaven-
King Porter-
Ain't Misbehavin'-
Bee Kay-

* United Artists UAL 4023, UAS 5023   Zoot Sims-Bob Brookmeyer Octet - Stretching Out   1959

1959

The Bill Potts Big Band

Harry Edison, Art Farmer, Bernie Glow, Marky Markowitz, Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Rod Levitt, Frank Rehak, Earl Swope, trombone; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Gene Quill, Phil Woods, alto sax; Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Sol Schlinger, baritone sax; Bill Evans, piano; Herbie Powell, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Bill Potts, arranger, conductor.

Webster Hall, NYC, January 13, 14 and 15, 1959

SummertimeUnited Artists UAL 4032
A Woman Is A Sometime Thing-
My Man's Gone Now-
It Takes A Long Pull To Get There-
I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'-
Bess, You Is My Woman Now-
It Ain't Necessarily So-
Medley Of Minor Themes: Prayer / Strawberries / Honey Man / Crab Man-
I Loves You Porgy-
Clara, Clara-
There's A Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon For New York-
Oh Bess, Oh Where's My Bess-
Oh Lawd, I'm On My Way-

* United Artists UAL 4032, UAS 5032   Bill Potts - The Jazz Soul Of Porgy & Bess   1959
= Capitol CDP 0777 7 95132 2 2   The Bill Potts Big Band - The Jazz Soul Of Porgy & Bess

Al Cohn - Zoot Sims Quintet And Phil Woods

Phil Woods, alto sax #3,4; Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Mose Allison, piano; Nabil Totah, bass; Paul Motian, drums.

Half Note, NYC, February 6 and 7, 1959

1.Lover Come Back To MeUnited Artists UAL 4040
2.It Had To Be You-
3.Wee Dot-
4.After You've Gone-

* United Artists UAL 4040, UAS 5040   Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, Phil Woods - Jazz Alive! A Night At The Half Note   1959
= Blue Note CDP 7243 4 94105 2 7   -   1998

Irene Kral With Al Cohn And His Orchestra

Joe Newman, trumpet; Urbie Green, trombone; Eddie Caine, alto sax, flute; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Chet Amsterdam, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Joe Venuto, percussion; Irene Kral, vocal; Al Cohn, arranger, conductor.

NYC, February, 1959

Too Late The SpringUnited Artists UAL 3052
Run Don't Walk-
The Best Time Of The Day-
Yes-
There He Goes-
And Even Then-
Houseboat-
Cool Blue-
What Is A Woman-
Spring Is Where You Are-
Impossible-
Pleasant Dreams-

* United Artists UAL 3052, UAS 6052   Irene Kral - SteveIreneO!   1959

Clarence "Big" Miller

Pat Brooks, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Phil Woods, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Al Cohn, baritone sax; Jimmy Jones, piano; Turk Van Lake, Chuck Wayne, guitar; Chet Amsterdam, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Big Miller, vocal.

NYC, February, 1959

Five O'Clock BluesUnited Artists UAL 3047
Good Old Guy-
Red Sun Blues-
Cool Saturday Night-

Pat Brooks, trumpet; Vic Dickenson, trombone; Phil Woods, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Al Cohn, baritone sax; Jimmy Jones, piano; Billy Bauer, Barry Galbraith, guitar; Chet Amsterdam, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Big Miller, vocal.

Mr. Blues Child-
In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning-

* United Artists UAL 3047, UAS 6047   Big Miller - Did You Ever Hear The Blues?   1959

Lambert, Hendricks And Ross With Zoot Sims - Russ Freeman Quintet / The Swingers

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Ed Jones, bass; Sonny Payne, drums; Jon Hendricks, Dave Lambert, Annie Ross, vocal.

The Crescendo, Los Angeles, CA, March 21, 1959

AireginWorld Pacific WP-1264, JWC-511
Babe's BluesWorld Pacific WP-1264
JackieWorld Pacific X-803, S-202, WP-1264
Swingin' Till The Girls Come HomeWorld Pacific WP-1264
Four-
Little Niles-
WhereWorld Pacific S-202, WP-1264
Airegin (alternate take)World Pacific S-201, WP-1289

* World Pacific WP-1264, STEREO-1025   Lambert, Hendricks And Ross - The Swingers!   1959
= Affinity (E) AFF 131   -   1984
* World Pacific JWC-511, STEREO-1031   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 5   1959
* World Pacific WP-1289   Various Artists - Swingin' Like Sixty Vol. 1: The Singers/The Swingers   1960
* World Pacific S-202   Annie Ross - Jackie / Jon Hendricks - Where   1959
* World Pacific S-201   Lambert, Hendricks And Ross - Airegin / Love Makes The World Go 'Round   1959
* World Pacific X-803   The Swingers - Love Makes The World Go 'Round / Jackie   1959

Lambert, Hendricks And Ross With Zoot Sims - Russ Freeman Quintet / The Swingers

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Ed Jones, bass; Sonny Payne, drums; Jon Hendricks, Dave Lambert, Annie Ross, vocal.

The Crescendo, Los Angeles, CA, March 24, 1959

Dark CloudWorld Pacific WP-1264
Now's The TimeWorld Pacific STEREO-117, WP-1264
Love Makes The World Go 'RoundWorld Pacific STEREO-117, X-803, S-201, WP-1264

* World Pacific WP-1264, STEREO-1025   Lambert, Hendricks And Ross - The Swingers!   1959
= Affinity (E) AFF 131   -   1984
* World Pacific S-201   Lambert, Hendricks And Ross - Airegin / Love Makes The World Go 'Round   1959
* World Pacific STEREO-117   Lambert, Hendricks And Ross - Love Makes The World Go 'Round / Now's The Time   1959
* World Pacific X-803   The Swingers - Love Makes The World Go 'Round / Jackie   1959

Sonny Payne Quintet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Monte Budwig, bass; Sonny Payne, drums.

The Crescendo, Los Angeles, CA, March 24, 1959

Clap Hands, Here Comes CharleyWorld Pacific WP-1261

* World Pacific WP-1261, STEREO-1022   Sonny Payne, Mel Lewis, Benny Barth, Armando Peraza, Ray Mosca - More Drums On Fire!   1959

Mel Lewis Quintet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Monte Budwig, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Sound Enterprises, Los Angeles, CA, March 25, 1959

BrushesWorld Pacific WP-1261; Pacific Jazz PJ-20

* World Pacific WP-1261, STEREO-1022   Sonny Payne, Mel Lewis, Benny Barth, Armando Peraza, Ray Mosca - More Drums On Fire!   1959
* Pacific Jazz PJ-20   Zoot Sims - Choice   1961

Zoot Sims - Russ Freeman Quintet

same session.

Sound Enterprises, Los Angeles, CA, March 25, 1959

Bones For ZootPacific Jazz PJ-3

* Pacific Jazz PJ-3   Clifford Brown - Jazz Immortal   1960
= Pacific Jazz ST-20139   -   1968

Annie Ross With Zoot Sims - Russ Freeman Quintet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Monte Budwig, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Annie Ross, vocal.

Sound Enterprises, Los Angeles, CA, March 25, 1959

Everything I've Got Belongs To YouWorld Pacific STEREO-113, S-203, WP-1285, WP-1289
I Didn't Know About YouWorld Pacific WP-1285
I Don't Want To Cry Anymore-
I Was Doin' AllrightWorld Pacific STEREO-113, S-203, WP-1285
You Took Advantage Of MeWorld Pacific WP-1285

* World Pacific WP-1285   Annie Ross - A Gasser!   1959
= World Pacific STEREO-1285   -   1960
* World Pacific WP-1289   Various Artists - Swingin' Like Sixty Vol. 1: The Singers/The Swingers   1960
* World Pacific S-203   Annie Ross - I Was Doin' Allright / Everything I've Got Belongs To You   1959
* World Pacific STEREO-113   Annie Ross, Zoot Sims - Everything I've Got Belongs To You / I Was Doing All Right   1959

Annie Ross With Zoot Sims - Russ Freeman Quintet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Billy Bean, guitar; Monte Budwig, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Annie Ross, vocal.

Sound Enterprises, Los Angeles, CA, March 26, 1959

Invitation To The BluesWorld Pacific WP-1285
Lucky Day-

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Billy Bean, guitar; Monte Budwig, bass; Frank Capp, drums; Annie Ross, vocal.

Nobody's Baby-

* World Pacific WP-1285   Annie Ross - A Gasser!   1959
= World Pacific STEREO-1285   -   1960

Zoot Sims - Russ Freeman Quintet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Billy Bean, guitar; Monte Budwig, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Sound Enterprises, Los Angeles, CA, March 26, 1959

You're Driving Me CrazyWorld Pacific JWC-511; Pacific Jazz PJ-20
Funky Old Blues (as Funky Old You) (as Choice Blues)World Pacific JWC-512, STEREO-1029; Pacific Jazz PJ-20

* World Pacific JWC-511, STEREO-1031   Various Artists - Jazz West Coast Vol. 5   1959
* Pacific Jazz PJ-20   Zoot Sims - Choice   1961
* World Pacific JWC-512   Various Artists - The Blues Vol. 3: Blowin' The Blues   1959
* World Pacific STEREO-1029   Various Artists - The Blues Vol. 3: Blowin' The Blues   1959

Quincy Jones And His Orchestra

Joe Newman, Ernie Royal, Clark Terry, Joe Wilder, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Urbie Green, Quentin Jackson, trombone; Melba Liston, trombone, arranger #4; Julius Watkins, French horn; Phil Woods, alto sax; Frank Wess, alto sax, flute; Benny Golson, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Sahib Shihab, baritone sax; Patti Bown, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Sam Woodyard, drums; Nat Pierce, arranger #2; Al Cohn, arranger #5; Quincy Jones, arranger, conductor.

Fine Recording, NYC, May 27 and 28, 1959

1. 18644-11 | PB2043Along Came BettyMercury MG-20444
2. 18645-12 | PB2044I Remember Clifford-
3. 18646-9 | PB2045Whisper Not-
4. 18647-4 | PB2046The Gypsy-
5. 18648-9 | PB2047Tickle-Toe-
6. 18649-10 | PB2048Daylie DoubleMercury (J) 195J-30

* Mercury MG-20444, SR-60129   Quincy Jones - The Birth Of A Band!   1959
= Mercury (J) 195J-29; EmArcy 818 177-1   -
= Universal (J) UCCM-9151   Quincy Jones - The Birth Of A Band! + 2   2003
= Mosaic MD5-237   The Quincy Jones ABC/Mercury Big Band Jazz Sessions   2007
* Mercury (J) 195J-30   Quincy Jones - The Birth Of A Band! Vol. 2   1984
= Mosaic MD5-237   The Quincy Jones ABC/Mercury Big Band Jazz Sessions   2007

Quincy Jones And His Orchestra

Harry Edison, Joe Newman, Ernie Royal, Joe Wilder, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Urbie Green, Quentin Jackson, Melba Liston, trombone; Julius Watkins, French horn; Frank Wess, Phil Woods, alto sax; Jerome Richardson, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Sahib Shihab, baritone sax; Patti Bown, piano; Les Spann, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Don Lamond, drums; Quincy Jones, arranger, conductor.

Fine Recording, NYC, June 16, 1959

18642-17 | PB2041Moanin'Mercury 71489x45, MG-20444, MGD-2-13, PPSD-1-12
18717-17 | PB2115The Birth Of A BandMercury 71546x45, MG-20444, SRM-2-623

* Mercury MG-20444, SR-60129   Quincy Jones - The Birth Of A Band!   1959
= Mercury (J) 195J-29; EmArcy 818 177-1   -
= Universal (J) UCCM-9151   Quincy Jones - The Birth Of A Band! + 2   2003
= Mosaic MD5-237   The Quincy Jones ABC/Mercury Big Band Jazz Sessions   2007
* Mercury MGD-2-13, SRD-2-13   Various Artists - Galaxy 30
* Mercury PPSD-1-12   Various Artists - Mercury Perfect Presence
* Mercury SRM-2-623   Quincy Jones - Ndeda
* Mercury 71489x45   Quincy Jones - The Preacher / Moanin'   1959
* Mercury 71546x45   Quincy Jones - A Change Of Pace / The Birth Of A Band   1959

Ray Charles With Quincy Jones' Orchestra

Marcus Belgrave, John Hunt, Joe Newman, Ernie Royal, Clark Terry, Snooky Young, trumpet; Al Grey, Quentin Jackson, Melba Liston, Tom Mitchell, trombone; Marshall Royal, Frank Wess, alto sax; Paul Gonsalves, David Newman, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Bennie Crawford, Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Ray Charles, organ, vocal; Freddie Green, guitar; Eddie Jones, Edgar Willis, bass; Teagle Fleming, Charlie Persip, drums; Quincy Jones, arranger.

NYC, June 23, 1959

3571Let The Good Times RollAtlantic EP 619, LP 1312
3572Alexander's Ragtime BandAtlantic EP 619, LP 1312, LP 8094
3573'Deed I DoAtlantic LP 1312
3953Let The Good Times Roll (edited version)Atlantic 2047, LP 8064, LP 8137

* Atlantic LP 1312, SD 1312   The Genius Of Ray Charles   1959
* Atlantic LP 8094   The Ray Charles Story Vol. 4   1964
* Atlantic LP 8064   The Ray Charles Story Vol. 2   1962
= Atlantic LP 2-900   The Ray Charles Story   1962
* Atlantic LP 8137, SD 8137   Various Artists - Solid Gold Soul Vol. 2   1966
* Atlantic EP 619   The Genius Of Ray Charles   1959
* Atlantic 2047   Ray Charles - Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin' / Let The Good Times Roll

Chet Baker Septet/Quintet

Chet Baker, trumpet; Herbie Mann, flute #1-3,6,7, tenor sax #4; Zoot Sims, alto, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax #1-4,6,7; Bob Corwin, piano #1,3,4; Bill Evans, piano #2,5-7; Earl May, bass; Clifford Jarvis, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, July 21 and 22, 1959

1.I've Grown Accustomed To Her FaceRiverside RLP 12-307
2.I Could Have Danced All Night-
3.The Heather On The Hill-
4.Almost Like Being In Love-
5.Thank Heaven For Little Girls-
6.I Talk To The Trees-
7.Show Me-

* Riverside RLP 12-307, RLP 1152   Chet Baker Plays The Best Of Lerner & Loewe   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-137   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-137-2   -   1989

Art Farmer And His Orchestra

Art Farmer, Joe Ferrante, Bernie Glow, Marky Markowitz, Nick Travis, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Tom Mitchell, Frank Rehak, trombone; Jim Buffington, Tony Miranda, French horn; James McAllister, tuba; Seldon Powell, tenor sax; Zoot Sims, tenor, alto sax; Sol Schlinger, baritone sax; Spencer Sinatra, reeds; Hank Jones, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; Tommy Lopez, Jose Mangual, Willie Rodriguez, percussion; Al Cohn, director; Chico O'Farrill, arranger.

Webster Hall, NYC, July 29 and 30, 1959

The Aztec SuiteUnited Artists UAL 4062
Heat Wave-
Delirio-
Woody'n You-
Drum Negrita-
Alone Together-

* United Artists UAL 4062, UAS 5062   Art Farmer And His Orchestra - The Aztec Suite   1959

Woody Herman And His Orchestra, Plus The Octet

Burt Collins, Bernie Glow, Reunald Jones, Irvin Markowitz, Red Rodney, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Bob Brookmeyer, Jimmy Cleveland, Jim Dahl, Frank Rehak, trombone; Gene Allen, Al Cohn, Dick Hafer, Don Lanphere, Sam Marowitz as Sam Markowitz, Zoot Sims, reeds; Nat Pierce, piano; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Don Lamond, drums; plus Nat Adderley, cornet #1,4,5,8,10,12; Woody Herman, clarinet #1,4,5,8,10,12; Zoot Sims, tenor sax #1,4,5,8,10,12; Eddie Costa, vibes #1,4,5,8,10,12; Nat Pierce, piano #1,4,5,8,10,12; Barry Galbraith, guitar #1,4,5,8,10,12; Milt Hinton, bass #1,4,5,8,10,12; Don Lamond, drums #1,4,5,8,10,12.

NYC, July 31, and August 1, 1959

1.PanatelaSesac Recordings N-3101/02; Jazzland JLP 1001
2.Lament For LindaSesac Recordings N-3101/02
3.Misery, Stay Way From My Door-
4.In A Misty Mood-
5.Catty' Corner-
6.The Thirteenth Instant-
7.The Magpie-
8.Blues For Indian Jim-
9.The Devil And The Stoker-
10.The Swing Machine-
11.Summer Nights-
12.Johnny On The Spot-

* Sesac Recordings N-3101/02   Woody Herman - The Fourth Herd   1959
= Jazzland JLP 17, JLP 917S   -   1960
* Jazzland JLP 1001, JLP 91001   Various Artists - Jazzland: The Stars Of Jazz 1961   1961

Bob Prince And His Orchestra

Hal McKusick, soprano sax; Gene Quill, Phil Woods, alto sax; Herb Geller, alto sax #4-11; Al Cohn, Morty Lewis, Seldon Powell, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Georgie Auld, Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax #4-11; Sol Schlinger, baritone sax; Al Epstein, baritone sax #1-3,8-11; Gene Allen, baritone sax #4-7; Shelly Gold, bass sax; Dick Katz, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Bob Prince, arranger.

NYC, July-August, 1959

1.Four BrothersWarner Bros. W 1336
2.Sometimes I'm Happy-
3.Early Autumn-
4.Broadway-
5.A Night In Tunisia-
6.Jumpin' With Symphony Sid-
7.The Gypsy-
8.Fugue For Tinhorns-
9.Tickle Toe-
10.Sweet And Lovely-
11.Axmobile-

* Warner Bros. W 1336, WS 1336   Bob Prince - Saxes Inc.

Woody Herman's Big New Herd

Conte Candoli, Bill Chase, Frank Huggins, Ray Linn, Al Porcino, trumpet; Urbie Green, Bill Smiley, Si Zentner, trombone; Woody Herman, clarinet; Don Lanphere, alto, tenor sax; Richie Kamuca, Bill Perkins, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Med Flory, baritone sax; Victor Feldman, piano, vibes; Charlie Byrd, guitar; Monte Budwig, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Monterey Jazz Festival, Monterey, CA, October 3, 1959

3959Scoobie DoobieAtlantic LP 1328
3960Four Brothers-
3961Like Some Blues Man-
3962Monterey Apple Tree-
3963The Magpie-
3964Skylark-

* Atlantic LP 1328, SD 1328   Woody Herman's Big New Herd At The Monterey Jazz Festival   1960

The Manhattan Jazz All-Stars

Bobby Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Julius Watkins, French horn; Phil Woods, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Teddy Charles, vibes; Sir Charles Thompson, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums.

Columbia Studios, NYC, November 4, 1959

CO63923My Time Of DayColumbia CL 1426
CO63924Follow The Fold-
CO63925Luck Be A Lady-

* Columbia CL 1426, CS 8223   The Manhattan Jazz All-Stars - Swinging Guys And Dolls   1960

Carmen McRae

Richard Williams, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Phil Woods, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Dick Katz, piano; Carmen McRae, vocal; Ernie Wilkins, arranger, conductor.

NYC, November 10, 11 and 12, 1959

Three Little WordsKapp KL-1169
I Couldn't Care Less-
That's For Me-
(How Little It Matters) How Little We Know-
You Leave Me Breathless-
It's Love-
Love Is A Simple Thing-
Comes Love-
A Sleepin' Bee-
I See Your Face Before Me-
Alone Together-
Falling In Love With Love-

* Kapp KL-1169, KS-3053   Carmen McRae - Something To Swing About   1959

Marion Evans Big Band

John Bello, Burt Collins, Bernie Glow, Doc Severinsen, trumpet; Sy Berger, Urbie Green, Dick Hixson, Frank Rehak, trombone; Dick Meldonian, Gene Quill, alto sax; Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Sol Schlinger, baritone sax; Nat Pierce, piano; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Marion Evans, arranger, director.

NYC, November 19, 1959

You're My ThrillEpic LN 3663
I'll Never Say "Never Again" Again-
It Had To Be You-
Margie-

* Epic LN 3663, BNS 558   Marion Evans - Ted McNabb & Co. - Big Band Swing

The Teddy Charles Group

Sam Most, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Teddy Charles, vibes; Dave McKenna, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Bill Crow, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums.

Yale University, New Haven, CT, November 21, 1959

RifftideBethlehem BCP-6044

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Dave McKenna, piano; Bill Crow, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums.

Too Close For Comfort-
These Foolish Things-

* Bethlehem BCP-6044   The Teddy Charles Group - On Campus: Ivy League Jazz Concert   1960

Marion Evans Big Band

John Bello, Burt Collins, John Frosk, Bernie Glow, trumpet; Sy Berger, Urbie Green, Dick Hixson, Frank Rehak, trombone; Herb Geller, Dick Meldonian, alto sax; Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Sol Schlinger, baritone sax; Nat Pierce, piano; Barry Galbraith, guitar; John Drew, bass; Don Lamond, drums; Marion Evans, arranger, director.

NYC, November 23, 1959

Close As Pages In A BookEpic LN 3663
Mountain Greenery-
Blue Moon-
Lover-

* Epic LN 3663, BNS 558   Marion Evans - Ted McNabb & Co. - Big Band Swing

Marion Evans Big Band

Al DeRisi, Doc Severinsen, trumpet; Gene Quill, alto sax; replaces Frosk, Glow, Geller.

NYC, November 25, 1959

Three Little WordsEpic LN 3663
Spring Is Here-
Have You Met Miss Jones-
That Old Feeling-

* Epic LN 3663, BNS 558   Marion Evans - Ted McNabb & Co. - Big Band Swing

1960

Al Cohn - Zoot Sims Quintet

Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Mose Allison, piano; Bill Crow, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.

broadcast, Birdland, NYC, March 4, 1960

Halley's CometChazzer 2004; Marshmallow (J) MMEX-160-CD
Ah-More (as Ah-Moore)-
Gone With The Wind-
Just You, Just Me-
Jumpin' With Symphony SidChazzer 2004

* Chazzer 2004   Sonny Stitt, Gene Ammons, Al Cohn-Zoot Sims - The Vibes Are On Chazzer   mid 1970s
* Marshmallow (J) MMEX-160-CD   Zoot Sims - At Birdland   2013

Booker Ervin Sextet

Tommy Turrentine, trumpet; Booker Ervin, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; George Tucker, bass; Danny Richmond, drums.

NYC, April 6, 1960

The Blue BookBethlehem BCP-6048
Git ItBethlehem BCP-6048, 45-11093
Little Jane-
The Book CooksBethlehem BCP-6048
Poor ButterflyBethlehem BCP-6048, BCP-6065

* Bethlehem BCP-6048   "The Book" Booker Ervin - The Book Cooks   1961
* Bethlehem BCP-6065   Various Artists - Golden Jazz Instrumentals   1962
* Bethlehem 45-11093   Booker Ervin - Git It / Little Jane   1961

Rocky Cole Septet

Zoot Sims, Frank Socolow, tenor sax; Al Cohn, tenor sax, arranger; Steve Perlow, baritone sax; Rocky Cole, piano, vocal; unknown, bass; unknown, drums.

NYC, May, 1960

Will You Still Be MineRoulette R-25113
The Glory Of Love-
I Wish I Were In Love Again-
I Can't Get Started-
Squeeze Me-
Little Girl-
C'est La Vie-
Let's Do It-
P.S. I Love You-
I Remember You-
The Late Late Show-
Caravan-

* Roulette R-25113, SR-25113   Rocky Cole - Smooth And Rocky   1960

Al Cohn - Zoot Sims Quintet

Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax #1-6,8-10, clarinet #7; Mose Allison, piano; Major Holley, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

Fine Recording, NYC, June 1 and 3, 1960

1. 20110The NoteMercury MG-20606
2. 20111You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To-
3. 20112A Pair Of Deucesunissued
4. 20113You 'N MeMercury MG-20606
5. 20114On The Alamo-
6. 20115The Opener-
7. 20116Angel Eyes-
8. 20117Awful Lonely-
9. 20118Love For Sale-
10. 20119Improvisation For Unaccompanied Saxophones-

* Mercury MG-20606, SR-60606   Al Cohn-Zoot Sims Quintet - You 'N Me   1960
= Universal (J) UCCM-9121   -   2002

Gerry Mulligan And The Concert Jazz Band

Conte Candoli, Don Ferrara, Nick Travis, trumpet; Wayne Andre, trombone; Alan Raph, bass trombone; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Dick Meldonian, alto sax; Gene Quill, alto sax, clarinet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Gene Allen, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Plaza Sound Studios, NYC, July 25 and 27, 1960

26652Out Of This World (remake)Verve MGV-8388
26653 | 63VK636Django's Castle (remake)Verve MGV-8388, V/V6-8567
26654Bweebida Bwobbida (remake)Verve MGV-8388
26655Sweet And Slow (remake)-
26749You Took Advantage Of Me-
26750 | 63VK635My Funny ValentineVerve MGV-8388, V/V6-8567
26751BroadwayVerve MGV-8388

* Verve MGV-8388   Gerry Mulligan - The Concert Jazz Band   1960
= Verve MGVS-68388   -   1961
= Mosaic MD4-221   The Complete Verve Gerry Mulligan Concert Band Sessions   2003
* Verve V/V6-8567   The Essential Gerry Mulligan   1963

George Williams Big Band

Art Farmer, Bernie Glow, Marky Markowitz, Doc Severinsen, trumpet; Bob Brookmeyer, Urbie Green, Dick Hixson, Frank Rehak, trombone; Harvey Phillips, tuba; Sam Marowitz, Gene Quill, alto sax; Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Sol Schlinger, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Joe Benjamin, bass; Charlie Persip, drums; George Williams, arranger, conductor.

Webster Hall, NYC, July, 1960

FrenesiUnited Artists UAL 3076
I Can't Get Started-
Music Makers-
Don't Get Around Much Anymore-
Smoke Rings-
I'll Never Smile Again-
Rose Of The Rio Grande-

Bernie Leighton, piano; replaces Jones.

Blue And Sentimental-
Swanee River-
That's What You Think-
Adios-
Celery Stalks At Midnight-

* United Artists UAL 3076, UAS 6076   George Williams' Swinging Big Band - Put On Your Dancing Shoes   1960

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Dave McKenna, piano; George Tucker, bass; Danny Richmond, drums.

NYC, July, 1960

6578Jive At FiveBethlehem BCP-6051, 45-11094
Jive At Five (alternate take)Bethlehem 20-40072
Doggin' AroundBethlehem BCP-6051, 45-3012
Doggin' Around (alternate take)Bethlehem 20-40072
AvalonBethlehem BCP-6051
Avalon (alternate take)Bethlehem 20-40072
I Cried For YouBethlehem BCP-6051
Bill BaileyBethlehem BCP-6051, BCP-6065
Bill Bailey (alternate take)Bethlehem 20-40072
Goodnight SweetheartBethlehem BCP-6051
Goodnight Sweetheart (alternate take)Bethlehem 20-40072
There'll Be Some Changes MadeBethlehem BCP-6051, 45-3012
There'll Be Some Changes Made (alternate take)Bethlehem 20-40072
6579I've Heard That Blues BeforeBethlehem BCP-6051, 45-11094

* Bethlehem BCP-6051   The Great Zoot Sims - Down Home   1961
= Bethlehem 20-40072   -   1992
* Bethlehem BCP-6065   Various Artists - Golden Jazz Instrumentals   1962
* Bethlehem 45-11094   Zoot Sims - Jive At Five / I've Heard That Blues Before   1961
* Bethlehem 45-3012   Zoot Sims - Doggin' Around / There'll Be Some Changes Made   1962

Al Cohn And His Orchestra

Bernie Glow, Jimmy Maxwell, Clark Terry, Nick Travis, trumpet; Urbie Green, Dick Hixson, Frank Rehak, trombone; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; John Barrows, Jim Buffington, French horn; Ed Caine, Gene Quill, alto sax; Romeo Penque, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Sol Schlinger, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Mundell Lowe, guitar; Buddy Clark, George Duvivier, bass; Jimmy Cobb, Louis Hayes, Don Lamond, Mel Lewis, Charlie Persip, drums; Al Cohn, conductor.

Webster Hall, NYC, August 24, 1960

L2PB3830First Movement: Son Of A DrumRCA Victor LPM-2312
L2PB3831Second Movement: Brushmanship-
L2PB3832Third Movement: Dr. Skin And Mr. Hide-

* RCA Victor LPM-2312   Al Cohn And His Orchestra - Son Of Drum Suite   1961

Al Cohn And His Orchestra

Gus Johnson, drums; replaces Hayes.

Webster Hall, NYC, August 26, 1960

L2PB3833Fourth Movement: Five Drums In Four-Four TimeRCA Victor LPM-2312
L2PB3834Fifth Movement: Drums Loco-
L2PB3835Sixth Movement: Drum Smoke-

* RCA Victor LPM-2312   Al Cohn And His Orchestra - Son Of Drum Suite   1961

Gerry Mulligan And The Concert Jazz Band

Conte Candoli, Don Ferrara, Nick Travis, trumpet; Willie Dennis, trombone; Alan Raph, bass trombone; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone, piano; Bob Donovan, alto sax; Gene Quill, alto sax, clarinet; Jim Reider, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Gene Allen, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax, arranger; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Santa Monica Auditorium, Santa Monica, CA, October 1, 1960

61VK547Come Rain Or Come ShineVerve V/V6-8438
61VK548The Red Door-
61VK549Go Home-
As Catch CanMosaic MD4-221
Young Blood-
Blueport-

* Verve V/V6-8438   Gerry Mulligan And The Concert Jazz Band On Tour/Guest Soloist: Zoot Sims   1962
= Mosaic MD4-221   The Complete Verve Gerry Mulligan Concert Band Sessions   2003

Gerry Mulligan And The Concert Jazz Band

Brookmeyer plays, valve trombone.

live in Berlin, West Germany, November 4, 1960

61VK551Theme From "I Want To Live"Verve V/V6-8438

* Verve V/V6-8438   Gerry Mulligan And The Concert Jazz Band On Tour/Guest Soloist: Zoot Sims   1962
= Mosaic MD4-221   The Complete Verve Gerry Mulligan Concert Band Sessions   2003

Gerry Mulligan And The Concert Jazz Band

same personnel.

live in Milan, Italy, November 14, 1960

61VK545Go HomeVerve V/V6-8438
61VK546Apple Core-
61VK550Barbara's Theme-

* Verve V/V6-8438   Gerry Mulligan And The Concert Jazz Band On Tour/Guest Soloist: Zoot Sims   1962
= Mosaic MD4-221   The Complete Verve Gerry Mulligan Concert Band Sessions   2003

Gerry Mulligan And The Concert Jazz Band Featuring Zoot Sims

Conte Candoli, Don Ferrara, Nick Travis, trumpet; Willie Dennis, Allen Ralph, trombone; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Bob Donovan, Gene Quill, alto sax; Jimmy Reider, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Gene Allen, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

L'Olympia, Paris, France, November 19, 1960

You Took Advantage Of MeTrema (F) 710382/710383
Black Nightgown-
Body And Soul-
Barbara's Theme-
Apple Core-
Come Rain Or Come Shine-
Out Of This World-
Spring Is Sprung-
My Funny Valentine-

same session.

I'm Gonna Go Fishin'-
Moten Swing-
Bweebida Bobbida-
Go Home-
Blue Port-
Concert End-

* Trema (F) 710382/710383   Gerry Mulligan And The Concert Jazz Band Featuring Zoot Sims - Olympia-November 19, 1960   1992
= Trema (F) 710382/383   Gerry Mulligan And The Concert Jazz Band Featuring Zoot Sims En Concert Avec Europe 1 - Olympia 19 Novembre-1960   1993

1961

The Three Bosses With Zoot Sims

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Bud Powell, piano; Pierre Michelot, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Le Blue Note, Paris, France, January, 1961

Groovin' HighMythic Sound MS 6005-1
Taking A Chance On Love-
Blue Bud Blues / 52nd Street Theme-

* Mythic Sound MS 6005-1, MS 6005-2   Earl Bud Powell Vol. 5 - Groovin' At The Blue Note, 59-61

Al Cohn - Zoot Sims Quintet

Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; with Mose Allison as "Old Grand Happy", piano; Bill Crow, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; and featuring Cecil "Kid Haffey" Collier, vocal #2,3,7.

Philadelphia, PA, February, 1961

1.P-TownFred Miles Presents FM 1
2.I Like It Like That-
3.Sweet Lorraine-
4.Autumn Leaves-
5.The Thing-
6.I'm Tellin' Ya-
7.Nagasaki-
8.Morning Fun-

* Fred Miles Presents FM 1   Zoot Sims And Al Cohn - Either Way   1961
= Zim ZMS-2002   Al Cohn And Zoot Sims - Either Way   1976

Buddy Greco With Al Cohn And His Orchestra

Clark Terry, trumpet; Wayne Andre, Bob Brookmeyer, Bill Elton, Urbie Green, Dick Hixson, Frank Rehak, Chauncey Welsch, trombone; Romeo Penque, Seldon Powell, Zoot Sims, reeds; Sanford Gold, piano; Buddy Greco, piano, vocal; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Sam Scaffidi, bass; Sol Gubin or George Devens or Bob Marinello or Eddie Costa, drums, percussion; Al Cohn, arranger, conductor.

NYC, April 19, 20 and 21, 1961

Day In, Day OutEpic LN 3793
I Wish I Were In Love Again-
Hey There-
Too Darn Hot-
Once In Love With Amy-
Love-
Around The World-
They Can't Take That Away From Me-
The Surrey With The Fringe On Top-
Fever-
Secret Love-
I Love Being Here With You-

* Epic LN 3793   Buddy Greco - I Like It Swinging

The Curtis Fuller Quintet

Curtis Fuller, trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Jymie Merritt, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.

NYC, summer 1961

Hello, Young LoversEpic LA 16020
Besame Mucho-
Willow Weep For Me-
One Note Samba-
Wee Dot-
Autumn Leaves-

* Epic LA 16020, BA 17020   The Curtis Fuller Quintet - South American Cookin'   1961

Willis Conover And The Jazz Committee For Latin American Affairs

Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Ronnie Ball, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.

American Jazz Festival In Latin America, Teatro Municipal, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, July 16, 1961

Red DoorFM FM-LP-303; West Wind (G) LP 015; Vee-Jay VJLP 2501

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Ronnie Ball, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; Ray Mantilla, percussion.

Wee DotFM FM-LP-303; West Wind (G) LP 015

* FM FM-LP-303   Jazz Committee For Latin American Affairs   1963
= Surrey S 1015, SS 1015   Herbie Mann's Big Band   1965
* West Wind (G) LP 015   Kenny Dorham - Hot Stuff From Brazil   1988?
= West Wind (G) WW 2015   -   1990
* Vee-Jay VJLP 2501, VJLPS 2501   Leonard Feather's Encyclopedia Of Jazz Vol. 1 - Giants Of The Saxophone   1964

Jazz Committee For Latin American Affairs

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Ronnie Ball, piano; Benny Tucker, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; Ray Mantilla, percussion.

American Jazz Festival In Latin America, Teatro Municipal, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, July 16, 1961

Wee Dot

Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Ronnie Ball, piano; Benny Tucker, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.

Halley's CometWest Wind (G) LP 015

same session.

The Red Door

* West Wind (G) LP 015   Kenny Dorham - Hot Stuff From Brazil   1988?
= West Wind (G) WW 2015   -   1990

Anita O'Day With The Gary McFarland Orchestra

Herb Pomeroy, trumpet; Bob Brookmeyer, Willie Dennis, trombone; Walt Levinsky, clarinet, alto sax; Phil Woods, alto sax; Jerome Richardson, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Anita O'Day, vocal; Gary McFarland, arranger, director; and others.

NYC, October 16, 1961

61VK481One More MileVerve V/V6-8442
61VK482The Ballad Of All The Sad Young MenVerve V/V6-8442, VE-2-2534
61VK483Up State-
61VK484You Come A Long Way From St. Louis-
61VK485Senor BluesVerve V/V6-8442
61VK486Boogie BluesVerve V/V6-8442, VE-2-2534
61VK487A Woman Alone With The Blues-
61VK488I Want To Sing A SongVerve V/V6-8442
61VK489Night BirdVerve V/V6-8442, VE-2-2534
61VK490Do Nothin' Till You Hear From MeVerve V/V6-8442

* Verve V/V6-8442   Anita O'Day - All The Sad Young Men   1962
* Verve VE-2-2534   Anita O'Day - The Big Band Sessions   1979

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Stan Tracey, piano; Kenny Napper, bass; Jackie Dougan, drums.

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London, England, November 13-15, 1961

Love For SaleFontana (E) TFL 5176, (E) 683 273 JCL
Gone With The Wind-
Blues In E FlatFontana (E) 680 982 TL
Somebody Loves MeFontana (E) 680 982 TL, (E) 683 273 JCL
Stompin' At The Savoy-
Autumn Leaves-

* Fontana (E) TFL 5176   Zoot Sims - Zoot At Ronnie Scott's   1961
= Fontana (E) STFL 588   -
* Fontana (E) 683 273 JCL, (Du) 883 273 JCY, (F) FJL 123, (F) FJS 123   Zoot Sims - Cookin'!
* Fontana (E) 680 982 TL, (E) 886 151 TY   Zoot Sims - Solo For Zoot

Zoot Sims Featuring The Ronnie Scott And Jimmy Deuchar Quintet

Jimmy Deuchar, trumpet; Ronnie Scott, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Stan Tracey, piano; Kenny Napper, bass; Jackie Dougan, drums.

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London, England, November 13-15, 1961

DesperationFontana (E) TFL 5176, (E) 683 273 JCL

* Fontana (E) TFL 5176   Zoot Sims - Zoot At Ronnie Scott's   1961
= Fontana (E) STFL 588   -
* Fontana (E) 683 273 JCL, (Du) 883 273 JCY, (F) FJL 123, (F) FJS 123   Zoot Sims - Cookin'!

Kenny Clarke-Francy Boland Big Band

Benny Bailey, Jimmy Deuchar, Maffy Falay, Roger Guerin, trumpet; Nat Peck, Ake Persson, trombone; Derek Humble, alto sax; Karl Drewo, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Sahib Shihab, baritone sax; Francy Boland, piano, arranger; Jimmy Woode, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Cologne, West Germany, December 13, 1961

6733Box 703, Washington D.C.Atlantic LP 1401
6734The Styx-
6735Gloria-
6736Los Bravos-
6737Charon's Ferry-
6738Volutes-
6739Last Train From Overbrook-

* Atlantic LP 1401, SD 1401   Kenny Clarke & Francy Boland - Jazz Is Universal   1966

Zoot Sims - Henri Renaud Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Henri Renaud, piano; Bob Whitlock, bass; Jean-Louis Viale, drums.

Le Blue Note, Paris, France, December, 1961

Zoot's BluesUnited Artists UAJ 14013
Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most-
Once In A While-
These Foolish Things-
On The Alamo-
Too Close For Comfort-
A Flat Blues-
You Go To My Head-
Stompin' At The Savoy (as Savoy)-

* United Artists UAJ 14013, UAJS 15013   Zoot Sims In Paris   1962

1962

Quincy Jones And His Orchestra

Al DeRisi, Joe Newman, Jimmy Nottingham, Ernie Royal, Clark Terry, Snooky Young, trumpet; Billy Byers, Jimmy Cleveland, Paul Faulise, Quentin Jackson, Melba Liston, Tom Mitchell, Santo Russo, Kai Winding, trombone; Ray Alonge, Jim Buffington, Earl Chapin, Paul Ingraham, Fred Klein, Bob Northern, Willie Ruff, Julius Watkins, French horn; Jay McAllister, Bill Stanley, tuba; Charles McCoy, harmonica; Al Cohn, Budd Johnson, Roland Kirk, Walt Levinsky, James Moody, Romeo Penque, Seldon Powell, Jerome Richardson, Zoot Sims, Frank Wess, Phil Woods, woodwinds; Patti Bown, Lalo Schifrin, Bobby Scott, piano, organ; Kenny Burrell, Jim Hall, Sam Herman, Wayne Wright, guitar; Art Davis, George Duvivier, Milt Hinton, Major Holley, Ben Tucker, Chris White, bass; Rudy Collins, Osie Johnson, Ed Shaughnessy, drums; James Johnson, tympani; Bill Costa, Jack Del Rio, George Devens, Charles Gomez, Jose Paula, percussion; Quincy Jones, arranger, conductor.

NYC, June 15, 1962

25135A Taste Of HoneyMercury 72012, MG-20799, MG-20811
25136Shag NastyMercury 72012
25137Dyna-SoarMercury 314 846 630-2
25138SermonetteMercury MG-21050

* Mercury MG-20799, SR-60799   Quincy Jones Plays Hip Hits   1963
= Universal (J) UCCM-9152   -   2003
* Mercury MG-20811, SR-60811   Various Artists - Broadway's Big Hits   1963
* Mercury MG-21050, SR-61050   Quincy Jones - Quincy Plays For Pussycats   1965
= Universal (J) UCCM-9154   -   2003
* Mercury 314 846 630-2   The Complete Mercury Recordings Of Roland Kirk
* Mercury 72012   Quincy Jones - A Taste Of Honey / Shag Nasty   1962

Al Cohn And His Orchestra

Marky Markowitz, Jimmy Maxwell, trumpet; Willie Dennis, trombone; Jerry Dodgion, alto sax, flute; Phil Woods, alto sax, clarinet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Gene Allen, baritone sax; Eddie Costa, piano; Bill Crow, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Al Cohn, arranger, conductor.

NYC, July 12, 1962

Mission To MoscowColpix CP 433
The Sochi Boatmen-
Midnight In Moscow-
Let's Dance-
Russian Lullaby-
Red, White And Blue Eyes-

* Colpix CP 433, SCP 433   Zoot Sims, Phil Woods, Bill Crow, Mel Lewis, Willie Dennis - Jazz Mission To Moscow: Featuring Top Jazz Artists On Their Return From Tour Of Soviet Union 1962   1962

Bill Evans Quintet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Bill Evans, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, August 21 and 22, 1962

Loose BlooseMilestone M-47066, MCD-9200-2
Time Remembered-
Funkallero-
My Bells-
There Came You-
Fudgesickle Built For Four-
Fun Ride-
Loose Bloose (alternate)Milestone M-47024, MCD-9200-2

* Milestone M-47066   Bill Evans - The "Interplay" Sessions   1982
* Milestone M-47024   Bill Evans - Peace Piece And Other Pieces   1975
* Milestone MCD-9200-2   Bill Evans - Loose Blues   1992

Zoot Sims And His Orchestra

Spencer Sinatra, piccolo, flute, alto flute; Ronnie Odrich, flute, clarinet; Phil Woods, clarinet; Gene Quill, clarinet, bass clarinet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Kenny Burrell, Jim Hall, guitar; Art Davis, bass; Sol Gubin, Willie Rodriguez, Ted Sommer, percussion; Manny Albam, Al Cohn, orchestrator.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, August 28, 1962

Recado Bossa Nova Pt. 1Colpix CP 435
Recado Bossa Nova Pt. 2-
Cano Canoe-
Contando A Orquestra-
Ciume-
Maria Ninguen-
Sem Saudades De Voce-
Barquinho De Papel-

* Colpix CP 435, SCP 435   Zoot Sims And His Orchestra - New Beat Bossa Nova Means The Samba Swings   1962

Vi Velasco With Zoot Sims And His Orchestra

Markie Markowitz, trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Jim Hall, guitar; Vi Velasco, vocal; Manny Albam, arranger, conductor #1-5; Al Cohn, arranger, conductor #6-10; and others.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, October 1 and 2, 1962

1.I Got Rhythm (Tenho Ritmo)Colpix CP 438
2.Recado (The Message)-
3.I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' (Eu Tenho Bastante De Nada)-
4.Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart (As Cordas Do Meu Corcado Slaram Zing)-
5.Cheek To Cheek (Face Com Face)-
6.And The Angels Sing (E Os Anjos Cantam)-
7.Don't Fool With Love (Nao Branques Com O Amor)-
8.You And I (Tu E Eu)-
9.Don't Call Joe (Sem Saudades De Voce)-
10.Exactly Like You (Exactamente Como Tu)-

* Colpix CP 438, SCP 438   Vi Velasco With Zoot Sims And His Orchestra - Cantando Bossa Nova Means Singing The Bossa Nova   1962

Charles Mingus Orchestra

Ed Armour, Rolf Ericson, Lonnie Hillyer, Ernie Royal, Clark Terry, Richard Williams, Snooky Young, trumpet; Eddie Bert, Jimmy Cleveland, Willie Dennis, Paul Faulise, Quentin Jackson, Britt Woodman, trombone; Romeo Penque, oboe; Danny Bank, bass clarinet; Buddy Collette, Eric Dolphy, Charlie Mariano, Charles McPherson, alto sax; George Berg, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, Jerome Richardson, baritone sax; Warren Smith, vibes, percussion; Toshiko Akiyoshi, Jaki Byard, piano; Les Spann, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Charles Mingus, bass, narrator; Dannie Richmond, drums; Grady Tate, percussion; Bob Hammer, arranger; Melba Liston, arranger, conductor.

Town Hall, NYC, 1st set, October 12, 1962

Freedom Part 2 (as Clark In The Dark)United Artists UAJ 14024
Osmotin' (as Osmosis (incomplete))Blue Note CDP 7243 8 28353 2 5
Epitaph Part 1United Artists UAJ 14024
Freedom Part 1-
Peggy's Blue Skylight (as Peggy's Discovery)Blue Note CDP 7243 8 28353 2 5
Epitaph Part 2United Artists UAJ 14024
My Search-

* United Artists UAJ 14024, UAJS 15024   Charlie Mingus - Town Hall Concert   1962
= Solid State SS 18024   -   1968
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 28353 2 5   Charles Mingus - The Complete Town Hall Concert   1994

Charles Mingus Orchestra

same personnel.

Town Hall, NYC, 2nd set, October 12, 1962

PortraitBlue Note CDP 7243 8 28353 2 5
Duke's Choice (as Don't Come Back)United Artists UAJ 14024
Please Don't Come Back From The MoonBlue Note CDP 7243 8 28353 2 5
In A Mellotone (as 'Finale)United Artists UAJ 14024
Epitaph Part 1 (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7243 8 28353 2 5

* United Artists UAJ 14024, UAJS 15024   Charlie Mingus - Town Hall Concert   1962
= Solid State SS 18024   -   1968
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 28353 2 5   Charles Mingus - The Complete Town Hall Concert   1994

Zoot Sims And His Orchestra

Phil Bodner, Ron Odrich, Jerry Sanfino, Spence Sinatra, flute; Sol Schlinger, bass clarinet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Barry Galbraith, Jim Hall, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Sol Gubin, Tommy Lopez, Willie Rodriguez, Ted Sommer, percussion; Manny Albam, Al Cohn, orchestrator.

NYC, November, 1962

Cancion De Bernardito = Bernie's TuneColpix CP 437
Poquito Cantando-
Pies Danzantes = Tickle Toe-
Camino Solitario = Lonesome Road-
Samba Instantanea = Instant Samba-
Llamaron El Viento Maria = They Call The Wind Maria-
Querido Retorna A Mi = Lover Come Back To Me-
Hijo De La Naturaleza = Nature Boy-
Buscanda La Luna = Reaching For The Moon-
No Juegues Con El Amor = Don't Fool With Love-

* Colpix CP 437, SCP 437   Zoot Sims And His Orchestra - New Beat Bossa Nova Means The Samba Swings Vol. 2   1962

Ralph Burns And His Orchestra

Marky Markowitz, trumpet; Urbie Green, trombone; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Toots Mondello, alto sax; Zoot Sims, alto, tenor sax; Al Cohn, tenor sax; unidentified strings, Ralph Burns, arranger; and others.

NYC, 1962

A Foggy DayWarwick W 5001
Moonchild-
Old Devil Moon-
Let's Face The Music And Dance-
Portrait Of Mia-
Day In, Day Out-
A Felicidade-
Blue Holiday-
Bijou-
Love For Sale-
All Of You-
Strike Up The Band-

* Warwick W 5001, W 5001 ST   Ralph Burns - Where There's Burns There's Fire

Lennie Tristano Quintet

Lee Konitz, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Lennie Tristano, piano; Sonny Dallas, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.

The Half Note, NYC, circa 1962

How Deep Is The OceanMosaic MD6-272

* Mosaic MD6-272   Lennie Tristano Personal Recordings 1946-1970   2021

1963

Jimmy Rushing

Bernie Glow, Marky Markowitz, Joe Newman, Snooky Young, trumpet; Billy Byers, Jimmy Cleveland, Willie Dennis, Urbie Green, trombone; Gene Quill, Phil Woods, alto sax; Budd Johnson, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Sol Schlinger, baritone sax; Patti Bown, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Jimmy Rushing, vocal; Al Cohn, arranger.

NYC, January 22 and 23, 1963

Just BecauseColpix CP 446
'Tain't Nobody's Business If I Do-
Heartaches-
I'm Walking Through Heaven With You-
Trouble In Mind-
Ooh Look-A There, Ain't She Pretty-
Please Come Back-
You Always Hurt The One You Love-
Did You Ever-
Bucket's Got A Hole In It-

* Colpix CP 446, SCP 446   Jimmy Rushing - Five Feet Of Soul   1963

Lalo Schifrin - Bob Brookmeyer Orchestra

Frank Rehak, trombone; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Danny Bank, Al Cohn, Romeo Penque, Jerome Richardson, Zoot Sims, Phil Woods, Leo Wright, reeds; Carmelita Koehler, cello; Lalo Schifrin, piano; Jim Raney, guitar; Ben Tucker, bass; Dave Bailey, Jose Paulo, percussion.

NYC, February 7, 1963

63VK272It's All Right With MeVerve V/V6-8543
63VK273But Not For Me-
63VK274Time After Time-
63VK275Just One Of Those Things-
63VK276What Kind Of Fool Am I-
63VK277Samba Para Dos-
63VK278I Get A Kick Out Of You-
63VK290My Funny Valentine-

* Verve V/V6-8543   Lalo Schifrin, Bob Brookmeyer - Samba Para Dos   1963

Jimmy Smith With Oliver Nelson Orchestra

Joe Newman, Ernie Royal, Clark Terry, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Urbie Green, Quentin Jackson, trombone; George Dorsey, Phil Woods, alto sax; Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Jimmy Smith, organ; Milt Hinton, bass; Jimmy Johnson, drums; Oliver Nelson, arranger, conductor.

A&R Studios, NYC, March 15, 1963

63VK336Walk Right InVerve VK-10298, V/V6-8544
63VK337Trouble In MindVerve V/V6-8544, V6-652-2
63VK338Meditation-
63VK339Blueberry HillVerve VK-10298, V/V6-8544

* Verve V/V6-8544   Jimmy Smith - Hobo Flats   1963
* Verve V6-652-2   Jimmy Smith - 24 Karat Hits   1969
* Verve VK-10298   Jimmy Smith - Walk Right In / Blueberry Hill   1963

Jimmy Smith With Oliver Nelson Orchestra

George Duvivier, bass; Bill Rodriguez, drums; replaces Hinton, Johnson.

Webster Hall, NYC, March 20, 1963

63VK340AHobo Flats Part IVerve VK-10283, V/V6-8544, V/V6-8721, VS-201, V6-652-2
63VK340BHobo Flats Part IIVerve VK-10283, V/V6-8544, V/V6-8721, V6-652-2
63VK341The PreacherVerve V/V6-8544
63VK342I Can't Stop Lovin' You-

* Verve V/V6-8544   Jimmy Smith - Hobo Flats   1963
* Verve V/V6-8721   The Best Of Jimmy Smith   1967
* Verve VS-201   Various Artists - The Hits Are On Verve   1964
* Verve V6-652-2   Jimmy Smith - 24 Karat Hits   1969
* Verve VK-10283   Jimmy Smith - Hobo Flats Parts I & II   1963
= Verve VK-133   -

Tito Rodriguez Group

Clark Terry, flugelhorn; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; unknown, vibes; Bernie Leighton, piano; Tito Rodriguez, percussion; unidentified percussion.

Birdland, NYC, March 21, 1963

Mack The KnifeUnited Artists UAL 3286, UAL 3271
SummertimeUnited Artists UAL 3286
Take The "A" Train-
Perdido-
How High The Moon-
You're Driving Me Crazy-
LizaUnited Artists UAL 3271

* United Artists UAL 3286, UAS 6286   Tito Rodriguez - Live At Birdland   1963
* United Artists UAL 3271, UAS 6271   Various Artists - Gershwin Was Great   1963

Quincy Jones And His Orchestra

Al DeRisi, Joe Newman, Jimmy Nottingham, Ernie Royal, Clark Terry, Snooky Young, trumpet; Billy Byers, Jimmy Cleveland, Paul Faulise, Quentin Jackson, Melba Liston, Tom Mitchell, Santo Russo, Kai Winding, trombone; Ray Alonge, Jim Buffington, Earl Chapin, Paul Ingraham, Fred Klein, Bob Northern, Willie Ruff, Julius Watkins, French horn; Jay McAllister, Bill Stanley, tuba; Charles McCoy, harmonica; Al Cohn, Budd Johnson, Roland Kirk, Walt Levinsky, James Moody, Romeo Penque, Seldon Powell, Jerome Richardson, Zoot Sims, Frank Wess, Phil Woods, woodwinds; Patti Bown, Lalo Schifrin, Bobby Scott, piano, organ; Kenny Burrell, Jim Hall, Sam Herman, Wayne Wright, guitar; Art Davis, George Duvivier, Milt Hinton, Major Holley, Ben Tucker, Chris White, bass; Rudy Collins, Osie Johnson, Ed Shaughnessy, drums; James Johnson, tympani; Bill Costa, Jack Del Rio, George Devens, Charles Gomez, Jose Paula, percussion; Quincy Jones, arranger, conductor.

NYC, April 9, 1963

Comin' Home BabyMercury 72160, MG-20799

* Mercury MG-20799, SR-60799   Quincy Jones Plays Hip Hits   1963
= Universal (J) UCCM-9152   -   2003
* Mercury 72160   Quincy Jones - Jive Samba / Comin' Home Baby   1963

Kenyon Hopkins And His Orchestra

Clark Terry, trumpet #1-3,6,8-12; Joe Newman, trumpet #4,5,7,13; Billy Byers, Jimmy Cleveland, Dick Lieb, trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Romeo Penque, Jerome Richardson, reeds; Eddie Costa as Bill Costa, vibes; Lalo Schifrin, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; George Duvivier, bass #1,2,4,5,7,8,10-13; Milt Hinton, bass #3,6,9; Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Kenyon Hopkins, composer, arranger, conductor.

NYC, April 15 and 16, 1963

1. 63VK386The Whistling CanaryVerve V/V6-8548
2. 63VK399The Yellow Canary (Main Theme)-
3. 63VK380Lissa-
4. 63VK381Bake's Lament-
5. 63VK384The Spindrift-
6. 63VK385Lonesome Canary-
7. 63VK382The Hanging-
8. 63VK383On The Roof-
9.The Doll-
10.The Menace-
11.Santa Monica Blues-
12.Deserted Canary-
13.The Yellow Canary Juke Box-

* Verve V/V6-8548   Kenyon Hopkins - The Yellow Canary   1963

Teddy Charles And The All Stars

Jerome Richardson, flute, tenor sax; Eric Dolphy, bass clarinet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Teddy Charles, vibes; Hall Overton, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Ted Kotick, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

NYC, April 23, 1963

Scheherazade Blue (Korsakoff)United Artists UAL 3365
Love For Three Oranges March (Prokofieff)-
Borodin Bossa Nova (Borodin)-

* United Artists UAL 3365, UAS 6365   Teddy Charles And The All Stars - Russia Goes Jazz   1964

Al Cohn Octet

Art Farmer, flugelhorn; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Phil Woods, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Nick Brignola, baritone sax; John Bunch, piano; Bill Crow, bass; Walter Perkins, drums; Al Cohn, leader, arranger.

NYC, probably May 2-18, 1963

BelieveNo Label (US) RKO 131542
Madrigal #1-
Madrigal New York-
Nyet (You Will Say No)-

* No Label (US) RKO 131542   Various Artists - Jazz At Liberty - American Musicians Play Soviet Originals Over Radio Liberty   1963

Gene Roland And Friends

Clark Terry, Snooky Young, trumpet; Jimmy Knepper, trombone; Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; John Bunch, piano; John Beal, bass; Sol Gubin, drums; Gene Roland, arranger, conductor.

Decca Studio A, NYC, May 23-24, 1963

Bottoms UpBrunswick BL 54114
Suzie's Theme-
A Stranger In Town-
Foofnik-
The Great Lie-
The Wrong Blues-
The Gold Dust Twins-
'Round Midnight-
Soft Winds-
A Smooth One-

* Brunswick BL 54114, BL 754114   Gene Roland - Swingin' Friends!   1963

Pepper Adams Octet

Thad Jones, trumpet; Bennie Powell, trombone; Charles McPherson, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Dannie Richmond as Danny Richman, drums.

NYC, September 12, 1963

Better Git In Your SoulJazz Workshop WSJS 219
Portrait-
Haitian Fight Song-

* Jazz Workshop WSJS 219   Pepper Adams Plays The Compositions Of Charlie Mingus

Freda Payne

Al DeRisi, Jimmy Nottingham, Ernie Royal, Nick Travis, trumpet; Bob Brookmeyer, Quentin Jackson, Al Raph, trombone; Phil Woods, alto sax; Seldon Powell, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Sol Schlinger, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Art Davis, bass; Gus Johnson Jr., drums; Freda Payne, vocal; Manny Albam, orchestra arranger, conductor.

RCA Studios, NYC, September 17, 1963

11740Sweet PumpkinImpulse! A-53
11741After The Lights Go Down Low-
11742David And Lisaunissued

* Impulse! A-53, AS-53   Freda Payne - After The Lights Go Down Low And Much More!!!   1964
= Impulse! (J) MVCZ-82   -   1995

Freda Payne

same personnel.

RCA Studios, NYC, September 18, 1963

11743Blue PianoImpulse! A-53
11744Awaken My Lonely One-
11745Sweet SeptemberImpulse! 45-221, A-53
11746The Things We Love To DoImpulse! A-53

* Impulse! A-53, AS-53   Freda Payne - After The Lights Go Down Low And Much More!!!   1964
= Impulse! (J) MVCZ-82   -   1995
* Impulse! 45-221   Freda Payne - Sweet September / It's Time

1964

Ella Fitzgerald With Frank DeVol And His Orchestra

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal; unidentified orchestra, Frank DeVol, conductor.

NYC, March 3, 1964

64VK281There I've Said It Againunissued
64VK282How High The MoonVerve V/V6-4064
64VK283Pete Kelly's Blues-
64VK284Memories Of You-
64VK285Lullaby Of The Leaves-

* Verve V/V6-4064   Ella Fitzgerald - Hello, Dolly!   1964

Ella Fitzgerald With Frank DeVol And His Orchestra

same personnel.

NYC, March 4, 1964

64VK286I'll See You In My Dreamsunissued
64VK287My ManVerve V/V6-4064
64VK288The Thrill Is GoneVerve V/V6-4064, V/V6-8720
64VK289There Are Such Thingsunissued
64VK290Miss Otis RegretsVerve V/V6-4064, 2-V6S-8817
64VK291Volare-

* Verve V/V6-4064   Ella Fitzgerald - Hello, Dolly!   1964
* Verve V/V6-8720   The Best Of Ella Fitzgerald   1967
* Verve 2-V6S-8817   The History Of Ella Fitzgerald   1973

Jimmy Raney Quintet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Jim Hall, Jimmy Raney, guitar; Steve Swallow, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

NYC, March 11 and 12, 1964

Hold MeMainstream 56013
A Primera VezMainstream 56013, MRL 358
Presente De Natal-
Morning Of The Carnival (as Carnival Day)-
Este Seu Olhar-
Betaminus-
Move It-
All Across The City-
Coisa Mais Linda-
How About YouMainstream 56013

* Mainstream 56013, S/6013   Jimmy Raney - Two Jims And Zoot   1964
= Mainstream MDCD 726   Zoot Sims, Jimmy Raney, Jim Hall - Two Jims And Zoot   1992
* Mainstream MRL 358   Zoot Sims, Jimmy Raney, Jim Hall - Otra Vez   1972

1965 (age 40)

Sonny Stitt - Zoot Sims Quintet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Sonny Stitt, tenor, alto sax; John Young, piano; Sam Kidd, bass; Phil Thomas, drums.

Ter-Mar Recording Studios, Chicago, IL, January 25, 1965

13690KateaCadet LP-760; Chess 2ACMJ-405
13691I Want To Go Home-
13692Look Down That Lonesome RoadCadet LP-760, 2CA 50039; Chess 2ACMJ-405
13693The SaberCadet LP-760; Chess 2ACMJ-405
13694My Blue Heaven-
13695Fools Rush In-

* Cadet LP-760   Sonny Stitt, Zoot Sims - Inter-Action   1966
* Chess 2ACMJ-405   Sonny Stitt, Zoot Sims - Interaction   1976
* Cadet 2CA 50039   Sonny Stitt - I Cover The Waterfront   1973?

Sonny Stitt Orchestra

Thad Jones, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Phil Woods, alto sax; Sonny Stitt, alto, tenor sax; Budd Johnson, Jerome Richardson, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Roger Kellaway or Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

NYC, February, 1965

Hello, DollyColpix CPL 499
Better All The Time-
You'd Better Love Me-
Night Song-
A Room Without Windows-
Gimme Some-
Loads Of Love-
If I Gave You-

* Colpix CPL 499, SCP 499   Sonny Stitt - Broadway Soul   1966

Al Cohn - Zoot Sims - Richie Kamuca Sextet

Al Cohn, Richie Kamuca, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Dave Frishberg, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

broadcast, The Half Note, NYC, October 29, 1965

BroadwayPumpkin Productions 108; Philology (It) W 41.2
Tickle Toe-

* Pumpkin Productions 108   Zoot Sims - Suitably Zoot
* Philology (It) W 41.2   Various Artists - Directly From The Half Note

Jimmy Rushing

Al Cohn, Richie Kamuca, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Dave Frishberg, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Jimmy Rushing, vocal.

broadcast, The Half Note, NYC, October 29, 1965

I Can't Believe That You're In Love With MeMontage 20; Philology (It) W 41.2
I Want A Little Girl-
Everyday (I Have The Blues)Philology (It) W 41.2
Sent For You Yesterday-

* Montage 20   Jimmy Rushing - Mr. Five By Five "Live"
* Philology (It) W 41.2   Various Artists - Directly From The Half Note

Zoot Sims - Bob Brookmeyer Quintet

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Roger Kellaway, piano; Bill Crow, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.

NYC, November 26, 1965

On The AlamoPumpkin Productions 108
The King-

* Pumpkin Productions 108   Zoot Sims - Suitably Zoot

Tony Bennett

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Tony Bennett, vocal; Johnny Mandel, director; Al Cohn, arranger; and others.

NYC, December 29, 1965

CO87409The Trolley Song (From "Meet Me In St. Louis")Columbia CL 2472

* Columbia CL 2472, CS 9272   Tony Bennett - The Movie Song Album   1966

Al Cohn - Zoot Sims Septet

Peter King, alto, tenor sax; Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Jackie Sharpe, tenor, baritone sax; Stan Tracey, piano; Rick Laird, bass; Jackie Dougan, drums.

London, England, December, 1965

ShoftWorld Record Club (E) TP 714
Haunted Jazzclub-
Zoot's Tune-
Cockle Row-
Pete's Tune No. 1-
Flaming June-
Mr. George-
Pete's Tune No. 2-

* World Record Club (E) TP 714, STP 714   Al Cohn, Zoot Sims - Al And Zoot In London

1966

Jimmy Rushing

Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Dave Frishberg, piano; Major Holley, bass; Mousie Alexander, drums; Jimmy Rushing, vocal.

broadcast, The Half Note, NYC, January 7, 1966

You Can Depend On MeMontage 20
Russian Lullaby-

* Montage 20   Jimmy Rushing - Mr. Five By Five "Live"

Jimmy Rushing

same personnel.

broadcast, The Half Note, NYC, January 28, 1966

Everyday (I Have The Blues)Montage 20
'Deed I Do-

* Montage 20   Jimmy Rushing - Mr. Five By Five "Live"

Gary McFarland

Gary McFarland, vibes, marimba; + Brass: Bill Berry, John Frosk, Bernie Glow, Joe Newman, trumpet; Clark Terry, flugelhorn; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Bob Northern, French horn; Jay McAllister, tuba; + Reeds: Jerome Richardson, soprano, alto, baritone sax, clarinet; Phil Woods, alto sax, clarinet; Jerry Dodgion, alto sax, clarinet, flute; Zoot Sims, tenor sax, clarinet; Richie Kamuca, tenor, baritone sax, bass clarinet; + Percussion: Sam Brown, Gabor Szabo, guitar; Richard Davis, bass; Joe Cocuzzo, drums; Tommy Lopez, percussion; + Narration: Willis Conover, narrator; Gary McFarland, orchestra assembler, conductor.

Lincoln Center's Philharmonic Hall, NYC, February 6, 1966

90490Winter Colors: An Early Morning River Stroll / Grey Afternoon / January JubileeImpulse! A-9112
90491Willie-
90492Sage Hands-
90493Bygones & Boogie (Boogie & Out)-
90494Mountain HeirImpulse! A-9112, AS-9204-2
90495Milo's Other SambaImpulse! A-9112
Pecos Peteunissued
Straight, No Chaser-
Reinstatement Blues-
I'll Write You A Poem-

* Impulse! A-9112, AS-9112   Gary McFarland - Profiles   1966
= Impulse! IA-9340/2   Gil Evans/Gary McFarland - The Dedication Series Vol. IX: The Great Arrangers   1978
* Impulse! AS-9204-2   Gabor Szabo - His Great Hits

Leonard Feather's Encyclopedia Of Jazz All Stars

Burt Collins, Joe Newman, Ernie Royal, Clark Terry, Joe Wilder, Snooky Young, trumpet, flugelhorn; Bob Brookmeyer, Jimmy Cleveland, J.J. Johnson, trombone; Tony Studd, bass trombone; Danny Bank, Jerry Dodgion, Jerome Richardson, Zoot Sims, Phil Woods, reeds, woodwinds; Al Dailey, piano; Eric Gale, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Grady Tate, drums; Phil Kraus, percussion; Oliver Nelson, arranger, conductor.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 3, 1966

101574Ricardo's DilemmaVerve V6-8743
101575St. Louis BluesVerve V/V6-8677
101576Patterns For Orchestraunissued
101577I Remember BirdVerve V/V6-8677

* Verve V6-8743   Leonard Feather Presents The Sound Of Feeling And The Sound Of Oliver Nelson   1968
* Verve V/V6-8677   Leonard Feather - Encyclopedia Of Jazz (In The Sixties) Volume One: The Blues   1967

Leonard Feather's Encyclopedia Of Jazz All Stars

Nat Adderley, trumpet, flugelhorn; Hank Jones, piano; Bobby Rosengarden, percussion; replaces Collins, Dailey, Kraus.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 4, 1966

101578Patterns For OrchestraVerve V6-8743
101579Sidewalks Of New York-
101580Greensleeves-
101581John Brown's BluesVerve VK-10483, V/V6-8677

* Verve V6-8743   Leonard Feather Presents The Sound Of Feeling And The Sound Of Oliver Nelson   1968
* Verve V/V6-8677   Leonard Feather - Encyclopedia Of Jazz (In The Sixties) Volume One: The Blues   1967
* Verve VK-10483   Encyclopedia Of Jazz All-Stars - John Brown's Blues / Johnny Hodges, Earl Hines - C-Jam Blues   1967

Zoot Sims With Gary McFarland Orchestra

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; David Snell, harp; Jack Parnell, conductor; Gary McFarland, arranger.

London, England, November 28, 1966

90686It's A Blue WorldImpulse! A-9131
90687I Wish I Knew-
90688You Go To My Head-
90689September Song-
90690Old Folks-
90691One I Could Have Loved (Theme From "13")-
90692Once We Loved-
90693Does The Sun Really Shine On The Moon-

* Impulse! A-9131, AS-9131   Zoot Sims - Waiting Game   1966

Zoot Sims With Gary McFarland Orchestra

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; David Snell, harp; Kenny Napper, conductor; Gary McFarland, arranger.

London, England, November 30, 1966

90684Over The RainbowImpulse! 45-262, A-9131
90685Stella By Starlight-

* Impulse! A-9131, AS-9131   Zoot Sims - Waiting Game   1966
* Impulse! 45-262   Zoot Sims, Gary McFarland - Stella By Starlight / Over The Rainbow   1967

1967

Bobby Hackett And His Orchestra

Bobby Hackett, cornet; Rusty Dedrick, James Morreale, trumpet; Bob Brookmeyer, Bob Cutshall, trombone; Bob Wilber, soprano sax, clarinet; Jerry Dodgion, alto sax; Joe Farrell, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Dave McKenna, piano; Wayne Wright, guitar; Buddy Jones, bass; Morey Feld, drums; Bob Wilber, arranger.

NYC, January 30, 1967

102020Lazy MoodVerve V/V6-8698
102021Fidgety Feetunissued
102022Basin Street Blues-
102023Royal Garden BluesVerve V/V6-8698

* Verve V/V6-8698   Bobby Hackett - Creole Cookin'   1967

Bobby Hackett And His Orchestra

same personnel.

NYC, February 2, 1967

102730High SocietyVerve V/V6-8698
102731Original Dixieland One-Step-
102732Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans-

* Verve V/V6-8698   Bobby Hackett - Creole Cookin'   1967

Bobby Hackett And His Orchestra

same personnel.

NYC, March 13, 1967

102308Tin Roof BluesVerve V/V6-8698
102309Muskrat Ramble-
102310New Orleansunissued
102311When The Saints Go Marching InVerve V/V6-8698
102312Basin Street Bluesunissued

* Verve V/V6-8698   Bobby Hackett - Creole Cookin'   1967

Duke Ellington And His Orchestra At JATP

Cat Anderson, Mercer Ellington, Herbie Jones, Cootie Williams, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, Chuck Connors, Buster Cooper, trombone; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet, tenor sax; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Russell Procope, alto sax, clarinet; Paul Gonsalves, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Harry Carney, baritone sax, clarinet, bass clarinet; Duke Ellington, piano; John Lamb, bass; Rufus Jones, drums.

Carnegie Hall, NYC, March 26, 1967

Very TenorPablo 2625-704

* Pablo 2625-704   Various Artists - The Greatest Jazz Concert In The World   1975
= Pablo 3PACD-2625-704-2   -

Bobby Hackett And His Orchestra

Bobby Hackett, cornet; Rusty Dedrick, James Morreale, trumpet; Bob Brookmeyer, Bob Cutshall, trombone; Bob Wilber, soprano sax, clarinet; Jerry Dodgion, alto sax; Joe Farrell, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Dave McKenna, piano; Wayne Wright, guitar; Buddy Jones, bass; Morey Feld, drums; Bob Wilber, arranger.

NYC, May 2, 1967

102733Basin Street BluesVerve V/V6-8698
102734Fidgety Feet-
102744New Orleans-
102745To Miss New Orleans-

* Verve V/V6-8698   Bobby Hackett - Creole Cookin'   1967

Jazz At The Philharmonic

Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Benny Carter, alto sax; Paul Gonsalves, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.

Oakland and NYC, June 28-July 1, 1967

Now's The TimePablo 2625-704
The Ballad Medley: Memories Of You / Misty / I Can't Get Started-
Wee-

* Pablo 2625-704   Various Artists - The Greatest Jazz Concert In The World   1975
= Pablo 3PACD-2625-704-2   -

Jazz Interactions Orchestra

Burt Collins as Bert Collins, Ray Copeland, Joe Newman, Ernie Royal, Marvin Stamm, trumpet; Wayne Andre, Jimmy Cleveland, Paul Faulise, Benny Powell, trombone; Raymond Alonge, James Buffington, French horn; Don Butterfield, tuba; Danny Bank, Jerry Dodgion, George Marge as George Marsh, Zoot Sims, Phil Woods, reeds; Patti Bown, piano; Ron Carter, George Duvivier, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Bobby Rosengarden, percussion; Joe Newman, conductor; Oliver Nelson, composer, arranger, conductor.

Capitol Studios, NYC, November 13, 1967

103731Complex CityVerve V/V6-8731
103732The East Side/The West Side-
103733125th And Seventh Ave.-
103734A Penthouse Dawn-
103735One For Duke-

* Verve V/V6-8731   Jazz Interactions Orchestra - Jazzhattan Suite   1968

Jazz Interactions Orchestra

same personnel.

Capitol Studios, NYC, November 14, 1967

103730A Typical Day In New YorkVerve V/V6-8731

* Verve V/V6-8731   Jazz Interactions Orchestra - Jazzhattan Suite   1968

1968

The Pat Williams Band

Marvin Stamm, trumpet, flugelhorn, piccolo trumpet; Bill Watrous, trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Dick Hyman, calliope; THE BAND: Joe Ferrante, John Frosk, Marvin Stamm, Danny Stiles or Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Wayne Andre, Dick Hixon, Tony Studd, Bill Watrous or John Messner, trombone; James Buffington, Earl Chapin or Joe Singer, Don Corrado, Tony Miranda, French horn; Harvey Phillips, tuba; Phil Kraus, marimba; Dick Hyman, Derek Smith, keyboards; Gene Bertoncini, Ralph Casale or Barry Galbraith, Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar; Chuck Rainey or Jerry Jemmott, electric bass; Bill La Vorgna, drums; Ray Barretto, George Devens, Jack Jennings, Phil Kraus, percussion; Pat Williams, arranger, conductor.

A&R Studios, NYC, October 11, 1968

105619Girl TalkVerve V6-5056
105620Like Always-
105621Little Green Apples-
105622I Say A Little Prayer-
105623Recado Bossa Nova (The Gift)-
105624Mexican BreakfastVerve VK-10628, V6-5056
105625Chicken FeathersVerve V6-5056
105626Think-
105627Hey JudeVerve VK-10628, V6-5056
105628What've You Got To Lose?Verve V6-5056

* Verve V6-5056   Think Pat Williams   1969
* Verve VK-10628   Pat Williams - Hey Jude / Mexican Breakfast   1969

Al Cohn - Zoot Sims Quintet

Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Dave Frishberg, piano; Victor Sproles, bass; Donald McDonald, drums.

The Left Bank Jazz Society, Famous Ballroom, Baltimore, MD, October 27, 1968

Tickle ToeLabel M 495716
Mr. George-
Medley: These Foolish Things / Willow Weep For Me-
John's Bunch-
Blue Hodge-
Expense Account-
Come Rain Or Come Shine-
Recado Bossa Nova-

* Label M 495716   Al Cohn, Zoot Sims - Easy As Pie: Live At The West Bank

Pepper Adams Quintet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, December 11-12, 1968

InanoutPrestige PRST 7677
Star-Crossed Lovers-
Cindy's Tune-
Serenity-
Elusive-
I've Just Seen Her-
Punjab-
Verdandi-

* Prestige PRST 7677   Pepper Adams - Encounter!   1969
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-892-2   -   1996

1972

Newport In New York '72

Harry Edison, trumpet; Kai Winding, trombone; Dexter Gordon, James Moody, Flip Phillips, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Rahsaan Roland Kirk, tenor sax, manzello, stritch, whistle; Herbie Hancock, piano; Chuck Wayne, guitar; Larry Ridley, bass; Tony Williams, drums.

Radio City Music Hall, NYC, July 3, 1972

25542Impressions (mistitled as So What)Cobblestone CST 9026-2; Atlantic (Eu) ATL 40448

* Cobblestone CST 9026-2   Various Artists - Newport In New York '72 - The Jam Sessions Vols. 3 & 4
= Cobblestone CST 9032-6   Various Artists - Newport In New York '72
* Atlantic (Eu) ATL 40448   Various Artists - Newport In New York '72 - The Jam Sessions Vol. 4

Jimmy Smith At Newport In New York '72

Joe Newman, Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Illinois Jacquet, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Jimmy Smith, organ; Kenny Burrell, B.B. King, guitar; Roy Haynes, drums.

Yankee Stadium, NYC, July 7, 1972

25543Blue 'N' BoogieCobblestone CST 9027; Atlantic (Eu) ATL 40449
25544Medley: What's New / Since I Fell For You / The Man I Love / Ode To Billie Joe / Please Send Me Someone To Love-

* Cobblestone CST 9027   Various Artists - Newport In New York '72 - The Jimmy Smith Jam Vol. 5
= Cobblestone CST 9032-6   Various Artists - Newport In New York '72
* Atlantic (Eu) ATL 40449   Various Artists - Newport In New York '72 - The Jimmy Smith Jam Vol. 5

1973

Al Cohn - Zoot Sims Quintet

Al Cohn, tenor sax; Zoot Sims, tenor, soprano sax; Jaki Byard, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.

Mediasound, NYC, March 23, 1973

Doodle OodleMuse MR 5016
Emily-
Samba Medley: Recado Bossa Nova / The Girl From Ipanema / One Note Samba-
Mama Flosie-
Body And Soul-
Jean-
Blue Hodge-

* Muse MR 5016   Al Cohn & Zoot Sims - Body And Soul   1975
= Muse MR 5356, MCD 5356   -   1988
= 32 Jazz 32017   -   1997

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor, soprano sax; Hank Jones, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.

A&R Studios, NYC, May 30, 1973

Softly As In A Morning SunriseFamous Door HL 2000
Rosemary's Baby-
Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me-
Cocktails For Two-

* Famous Door HL 2000   Zoot Sims Quartet - Zoot At Ease   1973
= Progressive PCD-7110   -   1995

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor, soprano sax; Hank Jones, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Grady Tate, drums.

A&R Studios, NYC, August 9, 1973

In The Middle Of A Kiss (take 4)Famous Door HL 2000
Beach In The A.M. (take 5)-
Alabamy Home (take 9)-
My Funny Valentine-
In The Middle Of A Kiss (take 1) (incomplete)Progressive PCD-7110
In The Middle Of A Kiss (take 2)-
Alabamy Home (take 2)-
Beach In The A.M. (take 3)-
Alabamy Home (take 8)-

* Famous Door HL 2000   Zoot Sims Quartet - Zoot At Ease   1973
= Progressive PCD-7110   -   1995

Joe Venuti - Zoot Sims Quintet

Zoot Sims, tenor, soprano sax; Joe Venuti, violin; Dick Wellstood, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Cliff Leeman, drums.

NYC, September 27, 1973

I've Found A New BabyChiaroscuro CR-128
There's A Small Hotel-
Indiana-
The Wild Cat-
It's The Girl-
Lady Be Good-
Someday Sweetheart-
C Jam Blues-

* Chiaroscuro CR-128   Joe Venuti And Zoot Sims - Joe & Zoot   1974

Count Basie Jam

Harry Edison, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Count Basie, piano, organ; Irving Ashby, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louie Bellson, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, December 10, 1973

Doubling BluesPablo 2310-718
Hanging Out-
Red Bank Blues-
One-Nighter-
Freeport Blues-

* Pablo 2310-718   Basie Jam   1975
= Pablo PACD-2310-718-2   -   1987

The Bosses

Harry Edison, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Eddie Davis, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Count Basie, piano, organ; Irving Ashby, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Joe Turner, vocal.

MGM Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 11, 1973

The HoneydripperPablo 2310-709
Honey Hush-
Cherry Red-
Night Time Is The Right Time-
Blues Around The Clock-
Since I Fell For You-
Flip, Flop And Fly-
Wee Baby Blues-
Good Mornin' Blues-
Roll 'Em Pete-

* Pablo 2310-709   Count Basie, Joe Turner - The Bosses   1974
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-821-2   -   1994

1974

Ella Fitzgerald Jams

Harry Edison, trumpet; Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Zoot Sims, sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louie Bellson, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.

MGM Studios, Los Angeles, CA, January 8, 1974

Fine And MellowPablo 2310-829
I'm Just A Lucky So And So-
(I Don't Stand A) Ghost Of A Chance-
Rockin' In Rhythm-
I'm In The Mood For Love-
'Round Midnight-
I Can't Give You Anything But Love-
The Man I Love-
Polka Dots And Moonbeams-

* Pablo 2310-829   Ella Fitzgerald Jams - Fine And Mellow   1979
= Pablo PACD-2310-829-2   -   1987

Zoot Sims - Bucky Pizzarelli Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar; Bill Pemberton, bass; Oliver Jackson, drums.

NYC, February 15, 1974

Honeysuckle RoseRCA LPL 15031

* RCA LPL 15031   Various Artists - Swing Today

A Buck Clayton Jam Session Vol. 1

Doc Cheatham, Joe Newman, trumpet; Urbie Green, trombone; Earl Warren, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Budd Johnson, tenor, soprano sax; Joe Temperley, baritone sax; Earl Hines, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Buck Clayton, arranger.

NYC, March 25 and 26, 1974

Boss BluesChiaroscuro CR-132
Case Closed-
Easy Blue (as Lazy Blues)-
JayhawkChiaroscuro CR-163, CR(D) 132

* Chiaroscuro CR-132   A Buck Clayton Jam Session Vol. 1
= Chiaroscuro CR(D) 132   A Buck Clayton Jam Session 1974
* Chiaroscuro CR-163   A Buck Clayton Jam Session Vol. 4

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, soprano, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.

MacDonald Studio, Sea Cliff, NY, April 20, 1974

FredChoice CRS 1006
Restless-
Caravan-
Dream Dancing-
Getting Sentimental Over You-
The Very Thought Of You-
Love MeChoice (J) ABCJ-135, (E) CHCD 71006
Getting Sentimental Over You (alternate take)Choice (E) CHCD 71006

* Choice CRS 1006   Zoot Sims' Party   1974
= Choice (J) ABCJ-135   Zoot Sims - Party   2000
= Choice (E) CHCD 71006   Zoot Sims - Getting Sentimental   2001

Zoot Sims - Bucky Pizzarelli Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax, vocal; Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass #6-11; Stan Kay, drums #10; Buddy Rich, drums, vocal #6-11.

NYC, April 22, 1974

1.IndianaGroove Merchant GM 533
2.Memories Of You-
3.Come Rain Or Come Shine-
4.Lazy River-
5.Send In The Clowns-
6.Summerset-
7.Honeysuckle Rose-
8.A Summer Thing-
9.Somebody Loves Me-
10.Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You-
11.Nirvana-

* Groove Merchant GM 533   Zoot Sims, Bucky Pizzarelli, Buddy Rich - Nirvana

Joe Venuti And His Orchestra

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Joe Venuti, violin; Dick Hyman, piano; Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Spencer Clark, bass sax; Cliff Leeman, drums.

NYC, May, 1974

My Honey's Lovin' ArmsChiaroscuro CR-134, CR-203, CR(D) 142
Deep Night-
Remember-
I Got Rhythm-

* Chiaroscuro CR-134   Joe Venuti - Blue Four
* Chiaroscuro CR-203   The Best Of Joe Venuti   1977?
* Chiaroscuro CR(D) 142   Joe Venuti And Zoot Sims

Bobby Hackett - Zoot Sims - Bucky Pizzarelli Sextet

Bobby Hackett, trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor, soprano sax; Hank Jones, piano; Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar; Richard Davis, bass; Mel Davis, drums; Glenn Osser, arranger.

NYC, August 3, 1974

Strike Up The BandFlying Dutchman BDL 1-0829
Blue Moment-
Full Circle-
Embraceable You-
Zoot's Toot-
Ken's Song-
These Foolish Things-
Teresa Be-
Bobby's Tune-
What Is This Thing Called Love-

* Flying Dutchman BDL 1-0829   Bobby Hackett, Zoot Sims, Bucky Pizzarelli - Strike Up The Band

Dave McKenna Quartet Featuring Zoot Sims

Zoot Sims, tenor, soprano sax; Dave McKenna, piano; Major Holley, bass, vocal; Ray Mosca, drums.

NYC, November 3 or October, 1974

Limehouse BluesChiaroscuro CR-136
How Deep Is The Ocean (as I Cover The Waterfront)-
'Deed I Do-
Grooveyard-
One Good Turn-
Dave's Tune-
Linger Awhile-
There'll Be Some Changes Made-
Wherever There's Love-
How Deep Is The Ocean (as I Cover The Waterfront) (alternate take)Chiaroscuro CR(D) 136
Grooveyard (alternate take)-
One Good Turn (alternate take)-
Wherever There's Love (alternate take)-

* Chiaroscuro CR-136, CR(D) 136   Dave McKenna Quartet Featuring Zoot Sims

Al Cohn - Zoot Sims Quintet

Al Cohn, tenor sax; Zoot Sims, tenor, soprano sax; Horace Parlan, piano; Hugo Rasmussen, bass; Svend-Erik Norregaard, drums.

Stockholm, Sweden, November 25, 1974

Stockholm - L.A.Sonet (E) SNTF-684, (Swd) JUB-5
My Funny ValentineSonet (E) SNTF-684
Yardbird Suite-
Motoring Along-
Fallin'-
What The World Needs Now-

* Sonet (E) SNTF-684   Al Cohn & Zoot Sims - Motoring Along   1975
= Sonet (E) SNTCD-684   -   1988
* Sonet (Swd) JUB-5   Various Artists - Sonets Jubileums-Serie 5 - Jazz 1973-76   1976?

1975 (age 50)

Count Basie - Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Count Basie, piano, organ; John Heard, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, April 9, 1975

I Never KnewPablo 2310-745
It's Only A Paper MoonPablo 2310-745; Pablo Today 2310-890
Blues For Nat ColePablo 2310-745
Captain Bligh-
Honeysuckle Rose-
Hardav-
Mean To Me-
I Surrender, Dear-

* Pablo 2310-745   Basie & Zoot   1976
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-822-2   Count Basie/Zoot Sims - Basie & Zoot   1994
* Pablo Today 2310-890   Various Artists - Jazz Dance   1983

Joe Venuti - Zoot Sims Sextet

Spiegle Willcox, trombone #9; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Joe Venuti, violin; John Bunch, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Bobby Rosengarden, drums.

NYC, May, 1975

1.AvalonChiaroscuro CR-142, CR-203
2.I Surrender, DearChiaroscuro CR-142
3.Wait 'Till You See Her-
4.Russian LullabyChiaroscuro CR-142, CR-203
5.Lady Of The EveningChiaroscuro CR-142
6.Where Or WhenChiaroscuro CR-142, CR-203
7.Lover Come Back To Me-
8.I'll See You In My DreamsChiaroscuro CR-142
9.Don't Take Your Love From Me-
10.Shine-
11.White ChristmasChiaroscuro CR-1975-A
12.Good King Wenceslas-

* Chiaroscuro CR-142, CR(D) 142   Joe Venuti And Zoot Sims
* Chiaroscuro CR-203   The Best Of Joe Venuti   1977?
* Chiaroscuro CR-1975-A   Joe Venuti, Earl Hines - Chiaroscuro Christmas

Zoot Sims And The Gershwin Brothers

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; George Mraz, bass; Grady Tate, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, June 6, 1975

The Man I LovePablo 2310-744
How Long Has This Been Going On-
Oh, Lady Be Good-
I've Got A Crush On YouPablo 2310-744; Prestige PRCD-24190-2
I Got RhythmPablo 2310-744
Embraceable You-
'S Wonderful-
Someone To Watch Over Me-
Isn't It A Pity-
Summertime-
They Can't Take That Away From MeOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-444-2

* Pablo 2310-744   Zoot Sims And The Gershwin Brothers   1975
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-444, OJCCD-444-2   -   1990
* Prestige PRCD-24190-2   Various Artists - The Jazz Giants Play George Gershwin: 'S Wonderful   1997

Jazz At The Philharmonic

Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Benny Carter, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Keter Betts, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.

Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland, July 16, 1975

For YouPablo 2310-748
Autumn Leaves-
If I Had You-
I Never Knew (That Roses Grew)-
SundayPablo 2625-707

* Pablo 2310-748   JATP   1975
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-932-2   Jazz At The Philharmonic At The Montreux Jazz Festival 1975   1997
* Pablo 2625-707   Various Artists - The Montreux Collection   1975

The Tenor Giants Featuring Oscar Peterson

Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.

Malmo, Sweden, October 16, 1975;
Stuttgart, Germany, October 10, 1975;
Antwerp, Belgium, October 12, 1975;
Geneva, Switzerland, October 17, 1975;
Paris, France, October 19, 1975

The Man I LovePablo PACD-2310-969-2
My Old Flame-
Don't Worry 'Bout Me-
There Will Never Be Another You-
(I Don't Stand) A Ghost Of A Chance-
Tangerine-
Out Of Nowhere-
Groovin' High-

* Pablo PACD-2310-969-2   Zoot Sims And Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - The Tenor Giants Featuring Oscar Peterson   2000

1976

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, soprano sax; Ray Bryant, piano; George Mraz, bass; Grady Tate, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, January 8 and 9, 1976

Someday SweetheartPablo 2310-770
Moonlight In Vermont-
Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away)Pablo 2310-770, 2625-713
Blues For LouisePablo 2310-770
Willow Weep For Me-
Wrap Up-
(I Don't Stand) A Ghost Of A Chance With You-
Baubles, Bangles And Beads-

* Pablo 2310-770   Zoot Sims - Soprano Sax   1976
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-902-2   -   1996
* Pablo 2625-713   Various Artists - The Pablo Collection   1978

The Phil Woods Quartet With Zoot Sims

Phil Woods, alto, soprano sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Mike Melillo, piano; Steve Gilmore, bass; Bill Goodwin, drums.

private recording, concert in Yonago, Tottori, Japan, June 1, 1976

Groovin' HighMosaic MQ7-159

* Mosaic MQ7-159, MD5-159   The Phil Woods Quartet/Quintet 20th Anniversary Set   1995

Zoot Sims And Bucky Pizzarelli's Music Minus One

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar.

NYC, August, 1976 or April, 1975

What Is This Thing Called LoveClassic Jazz CJ 21; Ahead (F) 33.752; Music Minus One MMO 672
Tooz Blues-
No So Deep-
Take Ten-
Mynah Blooze-
Watch What HappensClassic Jazz CJ 21; Ahead (F) 33.752
There Will Never Be Another You-
Willow Weep For Me-

* Classic Jazz CJ 21   Zoot Sims And Friend
* Ahead (F) 33.752   Zoot Sims, Bucky Pizzarelli - Summun
* Music Minus One MMO 672   Zoot Sims, Bucky Pizzarelli - Famous Solos

Zoot Sims With Bill Holman Orchestra

Oscar Brashear, trumpet; Snooky Young, trumpet, flugelhorn; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Richie Kamuca, clarinet, tenor sax; Jerome Richardson, clarinet, tenor, soprano, alto sax, flute; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Bill Hood, baritone sax, bass clarinet, flute; Ross Tompkins, piano; Monty Budwig, bass; Nick Ceroli, drums; Bill Holman, arranger, conductor.

RCA Studios, Los Angeles, CA, September 20 and 21, 1976

Hawthorne NightsPablo 2310-783
Main Stem-
More Than You Know-
Only A Rose-
The Girl From Ipanema-
I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good-
Fillings-
Dark Cloud-

* Pablo 2310-783   Zoot Sims - Hawthorne Nights   1977
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-830-2   -   1994

Woody Herman And His Orchestra

Al Cohn, Stan Getz, Jimmy Giuffre, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; unidentified orchestra, Woody Herman, leader.

Carnegie Hall, NYC, November 20, 1976

Four BrothersRCA Victor BGL2-2203
Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams-

* RCA Victor BGL2-2203   Woody Herman - The New Thundering Herd

1977

Zoot Sims Quintet

Zoot Sims, tenor, soprano sax; Dave McKenna, piano; Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar; Major Holley, bass; Jake Hanna, drums.

Yamagata Shimin Hall, Yamagata, Japan, June 22, 1977

On The TrailMarshmallow (J) MMEX-143-CD
Emily-
What The World Needs Now-
The Very Thought Of You-
On Green Dolphin Street-
What Are You Doing Rest Of Your Life [sic]-
Limehouse Blues-
Theme (Morning Fun)-

same session.

Tickle ToeMarshmallow (J) MMEX-150-CD
In The Middle Of A Kiss-
Willow Weep For Me-
In A Mellow Tone / I Got It Bad-
Caravan-
Theme (Morning Fun)-
Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You / Theme (Morning Fun)-

* Marshmallow (J) MMEX-143-CD   Zoot Sims - Live In Yamagata Vol. 1   2011
* Marshmallow (J) MMEX-150-CD   Zoot Sims - Live In Yamagata Vol. 2   2011

Zoot Sims Quintet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax, vocal; Dave McKenna, piano; Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar; Major Holley, bass, vocal; Jake Hanna, drums.

Yomiuri Hall, Tokyo, Japan, June 29, 1977

Tickle ToeMarshmallow (J) MMEX-125-CD
Come Rain Or Come Shine-
Ricado Bossa Nova [sic]-
More Than You Know / Tea For Two-
Gone With The Wind / Send In The Clowns-
Lover Come Back To Me-
Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You-

same session.

FredMarshmallow (J) MMEX-134-CD
Jean-
Angel Eyes-
In A Mellow Tone-
I Got It Bad-
Satin Doll-
Prelude To A Kiss-
Caravan-

* Marshmallow (J) MMEX-125-CD   Zoot Sims - Live In Japan 1977 Vol. 1   2009
* Marshmallow (J) MMEX-134-CD   Zoot Sims - Live In Japan 1977 Vol. 2   2009

Count Basie Jam

Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Vic Dickenson, Al Grey, trombone; Benny Carter, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Count Basie, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Jimmie Smith, drums.

Montreux Jazz Festival, Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland, July 14, 1977

Bookie BluesPablo Live 2308-209
She's Funny That Way-
These Foolish Things-
Kidney Stew-
Trio Blues-
I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)-
Jumpin' At The Woodside-
Freeport JumpPablo Live 2620-105; Original Jazz Classics OJC-385

* Pablo Live 2308-209   Count Basie Jam - Montreux '77   1977
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-379, OJCCD-379-2   -   1989
* Pablo Live 2620-105   Various Artists - The Jam Sessions - Montreux '77   1977
* Original Jazz Classics OJC-385, OJCCD-385-2   Various Artists - The Montreux Jam Sessions   1989

Zoot Sims - Jimmy Rowles Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; George Mraz, bass; Mousie Alexander, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, October 27 and 28, 1977

(I Wonder) Where Our Love Has GonePablo 2310-803
Legs-
If I'm Lucky-
Shadow Waltz-
You're My Everything-
It's All Right With Me-
Gypsy Sweetheart-
I Hear A Rhapsody-

* Pablo 2310-803   Zoot Sims Meets Jimmy Rowles - If I'm Lucky   1978
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-683-2   -   1992

1978

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; George Mraz, bass; Jackie Williams, drums.

NYC, April 10 and 11, 1978

Easy LivingPablo 2310-942
That Old Devil Called Love-
Some Other Spring-
I Cover The Waterfront-
You Go To My Head-
I Cried For You-
Body And Soul-
Travelin' Light-
You're My Thrill-
No More-
My Man-

* Pablo 2310-942, PACD-2310-942-2   Zoot Sims - For Lady Day   1991

Zoot Sims And Kenny Drew Trio

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Alex Riel, drums.

live in Denmark, August 4, 1978

Flower WaltzVantage (J) CEJC00109
Groovin' High-
Come Rain Or Come Shine-
Fled [sic]-
I Wonder Where Our Has Gone [sic]-
In A Mellow Tone-
I Got It Bad-
Caravan-

* Vantage (J) CEJC00109, (J) CECC00100   Zoot Sims & Kenny Drew Trio - Live In Denmark   1990
= Venus (J) TKCZ-79036   Zoot Sims & Kenny Drew Trio - Flower Waltz   1994

Kenny Drew Trio With Zoot Sims

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.

Jazzhus Slukefter, Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark, August 24, 1978

Groovin' HighStoryville (D) STCD 8244
Too Close For ComfortStoryville (D) STCD 8244; Mobile Fidelity UDCD 1-694
All The Things You Are-
In The Middle Of A Kiss-
I'll Remember April-
It's All Right With Me-
The Very Thought Of YouStoryville (D) STCD 8244
Blue Hodge-
Morning FunStoryville (D) STCD 8244; Mobile Fidelity UDCD 1-694
I Wonder Where Our Love Has GoneMobile Fidelity UDCD 1-694
In A Mellotone-
I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good-
Caravan-
Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise-

* Storyville (D) STCD 8244   Zoot Sims In Copenhagen
* Mobile Fidelity UDCD 1-694   Zoot Sims With The Kenny Drew Trio - Zoot Sims In Copenhagen

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; George Mraz, bass; Mousie Alexander, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, September 18 and 19, 1978

Dream DancingPablo 2310-831; Prestige PRCD-24203-2
Old Devil MoonPablo 2310-831
Blues For Louise-
Jitterbug Waltz-
You Go To My Head-
Blue Prelude-
Comes Love-
You're My Thrill-

* Pablo 2310-831   Zoot Sims - Warm Tenor   1979
= Pablo PACD-2310-831-2   -
* Prestige PRCD-24203-2   Various Artists - The Jazz Giants Play Cole Porter: Night And Day   1998

Zoot Sims - Rune Gustafsson Quintet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Rune Gustafsson, Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar; George Mraz, bass; Peter Donald, drums.

NYC, November 28 and 29, 1978

The Sweetest SoundsPablo Today 2312-106
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road-
Stompin' At The Savoy-
My Favorite Things-
Waters Of March (Aguas De Marco)-
Indentation-
I'm Getting Sentimental Over You-
A Song For You-

* Pablo Today 2312-106   Zoot Sims, Rune Gustafsson - The Sweetest Sounds   1979

John Haley Sims - Harry Sweets Edison Quintet

Harry Sweets Edison, trumpet; Zoot Sims as John Haley Sims, tenor sax; Roger Kellaway, piano; John Heard, bass; Jimmie Smith, drums.

Group IV Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 18 and 20, 1978

Nature BoyPablo 2310-841; Pablo Today 2310-890
How Deep Is The OceanPablo 2310-841
My Heart Belongs To Daddy-
I Understand-
Just Friends-
Blue SkiesPablo 2310-841; Prestige PRCD-24194-2
Until Tonight (Mauve)Pablo 2310-841
A Little Tutu-

* Pablo 2310-841   John Haley Sims, Harry Sweets Edison - Just Friends   1980
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-499, OJCCD-499-2   Zoot Sims, Harry "Sweets" Edison - Just Friends   1990
* Pablo Today 2310-890   Various Artists - Jazz Dance   1983
* Prestige PRCD-24194-2   Various Artists - The Jazz Giants Play Irving Berlin: Soft Lights And Sweet Music   1997

1979

Clark Terry And Zoot Sims With The Contemporary Chambers Ensemble

Jimmy Maxwell, trumpet; Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn, vocal; Susan Palma, flute; Anand Devendra, clarinet; Zoot Sims, tenor, soprano sax; Jean Ingraham, violin; Chris Finckel, cello; Gilbert Kalish, keyboards; Donald Palma, bass; Anthony Cinardo, Raymond Des Roches, percussion; Joan Heller, vocal; Arthur Weisberg, conductor, director; Charles Schwartz, composer.

NYC, February 2, 1979

A Jazz Symphony: Premier Mouvement - CelebrationPablo Today 2312-115
A Jazz Symphony: Deuxieme Mouvement - Jubilation-
A Jazz Symphony: Troisieme Mouvement - Exultation-
A Jazz Symphony: Quatrieme Mouvement - Revelation-

* Pablo Today 2312-115   Clark Terry, Zoot Sims - Mother...! Mother...!! - A Jazz Symphony   1980

Oscar Peterson Septet

Clark Terry, trumpet; Benny Carter, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; John Heard, bass; Grady Tate, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, March 14, 1979

Theme For CelinePablo Today 2312-103
The Happy Hour-
Party Time U.S.A.-
First Reprise On Theme For Celine-
Elliot (The Silent Partner)-
Theme For Susannah-
Blues For Chris (The Fox)-
Second Reprise On Theme For Celine-

* Pablo Today 2312-103   Oscar Peterson - Original Score From The Silent Partner   1979

Zoot Sims With Benny Carter Orchestra

Al Aarons, Oscar Brashear, Bobby Bryant, Earl Gardner, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, Grover Mitchell, Benny Powell, Britt Woodman, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax; Frank Wess, alto sax, flute; Buddy Collette, Plas Johnson, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; John Collins, guitar; Andrew Simpkins, bass; Grady Tate, drums; Benny Carter, arranger, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, August 14, 1979

It Don't Mean A ThingPablo Today 2312-120
In A Mellow Tone-
I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)-
I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart-
Black Butterfly-

* Pablo Today 2312-120   Zoot Sims Plays Duke Ellington - Passion Flower   1980
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-939-2   -   1997

Sarah Vaughan

Waymon Reed, trumpet, flugelhorn; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Andrew Simpkins, bass; Grady Tate, drums; Sarah Vaughan, vocal; unidentified studio orchestra, Billy Byers, arranger, conductor.

Group IV Studios, Los Angeles, CA, August 15 and 16, 1979

I'm Just A Lucky So And SoPablo Today 2312-111
Solitude-
I Didn't Know About You-
All Too Soon-
Sophisticated Lady-
Day Dream-
I'm Just A Lucky So And So (alternate take)Pablo Today PACD-2312-144-2

* Pablo Today 2312-111   Sarah Vaughan - Duke Ellington Songbook One   1980
= Pablo Today PACD-2312-111-2   -   1987
* Pablo Today PACD-2312-144-2   Sarah Vaughan - Linger Awhile: Live At Newport And More   1999

Zoot Sims Quintet

Ray Sims, trombone, vocal #3-9; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; John Heard, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Group IV Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 10 and 11, 1979

1.Your Love Has FadedPablo Today 2312-120
2.Bojangles-
3.The Moon Is LowPablo 2310-861
4.On The Alamo-
5.Danielle-
6.Mr. J.R. Blues-
7.Jeep Is Jumping-
8.She's Funny That Way-
9.Dream Of You-

* Pablo Today 2312-120   Zoot Sims Plays Duke Ellington - Passion Flower   1980
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-939-2   -   1997
* Pablo 2310-861   Zoot Sims - The Swinger   1981
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-855-2   -   1995

1980

Zoot Sims Quintet

Ray Sims, trombone, vocal #5; Zoot Sims, soprano sax #1,2, tenor sax #3-5; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Michael Moore, bass; John Clay, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, May 13, 1980

1.Rockin' In RhythmPablo Today 2312-119
2.Tonight I Shall Sleep-
3.Do Nothin' Till You Hear From MePablo Today 2312-120
4.Passion Flower-
5.Now I Lay Me Down To Dream Of YouPablo 2310-861

* Pablo Today 2312-119   Sarah Vaughan, Clark Terry, Zoot Sims, Joe Pass, Milt Jackson, Ray Brown, Mickey Roker - A Celebration Of Duke   1980
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-605, OJCCD-605-2   -
* Pablo Today 2312-120   Zoot Sims Plays Duke Ellington - Passion Flower   1980
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-939-2   -   1997
* Pablo 2310-861   Zoot Sims - The Swinger   1981
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-855-2   -   1995

Ella Fitzgerald

Clark Terry, trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Toots Thielemans, harmonica; Mike Lang, Clarence McDonald, Terry Trotter, keyboards; Oscar Castro-Neves, solo acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar; Joe Pass, solo electric guitar; Roland Bautista, Mitch Holder, Paul Jackson, rhythm guitar; Abraham Laboriel, bass; Alex Acuna, drums; Paulinho Da Costa, percussion; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal; Antonio Carlos Jobim, composer; Erich Bulling, arranger, conductor.

Group IV Studios, Los Angeles, CA, September 17, 18, 19, 1980, and March 18, 19, 20, 1981

Somewhere In The Hills (Favela)Pablo 2630-201, PACD-2630-201-2
The Girl From Ipanema (Garota De Ipanema)-
Dindi-
Off Key (Desafinado)-
Water To Drink (Agua De Beber)-
Dreamer (Vivo Sonhando)-
Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)-
Bonita-
One Note Samba (Samba De Uma Nota So)-
Don't Ever Go Away (Por Causa De Voce)Pablo 2630-201
TristePablo 2630-201, PACD-2630-201-2
How Insensative (Insensatez)-
He's A Carioca (Ele E Carioca)-
This Love That I've Found (So Tinha De Ser Com Voce)-
A Felicidade-
Wave-
Song Of The Jet (Samba Do Aviao)Pablo 2630-201
Photograph (Fotografia)Pablo 2630-201, PACD-2630-201-2
Useless Landscape (Inutil Paisagem)-

same session.

Dreamer (Vivo Sonhando)
This Love That I've Found (So Tinha De Ser Com Voce)
The Girl From Ipanema (Garota De Ipanema)
Somewhere In The Hills (Favela)
Photograph (Fotografia)
Wave
Triste
Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)
Water To Drink (Agua De Beber)
Bonita
Off Key (Desafinado)
He's A Carioca (Ele E Carioca)
Dindi
How Insensative (Insensatez)
One Note Samba (Samba De Uma Nota So)
A Felicidade
Useless Landscape (Inutil Paisagem)

* Pablo 2630-201   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Antonio Carlos Jobim Song Book - Ella Abraca Jobim   1981
* Pablo PACD-2630-201-2   Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Antonio Carlos Jobim Song Book - Ella Abraca Jobim   1991

Zoot Sims - Bucky Pizzarelli Duo

Zoot Sims, tenor, soprano sax; Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar.

live in NYC, November 6, 1980

Lester Leaps InStoryville (D) STCD 8238
Willow Weep For Me-
Limehouse Blues-
Don't Blame Me-
In A Mellotone-
I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good-
Satin Doll-
Take The "A" Train-
Fred-
Jean-
Stompin' At The Savoy-
Memories Of You-
Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise-
The Girl From Ipanema-

* Storyville (D) STCD 8238   Zoot Sims, Bucky Pizzarelli - Elegiac

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor, soprano sax; Benny Aronov, piano; Major Holley, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.

live at unknown club, Philadelphia, PA, mid 1980s

That Ole Devil Called Love32 Jazz 32056
Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me-
Polka Dots And Moonbeams-
A Ghost Of A Chance-
In A Mellotone-
I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good-
Theme-

* 32 Jazz 32056   Zoot Sims - Live In Philly   1998

1981

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor, soprano sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Frank Tate, bass; Akira Tana, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, July 6, 1981

I Wish I Were TwinsPablo 2310-868
Georgia-
Changes-
The Touch Of Your Lips-
The Fish Horn-
Come Closer To Me-
You Go Your Way-

* Pablo 2310-868   Zoot Sims - I Wish I Were Twins   1981
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-976-2   -   1998

Zoot Sims Quintet/Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor, soprano sax; Yancey Korosi, piano; Dewey Sampson, bass; James Martin, drums; special guest: Rick Bell, tenor sax.

e.j.'s, Atlanta, GA, August 9, 1981

Groovin' HighLive At e.j.'s (Portuguese) JLR 103.604; Storyville (D) STCD 8367
EmilyLive At e.j.'s (Portuguese) JLR 103.604
All The Things You Are-
Take The "A" TrainLive At e.j.'s (Portuguese) JLR 103.604; Storyville (D) STCD 8367
Lester Leaps In-
The Girl From IpanemaLive At e.j.'s (Portuguese) JLR 103.604

Zoot Sims, tenor, soprano sax; Yancey Korosi, piano; Dewey Sampson, bass; James Martin, drums.

That Old Devil Called LoveLive At e.j.'s (Portuguese) JLR 103.604; Storyville (D) STCD 8367
The Jitterbug Waltz-
Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise-
Over The Rainbow-
In A Mellow Tone-
I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)-
Caravan-

* Live At e.j.'s (Portuguese) JLR 103.604   Zoot Sims - In A Mellow Tone   1996
* Storyville (D) STCD 8367   Zoot Sims - Recorded Live At e.j.'s Aug. 9, 1981 Atlanta Georgia

Art Pepper & Zoot Sims All Stars

Art Pepper, alto sax #1,5; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar #3,4; Ray Brown, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.

Royce Hall, University Of California, Los Angeles, CA, September 27, 1981

1.Wee (Allen's Alley)Pablo PACD-2310-957-2
2.In The Middle Of A Kiss-
3.Broadway-
4.The Girl From Ipanema-
5.Breakdown Blues-

* Pablo PACD-2310-957-2   Art 'N' Zoot   1995

1982

Zoot Sims - Joe Pass Duo

Zoot Sims, sax; Joe Pass, guitar.

RCA Studios, NYC, March 6, 1982

Blues For 2Pablo 2310-879
Dindi-
I Hadn't Anyone Till You-
Takeoff-
Remember-

* Pablo 2310-879   Zoot Sims Plus Joe Pass - Blues For 2   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-635, OJCCD-635-2   Zoot Sims/Joe Pass - Blues For Two   1991

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor, soprano sax; Richard Wyands, piano; Frank Tate, bass; Akira Tana, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, March 9, 1982

I Hear A RhapsodyPablo 2310-872
Pomme Au Four-
Over The Rainbow-
The Very Thought Of You-
If You Were Mine-
Indian Summer-

* Pablo 2310-872   The Zoot Sims Four - The Innocent Years   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-860-2   -   1995

Michel Legrand Septet

Joe Wilder, trumpet, flugelhorn; Phil Woods, alto sax, clarinet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Michel Legrand, piano; Gene Bertoncini, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Grady Tate, drums.

NYC, May 28, 1982

Nobody KnowsPablo Today 2312-139
After The Rain-
I Was Born In Love With You-
Orson's Theme-
Pieces Of Dreams-
Martina (Les Enfants Qui Pleurent)-

* Pablo Today 2312-139   Michel Legrand - After The Rain   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-803-2   -   1994

Al Cohn - Zoot Sims Quintet

Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Claes Crona, piano; Palle Danielsson, bass; Petur "Island" Ostlund, drums.

Stockholm, Sweden, June 8, 1982

Exactly Like YouGazell (Swd) GJCD 1021
Zoot Case-
Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me-
The Girl From Ipanema-
Emily-
Exactly Like You-
After You've Gone-

* Gazell (Swd) GJCD 1021; Sonet (E) SNTCD-1044   Zoot Sims, Al Cohn - Zoot Case

Zoot Sims - Joe Pass Duo

Zoot Sims, sax; Joe Pass, guitar.

RCA Studios, NYC, June 23, 1982

Pennies From HeavenPablo 2310-879
Poor Butterfly-
(What Did I Do To Be So) Black And Blue-

* Pablo 2310-879   Zoot Sims Plus Joe Pass - Blues For 2   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-635, OJCCD-635-2   Zoot Sims/Joe Pass - Blues For Two   1991

Harry Edison All-Stars

Harry Edison, trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor, soprano sax; Mike Wofford, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Club House 33, Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan, October 19, 1982

CenterpiecePablo Live 2308-237
'S Wonderful-
Sunday-
Elegante-

* Pablo Live 2308-237   Harry Edison All-Stars - 'S Wonderful: Live At Club House 33   1983

1983

Zoot Sims With Shelly Manne Trio

Zoot Sims, tenor, soprano sax; Frank Collett, piano; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.

Keystone Korner, San Francisco, CA, March 20, 1983

I Hear A RhapsodyPablo PACD-2310-953-2
Tonight I Shall Sleep-
Pennies From Heaven-
If You Could See Me Now-
Dream Dancing-
Changes-
I'll Remember April-

* Pablo PACD-2310-953-2   Zoot Sims - On The Korner   1994

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; George Mraz, bass; Akira Tana, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, May 26, 1983

Brahm's... I ThinkPablo 2310-898
I Can't Get Started-
MacGuffie's Blues-
In The Middle Of A Kiss-
It's Been So Long-
Never Let Me Go-
Suddenly It's Spring-
EmalineOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-742-2

* Pablo 2310-898   Zoot Sims - Suddenly It's Spring   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-742-2   -   1992

Jazz At The Philharmonic

Harry Edison, Clark Terry, trumpet; Al Grey, J.J. Johnson, trombone; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.

Yoyogi National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan, October 28, 1983

SundayPablo Live 2620-117
Undecided-
Spotlite-

* Pablo Live 2620-117   Various Artists - "Return To Happiness" Jazz At The Philharmonic, Yoyogi National Stadium, Tokyo, 1983   1986

Zoot Sims At JATP

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; and others.

Yoyogi National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan, October 28, 1983

EmilyPablo Live 2620-117
These Foolish Things-

* Pablo Live 2620-117   Various Artists - "Return To Happiness" Jazz At The Philharmonic, Yoyogi National Stadium, Tokyo, 1983   1986

Ella Fitzgerald With The JATP All Stars At JATP

Harry Edison, Clark Terry, trumpet; Al Grey, J.J. Johnson, trombone; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.

Yoyogi National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan, October 28, 1983

Flying HomePablo Live 2620-117

* Pablo Live 2620-117   Various Artists - "Return To Happiness" Jazz At The Philharmonic, Yoyogi National Stadium, Tokyo, 1983   1986

1984

Zoot Sims Quintet

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Mike Wofford, piano; Chuck Berghofer, bass; Nick Ceroli, drums; Victor Feldman, percussion.

Ocean Way Recording, Los Angeles, CA, March 20 and 21, 1984

RissyPablo 2310-903
A Time For LovePablo 2310-903; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-787-2
Cinnamon & Cloves-
Low Life-
Zoot-
Emily-
Quietly There-

* Pablo 2310-903   Zoot Sims Plays Johnny Mandel - Quietly There   1984
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-787-2   Zoot Sims Plays Johnny Mandel - Quietly There   1993

Zoot Sims Trio

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Rune Gustafsson, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass.

Lidingo, Stockholm, Sweden, November 21, 1984

Gone With The WindSonet (E) SNTF-932
'Tis Autumn-
Sweet Lorraine-
Castle Blues-
In A Sentimental Mood-
Autumn Leaves-

* Sonet (E) SNTF-932   Zoot Sims - In A Sentimental Mood   1985
= Sonet (E) SNTCD-932; Pablo 2310-914   -   1986