Booker Little Catalog
1958 (age 20)
Max Roach + 4 On The Chicago Scene (EmArcy MG-36132)
Booker Little, trumpet; George Coleman, tenor sax; Eddie Baker, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, June 3, 1958
| 16982 | Shirley (mono version) |
| 16983 | Memo To Maurice (mono version) |
| 16984 | JB325 | Stella By Starlight |
| 16985 | JB326 | Sporty |
| 16986 | My Old Flame (mono version) |
| 16987 | Stompin' At The Savoy (mono outchorus) |
** also released on Mercury MG-20559; Universal (J) UCCM-9110.
Max Roach + 4 On The Chicago Scene (Mercury (J) 195J-41)
Booker Little, trumpet; George Coleman, tenor sax; Eddie Baker, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Max Roach, drums.: same session.
Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, June 3, 1958
| JB323 | Shirley (stereo version) |
| JB324 | Memo To Maurice (stereo version) |
| JB327 | My Old Flame (stereo version) |
| JB328 | Stompin' At The Savoy |
** initially scheduled on Mercury SR-60128.
Max Roach + 4 At Newport (EmArcy MG-36140)
Booker Little, trumpet; Ray Draper, tuba; George Coleman, tenor sax; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums.
summer 1958
| 17644 | JB342 | Love For Sale |
same personnel.
"Newport Jazz Festival", Newport, RI, July 6, 1958
| 17645 | La Villa |
| 17646 | A Night In Tunisia |
| 17648 | Minor Mode |
| 17649 | Tune Up |
** also released on EmArcy SR-80010; Mercury MG-20524, SR-60201, (J) 195J-42.
Max Roach + 4 At Newport (Mercury (J) 195J-42)
Booker Little, trumpet; Ray Draper, tuba; George Coleman, tenor sax; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums.: same session.
"Newport Jazz Festival", Newport, RI, July 6, 1958
| 17647 | Deeds, Not Words |
** originally released on EmArcy MG-36140 + 1 bonus track.
The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions (Mosaic MD7-201)
Booker Little, trumpet; Ray Draper, tuba; George Coleman, tenor sax; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums.: same session.
"Newport Jazz Festival", Newport, RI, July 6, 1958
| Spoken Introduction By Max Roach |
Max Roach - Deeds, Not Words (Riverside RLP 12-280)
Booker Little, trumpet; Ray Draper, tuba; George Coleman, tenor sax; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums.: same personnel.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, September 4, 1958
| You Stepped Out Of A Dream | |
| Filide | |
| It's You Or No One | |
| Jodie's Cha-Cha | |
| Deeds, Not Words | |
| Larry-Larue |
** also released on Riverside RLP 1122; Original Jazz Classics OJC-304, OJCCD-304-2. on Jazzland JLP 79, JLP 979 as Max Roach Quintet - Conversation. on Riverside R-3018, RS-3018 as Max Roach Featuring Booker Little - Deeds Not Words.
** part of Milestone M-47061 as Conversations.
Max Roach, Bud Shank - Sessions, Live (Calliope CAL 3013)
Booker Little, trumpet; Ray Draper, tuba; George Coleman, tenor sax; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums; Bobby Troup, host.
KABC-TV, Stars Of Jazz #118. 1958-#39, October 6, 1958
| Minor Mode Blues | |
| The Scene Is Clean |
same session.
| Love For Sale |
Booker Little 4 & Max Roach (United Artists UAL 4034)
Booker Little, trumpet; George Coleman, tenor sax #1,3-5; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Arthur Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, October, 1958
| 1. | Milestones |
| 2. | Sweet And Lovely |
| 3. | Rounder's Mood |
| 4. | Dungeon Waltz |
| 5. | Jewel's Tempo |
| 6. | Moonlight Becomes You |
** also released on United Artists UAS 5034; Blue Note CDP 7 84457 2.
Max Roach - Award-Winning Drummer (Time T/70003)
Booker Little, trumpet; Ray Draper, tuba; George Coleman, tenor sax; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Capitol Studios, NYC, November 4, 1958
| Tuba De Nod | |
| Milano | |
| Variations On The Scene | |
| Pieces Of Quincy (mistitled as Pies Of Quincy) | |
| Old Folks | |
| Sadiga | |
| Gandolfo's Bounce |
** also released on Time 52087, S/2087 as Max Roach.
1959
Max Roach - The Many Sides Of Max (Mercury MG-20911)
Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; George Coleman, tenor sax; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Fine Recording, NYC, January 22, 1959
| 18128-9 | Lepa |
| 18129-7 | Connie's Bounce |
| 18137-5 | Prelude |
| 18138-11 | Bemsha Swing |
| 18139-5 | Tympanalli |
| 18140-4 | There's No You |
| 18141-7 | A Little Sweet |
** initially scheduled on Mercury MG-20457 as A Little Sweet.
** also released on Mercury SR-60911; Universal (J) UCCM-9125.
Young Men From Memphis - Down Home Reunion (United Artists UAL 4029)
Booker Little, Louis Smith, trumpet; Frank Strozier, alto sax; George Coleman, tenor sax; Phineas Newborn, piano; Calvin Newborn, guitar; George Joyner, bass; Charles Crosby, drums.
Olmsted Sound Studios, NYC, April 15, 1959
| Things Ain't What They Used To Be | |
| Blue 'N' Boogie |
** also released on United Artists UAS 5029, UAL 4084, UAS 5084.
Bill Henderson Sings (Vee-Jay VJLP 1015)
Booker Little, trumpet; Bernard McKinney, trombone, euphonium; Yusef Lateef, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums; Bill Henderson, vocal; Benny Golson, arranger.
Chicago, IL, October 27, 1959
| 59-1310 | Moanin' |
| 59-1311 | Bad Luck |
| 59-1312 | The Song Is You |
| 59-1313 | This Little Girl Of Mine |
| 59-1314 | You Make Me Feel So Young |
** also released on Vee-Jay VJSR 1015, (J) 22YB-2021.
Slide Hampton - Slide! (Strand SLS 1006)
Burt Collins, Freddie Hubbard, Booker Little, trumpet; Bernard McKinney, baritone horn; Slide Hampton, trombone; George Coleman, tenor sax, clarinet; Jay Cameron, baritone sax, bass clarinet; George Tucker, bass; Kenny Dennis, Pete La Roca, Charlie Persip, drums.
Bell Sound Studios, NYC, late 1959
| Newport | |
| Autumn Leaves | |
| Althea | |
| Jazz Corner | |
| Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child | |
| Go East Young Man | |
| Patricia | |
| Woody'n You |
The Complete Vee Jay Paul Chambers - Wynton Kelly Sessions 1959-61 (Mosaic MD6-205)
Booker Little, trumpet; Frank Strozier, alto sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, December 9, 1959
| tk.8 | Lucka Duce (alternate take) |
| tk.4 | A Starling's Theme (alternate take) |
** same as Vee-Jay VJLP 1014 entitled Paul Chambers - Go + VJLP 1016 entitled Wynton Kelly - Kelly Great + VJLP 3005 entitled Fantastic Frank Strozier + VJLP 3011 entitled Wynton Kelly - Kelly At Midnight + VJLP 3012 entitled Paul Chambers - 1st Bassman + VJLP 3022 entitled Wynton Kelly! + 39 bonus tracks.
Various Artists - Alternate Sessions At The Early '60s (Vee-Jay (J) RJL-2640)
Booker Little, trumpet; Frank Strozier, alto sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums.: same session.
Fine Sound, NYC, December 9, 1959
| tk.10 | Lucka Duce |
Fantastic Frank Strozier (Vee-Jay VJLP 3005)
Booker Little, trumpet; Frank Strozier, alto sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums.: same session.
Fine Sound, NYC, December 9, 1959
| 60-1454 tk.6 | A Starling's Theme |
| 60-1453 tk.2 | W.K. Blues |
same personnel.
Bell Sound Studios, Studio B, NYC, February 3, 1960
| 60-1455 tk.6 | I Don't Know |
| 60-1457 tk.7 | Runnin' |
| 60-1456 tk.3 | Waltz Of The Demons |
| 60-1458 tk.5 | Off Shore |
** also released on Vee-Jay VJSR 3005, (J) 22YB-2009, (J) 32YD-1009, (J) FHCY-1020/21, (J) PVCP-8188. on Affinity (E) AFF 49 as Frank Strozier, Booker Little - Waltz Of The Demons. on Vee-Jay NVJ2-903 as Fantastic Frank Strozier-Plus.
** part of Mosaic MD6-205 as The Complete Vee Jay Paul Chambers - Wynton Kelly Sessions 1959-61.
Fantastic Frank Strozier (Vee-Jay (J) 22YB-2009)
Booker Little, trumpet; Frank Strozier, alto sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums.: same personnel.
Fine Sound, NYC, December 9, 1959
| tk.1 | Just In Time (studio chatter) |
| tk.2 | Just In Time (alternate take) |
** originally released on Vee-Jay VJLP 3005 + 2 bonus tracks.
Fantastic Frank Strozier (Vee-Jay (J) FHCY-1020/21)
Booker Little, trumpet; Frank Strozier, alto sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums.: same session.
Fine Sound, NYC, December 9, 1959
| tk.15 | Runnin' (1st version) (as Run) |
** originally released on Vee-Jay VJLP 3005 + 9 bonus tracks.
Wynton Kelly - Kelly's Memories (Vee-Jay (J) RJL-6025)
Booker Little, trumpet; Frank Strozier, alto sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums.: same session.
Fine Sound, NYC, December 9, 1959
| tk.5 | Tibbit |
| tk.3 | Just In Time |
1960
Wynton Kelly - Alternate Takes Of Fantastic And The Others (Vee-Jay (J) FHCY-1001)
Booker Little, trumpet; Frank Strozier, alto sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums.
Bell Sound Studios, Studio B, NYC, February 3, 1960
| tk.3 | I Don't Know (alternate take) |
| tk.4 | Runnin' (alternate take) |
| tk.1 | Waltz Of The Demons (alternate take) |
| tk.3 | Off Shore (alternate take) |
Curtis Fuller, Booker Little, Donald Byrd, 'Philly' Joe Jones, Paul Chambers, Pepper Adams, Bill Evans, Mal Waldron, Ed Shaughnessy, Armando Peraza, Marcus Belgrave, Addison Farmer, Don Ellis, Willie Rodriguez, Earl Zindars - The Soul Of Jazz Percussion (Warwick W 5003)
Marcus Belgrave, Donald Byrd, Booker Little, trumpet; Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Armando Peraza, congas.
NYC, spring 1960
| Chasing The Bird | |
| Wee Tina | |
| Call To Arms |
Don Ellis, Booker Little, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; 'Philly' Joe Jones, drums; Willie Rodriguez, congas; Ed Shaughnessy, percussion, vibes.
| November Afternoon | |
| Witchfire | |
| Construction Crew |
** also released on Warwick W 5003 ST.
Donald Byrd, Booker Little - The Third World (TCB LP 1004)
Marcus Belgrave, Donald Byrd, Booker Little, trumpet; Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Armando Peraza as Armando Perazo, congas; Joe Scariza, editing engineer, remixing engineer.
NYC, spring 1960
| Chasing The Bird | |
| Call To Arms | |
| Wee Tina |
Don Ellis, Booker Little, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums; Willie Rodriguez, congas; Ed Shaughnessy, percussion, vibes; Joe Scariza, editing engineer, remixing engineer.
| Construction Crew (as Construction) | |
| November Afternoon |
Booker Little, Booker Ervin - Sounds Of Inner City (TCB LP 1003)
Don Ellis, Booker Little, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums; Willie Rodriguez, congas; Ed Shaughnessy, percussion, vibes; Joe Scariza, editing engineer, remixing engineer.: same session.
NYC, spring 1960
| Witchfire (as Witch Fire) |
Booker Little, trumpet; Booker Ervin, tenor sax; Teddy Charles, vibes; Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Joe Scariza, editing engineer, remixing engineer.
"The Museum Of Modern Art", NYC, August 25, 1960
| Scoochie (as Souchie) | |
| Cycles | |
| Stardust | |
| The Confined Few | |
| Blues De Tambour (as Blues De'Tambour) |
Booker Little (Time 52011)
Booker Little, trumpet; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Scott LaFaro, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
NYC, April 13, 1960
| Opening Statement | |
| Minor Sweet | |
| The Grand Valse | |
| Who Can I Turn To |
Booker Little, trumpet; Wynton Kelly, piano; Scott LaFaro, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
NYC, April 15, 1960
| Bee Tee's Minor Plea | |
| Life's A Little Blue |
** also released on Time S/2011.
The Teddy Charles New Directions Quartet - Metronome Presents Jazz In The Garden At The Museum Of Modern Art (Warwick W 2033)
Booker Little, trumpet; Booker Ervin, tenor sax; Teddy Charles, vibes; Mal Waldron, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums.
"The Museum Of Modern Art", NYC, August 25, 1960
| Scoochie | |
| Cycles | |
| Embraceable You | |
| Blues De Tambour | |
| Stardust | |
| Take 3 Parts Jazz Suite: Route 4; Byriste; Father George | |
| The Confined Few |
** also released on Warwick W 2033 ST.
Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite - We Insist! (Candid CJM 8002)
Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Walter Benton, Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; James Schenck, bass; Max Roach, drums; Abbey Lincoln, vocal; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, August 31, 1960
| Driva' Man |
Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Walter Benton, tenor sax; James Schenck, bass; Max Roach, drums; Abbey Lincoln, vocal; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.
| Freedom Day |
Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Walter Benton, tenor sax; James Schenck, bass; Max Roach, drums; Michael Olatunji, conga drums; Tomas Du Vall, Raymond Mantillo, percussion; Abbey Lincoln, vocal; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, September 6, 1960
| All Africa | |
| Tears For Johannesburg |
** also released on Candid CJS 9002, (Eu) CS 9002, (E) CCD79002. on Columbia JC 36390 as Freedom Now Suite: Max.
Jazz Artists Guild - Newport Rebels (Candid CJM 8022)
Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Walter Benton, tenor sax; John "Peck" Morrison, bass; Jo Jones, Max Roach, drums; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, November 1, 1960
| Cliff Walk |
** also released on Candid CJS 9022; Barnaby BR-5022; Candid (Eu) CS 9022, (E) CCD79022.
Eric Dolphy With Booker Little - Far Cry (New Jazz NJLP 8270)
Booker Little, trumpet; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; Jaki Byard, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 21, 1960
| 2772 | Ode To Charlie Parker |
| 2773 | Mrs. Parker Of K.C. (as Bird's Mother) |
| 2774 | It's Magic |
| 2776 | Miss Ann |
| 2777 | Far Cry |
| 2778 | Left Alone |
| 2779 | Tenderly |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7747 as Eric Dolphy - Far Cry!. on Original Jazz Classics OJC-400, OJCCD-400-2.
** part of Prestige P-24053 as Eric Dolphy/Ron Carter - Magic.
Various Artists - 25 Years Of Prestige (Prestige P-24046)
Booker Little, trumpet; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; Jaki Byard, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 21, 1960
| 2775 | Serene |
1961 (aged 23)
Abbey Lincoln - Straight Ahead (Candid CJM 8015)
Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Walter Benton, Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Eric Dolphy, reeds; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums; Montego Joe as Roger Sanders, Robert Whitley, conga drums #6; Abbey Lincoln, vocal; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, February 22, 1961
| 1. | Straight Ahead |
| 2. | When Malindy Sings |
| 3. | In The Red |
| 4. | Blue Monk |
| 5. | Left Alone |
| 6. | African Lady |
| 7. | Retribution |
** also released on Candid CJS 9015; Barnaby KZ 31037; Candid (Eu) CS 9015, (E) CCD79015.
Eric Dolphy - Candid Dolphy (Candid (Eu) CS 9033)
Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Walter Benton, Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Eric Dolphy, reeds; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums; Montego Joe as Roger Sanders, Robert Whitley, conga drums; Abbey Lincoln, vocal; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, February 22, 1961
| African Lady (take 4) |
Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; Don Friedman, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums, tympani, vibes; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, March 17, 1961
| Quiet, Please (take 1) |
Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; Don Friedman, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Max Roach, drums, tympani, vibes; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, April 4, 1961
| Hazy Hues (take 5) |
** also released on Candid (E) CCD79033.
Booker Little - Out Front (Candid CJM 8027)
Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; Don Friedman, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums, tympani, vibes; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, March 17, 1961
| We Speak | |
| Quiet, Please | |
| A New Day |
Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; Don Friedman, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Max Roach, drums, tympani, vibes; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, April 4, 1961
| Strength And Sanity | |
| Moods In Free Time (take 5) | |
| Man Of Words | |
| Hazy Hues |
** also released on Candid CJS 9027; Barnaby BR-5019; Candid (Eu) CS 9027, (E) CCD79027, (J) 32JDC-106, (J) TKCB-30462.
Booker Little - Out Front (Candid (J) 32JDC-106)
Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; Don Friedman, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Max Roach, drums, tympani, vibes; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.: same session.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, April 4, 1961
| Strength And Sanity (alternate take) |
** originally released on Candid CJM 8027 + 1 bonus track.
The John Coltrane Quartet - Africa/Brass (Impulse! A-6)
Freddie Hubbard, Booker Little, trumpet; Jimmy Buffington, Donald Corrado, Bob Northern, Robert Swisshelm, Julius Watkins, French horn; Charles Greenlee, Julian Priester, euphonium; Bill Barber, tuba; Garvin Bushell, piccolo, reeds; John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute, bass clarinet; Pat Patrick, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; McCoy Tyner, arranger; Eric Dolphy, orchestrator, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 23, 1961
| Greensleeves |
Booker Little, trumpet; Britt Woodman, trombone; Donald Corrado, Bob Northern, Robert Swisshelm, Julius Watkins, French horn; Carl Bowman, euphonium; Bill Barber, tuba; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute, bass clarinet; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Pat Patrick, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Art Davis, bass #2; Elvin Jones, drums; John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, arranger; Eric Dolphy, orchestrator, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 7, 1961
| 1. | Blues Minor |
| 2. | Africa |
** also released on Impulse! AS-6.
** part of Impulse! IMPD-2-168 as The John Coltrane Quartet - The Complete Africa/Brass Sessions.
John Coltrane - The Africa Brass Sessions Vol. 2 (Impulse! AS-9273)
Freddie Hubbard, Booker Little, trumpet; Jimmy Buffington, Donald Corrado, Bob Northern, Robert Swisshelm, Julius Watkins, French horn; Charles Greenlee, Julian Priester, euphonium; Bill Barber, tuba; Garvin Bushell, piccolo, reeds; John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute, bass clarinet; Pat Patrick, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; John Coltrane, arranger; Eric Dolphy, orchestrator, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 23, 1961
| Song Of The Underground Railroad | |
| Greensleeves (alternate take) |
Booker Little, trumpet; Britt Woodman, trombone; Donald Corrado, Bob Northern, Robert Swisshelm, Julius Watkins, French horn; Carl Bowman, euphonium; Bill Barber, tuba; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute, bass clarinet; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Pat Patrick, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Art Davis, Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, arranger; Eric Dolphy, orchestrator, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 7, 1961
| Africa (alternate take) |
** part of Impulse! IMPD-2-168 as The John Coltrane Quartet - The Complete Africa/Brass Sessions.
The Mastery Of John Coltrane Vol. IV - Trane's Modes (Impulse! IZ-9361/2)
Freddie Hubbard, Booker Little, trumpet; Jimmy Buffington, Donald Corrado, Bob Northern, Robert Swisshelm, Julius Watkins, French horn; Charles Greenlee, Julian Priester, euphonium; Bill Barber, tuba; Garvin Bushell, piccolo, reeds; John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute, bass clarinet; Pat Patrick, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Paul Chambers, bass #2; Elvin Jones, drums; John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, arranger #2; Romulus Franceschini, arranger, conductor #1; Eric Dolphy, orchestrator, conductor #2.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 23, 1961
| 1. | The Damned Don't Cry |
| 2. | Africa (first version) |
Booker Little And Friend (Bethlehem BCP-6061)
Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone #1-3,5-7; George Coleman, tenor sax #1-3,5-7; Don Freedman, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Pete La Roca, drums.
NYC, summer 1961
| 1. | Victory And Sorrow |
| 2. | Forward Flight |
| 3. | Looking Ahead |
| 4. | If I Should Lose You |
| 5. | Calling Softly |
| 6. | Booker's Blues |
| 7. | Matilde |
Eric Dolphy - Here And There (Prestige PR 7382)
Booker Little, trumpet; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; Mal Waldron, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Ed Blackwell, drums.
"Five Spot Cafe", NYC, July 16, 1961
| 3147 | Status Seeking |
| 3148 | God Bless The Child |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7382; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-673-2.
** part of Prestige P-24070 as Status.
Eric Dolphy At The Five Spot Volume 2. (Prestige PRLP 7294)
Booker Little, trumpet; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; Mal Waldron, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Ed Blackwell, drums.: same session.
"Five Spot Cafe", NYC, July 16, 1961
| 3149 | Aggression |
| 3150 | Like Someone In Love |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7294, PRST 7826; Original Jazz Classics OJC-247, OJCCD-247-2.
** part of Prestige P-34002 as The Great Concert Of Eric Dolphy.
Eric Dolphy At The Five Spot Volume 1. (New Jazz NJLP 8260)
Booker Little, trumpet; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; Mal Waldron, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Ed Blackwell, drums.: same session.
"Five Spot Cafe", NYC, July 16, 1961
| 3151 | Fire Waltz |
| 3152 | Bee Vamp |
| 3153 | The Prophet |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7611 as Eric Dolphy At The Five Spot Vol. 1. on Original Jazz Classics OJC-133, OJCCD-133-2.
** part of Prestige P-34002 as The Great Concert Of Eric Dolphy.
Eric Dolphy - Dash One (Prestige MPP-2517)
Booker Little, trumpet; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; Mal Waldron, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Ed Blackwell, drums.: same session.
"Five Spot Cafe", NYC, July 16, 1961
| 3152 | Bee Vamp (alternate take) |
Eric Dolphy & Booker Little Memorial Album: Recorded Live At The Five Spot (Prestige PR 7334)
Booker Little, trumpet; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; Mal Waldron, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Ed Blackwell, drums.: same session.
"Five Spot Cafe", NYC, July 16, 1961
| 3154 | Number Eight |
| 3155 | Booker's Waltz |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7334; Original Jazz Classics OJC-353, OJCCD-353-2.
** part of Prestige P-34002 as The Great Concert Of Eric Dolphy.
Max Roach - Percussion Bitter Sweet (Impulse! A-8)
Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Eric Dolphy, flute, alto sax, bass clarinet; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums; Carlos "Patato" Valeler, conga drums #1; Carlos "Totico" Eugenio, cowbell #1; Abbey Lincoln, voice.
NYC, August 1, 1961
| 1. 10460 | Garvey's Ghost |
| 2. 10461 | Mendacity |
Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Eric Dolphy, flute, alto sax, bass clarinet; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums; Carlos "Patato" Valeler, conga drums #2; Carlos "Totico" Eugenio, cowbell #2.
NYC, August 3, 1961
| 1. 10462 | Mama |
| 2. 10463 | Tender Warriors |
Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Eric Dolphy, flute, alto sax, bass clarinet; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums.
NYC, August 8, 1961
| 10468 | Praise For A Martyr |
Booker Little, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Eric Dolphy, flute, alto sax, bass clarinet; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Art Davis, bass; Max Roach, drums; Carlos "Patato" Valeler, conga drums; Carlos "Totico" Eugenio, cowbell.
NYC, August 9, 1961
| 10473 | Man From South Africa |
** also released on Impulse! AS-8, GRD-122.