Contemporary Records Catalog: 3600/7600, 5000, 6000 series
Contemporary 3600/7600 series (12 inch LP)
M3601 Helyne Stewart - Love Moods
Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax; Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Frank Butler, drums; Helyne Stewart, vocals.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, January 20, 1961
| Love Is Here To Stay | |
| The Man I Love | |
| How Deep Is The Ocean | |
| My Silent Love |
Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Phineas Newborn Jr., piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Milt Turner, drums; Helyne Stewart, vocals.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, August 21 & 22, 1961
| I Hadn't Anyone 'Til You | |
| My Heart Belongs To Daddy | |
| That Old Feeling | |
| This Love Of Mine | |
| Why Don't You Do Right | |
| Easy To Love | |
| Besame Mucho | |
| This Can't Be Love |
** also released on Contemporary S7601; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1020-2.
M3602 Art Pepper Quintet - Smack Up
Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Frank Butler, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, October 24 & 25, 1960
| Smack Up | |
| Las Cuevas De Mario | |
| A Bit Of Basie | |
| How Can You Lose | |
| Maybe Next Year | |
| Tears Inside |
** also released on Contemporary S7602; Original Jazz Classics OJC-176, OJCCD-176-2.
M3603 Barney Kessel - Let's Cook!
Frank Rosolino, trombone; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, August 6, 1957
| Tiger Rag | |
| Jersey Bounce |
Victor Feldman, vibes; Hampton Hawes, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, November 11, 1957
| Let's Cook! | |
| Time Remembered | |
| Just In Time |
** also released on Contemporary S7603; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1010-2.
M3604 Joy Bryan - Make The Man Love Me
Wynton Kelly, piano; Al Viola, guitar; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Frank Butler, drums; Joy Bryan, vocals.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 28 & 29, 1961
| My Romance | |
| Make The Man Love Me | |
| Almost Like Being In Love | |
| It Never Entered My Mind | |
| East Of The Sun | |
| Aren't You Glad You're You | |
| My Funny Valentine | |
| Old Devil Moon | |
| These Foolish Things | |
| Everything's Coming Up Roses |
** also released on Contemporary S7604.
M3605 Jimmy Woods - Awakening!!
Martin Banks, trumpet #1,3,4; Joe Gordon, trumpet #4,5; Jimmy Woods, alto sax; Amos Trice, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Milt Turner, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, September 13, 1961
| 1. | Awakening |
| 2. | Circus |
| 3. | A New Twist |
| 4. | Love For Sale |
| 5. | Anticipation |
Jimmy Woods, alto sax; Dick Whittington, piano; Gary Peacock, bass; Milt Turner, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, February 19, 1962
| Not Yet | |
| Roma | |
| Little Jim |
** also released on Contemporary S7605; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1859-2.
M3606 Teddy Edwards - Heart & Soul
Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Gerry Wiggins, organ; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Milt Turner, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, April 24, 1962
| Smokin' | |
| No Regrets | |
| Secret Love | |
| Little Steddy | |
| Wiggin' | |
| A Bag Of Blues |
** also released on Contemporary S7606; Original Jazz Classics OJC-177, OJCCD-177-2.
M3607 Art Pepper - Intensity
Art Pepper, alto sax; Dolo Coker, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Frank Butler, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, November 23 & 25, 1960
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me | |
| I Love You | |
| Come Rain Or Come Shine | |
| Long Ago | |
| Gone With The Wind | |
| I Wished On The Moon | |
| Too Close For Comfort |
** also released on Contemporary S7607; Original Jazz Classics OJC-387, OJCCD-387-2.
M3608 Leroy Vinnegar Quintet!! - Leroy Walks Again!!
Freddy Hill, trumpet; Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, piano, vibes; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Ron Jefferson, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, August 1, 1962
| Hard To Find | |
| I'll String Along With You | |
| Subway Grate | |
| Restin' In Jail | |
| Motherland |
Freddy Hill, trumpet; Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Roy Ayers, vibes; Mike Melvoin, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Milt Turner, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 5, 1963
| Down Under | |
| For Carl | |
| Wheelin' And Dealin' |
** also released on Contemporary S7608; Original Jazz Classics OJC-454, OJCCD-454-2.
M3609 Shelly Manne - My Son The Jazz Drummer!
Shorty Rogers, flugelhorn, trumpet; Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, piano, vibes; Al Viola, guitar; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, December 17, 18 & 20, 1962
| Hava Nagila (Come Let's Be Happy) | |
| Bei Mir Bistu Shein | |
| Yussel! Yussel! | |
| Zamar Nodad | |
| Bokrei Lachish | |
| Tzena | |
| Exodus | |
| De Grine Kuzine | |
| My Yiddishe Momme | |
| Orchah Bamidbar (Steps To The Desert) |
** also released on Contemporary S7609. Contemporary CCD-7609-2 entitled "Steps To The Desert".
M3610 Prince Lasha Quintet Featuring Sonny Simmons - The Cry!
Prince Lasha, flute; Sonny Simmons, alto sax; Gary Peacock, left channel bass; Mark Proctor, right channel bass; Gene Stone, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, November 21, 1962
| Congo Call | |
| Bojangles | |
| Green And Gold | |
| Ghost Of The Past | |
| Red's Mood | |
| Juanita | |
| Lost Generation | |
| A.Y. |
** also released on Contemporary S7610; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1945-2.
M3611 The Great Jazz Piano Of Phineas Newborn Jr.
Phineas Newborn Jr., piano; Sam Jones, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, November 21, 1961
| Theme For Basie | |
| New Blues | |
| Way Out West | |
| Four |
Phineas Newborn Jr., piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Milt Turner, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, September 12, 1962
| Celia | |
| This Here | |
| Domingo | |
| Prelude To A Kiss | |
| Well, You Needn't |
** also released on Contemporary S7611; Original Jazz Classics OJC-388, OJCCD-388-2.
M3612 Jimmy Woods Sextet Featuring Elvin Jones - Conflict
Carmell Jones, trumpet; Jimmy Woods, alto sax; Harold Land, tenor sax; Andrew Hill as Andrew Hille, piano; George Tucker, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, March 25 & 26, 1963
| Conflict | |
| Coming Home | |
| Aim | |
| Apart Together | |
| Look To Your Heart | |
| Pazmuerte |
** also released on Contemporary S7612; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1954-2.
M3613 Barney Kessel's Swingin' Party At Contemporary
Marvin Jenkins, piano, flute; Barney Kessel, guitar; Gary Peacock, bass; Ron Lundberg, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, July 19, 1960
| Bluesology | |
| Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be) | |
| Joy Spring | |
| Now's The Time | |
| Miss Memphis | |
| New Rhumba |
** also released on Contemporary S7613; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1066-2.
M3614 Hampton Hawes - The Green Leaves Of Summer
Hampton Hawes, piano; Monk Montgomery, bass; Steve Ellington, drums.
Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, February 17, 1964
| Vierd Blues | |
| The Green Leaves Of Summer | |
| Ill Wind | |
| St. Thomas | |
| Secret Love | |
| Blue Skies | |
| The More I See You | |
| G.K. Blues |
** also released on Contemporary S7614; Original Jazz Classics OJC-476, OJCCD-476-2.
M3615 Phineas Newborn Jr. Trio - The Newborn Touch
Phineas Newborn Jr., piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Frank Butler, drums.
Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, April 1, 1964
| A Walkin' Thing | |
| Double Play | |
| The Sermon (Left Hand Only) | |
| Diane | |
| The Blessing | |
| Grooveyard | |
| Blue Daniel | |
| Hard To Find | |
| Pazmuerte | |
| Be Deedle Dee Do |
** also released on Contemporary S7615; Original Jazz Classics OJC-270, OJCCD-270-2.
M3616 Hampton Hawes Trio - Here And Now
Hampton Hawes, piano; Chuck Israels, bass; Donald Bailey, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, May 12, 1965
| Fly Me To The Moon | |
| What Kind Of Fool Am I | |
| The Girl From Ipanema | |
| Rhonda | |
| Dear Heart | |
| People | |
| Chim Chim Cher-ee | |
| The Days Of Wine And Roses |
** also released on Contemporary S7616; Original Jazz Classics OJC-178, OJCCD-178-2.
S7617 Prince Lasha & Sonny Simmons - Firebirds
Prince Lasha, alto sax, flute, alto clarinet; Sonny Simmons, alto sax, English horn; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Buster Williams, bass; Charles Moffett, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, September 28 & 29, 1967
| The Island Song | |
| Psalms Of Solomon | |
| Prelude To Bird | |
| The Loved Ones | |
| Firebirds |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1822-2.
S7618 Barney Kessel - Feeling Free
Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Barney Kessel, guitar; Chuck Domanico, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 12, 1969
| Moving Up | |
| Blue Grass | |
| This Guy's In Love With You | |
| Blues Up, Down And All Around | |
| The Sounds Of Silence | |
| Two Note Samba |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-179, OJCCD-1043-2.
S7619 Harold Land - The Fox
Dupree Bolton, trumpet; Harold Land, tenor sax; Elmo Hope, piano; Herbie Lewis, bass; Frank Butler, drums.
Radio Recorders, Studio B, Los Angeles, CA, August, 1959
| The Fox | |
| Mirror Mind Rose | |
| One Second, Please | |
| Sims A-Plenty | |
| Little Chris | |
| One Down |
** previously released on HiFi Jazz J 612 entitled "The Harold Land Quintet - The Fox".
S7620 Elmo Hope Trio
Elmo Hope, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Frank Butler, drums.
Radio Recorders Studio B, Los Angeles, CA, February 8, 1959
| B's A-Plenty | |
| Barfly | |
| Eejah | |
| Boa | |
| Something For Kenny | |
| Like Someone In Love | |
| Minor Bertha | |
| Tranquility |
** previously released on HiFi Jazz J 616.
S7621 Hampton Hawes - The Seance
Hampton Hawes, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Donald Bailey, drums.
"Mitchell's Studio Club", Los Angeles, CA, April 30 & May 1, 1966
| The Seance | |
| Oleo | |
| Easy Street | |
| Suddenly I Thought Of You | |
| For Heaven's Sake | |
| My Romance |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-455, OJCCD-455-2.
S7622 Phineas Newborn Jr. - Please Send Me Someone To Love
Phineas Newborn Jr., piano; Ray Brown, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, February 12 & 13, 1969
| Please Send Me Someone To Love | |
| Rough Ridin' | |
| Come Sunday | |
| Brentwood Blues | |
| He's A Real Gone Guy | |
| Black Coffee | |
| Little Niles | |
| Stay On It |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-947-2.
S7623 Huey Simmons - Rumasuma
Barbara Donald, trumpet; Sonny Simmons, alto sax; Michael Cohen, piano; Bill Pickens, Jerry Sealand, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, July 31 & August 1, 1969
| Rumasuma | |
| Back To The Apple | |
| Reincarnation | |
| For Posterity |
S7624 Shelly Manne - Outside
Gary Barone, trumpet; John Gross, tenor sax; Peter Robinson, piano; Joony Booth, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
December 11 & 12, 1969
| River Running | |
| Silent Voices | |
| High-Flying Phillis | |
| Steve | |
| For Bean | |
| Don't Know |
S7625/6 Huey Simmons - Burning Spirits
Barbara Donald, trumpet #1,3,4,6; Huey Simmons, tenor, alto sax, English horn; Michael White, violin #1,3-6; Lonnie Liston Smith, piano #2,5; Richard Davis, left channel bass; Cecil McBee, right channel bass #1,3-6; Clifford Jarvis, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, November 24, 1970
| 1. | Burning Spirits No. 1 |
| 2. | New Newk |
| 3. | Healing Rays |
| 4. | Burning Spirits No. 2 |
| 5. | Things And Beings |
| 6. | E = Mc2 |
** also released on Contemporary CCD-7625/26-2.
S7627/8 Woody Shaw - Blackstone Legacy
Woody Shaw, trumpet; Gary Bartz, left channel alto, soprano sax; Bennie Maupin, right channel tenor sax, bass clarinet, flute; George Cables, piano, electric piano; Ron Carter, left channel bass #2-6; Clint Houston, right channel bass #1,2,4-6; Lenny White, drums.
A&R Studios, NYC, December 8 & 9, 1970
| 1. | Blackstone Legacy |
| 2. | Think On Me |
| 3. | Lost And Found |
| 4. | New World |
| 5. | Boo-Ann's Grand |
| 6. | A Deed For Dolphy |
** also released on Contemporary CCD-7627/28-2.
S7629 Shelly Manne - Alive In London
Gary Barone, trumpet, flugelhorn; John Gross, tenor sax; Mike Wofford, electric piano; John Morell, guitar; Roland Haynes, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
"Ronnie Scott's Club", London, England, July 30 & 31, 1970
| Three On A Match | |
| Once Again | |
| Big Oak Basin | |
| Illusion | |
| Don't Know |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-773-2.
S7630 Art Pepper - ...The Way It Was!
Art Pepper, alto sax; Warne Marsh, tenor sax; Ronnie Ball, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Gary Frommer, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, November 26, 1956
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me | |
| All The Things You Are | |
| What's New | |
| Tickle Toe |
Art Pepper, alto sax; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, January 19, 1957
| The Man I Love |
Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmie Cobb, drums.
Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, February 29, 1960
| The Way You Look Tonight |
Art Pepper, alto sax; Dolo Coker, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Frank Butler, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, November 23 & 25, 1960
| Autumn Leaves |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-389, OJCCD-389-2.
S7631 Hampton Hawes - I'm All Smiles
Hampton Hawes, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Donald Bailey, drums.
"Mitchell's Studio Club", Los Angeles, CA, April 30 & May 1, 1966
| I'm All Smiles | |
| Manha De Carnaval | |
| Spring Is Here | |
| The Shadow Of Your Smile | |
| Searchin' |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-796-2.
S7632 Woody Shaw - Song Of Songs
Woody Shaw, trumpet; Ramon Morris, tenor sax #1,3; Bennie Maupin, tenor sax #2; Emanuel Boyd, tenor sax, flute; George Cables, piano, electric piano; Henry Franklin, bass; Woodrow Theus II, drums, percussion.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, September 15 & 18, 1972
| 1. | Song Of Songs |
| 2. | The Goat And The Archer |
| 3. | Love: For The One You Can't Have |
| 4. | The Awakening |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-180, OJCCD-1893-2.
S7633 Art Pepper - Living Legend
Art Pepper, alto sax; Hampton Hawes, piano, electric piano; Charlie Haden, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, August 9, 1975
| Ophelia | |
| Here's That Rainy Day | |
| What Laurie Likes | |
| Mr. Yohe | |
| Lost Life | |
| Samba Mom Mom |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-408, OJCCD-408-2.
S7634 Phineas Newborn Jr. - Harlem Blues
Phineas Newborn Jr., piano; Ray Brown, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, February 12 & 13, 1969
| Harlem Blues | |
| Sweet And Lovely | |
| Little Girl Blue | |
| Ray's Idea | |
| Stella By Starlight | |
| Tenderly | |
| Cookin' At The Continental |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-662-2.
S7635 The Poll Winners - Straight Ahead
Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, July 12, 1975
| Caravan | |
| Someday My Prince Will Come | |
| Blue Boy | |
| Laura | |
| Two Cents | |
| One Foot Off The Curb |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-409, OJCCD-409-2.
S7636 Art Farmer - On The Road
Art Farmer, flugelhorn; Art Pepper, alto sax #1; Hampton Hawes, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Steve Ellington, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1976
| 1. | Namely You |
| 2. | I Can't Get Started |
Art Farmer, flugelhorn; Art Pepper, alto sax #1; Hampton Hawes, piano; Ray Brown, bass #1; Steve Ellington, drums #1.
Los Angeles, CA, July 28, 1976
| 1. | Downwind |
| 2. | My Funny Valentine |
Art Farmer, flugelhorn; Art Pepper, alto sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, August 16, 1976
| What Am I Here For | |
| Will You Still Be Mine |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-478, OJCCD-478-2.
S7637 Hampton Hawes At The Piano
Hampton Hawes, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, August 14, 1976
| Killing Me Softly With His Song | |
| Soul Sign Eight | |
| Sunny | |
| Morning | |
| Blue In Green | |
| When I Grow Too Old To Dream |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-877-2.
S7638 Art Pepper - The Trip
Art Pepper, alto sax; George Cables, piano; David Williams, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, September 15 & 16, 1976
| The Trip | |
| A Song For Richard | |
| Sweet Love Of Mine | |
| Junior Cat | |
| The Summer Knows | |
| Red Car |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-410, OJCCD-410-2.
S7639 Art Pepper - No Limit
Art Pepper, alto sax; George Cables, piano; Tony Dumas, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, May 26, 1977
| Rita-San | |
| Ballad Of The Sad Young Men | |
| My Laurie | |
| Mambo De La Pinta |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-411, OJCCD-411-2.
S7640 Chico Freeman - Beyond The Rain
Chico Freeman, tenor sax, flute; Hilton Ruiz, piano; Joony Booth, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Jumma Santos, percussion.
Los Angeles, CA, June 21, 22 & 23, 1977
| Two Over One | |
| Beyond The Rain | |
| Excerpts | |
| My One And Only Love | |
| Pepe's Samba |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-479, OJCCD-479-2.
S7641 Ray Brown - Something For Lester
Cedar Walton, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, June 22, 1977
| Ojos De Rojo | |
| Slippery |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, June 23, 1977
| Something In Common | |
| Sister Sadie |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, June 24, 1977
| Love Walked In | |
| Georgia On My Mind | |
| Little Girl Blue |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-412, OJCCD-412-2.
7642 Art Pepper - Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard
Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax, clarinet; George Cables, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 1st set (first show), July 28, 1977
| My Friend John |
same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 2nd set (second show), July 28, 1977
| Valse Triste |
same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 3rd set (third show), July 28, 1977
| Blues For Les |
same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 1st set (seventh show), July 30, 1977
| Goodbye |
** also released on Contemporary S-7642; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-694-2.
7643 Art Pepper - Friday Night At The Village Vanguard
Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax, clarinet; George Cables, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 1st set (first show), July 28, 1977
| But Beautiful |
same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 1st set (seventh show), July 30, 1977
| Las Cuevas De Mario |
same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 3rd set (ninth show), July 30, 1977
| Caravan | |
| Labyrinth |
** also released on Contemporary S-7643; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-695-2.
7644 Art Pepper - Saturday Night At The Village Vanguard
Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax, clarinet; George Cables, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 3rd set (third show), July 28, 1977
| The Trip |
same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 1st set (fourth show), July 29, 1977
| You Go To My Head | |
| Cherokee |
** also released on Contemporary S-7644; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-696-2.
C-7645 Miles Davis And The Lighthouse All-Stars - At Last!
Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Max Roach, drums.
"The Lighthouse", Hermosa Beach, CA, September 13, 1953
| At Last |
Rolf Ericson, trumpet #1,3; Miles Davis, trumpet #1-3; Bud Shank, alto, baritone sax #1,3; Bob Cooper, tenor sax #1,3; Lorraine Geller, piano #1-3; Howard Rumsey, bass #1-3; Max Roach, drums.
| 1. | Infinite Promenade (as Infinity Promenade) |
| 2. | 'Round Midnight |
| 3. | A Night In Tunisia |
| 4. | Drum Conversation |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-480, OJCCD-480-2.
C-7646 Ben Webster - At The Renaissance
Ben Webster, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Frank Butler, drums.
"The Renaissance Club", Hollywood, CA, October 14, 1960
| Stardust | |
| Caravan | |
| Georgia On My Mind | |
| Ole Miss Blues |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-390, OJCCD-390-2.
C-7647 Terry Gibbs Dream Band
Conte Candoli, Al Porcino, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Joe Cadena, Bob Enevoldsen, Vern Friley, trombone; Charlie Kennedy, Joe Maini, alto sax; Med Flory, tenor sax; Bill Holman, tenor sax, arranger; Jack Schwartz, baritone sax; Terry Gibbs, vibes; Pete Jolly, piano; Max Bennett, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Manny Albam, Bob Brookmeyer, Al Cohn, Sy Johnson, Marty Paich, arranger.
"Seville", Hollywood, CA, March 17, 18 & 19, 1959
| Begin The Beguine | |
| Don't Be That Way | |
| Cotton Tail | |
| Stardust | |
| Opus One | |
| After You've Gone | |
| You Go To My Head | |
| Let's Dance | |
| Kissin' Bug | |
| Jumpin' At The Woodside |
** also released on Contemporary CCD-7647-2.
C-7648 Phineas Newborn Jr. - Back Home
Phineas Newborn, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, September 17 & 18, 1976
| Sugar Ray | |
| Ill Wind (You're Blowin' Me No Good) | |
| Watch What Happens | |
| No Moon At All | |
| Back Home | |
| On Green Dolphin Street | |
| Pamela | |
| Love For Sale |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-971-2.
C-7649 Chet Baker And The Lighthouse All-Stars - Witch Doctor
Chet Baker, trumpet; Russ Freeman, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Max Roach, drums.
"The Lighthouse", Hermosa Beach, CA, September 13, 1953
| Winter Wonderland |
Chet Baker, Rolf Ericson, trumpet; Bud Shank, alto, baritone sax; Jimmy Giuffre, tenor sax #1,2; Bob Cooper, tenor sax #3,4; Russ Freeman, piano #1,2; Claude Williamson, piano #3,4; Howard Rumsey, bass; Max Roach, drums #1,2; Shelly Manne, drums #3,4.
| 1. | Loaded |
| 2. | I'll Remember April |
| 3. | Pirouette |
| 4. | Witch Doctor |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-609, OJCCD-609-2.
C-7650 Art Pepper - More For Les - At The Village Vanguard, Volume Four
Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax, clarinet; George Cables, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 3rd set (third show), July 28, 1977
| Over The Rainbow |
same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 1st set (fourth show), July 29, 1977
| No Limit |
same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 2nd set (fifth show), July 29, 1977
| These Foolish Things |
same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, 2nd set (eighth show), July 30, 1977
| More For Les |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-697-2.
C-7651 Sonny Rollins - Contemporary Alternate Takes
Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Ray Brown, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, March 7, 1957
| I'm An Old Cowhand (alternate take) | |
| Way Out West (alternate take) | |
| Come, Gone (alternate take) |
Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, vibes #3; Hampton Hawes, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, October 20, 21 & 22, 1958
| 1. | I've Found A New Baby (alternate take) |
| 2. | The Song Is You (alternate take) |
| 3. | You (alternate take) |
C-7652 Terry Gibbs Dream Band, Volume Two - The Sundown Sessions
John Audino, Conte Candoli, Frank Higgins, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Bobby Burgess, Vern Friley, Bill Smiley, trombone; Charlie Kennedy, Joe Maini, alto sax; Med Flory, Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jack Schwartz, baritone sax; Terry Gibbs, vibes; Lou Levy, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Manny Albam, Al Cohn, Bill Holman, Lennie Niehaus, Marty Paich, arranger.
"The Sundown Club", Hollywood, CA, November, 1959
| The Song Is You | |
| Moonglow | |
| The Fat Man | |
| It Could Happen To You | |
| Back Bay Shuffle | |
| Dancing In The Dark | |
| Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise | |
| No Heat | |
| My Reverie | |
| The Claw |
** also released on Contemporary CCD-7652-2.
C-7653 Hampton Hawes - The Sermon
Hampton Hawes, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Stan Levy, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, November 24 & 25, 1958
| Down By The Riverside | |
| Just A Closer Walk With Thee | |
| Swing Low, Sweet Chariot | |
| Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen | |
| When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder | |
| Go Down Moses | |
| Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho | |
| Blues (incomplete) |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1067-2.
C-7654 Terry Gibbs Dream Band, Volume 3 - Flying Home
Conte Candoli, Al Porcino, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Joe Cadena, Bob Enevoldsen, Vern Friley, trombone; Charlie Kennedy, Joe Maini, alto sax; Med Flory, tenor sax; Bill Holman, tenor sax, arranger; Jack Schwartz, baritone sax; Terry Gibbs, vibes; Pete Jolly, piano; Max Bennett, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Manny Albam, Bob Brookmeyer, Al Cohn, Sy Johnson, Marty Paich, arranger.
"Seville", Hollywood, CA, March 17, 18 & 19, 1959
| Midnight Sun | |
| Evil Eyes | |
| I'm Getting Sentimental Over You | |
| Flying Home |
John Audino, Conte Candoli, Frank Higgins, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Bobby Burgess, Vern Friley, Bill Smiley, trombone; Charlie Kennedy, Joe Maini, alto sax; Med Flory, Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jack Schwartz, baritone sax; Terry Gibbs, vibes; Lou Levy, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Manny Albam, Al Cohn, Bill Holman, Lennie Niehaus, Marty Paich, arranger.
"The Sundown Club", Hollywood, CA, November, 1959
| Airegin | |
| Just Plain Meyer | |
| Avalon | |
| Bright Eyes | |
| Wonderful You | |
| It Might As Well Be Swing |
** also released on Contemporary CCD-7654-2.
C-7655 The Curtis Counce Group - Sonority
Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Harold Land, tenor sax; Carl Perkins, piano; Curtis Counce, bass; Frank Butler, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, October 15, 1956
| Woody'n You | |
| Landslide (alternate take) | |
| Sonor (alternate take) |
same personnel.
Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, August 29, 1957
| How Long Has This Been Going On |
Gerald Wilson, trumpet; Harold Land, tenor sax; Carl Perkins, piano; Curtis Counce, bass; Frank Butler, drums.
Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, January 6, 1958
| A Night In Tunisia |
Gerald Wilson, trumpet; Harold Land, tenor sax; Elmo Hope, piano; Curtis Counce, bass; Frank Butler, drums.
| So Nice | |
| Origin | |
| Bella Rosa |
** also released on Contemporary CCD-7655-2.
C-7656 Terry Gibbs Dream Band, Volume Four - Main Stem
Conte Candoli, Frank Higgins, Al Porcino, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Bob Edmondson, Vern Friley, Frank Rosolino, trombone; Charlie Kennedy, Joe Maini, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jack Nimitz, baritone sax; Terry Gibbs, vibes; Pat Moran, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Manny Albam, Al Cohn, Bill Holman, Shorty Rogers, arranger.
"Summit Club", Hollywood, CA, January 20, 21 & 22, 1961
| 23453 | Day In, Day Out |
| 23454 | Too Close For Comfort |
| 23455 | Summit Blues |
| 23456 | Nose Cone |
| 23457 | T And S |
| 23458 | Main Stem |
| 23473 | Limerick Waltz |
| 23474 | Ja-Da |
| 23475 | You Don't Know What Love Is |
| 23476 | Sweet Georgia Brown |
** previously released on Verve V/V6-2151 entitled "The Exciting Terry Gibbs Big Band!!!!!! - Recorded Live At The Summit In Hollywood".
CCD-7657-2 Terry Gibbs Dream Band, Volume 5 - The Big Cat
Conte Candoli, Frank Higgins, Al Porcino, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Bob Edmondson, Vern Friley, Frank Rosolino, trombone; Charlie Kennedy, Joe Maini, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jack Nimitz, baritone sax; Terry Gibbs, vibes; Pat Moran, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Manny Albam, Al Cohn, Bill Holman, Shorty Rogers, arranger.: same session.
"Summit Club", Hollywood, CA, January 20, 21 & 22, 1961
| 24866 | Sleep |
| 24867 | Big Bad Bob |
| 24868 | Do You Wanna Jump, Children |
| 24869 | Tico Tico |
| 24870 | Nature Boy |
| 24871 | Pretty Blue Eyes |
| 24872 | Jump The Blues Away |
| 24873 | The Big Cat |
| 24874 | Soft Eyes |
| 24875 | Billie's Bounce |
| 24876 | I'll Take Romance |
** previously released on Mercury MG-20704 entitled "Explosion!".
CCD-7658-2 Terry Gibbs Dream Band, Vol. 6 - One More Time
John Audino, Conte Candoli, Lee Katzman, Al Porcino, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Bobby Burgess, Joe Cadena, Bob Enevoldsen, Vern Friley, Bill Smiley, trombone; Charlie Kennedy, Joe Maini, alto sax; Med Flory, Bill Holman, Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jack Schwartz, baritone sax; Terry Gibbs, vibes; Benny Aronov, Pete Jolly, Lou Levy, piano; Max Bennett, Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Irene Kral, vocals.
Los Angeles, CA, March & November, 1959
| The Fuzz | |
| The Subtle Sermon | |
| Opus One | |
| Smoke Gets In Your Eyes | |
| Slittin' Sam (The Shaychet Man) | |
| Prelude To A Kiss | |
| Flying Home | |
| I Remember You | |
| The Fat Man | |
| Just Plain Meyer | |
| Sometimes I'm Happy | |
| Moonlight In Vermont | |
| Lover Come Back To Me | |
| Jumpin' At The Woodside |
Contemporary Popular 5000 series (12 inch LP)
C5001 Dig Mel Henke
Mel Henke, piano; Bill Newman, guitar; Bob Reed, bass; Lou Singer, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, November 15 & 19, 1954
| Frankie And Johnny | |
| Dream A Little Dream Of Me | |
| I Can't Give You Anything But Love | |
| Sentimental Journey | |
| Where Or When | |
| When It's Sleepy Time Down South | |
| The Man I Love | |
| Ain't Misbehavin' | |
| Kammenoi Ostrow | |
| Four Deuces | |
| Nola | |
| Liza |
C5002 Claire Austin Sings "When Your Lover Has Gone"
Bob Scobey, trumpet; Stan Wrightsman, clarinet; Barney Kessel, guitar; Morty Corb, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Claire Austin, vocals.
Los Angeles, CA, April 13, 1955
| When Your Lover Has Gone | |
| Can't We Talk It Over | |
| My Melancholy Baby | |
| I'll Never Be The Same | |
| The House Is Haunted | |
| I'm Thru With Love | |
| Come Rain Or Come Shine | |
| What Is This Thing Called Love |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, February 16, 1956
| Lover Come Back To Me | |
| Someone To Watch Over Me |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1711, OJCCD-1711-2.
C5003 Mel Henke, Volume 2 - Now Spin This!
Mel Henke, piano; Bill Newman, guitar; Bob Reed, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, October 4, 1955
| Little Rock Getaway | |
| In A Little Spanish Town | |
| Turkey In The Straw | |
| Pennies From Heaven |
Mel Henke, piano; Bill Newman, guitar; Bob Reed, bass; Shelly Manne, drums #1-5; Sam Weiss, drums #6-9.
Los Angeles, CA, October 10, 1955
| 1. | Mean To Me |
| 2. | Shock Treatment |
| 3. | I Surrender, Dear |
| 4. | Cocky Coo-Coo-Clock |
| 5. | In A Mist |
| 6. | Stardust |
| 7. | Toccata In A |
| 8. | Tea For Two |
| 9. | Frenzied Flight |
M5004 Pepe Romero - !Flamenco Fenomeno!
Pepe Romero, guitar.
Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, January, 1960
| Noche En Malaga | |
| Seguiriyas | |
| Medias Granadinas | |
| Fandangos De Huelva | |
| Alegrias Por Rosas | |
| Bulerias | |
| Soleares | |
| Alegrias Por Fiesta | |
| Farrucas | |
| Zapateado Del Perchel |
** also released on Contemporary S9004, CCD-14070-2.
M5005 Victor Feldman - Latinsville!
Conte Candoli, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Walter Benton, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, vibes; Vince Guaraldi, piano; Scott LaFaro, bass; Stan Levey, drums; Mongo Santamaria, congas; Armando Peraza, bongos; Willie Bobo, timbales.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 2, 1959
| Poinciana | |
| Spain | |
| Cuban Love Song | |
| Woody'n You |
Conte Candoli, trumpet; Walter Benton, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, vibes; Vince Guaraldi, piano; Scott LaFaro, bass; Mongo Santamaria, congas; Armando Peraza, bongos; Willie Bobo, timbales.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 3, 1959
| The Gypsy | |
| In A Little Spanish Town |
Conte Candoli, trumpet; Walter Benton, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, vibes; Vince Guaraldi, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Mongo Santamaria, congas; Armando Peraza, bongos; Willie Bobo, timbales.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 20, 1959
| South Of The Border | |
| Flying Down To Rio | |
| Lady Of Spain |
Victor Feldman, vibes; Andy Thomas, piano; Tony Reyes, bass; Ramon Rivera, congas; Frank Guerrero, timbales.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, May 4, 1959
| She's A Latin From Manhattan | |
| Cuban Pete | |
| Fiesta |
** also released on Contemporary S9005, CCD-9005-2.
M5006 Shelly Manne, Jack Marshall - Sounds Unheard Of!
Jack Marshall, guitar; Shelly Manne, percussion.
Los Angeles, CA, early 1962
| Poinciana | |
| My Funny Valentine | |
| The Continental | |
| By Myself | |
| Stormy Weather | |
| Begin The Beguine | |
| Night And Day | |
| Makin' Whoopee | |
| The Piccolino | |
| I'll Remember April | |
| The Boy Next Door | |
| Temptation |
** also released on Contemporary S6006.
Contemporary Composers 6000/8000 series (12 inch LP)
C6001 William O. Smith - String Quartet / Capriccio For Violin & Piano / Suite For Violin & Clarinet
The Amati String Quartet: Jeanette Violin, 1st violin; Mary Laporte, 2nd violin; Maxine Johnson, viola; Marie Manahan, cello; William O. Smith, composer.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 13, 1957
| String Quartet: 1. Allegro | |
| String Quartet: 2. Vivace | |
| String Quartet: 3. Adagio | |
| String Quartet: 4. Allegro |
William O. Smith, clarinet; Nathan Rubin, violin; William O. Smith, composer.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, June 7, 1957
| Suite For Violin & Clarinet: 1. Overture | |
| Suite For Violin & Clarinet: 2. Song | |
| Suite For Violin & Clarinet: 3. Dance | |
| Suite For Violin & Clarinet: 4. Burlesque | |
| Suite For Violin & Clarinet: 5. Finale |
Nathan Rubin, violin; Andre Previn, piano; William O. Smith, composer.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, June 12, 1957
| Capriccio For Violin & Piano: 1. Allegro Moderato | |
| Capriccio For Violin & Piano: 2. Andante | |
| Capriccio For Violin & Piano: 3. Allegro |
** also released on Stereo S7015.
C6002 Ernst Toch - Quartet In D Flat Major, Op. 18 / Serenade (Spitzweg) In G, Op. 25 -- The Westwood String Quartet, The Westwood String Trio
The Westwood String Quartet: Louis Kaufman, 1st violin; Joseph Stepanski, 2nd violin; Louis Kievman, viola; George Niekrug, cello; Ernst Toch, composer.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, released 1958
| Quartet In D Flat Major, Op. 18: 1. Quasi Prologus. Langsam | |
| Quartet In D Flat Major, Op. 18: 2. Lebhaft | |
| Quartet In D Flat Major, Op. 18: 3. Andante | |
| Quartet In D Flat Major, Op. 18: 4. Allegro Giocoso | |
| Quartet In D Flat Major, Op. 18: 5. Allegro Impetuoso Ed Appassionato |
The Westwood String Trio: Louis Kaufman, 1st violin; Joseph Stepanski, 2nd violin; Louis Kievman, viola; Ernst Toch, composer.
| Serenade (Spitzweg) In G, Op. 25 |
** also released on Stereo S7016.
C6003 Andrew Imbrie - Second String Quartet -- The California String Quartet & Third String Quartet -- The Walden String Quartet
no details.
** also released on Stereo S7022.
C6004 Vernon Duke - String Quartet (C) / Surrealist Suite And Three Caprices For Piano & Variations On An Old Russian Chant For Oboe And Strings
no details.
** also released on Stereo S7024.
C6005 no information
C6006 no information
M6007 Vernon Duke - Sonata In D For Violin And Piano / Etude For Violin And Bassoon / Souvenir De Venise / Parisian Suite
Israel Baker, violin; Vernon Duke, piano; Vernon Duke, composer.
released 1961
| Sonata In D For Violin And Piano: 1. Poco maestoso | |
| Sonata In D For Violin And Piano: 2. Allegretto non troppo | |
| Sonata In D For Violin And Piano: 3. Brilliante E tumultuoso |
Don Christlieb, bassoon; Israel Baker, violin; Vernon Duke, composer.
| Etude For Violin And Bassoon |
Natalie Ryshna, piano; Vernon Duke, composer.
| Souvenir De Venise (Piano Sonata No. 2): One movement: Grave. Allegro non troppo. Grave. |
same session.
| Parisian Suite: A Morning Stroll | |
| Parisian Suite: An American Girl | |
| Parisian Suite: Flowers In The Place Madeleine | |
| Parisian Suite: A Spinster On A Bicycle | |
| Parisian Suite: Fisherman On The Seine | |
| Parisian Suite: My Grocer's Dog | |
| Parisian Suite: Sunday Outing | |
| Parisian Suite: Cafe Flore Intellectual | |
| Parisian Suite: An Old Boulevardier | |
| Parisian Suite: Lovers, Lovers Everywhere |
** also released on Contemporary S8007.
S8008 no information
S8009 no information
S8010 no information
S8011 no information
S8012 no information
S8013 no information