Contemporary Records Catalog: 3600/7600, 5000, 6000 series
Contemporary 3600/7600 series (12 inch LP)
M3601 Helyne Stewart - Love Moods
Helyne Stewart, vocal; accompanied by Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax; Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Frank Butler, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, January 20, 1961
Love Is Here To Stay | |
The Man I Love | |
How Deep Is The Ocean (How High Is The Sky) | |
My Silent Love |
Helyne Stewart, vocal; accompanied by Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Phineas Newborn Jr., piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Milt Turner, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, August 21 and 22, 1961
I Hadn't Anyone Till 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 and 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; Jimmie 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
Joy Bryan, vocal; accompanied by Wynton Kelly, piano; Al Viola, guitar; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Frank Butler, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 28 and 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 and 25, 1960
I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me | |
I Love You | |
Come Rain Or Come Shine | |
Long Ago (And Far Away) | |
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 and 20, 1962
Hava Nagila (Come Let's Be Happy) | |
Bei Mir Bistu Shein | |
Yussel! Yussel! | |
Zamar Nodad | |
Bokrei Lachish | |
Tzena | |
Exodus | |
Di Grine Kuzine | |
My Yiddishe Momme | |
Orchah Bamidbar (Steps To The Desert) |
** also released on Contemporary S7609. on Contemporary CCD-7609-2 as "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 #1,3-6; Gene Stone, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, November 21, 1962
1. | Congo Call |
2. | Bojangles |
3. | Green And Gold |
4. | Ghost Of The Past |
5. | Red's Mood |
6. | Juanita |
7. | Lost Generation |
8. | 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 and 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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
Days Of Wine And Roses |
** also released on Contemporary S7616; Original Jazz Classics OJC-178, OJCCD-178-2.
S7617 Prince Lasha & Sonny Simmons - Firebirds
Sonny Simmons, left channel alto sax, English horn; Prince Lasha, right channel alto sax, flute, alto clarinet; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Buster Williams, bass; Charles Moffett, drums.
Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, September 28 and 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 & 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 |
** originally released on Hifijazz J 612 as "The Harold Land Quintet - The Fox".
S7620 Elmo Hope Trio With Jimmy Bond & Frank Butler
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 |
** originally released on Hifijazz J 616 as "Elmo Hope With Frank Butler And Jimmy Bond".
S7621 Hampton Hawes Trio - The Seance
Hampton Hawes, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Donald Bailey, drums.
"Mitchell's Studio Club", Los Angeles, CA, April 30, and 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 and 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 Sonny Simmons - Rumasuma
Barbara Donald, trumpet; Sonny Simmons, alto sax; Mike Cohen, piano; Jerry Sealund, left channel bass; Bill Pickens, right channel bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, July 31, and August 1, 1969
Rumasuma | |
Back To The Apple | |
Reincarnation | |
For Posterity |
S7624 Shelly Manne - Outside
Gary Barone, trumpet, flugelhorn; John Gross, tenor sax, flute; Pete Robinson, piano, electric piano; Juney Booth, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, December 11 and 12, 1969
River Running | |
Silent Voices | |
High-Flying Phyllis | |
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 and 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 Jazz Club", London, England, July 30 and 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.
Contemporary's studio, 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.
Contemporary's studio, 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 and 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, and 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; Emanuel Boyd, left channel flute, tenor sax; Ramon Morris, right channel tenor sax #1,3; Bennie Maupin, right channel tenor sax #2; George Cables, piano, electric piano; Henry Franklin, bass; Woodrow Theus II, drums, percussion.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, September 15 and 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; Charlie Haden, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, 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 and 13, 1969
Harlem Blues | |
Sweet And Lovely | |
Little Girl Blue | |
Ray's Idea | |
Stella By Starlight | |
Tenderly | |
Cookin' At The Continental |
** originally released on Contemporary (J) GP-3015.
S7635 The Poll Winners - Straight Ahead
Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, 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; Hampton Hawes, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Steve Ellington, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1976
Namely You |
Art Farmer, flugelhorn; Hampton Hawes, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Steve Ellington, drums.
I Can't Get Started |
Art Farmer, flugelhorn; Art Pepper, alto sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Steve Ellington, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, July 28, 1976
Downwind |
Art Farmer, flugelhorn; Hampton Hawes, piano.
My Funny Valentine |
Art Farmer, flugelhorn; Art Pepper, alto sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, 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.
Contemporary's studio, 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.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, September 15 and 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, tenor sax; George Cables, piano; Tony Dumas, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 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; Junieeh Booth, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Jumma Santos, percussion.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, June 21, 22 and 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.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, June 22, 23 and 24, 1977
Ojos De Rojo | |
Slippery | |
Something In Common | |
Love Walked In | |
Georgia On My Mind | |
Little Girl Blue | |
Sister Sadie |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-412, OJCCD-412-2.
7642 Art Pepper - Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard
Art Pepper, clarinet, alto, tenor sax; George Cables, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, First Set (First Show), July 28, 1977
My Friend John |
same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, Second Set (Second Show), July 28, 1977
Valse Triste |
same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, Third Set (Third Show), July 28, 1977
Blues For Les |
same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, First Set (Seventh Show), July 30, 1977
Goodbye |
** also released on Contemporary S-7642; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-694-2.
** part of Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 as "The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions".
7643 Art Pepper - Friday Night At The Village Vanguard
Art Pepper, clarinet, alto, tenor sax; George Cables, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, First Set (First Show), July 28, 1977
But Beautiful |
same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, First Set (Seventh Show), July 30, 1977
Las Cuevas De Mario |
same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, Third Set (Ninth Show), July 30, 1977
Caravan | |
Labyrinth |
** also released on Contemporary S-7643; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-695-2.
** part of Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 as "The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions".
7644 Art Pepper - Saturday Night At The Village Vanguard
Art Pepper, clarinet, alto, tenor sax; George Cables, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, Third Set (Third Show), July 28, 1977
The Trip |
same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, First Set (Fourth Show), July 29, 1977
You Go To My Head | |
Cherokee |
** also released on Contemporary S-7644; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-696-2.
** part of Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 as "The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions".
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 and 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 and 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, clarinet, alto, tenor sax; George Cables, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, Third Set (Third Show), July 28, 1977
Over The Rainbow |
same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, First Set (Fourth Show), July 29, 1977
No Limit |
same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, Second Set (Fifth Show), July 29, 1977
These Foolish Things |
same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, Second Set (Eighth Show), July 30, 1977
More For Les |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-697-2.
** part of Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 as "The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions".
C-7651 Sonny Rollins - Contemporary Alternate Takes
Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Ray Brown, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 7, 1957
I'm An Old Cowhand (alternate take) | |
Come, Gone (alternate take) | |
Way Out West (alternate take) |
Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Victor Feldman, vibraharp #3.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, October 20, 21 and 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 and 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 and 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.
Contemporary Records' studio, 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 and 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 |
** originally released on Verve V/V6-2151 as "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 and 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 |
** originally released on Mercury MG-20704 as "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, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, March and 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 and 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, vocal.
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.