Contemporary Records Discography: 1955-1956
1955
Lennie Niehaus Octet
Stu Williamson, trumpet; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone; Lennie Niehaus, alto sax; Bill Holman, tenor sax; Jimmy Giuffre, baritone sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.Los Angeles, CA, January 11, 1955
| You And The Night And The Music | Contemporary C3503 | |
| Bunko | - | |
| Rick's Tricks | - | |
| Nice Work If You Can Get It | - |
Bob Scobey's Frisco Band
Bob Scobey, trumpet; Jack Buck, trombone; Bill Napier, clarinet; Ernie Lewis, piano; Clancy Hayes, banjo, vocals; Dick Lammi, tuba; Earl Watkins, drums.Los Angeles, CA, January 17, 20 & 21, 1955
| Battle Hymn Of The Republic | Good Time Jazz 93, EP 1026, L-12006, FCD-60-010 | |
| Someday Sweetheart | Good Time Jazz 95, EP 1038, L-12006, FCD-60-010 | |
| Parson's Kansas City Blues | Good Time Jazz 95, EP 1038, L-12006 | |
| Strange Blues | Good Time Jazz EP 1037, L-12006, FCD-60-010 | |
| Memphis Blues | - | |
| Down In Jungle Town | Good Time Jazz EP 1037, L-12006 | |
| Sweet Georgia Brown | Good Time Jazz 94, EP 1026, L-12006, FCD-60-010 | |
| Beale Street Mama (as Beale Street Blues) | Good Time Jazz 94, EP 1037, L-12006, FCD-60-010 | |
| Mobile | Good Time Jazz 93, EP 1026, L-12006 | |
| Friendless Blues | Good Time Jazz EP 1038, L-12006 | |
| Careless Love | Good Time Jazz EP 1026, L-12006 | |
| Bill Bailey | Good Time Jazz EP 1038, L-12006, FCD-60-010 |
* Good Time Jazz FCD-60-010 Bob Scobey's Frisco Band Favorites
* Good Time Jazz EP 1026 Bob Scobey's Frisco Band
* Good Time Jazz EP 1038 Bob Scobey's Frisco Band
* Good Time Jazz EP 1037 Bob Scobey's Frisco Band
* Good Time Jazz 93, 45093 Bob Scobey - Mobile / Battle Hymn Of The Republic
* Good Time Jazz 95, 45095 Bob Scobey - Someday Sweetheart / Parson's Kansas City Blues
* Good Time Jazz 94, 45094 Bob Scobey - Sweet Georgia Brown / Beale Street Mama
Lennie Niehaus Octet
Stu Williamson, trumpet; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone; Lennie Niehaus, alto sax; Bill Holman, tenor sax; Jimmy Giuffre, baritone sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.Los Angeles, CA, January 26, 1955
| Blue Room | Contemporary C3503 | |
| Love Is Here To Stay | - | |
| Yes, Yes, Honey | - | |
| Circling The Blues | - |
Lennie Niehaus Octet
Stu Williamson, trumpet; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone; Lennie Niehaus, alto sax; Bill Holman, tenor sax; Jimmy Giuffre, baritone sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.: same personnel.Los Angeles, CA, February 15, 1955
| They Say It's Wonderful | Contemporary C3503 | |
| Rose Room | - | |
| Cooling It | - | |
| Debbie | - |
Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars
Conte Candoli, trumpet; Stu Williamson, valve trombone; Bud Shank, alto, baritone sax, flute; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Stan Levey, drums.Los Angeles, CA, February 22, 1955
| Long Ago And Far Away | Contemporary C3504 | |
| Dickie's Dream | - |
Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars
Conte Candoli, trumpet #1,3,4; Bud Shank, alto, baritone sax, flute #2-4; Bob Cooper, tenor sax #1,3,4; Claude Williamson, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Stan Levey, drums.Los Angeles, CA, March 1, 1955
| 1. | Isn't It Romantic | Contemporary C3504 |
| 2. | East Of The Sun | - |
| 3. | If I Should Lose You | - |
| 4. | Prelude To A Kiss | - |
Lennie Niehaus Trio With Strings
Lennie Niehaus, alto sax; Thomas Hall, Christopher Kuzell, Barbara Simons, viola; Charlotte Harrison, cello; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.Los Angeles, CA, March 16, 1955
| All The Things You Are | Contemporary C3510 | |
| Easy Living | - | |
| Rondo | - |
Barney Kessel Septet
Harry Edison, trumpet; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Al Hendrickson, Barney Kessel, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.Los Angeles, CA, March 28, 1955
| Happy Feeling | Contemporary C3513 | |
| Wail Street | - | |
| Contemporary Blues | - |
Lennie Niehaus Quintet With Strings
Lennie Niehaus, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Thomas Hall, Christopher Kuzell, Barbara Simons, viola; Charlotte Harrison, cello; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.Los Angeles, CA, March 28, 1955
| If I Should Lose You | Contemporary C3510 | |
| Full House | - | |
| Star Eyes | - | |
| Cross Walk | - | |
| Troubled Waters | - |
Duane Tatro And His Orchestra
Stu Williamson, trumpet; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone; Vincent DeRosa, French horn; Lennie Niehaus, alto sax; Bill Holman, tenor sax; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Ralph Pena, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Duane Tatro, arranger, conductor.Los Angeles, CA, April 4, 1955
| Low Clearance | Contemporary C3514 | |
| Outpost | - | |
| Maybe Next Year | - | |
| Conversation Piece | - |
Claire Austin
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 | Contemporary C5002 | |
| 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 | - |
Lennie Niehaus Quintet
Stu Williamson, trumpet, valve trombone; Lennie Niehaus, alto sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.Los Angeles, CA, April 25, 1955
| My Heart Stood Still | Contemporary C3510 | |
| More Than The Blues | - | |
| Lens | - | |
| Just One Of Those Things | - |
Jimmy Deuchar Ensemble
Jimmy Deuchar, trumpet; Ken Wray, trombone; Derek Humble, alto, baritone sax; Tubby Hayes, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, piano; Lennie Bush, bass; Phil Seamen, drums.London, England, April 26, 1955
| VOG2497 | Treble Gold | Tempo (E) LAP 2, TAP 17; Contemporary C3529 |
| VOG2498 | Bass House | Tempo (E) EXA 18, LAP 2, TAP 17; Contemporary C3529 |
| IPA Special | Tempo (E) EXA 18, LAP 2; Contemporary C3529 | |
| Final Selection | Tempo (E) LAP 2; Contemporary C3529 |
* Contemporary C3529 Pub Crawling With Jimmy Deuchar
* Tempo (E) LAP 2 Jimmy Deuchar Ensemble
* Tempo (E) EXA 18 Jimmy Deuchar Ensemble
Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars
Frank Rosolino, trombone; Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Claude Williamson, piano, arranger; Barney Kessel, guitar, arranger; Howard Rumsey, bass; Stan Levey, drums."Irvine Bowl", Laguna Beach, CA, June 20, 1955
| Witch Doctor No. 2 | Contemporary C3509, CCD-14077-2 | |
| 'Round Midnight | Contemporary C3509 | |
| Mood For Lighthouse | - | |
| Blind Man's Bluff | - | |
| Lady Jean | - | |
| Casa De Luz | - |
* Contemporary CCD-14077-2 Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars - Mexican Passport
Hampton Hawes Trio
Hampton Hawes, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums."Irvine Bowl", Laguna Beach, CA, June 20, 1955
| Walkin' | Contemporary C3509 | |
| The Champ | - |
Hampton Hawes Trio
Hampton Hawes, piano; Red Mitchell, bass #1-3,5-16; Chuck Thompson, drums #1-3,5-16.Los Angeles Police Academy, Chavez Ravine, Los Angeles, CA, June 28, 1955
| 1. | I Got Rhythm | Contemporary EP C4018, C3505 |
| 2. | What Is This Thing Called Love | - |
| 3. | Blues The Most | Contemporary EP C4019, C3505; Prestige PRCD-11015-2 |
| 4. | So In Love | Contemporary C3505 |
| 5. | Feelin' Fine | Contemporary EP C4018, C3505 |
| 6. | Hamp's Blues | Contemporary EP C4019, C3505; Prestige PRCD-11015-2 |
| 7. | Easy Living | Contemporary C3505 |
| 8. | All The Things You Are | - |
| 9. | These Foolish Things | - |
| 10. | The Carioca | Contemporary EP C4019, C3505 |
| 11. | Just Squeeze Me | Contemporary C3515 |
| 12. | I Should Care | unissued |
| 13. | Big Foot | - |
| 14. | Yesterdays | - |
| 15. | Just One Of Those Things | - |
| 16. | Sherrill | - |
* Contemporary C3515; Original Jazz Classics OJC-318, OJCCD-318-2 This Is Hampton Hawes, Vol. 2 - The Trio
* Prestige PRCD-11015-2 Hampton Hawes - Blues The Most
* Contemporary EP C4018 Hampton Hawes, Vol. 1A - The Trio
* Contemporary EP C4019 Hampton Hawes, Vol. 1B - The Trio
Bob Scobey's Frisco Band
Bob Scobey, trumpet; Jack Buck, trombone; Bill Napier, clarinet; Ernie Lewis, piano; Clancy Hayes, banjo, vocals; Hal McCormick, bass; Earl Watkins, drums.Los Angeles, CA, July 6 & 7, 1955
| When The Midnight Choo-Choo Leaves For Alabam' | Good Time Jazz 96, L-12009, FCD-60-010 | |
| St. James Infirmary | Good Time Jazz L-12009, FCD-60-010 | |
| Home | Good Time Jazz L-12009 | |
| At The Devil's Ball | - | |
| St. Louis Blues | Good Time Jazz L-12009, FCD-60-010 | |
| Angry | Good Time Jazz L-12009 | |
| I Ain't Gonna Give Nobody None Of This Jelly Roll | Good Time Jazz L-12009, FCD-60-010 | |
| Love Me Or Leave Me | Good Time Jazz L-12009 | |
| I Want To Go Back To Michigan (Down On The Farm) | Good Time Jazz 96, L-12009 | |
| You Can Depend On Me | Good Time Jazz L-12009 | |
| Lights Out Blues | Good Time Jazz L-12009, FCD-60-010 |
* Good Time Jazz FCD-60-010 Bob Scobey's Frisco Band Favorites
* Good Time Jazz 96, 45096 Bob Scobey - When The Midnight Choo-Choo / I Want To Go Back To Michigan
Barney Kessel Septet
Harry Edison, trumpet #2,4,5,8; Georgie Auld, tenor sax #2,4,5,8; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Al Hendrickson, Barney Kessel, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Irv Cottler, drums.Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 1955
| 1. | Begin The Blues | Contemporary C3513 |
| 2. | Louisiana | Contemporary C3513, FCD-60-021 |
| 3. | Embraceable You | Contemporary C3513, CCD-6022-2 |
| 4. | Indiana | Contemporary C3513 |
| 5. | Moten Swing | - |
| 6. | Midnight Sun | - |
| 7. | Don't Blame Me | - |
| 8. | 12th Street Rag | - |
* Contemporary FCD-60-021 The Artistry Of Barney Kessel
* Contemporary CCD-6022-2 Barney Kessel Plays For Lovers
Lyle Murphy And His Orchestra
Russ Cheever, clarinet, soprano, alto sax; Jack Dumont, clarinet, alto sax; Chuck Gentry, contrabass, bass clarinet, baritone sax; Abe Most, alto sax, clarinet, flute; Buddy Collette, tenor, alto sax, clarinet, flute; Andre Previn, piano; Curtis Counce, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Lyle Murphy, arranger, composer, director, celeste.Los Angeles, CA, August 16, 1955
| Fourth Dimension | Contemporary C3506 | |
| Sophisticated Lady | - | |
| Poly-Doodle | - | |
| Dizzy Dialogue | - | |
| Seismograph | - |
= Contemporary C3506 (later); Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1905-2 Lyle Murphy's Music - Gone With The Woodwinds!
Victor Feldman Septet
Jimmy Deuchar, Dizzy Reece, trumpet; Derek Humble, alto sax; Victor Feldman, vibes, piano; Tommy Pollard, piano; Lennie Bush, bass; Tony Crombie, drums.London, England, August 18, 1955
| VOG232 | Hand In Hand | Tempo (E) LAP 5 |
| VOG233 | When | Tempo (E) LAP 5, TAP 17 |
| VOG234 | Sonar | Tempo (E) LAP 5; Contemporary C3541 |
| VOG235 | Brawl For All | Tempo (E) LAP 5, TAP 21; Contemporary C3541 |
| VOG236 | Sunshine On A Dull Day | Tempo (E) LAP 5, TAP 10; Contemporary C3541 |
| VOG237 | Big Fist | Tempo (E) LAP 5 |
* Contemporary C3541; Original Jazz Classics OJC-1768, OJCCD-1768-2 The Music Of Victor Feldman - Suite Sixteen
* Tempo (E) TAP 21 Various Artists - Swingin' The Blues
* Tempo (E) TAP 10 Various Artists - Cool Music For A Hot Night - Mood Music In The Modern Manner
* Tempo (E) LAP 5 Victor Feldman Septet
Victor Feldman Modern Jazz Quartet
Victor Feldman, vibes; Tommy Pollard, piano; Eric Peter, bass; Tony Crombie, drums.London, England, September 12, 1955
| VOG244 | Suite Sixteen: Monody | Tempo (E) LAP 6; Contemporary C3541 |
| VOG245 | Suite Sixteen: Minore | - |
| VOG246 | Suite Sixteen: Habanera | - |
| VOG247 | Suite Sixteen: Epilogue | - |
| VOG248 | Deep In A Dream | Tempo (E) LAP 6, TAP 10 |
| VOG249 | Time Will Tell | Tempo (E) LAP 6, TAP 17 |
* Tempo (E) TAP 10 Various Artists - Cool Music For A Hot Night - Mood Music In The Modern Manner
* Tempo (E) TAP 17 Various Artists - Speak Low - More Mood Music In The Modern Manner
* Tempo (E) LAP 6 Victor Feldman Modern Jazz Quartet
Barney Kessel Quintet
Bob Cooper, tenor sax, oboe; Hampton Hawes, piano #2-4; Barney Kessel, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Chuck Thompson, drums.Los Angeles, CA, September 12, 1955
| 1. | My Old Flame | Contemporary C3512, CCD-6022-2 |
| 2. | Jeepers Creepers | Contemporary C3512 |
| 3. | You Stepped Out Of A Dream | - |
| 4. | I Didn't Know What Time It Was | - |
* Contemporary CCD-6022-2 Barney Kessel Plays For Lovers
Shelly Manne & His Men
Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone; Joe Maini Jr., alto sax; Bill Holman, tenor sax; Jimmy Giuffre, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Ralph Pena, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.Los Angeles, CA, September 13, 1955
| Grasshopper | Contemporary C3507 | |
| Summer Night | - | |
| Spring Is Here | - | |
| You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me | - |
Victor Feldman Modern Jazz Quartet
Victor Feldman, vibes; Norman Stenfalt, piano; Lennie Bush, bass; Phil Seamen, drums.London, England, September 21, 1955
| VOG250 | Duffle Coat | Tempo (E) LAP 6, TAP 17; Contemporary C3541 |
| VOG251 | Easy To Love | Tempo (E) LAP 6, TAP 17 |
* Contemporary C3541; Original Jazz Classics OJC-1768, OJCCD-1768-2 The Music Of Victor Feldman - Suite Sixteen
* Tempo (E) LAP 6 Victor Feldman Modern Jazz Quartet
Victor Feldman Big Band
Jimmy Deuchar, Dizzy Reece, Jimmy Watson, trumpet; Ken Wray, trombone, bass trumpet; John Burden, French horn; Jimmy Powell, tuba; Derek Humble, alto sax; Tubby Hayes, Ronnie Scott, tenor sax; Harry Klein, baritone sax; Victor Feldman, vibes, drums, congas; Norman Stenfalt, piano; Lennie Bush, bass; Phil Seamen, drums; Tony Hall, recitation.London, England, September 21, 1955
| VOG252 | Elegy | Tempo (E) A 127, EXA 29; Contemporary C3541 |
| VOG253 | Big Top | Tempo (E) A 142, EXA 29; Contemporary C3541 |
| VOG254 | Introduction | Tempo (E) EXA 29 |
| VOG255 | Cabaletto | Tempo (E) A 142, EXA 29; Contemporary C3541 |
| VOG256 | Maenya | Tempo (E) A 127, EXA 29; Contemporary C3541 |
* Tempo (E) EXA 29 Victor Feldman Big Band
* Tempo (E) A 127 Victor Feldman - Elegy / Maenya
* Tempo (E) A 142 Victor Feldman - Big Top / Cabaletto
Firehouse Five Plus Two
Danny Alguire, cornet; Ward Kimball, trombone; George Probert, clarinet; Frank Thomas, piano; Dick Roberts, banjo; Ed Penner, bass, bass sax, tuba; Jim McDonald, drums.Los Angeles, CA, September 23 & December 19, 1955
| What Is This Thing Called Love | Good Time Jazz EP 1042, L-12014 | |
| Girl Of My Dreams | Good Time Jazz EP 1043, L-12014 | |
| I Can't Give You Anything But Love | Good Time Jazz EP 1042, L-12014 | |
| My Honey's Lovin' Arms | Good Time Jazz EP 1043, L-12014 | |
| Love Nest | - | |
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me | - | |
| Love Is Just Around The Corner | Good Time Jazz EP 1042, L-12014 | |
| My Cutey's Due At Two-To-Two Today | Good Time Jazz EP 1044, L-12014 | |
| I Love You Baby | - | |
| Careless Love | Good Time Jazz EP 1042, L-12014 | |
| I Love You Truly | Good Time Jazz EP 1044, L-12014 | |
| Love Songs Of The Nile | - |
* Good Time Jazz EP 1042 Firehouse Five Plus Two
* Good Time Jazz EP 1043 Firehouse Five Plus Two
* Good Time Jazz EP 1044 Firehouse Five Plus Two
Mel Henke Quartet
Mel Henke, piano; Bill Newman, guitar; Bob Reed, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.Los Angeles, CA, October 4, 1955
| Little Rock Getaway | Contemporary C5003 | |
| In A Little Spanish Town | - | |
| Turkey In The Straw | - | |
| Pennies From Heaven | - |
Mel Henke Quartet
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 | Contemporary C5003 |
| 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 | - |
Lyle Murphy And His Orchestra
Russ Cheever, clarinet, soprano, alto sax; Jack Dumont, clarinet, alto sax; Chuck Gentry, contrabass, bass clarinet, baritone sax; Abe Most, alto sax, clarinet, flute; Buddy Collette, tenor, alto sax, clarinet, flute; Andre Previn, piano; Curtis Counce, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Lyle Murphy, arranger, composer, director, celeste.Los Angeles, CA, October 11, 1955
| Triton | Contemporary C3506 | |
| Perdido | - | |
| Blue Moon | - | |
| These Foolish Things | - | |
| Pemba | - |
= Contemporary C3506 (later); Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1905-2 Lyle Murphy's Music - Gone With The Woodwinds!
Duane Tatro And His Orchestra
Stu Williamson, trumpet; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone; Vincent DeRosa, French horn; Joe Maini Jr., alto sax; Bill Holman, tenor sax; Jimmy Giuffre, baritone sax; Ralph Pena, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Duane Tatro, arranger, conductor.Los Angeles, CA, November 1, 1955
| Minor Incident | Contemporary C3514 | |
| Dollar Day | - | |
| Easy Terms | - |
Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band
Alvin Alcorn, trumpet; Kid Ory, trombone; Phil Gomez, clarinet; Lionel Reason, piano; Julian Davidson, guitar; Wellman Braud, bass; Minor Hall, drums.Los Angeles, CA, November 22, 23 & 25, 1955
| Mahogany Hall Stomp | Good Time Jazz L-12016 | |
| Sugar Blues | - | |
| At A Georgia Camp Meeting | - | |
| Snag It | - | |
| There'll Be Some Changes Made | - | |
| At The Jazz Band Ball | - | |
| Wang Wang Blues | - | |
| By And By | - | |
| Make Me A Pallet On The Floor | - | |
| Shine | - |
Hampton Hawes Trio
Hampton Hawes, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Chuck Thompson, drums.Los Angeles, CA, December 3, 1955
| Stella By Starlight | Contemporary C3515 | |
| Yesterdays | - | |
| Steeplechase | Contemporary C3515; Milestone M-9166 | |
| Autumn In New York | Contemporary C3515 | |
| Section Blues | - |
* Milestone M-9166, MCD-9166-2 Various Artists - Bird Lives!
Shelly Manne & His Men
Stu Williamson, trumpet, valve trombone; Bill Holman, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.Los Angeles, CA, December 6, 1955
| Bags' Groove | Contemporary C3536 | |
| My Old Flame | - |
1956 (5th anniversary)
Lennie Niehaus Sextet
Stu Williamson, trumpet, valve trombone; Lennie Niehaus, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax, flute; Jimmy Giuffre, baritone sax; Buddy Clark, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.Los Angeles, CA, January 9, 11 & 12, 1956
| Thou Swell | Contemporary C3524 | |
| I Wished On The Moon | - | |
| Knee Deep | - | |
| Fond Memories | - | |
| Take It From Me | - | |
| Belle Of The Ball | - | |
| As Long As I Live | - | |
| Ill Wind (You're Blowing Me No Good) | - | |
| Three Of A Kind | - | |
| Elbow Room | - |
Hampton Hawes Trio
Hampton Hawes, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, January 18, 1956
| Big Foot | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1035-2 | |
| Ray's Idea | - | |
| Stella By Starlight | - | |
| Blues For Jacque | - | |
| I Should Care | - | |
| Bird Song | - | |
| Yesterdays | - | |
| Just One Of Those Things | - | |
| Cheryl | - |
Shelly Manne & His Men
Stu Williamson, trumpet, valve trombone; Charlie Mariano, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.Los Angeles, CA, January 19 & 26, 1956
| The Dart Game | Contemporary C3516 | |
| Bea's Flat | - | |
| Parthenia | - | |
| Bernie's Tune | - | |
| Doxy | - | |
| Slan | - | |
| A Gem From Tiffany | - |
Lennie Niehaus Quintet
Stu Williamson, trumpet, valve trombone; Lennie Niehaus, alto sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.Los Angeles, CA, January 20, 1956
| Poinciana | Contemporary C3518 | |
| I Should Care | - | |
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me | - | |
| Happy Times | - |
Hampton Hawes Trio
Hampton Hawes, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Chuck Thompson, drums.Los Angeles, CA, January 25, 1956
| You And The Night And The Music | Contemporary C3515 | |
| Blues For Jacque | Contemporary C3515; Prestige PRCD-11015-2 | |
| 'Round Midnight | Contemporary C3515 | |
| Somebody Loves Me | Contemporary C3523 | |
| The Sermon | Contemporary C3523; Prestige PRCD-11015-2 | |
| Embraceable You | Contemporary C3523 | |
| I Remember You | - | |
| A Night In Tunisia | - | |
| Lover Come Back To Me | - | |
| Polka Dots And Moonbeams | - | |
| Billy Boy | - | |
| Body And Soul | - | |
| Coolin' The Blues | - |
* Contemporary C3523; Original Jazz Classics OJC-421, OJCCD-421-2 Everybody Likes Hampton Hawes, Vol. 3 - The Trio
* Prestige PRCD-11015-2 Hampton Hawes - Blues The Most
Shelly Manne & His Men
Stu Williamson, trumpet, valve trombone; Charlie Mariano, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.Los Angeles, CA, February 2, 1956
| Un Poco Loco | Contemporary C3516 |
Shelly Manne & His Friends
Andre Previn, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.Los Angeles, CA, February 11, 1956
| Tangerine | Contemporary C3525 | |
| I Cover The Waterfront | - | |
| Squatty Roo | - | |
| Collard Greens And Black-Eyed Peas | - | |
| Stars Fell On Alabama | - | |
| Girl Friend | - |
Buddy Collette Octet
Gerald Wilson, trumpet; David Wells, bass trumpet; William E. Green, alto sax; Buddy Collette, tenor, alto sax, flute; Jewell Grant, baritone sax; Ernie Freeman, piano; Red Callender, bass; Max Albright, drums.Los Angeles, CA, February 13, 1956
| Cycle | Contemporary C3522 | |
| Ruby | Contemporary C362, C3522 | |
| Slappy's Tune | Contemporary C3522 | |
| Santa Monica | - |
* Contemporary C362, C45-362 Buddy Collette - Makin' Whoopee / Ruby
Claire Austin
Bob Scobey, trumpet; Stan Wrightsman, clarinet; Barney Kessel, guitar; Morty Corb, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Claire Austin, vocals.Los Angeles, CA, February 16, 1956
| Lover Come Back To Me | Contemporary C5002 | |
| Someone To Watch Over Me | - |
Barney Kessel Quintet
Buddy Collette, alto sax, flute; Claude Williamson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.Los Angeles, CA, February 23, 1956
| Easy Like | Contemporary C3511 | |
| That's All | - | |
| April In Paris | - | |
| North Of The Border | - | |
| Easy Like (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-153-2 | |
| North Of The Border (alternate take) | - |
Buddy Collette Quartet
Buddy Collette, tenor, alto sax, flute; Gerry Wiggins, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Bill Richmond, drums.Los Angeles, CA, February 24, 1956
| Makin' Whoopee | Contemporary C362, C3522 | |
| Sunset Drive | Contemporary C3522 | |
| Jazz City Blues | - | |
| Frenesi | - |
* Contemporary C362, C45-362 Buddy Collette - Makin' Whoopee / Ruby
Santo Pecora And The Tailgaters
Bill Gallaty, trumpet; Santo Pecora, trombone; Lester "Gilly" Bouchon, clarinet, tenor, bass sax; Ronnie Dupont, piano; Chink Martin, bass; Paul Ferrara, drums.New Orleans, LA, March 10, 1956
| Alabamy Bound | Good Time Jazz L-12020 | |
| Zero | - | |
| Struttin' With Some Barbecue | - |
The Bay City Jazz Band
Al Cavallin, cornet; Everett Farey, cornet, leader; Sanford Newbauer, trombone, leader; Roy Giomi, clarinet; Don Keeler, piano; Tito Patri, banjo; Walt Yost, bass; Lloyd Byassee, drums.Oakland, CA, March 12, 14 & 15, 1956
| Arab Strut | Good Time Jazz L-12017 | |
| Alligator Blues | - | |
| My Heart | - | |
| Yerba Buena Blues | - | |
| How'm I Gonna Do It (If I Don't Know What It Is That You Crave) | - | |
| Potato Head Blues | - | |
| Weather Bird Rag | - | |
| Auntie Soshal's Social | - | |
| West Texas Blues | - | |
| Doctor Jazz | - | |
| Beale Street Blues | - | |
| Snake Rag | - |
Bob Scobey's Frisco Band
Bob Scobey, trumpet; Jack Buck, trombone; Bill Napier, clarinet; Jesse (Tiny) Crump or Ralph Sutton, piano; Clancy Hayes, banjo, guitar, vocals; Bob Short, bass, tuba; or Hal McCormick, bass; Fred Higuera, drums; Lizzie Miles, vocals.Oakland, CA, March 13, 14 & 15, 1956
| Ostrich Walk | Good Time Jazz L-12023 | |
| Indiana | - | |
| Sobbin' Blues | - | |
| Curse Of An Aching Heart | - | |
| Michigan Water Blues | - | |
| Sensation | - | |
| Doctor Jazz | Good Time Jazz L-12023, FCD-60-010 | |
| Jazz Me Blues | Good Time Jazz L-12023 | |
| Travelin' Shoes | - | |
| Just A Closer Walk With Thee | Good Time Jazz L-12023, FCD-60-010 | |
| Ja-Da | Good Time Jazz L-12023 | |
| San | - |
* Good Time Jazz FCD-60-010 Bob Scobey's Frisco Band Favorites
Don Ewell Solo
Don Ewell, piano.Oakland, CA, March 13, 15 & 16, 1956
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me | Good Time Jazz L-12021 | |
| Squeeze Me | - | |
| Blues Improvisation | - | |
| You Took Advantage Of Me | - |
Don Ewell Trio
Darnell Howard, clarinet; Don Ewell, piano; Minor Hall, drums.Oakland, CA, March 13, 15 & 16, 1956
| South Side Strut | Good Time Jazz L-12021 | |
| A Monday Date | - | |
| Love Me Or Leave Me | - | |
| Bush Street Scramble | - | |
| Old Fashioned Love | - | |
| Parlor Social | - | |
| Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You | - | |
| My Honey's Lovin' Arms | - |
Eddie Pierson's Band
Albert Walters, trumpet; Eddie Pierson, trombone; Joseph "Cornbread" Thomas, clarinet; Jeanette Kimball, piano; Albert "Papa" French, banjo; Sidney "Jim Little" Brown, bass; Louis Barbarin, drums.New Orleans, LA, March 17, 1956
| Gettysburg March | Good Time Jazz L-12020 | |
| In Gloryland | - | |
| Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home | - |
Sharkey Bonano And His Kings Of Dixieland
Sharkey Bonano, trumpet, vocals; Jack Delaney, trombone; Pete Fountain, clarinet; Jeff Riddick, piano; Joe Loyacano, bass; Paul Ferrara, drums.New Orleans, LA, March 24, 1956
| Second Line | Good Time Jazz L-12019 | |
| Look What You Missed | - | |
| Panama | - |
George Girard And His New Orleans Five
George Girard, trumpet, vocals; Bob Havens, trombone; Harry Shields, clarinet; Bob Discon, piano; Bob Coquille, bass; Paul Edwards, drums.New Orleans, LA, April 14, 1956
| Doctor Jazz | Good Time Jazz L-12019 | |
| Liebestraum | - | |
| San | - |
Buddy Collette Quintet
Buddy Collette, tenor, alto sax, clarinet, flute; Ernie Freeman, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Joe Comfort, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.Los Angeles, CA, April 17, 1956
| St. Andrews Place Blues | Contemporary C3522 | |
| Cheryl Ann | - | |
| Jungle Pipe | - | |
| Zan | - |
Paul Barbarin's New Orleans Band
John Brunious, trumpet; Worthia Thomas, trombone; Willie Humphrey, clarinet; Lester Santiago, piano; Edmond "Doc" Souchon, banjo; Richard Alexis, bass; Paul Barbarin, drums.New Orleans, LA, April 21, 1956
| Too Late | Good Time Jazz L-12019 | |
| We'll Meet Again | - | |
| Dooky's Doing His Dance | - |
Jimmy Deuchar Sextet
Jimmy Deuchar, trumpet; Ken Wray, trombone; Derek Humble, alto, baritone sax; Stan Tracey, piano #1-4; Marty Paich, piano #5; Lennie Bush, bass; Tony Crombie, drums.London, England, April 23, 1956
| 1. VOG807 | "E" | Tempo (E) TAP 4; Contemporary C3529 |
| 2. VOG808 | Colne Springs | - |
| 3. VOG809 | Four X | Tempo (E) TAP 4 |
| 4. VOG810 | Red Barrell | - |
| 5. VOG811 | Marty | unissued |
* Contemporary C3529 Pub Crawling With Jimmy Deuchar
Bill Matthews And His New Orleans Dixieland Band
Ernie Cagnolatti, trumpet, vocals; Bill Matthews, trombone; Albert Burbank, clarinet; Octave Crosby, piano, vocals; Richard McLean, bass; George Williams, drums.New Orleans, LA, April 28, 1956
| Bugle Call Rag | Good Time Jazz L-12019 | |
| Walk Thru The Streets Of The City | - | |
| Maryland, My Maryland | - |
Armand Hug's Trio
Armand Hug, piano; Phil Darois, bass; Charlie Duke, drums.New Orleans, LA, May 19, 1956
| My Old Time Sweetheart | Good Time Jazz L-12020 | |
| Doodle Doo Doo | - | |
| Dixie Bug | - |
Johnny Wiggs' New Orleans Music
Johnny Wiggs, cornet; Emile Christian, trombone; Raymond Burke, clarinet; Armand Hug, piano; Edmond "Doc" Souchon, banjo, vocals; Sherwood Mangiapane, bass; Santo Pecora, drums.New Orleans, LA, May 26, 1956
| Gallatin Street Grind | Good Time Jazz L-12020 | |
| Sweet Substitute | - | |
| Everybody Loves My Baby | - |
Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band
Alvin Alcorn, trumpet; Kid Ory, trombone; Phil Gomez, clarinet; Cedric Haywood, piano; Julian Davidson, guitar; Wellman Braud, bass; Minor Hall, drums.Los Angeles, CA, June 18 & 32 & July, 1956
| High Society | Good Time Jazz M12041/2, FCD-60-009 | |
| Do What Ory Say | - | |
| Down Home Rag | - | |
| Careless Love | - | |
| Jazz Me Blues | - | |
| Weary Blues | - | |
| Original Dixieland One-Step | - | |
| Bourbon Street Parade | - | |
| Panama | - | |
| Toot, Toot, Tootsie | Good Time Jazz M12041/2 | |
| Oh, Didn't He Ramble | Good Time Jazz M12041/2, FCD-60-009 | |
| Beale Street Blues | - | |
| Maryland, My Maryland | - | |
| 1919 Rag | - | |
| Eh, La Bas | - | |
| Mood Indigo | Good Time Jazz M12041/2 | |
| Bugle Call Rag | Good Time Jazz M12041/2, FCD-60-009 | |
| Creole Song | Good Time Jazz M12045 |
* Good Time Jazz M12045, GTJCD-12045-2 Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band - This Kid's The Greatest!
* Good Time Jazz FCD-60-009 Kid Ory! Favorites!
Shelly Manne & His Men
Stu Williamson, trumpet, valve trombone; Charlie Mariano, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.Los Angeles, CA, July 16, 1956
| Quartet (a suite in four parts) | Contemporary C3519 |
= Stereo S7007 Shelly Manne & His Men - Swinging Sounds In Stereo
Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars
Frank Rosolino, trombone; Bob Cooper, oboe, tenor sax; Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Claude Williamson, piano, arranger; Barney Kessel, guitar, arranger; Howard Rumsey, bass; Stan Levey, drums.Los Angeles, CA, August 2, 1956
| Mexican Passport | Contemporary C3508, CCD-14077-2 | |
| The Song Is You | Contemporary C3508 | |
| Snap The Whip | - |
* Contemporary CCD-14077-2 Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars - Mexican Passport
Barney Kessel And His Orchestra
Buddy Collette, flute, alto flute, clarinet; Junie Cobb, oboe, English horn; George W. Smith, clarinet; Justin Gordon, clarinet, bass clarinet; Howard Terry, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon; Andre Previn, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Buddy Clark, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.Los Angeles, CA, August 6, 1956
| Makin' Whoopee | Contemporary C3521, FCD-60-021 | |
| Gone With The Wind | Contemporary C3521 | |
| I Love You | - | |
| Fascinating Rhythm | - |
* Contemporary FCD-60-021 The Artistry Of Barney Kessel
Shelly Manne & His Men
Stu Williamson, trumpet, valve trombone; Charlie Mariano, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.Los Angeles, CA, August 15 & 16, 1956
| Moose The Mooche | Contemporary C3519 | |
| The Wind | - | |
| Pint Of Blues | - | |
| Tommyhawk | - |
= Stereo S7007 Shelly Manne & His Men - Swinging Sounds In Stereo
Shelly Manne & His Friends
Andre Previn, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums, tambourine.Los Angeles, CA, August 17, 1956
| Get Me To The Church On Time | Contemporary C361, EP C4035, C3527 | |
| On The Street Where You Live | Contemporary C361, C3527 | |
| I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face | Contemporary EP C4035, C3527 | |
| Wouldn't It Be Loverly | Contemporary C3527 | |
| Ascot Gavotte | Contemporary EP C4035, C3527 | |
| Show Me | Contemporary EP C4036, C3527 | |
| With A Little Bit Of Luck | - | |
| I Could Have Danced All Night | - |
* Contemporary EP C4035 Shelly Manne & His Friends
* Contemporary EP C4036 Shelly Manne & His Friends
* Contemporary C361, C45-361 Shelly Manne - On The Street Where You Live / Get Me To The Church On Time
Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars
Buddy Collette, flute; Bob Cooper, oboe, English horn; Sonny Clark, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Stan Levey, drums."The Lighthouse", Hermosa Beach, CA, September 25, 1956
| Blue Sands | Contemporary EP C4053, C2510, C3520 | |
| Swing House | - | |
| A Bit Of Basie | - | |
| Waikikian | - |
* Contemporary C2510 Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars, Vol. 4
* Contemporary EP C4053 Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars
Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars
Conte Candoli, trumpet; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Stan Levey, drums.Los Angeles, CA, October 2, 9 & 16, 1956
| Love Me Or Levey | Contemporary C3528 | |
| Taxi War Dance | - | |
| Octavia | - | |
| Mambo Las Vegas | Contemporary C3528, CCD-14077-2 | |
| Jubilation | Contemporary C3528 | |
| I Deal | - | |
| Latin For Lovers | Contemporary C3528, CCD-14077-2 | |
| Topsy | Contemporary C3528 |
* Contemporary CCD-14077-2 Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars - Mexican Passport
Gerry Wiggins Trio
Gerry Wiggins, piano; Joe Comfort, bass; Jackie Mills, drums.Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, October 3 & 10, 1956
| Narcissus | Contemporary M3595 | |
| Frankie & Johnny | - | |
| One For My Baby | - | |
| The Lady Is A Tramp | - | |
| Serenade In Blue | - | |
| My Heart Stood Still | - | |
| Just Squeeze Me / Satin Doll | - | |
| Blue Wig | - |
Curtis Counce Group
Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Harold Land, tenor sax; Carl Perkins, piano; Curtis Counce, bass; Frank Butler, drums.Los Angeles, CA, October 8, 1956
| Landslide | Contemporary C3526 | |
| Time After Time | - | |
| Mia | - | |
| Sarah | - | |
| A Fifth For Frank | - | |
| Big Foot | Contemporary C3539 |
= Contemporary S7526; Original Jazz Classics OJC-606, OJCCD-606-2 The Curtis Counce Group, Vol. 1 - Landslide
* Contemporary C3539; Original Jazz Classics OJC-159, OJCCD-159-2 You Get More Bounce With Curtis Counce!
= Contemporary S7539 The Curtis Counce Group, Vol. 2 - Counceltation
Barney Kessel And His Orchestra
Ted Nash, flute, clarinet; Junie Cobb, oboe, English horn; George W. Smith, clarinet; Justin Gordon, clarinet, bass clarinet; Howard Terry, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.Los Angeles, CA, October 15, 1956
| Cheerful Little Earful | Contemporary C3521 | |
| My Reverie | Contemporary C3521, CCD-6022-2 | |
| Blues For A Playboy | Contemporary C3521 | |
| Carioca | - |
* Contemporary CCD-6022-2 Barney Kessel Plays For Lovers
Curtis Counce Group
Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Harold Land, tenor sax; Carl Perkins, piano; Curtis Counce, bass; Frank Butler, drums.Los Angeles, CA, October 15, 1956
| Sonar | Contemporary C3526 | |
| Stranger In Paradise | Contemporary C3539 | |
| Woody'n You (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-159-2 | |
| Woody'n You | Contemporary C-7655 | |
| Landslide (alternate take) | - | |
| Sonor (alternate take) | - |
= Contemporary S7526; Original Jazz Classics OJC-606, OJCCD-606-2 The Curtis Counce Group, Vol. 1 - Landslide
* Contemporary C3539; Original Jazz Classics OJC-159, OJCCD-159-2 You Get More Bounce With Curtis Counce!
= Contemporary S7539 The Curtis Counce Group, Vol. 2 - Counceltation
* Contemporary C-7655, CCD-7655-2 The Curtis Counce Group - Sonority
Buddy Collette Quartet
Buddy Collette, clarinet, flute; Don Friedman, piano; John Goodman, bass; Joe Peters, drums.Los Angeles, CA, November 6, 1956
| A Nice Day | Contemporary C3531 | |
| Over The Rainbow | - |
Firehouse Five Plus Two
Danny Alguire, cornet; Ward Kimball, trombone, siren; George Probert, clarinet, soprano sax, ocarina; Frank Thomas, piano; Dick Roberts, banjo; Ed Penner, bass, bass sax, tuba; Jim McDonald, drums.Los Angeles, CA, November 10, 1956
| Swanee River | Good Time Jazz EP 1045, L-12018 | |
| Birmingham Papa (Your Memphis Mama's Comin' To Town) | - | |
| Milenberg Joys | - | |
| Tishomingo Blues | - |
* Good Time Jazz EP 1045 Firehouse Five Plus Two
Hampton Hawes Quartet
Hampton Hawes, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Eldridge Freeman, drums.Los Angeles, CA, November 12, 1956
| Jordu | Contemporary C3545 | |
| Groovin' High | - | |
| Takin' Care | Contemporary C3545; Prestige PRCD-11015-2 | |
| Broadway | Contemporary C3545 | |
| Hampton's Pulpit | Contemporary C3545; Prestige PRCD-11015-2 | |
| I'll Remember April | Contemporary C3546 | |
| Woody'n You | - | |
| Two Bass Hit | - | |
| Will You Still Be Mine | - | |
| April In Paris | - | |
| Blue 'N' Boogie | - |
* Contemporary C3546, S7546; Original Jazz Classics OJC-639, OJCCD-639-2 All Night Session! With The Hampton Hawes Quartet 2
* Prestige PRCD-11015-2 Hampton Hawes - Blues The Most
Hampton Hawes Quartet
Hampton Hawes, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Eldridge Freeman, drums.: same personnel.Los Angeles, CA, November 13, 1956
| I Should Care | Contemporary C3546 | |
| Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me | Contemporary C3547 | |
| Blues No. 3 | - | |
| Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea | - | |
| Blues No. 4 | - | |
| Blues Of A Sort | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-640-2 |
* Contemporary C3547, S7547; Original Jazz Classics OJC-640, OJCCD-640-2 All Night Session! With The Hampton Hawes Quartet 3
Art Pepper Quintet
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 | Contemporary S7630 | |
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me (alternate take) | Contemporary (J) VICJ 23640 | |
| All The Things You Are | Contemporary S7630 | |
| All The Things You Are (alternate take) | Contemporary (J) VICJ 23640 | |
| What's New | Contemporary S7630 | |
| Tickle Toe | - | |
| Avalon | Contemporary (J) VICJ 23640 | |
| Warnin' (take 1) | - | |
| Warnin' (take 2) | - | |
| Stompin' At The Savoy | - |
* Contemporary (J) VICJ 23640 Art Pepper With Warne Marsh
Buddy Collette Quartet
Buddy Collette, tenor, alto sax, clarinet, flute; Dick Shreve, piano; John Goodman, bass; Bill Dolney, drums.Los Angeles, CA, November 29, 1956
| Minor Deviation | Contemporary C3531 | |
| Change It | - | |
| I'll Remember April | - | |
| Blues For Howard | - | |
| Fall Winds | - |
Barney Kessel And His Orchestra
Ted Nash, flute, clarinet; Junie Cobb, oboe, English horn; George W. Smith, clarinet; Justin Gordon, clarinet, bass clarinet; Howard Terry, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon; Claude Williamson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.Los Angeles, CA, December 4, 1956
| Love Is For The Very Young | Contemporary C3521 | |
| Mountain Greenery | - | |
| Indian Summer | - | |
| Laura | Contemporary C3521, CCD-6022-2 |
* Contemporary CCD-6022-2 Barney Kessel Plays For Lovers
Lennie Niehaus Octet
Frank Rosolino, trombone; Vincent DeRosa, French horn; James McAllister, tuba; Lennie Niehaus, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Red Mitchell, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.Los Angeles, CA, December 10, 1956
| The Sermon | Contemporary C3540 | |
| With The Wind And The Rain In Your Hair | - | |
| Four | - | |
| Blues For Susie | - |