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 and 26, and February 15, 1955
| Blue Room | Contemporary C3503 | |
| You And The Night And The Music | - | |
| Bunko | - | |
| Love Is Here To Stay | - | |
| They Say It's Wonderful | - | |
| Rick's Tricks | - | |
| Rose Room | - | |
| Cooling It | - | |
| Yes, Yes, Honey | - | |
| Debbie | - | |
| Nice Work If You Can Get It | - | |
| Circling The Blues | - |
* Contemporary C3503; Original Jazz Classics OJC-1767, OJCCD-1767-2 Lennie Niehaus Vol. 3 - The Octet #2
Bob Scobey's Frisco Band: Vocals By Clancy Hayes
Bob Scobey, trumpet; Jack Buck, trombone; Bill Napier, clarinet; Ernie Lewis, piano; Clancy Hayes, banjo, vocal; Dick Lammi, bass; Earl Watkins, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, January 17, 20 and 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 | |
| Parsons, Kansas 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 Jungletown | 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 L-12006, GTJCD-12006-2 Bob Scobey's Frisco Band (Vol. 4) - Vocals By Clancy Hayes
* Good Time Jazz FCD-60-010 Bob Scobey's Frisco Band Favorites
* Good Time Jazz EP 1026 Bob Scobey's Frisco Band Vol. 4A - Vocals By Clancy Hayes
* Good Time Jazz EP 1038 Bob Scobey's Frisco Band Vol. 4C - Vocals By Clancy Hayes
* Good Time Jazz EP 1037 Bob Scobey's Frisco Band Vol. 4B - Vocals By Clancy Hayes
* Good Time Jazz 93, 45093 Bob Scobey - Mobile / Battle Hymn Of The Republic
* Good Time Jazz 95, 45095 Bob Scobey - Someday Sweetheart / Parsons, Kansas Blues
* Good Time Jazz 94, 45094 Bob Scobey - Sweet Georgia Brown / Beale Street Mama
Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars
Conte Candoli, trumpet; Stu Williamson, valve trombone; Bud Shank, alto sax; 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 | - |
* Contemporary C3504; Original Jazz Classics OJC-386, OJCCD-386-2 Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars Vol. 6
Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars
Conte Candoli, trumpet; Bud Shank, alto sax; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, March 1, 1955
| Isn't It Romantic | Contemporary C3504 | |
| East Of The Sun | - | |
| If I Should Lose You | - | |
| Prelude To A Kiss | - |
* Contemporary C3504; Original Jazz Classics OJC-386, OJCCD-386-2 Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars Vol. 6
Lennie Niehaus Trio With Strings
Lennie Niehaus, alto sax; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; with Thomas Hall, Christopher F. Kuzell, Barbara Simons, viola; Charlotte Harrison, cello.
Los Angeles, CA, March 16, 1955
| All The Things You Are | Contemporary C3510 | |
| Easy Living | - | |
| Rondo | - |
* Contemporary C3510; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1858-2 Lennie Niehaus Vol. 4 - The Quintets & Strings
Barney Kessel Septet
Harry Edison, trumpet; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Al Hendrickson, rhythm guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, March 28, 1955
| Happy Feeling | Contemporary C3513 | |
| Wail Street | - | |
| Contemporary Blues | - |
* Contemporary C3513; Original Jazz Classics OJC-317, OJCCD-317-2 Barney Kessel Vol. 3 - To Swing Or Not To Swing
Lennie Niehaus Quintet With Strings
Lennie Niehaus, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; with Thomas Hall, Christopher F. Kuzell, Barbara Simons, viola; Charlotte Harrison, cello.
Los Angeles, CA, March 30, 1955
| If I Should Lose You | Contemporary C3510 | |
| Full House | - | |
| Star Eyes | - | |
| Cross Walk | - | |
| Troubled Waters | - |
* Contemporary C3510; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1858-2 Lennie Niehaus Vol. 4 - The Quintets & Strings
Duane Tatro's Jazz For Moderns
Stu Williamson, trumpet; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone; Vincent De Rosa, French horn; Lennie Niehaus, alto sax; Bill Holman, tenor sax; Bob Gordon, baritone sax; Ralph Pena, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Duane Tatro, director.
Los Angeles, CA, April 4, 1955
| Low Clearance | Contemporary C3514 | |
| Outpost | - | |
| Maybe Next Year | - | |
| Conversation Piece | - |
* Contemporary C3514; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1878-2 Duane Tatro's Jazz For Moderns (Vol. 1)
Claire Austin
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 | 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 | - |
* Contemporary C5002; Original Jazz Classics OJC-1711, OJCCD-1711-2 Claire Austin Sings "When Your Lover Has Gone"
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 | - |
* Contemporary C3510; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1858-2 Lennie Niehaus Vol. 4 - The Quintets & Strings
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 |
* Tempo (E) TAP 17 Various Artists - Speak Low - More Mood Music In The Modern Manner
* 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; Howard Rumsey, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
"Irvine Bowl", Laguna Beach, CA, June 20, 1955
| Witch Doctor No. 2 | Contemporary C3509, CCD-14077-2 | |
| Mood For Lighthouse | Contemporary C3509 | |
| Blind Man's Bluff | - | |
| Lady Jean | - | |
| Casa De Luz | - |
* Contemporary C3509; Original Jazz Classics OJC-406, OJCCD-406-2 Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars - Barney Kessel - Hampton Hawes' Trio With Shelly Manne (Vol. 7) - Lighthouse At Laguna
* Contemporary CCD-14077-2 Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars - Mexican Passport
Barney Kessel
Barney Kessel, guitar; accompanied by Frank Rosolino, trombone; Bud Shank, alto sax, flute; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
"Irvine Bowl", Laguna Beach, CA, June 20, 1955
| 'Round About Midnight | Contemporary C3509 |
* Contemporary C3509; Original Jazz Classics OJC-406, OJCCD-406-2 Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars - Barney Kessel - Hampton Hawes' Trio With Shelly Manne (Vol. 7) - Lighthouse At Laguna
The 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 | - |
* Contemporary C3509; Original Jazz Classics OJC-406, OJCCD-406-2 Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars - Barney Kessel - Hampton Hawes' Trio With Shelly Manne (Vol. 7) - Lighthouse At Laguna
Hampton Hawes Trio
Hampton Hawes, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Chuck Thompson, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, June 28, 1955
| I Got Rhythm | Contemporary EP C4018, C3505 | |
| What Is This Thing Called Love | - | |
| Blues The Most | Contemporary EP C4019, C3505; Prestige PRCD-11015-2 | |
| So In Love | Contemporary C3505 | |
| Feelin' Fine | Contemporary EP C4018, C3505 | |
| Hamp's Blues | Contemporary EP C4019, C3505; Prestige PRCD-11015-2 | |
| Easy Living | Contemporary C3505 | |
| All The Things You Are | - | |
| These Foolish Things | - | |
| Carioca | Contemporary EP C4019, C3505 |
* Contemporary C3505; Original Jazz Classics OJC-316, OJCCD-316-2 Hampton Hawes Trio (Vol. 1) - The Trio
* Prestige PRCD-11015-2 Hampton Hawes - Blues The Most
* Contemporary EP C4018 Hampton Hawes Trio Vol. 1A - The Trio
* Contemporary EP C4019 Hampton Hawes Trio Vol. 1B - The Trio
Hampton Hawes Trio
Hampton Hawes, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Chuck Thompson, drums.: same personnel.
Los Angeles Police Academy, Los Angeles, CA, June 28, 1955
| Just Squeeze Me | Contemporary C3515 | |
| I Should Care | unissued | |
| Big Foot | - | |
| Yesterdays | - | |
| Just One Of Those Things | - | |
| Sherrill | - |
* Contemporary C3515; Original Jazz Classics OJC-318, OJCCD-318-2 This Is Hampton Hawes Vol. 2 - The Trio
Bob Scobey's Frisco Band: Vocals By Clancy Hayes
Bob Scobey, trumpet; Jack Buck, trombone; Bill Napier, clarinet, bass clarinet; Ernie Lewis, piano; Clancy Hayes, banjo, vocal #1,2,4,6,7,9,11; Hal McCormick, bass; Earl Watkins, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, July 6 and 7, 1955
| 1. | When The Midnight Choo-Choo Leaves For Alabam' | Good Time Jazz 96, L-12009, FCD-60-010 |
| 2. | St. James Infirmary | Good Time Jazz L-12009, FCD-60-010 |
| 3. | Home | Good Time Jazz L-12009 |
| 4. | At The Devil's Ball | - |
| 5. | St. Louis Blues | Good Time Jazz L-12009, FCD-60-010 |
| 6. | Angry | Good Time Jazz L-12009 |
| 7. | I Ain't Gonna Give Nobody None Of This Jelly Roll | Good Time Jazz L-12009, FCD-60-010 |
| 8. | Love Me Or Leave Me | Good Time Jazz L-12009 |
| 9. | I Want To Go Back To Michigan (Down On The Farm) | Good Time Jazz 96, L-12009 |
| 10. | You Can Depend On Me | Good Time Jazz L-12009 |
| 11. | Lights Out Blues | Good Time Jazz L-12009, FCD-60-010 |
* Good Time Jazz L-12009, GTJCD-12009-2 Bob Scobey's Frisco Band (Vol. 5) - Vocals By Clancy Hayes: Scobey And Clancy
* 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; Barney Kessel, guitar; Al Hendrickson, rhythm 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 C3513; Original Jazz Classics OJC-317, OJCCD-317-2 Barney Kessel Vol. 3 - To Swing Or Not To Swing
* Contemporary FCD-60-021 The Artistry Of Barney Kessel
* Contemporary CCD-6022-2 Barney Kessel Plays For Lovers
Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars
Frank Rosolino, trombone; Bud Shank, flute, alto sax; Bob Cooper, oboe, tenor sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Howard Rumsey, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, August 2, 1955
| Mexican Passport | Contemporary C3508, CCD-14077-2 | |
| The Song Is You | Contemporary C3508 | |
| Snap The Whip | - |
* Contemporary C3508; Original Jazz Classics OJC-266, OJCCD-266-2 Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars Volume Three
* Contemporary CCD-14077-2 Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars - Mexican Passport
Lyle Murphy's Music
Abe Most, flute, clarinet, alto sax; Buddy Collette, flute, clarinet, tenor, alto sax; Russ Cheever, clarinet, soprano, alto sax; Jack Dumont, clarinet, alto sax; Chuck Gentry, bass, contrabass clarinet, baritone sax; Andre Previn, piano; Curtis Counce, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Lyle Murphy, director.
Los Angeles, CA, August 16, 1955
| Fourth Dimension | Contemporary C3506 | |
| Sophisticated Lady | - | |
| Poly-Doodle | - | |
| Dizzy Dialogue | - | |
| Seismograph | - |
* Contemporary C3506 12-Tone Compositions & Arrangements By Lyle Murphy
= 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 |
* Tempo (E) TAP 17 Various Artists - Speak Low - More Mood Music In The Modern Manner
* 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 |
* Contemporary C3541; Original Jazz Classics OJC-1768, OJCCD-1768-2 The Music Of Victor Feldman - Suite Sixteen
* 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, oboe, tenor sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums #1,3,4; Chuck Thompson, drums #2.
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 C3512; Original Jazz Classics OJC-238, OJCCD-238-2 Barney Kessel Vol. 2 - Kessel Plays Standards
* 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 | - |
* Contemporary C3507; Original Jazz Classics OJC-152, OJCCD-152-2 Shelly Manne & His Men Volume 1 - The West Coast Sound
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 |
* Tempo (E) TAP 17 Various Artists - Speak Low - More Mood Music In The Modern Manner
* 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 |
* Contemporary C3541; Original Jazz Classics OJC-1768, OJCCD-1768-2 The Music Of Victor Feldman - Suite Sixteen
* 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, trumpet; Ward Kimball, trombone; George Probert, soprano sax; Frank Thomas, piano; Dick Roberts, banjo; Ed Penner, tuba; Jim MacDonald, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, September 23, and December 19, 1955, and January 21, 1956
| 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 My 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 L-12014, GTJCD-12014-2 Firehouse Five Plus Two (Vol. 4) - Plays For Lovers
* Good Time Jazz EP 1042 Firehouse Five Plus Two (Vol. 4) - Plays For Lovers not released
* Good Time Jazz EP 1043 Firehouse Five Plus Two (Vol. 4) - Plays For Lovers not released
* Good Time Jazz EP 1044 Firehouse Five Plus Two (Vol. 4) - Plays For Lovers not released
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 | - |
* Contemporary C5003 Mel Henke Volume 2 - Now Spin This!
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 | - |
* Contemporary C5003 Mel Henke Volume 2 - Now Spin This!
Lyle Murphy's Music
Abe Most, flute, clarinet, alto sax; Buddy Collette, flute, clarinet, tenor, alto sax; Russ Cheever, clarinet, soprano, alto sax; Jack Dumont, clarinet, alto sax; Chuck Gentry, bass, contrabass clarinet, baritone sax; Andre Previn, piano; Curtis Counce, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Lyle Murphy, director.
Los Angeles, CA, October 11, 1955
| Triton | Contemporary C3506 | |
| Perdido | - | |
| Blue Moon | - | |
| These Foolish Things | - | |
| Pemba | - |
* Contemporary C3506 12-Tone Compositions & Arrangements By Lyle Murphy
= Contemporary C3506 (later); Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1905-2 Lyle Murphy's Music - Gone With The Woodwinds!
Duane Tatro's Jazz For Moderns
Stu Williamson, trumpet; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone; Vincent De Rosa, French horn; Joe Maini Jr., alto sax; Bill Holman, tenor sax; Jimmy Giuffre, baritone sax; Ralph Pena, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Duane Tatro, director.
Los Angeles, CA, November 1, 1955
| Minor Incident | Contemporary C3514 | |
| Dollar Day | - | |
| Easy Terms | - |
* Contemporary C3514; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1878-2 Duane Tatro's Jazz For Moderns (Vol. 1)
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 and 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 | - |
* Good Time Jazz L-12016; Vogue (E) LAG 12084, (F) LDM 30043; Good Time Jazz GTJCD-12016-2 Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band: 1956 - The Legendary 'Kid'
Hampton Hawes Trio
Hampton Hawes, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Chuck Thompson, drums.
Contemporary's studio, 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 | - |
* Contemporary C3515; Original Jazz Classics OJC-318, OJCCD-318-2 This Is Hampton Hawes Vol. 2 - The Trio
* Milestone M-9166, MCD-9166-2 Various Artists - Bird Lives!
Shelly Manne & His Men
Stu Williamson, valve trombone #1, trumpet #2; Bill Holman, tenor sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, December 6, 1955
| 1. | My Old Flame | Contemporary C3536 |
| 2. | Bags' Groove | - |
* Contemporary C3536 Shelly Manne & His Men (Vol. 6) - Premiere Recording Of Concerto For Clarinet & Combo
= Contemporary S7536 Shelly Manne - Concerto For Clarinet & Combo
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.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, January 9, 11 and 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 | - | |
| Three Of A Kind | - | |
| Elbow Room | - |
* Contemporary C3524; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1944-2 Lennie Niehaus Volume 5 - The Sextet
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 | - |
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1035-2 Hampton Hawes - Bird Song
Shelly Manne & His Men
Stu Williamson, trumpet; Charlie Mariano, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, January 19 and 26, and February 2, 1956
| The Dart Game | Contemporary C3516 | |
| Bea's Flat | - | |
| Parthenia | - | |
| Un Poco Loco | - | |
| Bernie's Tune | - | |
| Doxie | - | |
| Slan | - | |
| A Gem From Tiffany | - |
* Contemporary C3516; Original Jazz Classics OJC-267, OJCCD-267-2 Shelly Manne & His Men Vol. 4 - Swinging Sounds
Lennie Niehaus Quintet
Stu Williamson, valve trombone, trumpet; Lennie Niehaus, alto sax; Hampton Hawes, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, 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 | - |
* Contemporary C3518; Original Jazz Classics OJC-319, OJCCD-1933-2 Lennie Niehaus Vol. 1 - The Quintets
Hampton Hawes Trio
Hampton Hawes, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Chuck Thompson, drums.
Contemporary's studio, 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 |
same session.
| Somebody Loves Me | Contemporary C3523 | |
| The Sermon | Contemporary C3523; Prestige PRCD-11015-2 | |
| Embraceable You | Contemporary C3523 | |
| I Remember You | - | |
| Night In Tunisia | - | |
| Lover, Come Back To Me! | - | |
| Polka Dots And Moonbeams | - | |
| Billy Boy | - | |
| Body And Soul | - | |
| Coolin' The Blues | - |
* Contemporary C3515; Original Jazz Classics OJC-318, OJCCD-318-2 This Is Hampton Hawes Vol. 2 - The Trio
* 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 Friends
Andre Previn, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, 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 | - | |
| The Girl Friend | - |
* Contemporary C3525; Original Jazz Classics OJC-240, OJCCD-240-2 Shelly Manne & His Friends (Vol. 1)
Buddy Collette Octet
Gerald Wilson, trumpet; David Wells, bass trumpet, trombone; William E. Green, alto sax; Buddy Collette, alto, tenor sax, clarinet, flute; Jewell Grant, baritone sax; Ernie Freeman, piano; Red Callender, bass; Max Albright, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, February 13, 1956
| Cycle | Contemporary C3522 | |
| Ruby | Contemporary C362, C3522 | |
| Slappy's Tune | Contemporary C3522 | |
| Santa Monica | - |
* Contemporary C3522; Original Jazz Classics OJC-239, OJCCD-239-2 Buddy Collette (Volume 1) - Man Of Many Parts
* 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, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, February 16, 1956
| Lover Come Back To Me | Contemporary C5002 | |
| Someone To Watch Over Me | - |
* Contemporary C5002; Original Jazz Classics OJC-1711, OJCCD-1711-2 Claire Austin Sings "When Your Lover Has Gone"
Barney Kessel Quintet
Buddy Collette, flute, alto sax; Claude Williamson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, 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) | - |
* Contemporary C3511; Original Jazz Classics OJC-153, OJCCD-153-2 Barney Kessel Volume 1 - Easy Like
Buddy Collette Quartet
Buddy Collette, alto, tenor sax, clarinet, flute; Gerald Wiggins, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Bill Richmond, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, February 24, 1956
| Makin' Whoopee | Contemporary C362, C3522 | |
| Sunset Drive | Contemporary C3522 | |
| Jazz City Blues | - | |
| Frenesi | - |
* Contemporary C3522; Original Jazz Classics OJC-239, OJCCD-239-2 Buddy Collette (Volume 1) - Man Of Many Parts
* 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 | - |
* Good Time Jazz L-12020, GTJCD-12020-2 Johnny Wiggs, Santo Pecora, Eddie Pierson And Their Jazz Bands, & Armand Hug's Trio - Recorded In New Orleans Vol. 2
The Bay City Jazz Band
Everett Farey, cornet, co-leader; Al Cavallin, trumpet; Sanford Newbauer, trombone, co-leader; Roy Giomi, clarinet; Don Keeler, piano; Tito Patri, banjo; Walt Yost, tuba; Lloyd Byassee, drums.
Oakland, CA, March 12, 14 and 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 | - |
* Good Time Jazz L-12017; Vogue (E) LAG 12093; Good Time Jazz GTJCD-12017-2 The Bay City Jazz Band (Vol. 1)
Bob Scobey's Frisco Band With Vocals By Clancy Hayes
Bob Scobey, trumpet; Jack Buck, trombone; Bill Napier, clarinet; Jesse (Tiny) Crump, piano; Clancy Hayes, banjo, vocal #2,4,5,7,9,11; Hal McCormick as Hal McCormack, string bass; Bob Short, tuba; Fred Higuera, drums.
Oakland, CA, March 13, 14 and 15, 1956
| 1. | Ostrich Walk | Good Time Jazz L-12023 |
| 2. | Indiana | - |
| 3. | Sobbin' Blues | - |
| 4. | Curse Of An Aching Heart | - |
| 5. | Michigan Water Blues | - |
| 6. | Sensation | - |
| 7. | Doctor Jazz | Good Time Jazz L-12023, FCD-60-010 |
| 8. | Jazz Me Blues | Good Time Jazz L-12023 |
| 9. | Travelin' Shoes | - |
| 10. | A Closer Walk With Thee | Good Time Jazz L-12023, FCD-60-010 |
| 11. | Jada | Good Time Jazz L-12023 |
| 12. | San | - |
* Good Time Jazz L-12023; Vogue (E) LAG 12180; Good Time Jazz GTJCD-12023-2 Bob Scobey's Frisco Band (Vol. 6) With Vocals By Clancy Hayes - Direct From San Francisco!
* Good Time Jazz FCD-60-010 Bob Scobey's Frisco Band Favorites
Don Ewell Trio & Solo
Darnell Howard, clarinet #1,3,4,6,7,9,11,12; Don Ewell, piano; Minor Hall, drums #1,3,4,6,7,9,11,12.
Oakland, CA, March 13, 15 and 16, 1956
| 1. | South Side Strut | Good Time Jazz L-12021 |
| 2. | I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me | - |
| 3. | A Monday Date | - |
| 4. | Love Me Or Leave Me | - |
| 5. | Squeeze Me | - |
| 6. | Bush Street Scramble | - |
| 7. | Old Fashioned Love | - |
| 8. | Blues Improvisation | - |
| 9. | Parlor Social | - |
| 10. | You Took Advantage Of Me | - |
| 11. | Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good To You | - |
| 12. | My Honey's Lovin' Arms | - |
* Good Time Jazz L-12021; Vogue (E) LAG 12131; Good Time Jazz GTJCD-12021-2 Music To Listen To Don Ewell By
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 | - |
* Good Time Jazz L-12020, GTJCD-12020-2 Johnny Wiggs, Santo Pecora, Eddie Pierson And Their Jazz Bands, & Armand Hug's Trio - Recorded In New Orleans Vol. 2
Sharkey Bonano And His Kings Of Dixieland
Sharkey Bonano, trumpet, vocal; 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 | - |
* Good Time Jazz L-12019, GTJCD-12019-2 Sharkey Bonano, Paul Barbarin, George Girard, Bill Matthews & Their Jazz Bands - Recorded In New Orleans Vol. 1
George Girard And His New Orleans Five
George Girard, trumpet, vocal; 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 | - |
* Good Time Jazz L-12019, GTJCD-12019-2 Sharkey Bonano, Paul Barbarin, George Girard, Bill Matthews & Their Jazz Bands - Recorded In New Orleans Vol. 1
Buddy Collette Quintet
Buddy Collette, alto, tenor sax, clarinet, flute; Ernie Freeman, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Joe Comfort, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, April 17, 1956
| St. Andrews Place Blues | Contemporary C3522 | |
| Cheryl Ann | - | |
| Jungle Pipe | - | |
| Zan | - |
* Contemporary C3522; Original Jazz Classics OJC-239, OJCCD-239-2 Buddy Collette (Volume 1) - Man Of Many Parts
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 | - |
* Good Time Jazz L-12019, GTJCD-12019-2 Sharkey Bonano, Paul Barbarin, George Girard, Bill Matthews & Their Jazz Bands - Recorded In New Orleans Vol. 1
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 |
* Tempo (E) TAP 4 Jimmy Deuchar, Dizzy Reece - Deuchar Plays Deuchar/Dizzy Blows Bird - Top Trumpets
* Contemporary C3529 Pub Crawling With Jimmy Deuchar
Bill Matthews And His New Orleans Dixieland Band
Ernie Cagnolatti, trumpet, vocal; Bill Matthews, trombone; Albert Burbank, clarinet; Octave Crosby, piano, vocal; 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 | - |
* Good Time Jazz L-12019, GTJCD-12019-2 Sharkey Bonano, Paul Barbarin, George Girard, Bill Matthews & Their Jazz Bands - Recorded In New Orleans Vol. 1
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 | - |
* Good Time Jazz L-12020, GTJCD-12020-2 Johnny Wiggs, Santo Pecora, Eddie Pierson And Their Jazz Bands, & Armand Hug's Trio - Recorded In New Orleans Vol. 2
Johnny Wiggs' New Orleans Music
Johnny Wiggs, cornet; Emile Christian, trombone; Raymond Burke, clarinet; Armand Hug, piano; Edmond "Doc" Souchon, banjo, vocal; 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 | - |
* Good Time Jazz L-12020, GTJCD-12020-2 Johnny Wiggs, Santo Pecora, Eddie Pierson And Their Jazz Bands, & Armand Hug's Trio - Recorded In New Orleans Vol. 2
The Banjo Kings
Dick Roberts, tenor banjo; Red Roundtree, plectrum banjo; with Stan Wrightsman, piano; Ray Leatherwood, bass; Nick Fatool, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, June 9, 1956
| By The Light Of The Silvery Moon | Good Time Jazz L-12015 | |
| In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree | - | |
| In The Good Old Summer Time | - | |
| When You And I Were Young Maggie | - |
* Good Time Jazz L-12015, GTJCD-12015-2 Banjo Kings Volume One
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 and 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 M12041/2, S10041/2 Kid Ory! Favorites!
* 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; Charlie Mariano, alto sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, July 16, and August 15 and 16, 1956
| Moose The Mooche | Contemporary C3519 | |
| The Wind | - | |
| Pint Of Blues | - | |
| Tommyhawk | - | |
| Quartet, A Suite In Four Parts | - |
* Contemporary C3519 Shelly Manne & His Men Vol. 5 - More Swinging Sounds
= Stereo S7007 Shelly Manne & His Men - Swinging Sounds In Stereo
= Contemporary S7519; Original Jazz Classics OJC-320, OJCCD-320-2 Shelly Manne & His Men - More Swinging Sounds
Barney Kessel
Barney Kessel, guitar; Buddy Collette, flute, alto flute, clarinet; Jules Jacob, oboe, English horn; Howard Terry, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet; George W. Smith, clarinet; Justin Gordon, clarinet, bass clarinet; Andre Previn, piano; Buddy Clark, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, 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 C364, C3521 |
* Contemporary C3521; Stereo S7001 Music To Listen To Barney Kessel By (Vol. 4)
= Contemporary S7521; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-746-2 Music To Listen To Barney Kessel By
* Contemporary FCD-60-021 The Artistry Of Barney Kessel
* Contemporary C364, C45-364 Barney Kessel - My Reverie / Fascinatin' Rhythm
Shelly Manne & His Friends
Andre Previn, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, August 17, 1956
| LK700 | Get Me To The Church On Time | Contemporary C361, C3527 |
| LK701 | On The Street Where You Live | - |
| I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face | Contemporary C3527 | |
| Wouldn't It Be Loverly | - | |
| Ascot Gavotte | - | |
| Show Me | - | |
| With A Little Bit Of Luck | - | |
| I Could Have Danced All Night | - |
* Contemporary C3527 Shelly Manne & His Friends Vol. 2 - My Fair Lady
= Stereo S7002 Shelly Manne & His Friends (Vol. 2) - My Fair Lady
= Contemporary M3527, S7527; Original Jazz Classics OJC-336, OJCCD-336-2 Shelly Manne & His Friends - My Fair Lady
* Contemporary C361, C45-361 Shelly Manne - Get Me To The Church On Time / On The Street Where You Live
Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars
Buddy Collette, flute, alto 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 C3520 | |
| Swing House | - | |
| A Bit Of Basie | - | |
| Waikikian | - |
* Contemporary C3520; Original Jazz Classics OJC-154, OJCCD-154-2 Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars Volume 4 - Oboe/Flute
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.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, October 2, 9 and 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 C3528; Stereo S7008; Contemporary S7528; Original Jazz Classics OJC-636, OJCCD-636-2 Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars (Vol. 8) - Music For Lighthousekeeping
* 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 and 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 | - |
* Contemporary M3595, S7595; Original Jazz Classics OJC-173, OJCCD-173-2 Jazz Piano Moods By Gerry Wiggins - Relax And Enjoy It!
The Curtis Counce Group
Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Harold Land, tenor sax; Carl Perkins, piano; Curtis Counce, bass; Frank Butler, drums.
Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, October 8, 1956
| Landslide | Contemporary C3526 | |
| Time After Time | - | |
| Mia | - | |
| Sarah | - | |
| A Fifth For Frank | - |
same session.
| Big Foot | Contemporary C3539 |
* Contemporary C3526 The Curtis Counce Group
= 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! (Vol. 2)
= Contemporary S7539 The Curtis Counce Group Vol. 2 - Counceltation
Firehouse Five Plus Two
Danny Alguire, cornet; Ward Kimball, trombone; George Probert, clarinet, soprano sax; Frank Thomas, piano; Dick Roberts, banjo; Ed Penner, tuba; Jim MacDonald, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, October 11, 1956
| Swanee River | Good Time Jazz EP 1045, L-12018 | |
| Birmingham Papa (Your Memphis Mama's Comin' To Town) | - | |
| Milneberg Joys | - | |
| Tishomingo Blues | - |
* Good Time Jazz L-12018, GTJCD-12018-2 Firehouse Five Plus 2 (Vol. 5) - Goes South!
* Good Time Jazz EP 1045 Firehouse Five Plus 2 (Vol. 5) - Goes South! not released
Barney Kessel
Barney Kessel, guitar; Ted Nash, flute, clarinet; Jules Jacob, oboe, English horn; Howard Terry, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet; George W. Smith, clarinet; Justin Gordon, clarinet, bass clarinet; Jimmie Rowles, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, October 15, 1956
| Cheerful Little Earful | Contemporary C3521 | |
| My Reverie | Contemporary C364, C3521, CCD-6022-2 | |
| Blues For A Playboy | Contemporary C3521 | |
| Carioca | - |
* Contemporary C3521; Stereo S7001 Music To Listen To Barney Kessel By (Vol. 4)
= Contemporary S7521; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-746-2 Music To Listen To Barney Kessel By
* Contemporary CCD-6022-2 Barney Kessel Plays For Lovers
* Contemporary C364, C45-364 Barney Kessel - My Reverie / Fascinatin' Rhythm
The Curtis Counce Group
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
| Sonar | Contemporary C3526 |
same session.
| Stranger In Paradise | Contemporary C3539 | |
| Woody'n You (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-159-2 |
same session.
| Woody'n You | Contemporary C-7655 | |
| Landslide (alternate take) | - | |
| Sonor (alternate take) | - |
* Contemporary C3526 The Curtis Counce Group
= 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! (Vol. 2)
= 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, alto sax, flute, tenor sax; Don Friedman, piano; John Goodman, bass; Joe Peters, drums.
November 6, 1956
| A Nice Day | Contemporary C3531 | |
| Over The Rainbow | - |
* Contemporary C3531; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-747-2 Nice Day With Buddy Collette (Vol. 2)
The Hampton Hawes Quartet
Hampton Hawes, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Bruz Freeman, drums.
Contemporary's studio, 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 |
* Contemporary C3545, S7545; Original Jazz Classics OJC-638, OJCCD-638-2 All Night Session! With The Hampton Hawes Quartet 1
* Prestige PRCD-11015-2 Hampton Hawes - Blues The Most
The Hampton Hawes Quartet
Hampton Hawes, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Bruz Freeman, drums.: same personnel.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, November 12 and 13, 1956
| I'll Remember April | Contemporary C3546 | |
| I Should Care | - | |
| 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
The Hampton Hawes Quartet
Hampton Hawes, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Bruz Freeman, drums.: same personnel.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, November 13, 1956
| Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me | Contemporary C3547 | |
| Blues #3 | - | |
| Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea | - | |
| Blues #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.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, November 26, 1956
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me | Contemporary S7630, (J) VICJ-23640 | |
| All The Things You Are | - | |
| What's New | - | |
| Tickle Toe | - | |
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-389-2; Contemporary (J) VICJ-23640 | |
| All The Things You Are (alternate take) | - |
same session.
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me | ||
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me (alternate take) | ||
| All The Things You Are | ||
| All The Things You Are (alternate take) | ||
| What's New | ||
| Avalon | Contemporary (J) VICJ-23640 | |
| Tickle Toe | ||
| Warnin' (take 1) | Contemporary (J) VICJ-23640 | |
| Warnin' (take 2) | - | |
| Stomping At The Savoy | - |
* Contemporary S7630; Original Jazz Classics OJC-389, OJCCD-389-2 Art Pepper - ...The Way It Was!
* Contemporary (J) VICJ-23640 Art Pepper With Warne Marsh
Buddy Collette Quartet
Buddy Collette, clarinet, alto sax, flute, tenor sax; Dick Shreve, piano; John Goodman, bass; Bill Dolney, drums.
November 29, 1956
| Minor Deviation | Contemporary C3531 | |
| Change It | - | |
| I'll Remember April | - | |
| Blues For Howard | - | |
| Fall Winds | - |
* Contemporary C3531; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-747-2 Nice Day With Buddy Collette (Vol. 2)
Barney Kessel
Barney Kessel, guitar; Ted Nash, flute, clarinet; Jules Jacob, oboe, English horn; Howard Terry, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet; George W. Smith, clarinet; Justin Gordon, clarinet, bass clarinet; Jimmie Rowles, piano #1,3; Claude Williamson, piano #2; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, December 4, 1956
| 1. | Love Is For The Very Young | Contemporary C3521 |
| 2. | Mountain Greenery | - |
| 3. | Indian Summer | - |
Barney Kessel, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass.
| Laura | Contemporary C3521, CCD-6022-2 |
* Contemporary C3521; Stereo S7001 Music To Listen To Barney Kessel By (Vol. 4)
= Contemporary S7521; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-746-2 Music To Listen To Barney Kessel By
* Contemporary CCD-6022-2 Barney Kessel Plays For Lovers
Lennie Niehaus Octet
Frank Rosolino, trombone; Vincent De Rosa, French horn; James McAllister, tuba; Lennie Niehaus, alto sax; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Red Mitchell, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, December 10, 1956
| The Sermon | Contemporary C3540 | |
| With The Wind And The Rain In Your Hair | - | |
| Four | - | |
| Blues For Susie | - |
* Contemporary C3540; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1892-2 The Lennie Niehaus Octet! (Vol. 2) - Zounds!