Contemporary Records Discography: 1959-1960
1959
Helen Humes
Benny Carter, trumpet, leader; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Andre Previn, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Helen Humes, vocals.
January 5, 1959
| Ain't Misbehavin' | Contemporary M3571 | |
| Bill Bailey | Contemporary C366, M3571 | |
| Bill | Contemporary M3571 | |
| When The Saints Go Marching In | Contemporary C366, M3571 |
* Contemporary M3571, S7571 Helen Humes
= Contemporary S7571 (later); Original Jazz Classics OJC-453, OJCCD-453-2 Helen Humes - 'Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do
* Contemporary C366, C45-366 Helen Humes, Benny Carter - Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home / When The Saints Go Marching In
Ornette Coleman Quartet
Don Cherry, cornet; Ornette Coleman, alto sax; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, January 16, 1959
| Lorraine | Contemporary M3569 |
* Contemporary M3569, S7569; Original Jazz Classics OJC-342, OJCCD-342-2 The New Music Of Ornette Coleman! - Tomorrow Is The Question!
Shelly Manne & His Men
Conte Candoli, trumpet; Herb Geller, alto sax; Victor Feldman, vibes, marimba; Russ Freeman, piano; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, January 19 & 20, 1959
| C721 | Peter Gunn | Contemporary C3560 |
| The Floater | - | |
| Sorta Blue | - | |
| The Brothers | - | |
| Soft Sounds | - | |
| Fallout | - | |
| C722 | Slow And Easy | - |
| Brief And Breezy | - | |
| Dreamsville | - | |
| A Profound Gass | - |
* Contemporary C3560; Stereo S7025; Contemporary S7560; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-946-2 Shelly Manne & His Men Play Peter Gunn
Helen Humes
Benny Carter, trumpet, leader; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Andre Previn, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Helen Humes, vocals.
January 27, 1959
| Among My Souvenirs | Contemporary M3571 | |
| A Good Man Is Hard To Find | - | |
| 'Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do | Contemporary C368, M3571 | |
| I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good | Contemporary M3571 |
* Contemporary M3571, S7571 Helen Humes
= Contemporary S7571 (later); Original Jazz Classics OJC-453, OJCCD-453-2 Helen Humes - 'Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do
* Contemporary C368, C45-368 Helen Humes, Benny Carter - Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do / Trouble In Mind
Elmo Hope Trio
Elmo Hope, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Frank Butler, drums.
Radio Recorders Studio B, Los Angeles, CA, February 8, 1959
| B's A-Plenty | HiFi Jazz J 616 | |
| Barfly | - | |
| Eejah | - | |
| Boa | - | |
| Something For Kenny | - | |
| Like Someone In Love | - | |
| Minor Bertha | - | |
| Tranquility | - |
* HiFi Jazz J 616; Contemporary S7620; Original Jazz Classics OJC-477, OJCCD-477-2 Elmo Hope Trio
Helen Humes
Benny Carter, trumpet, leader; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Andre Previn, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Helen Humes, vocals.
February 10, 1959
| You Can Depend On Me | Contemporary M3571 | |
| Trouble In Mind | Contemporary C368, M3571 | |
| Star Dust | Contemporary M3571 | |
| When I Grow Too Old To Dream | - |
* Contemporary M3571, S7571 Helen Humes
= Contemporary S7571 (later); Original Jazz Classics OJC-453, OJCCD-453-2 Helen Humes - 'Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do
* Contemporary C368, C45-368 Helen Humes, Benny Carter - Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do / Trouble In Mind
The Bill Smith Quartet
Bill Smith, clarinet, composer, arranger; Jim Hall, guitar; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, February 16 & November 24, 1959
| A-Roving | Contemporary M3591 | |
| Greensleeves | - | |
| Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen | - | |
| John Henry | - | |
| Wayfaring Stranger | - | |
| Three Blind Mice | - | |
| Go Down, Moses | - | |
| Blow The Man Down | - | |
| Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair | - | |
| Reuben, Reuben | - | |
| Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen (alternate take 1) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1956-2 | |
| Reuben, Reuben (alternate take 14) | - |
* Contemporary M3591, S7591; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1956-2 Bill Smith With Shelly Manne, Jim Hall & Monty Budwig - Folk Jazz
Ornette Coleman Quartet
Don Cherry, cornet; Ornette Coleman, alto sax; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, February 23, 1959
| Turnaround | Contemporary M3569 | |
| Endless | - |
* Contemporary M3569, S7569; Original Jazz Classics OJC-342, OJCCD-342-2 The New Music Of Ornette Coleman! - Tomorrow Is The Question!
Andre Previn Solo
Andre Previn, piano.
Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, February 26, 1959
| Long Ago And Far Away | Contemporary M3567 | |
| Sure Thing | - | |
| A Fine Romance | - | |
| They Didn't Believe Me | - | |
| All The Things You Are | - |
* Contemporary M3567, S7567; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1787-2 Andre Previn Plays Songs By Jerome Kern
Victor Feldman And His Orchestra
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 | Contemporary M5005 | |
| Spain | - | |
| Cuban Love Song | - | |
| Woody'n You | - |
* Contemporary M5005, S9005, CCD-9005-2 Victor Feldman - Latinsville!
Victor Feldman And His Orchestra
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 | Contemporary M5005 | |
| In A Little Spanish Town | - |
* Contemporary M5005, S9005, CCD-9005-2 Victor Feldman - Latinsville!
Ornette Coleman Quartet
Don Cherry, cornet; Ornette Coleman, alto sax; Percy Heath, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 9 & 10, 1959
| Tomorrow Is The Question | Contemporary M3569 | |
| Tears Inside | - | |
| Mind And Time | - | |
| Compassion | - | |
| Giggin' | - | |
| Rejoicing | - |
* Contemporary M3569, S7569; Original Jazz Classics OJC-342, OJCCD-342-2 The New Music Of Ornette Coleman! - Tomorrow Is The Question!
Andre Previn Solo
Andre Previn, piano.
Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 10, 1959
| Whip-Poor-Will | Contemporary M3567 | |
| Ol' Man River | - | |
| Why Do I Love You | - | |
| Go Little Boat | - | |
| Put Me To The Test | - |
* Contemporary M3567, S7567; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1787-2 Andre Previn Plays Songs By Jerome Kern
Art Pepper With Marty Paich Orchestra
Pete Candoli, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Dick Nash, trombone; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone, tenor sax; Vince DeRosa, French horn; Herb Geller, alto sax; Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax, clarinet; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Med Flory, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 14, 1959
| Opus De Funk | Contemporary M3568 | |
| 'Round Midnight | - | |
| Walkin' Shoes | - | |
| Airegin | - |
* Contemporary M3568, S7568; Original Jazz Classics OJC-341, OJCCD-341-2 Art Pepper + Eleven - Modern Jazz Classics
Terry Gibbs Dream Band
Conte Candoli, Al Porcino, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Joe Cadena, Bob Enevoldsen, Vern Friley, trombone; Charlie Kennedy, Joe Maini, alto sax; Med Flory, tenor sax; Bill Holman, tenor sax, arranger; Jack Schwartz, baritone sax; Terry Gibbs, vibes; Pete Jolly, piano; Max Bennett, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Manny Albam, Bob Brookmeyer, Al Cohn, Sy Johnson, Marty Paich, arranger.
"Seville", Hollywood, CA, March 17, 18 & 19, 1959
| Begin The Beguine | Contemporary C-7647 | |
| 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 | - | |
| The Subtle Sermon | Contemporary CCD-7647-2 | |
| Midnight Sun | Contemporary C-7654 | |
| Evil Eyes | - | |
| I'm Getting Sentimental Over You | - | |
| Flying Home | - | |
| Moten Swing | Contemporary CCD-7654-2 |
* Contemporary C-7647, CCD-7647-2 Terry Gibbs Dream Band
* Contemporary C-7654, CCD-7654-2 Terry Gibbs Dream Band, Volume 3 - Flying Home
Victor Feldman And His Orchestra
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 | Contemporary M5005 | |
| Flying Down To Rio | - | |
| Lady Of Spain | - |
* Contemporary M5005, S9005, CCD-9005-2 Victor Feldman - Latinsville!
Art Pepper With Marty Paich Orchestra
Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Dick Nash, trombone; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone, tenor sax; Vince DeRosa, French horn; Bud Shank, alto sax; Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax, clarinet; Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Med Flory, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 28, 1959
| Groovin' High | Contemporary M3568 | |
| Shaw 'Nuff | - | |
| Anthropology | - | |
| Donna Lee | - | |
| Donna Lee (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-341-2 |
* Contemporary M3568, S7568; Original Jazz Classics OJC-341, OJCCD-341-2 Art Pepper + Eleven - Modern Jazz Classics
Barney Kessel Septet
Joe Gordon, trumpet; Art Pepper, clarinet, alto, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Jack Marshall, rhythm guitar; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 30 & 31, 1959
| Some Like It Hot | Contemporary M3565 | |
| I Wanna Be Loved By You | - | |
| Sweet Sue | Contemporary M3565, FCD-60-021 | |
| Runnin' Wild | Contemporary M3565 | |
| Sweet Georgia Brown | - | |
| Down Among The Sheltering Palms | - | |
| Sugar Blues | - | |
| By The Beautiful Sea | - | |
| Sweet Sue (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-168-2 | |
| Runnin' Wild (alternate take) | - |
* Contemporary M3565, S7565; Original Jazz Classics OJC-168, OJCCD-168-2 Barney Kessel - Some Like It Hot
* Contemporary FCD-60-021 The Artistry Of Barney Kessel
Terry Gibbs Dream Band
John Audino, Conte Candoli, Lee Katzman, Al Porcino, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Bobby Burgess, Joe Cadena, Bob Enevoldsen, Vern Friley, Bill Smiley, trombone; Charlie Kennedy, Joe Maini, alto sax; Med Flory, Bill Holman, Bill Perkins, tenor sax; Jack Schwartz, baritone sax; Terry Gibbs, vibes; Benny Aronov, Pete Jolly, Lou Levy, piano; Max Bennett, Buddy Clark, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Irene Kral, vocals.
Los Angeles, CA, March & November, 1959
| The Fuzz | Contemporary CCD-7658-2 | |
| 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 CCD-7658-2 Terry Gibbs Dream Band, Vol. 6 - One More Time
Barney Kessel Duo
Barney Kessel, guitar; Monty Budwig, bass.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, April 3, 1959
| Stairway To The Stars | Contemporary M3565 | |
| I'm Through With Love | Contemporary M3565, CCD-6022-2 | |
| Autumn Leaves | Contemporary 45-374 | |
| Night Cry | - |
* Contemporary M3565, S7565; Original Jazz Classics OJC-168, OJCCD-168-2 Barney Kessel - Some Like It Hot
* Contemporary CCD-6022-2 Barney Kessel Plays For Lovers
* Contemporary 45-374 Barney Kessel - Autumn Leaves / Night Cry
The Famous Castle Jazz Band
Don Kinch, cornet; George Brunis, trombone; Bob Gilbert, clarinet; Freddie Crews, piano; Monte Ballou, banjo, vocals; Bob Short, bass, tuba; Homer Welch, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, April 12 & 13, 1959
| The Five Pennies | Good Time Jazz M12037 | |
| Indiana | - | |
| Ja-Da | - | |
| Follow The Leader | - | |
| After You've Gone | - | |
| That's A Plenty | - | |
| Battle Hymn Of The Republic | - | |
| My Blue Heaven | - | |
| Lullaby In Ragtime | - | |
| Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home | - | |
| Goodnight Sleep Tight | - | |
| When The Saints Go Marching In | - |
* Good Time Jazz M12037, S10037, GTJCD-10037-2 The Famous Castle Jazz Band Plays 'The Five Pennies'
Firehouse Five Plus Two
Danny Alguire, cornet; Ward Kimball, trombone; George Probert, clarinet; Frank Thomas, piano; Dick Roberts, banjo; Don Kinch, bass, tuba; Eddie Forrest, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, April 20, 1959
| You Are My Sunshine | Good Time Jazz M12038 | |
| Heart Of My Heart | - | |
| I Want A Girl Just Like The Girl Who Married Dear Old Dad | - |
* Good Time Jazz M12038, S10038, GTJCD-10038-2 Firehouse Five Plus Two - Crashes A Party!
Victor Feldman Quintet
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 | Contemporary M5005 | |
| Cuban Pete | - | |
| Fiesta | - |
* Contemporary M5005, S9005, CCD-9005-2 Victor Feldman - Latinsville!
Firehouse Five Plus Two
Danny Alguire, cornet; Ward Kimball, trombone; George Probert, clarinet; Frank Thomas, piano; Dick Roberts, banjo; Don Kinch, bass, tuba; Eddie Forrest, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, May 11, 1959
| When The Saints Go Marching In | Good Time Jazz M12038 | |
| At The Jazz Band Ball | - | |
| Sister Kate | Good Time Jazz M12040, FCD-60-008 |
* Good Time Jazz M12038, S10038, GTJCD-10038-2 Firehouse Five Plus Two - Crashes A Party!
* Good Time Jazz M12040 Firehouse Five Plus Two - Dixieland Favorites
* Good Time Jazz FCD-60-008 Firehouse Five Plus Two - 16 Dixieland Favorites
Art Pepper With Marty Paich Orchestra
Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Dick Nash, trombone; Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone, tenor sax; Vince DeRosa, French horn; Charlie Kennedy, alto sax; Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax, clarinet; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Med Flory, baritone sax; Russ Freeman, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Mel Lewis, drums; Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, May 12, 1959
| Move | Contemporary M3568 | |
| Four Brothers | - | |
| Bernie's Tune | - | |
| Walkin' | - | |
| Walkin' (alternate take 1) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-341-2 | |
| Walkin' (alternate take 2) | - |
* Contemporary M3568, S7568; Original Jazz Classics OJC-341, OJCCD-341-2 Art Pepper + Eleven - Modern Jazz Classics
Shelly Manne & His Men
Joe Gordon, trumpet; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, vibes, marimba; Russ Freeman, piano; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, May 21 & 26, 1959
| Odd Ball | Contemporary M3566 | |
| Blue Steel | - | |
| Spook! | - | |
| Joanna | - | |
| Goofin' At The Coffee House | - | |
| Walkin' Bass | - | |
| My Manne Shelly | - | |
| Blues For Mother's | - | |
| A Quiet Gass | - | |
| Lightly | - |
* Contemporary M3566, S7566; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1105-2 Shelly Manne & His Men Play More Music From Peter Gunn - Son Of Gunn!!
Andre Previn And His Pals
Andre Previn, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, August 24 & 25, 1959
| Something's Coming | Contemporary M3572 | |
| Jet Song | - | |
| Tonight | - | |
| I Feel Pretty | - | |
| Gee, Officer Krupke! | - | |
| Cool | - | |
| Maria | - | |
| America | - |
* Contemporary M3572, S7572; Original Jazz Classics OJC-422, OJCCD-422-2 Andre Previn And His Pals - West Side Story
The Harold Land Quintet
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 | HiFi Jazz J 612 | |
| Mirror Mind Rose | - | |
| One Second, Please | - | |
| Sims A-Plenty | - | |
| Little Chris | - | |
| One Down | - |
* HiFi Jazz J 612, SJ 612 The Harold Land Quintet - The Fox
= Contemporary S7619; Original Jazz Classics OJC-343, OJCCD-343-2 Harold Land - The Fox
Shelly Manne & His Men
Joe Gordon, trumpet; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, piano; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
"The Blackhawk", San Francisco, CA, September 22, 1959
| Summertime | Contemporary M3577 | |
| Our Delight | - | |
| Poinciana | - | |
| Step Lightly (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-657-2 | |
| Black Hawk Blues | Contemporary M3579 | |
| Theme: A Gem From Tiffany | Contemporary M3580 | |
| Cabu (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-659-2 |
* Contemporary M3577, S7577; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-656-2 Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk, Vol. 1
* Contemporary M3579, S7579; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-658-2 Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk, Vol. 3
* Contemporary M3580, S7580; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-659-2 Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk, Vol. 4
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-657-2 Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk, Vol. 2
Shelly Manne & His Men
Joe Gordon, trumpet; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, piano; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.: same personnel.
"The Blackhawk", San Francisco, CA, September 23, 1959
| Blue Daniel (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-656-2 | |
| Whisper Not | Contemporary M3579 | |
| How Deep Are The Roots | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-660-2 | |
| This Is Always | - | |
| Wonder Why | - | |
| Eclipse Of Spain | - |
* Contemporary M3579, S7579; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-658-2 Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk, Vol. 3
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-656-2 Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk, Vol. 1
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-660-2 Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk, Vol. 5
Shelly Manne & His Men
Joe Gordon, trumpet; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, piano; Monty Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.: same personnel.
"The Blackhawk", San Francisco, CA, September 24, 1959
| Blue Daniel | Contemporary M3577 | |
| Theme: A Gem From Tiffany | - | |
| Step Lightly | Contemporary M3578 | |
| What's New | - | |
| Vamp's Blues | - | |
| Theme: A Gem From Tiffany | - | |
| I Am In Love | Contemporary M3579 | |
| Whisper Not (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-658-2 | |
| Cabu | Contemporary M3580 | |
| Just Squeeze Me | - | |
| Nightingale | - | |
| Pullin' Strings | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-660-2 | |
| Theme: A Gem From Tiffany | - |
* Contemporary M3577, S7577; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-656-2 Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk, Vol. 1
* Contemporary M3578, S7578; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-657-2 Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk, Vol. 2
* Contemporary M3579, S7579; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-658-2 Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk, Vol. 3
* Contemporary M3580, S7580; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-659-2 Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk, Vol. 4
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-660-2 Shelly Manne & His Men At The Black Hawk, Vol. 5
The Poll Winners
Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, November 2, 1959
| Soft Winds | Contemporary M3576 | |
| Crisis | - | |
| The Little Rhumba | Contemporary CEP 4112, M3576 | |
| Easy Living | Contemporary M3576 | |
| It's All Right With Me | - | |
| Mack The Knife | Contemporary CEP 4112, M3576 | |
| Raincheck | Contemporary M3576 | |
| Minor Mystery | Contemporary CEP 4112, M3576 | |
| I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is Over | Contemporary M3576 | |
| I Hear Music | - |
* Contemporary M3576, S7576; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-692-2 Poll Winners Three!
* Contemporary CEP 4112 The Poll Winners
Firehouse Five Plus Two
Danny Alguire, cornet; Ward Kimball, trombone; George Probert, clarinet; Frank Thomas, piano; Dick Roberts, banjo; Don Kinch, bass, tuba; Eddie Forrest, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, November 10, 1959
| Let's Have A Party | Good Time Jazz M12038 | |
| At The Firemen's Ball | - | |
| Ballin' The Jack | - | |
| Nobody's Sweetheart Now | - |
* Good Time Jazz M12038, S10038, GTJCD-10038-2 Firehouse Five Plus Two - Crashes A Party!
Terry Gibbs Dream Band
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 | Contemporary C-7652 | |
| 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 | - | |
| Blue Lou | Contemporary CCD-7652-2 | |
| Airegin | Contemporary C-7654 | |
| Just Plain Meyer | - | |
| Avalon | - | |
| Bright Eyes | - | |
| Wonderful You | - | |
| It Might As Well Be Swing | - |
* Contemporary C-7652, CCD-7652-2 Terry Gibbs Dream Band, Volume Two - The Sundown Sessions
* Contemporary C-7654, CCD-7654-2 Terry Gibbs Dream Band, Volume 3 - Flying Home
Shelly Manne & His Men
Joe Gordon, trumpet; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Victor Feldman, vibes; Russ Freeman, piano; Monte Budwig, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, December 7-14, 1959 & January 28, 1960
| Drum Solo / Blues Theme From "The Proper Time" | Contemporary M3587 | |
| Blue Stutter / Piano Jazz / Wheels | - | |
| The Proper Time | - | |
| Happy Pool | - | |
| The Proper Time | - | |
| Doreen's Blues | - | |
| Exotic Moods | - | |
| Warm Water | - | |
| Doreen's Blues | - | |
| The Proper Time | - | |
| Drum Solo | - | |
| Panic | - | |
| Fraternizing | - | |
| Doreen's Blues | - | |
| Fast Blues | - | |
| Piano Trio | - | |
| Doreen's Blues | - | |
| The Proper Time | - |
* Contemporary M3587, S7587 Shelly Manne & His Men - The Proper Time!
1960
Pepe Romero
Pepe Romero, guitar.
Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, January, 1960
| Noche En Malaga | Contemporary M5004 | |
| Seguiriyas | - | |
| Medias Granadinas | - | |
| Fandangos De Huelva | - | |
| Alegrias Por Rosas | - | |
| Bulerias | - | |
| Soleares | - | |
| Alegrias Por Fiesta | - | |
| Farrucas | - | |
| Zapateado Del Perchel | - |
* Contemporary M5004, S9004, CCD-14070-2 Pepe Romero - !Flamenco Fenomeno!
Andre Previn's Trio
Andre Previn, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Frankie Capp, drums.
Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, February 20 & March 1, 1960
| Rosie Red | Contemporary M3575 | |
| If I Should Find You | - | |
| Sad Eyes | - | |
| Saturday | - | |
| Tricycle | - | |
| I'm Mina Mood | - | |
| No Words For Dory | - | |
| Three's Company | - |
* Contemporary M3575, S7575; Original Jazz Classics OJC-170, OJCCD-170-2 Andre Previn's Trio - Like Previn!
Art Pepper Quintet
Conte Candoli, trumpet #1,2,5; Art Pepper, alto, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmie Cobb, drums.
Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, February 29, 1960
| 1. | Whims Of Chambers | Contemporary M3573 |
| 2. | Bijou The Poodle | - |
| 3. | Why Are We Afraid | - |
| 4. | Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise | - |
| 5. | Rhythm-a-ning | - |
| 6. | Gettin' Together | - |
| 7. | Gettin' Together (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-169-2 |
| 8. | Diane | Contemporary M3573 |
| 9. | The Way You Look Tonight | Contemporary S7630; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-169-2 |
* Contemporary M3573, S7573; Original Jazz Classics OJC-169, OJCCD-169-2 Art Pepper - Gettin' Together!
* Contemporary S7630; Original Jazz Classics OJC-389, OJCCD-389-2 Art Pepper - ...The Way It Was!
Firehouse Five Plus Two
Danny Alguire, cornet; Ward Kimball, trombone; George Probert, clarinet, soprano sax; Frank Thomas, piano; Dick Roberts, banjo; Don Kinch, bass, tuba; Eddie Forrest, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, March 14, 1960
| Muskrat Ramble | Good Time Jazz M12040, FCD-60-008 | |
| Canal Street Blues | - | |
| That's A Plenty | - | |
| Royal Garden Blues | - |
* Good Time Jazz M12040 Firehouse Five Plus Two - Dixieland Favorites
* Good Time Jazz FCD-60-008 Firehouse Five Plus Two - 16 Dixieland Favorites
Firehouse Five Plus Two
Danny Alguire, cornet; Ward Kimball, trombone; George Probert, clarinet, soprano sax; Frank Thomas, piano; Dick Roberts, banjo; Don Kinch, bass, tuba; Eddie Forrest, drums.: same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, March 21, 1960
| Fidgety Feet | Good Time Jazz M12040, FCD-60-008 | |
| Storyville Blues | - | |
| When Irish Eyes Are Smiling | Good Time Jazz M12044 | |
| Russian Lullaby | - | |
| Lady Of Spain | - |
* Good Time Jazz M12040 Firehouse Five Plus Two - Dixieland Favorites
* Good Time Jazz M12044, S10044, GTJCD-10044-2 Firehouse Five Plus Two - Around The World!
* Good Time Jazz FCD-60-008 Firehouse Five Plus Two - 16 Dixieland Favorites
Firehouse Five Plus Two
Danny Alguire, cornet; Ward Kimball, trombone; George Probert, clarinet, soprano sax; Frank Thomas, piano; Dick Roberts, banjo; Don Kinch, bass, tuba; Eddie Forrest, drums.: same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, March 27, 1960
| China Boy | Good Time Jazz M12044 | |
| It Happened In Monterey | - | |
| My Little Grass Shack In Kealakekua | Good Time Jazz 98, M12044 | |
| Hawaii | Good Time Jazz M12044 | |
| California, Here I Come | - |
* Good Time Jazz M12044, S10044, GTJCD-10044-2 Firehouse Five Plus Two - Around The World!
* Good Time Jazz 98, 45098 Firehouse Five Plus Two - My Little Grass Shack In Kealakekua / Japanese Sandman
Andre Previn Solo
Andre Previn, piano.
Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, May 4 & 5, 1960
| That Old Black Magic | Contemporary M3586 | |
| Come Rain Or Come Shine | - | |
| My Shining Hour | - | |
| Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe | - | |
| A Sleepin' Bee | - | |
| Stormy Weather | - | |
| Over The Rainbow | - | |
| Let's Fall In Love | - | |
| For Every Man There's A Woman | - | |
| Cocoanut Sweet | - |
* Contemporary M3586, S7586; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1840-2 Andre Previn Plays Songs By Harold Arlen
Barney Kessel Quartet
Marvin Jenkins, piano, flute; Barney Kessel, guitar; Gary Peacock, bass; Ron Lundberg, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, July 19, 1960
| Bluesology | Contemporary M3613 | |
| Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be) | - | |
| Joy Spring | Contemporary M3613, FCD-60-021 | |
| Now's The Time | Contemporary M3613 | |
| Miss Memphis | - | |
| New Rhumba | - |
* Contemporary M3613, S7613; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1066-2 Barney Kessel's Swingin' Party At Contemporary
* Contemporary FCD-60-021 The Artistry Of Barney Kessel
Teddy Edwards Quartet
Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Joe Castro, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, August 17, 1960
| Blues In G (as Bluesingee) | Contemporary M3583 | |
| Scrapple From The Apple | - | |
| What's New | - | |
| You Name It | - | |
| Take The "A" Train | - | |
| The Sermon | - | |
| Higgins' Hideaway | - |
* Contemporary M3583, S7583; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-748-2 Teddy Edwards Quartet - Teddy's Ready!
The Poll Winners
Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, August 30 & 31 & September 1, 1960
| Little Susie | Contemporary M3581 | |
| The Duke | - | |
| So What | - | |
| Misty | - | |
| Doodlin' | - | |
| The Golden Striker | - | |
| Li'l Darlin' | - | |
| The Blessing | - | |
| This Here | - |
* Contemporary M3581, S7581; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-969-2 The Poll Winners - Exploring The Scene!
Helen Humes With Marty Paich Orchestra
Al Porcino, Jack Sheldon, Ray Triscari, Stu Williamson, trumpet; Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, trombone; Art Pepper, alto sax, clarinet; Teddy Edwards, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Bill Hood, baritone sax; Andre Previn, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Helen Humes, vocals; Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.
Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, September 6 & 7, 1960
| Don't Worry 'Bout Me | Contemporary M3582 | |
| Mean To Me | - | |
| I Want A Roof Over My Head | - | |
| St. Louis Blues | - | |
| You're Driving Me Crazy | - | |
| Million Dollar Secret | - | |
| Love Me Or Leave Me | - | |
| Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone | - | |
| Don't Worry 'Bout Me (alternate take) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-171-2 |
* Contemporary M3582, S7582; Original Jazz Classics OJC-171, OJCCD-171-2 Helen Humes - Songs I Like To Sing!
Helen Humes With Marty Paich Orchestra
Ben Webster, tenor sax; James Getzoff, Joseph Stepansky, violin; Alvin Dinkin, viola; Eleanor Slatkin, cello; Andre Previn, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Helen Humes, vocals; Marty Paich, arranger, conductor.
Contemporary Records' studio, Los Angeles, CA, September 8, 1960
| If I Could Be With You | Contemporary M3582 | |
| Every Now And Then | - | |
| My Old Flame | - | |
| Imagination | - |
* Contemporary M3582, S7582; Original Jazz Classics OJC-171, OJCCD-171-2 Helen Humes - Songs I Like To Sing!
Ben Webster Quintet
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 | Contemporary C-7646 | |
| Caravan | - | |
| Georgia On My Mind | - | |
| Ole Miss Blues | - | |
| Gone With The Wind | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-390-2 | |
| Mop Mop | - | |
| What Is This Thing Called Love | - | |
| Renaissance Blues | - |
* Contemporary C-7646; Original Jazz Classics OJC-390, OJCCD-390-2 Ben Webster - At The Renaissance
Art Pepper Quintet
Jack Sheldon, trumpet; Art Pepper, alto sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Frank Butler, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, October 24 & 25, 1960
| Smack Up | Contemporary M3602 | |
| Las Cuevas De Mario | - | |
| A Bit Of Basie | - | |
| How Can You Lose | - | |
| Maybe Next Year | - | |
| Tears Inside | - | |
| Solid Citizens (take 33) | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-176-2 | |
| Solid Citizens (take 37) | - |
* Contemporary M3602, S7602; Original Jazz Classics OJC-176, OJCCD-176-2 Art Pepper Quintet - Smack Up
Art Pepper Quartet
Art Pepper, alto sax; Dolo Coker, piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Frank Butler, drums.
Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, November 23 & 25, 1960
| I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me | Contemporary M3607 | |
| I Love You | - | |
| Come Rain Or Come Shine | - | |
| Long Ago | - | |
| Gone With The Wind | - | |
| I Wished On The Moon | - | |
| Too Close For Comfort | - | |
| Five Points | Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-387-2 | |
| Autumn Leaves | Contemporary S7630 |
* Contemporary M3607, S7607; Original Jazz Classics OJC-387, OJCCD-387-2 Art Pepper - Intensity
* Contemporary S7630; Original Jazz Classics OJC-389, OJCCD-389-2 Art Pepper - ...The Way It Was!
Teddy Edwards Octet
Nathaniel Meeks, trumpet; Lester Robertson, trombone; Jimmy Woods, alto sax; Teddy Edwards, tenor sax; Modesto Brisenio, baritone sax; Danny Horton, piano; Roger Alderson, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.
Contemporary Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 7, 8 & 13, 1960
| Avalon (version 1) | Contemporary CCD-14074-2 | |
| The Cellar Dweller | - | |
| You Don't Know What Love Is | - | |
| Steppin' Lightly | - | |
| Sweet Georgia Brown | - | |
| Our Last Goodbye | - | |
| Good Gravy | - | |
| (Under) A Southern Moon And Sky | - | |
| Avalon (version 2) | - |
* Contemporary CCD-14074-2 Teddy Edwards Octet - Back To Avalon
Mily Balakirev -- Natalie Ryshna
Natalie Ryshna, piano; Mily Balakirev, composer; Vernon Duke, supervisor.
Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, released 1960
| Sonata For Piano In B Flat Minor: 1. Andantino | SFM M1007 | |
| Sonata For Piano In B Flat Minor: 2. Mazurka | - | |
| Sonata For Piano In B Flat Minor: 3. Intermezzo | - | |
| Sonata For Piano In B Flat Minor: 4. Finale | - | |
| Berceuse | - | |
| 2nd Nocturne | - | |
| Valse Di Bravura | - |
* SFM M1007, S2007 Mily Balakirev - Sonata For Piano / Berceuse / 2nd Nocturne / Valse Di Bravura -- Natalie Ryshna