Elvin Jones Catalog

1948 (age 21)

Various Artists - Swing... Not Spring!  (Savoy MG-12062)

Thad Jones, trumpet; Billy Mitchell, tenor sax; Terry Pollard, piano, vibes; Alvin Jackson, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Detroit, MI, 1948

Compulsary
Blue Room
The Zec
Alone Together

1950

Kenny Burrell - Kenny's Sound / My Funny Valentine  (J-V-B 58)

Yusef Lateef, tenor sax, flute; Tommy Flanagan, piano, vibes; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Billy Burrell or Al Jackson, bass; Elvin Jones or Hindel Butts, drums.

Detroit, MI, circa 1950

Kenny's Sound
My Funny Valentine

1955

Miles Davis - Blue Moods  (Debut DEB-120)

Miles Davis, trumpet; Britt Woodman, trombone; Teddy Charles, vibes; Charles Mingus, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 9, 1955

Nature Boy
Alone Together
There's No You
Easy Living

** also released on Swing (F) LDM 30035 as Miles Davis. on Fantasy LP 6001, LP 86001; Original Jazz Classics OJC-043, OJCCD-043-2; America (F) 30 AM 6051.
** part of Prestige PRST-24022 as Collector's Items.

1956

Hank Jones, Conte Candoli, Milt Hinton, Sahib Shihab, Ronnie Bright, Barry Galbraith, Jimmy Cleveland, Gene Quill, Ray Bryant, Osie Johnson - After Hours Jazz  (Epic LN 3339)

Eddie Bert, trombone; Sahib Shihab, baritone sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Carl Pruitt, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, May 17, 1956

CO55945Hum-Bug
CO55946Southern Exposure

** also released on Fontana (E) TFL 5008.

The Complete Columbia J.J. Johnson Small Group Sessions  (Mosaic MQ11-169)

J.J. Johnson, trombone; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax, flute; Hank Jones, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, July 24, 1956

CO56830I Should Care
CO56833Joey, Joey, Joey

J.J. Johnson, trombone; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax, flute; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, May 14, 1957

CO57944-1Come Rain Or Come Shine

** also released on Mosaic MD7-169.

The J.J. Johnson Quintet - J Is For Jazz  (Columbia CL 935)

J.J. Johnson, trombone; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax, flute; Hank Jones, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, July 24, 1956

CO56831Overdrive
CO56832Undecided
CO56834Angel Eyes

J.J. Johnson, trombone; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax, flute; Hank Jones, piano; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, July 25, 1956

CO56835Tumbling Tumbleweeds
CO56836Cube Steak
CO56837Never Let Me Go
CO56838Solar

J.J. Johnson, trombone; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax, flute; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, July 27, 1956

CO56315Chasin' The Bird
CO56316Naptown U.S.A.
CO56317It Might As Well Be Spring

Bobby Jaspar - Clarinescapade  (Columbia (F) FPX 123)

Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax, flute, clarinet, alto flute; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Nobil Totah, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Paris, France, November 12, 1956

How Deep Is The Ocean
Clarinescapade
Tutti Frutti
What's New
Spring Is Here

same personnel.

Paris, France, November 14, 1956

I Remember You
Wee Dot
I Won't Dance

Art Farmer - Farmer's Market  (Prestige PRLP 8203)

Art Farmer, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax #3-6; Kenny Drew, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 23, 1956

1. 1019Reminiscing
2. 1020By Myself
3. 1021Wailin' With Hank
4. 1022Ad-Dis-Un
5. 1023Farmer's Market
6. 1024With Prestige

** also released on New Jazz PRLP 8203, NJLP 8203; Original Jazz Classics OJC-398, OJCCD-398-2.

1957 (age 30)

Thad Jones - Mad Thad  (Period SPL 1208)

Thad Jones, trumpet; Henry Coker, trombone #2,3; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, January 6, 1957

1.Bird Song
2.Cat Meets Chick
3.Quiet Sip

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1919-2.

Sonny Rollins Plays  (Period SPL 1204)

Thad Jones, trumpet; Henry Coker, trombone; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, January 6, 1957

Ballad Medley: Flamingo; If You Are Mine; I'm Through With Love; Love Walked In

Mr. Jay Jay Johnson - Live!  (Queen-disc (It) Q-046)

J.J. Johnson, trombone; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax, flute; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Red Hill Inn", NJ, January 26, 1957

Jay's Original
It's All Right With Me
Undecided

same personnel.

"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, February 2, 1957

Overdrive
Angel Eyes
Bags' Groove

J J Johnson Quintet - Dial JJ5  (Columbia CL 1084)

J.J. Johnson, trombone #1,3,4; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax, flute #1,2,4; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, January 29, 1957

1. CO57273Bird Song
2. CO57274It Could Happen To You
3. CO57275Our Love Is Here To Stay
4. CO57276Blue Haze

J.J. Johnson, trombone; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax, flute; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, January 31, 1957

CO57277Barbados
CO57278In A Little Provincial Town
CO57279Cette Chose

J.J. Johnson, trombone #1,3; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax, flute #1,3; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, May 14, 1957

1. CO57945-6Tea Pot
2. CO57946-2So Sorry Please
3. CO57947-3Old Devil Moon

J.J. Johnson And Kai Winding - Jay And Kai  (Columbia CL 973)

J.J. Johnson, trombone; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax, flute; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, January 29, 1957

CO56830I Should Care (remake)

The Playboy Jazz All-Stars  (Playboy PB #1957)

J.J. Johnson, trombone; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax, flute; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, January 31, 1957

CO56833Joey, Joey, Joey (remake)

Kenny Burrell  (Prestige PRLP 7088)

Cecil Payne, baritone sax #1,2,4,5; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Doug Watkins, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 1, 1957

1. 1071Perception
2. 1073Drum Boogie
3. 1075All Of You
4. 1076Strictly Confidential
5. 1077Don't Cry Baby

** also released on Prestige PRLP 7308, PRST 7308 as Blue Moods. on Original Jazz Classics OJC-019, OJCCD-019-2.

The Magnificent Thad Jones Vol. 3  (Blue Note BLP 1546)

Thad Jones, trumpet; Benny Powell, trombone; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 2, 1957

tk.5Slipped Again
tk.9Let's
tk.10Ill Wind
tk.14Thadrack

** part of Mosaic MQ5-172, MD3-172 as The Complete Blue Note/UA/Roulette Recordings Of Thad Jones.

The Complete Blue Note/UA/Roulette Recordings Of Thad Jones  (Mosaic MQ5-172)

Thad Jones, trumpet; Benny Powell, trombone; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 2, 1957

tk.6Going Off Stage

** also released on Mosaic MD3-172.
** same as Blue Note BLP 1513 entitled Detroit-New York Junction + BLP 1527 entitled The Magnificent Thad Jones + BLP 1546 entitled The Magnificent Thad Jones Vol. 3 + United Artists UAL 4025 entitled Motor City Scene + 8 bonus tracks.

Thad Jones, Frank Wess, Teddy Charles, Mal Waldron, Doug Watkins, Elvin Jones - Olio  (Prestige PRLP 7084)

Thad Jones, trumpet; Frank Wess, flute, tenor sax; Teddy Charles, vibes; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 16, 1957

1100Touche
1101Potpourri
1102Blues Without Woe
1103Hello Frisco
1104Dakar
1105Embraceable You

** also released on Status ST 8310 as Frank Wess With Thad Jones - Touche. on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1004-2.
** part of Prestige P-24107 as After Hours With Thad Jones/Frank Wess/Mal Waldron/Teddy Charles/Kenny Burrell/Paul Chambers/Doug Watkins/Art Taylor/Elvin Jones.

Paul Chambers Quintet  (Blue Note BLP 1564)

Donald Byrd, trumpet #1-5; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax #1-5; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 19, 1957

1. tk.3Four Strings
2. tk.8Minor Run-Down
3. tk.9Beauteous
4. tk.12What's New
5. tk.15The Hand Of Love
6. tk.16Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise

** also released on Blue Note CDP 7243 8 52441 2 4.

Paul Chambers Quintet  (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 52441 2 4)

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 19, 1957

tk.4Four Strings (alternate take)

** originally released on Blue Note BLP 1564 + 1 bonus track.

Bobby Jaspar With George Wallington, Idrees Sulieman  (Riverside RLP 12-240)

Idrees Sulieman, trumpet #1,4,5; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax, flute #2,6; George Wallington, piano; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, May 23 and 28, 1957

1.Seven Up
2.My Old Flame
3.All Of You
4.Doublemint
5.Before Dawn
6.Sweet Blanche

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1788-2 as Bobby Jaspar, George Wallington, Idrees Sulieman, Wilbur Little, Elvin Jones - Bobby Jaspar.

Various Artists - Blues For Tomorrow  (Riverside RLP 12-243)

Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax; George Wallington, piano; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, May 23 and 28, 1957

The Fuzz

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-030, OJCCD-030-2.

Tommy Flanagan - Overseas  (Prestige PRLP 7134)

Tommy Flanagan, piano; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Stockholm, Sweden, August 15, 1957

mr1394Relaxin' At Camarillo
mr1393Chelsea Bridge
mr1399Eclypso
mr1396Beat's Up
mr1398Skal Brothers
mr1400Little Rock
mr1392Verdandi (take 1)
mr1395Dalarna (as Delarna) (take 3)
mr1397Willow Weep For Me (take 2)

** also released on Prestige PRST 7632 as The Tommy Flanagan Trio - Overseas. on Dragon (Swd) DRLP 87 as Tommy Flanagan Trio In Stockholm 1957. on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1033-2.

Tommy Flanagan Trio In Stockholm 1957  (Dragon (Swd) DRLP 87)

Tommy Flanagan, piano; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Stockholm, Sweden, August 15, 1957

Dalarna (as Delarna) (take 2)
Verdandi (take 2)
Willow Weep For Me (take 1)

** originally released on Prestige PRLP 7134 as Overseas + 3 bonus tracks.

Idrees Sulieman, Frank Rehak, Jimmy Cleveland, Pepper Adams, Cecil Payne, Tommy Flanagan, Bill Evans, Doug Watkins, Louis Hayes, Elvin Jones - Roots  (Prestige PRLP 8202)

Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Alonzo Levister, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 25, 1957

1374Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
1375Down By The Riverside

** also released on New Jazz PRLP 8202; Original Jazz Classics OJC-062, OJCCD-062-2.

Sonny Rollins - More From The Vanguard  (Blue Note BN-LA475-H2)

Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Wilbur Ware, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, evening set, November 3, 1957

tk.6A Night In Tunisia (evening take)
tk.7Softly As In A Morning Sunrise (take 2)
tk.8Four
tk.9Woody 'N You
tk.11What Is This Thing Called Love
tk.15I'll Remember April
tk.16Get Happy
tk.18All The Things You Are
tk.19Get Happy (short version)

Sonny Rollins - A Night At The Village Vanguard  (Blue Note BLP 1581)

Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Wilbur Ware, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, evening set, November 3, 1957

tk.10Old Devil Moon
tk.12Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
tk.13Sonnymoon For Two
tk.14I Can't Get Started
tk.17Striver's Row

** also released on Blue Note BST 81581 (pseudo stereo).

Art Pepper, Sonny Redd  (Regent RMG-6069)

Sonny Redd, alto sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Chicago, IL, November 12, 1957

Watkins Products
Redds Head

** also released on Savoy MG 12215.

Various Artists - Jazz Is Busting Out All Over  (Savoy MG-12123)

Sonny Redd, alto sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Chicago, IL, November 12, 1957

Stop

The Cool Sound Of Pepper Adams  (Regent RMG-6066)

Bernard McKinney, euphonium; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 19, 1957

Bloos, Blooze, Blues
Seein' Red
Like...What Is This?
Skippy

** also released on Savoy MG 12211, Jazz SV-0198. on Savoy Jazz SJL 1142 as Pure Pepper.

Pepper Adams - Pure Pepper  (Savoy Jazz SJL 1142)

Bernard McKinney, euphonium; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 19, 1957

Seein' Red (alternate)

** originally released on Regent RMG-6066 as The Cool Sound Of Pepper Adams + 1 bonus track.

Red Rodney 1957  (Signal S 1206)

Red Rodney, trumpet; Ira Sullivan, tenor sax, trumpet; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 24, 1957

Red Arrow
Box 2000
Ubas

** also released on Savoy MG 12148 as Fiery. on Onyx ORI 204 as The Red Arrow.

1958

Mal Waldron - Mal/3 Sounds  (Prestige PRLP 8201)

Art Farmer, trumpet; Eric Dixon, flute; Calo Scott, cello; Mal Waldron, piano; Julian Euell, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Elaine Waldron, voice #4,5.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 31, 1958

1. 1449Tension
2. 1450Ollie's Caravan
3. 1451The Cattin' Toddler
4. 1452Portrait Of A Young Mother
5. 1453For Every Man There's A Woman

** also released on New Jazz PRLP 8201; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1814-2.

The Jones Brothers - Keepin' Up With The Joneses  (Metrojazz E1003)

Thad Jones, trumpet, flugelhorn; Hank Jones, piano, organ; Eddie Jones, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Beltone Studios, NYC, March 24, 1958

Nice And Nasty
Keepin' Up With The Joneses
Three And One
Sput 'N' Jeff
It Had To Be You
On The Alamo
There Is No Greater Love

** also released on Metrojazz SE1003.

The Pepper-Knepper Quintet With Pepper Adams & Jimmy Knepper  (Metrojazz E1004)

Jimmy Knepper, trombone; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano, organ; Doug Watkins, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Beltone Studios, NYC, March 25, 1958

58-XY-413STMinor Catastrophe
58-XY-414STAll Too Soon
58-XY-416STBeaubien
58-XY-417STAdams In The Apple
58-XY-419STRiverside Drive
58-XY-418STI Didn't Know About You
58-XY-415STPrimrose Path

** also released on Metrojazz SE1004.

Pepper Adams Quintet - 10 To 4 At The 5 Spot  (Riverside RLP 12-265)

Donald Byrd, trumpet #1,3-5; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Five Spot Cafe", NYC, April 15, 1958

1.'Tis (theme)
2.You're My Thrill
3.The Long Two/Four
4.Hastings Street Bounce
5.Yourna

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-031, OJCCD-031-2.
** part of Milestone M-47044 as Donald Byrd - Young Byrd.

Bennie Green - Soul Stirrin'  (Blue Note BLP 1599)

Bennie Green, trombone, vocal; Gene Ammons as "Jug", Billy Root, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Ike Isaacs, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Babs Gonzales, vocal #2,4.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 28, 1958

1. tk.2Lullaby Of The Doomed
2. tk.5We Wanna Cook
3. tk.9That's All
4. tk.12/13Soul Stirrin' (mono take)
5. tk.15B.G. Mambo
6. tk.19Black Pearl

Bennie Green - Soul Stirrin'  (Blue Note BST 81599)

Bennie Green, trombone, vocal; Gene Ammons as "Jug", Billy Root, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Ike Isaacs, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Babs Gonzales, vocal.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 28, 1958

tk.12Soul Stirrin' (stereo take)

** also released on Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59381 2 2.

The Mitchell-Ruff Duo - Plus Strings And Brass  (Roulette R-52013)

Willie Ruff, French horn, bass; Julius Baker, oboe; Dwike Mitchell, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; unidentified woodwinds and strings.

NYC, May 13, 1958

Ol' Man River
I Got Rhythm
Fascinating Rhythm
Bess, You Is My Woman Now
It Ain't Necessarily So
Miss Otis Regrets
Old Devil Moon
When I Fall In Love
The Thrill Is Gone
My Ship
Black Is The Color

** also released on Roulette SR-52013.

Aaron Bell - After The Party's Over  (RCA Victor LPM-1876)

Tyree Glenn, vibes; Hank Jones, piano; Aaron Bell, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, July 2, 1958

J2PB5093Kumquat
J2PB5094Satin Doll

Steve Lacy Plays Thelonious Monk - Reflections  (New Jazz PRLP 8206)

Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Buell Neidlinger, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 17, 1958

1618Hornin' In
1619Skippy
1620Reflections
1621Four In One
1622Bye-Ya
1623Ask Me Now
1624Let's Call This

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-063, OJCCD-063-2.

Swingin' Impressions By Hank Jones - Porgy And Bess  (Capitol T/ST-1175)

Hank Jones, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Elvin Jones as Alvin Jones, percussion.

NYC, December 10, 1958

22493Bess, Oh Where's My Bess
22495There's A Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon For New York

same personnel.

NYC, December 15, 1958

22496I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'
22497My Man's Gone Now
22498Bess, You Is My Woman Now

same personnel.

NYC, December 18, 1958

22518I Ain't Got No Shame
22519I Can't Sit Down
22520It Ain't Necessarily So

same personnel.

NYC, February 4, 1959

22560A Woman Is A Sometime Thing
22561Summertime

The Aaron Bell Orchestra - Music From Peter Gunn  (Lion L/SL-70112)

Seldon Powell, tenor sax, flute; Eddie Costa, vibes; Ray Bryant, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Aaron Bell, bass; Osie Johnson or Elvin Jones, drums.

probably NYC, 1958

Peter Gunn
The Floater
Brief And Breezy
Brothers Go To Mothers
Fallout
Sorta Blue
Dreamsville
A Profound Gass
Soft Sounds
Session At Pete's Pad

1959

Harry Lookofsky - Stringsville  (Atlantic LP 1319)

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Harry Lookofsky, violin; Hank Jones, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, January 20, 1959

3310Moose The Mooche
3311Dancing On The Grave
3312Champagne Blues
3313Little Willie Leaps
3314Give Me A Simple Life

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Harry Lookofsky, violin, viola, tenor violin; Hank Jones, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, June 22, 1959

3568Move
3569I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart
3570'Round Midnight

** also released on Atlantic SD 1319.

Gil Evans Orchestra - Great Jazz Standards  (World Pacific WP-1270)

Johnny Coles, Louis Mucci, Danny Stiles, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Curtis Fuller, Rod Levitt, trombone; Earl Chapin, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Budd Johnson, tenor sax, clarinet; Ed Caine, woodwinds; Gil Evans, piano, arranger, conductor; Ray Crawford, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, February 5, 1959

Ballad Of The Sad Young Men
Joy Spring
Chant Of The Weed
La Nevada (theme)

** also released on World Pacific STEREO-1027, STEREO-1270. on Pacific Jazz PJ-28, ST-28 as Gil Evans And His Orchestra - America's #1 Arranger.
** part of Blue Note BN-LA461-H2 as Pacific Standard Time.

Various Artists - Swingin' Like Sixty Vol. 1: The Singers/The Swingers  (World Pacific WP-1289)

Johnny Coles, Louis Mucci, Danny Stiles, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Curtis Fuller, Rod Levitt, trombone; Earl Chapin, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Budd Johnson, tenor sax, clarinet; Ed Caine, woodwinds; Gil Evans, piano, arranger, conductor; Ray Crawford, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

NYC, February 5, 1959

La Nevada (theme) (short version)

Big Miller - Did You Ever Hear The Blues?  (United Artists UAL 3047)

Pat Brooks, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Phil Woods, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Al Cohn, baritone sax; Jimmy Jones, piano; Turk Van Lake, Chuck Wayne, guitar; Chet Amsterdam, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Big Miller, vocal.

NYC, February, 1959

Five O'Clock Blues
Good Old Guy
Red Sun Blues
Cool Saturday Night

** also released on United Artists UAS 6047.

Tommy Flanagan - Lonely Town  (Blue Note (J) GP-3186)

Tommy Flanagan, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, March 10, 1959

America
Lonely Town
Tonight
It's Love
Lucky To Be Me
Glitter And Be Gay
Make Our Garden Grow

The Curtis Fuller Sextet - Sliding Easy  (United Artists UAL 4041)

Lee Morgan, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, March 12, 1959

Bit Of Heaven
Down Home
I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone
Bongo Bop
When Lights Are Low
C.T.A.

** also released on United Artists UAS 5041.

The Complete Blue Note/United Artists Curtis Fuller Sessions  (Mosaic MR5-166)

Lee Morgan, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, March 12, 1959

Down Home (alternate take)

** also released on Mosaic MD3-166.

Art Farmer - Brass Shout  (United Artists UAL 4047)

Art Farmer, Lee Morgan, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Wayne Andre, Jimmy Cleveland, Curtis Fuller, trombone; Julius Watkins, French horn; Don Butterfield, tuba; Percy Heath, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Benny Golson, arranger.

Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, May 14, 1959

Nica's Dream
Autumn Leaves
Stella By Starlight

** also released on United Artists UAS 5047.

The Randy Weston Trio + Four Trombones - Destry Rides Again  (United Artists UAL 4045)

Bennie Green, Slide Hampton, Melba Liston, Frank Rehak, trombone; Randy Weston, piano; Peck Morrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Willie Rodriguez, congas.

NYC, May, 1959

We're Ladies
I Know Your Kind
Rose Lovejoy Of Paradise Alley
Anyone Would Love You
Once Knew A Fella
Every Once In A While
Fair Warning
Are You Ready Gyp Watson
That Ring On The Finger
Once Knew A Fella (repeat track)
I Say Hello

** also released on United Artists UAS 5045.

Herb Geller And His All Stars Play Selections From Jule Styne And Stephen Sondheim's Music For "Gypsy"  (Atco LP 33-109)

Thad Jones, trumpet; Herb Geller, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano; Scott LaFaro, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Barbara Long, vocal #1,2.

NYC, June 9, 1959

1. 3542Mama's Talkin' Soft
2. 3543Everything's Coming Up Roses
3. 3544Together Wherever We Go

Thad Jones, trumpet; Herb Geller, alto sax; Billy Taylor, piano; Scott LaFaro, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Barbara Long, vocal #1.

NYC, June 10, 1959

1. 3545Small World
2. 3546Some People
3. 3547You'll Never Get Away From Me
4. 3548Little Lamb
5. 3549Cow Song

** also released on Atco SD 33-109.

Thad Jones - Motor City Scene  (United Artists UAL 4025)

Thad Jones, flugelhorn, cornet; Al Grey, trombone; Billy Mitchell, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, October 24 and 31, 1959

Let's Play One
Minor On Top
Like Old Times
No Refill

** also released on United Artists UAS 5025.
** part of Mosaic MQ5-172, MD3-172 as The Complete Blue Note/UA/Roulette Recordings Of Thad Jones.

Miles Davis & Gil Evans - The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings  (Legacy CXK 67397)

Bernie Glow, Taft Jordan, Louis Mucci, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Miles Davis, flugelhorn, trumpet; Dick Hixson, Frank Rehak, trombone; John Barrows, Jim Buffington, Earl Chapin, French horn; Jimmy McAllister, tuba; Albert Block, Eddie Caine, flute; Harold Feldman, oboe, clarinet; Danny Bank, bass clarinet; Janet Putnam, harp; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums; Elvin Jones, percussion; Gil Evans, arranger, conductor.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, November 15, 1959

CO63971Concierto De Aranjuez (alternate take)

Miles Davis - Sketches Of Spain  (Columbia CL 1480)

Bernie Glow, Taft Jordan, Louis Mucci, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Miles Davis, flugelhorn, trumpet; Dick Hixson, Frank Rehak, trombone; John Barrows, Jim Buffington, Earl Chapin, French horn; Jimmy McAllister, tuba; Albert Block, Eddie Caine, flute; Harold Feldman, oboe, clarinet; Danny Bank, bass clarinet; Janet Putnam, harp; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums; Elvin Jones, percussion; Gil Evans, arranger, conductor.: same personnel.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, November 20, 1959

CO63971Concierto De Aranjuez

Johnny Coles, Bernie Glow, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Miles Davis, flugelhorn, trumpet; Dick Hixson, Frank Rehak, trombone; Jim Buffington, Tony Miranda, Joe Singer, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Albert Block, Harold Feldman, flute; Romeo Penque, oboe; Jack Knitzer, bassoon; Danny Bank, bass clarinet; Janet Putnam, harp; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums; Elvin Jones, percussion; Gil Evans, arranger, conductor.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, March 10, 1960

CO64558-2The Pan Piper

add Louis Mucci, trumpet.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, March 11, 1960

CO64560Solea
CO64561Will O' The Wisp
CO64562-2Saeta

** also released on Columbia CS 8271, PC 8271, CJ 40578, CK 40578.

Jimmy Forrest - All The Gin Is Gone  (Delmark DL-404)

Jimmy Forrest, tenor sax; Harold Mabern, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Gene Ramey, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Chicago, IL, December 10, 1959

All The Gin Is Gone
59505Laura
59503Myra
Caravan
Sunkenfoal

Jimmy Forrest, tenor sax; Harold Mabern, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Chicago, IL, December 12, 1959

59508What's New

** also released on Delmark DD-404.

Jimmy Forrest - All The Gin Is Gone  (Delmark DD-404)

Jimmy Forrest, tenor sax; Harold Mabern, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Chicago, IL, December 12, 1959

You Go To My Head (alternate take)

** originally released on Delmark DL-404 + 1 bonus track.

Jimmy Forrest - Black Forrest  (Delmark DL-427)

Jimmy Forrest, tenor sax #1-3,5; Harold Mabern, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Gene Ramey, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Chicago, IL, December 10, 1959

1. 59504Dog It
2. 59502These Foolish Things
3.Sunkenfoal (alternate take)
4. 59501But Beautiful
5.All The Gin Is Gone (alternate take)

Jimmy Forrest, tenor sax; Harold Mabern, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Chicago, IL, December 12, 1959

Black Forrest
59506You Go To My Head
Black Forrest (alternate take)
What's New (alternate take)

** also released on Delmark DD-427.

Jimmy Forrest - Black Forrest  (Delmark DD-427)

Jimmy Forrest, tenor sax; Harold Mabern, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Gene Ramey, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Chicago, IL, December 10, 1959

These Foolish Things (alternate take)

** originally released on Delmark DL-427 + 1 bonus track.

Bob Wilber All Star Band - Sing Or Play With A Band  (Music Minus One MMO 1004)

Irving "Marky" Markowitz, trumpet; Lou McGarity, trombone; Bob Wilber, tenor sax, clarinet; Hank Jones, piano; Barry Galbraith, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, 1959

Witchcraft
One For My Baby
The Christmas Song
After You've Gone
Tenderly
Why Don't You Do Right
Manhattan
I'm Glad There Is You
What A Difference A Day Makes
Sentimental Journey

Bob Wilber All Star Band - Sing With A Band  (Music Minus One MMO 1013)

Irving "Marky" Markowitz, trumpet; Lou McGarity, trombone; Bob Wilber, tenor sax, clarinet; Hank Jones, piano; Barry Galbraith, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

NYC, 1959

You Make Me Feel So Young
Ain't Misbehavin'
Fools Rush In
Makin' Whoopee
When The Sun Comes Out
Love Me Or Leave Me
You're Driving Me Crazy
Day In, Day Out
Our Waltz
Little White Lies

Debby Moore - My Kind Of Blues  (Top Rank LP 12-301)

Harry Edison, trumpet; Jimmy Jones, piano; Barry Galbraith, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Debby Moore, vocal.

NYC, 1959

No Lovin' No Nothin'
I Love Him So
Hallelujah
How Come You Do Me Like You Do
Why Don't You Do Right
My Baby Loves Me True
I'm Travelin' Light
Baby, Won't You Please Come Home
Sent For You Yesterday
Nothing But Trouble On My Mind
See See Rider
Come On Home To Me
Five Months, Two Weeks, Two Days

** also released on Top Rank ST 12-301.

1960

Julian Priester - Keep Swingin'  (Riverside RLP 12-316)

Julian Priester, trombone; Jimmy Heath, tenor sax #1,2,4,6,7; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, January 11, 1960

1.24-Hour Leave
2.The End
3.1239A
4.Just Friends
5.Bob T's Blues
6.Under The Surface
7.Once In A While
8.Julian's Tune

** also released on Riverside RLP 1163; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1863-2.

Harry "Sweets" Edison - Patented By Edison  (Roulette R-52041)

Harry Edison, trumpet; Jimmy Forrest, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, February 12, 1960

Witchcraft
Blue Skies
I'm Confessin' That I Love You
Ain't Misbehavin'
Candied Sweets
They Can't Take That Away From Me
Tea For Two
There Is No Greater Love
Twenty-Forty
It's Easy To Remember
Sweetcakes
Angel Eyes

** also released on Roulette SR-52041.

Miles Davis - Directions  (Columbia KC2 36472)

Johnny Coles, Bernie Glow, Louis Mucci, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Miles Davis, flugelhorn, trumpet; Dick Hixson, Frank Rehak, trombone; Jim Buffington, Tony Miranda, Joe Singer, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Albert Block, Harold Feldman, flute; Romeo Penque, oboe; Jack Knitzer, bassoon; Danny Bank, bass clarinet; Janet Putnam, harp; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums; Elvin Jones, percussion; Gil Evans, arranger, conductor.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, March 11, 1960

CO64559-5Song Of Our Country

Lionel Hampton With Trombones And Rhythm - Silver Vibes  (Columbia CL 1486)

Lionel Hampton, vibes, xylophone, celeste; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Billy Mackel, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, March 23, 1960

CO64290Blue Moon

** also released on Columbia CS 8277.

Various Artists - Who's Who In The Swinging Sixties  (Columbia CL 1765)

Lionel Hampton, vibes, xylophone, celeste; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Billy Mackel, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

NYC, March 23, 1960

CO64291?I Can't Get Started

** also released on Columbia CS 8565.

Art Blakey, Charlie Persip, Elvin Jones, "Philly" Joe Jones - Gretsch Drum Night At Birdland  (Roulette R-52049)

Charles Greenlee, trombone; Sylvester "Red" Kyner, alto sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Charlie Persip, drums.

"The Jazz Corner Of The World", "Birdland", NYC, April 25, 1960

El Sino
Fours
Drum Ensemble; Elvin Jones' Solo
Drum Ensemble; Charlie Persip's Solo
Drum Ensemble; Finale

** also released on Roulette SR-52049.

Art Blakey, Charlie Persip, Elvin Jones, "Philly" Joe Jones - Gretsch Drum Night At Birdland Vol. 2  (Roulette R-52067)

Charles Greenlee, trombone; Sylvester "Red" Kyner, alto sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, Philly Joe Jones, Charlie Persip, drums.

"The Jazz Corner Of The World", "Birdland", NYC, April 25, 1960

Tune Up: Drum Solo Exchange
Tune Up: "Philly" Joe Jones' Solo
Tune Up: Charlie Persip's Solo
Tune Up: Elvin Jones' Solo
Tune Up: "Philly" Joe Jones' Solo
Tune Up: Charlie Persip's Solo
Tune Up: Elvin Jones' Solo
Tune Up: Finale

Charles Greenlee, trombone; Sylvester "Red" Kyner, alto sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Charlie Persip, drums.

A Night In Tunisia: Drum Ensemble
A Night In Tunisia: Elvin Jones' Solo
A Night In Tunisia: Drum Ensemble
A Night In Tunisia: Charlie Persip's Solo
A Night In Tunisia: Elvin Jones' Solo
A Night In Tunisia: Drum Ensemble

** also released on Roulette SR-52067.

John Coltrane - Coltrane Jazz  (Atlantic LP 1354)

John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Steve Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Atlantic Studios, NYC, October 21, 1960

5118Village Blues

** also released on Atlantic SD 1354.
** part of Rhino R2 71984 as The Heavyweight Champion: The Complete Atlantic Recordings.

John Coltrane - The Heavyweight Champion: The Complete Atlantic Recordings  (Rhino R2 71984)

John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Steve Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Atlantic Studios, NYC, October 21, 1960

5118Village Blues (alternate take)

same personnel.

Atlantic Studios, NYC, evening, October 24, 1960

5134-1Blues To Elvin (alternate take)
5134-2Blues To Elvin (false start)
5134-3Blues To Elvin (alternate)
5136-1Blues To You (alternate take)
5136-2Blues To You (alternate)

** same as Atlantic LP 1311 entitled Giant Steps + LP 1354 entitled Coltrane Jazz + LP 1361 entitled My Favorite Things + LP 1368 entitled Milt Jackson & John Coltrane - Bags & Trane + LP 1373 entitled Ole Coltrane + LP 1382 entitled Coltrane Plays The Blues + LP 1419 entitled Coltrane's Sound + LP 1451 entitled John Coltrane & Don Cherry - The Avant-Garde + SD 1553 entitled The Coltrane Legacy + (J) P-6128A entitled Alternate Takes + 28 bonus tracks.

John Coltrane - My Favorite Things  (Atlantic LP 1361)

John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Steve Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

Atlantic Studios, NYC, October 21, 1960

5120My Favorite Things

same personnel.

Atlantic Studios, NYC, afternoon, October 24, 1960

5129Summertime

same personnel.

Atlantic Studios, NYC, October 26, 1960

5139Everytime We Say Goodbye
5141But Not For Me

** also released on Atlantic SD 1361.
** part of Rhino R2 71984 as The Heavyweight Champion: The Complete Atlantic Recordings.

John Coltrane - My Favorite Things Parts 1 & 2  (Atlantic 45-5012)

John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Steve Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

Atlantic Studios, NYC, October 21, 1960

5400My Favorite Things Part 1
5401My Favorite Things Part 2

John Coltrane - Coltrane's Sound  (Atlantic LP 1419)

John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Steve Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

Atlantic Studios, NYC, afternoon, October 24, 1960

5126Central Park West
5130-2Body And Soul

same personnel.

Atlantic Studios, NYC, evening, October 24, 1960

5138Satellite

same personnel.

Atlantic Studios, NYC, October 26, 1960

5142Liberia
5143The Night Has A Thousand Eyes
5144Equinox

** also released on Atlantic SD 1419.
** part of Rhino R2 71984 as The Heavyweight Champion: The Complete Atlantic Recordings.

Coltrane Plays The Blues  (Atlantic LP 1382)

John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Steve Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

Atlantic Studios, NYC, afternoon, October 24, 1960

5127Mr. Syms

same personnel.

Atlantic Studios, NYC, evening, October 24, 1960

5133Mr. Knight
5134-4Blues To Elvin
5135Mr. Day
5136-3Blues To You
5137Blues To Bechet

** also released on Atlantic SD 1382.
** part of Rhino R2 71984 as John Coltrane - The Heavyweight Champion: The Complete Atlantic Recordings.

John Coltrane - The Coltrane Legacy  (Atlantic SD 1553)

John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Steve Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

Atlantic Studios, NYC, afternoon, October 24, 1960

5128Untitled Original (aka Exotica)

same personnel.

Atlantic Studios, NYC, October 26, 1960

514026-2

Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; Eric Dolphy as George Lane, alto sax, flute; McCoy Tyner, piano; Art Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

A&R Studios, NYC, May 25, 1961

5559To Her Ladyship (as Original Untitled Ballad)

** part of Rhino R2 71984 as The Heavyweight Champion: The Complete Atlantic Recordings.

John Coltrane - Alternate Takes  (Atlantic (J) P-6128A)

John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Steve Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Atlantic Studios, NYC, afternoon, October 24, 1960

5130-1Body And Soul (alternate take)

** also released on Atlantic SD 1668.
** part of Rhino R2 71984 as The Heavyweight Champion: The Complete Atlantic Recordings.

Chick Corea - Herbie Hancock - Keith Jarrett - McCoy Tyner  (Atlantic SD 1696)

McCoy Tyner, piano; Steve Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Atlantic Studios, NYC, afternoon, October 24, 1960

5131Lazy Bird
5132In Your Own Sweet Way

Gil Evans Orchestra - Out Of The Cool  (Impulse! A-4)

John Coles, Phil Sunkel, trumpet; Keg Johnson, Jimmy Knepper, trombone; Tony Studd, bass trombone; Bill Barber, tuba; Bob Tricarico, bassoon, flute, piccolo; Eddie Caine, alto sax, flute, piccolo; Budd Johnson, tenor, soprano sax; Gil Evans, piano, arranger, conductor; Ray Crawford, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, Charlie Persip, percussion.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 18, 1960

Where Flamingos Fly
Stratusphunk

same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 30, 1960

Sunken Treasure

Ray Beckenstein, alto sax, flute, piccolo; replaces Caine.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 10, 1960

Bilbao Song

same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 15, 1960

La Nevada

** also released on Impulse! AS-4, IMPD-186.
** part of Impulse! IA-9340/2 as Gil Evans/Gary McFarland - The Dedication Series Vol. IX: The Great Arrangers.

Gil Evans/Gary McFarland - The Dedication Series Vol. IX: The Great Arrangers  (Impulse! IA-9340/2)

John Coles, Phil Sunkel, trumpet; Keg Johnson, Jimmy Knepper, trombone; Tony Studd, bass trombone; Bill Barber, tuba; Bob Tricarico, bassoon, flute, piccolo; Eddie Caine, alto sax, flute, piccolo; Budd Johnson, tenor, soprano sax; Gil Evans, piano, arranger, conductor; Ray Crawford, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, Charlie Persip, percussion.: Eddie Caine, alto sax, flute, piccolo; replaces Beckenstein.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 30, 1960

Sister Sadie

** same as Impulse! A-4 entitled Gil Evans Orchestra - Out Of The Cool + A-9112 entitled Gary McFarland - Profiles + 1 bonus track.

Bill Henderson - Please Send Me Someone To Love  (Vee-Jay VJS 3055)

Nat Adderley, cornet; Clark Terry, Snooky Young, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Bill Hughes, Benny Powell, trombone; Frank Foster, Charlie Fowlkes, Billy Mitchell, Marshall Royal, Frank Wess, sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Bill Henderson, vocal.

Chicago, IL, December 19, 1960

61-1829Hooray For Love
Never Will I Marry

Tommy Flanagan, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Bill Henderson, vocal.

Chicago, IL, December 20, 1960

61-1835Love Is A Bug
61-1836Royal Garden Blues
61-1837Skylark

Bill Henderson  (Vee-Jay VJLP 1031)

Nat Adderley, cornet; Clark Terry, Snooky Young, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Bill Hughes, Benny Powell, trombone; Frank Foster, Charlie Fowlkes, Billy Mitchell, Marshall Royal, Frank Wess, sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Bill Henderson, vocal.

Chicago, IL, December 19, 1960

61-1830My, How The Time Goes By

Tommy Flanagan, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Bill Henderson, vocal.

Chicago, IL, December 20, 1960

61-1838Twelfth Of Never

** also released on Vee-Jay VJSR 1031, (J) 22YB-2022.

Barry Harris Trio - Preminado  (Riverside RLP 354)

Barry Harris, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Plaza Sound Studios, NYC, December 21, 1960, and January 19, 1961

My Heart Stood Still
Preminado
There's No One But You
One Down
It's The Talk Of The Town
Play, Carol, Play
What Is This Thing Called Love?

** also released on Riverside RLP 9354; Original Jazz Classics OJC-486, OJCCD-486-2.

1961

Philly Joe Jones & Elvin Jones - Together!  (Atlantic LP 1428)

Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Elvin Jones, Philly Joe Jones, drums.

Atlantic Studios, NYC, February 2, 1961

5327Le Roi
5328Brown Sugar
5329Beau-Ty

** also released on Atlantic SD 1428.

Clifford Jordan And Sonny Red - A Story Tale  (Jazzland JLP 40)

Sonny Red, alto sax; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Ronnie Matthews, piano #1,2,8; Tommy Flanagan, piano #3-7; Art Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Bell Sound Studios, NYC, February 14, 1961

1.Cumberland Court
2.A Story Tale
3.You're Driving Me Crazy
4.Defiance
5.Prints
6.Hip Pockets
7.Falling In Love Is Wonderful [sic]
8.If I Didn't Care

** also released on Jazzland JLP 940S.
** part of Milestone MCD-47092-2 as Clifford Jordan - Mosaic.

John Coltrane - Complete Live At The Sutherland Lounge 1961  (Rare Live Recordings (Eu) RLR 88668)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Raphael Don Garrett, Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"The Sutherland Hotel Lounge", Chicago, IL, March 1, 1961

Liberia
Vierd Blues
Equinox
Cousin Mary (fragmentary Coltrane solo)

same session.

Greensleeves
Bye Bye Blackbird
My Favorite Things (fragment)
Mr. PC (fragmentary Coltrane solo)
Blue Train

same session.

Impressions
I Want To Talk About You
Greensleeves #2
Summertime
Impressions #2

The John Coltrane Quartet - Africa/Brass  (Impulse! A-6)

Freddie Hubbard, Booker Little, trumpet; Jimmy Buffington, Donald Corrado, Bob Northern, Robert Swisshelm, Julius Watkins, French horn; Charles Greenlee, Julian Priester, euphonium; Bill Barber, tuba; Garvin Bushell, piccolo, reeds; John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute, bass clarinet; Pat Patrick, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; McCoy Tyner, arranger; Eric Dolphy, orchestrator, conductor.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 23, 1961

Greensleeves

Booker Little, trumpet; Britt Woodman, trombone; Donald Corrado, Bob Northern, Robert Swisshelm, Julius Watkins, French horn; Carl Bowman, euphonium; Bill Barber, tuba; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute, bass clarinet; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Pat Patrick, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Art Davis, bass #2; Elvin Jones, drums; John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, arranger; Eric Dolphy, orchestrator, conductor.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 7, 1961

1.Blues Minor
2.Africa

** also released on Impulse! AS-6.
** part of Impulse! IMPD-2-168 as The John Coltrane Quartet - The Complete Africa/Brass Sessions.

John Coltrane - The Africa Brass Sessions Vol. 2  (Impulse! AS-9273)

Freddie Hubbard, Booker Little, trumpet; Jimmy Buffington, Donald Corrado, Bob Northern, Robert Swisshelm, Julius Watkins, French horn; Charles Greenlee, Julian Priester, euphonium; Bill Barber, tuba; Garvin Bushell, piccolo, reeds; John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute, bass clarinet; Pat Patrick, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; John Coltrane, arranger; Eric Dolphy, orchestrator, conductor.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 23, 1961

Song Of The Underground Railroad
Greensleeves (alternate take)

Booker Little, trumpet; Britt Woodman, trombone; Donald Corrado, Bob Northern, Robert Swisshelm, Julius Watkins, French horn; Carl Bowman, euphonium; Bill Barber, tuba; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute, bass clarinet; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Pat Patrick, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Art Davis, Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, arranger; Eric Dolphy, orchestrator, conductor.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 7, 1961

Africa (alternate take)

** part of Impulse! IMPD-2-168 as The John Coltrane Quartet - The Complete Africa/Brass Sessions.

The Mastery Of John Coltrane Vol. IV - Trane's Modes  (Impulse! IZ-9361/2)

Freddie Hubbard, Booker Little, trumpet; Jimmy Buffington, Donald Corrado, Bob Northern, Robert Swisshelm, Julius Watkins, French horn; Charles Greenlee, Julian Priester, euphonium; Bill Barber, tuba; Garvin Bushell, piccolo, reeds; John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute, bass clarinet; Pat Patrick, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Paul Chambers, bass #2; Elvin Jones, drums; John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, arranger #2; Romulus Franceschini, arranger, conductor #1; Eric Dolphy, orchestrator, conductor #2.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 23, 1961

1.The Damned Don't Cry
2.Africa (first version)

Eric Dolphy, alto sax; John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, November 1, 1961

Impressions (alternate take)

Eric Dolphy, alto sax; John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

10570The Red Planet (as Miles' Mode)

Eric Dolphy, bass clarinet; John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Naima

Eric Dolphy, alto sax; John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, November 2, 1961

Impressions

John Coltrane, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, November 3, 1961

Greensleeves (take 2)

John Coltrane - Ole Coltrane  (Atlantic LP 1373)

Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; Eric Dolphy as George Lane, alto sax, flute; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Art Davis, bass #1,2; Elvin Jones, drums.

A&R Studios, NYC, May 25, 1961

1. 5556Ole
2. 5557Dahomey Dance
3. 5558Aisha

** also released on Atlantic SD 1373.
** part of Rhino R2 71984 as The Heavyweight Champion: The Complete Atlantic Recordings.

John Coltrane  (Musica Jazz (It) 2MJP 1051)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Art Davis, Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Newport Jazz Festival", Newport, RI, July 1, 1961

Impressions
My Favorite Things

ELVIN!  (Riverside RLP 409)

Thad Jones, cornet #1-3,5,7; Frank Wess, flute #1-3,5,7; Frank Foster, tenor sax #1-3,5; Hank Jones, piano; Art Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Plaza Sound Studios, NYC, July 11, and December 27, 1961, and January 3, 1962

1.Lady Luck
2.Buzz-at
3.Shadowland
4.Pretty Brown
5.Ray-El
6.Four And Six
7.You Are Too Beautiful

** also released on Riverside RLP 9409; Original Jazz Classics OJC-259, OJCCD-259-2.

Freddie Hubbard - Ready For Freddie  (Blue Note BLP 4085)

Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Bernard McKinney, euphonium #1-3,5; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax #1-3,5; McCoy Tyner, piano; Art Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 21, 1961

1. tk.5Arietis
2. tk.7Marie Antoinette
3. tk.12Crisis
4. tk.13Weaver Of Dreams
5. tk.16Birdlike

** also released on Blue Note BST 84085, B1-32094, CDP 7243 8 32094 2 2.

Freddie Hubbard - Ready For Freddie  (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 32094 2 2)

Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Bernard McKinney, euphonium; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Art Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 21, 1961

tk.6Arietis (alternate take)
tk.10Marie Antoinette (alternate take)

** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4085 + 2 bonus tracks.

Lee Konitz - Motion  (Verve V/V6-8399)

Lee Konitz, alto sax; Sonny Dallas, bass; Elvin Ray Jones, drums.

Olmsted Sound Studios, NYC, August 24, 1961

61VK388Foolin' Myself
61VK389You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
61VK390I'll Remember April
61VK391I Remember You
61VK392All Of Me

John Coltrane - The Complete 1961 Village Vanguard Recordings  (Impulse! IMPD-4-232)

Eric Dolphy, bass clarinet; John Coltrane, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Ahmed Abdul-Malik, oud.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, November 1, 1961

India

Eric Dolphy, bass clarinet; John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, November 3, 1961

10574Naima

Eric Dolphy, alto sax; John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

The Red Planet (as Miles' Mode)

John Coltrane - The Other Village Vanguard Tapes  (Impulse! AS-9325)

Eric Dolphy, alto sax; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, November 1, 1961

Chasin' The Trane (alternate take)

Eric Dolphy, bass clarinet; John Coltrane, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Spiritual (alternate take)

Eric Dolphy, alto sax; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

10571Untitled Original (as Brasilia)

John Coltrane, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, November 2, 1961

10573Greensleeves

Eric Dolphy, bass clarinet; John Coltrane, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Garvin Bushell, oboe; Ahmed Abdul-Malik, oud.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, November 5, 1961

10556India (alternate take)

Eric Dolphy, bass clarinet; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Garvin Bushell, contrabassoon.

10557Spiritual (take 2)

John Coltrane - From The Original Master Tapes  (Impulse! MCAD-5541)

Eric Dolphy, bass clarinet; John Coltrane, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Garvin Bushell, oboe; Ahmed Abdul-Malik, oud.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, November 2, 1961

India

Eric Dolphy, bass clarinet; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Garvin Bushell, contrabassoon.

Spiritual

Coltrane - "Live" At The Village Vanguard  (Impulse! A-10)

John Coltrane, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, November 2, 1961

10572Softly As In A Morning Sunrise

John Coltrane, tenor sax; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; on the last note only: Eric Dolphy, alto sax.

10576Chasin' The Trane

Eric Dolphy, bass clarinet; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, November 3, 1961

Spiritual

** also released on Impulse! AS-10.

John Coltrane - Impressions  (Impulse! A-42)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; on the last note only: Eric Dolphy, bass clarinet.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, November 3, 1961

10575Impressions

Eric Dolphy, bass clarinet; John Coltrane, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

India

John Coltrane, tenor sax; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 18, 1962

11094Up 'Gainst The Wall

** also released on Impulse! AS-42, 314 543 416-2.

John Coltrane Quintet Featuring Eric Dolphy Live In Paris 1961  (Jazzway (It) LTM 1503)

Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"L'Olympia", Paris, France, 1st concert, November 18, 1961

Blue Train
I Want To Talk About You
Impressions

same personnel.

"L'Olympia", Paris, France, 2nd concert, November 18, 1961

My Favorite Things

John Coltrane Quintet Featuring Eric Dolphy - The Complete Paris Concerts  (Magnetic (Luxembourgian) MRCD 114/15)

Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"L'Olympia", Paris, France, 1st concert, November 18, 1961

My Favorite Things

same personnel.

"L'Olympia", Paris, France, 2nd concert, November 18, 1961

I Want To Talk About You
Blue Train

John Coltrane - Live Trane: The European Tours  (Pablo 7PACD-4433-2)

Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"L'Olympia", Paris, France, 2nd or 1st concert, November 18, 1961

Impressions
My Favorite Things

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"L'Olympia", Paris, France, 2nd or 1st concert, November 17, 1962

Norman Granz Introduction
Bye Bye Blackbird
Mr. P.C.
My Favorite Things
The Inch Worm
Mr. P.C.

same personnel.

"Konserthuset", Stockholm, Sweden, 2nd or 1st concert, November 19, 1962

Naima
Impressions

same personnel.

"Konserthuset", Stockholm, Sweden, October 22, 1963

Swedish Introduction
My Favorite Things

same personnel.

"Liederhalle", Stuttgart, West Germany, November 4, 1963

Impressions

** same as Pablo Live 2308-217 entitled The Paris Concert + 2308-222 entitled The European Tour + 2308-227 entitled Bye Bye Blackbird + 2620-101 entitled Afro Blue Impressions + 21 bonus tracks.

John Coltrane Quintet Featuring Eric Dolphy - The Complete Copenhagen Concert  (Magnetic (Luxembourgian) MRCD 116)

Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Falkoner Centret", Copenhagen, Denmark, November 20, 1961

Delilah
Everytime We Say Goodbye
Impressions
Naima
My Favorite Things (false start)
My Favorite Things

John Coltrane - Live At Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki, Finland, November 22, 1961  (OlkMen Records (Tibetan) OMR-092)

Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Kulttuuritalo", Helsinki, Finland, November 22, 1961

Blue Train
I Want To Talk About You
Impressions
My Favorite Things

Eric Dolphy Quintet Live On Mount Meru (Volume Two) (Featuring John Coltrane): Red Cover  (Historic Performances (Swd) HPLP-5)

Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Konserthuset", Stockholm, Sweden, 1st concert, November 23, 1961

Blue Train
Naima Two
Impressions Four
My Favorite Things Two

** also released on BYG (J) YX-2039 as John Coltrane - Coltranology. on Affinity (E) AFF 14 as John Coltrane - Coltranology Volume One. on BYG (J) YX-8006 as John Coltrane - Coltranology Vol. 1.

Eric Dolphy Quintet Live On Mount Meru (Featuring John Coltrane): White Cover  (Historic Performances (Swd) HPLP-1)

Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"Konserthuset", Stockholm, Sweden, 2nd concert, November 23, 1961

Naima
Impressions One
My Favorite Things

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Konserthuset", Stockholm, Sweden, October 22, 1963

Impressions Two

** also released on Beppo (E) BEP 504 as The John Coltrane Quartet With Eric Dolphy In Europe Volume 2.

Coltrane Quartet & Quintet - In Europe  (Jazz Connoisseur (Israeli) JC 112)

Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Sudwestfunk TV Studio", Baden-Baden, West Germany, November 24, 1961

Everytime We Say Goodbye (as Every Time We Say Goodbye We Die A Little)
My Favorite Things (as Favorite Things)
Impressions

Ballads Of John Coltrane  (Impulse! (J) MVCI-23057)

John Coltrane, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 21, 1961

10669-?Greensleeves (45rpm take)

John Coltrane Quartet - Ballads  (Impulse! A-32)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 21, 1961

10670-?It's Easy To Remember

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 18, 1962

11092Nancy (With The Laughing Face)
11093What's New

same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 13, 1962

11161Too Young To Go Steady
11162-3All Or Nothing At All
11163I Wish I Knew
11165-5You Don't Know What Love Is
11166-1Say It (Over And Over Again)

** also released on Impulse! AS-32, GRD-156. on Impulse! 314 589 548-2 as John Coltrane Quartet - Ballads: Deluxe Edition.

John Coltrane Quartet - Ballads: Deluxe Edition  (Impulse! 314 589 548-2)

John Coltrane, soprano sax #1-4, tenor sax #5-11; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 21, 1961

1. 10669-2Greensleeves
2. 10669-4-
3. 10669-5-
4. 10669-11-
5. 10670-2It's Easy To Remember
6. 10670-4-
7. 10670-6-
8. 10670-7-
9. 10670-9-
10. 10670-11-
11. 10670-13-

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 13, 1962

11162-2All Or Nothing At All

** originally released on Impulse! A-32 as John Coltrane Quartet - Ballads + 14 bonus tracks.

Yusef Lateef - Into Something  (New Jazz NJLP 8272)

Yusef Lateef, tenor sax, flute, oboe; Barry Harris, piano #4-7; Herman Wright, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 29, 1961

1. 3324When You're Smiling
2. 3325Koko's Tune
3. 3326Water Pistol
4. 3327I'll Remember April
5. 3328Rasheed
6. 3329P Bouk
7. 3330You've Changed

** also released on Prestige PRST 7637; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-700-2.

1962

McCoy Tyner Trio - Inception  (Impulse! A-18)

McCoy Tyner, piano; Art Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, January 10, 1962

10684Inception
10685Sunset
10686Effendi

same personnel.

NYC, January 11, 1962

10687Speak Low
10688There Is No Greater Love
10689Blues For Gwen

** also released on Impulse! AS-18, IMPD-220.

John Coltrane-Eric Dolphy - That Dynamic Jazz Duo!: Rare Broadcast Performances  (Ozone 10)

Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Birdland", NYC, February 9, 1962

Mr. P.C. (mistitled as Mr. R.C.M. Jr.)
Miles' Mode (mistitled as Man-Made Miles!)
My Favorite Things (mistitled as 'Stuff' I'm Partial Too)

** also released on Session Disc 114 as Hooray For John Coltrane. on Vee-Jay (J) UXP-88-JY as John Coltrane - The Inner Man. on Affinity (E) AFF 79 as John Coltrane - Live At Birdland Featuring Eric Dolphy.

Pony Poindexter - Pony's Express  (Epic LA 16035)

Pony Poindexter, soprano, alto sax; Eric Dolphy, Sonny Redd, alto sax; Jimmy Heath, Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Gildo Mahones, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, February 16, 1962

CO69687"B" Frequency
CO69688-1Lanyop

** also released on Epic BA 17035.

Various Artists - Almost Forgotten-Various Artists - Instrumentalists  (Columbia FC 38509)

Pony Poindexter, soprano, alto sax; Eric Dolphy, Sonny Redd, alto sax; Jimmy Heath, Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Gildo Mahones, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

NYC, February 16, 1962

CO69688-2Lanyop (alternate take)

Coltrane  (Impulse! A-21)

John Coltrane, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 11, 1962

10874The Inch Worm

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 19, 1962

10980-2Out Of This World
10981Soul Eyes

same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 20, 1962

10984-1Miles' Mode

same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 29, 1962

10992Tunji (Toon-Gee)

** also released on Impulse! AS-21, IMPD-215. on Impulse! 314 589 567-2 as Coltrane - Deluxe Edition.

Coltrane - Deluxe Edition  (Impulse! 314 589 567-2)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 20, 1962

10983-1Not Yet
10984-2Miles' Mode
10985-1Tunji
10985-4-
10985-5-
10985-7-
10986-1Impressions

** originally released on Impulse! A-21 as Coltrane + 10 bonus tracks.

Various Artists - The Definitive Jazz Scene Volume 1  (Impulse! A-99)

John Coltrane, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 11, 1962

10875Big Nick

** also released on Impulse! AS-99.

John Coltrane - Impassioned Tenor-Man  (Alto AL 724)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Birdland", NYC, June 2, 1962

My Favorite Things (mistitled as Cousin Mary)
Body & Soul

same personnel.

"Birdland", NYC, March 2, 1963

Mr. P.C. (mistitled as Interpretations)
My Favorite Things (mistitled as March 2nd On The Books)

The Very Best Of John Coltrane  (Impulse! 314 549 913-2)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 20, 1962

10986-2Impressions

Miles Davis - Quiet Nights  (Columbia CL 2106)

Miles Davis, trumpet; with Harold Shorty Baker, Bernie Glow, Louis Mucci, Ernie Royal, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, Frank Rehak, trombone; Ray Alonge, probably Don Corrado, Julius Watkins, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Al Block, flute; probably Ray Beckenstein, Jerome Richardson, flute, reeds; Bob Tricarico, bassoon; Garvin Bushell, bassoon, contrabassoon; Steve Lacy, soprano sax; unknown, reeds, woodwinds; probably Janet Putnam, harp; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums; Willie Bobo, bongos; Elvin Jones, percussion; Gil Evans, arranger, conductor.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, July 27, 1962

CO75683Corcovado
CO75684Aos Pes Da Cruz

same personnel.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, August 13, 1962

CO75678Song #1
CO75837Wait Till You See Her

same personnel.

Columbia 30th Street Studios, NYC, November 6, 1962

CO77119Once Upon A Summertime
CO77120Song #2

** also released on Columbia CS 8906, PC 8906; Legacy CK 65293.

Duke Ellington & John Coltrane  (Impulse! A-30)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; Duke Ellington, piano; Aaron Bell, bass #1; Jimmy Garrison, bass #2-4; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 26, 1962

1. 11115In A Sentimental Mood
2. 11116Angelica
3. 11117Big Nick
4. 11120Take The Coltrane

** also released on Impulse! AS-30, IMPD-166.
** part of Impulse! IA-9350/2 as Duke Ellington With Coleman Hawkins & John Coltrane - The Dedication Series Vol. X: The Great Tenor Encounters.

John Coltrane - 17 Novembre 1962  (Fremeaux & Associes (F) FA 5768)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"L'Olympia", Paris, France, 2nd or 1st concert, November 17, 1962

Everytime We Say Goodbye
Impressions

John Coltrane Quartet - The Complete 1962 Stockholm Concert Vol. 1  (Magnetic (Luxembourgian) MRCD 108)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"Konserthuset", Stockholm, Sweden, 1st concert, November 19, 1962

Bye Bye Blackbird

Rare John Coltrane Quartet  (Duke (It) D-1016)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

"Konserthuset", Stockholm, Sweden, 1st concert, November 19, 1962

The Inchworm
Impressions
My Favorite Things

Blue Train Live On Mount Meru (Volume One): Blue Cover  (Historic Performances (Swd) HPLP-2)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

"Konserthuset", Stockholm, Sweden, 1st concert, November 19, 1962

Mr. P.C.

same personnel.

"Konserthuset", Stockholm, Sweden, 2nd concert, November 19, 1962

Bye Bye Blackbird
The Inch Worm

** also released on Beppo (E) BEP 500 as The John Coltrane Quartet In Europe Volume 1.

Blue Train Live On Mount Meru (Volume Two): Yellow Cover  (Historic Performances (Swd) HPLP-3)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"Konserthuset", Stockholm, Sweden, 1st concert, November 19, 1962

Naima
Traneing In (as Training In)

same personnel.

"Konserthuset", Stockholm, Sweden, 2nd concert, November 19, 1962

Impressions Three

** also released on Beppo (E) BEP 507 as The John Coltrane Quartet In Europe Volume 3.

John Coltrane Quartet - Stockholm '62 The Complete Second Concert Vol. 1  (Magnetic (Luxembourgian) MRCD 127)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

"Konserthuset", Stockholm, Sweden, 2nd concert, November 19, 1962

Naima
I Want To Talk About You
Everytime We Say Goodbye

John Coltrane Quartet - Stockholm '62 The Complete Second Concert Vol. 2  (Magnetic (Luxembourgian) MRCD 128)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

"Konserthuset", Stockholm, Sweden, 2nd concert, November 19, 1962

Mr. P.C.
My Favorite Things
Traneing In

John Coltrane - Live At Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki, Finland, November 20, 1962  (OlkMen Records (Tibetan) OMR-050)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"Kulttuuritalo", Helsinki, Finland, November 20, 1962

Bye Bye Blackbird
The Inchworm
Everytime We Say Goodbye
Mr. P.C.
Traneing In
My Favorite Things

John Coltrane Quartet - The Copenhagen Concerts  (Ingo (It) Ingo-Four)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"Falkoner Centret", Copenhagen, Denmark, November 22, 1962

Chasin' The Trane (mistitled as Chasin' The Train)
Everytime We Say Goodbye
Mr. P.C.
I Want To Talk About You

John Coltrane Quartet - "Impressions Of Europe"  (Ingo (It) Ingo-Seven)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

"Falkoner Centret", Copenhagen, Denmark, November 22, 1962

The Inch Worm

same personnel.

"Stefaniensaal", Graz, Austria, November 28, 1962

I Want To Talk About You
Impressions

John Coltrane - The Complete Graz Concert Vol. 1  (Magnetic (Luxembourgian) MRCD 104)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

"Stefaniensaal", Graz, Austria, November 28, 1962

Bye Bye Blackbird
Autumn Leaves
Mr. P.C.

** part of Magnetic (Luxembourgian) MRCD 104/05 as The Complete Graz Concert '62.

The John Coltrane Quartet  (Unique Jazz (It) UJ 32)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

"Stefaniensaal", Graz, Austria, November 28, 1962

The Inch Worm
Everytime We Say Goodbye

** also released on Jazz Anthology (F) JA 5242 as Live In Europe 1962.

John Coltrane - The Complete Graz Concert Vol. 2  (Magnetic (Luxembourgian) MRCD 105)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

"Stefaniensaal", Graz, Austria, November 28, 1962

My Favorite Things

** part of Magnetic (Luxembourgian) MRCD 104/05 as The Complete Graz Concert '62.

John Coltrane - Live At Teatro Dell'Arte, Milan, Italy, December 2, 1962  (OlkMen Records (Tibetan) OMR-088)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"Teatro Dell'Arte", Milan, Italy, December 2, 1962

Everytime We Say Goodbye
The Inchworm
Mr. P.C.
Chasing The Trane

** also released on Rare Live Recordings (Eu) RLR 88652 as John Coltrane Quartet - The 1962 Milan Concert.

John Coltrane Quartet - The 1962 Milan Concert  (Rare Live Recordings (Eu) RLR 88652)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"L'Olympia", Paris, France, 2nd or 1st concert, November 17, 1962

The Inchworm
Bye Bye Blackbird

** originally released on OlkMen Records (Tibetan) OMR-088 as Live At Teatro Dell'Arte, Milan, Italy, December 2, 1962 + 4 bonus tracks.

1963

John Coltrane - Rare Broadcast Performances  (Ozone 21)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Birdland", NYC, February 23, 1963

I Want To Talk About You (as I Wanna' Talk About You)
One Up & One Down (mistitled as The Colt Gallops)
Inchworm (mistitled as Trane Stops In The Night)

same personnel.

"Half Note", NYC, May 7, 1965

Song Of Praise (mistitled as Brazilia)

Various Artists - The Definitive Jazz Scene Volume 3  (Impulse! A-9101)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 6, 1963

11382-5Vilia (take 5)

Charlie Mariano, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 23, 1965

90270That Five-Four Bag

** also released on Impulse! AS-9101.

John Coltrane - Both Directions At Once: The Lost Album  (Impulse! B0028227-02)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 6, 1963

11383-1Untitled Original 11383 (take 1)
11384Nature Boy
11386-1Untitled Original 11386 (take 1)
11382-3Vilia (take 3)
11385-3Impressions (take 3)
11388Slow Blues
11387-1One Up, One Down (take 1)

** also released on Impulse! B0028316-01.
** part of Impulse! B0028228-02, B0028317-01 as Both Directions At Once: The Lost Album: Deluxe Edition.

John Coltrane - Both Directions At Once: The Lost Album: Deluxe Edition  (Impulse! B0028228-02)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 6, 1963

11385-1Impressions (take 1)
11385-2Impressions (take 2)
11385-4Impressions (take 4)
11386-2Untitled Original 11386 (take 2)
11386-5Untitled Original 11386 (take 5)
11387-6One Up, One Down (take 6)

** also released on Impulse! B0028317-01.
** same as Impulse! B0028227-02 entitled Both Directions At Once: The Lost Album + 7 bonus tracks.

John Coltrane And Johnny Hartman  (Impulse! A-40)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Johnny Hartman, vocal.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 7, 1963

11400They Say It's Wonderful
11401Lush Life
11402My One And Only Love
11403Autumn Serenade
11404Dedicated To You
11406You Are Too Beautiful

** also released on Impulse! AS-40, GRD-157.

Jimmy Woods Sextet Featuring Elvin Jones - Conflict  (Contemporary M3612)

Carmell Jones, trumpet; Jimmy Woods, alto sax; Harold Land, tenor sax; Andrew Hill as Andrew Hille, piano; George Tucker, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, March 25 and 26, 1963

Conflict
Coming Home
Aim
Apart Together
Look To Your Heart
Pazmuerte

** also released on Contemporary S7612; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1954-2.

Jimmy Woods Sextet Featuring Elvin Jones - Conflict  (Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1954-2)

Carmell Jones, trumpet; Jimmy Woods, alto sax; Harold Land, tenor sax; Andrew Hill as Andrew Hille, piano; George Tucker, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, March 25 and 26, 1963

Conflict (alternate take 5)
Aim (alternate take 43)
Look To Your Heart (alternate take 39)

** originally released on Contemporary M3612 + 3 bonus tracks.

Elvin Jones/Jimmy Garrison Sextet - Illumination!  (Impulse! A-49)

Prince Lasha, clarinet, flute; Sonny Simmons, alto sax, English horn; Charles Davis, baritone sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 8, 1963

11672Oriental Flower
11673Half And Half
11674Aborigine Dance In Scotland
11675Nuttin' Out Jones
11676Gettin' On Way
11678Just Us Blues

** also released on Impulse! AS-49, IMPD-250.

Gil Evans Orch., Kenny Burrell & Phil Woods - Previously Unreleased Recordings  (Verve V6-8838)

SOLOISTS Johnny Coles, trumpet; Jimmy Knepper, trombone; Phil Woods, alto sax; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; Harry Lookofsky, violin; Gil Evans, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; + Ray Alonge, John Barber, James Cleveland, John Coles, Andrew Fitzgerald, Bernie Glow, Thad Jones, James Knepper, George Marge, Louis Mucci, Tony Studd, Bob Tricarico, Julius Watkins, brass; Steve Lacy, Wayne Shorter, Phil Woods, reeds; Harry Lookofsky, strings; Kenny Burrell, Barry Galbraith, guitar; Ron Carter, Paul Chambers, Bob Cranshaw, Richard Davis, Milt Hinton, Gary Peacock, bass; Elvin Jones, Charles Persip, drums; Gil Evans, arranger.

NYC, September 9, 1963

63VK579 | 73L5921Blues In Orbit
63VK580 | 73L5932Isabel

same personnel.

NYC, September 23, 1963

63VK591 | 73L5929Spoonful

same personnel.

NYC, December 6, 1963

63VK735 | 73L5931Concorde

same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 9, 1964

64VK429 | 73L5933Barracuda

The Individualism Of Gil Evans  (Verve V/V6-8555)

Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Gil Cohen, Don Corado, Julius Watkins, French horn; Al Block, Eric Dolphy, Steve Lacy, Bob Tricarico, reeds, woodwinds; Margret Ross, harp; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Paul Chambers, Richard Davis, Ben Tucker, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Gil Evans, composer, arranger, conductor, piano.

A&R Studios, NYC, September, 1963

64VK271Flute Song

Johnny Coles, Bernie Glow, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Tony Studd, trombone; Ray Alonge, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Garvin Bushell, Eric Dolphy, Steve Lacy, Bob Tricarico, reeds, woodwinds; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ron Carter, Paul Chambers, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Gil Evans, composer, arranger, conductor, piano.

Webster Hall, NYC, April 6, 1964

64VK310Las Vegas Tango
64VK311Hotel Me

Frank Rehak, trombone; Ray Alonge, Julius Watkins, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Al Block, Andy Fitzgerald, George Marge, Wayne Shorter, Bob Tricarico, reeds, woodwinds; Bob Maxwell, harp; Gary Peacock, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Gil Evans, arranger, conductor, piano.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 9, 1964

64VK428The Barbara Song

** also released on Verve (J) J33J 20210, 833 804-2.

The Individualism Of Gil Evans  (Verve (J) J33J 20210)

Bernie Glow, Thad Jones, Louis Mucci, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Jimmy Knepper, trombone; Ray Alonge, Julius Watkins, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Andy Fitzgerald, George Marge, Bob Tricarico, Phil Woods, reeds, woodwinds; Harry Lookofsky, tenor violin; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Gil Evans, arranger, conductor, piano.

Webster Hall, NYC, May 25, 1964

Concorde
Spoonful

Frank Rehak, trombone; Ray Alonge, Julius Watkins, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Al Block, Andy Fitzgerald, George Marge, Wayne Shorter, Bob Tricarico, reeds, woodwinds; Bob Maxwell, harp; Gary Peacock, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Gil Evans, arranger, conductor, piano.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 9, 1964

Time Of The Barracudas

add probably Johnny Coles, trumpet; Kenny Burrell, guitar.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 29, 1964

Proclamation
Nothing Like You

** originally released on Verve V/V6-8555 + 5 bonus tracks.

Coltrane - Live At Birdland  (Impulse! A-50)

John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Birdland", NYC, October 8, 1963

90001The Promise
90003I Want To Talk About You
90002Afro Blue

same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, afternoon, November 18, 1963

90017Your Lady
90018-4+5Alabama

** also released on Impulse! AS-50, IMPD-198.

Johnny Hartman - I Just Dropped By To Say Hello  (Impulse! A-57)

Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Johnny Hartman, vocal.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 9, 1963

90006Charade
90007If I'm Lucky

Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax #4,6,7; Hank Jones, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar #1-3; Milt Hinton, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Johnny Hartman, vocal.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 17, 1963

1. 90008In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning
2. 90009Sleepin' Bee
3. 90010Our Time
4. 90011Don't You Know I Care
5. 90012Kiss & Run
6. 90013Stairway To The Stars
7. 90014Don't Call It Love
8. 90015I Just Dropped By To Say Hello
9. 90016How Sweet It Is To Be In Love

** also released on Impulse! AS-57, IMPD-176.

Hank Jones - Here's Love  (Argo LP-728)

Hank Jones, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 19, 1963

12768Here's Love
12769My Wish
12770You Don't Know
12771Dear Mister Santa Claus
12772That Man Over There
12773Arm In Arm
12774The Big Clown Balloons
12775Love, Come Take Me Again
12776Pine Cones And Holly Berries
12777My State, My Kansas, My Home

** also released on Argo LPS-728.

Blue Train-1963: Orange Cover  (Historic Performances (Swd) HPLP-6)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Konserthuset", Stockholm, Sweden, October 22, 1963

Traneing In (as Training In)
Mr. P.C.
Spiritual
I Want To Talk About You (as Wanna Talk)

** also released on Affinity (E) AFF 16 as John Coltrane - Coltranology Volume Two. on BYG (J) YX-8007 as John Coltrane - Coltranology Vol. 2.

John Coltrane - The European Tour  (Pablo Live 2308-222)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

"Konserthuset", Stockholm, Sweden, October 22, 1963

Naima
The Promise

** also released on Pablo Live PACD-2308-222-2.
** part of Pablo 7PACD-4433-2 as Live Trane: The European Tours.

The John Coltrane Quartet '63 - The Complete Copenhagen Concert Vol. 1  (Magnetic (Luxembourgian) MRCD 137)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

radio broadcast, "Tivolis Koncertsal", Copenhagen, Denmark, October 25, 1963

Mr. P.C.

John Coltrane - Tempo Di Jazz  (Tempo Di Jazz (It) CDTJ 701)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

radio broadcast, "Tivolis Koncertsal", Copenhagen, Denmark, October 25, 1963

Impressions (incomplete)
The Promise
Afro Blue
Naima
My Favorite Things

John Coltrane - Afro Blue Impressions  (Pablo Live 2620-101)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"Auditorium Maximum", Berlins Freie Universitat, Berlin, West Germany, November 2, 1963

Lonnie's Lament
Naima
Chasin' The Trane
My Favorite Things
Afro Blue
Cousin Mary
I Want To Talk About You

** also released on Pablo Live 2PACD-2620-101-2; Pablo PAB-34605-02.
** part of Pablo 7PACD-4433-2 as Live Trane: The European Tours.

John Coltrane - The Paris Concert  (Pablo Live 2308-217)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

"Auditorium Maximum", Berlins Freie Universitat, Berlin, West Germany, November 2, 1963

Mr. P.C.
The Inch Worm
Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye

** also released on Pablo Live PACD-2308-217-2; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-781-2.
** part of Pablo 7PACD-4433-2 as Live Trane: The European Tours.

John Coltrane Quartet - Unissued Concert In Germany 1963 Part One  (Jazz Galore (It) 1001)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"Liederhalle", Stuttgart, West Germany, November 4, 1963

The Promise
Afro Blue
I Want To Talk About You
My Favorite Things

Hooray For John Coltrane, Gene Ammons  (Session Disc 126)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

television broadcast, "Jazz Casual TV Show", KQED TV Studio, San Francisco, CA, December 7, 1963

Afro Blue (mistitled as African Blues)
Alabama (mistitled as Alabama Stomp)
Impressions

1964

Andrew Hill - Judgment!  (Blue Note BLP 4159)

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Andrew Hill, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 8, 1964

1280 tk.3Judgment
1281 tk.8Flea Flop
1282 tk.13Siete Ocho
1283 tk.15Alfred
1284 tk.21Yokada, Yokada
1285 tk.26Reconciliation

** also released on Blue Note BST 84159, B1-28981, CDP 7243 8 28981 2 2.
** part of Mosaic MR10-161, MD7-161 as The Complete Blue Note Andrew Hill Sessions (1963-66).

The Complete Blue Note Andrew Hill Sessions (1963-66)  (Mosaic MR10-161)

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Andrew Hill, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 8, 1964

tk.20Yokada, Yokada (alternate take)

** also released on Mosaic MD7-161.
** same as Blue Note BLP 4151 entitled Black Fire + BLP 4159 entitled Judgment! + BLP 4160 entitled Smokestack + BLP 4167 entitled Point Of Departure + BLP 4203 entitled Andrew!!! + BLP 4217 entitled Compulsion!!!!! + 27 bonus tracks.

McCoy Tyner - Today And Tomorrow  (Impulse! A-63)

Thad Jones, trumpet; Frank Strozier, alto sax; John Gilmore, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, February 4, 1964

90047Contemporary Focus
90050Three Flowers
90051T 'N A Blues

** also released on Impulse! AS-63, GRD-106.

Joe Henderson - In 'N Out  (Blue Note BLP 4166)

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 10, 1964

1332 tk.6Punjab
1333 tk.9In 'N Out
1334 tk.11Short Story
1335 tk.14Brown's Town
1336 tk.19Serenity

** also released on Blue Note BST 84166, CDP 7 46510 2, CDP 7243 8 29156 2 1.
** part of Mosaic MD5-271 as The Complete Joe Henderson Blue Note Studio Sessions.

Joe Henderson - In 'N Out  (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 29156 2 1)

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 10, 1964

tk.7In 'N Out (alternate take)

** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4166 + 1 bonus track.

John Coltrane - The Classic Quartet: The Complete Impulse! Studio Recordings  (Impulse! IMPD-8-280)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 27, 1964

90081Crescent
90085Bessie's Blues
90086Song Of Praise

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Art Davis, Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 18, 1965

90257Feelin' Good (alternate take)

John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 16, 1965

Living Space (alternate take)

John Coltrane Quartet - Crescent  (Impulse! A-66)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 27, 1964

90082Lonnie's Lament
90083The Drum Thing
90084Wise One

same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 1, 1964

90127Crescent
90128Bessie's Blues

** also released on Impulse! AS-66, IMPD-200.

Wayne Shorter - Night Dreamer  (Blue Note BLP 4173)

Lee Morgan, trumpet #1-3,5; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 29, 1964

1. 1339 tk.3Night Dreamer
2. 1340 tk.5Armageddon
3. 1341 tk.9Oriental Folk Song
4. 1342 tk.12Virgo
5. 1343 tk.27Black Nile
6. 1344 tk.35Charcoal Blues

** also released on Blue Note BST 84173, CDP 7 84173 2.

Wayne Shorter - Night Dreamer  (Blue Note CDP 7 84173 2)

Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 29, 1964

tk.14Virgo (alternate take)

** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4173 + 1 bonus track.

J.J. Johnson - Theme From Lilies Of The Field / Across The Karoo  (Impulse! 45-227)

J.J. Johnson, trombone; McCoy Tyner, piano; Toots Thielemans, guitar; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, May 1, 1964

90093Theme From Lilies Of The Field
90095Across The Karoo

J.J. Johnson - Proof Positive  (Impulse! A-68)

J.J. Johnson, trombone; McCoy Tyner, piano; Toots Thielemans, guitar; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

NYC, May 1, 1964

90094Lullaby Of Jazzland

** also released on Impulse! AS-68, GRD-145.

The Complete Bill Evans On Verve  (Verve 314 527 953-2)

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Bill Evans, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, May 5, 1964

My Heart Stood Still
My Heart Stood Still (complete take)
My Heart Stood Still (rehearsal fragments)
My Heart Stood Still
Grandfather's Waltz (breakdown)
Grandfather's Waltz (false start)
Dark Eyes

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Bill Evans, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, May 6, 1964

Funkallero (rehearsal fragments)
Carpetbagger's Theme
Carpetbagger's Theme (complete take)
-
Carpetbagger's Theme (breakdown)
Carpetbagger's Theme (complete take)
Night And Day (drum warmup)

** same as Verve V/V6-8497 entitled Shelly Manne/Bill Evans With Monty Budwig - Empathy + V/V6-8518 entitled The Gary McFarland Orchestra - Special Guest Soloist: Bill Evans + V/V6-8526 entitled Conversations With Myself + V/V6-8578 entitled Trio 64 + V/V6-8613 entitled Bill Evans Trio - Trio '65 + V/V6-8640 entitled Bill Evans Trio With Symphony Orchestra + V/V6-8655 entitled Bill Evans, Jim Hall - Intermodulation + V/V6-8675 entitled Bill Evans, Shelly Manne, Eddie Gomez - A Simple Matter Of Conviction + V/V6-8683 entitled Bill Evans At Town Hall Volume One + V/V6-8727 entitled Further Conversations With Myself + V6-8762 entitled Bill Evans At The Montreux Jazz Festival + V6-8777 entitled Bill Evans With Jeremy Steig - What's New + V6-8792 entitled Alone + V6-8803 entitled The Bill Evans Trio "Live" + V6-8833 entitled Stan Getz & Bill Evans - Previously Unreleased Recordings + VE-2-2545 entitled California Here I Come + MGM SE-4723 entitled From Left To Right + Philips (Swd) 6378 508 entitled Monica Zetterlund - Waltz For Debby + 136 bonus tracks.

Stan Getz & Bill Evans - Previously Unreleased Recordings  (Verve V6-8833)

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Bill Evans, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, May 5, 1964

64VK352 | 73L5874My Heart Stood Still
64VK353 | 73L5876Grandfather's Waltz
64VK354 | 73L5875Melinda

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Bill Evans, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, May 6, 1964

64VK355 | 73L5873Funkallero
64VK356 | 73L5872But Beautiful
64VK357 | 73L5871Night And Day

** also released on Verve (J) J33J 25065, 833 802-2 as Stan Getz & Bill Evans.
** part of Verve VE-2-2510 as Stan Getz - The Chick Corea/Bill Evans Sessions. and Verve 314 527 953-2 as The Complete Bill Evans On Verve.

Stan Getz & Bill Evans  (Verve (J) J33J 25065)

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Bill Evans, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, May 5, 1964

My Heart Stood Still (alternate take)
Grandfather's Waltz (alternate take)

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Bill Evans, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, May 6, 1964

64VK359Carpetbagger's Theme
Night And Day (alternate take)
64VK358WNEW (Theme Song)

** originally released on Verve V6-8833 as Stan Getz & Bill Evans - Previously Unreleased Recordings + 5 bonus tracks.

Grant Green - Matador  (Blue Note (J) GXF-3053)

McCoy Tyner, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 20, 1964

1355 tk.2Matador
1356 tk.4Green Jeans
1357 tk.17My Favorite Things
1358 tk.29Bedouin

** also released on Blue Note (J) GXK-8159, CDP 7 84442 2, (J) BRP-8045.

Grant Green - Matador  (Blue Note CDP 7 84442 2)

McCoy Tyner, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 12, 1964

tk.25Wives And Lovers

** originally released on Blue Note (J) GXF-3053 + 1 bonus track.

Bob Brookmeyer And Friends  (Columbia CL 2237)

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, May 25, 1964

CO82269Sometime Ago
CO82271Bracket

Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Gary Burton, vibes; Herbie Hancock, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, May 26, 1964

CO82272The Wrinkle (as Wrinkle Time)
CO82273Jive Hoot

same personnel.

NYC, May 27, 1964

CO82277Skylark
CO82278Who Cares
CO82279Misty
CO82280I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face

** also released on Columbia CS 9037.

Tony Bennett - Jazz  (Columbia C2 40424)

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Tony Bennett, vocal.

NYC, May 25, 1964

CO82269Danny Boy

Grant Green - Solid  (Blue Note LT-990)

James Spaulding, alto sax; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Grant Green, guitar; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 12, 1964

tk.3Grant's Tune
tk.14Minor League
tk.28The Kicker
tk.35Ezz-thetic
tk.37Solid

** also released on Blue Note B1-33580, CDP 7243 8 33580 2 1.

John Coltrane - Blue World  (Impulse! B0030157-02)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 24, 1964

Naima (take 1)
Village Blues (take 2)
Blue World
Village Blues (take 1)
Village Blues (take 3)
Like Sonny
Traneing In
Naima (take 2)

** also released on Impulse! B0030158-01.

Wayne Shorter - Juju  (Blue Note BLP 4182)

Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 3, 1964

1396 tk.10Yes Or No
1397 tk.12Mahjong
1398 tk.15House Of Jade
1399 tk.19Juju
1400 tk.27Deluge
1401 tk.29Twelve More Bars To Go

** also released on Blue Note BST 84182, CDP 7 46514 2, CDP 7243 8 37644 2 6.

Wayne Shorter - Juju  (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 37644 2 6)

Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 3, 1964

tk.16House Of Jade (alternate take)
tk.18Juju (alternate take)

** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4182 + 2 bonus tracks.

Stanley Turrentine - Mr. Natural  (Blue Note LT-1075)

Lee Morgan, trumpet #1-4; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Ray Barretto, congas #1-3.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 4, 1964

1. 1422 tk.1Shirley
2. 1423 tk.11Wahoo (as Stanley's Blues)
3. 1424 tk.14Tacos
4. 1425 tk.22Can't Buy Me Love
5. 1426 tk.23My Girl Is Just Enough Woman For Me

Grant Green - Talkin' About!  (Blue Note BLP 4183)

Larry Young, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 11, 1964

1429 tk.3Talkin' 'Bout J.C.
1430 tk.8People
1431 tk.12Luny Tune
1432 tk.14I'm An Old Cowhand
1433 tk.17You Don't Know What Love Is

** also released on Blue Note BST 84183.

Various Artists - Singin' Till The Girls Come Home-Various Artists - Vocalists  (Columbia FC 38508)

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Tony Bennett, vocal.

NYC, October 15, 1964

CO84258Clear Out Of This World
CO84259Just Friends
CO84260Have You Met Miss Jones

Larry Young - Into Somethin'  (Blue Note BLP 4187)

Sam Rivers, tenor sax #1-4; Larry Young, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 12, 1964

1. 1464 tk.3Plaza De Toros
2. 1465 tk.5Tyrone
3. 1466 tk.9Backup
4. 1467 tk.10Paris Eyes
5. 1468 tk.23Ritha

** also released on Blue Note BST 84187, CDP 7243 8 21734 2 7.

Larry Young - Into Somethin'  (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 21734 2 7)

Sam Rivers, tenor sax; Larry Young, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 12, 1964

tk.20Ritha (quartet version)

** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4187 + 1 bonus track.

Grant Green - Street Of Dreams  (Blue Note BLP 4253)

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Larry Young, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 16, 1964

1469 tk.5Lazy Afternoon
1470 tk.8I Wish You Love
1471 tk.12Somewhere In The Night
1473 tk.26Street Of Dreams

** also released on Blue Note BST 84253, CDP 7243 8 21290 2 8.

Joe Henderson - Inner Urge  (Blue Note BLP 4189)

Joe Henderson, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 30, 1964

1481 tk.2Inner Urge
1482 tk.10You Know I Care
1483 tk.15Isotope
1484 tk.21Night And Day
1485 tk.23El Barrio

** also released on Blue Note BST 84189, CDP 7 84189 2.
** part of Mosaic MD5-271 as The Complete Joe Henderson Blue Note Studio Sessions.

McCoy Tyner - The Dedication Series Vol. VI: The Early Trios  (Impulse! IA-9338/2)

McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 2, 1964

90219It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
90220I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)

Kenny Burrell - Guitar Forms  (Verve V/V6-8612)

Johnny Coles or Louis Mucci, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Jimmy Knepper, trombone; Ray Alonge or Julius Watkins, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Andy Fitzgerald, George Marge, flute, English horn; Ray Beckenstein, flute, bass clarinet; Bob Tricarico, bassoon, tenor sax, flute; Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax, oboe; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones or Charlie Persip, drums; Gil Evans, arranger, conductor.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 4, 1964

64VK607Last Night When We Were Young
64VK608Moon And Sand

same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 15, 1964

64VK609Lotus Land
64VK610Loie

McCoy Tyner Plays Ellington  (Impulse! A-79)

McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 7, 1964

90236Mr. Gentle And Mr. Cool
90237Gypsy Without A Song
90238Solitude

McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Johnny Pacheco, Willie Rodriguez, Latin percussion.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 8, 1964

90239Caravan
90240Duke's Place
90241Searchin'
90242Satin Doll

** also released on Impulse! AS-79, IMPD-216.

McCoy Tyner Plays Ellington  (Impulse! IMPD-216)

McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 7, 1964

90237Gypsy Without A Song (alternate take)

** originally released on Impulse! A-79 + 3 bonus tracks.

John Coltrane - A Love Supreme  (Impulse! A-77)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 9, 1964

90243A Love Supreme: Part I - Acknowledgement
90244A Love Supreme: Part II - Resolution
90245A Love Supreme: Part III - Pursuance
-A Love Supreme: Part IV - Psalm

** also released on Impulse! AS-77, GRD-155, B0000610-02. on Impulse! 314 589 945-2 as A Love Supreme: Deluxe Edition. on Impulse! B0023727-02 as A Love Supreme: The Complete Masters: Super Deluxe Edition.

John Coltrane - A Love Supreme: Deluxe Edition  (Impulse! 314 589 945-2)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 9, 1964

A Love Supreme: Part II - Resolution (take 4/alternate)
A Love Supreme: Part II - Resolution (take 6/breakdown)

John Coltrane, Archie Shepp, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Art Davis, Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 10, 1964

90246-1A Love Supreme: Part I - Acknowledgement (take 1/alternate)
90246-2A Love Supreme: Part I - Acknowledgement (take 2/alternate)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Andre Francis, announcer.

"Juan-les-Pins Jazz Festival", Antibes, France, July 26, 1965

Introduction By M.C. Andre Francis

** originally released on Impulse! A-77 as A Love Supreme + 9 bonus tracks.

John Coltrane - A Love Supreme: The Complete Masters: Super Deluxe Edition  (Impulse! B0023727-02)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 9, 1964

A Love Supreme: Part III - Pursuance (original mono reference masters)
A Love Supreme: Part IV - Psalm (original mono reference masters)

same session.

A Love Supreme: Part I - Acknowledgement (vocal overdub 2)
A Love Supreme: Part I - Acknowledgement (vocal overdub 3)
A Love Supreme: Part IV - Psalm (undubbed version)

John Coltrane, Archie Shepp, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Art Davis, Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 10, 1964

90246-3A Love Supreme: Part I - Acknowledgement (take 3/breakdown with studio dialogue)
90246-4A Love Supreme: Part I - Acknowledgement (take 4/alternate)
90246-5A Love Supreme: Part I - Acknowledgement (take 5/false start)
90246-6A Love Supreme: Part I - Acknowledgement (take 6/alternate)

** originally released on Impulse! A-77 as A Love Supreme + 18 bonus tracks.

Wayne Shorter - Speak No Evil  (Blue Note BLP 4194)

Freddie Hubbard, trumpet #1-3,5,6; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 24, 1964

1. 1499 tk.6Witch Hunt
2. 1500 tk.12Wild Flower
3. 1501 tk.14Speak No Evil
4. 1502 tk.17Infant Eyes
5. 1503 tk.25Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum
6. 1504 tk.27Dance Cadaverous

** also released on Blue Note BST 84194, CDP 7 46509 2, ST-46509, 7243 4 99001 2 7.

Wayne Shorter - Speak No Evil  (Blue Note 7243 4 99001 2 7)

Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Wayne Shorter, tenor sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 24, 1964

tk.30Dance Cadaverous (alternate take)

** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4194 + 1 bonus track.

1965

The Roland Kirk Quartet - Rip, Rig & Panic  (Limelight LM-82027)

Roland Kirk, tenor sax, manzello, stritch, castanets, siren; Jaki Byard, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 13, 1965

No Tonic Pres
Once In A While
From Bechet, Byas, And Fats
Mystical Dream
Rip, Rig And Panic
Black Diamond
Slippery, Hippery, Flippery

** also released on Limelight LS-86027.

Elvin Jones - And Then Again  (Atlantic LP 1443)

J.J. Johnson as Hunt Peters, trombone; Frank Wess, flute, tenor sax; Charles Davis, baritone sax; Don Friedman, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Melba Liston, arranger, conductor.

NYC, February 16, 1965

8631Azan
8632Len Sirrah
8633Soon After

Thad Jones, cornet; J.J. Johnson as Hunt Peters, trombone #1-3; Charles Davis, baritone sax #1-3; Hank Jones, piano; Art Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Melba Liston, arranger, conductor #1-3.

NYC, March 18, 1965

1. 8758Elvin Elpus
2. 8759Forever Summer
3. 8760All Deliberate Speed
4. 8761And Then Again

** also released on Atlantic SD 1443.

The Mastery Of John Coltrane Vol. I - Feelin' Good  (Impulse! IZ-9345/2)

John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Art Davis, Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 17, 1965

90253Nature Boy (first version)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Art Davis, Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 18, 1965

90257Feelin' Good

John Coltrane, tenor sax; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 10, 1965

90314Untitled 90314

John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 16, 1965

90317Living Space
90318Dusk-Dawn
90320Untitled 90320

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Father Norman O'Connor, announcer.

"Newport Jazz Festival", Freebody Park, Newport, RI, July 2, 1965

My Favorite Things; Spoken Conclusion To John Coltrane's Set By Father Norman O'Connor

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Coast Recorders, San Francisco, CA, September 22, 1965

Joy (alternate version)

The John Coltrane Quartet Plays  (Impulse! A-85)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Art Davis, Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 18, 1965

90256Nature Boy

John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 17, 1965

90305Chim Chim Cheree (From Walt Disney's "Mary Poppins")
90306Brazilia
90307Song Of Praise

** also released on Impulse! AS-85, IMPD-214.

Elvin Jones - Dear John C.  (Impulse! A-88)

Charlie Mariano, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano #3-5; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 23, 1965

1. 90265Smoke Rings
2. 90266This Love Of Mine
3. 90267Anthropology
4. 90268Fantazm
5. 90269Feeling Good

Charlie Mariano, alto sax; Roland Hanna, piano #2-4; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 25, 1965

1. 90280Everything Happens To Me
2. 90281Ballade
3. 90282Love Bird
4. 90283Dear John C.

** also released on Impulse! AS-88, GRD-126.

John Coltrane - Never On LP Before  (J For Jazz JFJ800)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Half Note", NYC, March 19, 1965

Chim Chim Cheree
Impressions

John Coltrane - One Down, One Up: Live At The Half Note  (Impulse! B0002380-02)

John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Half Note", NYC, March 26, 1965

introduction and announcements
One Down, One Up
announcements
Afro Blue

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Half Note", NYC, May 7, 1965

introduction and announcements
announcements

Various Artists - The New Wave In Jazz  (Impulse! A-90)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Village Gate", Greenwich Village, NY, March 28, 1965

90374Nature Boy

** also released on Impulse! AS-90.

Grant Green - I Want To Hold Your Hand  (Blue Note BLP 4202)

Hank Mobley, tenor sax #1-3,5,6; Larry Young, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 31, 1965

1. 1550 tk.2Corcovado (aka Quiet Nights)
2. 1551 tk.4At Long Last Love
3. 1552 tk.10Speak Low
4. 1553 tk.11This Could Be The Start Of Something Big
5. 1554 tk.16I Want To Hold Your Hand
6. 1555 tk.21Stella By Starlight

** also released on Blue Note BST 84202, CDP 7243 8 59962 2 1.

John Coltrane Quartet - Creation  (Blue Parrot (E) AR 700)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Half Note", NYC, April 2, 1965

Untitled Original (as Creation)

John Coltrane Quartet - Brazilia  (Blue Parrot (E) AR 705)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"Half Note", NYC, May 7, 1965

My Favorite Things

John Coltrane - Kulu Se Mama  (Impulse! A-9106)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 10, 1965

90312Welcome

John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 16, 1965

90319Vigil

John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Donald Garrett, bass, bass clarinet; Frank Butler, Elvin Jones, drums; Juno Lewis, vocal, percussion.

Western Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 14, 1965

90676Kulu Se Mama (Juno Se Mama)

** also released on Impulse! AS-9106, 314 543 412-2.

John Coltrane - Kulu Se Mama  (Impulse! 314 543 412-2)

John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 16, 1965

Dusk-Dawn (alternative take)

** originally released on Impulse! A-9106 + 3 bonus tracks.

John Coltrane - Living Space  (Impulse! IMPD-246)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 10, 1965

90313The Last Blues

John Coltrane - Transition  (Impulse! AS-9195)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 10, 1965

90315Transition
90316Suite: Prayer And Meditation: Day
-Suite: Peace And After
-Suite: Prayer And Meditation: Evening
-Suite: Affirmation
-Suite: Prayer And Meditation: 4 A.M.

John Coltrane - Infinity  (Impulse! AS-9225)

John Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; + Alice Coltrane, harp, tambura; Joan Chapman, tambura; Oran Coltrane, bells; + String section: Murray Adler, concertmaster; James Getzoff or Jerry Vinci, Gordon Marron, Michael White, violin; Rollice Dale, Myra Kestenbaum, viola; Jesse Ehrlich, Ed Lustgarten, cello.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 16, 1965;
overdubs recorded The Village Recorder, Los Angeles, CA, April 16 and 17, 1972

Living Space (overdubbed version)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; + Alice Coltrane, harp, vibes; Charlie Haden, bass; + String section: Murray Adler, concertmaster; James Getzoff or Jerry Vinci, Gordon Marron, Michael White, violin; Rollice Dale, Myra Kestenbaum, viola; Jesse Ehrlich, Ed Lustgarten, cello.

Coast Recorders, San Francisco, CA, September 22, 1965;
overdubs recorded The Village Recorder, Los Angeles, CA, April 16 and 17, 1972

Joy (overdubbed version)

John Coltrane - Ascension, Edition I  (Impulse! A-95)

Freddie Hubbard, Dewey Johnson, trumpet; Marion Brown, John Tchicai, alto sax; John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, Archie Shepp, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Art Davis, Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 28, 1965

90321-1Ascension, Edition I: Part I
90322-1Ascension, Edition I: Part II

** also released on Impulse! AS-95.
** part of Impulse! GRD-2-113 as The Major Works Of John Coltrane. and Impulse! 314 543 413-2 as Ascension.

John Coltrane - Ascension, Edition II  (Impulse! A-95 (later))

Freddie Hubbard, Dewey Johnson, trumpet; Marion Brown, John Tchicai, alto sax; John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, Archie Shepp, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Art Davis, Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 28, 1965

90321-2Ascension, Edition II: Part I
90322-2Ascension, Edition II: Part II

** also released on Impulse! AS-95 (later).
** part of Impulse! GRD-2-113 as The Major Works Of John Coltrane. and Impulse! 314 543 413-2 as Ascension.

John Coltrane, Archie Shepp - New Thing At Newport  (Impulse! A-94)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Father Norman O'Connor, announcer.

"Newport Jazz Festival", Freebody Park, Newport, RI, July 2, 1965

Spoken Introduction To John Coltrane's Set By Father Norman O'Connor
90350One Down, One Up

** also released on Impulse! AS-94, GRD-105, 314 543 414-2.

John Coltrane Quartet - "A Love Supreme" Live In Concert  (Ingo (It) Ingo-Eleven)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Andre Francis, announcer.

"Juan-les-Pins Jazz Festival", Antibes, France, July 26, 1965

A Love Supreme: Part I - Acknowledgement
A Love Supreme: Part II - Resolution
A Love Supreme: Part III - Pursuance
A Love Supreme: Part IV - Psalm

** also released on Jazz Masterworks (It) CJZLP 1 as A Love Supreme. on France's Concert (F) FC 106, FCD 106 as Love Supreme.

John Coltrane - Live In Antibes, 1965  (France's Concert (F) FCD 119)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Juan-les-Pins Jazz Festival", Antibes, France, July 27, 1965

Presentation

John Coltrane - Live In Paris  (BYG (J) YX-4001/2)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

"Juan-les-Pins Jazz Festival", Antibes, France, July 27, 1965

Naima
Impressions

same personnel.

"Salle Pleyel", Paris, France, July 28, 1965

Afro Blue
Impressions
Blue Valse (Part 1) (as Ascension)
Blue Valse (Part 2) (as Ascension)

** also released on Affinity (E) AFFD 24.

John Coltrane - Live In Antibes, 1965  (France's Concert (F) FC 119)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"Juan-les-Pins Jazz Festival", Antibes, France, July 27, 1965

Blue Valse (as Blue Valtz) (as Blue Waltz) (as Ascension)
My Favorite Things

John Coltrane - Live In Comblain-La-Tour 1965  (Landscape (F) LS2-922)

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

Comblain-la-Tour, Belgium, August 1, 1965

Untitled Original (as Vigil)
Naima
My Favorite Things

John Coltrane - Sun Ship  (Impulse! AS-9211)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

RCA Victor Studios, NYC, August 26, 1965

90363-4Dearly Beloved
90364-3+4Attaining
90365-4Sun Ship
90366-1Ascent
90367-2Amen

** also released on Impulse! IMPD-167.

John Coltrane - Sun Ship: The Complete Session  (Impulse! B0018075-02)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

RCA Victor Studios, NYC, August 26, 1965

90363-1&2Dearly Beloved (takes 1 & 2, false start and alternate version)
90363-3Dearly Beloved (take 3, breakdown)
90363-4Dearly Beloved (take 4, complete version)
90364-1Attaining (take 1, alternate version)
90364-2Attaining (take 2, breakdown)
90364-3Attaining (take 3, complete version)
90364-4Attaining (take 4, insert 1)
90365-1Sun Ship (take 1, breakdown)
90365-2Sun Ship (take 2, complete alternate version)
90365-3Sun Ship (take 3, insert 1)
90365-4Sun Ship (take 4, complete version)

same session.

Studio Conversation
90366-1Ascent (take 1, complete version)
90366-2Ascent (take 2, incomplete version)
90366-3Ascent (take 3, false starts and incomplete version)
90366-4-6Ascent (takes 4-6, inserts/false starts)
90366-7Ascent (take 7, complete insert 4)
90366-8Ascent (take 8, complete insert 5)
90367-1Amen (take 1, alternate version)
90367-2Amen (take 2, released version)

John Coltrane - First Meditations (For Quartet)  (Impulse! AS-9332)

John Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 2, 1965

90379Love
-Compassion
-Joy
90380Consequences
-Serenity

** also released on Impulse! GRD-118.

John Coltrane - Live Broadcast From The Penthouse, Seattle, Washington, USA, September 30, 1965  (OlkMen Records (Tibetan) OMR-091)

Donald Garrett, bass clarinet, bass; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

radio broadcast, "The Penthouse", Seattle, WA, September 30, 1965

Announcement
Untitled Original; Bass Duet
Afro Blue
Lush Life
My Favourite Things

** also released on Rare Live Recordings (Eu) RLR 88664 as The Unissued Seattle Broadcast.

John Coltrane Featuring Pharoah Sanders - Live In Seattle  (Impulse! AS-9202-2)

Donald Garrett, bass clarinet, bass; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"The Penthouse", Seattle, WA, September 30, 1965

91198Cosmos
91199Out Of This World (Part One)
-Out Of This World (Part Two)
Tapestry In Sound
91200Evolution (Part One)
-Evolution (Part Two)

** also released on Impulse! GRD-2-146 as Live In Seattle.

John Coltrane - Live In Seattle  (Impulse! GRD-2-146)

Donald Garrett, bass clarinet, bass; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

"The Penthouse", Seattle, WA, September 30, 1965

Body And Soul
Afro-Blue

** originally released on Impulse! AS-9202-2 as John Coltrane Featuring Pharoah Sanders - Live In Seattle + 2 bonus tracks.

John Coltrane - Om  (Impulse! A-9140)

Joe Brazil, flute, percussion; Donald Garrett, bass clarinet, bass, percussion; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, percussion; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Camelot Sound Studios, Lynwood, WA, October 1, 1965

90435Om Part I
90436Om Part II

** also released on Impulse! AS-9140.
** part of Impulse! GRD-2-113 as The Major Works Of John Coltrane.

John Coltrane - A Love Supreme: Live In Seattle  (Impulse! B0034290-02)

John Coltrane, tenor sax, percussion; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Carlos Ward, alto sax; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, percussion; Donald Rafael Garrett, bass.

"The Penthouse", Seattle, WA, October 2, 1965

A Love Supreme, Pt. I - Acknowledgement
Interlude 1
A Love Supreme, Pt. II - Resolution
Interlude 2
A Love Supreme, Pt. III - Pursuance
Interlude 3
Interlude 4
A Love Supreme, Pt. IV - Psalm

** also released on Impulse! B0034291-01.

John Coltrane - Selflessness Featuring My Favorite Things  (Impulse! AS-9161)

John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Donald Garrett, bass, bass clarinet; Frank Butler, Elvin Jones, drums; Juno Lewis, vocal, percussion.

Western Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 14, 1965

90677Selflessness

Larry Young - Unity  (Blue Note BLP 4221)

Woody Shaw, trumpet #1,2,4-6; Joe Henderson, tenor sax #1,2,4-6; Larry Young, organ; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 10, 1965

1. 1676 tk.5If
2. 1677 tk.17Beyond All Limits
3. 1678 tk.18Monk's Dream
4. 1679 tk.21The Moontrane
5. 1680 tk.22Zoltan
6. 1681 tk.25Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise

** also released on Blue Note BST 84221, CDP 7 84221 2.

John Coltrane - Meditations  (Impulse! A-9110)

John Coltrane, left channel tenor sax, percussion; Pharoah Sanders, right channel tenor sax, tambourine, bells; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, left channel drums; Elvin Jones, right channel drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 23, 1965

90413The Father And The Son And The Holy Ghost
-Compassion
90414Love
-Consequences
-Serenity

** also released on Impulse! AS-9110, IMPD-199.

1966

Earl Hines - Once Upon A Time  (Impulse! A-9108)

Cat Anderson, Bill Berry, Ray Nance, Clark Terry, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, Buster Cooper, trombone; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet, tenor sax; Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope, alto sax; Harold Ashby, Paul Gonsalves, tenor sax; Earl Hines, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, January 10, 1966

90460Once Upon A Time

Cat Anderson, Ray Nance, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, trombone; Pee Wee Russell, clarinet; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet, tenor sax; Paul Gonsalves, tenor sax; Earl Hines, piano; Aaron Bell, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, January 11, 1966

90461The Blues In My Flat
90462You Can Depend On Me

Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet; Earl Hines, piano; Aaron Bell, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

90463Fantastic, That's You

** also released on Impulse! AS-9108, 024 654 492-2.

Here Comes Earl "Fatha" Hines  (Contact CM-6)

Earl Hines, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 17, 1966

Save It Pretty Mama
Bye Bye Baby
Smoke Rings
Shoe Shine Boy
The Stanley Steamer
Bernie's Tune
Dream Of You

** also released on Contact CS-6.

Freddie Hubbard - Blue Spirits  (Blue Note CDP 7 46545 2)

Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Hosea Taylor, alto sax, bassoon; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Herbie Hancock, piano, celeste; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 5, 1966

1706 tk.6The Melting Pot
1707 tk.10True Colors

** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4196 + 2 bonus tracks.

Elvin Jones - Midnight Walk  (Atlantic LP 1485)

Thad Jones, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Dollar Brand, piano; Steve James, electric piano; Donald Moore, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, March 23, 1966

10052Lycra Too
10053H.M. On F.M.
10054Tintiyana
10055The Juggler

Thad Jones, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Dollar Brand, piano; Donald Moore, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; George Abend, percussion.

NYC, March 24, 1966

10058All Of Us
10059Cross Purpose
10060Midnight Walk

** also released on Atlantic SD 1485.

Elvin Jones - Midnight Walk / Lycra Too  (Atlantic 45-2437)

Thad Jones, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Dollar Brand, piano; Steve James, electric piano; Donald Moore, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, March 23, 1966

12832Lycra Too (edited version)

Thad Jones, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Dollar Brand, piano; Donald Moore, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; George Abend, percussion.

NYC, March 24, 1966

12831Midnight Walk (edited version)

Sonny Rollins - East Broadway Run Down  (Impulse! A-9121)

Freddie Hubbard, trumpet #3; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 9, 1966

1. 90570Blessing In Disguise
2. 90571We Kiss In A Shadow
3. 90572East Broadway Run Down

** also released on Impulse! AS-9121, IMPD-161.

1967 (age 40)

McCoy Tyner - The Real McCoy  (Blue Note BLP 4264)

Joe Henderson, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 21, 1967

1873 tk.1Contemplation
1874 tk.6Passion Dance
1875 tk.7Blues On The Corner
1876 tk.12Four By Five
1877 tk.18Search For Peace

** also released on Blue Note BST 84264, CDP 7 46512 2.

Elvin Jones And Richard Davis - Heavy Sounds  (Impulse! AS-9160)

Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, June 19, 1967

90809Summertime

Frank Foster, tenor sax; Billy Greene, piano #1,3-5; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums, guitar #5.

RCA Studios, NYC, June 20, 1967

1. 90811Raunchy Rita
2. 90812Shiny Stockings
3. 90814Here's That Rainy Day
4. 90815M.E.
5. 90816Elvin's Guitar Blues

** also released on Impulse! 314 547 959-2.

The Lee Konitz Duets  (Milestone MSP 9013)

Lee Konitz, tenor sax; Elvin Jones, drums.

Plaza Sound Studios, NYC, September 25, 1967

Variations On Alone Together II

Lee Konitz, alto sax; Karl Berger, vibes; Eddie Gomez, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Variations On Alone Together V

Marshall Brown, valve trombone; Lee Konitz, alto sax, electric tenor sax; Joe Henderson, Richie Kamuca, tenor sax; Karl Berger, vibes; Dick Katz, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Eddie Gomez, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Alphanumeric

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-466, OJCCD-466-2.

Various Artists - Jazz For A Sunday Afternoon Volume 1  (Solid State SS 18027)

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Ray Nance, violin; Chick Corea, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, October 1, 1967

Lullaby Of The Leaves

Dizzy Gillespie - Live At The Village Vanguard  (Solid State SS 18034)

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Ray Nance, violin; Chick Corea, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, October 1, 1967

Birks' Works (as Dizzy's Blues)

Various Artists - Jazz For A Sunday Afternoon Volume 4  (Solid State SS 18052)

Marvin Stamm, trumpet; Garnett Brown, trombone; Joe Farrell, tenor sax; Chick Corea, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, October 1, 1967

13 Avenue B
Stella By Starlight

Jaki Byard Trio - Sunshine Of My Soul  (Prestige PRST 7550)

Jaki Byard, piano, guitar; David Izenzon, bass; Elvin Jones, drums, tympani.

NYC, October 31, 1967

Sunshine
Cast Away
Chandra
St. Louis Blues
Diane's Melody
Trendsition Zildjian

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1946-2.

1968

Elvin Jones - Live At The Village Vanguard  (Enja (G) 2036)

Hannibal Marvin Peterson, trumpet #3; George Coleman, tenor sax; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, March 20, 1968

1.By George
2.Laura
3.Mister Jones
4.You Don't Know What Love Is

** also released on Enja (G) CD 2036-2.

Elvin Jones - Sky Scrapers Vol. 1  (Honeydew HD 6602)

George Coleman, tenor sax; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, March, 1968?

A Night In Tunisia
Blues Inside Out

Elvin Jones - Sky Scrapers Vol. 2  (Honeydew HD 6603)

George Coleman, tenor sax; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, March, 1968?

Whew
Blues Inside Out
You Don't Know What Love Is
Body And Soul

Elvin Jones - Sky Scrapers Vol. 3  (Honeydew HD 6604)

George Coleman, tenor sax; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, March, 1968?

Yesterdays
A Night In Tunisia
Body And Soul

Elvin Jones - Sky Scrapers Vol. 4  (Honeydew HD 6605)

Hannibal Marvin Peterson, trumpet; George Coleman, tenor sax; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, March, 1968?

Mr. Jones
Raunchy Rita

The New Elvin Jones Trio - Puttin' It Together  (Blue Note BST 84282)

Joe Farrell, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 8, 1968

2084 tk.2Village Greene
2085 tk.3Sweet Little Maia
2086 tk.8Reza
2087 tk.16For Heaven's Sake
2088 tk.17Kei Ko's Birthday March
2089 tk.24Ginger Bread Boy
2090 tk.27Jay-Ree

** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 84282 2.

Ornette Coleman - New York Is Now! Volume 1  (Blue Note BST 84287)

Ornette Coleman, alto sax, violin; Dewey Redman, tenor sax; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

A&R Studios, NYC, April 29, 1968

2099 tk.2We Now Interrupt For A Commercial
3000 tk.8The Garden Of Souls
3002 tk.14/15Toy Dance

same personnel.

A&R Studios, NYC, May 7, 1968

3019 tk.5Round Trip
3016 tk.12/16Broadway Blues

** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 84287 2.

Ornette Coleman - New York Is Now! Volume 1  (Blue Note CDP 7 84287 2)

Ornette Coleman, alto sax, violin; Dewey Redman, tenor sax; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

A&R Studios, NYC, April 29, 1968

tk.19Broadway Blues (alternate take)

** originally released on Blue Note BST 84287 + 1 bonus track.

Ornette Coleman - Love Call  (Blue Note BST 84356)

Ornette Coleman, alto sax, violin; Dewey Redman, tenor sax; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

A&R Studios, NYC, April 29, 1968

3001 tk.12Open To The Public
3004 tk.18Airborne

same personnel.

A&R Studios, NYC, May 7, 1968

3018 tk.4Love Call
tk.13Check Out Time

** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 84356 2.

Ornette Coleman - Love Call  (Blue Note CDP 7 84356 2)

Ornette Coleman, alto sax, violin; Dewey Redman, tenor sax; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

A&R Studios, NYC, April 29, 1968

tk.7Love Call (alternate take)
3003 tk.16Check Out Time (alternate take)

same personnel.

A&R Studios, NYC, May 7, 1968

3017 tk.7Just For You

** originally released on Blue Note BST 84356 + 3 bonus tracks.

Helen Merrill, Dick Katz - A Shade Of Difference  (Milestone MSP 9019)

Thad Jones, cornet; Hubert Laws, flute; Gary Bartz, alto sax; Dick Katz, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Helen Merrill, vocal; Dick Katz, arranger.

Plaza Sound Studios, NYC, July, 1968

Lonely Woman

Jim Hall, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Helen Merrill, vocal; Dick Katz, arranger.

While We're Young

Thad Jones, flugelhorn; Hubert Laws, flute; Dick Katz, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Helen Merrill, vocal; Dick Katz, arranger.

Never Will I Marry

Dick Katz, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Helen Merrill, vocal; Dick Katz, arranger.

I Should Care

Thad Jones, flugelhorn; Hubert Laws, flute; Dick Katz, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Helen Merrill, vocal; Dick Katz, arranger.

A Lady Must Live

Dick Katz, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Helen Merrill, vocal; Dick Katz, arranger.

Looking For A Boy (as I Want A Little Boy)

Thad Jones, flugelhorn; Hubert Laws, flute; Dick Katz, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Helen Merrill, vocal; Dick Katz, arranger.

Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most

same session.

Lover Come Back To Me

** also released on Landmark LLP-1308.

Elvin Jones - The Ultimate  (Blue Note BST 84305)

Joe Farrell, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 6, 1968

4001 tk.3What Is This
4002 tk.6In The Truth
4003 tk.9Ascendant
4004 tk.23Sometimes Joie
4005 tk.25Yesterdays
4006 tk.26We'll Be Together Again

Pepper Adams - Encounter!  (Prestige PRST 7677)

Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, December 11-12, 1968

Inanout
Star-Crossed Lovers
Cindy's Tune
Serenity
Elusive
I've Just Seen Her
Punjab
Verdandi

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-892-2.

Philly Jo Jones - Top Jazz  (Sarpe (Sp) SJ-1017)

Joe Farrell, tenor sax; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

live in concert, 1968

Village Geen
Yesterday
Gingerbread Boy

1969

Phineas Newborn Jr. - Please Send Me Someone To Love  (Contemporary S7622)

Phineas Newborn Jr., piano; Ray Brown, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, February 12 and 13, 1969

Please Send Me Someone To Love
Rough Ridin'
Come Sunday
Brentwood Blues
He's A Real Gone Guy
Black Coffee
Little Niles
Stay On It

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-947-2.

Phineas Newborn Jr. - Harlem Blues  (Contemporary (J) GP-3015)

Phineas Newborn Jr., piano; Ray Brown, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, February 12 and 13, 1969

Harlem Blues
Sweet And Lovely
Little Girl Blue
Ray's Idea
Stella By Starlight
Tenderly
Cookin' At The Continental

** also released on Contemporary S7634; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-662-2.

Barney Kessel - Feeling Free  (Contemporary S7618)

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Barney Kessel, guitar; Chuck Domanico, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, March 12, 1969

Moving Up
Blue Grass
This Guy's In Love With You
Blues Up, Down & All Around
The Sounds Of Silence
Two Note Samba

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-179, OJCCD-1043-2.

Elvin Jones - The Prime Element  (Blue Note BN-LA506-H2)

Lee Morgan, trumpet; George Coleman, tenor sax #1-4; Joe Farrell, tenor, soprano sax, flute, alto flute; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Candido, congas #1,2,4,5; Miguelito Valdes, percussion #1,4,5.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 14, 1969

1. 3852 tk.1Dido Afrique
2. 3853 tk.4Champagne Baby
3. 3854 tk.8Inner Space
4. 3855 tk.14Raynay
5. 3856 tk.18Once I Loved (O Amor Em Paz)

Frank Foster, Steve Grossman, tenor, soprano sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Jan Hammer, piano, electric piano, synthesizer; Cornell Dupree, guitar; Gene Perla, bass, electric bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Candido, congas; Warren Smith, tympani; Omar Clay, Richie "Pablo" Landrum, percussion, programmable rhythm box.

A&R Studios, NYC, July 24, 1973

13432 (tk.2)The Whims Of Bal
13431 (tk.2)The Prime Element

same personnel.

A&R Studios, NYC, July 26, 1973

13429 (tk.1)At This Point In Time
13430 (tk.1)Currents/Pollen

** also released on Blue Note 7243 4 93385 2 4 as At This Point In Time.

Elvin Jones - At This Point In Time  (Blue Note 7243 4 93385 2 4)

Frank Foster, Steve Grossman, tenor, soprano sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Jan Hammer, piano, electric piano, synthesizer; Cornell Dupree, guitar; Gene Perla, bass, electric bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Candido, congas; Warren Smith, tympani; Omar Clay, Richie "Pablo" Landrum, percussion, programmable rhythm box.: same personnel.

A&R Studios, NYC, July 25, 1973

(tk.1)Don't Cry
-Pauke Tanz
(tk.2)The Unknighted Nations

** originally released on Blue Note BN-LA506-H2 as The Prime Element + 3 bonus tracks.

Eddie Gale - Black Rhythm Happening  (Blue Note BST 84320)

Eddie Gale, trumpet; Roland Alexander, soprano sax, flute #2-8; Jimmy Lyons, alto sax #2-8; Russell Lyle, tenor sax, flute #2-8; Jo Ann Gale Stevens, guitar, vocal #2-8; Henry Pearson, Judah Samuel, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; John Robinson, African drums #2-8; Sylvia Bibbs, Charles Davis, Paula Nadine Larkin, William Norwood, Fulumi Prince, Carol Ann Robinson, Sondra Walston, vocal #2-8.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 2, 1969

1. 4219Ghetto Summertime
2. 4220The Gleeker
3. 4221It Must Be You
4. 4222Black Rhythm Happening
5. 4223Look At Teyonda
6. 4224Song Of Will
7. 4379Ghetto Love Night
8. 4380Mexico Thing

Elvin Jones - Poly-Currents  (Blue Note BST 84331)

Fred Tompkins, flute #2; George Coleman, tenor sax #1,3-5; Joe Farrell, tenor sax, flute, English horn, bass flute; Pepper Adams, baritone sax #1,3,5; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Candido, congas #1,3,5.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 26, 1969

1. 5210 tk.1Mr. Jones
2. 5211 tk.3Yes
3. 5212 tk.9Agappe Love
4. 5214 tk.12Whew
5. 5213 tk.14Agenda

** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 84331 2.

Allen Ginsberg/William Blake - Songs Of Innocence And Experience  (Verve Forecast FTS-3083)

Julius Watkins, French horn; Bob Dorough, piano; Jon Sholle, guitar; Herman Wright, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Allen Ginsberg, Peter Orlovsky, vocal.

Apostolic Studios, NYC, October 23, 1969

106508The Grey Monk

1970

McCoy Tyner - Extensions  (Blue Note BN-LA006-F)

Wayne Shorter, soprano, tenor sax; Gary Bartz, alto sax; Alice Coltrane, harp #2-4; McCoy Tyner, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 9, 1970

1. tk.3The Wanderer
2. tk.4Message From The Nile
3. tk.5His Blessings
4. tk.6Survival Blues

** initially scheduled on Blue Note BST 84419.
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7243 8 37646 2 4.

Various Artists - Super Black Blues Vol. 2  (Flying Dutchman/Bluestime (Du) BT 9009)

Russ Andrews, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Lawrence Lucie, guitar; Al Hall, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Joe Turner, vocal #1,2; T-Bone Walker, vocal #6,7; Eddie Vinson, vocal, alto sax #3-5.

"Carnegie Hall", NYC, May, 1970

1.Honey Hush
2.Yakety Yak
3.Cleanhead Blues
4.I Had A Dream
5.Person To Person
6.Stormy Monday Blues
7.Sail On

Elvin Jones - Coalition  (Blue Note BST 84361)

George Coleman, tenor sax; Frank Foster, tenor sax, contra-alto clarinet; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Candido, congas, tambourine.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 17, 1970

6675Simone
66735/4 Thing
6674Ural Stradania
6672Yesterdays
6671Shinjitu

1971

Elvin Jones - Genesis  (Blue Note BST 84369)

Frank Foster, tenor sax, alto flute, contra-alto clarinet; Joe Farrell, Dave Liebman, tenor, soprano sax; Gene Perla, bass, electric bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 12, 1971

7400Slumber
7402Cecilia Is Love
7398 (tk.2)P.P. Phoenix
7399 (tk.5)For All The Other Times
7401Three Card Molly

Elvin Jones - Merry-Go-Round  (Blue Note BST 84414)

Frank Foster, tenor sax, alto flute, contra-alto clarinet; Joe Farrell, Dave Liebman, tenor, soprano sax; Gene Perla, bass, electric bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 12, 1971

9078Who's Afraid...

Steve Grossman, Dave Liebman, tenor, soprano sax; Joe Farrell, tenor, soprano sax, flute, piccolo; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Chick Corea, Jan Hammer, piano, electric piano; Yoshiaki Masuo, guitar; Gene Perla, bass, electric bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Don Alias, congas, glockenspiel, Oriental bells.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 16, 1971

9071 (tk.2)'Round Town
9072 (tk.5)Brite Piece
9073 (tk.4)Lungs
9074 (tk.6)A Time For Love
9075 (tk.2)Tergiversation
9077 (tk.3)The Children's Merry-Go-Round March
9076 (tk.2)La Fiesta

Elvin Jones Live  (PM Records PMR-004)

Joe Farrell, tenor sax, flute; Frank Foster, tenor, soprano sax; Chick Corea, piano; Gene Perla, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"John Coltrane Memorial Concert", "Town Hall", NYC, September 12, 1971

Shinjitu
Simone

Joe Farrell - Outback  (CTI CTI 6014)

Joe Farrell, tenor, soprano sax, flute, alto flute, piccolo; Chick Corea, electric piano; Buster Williams, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Airto Moreira, percussion; Joe Farrell, arranger, conductor.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November, 1971

Outback
Sound Down
Bleeding Orchid
November 68th

** also released on CTI CTI 8005.

1972

Elvin Jones-Masabumi Kikuchi - Hollow Out  (Philips (J) FX-8526)

Masabumi Kikuchi, piano; Gene Perla, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 17, 1972

Apple
Ginkai
Little Abi
Bell
Hollow Out

** also released on Philips (J) FS-6508, (J) PHCE-4135.

Various Artists - Newport In New York '72 - The Jam Sessions Vols. 3 & 4  (Cobblestone CST 9026-2)

Joe Newman, trumpet; Nat Adderley, trumpet, cornet; Tyree Glenn, trombone; Illinois Jacquet, Budd Johnson, tenor sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Jaki Byard, piano; Chubby Jackson, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Radio City Music Hall, NYC, July 6, 1972

25538Perdido
25539Misty
25540Now's The Time

** part of Cobblestone CST 9032-6 as Newport In New York '72.

Elvin Jones - Mr. Jones  (Blue Note BN-LA110-F)

Steve Grossman, tenor sax; Dave Liebman, tenor, soprano sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Jan Hammer, piano; Gene Perla, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Carlos "Patato" Valdes, congas; Frank Ippolito, percussion.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 12, 1972

9995New Breed
9996What's Up-That's It

Thad Jones, flugelhorn; Dave Liebman, tenor sax, flute; Steve Grossman, tenor, soprano sax; Jan Hammer, piano; Gene Perla, bass, electric bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Carlos "Patato" Valdes, congas; Albert Duffy, tympani; Frank Ippolito, percussion.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 13, 1972

9994Soultrane
9992One Native's Place
9993G.G. (as Gee Gee)

Elvin Jones - Live At The Lighthouse  (Blue Note BN-LA015-G)

Steve Grossman, tenor, soprano sax; Dave Liebman, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Gene Perla, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"The Lighthouse", Hermosa Beach, CA, 1st set, September 9, 1972

Introduction: Bill Chappell; Announcer: Rick Holmes
New Breed
Sambra
My Ship
Happy Birthday Greeting

same personnel.

"The Lighthouse", Hermosa Beach, CA, 2nd set, September 9, 1972

Fancy Free
Sweet Mama
The Children, Save The Children

Elvin Jones - Live At The Lighthouse Volume 2  (Blue Note CDP 7 84448 2)

Steve Grossman, tenor, soprano sax; Dave Liebman, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Gene Perla, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"The Lighthouse", Hermosa Beach, CA, 1st set, September 9, 1972

Brite Piece

same personnel.

"The Lighthouse", Hermosa Beach, CA, 2nd set, September 9, 1972

I'm A Fool To Want You

same personnel.

"The Lighthouse", Hermosa Beach, CA, 3rd set, September 9, 1972

Children's Merry-Go-Round

Elvin Jones - Live At The Lighthouse Volume 1  (Blue Note CDP 7 84447 2)

Steve Grossman, tenor, soprano sax; Dave Liebman, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Gene Perla, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"The Lighthouse", Hermosa Beach, CA, 1st set, September 9, 1972

Taurus People

same personnel.

"The Lighthouse", Hermosa Beach, CA, 3rd set, September 9, 1972

Small One
For All Those Other Times; Announcement

Various Artists - Jazz Jamboree '72  (Polskie Nagrania Muza (Polish) XL 0929)

Steve Grossman, tenor, soprano sax; Dave Liebman, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Gene Perla, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"Jazz Jamboree 72", Warsaw, Poland, October 20, 1972

Yesterdays
Children's Merry-Go-Round

** also released on Polskie Nagrania Muza (Polish) SXL 0929.

1973

Billy Harper - Capra Black  (Strata-East SES-19739)

Jimmy Owens, trumpet; Dick Griffin, Julian Priester, trombone; Billy Harper, sax; George Cables, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Billy Cobham, Warren Smith, drums; with special guest: Elvin Jones, drums; on Barbara Grant, Billy Harper, Laveda Johnson, Gene McDaniels, Pat Robinson, voice.

released 1973

Capra Black
Sir Galahad
New Breed
Soulfully, I Love You/Black Spiritual Of Love
Cry Of Hunger

1974

Elvin Jones - Mr. Thunder  (East West (Swd) EWR 7501)

Steve Grossman, tenor, soprano sax; Roland Prince, guitar; Milton Suggs, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Luis Agudo, pandeiro, cuica, agogo, berimbau, afuche; Sjunne Ferger, percussion.

Kumla, Sweden, September 29, 1974

Antiqua
Geneva
Three Card Molly
New Moon
My Romance
Basic Truth

1975

McCoy Tyner - Trident  (Milestone M-9063)

McCoy Tyner, piano, celeste, harpsichord; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, February 18 and 19, 1975

Celestial Chant
Once I Loved
Elvin (Sir) Jones
Land Of The Lonely
Impressions
Ruby, My Dear

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-720-2.

Various Artists - Jazz Na Koncertnom Podiju Vol. 1  (Jugoton (Yugoslav) LSY 61323)

Pat LaBarbera, tenor sax; Roland Prince, guitar; David Williams, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Ljubljana Jazz Festival", Ljubljana, Yugoslavia, June 15, 1975

Some Other Blues

Stan Getz Presents Jimmie Rowles - The Peacocks  (Columbia PC 34873)

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano, vocal; Buster Williams, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Beverly Getz, Jon Hendricks, Judy Hendricks, Michele Hendricks, vocal #5.

NYC, October, 1975

1.Lester Left Town
2.My Buddy
3.Rose Marie
4.This Is All I Ask
5.The Chess Players

Elvin Jones Is On The Mountain  (PM Records PMR-005)

Jan Hammer, piano, electric piano, synthesizer; Gene Perla, bass, electric bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Kent, NY, 1975

Thorn Of A White Rose
Namuh
On The Mountain
Smoke In The Sun
London Air
Destiny

Elvin Jones - New Agenda  (Vanguard VSD-79362)

Joe Farrell, soprano sax #5,7; Frank Foster, tenor, soprano sax #1,2,5; Azar Lawrence, tenor, soprano sax #3,4; Steve Grossman, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Kenny Barron, piano #1; Gene Perla, piano #5,7; Roland Prince, guitar; David Williams, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Frank Ippolito, percussion #1,2,4,5,7; Guilherme Franco, percussion #3,4; Candido, percussion #5,7.

NYC, 1975

1.Someone's Rocking My Jazz Boat
2.Naima
3.Haresah
4.Anti-Calypso
5.Stephanie
6.My Lover
7.Agenda

1976

Oregon, Elvin Jones - Together  (Vanguard VSD-79377)

Paul McCandless, oboe, English horn, bass clarinet, flute; Ralph Towner, 12-string guitar, classical guitar, piano; Glen Moore, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Collin Walcott, tabla, congas.

Vanguard's Studio, NYC, January, 1976

Le Vin
Lucifer's Fall
Charango
Three Step Dance
Driven Omens
Teeth
Brujo

Art Pepper - The Trip  (Contemporary S7638)

Art Pepper, alto sax; George Cables, piano; David Williams, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, September 15 and 16, 1976

The Trip
A Song For Richard
Sweet Love Of Mine
Junior Cat
The Summer Knows
Red Car

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-410, OJCCD-410-2.

Art Pepper - The Trip  (Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-410-2)

Art Pepper, alto sax; George Cables, piano; David Williams, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, September 15 and 16, 1976

The Trip (alternate take)

** originally released on Contemporary S7638 + 1 bonus track.

Phineas Newborn Jr. - Back Home  (Contemporary C-7648)

Phineas Newborn, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Contemporary Records, Los Angeles, CA, September 17-18, 1976

Sugar Ray
Ill Wind
Watch What Happens
No Moon At All
Back Home
On Green Dolphin Street
Pamela
Love For Sale

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-971-2.

Elvin Jones, James Moody, Clark Terry, Bunky Green, Roland Prince - Summit Meeting  (Vanguard VSD-79390)

Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Bunky Green, alto sax; James Moody, tenor sax; Al Dailey, piano; Roland Prince, guitar; David Williams, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Angel Allende, percussion.

NYC, November 18, 1976

Tee Pee Music
Blues For Clark
Moody Magic
Summit Song
Jones

Elvin Jones - The Main Force  (Vanguard VSD-79372)

Pat LaBarbera, reeds; David Liebman, reeds #1,2; Steve Grossman, reeds #2-5; Frank Foster, reeds #3-5; Albert Dailey, keyboards; Ryo Kawasaki, guitar; David Williams, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Dave Johnson, percussion #1,2; Angel Allende, percussion #3-5.

1976

1.Salty Iron
2.Sweet Mama
3.Mini Modes
4.Philomene
5.Song Of Rejoicing After Returning From A Hunt

1977 (age 50)

Tommy Flanagan, George Mraz, Elvin Jones - Eclypso  (Enja (G) 2088)

Tommy Flanagan, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Sound Ideas Studios, NYC, February 4, 1977

Oleo
Denzil's Best
A Blue Time
Relaxin' At Camarillo
Cup Bearers
Eclypso
Confirmation

** also released on Enja (G) CD 2088-2; Inner City IC 3009.

Tommy Flanagan - Confirmation  (Enja (G) 4014)

Tommy Flanagan, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Sound Ideas Studios, NYC, February 4, 1977

Cup Bearers (alternate take)
Confirmation (alternate take)
Maybe September

Hadley Caliman - Celebration  (Catalyst CAT-7624)

Hadley Caliman, tenor sax, flute; Hotep Cecil Barnard, piano; David Williams, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Sage & Sound, Los Angeles, CA, June 7, 1977

Presenting Mr. Jones
My Marie
Gala
Separation Blues
Schyleen
Lush Life
Two For T

Chico Freeman - Beyond The Rain  (Contemporary S7640)

Chico Freeman, tenor sax, flute; Hilton Ruiz, piano; Junieeh Booth, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Jumma Santos, percussion.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, June 21, 22 and 23, 1977

Two Over One
Beyond The Rain
Excerpts
My One And Only Love
Pepe's Samba

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-479, OJCCD-479-2.

Ray Brown - Something For Lester  (Contemporary S7641)

Cedar Walton, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA, June 22, 23 and 24, 1977

Ojos De Rojo
Slippery
Something In Common
Love Walked In
Georgia On My Mind
Little Girl Blue
Sister Sadie

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-412, OJCCD-412-2.

Art Pepper - Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard  (Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-694-2)

Art Pepper, clarinet, alto, tenor sax; George Cables, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, First Set (First Show), July 28, 1977

Blues For Heard

** originally released on Contemporary LP 7642 + 1 bonus track.

Art Pepper - Live At The Village Vanguard  (Contemporary (J) GXH-3009/10/11)

Art Pepper, clarinet, alto, tenor sax; George Cables, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, First Set (First Show), July 28, 1977

But Beautiful
My Friend John

same personnel.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, Second Set (Second Show), July 28, 1977

Valse Triste

same personnel.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, Third Set (Third Show), July 28, 1977

The Trip
Blues For Les

same personnel.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, First Set (Fourth Show), July 29, 1977

You Go To My Head
Cherokee

same personnel.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, First Set (Seventh Show), July 30, 1977

Las Cuevas De Mario
Goodbye

same personnel.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, Third Set (Ninth Show), July 30, 1977

Caravan
Labyrinth

Art Pepper - The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions  (Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2)

Art Pepper, clarinet, alto, tenor sax; George Cables, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, First Set (First Show), July 28, 1977

Cherokee
Blues For Heard

same personnel.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, Second Set (Second Show), July 28, 1977

For Freddie
Live At The Vanguard
Caravan
Blues For Heard

same personnel.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, First Set (Fourth Show), July 29, 1977

Valse Triste
My Friend John
Blues For Heard

same personnel.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, Second Set (Fifth Show), July 29, 1977

count-off and Blues For Heard
Anthropology
For Freddie
Blues For Heard

same personnel.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, Third Set (Sixth Show), July 29, 1977

Las Cuevas De Mario
Stella By Starlight
Goodbye
Vanguard Max
Blues For Heard

same personnel.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, First Set (Seventh Show), July 30, 1977

count-off and Vanguard Max
Blues For Heard

same personnel.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, Second Set (Eighth Show), July 30, 1977

My Friend John
Cherokee
Blues For Heard

same personnel.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, Third Set (Ninth Show), July 30, 1977

count-off and For Freddie
More For Les
My Friend John

** same as Contemporary LP 7642 entitled Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard + LP 7643 entitled Friday Night At The Village Vanguard + LP 7644 entitled Saturday Night At The Village Vanguard + C-7650 entitled More For Les: At The Village Vanguard Volume Four + 30 bonus tracks.

Art Pepper - More For Les: At The Village Vanguard Volume Four  (Contemporary C-7650)

Art Pepper, clarinet, alto, tenor sax; George Cables, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, Third Set (Third Show), July 28, 1977

Over The Rainbow

same personnel.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, First Set (Fourth Show), July 29, 1977

No Limit

same personnel.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, Second Set (Fifth Show), July 29, 1977

These Foolish Things

same personnel.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, Second Set (Eighth Show), July 30, 1977

More For Les

** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-697-2.
** part of Contemporary 9CCD-4417-2 as The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions.

Art Pepper - More For Les: At The Village Vanguard Volume Four  (Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-697-2)

Art Pepper, clarinet, alto, tenor sax; George Cables, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, First Set (First Show), July 28, 1977

Scrapple From The Apple

** originally released on Contemporary C-7650 + 1 bonus track.

Art Pepper - Friday Night At The Village Vanguard  (Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-695-2)

Art Pepper, clarinet, alto, tenor sax; George Cables, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, Third Set (Third Show), July 28, 1977

A Night In Tunisia

** originally released on Contemporary LP 7643 + 1 bonus track.

Art Pepper - Saturday Night At The Village Vanguard  (Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-696-2)

Art Pepper, clarinet, alto, tenor sax; George Cables, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same personnel.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, First Set (Seventh Show), July 30, 1977

For Freddie

** originally released on Contemporary LP 7644 + 1 bonus track.

Elvin Jones - Time Capsule  (Vanguard VSD-79389)

Frank Wess, flute #1,2; Frank Foster, soprano sax #2; Bunky Green, alto sax; George Coleman, tenor sax #1,3-5; Kenny Barron, electric piano; Ryo Kawasaki, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass #1,2; Juney Booth, bass #3-5; Elvin Jones, drums; Angel Allende, percussion.

NYC, 1977

1.Frost Bite
2.Digital Display
3.Moondance
4.Time Capsule
5.Spacing

1978

The Elvin Jones Jazz Machine - Remembrance  (MPS (G) 0068.203)

Pat LaBarbera, Michael Stuart, alto, tenor, soprano sax; Roland Prince, guitar; Andy McCloud, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Stuttgart, West Germany, February 3, 4 and 5, 1978

Giraffe
Section 8
Little Lady
Familiar Ground
Kalima
Beatrice
Rememberance

** also released on MPS (G) 5C 064-60905; Pausa PR 7052.

Elvin Jones Music Machine Vol. 1  (Mark Levinson (J) 70PJ-1)

Frank Foster, tenor sax; Pat LaBarbera, tenor, soprano sax #1; Roland Prince, guitar; Andy McCloud, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

The Educational Center For The Arts, New Haven, CT, March 22, 23 and 24, 1978

1.Shi-Tsu-Mon
2.Like Someone In Love

** part of Mark Levinson (J) 30PJ-8 as Elvin Jones Music Machine.

Elvin Jones Music Machine Vol. 2  (Mark Levinson (J) 70PJ-2)

Frank Foster, tenor sax #1; Pat LaBarbera, tenor, soprano sax; Roland Prince, guitar; Andy McCloud, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

The Educational Center For The Arts, New Haven, CT, March 22, 23 and 24, 1978

1.Dealin'
2.My One And Only Love

** part of Mark Levinson (J) 30PJ-8 as Elvin Jones Music Machine.

Elvin Jones Jazz Machine - Live In Japan 1978  (Trio (J) PAP-9111)

Pat Labarbera, tenor sax; Frank Foster, tenor, soprano sax; Roland Prince, guitar; Andy McCloud, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Yomiuri Hall", Tokyo, Japan, April 8 and 9, 1978

E.J. Blues
House That Love Built
A Love Supreme: Part 1 Acknowledgement; Part 2 Resolution

** part of Venus (J) TKCZ-79011.

Elvin Jones Jazz Machine - Live In Japan Vol. 2  (Trio (J) PAP-9200)

Frank Foster, tenor sax; Pat Labarbera, tenor, soprano sax; Roland Prince, guitar; Andy McCloud, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Yomiuri Hall", Tokyo, Japan, April 8 and 9, 1978

Keiko's Birthday March
Bessie's Blues
Antigua
E.J. Blues

** part of Venus (J) TKCZ-79011 as Elvin Jones Jazz Machine - Live In Japan 1978.

Elvin Jones And Frank Foster Meet Nobuo Hara And His Sharp And Flats - Giant Steps  (King Records (J) SKA-3016)

Shuzo Morikawa, Hitoshi Okano, Hiroshi Sanami, trumpet; Yoshitaka Hanasaka, Tomiya Haneo, Kenji Nishiyama, Yoshio Oikawa, Shunji Satoh, trombone; Frank Foster, soprano, tenor sax; Hajime Maekawa, Kazuo Suzuki, alto sax; Yosuke Tonoki, tenor sax; Nobuo Hara, tenor sax, leader; Nobuyuki Morikawa, baritone sax; Takeshi Kamachi, piano; Kazuhiko Kawakami, guitar; Jun-ichi Kobayashi, bass; Elvin Jones, Yoshiyuki Nakamura, drums.

Tokyo, Japan, April 19, 1978

Simone
Someone's Rocking My Jazz Boat
Giant Steps
Shi-Tsu-Mon

1979

Elvin Jones - Very R.A.R.E.  (Trio (J) PAP-9173)

Art Pepper, sax #1,3,4,6; Roland Hanna, piano #1-4,6; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 13, 14 and 20, 1979

1.Sweet Mama
2.Passion Flower
3.Zange
4.Tin Tin Deo
5.Pitter Pat
6.The Witching Hour

** also released on Evidence ECD 22053-2 as Very Rare. on Venus (J) TKCZ-79030 as Elvin Jones, Art Pepper - Very R.A.R.E..

1980

Tommy Flanagan, Red Mitchell, Elvin Jones - Super-Session  (Enja (G) 3059)

Tommy Flanagan, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Sound Ideas Studios, NYC, February 4, 1980

Django
Minor Mishap (mistitled as Mino Perhaps)
Too Late Now
I Love You
Rachel's Rondo
Things Ain't What They Used To Be

** also released on Enja (G) CD 3059-2; Inner City IC 3039.

Elvin Jones Jazz Machine - Soul Train  (Denon (J) YF-7004-ND)

Andrew White, tenor sax; Ari Brown, tenor, soprano sax; Marvin Horn, guitar; Andy McCloud, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Hitokuchizaka Studio, Tokyo, Japan, June 19, 1980

Doll Of The Bride
In A Sentimental Mood
Heavy Hit
Soul Train
George & Me

Elvin Jones - Heart To Heart  (Denon (J) YF-7017-ND)

Tommy Flanagan, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August, 1980

Yesterdays
If I Were A Bell
Moon River
Warm Valley
Joash

** also released on Denon (J) COCB-53802; Nippon Columbia (J) CORR-11260.

1981

Pharoah Sanders - Rejoice  (Theresa TR 112/113)

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, bells; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Joe Bonner, piano; Art Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Babatunde Lea, a-go-go bells; B. Kazuko Ishida, voice.

NYC and San Francisco, CA, 1981

Rejoice

** also released on Evidence ECD 22020-2.

1982

Elvin Jones - Earth Jones  (Palo Alto Jazz PA 8016)

Terumasa Hino, cornet; Dave Liebman, soprano sax, flute; Kenny Kirkland, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 10, 1982

Three Card Molly
Is Seeing Believing?
The Top Of The Middle
Earth Jones
Never Let Me Go
Day And Night

** also released on Quicksilver QSCD 4015.

Various Artists - Mistletoe Magic  (Palo Alto Jazz PA 8032)

Terumasa Hino, cornet; David Liebman, soprano sax; Kenny Kirkland, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

circa February, 1982???

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Elvin Jones=McCoy Tyner Quintet - Love & Peace  (Trio (J) PAP-25023)

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jean-Paul Bourelly, electric guitar; Richard Davis, contrabass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 13 and 14, 1982

Little Rock's Blues
Hip Jones
Korina
For Tomorrow
Sweet And Lovely
Origin

** also released on BlackHawk BKH 521, BKH 521 CD as Elvin Jones McCoy Tyner Quintet - Reunited. on Evidence ECD 22087-2 as Elvin Jones-McCoy Tyner Quintet - Love & Peace.

Elvin Jones - Brother John  (Palo Alto Jazz PA 8039-N)

Pat LaBarbera, tenor, soprano sax; Kenny Kirkland, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, October, 1982

Necessary Evil
October's Child
Harmonique
Whatever Possessed Me
Familiar Ground
Why Try To Change Me Now
Minor Blues
Brother John

Bennie Wallace - Big Jim's Tango  (Enja (G) 4046)

Bennie Wallace, tenor sax; David Holland, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Eurosound Studios, NYC, November 30, and December 1, 1982

Big Jim Does The Tango For You
My Heart Belongs To Daddy
Green And Yellow
Monroe County Moon
The Free Will

** also released on Enja (G) CD 4046-2.

1984

Elvin Jones - Live At The Village Vanguard Volume One  (Landmark LCD-1534-2)

Frank Foster, Pat LaBarbera, tenor sax; Fumio Karashima, piano; Charles "Chip" Jackson, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Village Vanguard", NYC, July 1, 1984

It's Easy To Remember
Front Line
Tohryanse, Tohryanse
George And Me
A Love Supreme

1985

Elvin Jones Jazz Machine Live At Pit Inn  (Polydor (J) 28MJ 3528)

Sonny Fortune, tenor sax, flute; Pat LaBarbera, tenor, soprano sax; Fumio Karashima, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Shinjuku Pit Inn", Tokyo, Japan, August 1, 1985

George And Me
Shinjitsu
My One And Only Love
Zange

** also released on Polydor (J) J33P 20003.

Elvin Jones Jazz Machine Live At Pit Inn  (Polydor (J) J33P 20003)

Sonny Fortune, tenor sax, flute; Pat LaBarbera, tenor, soprano sax; Fumio Karashima, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

"Shinjuku Pit Inn", Tokyo, Japan, August 1, 1985

E.J. Blues

** originally released on Polydor (J) 28MJ 3528 + 1 bonus track.

1986

Lew Soloff - Yesterdays  (Paddle Wheel (J) K28P-6448)

Lew Soloff, trumpet; Mike Stern, electric guitar; Charnett Moffett, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Clinton Recording Studios, NYC, September 15 and 16, 1986

Yesterdays
Barbara
Beautiful Mimi
All Blues
Thaddeus
Little Laura

** also released on Paddle Wheel (J) K32Y-6121.

Lew Soloff - Yesterdays  (Paddle Wheel (J) K32Y-6121)

Lew Soloff, trumpet; Mike Stern, electric guitar; Charnett Moffett, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Clinton Recording Studios, NYC, September 15 and 16, 1986

Antigua

** originally released on Paddle Wheel (J) K28P-6448 + 1 bonus track.

1987 (age 60)

Lew Soloff - But Beautiful  (Paddle Wheel (J) K28P-6468)

Lew Soloff, trumpet; Kenny Kirkland, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, June 29 and 30, 1987

Marilyn
Duty Blues (Blues For Kawa)
Speak Low
Raunchy Rita
Reincarnation Of A Love Bird
But Beautiful

** also released on Paddle Wheel (J) K32Y-6205.

Lew Soloff - But Beautiful  (Paddle Wheel (J) K32Y-6205)

Lew Soloff, trumpet; Kenny Kirkland, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

NYC, June 29 and 30, 1987

Stella By Starlight

** originally released on Paddle Wheel (J) K28P-6468 + 1 bonus track.

Wynton Marsalis - Thick In The South: Soul Gestures In Southern Blue Vol. 1  (Columbia C 47977)

Wynton Marsalis, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Marcus Roberts, piano; Bob Hurst, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

BMG Studios, NYC, June, 1987

Elveen
L.C. On The Cut

** also released on Columbia CK 47977.

1988

Akira Ohmori Meets Elvin Jones - Trust In Blue  (Denon (J) YF-7155-ND)

Akira Ohmori, alto sax; Fumio Itabashi, piano; Yoshio Suzuki, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Nippon Columbia The 2nd Studio, Tokyo, Japan, March 9, 10 and 23, 1988

Bloomdido
Mingus Mood
Trust In Blue
Just Friends
I Concentrate On You
You Don't Know What Love Is
A Part Of Me

** also released on Denon (J) 32CY-2431.

Akira Ohmori Meets Elvin Jones - Trust In Blue  (Denon (J) 32CY-2431)

Akira Ohmori, alto sax; Fumio Itabashi, piano; Yoshio Suzuki, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Nippon Columbia The 2nd Studio, Tokyo, Japan, March 9, 10 and 23, 1988

Saxology

** originally released on Denon (J) YF-7155-ND + 1 bonus track.

1990

John Hicks, Cecil McBee, Elvin Jones - Power Trio  (Novus 3115-2-N)

John Hicks, piano; Cecil McBee, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Soundtracks, NYC, May 10, 1990

Cousin Mary
After The Rain
"D" Bass-IC Blues
Duke's Place
Chelsea Bridge
After The Morning

Elvin Jones, Takehisa Tanaka - When I Was At Aso-Mountain  (Enja (G) ENJ-7081 2)

Sonny Fortune, tenor sax, flute; Takehisa Tanaka, piano; Cecil McBee, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, December 10 and 11, 1990

Beautiful Love
I Was Too Young
You Don't Know What Love Is
My Dream Come True, To E.J.
Dream Gypsy
When I Was At Aso-Mountain
Soultrane
Stella By Starlight

Kenny Garrett - African Exchange Student  (Atlantic 7567-82156-1)

Kenny Garrett, alto sax; Mulgrew Miller, piano #2,3; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Rudy Bird, percussion #3.

RCA Studios, NYC, 1990

1.One World Through
2.Shaw
3.Lullaby Of Isfahan

** also released on Atlantic 7567-82156-2.

Kenny Garrett - African Exchange Student  (Atlantic 7567-82156-2)

Kenny Garrett, alto sax; Mulgrew Miller, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, 1990

Your Country-Ness
Nostradamus

** originally released on Atlantic 7567-82156-1 + 2 bonus tracks.

1991

The Elvin Jones Jazz Machine In Europe  (Enja (G) ENJ-7009 2)

Sonny Fortune, tenor sax, flute; Ravi Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; Willie Pickens, piano; Chip Jackson, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Jazz An Der Donau Festival", Vilshofen, Germany, June 23, 1991

Ray
Doll Of The Bride
Island Birdie

Sonny Sharrock - Ask The Ages  (Axiom 422-848 957-2)

Pharoah Sanders, tenor, soprano sax; Sonny Sharrock, electric guitar; Charnett Moffett, acoustic bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Sorcerer Sound, NYC;
Greenpoint Studios, Brooklyn, NY, released August 6, 1991

Promises Kept
Who Does She Hope To Be?
Little Rock
As We Used To Sing
Many Mansions
Once Upon A Time

Javon Jackson Quartet - Me And Mr. Jones  (Criss Cross Jazz (Du) Criss 1053 CD)

Javon Jackson, tenor sax; James Williams, piano; Christian McBride, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC, December 16, 1991

Me And Mr. Jones
The Masquerade Is Over
Theme For Penny
Opus One-Point-Five
A Certain Attitude
A Free Man?
Buzz-at

Various Artists - Vol Pour Sidney  (Nato (F) 53001-2)

Michel Doneda, soprano sax; Elvin Jones, drums.

NYC?, 1991-1992

Egyptian Fantasy

1992

Elvin Jones - Youngblood  (Enja (G) ENJ-7051 2)

Nicholas Payton, trumpet #1,2,5-8,10; Javon Jackson, tenor sax #1,2,5,6,8,10; Joshua Redman, tenor sax #1-3,5,6,8,10; George Mraz, bass #1-3,5-10; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 20 and 21, 1992

1.Not Yet
2.Have You Seen Elveen?
3.Angel Eyes
4.Ding-A-Ling-A-Ling
5.Lady Luck
6.The Biscuit Man
7.Body And Soul
8.Strange
9.My Romance
10.Youngblood

Stephen Scott - Aminah's Dream  (Verve 314 517 996-2)

Stephen Scott, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; featuring Terell Stafford, trumpet #1,4,6,9; Jamal Haynes, trombone #1,4,6,9; Bob Stewart, tuba #1; Justin Robinson, alto sax #1,4,6,9; Don Braden, tenor sax #1,4,6,9.

BMG Studios, NYC, October 8 and 9, 1992

1.Aminah's Dream
2.Behind The Scene
3.Young Confusion
4.Positive Images (Mother, Father)
5.The Pit And The Pendulum
6.When God Create Woman
7.L'il Bro' ..Life Goes On
8.You Are Too Beautiful
9.Moontrane
10.In The Spur Of The Moment

Elvin Jones - Going Home  (Enja (G) ENJ-7095 2)

Nicholas Payton, trumpet; Kent Jordan, flute, piccolo; Ravi Coltrane, soprano, tenor sax; Javon Jackson, tenor sax; Willie Pickens, piano; Brad Jones, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 15 and 16, 1992

The Shell Game
Going Home
Cross Purpose
You've Changed
Truth
East Of The Sun
In 3/4 Thee
April 8th

Elvin Jones Special Quartet Live At "Pit Inn", Tokyo, Japan  (CBS/Sony (J) SRCS 7376)

Wynton Marsalis, trumpet; Marcus Roberts, piano; Reginald Veal, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

"Shinjuku Pit Inn", Tokyo, Japan, December 4, 1992

A Love Supreme: Part I - Acknowledgement
A Love Supreme: Part II - Resolution
A Love Supreme: Part III - Pursuance
Dear Lord
Happy Birthday For "Yuka"
Blues To Veen

1993

Hank Jones - Upon Reflection: The Music Of Thad Jones  (Verve 314 514 898-2)

Hank Jones, piano; George Mraz, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 25 and 26, 1993

Thad's Pad
Ah, Henry
The Summary
Little Rascal On A Rock
Upon Reflection
Lady Luck
Mean What You Say
Kids Are Pretty People
Ray-El
A Child Is Born

Elvin Jones - It Don't Mean A Thing...  (Enja (G) ENJ-8066 2)

Nicholas Payton, trumpet; Delfeayo Marsalis, trombone; Sonny Fortune, tenor sax, flute; Willie Pickens, piano; Cecil McBee, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Kevin Mahogany, vocal.

Brooklyn, NY, October 18 and 19, 1993

Green Chimneys
A Lullaby Of Itsugo Village
It Don't Mean A Thing
Lush Life
Zenzo's Spirit
Medley: A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing; Ask Me Now
Bopsy
Fatima's Waltz
A Change Is Gonna Come

** also released on Enja (G) ENJ-8066 1.

Robert Hurst Featuring: Kenny Kirkland And Elvin Jones - One For Namesake  (DIW (J) DIW-617)

Kenny Kirkland, piano; Robert Hurst, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Ground Control Recording, Burbank, CA, November 18 and 19, 1993

Incognegro
Chillin' At The Sloat
Jill Of All Trades
Thad's Blue Plaid
Swing On Swole
In Your Own Sweet Way
Innuendo In Yo Window
One For Namesake
The Onliest
C-Ya
Jill's Groove

** also released on Columbia CK 66236.

1995

Shirley Horn - The Main Ingredient  (Verve 314 529 555-2)

Roy Hargrove, flugelhorn; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Buck Hill, sax; Charles Ables, guitar, bass; Steve Novosel, bass; Billy Hart, Elvin Jones, Steve Williams, drums; Shirley Horn, vocal, piano.

Big Mo Recording, Washington, DC, May 15-18, 1995

Blues For Sarge
The Look Of Love
Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now
The Meaning Of The Blues
Here's Looking At You!
You Go To My Head
Fever
Come In From The Rain
Peel Me A Grape
All Or Nothing At All

The Greg Packham Group Featuring Elvin Jones - Into The Frying Pan  (Packed Records PR92201)

Bob Griffin, flute; Dave Hromjak, alto sax; Martha Lind, B-3 organ, piano; Greg Packham, guitar; Perry Lind, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Carlos Izquierdo, congas, percussion.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 22-23, 1995

Frying Pan
Ginza Lady
Afternoon Reflection
The Pickup Blues
The Usual Suspects
Beware Of What You Want
Tuesday Night Groove

1997 (age 70)

Joe Lovano - Trio Fascination Edition One  (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 33114 2 2)

Joe Lovano, tenor, soprano sax, straight alto sax, alto clarinet; Dave Holland, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Avatar Studios, NYC, September 16 and 17, 1997

New York Fascination
Sanctuary Park
Eternal Joy
Ghost Of A Chance
Studio Rivbea
Cymbalism
Impressionistic
Villa Paradiso
4 On The Floor
Days Of Yore

1998

Steve Griggs - Jones For Elvin Vol. 1  (Hip City Music HC 101012)

Jay Thomas, trumpet; Steve Griggs, tenor, soprano sax; Milo Petersen, guitar; Phil Sparks, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Bear Creek Studios, Woodinville, WA, May 19-21, 1998

Jones For Elvin
You're The Berries
Healing
Flora
Sparks
In A Sentimental Mood
Milo's Mellifluous Milieu
Claudia
Jay's Maze

Steve Griggs - Jones For Elvin Vol. 2  (Hip City Music HC 101022)

Jay Thomas, trumpet; Steve Griggs, tenor, soprano sax; Milo Petersen, guitar; Phil Sparks, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Bear Creek Studios, Woodinville, WA, May 19-21, 1998

Reunion Dues
The More I See You
Kavanah
Oscar's Oscillating Osculation
Zones For Elvin
Keiko's Kimochi
Chromatic Carioca

Dewey Redman, Cecil Taylor, Elvin Jones - Momentum Space  (Verve 314 559 944-2)

Dewey Redman, tenor sax #1,3,5; Cecil Taylor, piano #1,4,5; Elvin Jones, drums.

Avatar Studios, NYC, August 4 and 5, 1998

1.Nine
2.Bekei
3.Spoonin'
4.It
5.Is

1999

Michael Brecker - Time Is Of The Essence  (Verve 314 547 844-2)

Michael Brecker, tenor sax; Larry Goldings, organ; Pat Metheny, guitar; Elvin Jones, drums.

Avatar Studios, NYC and Right Track Recording, NYC, 1999

Arc Of The Pendulum
Timeline
Outrance

2000

Stefano Di Battista  (Blue Note (F) 7243 5 29743 2 1)

Stefano Di Battista, alto, soprano sax; Jacky Terrasson, piano; Rosario Bonaccorso, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; featuring Flavio Boltro, trumpet #4,6,7.

released 2000

1.Elvin's Song
2.Johnny's Time
3.Nico's Dream
4.Your Romance
5.Little Red Ribbon
6.Adderley
7.Hall
8.Song For Flavia
9.Time For A Solo
10.Anastasia
11.Chicago 1987

** also released on Blue Note (F) 7243 5 29743 2 2.

Stefano Di Battista  (Blue Note (F) 7243 5 29743 2 2)

Stefano Di Battista, alto, soprano sax; Jacky Terrasson, piano; Rosario Bonaccorso, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

released 2000

Like A Turner
Solo

** originally released on Blue Note (F) 7243 5 29743 2 1 + 2 bonus tracks.

2001

Bill Frisell With Dave Holland And Elvin Jones  (Nonesuch 7559-79624-2)

Bill Frisell, electric, acoustic guitar, loops; Dave Holland, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Avatar Studios, NYC, 2001

Outlaws
Twenty Years
Coffaro's Theme
Blues Dream
Moon River
Tell Your Ma, Tell Your Pa
Strange Meeting
Convict 13
Again
Hard Times
Justice And Honor
Smilin' Jones

2002

The Great Jazz Trio - Autumn Leaves  (Eighty-Eight's (J) VRCL 6008)

Hank Jones, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Avatar Studios, NYC, May 12 and 13, 2002

Autumn Leaves
Yesterdays
Rhythm-a-ning
Blue Bossa
Take The "A" Train
Summertime
Caravan
Six And Four
My Funny Valentine
Bye Bye Blackbird

** also released on Eighty-Eight's (J) VRGL 8808, VRCL 18808.

The Great Jazz Trio - Someday My Prince Will Come  (Eighty-Eight's (J) VRCL 18815)

Hank Jones, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Avatar Studios, NYC, May 12 and 13, 2002

Caravan (alternate take)
Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise
Moose The Mooche
A Child Is Born
Satin Doll
Someday My Prince Will Come
The Shadow Of Your Smile
Long Ago And Far Away
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To

The Great Jazz Trio - Collaboration  (Eighty-Eight's (J) VRCL 18819)

Hank Jones, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Avatar Studios, NYC, May 12 and 13, 2002

Rhythm-a-ning (alternate take)
Summertime (alternate take)
Satin Doll (alternate take)
Blue Bossa (alternate take)
Long Ago And Far Away (alternate take)
The Shadow Of Your Smile (alternate take)
Autumn Leaves (alternate take)
My Funny Valentine (alternate take)
Moose The Mooche (alternate take)

The Great Jazz Trio - Collaboration  (Eighty-Eight's (J) VRJL 7019)

Hank Jones, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.

Avatar Studios, NYC, May 12 and 13, 2002

After The Session-Comments