Gene Ammons Discography

1944 (age 19)

Billy Eckstine And His Orchestra

Gail Brockman, Dizzy Gillespie, Marion Hazel, Shorty McConnell, trumpet; Joe Taswell Baird, Chippy Outcalt, Howard Scott, trombone; Gerald "Gerry" Valentine, trombone, arranger; Bill Frazier, John Jackson, alto sax; Gene Ammons, Dexter Gordon, tenor sax; Leo Parker, baritone sax; John Malachi, piano, arranger; Connie Wainwright, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Sarah Vaughan, vocal; Billy Eckstine, vocal, valve trombone, conductor; Tadd Dameron, arranger.

NYC, December 5, 1944

118-2If That's The Way You FeelDeLuxe 2001; Ember (E) FA 2010; Audio Lab AL 1549; Swingtime (E) ST 1015
119-4I Want To Talk About YouDeLuxe 2003; Ember (E) FA 2010; Audio Lab AL 1549; Swingtime (E) ST 1015
120Blowing The Blues AwaySwingtime (E) ST 1015; Masters Of Jazz MJCD 128
120-3-DeLuxe 2001; Ember (E) FA 2010; Audio Lab AL 1549; Swingtime (E) ST 1015; Masters Of Jazz MJCD 128
121-2Opus XDeLuxe 2002; Ember (E) FA 2010; Audio Lab AL 1549; Swingtime (E) ST 1015
122I'll Wait And PrayDeLuxe 2003; Ember (E) FA 2010; Audio Lab AL 1549; Swingtime (E) ST 1015
123The Real Thing Happened To MeDeLuxe 2002; Audio Lab AL 1549; Swingtime (E) ST 1015

* Ember (E) FA 2010   Billy Eckstine - Mr. B
* Audio Lab AL 1549   Billy Eckstine, Maxine Sullivan - Mr. B
* Swingtime (E) ST 1015   Billy Eckstine - Blowing The Blues Away
* Masters Of Jazz MJCD 128   Dexter Gordon Vol. 2 - Young Dex 1944-1946
* DeLuxe 2001   Billy Eckstine - If That's The Way You Feel / Blowing The Blues Away
* DeLuxe 2003   Billy Eckstine - I Want To Talk About You / I'll Wait And Pray
* DeLuxe 2002   Billy Eckstine - Opus X / The Real Thing Happened To Me

1945 (age 20)

Billy Eckstine And His Orchestra

Gail Brockman, Boonie Hazel, Shorty McConnell, Fats Navarro, trumpet; Joe Taswell Baird, Chippy Outcalt, Howard Scott, Gerald Valentine, trombone; Bill Frazier, John Jackson, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Budd Johnson, tenor sax, arranger; Leo Parker, baritone sax; Connie Wainwright, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Billy Eckstine, Lena Horne, Sarah Vaughan, vocal; Tadd Dameron, John Malachi, Jerry Valentine, arranger.

AFRS Jubilee broadcast, Los Angeles, CA, February and March, 1945

Blue 'N' Boogie (theme)Spotlite (E) SPJ 100
Blowin' The Blues AwaySpotlite (E) SPJ 100; Alamac QSR 2415
'Deed I DoSpotlite (E) SPJ 100
I Wanna Talk About YouSpotlite (E) SPJ 100; Xanadu 207; Alamac QSR 2415
Blue 'N' Boogie (theme)Spotlite (E) SPJ 100
--
TogetherSpotlite (E) SPJ 100; Alamac QSR 2415
Mean To Me-
Without A SongSpotlite (E) SPJ 100; Xanadu 207; Alamac QSR 2415
Mr. ChipsSpotlite (E) SPJ 100; Alamac QSR 2415
Blue 'N' Boogie (theme)Spotlite (E) SPJ 100
--
Air Mail SpecialSpotlite (E) SPJ 100; Alamac QSR 2415
Don't Blame Me-
If That's The Way You FeelSpotlite (E) SPJ 100; Xanadu 207; Alamac QSR 2415
Blue 'N' Boogie (theme)Spotlite (E) SPJ 100
--
Opus XSpotlite (E) SPJ 100; Alamac QSR 2415
Love Me Or Leave Me-
One O'Clock Jump (theme)Spotlite (E) SPJ 100

* Spotlite (E) SPJ 100   Billy Eckstine - Together
* Alamac QSR 2415   Billy Eckstine Orchestra 1945   1970s
* Xanadu 207   Billy Eckstine - I Want To Talk About You   1986

Billy Eckstine And His Orchestra

Gail Brockman, Boonie Hazel, Shorty McConnell, Fats Navarro, trumpet; Joe Taswell Baird, Chippy Outcalt, Howard Scott, trombone; Gerald "Gerry" Valentine, trombone, arranger; Budd Johnson, Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Gene Ammons, Dexter Gordon, tenor sax; Leo Parker, baritone sax; John Malachi, piano; Connie Wainwright, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Billy Eckstine, vocal, valve trombone, conductor.

NYC, May 2, 1945

NSC53-1Lonesome Lover BluesNational 9015; EmArcy MG-26025, MG-36029; Regent MG 6058; Savoy SJL 2214; Masters Of Jazz MJCD 128
NSC54-3A Cottage For SaleNational 9014; EmArcy MG-26027, MG-36030; Regent MG 6058; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC55-2I Love The Rhythm In A RiffNational 9014; EmArcy MG-36016; Regent MG 6058; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC56Last Night (And Now Tonight Again)National 9015; Regent MG 6058; Savoy SJL 2214; Masters Of Jazz MJCD 128

* EmArcy MG-36029   Billy Eckstine - Blues For Sale   1955
* Regent MG 6058   Billy Eckstine - You Call It Madness
* Savoy SJL 2214   Billy Eckstine - Mister B. And The Band: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* EmArcy MG-36030   Billy Eckstine - The Love Songs Of Mr. "B"   1955
* EmArcy MG-36016   Various Artists - The Advance Guard Of The '40s   1955
* Masters Of Jazz MJCD 128   Dexter Gordon Vol. 2 - Young Dex 1944-1946
* EmArcy MG-26025   Billy Eckstine - Blues For Sale   1954
* EmArcy MG-26027   Billy Eckstine - The Love Songs Of Mr. "B"   1954
* National 9015   Billy Eckstine - Lonesome Lover Blues / Last Night (And Now Tonight Again)
* National 9014   Billy Eckstine - I Love The Rhythm In A Riff / A Cottage For Sale

Billy Eckstine And His Orchestra

Boonie Hazel, Shorty McConnell, Fats Navarro, Raymond Orr, trumpet; Walter Knox, Chippy Outcalt, Howard Scott, Gerald Valentine, trombone; John Cobbs, Budd Johnson, alto sax; Gene Ammons, Arthur Simmons, tenor sax; Teddy Cypron, baritone sax; Richard "Duke" Ellington, piano; Connie Wainwright, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Billy Eckstine, vocal.

NYC, September, 1945

NSC61My Deep Blue DreamNational 9021; EmArcy MG-36029; Regent MG 6054; Savoy SJL 1127
NSC62Prisoner Of LoveNational 9017; EmArcy MG-26027, MG-36030; Regent MG 6052; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC63A Penny For Your ThoughtsRegent MG 6052; Savoy SJL 1127
NSC64It Ain't Like ThatNational 9020; EmArcy MG-26025, MG-36029; Regent MG 6053; Savoy SJL 2214

* EmArcy MG-36029   Billy Eckstine - Blues For Sale   1955
* Regent MG 6054   Billy Eckstine - My Deep Blue Dream
* Savoy SJL 1127   Billy Eckstine Sings   1979
* EmArcy MG-36030   Billy Eckstine - The Love Songs Of Mr. "B"   1955
* Regent MG 6052   Billy Eckstine - Prisoner Of Love   1957
* Savoy SJL 2214   Billy Eckstine - Mister B. And The Band: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Regent MG 6053   Billy Eckstine - The Duke, The Blues And Me
* EmArcy MG-26027   Billy Eckstine - The Love Songs Of Mr. "B"   1954
* EmArcy MG-26025   Billy Eckstine - Blues For Sale   1954
* National 9021   Billy Eckstine - My Deep Blue Dream / Jelly Jelly
* National 9017   Billy Eckstine - Prisoner Of Love / All I Sing Is Blues
* National 9020   Billy Eckstine - It Ain't Like That / I've Got To Pass Your House

Billy Eckstine And His Orchestra

same personnel.

NYC, October, 1945

NSC69I'm In The Mood For LoveNational 9016; EmArcy MG-26027, MG-36030; Regent MG 6058; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC70You Call It MadnessNational 9019; EmArcy MG-36030; Regent MG 6058; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC71All I Sing Is BluesNational 9017; EmArcy MG-26025, MG-36029; Regent MG 6058; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC72Long, Long JourneyNational 9016; EmArcy MG-26025, MG-36029; Regent MG 6058; Savoy SJL 2214

* EmArcy MG-36030   Billy Eckstine - The Love Songs Of Mr. "B"   1955
* Regent MG 6058   Billy Eckstine - You Call It Madness
* Savoy SJL 2214   Billy Eckstine - Mister B. And The Band: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* EmArcy MG-36029   Billy Eckstine - Blues For Sale   1955
* EmArcy MG-26027   Billy Eckstine - The Love Songs Of Mr. "B"   1954
* EmArcy MG-26025   Billy Eckstine - Blues For Sale   1954
* National 9016   Billy Eckstine - Long, Long Journey / I'm In The Mood For Love
* National 9019   Billy Eckstine - You Call It Madness / Tell Me Pretty Baby
* National 9017   Billy Eckstine - Prisoner Of Love / All I Sing Is Blues

1946

Billy Eckstine And His Orchestra

Kenny Dorham, Boonie Hazel, Shorty McConnell, Raymond Orr, trumpet; Chippy Outcalt, Robert Scott, Gerald Valentine, trombone; Norris Turney, Bob "Junior" Williams, alto sax; Gene Ammons, Arthur Simmons, tenor sax; Tate Houston, baritone sax; possibly Richard Ellington, piano; Connie Wainwright, guitar; Bill McMahon, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Billy Eckstine, vocal.

NYC, January 3, 1946

NSC100I Only Have Eyes For YouNational 9076; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC103You're My EverythingNational 9052; EmArcy MG-36030; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC104I've Got To Pass Your HouseNational 9020; Savoy SJL 1127
NSC105The Jitney ManNational 9049; Savoy SJL 2214, SVY 17028

* Savoy SJL 2214   Billy Eckstine - Mister B. And The Band: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* EmArcy MG-36030   Billy Eckstine - The Love Songs Of Mr. "B"   1955
* Savoy SJL 1127   Billy Eckstine Sings   1979
* Savoy SVY 17028   Kenny Dorham - Blues In Bebop
* National 9076   Billy Eckstine - I Only Have Eyes For You / Blues
* National 9052   Billy Eckstine - You're My Everything / Cool Breeze
* National 9020   Billy Eckstine - It Ain't Like That / I've Got To Pass Your House
* National 9049   Billy Eckstine - The Jitney Man / Sophisticated Lady

Billy Eckstine And His Orchestra

Fats Navarro, trumpet; Josh Jackson, tenor sax; Leo Parker, baritone sax; possibly Jimmy Golden, piano; replaces Dorham, Simmons, Houston, Ellington.

NYC, February, 1946

NSC114BlueNational 9018; EmArcy MG-26025, MG-36029; Regent MG 6054; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC115Second Balcony JumpNational 9018; EmArcy MG-36016; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC116Gloomy SundayNational 9037; Regent MG 6054; Savoy SJL 2214, SJL 1127
NSC117Tell Me Pretty BabyNational 9019; EmArcy MG-26025, MG-36029; Regent MG 6053; Savoy SJL 2214

* EmArcy MG-36029   Billy Eckstine - Blues For Sale   1955
* Regent MG 6054   Billy Eckstine - My Deep Blue Dream
* Savoy SJL 2214   Billy Eckstine - Mister B. And The Band: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* EmArcy MG-36016   Various Artists - The Advance Guard Of The '40s   1955
* Savoy SJL 1127   Billy Eckstine Sings   1979
* Regent MG 6053   Billy Eckstine - The Duke, The Blues And Me
* EmArcy MG-26025   Billy Eckstine - Blues For Sale   1954
* National 9018   Billy Eckstine - Blue / Second Balcony Jump
* National 9037   Billy Eckstine - Gloomy Sunday / In The Still Of The Night
* National 9019   Billy Eckstine - You Call It Madness / Tell Me Pretty Baby

Billy Eckstine And His Orchestra

same personnel.

NYC, March, 1946

NSC122Love Is The ThingNational 9125; Regent MG 6054; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC123Without A SongNational 9061; EmArcy MG-36010; Regent MG 6054; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC124Cool BreezeNational 9052, 9132; EmArcy MG-36038; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC125Don't Take Your Love From MeNational 9023; Savoy SJL 2214

* Regent MG 6054   Billy Eckstine - My Deep Blue Dream
* Savoy SJL 2214   Billy Eckstine - Mister B. And The Band: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* EmArcy MG-36010   Billy Eckstine - I Surrender, Dear   1955
* EmArcy MG-36038   Various Artists - Boning Up The 'Bones   1955
* National 9125   Billy Eckstine - Oo Bop Sh' Bam / Love Is The Thing
* National 9061   Billy Eckstine - Without A Song / Say It Isn't So
* National 9052   Billy Eckstine - You're My Everything / Cool Breeze
* National 9132   Billy Eckstine - Cool Breeze / Serenade In Blue
* National 9023   Billy Eckstine - All The Things You Are / Don't Take Your Love From Me

Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Albert Ammons, piano; Ike Perkins, guitar; Israel Crosby, bass; Jack Cooley, drums; Mildred Anderson, vocal #1,2.

Chicago, IL, April 8, 1946

1. 328-1Doin' The Boogie WoogieMercury 8007, 314 528 292-2
2. 328-4-Mercury 8007 (alt.)
3. 329-1Lady Be GoodMercury 8115
4. 330Mr. Bell Boogie (Suitcase Blues)Mercury 314 528 292-2

* Mercury 314 528 292-2   Various Artists - The Mercury Blues 'N' Rhythm Story 1945-1955
* Mercury 8007   Albert Ammons - Doin' The Boogie Woogie / Boogie Woogie At The Civic Opera
* Mercury 8007 (alt.)   Albert Ammons - Doin' The Boogie Woogie / Boogie Woogie At The Civic Opera (some pressings)
* Mercury 8115   Albert Ammons - Lady Be Good / Mr. Bell Boogie

Billy Eckstine And His Orchestra

Hobart Dotson, Leonard Hawkins, King Kolax, possibly Rostelle Reese, trumpet; Chippy Outcalt, Howard Scott, unknown, Gerald Valentine, trombone; Billy Eckstine, valve trombone, vocal; Porter Kilbert, possibly Robert "Junior" Williams, alto sax; Gene Ammons, Frank Wess, tenor sax; unknown, baritone sax; possibly Linton Garner or Jimmy Golden, piano; Connie Wainwright, guitar; Bill McMahon, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Ann Baker, vocal.

NYC, circa June and July, 1946

Second Balcony JumpHarlequin (E) HQ 2068
Rhythm In A Riff-
You Call It Madness-
Second Balcony Jump (alternate take)-
Lonesome Lover Blues-
Taps Miller-
I Cried For You-
I Want To Talk About You-
Our Delight-
Prisoner Of Love-

* Harlequin (E) HQ 2068   Billy Eckstine - Rhythm In A Riff (Soundtrack)

Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Albert Ammons, piano; Ike Perkins, guitar; Israel Crosby, bass; Jack Cooley, drums, vocal.

Chicago, IL, July 2, 1946

431-1Why I'm Leaving YouMercury 8140
432-3I Don't Want To See You (If You Can't See You By Myself)Mercury 8022
432-4-Mercury 8022 (alt. 1), 70158

* Mercury 8140   Albert Ammons - Why I'm Leaving You
* Mercury 8022   Albert Ammons - Swanee River Boogie / I Don't Want To See You
* Mercury 8022 (alt. 1)   Albert Ammons - Swanee River Boogie / I Don't Want To See You (some pressings)
* Mercury 70158, 70158x45   Albert Ammons - Swanee River Boogie / I Don't Want To See You   1953

Billy Eckstine And His Orchestra

Miles Davis, Hobart Dotson, Leonard Hawkins, King Kolax, trumpet; Water Knox, Chippy Outcalt, Gerald Velentine, trombone; John Cobbs, Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Gene Ammons, Arthur Sammons, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Linton Garner, piano; Connie Wainwright, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Billy Eckstine, vocal, valve trombone.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 5, 1946

NSC164Oo Bop Sh' BamNational 9125; EmArcy MG-36038; Regent MG 6053; Savoy SJL 2214
-Oo Bop Sh' Bam (alternate take)Savoy SJL 2214
NSC165I Love The Loveliness Of YouNational 9030; EmArcy MG-26027, MG-36030; Savoy SJL 1127
NSC166In The Still Of The NightNational 9037; EmArcy 16010, MG-26027, MG-36010; Regent MG 6054; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC167Jelly JellyNational 9021; EmArcy MG-26025, MG-36029; Mercury SR-61187; Regent MG 6053; Savoy SJL 2214

* EmArcy MG-36038   Various Artists - Boning Up The 'Bones   1955
* Regent MG 6053   Billy Eckstine - The Duke, The Blues And Me
* Savoy SJL 2214   Billy Eckstine - Mister B. And The Band: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* EmArcy MG-36030   Billy Eckstine - The Love Songs Of Mr. "B"   1955
* Savoy SJL 1127   Billy Eckstine Sings   1979
* EmArcy MG-36010   Billy Eckstine - I Surrender, Dear   1955
* Regent MG 6054   Billy Eckstine - My Deep Blue Dream
* EmArcy MG-36029   Billy Eckstine - Blues For Sale   1955
* Mercury SR-61187   Various Artists - Original Golden Soul Vol. 2
= Mercury SRM-2-600   Various Artists - Original Gold Soul: 21 All Time Soul Greats
* EmArcy MG-26027   Billy Eckstine - The Love Songs Of Mr. "B"   1954
* EmArcy MG-26025   Billy Eckstine - Blues For Sale   1954
* National 9125   Billy Eckstine - Oo Bop Sh' Bam / Love Is The Thing
* National 9030   Billy Eckstine - Time On My Hands / I Love The Loveliness Of You
* National 9037   Billy Eckstine - Gloomy Sunday / In The Still Of The Night
* EmArcy 16010, 16010x45   Billy Eckstine - In A Sentimental Mood / In The Still Of The Night   1954
* National 9021   Billy Eckstine - My Deep Blue Dream / Jelly Jelly

Billy Eckstine And His Orchestra

add unidentified strings.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 6, 1946

NSC168My Silent LoveNational 9060; EmArcy MG-26027, MG-36030; Regent MG 6052; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC169Time On My HandsNational 9030; EmArcy MG-26027, MG-36030; Regent MG 6052; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC170All The Things You AreNational 9023; EmArcy MG-26027, MG-36030; Regent MG 6052; Savoy SJL 2214
NSC171In A Sentimental MoodNational 9060; EmArcy 16010, MG-36010; Regent MG 6053; Savoy SJL 2214

* EmArcy MG-36030   Billy Eckstine - The Love Songs Of Mr. "B"   1955
* Regent MG 6052   Billy Eckstine - Prisoner Of Love   1957
* Savoy SJL 2214   Billy Eckstine - Mister B. And The Band: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* EmArcy MG-36010   Billy Eckstine - I Surrender, Dear   1955
* Regent MG 6053   Billy Eckstine - The Duke, The Blues And Me
* EmArcy MG-26027   Billy Eckstine - The Love Songs Of Mr. "B"   1954
* National 9060   Billy Eckstine - My Silent Love / In A Sentimental Mood
* National 9030   Billy Eckstine - Time On My Hands / I Love The Loveliness Of You
* National 9023   Billy Eckstine - All The Things You Are / Don't Take Your Love From Me
* EmArcy 16010, 16010x45   Billy Eckstine - In A Sentimental Mood / In The Still Of The Night   1954

Earl Coleman

Miles Davis, trumpet; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Linton Garner, piano; Connie Wainwright, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Earl Coleman, vocal.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 18, 1946

168-1Don't Sing Me The BluesBlack Lion (G) BLCD 760102
168-2--
169-1Don't Explain To Me Baby-
169-2--
169-3--
169-4--

* Black Lion (G) BLCD 760102   Miles Davis - Boppin' The Blues

Ann Baker

Miles Davis, trumpet; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Linton Garner, piano; Connie Wainwright, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Ann Baker, vocal.

Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 18, 1946

170-1Baby, Won't You Make Up Your MindBlack Lion (G) BLCD 760102
170-2--
170-3--
171-1I've Always Got The Blues (incomplete)-
171-2I've Always Got The Blues-
171-3--

* Black Lion (G) BLCD 760102   Miles Davis - Boppin' The Blues

1947

Petite Swanson With Marl Young Trio

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Marl Young, piano, arranger; Rail Wilson, bass; Petite Swanson, vocal.

Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, March, 1947

U-654-IVLawdy Miss ClaudySunbeam S-103
U-655-IVMy Jockey Knows How To Ride-
I'm SorrySunbeam S-107
Did You Ever Feel Lucky-

* Sunbeam S-103   Petite Swanson - Lawdy Miss Claudy / My Jockey Knows How To Ride
* Sunbeam S-107   Petite Swanson - I'm Sorry / Did You Ever Feel Lucky

Gene Ammons And His Sextet

Gail Brockman, trumpet; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; James Craig, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Chuck Williams, drums; George Stone, arranger.

Chicago, IL, June 19, 1947

848ConcentrationEmArcy MG-26031; Wing MGW-12156; EmArcy EMS-2-400
849-1Red TopMercury 8048; EmArcy EMS-2-400
9677Red Top (vocal overdub)Mercury 70139; EmArcy MG-26031; Wing MGW-12156; EmArcy EMS-2-400
850-1IdahoMercury 8048, 70139; EmArcy MG-26031; Wing MGW-12156; EmArcy EMS-2-400

* Wing MGW-12156   Gene Ammons - Light, Bluesy, And Moody
* EmArcy EMS-2-400   Gene Ammons - Jug Sessions
* EmArcy MG-26031   Gene Ammons - With Or Without   1954
* Mercury 8048   Gene Ammons - Red Top / Idaho
* Mercury 70139, 70139x45   Gene Ammons - Red Top / Idaho   1953

Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings

Marvin Randolph, trumpet #1-4; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Albert Ammons, piano; Ike Perkins, guitar; Israel Crosby, bass; Al Burroughs, drums.

Chicago, IL, August 6, 1947

1. 929-2St. Louis BluesMercury 8053, A-8053x45, MG-25012; EmArcy EMS-2-400
2. 929-3St. Louis Blues (alternate take)Mercury 8053 (alt.)
3. 930-1Shufflin' The BoogieMercury 8053, A-8053x45, MG-25012; EmArcy EMS-2-400
4. 930-2-Mercury 8053 (alt.)
5. 931-1S.P. BluesMercury 8063, MG-25012; EmArcy EMS-2-400
6. 932-1HiroshimaMercury 8063

* EmArcy EMS-2-400   Gene Ammons - Jug Sessions
* Mercury MG-25012   Albert Ammons - Boogie Woogie Piano   1949
* Mercury 8053   Albert Ammons - St. Louis Blues / Shufflin' The Boogie
* Mercury 8053 (alt.)   Albert Ammons - St. Louis Blues / Shufflin' The Boogie (some pressings)
* Mercury 8063   Albert Ammons - S.P. Blues / Hiroshima
* Mercury A-8053x45   no information

Gene Ammons Quintet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Leo Parker, baritone, alto sax; Junior Mance, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Ellis Bartee, drums.

Toogood Studios, Chicago, IL, September 23, 1947

301-5ConcentrationAladdin 3012
302-7Jack's Townunissued
303-8Blowin' Red's TopAladdin 3012
304-9 | IM-5629Bartee Meets Geneunissued

* Aladdin 3012   Gene Ammons - Concentration / Blowin' Red's Top

Leo Parker's All Stars

Howard McGhee, trumpet; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Leo Parker, baritone sax; Junior Mance, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Charles Williams, drums.

Detroit, MI, October 4, 1947

DET800El SinoSavoy 912, XP 8081, MG 9018, SJL 1103
DET801InetaSavoy 954, MG 9009, SJL 1103
DET802Wild LeoSavoy 912, XP 8081, MG 9018, SJL 1103
DET803Leapin' LeoSavoy 950, XP 8081, MG 9018, SJL 1103

* Savoy SJL 1103   Gene Ammons - Red Top: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy MG 9018   Leo Parker - New Trends Of Jazz Volume 5   1952
* Savoy MG 9009   Leo Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Volume 1   1952
* Savoy XP 8081   Leo Parker - New Sounds In Modern Music Vol. 3
* Savoy 912   Leo Parker - El Sino / Wild Leo
* Savoy 954   Stan Getz - Running Water / Leo Parker - Ineta
* Savoy 950   Leo Parker - Wee Dot / Leapin' Leo

Gene Ammons Sextet With Earl Coleman

Gail Brockman, trumpet; Ernest McDonald, alto, baritone sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Junior Mance, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Ellis Bartee, drums; Earl Coleman, vocal #2; George Stone, arranger.

Chicago, IL, October 23, 1947

1. 1133-2McDougal's SproutMercury 8062; EmArcy MG-26031; Wing MGW-12156; EmArcy EMS-2-400
2. 1134-2Hold That MoneyMercury 8062; EmArcy MG-26031; Wing MGW-12156; EmArcy EMS-2-400; Mercury 314 528 292-2
3. 1135-2ShermanskiMercury 8096; EmArcy MG-26031; Wing MGW-12156; EmArcy EMS-2-400
4. 1136-1Harold The FoxMercury 8123; EmArcy MG-26031, EMS-2-400

* Wing MGW-12156   Gene Ammons - Light, Bluesy, And Moody
* EmArcy EMS-2-400   Gene Ammons - Jug Sessions
* Mercury 314 528 292-2   Various Artists - The Mercury Blues 'N' Rhythm Story 1945-1955
* EmArcy MG-26031   Gene Ammons - With Or Without   1954
* Mercury 8062   Gene Ammons - McDougal's Sprout / Hold That Money
* Mercury 8096   Gene Ammons - Shermanski / E.A.A.K. Blues
* Mercury 8123   Gene Ammons - Harold The Fox / Jeet Jet

Gene Ammons Sextet With Earl Coleman

Gail Brockman, trumpet; John "Flaps" Dungee, alto, baritone sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Junior Mance, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Ellis Bartee, drums; Earl Coleman, vocal; A.K. Salim, arranger.

Chicago, IL, December 1, 1947

1332-1Jeet JetMercury 8123; EmArcy MG-26031, EMS-2-400
1333-1Odd-En-DowMercury 8080; Wing MGW-12156; EmArcy EMS-2-400
1334Going For The Okey DoakEmArcy EMS-2-400
1335E.A.A.K. BluesMercury 8096; EmArcy EMS-2-400

* EmArcy EMS-2-400   Gene Ammons - Jug Sessions
* Wing MGW-12156   Gene Ammons - Light, Bluesy, And Moody
* EmArcy MG-26031   Gene Ammons - With Or Without   1954
* Mercury 8123   Gene Ammons - Harold The Fox / Jeet Jet
* Mercury 8080   Gene Ammons - Odd-En-Dow / Dues In Blues
* Mercury 8096   Gene Ammons - Shermanski / E.A.A.K. Blues

Gene Ammons Sextet With Earl Coleman

Gail Brockman, trumpet; John "Flaps" Dungee, alto, baritone sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Junior Mance, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Ellis Bartee, drums; Earl Coleman, vocal #3; A.K. Salim, arranger.

Chicago, IL, December 10, 1947

1. 1390Blowing The Family JewelsMercury 8905; EmArcy EMS-2-400
2. 1391Sugar-Coated-
3. 1392-2Dues In BluesMercury 8080; EmArcy EMS-2-400
4. 1393Jay JayMercury (J) 25PJ-58/61

* EmArcy EMS-2-400   Gene Ammons - Jug Sessions
* Mercury (J) 25PJ-58/61, (J) 30JD-22/25   Various Artists - Mercury 40th Anniversary V.S.O.P. Album   1984
* Mercury 8905, 8905x45; Clef 8905, 8905x45   Gene Ammons - Blowing The Family Jewels / Sugar-Coated
* Mercury 8080   Gene Ammons - Odd-En-Dow / Dues In Blues

1948

Tom Archia All Stars

Gene Ammons, Tom Archia, tenor sax; Christine Chatman, piano; Leroy Jackson, bass; Wesley Landers, drums.

Chicago, IL, October 12, 1948

U-7139McKie's Jam Boppers (as The Battle)Aristocrat 605; Chess CHV 414; Cadet 2CA 60038
U-7139-alt.Jam For BoppersChess LP-1445; Cadet LP-785, 2CA 60038

* Chess CHV 414   Various Artists - 1948-1956 Vintage Recordings - Chicago Boss Tenors   1971
* Cadet 2CA 60038   Gene Ammons - Early Visions   1975
= Chess CH2-92514   -   1984
* Chess LP-1445   Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt - Jug & Sonny   1960
= Chess CH-91549   -   1984
* Cadet LP-785   Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt - Jug & Sonny   1967
* Aristocrat 605   Tom Archia - Downfall Blues / McKie's Jam Boppers

Gene Ammons Quintet

same session.

Chicago, IL, October 12, 1948

U-7140Swingin' For Christmas (as Swingin' For Xmas)Aristocrat 606; Chess CHV 414; Cadet 2CA 60038
U-7141unknown titleChess unissued
U-7142It's The Talk Of The TownAristocrat 606; Chess LP-1442; Cadet 2CA 60038
U-7143unknown titleChess unissued

* Chess CHV 414   Various Artists - 1948-1956 Vintage Recordings - Chicago Boss Tenors   1971
* Cadet 2CA 60038   Gene Ammons - Early Visions   1975
= Chess CH2-92514   -   1984
* Chess LP-1442   The Soulful Saxophone Of Gene Ammons   1959
= Cadet LP-783   Gene Ammons - Makes It Happen   1967
* Aristocrat 606; Chess 1445   Gene Ammons, Tom Archia - Swingin' For Xmas / Talk Of The Town

1949

Gene Ammons And His Orchestra

Jesse Miller, trumpet; Ernest McDonald, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Junior Mance, piano; Leo Blevens, guitar; Leroy Jackson, bass; Wesley Landers, drums; Marcel Daniels, vocal #1-3.

NYC, February 5, 1949

1. 2501-1Daddy Sauce's AirlinesMercury 8145; EmArcy MG-36016, EMS-2-400
2. 2502-1Little Irv-
3. 2503-1Abdullah's FiestaMercury 8125; EmArcy EMS-2-400
4. 2504-1Brother Jug's SermonMercury 8125; EmArcy MG-36023, DEM-2, EMS-2-400

* EmArcy MG-36016   Various Artists - The Advance Guard Of The '40s   1955
* EmArcy EMS-2-400   Gene Ammons - Jug Sessions
* EmArcy MG-36023   Various Artists - Battle Of The Saxes   1955
* EmArcy DEM-2   Various Artists - Jazz Of Two Decades
* Mercury 8145   Gene Ammons - Daddy Sauce's Airlines / Little Irv
* Mercury 8125   Gene Ammons - Abdullah's Fiesta / Brother Jug's Sermon

Gene Ammons Quintet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Christine Chatman, piano, vocal; Leo Blevins, guitar; Lowell Pointer, bass; Ike Day, drums; Mary Graham, vocal.

Chicago, IL, February 28, 1949

U-7178Do You Really Mean ItChess 1428; Cadet 2CA 60038
U-7179Bless YouChess 1425; Cadet 2CA 60038
U-7180Stuffy (as Tenor Eleven)Aristocrat 711; Chess LP-1445, CHV 414; Cadet 2CA 60038
U-7181Once In A WhileAristocrat 711; Chess 1525, LP-1442, LP-1445; Cadet 2CA 60038

* Cadet 2CA 60038   Gene Ammons - Early Visions   1975
= Chess CH2-92514   -   1984
* Chess LP-1445   Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt - Jug & Sonny   1960
= Chess CH-91549   -   1984
* Chess CHV 414   Various Artists - 1948-1956 Vintage Recordings - Chicago Boss Tenors   1971
* Chess LP-1442   The Soulful Saxophone Of Gene Ammons   1959
= Cadet LP-783   Gene Ammons - Makes It Happen   1967
* Chess 1428   Gene Ammons - Do You Really Mean It / Goodbye
* Chess 1425   Gene Ammons - Bless You / My Foolish Heart
* Chess 1525   Gene Ammons - Once In A While / Tenor Eleven
* Aristocrat 711   Gene Ammons - Stuffy / Once In A While

Woody Herman And His Orchestra

Stan Fishelson, Al Porcino, Ernie Royal, Charlie Walp, trumpet; Shorty Rogers, trumpet, arranger; Bill Harris, Earl Swope, Ollie Wilson, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Woody Herman, clarinet, alto sax, vocal; Sam Marowitz, alto sax; Gene Ammons, Buddy Savitt, tenor sax; Jimmy Giuffre, tenor sax, arranger; Serge Chaloff, baritone sax; Lou Levy, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Mary Ann McCall, vocal; Neal Hefti, Johnny Mandel, arranger.

NYC, May 26, 1949

3794-4The CricketsCapitol 57-682, CDP 7 98453 2
3795-2More MoonCapitol 57-682, 15844, H-324, M-11034, CDP 7 98453 2

* Capitol M-11034   Woody Herman And His Orchestra - Early Autumn: Capitol Jazz Classics Vol. 9   1972
* Capitol CDP 7 98453 2   Woody Herman - Keeper Of The Flame
* Capitol H-324   Woody Herman - Classics In Jazz   1952
* Capitol 57-682, F682   Woody Herman - The Crickets / More Moon
* Capitol 15844   no information

Woody Herman And His Orchestra

add Terry Gibbs, vibes.

Rendezvous Ballroom, Balboa Beach, CA, July 2, 1949

Blue Flame
Lemon Drop
Laura
More MoonArtistry 109
I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good
Four Brothers
The Crickets
Terry And The Pirates (incomplete)
The Man I Love
I Ain't Gonna Wait Too LongArtistry 109
Everywhere-
That's Right-
Blue Flame

* Artistry 109   Woody Herman - The California Concerts 1949

Woody Herman And His Orchestra

Joe Mondragon, bass; replaces Pettiford.

Los Angeles, CA, July 14, 1949

4666-2Detour AheadCapitol 57-837, M-11034, CDP 7 98453 2
4667-3Jamaica RhumbaCapitol 57-720, M-11034, CDP 7 98453 2
4668-2Not Really The BluesCapitol 57-837, H-324, M-11034, CDP 7 98453 2
4669-1The Great LieCapitol M-11034, CDP 7 98453 2
4670-1More Than You KnowCapitol CDP 7 98453 2

* Capitol M-11034   Woody Herman And His Orchestra - Early Autumn: Capitol Jazz Classics Vol. 9   1972
* Capitol CDP 7 98453 2   Woody Herman - Keeper Of The Flame
* Capitol H-324   Woody Herman - Classics In Jazz   1952
* Capitol 57-837, F837   Woody Herman - Detour Ahead / Not Really The Blues
* Capitol 57-720, F720   Woody Herman - Jamaica Rhumba / Tenderly

Woody Herman And His Orchestra

same personnel.

Rendezvous Ballroom, Balboa Beach, CA, July 16, 1949

The Goof And I
P.S. I Love You
I Only Have Eyes For You
Lollypop
You've Got A Date With The Blues
Tiny's Blues
Apple Honey (incomplete)
Early AutumnArtistry 109
Man, Don't Be Ridiculous

* Artistry 109   Woody Herman - The California Concerts 1949

Woody Herman And His Orchestra

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, July 20, 1949

4673-3TenderlyCapitol 57-720, 15848, H-324, M-11034, CDP 7 98453 2
4674-1LollypopCapitol H-324, M-11034, CDP 7 98453 2
4675-5(I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal, YouCapitol 57-772, CDP 7 98453 2
4679-3Rhapsody In WoodCapitol 57-772, 15610, 15845, H-235, H-324, M-11034, CDP 7 98453 2

* Capitol M-11034   Woody Herman And His Orchestra - Early Autumn: Capitol Jazz Classics Vol. 9   1972
* Capitol CDP 7 98453 2   Woody Herman - Keeper Of The Flame
* Capitol H-324   Woody Herman - Classics In Jazz   1952
* Capitol H-235   Various Artists - Classics In Jazz: Battle Of The Big Bands   1950
* Capitol 57-720, F720   Woody Herman - Jamaica Rhumba / Tenderly
* Capitol 15848   Woody Herman - Spain / Charlie Barnet - Overtime
* Capitol 57-772, F772   Woody Herman - You Rascal, You / Rhapsody In Wood
* Capitol 15610, 15845   no information

Woody Herman And His Orchestra

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, July 21, 1949

4678-1You've Got A Date With The BluesCapitol CDP 7 98453 2
4681-4In The Beginning-

* Capitol CDP 7 98453 2   Woody Herman - Keeper Of The Flame

Woody Herman And His Orchestra

Stan Fishelson, Al Porcino, Shorty Rogers, Ernie Royal, Charlie Walp, trumpet; Bill Harris, Earl Swope, Ollie Wilson, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Woody Herman, clarinet, alto sax, vocal; Sam Marowitz, alto sax; Gene Ammons, Jimmy Giuffre, Buddy Savitt, tenor sax; Serge Chaloff, baritone sax; Terry Gibbs, vibes; Lou Levy, piano; Joe Mondragon, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Mary Ann McCall, vocal.

Rendezvous Ballroom, Balboa Beach, CA, July 29, 1949

Lemon Drop
I've Got News For You
I Ain't Gonna Wait Too LongFirst Heard (E) FH 29
Everywhere
Four BrothersFirst Heard (E) FH 29
Keen And Peachy
I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good
More Moon

* First Heard (E) FH 29   no information

Woody Herman And His Orchestra

add Stan Kenton, announcer.

MBS broadcast, Rendezvous Ballroom, Balboa Beach, CA, July 30, 1949

LollypopJoyce LP 1012
I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good-
Four Brothers-
Early Autumn-
That's Right-
Ornithology-

* Joyce LP 1012   Charlie Barnet Versus Woody Herman - One Night With The Battle Of The Bands

Woody Herman And His Orchestra

omit Kenton.

The Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, August, 1949

Early Autumn
Keen And PeachyArtistry 109
Pennies From Heaven-
Rhapsody In WoodFirst Heard (E) FH 29
What's New (incomplete)

same session.

Lemon DropArtistry 109
Keen And Peachy
More Moon

same session.

Terry And The PiratesQueen-disc (It) Q-005; Artistry 109
Man, Don't Be Ridiculous-
Summer Sequence Parts 1/3Queen-disc (It) Q-005
Jamaica Rhumba
The Man I Love
Detour Ahead
Apple Honey

* Artistry 109   Woody Herman - The California Concerts 1949
* Queen-disc (It) Q-005   Woody Herman And The Four Brothers Live
* First Heard (E) FH 29   no information

Gene Ammons Octet

Josse Miller, trumpet; Matthew Gee, trombone; Ernest McDonald, alto, baritone sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Junior Mance, piano; Leo Blevens, guitar; Leroy Jackson, bass; Wesley Landers, drums; Jimmy Mundy, arranger.

Chicago, IL, October 4, 1949

3001Everything Depends On YouMercury 8167; Wing MGW-12156; EmArcy EMS-2-400
3002Hot Springs-
3003When You're GoneMercury 8185; Wing MGW-12156; EmArcy EMS-2-400
3004Little Slam-

* Wing MGW-12156   Gene Ammons - Light, Bluesy, And Moody
* EmArcy EMS-2-400   Gene Ammons - Jug Sessions
* Mercury 8167   Gene Ammons - Everything Depends On You / Hot Springs
* Mercury 8185   Gene Ammons - When You're Gone / Little Slam

1950

Gene Ammons Septet

Jesse Miller, trumpet; Matthew Gee, trombone; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Junior Mance, piano; Leo Blevins, guitar; Leroy Jackson, bass; Wesley Landers, drums.

Chicago, IL, January 8, 1950

U-7231Pennies From HeavenAristocrat 411; Chess LP-1442; Cadet 2CA 60038
U-7232The Last Chance (as The Last Mile)Aristocrat 411; Chess LP-1445; Cadet LP-785, 2CA 60038
U-7233Cha-BootieChess 1429, LP-1445; Cadet LP-785, 2CA 60038
U-7234Full MoonChess 1429, LP-1445; Cadet LP-785
U-7234-alt.More MoonChess CHV 414; Cadet 2CA 60038

* Chess LP-1442   The Soulful Saxophone Of Gene Ammons   1959
= Cadet LP-783   Gene Ammons - Makes It Happen   1967
* Cadet 2CA 60038   Gene Ammons - Early Visions   1975
= Chess CH2-92514   -   1984
* Chess LP-1445   Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt - Jug & Sonny   1960
= Chess CH-91549   -   1984
* Cadet LP-785   Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt - Jug & Sonny   1967
* Chess CHV 414   Various Artists - 1948-1956 Vintage Recordings - Chicago Boss Tenors   1971
* Chess 1429   Gene Ammons - Cha-Bootie / Full Moon
* Aristocrat 411; Chess 1431   Gene Ammons - Pennies From Heaven / The Last Mile

Count Basie Octet

Harry Edison, trumpet; Dicky Wells, trombone; Georgie Auld, tenor sax; Gene Ammons, tenor, baritone sax; Count Basie, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Al McKibbon, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; "Google Eyes", vocal; The Deep River Boys: J. August, H. Douglas, E. Ware, G. Lawson, V. Gardner, vocal group; Buck Clayton, arranger.

NYC, February 6, 1950

E0VB3187-1If You See My BabyRCA Victor LPM-1112; RCA (F) 741042, (F) PM 42113; Bluebird 07863-66158-2
E0VB3187-2If You See My Baby (instrumental version)unissued
E0VB3188-1Solid As A RockRCA Victor 20-3699, 47-3235; RCA (F) 741042
E0VB3189-1Rat RaceRCA Victor LPM-1112, LPV-519; RCA (F) 741042, (F) PM 43688; Bluebird 07863-66158-2
E0VB3190-1SweetsRCA Victor LPM-1112; RCA (F) 741042, (F) PM 42113, (F) PM 43688; Bluebird 07863-66158-2

* RCA Victor LPM-1112   Count Basie   1955
* RCA (F) 741042   Count Basie 1949-1950 Vol. 3
* RCA Victor LPV-519   Various Artists - The Be-Bop Era   1965
* Bluebird 07863-66158-2   Count Basie - Shoutin' Blues 1949   1993
* RCA (F) PM 42113; RCA Victor 20-3699, 47-3235; RCA (F) PM 43688   no information

Dick Hyman Quintet

Sonny Stitt, alto sax #2; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Dick Hyman, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

WNYC radio broadcast, Birdland, NYC, February 18, 1950

1.The Way You Look TonightOzone 1; Kings Of Jazz (It) KLJ 20013
2.Fine And Dandy-

* Ozone 1   Miles Davis Sextet Featuring Stan Getz - A Very Special Concert: Rare Broadcast Performances   1970s
= Ozone 1   Miles Davis/Stan Getz Sextet - That Extra Special Concert: Rare Broadcast Performances   1970s
* Kings Of Jazz (It) KLJ 20013   Here Are Stan Getz And Miles Davis

Gene Ammons vs. Sonny Stitt

Bill Massey, trumpet #3,4; Eph Greenlea, trombone #3,4; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Sonny Stitt, tenor, baritone sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

NYC, March 5, 1950

1. BL1218Soft WindsBirdland unissued
2. BL1219Keep Your Head From Ammons-
3. BL1220Bye ByeBirdland 6006; Prestige 845, PRLP 112, PRST 7823, P-24058; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-014-2
4. BL1221Let It BeBirdland 6006; Prestige PRST 7823
5. BL1222-1Blues Up And Down (take 1)Prestige PRLP 7050, PRST 7823
6. BL1222-2Blues Up And Down (take 2)Birdland 6005; Prestige prEP 1316, PRLP 107, PRLP 7050, PRST 7823, PR 7306, (J) SLP 47; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2
7. BL1222-3Blues Up And Down (take 3)Prestige PRLP 7050, PRST 7823
8. BL1223-1You Can Depend On Me (take 1)Birdland 6005; Prestige prEP 1316, PRLP 107, PRLP 7050, PRST 7823, (J) SLP 47
9. BL1223-2You Can Depend On Me (take 2)Prestige PRLP 7050, PRST 7823

* Prestige PRST 7823   Gene Ammons - Blues Up & Down Vol. 1   1970
* Prestige P-24058   Gene Ammons - The Gene Ammons Story: The 78 Era   1976
* Prestige PRLP 7050   Gene Ammons All Star Sessions   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7050 (later)   The Gene Ammons All Stars, Gene Ammons Battles Sonny Stitt - Woofin' & Tweetin'   1957+
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-014   Gene Ammons All Star Sessions   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-014-2   -   1992
* Prestige PR 7306, PRST 7306   Gene Ammons - Biggest Soul Hits   1964
* Prestige (J) SLP 47   Various Artists - Early Prestige Sessions 1949/50
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits: The 50s   1998
* Prestige PRLP 112   Gene Ammons Favorites Volume One   1951
= Prestige PRLP 112 (later)   Gene Ammons Tenor Sax Favorites Volume One   1954
* Prestige PRLP 107   Gene Ammons vs. Sonny Stitt - Battle Of The Saxes   1951
= Prestige PRLP 107 (later)   -   1954
* Prestige prEP 1316   Sonny Stitt vs Gene Ammons   1953
* Birdland 6006; Prestige 713   Gene Ammons - Bye Bye / Let It Be   1950
* Prestige 845   Gene Ammons - Bye Bye / I Can't Give You Anything But Love   1953
* Birdland 6005; Prestige 709   Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt - Blues Up And Down / You Can Depend On Me   1950

Teddy Williams

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Sonny Stitt, tenor, baritone sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Jo Jones, drums; Teddy Williams, vocal.

NYC, March 5, 1950

BL1224A Touch Of The BluesPrestige 715, PRST 7823, PCD-24115-2
BL1225Dumb Woman BluesPrestige 715

* Prestige PRST 7823   Gene Ammons - Blues Up & Down Vol. 1   1970
* Prestige PCD-24115-2   Sonny Stitt - Prestige First Sessions Volume Two   1992
* Prestige 715   Teddy Williams - A Touch Of The Blues / Dumb Woman Blues   1950

Gene Ammons - Sonny Stitt Septet

Bill Massey, trumpet; Bennie Green, trombone; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Sonny Stitt, baritone sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

NYC, April 26, 1950

85ChabootiePrestige 741, PRLP 107, PRST 7823, P-24058
86Who Put The Sleeping Pills In Rip Van Winkle's CoffeePrestige 721, PRST 7823
87Gravy (as Walkin')Prestige 717, PRLP 112, PRST 7823, P-24058; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2
88Easy GlidePrestige PRLP 112, PRST 7823, P-24058

* Prestige PRST 7823   Gene Ammons - Blues Up & Down Vol. 1   1970
* Prestige P-24058   Gene Ammons - The Gene Ammons Story: The 78 Era   1976
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits: The 50s   1998
* Prestige PRLP 107   Gene Ammons vs. Sonny Stitt - Battle Of The Saxes   1951
= Prestige PRLP 107 (later)   -   1954
* Prestige PRLP 112   Gene Ammons Favorites Volume One   1951
= Prestige PRLP 112 (later)   Gene Ammons Tenor Sax Favorites Volume One   1954
* Prestige 741   Gene Ammons - Blue And Sentimental / Chabootie   1951
= Prestige 741x45   -
* Prestige 721   Gene Ammons - La Vie En Rose / Who Put The Sleeping Pills In Rip Van Winkle's Coffee   1950
* Prestige 717   Gene Ammons - I Wanna Be Loved / Gravy   1950

Gene Ammons Sextet

Bill Massey, trumpet; Matthew Gee, trombone; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Charlie Bateman, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Wesley Landers, drums.

Chicago, IL, May 2, 1950

U-7247Tenor ElevenChess 1525, LP-1445; Cadet LP-785, 2CA 60038
U-7248GoodbyeChess 1428, LP-1442; Cadet 2CA 60038
U-7249You Go To My HeadChess LP-1442; Cadet 2CA 60038
U-7250My Foolish HeartChess 1425, LP-1442; Cadet 2CA 60038

* Chess LP-1445   Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt - Jug & Sonny   1960
= Chess CH-91549   -   1984
* Cadet LP-785   Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt - Jug & Sonny   1967
* Cadet 2CA 60038   Gene Ammons - Early Visions   1975
= Chess CH2-92514   -   1984
* Chess LP-1442   The Soulful Saxophone Of Gene Ammons   1959
= Cadet LP-783   Gene Ammons - Makes It Happen   1967
* Chess 1525   Gene Ammons - Once In A While / Tenor Eleven
* Chess 1428   Gene Ammons - Do You Really Mean It / Goodbye
* Chess 1425   Gene Ammons - Bless You / My Foolish Heart

Gene Ammons - Sonny Stitt Quartet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Wes Landers, drums.

NYC, June 28, 1950

89I Wanna Be LovedPrestige 717, PRLP 107, PRST 7823, P-24058
91I Can't Give You Anything But LovePrestige 731, 845, PRLP 112, PRST 7823, P-24058

* Prestige PRST 7823   Gene Ammons - Blues Up & Down Vol. 1   1970
* Prestige P-24058   Gene Ammons - The Gene Ammons Story: The 78 Era   1976
* Prestige PRLP 107   Gene Ammons vs. Sonny Stitt - Battle Of The Saxes   1951
= Prestige PRLP 107 (later)   -   1954
* Prestige PRLP 112   Gene Ammons Favorites Volume One   1951
= Prestige PRLP 112 (later)   Gene Ammons Tenor Sax Favorites Volume One   1954
* Prestige 717   Gene Ammons - I Wanna Be Loved / Gravy   1950
* Prestige 731   Gene Ammons - Sweet Jennie Lou / I Can't Give You Anything But Love   1951
* Prestige 845   Gene Ammons - Bye Bye / I Can't Give You Anything But Love   1953

Gene Ammons - Sonny Stitt Septet

Bill Massey, trumpet; Matthew Gee, trombone; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Sonny Stitt, baritone sax; Charlie Bateman, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Wes Landers, drums.

NYC, July 27, 1950

100Back In Your Own BackyardPrestige 725, PRLP 112, P-24058
101Sweet Jennie LouPrestige 731, P-24058
102La Vie En RosePrestige 721, 844, PRLP 112
103Seven ElevenPrestige 725, PRLP 107, P-24058

* Prestige P-24058   Gene Ammons - The Gene Ammons Story: The 78 Era   1976
* Prestige PRLP 112   Gene Ammons Favorites Volume One   1951
= Prestige PRLP 112 (later)   Gene Ammons Tenor Sax Favorites Volume One   1954
* Prestige PRLP 107   Gene Ammons vs. Sonny Stitt - Battle Of The Saxes   1951
= Prestige PRLP 107 (later)   -   1954
* Prestige 725   Gene Ammons - Back In Our Own Backyard / Seven Eleven   1950
* Prestige 731   Gene Ammons - Sweet Jennie Lou / I Can't Give You Anything But Love   1951
* Prestige 721   Gene Ammons - La Vie En Rose / Who Put The Sleeping Pills In Rip Van Winkle's Coffee   1950
* Prestige 844   Gene Ammons - La Vie En Rose / Jug   1953

Gene Ammons Septet

Bill Massey, trumpet; Matthew Gee, trombone; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Sonny Stitt, baritone sax; Charlie Bateman, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Wesley Landers, drums.

Chicago, IL, August, 1950

U-7265Jug Head RambleChess 1433, CHV 414; Cadet 2CA 60038
U-7266Can Anyone ExplainChess 1433, LP-1442; Cadet 2CA 60038
U-7267Don't Do Me WrongChess 1450, LP-1445; Cadet LP-785, 2CA 60038
U-7268Prelude To A KissChess 1450, LP-1442; Cadet 2CA 60038

* Chess CHV 414   Various Artists - 1948-1956 Vintage Recordings - Chicago Boss Tenors   1971
* Cadet 2CA 60038   Gene Ammons - Early Visions   1975
= Chess CH2-92514   -   1984
* Chess LP-1442   The Soulful Saxophone Of Gene Ammons   1959
= Cadet LP-783   Gene Ammons - Makes It Happen   1967
* Chess LP-1445   Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt - Jug & Sonny   1960
= Chess CH-91549   -   1984
* Cadet LP-785   Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt - Jug & Sonny   1967
* Chess 1433   Gene Ammons - Jug Head Ramble / Can Anyone Explain
* Chess 1450   Gene Ammons - Don't Do Me Wrong / Prelude To A Kiss

Sonny Stitt Septet

Bill Massey, trumpet; Matthew Gee, trombone; Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; Gene Ammons, baritone sax; Junior Mance, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Wes Landers, drums; Larry Townsend, vocal.

NYC, October 9, 1950

112To Think You've Chosen MePrestige 728, PRST 7585; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-060-2; Prestige PCD-24115-2
113After You've GonePrestige 727, PRLP 126, PRLP 7133, PRST 7585, P-24044; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-060-2; Prestige PCD-24115-2
114Our Very Own-
115S'WonderfulPrestige 746, 843, PRLP 148, PRLP 7133, PRST 7585, P-24044; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-060-2; Prestige PCD-24115-2

* Prestige PRST 7585   Sonny Stitt - Stitt's Bits Vol. 1   1968
* Prestige PRLP 7133   Sonny Stitt - Stitt's Bits   1958
* Prestige P-24044   Sonny Stitt - Genesis   1974
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-060-2   Sonny Stitt - Kaleidoscope   1992
* Prestige PCD-24115-2   Sonny Stitt - Prestige First Sessions Volume Two   1992
* Prestige PRLP 126   Sonny Stitt Favorites Volume One   1952
* Prestige PRLP 148   Sonny Stitt Favorites Volume Two   1953
* Prestige 728   Sonny Stitt - To Think You've Chosen Me / Dizzy Gillespie - Thinking Of You   1951
* Prestige 727   Sonny Stitt - After You've Gone / Our Very Own   1951
* Prestige 746   Sonny Stitt - 'S Wonderful / Sonny Stitt, Larry Townsend - The Thrill Of Your Kiss   1951
* Prestige 843   Sonny Stitt - S'Wonderful / no info   1953

Gene Ammons vs. Sonny Stitt

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Sonny Stitt, tenor sax #1,2; Junior Mance, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Wesley Landers, drums.

NYC, October 28, 1950

1. 116Stringin' The Jug Part 1Prestige 748, prEP 1316, PRLP 107, PRLP 7050
2. 117Stringin' The Jug Part 2-
3. 118When I Dream Of YouPrestige 805, PRLP 112, P-24058; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-014-2
4. 119A Lover Is BluePrestige PRLP 112, P-24058; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-014-2

* Prestige PRLP 7050   Gene Ammons All Star Sessions   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7050 (later)   The Gene Ammons All Stars, Gene Ammons Battles Sonny Stitt - Woofin' & Tweetin'   1957+
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-014   Gene Ammons All Star Sessions   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-014-2   -   1992
* Prestige P-24058   Gene Ammons - The Gene Ammons Story: The 78 Era   1976
* Prestige PRLP 107   Gene Ammons vs. Sonny Stitt - Battle Of The Saxes   1951
= Prestige PRLP 107 (later)   -   1954
* Prestige PRLP 112   Gene Ammons Favorites Volume One   1951
= Prestige PRLP 112 (later)   Gene Ammons Tenor Sax Favorites Volume One   1954
* Prestige prEP 1316   Sonny Stitt vs Gene Ammons   1953
* Prestige 748   Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt - Stringin' The Jug Parts 1 & 2   1951
= Prestige 748x45   -
* Prestige 805   Gene Ammons - When I Dream Of You / Wow   1953
= Prestige 805x45   -

1951

Gene Ammons And His Band

Billy Massey, trumpet; Matthew Gee, trombone; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Sonny Stitt, tenor, baritone sax; Junior Mance, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Teddy Stewart, drums.

NYC, January 16, 1951

124AAround About One A.M.Prestige 735, P-24058
125JugPrestige 735, 844, PRLP 127, P-24058
126BWow!Prestige 805, PRLP 127, P-24058
127BBlue And SentimentalPrestige 741, PRLP 127, P-24058

* Prestige P-24058   Gene Ammons - The Gene Ammons Story: The 78 Era   1976
* Prestige PRLP 127   Gene Ammons Tenor Sax Favorites (Volume Two)   1952
* Prestige 735   Gene Ammons - Around About One A.M. / Jug   1951
* Prestige 844   Gene Ammons - La Vie En Rose / Jug   1953
* Prestige 805   Gene Ammons - When I Dream Of You / Wow   1953
= Prestige 805x45   -
* Prestige 741   Gene Ammons - Blue And Sentimental / Chabootie   1951
= Prestige 741x45   -

Gene Ammons Battles Sonny Stitt

Billy Massey, trumpet; Al Outcalt, trombone; Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; Gene Ammons, baritone sax; Charlie Bateman, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

NYC, January 31, 1951

136ANew Blues Up And Down Part 1Prestige 877, PRLP 127, PRLP 7050
137ANew Blues Up And Down Part 2-

Billy Massey, trumpet; Al Outcalt, trombone; Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; Gene Ammons, baritone sax; Charlie Bateman, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Teddy Stewart, drums; Larry Townsend, vocal.

138The Thrill Of Your KissPrestige 746, PRST 7612, PCD-24115-2
139If The Moon Turns GreenPrestige 739, PRST 7612, PCD-24115-2

* Prestige PRLP 7050   Gene Ammons All Star Sessions   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7050 (later)   The Gene Ammons All Stars, Gene Ammons Battles Sonny Stitt - Woofin' & Tweetin'   1957+
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-014   Gene Ammons All Star Sessions   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-014-2   -   1992
* Prestige PRST 7612   Sonny Stitt - Stitt's Bits Vol. 2   1968
* Prestige PCD-24115-2   Sonny Stitt - Prestige First Sessions Volume Two   1992
* Prestige PRLP 127   Gene Ammons Tenor Sax Favorites (Volume Two)   1952
* Prestige 877   Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt - New Blues Up And Down Parts 1 & 2   1954
* Prestige 746   Sonny Stitt - 'S Wonderful / Sonny Stitt, Larry Townsend - The Thrill Of Your Kiss   1951
* Prestige 739   Sonny Stitt - Can't We Be Friends / If The Moon Turns Green   1951

Gene Ammons - Sonny Stitt Septet

Bill Massey, trumpet; Wade Marcus, trombone; Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; Junior Mance, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Teddy Stewart, drums.

radio broadcast, Birdland, NYC, March 10, 1951

More MoonChazzer 2004
My Foolish Heartprivate tape
After You've GoneChazzer 2004
Ain't Misbehavin'-
Blues Up And Down-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sidprivate tape

Bill Massey, trumpet; Wade Marcus, trombone; Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; Gene Ammons, tenor, baritone sax; Junior Mance, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Teddy Stewart, drums.

Blues Up And DownPhilology (It) W 43.2
Ain't Misbehavin'-
After You've Gone-

* Chazzer 2004   Sonny Stitt, Gene Ammons, Al Cohn-Zoot Sims - The Vibes Are On Chazzer   mid 1970s
* Philology (It) W 43.2   Sonny Stitt - Loose Walk   1993

Gene Ammons Quartet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Junior Mance, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Teddy Stewart, drums.

Chicago, IL, May 3, 1951

U-7337Baby, Won't You Please Say YesChess 1464, LP-1445; Cadet LP-785, 2CA 60038
U-7338Happiness Is Just A Thing Called JoeChess 1464, LP-1442; Cadet 2CA 60038
U-7339It's You Or No OneChess LP-1442; Cadet 2CA 60038
U-7340Im's Not The Kind Of Guy (as You're Not The Kind Of Girl)Chess LP-1445; Cadet LP-785, 2CA 60038

* Chess LP-1445   Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt - Jug & Sonny   1960
= Chess CH-91549   -   1984
* Cadet LP-785   Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt - Jug & Sonny   1967
* Cadet 2CA 60038   Gene Ammons - Early Visions   1975
= Chess CH2-92514   -   1984
* Chess LP-1442   The Soulful Saxophone Of Gene Ammons   1959
= Cadet LP-783   Gene Ammons - Makes It Happen   1967
* Chess 1464   Gene Ammons - Baby, Won't You Please Say Yes / Happiness Is Just A Thing Called Joe

Gene Ammons And His Band

Billy Massey, trumpet; Eli Dabney, trombone; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Ruddy Williams, baritone sax; Clarence Anderson, piano; Earl May, bass; Teddy Stewart, drums; Sally Early, vocal #4.

NYC, June 29, 1951

1. 148Ammons BoogiePrestige 901, PRLP 127, P-24058
2. 149Echo Chamber Blues-
3. 150SiroccoPrestige 903, PRLP 127
4. 151Fine And Foxy (aka Fine And Dandy)Prestige 903

* Prestige P-24058   Gene Ammons - The Gene Ammons Story: The 78 Era   1976
* Prestige PRLP 127   Gene Ammons Tenor Sax Favorites (Volume Two)   1952
* Prestige 901   Gene Ammons - Ammons Boogie / Echo Chamber Blues   1951
* Prestige 903   Gene Ammons - Sirocco / Fine And Dandy   1951

Gene Ammons Quartet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Clarence Anderson, piano; Earl May, bass; Teddy Stewart, drums.

NYC, August 14, 1951

160CHot StuffPrestige 754, PRLP 149, P-24058
161AThem There EyesPrestige PRLP 149, P-24058
162BWhen The Saints Go Marching InPrestige 754, PRLP 149, P-24058
163AArchiePrestige PRLP 149, P-24058

* Prestige P-24058   Gene Ammons - The Gene Ammons Story: The 78 Era   1976
* Prestige PRLP 149   Gene Ammons Tenor Sax Favorites Volume Three   1953
* Prestige 754   Gene Ammons - Hot Stuff / When The Saints Go Marching In   1951

Gene Ammons Septet

Bill Massey, trumpet; Eli Dabney, trombone; Sonny Stitt, alto, baritone sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Clarence Anderson, piano; Ernie Shepard, bass; Teddy Stewart, drums.

NYC, November 14, 1951

255UndecidedPrestige 916, PRLP 149, P-24058
256Until The Real Thing Comes AlongPrestige 921, PRLP 149, P-24058
257Because Of RainPrestige 921, PRLP 149
258CharmainePrestige 916, PRLP 149

* Prestige P-24058   Gene Ammons - The Gene Ammons Story: The 78 Era   1976
* Prestige PRLP 149   Gene Ammons Tenor Sax Favorites Volume Three   1953
* Prestige 916   Gene Ammons - Undecided / Charmaine   1952
* Prestige 921   Gene Ammons - Until The Real Thing Comes Along / Because Of Rain   1952

1952

Gene Ammons Septet

Bill Massey, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Sonny Stitt, baritone sax; John Houston, piano; Ernie Shepard, bass; Bob Wilson, drums.

NYC, March 24, 1952

82532I'll Walk AloneDecca 28094
82533Old Folks-
82534BeezyDecca 28222
82535Somewhere Along The Way-

* Decca 28094   Gene Ammons - I'll Walk Alone / Old Folks
* Decca 28222   Gene Ammons - Beezy / Somewhere Along The Way

Gene Ammons Octet

John Coles, trumpet; Lino Murray, trombone; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; McKinley Easton, baritone sax; John Huston, piano; unknown, guitar; Benny Stuberville, bass; George Brown, drums.

Chicago, IL, November 18, 1952

U1163Just Chips (as Chips)United U-149; Savoy 45-4526, MG 14033
U1164-2Street Of DreamsUnited U-137; Savoy MG 14033
U1165-2The Beat (as Goodtime Blues)-
U1166Traveling LightUnited U-185; Savoy 45-4526, MG 14033

* Savoy MG 14033   The Golden Saxophone Of Gene Ammons   1959
= Savoy SJL 1103   Gene Ammons - Red Top: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy 45-4526   Gene Ammons - Chips / Traveling Light
* United U-149   Gene Ammons - Just Chips / Red Top
* United U-137   Gene Ammons - Street Of Dreams / The Beat
= Savoy 45-4527   Gene Ammons - Good Time Blues / Street Of Dreams
* United U-185   Gene Ammons - Traveling Light / Fuzzy

1953

Gene Ammons Octet

John Coles, trumpet; Lino Murray, trombone; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; McKinley Easton, baritone sax; John Huston, piano; unknown, guitar; Benny Stuberville, bass; George Brown, drums.

Chicago, IL, April 15, 1953

S302Red TopUnited U-149; Savoy 45-4528, MG 14033

* Savoy MG 14033   The Golden Saxophone Of Gene Ammons   1959
= Savoy SJL 1103   Gene Ammons - Red Top: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy 45-4528   Gene Ammons - Red Top / Stairway To The Stars
* United U-149   Gene Ammons - Just Chips / Red Top

Gene Ammons Octet

same personnel.

Chicago, IL, June 8, 1953

U1331FuzzyUnited U-185; Savoy 45-4529, MG 14033
U1332Stairway To The StarsUnited U-164; Savoy 45-4528, MG 14033
U1333Jim DawgsUnited U-164; Savoy 45-4529, MG 14033
U1334Big Slam No. 1United U-175; Savoy MG 14033
-Big Slam No. 2-

* Savoy MG 14033   The Golden Saxophone Of Gene Ammons   1959
= Savoy SJL 1103   Gene Ammons - Red Top: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy 45-4529   Gene Ammons - Jim Dog / Fuzzy
* Savoy 45-4528   Gene Ammons - Red Top / Stairway To The Stars
* United U-185   Gene Ammons - Traveling Light / Fuzzy
* United U-164   Gene Ammons - Stairway To The Stars / Jim Dawgs
* United U-175   Gene Ammons - Big Slam Parts 1 & 2

1954

Gene Ammons Septet

Nate Woodward, trumpet; Henderson Chambers, trombone; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Gene Easton, baritone sax; John Houston, piano; Ben Stuberville as Ben Steuberville, bass; George Brown, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 26, 1954

643SockPrestige 911, 45-403, PR 7400, P-24058; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2
644What I SayPrestige 916, PR 7400, P-24058
645Count Your BlessingsPrestige 907, PR 7400, PRCD-24266-2
646Cara Mia-

* Prestige PR 7400, PRST 7400   Gene Ammons - Sock!   1965
* Prestige P-24058   Gene Ammons - The Gene Ammons Story: The 78 Era   1976
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits: The 50s   1998
* Prestige PRCD-24266-2   Gene Ammons - A Stranger In Town   2002
* Prestige 45-403   Gene Ammons - Sock / Rock Roll   1966
* Prestige 911   Gene Ammons - Sock / Blues Roller   1955
* Prestige 916   Gene Ammons - What I Say / Our Love Is Here To Stay   1955
* Prestige 907   Gene Ammons - Count Your Blessings / Cara Mia   1955

1955 (age 30)

Gene Ammons Septet

Nate Woodward, trumpet; Henderson Chambers, trombone; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Gene Easton, baritone sax; John Houston, piano; Ben Stuberville, bass; George Brown, drums; Earl Coleman, vocal #1,3.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 8, 1955

1. 694This Is AlwaysPrestige 910, P-24058; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-187-2
2. 695Blues RollerPrestige 911, P-24058
3. 696My Last AffairPrestige 910; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-187-2
4. 697Our Love Is Here To StayPrestige 916, P-24058

* Prestige P-24058   Gene Ammons - The Gene Ammons Story: The 78 Era   1976
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-187-2   Earl Coleman Returns   1994
* Prestige 910   Gene Ammons - This Is Always / My Last Affair   1955
* Prestige 911   Gene Ammons - Sock / Blues Roller   1955
* Prestige 916   Gene Ammons - What I Say / Our Love Is Here To Stay   1955

Gene Ammons All Stars / Gene Ammons All Star Sextet

Art Farmer, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Freddie Redd, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 15, 1955

755JuggernautPrestige PRLP 211, PRLP 7050, P-24036
756Woofin' And Tweetin'Prestige 45-166, PRLP 211, PRLP 7050

* Prestige PRLP 7050   Gene Ammons All Star Sessions   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7050 (later)   The Gene Ammons All Stars, Gene Ammons Battles Sonny Stitt - Woofin' & Tweetin'   1957+
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-014   Gene Ammons All Star Sessions   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-014-2   -   1992
* Prestige P-24036   Gene Ammons - Juganthology   1974
* Prestige PRLP 211   Gene Ammons All Stars - A Hi Fidelity Modern Jazz Jam Session   1955
* Prestige 45-166   Gene Ammons - Woofin' And Tweetin' Parts 1 & 2   1960

Gene Ammons Septet

Nate Woodward, trumpet; Edwin Moore, trombone; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Lawrence Wheatley, piano; Ernie Shepard, bass; George Brown, drums; Earl Coleman, vocal #3,4.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 4, 1955

1. 810Blues For TurfersPrestige PR 7400, P-24058
2. 811Rock RollPrestige 921, 45-403, PR 7400, P-24058
3. 812Ghost Of A ChanceOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-187-2
4. 813I Haven't Changed A ThingPrestige 921; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-187-2

* Prestige PR 7400, PRST 7400   Gene Ammons - Sock!   1965
* Prestige P-24058   Gene Ammons - The Gene Ammons Story: The 78 Era   1976
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-187-2   Earl Coleman Returns   1994
* Prestige 45-403   Gene Ammons - Sock / Rock Roll   1966
* Prestige 921   Gene Ammons - Rock Roll / I Haven't Changed A Thing   1956

1956

Gene Ammons All Star Jam Session

Art Farmer, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Art Taylor, drums; Candido, congas.

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

880Happy BluesPrestige 45-112, PRLP 7039, PR 7306, P-24036; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2
881The Great LiePrestige PRLP 7039
882Can't We Be Friends-
883MadhousePrestige PRLP 7039, P-24036

* Prestige PRLP 7039   Gene Ammons - Hi Fidelity Jam Session   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7039 (later)   Gene Ammons All Stars - The Happy Blues   1957+
= Prestige PRST 7654   Gene Ammons - The Happy Blues (Vol. 1 Of The Gene Ammons Jam Sessions)   1969
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-013   Gene Ammons All Stars - The Happy Blues   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-013-2   -   1991
* Prestige PR 7306, PRST 7306   Gene Ammons - Biggest Soul Hits   1964
* Prestige P-24036   Gene Ammons - Juganthology   1974
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits: The 50s   1998
* Prestige 45-112   Gene Ammons - Happy Blues Parts 1 & 2   1957

Gene Ammons All Stars

Donald Byrd, Art Farmer, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 13, 1956

940Jammin' With GenePrestige PRLP 7060, PR 7306; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2
941We'll Be Together AgainPrestige PRLP 7060, PRCD-24249-2
942Not Really The BluesPrestige PRLP 7060, P-24036

* Prestige PRLP 7060   Gene Ammons All Stars - Hi Fi Jam Session   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7060 (later)   Gene Ammons - Not Really The Blues   1961+
= Prestige PRST 7781   Gene Ammons - Jammin' With Gene (Vol. 2 Of The Gene Ammons Jam Sessions)   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-211   Gene Ammons All Stars - Hi Fi Jam Session   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-211-2   -   1991
* Prestige PR 7306, PRST 7306   Gene Ammons - Biggest Soul Hits   1964
* Prestige P-24036   Gene Ammons - Juganthology   1974
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits: The 50s   1998
* Prestige PRCD-24249-2   Gene Ammons - Gentle Jug Vol. 3   2000

1957

Gene Ammons All Stars

Art Farmer, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 11, 1957

1054Pint SizePrestige PRLP 7083
1055King Size-
1056FunkyPrestige PRLP 7083, PR 7306, P-24036; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2
1057Stella By StarlightPrestige PRLP 7083, P-24036

* Prestige PRLP 7083   Gene Ammons - Funky: Hi-Fi Jam Session   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-244   -   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-244-2   -   1992
* Prestige PR 7306, PRST 7306   Gene Ammons - Biggest Soul Hits   1964
* Prestige P-24036   Gene Ammons - Juganthology   1974
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits: The 50s   1998

Gene Ammons All Stars

Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 12, 1957

1184The TwisterPrestige LP 7110, PR 7306; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2
1185Cattin'Prestige LP 7110
1186Pennies From HeavenPrestige LP 7110, P-24036
1187Four-

* Prestige LP 7110   Jammin' In Hi Fi With Gene Ammons   1957
= Prestige LP 7176   Gene Ammons - "The Twister"   1960
= Prestige LP 7176 (later)   Gene Ammons - The Twister   1961+
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-129   Jammin' In Hi Fi With Gene Ammons   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-129-2   -   1992
* Prestige PR 7306, PRST 7306   Gene Ammons - Biggest Soul Hits   1964
* Prestige P-24036   Gene Ammons - Juganthology   1974
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits: The 50s   1998

1958

Gene Ammons' All Stars

Jerome Richardson, flute #1-4,6-8; John Coltrane, alto sax #1-3,5; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Paul Quinichette, tenor sax #1-3; Pepper Adams, baritone sax #1-4; Mal Waldron, piano; George Joyner, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 3, 1958

1. 1426Ammon JoyPrestige PRLP 7201
2. 1427Groove Blues-
3. 1428The Real McCoyPrestige PRLP 7132
4. 1429That's All-
5. 1430It Might As Well Be SpringPrestige PRLP 7201
6. 1431Cheek To CheekPrestige PRLP 7132
7. 1432Jug HandlePrestige PRLP 7201, PR 7306
8. 1433Blue HymnPrestige 45-121, PRLP 7132; Bluesville BVLP 1010; Prestige PR 7306

* Prestige PRLP 7201   Gene Ammons And His All Stars - Groove Blues   1961
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-723-2   -   1992
= Prestige P-24098   Gene Ammons - The Big Sound   1981
* Prestige PRLP 7132   Gene Ammons' All Stars - The Big Sound   1958
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-651, OJCCD-651-2   -   1991
= Prestige P-24098   Gene Ammons - The Big Sound   1981
* Prestige PR 7306, PRST 7306   Gene Ammons - Biggest Soul Hits   1964
* Bluesville BVLP 1010   The Prestige All-Stars - Soul Jazz Volume Two   1960
* Prestige 45-121   Gene Ammons - Blue Hymn Parts 1 & 2   1958

Bennie Green Sextet

Bennie Green, trombone, vocal; Gene Ammons as "Jug", Billy Root, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Ike Isaacs, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Babs Gonzales, vocal #2,4,5.

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

1. tk.2Lullaby Of The DoomedBlue Note 45-1709, BLP 1599, BST 81599
2. tk.5We Wanna Cook-
3. tk.9That's AllBlue Note 45-1708, BLP 1599, BST 81599
4. tk.12Soul Stirrin' (stereo take)Blue Note BST 81599
5. tk.12/13Soul Stirrin' (mono take)Blue Note 45-1708, BLP 1599, (J) BNJ-61008/10, CDP 7243 8 59381 2 2
6. tk.15B.G. MamboBlue Note BLP 1599, BST 81599
7. tk.19Black Pearl-

* Blue Note BLP 1599   Bennie Green - Soul Stirrin'   1958
* Blue Note BST 81599   Bennie Green - Soul Stirrin'   1972
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59381 2 2   -   1997
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10   Various Artists - The Other Side Of Blue Note 1500 Series   1984
* Blue Note 45-1709   Bennie Green - We Wanna Cook / Lullaby Of The Doomed   1958
* Blue Note 45-1708   Bennie Green - Soul Stirrin' / That's All   1958

Gene Ammons All Stars

Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 2, 1958

1509Blue Greens 'N BeansPrestige 45-140, PRLP 7146; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2
1510Hip TipPrestige PRLP 7146
1511Scamperin'-
1512Blue GenePrestige PRLP 7146, PR 7306

* Prestige PRLP 7146   Gene Ammons - Blue Gene   1958
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-192   -   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-192-2   -   1987
* Prestige PR 7306, PRST 7306   Gene Ammons - Biggest Soul Hits   1964
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6013-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits: The 50s   1998
* Prestige 45-140   Gene Ammons - Blue Greens 'N Beans Parts 1 & 2   1959

Bennie Green - Gene Ammons Octet

Nat Adderley, cornet; Bennie Green, trombone; Gene Ammons, Frank Foster, tenor sax; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Albert Heath, drums.

Bell Sound Studios, NYC, November 12, 1958

Juggin' AroundVee-Jay VJLP 1005, VJLP 3024
Going SouthVee-Jay VJLP 1005, (J) 22YB-2020
58-860Jim DogVee-Jay VJ 276, VJLP 1005, VJLP 3024, VJLP 3026
58-859SermonetteVee-Jay VJ 276, VJLP 1005, VJLP 3024
A Little DittyVee-Jay VJLP 1005, VJLP 3024
Swingin' For BennyVee-Jay VJLP 3024, NVJ2-905
tk.1Juggin' AroundVee-Jay NVJ2-905
-Jim Dog-
tk.7Sermonette-
59-1140Juggin' Around Part 1Vee-Jay VJ 320
59-1141Juggin' Around Part 2-

* Vee-Jay VJLP 1005, VJSR 1005   Bennie Green And Gene Ammons - The Swingin'est   1959
= Vee-Jay NVJ2-905   -   1993
* Vee-Jay VJLP 3024, VJSR 3024   Various Artists - Juggin' Around   1961
= Vee-Jay (J) 22YB-2020   Benny Green - Juggin' Around +1   1987
* Vee-Jay VJLP 3026, VJSR 3026   Various Artists - Summit Meeting   1961
* Vee-Jay VJ 276   Bennie Green, Gene Ammons - Sermonette / Jim Dog
* Vee-Jay VJ 320   Bennie Green, Gene Ammons - Juggin' Around Parts 1 & 2

1960

Gene Ammons Quintet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 16, 1960

2303Close Your EyesPrestige PRLP 7180
2304Savoy-
2305Blue AmmonsPrestige PRLP 7180, PR 7306; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6005-2
2306ConfirmationPrestige PRLP 7180
2307Hittin' The JugPrestige 45-176, PRLP 7180
2308Canadian SunsetPrestige 45-176, 45-390, PRLP 7180, PRST 7708, P-10084; Original Jazz Classics OJC-6005
2309My RomancePrestige PRLP 7180, PRCD-24155-2

* Prestige PRLP 7180, PRST 7180   Gene Ammons - Boss Tenor   1960
= Prestige PRST 7534   -   1968
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-297, OJCCD-297-2   -   1987
* Prestige PR 7306, PRST 7306   Gene Ammons - Biggest Soul Hits   1964
* Prestige PRST 7708   The Best Of Gene Ammons For Beautiful People   1969
* Prestige P-10084   Gene Ammons Greatest Hits   1974
* Original Jazz Classics OJC-6005, OJCCD-6005-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits Vol. 1: The Sixties: The Prestige Collection   1988
* Prestige PRCD-24155-2   Gene Ammons - Gentle Jug Vol. 2   1995
* Prestige 45-176   Gene Ammons - Hittin' The Jug / Canadian Sunset   1960
* Prestige 45-390   Gene Ammons - Canadian Sunset / Seed Shack   1966

Gene Ammons Quintet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Johnny "Hammond" Smith, organ; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 17, 1960

2310Gettin' AroundPrestige PR 7369, P-24071
2311Blue Room-
2312Water Jug-
2313Angel EyesPrestige 45-371, 45-721, PR 7369, PRST 7708, P-10084, P-24071; Original Jazz Classics OJC-6005; Prestige PRCD-24249-2
2314Velvet SoulPrestige 45-336, PR 7320, P-24071
2315In Sid's ThingPrestige PR 7320, P-24071

* Prestige PR 7369, PRST 7369   Gene Ammons - Angel Eyes   1965
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-980-2   -   1998
* Prestige P-24071   Gene Ammons - The Gene Ammons Story: Organ Combos   1977
* Prestige PRST 7708   The Best Of Gene Ammons For Beautiful People   1969
* Prestige P-10084   Gene Ammons Greatest Hits   1974
* Original Jazz Classics OJC-6005, OJCCD-6005-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits Vol. 1: The Sixties: The Prestige Collection   1988
* Prestige PR 7320, PRST 7320   Gene Ammons - Velvet Soul   1964
* Prestige PRCD-24249-2   Gene Ammons - Gentle Jug Vol. 3   2000
* Prestige 45-371   Gene Ammons - Angel Eyes Parts 1 & 2   1965
* Prestige 45-721   Gene Ammons - Angel Eyes Parts 1 & 2   1969
* Prestige 45-336   Gene Ammons - Velvet Soul / A Stranger In Town   1964

1961

Gene Ammons Quartet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Richard Wyands, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 26, 1961

2843I Remember YouMoodsville MVLP 18
2844Willow Weep For Me-
2845Someone To Watch Over MeMoodsville MVLP 18, MVLP 33
2846Something WonderfulMoodsville MVLP 18, MVLP 35
2847Till There Was YouMoodsville MVLP 18, MVLP 38
2848Something I Dreamed Last NightMoodsville MVLP 18
2849Answer Me, My Love-
2850Little Girl Blue-

* Moodsville MVLP 18   Gene Ammons - Nice An' Cool   1961
= Prestige P-24079   Gene Ammons - The Gene Ammons Story: Gentle Jug   1977
* Moodsville MVLP 33, MVST 33   Various Artists - The Music Of George Gershwin Played By America's Greatest Jazzmen   1963
* Moodsville MVLP 35, MVST 35   Various Artists - The Music Of Richard Rodgers Played By America's Greatest Jazzmen   1963
* Moodsville MVLP 38, MVST 38   Various Artists - The Broadway Scene Played By America's Greatest Jazzmen   1963

Gene Ammons Quintet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Richard Wyands, piano #1-4,7,8; Clarence "Sleepy" Anderson, organ #5, piano #6; Dough Watkins, bass; Ray Barretto, conga drums; uncredited J.C. Heard, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 27, 1961

1. 2851Miss LucyPrestige 45-201, PRLP 7192
2. 2852Exactly Like YouPrestige 45-189, PRLP 7192, PRST 7708, P-10084; Original Jazz Classics OJC-6005
3. 2853Ol' Man RiverPrestige 45-189, PRLP 7192
4. 2854Easy To LovePrestige PRLP 7192; Moodsville MVLP 34
5. 2855Namely YouPrestige 45-201, PRLP 7192
6. 2856Let It Be YouPrestige 45-276, PRLP 7192, PRCD-24249-2
7. 2857Seed ShackPrestige 45-276, 45-390, PRLP 7192, PR 7298, PR 7306, P-10084; Original Jazz Classics OJC-6005
8. 2858TangerinePrestige PRLP 7192

* Prestige PRLP 7192   Gene Ammons - "Jug"   1961
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-701-2   -   1992
* Prestige PRST 7708   The Best Of Gene Ammons For Beautiful People   1969
* Prestige P-10084   Gene Ammons Greatest Hits   1974
* Original Jazz Classics OJC-6005, OJCCD-6005-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits Vol. 1: The Sixties: The Prestige Collection   1988
* Moodsville MVLP 34, MVST 34   Various Artists - The Music Of Cole Porter Played By America's Greatest Jazzmen   1963
* Prestige PR 7298, PRST 7298   Various Artists - Prestige/Groovy Goodies
* Prestige PR 7306, PRST 7306   Gene Ammons - Biggest Soul Hits   1964
* Prestige PRCD-24249-2   Gene Ammons - Gentle Jug Vol. 3   2000
* Prestige 45-201   Gene Ammons - Miss Lucy / Namely You   1961
* Prestige 45-189   Gene Ammons - Exactly Like You / Ol' Man River   1961
* Prestige 45-276   Gene Ammons - Seed Shack / Let It Be You   1963
* Prestige 45-390   Gene Ammons - Canadian Sunset / Seed Shack   1966

Gene Ammons Septet

Fip Ricard, trumpet; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Ronald Wilson, baritone sax; Jodie Christian, piano; Alan Garrett, bass; Louis Taylor, drums; Al Hayes, bongos #2.

The Sutherland Hotel Lounge, Chicago, IL, February 4, 1961

1.Pennies From Heaven
2.Canadian Sunset
3.Mambo

Gene Ammons With Oliver Nelson Orchestra

Hobart Dotson, Clark Terry, trumpet; Oliver Nelson, alto sax; Gene Ammons, George Barrow, Red Holloway, tenor sax; Bob Ashton, baritone sax; Richard Wyands, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Bill English, drums; Ray Barretto, congas #5; Oliver Nelson, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 13, 1961

1. 3079Things Ain't What They Used To BePrestige PRLP 7287
2. 3080Makin' Whoopee-
3. 3081I Want To Be LovedPrestige 45-319, PRLP 7287, PRCD-24155-2
4. 3082Lullaby Of The LeavesPrestige PRLP 7287
5. 3083Too Marvelous For WordsPrestige PRLP 7275
6. 3084Love, I've Found YouPrestige 45-294, PRLP 7275, PR 7313, PRCD-24155-2
7. 3085The Song Is YouPrestige PR 7320, PRCD-24266-2

* Prestige PRLP 7287, PRST 7287   Gene Ammons - Late Hour Special   1964
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-942-2   -   1997
* Prestige PRLP 7275, PRST 7275   Gene Ammons/Etta Jones/Jack McDuff - Soul Summit Vol. 2   1963
= Prestige PCD-24118-2   Gene Ammons/Sonny Stitt/Jack McDuff - Soul Summit   1992
* Prestige PR 7313, PRST 7313   Various Artists - Prestige/Groovy Goodies Vol. 2
* Prestige PR 7320, PRST 7320   Gene Ammons - Velvet Soul   1964
* Prestige PRCD-24155-2   Gene Ammons - Gentle Jug Vol. 2   1995
* Prestige PRCD-24266-2   Gene Ammons - A Stranger In Town   2002
* Prestige 45-319   Gene Ammons - The Party's Over / I Want To Be Loved   1964
* Prestige 45-294   Gene Ammons - Tubby / Love, I've Found You   1964

Richard Holmes Trio And Gene Ammons

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Richard Holmes, organ; Gene Edwards, guitar; Leroy Henderson, drums.

Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA, afternoon, August 15, 1961

Groovin' With JugPacific Jazz X-330, PJ-32
E8295Morris The MinorPacific Jazz X-330, PJ-32, PJ-100, ST-20149
E8296Hey You, What's ThatPacific Jazz PJ-32

* Pacific Jazz PJ-32, ST-32   Richard Holmes And Gene Ammons - Groovin' With Jug   1961
= Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92930 2   -   1989
* Pacific Jazz PJ-100   Various Artists - 24 Great Jazz Groups: On Mike!   1963
* Pacific Jazz ST-20149   Various Artists - This Is The Blues Vol. I   1969
* Pacific Jazz X-330   Richard Holmes, Gene Ammons - Groovin' With Jug / Morris The Minor   1961

Richard Holmes Trio And Gene Ammons

same personnel.

The Black Orchid, Los Angeles, CA, night, August 15, 1961

Good Vibrations (aka Happy Blues)Pacific Jazz PJ-32, PJ-10109
Willow Weep For MePacific Jazz PJ-32
Juggin' Around-
Hittin' The JugPacific Jazz PJ-10105, ST-4-0105, CDP 7 92930 2
Exactly Like YouPacific Jazz CDP 7 92930 2

* Pacific Jazz PJ-32, ST-32   Richard Holmes And Gene Ammons - Groovin' With Jug   1961
= Pacific Jazz CDP 7 92930 2   -   1989
* Pacific Jazz PJ-10109, ST-20109   Richard "Groove" Holmes - Jazz Milestones Series   1966
* Pacific Jazz PJ-10105, ST-20105   Richard "Groove" Holmes - Tell It Like It Tis   1966
* Pacific Jazz ST-4-0105   Richard "Groove" Holmes - Tell It Like It Tis   1966

Gene Ammons - Sonny Stitt Quintet

Sonny Stitt, alto, tenor sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; John Houston, piano; Buster Williams as Charles Williams, bass; George Brown, drums.

Chicago, IL, August 26, 1961

11183A MessArgo LP-697
11184New Blues Up And Down-
11185Time On My Hands-
11186We'll Be Together Again-
11187My Foolish Heart-
11188Red Sails In The Sunset-
11189Headin' West (as Water Jug)-
11190A Pair Of Red Pants-
11191Autumn Leaves-
11192But Not For Me-
My Foolish Heart (alternate take)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6005-2; Prestige PRCD-24249-2

* Argo LP-697   Gene Ammons-Sonny Stitt - Dig Him!   1962
= Prestige PRST 7606   Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt - We'll Be Together Again   1968
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-708-2   -   1992
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6005-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits Vol. 1: The Sixties: The Prestige Collection   1988
* Prestige PRCD-24249-2   Gene Ammons - Gentle Jug Vol. 3   2000

Gene Ammons - Sonny Stitt Quintet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Sonny Stitt, tenor, alto sax; John Houston, piano; Charles Williams, bass; George Brown, drums.

Chicago, IL, August 27, 1961

61VK380Blues Up And DownVerve V/V6-8426
61VK381Bluesunissued
61VK382Bye Bye Blackbird-
61VK383Three Blind Mice-
61VK384Counter ClockwiseVerve V/V6-8426
61VK385There Is No Greater Love-
61VK386The One Before This-
61VK387Autumn Leaves-

* Verve V/V6-8426   Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt - Boss Tenors: Straight Ahead From Chicago August 1961   1962
= Verve 2-V6S-8812   Gene Ammons/Sonny Stitt - Prime Cuts   1972

Gene Ammons Trio

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Eddie Buster, organ; Gerald Donovan, drums.

D.J. Lounge, Chicago, IL, August 29, 1961

11195Just You, Just MeChess unissued
11196M.J. Blues-
11197I Can't Get Started-
11198C-Jam BluesOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-395-2
11199But Not For Me-
11200Foot Tappin (as Foot Tappin')Argo LP-698
11201It Could Happen To You-
11202Sweet Georgia Brown-
11203Falling In Love With Love-
11204Please Send Me Someone To Love-
11205Scrapple From The Apple-
11206P.M.-A.M. (as Jug's Blue Blues)-
11207Fast Track-

* Argo LP-698   Gene Ammons - Just Jug   1962
= Prestige PRST 7495   Gene Ammons - Live! In Chicago   1967
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-395, OJCCD-395-2   -   1989

Gene Ammons Quintet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Walter Bishop, piano; Arthur Davis, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums; Ray Barretto, conga drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 17, 1961

3233The Breeze And IPrestige 45-206, PRLP 7208
3234CarbowPrestige 45-441, PR 7445
3235Moon GlowPrestige 45-226, PRLP 7208
3236I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is OverPrestige PR 7445, PRCD-24249-2
3237I'm Beginning To See The LightPrestige PR 7445
3238Jug's Blue BluesPrestige PRLP 7208
3239Lester Leaps In-

* Prestige PRLP 7208, PRST 7208   Gene Ammons - Up Tight!   1961
= Prestige PRCD-24140-2   -   1994
* Prestige PR 7445, PRST 7445   Gene Ammons - Boss Soul!   1966
= Prestige PRCD-24140-2   Gene Ammons - Up Tight!   1994
* Prestige PRCD-24249-2   Gene Ammons - Gentle Jug Vol. 3   2000
* Prestige 45-206   Gene Ammons - Up Tight / The Breeze And I   1961
* Prestige 45-441   Gene Ammons - Carbow / Don't Go To Strangers   1967
* Prestige 45-226   Gene Ammons - I Sold My Heart To The Junk Man / Moon Glow   1962

Gene Ammons Quintet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Patti Bown, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums; Ray Barretto, conga drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 18, 1961

3240The Five O'Clock WhistlePrestige PRLP 7208
3241I Sold My Heart To The Junk ManPrestige 45-226, PRLP 7208, PRCD-24155-2
3242Song Of The IslandsPrestige PR 7445
3243Up TightPrestige 45-206, PRLP 7208
3244Travelin'Prestige PR 7445
3245Soft Summer BreezePrestige PR 7445, PRST 7708
3246Don't Go To StrangersPrestige 45-441, PR 7445, PRCD-24155-2

* Prestige PRLP 7208, PRST 7208   Gene Ammons - Up Tight!   1961
= Prestige PRCD-24140-2   -   1994
* Prestige PR 7445, PRST 7445   Gene Ammons - Boss Soul!   1966
= Prestige PRCD-24140-2   Gene Ammons - Up Tight!   1994
* Prestige PRST 7708   The Best Of Gene Ammons For Beautiful People   1969
* Prestige PRCD-24155-2   Gene Ammons - Gentle Jug Vol. 2   1995
* Prestige 45-226   Gene Ammons - I Sold My Heart To The Junk Man / Moon Glow   1962
* Prestige 45-206   Gene Ammons - Up Tight / The Breeze And I   1961
* Prestige 45-441   Gene Ammons - Carbow / Don't Go To Strangers   1967

Gene Ammons Sextet With Joe Newman & Jack McDuff

Joe Newman, trumpet; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Wendell Marshall, bass; Walter Perkins, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 28, 1961

3288Stormy Monday BluesPrestige PRLP 7238, PRST 7774
3289Satin DollPrestige PRLP 7238, PRST 7708
3290Twisting The JugPrestige 45-214, PRLP 7238, PRST 7774; Original Jazz Classics OJC-6005
3291Born To Be BluePrestige PRLP 7238, PRCD-24249-2
3292Down The LinePrestige PRLP 7238
3293Moten Swing-

* Prestige PRLP 7238, PRST 7238   Gene Ammons With Joe Newman & Jack McDuff - Twisting The Jug   1962
= Prestige P-24071   Gene Ammons - The Gene Ammons Story: Organ Combos   1977
* Prestige PRST 7774   The Best Of Gene Ammons With Brother Jack McDuff   1970
* Prestige PRST 7708   The Best Of Gene Ammons For Beautiful People   1969
* Original Jazz Classics OJC-6005, OJCCD-6005-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits Vol. 1: The Sixties: The Prestige Collection   1988
* Prestige PRCD-24249-2   Gene Ammons - Gentle Jug Vol. 3   2000
* Prestige 45-214   Gene Ammons - Twisting The Jug Parts 1 & 2   1962

1962

Jack McDuff Quartet And Gene Ammons

Gene Ammons, Harold Vick, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Eddie Diehl, guitar; Joe Dukes, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 23, 1962

3360Watch OutPrestige PRLP 7228, PRST 7774
3361Mellow GravyPrestige 45-219, PRLP 7228, PRST 7774, PRST-24013
3362Ballad For BabyPrestige PRLP 7275
3364Mr. CleanPrestige PRLP 7228
3365Christopher Columbus-
3366Buzzin' RoundPrestige PRLP 7228, PRST-24013

* Prestige PRLP 7228, PRST 7228   Jack McDuff And Gene Ammons - Brother Jack Meets The Boss   1962
= Prestige PRLP 7228 (later), PRST 7228 (later)   Brother Jack McDuff With Gene Ammons - Mellow Gravy   1962+
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-326   Jack McDuff And Gene Ammons - Brother Jack Meets The Boss   1988
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-326-2   -   1995
* Prestige PRST 7774   The Best Of Gene Ammons With Brother Jack McDuff   1970
* Prestige PRST-24013   Jack McDuff - Rock Candy   1972
* Prestige PRLP 7275, PRST 7275   Gene Ammons/Etta Jones/Jack McDuff - Soul Summit Vol. 2   1963
= Prestige PCD-24118-2   Gene Ammons/Sonny Stitt/Jack McDuff - Soul Summit   1992
* Prestige 45-219   Jack McDuff - Mellow Gravy Parts 1 & 2   1962

Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt Quartet With Jack McDuff

Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Charlie Persip, drums.

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

3403Dumplin'Prestige PRLP 7234
3404TubbyPrestige 45-294, PRLP 7234
3405Shuffle TwistPrestige PRLP 7234, PRST 7774
3406Sleeping SusanPrestige PRLP 7234
3407Out In The Cold AgainPrestige PRLP 7234, PRCD-24249-2
3408When You Wish Upon A StarPrestige PRLP 7234, PRST 7774

* Prestige PRLP 7234, PRST 7234   Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt With Jack McDuff - Soul Summit   1962
= Prestige PR 7454, PRST 7454   Gene Ammons And Sonny Stitt With Brother Jack McDuff - Soul Summit   1966
= Prestige PCD-24118-2   Gene Ammons/Sonny Stitt/Jack McDuff - Soul Summit   1992
* Prestige PRST 7774   The Best Of Gene Ammons With Brother Jack McDuff   1970
* Prestige PRCD-24249-2   Gene Ammons - Gentle Jug Vol. 3   2000
* Prestige 45-294   Gene Ammons - Tubby / Love, I've Found You   1964

Gene Ammons - Sonny Stitt Quintet

Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; Donald Patterson, organ; Paul Weeden, guitar; William James, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February, 1962

62VK267Long Ago And Far AwayVerve V/V6-8468
62VK268Walkin'-
62VK269Why Was I Born-
62VK270John Brown's Body-
62VK271Bye Bye Blackbird-

* Verve V/V6-8468   Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt + Organ - Boss Tenors In Orbit!   1962
= Verve 2-V6S-8812   Gene Ammons/Sonny Stitt - Prime Cuts   1972

Gene Ammons Quartet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Patti Bown, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Walter Perkins, drums; Etta Jones, vocal #1,2,4.

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

1. 3482But Not For MePrestige PRLP 7275; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-702-2
2. 3483If You Are But A DreamPrestige PRLP 7275, PR 7443; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-702-2; Prestige PRCD-24155-2
3. 3484The Party's OverPrestige 45-319, PRLP 7287
4. 3485Cool, Cool DaddyPrestige PRLP 7275, PR 7313; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-702-2
5. 3486LasciviousPrestige PRLP 7287
6. 3487Soft Winds-
7. 3488ScamPrestige PR 7400, PRCD-24266-2

* Prestige PRLP 7275, PRST 7275   Gene Ammons/Etta Jones/Jack McDuff - Soul Summit Vol. 2   1963
= Prestige PCD-24118-2   Gene Ammons/Sonny Stitt/Jack McDuff - Soul Summit   1992
* Prestige PR 7443, PRST 7443   Etta Jones Greatest Hits   1966
* Prestige PRLP 7287, PRST 7287   Gene Ammons - Late Hour Special   1964
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-942-2   -   1997
* Prestige PR 7313, PRST 7313   Various Artists - Prestige/Groovy Goodies Vol. 2
* Prestige PR 7400, PRST 7400   Gene Ammons - Sock!   1965
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-702-2   Etta Jones - Lonely And Blue   1992
* Prestige PRCD-24155-2   Gene Ammons - Gentle Jug Vol. 2   1995
* Prestige PRCD-24266-2   Gene Ammons - A Stranger In Town   2002
* Prestige 45-319   Gene Ammons - The Party's Over / I Want To Be Loved   1964

Gene Ammons Quartet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Patti Bown, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Eddie Shaughnessy, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 14, 1962

3489Two Different WorldsMoodsville MVLP 28
3490But Beautiful-
3491Skylark-
3492On The Street Of DreamsPrestige 45-253; Moodsville MVLP 28
3493You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To-
3494Under A Blanket Of BlueMoodsville MVLP 28
3495I'm Glad There's You-
3496Three Little Words-

* Moodsville MVLP 28, MVST 28   The Soulful Moods Of Gene Ammons   1963
= Prestige P-24079   Gene Ammons - The Gene Ammons Story: Gentle Jug   1977
* Prestige 45-253   Gene Ammons - On The Street Of Dreams / You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To   1963

Gene Ammons Quintet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Clarence "Sleepy" Anderson, piano, organ; unknown, guitar; unknown, bass; unknown, drums.

Chicago, IL, April 27, 1962

11664Blue GroovePrestige MPP 2514
11665Yea!-
11666It Never Goes Away-
11667Blinky-
11668No More Poor DaysChess rejected
11669Someone To Watch Over MePrestige MPP 2514
11670Fifth SundayChess rejected
11671SleepyPrestige MPP 2514
11672You Better Go NowPrestige MPP 2514, PRCD-24249-2
11673The Masquerade Is OverPrestige MPP 2514

* Prestige MPP 2514   Gene Ammons - Blue Groove   1982
* Prestige PRCD-24249-2   Gene Ammons - Gentle Jug Vol. 3   2000

Gene Ammons Quartet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Clarence "Sleepy" Anderson, organ; Sylvester Hickman, bass; Dorral Anderson, drums.

Chicago, IL, May 3, 1962

Sweet HourPrestige PRLP 7270
Yield Not-
Abide With Me-
Blessed Assurance-
The Prayer-
You'll Never Walk Alone-
I Believe-
Precious Memories-
What A Friend-
Holy Holy-
The Light-

* Prestige PRLP 7270, PRST 7270   Gene Ammons - Preachin'   1963
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-792-2   -   1993

Gene Ammons - Dodo Marmarosa Quartet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Dodo Marmarosa, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Marshall Thompson, drums.

Chicago, IL, May 4, 1962

GeorgiaPrestige PRST-24021
For You-
You're Driving Me Crazy-
Where Or When-
Bluzarumba-
Falling In Love With Love (take 1)-
Falling In Love With Love (take 2)-

* Prestige PRST-24021   Ammons & Marmarosa - Jug & Dodo   1972

Gene Ammons Quartet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Don Patterson, organ; Paul Weeden, guitar; Billy James, drums.

Chicago, IL, May, 1962

11704I Can't Stop Loving YouArgo 5417; Prestige PRST 7791, PRCD-24188-2
11705My Babe-

* Prestige PRST 7791   Gene Ammons/Richard "Groove" Holmes/Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis With Shirley Scott/Willis Jackson/The Nomos/Brother Jack McDuff - The Soul/Jazz Giants (Previously Unissued Material)   1970
* Prestige PRCD-24188-2   Gene Ammons - Legends Of Acid Jazz   1997
* Argo 5417   Gene Ammons - I Can't Stop Loving You / My Babe

Howard McGhee And The Three Blazers

Howard McGhee, trumpet; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Jake Fisher, guitar; Barney Richmond, bass; Willie Mashburn, drums; Waco, bongos.

Chicago, IL, circa May, 1962

House Warmin'Winley 264, LP 6005
Jivin' AroundWinley LP 6005
Nothing But Soul (as Jazz With A Beat)-
Jug And McGhee (as Muggin' McGhee)-

* Winley LP 6005   Howard McGhee And The Three Blazers - House Warmin'!
= Argo LP-4020   -   1963
* Winley 264   Howard McGhee And The Three Blazers - House Warmin' Parts 1 & 2

Gene Ammons Quartet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 5, 1962

3573Light 'N' UpPrestige PR 7320, PRCD-24266-2
3574Short StopPrestige PR 7400, PRCD-24266-2
3575They Say You're Laughing At MePrestige PR 7400, PRST 7708, PRCD-24155-2, PRCD-24266-2
3576It's The Talk Of The TownPrestige PR 7369, PRST 7708, PRCD-24155-2
3577Salome's TunePrestige PR 7320, PRCD-24266-2
3578Blue CooladePrestige PR 7400, PRCD-24266-2
3579A Stranger In TownPrestige 45-336, PR 7320, PRCD-24155-2, PRCD-24266-2
3580You Go To My HeadPrestige PR 7369, PRCD-24155-2

* Prestige PR 7320, PRST 7320   Gene Ammons - Velvet Soul   1964
* Prestige PR 7400, PRST 7400   Gene Ammons - Sock!   1965
* Prestige PRST 7708   The Best Of Gene Ammons For Beautiful People   1969
* Prestige PR 7369, PRST 7369   Gene Ammons - Angel Eyes   1965
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-980-2   -   1998
* Prestige PRCD-24266-2   Gene Ammons - A Stranger In Town   2002
* Prestige PRCD-24155-2   Gene Ammons - Gentle Jug Vol. 2   1995
* Prestige 45-336   Gene Ammons - Velvet Soul / A Stranger In Town   1964

Gene Ammons Septet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Bucky Pizzarelli, Spanish guitar; Kenny Burrell, rhythm guitar; Norman Edge, bass; Al Hayes, bongos; Oliver Jackson, percussion.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 9, 1962

3614Pagan Love SongPrestige 45-227, PRLP 7257
3615AnnaPrestige 45-227, PRLP 7257; Moodsville MVLP 37
3616Ca'PurangePrestige 45-229, 45-707, PRLP 7257, P-10084; Original Jazz Classics OJC-6005
3617Yellow BirdPrestige PRLP 7257
3618Cae' Cae'-
3619Moito Mato GrossoPrestige 45-245, PRLP 7257

* Prestige PRLP 7257, PRST 7257   Gene Ammons - Bad! Bossa Nova   1962
= Prestige PRLP 7257 (later), PRST 7257 (later)   Gene Ammons With Hank Jones And Kenny Burrell - Jungle Soul! (Ca'Purange)   1964
= Prestige PRST 7552   Gene Ammons - Jungle Soul   1968
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-351, OJCCD-351-2   Gene Ammons - Bad! Bossa Nova   1989
* Moodsville MVLP 37, MVST 37   Various Artists - Lusty Moods Played By America's Greatest Jazzmen   1963
= Status ST 8319   -   1965
* Prestige P-10084   Gene Ammons Greatest Hits   1974
* Original Jazz Classics OJC-6005, OJCCD-6005-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits Vol. 1: The Sixties: The Prestige Collection   1988
* Prestige 45-227   Gene Ammons - Pagan Love Song / Anna   1962
* Prestige 45-229   Gene Ammons - Ca' Purange Parts 1 & 2   1962
* Prestige 45-707   Gene Ammons - Jungle Soul Parts 1 & 2   1968
* Prestige 45-245   Gene Ammons - Moito Mato Grosso Parts 1 & 2   1963

1968 (age 43)

Richard Boone

Richard Boone, vocal; with The Allen Ray Orchestra: Gary Grant, Jack Laubach, Ralph Osborn, Bob Yance, trumpet; George Bohanon, Dick Leith, Lon Norman, Ray Sikora, trombone; Gene Ammons, Lanny Aplanalp, William Byrne, David Edwards, Dick Houlgate, sax; Cliff Bryant, piano; Billy Fender, guitar; John Heard, bass; Jimmie Smith, drums; Richard Boone, vocal; Bob Harrington, Roger Neumann, arranger; Allen Ray, music coordinator; with The Group: Herman Riley, tenor sax; Dolo Coker, piano; Billy Fender, guitar; John Heard, bass; Jimmie Smith, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, June-July, 1968

I Gotta Right To Sing The BluesNocturne NRS-703
Hard-Hearted Hannah-
There's No Business Like Show Business-
Cocoa Joe-
Beyond The Moon-
Old Folks-
Framed-
All Or Nothing At All-

* Nocturne NRS-703; Jazz Chronicles JCS-703   Richard Boone - I've Got A Right To Sing

1969

Gene Ammons

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Houston Person, tenor sax #1; Prince James, tenor sax #1,6; Junior Mance, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Frankie Jones, drums; Candido, congas.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 10, 1969

1.The Jungle BossPrestige 45-729, PRST 7739; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6018-2
2.I WonderPrestige PRST 7739
3.Tastin' The Jug-
4.Here's That Rainy DayPrestige PRST 7739, PRCD-24155-2
5.Madame QueenPrestige 45-737, PRST 7739
6.Ger-RuPrestige PRST 7792; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6018-2

* Prestige PRST 7739   Gene Ammons - The Boss Is Back!   1970
= Prestige PRST-10023   -   1971
= Prestige PRCD-24129-2   -   1994
* Prestige PRST 7792   Gene Ammons - Brother Jug!   1970
= Prestige PRST-10021   -   1971
= Prestige PRCD-24129-2   Gene Ammons - The Boss Is Back!   1994
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6018-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits: The 70s   1998
* Prestige PRCD-24155-2   Gene Ammons - Gentle Jug Vol. 2   1995
* Prestige 45-729   Gene Ammons - The Jungle Boss Parts 1 & 2   1970
* Prestige 45-737   Gene Ammons - Jungle Strut / Madame Queen   1970

Gene Ammons

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Sonny Phillips, organ; Billy Butler, guitar #2,5; Bob Bushnell, Fender bass; Bernard Purdie, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 11, 1969

1.Feeling GoodPrestige PRST 7739
2.Son Of A Preacher ManPrestige 45-734, PRST 7792
3.Didn't WePrestige 45-734, PRST 7792, P-10084, PRCD-24249-2; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6018-2
4.He's A Real Gone GuyPrestige 45-742, PRST 7792
5.Jungle StrutPrestige 45-737, PRST 7792, P-10084; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6018-2
6.Blue VelvetPrestige PRST 7792, PRCD-24249-2

* Prestige PRST 7739   Gene Ammons - The Boss Is Back!   1970
= Prestige PRST-10023   -   1971
= Prestige PRCD-24129-2   -   1994
* Prestige PRST 7792   Gene Ammons - Brother Jug!   1970
= Prestige PRST-10021   -   1971
= Prestige PRCD-24129-2   Gene Ammons - The Boss Is Back!   1994
* Prestige P-10084   Gene Ammons Greatest Hits   1974
* Prestige PRCD-24249-2   Gene Ammons - Gentle Jug Vol. 3   2000
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6018-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits: The 70s   1998
* Prestige 45-734   Gene Ammons - Son Of A Preacher Man / Didn't We   1970
* Prestige 45-742   Gene Ammons - Jug Eyes / He's A Real Gone Guy   1971
* Prestige 45-737   Gene Ammons - Jungle Strut / Madame Queen   1970

1970

Gene Ammons Quintet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Rudy Collins, drums; Henry "Pucho" Brown, congas #3.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 2, 1970

1.Night LightsPrestige P-7862, PRCD-24266-2
2.Nature Boy-
3.Calypso Blues-
4.Lush LifePrestige P-7862, PRCD-24249-2
5.Sweet LorrainePrestige P-7862
6.The Christmas Song-
7.The Christmas Song (alternate take)Prestige P-24046

* Prestige P-7862   Gene Ammons - Night Lights   1985
* Prestige P-24046   Various Artists - 25 Years Of Prestige   1974
* Prestige PRCD-24266-2   Gene Ammons - A Stranger In Town   2002
* Prestige PRCD-24249-2   Gene Ammons - Gentle Jug Vol. 3   2000

Gene Ammons Quartet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Bob Pierce, uncredited organ; George Freeman, uncredited guitar; Bob Guthrie, uncredited drums.

Chicago, IL, July 23, 1970

Swinging The JuggRoots LP-1002
Round Midnight-
Look Of Love-
Lover Man-
Just The Blues-
Confessing The Blues-

* Roots LP-1002   Gene Ammons - Swinging The Jugg   1976

Gene Ammons - Dexter Gordon Quartet

Dexter Gordon, tenor sax #1-3; Gene Ammons, tenor sax #4; John Young, piano; Cleveland Eaton, bass; Steve McCall, drums.

North Park Hotel, Chicago, IL, afternoon set, July 26, 1970

1.Wee Dot (edited version)Prestige P-24046
2.Wee DotPrestige PRCD-24166-2
3.Polka Dots & MoonbeamsPrestige PRST 10010
4.The Happy Blues-

* Prestige P-24046   Various Artists - 25 Years Of Prestige   1974
* Prestige PRST 10010   Gene Ammons & Dexter Gordon - The Chase! (Recorded Live!, North Park Hotel, Chicago, Illinois)   1971
= Prestige PRCD-24166-2   Gene Ammons & Dexter Gordon - The Chase!   1996

Gene Ammons - Dexter Gordon Quintet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax #1,2,4,6,7; Dexter Gordon, tenor sax #1,3,5-7; Jodie Christian, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Wilbur Campbell, drums; Vi Redd, vocal #6,7.

North Park Hotel, Chicago, IL, evening set, July 26, 1970

1.The ChasePrestige PRST 10010
2.Medley: Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)Prestige PRCD-24166-2
3.Medley: I Can't Get Started-
4.Medley: My Funny Valentine-
5.Medley: Misty-
6.Lonesome Lover BluesPrestige PRST 10010, PRCD-11003-2
7.Lonesome Lover Blues No. 2unissued

* Prestige PRST 10010   Gene Ammons & Dexter Gordon - The Chase! (Recorded Live!, North Park Hotel, Chicago, Illinois)   1971
= Prestige PRCD-24166-2   Gene Ammons & Dexter Gordon - The Chase!   1996
* Prestige PRCD-11003-2   Dexter Gordon Plays The Blues - Blue Dex

Gene Ammons Sextet

King Kolax, trumpet; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Wallace Burton, piano; George Freeman, guitar; Chester Williamson, bass; Bob Guthrie, drums.

television broadcast, Just Jazz TV Show, Chicago, IL, July, 1970

Jug's DelightSession Disc 126
Madame Queen-
Didn't We-
Jungle Strut-

* Session Disc 126   Hooray For John Coltrane, Gene Ammons   1970s

Gene Ammons

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Harold Mabern, piano #1,3,4,6, electric piano #2,5; George Freeman, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Idris Muhammad, drums; + overdubs: Bill Fischer, strings arranger, conductor #2,5.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 11, 1970;
overdubs recorded Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 18, 1970

1.The Black CatPrestige 45-745, PRST 10006; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6018-2
2.Long Long TimePrestige PRST 10006; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6018-2
3.Piece To Keep Away Evil SpiritsPrestige PRST 10006
4.Jug EyesPrestige 45-742, PRST 10006
5.SomethingPrestige 45-745, PRST 10006
6.Hi Ruth!Prestige PRST 10006

* Prestige PRST 10006   Gene Ammons - The Black Cat!   1971
= Prestige PRCD-24188-2   Gene Ammons - Legends Of Acid Jazz   1997
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6018-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits: The 70s   1998
* Prestige 45-745   Gene Ammons - The Black Cat / Something   1971
* Prestige 45-742   Gene Ammons - Jug Eyes / He's A Real Gone Guy   1971

1971

Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt

Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; Leon Spencer, organ; George Freeman, guitar; Idris Muhammad, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 8, 1971

You Talk That TalkPrestige PRST-10019; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6018-2
Body And SoulPrestige PRST-10019
The People's Choice-
Katea's Dance-
The Sun Died-
Out Of It-

* Prestige PRST-10019   Ammons & Stitt - You Talk That Talk!   1971
= Prestige PRCD-24188-2   Gene Ammons - Legends Of Acid Jazz   1997
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6018-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits: The 70s   1998

Gene Ammons

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Billy Butler, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Idris Muhammad, drums; Omar Clay, percussion; Robert Prado, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Garnett Brown, trombone; Richard Landry, tenor sax; Babe Clark, baritone sax; Yvonne Fletcher, Patricia Hall, Loretta Ritter, Linda Wolfe, voices; strings, Bill Fisher, arranger, conductor.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 26, 1971

Sack Full Of DreamsPrestige PRST-10022

omit Clay, Fletcher, Hall, Ritter, Wolfe.

My WayPrestige 45-753, PRST-10022, P-10084; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6018-2

Omar Clay, percussion; replaces strings.

Back In MeridaPrestige PRST-10022

* Prestige PRST-10022   Gene Ammons - My Way   1971
* Prestige P-10084   Gene Ammons Greatest Hits   1974
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6018-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits: The 70s   1998
* Prestige 45-753   Gene Ammons - My Way / Chicago Breakdown   1971

Gene Ammons

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Roland Hanna as Ronald Hanna, electric piano; Bill Fisher, arranger, conductor.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July, 1971

A House Is Not A HomePrestige PRST-10022, PRCD-24155-2

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Roland Hanna as Ronald Hanna, electric piano; Ted Dunbar, guitar; Chuck Rainey, Fender bass; Idris Muhammad, drums; Omar Clay, percussion; Robert Prado, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Garnett Brown, trombone; Richard Landry, tenor sax; Babe Clark, baritone sax; Bill Fisher, arranger, conductor.

Chicago BreakdownPrestige 45-753, PRST-10022; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6018-2

add Yvonne Fletcher, Patricia Hall, Loretta Ritter, Linda Wolfe, voices; strings.

What's Going OnPrestige PRST-10022

* Prestige PRST-10022   Gene Ammons - My Way   1971
* Prestige PRCD-24155-2   Gene Ammons - Gentle Jug Vol. 2   1995
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-6018-2   Gene Ammons - Greatest Hits: The 70s   1998
* Prestige 45-753   Gene Ammons - My Way / Chicago Breakdown   1971

Gene Ammons - James Moody Quintet

Gene Ammons, James Moody, tenor sax; Jodie Christian, piano; Cleveland Eaton, bass; Marshall Thompson, drums.

North Park Hotel, Chicago, IL, November 21, 1971

Just In TimePrestige PRST-10065
Work Song-
Have You Met Miss Jones?-
Jim-Jam-Jug-
I'll Close My Eyes-
C-Jam Blues-
Yardbird SuiteOriginal Jazz Classics OJCCD-1091-2

* Prestige PRST-10065   Ammons & Moody - Chicago Concert   1973
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1091-2   Gene Ammons & James Moody - Chicago Concert   2003

1972

Charles Mingus Orchestra

Jon Faddis, Lonnie Hillyer, Lloyd Michaels, Eddie Preston, trumpet; Eddie Bert, bass trombone; Richard Berg, Sharon Moe, French horn; Robert Stewart, tuba; Howard Johnson, tuba, bass sax; James Moody, flute; Lee Konitz, Charles McPherson, Richie Perri, alto sax; Gene Ammons, George Dorsey, tenor sax; Bobby Jones, tenor sax, clarinet; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; John Foster, Randy Weston, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Charles Mingus, bass, arranger; Joe Chambers, drums; Dizzy Gillespie, Honey Gordon, vocal; Bill Cosby, vocal, announcer; Sy Johnson, arranger; Teo Macero, arranger, conductor.

Philharmonic Hall, Lincoln Center, NYC, February 4, 1972

CO112563Honeysuckle RoseColumbia KG 31614
Introduction By Bill CosbyLegacy C2K 64975
CO112564Jump MonkColumbia KG 31614, KG 31574
CO112565E.S.P.Columbia KG 31614
CO112566Ecclusiastics-
CO112567Eclipse-
CO112568Us Is Two-
CO112569Taurus In The Arena Of Life (aka Number One Grandson)Legacy C2K 64975
CO112570Mingus BluesColumbia KG 31614
Introduction To Little Royal Suite By Bill CosbyLegacy C2K 64975
CO112571Little Royal SuiteColumbia KG 31614
Introduction To Strollin' By Bill CosbyLegacy C2K 64975
CO112572Strollin'-
CO112573The I Of Hurricane Sue-
CO112574E's Flat, Ah's Flat TooColumbia KG 31614
CO113019Ool-Ya-Koo-
PortraitLegacy C2K 64975
Don't Be Afraid, The Clown's Afraid Too-

* Columbia KG 31614   Charles Mingus And Friends In Concert   1973
= Legacy C2K 64975   -
* Columbia KG 31574   Various Artists - The Progressives   1973

Gene Ammons

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Ernest Hayes, organ; Hank Jones, electric piano; Joe Beck, guitar; Ron Carter, bass, electric bass; Idris Muhammad, drums; Ed Bogas, strings arranger, conductor.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 28, 1972;
additional recording: Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, unknown date

Lady Sings The BluesPrestige 45-757, PRST-10058
Play Me-
BenPrestige PRST-10058

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Ernest Hayes, organ; Hank Jones, electric piano; Joe Beck, guitar; Ron Carter, bass, electric bass; Idris Muhammad, drums.

Fly MePrestige P-10070
Fuzz-

* Prestige PRST-10058   Gene Ammons - Got My Own   1973
= Prestige PRCD-24281-2   Gene Ammons - Fine And Mellow   2003
* Prestige P-10070   Gene Ammons - Big Bad Jug   1973
= Prestige PRCD-24281-2   Gene Ammons - Fine And Mellow   2003
* Prestige 45-757   Gene Ammons - Play Me / Lady Sings The Blues   1973

Gene Ammons

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Hank Jones, electric piano; Ron Carter, bass, electric bass.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 30, 1972

Strange FruitPrestige PRST-10058

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Ernest Hayes, organ; Hank Jones, electric piano; Joe Beck, guitar; Ron Carter, bass, electric bass; Mickey Roker, drums.

Fine And Mellow-
Big Bad JugPrestige P-10070

* Prestige PRST-10058   Gene Ammons - Got My Own   1973
= Prestige PRCD-24281-2   Gene Ammons - Fine And Mellow   2003
* Prestige P-10070   Gene Ammons - Big Bad Jug   1973
= Prestige PRCD-24281-2   Gene Ammons - Fine And Mellow   2003

Gene Ammons

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Sonny Phillips, electric piano, organ; Maynard Parker, guitar; Ron Carter, bass, electric bass; Billy Cobham, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 1, 1972

God Bless The ChildPrestige PRST-10058
Tin Shack Out Back-
Lady MamaPrestige P-10070
I Can't Help Myself-
Lucille-
Papa Was A Rolling Stone-

* Prestige PRST-10058   Gene Ammons - Got My Own   1973
= Prestige PRCD-24281-2   Gene Ammons - Fine And Mellow   2003
* Prestige P-10070   Gene Ammons - Big Bad Jug   1973
= Prestige PRCD-24281-2   Gene Ammons - Fine And Mellow   2003

Gene Ammons

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Bobby Bryant, arranger, conductor; Sam Russell, contractor; Cat Anderson, John Audino, Gene Goe, Reunald Jones, trumpet; Albert Aarons, Buddy Childers, trumpet #1,3,5; Jimmy Cleveland, Benny Powell, Mike Wimberly, Britt Woodman, trombone; Grover Mitchell, trombone #1,3,5; David Duke, Henry Sigismonti, French horn; John Johnson, tuba; Jack Nimitz, Jerome Richardson, Herman Riley, Ernie Watts, reeds; Pete Christlieb, reeds #1,3,5; Red Holloway, reeds #2,4,6; Dwight Dickerson, piano #1,3,5; Joe Sample, piano #2,4,6; Dennis Budimir, guitar; Arthur Adams, guitar #1,3,5; Bob Saravia, bass; Chuck Rainey, Fender bass #1,3,5; Paul Humphrey, drums #1,3,5; Candy Finch, drums #2,4,6; Bob Norris, congas #2,4,6.

Los Angeles, CA, 1972

1.Crazy MaryPrestige PRST-10040
2.Free Again-
3.Fru Fru-
4.What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?-
5.Jaggin'-
6.Jackson-

* Prestige PRST-10040   Gene Ammons - Free Again   1972

1973

Gene Ammons - Sonny Stitt Quintet

Sonny Stitt, alto, tenor sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Cedar Walton, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.

The Left Bank Jazz Society, Famous Ballroom, Baltimore, MD, June 24, 1973

Blue 'N' BoogiePrestige PRCD-11019-2
Stringin' The Jug-
God Bless The Child-
Autumn In New York-
Ugetsu-
Bye Bye Blackbird-

Sonny Stitt, alto, tenor sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Cedar Walton, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Billy Higgins, drums; Etta Jones, vocal.

Just In TimePrestige PRCD-11022-2
They Can't Take That Away From Me-
Theme From Love Story-
Exactly Like You-
Don't Go To Strangers-
Autumn Leaves-
Blues Up And Down-

* Prestige PRCD-11019-2   Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt - God Bless Jug And Sonny
* Prestige PRCD-11022-2   Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt - Left Bank Encores

Gene Ammons And Friends

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Hampton Hawes, electric piano; Bob Cranshaw, electric bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Kenneth Nash, congas; and Nat Adderley, cornet #5; Cannonball Adderley, alto sax #5; Dexter Gordon, tenor sax #5.

Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland, July 7, 1973

1.Yardbird SuitePrestige P-10078
2.Since I Fell For You-
3.New Sonny's Blues-
4.Sophisticated Lady-
5.'Treux Bleu-

* Prestige P-10078   Gene Ammons And Friends At Montreux   1973
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1023-2   Gene Ammons And Friends At Montreux With Dexter Gordon & Cannonball Adderley   1999

Gene Ammons With Horace Parlan Trio

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Horace Parlan, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Ed Jones, drums.

Ahus Jazz Festival, Ahus, Sweden, July 14, 1973

Billie's BounceEnja (G) 3093
There Is No Greater Love-
Polka Dots And Moonbeams (as Polka And Moonbeams)-
Lover Man-
Ahus Jazz-
Pennies From Heavenunissued

* Enja (G) 3093   Gene Ammons In Sweden
= Enja (G) CD 2038-2   Tenor Giants - Ben Webster Live At Pio's/Gene Ammons In Sweden

Gene Ammons

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; with Allen De Rienzo, Snooky Young, trumpet; George Bohanon, trombone; Prince Lasha, alto flute #2,3; Bill Green, Jay Migliori, alto flute, flute, alto sax; Jim Horn, alto flute, flute, baritone sax; George Duke, keyboards; Michael Howell, electric, acoustic guitar; Don Peake, electric, acoustic guitar #1,2,4,5,7; Walter Booker, bass #3,6; Carol Kaye, electric bass #1,2,4,5,7; Johnny Guerin, drums #1,2,4,5,7; Roy McCurdy, drums #3,6; Kenneth Nash, percussion #1,2,4,5,7; David Axelrod, arranger, conductor.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, October, 1973;
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, February and April, 1974

1.CantaroPrestige P-10080; Fantasy FCD-9685-2
2.BrasswindPrestige P-10080
3.SolitarioPrestige P-10080; Fantasy FCD-9685-2
4.CaribaPrestige P-10080
5.Once I Loved-
6.'Round Midnight-
7.Rozzie-

* Prestige P-10080   Gene Ammons - Brasswind   1974
* Fantasy FCD-9685-2   David Axelrod - The Axelrod Chronicles

Gene Ammons - Sonny Stitt Quintet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax #1,2; Sonny Stitt, tenor sax #2,3; Junior Mance, acoustic piano; Sam Jones, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.

CI Recording, NYC, November 20 and 21, 1973

1.I'll Close My EyesPrestige P-10100
2.One For Amos-
3.For All We Know-

* Prestige P-10100   Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt - Together Again For The Last Time   1976

Gene Ammons - Sonny Stitt Sextet

Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Sonny Stitt, tenor sax #1,3; Junior Mance, acoustic piano #1,2, electric piano #3; Sam Jones, bass; Ajaramu J. Shelton, drums; Warren Smith, percussion #1,3.

CI Recording, NYC, December 10, 1973

1.SaxificationPrestige P-10100
2.The More I See You-
3.The Window Pain-

* Prestige P-10100   Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt - Together Again For The Last Time   1976

1974 (aged 49)

David Axelrod And His Orchestra

Oscar Brashear, Allan DeRienzo, Snooky Young, trumpet; George Bohanon, Dick Hyde, trombone; Jackie Kelso, flute, alto flute, alto, tenor, baritone sax; Jay Migliori, flute, alto flute, tenor, bass sax; William Green, alto flute, flute, alto, tenor sax; Cannonball Adderley, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Alexander Neiman, Jerome Reisler, Henry Roth, violin; Jack Shulman, violin, leader; William Hymason, Gary Nuttycombe, viola; Nathan Gershman, Walter Rower, cello; George Duke, piano, electric piano, synthesizer; Rudy Copeland, synthesizer; Billy Fender, Don Peake, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, guitar; Roy McCurdy, drums; King Errisson, congas; Olga James Adderley, Billie Barnum, Greg Owens, Stephanie Spruill, vocal; David Axelrod, arranger, conductor.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, February 11, 1974

Get Up Off Your KneesFantasy F-9456
Cast Your Fate To The Wind-
You're So Vain-
My Family-
Mucho Chupar-
Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing-
It Ain't For You-
Everything Counts-

* Fantasy F-9456   David Axelrod - Heavy Axe   1974
= Fantasy FCD-9685-2   David Axelrod - The Axelrod Chronicles

Gene Ammons Featuring Nat Adderley, Gary Bartz, & Kenny Drew

Nat Adderley, cornet; Gary Bartz, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Louis Hayes, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.

CI Recording, NYC, March 18, 19 and 20, 1974

Out In The SticksPrestige P-10093
Alone Again (Naturally)-
It Don't Mean A Thing-
Jeannine-
Geru's Blues-
Goodbye-

* Prestige P-10093   Gene Ammons - Goodbye   1975
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1081-2   -   2002