Kenny Dorham Catalog
1945 (age 21)
Mercer Ellington - Metronome All-Out / Pass Me By (Musicraft 379)
Kenny Dorham, Mercer Ellington, trumpet; Mercer Ellington And His Orchestra.
NYC, May 17, 1945
| 5502 | Metronome All-Out |
| 5503 | Pass Me By |
Frank Humphries And His Orchestra (Pick-Up 1001)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Frank Humphries And His Orchestra, Frank Humphries, leader.
fall 1945
| After You've Gone | |
| Lonesome Road |
1946
Billy Eckstine - Mister B. And The Band: The Savoy Sessions (Savoy SJL 2214)
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
| NSC100 | I Only Have Eyes For You |
| NSC105 | The Jitney Man |
Billy Eckstine - The Love Songs Of Mr. "B" (EmArcy MG-36030)
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.: same session.
NYC, January 3, 1946
| NSC103 | You're My Everything |
Billy Eckstine Sings (Savoy SJL 1127)
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.: same session.
NYC, January 3, 1946
| NSC104 | I've Got To Pass Your House |
Dizzy Gillespie '46 Live At The Spotlite (Hi-Fly H 01)
Dave Burns, Talib Dawud, Kenny Dorham, John Lynch, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Leon Comegys, Charles Greenlea, Alim Moore, trombone; Howard Johnson, Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Ray Abrams, Warren Luckey, tenor sax; Leo Parker, baritone sax; Milt Jackson, vibes #8-11; Thelonious Monk, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
"Spotlight Lounge", Washington, DC, May-June, 1946
| 1. | Our Delight |
| 2. | Ray's Idea |
| 3. | Cool Breeze |
| 4. | One Bass Hit |
| 5. | Groovin' High |
| 6. | Second Balcony Jump |
| 7. | unknown title |
| 8. | 'Round Midnight |
| 9. | Oo-Bup-Sh' Bam |
| 10. | The Man I Love |
| 11. | Things To Come |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra.
"Spotlight Lounge", Washington, DC, June 18, 1946
| Things To Come | |
| Things To Come (alternate take) | |
| Second Balcony Jump | |
| Groovin' High | |
| Our Delight |
same personnel.
"Spotlight Lounge", Washington, DC, July 6, 1946
| unknown title | |
| One Bass Hit | |
| The Man I Love | |
| Oop Bop Sh'bam | |
| 'Round Midnight | |
| Ray's Idea | |
| Cool Breeze |
Groovin' High With Dizzy Gillespie (Savoy MG 12020)
Dave Burns, Talib Daawud, Kenny Dorham, Dizzy Gillespie, John Lynch, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Leon Comegys, Alton "Slim" Moore, Gordon Thomas, trombone; Howard Johnson, Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Ray Abrams, Warren Lucky, tenor sax; Leo Parker, baritone sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; John Lewis, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Alice Roberts, vocal.
NYC, July 9, 1946
| 5609 | One Bass Hit Part 2 |
| 5610 | Ray's Idea |
| 5611 | Things To Come |
Dizzy Gillespie - In The Beginning (Prestige P-24030)
Dave Burns, Talib Daawud, Kenny Dorham, Dizzy Gillespie, John Lynch, Elmon Wright, trumpet; Leon Comegys, Alton "Slim" Moore, Gordon Thomas, trombone; Howard Johnson, Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Ray Abrams, Warren Lucky, tenor sax; Leo Parker, baritone sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; John Lewis, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Alice Roberts, vocal.: same session.
NYC, July 9, 1946
| 5612 | He Bepped When He Shoulda Bopped |
Various Artists - Opus De Bop (Savoy MG-12114)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Bud Powell, piano; Al Hall, bass; Wally Bishop, drums.
NYC, August 23, 1946
| S3338 | Bebop In Pastel |
| S3339 | Fool's Fancy |
| S3340 | Bombay |
| S3341A | Ray's Idea |
Kenny Dorham - Blues In Bebop (Savoy SVY 17028)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Bud Powell, piano; Al Hall, bass; Wally Bishop, drums.: same session.
NYC, August 23, 1946
| S3338-2 | Bebop In Pastel |
| S3338-3 | - |
Various Artists - The Modern Jazz Piano Album (Savoy SJL 2247)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Bud Powell, piano; Al Hall, bass; Wally Bishop, drums.: same session.
NYC, August 23, 1946
| S3338-4 | Bebop In Pastel (alternate take) |
"Kinny" Durham, trumpet; Edward "Sonny" Stitt, alto sax; Earl "Bud" Powell, piano; Al Hall, bass; Kenny "Klook" Clarke, drums.
| S3344-? | Seven Up (alternate take) |
| S3345-? | Blues In Be Bop (alternate take) (as Blues A La Bud) |
Fats Bud-Klook-Sonny-Kinney (Savoy MG 12011)
"Kinny" Durham, trumpet; Edward "Sonny" Stitt, alto sax; Earl "Bud" Powell, piano; Al Hall, bass; Kenny "Klook" Clarke, drums.: same session.
NYC, August 23, 1946
| S3342 | Serenade To A Square |
| S3343A | Good Kick |
| S3344 | Seven Up |
| S3345 | Blues In Be Bop |
McKinley "Kinney" Durham, Theodore "Fats" Navarro, trumpet; Edward "Sonny" Stitt, alto sax; Morris Lane, tenor sax; Ed De Vertoil, baritone sax; Earl "Bud" Powell, piano; Al Hall, bass; Kenny "Klook" Clarke, drums; Gil Fuller, arranger.
NYC, September 6, 1946
| S3346 | Boppin' A Riff Part 1 |
| S3347 | Boppin' A Riff Part 2 |
| S3348 | Fat Boy Part 1 |
| S3349 | Fat Boy Part 2 |
| S3350 | Everything's Cool Part 1 |
| S3351 | Everything's Cool Part 2 |
| S3352 | Webb City Part 1 |
| S3353 | Webb City Part 2 |
** also released on Savoy MG 12011 (later) as Fats Navarro Memorial Album Number One - Fats Bud-Klook-Sonny-Kinney.
Various Artists - Bird - Diz - Bud - Max (Savoy MG 9034)
"Kinny" Durham, trumpet; Edward "Sonny" Stitt, alto sax; Earl "Bud" Powell, piano; Al Hall, bass; Kenny "Klook" Clarke, drums.
NYC, August 23, 1946
| Diz-Iz |
Various Artists - The Be-Bop Era (RCA Victor LPV-519)
Kenny Dorham, Fats Navarro, trumpet; Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Ray Abrams, tenor sax; Eddie DeVerteuil, baritone sax; Bud Powell, piano; John Collins, guitar; Al Hall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
NYC, September 5, 1946
| D6VB2792-1 | Epistrophy |
| D6VB2793-1 | 52nd Street Theme |
| D6VB2794-1 | Oop Bop Sh'bam |
| D6VB2795-1 | Rue Chaptal (as Royal Roost) |
Earl Bud Powell Vol. 2 - Burning In U.S.A., 53-55 (Mythic Sound MS 6002-2)
Kenny Dorham, Fats Navarro, trumpet; Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Morris Lane, tenor sax; Eddie DeVerteuil, baritone sax; Bud Powell, piano; Al Hall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Gil Fuller, arranger.
NYC, September 6, 1946
| Boppin' A Riff Part 2 (alternate take) | |
| Fat Boy Part 1 (alternate take) |
** originally released on Mythic Sound MS 6002-1 + 2 bonus tracks.
1947
Lionel Hampton - Rock, Rock, Rock (Golden Era GE 15038)
Wendell Culley, Kenny Dorham, Duke Garrette, Jimmy Nottingham, Leo Shepherd, trumpet; Sonny Craven, Andrew Penn, Britt Woodman, Jimmy Wormick, trombone; Jackie Kelso, clarinet, alto sax; Ben Kynard, Bobby Plater, alto sax; Morris Lane, John Sparrow, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Milt Buckner, piano; Billy Mackel, guitar; Joe Comfort, Charlie Harris, bass; Earl Walker, drums; Wini Brown, Roland Burton, Herman McCoy, vocal; The Hamp-Tones, vocal group.
radio broadcast, "Meadowbrook Gardens", Culver City, CA, possibly circa July 18-September 7, 1947
| Oh Rock, Rock, Rock | |
| Swanee River | |
| Confess | |
| Hey Babba Rebop | |
| Memphis Blues | |
| The New Look | |
| Tempo's Birthday |
Lionel Hampton - One Night Stand (Joyce LP 1055)
Wendell Culley, Kenny Dorham, Duke Garrette, Jimmy Nottingham, Leo Shepherd, trumpet; Sonny Craven, Andrew Penn, Britt Woodman, Jimmy Wormick, trombone; Jackie Kelso, clarinet, alto sax; Ben Kynard, Bobby Plater, alto sax; Morris Lane, John Sparrow, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Milt Buckner, piano; Billy Mackel, guitar; Joe Comfort, Charlie Harris, bass; Earl Walker, drums; Wini Brown, Roland Burton, Herman McCoy, vocal; The Hamp-Tones, vocal group.: same personnel.
radio broadcast, "Meadowbrook Gardens", Culver City, CA, July 20, 1947
| Hamp's Got A Duke | |
| Mam'selle | |
| Beulah's Boogie | |
| A Sunday Kind Of Love | |
| I Know That You Know | |
| Chi-Baba Chi-Baba | |
| That's My Desire | |
| Eli Eli |
** also released on Sandy Hook SH 2026 as 1944 And 1947 Broadcasts.
Lionel Hampton Vol. 6 - 1946-1947 (MCA Coral (G) 6.22180)
Wendell Culley, Kenny Dorham, Duke Garrette, Jimmy Nottingham, Leo Shepherd, trumpet; Sonny Craven, Andrew Penn, Britt Woodman, Jimmy Wormick, trombone; Jackie Kelso, clarinet, alto sax; Ben Kynard, Bobby Plater, alto sax; Morris Lane, John Sparrow, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Milt Buckner, piano; Billy Mackel, guitar; Joe Comfort, Charlie Harris, bass; Earl Walker, drums; Wini Brown, vocal; The Hamptonians, vocal group.
Los Angeles, CA, August 6, 1947
| L4481 | You Better Be Satisfied |
Lionel Hampton 3 - Sweatin' With Hamp 1945.1950 (MCA (F) 510.103)
Wendell Culley, Kenny Dorham, Duke Garrette, Jimmy Nottingham, Leo Shepherd, trumpet; Sonny Craven, Andrew Penn, Britt Woodman, Jimmy Wormick, trombone; Jackie Kelso, clarinet, alto sax; Ben Kynard, Bobby Plater, alto sax; Morris Lane, John Sparrow, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Milt Buckner, piano; Billy Mackel, guitar; Joe Comfort, Charlie Harris, bass; Earl Walker, drums; Wini Brown, vocal; The Hamptonians, vocal group.: same session.
Los Angeles, CA, August 6, 1947
| L4482 | Hamp's Got A Duke |
| L4484 | Three Minutes On 52nd Street |
** also released on MCA 1331.
Lionel Hampton - Hamp's Golden Favorites (Decca DL 4296)
Wendell Culley, Kenny Dorham, Duke Garrette, Jimmy Nottingham, Leo Shepherd, trumpet; Sonny Craven, Andrew Penn, Britt Woodman, Jimmy Wormick, trombone; Jackie Kelso, clarinet, alto sax; Ben Kynard, Bobby Plater, alto sax; Morris Lane, John Sparrow, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Milt Buckner, piano; Billy Mackel, guitar; Joe Comfort, Charlie Harris, bass; Earl Walker, drums; Wini Brown, vocal; The Hamptonians, vocal group.: same session.
Los Angeles, CA, August 6, 1947
| L4483 | Gone Again |
** also released on Decca DL 74296.
Art Blakey's Messengers, James Moody's Modernists - New Sounds (Blue Note CDP 7 84436 2)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Howard Bowe, trombone; Edmund Gregory, alto sax; Orland Wright, tenor sax; Ernest Thompson, baritone sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; LaVerne Barker, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, December 22, 1947
| BN322-3 | The Thin Man |
| BN323-1 | The Bop Alley |
| BN323-2 | The Bop Alley (alternate take) |
| BN324-2 | Groove Street |
| BN325-1 | Musa's Vision |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 5006 as James Moody And His Modernists With Chano Pozo + 6 bonus tracks.
Mercer Ellington And His Orchestra (Sunrise SP 2003)
Kenny Dorham, Mercer Ellington, trumpet; Mercer Ellington And His Orchestra.
Los Angeles, CA, 1947
| You Name It | |
| I Owe This Dream To You |
Al Hibbler With Mercer Ellington Orchestra (Sunrise SP 2007)
Kenny Dorham, Mercer Ellington, trumpet; Al Hibbler, vocal; Mercer Ellington And His Orchestra.
Los Angeles, CA, 1947
| My Ev' A Lovin' Baby | |
| Summertime |
Mary Lou Williams And Her Orchestra (Folkways FA 2996)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Mary Lou Williams, piano; Mary Lou Williams And Her Orchestra.
NYC, 1947
| Mary Lou | |
| Kool |
1948
Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Two (Savoy ZDS 4412)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.
radio broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, December 25, 1948
| Jumpin' With Symphony Sid Theme; Jingle Bells, Announcers-Bob Garrity, Symphony Sid | |
| Announcer-Symphony Sid | |
| - | |
| 52nd Street Theme |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Joe Harris, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.
radio broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, January 1, 1949
| Jumpin' With Symphony Sid Theme; Auld Lang Syne, Announcer | |
| Announcer-Symphony Sid | |
| - | |
| - | |
| Announcers-Symphony Sid, Charlie Parker | |
| Announcer-Symphony Sid |
The Comprehensive Charlie Parker - Live Performances Volume I (ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-1)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.
radio broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, December 25, 1948
| Half Nelson | |
| White Christmas | |
| Little Willie Leaps |
** also scheduled on ESP-Disk' ESP 3000.
** also released on Base Record (It) ESP-BIRD-1. on ESP-Disk' (G) ESP 3000-2 as Live Performances. on ESP-Disk' (US) ESP 3000 as Live Performances Volume 1.
1949
Charlie Parker - Broadcast Performances 1948-1949 Vol. 2 Of 14 Volumes (ESP-Disk' ESP-BIRD-2)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Joe Harris, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.
radio broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, January 1, 1949
| Bebop (aka Be-Bop) | |
| Slow Boat To China (aka On A Slow Boat To China) | |
| Ornithology | |
| Groovin' High | |
| East Of The Sun & West Of The Moon (aka East Of The Sun) | |
| Cheryl |
** also scheduled on ESP-Disk' ESP 3001.
** also released on Base Record (It) ESP-BIRD-2. on ESP-Disk' (G) ESP 3001-2 as Broadcast Performances Vol. 2. on ESP-Disk' (US) ESP 3001 as Live Performances Volume 2.
Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Three (Savoy ZDS 4413)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Joe Harris, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.: same personnel.
radio broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, January 15, 1949
| Announcer | |
| Scrapple From The Apple | |
| Announcer | |
| Be-Bop | |
| Announcer | |
| Hot House |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.
radio broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, January 22, 1949
| Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer | |
| Oop Bop Sh'bam | |
| Announcer | |
| Scrapple From The Apple | |
| Announcer | |
| Salt Peanuts | |
| Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer |
same personnel.
radio broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, January 29, 1949
| Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer | |
| Groovin' High | |
| Announcer |
same personnel.
radio broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, February 5, 1949
| Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer | |
| Scrapple From The Apple | |
| Announcer | |
| Barbados | |
| Announcer | |
| Salt Peanuts | |
| Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer |
same personnel.
radio broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, February 12, 1949
| Announcer | |
| - | |
| - | |
| Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer, At Conclusion Sid Is Heard Briefly With Dinah Washington |
Roll Em Bags (Savoy MG-12042)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Julius Watkins, French horn; Billie Mitchell, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes, piano; Curley Russell, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Joe Harris, timbales.
NYC, January 25, 1949
| KC171C | Conglomeration |
| KC172A | Bruz |
| KC173C | You Go To My Head |
| KC174B | Roll 'Em Bags |
| KC175B | Faultless |
| KC176B | Hey, Frenchy |
Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost: The Savoy Sessions (Savoy SJL 1108)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.
radio broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, February 12, 1949
| Scrapple From The Apple | |
| Be-Bop |
same personnel.
radio broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, February 19, 1949
| Groovin' High | |
| Confirmation | |
| Salt Peanuts |
Charlie Parker - The 'Bird' Returns (Savoy MG 12179)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.: same personnel.
radio broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, February 12, 1949
| Barbados |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; plus Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Dave Lambert, Buddy Stewart, vocal; Symphony Sid, announcer.
radio broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, February 26, 1949
| Half Nelson | |
| Scrapple From The Apple |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; plus Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Symphony Sid, announcer.
radio broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, March 12, 1949
| Cheryl | |
| Chasin' The Bird |
Charlie Parker - Bird At The Roost/The Savoy Years Volume Four (Savoy ZDS 4414)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Symphony Sid, announcer.
radio broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, February 19, 1949
| Announcer | |
| - | |
| - | |
| Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer | |
| Commercial Break #1 | |
| Commercial Break #2 |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; plus Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Dave Lambert, Buddy Stewart, vocal; Symphony Sid, announcer.
radio broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, February 26, 1949
| Announcer | |
| - | |
| - | |
| - | |
| Deedle | |
| Introductions By Dave Lambert & Buddy Stewart | |
| What's This | |
| Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer |
same personnel.
radio broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, March 5, 1949
| Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer | |
| Cheryl | |
| Announcer | |
| Anthropology | |
| Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer | |
| Hurry Home | |
| Deedle | |
| Royal Roost Bop (All The Things You Are) | |
| Jumpin' With Symphony Sid With Announcer |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; plus Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Symphony Sid, announcer.
radio broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, March 12, 1949
| Announcer | |
| Introduction By Charlie Parker | |
| Announcer | |
| Jumpin' With Symphony Sid |
Newly Discovered Sides By The Immortal Charlie Parker (Savoy SAVOY 12186)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; plus Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Dave Lambert, Buddy Stewart, vocal; Symphony Sid, announcer.
radio broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, February 26, 1949
| Night In Tunisia |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; plus Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Symphony Sid, announcer.
radio broadcast, "Royal Roost", NYC, March 12, 1949
| On A Slow Boat To China |
Benny Carter, Charlie Parker, Johnny Hodges, Willie Smith - Alto Sax (Norgran MGN-1035)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Tommy Turk, trombone; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Carlos Vidal, bongos.
NYC, February-March, 1949
| 2542 | 292-3 | Cardboard |
** also released on Verve MGV-8126.
Charlie Parker - Jazz Perennial: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #7 (Verve MGV-8009)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Tommy Turk, trombone; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums; Carlos Vidal, bongos.: same session.
NYC, February-March, 1949
| 2543-2 | 293-4 | Visa |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.
NYC, May 5, 1949
| 2755-5 | 294-3 | Segment |
| 2756-5 | 295-5 | Passport (common) |
| 2757-4 | 296-3 | Diverse (as Segment) |
Charlie Parker - Bird On The Road (Jazz Showcase JS 5003)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes #2; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.
"Waldorf-Astoria Hotel", NYC, March 5, 1949
| 1. | Barbados |
| 2. | Anthropology |
Bird And Diz (Mercury MGC-512)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.
NYC, May 5, 1949
| 2756-2 | 295-2 | Passport (rare) |
** also released on Clef MGC-512.
Charlie Parker - Bird In Paris (Bird In Paris CP 3)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.: same personnel.
"Salle Pleyel", Paris, France, May 8, 9 and 14 or 15, 1949
| Salt Peanuts I | |
| Barbados | |
| 52nd Street Theme I | |
| Out Of Nowhere I | |
| Salt Peanuts II | |
| Scrapple From The Apple | |
| Out Of Nowhere II | |
| Wee (aka Allen's Alley) | |
| 52nd Street Theme II |
Aime Barelli, Bill Coleman, Miles Davis, Kenny Dorham, Hot Lips Page, trumpet; Big Chief, Russell Moore, trombone; Hubert Rostaing, clarinet; Sidney Bechet, Pierre Braslavsky, soprano sax; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Don Byas, James Moody, tenor sax; Hazy Osterwald, vibes; Al Haig, piano; Toots Thielemans, guitar; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.
"Salle Pleyel", Paris, France, May 15, 1949
| Farewell Blues (as Blues) |
Charlie Parker In France 1949 (Jazz O.P. (F) OMS 7004)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.
"Salle Pleyel", Paris, France, May 8, 9 and 14 or 15, 1949
| Out Of Nowhere III | |
| A Night In Tunisia | |
| Moose The Mooche | |
| Hot House | |
| I Got Rhythm (as Blues) | |
| 52nd Street Theme III |
same personnel.
"Colisee Movie Theatre", Roubaix, France, May 12, 1949
| Ornithology | |
| Out Of Nowhere | |
| Cheryl | |
| 52nd Street Theme | |
| Lover Man | |
| Groovin' High | |
| Half Nelson | |
| 52nd Street Theme (alternate take) |
Max Roach, Clifford Brown - 2 Giants (Vogue (F) LDA 16008)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; James Moody, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Studio Technisonor, Paris, France, May 15, 1949
| St3010 | Prince Albert |
| St3011 | Maxology (as Baby Sis) |
| St3013 | Maximum |
Al Haig Trio And Quintet! (Prestige PRST 7841)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; James Moody, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.: same session.
Studio Technisonor, Paris, France, May 15, 1949
| St3012 | Yesterdays (as Tomorrow) |
James Moody - In The Beginning: Jazz Legacy 47 (Jazz Legacy (F) JL 97)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Studio Technisonor, Paris, France, May 15, 1949
| St3014 | Hot House (as Ham And Haig) |
J J Johnson, Kai Winding, Benny Green - Trombone By Three (Prestige PRLP 7023)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Jay Jay Johnson, trombone; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Max Roach, drums.
NYC, May 26, 1949
| JRC20B | Elysee (as Elysses) |
| JRC21C | Opus V |
| JRC22C | Hilo |
| JRC23D | Fox Hunt |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-091, OJCCD-091-2.
** part of Prestige PRES 16-4 as Jay Jay Johnson, Kai Winding, Bennie Green - Trombone By Three.
1950
Charlie Parker - Ultimate Bird 1949-50 (Grotto 495)
Kenny Dorham, possibly Red Rodney, trumpet; Tony Scott, clarinet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
broadcast, "Cafe Society", NYC, June-July, 1950
| 52nd Street Theme I | |
| A Night In Tunisia | |
| 52nd Street Theme II |
Charlie Parker - Ballads And Birdland (Klacto (E) MG 101)
Kenny Dorham, possibly Red Rodney, trumpet; Tony Scott, clarinet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.: same session.
broadcast, "Cafe Society", NYC, June-July, 1950
| Just Friends II | |
| April In Paris II | |
| Medley I: Bewitched; Summertime | |
| Medley II: I Cover The Waterfront; Gone With The Wind | |
| Easy To Love | |
| 52nd Street Theme IV |
Charlie Parker - Just Friends (S.C.A.M. JPG 4)
Kenny Dorham, possibly Red Rodney, trumpet; Tony Scott, clarinet; Charlie Parker, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.: same session.
broadcast, "Cafe Society", NYC, June-July, 1950
| Just Friends III | |
| April In Paris III | |
| Moose The Mooche | |
| 52nd Street Theme V |
1951
Various Artists - Cool Whalin' - Bebop Vocals (Spotlite (E) SPJ 135)
Idrees Sulieman or Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; unknown, bass; unknown, drums; Frankie Passions, vocal.
NYC, 1951
| Especially For You | |
| Nobody Knows |
1952
Thelonious Monk - Genius Of Modern Music Volume Two (Blue Note BLP 1511)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Nelson Boyd, bass; Max Roach, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, May 30, 1952
| BN434-1 tk.2 | Skippy |
| BN435-3 tk.7 | Hornin' In |
| BN437-0 tk.10 | Carolina Moon |
| BN438-0 tk.11 | Let's Cool One |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81511 (pseudo stereo).
** part of Blue Note BN-LA579-H2 as The Complete Genius. and Mosaic MR4-101 as The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Thelonious Monk.
The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Thelonious Monk (Mosaic MR4-101)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Nelson Boyd, bass; Max Roach, drums.: same session.
WOR Studios, NYC, May 30, 1952
| BN434-2 tk.3 | Skippy (alternate take) |
| BN435-1 tk.5 | Hornin' In (alternate take) |
| BN436-0 tk.8 | Sixteen |
| BN436-1 tk.9 | Sixteen (alternate take) |
** same as Blue Note BLP 1510 entitled Genius Of Modern Music Volume One + BLP 1511 entitled Genius Of Modern Music Volume Two + 25 bonus tracks.
1953
Hooray For Milt Jackson, John Lewis, Art Blakey, Kenny Dorham (Session Disc 110)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
"Birdland", NYC, October 31, 1953
| An Oscar For Oscar | |
| If I Love Again |
Kenny Dorham - 1953-1956-1964 (Royal Jazz (D) RJD 515)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Art Blakey, drums.: same session.
"Birdland", NYC, October 31, 1953
| Split Kick | |
| Get Happy | |
| Lullaby Of Birdland |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.
broadcast, "Bandstand USA", "Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, October 10, 1956
| Valse Hot | |
| I Get A Kick Out Of You |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Tore Sannes, piano; Bijorn Pedersen, bass; Jon Christensen, drums.
"Metropole Jazz Club", Oslo, Norway, January, 1964
| Con Alma | |
| Short Story | |
| Sky Blue | |
| Lament |
Kenny Dorham Quintet (Original Jazz Classics OJC-113)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Jimmy Heath, tenor, baritone sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 15, 1953
| An Oscar For Oscar | |
| Ruby, My Dear (take 1) | |
| Ruby, My Dear (take 2) | |
| Be My Love | |
| Osmosis | |
| I Love You | |
| Darn That Dream (take 1) | |
| Darn That Dream (take 2) |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-113-2.
Kenny Dorham Quintet (Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-113-2)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet, vocal; Jimmy Heath, tenor sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
NYC, October 21, 1953
| Chicago Blues | |
| Lonesome Lover Blues |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Jimmy Heath, tenor, baritone sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 15, 1953
| I Love You (take 2) |
** originally released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-113 + 3 bonus tracks.
1954 (age 30)
Sonny Rollins - Moving Out (Prestige PRLP 7058)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Elmo Hope, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey as "Abdullah Buhaina", drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 18, 1954
| 606 | Movin' Out |
| 607 | Swingin' For Bumsy |
| 608 | Silk N' Satin |
| 609 | Solid |
** also released on Prestige PR 7433, PRST 7433 as Jazz Classics. on Original Jazz Classics OJC-058, OJCCD-058-2.
Lou Donaldson Quartet/Quintet/Sextet (Blue Note BLP 1537)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Matthew Gee, trombone; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Elmo Hope, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 22, 1954
| tk.3 | Caracas |
| tk.4 | The Stroller |
| tk.6 | Moe's Bluff |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 81537 2.
Various Artists - The Other Side Of Blue Note 1500 Series (Blue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Matthew Gee, trombone; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Elmo Hope, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 22, 1954
| tk.10 | After You've Gone |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 30, 1955
| tk.9 | K.D.'s Cab Ride (Echo Of Spring) |
Horace Silver And The Jazz Messengers (Blue Note BLP 1518)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 13, 1954
| tk.3 | Room 608 |
| tk.6 | Creepin' In |
| tk.8 | Doodlin' |
| tk.10 | Stop Time |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 6, 1955
| tk.3 | Hippy |
| tk.5 | To Whom It May Concern |
| tk.9 | Hankerin' |
| tk.13 | The Preacher |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81518 (pseudo stereo), CDP 7 46140 2.
1955
Kenny Dorham - Afro-Cuban (Blue Note BLP 1535)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 30, 1955
| tk.2 | Venetia's Dance |
| tk.6 | K.D.'s Motion |
| tk.12 | The Villa |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Jay Jay Johnson, trombone; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Carlos "Patato" Valdes, congas; Richie Goldberg, cowbell #1,3.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 29, 1955
| 1. tk.3 | Minor's Holiday |
| 2. tk.5 | Basheer's Dream |
| 3. tk.7 | Afrodisia |
| 4. tk.8 | Lotus Flower |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 46815 2.
Kenny Dorham - Afro-Cuban (Blue Note CDP 7 46815 2)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Jay Jay Johnson, trombone; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Carlos "Patato" Valdes, congas; Richie Goldberg, cowbell.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 29, 1955
| tk.2 | Minor's Holiday (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 1535 + 2 bonus tracks.
The Jazz Messengers At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 2 (Blue Note BLP 1508)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, 1st set, November 23, 1955
| tk.2 | Like Someone In Love |
| tk.4 | I Waited For You |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax #1; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, 2nd set, November 23, 1955
| 1. tk.7 | Avila & Tequila |
| 2. tk.8 | Yesterdays |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, 4th set, November 23, 1955
| tk.15 | Sportin' Crowd |
| The Theme (incomplete) |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81508 (pseudo stereo), CDP 7 46522 2.
The Jazz Messengers At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 1 (Blue Note BLP 1507)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.: same personnel.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, 1st set, November 23, 1955
| tk.5 | Minor's Holiday |
same personnel.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, 2nd set, November 23, 1955
| tk.6 | Soft Winds |
same personnel.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, 3rd set, November 23, 1955
| tk.12 | Prince Albert |
same personnel.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, 4th set, November 23, 1955
| tk.19 | The Theme |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81507 (pseudo stereo), CDP 7 46521 2.
The Jazz Messengers At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 3 (Blue Note (J) DY-5805-01)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.: same personnel.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, 2nd set, November 23, 1955
| tk.11 | Deciphering The Message; The Theme |
same personnel.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, 3rd set, November 23, 1955
| tk.13 | Just One Of Those Things |
| tk.14 | Gone With The Wind |
same personnel.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, 4th set, November 23, 1955
| tk.17 | Hank's Symphony |
| tk.18 | Lady Bird |
** also scheduled on Blue Note (J) GXF-3074.
** also released on Blue Note (J) BNJ-61007.
1956
The Birdland Stars On Tour Vol. 1 (RCA Victor LPM-1327)
Conte Candoli, Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Phil Woods, alto sax; Al Cohn, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; John Simmons, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Webster Hall, NYC, February 27, 1956
| G4JB2168 | Two Pairs Of Aces |
| G4JB2169 | Roulette |
| G4JB2170 | A Bit Of The Blues |
| G4JB2172 | Last Lap |
| G4JB2173 | Phil 'Er Up |
| G4JB2177 | Minorin' The Blues |
The Birdland Stars On Tour Vol. 2 (RCA Victor LPM-1328)
Conte Candoli, Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Phil Woods, alto sax; Al Cohn, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; John Simmons, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.: same session.
Webster Hall, NYC, February 27, 1956
| G4JB2171 | Ah Funky New Baby |
| G4JB2174 | Conte's Condolences |
| G4JB2175 | For Kicks Only |
| G4JB2176 | Hip Boots! |
| G4JB2178 | Birdland Fantasy |
| G4JB2179 | Playboy |
Tadd Dameron - Fontainebleau (Prestige PRLP 7037)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Henry Coker, trombone; Sahib Shihab, alto sax; Joe Alexander, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Tadd Dameron, piano; John Simmons, bass; Shadow Wilson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 9, 1956
| 859 | Fontainebleau |
| 860 | Delirium |
| 861 | The Scene Is Clean |
| 862 | Flossie Lou |
| 863 | Bula-Beige |
** also scheduled on New Jazz NJLP 8300 as Dameronia.
** also released on Prestige PR 16007 as Dameronia. on Prestige PRST 7842 as The Tadd Dameron Memorial Album. on Original Jazz Classics OJC-055, OJCCD-055-2.
Kenny Dorham And The Jazz Prophets Vol. 1 (ABC-Paramount ABC-122)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; J.R. Monterose, tenor sax; Dick Katz, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums.
NYC, April 4, 1956
| 5171 | Tahitian Suite |
| 5172 | DX |
| 5173 | The Prophet |
| 5174 | Blues Elegante |
| 5178 | Don't Explain |
** part of Impulse! IA-9337/2 as Sonny Criss/Kenny Dorham - The Dedication Series Vol. I: The Bopmasters.
Cecil Payne Quartet & Quintet (Signal S 1203)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 22, 1956
| 135 | Saucer Eyes |
| 134 | Man Of Moods |
| 136 | Bringing Up Father |
| 137 | Groovin' High |
** also released on Savoy MG 12147 as Patterns Of Jazz. on Savoy Jazz SJL 1167 as Patterns.
Kenny Dorham - 'Round About Midnight At The Cafe Bohemia Vol. 3 (Blue Note (J) BNJ-61004)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; J.R. Monterose, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, 1st set, May 31, 1956
| tk.2 | K.D.'s Blues (alternate take) |
| tk.6 | Monaco (alternate take) |
| tk.7 | N.Y. Theme |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Bobby Timmons, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, 2nd set, May 31, 1956
| tk.11 | Who Cares (alternate take) |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; J.R. Monterose, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Sam Jones, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, 4th set, May 31, 1956
| tk.20 | Riffin' |
Kenny Dorham - 'Round About Midnight At The Cafe Bohemia (Blue Note BLP 1524)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Bobby Timmons, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, 1st set, May 31, 1956
| tk.5 | Autumn In New York |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; J.R. Monterose, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Sam Jones, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, 2nd set, May 31, 1956
| tk.9 | Hills Edge |
| A Night In Tunisia |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; J.R. Monterose, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar #1,3; Sam Jones, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, 3rd set, May 31, 1956
| 1. tk.14 | Mexico City |
| 2. tk.15 | 'Round About Midnight |
| 3. tk.16 | Monaco |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 46541 2 as 'Round About Midnight At The Cafe Bohemia Vol. 1.
Kenny Dorham - 'Round About Midnight At The Cafe Bohemia Vol. 2 (Blue Note (J) BNJ-61003)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; J.R. Monterose, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Sam Jones, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, 2nd set, May 31, 1956
| tk.8 | K.D.'s Blues |
| tk.12 | Royal Roost |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; J.R. Monterose, tenor sax #2; Bobby Timmons, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Sam Jones, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, 3rd set, May 31, 1956
| 1. tk.17 | Who Cares (alternate take) |
| 2. tk.18 | My Heart Stood Still |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; J.R. Monterose, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Sam Jones, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, 4th set, May 31, 1956
| tk.22 | The Prophet |
Kenny Burrell (Vol. 2) (Blue Note BLP 1543)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; J.R. Monterose, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Sam Jones, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums.: same session.
"Cafe Bohemia", Greenwich Village, NY, 4th set, May 31, 1956
| tk.21 | Mexico City (alternate take) |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81543 (pseudo stereo).
Phil Woods Septet - Pairing Off (Prestige PRLP 7046)
Donald Byrd, Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Gene Quill, Phil Woods, alto sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 15, 1956
| 914 | The Stanley Stomper |
| 915 | Cool Aid |
| 916 | Pairing Off |
| 917 | Suddenly It's Spring |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-092, OJCCD-092-2.
** part of Prestige P-24065 as Altology.
Matthew Gee All Stars - Jazz By Gee! (Riverside RLP 12-221)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Matthew Gee, trombone; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Joe Knight, piano; John Simmons, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, July 19, 1956
| Gee! | |
| Kingston Lounge | |
| The Boys From Brooklyn |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1884-2.
Mobley's 2nd Message (Prestige PRLP 7082)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Walter Bishop, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 27, 1956
| 944 | These Are The Things I Love |
| 945 | Message From The Border |
| 946 | The Latest |
| 947 | Xlento |
| 948 | I Should Care |
| 949 | Crazeology |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7667 as Hank Mobley's Second Message.
** part of Prestige P-24063 as Hank Mobley - Messages.
Presenting Ernie Henry (Riverside RLP 12-222)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Ernie Henry, alto sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Wilbur Ware, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, August 23 and 30, 1956
| Gone With The Wind | |
| Orient | |
| Free Flight | |
| Checkmate | |
| Active Ingredients | |
| I Should Care | |
| Cleo's Chant |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-102, OJCCD-1920-2.
Ernie Henry - Last Chorus (Riverside RLP 12-266)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Ernie Henry, alto sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Wilbur Ware, bass; Art Taylor, drums.: same session.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, August 23 and 30, 1956
| Cleo's Chant (unissued version) |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Ernie Henry, alto sax; Eddie Mathias, bass; G.T. Hogan, drums.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, November 13, and December 2, 1957
| S'posin' (alternate take) |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-086, OJCCD-1906-2.
Gil Melle Quartet - Gil's Guests (Prestige PRLP 7063)
Gil Melle, baritone sax; Joe Cinderella, guitar; Vinnie Burke, bass; Edmund Thigpen, drums; + Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Don Butterfield, tuba; Hal McKusick, alto sax.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 24, 1956
| 966 | Still Life |
| 967 | Sixpence |
| 968 | Ghengis |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1753, OJCCD-1753-2.
Max Roach + 4 (EmArcy MG-36098)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.
NYC, September 17, 1956
| 13768 | Mr. X |
| 13769 | Body And Soul |
| 13770-4 | Just One Of Those Things |
same personnel.
NYC, September 19, 1956
| 13764-6 | Ezz-thetic |
| 13766 | Woody'n You |
| 13767 | Dr. Free-Zee |
** also scheduled on EmArcy SR-80001.
** also released on EmArcy (J) 195J-39 as Max Roach + 4 & More.
Max Roach + 4 & More (EmArcy (J) 195J-39)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Bill Wallace, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, March 18, 1957
| 15176-6 | It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing |
| 15178-5 | Love Letters |
same personnel.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, March 20, 1957
| 15188-10 | Minor Trouble |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Fine Recording, NYC, December 20, 1957
| 16635 | JB158-7 | Raoul |
| 16636 | JB159-2 | This Time The Dream's On Me |
| 16637 | JB160-1 | Tune Up |
same personnel.
Fine Recording, NYC, December 23, 1957
| 16646 | JB163-6 | Anthropology |
** originally released on EmArcy MG-36098 as Max Roach + 4 + 7 bonus tracks.
Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time (EmArcy MG-36108)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.
NYC, September 19, 1956
| 13765 | The Most Beautiful Girl In The World |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Bill Wallace, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, March 18, 1957
| 15175-10 | I'll Take Romance |
| 15177 | Blues Waltz |
same personnel.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, March 20, 1957
| 15187-7 | Little Folks |
| 15189-4 | Valse Hot |
same personnel.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, March 21, 1957
| 15194 | Lover (mono edit) |
** also released on Mercury MG-20538.
Sonny Rollins Quintet With Kenny Dorham And Max Roach - Rollins Plays For Bird (Prestige PRLP 7095)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Wade Legge, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 5, 1956
| 979 | I've Grown Accustomed To Your Face |
| 980 | Kids Know |
| 982 | Medley: I Remember You |
| - | Medley: My Melancholy Baby |
| - | Medley: Old Folks |
| - | Medley: They Can't Take That Away From Me |
| - | Medley: Just Friends |
| - | Medley: My Little Suede Shoes |
| - | Medley: Star Eyes |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7553 as Sonny Rollins - Rollins Plays For Bird. on Original Jazz Classics OJC-214, OJCCD-214-2.
Sonny Rollins - Sonny Boy (Prestige PRLP 7207)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Wade Legge, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 5, 1956
| 981 | The House I Live In |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-348, OJCCD-348-2.
1957
Herb Geller - Fire In The West (Jubilee JLP 1044)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Herb Geller, alto sax; Harold Land, tenor sax; Lou Levy, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, March 14, 1957
| JB830 | The Fruit |
| JB831 | S'Pacific View |
| JB832 | Marable Eyes |
| JB833 | Melrose And Sam |
| JB834 | Jitterbug Waltz |
| JB835 | An Air For The Heir |
| JB836 | Here's What I'm Here For |
** also released on Josie JJM 3502 as Herb Geller.
Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time (EmArcy SR-80002)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Bill Wallace, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, March 21, 1957
| JB8 | Lover (stereo edit) |
** also released on Mercury SR-60193.
Kenny Dorham - Jazz Contrasts (Riverside RLP 12-239)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax #1,2,4,6; Betty Glamman, harp #3-5; Hank Jones, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, May 21 and 27, 1957
| 1. | Falling In Love With Love |
| 2. | I'll Remember April |
| 3. | Larue |
| 4. | My Old Flame |
| 5. | But Beautiful |
| 6. | La Villa |
** also released on Riverside RLP 1105; Original Jazz Classics OJC-028, OJCCD-028-2.
Hank Mobley Quintet Featuring Sonny Clark (Blue Note (J) BNJ-61006)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Jimmy Rowser, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 18, 1957
| tk.3 | My Reverie |
| tk.6 | Curtain Call |
| tk.9 | On The Bright Side |
| tk.10 | The Mobe |
| tk.11 | Don't Get Too Hip |
** part of Mosaic MQ10-181, MD6-181 as The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions.
The Oscar Pettiford Orchestra In Hi-Fi Vol. 2 (ABC-Paramount ABC-227)
Ray Copeland, Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Al Grey, trombone; Dave Amram, Julius Watkins, French horn; Gigi Gryce, alto sax, arranger; Jerome Richardson, tenor sax, flute; Benny Golson, tenor sax, arranger; Sahib Shihab, baritone sax; Betty Glamann, harp; Dick Katz, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.
NYC, September 6, 1957
| Little Niles | |
| Sea Breeze |
A.K. Salim - Pretty For The People (Savoy MG-12118)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Buster Cooper, trombone; John Griffin, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Max Roach, drums; Chino Pozo, conga drums; A.K. Salim, leader, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 17, 1957
| 70125 | Blu-Binsky |
| 70126 | R.U.1.2. |
| 70127 | Pretty For The People |
| 70128 | Ba-Lu-Ee-Du |
| 70129 | Shirley Ray |
| 70130 | Takin' Care Of Business |
** also released on Savoy 93006-2.
A.K. Salim - Pretty For The People (Savoy 93006-2)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Buster Cooper, trombone; John Griffin, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Max Roach, drums; Chino Pozo, conga drums; A.K. Salim, leader, arranger.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 17, 1957
| Blu-Binsky (previously unissued) | |
| Pretty For The People (previously unissued) |
** originally released on Savoy MG-12118 + 2 bonus tracks.
Oscar Pettiford - Jazz Off The Air Vol. 6 (Spotlite (E) SPJ 153)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Oscar Pettiford, bass, cello; and others.
"Birdland", NYC, fall 1957
| The Gentle Art Of Love | |
| Aw C' Mon | |
| I Remember Clifford | |
| No So Sleepy |
Abbey Lincoln With The Riverside Jazz Stars (Riverside RLP 12-251)
Abbey Lincoln, vocal; accompanied by Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano #1-7, bass #8; Paul Chambers, bass #1-7; Max Roach, drums.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, October 28, 1957
| 1. | Strong Man |
| 2. | Happiness Is Just A Thing Called Joe |
| 3. | My Man |
| 4. | That's Him |
| 5. | I Must Have That Man |
| 6. | Porgy |
| 7. | When A Woman Loves A Man |
| 8. | Don't Explain |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-085, OJCCD-085-2.
Abbey Lincoln With The Riverside Jazz Stars (Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-085-2)
Abbey Lincoln, vocal; accompanied by Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, October 28, 1957
| I Must Have That Man (take 3) | |
| Porgy (take 1) |
** originally released on Riverside RLP 12-251 + 2 bonus tracks.
Abbey Lincoln With The Riverside Jazz Stars (Riverside RLP 1107)
Abbey Lincoln, vocal; accompanied by Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Max Roach, drums.: same session.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, October 28, 1957
| Can't Help Lovin' That Man |
Kenny Dorham Quartet Featuring Ernie Henry - 2 Horns/2 Rhythm (Riverside RLP 12-255)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet, piano #3; Ernie Henry, alto sax; Eddie Mathias, bass #1-3,5-7; Wilbur Ware, bass #4,8; G.T. Hogan, drums.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, November 13, and December 2, 1957
| 1. | Lotus Blossom |
| 2. | 'Sposin' |
| 3. | Soon |
| 4. | Is It True What They Say About Dixie? |
| 5. | The End Of A Love Affair |
| 6. | I'll Be Seeing You |
| 7. | Noose Bloos |
| 8. | Jazz-Classic |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-463, OJCCD-463-2.
Benny Golson Sextet - The Modern Touch (Riverside RLP 12-256)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Benny Golson, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, December 19 and 23, 1957
| Out Of The Past | |
| Reunion | |
| Venetian Breeze | |
| Hymn To The Orient | |
| Namely You | |
| Blues On Down |
** also released on Jazzland AM 85, AS 985 as Reunion. on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1797-2.
** part of Milestone M-47048 as Blues On Down.
The Max Roach 4 Plays Charlie Parker (EmArcy MG-36127)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Fine Recording, NYC, December 23, 1957
| 16644 | JB161-4 | Confirmation |
| 16645 | JB162-11 | Au Privave (as Apres Vous) |
| 16647 | JB164-2 | Yardbird Suite |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; George Coleman, tenor sax; Nelson Boyd, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, April 11, 1958
| 17277 | JB229-7 | Billie's Bounce |
| 17278 | JB230-7 | Ko-Ko |
| 17279 | JB231-1 | Parker's Mood |
** also released on EmArcy SR-80019; Mercury MG-20532, SR-60209; Universal (J) UCCM-9103.
1958
Max Roach - Max! (Argo LP-623)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Ramsey Lewis, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Chicago, IL, January 4, 1958
| Crackle Hut | |
| Speculate | |
| That Old Devil Called Love | |
| Audio Blues | |
| C.M. | |
| Four-X |
** part of Chess 2ACMJ-406 as Max Roach/Art Blakey. and Chess CH2-92511 as Max Roach, Art Blakey - Percussion Discussion.
Out There With Betty Carter (Peacock PLP 90)
Ray Copeland, Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Melba Liston, trombone; Gigi Gryce, Jimmy Powell, alto sax; Benny Golson, tenor sax; Sahib Shihab, baritone sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Charles "Specs" Wright, drums; Betty Carter, vocal.
NYC, February, 1958
| You're Driving Me Crazy | |
| Foul Play | |
| On The Isle Of May | |
| Make It Last | |
| The Bluebird Of Happiness | |
| Something Wonderful |
** part of Impulse! AS-9321-2 as What A Little Moonlight Can Do. and Impulse! GRD-114 as I Can't Help It.
Kenny Dorham Sings And Plays - This Is The Moment! (Riverside RLP 12-275)
Curtis Fuller, trombone; Cedar Walton, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Charlie Persip, drums #1,3,4,6-8,10; G.T. Hogan, drums #2,5,9; Kenny Dorham, vocal, trumpet.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, July-August, 1958
| 1. | Autumn Leaves |
| 2. | I Remember Clifford |
| 3. | Since I Fell For You |
| 4. | I Understand |
| 5. | From This Moment On |
| 6. | This Is The Moment |
| 7. | Angel Eyes |
| 8. | Where Are You? |
| 9. | Golden Earrings |
| 10. | Make Me A Present Of You |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-812-2.
Various Artists - New Blue Horns (Riverside RLP 12-294)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Cedar Walton, piano; Sam Jones, bass; G.T. Hogan, drums.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, July-August, 1958
| Optional |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-256, OJCCD-256-2.
Abbey Lincoln - It's Magic (Riverside RLP 12-277)
Abbey Lincoln, vocal; accompanied by Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone #1,2,4; Jerome Richardson, flute, baritone sax #1,2,4; Benny Golson, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums; Benny Golson, arranger #1,2,4.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, August, 1958
| 1. | Just For Me |
| 2. | An Occasional Man |
| 3. | Ain't Nobody's Business |
| 4. | Music, Maestro, Please |
| 5. | Exactly Like You |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-205, OJCCD-205-2.
The Cecil Taylor Quintet - Hard Driving Jazz (United Artists UAL 4014)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Cecil Taylor, piano; Chuck Israels, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
NYC, October 13, 1958
| Shifting Down | |
| Like Someone In Love | |
| Just Friends | |
| Double Clutching |
** also released on United Artists UAS 5014 as The Cecil Taylor Quintet - Stereo Drive. on United Artists UAJ 14001, UAJS 15001; Solid State SS 18025; United Artists UAS-5638 as John Coltrane - Coltrane Time.
Helen Merrill - You've Got A Date With The Blues (Metrojazz E1010)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Jerome Richardson, flute, tenor sax; Jimmy Jones, piano, arranger; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Milton Hinton, bass; Johnny Cresci, drums; Helen Merrill, vocal.
NYC, 1958
| The Blues From Black, Brown & Beige | |
| Blue Gardenia |
** also released on Metrojazz SE1010.
1959
Kenny Dorham Septet, Cannonball Adderley - Blue Spring (Riverside RLP 12-297)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; David Amram, French horn; Julian "Cannonball" Adderley, alto sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Cedar Walton, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums #1-4; Philly Joe Jones, drums #5,6.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, January 20, and February 18, 1959
| 1. | Blue Spring |
| 2. | It Might As Well Be Spring |
| 3. | Poetic |
| 4. | Spring Is Here |
| 5. | Spring Cannon |
| 6. | Passion Spring |
** also released on Riverside RLP 1139; Original Jazz Classics OJC-134, OJCCD-134-2.
Abbey Lincoln - Abbey Is Blue (Riverside RLP 12-308)
Abbey Lincoln, vocal; accompanied by Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Wynton Kelly, piano #1-3; Phil Wright, piano #4-6; Les Spann, guitar #1,2,4-6, flute #3; Sam Jones, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, spring and fall 1959
| 1. | Lonely House |
| 2. | Thursday's Child |
| 3. | Brother, Where Are You? |
| 4. | Come Sunday |
| 5. | Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise |
| 6. | Lost In The Stars |
** also released on Riverside RLP 1153; Original Jazz Classics OJC-069, OJCCD-069-2.
Andy And The Bey Sisters (Fontana 464451)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; The Bey Sisters, vocal; Andy Bey, vocal, piano; and others.
April 15, 1959
| Bye Bye Blackbird | |
| Fascinating Rhythm | |
| Scoubidou | |
| Smooth Sailin' |
Barney Wilen - Barney (RCA (F) 430.053)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Barney Wilen, tenor sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Gilbert Rovere, bass; Daniel Humair, drums.
Paris, France, April 24 and 25, 1959
| Besame Mucho | |
| Stablemates | |
| Jordu | |
| Lady Bird |
Barney Wilen - Un Temoin Dans La Ville (Fontana (F) 660 226 MR)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Barney Wilen, soprano, tenor sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Paul Rovere, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Paris, France, April, 1959
| Un Temoin Dans La Ville | |
| La Pendison | |
| Melodie Pour Les Radio-Taxis | |
| Poursuite Et Metro | |
| Ambiance Pourpre | |
| Premeditation Dans L'Appartment | |
| La Vie N'est Qu Une Lutte | |
| Complainte Du Chauffeur | |
| S.O.S. Radio-Taxis | |
| Funal Au Jardin D'Acclimatation |
Casual Affair With The John Mehegan Quartet (TJ TJLP-A1)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; John Mehegan, piano; Chuck Wayne, guitar; Ernie Furtado, bass.
NYC, May 28, and June 2, 1959
| With A Song In My Heart | |
| Baubles, Bangles And Beads | |
| Once Again In Love | |
| Can't We Be Friends | |
| Evelyn | |
| Young And Foolish | |
| Blues De Sad |
** also released on Request RLP 10047 as John Mehegan, Kenny Dorham, Chuck Wayne, Ernie Furtado - We Dig Jazz.
Ornette Coleman, Don Cherry, Kenny Dorham - S.O.J. - Lenox School Of Jazz (Royal Jazz (D) SOJ 1/2)
Kenny Dorham, Herb Pomeroy, trumpet; Jimmy Giuffre, sax; and others.
Lenox, MA, August 29, 1959
| unknown titles |
Randy Weston - Live At The Fivespot (United Artists UAL 4066)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Randy Weston, piano; Wilbur Little, bass; Roy Haynes, drums; Clifford Jarvis, drums #5; Brock Peters, vocal #3.
"Five Spot Cafe", NYC, October 26, 1959
| 1. | High Fly |
| 2. | Beef Blues Stew |
| 3. | Where |
| 4. | Spot Five Blues |
| 5. | Lisa Lovely |
** also released on United Artists UAS 5066.
** part of Blue Note BN-LA598-H2 as Little Niles.
Meet Oliver Nelson (New Jazz NJLP 8224)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Oliver Nelson, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 30, 1959
| 1897 | Jams And Jellies |
| 1898 | Ostinato |
| 1899 | Passion Flower |
| 1900 | Booze Blues Baby |
| 1901 | Don't Stand Up |
| 1902 | What's New? |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-227, OJCCD-227-2.
Kenny Dorham - Quiet Kenny (New Jazz NJLP 8225)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 13, 1959
| 1916 | Old Folks |
| 1917 | My Ideal |
| 1918 | Blue Spring Shuffle |
| 1920 | Lotus Blossom |
| 1921 | I Had The Craziest Dream |
| 1922 | Alone Together |
| 1923-1 | Blue Friday |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7754 as Kenny Dorham/1959. on Original Jazz Classics OJC-250, OJCCD-250-2.
Kenny Dorham/1959 (Prestige PRST 7754)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 13, 1959
| 1919 | Mack The Knife |
** originally released on New Jazz NJLP 8225 as Quiet Kenny + 1 bonus track.
1960
The Arrival Of Kenny Dorham (JARO International JAM-5007)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet #1-7,9; Charlie Davis, baritone sax #1-5,7-9; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Edward "Butch" Warren, bass; Arnold "Buddy" Enlow, drums.
NYC, January 10, 1960
| 1. | Stage West |
| 2. | I'm An Old Cowhand |
| 3. | Stella By Starlight |
| 4. | Delilah |
| 5. | Butch's Blues |
| 6. | Lazy Afternoon |
| 7. | Six Bits |
| 8. | When Sunny Gets Blue |
| 9. | Turbo |
** also released on JARO International JAS-8007; Venus (J) TKCZ-36021; PJL (J) MTCJ-1090; JARO International (J) ABCJ-553; SSJ (J) XQAM-1623. on Xanadu 125, FDC 5164, (J) CRCJ-5511 as The Kenny Dorham Memorial Album.
Kenny Dorham - Jazz Contemporary (Time 52004)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charles Davis, baritone sax; Steve Kuhn, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Buddy Enlow, drums.
NYC, February 11, 1960
| A Waltz | |
| Horn Salute | |
| Tonica | |
| This Love Of Mine |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charles Davis, baritone sax; Steve Kuhn, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Buddy Enlow, drums.
NYC, February 12, 1960
| Monk's Mood | |
| In Your Own Sweet Way |
** also released on Time S/2004.
Harold Land In New York - Eastward Ho! (Jazzland JLP 33)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Harold Land, tenor sax; Amos Trice, piano; Clarence Jones, bass; Joe Peters, drums.
Plaza Sound Studios, NYC, July 5 and 8, 1960
| So In Love | |
| Triple Trouble | |
| Slowly | |
| On A Little Street In Singapore | |
| Okay Blues |
** also released on Jazzland JLP 933S; Original Jazz Classics OJC-493, OJCCD-493-2.
Various Artists - The Jazz Life! (Candid CJM 8019)
Benny Bailey, Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Walter Benton, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; John "Peck" Morrison, bass; Max Roach, drums; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, November 1, 1960
| Oh Yeah, Oh Yeah |
** also released on Candid CJS 9019; Barnaby BR-5021; Candid (Eu) CS 9019, (E) CCD79019.
Jazz Artists Guild - Newport Rebels (Candid CJM 8022)
Benny Bailey, trumpet; Eric Dolphy, alto sax; Kenny Dorham, piano; John "Peck" Morrison, bass; Jo Jones, drums; Abbey Lincoln, vocal; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, November 1, 1960
| Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do |
** also released on Candid CJS 9022; Barnaby BR-5022; Candid (Eu) CS 9022, (E) CCD79022.
Eric Dolphy - Candid Dolphy (Candid (E) CCD79033)
Benny Bailey, trumpet; Eric Dolphy, alto sax; Kenny Dorham, piano; John "Peck" Morrison, bass; Jo Jones, drums; Abbey Lincoln, vocal; Nat Hentoff, supervisor.: same session.
Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, November 1, 1960
| Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do (take 3) |
** originally released on Candid (Eu) CS 9033 + 2 bonus tracks.
Kenny Dorham - Show Boat (Time 52024)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Jimmy Heath, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
NYC, December 9, 1960
| Why Do I Love You | |
| Nobody Else But Me | |
| Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man | |
| Make Believe | |
| Ol' Man River | |
| Bill |
** also released on Time S/2024.
1961
Kenny Dorham - Whistle Stop (Blue Note BLP 4063)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 15, 1961
| tk.2 | "Philly" Twist |
| tk.11 | Whistle Stop |
| tk.19 | Windmill |
| tk.20 | Sunset |
| tk.25 | Sunrise In Mexico |
| tk.31 | Dorham's Epitaph |
| tk.34 | Buffalo |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84063, B1-28978, CDP 7243 8 28978 2 8.
Introducing The Rocky Boyd Quintet - Ease It (Jazztime JT 001)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Rocky Boyd, tenor sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Ron Carter, bass; Pete La Roca, drums.
Bell Sound Studios, NYC, March 13, 1961
| Avars | |
| Stella By Starlight | |
| Why Not | |
| Ease It | |
| Samba De Orfeu | |
| West 42nd Street |
** also released on Muse MR 5053 as Kenny Dorham - Ease It!. on Jazztime (J) NLP 2004. on Black Lion (G) BLCD 760119 as Kenny Dorham - West 42nd Street.
Kenny Dorham - West 42nd Street (Black Lion (G) BLCD 760119)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Rocky Boyd, tenor sax; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Ron Carter, bass; Pete La Roca, drums.: same session.
Bell Sound Studios, NYC, March 13, 1961
| Stella By Starlight (take 2) | |
| Why Not (take 2) | |
| Samba De Orfeu (take 5) | |
| West 42nd Street (take 7) |
** originally released on Jazztime JT 001 as Introducing The Rocky Boyd Quintet - Ease It + 4 bonus tracks.
Clifford Jordan - Starting Time (Jazzland JLP 52)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Cedar Walton, piano; Wilbur Ware, bass; Albert Heath, drums.
Plaza Sound Studios, NYC, June 14 and 15, 1961
| Sunrise In Mexico | |
| Extempore | |
| Down Through The Years | |
| Quittin' Time | |
| One Flight Down | |
| Windmill | |
| Don't You Know I Care | |
| Mosaic |
** also released on Jazzland JLP 952S; Original Jazz Classics OJC-147.
** part of Milestone MCD-47092-2 as Mosaic.
Jazz Committee For Latin American Affairs (FM FM-LP-303)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Ronnie Ball, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.
"American Jazz Festival In Latin America", "Teatro Municipal", Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, July 16, 1961
| Autumn Leaves |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Ronnie Ball, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; Ray Mantilla, percussion.
| Wee Dot |
** also released on Surrey S 1015, SS 1015 as Herbie Mann's Big Band.
Kenny Dorham - Hot Stuff From Brazil (West Wind (G) WW 015)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Herbie Mann, flute; Ronnie Ball, piano; Benny Tucker, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.
"American Jazz Festival In Latin America", "Teatro Municipal", Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, July 16, 1961
| A Night In Tunisia |
** also released on West Wind (G) WW 2015.
The Dave Bailey Sextet - Bash! (Jazzline JAZ 33-01)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Frank Haynes, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.
Bell Sound Studios, NYC, October 1, 1961
| Grand Street | |
| An Oscar For Oscar | |
| Osmosis | |
| Soul Support |
** also released on Onyx ORI 206; Xanadu 5011 as Tommy Flanagan Trio And Sextet. on Jazzline (J) PA-3079. on Black Lion (G) BLCD 760146 as Kenny Dorham - Osmosis.
Kenny Dorham - Osmosis (Black Lion (G) BLCD 760146)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Frank Haynes, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Ben Tucker, bass; Dave Bailey, drums.: same session.
Bell Sound Studios, NYC, October 1, 1961
| Grand Street (alternate take) | |
| Osmosis (alternate take) | |
| Soul Support (alternate take) | |
| B.M.T. Express |
** originally released on Jazzline JAZ 33-01 as The Dave Bailey Sextet - Bash! + 5 bonus tracks.
Kenny Dorham And Jackie McLean - Inta Somethin' (Pacific Jazz PJ-41)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet #1,2,4,6; Jackie McLean, alto sax #1,3-6; Walter Bishop Jr., piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
"The Jazz Workshop", San Francisco, CA, November 13, 1961
| 1. | Us (aka Una Mas) |
| 2. | It Could Happen To You |
| 3. | Let's Face The Music And Dance |
| 4. | No Two People |
| 5. | Lover Man |
| 6. | San Francisco Beat |
** also released on Pacific Jazz ST-41.
1962
Kenny Dorham - Matador (United Artists UAJ 14007)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet #1-4,6; Jackie McLean, alto sax #1,2,4-6; Bobby Timmons, piano; Teddy Smith, bass; J.C. Moses, drums.
Sound Makers, NYC, April 15, 1962
| 1. (tk.7) | El Matador |
| 2. (tk.5) | Malanie Parts 1/3 |
| 3. (tk.4) | Prelude |
| 4. (tk.7) | There Goes My Heart |
| 5. (tk.3) | Beautiful Love |
| 6. (tk.6) | Smile |
** also released on United Artists UAJS 15007, UAS-5631.
Jackie McLean Quintet (Blue Note (J) LNJ-80118)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Sonny Clark, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 14, 1962
| tk.1 | The Three Minors |
| tk.6 | Iddy Bitty |
| tk.10 | The Way I Feel |
| tk.13 | Marilyn's Dilemma |
| tk.14 | Blues In A Jiff |
| tk.15 | Blues For Jackie |
** initially scheduled on Blue Note BLP 4116.
** also released on Blue Note (J) BRP-8035.
Milt Jackson Sextet - Invitation (Riverside RM 446)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Virgil Jones, trumpet #2,5; Jimmy Heath, tenor sax #1,3,4,6,7; Milt Jackson, vibraharp; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
Plaza Sound Studios, NYC, August 30, October 31, and November 7, 1962
| 1. | Invitation |
| 2. | Too Close For Comfort |
| 3. | Ruby My Dear (take 6) |
| 4. | The Sealer |
| 5. | Poom-a-Loom |
| 6. | Ruby |
| 7. | None Shall Wander (take 8) |
** also released on Riverside RS 9446; Original Jazz Classics OJC-260, OJCCD-260-2.
Milt Jackson Sextet - Invitation (Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-260-2)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Jimmy Heath, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibraharp; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
Plaza Sound Studios, NYC, August 30, October 31, and November 7, 1962
| Ruby My Dear (take 5) | |
| None Shall Wander (take 6) |
** originally released on Riverside RM 446 + 2 bonus tracks.
1963
Kenny Dorham - The Flamboyan, Queens, NY, 1963 (Uptown UPCD 27.60)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Ronnie Matthews, piano; Steve Davis, bass; J.C. Moses, drums; Alan Grant, announcer.
"The Flamboyan", Queens, NY, January 15, 1963
| Dorian | |
| Alan Grant Speaks With The Band | |
| I Can't Get Started | |
| Summertime | |
| Alan Grant Speaks | |
| My Injun From Brazil (Una Mas) | |
| Autumn Leaves | |
| Alan Grant Speaks | |
| Dynamo (Straight Ahead) |
Kenny Dorham - Una Mas (One More Time) (Blue Note BLP 4127)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Anthony Williams, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 1, 1963
| tk.6 | Sao Paulo |
| tk.9 | Straight Ahead |
| tk.13 | Una Mas (One More Time) |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84127, CDP 7 46515 2.
** part of Mosaic MD5-271 as The Complete Joe Henderson Blue Note Studio Sessions.
Kenny Dorham - Una Mas (One More Time) (Blue Note CDP 7 46515 2)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Anthony Williams, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 1, 1963
| tk.16 | If Ever I Would Leave You |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4127 + 1 bonus track.
Joe Henderson - Page One (Blue Note BLP 4140)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Pete La Roca, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 3, 1963
| tk.6 | Recorda-Me |
| tk.12 | Jinrikisha |
| tk.14 | Blue Bossa |
| tk.18 | La Mesha |
| tk.20 | Out Of The Night |
| tk.25 | Homestretch |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84140, CDP 7 84140 2, BST 84140.
** part of Mosaic MD5-271 as The Complete Joe Henderson Blue Note Studio Sessions.
The Complete Joe Henderson Blue Note Studio Sessions (Mosaic MD5-271)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Butch Warren, bass; Pete La Roca, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 3, 1963
| tk.15 | La Mesha (alternate take) |
| tk.22 | Homestretch (alternate take) |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Andrew Hill, piano; Eddie Khan, bass; Pete La Roca, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 9, 1963
| tk.15 | Our Thing (alternate take) |
** same as Blue Note BLP 4127 entitled Kenny Dorham - Una Mas (One More Time) + BLP 4140 entitled Page One + BLP 4152 entitled Our Thing + BLP 4166 entitled In 'N Out + BLP 4181 entitled Kenny Dorham - Trompeta Toccata + BLP 4189 entitled Inner Urge + BLP 4227 entitled Mode For Joe + 13 bonus tracks.
Joe Henderson - Our Thing (Blue Note BLP 4152)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Andrew Hill, piano; Eddie Khan, bass; Pete La Roca, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 9, 1963
| tk.14 | Our Thing |
| tk.17 | Escapade |
| tk.23 | Back Road |
| tk.27 | Pedro's Time |
| tk.28 | Teeter Totter |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84152, CDP 7 84152 2.
** part of Mosaic MD5-271 as The Complete Joe Henderson Blue Note Studio Sessions.
Joe Henderson - Our Thing (Blue Note CDP 7 84152 2)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Andrew Hill, piano; Eddie Khan, bass; Pete La Roca, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 9, 1963
| tk.10 | Teeter Totter (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4152 + 1 bonus track.
Kenny Dorham Quintet - Scandia Skies (SteepleChase (D) SCC 6011)
Kenny Dorham, Rolf Ericson, trumpet; Tete Montoliu, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Alex Riel, drums.
"Jazzhus Montmartre", Copenhagen, Denmark, December 5, 1963
| Solar | |
| Scandia Skies | |
| Manha De Carnaval | |
| Woody'n You | |
| It Could Happen To You |
** also released on SteepleChase (D) SCCD 36011.
** part of SteepleChase (D) SCCD 37047/48 as Scandia Story.
Kenny Dorham - Short Story (SteepleChase (D) SCC 6010)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Allan Botschinsky, flugelhorn; Tete Montoliu, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Alex Riel, drums.
"Jazzhus Montmartre", Copenhagen, Denmark, December 19, 1963
| Short Story | |
| Bye Bye Blackbird | |
| Manha De Carnaval | |
| The Touch Of Your Lips | |
| My Funny Valentine |
** also released on SteepleChase (D) SCCD 36010.
** part of SteepleChase (D) SCCD 37047/48 as Scandia Story.
1964 (age 40)
Andrew Hill - Point Of Departure (Blue Note BLP 4167)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Andrew Hill, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Anthony Williams, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 21, 1964
| 1321 tk.6 | Refuge |
| 1322 tk.8 | Dedication |
| 1323 tk.10 | New Monastery |
| 1324 tk.19 | Flight 19 |
| 1320 tk.24 | Spectrum |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84167, CDP 7 84167 2.
** part of Mosaic MR10-161, MD7-161 as The Complete Blue Note Andrew Hill Sessions (1963-66).
The Complete Blue Note Andrew Hill Sessions (1963-66) (Mosaic MR10-161)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, bass clarinet, flute; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Andrew Hill, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Anthony Williams, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 21, 1964
| tk.7 | Dedication (alternate take) |
| tk.13 | New Monastery (alternate take) |
| tk.18 | Flight 19 (alternate take) |
** also released on Mosaic MD7-161.
** same as Blue Note BLP 4151 entitled Black Fire + BLP 4159 entitled Judgment! + BLP 4160 entitled Smokestack + BLP 4167 entitled Point Of Departure + BLP 4203 entitled Andrew!!! + BLP 4217 entitled Compulsion!!!!! + 27 bonus tracks.
Joe Henderson - In 'N Out (Blue Note BLP 4166)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 10, 1964
| 1332 tk.6 | Punjab |
| 1333 tk.9 | In 'N Out |
| 1334 tk.11 | Short Story |
| 1335 tk.14 | Brown's Town |
| 1336 tk.19 | Serenity |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84166, CDP 7 46510 2, CDP 7243 8 29156 2 1.
** part of Mosaic MD5-271 as The Complete Joe Henderson Blue Note Studio Sessions.
Joe Henderson - In 'N Out (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 29156 2 1)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 10, 1964
| tk.7 | In 'N Out (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4166 + 1 bonus track.
Kenny Dorham - Blowin' From New York 1964 Vol. 1 (Raretone (It) 5021-FC)
Kenny Dorham as Kenny Durham, trumpet; Barry Harris, piano; Julian Euell, bass; Al Heath, drums.
live in NYC, August 21, 1964
| Introduction |
Kenny Durham, Julian Euell, Barry Harris, And Al Heath - Jazz At P.S. 175 Volume One (Harlem Youth Unlimited Records HYU 1001)
Kenny Dorham as Kenny Durham, trumpet; Barry Harris, piano; Julian Euell, bass; Al Heath, drums.: same session.
live in NYC, August 21, 1964
| Confirmation | |
| Ma She's Making Eyes At Me | |
| Round Midnight | |
| New York Theme | |
| Tin Tin Deo |
Kenny Dorham - Trompeta Toccata (Blue Note BLP 4181)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Albert Heath, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 14, 1964
| 1434 tk.4 | The Fox |
| 1435 tk.6 | Night Watch |
| 1436 tk.10 | Trompeta Toccata |
| 1437 tk.11 | Mamacita |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84181, CDP 7 84181 2.
** part of Mosaic MD5-271 as The Complete Joe Henderson Blue Note Studio Sessions.
1965
Various Artists - 3/27/65 - Charlie Parker 10th Memorial Concert Recorded Live At Carnegie Hall (Limelight LM-82017)
Kenny Dorham, Dizzy Gillespie, Howard McGhee, trumpet; J.J. Johnson as C.C. Siegel, trombone; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Billy Taylor, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
"Charlie Parker 10th Memorial Concert", "Carnegie Hall", NYC, March 27, 1965
| 35155 | Medley: Bird Watcher; Disorder At The Border |
** also released on Limelight LS-86017, 826 985-2.
Various Artists - A Trumpet Tribute To Fats Navarro, Clifford Brown And Booker Little (Trip Jazz TLX-5036)
Kenny Dorham, Bill Hardman, Richard Williams, trumpet; Lonnie Liston Smith, piano; Peck Morrison, bass; Walter Perkins, drums.
NYC, circa 1965
| Confirmation | |
| Sweet Clifford | |
| Blues |
1966
Kenny Dorham - Last But Not Least 1966 Vol. 2 (Raretone (It) 5022-FC)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Red, alto sax; Cedar Walton, piano; John Ore, bass; Hugh Walker as Hugh Walter, drums.
"Half Note", NYC, February 25, 1966
| Jong-Fu | |
| Introduction | |
| Spring Is Here | |
| Somewhere In The Night | |
| The Shadow Of Your Smile | |
| Straight Ahead |
Duke Ellington, Thad Jones, Kenny Dorham, Howard McGhee - I Giganti Del Jazz Vol. 64 (Curcio (It) GJ-64)
Kenny Dorham, Thad Jones, Howard McGhee, trumpet; Billy Taylor, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Albert Heath, drums.
NYC, July 4, 1966
| The Theme | |
| Blues |
** also released on Europa Jazz (It) EJ-1039 as Europa Jazz.
1967
The Cedar Walton Trio, Quartet & Quintet - Cedar! (Prestige PRST 7519)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Junior Cook, tenor sax #1,4,5; Cedar Walton, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
NYC, July 10, 1967
| 1. | Turquoise Twice |
| 2. | Twilight Waltz |
| 3. | Short Stuff |
| 4. | Head And Shoulders |
| 5. | Come Sunday |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-462, OJCCD-462-2.
The Cedar Walton Trio, Quartet & Quintet - Cedar! (Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-462-2)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Cedar Walton, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.
NYC, July 10, 1967
| Take The "A" Train |
** originally released on Prestige PRST 7519 + 1 bonus track.
1968
The Barry Harris Sextet - Bull's Eye! (Prestige PRST 7600)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Charles McPherson, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Barry Harris, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Billy Higgins, drums; Barry Harris, arranger.
NYC, June 4, 1968
| Bull's Eye | |
| Off Monk | |
| Barengo | |
| Oh So Basal |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1082-2.
Toshiko Akiyoshi Quintet - Toshiko At Top Of The Gate (Nippon Columbia (J) XMS-10008-CT)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Lew Tabackin, tenor sax, flute; Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
"Top Of The Gate-Village Gate", Greenwich Village, NY, July 30, 1968
| Introduction | |
| Opus No. Zero | |
| The Firstnight | |
| Phrygian Waterfall | |
| Let's Roll In Sake | |
| How Insensitive | |
| Morning Of The Carnival | |
| The Night Song | |
| Willow Weep For Me | |
| My Elegy |
** also released on Nippon Columbia (J) SL-5108-N.
Cecil Payne - Zodiac (Strata-East SES-19734)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Cecil Payne, baritone, alto sax; Wynton Kelly, piano, organ; Wilbur Ware, bass; Albert Heath as Albert Kuumba Heath, drums.
Town Sound Studios, Englewood, NJ, December 16, 1968
| Martin Luther King, Jr.; I Know Love | |
| Girl, You Got A Home | |
| Slide Hampton | |
| Follow Me | |
| Flying Fish |
1969
Clifford Jordan - In The World (Strata-East SES-19721)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Richard Davis, Wilbur Ware, bass; Ed Blackwell, Roy Haynes, drums.
Town Sound Studios, Englewood, NJ, spring 1969
| Ouagoudougou | |
| 872 |
1970
Various Artists - Charlie Parker Memorial Concert (Cadet 2CA 60002)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Ray Nance, trumpet, violin; Joe Daley, tenor sax; Richard Abrams, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Wilbur Campbell, drums.
"Charlie Parker Memorial Concert", "North Park Hotel", Chicago, IL, August 16, 1970
| 18782 | Just Friends |
| 18783 | Summertime |
** also released on Chess CH2-92510.