Mercury Records Discography: 1946

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

Dinah Washington With Gus Chappell's Orchestra

Willie Cook, Harry "Pee Wee" Jackson, trumpet; Gus Chappell, trombone; possibly Dave Young, tenor sax; possibly Rudy Martin, piano; possibly Bill Settles, bass; Oliver Coleman, drums; Dinah Washington, vocal.

Chicago, IL, January 14, 1946

201Embraceable YouMercury 2053, 8030, 1341x45, MG-25138, MG-20119
202-2I Can't Get Started With YouMercury 2052, MG-25060, MG-20120
203When A Woman Loves A ManMercury 2053, 8010, (J) 18PJ-10052/54
204Joy JuiceMercury 2052, (J) 18PJ-10052/54, 314 528 292-2

* Mercury MG-20119   Dinah Washington - Music For A First Love   1956
* Mercury MG-20120   Dinah Washington - Music For Late Hours   1956
* Mercury (J) 18PJ-10052/54, (J) 30JD-10052/4   The Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury Vol. 1 - 1946-1949   1987
* Mercury 314 528 292-2   Various Artists - The Mercury Blues 'N' Rhythm Story 1945-1955
* Mercury MG-25138   Dynamic Dinah! - The Great Voice Of Dinah Washington   1952
* Mercury MG-25060   Dinah Washington   1950
* Mercury 1341x45   Dinah Washington - Embraceable You / What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry
= Mercury A-135x45   Dynamic Dinah - The Great Voice Of Dinah Washington
* Mercury 2053   Dinah Washington - Embraceable You / When A Woman Loves A Man
* Mercury 8030   Dinah Washington - Embraceable You / That's Why A Woman Loves A Heel
* Mercury 2052   Dinah Washington - I Can't Get Started With You / Joy Juice
* Mercury 8010   Dinah Washington - When A Woman Loves A Man / Oo Wee Walkie Talkie

Ted Nash Quintet

Joe Thomas, trumpet; Ted Nash, tenor sax; Geoff Clarkson, piano; Trigger Alpert, bass; J.C. Heard, drums; Marie Bryant, vocal #2,3.

NYC, January 25, 1946

1. HL117-2The Girl In My Dreams Tries To Look Like YouKeynote K628; EmArcy MG-36023; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
2. HL118-3A Pocketful Of DreamsKeynote K628; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
3. HL119-4On The Sunny Side Of The StreetMercury MG-20016, (J) 18PJ-1051/71
4. HL120-3Wick's KicksKeynote K656; Mercury 1099, MG-20016; EmArcy MG-26026; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71

* EmArcy MG-36023   Various Artists - Battle Of The Saxes   1955
* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71   Various Artists - The Complete Keynote Collection   1986
* Mercury MG-20016   Various Artists - Tenor Jazz   1951
* EmArcy MG-26026   Various Artists - Holiday In Sax
* Keynote K628   Ted Nash - The Girl In My Dreams / I've Got A Pocketful Of Dreams   1946
* Keynote K656   Cozy Cole, Ted Nash - They Didn't Believe Me / Wick's Kicks   1946
= Keynote K136   Various Artists - Tenor Jazz   1947
* Mercury 1099   Cozy Cole - They Didn't Believe Me / Wick's Kicks

Pete Johnson's All Stars

Hot Lips Page, trumpet; J.C. Higginbotham, trombone; Albert Nicholas, clarinet; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Pete Johnson, piano; Jimmy Shirley, guitar; Al Hall, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.

NYC, January 31, 1946

NSC110Ben Rides Out (alternate take)Savoy SJL 2218
-Ben Rides OutNational 4008; EmArcy MG-36023; Savoy MG-14018, SJL 2218
NSC111Page Mr. Trumpet (alternate take)Savoy SJL 2218
-Page Mr. TrumpetNational 4007; EmArcy MG-36017; Savoy MG-14018, SJL 2218
NSC112J.C. From K.C.National 4006; EmArcy MG-36038; Savoy MG-14018, SJL 2218
NSC113Pete's HousewarmingNational 4005; Savoy MG-14018, SJL 2218

* Savoy SJL 2218   Pete Johnson, Cozy Cole - All Star Swing Groups: The Savoy Sessions   1977
* EmArcy MG-36023   Various Artists - Battle Of The Saxes   1955
* Savoy MG-14018   Pete Johnson - Pete's Blues   1958
= Savoy SAVOY 12199   -   1969
* EmArcy MG-36017   Various Artists - Trumpet Interlude   1955
* EmArcy MG-36038   Various Artists - Boning Up The 'Bones   1955
* National 4008   Pete Johnson - Ben Rides Out / Mr. Clarinet Knocks Twice   1946
* National 4007   Pete Johnson - Mutiny In The Doghouse / Page Mr. Trumpet   1946
* National 4006   Pete Johnson - Mr. Drum Meets Mr. Piano / J.C. From K.C.   1946
* National 4005   Pete Johnson - Pete's Housewarming / Pete's Lonesome Blues   1946

Buddy Rich And His Orchestra

Paul Cohn, Bitsy Mullens, Jim Pupa, Carl Warwick, trumpet; Sam Hyster, Johnny Mandel, Earl Swope, trombone; Romeo Penque, alto sax; George Berg, Mick Blanos, tenor sax; Sid Brown, baritone sax; Tony Nichols, piano; Lenny Mirabella, guitar; Joe Shulman, bass; Buddy Rich, drums, vocal; Dorothy Reid, vocal #2,4.

NYC, February 5, 1946

1. 213-1Dateless BrownMercury 2068, 5022; EmArcy MG-36071, EMS-2-402
2. 214-1/2You've Got Me Crying AgainMercury 2060
3. 215-1/2Desperate DesmondMercury 2060, 5022; EmArcy MG-36071, EMS-2-402
4. 216-1It Couldn't Be TrueMercury 2068

* EmArcy MG-36071   Various Artists - Volume VIII-Giants Of Jazz - The Jazz Greats: Drum Role   1956
* EmArcy EMS-2-402   Buddy Rich - Both Sides
* Mercury 2068, 3001   Buddy Rich - It Couldn't Be True / Dateless Brown
* Mercury 5022, 5022x45   Buddy Rich - Dateless Brown / Desperate Desmond
* Mercury 2060, 3012   Buddy Rich - You've Got Me Crying Again / Desperate Desmond

Rex Stewart And His Rextet

Rex Stewart, cornet #1,2, cornet, vocal #3,4; Stafford Simon, trumpet; Sandy Williams, trombone; Pete Clark, tenor sax; Mike Colucchio, piano; Wilson Myers, bass, vocal #1, bass #2-4; Bazeley "Bay" Perry, drums.

NYC, February 8, 1946

1. 236-1B.O. BluesMercury 8008
2. -Boy Meets HornMercury 8001
3. 237-1Jug Blues-
4. 239That's RhythmMercury 8008

* Mercury 8008   Rex Stewart - B.O. Blues / That's Rhythm
* Mercury 8001   Rex Stewart - Boy Meets Horn / Jug Blues

The Keynoters

Willie Smith, alto sax; Nat King Cole, piano; Red Callender, bass; Jackie Mills, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, February 16, 1946

HL121-1I Can't Believe That You're In Love With MeMercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL121-2-EmArcy MG-26000, MG-36050; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL122-1The Way You Look TonightMercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL122-4-Keynote K629; Mercury MG-25075; EmArcy MG-26000, MG-36050; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL123-1Airness A La NatMercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL123-2-Keynote K629; Mercury MG-25075; EmArcy MG-26000; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL124-3My Old FlameEmArcy MG-26000; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71

* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71   Various Artists - The Complete Keynote Collection   1986
* EmArcy MG-36050   Various Artists - Volume III-Giants Of Jazz - The Jazz Greats: Reeds-Part I   1956
* EmArcy MG-26000   Willie Smith And His Friends - Relaxing After Hours   1954
* Mercury MG-25075   Alto Sax Artistry Featuring Willie Smith   1950
* Keynote K629   The Keynoters - The Way You Look Tonight / Airiness A La Nat   1946

Babe Russin Quartet

Babe Russin, tenor sax; Arnold Ross, piano; Red Callender, bass; Jackie Mills, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, February 20, 1946

HL125-4Like Someone In LoveKeynote K630; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL126-5All The Things You Are-
HL127-4I Heard You Cry Last NightMercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL128-2Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart-

* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71   Various Artists - The Complete Keynote Collection   1986
* Keynote K630   Babe Russin - Like Someone In Love / All The Things You Are   1946

Mannie Klein All Stars

Mannie Klein, trumpet; Babe Russin, tenor sax; Skitch Henderson, piano; George Van Eps, guitar; Artie Shapiro, bass; Jackie Mills, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, February 22, 1946

HL129-5Give Me Something To Remember You ByMercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL130-2After You've Gone-
HL131-1Bei Mir Bist Du SchonKeynote K631; EmArcy MG-36017
HL132-2At SundownKeynote K631

* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71   Various Artists - The Complete Keynote Collection   1986
* EmArcy MG-36017   Various Artists - Trumpet Interlude   1955
* Keynote K631   Mannie Klein - At Sundown / Bei Mir Bist Du Schon   1946

Billy Eckstine And His Orchestra

Boonie Hazel, Shorty McConnell, Fats Navarro, Raymond Orr, trumpet; Chippy Outcalt, Robert Scott, Gerald Valentine, trombone; Norris Turney, Bob "Junior" Williams, alto sax; Gene Ammons, Josh Jackson, tenor sax; Leo Parker, baritone sax; possibly Jimmy Golden, piano; Connie Wainwright, guitar; Bill McMahon, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Billy Eckstine, vocal.

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

Babe Russin Quintet

Babe Russin, tenor sax; Tommy Todd, piano; Al Hendrickson, guitar; Jud De Naut, bass; Jackie Mills, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, March 8, 1946

HL134Easy To LoveEmArcy MG-36023; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL135Whitsett (aka 5054 Whitsett)Keynote K654; Mercury 1097, MG-20016; EmArcy MG-26026; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71

* EmArcy MG-36023   Various Artists - Battle Of The Saxes   1955
* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71   Various Artists - The Complete Keynote Collection   1986
* Mercury MG-20016   Various Artists - Tenor Jazz   1951
* EmArcy MG-26026   Various Artists - Holiday In Sax
* Keynote K654   Corky Corcoran, Babe Russin - You Know It / 5054 Whitsett   1946
= Keynote K136   Various Artists - Tenor Jazz   1947
* Mercury 1097   Corky Corcoran, Emmett Berry - You Know It / Whitsett (aka 5054 Whitsett)

Herbie Haymer's Orchestra

Clyde Hurley, trumpet; Heinie Beau, clarinet; Herbie Haymer, tenor sax; Tommy Todd, piano; Dave Barbour, guitar; Phil Stephens, bass; Nick Fatool, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, March 30, 1946

HL138I Saw StarsKeynote K640; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL139Sweet And Lovely-
HL140China BoyKeynote K655; Mercury 1098, MG-20016; EmArcy MG-26026; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71

* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71   Various Artists - The Complete Keynote Collection   1986
* Mercury MG-20016   Various Artists - Tenor Jazz   1951
* EmArcy MG-26026   Various Artists - Holiday In Sax
* Keynote K640   Herbie Haymer - I Saw Stars / Sweet And Lovely   1946
* Keynote K655   Coleman Hawkins - Under A Blanket Of Blue / Herbie Haymer - China Boy   1946
= Keynote K136   Various Artists - Tenor Jazz   1947
* Mercury 1098   Coleman Hawkins - Under A Blanket Of Blue / Herbie Haymer - China Boy

Billy Eckstine And His Orchestra

Boonie Hazel, Shorty McConnell, Fats Navarro, Raymond Orr, trumpet; Chippy Outcalt, Robert Scott, Gerald Valentine, trombone; Norris Turney, Bob "Junior" Williams, alto sax; Gene Ammons, Josh Jackson, tenor sax; Leo Parker, baritone sax; possibly Jimmy Golden, piano; Connie Wainwright, guitar; Bill McMahon, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Billy Eckstine, vocal.

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

Clyde Hurley And His Orchestra

Clyde Hurley, trumpet; Murray McEachern, alto sax; Babe Russin, tenor sax; Tommy Todd, piano; Dave Barbour, guitar; Artie Bernstein, bass; Nick Fatool, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, April 3, 1946

HL141-3I've Got A Feeling I'm FallingMercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL142-3Dancing On The Ceiling-
HL143-1Out Of NowhereKeynote K633; EmArcy MG-36018; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL144-3On The TrailKeynote K633; EmArcy MG-36017; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71

* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71   Various Artists - The Complete Keynote Collection   1986
* EmArcy MG-36018   Various Artists - Alto Altitude   1955
* EmArcy MG-36017   Various Artists - Trumpet Interlude   1955
* Keynote K633   Clyde Hurley - On The Trail / Out Of Nowhere   1946

Dinah Washington With Gerald Wilson Orchestra

Gerald Wilson, Snooky Young, trumpet; Melba Liston, James Robinson, trombone; Clyde Dunn, Vernon Slater, tenor sax; Maurice Simon, baritone sax; Jimmy Bunn, piano; unknown, bass; Henry Green, drums; Dinah Washington, vocal; Rene Hall, arranger.

Chicago, IL, April 6, 1946

392Oo Wee Walkie TalkieMercury 8010; EmArcy 814 184-1; Mercury (J) 18PJ-10052/54
393The Man I LoveMercury (J) 18PJ-10052/54
394You Didn't Want Me Then-

* EmArcy 814 184-1   Dinah Washington - A Slick Chick (On The Mellow Side)
* Mercury (J) 18PJ-10052/54, (J) 30JD-10052/4   The Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury Vol. 1 - 1946-1949   1987
* Mercury 8010   Dinah Washington - When A Woman Loves A Man / Oo Wee Walkie Talkie

Juan Tizol And His Orchestra

Dick Cathcart, trumpet; Juan Tizol, valve trombone; Willie Smith, alto sax #1-3, alto sax, vocal #4; Babe Russin, tenor sax; Arnold Ross, piano; Irving Ashby, guitar; Ed Mihelich, bass; Nick Fatool, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, April 7, 1946

1. HL149-2Keb-LahKeynote K649; EmArcy MG-36038; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
2. HL150-2The Sphinx-
3. HL151-3ZanzibarKeynote K635; EmArcy MG-36038; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
4. HL152-1You Can't Have Your Cake And Eat ItKeynote K635; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71

* EmArcy MG-36038   Various Artists - Boning Up The 'Bones   1955
* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71   Various Artists - The Complete Keynote Collection   1986
* Keynote K649   Juan Tizol - Keb-Lah / The Sphinx   1946
* Keynote K635   Juan Tizol - Zanzibar / You Can't Have Your Cake And Eat It   1946

Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings

Gene Ammons, tenor sax #1-4; 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
5. 331-1Boogie Woogie At The Civic OperaMercury 8007 (alt.), 801x45, 8210, MG-25012
6. 331-4-Mercury 8007

* Mercury 314 528 292-2   Various Artists - The Mercury Blues 'N' Rhythm Story 1945-1955
* Mercury MG-25012   Albert Ammons - Boogie Woogie Piano   1949
* Mercury 801x45   Albert Ammons - Boogie Woogie At The Civic Opera / Swanee River Boogie
= Mercury A-1001x45   Albert Ammons
* 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
* Mercury 8210, 8210x45   Albert Ammons - Boogie Woogie At The Civic Opera / Swanee River Boogie

Errol Garner Trio

Errol Garner, piano; Red Callender, bass; Nick Fatool, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, April 9, 1946

332-1Full Moon And Empty ArmsMercury 1033, MG-20009, MG-25157; EmArcy MG-36049
333-1/2FrantonalityMercury 5008, MG-25157, MG-20662
334-1If I Loved YouMercury 1034, A-159x45, MG-20009, MG-25157; EmArcy MG-36049
335-1For YouMercury 1034, MG-20009, MG-25117

* Mercury MG-20009   Errol Garner At The Piano   1952
* EmArcy MG-36049   Various Artists - Volume II-Giants Of Jazz - The Jazz Greats: The Piano Players   1956
* Mercury MG-20662, SR-60662   Erroll Garner Plays Misty   1961
* Mercury MG-25157   Erroll Garner - Gone With Garner   1953
= EmArcy MG-26042   -   1954
* Mercury MG-25117   Erroll Garner At The Piano   1952
* Mercury A-159x45   Erroll Garner - Gone With Garner
* Mercury 1033, 1033x45   Erroll Garner - Frantonality / Memories Of You
= Mercury A-24   Erroll Garner And His Piano
* Mercury 5008, 5008x45   Erroll Garner - Frantonality / Where Or When
* Mercury 1034, 1034x45   Erroll Garner - If I Loved You / For You
= Mercury A-24   Erroll Garner And His Piano

Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz

Phil Napoleon, trumpet; Lou McGarity, trombone; Joe Dixon, clarinet; Frank Signorelli, piano; Chuck Wayne, guitar; Felix Giobbe, bass; Tony Spargo, drums.

NYC, April 10, 1946

SWFD10-1At The Jazz Band BallMercury MG-25078; EmArcy MG-36033
SWFD10-2Clarinet Marmalade-
SWFD10-3Little Emperor Blues-
SWFD10-4Muskrat Ramble-

* EmArcy MG-36033   Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz - Dixieland Classics   1955
* Mercury MG-25078   Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz - Dixieland Classics Vol. 1   1950
= EmArcy MG-26008   -   1954

Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz

Phil Napoleon, trumpet; Lou McGarity, trombone; Peanuts Hucko, clarinet; Frank Signorelli, piano; Chuck Wayne, guitar; Felix Giobbe, bass; Tony Spargo, drums.

NYC, April 12, 1946

SWFD12-5Fidgety FeetMercury MG-25078; EmArcy MG-36033
SWFD12-6Nobody's Sweetheart-
SWFD12-7Royal Garden Blues-
SWFD12-8Tigar Rag-

* EmArcy MG-36033   Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz - Dixieland Classics   1955
* Mercury MG-25078   Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz - Dixieland Classics Vol. 1   1950
= EmArcy MG-26008   -   1954

Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz

Phil Napoleon, trumpet; Vernon Brown, trombone; Sal Franzella, clarinet; Frank Signorelli, piano; Chuck Wayne, guitar; Felix Giobbe, bass; Tony Spargo, drums #1-3, drums, vocal #4.

NYC, April 16, 1946

1. SWFE16-15Sensation RagMercury MG-25079; EmArcy MG-36033
2. SWFE16-16Livery Stable BluesMercury MG-25079; EmArcy MG-36055
3. SWFE16-17That's A Plenty-
4. SWFE16-18Sister KateMercury MG-25079; EmArcy MG-36033

* EmArcy MG-36033   Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz - Dixieland Classics   1955
* EmArcy MG-36055   Various Artists - Volume VII-Giants Of Jazz - The Jazz Greats: Dixieland   1956
* Mercury MG-25079   Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz - Dixieland Classics Vol. 2   1950
= EmArcy MG-26009   -   1954

Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz

Phil Napoleon, trumpet; Vernon Brown, trombone; Sal Franzella, clarinet; Frank Signorelli, piano; Chuck Wayne, guitar; Felix Giobbe, bass; Tony Spargo, drums.

NYC, April 17, 1946

SWFE17-19Satanic BluesMercury MG-25079; EmArcy MG-36055
SWFE17-20I'll Never Be The SameMercury MG-25079; EmArcy MG-36033
SWFE17-21South Rampart Street Parade-
SWFE17-22Bugle Call RagMercury MG-25079; EmArcy MG-36055

* EmArcy MG-36055   Various Artists - Volume VII-Giants Of Jazz - The Jazz Greats: Dixieland   1956
* EmArcy MG-36033   Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz - Dixieland Classics   1955
* Mercury MG-25079   Phil Napoleon's Emperors Of Jazz - Dixieland Classics Vol. 2   1950
= EmArcy MG-26009   -   1954

Benny Carter Quintet

Benny Carter, alto sax; Sonny White, piano; unknown, guitar; unknown, bass; unknown, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, April 22, 1946

HL153-1MoonglowMercury 830 965-2
HL153-2-Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71, 830 965-2
HL153-4-Mercury 830 965-2
HL154-1Give Me Something To Remember You By-
HL154-3-Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71, 830 965-2
HL155-1Lady Be GoodMercury 830 965-2
HL155-2--
HL155-3-Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71, 830 965-2
HL156-1Deep PurpleMercury 830 965-2
HL156-3--
HL156-5-Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71, 830 965-2

* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71   Various Artists - The Complete Keynote Collection   1986
* Mercury 830 965-2   The Complete Benny Carter - The Essential Keynote Collection 7   1987

Bernie Leighton Quintet

Peanuts Hucko, clarinet; Bernie Leighton, piano; Hy White, guitar; Trigger Alpert, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.

NYC, April 29, 1946

KRW8Waiting For LeightonKeynote K645

* Keynote K645   Bernie Leighton - Waitin' For Leighton / I See Your Face Before Me   1946
= Keynote K133   Bernie Leighton - Piano   1947

Marie Bryant

Peanuts Hucko, clarinet; Bernie Leighton, piano; Hy White, guitar; Trigger Alpert, bass; J.C. Heard, drums; Marie Bryant, vocal; The Midtowners, vocal group.

NYC, April 29, 1946

KRW6Blue SkiesKeynote K632
KRW7Ice Cream Brick-

* Keynote K632   Marie Bryant - Blue Skies / Ice Cream Brick   1946

Arnold Ross Quintet

Benny Carter, alto sax; Arnold Ross, piano; Allan Reuss, guitar; Artie Bernstein, bass; Nick Fatool, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, April, 1946

HL145-1The Moon Is LowMercury 830 965-2
HL145-2-Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71, 830 965-2
HL145-4-EmArcy MG-26029; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71, 830 965-2
HL146-1Stairway To The StarsKeynote K648; EmArcy MG-26029; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71, 830 965-2
HL147-2Bye Bye BluesMercury 830 965-2
HL147-3--
HL147-4-Keynote K648; EmArcy MG-26029; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71, 830 965-2
HL148-1I Don't Know Why I Love You, Like I DoEmArcy MG-26029; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71, 830 965-2

* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71   Various Artists - The Complete Keynote Collection   1986
* Mercury 830 965-2   The Complete Benny Carter - The Essential Keynote Collection 7   1987
* EmArcy MG-26029   Arnold Ross, Lennie Tristano - Holiday In Piano   1955
* Keynote K648   Arnold Ross - Stairway To The Stars / Bye Bye Blues   1946

Bill Harris And His New Music

Bill Harris, valve trombone; Ted Wheeler, flute; Salvatore Delegge, John LaPorta, clarinet; Mickey Folus, bass clarinet; Ralph Burns, piano, arranger; George Barnes, guitar; Chubby Jackson, bass; Barrett Deems, drums.

Chicago, IL, May 6, 1946

HL157-3Everything Happens To MeKeynote K634; EmArcy MG-36038; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL158-2FrustrationMercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL158-5-Keynote K634; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71

* EmArcy MG-36038   Various Artists - Boning Up The 'Bones   1955
* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71   Various Artists - The Complete Keynote Collection   1986
* Keynote K634   Bill Harris - Everything Happens To Me / Frustration   1946

Clyde McCoy And His Orchestra

Clyde McCoy, trumpet; Billie Jane Bennett, vocal #2,4; unidentified orchestra.

Detroit, MI, May 11, 1946

1. 1715-2/P5Sugar BluesMercury 5118, MG-25034, MG-20110, MG-20583
2. 1716/P6Tear It DownMercury 5559, MG-25034, MG-20110
3. 1717/P7Basin Street BluesMercury MG-25034, MG-20110
4. 1718/P8Put That Ring On My Fingerunissued

* Mercury MG-20110   Dancing To The Blues With Clyde McCoy   1956
* Mercury MG-20583, SR-60249   Various Artists - More Golden Goodies: Songs That Sold A Million   1960
* Mercury MG-25034   Clyde McCoy   1950
* Mercury 5118   Clyde McCoy - Sugar Blues / 'Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
* Mercury 5559   Clyde McCoy - Tear It Down / Stormy Weather

Ann Hathaway With Ellis Larking And His Orchestra

Irving "Mouse" Randolph, trumpet; Henderson Chambers, trombone; Edmond Hall, clarinet; Ellis Larkins, piano; Eugene Fields, guitar; Al Hall, bass; Jimmy Crawford, drums; Ann Hathaway, vocal.

NYC, June 20, 1946

KVH1Come Rain Or Come ShineKeynote K641; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
KVH4Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea-

* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71   Various Artists - The Complete Keynote Collection   1986
* Keynote K641   Ann Hathaway - Come Rain Or Come Shine / Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea   1946

Clyde McCoy And His Orchestra

Clyde McCoy, trumpet; Billie Jane Bennett, vocal #4; unidentified orchestra.

Detroit, MI, June 29, 1946

1. 1719/P88At SundownMercury MG-25034, MG-20110
2. 1720/P89'Way Down Yonder In New OrleansMercury 5118, MG-25034, MG-20110
3. 1721/P90There's Good Blues TonightMercury MG-25034
4. 1722-1/P91Oh Baby What You Do To MeMercury 5136, MG-25141, MG-20110

* Mercury MG-20110   Dancing To The Blues With Clyde McCoy   1956
* Mercury MG-25034   Clyde McCoy   1950
* Mercury MG-25141   Clyde McCoy - Date For Dancing   1953
* Mercury 5118   Clyde McCoy - Sugar Blues / 'Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
* Mercury 5136   Clyde McCoy - Mississippi Mud / Oh Baby What You Do To Me

Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings

Gene Ammons, tenor sax #4-6; Albert Ammons, piano; Ike Perkins, guitar; Israel Crosby, bass; Jack Cooley, drums #1-3,7, drums, vocal #4-6.

Chicago, IL, July 2, 1946

1. 430-1Swanee River BoogieMercury 8022
2. 430-3-Mercury 8022 (alt. 1), 8210, A-801x45, 70158, MG-25012
3. 430-6-Mercury 8022 (alt. 2)
4. 431-1Why I'm Leaving YouMercury 8140
5. 432-3I Don't Want To See You (If You Can't See You By Myself)Mercury 8022
6. 432-4-Mercury 8022 (alt. 1), 70158
7. 433-1Red Sails In The SunsetMercury 8205

* Mercury MG-25012   Albert Ammons - Boogie Woogie Piano   1949
* 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 8210, 8210x45   Albert Ammons - Boogie Woogie At The Civic Opera / Swanee River Boogie
* Mercury 70158, 70158x45   Albert Ammons - Swanee River Boogie / I Don't Want To See You   1953
* Mercury 8022 (alt. 2)   Albert Ammons - Swanee River Boogie / I Don't Want To See You (some pressings)
* Mercury 8140   Albert Ammons - Why I'm Leaving You
* Mercury 8205   Albert Ammons - Red Sails In The Sunset / Margie
* Mercury A-801x45   no information

Errol Garner Trio

Errol Garner, piano; Red Callender, bass; Lou Singer, drums.

Los Angeles, CA, July 14, 1946

450-1Memories Of YouMercury 1033, MG-20009, MG-25117
451-1Blue SkiesMercury 1032, MG-20009, MG-25117
452-1Don't Blame MeMercury 1032, MG-20009, MG-25157
453-1/2Where Or WhenMercury 5008, MG-20662

* Mercury MG-20009   Errol Garner At The Piano   1952
* Mercury MG-20662, SR-60662   Erroll Garner Plays Misty   1961
* Mercury MG-25117   Erroll Garner At The Piano   1952
* Mercury MG-25157   Erroll Garner - Gone With Garner   1953
= EmArcy MG-26042   -   1954
* Mercury 1033, 1033x45   Erroll Garner - Frantonality / Memories Of You
= Mercury A-24   Erroll Garner And His Piano
* Mercury 1032, 1032x45   Erroll Garner - Blue Skies / Don't Blame Me
= Mercury A-24   Erroll Garner And His Piano
* Mercury 5008, 5008x45   Erroll Garner - Frantonality / Where Or When

Bernie Leighton Quartet

Bernie Leighton, piano; Hy White, guitar; Trigger Alpert, bass; Dave Tough, drums.

NYC, August 9, 1946

HL159-1Beyond The MoonKeynote K643; Mercury MG-25068, (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL160-2Have You Met Miss JonesKeynote K644; Mercury MG-25068, (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL161-2I See Your Face Before MeKeynote K645; Mercury MG-25068, (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL162-3Moten SwingKeynote K644; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL163-2Things Are Looking UpKeynote K643; Mercury MG-25068, (J) 18PJ-1051/71

* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71   Various Artists - The Complete Keynote Collection   1986
* Mercury MG-25068   Bernie Leighton, Johnny Guarnieri - Piano Contrasts   1950
= EmArcy MG-26018   Johnny Guarnieri, Bernie Leighton - Piano Stylings   1954
* Keynote K643   Bernie Leighton - Beyond The Moon / Things Are Looking Up   1946
= Keynote K133   Bernie Leighton - Piano   1947
* Keynote K644   Bernie Leighton - Have You Met Miss Jones / Moten Swing   1946
= Keynote K133   Bernie Leighton - Piano   1947
* Keynote K645   Bernie Leighton - Waitin' For Leighton / I See Your Face Before Me   1946
= Keynote K133   Bernie Leighton - Piano   1947

Julia Lee With Tommy Douglas Orchestra

Clarence Davis, trumpet; Tommy Douglas, clarinet, alto sax; Harry Ferguson, Freddie Gulliver, tenor sax; Julia Lee, piano, vocal; Efferge Ware, guitar; Ben Curtis, bass; Sam "Baby" Lovett, drums.

Kansas City, KS, August 16, 1946

280If It's GoodMercury 8005, 314 528 292-2
281Show Me Missouri Blues-

* Mercury 314 528 292-2   Various Artists - The Mercury Blues 'N' Rhythm Story 1945-1955
* Mercury 8005   Julia Lee - If It's Good / Show Me Missouri Blues

Joe Thomas And His Orchestra

Joe Thomas, trumpet; Tyree Glenn, trombone; Hilton Jefferson, alto sax; Jerry Jerome, tenor sax; Bernie Leighton, piano; Hy White, guitar; Billy Taylor, bass; Lee Abrams, drums.

NYC, August 16, 1946

HL164-3You Can Depend On MeKeynote K642; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL165-2She Didn't See MeEmArcy MG-36018; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL166-2Black ButterflyKeynote K642; Mercury MG-25074, (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL167-2PocatelloEmArcy MG-36017; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71

* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71   Various Artists - The Complete Keynote Collection   1986
* EmArcy MG-36018   Various Artists - Alto Altitude   1955
* EmArcy MG-36017   Various Artists - Trumpet Interlude   1955
* Mercury MG-25074   Various Artists - Hot Trumpet Ensembles   1950
= EmArcy MG-26015   Various Artists - Holiday In Trumpet   1954
* Keynote K642   Joe Thomas - You Can Depend On Me / Black Butterfly   1946

Julia Lee With Tommy Douglas Orchestra

Clarence Davis, trumpet #1; Tommy Douglas, clarinet, alto sax #1; Harry Ferguson, Freddie Gulliver, tenor sax #1; Julia Lee, piano, vocal; Efferge Ware, guitar #1; Ben Curtis, bass; Sam "Baby" Lovett, drums.

Kansas City, KS, August 19, 1946

1. 282-1Lotus BlossomMercury 8013
2. 283-1Dream Lucky BluesMercury 8013, 314 528 292-2

* Mercury 314 528 292-2   Various Artists - The Mercury Blues 'N' Rhythm Story 1945-1955
* Mercury 8013   Julia Lee - Lotus Blossom / Dream Lucky Blues

Frankie Laine With Mannie Klein's All Stars

Mannie Klein, trumpet; Si Zentner, trombone; Don Bonnee, clarinet; Babe Russin, tenor sax; Carl Fischer, piano; George Van Eps, guitar; and others.

Universal Studios, Los Angeles, CA, August 27, 1946

479By The River Sainte MarieMercury 5007, 1431x45, MG-25007, MG-20080, MG-20587, C-30019x45; Wing MGW-12202-W
480September In The RainMercury 5003, 1306x45, 5275, MG-25026, MG-25124, MG-20080, MG-20587
481That's My DesireMercury 5007, 1432x45, MG-25007, MG-25170, MG-20080, MG-20587; Wing MGW-12202-W
482Ain't That Just Like A WomanMercury 5003, MG-25124, MG-20083

* Mercury MG-20080   Frankie Laine - That's My Desire   1955
= Wing MGW-12202   -
* Mercury MG-20587, SR-60587   Frankie Laine's Golden Hits   1960
* Wing MGW-12202-W, SRW-16202-W   Frankie Laine - That's My Desire
* Mercury MG-20083   Frankie Laine - Songs For People Together   1957
* Mercury MG-25007   Frankie Laine Favorites   1949
* Mercury MG-25026   Frankie Laine   1950
* Mercury MG-25124   Frankie Laine - Music Maestro Please   1952
* Mercury 1431x45   Frankie Laine - By The River Sainte Marie / But Beautiful
= Mercury A-165x45   Frankie Laine Favorites
* Mercury 1306x45   Frankie Laine - September In The Rain / Satan Wears A Satin Gown
= Mercury A-123x45   Frankie Laine
* Mercury 1432x45   Frankie Laine - That's My Desire / Georgia On My Mind
= Mercury A-165x45   Frankie Laine Favorites
* Mercury 5007, 5007x45   Frankie Laine - By The River Sainte Marie / That's My Desire
* Mercury 5003   Frankie Laine - September In The Rain / Ain't That Just Like A Woman
* Mercury 5275   Frankie Laine - September In The Rain / no info
* Mercury C-30019x45, MG-25170   no information

Lilyann Carol With Charlie Ventura And His Orchestra

Stan Fishelson, Neal Hefti, Al Stearns, trumpet; Jack Palmer, trumpet, vocal; Bob Ascher, Leo Checci, Saul Kaye, trombone; Tony Scott, clarinet, alto sax; Ed Scalzi, alto sax; Charlie Ventura, alto, soprano, tenor sax; Nick Jerrett, Barney Marino, tenor sax; Tony Ferina, baritone sax; Marjorie Hyams, vibes; Tony Aless, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Ellis Tollins, drums; Lilyann Carol, vocal #1,2.

NYC, September 6, 1946

1. NSC160Either It's Love Or It Isn'tNational 7013
2. NSC161Please Be KindNational 7015
3. NSC162MisirlouNational 7013; EmArcy MG-36015
4. NSC163How High The MoonNational 7015; EmArcy MG-36015

* EmArcy MG-36015   Charlie Ventura - Jumping With Ventura   1955
= Universal (J) UCCM-9118   -   2002
* National 7013   Lilyann Carol - Either It's Love Or It Isn't / Charlie Ventura - Misirlou
* National 7015   Charlie Ventura - How High The Moon / Lilyann Carol - Please Be Kind

Tito Guizar And Jose Melis Orchestra

Tito Guizar, vocal; Jose Melis And His Orchestra.

September 10, 1946

523Ay, Ay, Ay, Ay! My SerenadeMercury MG-25032, MG-20227
524I'll Never Love AgainMercury 5006, MG-25032, MG-20227
525Diez Minutos MasMercury MG-25032, MG-20227
526El Rancho Grande-
527He Like It! She Like It!Mercury 5006
528Linda MujerMercury MG-25032, MG-20227
529Guadalajar-

* Mercury MG-20227; Wing MGW-12192   Tito Guizar - Romantic Mexico
* Mercury MG-25032   Tito Guizar   1951
* Mercury 5006   Tito Guizar - I'll Never Love Again / He Like It! She Like It!

George Barnes Sextet

Boyd Rolando, tenor sax; Frank Rullo, vibes; Earl Backus, George Barnes, guitar; Mike Rubin, bass; Dick Balridge, drums.

Chicago, IL, September 20, 1946

HL168-1Windy City FlashKeynote K653; Mercury MG-25158
HL169Barnes At Dublin'sKeynote K651; Mercury MG-25158
HL170Laughing At Life-
HL171-1Blue LouKeynote K646

* Mercury MG-25158   George Barnes, Bud Freeman - Jazz Vignettes   1953
* Keynote K653   George Barnes - Windy City Flash / What's The Use   1946
= Keynote K135   George Barnes Sextet   1947
* Keynote K651   George Barnes - Barnes At Dublin's / Laughing At Life   1946
= Keynote K135   George Barnes Sextet   1947
* Keynote K646   George Barnes - Blue Lou / Quiet, Two Gibsons At Work   1946

George Barnes Sextet

same personnel.

Chicago, IL, September 23, 1946

HL172-2Quiet, Two Gibsons At WorkKeynote K646
HL173-3Pink ElephantsKeynote K652; Mercury MG-25158
HL174-1Lover Come Back To MeKeynote K652
HL175-1What's The UseKeynote K653

* Mercury MG-25158   George Barnes, Bud Freeman - Jazz Vignettes   1953
* Keynote K646   George Barnes - Blue Lou / Quiet, Two Gibsons At Work   1946
* Keynote K652   George Barnes - Pink Elephants / Lover Come Back To Me   1946
= Keynote K135   George Barnes Sextet   1947
* Keynote K653   George Barnes - Windy City Flash / What's The Use   1946
= Keynote K135   George Barnes Sextet   1947

Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson And His Orchestra

Vooley Bastine, John Hunt, Elmer "Stumpy" Whitlock, trumpet; Leon Comegys, Jesse "Rip" Tarrant, trombone; Frank Dominguez, alto sax; Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, alto sax, vocal; Red Carman, Lee Pope, tenor sax; Greely Walton, baritone sax; Earl Van Riper, piano; Leonard "Heavy" Swain, bass; George "Butch" Ballard, drums.

WOR Studios, NYC, October 2 or 3, 1946

558-2Cleanhead BluesMercury 8023, 314 528 292-2
559-2When A Woman Loves Her Juice-

* Mercury 314 528 292-2   Various Artists - The Mercury Blues 'N' Rhythm Story 1945-1955
* Mercury 8023   Eddie Vinson - Cleanhead Blues / When A Woman Loves Her Juice

Dinah Washington With Tab Smith Orchestra

Frank Galbraith, Russell Royster, trumpet; Tab Smith, alto sax; Johnny Hicks, tenor sax; Larry Belton, baritone sax; Red Richards, piano; Johnny Williams, bass; Walter Johnson, drums; Dinah Washington, vocal.

NYC, October 3, 1946

562-1A Slick Chick (On The Mellow Side) (alternate take)Mercury (J) 18PJ-10052/54
562-2A Slick Chick (On The Mellow Side)Mercury 8024; EmArcy 814 184-1; Mercury (J) 18PJ-10052/54
563-1Postman Blues (alternate take)Mercury (J) 18PJ-10052/54
563-4Postman BluesMercury 8024; EmArcy 814 184-1; Mercury (J) 18PJ-10052/54
564-2That's Why A Woman Loves A HeelMercury 8030; EmArcy 814 184-1; Mercury (J) 18PJ-10052/54
565-1Mean And Evil BluesMercury (J) 18PJ-10052/54

* Mercury (J) 18PJ-10052/54, (J) 30JD-10052/4   The Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury Vol. 1 - 1946-1949   1987
* EmArcy 814 184-1   Dinah Washington - A Slick Chick (On The Mellow Side)
* Mercury 8024   Dinah Washington - A Slick Chick / Postman Blues
* Mercury 8030   Dinah Washington - Embraceable You / That's Why A Woman Loves A Heel

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

Lennie Tristano Trio

Lennie Tristano, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Clyde Lombardi, bass.

NYC, October 8, 1946

HL176-1Out On A LimbMercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71; Indigo IGO CD 2086
HL176-2-Mercury (E) SMWL 21028, (J) 18PJ-1051/71; Indigo IGO CD 2086
HL176-3-Keynote K647; EmArcy MG-26029; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71; Indigo IGO CD 2086; Classics (F) 1184
HL177-1I Can't Get StartedMercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71; Indigo IGO CD 2086
HL177-2-Keynote K647; EmArcy MG-26029; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71; Indigo IGO CD 2086; Classics (F) 1184
HL178-1I Surrender, DearMercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71; Indigo IGO CD 2086
HL178-2--
HL178-3-Keynote K680; EmArcy MG-26029; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71; Indigo IGO CD 2086; Classics (F) 1184
Untitled BluesMercury (J) SNP-1050
HL179-1InterludeKeynote K147; EmArcy MG-26029; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71; Indigo IGO CD 2086; Classics (F) 1184
HL179-2-Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71; Indigo IGO CD 2086
HL179-3--
HL179-4--
HL179-5--
HL179-6--

* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71   Various Artists - The Complete Keynote Collection   1986
* Indigo IGO CD 2086   Lennie Tristano - Out On A Limb
* Classics (F) 1184   Lennie Tristano 1946-1947
* EmArcy MG-26029   Arnold Ross, Lennie Tristano - Holiday In Piano   1955
* Mercury (J) SNP-1050   Lennie Tristano - Untitled Blues
* Keynote K647   Lennie Tristano - Out On A Limb / I Can't Get Started With You   1946
= Keynote K147   Lennie Tristano Trio   1947
* Keynote K680   Lennie Tristano - I Surrender, Dear / Coolin' Off With Ulanov   1947
* Mercury (E) SMWL 21028   no information

Danny Hurd Orchestra

Louis Mucci, trumpet; Bob Jenny, trombone; Bob Walters, clarinet, alto sax; Dave Mathews, tenor sax; Danny Hurd, piano, arranger; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Al Hall, bass; Dave Tough, drums.

NYC, October 15, 1946

HL180-2Available JonesMercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL181-3You Stepped Out Of A DreamKeynote K650; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL182-2Long Ago And Far AwayMercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL183-1Dreamy AfternoonKeynote K650; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71

* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71   Various Artists - The Complete Keynote Collection   1986
* Keynote K650   Danny Hurd - You Stepped Out Of A Dream / Dreamy Afternoon   1946

Frankie Laine With Carl Fischer's Swingtet

Babe Russin, tenor sax #1-3,6; Carl Fischer, piano; Perry Botkin, guitar; Artie Bernstein, bass; Lou Singer, drums, vibes; and others.

Universal Studios, Los Angeles, CA, October 18, 1946

1. 601-3Wrap Your Troubles In DreamsMercury 1026, 1276x45, MG-25027, MG-20069; Wing MGW-12110, MGW-12110-W
2. 602-2On The Sunny Side Of The StreetMercury 1027, 1205, MG-25007, MG-25100, MG-20085, MG-20587
3. 603-2West End BluesMercury 1028, 70275, MG-25027, MG-20069
4. 604-1I Can't Believe That You're In Love With MeMercury 1028, 70275; Wing MGW-12158, MGW-12158-W
5. 605-2Black And BlueMercury 1026, MG-25007, MG-20080; Wing MGW-12202-W
6. 606-2Blue Turning Grey Over YouMercury 1027, MG-25025, MG-20069

* Mercury MG-20069   Songs By Frankie Laine   1956
* Wing MGW-12110   Frankie Laine Sings All Time Favorites
* Wing MGW-12110-W, SRW-16110-W   Frankie Laine Sings All Time Favorites
* Mercury MG-20085   Frankie Laine - Concert Date   1958
* Mercury MG-20587, SR-60587   Frankie Laine's Golden Hits   1960
* Wing MGW-12158   Frankie Laine - Singing The Blues
* Wing MGW-12158-W, SRW-16158-W   Frankie Laine - Singing The Blues
* Mercury MG-20080   Frankie Laine - That's My Desire   1955
= Wing MGW-12202   -
* Wing MGW-12202-W, SRW-16202-W   Frankie Laine - That's My Desire
* Mercury MG-25027   Frankie Laine   1950
* Mercury MG-25007   Frankie Laine Favorites   1949
* Mercury MG-25025   Frankie Laine   1950
* Mercury 1276x45   Frankie Laine - Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams / That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)
= Mercury A-113x45   no information
* Mercury 1026, 1026x45   Frankie Laine - Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams / Black And Blue
= Mercury A-22   Frankie Laine Sings
* Mercury 1027, 1027x45   Frankie Laine - On The Sunny Side Of The Street / Blue Turning Grey Over You
= Mercury A-22   Frankie Laine Sings
* Mercury 1205, 1205x45   Frankie Laine - I May Be Wrong / On The Sunny Side Of The Street
= Mercury A-91   no information
* Mercury 1028, 1028x45   Frankie Laine - West End Blues / I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me
= Mercury A-22   Frankie Laine Sings
* Mercury 70275, 70275x45   Frankie Laine - West End Blues / I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me   1953
* Mercury MG-25100   no information

Myra Taylor With Jimmy Keith's Orchestra

unknown, trumpet; unknown, alto sax; Jimmy Keith, tenor sax; unknown, baritone sax; unknown, piano; unknown, bass; unknown, drums; Myra Taylor, vocal.

Kansas City, KS, October 31, 1946

594Take It Easy GreasyMercury 8027
595Tell Your Best Friend NothingMercury 8027, 314 528 292-2
596The Spider And The FlyMercury 8025
597Bury Me Deep In The Till Blue Water-

* Mercury 314 528 292-2   Various Artists - The Mercury Blues 'N' Rhythm Story 1945-1955
* Mercury 8027   Myra Taylor - The Spider And The Fly / Bury Me Deep In The Till Blue Water
* Mercury 8025   Myra Taylor - Take It Easy Greasy / Tell Your Best Friend Nothing

Albert Ammons And His Rhythm Kings

Albert Ammons, piano; Ike Perkins, guitar; Israel Crosby, bass; Jack Cooley, drums.

WGN Studios, Chicago, IL, November 12, 1946

622-3Kilroy BoogieMercury 8040
622-4-Mercury 8040 (alt.)
623-3Deep In The Heart Of TexasMercury 5009
624-3Sweet Patooty Boogie-
625-3Twelfth St. BoogieMercury 8040
625-4-Mercury 8040 (alt.), MG-25012

* Mercury 8040 (alt.)   Albert Ammons - Kilroy Boogie / Twelfth St. Boogie (some pressings)
* Mercury MG-25012   Albert Ammons - Boogie Woogie Piano   1949
* Mercury 8040   Albert Ammons - Kilroy Boogie / Twelfth St. Boogie
* Mercury 5009, 5009x45   Albert Ammons - Deep In The Heart Of Texas / Sweet Patooty Boogie

Jay McShann And His Sextette

Clarence Thornton, trumpet; Theodore Smalls, alto sax; Seeward Evans, tenor sax; Jay McShann, piano; Percy Gabriel, bass; Jesse Price, drums; Jimmy Witherspoon, vocal #1,3,4.

WGN Studios, Chicago, IL, November 13, 1946

1. 630I Want A Little GirlMercury 8026
2. 631Jimtown Boogie-
3. 632-2Have You Ever Loved A WomanMercury 8032
4. 633-1Gone With The Blues-

* Mercury 8026   Jay McShann - I Want A Little Girl / Jimtown Boogie
* Mercury 8032   Jay McShann - Have You Ever Loved A Woman / Gone With The Blues

Dave Lambert And Buddy Stewart With Red Rodney's Be-Boppers

Red Rodney, trumpet; Al Haig, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Stan Levey, drums; Dave Lambert, Buddy Stewart, vocal; Neal Hefti, arranger.

NYC, November 23, 1946

HL184-4A Cent And A HalfKeynote K668; EmArcy MG-26001; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL185-1PerdidoMercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL185-2-Keynote K657; EmArcy MG-26001; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL186-1Change AccountKeynote K668; EmArcy MG-26001; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL186-2-Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
HL187-2Gussie "G"-
HL187-3-Keynote K657; EmArcy MG-26001; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71

* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71   Various Artists - The Complete Keynote Collection   1986
* EmArcy MG-26001   Various Artists - The Young At Bop   1954
* Keynote K668   Red Rodney - A Cent And A Half / Charge Account   1947
= Keynote K140   Red Rodney, Neal Hefti - Be-Bop   1947
* Keynote K657   Red Rodney - Perdido / Gussie "G"   1947
= Mercury 8906, 8906x45; Clef 8906, 8906x45   -

Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson And His Orchestra

John Hunt, trumpet; Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, alto sax, vocal; Lee Pope, tenor sax; Greely Walton, baritone sax; Earl Van Riper, piano; Leonard "Heavy" Swain, bass; George "Butch" Ballard, drums.

WOR Studios, NYC, November, 1946 or January 22, 1947

634-8Kidney Stew BluesMercury 8028, 314 528 292-2
635King For A Day BluesMercury 8060, 314 528 292-2
636-7Old Maid BoogieMercury 8028, 314 528 292-2
637Timeunissued

* Mercury 314 528 292-2   Various Artists - The Mercury Blues 'N' Rhythm Story 1945-1955
* Mercury 8028   Eddie Vinson - Kidney Stew Blues / Old Maid Boogie
* Mercury 8060   Eddie Vinson - King For A Day Blues / Railroad Porter's Blues

Gene Sedric Orchestra

Lincoln Mills, trumpet; Gene Sedric, clarinet, tenor sax #1,3, clarinet, tenor sax, vocal #2,4,5; Freddie Jefferson, piano; Al Cassey, guitar; Danny Settle, bass; Slick Jones, drums #1,3, drums, vocal #2,4,5.

NYC, December 11, 1946

1. HL188-1Teasin'EmArcy MG-36023; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
2. HL189-4T-I-L-L-I-EKeynote K661; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
3. HL190-2I Can't Give You Anything But Love-
4. HL191-1I Got RhythmMercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
5. HL191-3--

* EmArcy MG-36023   Various Artists - Battle Of The Saxes   1955
* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71   Various Artists - The Complete Keynote Collection   1986
* Keynote K661   Gene Sedric - T-I-L-L-I-E / I Can't Give You Anything But Love   1947

Neal Hefti And His Orchestra

Neal Hefti, trumpet, arranger; Kai Winding, trombone; Charlie Ventura, tenor sax; Tony Aless, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Chubby Jackson, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Frances Wayne, vocal #1,2.

NYC, December 18, 1946

1. HL192-5SiboneyMercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
2. HL193-3Mad About The Boy-
3. HL194-1I Woke Up Dizzy-
4. HL194-2-Keynote K669; EmArcy MG-26001; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
5. HL195-3Sloppy Joe'sMercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71
6. HL195-4-Keynote K669; EmArcy MG-26001; Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71

* Mercury (J) 18PJ-1051/71   Various Artists - The Complete Keynote Collection   1986
* EmArcy MG-26001   Various Artists - The Young At Bop   1954
* Keynote K669   Neal Hefti - I Woke Up Dizzy / Sloppy Joe   1947
= Keynote K140   Red Rodney, Neal Hefti - Be-Bop   1947

Buddy Morrow And His Orchestra

Buddy Morrow, trombone, leader; unidentified orchestra.

1946

200Celestial BluesMercury unissued

Tito Guizar

Tito Guizar, vocal; and others.

1946

458Noche De RondaMercury MG-25032, MG-20227
459Linda Mujerrejected
460El Rancho Grande-
461Diez Minutos Mas-
462JuiameMercury MG-25032, MG-20227
463Cielito Lindorejected

* Mercury MG-20227; Wing MGW-12192   Tito Guizar - Romantic Mexico
* Mercury MG-25032   Tito Guizar   1951

Buddy Morrow And His Orchestra

Buddy Morrow, trombone, leader; Helen Manning, vocal #2; Carl Denny, vocal #6; Helen Lee, vocal #7; John McAtee, vocal #8; unidentified orchestra.

1946

1. 209Something To Remember You ByMercury A-154x45, MG-25146
2. 210Jalousie (aka Jealousy)Mercury 2057, 5753, A-154x45, MG-25146
3. 211LullabyMercury 2057, 2057 (alt.), 5024, 5753, MG-25146
4. 212I'm Always Chasing RainbowsMercury 2057 (alt.), A-154x45, MG-25146
5. 336Smoke Gets In Your EyesMercury 3015, 5024, A-154x45, MG-25146
6. 337When The Moon Is GoneMercury 3020, MG-25146
7. 338I've Got The Sun In The MorningMercury 3020, A-154x45, MG-25146
8. 339I'd Be Lost Without YouMercury 3015, A-154x45, MG-25146

* Mercury MG-25146   Buddy Morrow - Saturday Night Date   1953
* Mercury A-154x45   Buddy Morrow And His Orchestra
* Mercury 2057   Buddy Morrow - Lullaby / Jalousie
* Mercury 5753   Buddy Morrow - Jalousie (aka Jealousy) / Lullaby
* Mercury 2057 (alt.)   Buddy Morrow - Lullaby / I'm Always Chasing Rainbows
* Mercury 5024, 5024x45   Buddy Morrow - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes / Lullaby
* Mercury 3015   Buddy Morrow - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes / I'd Be Lost Without You
* Mercury 3020   Buddy Morrow - When The Moon Is Gone / I've Got The Sun In The Morning

Bill Darnell

Babe Russin, tenor sax; Bill Darnell, vocal; and others.

circa 1946

KWC10-5Let's Fall In LoveKeynote K665
KWC11-3Walkin' My Baby Back Home-

* Keynote K665   Babe Russin - Walkin' My Baby Back Home / Let's Fall In Love   1947