Prestige Records Catalog: 7000 series
Prestige 7000 series (12 inch LP)
PRLP 7001 A Touch Of Taylor 1955
Billy Taylor, piano; Earl May, bass; Percy Brice, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 10, 1955
| 723 | Early Bird |
| 724 | A Bientot |
| 725 | Memories Of Spring |
| 726 | Ever So Easy |
| 727 | Day Dreaming |
| 728 | Radioactivity |
| 729 | Purple Mood |
| 730 | Long Tom |
| 731 | It's A Grand Night For Swinging |
| 732 | Blue Cloud |
| 733 | Live It Up |
| 734 | Daddy-O |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7664 in 1969 as "A Touch Of Billy Taylor - A Bientot".
PRLP 7002 Stan Getz Quartets 1955
Stan Getz, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
NYC, June 21, 1949
| JRC24E | Indian Summer |
| JRC25E | Long Island Sound |
| JRC26D | Mar-Cia |
| JRC27C | Crazy Chords |
Stan Getz, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
NYC, January 6, 1950
| BL1202C | There's A Small Hotel |
| BL1203A | Too Marvelous For Words |
| BL1204B | I've Got You Under My Skin |
| BL1205 | What's New |
Stan Getz, tenor sax; Tony Aless, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Don Lamond, drums.
NYC, April 14, 1950
| JRC75C | You Stepped Out Of A Dream |
| JRC76A | My Old Flame |
| JRC77A | The Lady In Red |
| JRC78B | Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams |
** also released on New Jazz NJLP 8214 in 1959 as "Long Island Sound". on Prestige PRLP 7256 in 1963, PRST 7256 in 1963, PR 7337 in 1964, PRST 7337 in 1964 as "Stan Getz Greatest Hits". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-121 in 1984, OJCCD-121-2 in 1991.
PRLP 7003 Milt Jackson 1955
Milt Jackson, vibes; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 20, 1955
| 735 | I Wonder Why |
| 736 | I Should Care |
| 737 | My Funny Valentine |
| 738 | Stonewall |
| 739 | Moonray |
| 740 | The Nearness Of You |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7224 in 1962 as "The Milt Jackson Quartet Featuring Horace Silver - Soul Pioneers". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-001 in 1982, OJCCD-001-2 in 1987.
** part of Prestige PRES 16-1 in 1957 as "Modern Jazz Quartet, Milt Jackson Quartet - Concorde".
PRLP 7004 Lee Konitz With Tristano, Marsh, & Bauer 1955
Lee Konitz, alto sax; Lennie Tristano, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Arnold Fishkin, bass; Shelly Manne, drums #1,3.
NYC, January 11, 1949
| 1. JRC3 | Tautology (as Progression) |
| 2. JRC4A | Retrospection |
| 3. JRC8J | Subconscious-Lee |
| 4. JRC11B | Judy |
Lee Konitz, alto sax; Warne Marsh, tenor sax; Sal Mosca, piano; Arnold Fishkin, bass; Denzil Best, drums.
NYC, June 28, 1949
| JRC30G | Marshmallow |
| JRC31D | Fishin' Around |
Lee Konitz, alto sax; Warne Marsh, tenor sax; Sal Mosca, piano; Arnold Fishkin, bass; Jeff Morton, drums.
NYC, September 27, 1949
| JRC39F | Tautology |
| JRC40B | Sound-Lee |
Lee Konitz, alto sax; Sal Mosca, piano #3,4; Billy Bauer, guitar; Arnold Fishkin, bass #2-4; Jeff Morton, drums #2-4.
NYC, April 7, 1950
| 1. JRC71 | Rebecca |
| 2. JRC72C | You Go To My Head |
| 3. JRC73 | Ice Cream Konitz |
| 4. JRC74B | Palo Alto |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7250 in 1962, PRST 7250 in 1962 as "Lee Konitz With Lennie Tristano - Subconscious-Lee". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-186 in 1985, OJCCD-186-2 in 1992.
PRLP 7005 The Modern Jazz Quartet - Concorde 1955
Milt Jackson, vibes; John Lewis, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 2, 1955
| 760-2 | Ralph's New Blues |
| 761 | All Of You |
| 762 | I'll Remember April |
| 763 | Gershwin Medley: Soon / For You, For Me, Forevermore / Love Walked In / Our Love Is Here To Stay |
| 764 | Concorde |
| 765 | Softly As In A Morning Sunrise |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-002 in 1982, OJCCD-002-2 in 1987.
** part of Prestige PRES 16-1 in 1957 as "Modern Jazz Quartet, Milt Jackson Quartet - Concorde".
PRLP 7006 Mulligan Plays Mulligan 1955
Jerry Lloyd as Jerry Hurwitz, Nick Travis, trumpet #1-4; Ollie Wilson, trombone #1-4; Allen Eager, tenor sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Max McElroy, baritone sax #1-6; George Wallington, piano; Phil Leshin, bass; Walter Bolden, drums; Gail Madden, maracas #3,4.
NYC, August 27, 1951
| 1. 171D | Roundhouse |
| 2. 172C | Ide's Side |
| 3. 173C | Bweebida Bobbida |
| 4. 174A | Kaper |
| 5. 175A | Funhouse |
| 6. 176A | Mullenium |
| 7. 177A | Mulligan's Too |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7251 in 1962, PRST 7251 in 1962 as "Gerry Mulligan - Historically Speaking". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-003 in 1982, OJCCD-003-2 in 1989.
PRLP 7007 The Musings Of Miles 1955
Miles Davis, trumpet; Red Garland, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 7, 1955
| 745 | I Didn't |
| 746 | Will You Still Be Mine? |
| 747 | Green Haze |
| 748 | I See Your Face Before Me |
| 749 | A Night In Tunisia |
| 750 | A Gal In Calico |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7221 in 1962 as "Miles Davis - The Beginning". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-004 in 1982, OJCCD-004-2 in 1989.
** part of Prestige P-24064 in 1976 as "Miles Davis - Green Haze".
PRLP 7008 Wardell Gray Memorial Volume One 1955
Wardell Gray, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
NYC, November 11, 1949
| JRC46E | Twisted |
| JRC47E | Southside |
| JRC48B | Easy Living |
| JRC49A | Sweet Lorraine |
Wardell Gray, tenor sax; Phil Hill, piano; Johnny Richardson, bass; Art Mardigan, drums.
Detroit, MI, April 25, 1950
| JRC79A | A Sinner Kissed An Angel |
| JRC80B | Blue Gray (as Blue Moon) |
| JRC81B | Grayhound |
| JRC82C | Treadin' |
Frank Morgan, alto sax; Wardell Gray, tenor sax; Teddy Charles, vibes; Sonny Clark, piano; Dick Nivison, bass; Larry Marable, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, February 20, 1953
| 467 | The Man I Love |
| 468 | Lavonne |
| 469 | So Long Broadway |
| 470 | Paul's Cause |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-050 in 1983.
** part of Prestige PR 7343 in 1964, PRST 7343 in 1964 as "Wardell Gray Memorial Album".
PRLP 7009 Wardell Gray Memorial Volume Two 1955
Clark Terry, trumpet; Sonny Criss, alto sax; Wardell Gray, tenor sax; Dexter Gordon, tenor sax #1,2; Jimmy Bunn, piano; Billy Hadnot, bass; Chuck Thompson, drums.
"Hula Hut Club", Los Angeles, CA, August 27, 1950
| 1. (1231) | Jazz On Sunset Parts 1 & 2 (as Move) |
| 2. (1232) | Jazz On Sunset Parts 3 & 4 (as Move) |
| 3. (1233) | Kiddo Parts 1 & 2 (as Scrapple From The Apple) |
| 4. (1234) | Kiddo Parts 3 & 4 (as Scrapple From The Apple) |
Art Farmer, trumpet #1-4,6; Wardell Gray, tenor sax; Hamp Hawes, piano; Harper Cosby, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums; Robert Collier, congas #1-4.
Los Angeles, CA, January 21, 1952
| 1. 312 | April Skies |
| 2. 313 | Bright Boy |
| 3. 314 | Jackie |
| 4. 315 | Farmer's Market |
| 5. 316 | Sweet And Lovely |
| 6. 317 | Lover Man |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-051 in 1983.
** part of Prestige PR 7343 in 1964, PRST 7343 in 1964 as "Wardell Gray Memorial Album".
PRLP 7010 Elmo Hope Trio - Meditations 1955
Elmo Hope, piano; John Ore, bass; Willie Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 28, 1955
| 770 | All The Things You Are |
| 771 | I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance |
| 772 | Falling In Love With Love |
| 773 | Quit It |
| 774 | Huh |
| 775 | My Heart Stood Still |
| 776 | It's A Lovely Day Today |
| 777 | I'm In The Mood For Love |
| 778 | Lucky Strike |
| 779 | Blue Mo |
| 780 | Elmo's Fire |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7675 in 1969 as "The Elmo Hope Memorial Album". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1751 in 1990, OJCCD-1751-2 in 1990.
PRLP 7011 James Moody - Hi Fi Party 1955
Dave Burns, trumpet; William Shepherd, trombone; James Moody, tenor, alto sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Jimmy Boyd, piano; John Lathan, bass; Clarence Johnson, drums; Eddie Jefferson, vocal #2.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 23, 1955
| 1. 785 | There Will Never Be Another You |
| 2. 786 | Disappointed |
| 3. 787 | Hard To Get |
| 4. 788 | Little Ricky |
Dave Burns, trumpet; William Shepherd, trombone; James Moody, tenor, alto sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Jimmy Boyd, piano; John Lathan, bass; Clarence Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 24, 1955
| 789 | Big Ben |
| 790 | Little John |
| 791 | Show Eyes |
| 792 | And You Called My Name |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7740 in 1970 as "Hi-Fi Party Vol. 2". on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1780-2 in 1991.
PRLP 7012 Miles Davis Featuring Sonny Rollins - Dig 1956
Miles Davis, trumpet; Jackie McLean as Jackie McClean as Jack McLean, alto sax #1-4; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Walter Bishop, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Apex Studios, NYC, October 5, 1951
| 1. 229 | Out Of The Blue |
| 2. 230 | Denial |
| 3. 231 | Bluing |
| 4. 232 | Dig |
| 5. 234 | It's Only A Paper Moon |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7281 in 1963, PRST 7281 in 1963 as "Diggin' With The Miles Davis Sextet". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-005 in 1982, OJCCD-005-2 in 1987.
PRLP 7013 Conception Featuring Stan Getz, Miles Davis, Zoot Sims, Sonny Rollins, Gerry Mulligan, Lee Konitz 1956
Stan Getz, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
NYC, June 21, 1949
| JRC27B | JRC60 | Prezervation |
Stan Getz, tenor sax; Al Haig, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
NYC, January 6, 1950
| JRC1210 | Intoit |
Don Ferrara, Howard McGhee, Al Porcino, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Charlie Kennedy, alto sax; Georgie Auld, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Tony Aless, piano; Chubby Jackson, bass, leader; Don Lamond, drums.
NYC, March 15, 1950
| JRC64 | JRC1105 | I May Be Wrong |
| JRC70 | JRC1111 | So What |
Miles Davis, trumpet; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Sal Mosca, piano; Billy Bauer, guitar; Arnold Fishkin, bass; Max Roach, drums #1-3.
NYC, March 8, 1951
| 1. 140B | Odjenar |
| 2. 141B | Ezz-thetic |
| 3. 142B | Hibeck |
| 4. 143B | Yesterdays |
Lee Konitz, alto sax; Billy Bauer, guitar.
NYC, March 13, 1951
| 144B | Indian Summer |
| 145A | Duet For Saxophone And Guitar |
Miles Davis, trumpet; Jackie McLean as Jackie McClean as Jack McLean, alto sax #1; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Walter Bishop, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Apex Studios, NYC, October 5, 1951
| 1. 228 | Conception |
| 2. 233 | My Old Flame |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7013 (later) in 1956+; Original Jazz Classics OJC-1726 in 1989, OJCCD-1726-2 in 1990 as "Miles Davis/Stan Getz/Gerry Mulligan/Lee Konitz/Sonny Rollins/Zoot Sims - Conception".
PRLP 7014 Miles 1956
Miles Davis, trumpet; John Coltrane, tenor sax #1-3,5,6; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 16, 1955
| 1. 814 | Stablemates |
| 2. 815 | How Am I To Know? |
| 3. 816 | Just Squeeze Me |
| 4. 817 | There Is No Greater Love |
| 5. 818 | The Theme (aka Miles' Theme) |
| 6. 819 | S'posin |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7254 in 1963, PRST 7254 in 1963 as "Miles Davis - The Original Quintet (First Recording)". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-006 in 1982, OJCCD-006-2 in 1989.
** part of Prestige P-24064 in 1976 as "Miles Davis - Green Haze". and Prestige 4PRCD-4444-2 as "Miles Davis - The Legendary Prestige Quintet Sessions".
PRLP 7015 Billy Taylor Trio Vol. 1 1956
Billy Taylor, piano; Earl May, bass; Charlie Smith, drums.
NYC, November 18, 1952
| 371 | They Can't Take That Away From Me |
| 372 | All Too Soon |
| 373 | Accent On Youth |
| 374 | Give Me The Simple Life |
same personnel.
NYC, December 10, 1952
| 387 | Little Girl Blue |
| 388 | Man With A Horn |
| 389 | Let's Get Away From It All |
| 390 | Lover |
same personnel.
NYC, November 2, 1953
| 530 | Hey Lock (as Hey, Look!) |
** part of Prestige PRES 16-2 in 1957 as "The Billy Taylor Trio - Let's Get Away From It All".
PRLP 7016 Billy Taylor Trio Vol. 2 1956
Billy Taylor, piano; Earl May, bass; Charlie Smith, drums.: same session.
NYC, November 2, 1953
| 523 | Cool And Caressing |
| 524 | Who Can I Turn To |
| 525 | My One And Only Love |
| 526 | Tenderly |
| 527 | I've Got The World On A String |
| 528 | Bird Watcher |
| 529 | B.T.'s D'T.s (as B.T.'s DTs) |
same personnel.
NYC, December 29, 1953
| 540 | That's All |
| 541 | It's The Little Things That Mean So Much |
| 542 | Nice Work If You Can Get It |
| 543 | The Surrey With The Fringe On Top |
** part of Prestige PRES 16-2 in 1957 as "The Billy Taylor Trio - Let's Get Away From It All".
PRLP 7017 Art Farmer Quintet Featuring Gigi Gryce 1956
Art Farmer, trumpet; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 21, 1955
| 804 | Forecast |
| 805 | Sans Souci |
| 806 | Evening In Casablanca |
| 807 | Satellite (as Saterlite) |
| 808 | Nica's Tempo |
| 809 | Shabozz |
** also released on New Jazz NJLP 8289 in 1963 as "Art Farmer - Evening In Casablanca". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-241 in 1986, OJCCD-241-2 in 1992.
PRLP 7018 Phil Woods Quartet - Woodlore 1956
Phil Woods, alto sax; John Williams, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 25, 1955
| 820 | Be My Love |
| 821 | Woodlore |
| 822 | Falling In Love All Over Again |
| 823 | Get Happy |
| 824 | Strollin' With Pam |
| 825 | Slow Boat To China |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-052 in 1983, OJCCD-052-2 in 1989.
PRLP 7019 Sanford Gold - Piano d'Or 1956
Sanford Gold, piano.
NYC, circa summer 1955?
| In A Sentimental Mood | |
| Out Of Nowhere | |
| I'll Remember April | |
| Penthouse Serenade | |
| Wait Till You See Her | |
| Autumn In New York | |
| The Ladies | |
| Maxine | |
| Pretty Bird | |
| One Minute Of Music | |
| Number 13 | |
| Midtown |
PRLP 7020 Sonny Rollins - Work Time 1956
Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 2, 1955
| 826 | There's No Business Like Show Business |
| 827 | Paradox |
| 828 | Raincheck |
| 829 | There Are Such Things |
| 830 | It's All Right With Me |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7246 in 1962, PRST 7246 in 1962 as "Worktime". on Prestige PRST 7750 in 1970 as "Worktime!". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-007 in 1982, OJCCD-007-2 in 1989.
PRLP 7021 Elmo Hope Quartet And Quintet Featuring Frank Foster - Hope Meets Foster 1956
Freeman Lee, trumpet #1-3; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Elmo Hope, piano; John Ore, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 4, 1955
| 1. 798 | Zarou |
| 2. 799 | Fosterity |
| 3. 800 | Shutout |
| 4. 801 | Wail Frank, Wail |
| 5. 802 | Yaho |
| 6. 803 | Georgia On My Mind |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7021 (later) in 1957+ as "Frank Foster - Wail Frank Wail". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1703 in 1985, OJCCD-1703-2 in 1991.
PRLP 7022 Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, Allen Eager, Brew Moore - The Brothers 1956
Al Cohn, Allen Eager, Brew Moore, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Stan Getz, tenor, baritone sax; Walter Bishop, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Charlie Perry, drums; Gerry Mulligan, arranger.
NYC, April 8, 1949
| JRC16 | Battleground |
| JRC17 | Four And One Moore |
| JRC18C | Five Brothers |
| JRC19B | Battle Of The Saxes |
Kai Winding, trombone #1-3; Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; George Wallington, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
NYC, September 8, 1952
| 1. 359 | Tangerine |
| 2. 360 | Zootcase |
| 3. 361 | The Red Door |
| 4. 362 | Morning Fun |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7252 in 1963, PRST 7252 in 1963 as "Stan Getz, Zoot Sims & Al Cohn - The Brothers". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-008 in 1982, OJCCD-008-2 in 1990.
PRLP 7023 J J Johnson, Kai Winding, Benny Green - Trombone By Three 1956
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 |
Kai Winding, trombone; Brew Moore, tenor sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; George Wallington, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
NYC, August 23, 1949
| JRC34 | Sid's Bounce |
| JRC35 | Broadway (alternate take) |
| JRC36 | Waterworks (alternate take) |
| JRC37A | A Night On Bop Mountain |
Bennie Green, trombone; Eddie Davis, "Big Nick", tenor sax; Rudy Williams, baritone sax; Teddy Brannon, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
NYC, October 5, 1951
| 221 | Green Junction |
| 222 | Flowing River |
| 223 | Whirl-A-Licks |
| 224 | Pennies From Heaven (as Bennie's Pennies) |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-091 in 1984, OJCCD-091-2 in 1992.
** part of Prestige PRES 16-4 in 1957 as "Jay Jay Johnson, Kai Winding, Bennie Green - Trombone By Three".
PRLP 7024 Sonny Stitt, Bud Powell, J.J. Johnson 1956
Jay Jay Johnson, trombone; Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano; Nelson Boyd, bass; Max Roach, drums.
NYC, October 17, 1949
| JRC600C | Afternoon In Paris (take 2) |
| JRC601B | Elora (take 2) |
| JRC602B | Tea Pot (take 2) |
| JRC603B | Blue Mode (take 1) |
| JRC603C | Blue Mode (take 2) |
Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; Bud Powell, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.
NYC, December 11, 1949
| JRC1000A | All God's Children Got Rhythm |
| JRC1001 | Sonnyside |
| JRC1002B | Bud's Blues |
| JRC1003A | Sunset |
same personnel.
NYC, January 26, 1950
| JRC1004D | Strike Up The Band |
| JRC1005B | I Want To Be Happy |
| JRC1006D | Taking A Chance On Love |
| JRC1007A | Fine And Dandy (take 1) |
| JRC1007B | Fine And Dandy (take 2) |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7248 in 1962, PRST 7248 in 1962 as "Sonny Stitt With Bud Powell And J.J. Johnson - All God's Children Got Rhythm". on Prestige PRST 7839 in 1971 as "Sonny Stitt - Bud's Blues". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-009 in 1982, OJCCD-009-2 in 1989.
PRLP 7025 Miles Davis And Horns 1956
Miles Davis, trumpet; Bennie Green, trombone; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax #1,2,4; John Lewis, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
Apex Studios, NYC, January 17, 1951
| 1. 128A | Morpheus |
| 2. 129B | Down |
| 3. 130BB | Blue Room (take 2) |
| 4. 131A | Whispering |
Miles Davis, trumpet; Sonny Truitt, trombone #3; Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Beltone Studios, NYC, February 19, 1953
| 1. 423 | Tasty Pudding |
| 2. 424 | Willie The Wailer |
| 3. 425 | Floppy |
| 4. 426 | For Adults Only |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7168 in 1959 as "Early Miles 1951 & 1953". on Prestige PRST 7674 in 1969 as "Early Miles". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-053 in 1983, OJCCD-053-2 in 1989.
PRLP 7026 Zoot Sims Quartets 1956
Zoot Sims, tenor sax; John Lewis, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Don Lamond, drums.
NYC, September 16, 1950
| 104 | My Silent Love |
| 105 | Jane-O |
| 106 | Dancing In The Dark |
| 107 | Memories Of You |
Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Harry Biss, piano; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
NYC, August 14, 1951
| 164 | Trotting |
| 165 | It Had To Be You |
| 166A | Zoot Swings The Blues (take 1) (as Swingin' The Blues) |
| 166B | Zoot Swings The Blues (take 2) |
| 168 | East Of The Sun |
| 169 | I Wonder Who |
** also scheduled on New Jazz NJLP 8302 as "Trotting!".
** also released on Prestige PR 16009 in 1963 as "Trotting!". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-242 in 1986, OJCCD-242-2 in 1992.
PRLP 7027 Thelonious Monk 1956
Thelonious Monk, piano; Gary Mapp, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
NYC, October 15, 1952
| 367 | Little Rootie Tootie |
| 368 | Sweet And Lovely |
| 369 | Bye-Ya |
| 370 | Monk's Dream |
Thelonious Monk, piano; Gary Mapp, bass; Max Roach, drums.
NYC, December 18, 1952
| 399 | Trinkle Tinkle |
| 400 | These Foolish Things |
| 401 | Bemsha Swing |
| 402 | Reflections |
Thelonious Monk, piano; Percy Heath, bass #1; Art Blakey, drums #1.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 22, 1954
| 1. 621 | Blue Monk |
| 2. 622 | Just A Gigolo |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7159 in 1959 as "Monk's Moods". on Prestige PRST 7508 in 1967 as "The High Priest". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-010 in 1982, OJCCD-010-2 in 1989.
PRLP 7028 Teddy Charles, Shorty Rogers, Shelley Manne, Jimmy Giuffre - Collaboration: West 1956
Shorty Rogers as "Jolly Roger", trumpet; Teddy Charles, vibes; Curtis Counce, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, August 21, 1953
| 515 | Wailing Dervish |
| 516 | Variations On A Motive By Bud |
| 517 | Further Out |
| 518 | Etudiez Le Cahier |
Shorty Rogers as "Jolly Roger", trumpet; Jimmy Giuffre, tenor, baritone sax; Teddy Charles, vibes, piano; Curtis Counce, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, August 31, 1953
| 521 | Margo |
| 522 | Bobalob |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-122 in 1984, OJCCD-122-2 in 1992.
PRLP 7029 Sonny Rollins With The Modern Jazz Quartet, Art Blakey And Kenny Drew 1956
Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Miles Davis, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
Apex Studios, NYC, January 17, 1951
| 132 | I Know |
Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Apex Studios, NYC, December 17, 1951
| 267 | Time On My Hands |
| 268 | Mambo Bounce |
| 269 | This Love Of Mine |
| 270 | Shadrack |
| 271 | Slow Boat To China |
| 272 | With A Song In My Heart |
| 273 | Scoops |
| 274 | Newk's Fadeaway |
Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; John Lewis, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
NYC, October 7, 1953
| 509 | In A Sentimental Mood |
| 510 | The Stopper |
| 511 | Almost Like Being In Love |
| 512 | No Moe |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7269 in 1963, PRST 7269 in 1963 as "Sonny Rollins - Sonny & The Stars". on Prestige PRST 7856 in 1971 as "Sonny Rollins - First Recordings!". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-011 in 1982, OJCCD-011-2 in 1988.
PRLP 7030 Kai And Jay, Bennie Green With Strings 1956
Bennie Green, trombone; John Malachi, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Osie Johnson as O.C. Johnson, drums; with Alan Lane, Autrey McKissack, Adam Micevich, Harold Sonn, Max Waxler, Donald White, strings.
Chicago, IL, May 13, 1952
| 343 | Serenade To Love |
| 344 | Embraceable You |
| 345 | Stardust |
| 346 | There's A Small Hotel |
Jay Jay Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Dick Katz, piano; Peck Morrison, bass; Al Harewood as Al Harwood, drums.
NYC, December 3, 1954
| 651 | Riviera |
| 652 | Dinner For One |
| 653 | Hip Bones |
| 654 | Windbag |
| 655 | We'll Be Together Again |
| 656 | Don't Argue |
| 657 | How Long Has This Been Going On |
| 658 | Bags' Groove |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1727 in 1989, OJCCD-1727-2 in 1989.
** part of Prestige PRES 16-4 in 1957 as "Jay Jay Johnson, Kai Winding, Bennie Green - Trombone By Three".
PRLP 7031 The Art Farmer Septet 1956
Art Farmer, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Clifford Solomon, tenor sax; Oscar Estell, baritone sax; Quincy Jones, piano; "Monk" Montgomery, bass; Sonny Johnson, drums.
NYC, July 2, 1953
| 503 | Work Of Art |
| 504 | The Little Bandmaster |
| 505 | Mau Mau |
| 506 | Up In Quincy's Room |
Art Farmer, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 7, 1954
| 582 | Evening In Paris |
| 583 | Wildwood |
| 584 | Elephant Walk |
| 585 | Tiajuana |
** also released on New Jazz NJLP 8278 in 1963 as "Work Of Art". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-054 in 1983, OJCCD-054-2 in 1993.
PRLP 7032 George Wallington Quintet - Jazz For The Carriage Trade 1956
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Phil Woods, alto sax; George Wallington, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 20, 1956
| 844 | Our Delight |
| 845 | Foster Dulles |
| 846 | Our Love Is Here To Stay |
| 847 | But George |
| 848 | Together We Wail |
| 849 | What's New? |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1704 in 1985, OJCCD-1704-2 in 1991.
** part of Prestige P-24093 in 1980 as "Our Delight".
PRLP 7033 Jon Eardley 7 1956
Jon Eardley, trumpet; Milt Gold, trombone; Phil Woods, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; George Syran, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 13, 1956
| 838 | Eard's Word |
| 839 | Koo Koo |
| 840 | Ladders |
| 841 | For Leap Year |
| 842 | There's No You |
| 843 | On The Minute |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7033 (later) in 1957+ as "Zoot Sims, Phil Woods, Jon Eardley - Down East". on Status ST 8309 in 1965 as "Zoot Sims - Koo Koo With Phil Woods & Jon Eardley". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-123 in 1984, OJCCD-123-2 in 1995.
PRLP 7034 Miles Davis And Milt Jackson Quintet/Sextet 1956
Miles Davis, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax #1,3; Milt Jackson, vibes; Ray Bryant, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 5, 1955
| 1. 781 | Dr. Jackle |
| 2. 782 | Bitty Ditty |
| 3. 783 | Minor March |
| 4. 784 | Changes |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7540 in 1968 as "Miles Davis - Odyssey!". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-012 in 1982, OJCCD-012-2 in 1989.
PRLP 7035 The Jackie McLean Quintet With Donald Byrd And Elmo Hope - Lights Out! 1956
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Elmo Hope, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 27, 1956
| 850 | A Foggy Day |
| 851 | Kerplunk |
| 852 | Up |
| 853 | Lorraine |
| 854 | Inding |
| 855 | Lights Out |
** also released on New Jazz NJLP 8263 in 1962 as "Jackie McLean - Lights Out". on Prestige PRST 7757 in 1970 as "Jackie McLean, Donald Byrd, Elmo Hope, Doug Watkins, Arthur Taylor - Lights Out!". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-426 in 1990, OJCCD-426-2 in 1990.
** part of Prestige P-24076 in 1977 as "Jackie McLean - Contour".
PRLP 7036 James Moody And His Band - Wail Moody Wail 1956
Dave Burns, trumpet; William Shepherd, trombone; James Moody, tenor, alto sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Jimmy Boyd, piano; John Lathan, bass; Clarence Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 12, 1955
| 831 | The Golden Touch |
| 832 | The Nearness Of You |
| 833 | The Donkey Serenade |
| 834 | Moody's Blue Again |
| 837 | Wail Moody, Wail |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7853 in 1971 as "Wail Moody, Wail Vol. 3". on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1791-2 in 1992.
PRLP 7037 Tadd Dameron - Fontainebleau 1956
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 in 1964 as "Dameronia". on Prestige PRST 7842 in 1971 as "The Tadd Dameron Memorial Album". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-055 in 1983, OJCCD-055-2 in 1987.
PRLP 7038 Sonny Rollins Plus 4 1956
Clifford Brown, trumpet #1-4; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Richie Powell, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.
NYC, March 22, 1956
| 1. 867 | I Feel A Song Coming On |
| 2. 868 | Pent-Up House |
| 3. 869 | Valse Hot |
| 4. 870 | Kiss And Run |
| 5. 871 | Count Your Blessings |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7291 in 1964, PRST 7291 in 1964 as "Sonny Rollins, Clifford Brown And Max Roach - 3 Giants!". on Prestige PRST 7821 in 1970 as "Three Giants!". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-243 in 1986, OJCCD-243-2 in 1987.
PRLP 7039 Gene Ammons - Hi Fidelity Jam Session 1956
Art Farmer, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Art Taylor, drums; Candido, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 23, 1956
| 880 | Happy Blues |
| 881 | The Great Lie |
| 882 | Can't We Be Friends |
| 883 | Madhouse |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7039 (later) in 1957+; Original Jazz Classics OJC-013 in 1982, OJCCD-013-2 in 1991 as "Gene Ammons All Stars - The Happy Blues". on Prestige PRST 7654 in 1969 as "Gene Ammons - The Happy Blues (Vol. 1 Of The Gene Ammons Jam Sessions)".
PRLP 7040 Melle Plays Primitive Modern 1956
Gil Melle, baritone sax; Joe Cindrella, guitar; Billy Phillips, bass; Edmund Thigpen, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 20, 1956
| 877 | Adventure Swing |
| 878 | Mark One |
| 879 | Dedicatory Piece To The Geophysical Year Of 1957 |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 1, 1956
| 908 | Dominica |
| 909 | Ballet Time |
| 910 | Iron Works |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1712 in 1986 as "Gil Melle Quartet - Melle Plays Primitive Modern".
** part of Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1712-2 in 1991 as "Gil Melle Quartet - Primitive Modern/Quadrama".
PRLP 7041 Bennie Green (With Art Farmer) 1956
Art Farmer, trumpet; Bennie Green, trombone; Cliff Smalls, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 13, 1956
| 872 | My Blue Heaven |
| 873 | Skycoach |
| 874 | Cliff Dweller |
| 875 | Let's Stretch |
| 876 | Gone With The Wind |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1800-2 in 1992.
PRLP 7042 Moondog 1956
Moondog, piano, recorder, voice, drums, oo, trimba; Sam Ulano, Japanese drums; Naila, dance; Ray Malone, tap dance; June, Suzuko, voice; Sakura Whiteing, poet; Weiner-Sabinsky Duo, and others.
Barron Sound Studios, NYC, 1956
| Caribea | |
| Lullaby | |
| Tree Trail | |
| "Death, When You Come To Me" | |
| Big Cat | |
| Frog Bog | |
| To A Sea Horse | |
| Dance Rehearsal | |
| Surf Session | |
| Trees Against The Sky | |
| Tap Dance | |
| Oo Debut | |
| Drum Suite | |
| Street Scene |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1741 in 1990, OJCCD-1741-2 in 1990.
PRLP 7043 Elmo Hope Sextet - Informal Jazz 1956
Donald Byrd, trumpet; John Coltrane, Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Elmo Hope, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 7, 1956
| 884 | Weeja |
| 885 | Polka Dots And Moonbeams |
| 886 | On It |
| 887 | Avalon |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7043 (later) in 1957+ as "Hank Mobley, John Coltrane - Two Tenors". on Prestige PR 7043 in 1964 as "John Coltrane & Hank Mobley - Two Tenors". on Prestige PRST 7670 in 1969 as "John Coltrane With Hank Mobley - 2 Tenors".
** part of Milestone M-47037 in 1976, MCD-47037-2 in 1989 as "The All-Star Sessions".
PRLP 7044 Miles Davis - Collectors' Items 1956
Miles Davis, trumpet; Charlie Parker as "Charlie Chan", Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Walter Bishop, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, January 30, 1953
| 450 | Compulsion |
| 451-1 | The Serpent's Tooth I |
| 451-2 | The Serpent's Tooth II |
| 452 | 'Round About Midnight |
Miles Davis, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 16, 1956
| 864 | In Your Own Sweet Way |
| 865 | No Line |
| 866 | Vierd Blues |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-071 in 1983, OJCCD-071-2 in 1987.
** part of Prestige PRST-24022 in 1973 as "Collector's Items".
PRLP 7045 Earl Coleman Returns 1956
Art Farmer, trumpet; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Shadow Wilson, drums; Earl Coleman, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 2, 1956
| 856 | No Love, No Nothin' |
| 857 | It's You Or No One |
| 858 | Come Rain Or Come Shine |
Art Farmer, trumpet; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Wilbert Hogan, drums; Earl Coleman, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 8, 1956
| 911 | Social Call |
| 912 | Reminiscing |
| 913 | Say It Isn't So |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-187 in 1985, OJCCD-187-2 in 1994.
PRLP 7046 Phil Woods Septet - Pairing Off 1956
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 in 1984, OJCCD-092-2 in 1991.
** part of Prestige P-24065 in 1976 as "Altology".
PRLP 7047 Sonny Rollins Quartet - Tenor Madness 1956
Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums; guest: John Coltrane, tenor sax #5.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 24, 1956
| 1. 902 | My Reverie |
| 2. 903 | The Most Beautiful Girl In The World |
| 3. 904 | Paul's Pal |
| 4. 905 | When Your Lover Has Gone |
| 5. 906 | Tenor Madness |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7657 in 1969 as "Tenor Madness". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-124 in 1984, OJCCD-124-2 in 1987.
PRLP 7048 Jackie McLean - 4, 5 And 6 1956
Donald Byrd, trumpet #3; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 13, 1956
| 1. 928 | Sentimental Journey |
| 2. 929 | Why Was I Born? |
| 3. 930 | Contour |
Donald Byrd, trumpet #2,3; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Hank Mobley, tenor sax #3; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 20, 1956
| 1. 931 | When I Fall In Love |
| 2. 932 | Abstraction |
| 3. 933 | Confirmation |
** also released on New Jazz NJLP 8279 in 1963 as "4, 5 & 6". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-056 in 1983, OJCCD-056-2 in 1991.
** part of Prestige P-24076 in 1977 as "Contour".
PRLP 7049 Bennie Green - Walking Down 1956
Bennie Green, trombone; Eric Dixon, tenor sax; Lloyd Mayers, piano; Sonny Wellesley, bass; Bill English, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 29, 1956
| 923 | East Of The Little Big Horn |
| 924 | It's You Or No One |
| 925 | But Not For Me |
| 926 | The Things We Did Last Summer |
| 927 | Walkin' Down |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1752 in 1990, OJCCD-1752-2 in 1990.
PRLP 7050 Gene Ammons All Star Sessions 1956
Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Sonny Stitt, tenor, baritone sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Jo Jones, drums.
NYC, March 5, 1950
| BL1222-1 | Blues Up And Down (take 1) |
| BL1222-2 | Blues Up And Down (take 2) |
| BL1222-3 | Blues Up And Down (take 3) |
| BL1223-1 | You Can Depend On Me (take 1) |
| BL1223-2 | You Can Depend On Me (take 2) |
Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; Junior Mance, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Wesley Landers, drums.
NYC, October 28, 1950
| 116 | Stringin' The Jug Part 1 |
| 117 | Stringin' The Jug Part 2 |
Billy Massey, trumpet; Al Outcalt, trombone; Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; Gene Ammons, baritone sax; Charlie Bateman, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
NYC, January 31, 1951
| 136A | New Blues Up And Down Part 1 |
| 137A | New Blues Up And Down Part 2 |
Art Farmer, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Freddie Redd, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 15, 1955
| 755 | Juggernaut |
| 756 | Woofin' And Tweetin' |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7050 (later) in 1957+ as "The Gene Ammons All Stars, Gene Ammons Battles Sonny Stitt - Woofin' & Tweetin'". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-014 in 1982, OJCCD-014-2 in 1992.
PRLP 7051 The Billy Taylor Trio With Candido 1956
Billy Taylor, piano; Earl May, bass; Percy Brice, drums; and featuring Candido, conga, bongo drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 7, 1954
| 613 | Declivity |
| 614 | A Live One |
| 615 | Mambo Inn |
| 616 | Bit Of Bedlam |
| 617 | Different Bells |
| 618 | Love For Sale |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-015 in 1982, OJCCD-015-2 in 1991.
PRLP 7052 Bennie Green Blows His Horn 1956
Bennie Green, trombone; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Cliff Smalls, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Candido, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 10, 1955
| 751 | Sometimes I'm Happy |
| 752 | Laura |
| 753 | Body And Soul |
| 754 | Say Jack |
Bennie Green, trombone; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Cliff Smalls, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 22, 1955
| 794-1 | Groovin' The Blues (take #1) |
| 794-2 | Groovin' The Blues (take #2) |
| 795 | Travelin' Light |
| 796 | Hi Yo Silver |
| 797 | One Track |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7160 in 1959; Original Jazz Classics OJC-1728 in 1989, OJCCD-1728-2 in 1989.
PRLP 7053 Thelonious Monk 1956
Julius Watkins, French horn; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Willie Jones, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, November 13, 1953
| 531 | Let's Call This |
| 532-1 | Think Of One (take one) |
| 532-2 | Think Of One (take two) |
Ray Copeland, trumpet; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 11, 1954
| 570 | We See |
| 571 | Smoke Gets In Your Eyes |
| 572 | Locomotive |
| 573 | Hackensack |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7053 (later) in 1957+; Original Jazz Classics OJC-016 in 1982, OJCCD-016-2 in 1989 as "Thelonious Monk With Sonny Rollins And Frank Foster - Monk". on Prestige PRLP 7245 in 1962, PRST 7245 in 1962 as "We See Thelonious Monk". on Prestige PR 7363 in 1965, PRST 7363 in 1965 as "The Golden Monk".
PRLP 7054 Miles Davis - Blue Haze 1956
Miles Davis, trumpet; John Lewis, piano #1-3; Charlie Mingus, piano #4; Percy Heath, bass; Max Roach, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, May 19, 1953
| 1. 479 | When Lights Are Low |
| 2. 480 | Tune Up |
| 3. 481 | Miles Ahead |
| 4. 482 | Smooch |
Miles Davis, trumpet; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Beltone Studios, NYC, March 15, 1954
| 556 | Four |
| 557 | That Ole Devil Called Love (as Old Devil Moon) |
| 558 | Blue Haze |
Miles Davis, trumpet; Dave Schildkraut, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 3, 1954
| 562 | I'll Remember April |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-093 in 1984, OJCCD-093-2 in 1988.
PRLP 7055 Clifford Brown Memorial 1956
Clifford Brown, Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Herb Mullins, trombone; G.G. Gryce, alto sax; Benny Golson, tenor sax; Oscar Estell, baritone sax; Tadd Dameron, piano; Percy Heath, bass; "Philadelphia" Joe Jones, drums.
NYC, June 11, 1953
| 490 | Philly J.J. |
| 491-1 | Choose Now (take 1) |
| 491-2 | Choose Now (take 2) |
| 492 | Dial "B" For Beauty |
| 493 | Theme Of No Repeat |
Clifford Brown, Art Farmer, trumpet; Ake Persson, trombone; Arne Domnerus, alto sax; Lars Gullin, baritone sax; Bengt Hallberg, piano; Gunnar Johnson as Gunnar Johnsson, bass; Jack Noren, drums; Quincy Jones, arranger, director.
Stockholm, Sweden, September 15, 1953
| mr524 | Stockholm Sweetnin' |
| mr525-1 | 'Scuse These Bloos (as 'Cuse These Bloos) (as 'Scuse These Blues) |
| mr526 | Falling In Love With Love |
| mr527-1 | Lover Come Back To Me |
** also scheduled on New Jazz NJLP 8301 as "Clifford Brown Memorial Album".
** also released on Prestige PR 16008 in 1964 as "Clifford Brown Memorial Album". on Prestige PRST 7662 in 1969 as "The Clifford Brown Memorial Album". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-017 in 1982, OJCCD-017-2 in 1987.
PRLP 7056 James Moody's Moods 1956
Dave Burns, trumpet; William Shepherd, trombone; James Moody, tenor, alto sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Jimmy Boyd, piano; John Lathan, bass; Clarence Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 29, 1954
| 623-1 | It Might As Well Be Spring (take 1) (tenor) |
Dave Burns, trumpet; William Shepherd, trombone; James Moody, tenor, alto sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Jimmy Boyd, piano; John Lathan, bass; Clarence Johnson, drums; Eddie Jefferson, vocal #1.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 28, 1955
| 1. 688 | I Got The Blues |
| 2. 689 | Blue Walk |
| 3. 690 | Faster James |
Dave Burns, trumpet; William Shepherd, trombone; James Moody, tenor, alto sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Jimmy Boyd, piano; John Lathan, bass; Clarence Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 24, 1955
| 793 | Jammin' With James |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 12, 1955
| 835 | The Strut |
| 836 | A Sinner Kissed An Angel |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7554 in 1968; Original Jazz Classics OJC-188 in 1985.
PRLP 7057 MJQ - Django 1956
Milt Jackson, vibes; John Lewis, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
NYC, June 25, 1953
| 499 | The Queen's Fancy |
| 500 | Delaunay's Dilemma |
| 501 | Autumn In New York |
| 502 | But Not For Me |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 23, 1954
| 673 | Django |
| 674 | One Bass Hit |
| 675 | Milano |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 9, 1955
| 686 | La Ronde Suite: Piano / Bass / Vibraharp (as Vibes) / Drums |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-057 in 1983, OJCCD-057-2 in 1987.
PRLP 7058 Sonny Rollins - Moving Out 1956
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 |
Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 25, 1954
| 632 | More Than You Know |
** also released on Prestige PR 7433 in 1966, PRST 7433 in 1966 as "Jazz Classics". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-058 in 1983, OJCCD-058-2 in 1987.
PRLP 7059 Modern Jazz Quartet, Milt Jackson Quintet - MJQ 1956
Milt Jackson, vibes; John Lewis, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
NYC, December 22, 1952
| 403 | All The Things You Are |
| 404 | La Ronde |
| 405 | Vendome |
| 406 | Rose Of The Rio Grande |
Henry Boozier, trumpet; Milt Jackson, vibes; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 16, 1954
| 586 | Opus De Funk |
| 587 | I've Lost Your Love |
| 588 | Buhaina |
| 589 | Soma |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-125 in 1984, OJCCD-125-2 in 1989.
PRLP 7060 Gene Ammons All Stars - Hi Fi Jam Session 1956
Donald Byrd, Art Farmer, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 13, 1956
| 940 | Jammin' With Gene |
| 941 | We'll Be Together Again |
| 942 | Not Really The Blues |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7060 (later) in 1961+ as "Not Really The Blues". on Prestige PRST 7781 in 1970 as "Gene Ammons - Jammin' With Gene (Vol. 2 Of The Gene Ammons Jam Sessions)". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-211 in 1986, OJCCD-211-2 in 1991.
PRLP 7061 Mobleys Message 1956
Donald Byrd, trumpet #1-4,6; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Barry Harris, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Taylor, drums; guest: Jackie McLean, alto sax #3.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 20, 1956
| 1. 934 | Bouncing With Bud |
| 2. 935 | 52nd Street Theme |
| 3. 936 | Au Privave |
| 4. 937 | Minor Disturbance |
| 5. 938 | Little Girl Blue |
| 6. 939 | Alternating Current |
** also released on Status ST 8311 in 1965 as "Hank Mobley/Donald Byrd/Jackie McLean/Barry Harris - 52nd St. Theme". on Prestige PRST 7661 in 1969 as "Hank Mobley's Message".
** part of Prestige P-24063 in 1976 as "Hank Mobley - Messages".
PRLP 7062 Farmer/Byrd - 2 Trumpets 1956
Donald Byrd, trumpet #1,2,4,5; Art Farmer, trumpet #1-3,5; Jackie McLean, alto sax #1,2,5; Barry Harris, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 3, 1956
| 1. 950 | The Third |
| 2. 951 | Contour |
| 3. 952 | When Your Lover Has Gone |
| 4. 953 | 'Round Midnight |
| 5. 954 | Dig |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-018 in 1982, OJCCD-018-2 in 1992.
** part of Prestige PR 7344 in 1964, PRST 7344 in 1964 as "Art Farmer & Donald Byrd - Trumpets All Out". and Prestige P-24066 in 1976 as "Donald Byrd - House Of Byrd".
PRLP 7063 Gil Melle Quartet - Gil's Guests 1956
Gil Melle, baritone sax; Joe Cinderella, guitar; Vinnie Burke, bass; Edmund Thigpen, drums; + Art Farmer, trumpet; Julius Watkins, French horn; Hal McKusick, alto sax, flute.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 10, 1956
| 955 | Block Island |
| 956 | Tomorrow |
| 957 | Soudan |
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 in 1990, OJCCD-1753-2 in 1990.
PRLP 7064 The Red Garland Trio With Paul Chambers And Art Taylor - A Garland Of Red 1956
Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 17, 1956
| 958 | A Foggy Day |
| 959 | My Romance |
| 960 | What Is This Thing Called Love |
| 961 | Makin' Whoopee |
| 962 | September In The Rain |
| 963 | Little Girl Blue |
| 964 | Blue Red |
| 965 | Constellation |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-126 in 1984, OJCCD-126-2 in 1991.
PRLP 7065 Barbara Lea With The Johnny Windhurst Quintets 1956
Johnny Windhurst, trumpet, leader; Dick Cary, alto horn; Richard Lowman, piano; Al Hall, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Barbara Lea, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 18, 1956
| 983 | Baltimore Oriole |
| 984 | I Had Myself A True Love |
| 985 | Nobody Else But Me |
| 986 | Thursday's Child |
Johnny Windhurst, trumpet, leader; Dick Cary, piano, alto horn; Al Casamenti, guitar; Al Hall, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Barbara Lea, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 19, 1956
| 987 | My Honey's Lovin' Arms |
| 988 | I've Got A Pocket Full Of Dreams |
| 989 | Where Have You Been |
| 990 | I'm Comin' Virginia |
| 991 | Honey In The Honeycomb |
| 992 | Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You |
| 993 | I Feel At Home With You |
| 994 | Blue Skies |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1713 in 1986, OJCCD-1713-2 in 1991.
PRLP 7066 The Dual Role Of Bob Brookmeyer With Teddy Charles And Jimmy Raney 1956
Bob Brookmeyer, trombone, piano; Teddy Charles, vibes; Teddy Kotick, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums.
NYC, January 6, 1954
| 546 | Revelation |
| 547 | Lupe-Garoue (as Loup-Garou) (as Loupe-Garoue) |
Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Teddy Kotick, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 30, 1955
| 757 | Under The Lilacs |
| 758 | Rocky Scotch |
| 759 | Potrezebrie (as Potrezebie) |
| 760 | They Say It's Wonderful |
** also released on New Jazz NJLP 8294 in 1964 as "Bob Brookmeyer With Teddy Charles And Jimmy Raney - Revelation!". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1729 in 1989, OJCCD-1729-2 in 1989.
PRLP 7067 Freddie Redd, Hamp Hawes - Piano: East/West 1956
Larry Bunker, vibes; Hamp Hawes, piano; Clarence Jones, bass; Lawrence Marable, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, December, 1952
| Terrible T | |
| Fanfare | |
| Squeeze Me | |
| I'll Remember April | |
| Hamp's Paws | |
| Move | |
| Once In A While | |
| Buzzy |
Freddie Redd, piano; John Ore, bass; Ron Jefferson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 28, 1955
| 702 | Debut |
| 703 | Lady J Blues |
| 704 | The Things We Did Last Summer |
| 705 | Ready Freddie |
** also released on Status ST 8307 in 1964 as "Hampton Hawes And Freddie Redd - Move!". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1705 in 1985, OJCCD-1705-2 in 1991.
PRLP 7068 Jackie McLean Quintet Introducing Bill Hardman - Jackie's Pal 1956
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax #1-3,5,6; Mal Waldron, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 31, 1956
| 1. 969 | Sweet Doll |
| 2. 970 | Just For Marty |
| 3. 971 | Dee's Dilemma |
| 4. 972 | It Could Happen To You |
| 5. 973 | Sublues |
| 6. 974 | Steeplechase |
** also released on New Jazz NJLP 8290 in 1963 as "Jackie McLean - Steeplechase". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1714 in 1986, OJCCD-1714-2 in 1991.
PRLP 7069 More Moondog 1956
Moondog, piano, oo, trimba, drums, voice; Violetta, dance; Ray Malone, tap dance; Suzuko, voice; and others.
NYC, 1956
| A Duet -- Queen Elizabeth Whistle And Bamboo Pipe | |
| Conversation And Music At 51st St. & 6th Ave. (New York City) | |
| Hardshoe (7/4) Ray Malone | |
| Tugboat Tocatta | |
| Autumn | |
| Seven Beat Suite (3 Parts) | |
| Oo Solo (6/4) | |
| Rehearsal Of Violetta's "Barefoot Dance" | |
| Oo Solo (2/4) | |
| Ostrich Feathers Played On Drums | |
| Oboe Round | |
| Chant | |
| All Is Loneliness | |
| Sextet (Oo) | |
| Fiesta Piano Solo | |
| Moondog Monologue |
** part of Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1781-2 in 1991 as "More Moondog/The Story Of Moondog".
PRLP 7070 Tadd Dameron With John Coltrane - Mating Call 1957
John Coltrane, tenor sax; Tadd Dameron, piano; John Simmons, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 30, 1956
| 1025 | Mating Call |
| 1026 | Soultrane |
| 1027 | Gnid |
| 1028 | Super Jet |
| 1029 | On A Misty Night |
| 1030 | Romas |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7247 in 1962, PRST 7247 in 1962 as "John Coltrane With Tadd Dameron - Mating Call". on Prestige PRST 7745 in 1970 as "Tadd Dameron - Mating Call". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-212 in 1986, OJCCD-212-2 in 1992.
** part of Prestige P-24084 in 1978 as "John Coltrane - On A Misty Night".
PRLP 7071 Billy Taylor - Cross Section 1957
Billy Taylor, piano; Earl May, bass; Charlie Smith, congas; Joe Mangual, bongos; Uba Nieto, timbales; Machito as "Chicho", maracas.
NYC, May 7, 1953
| 475 | I Love To Mambo |
| 476 | Candido |
| 477 | Early Morning Mambo |
| 478 | Mambo Azul |
Billy Taylor, piano; Earl May, bass; Percy Brice, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 30, 1954
| 594 | Tune For Tex |
| 595 | Moonlight In Vermont |
| 596 | I'll Be Around |
| 597 | Biddy's Beat |
| 598 | Eddie's Theme |
| 599 | Mood For Mendes |
| 600 | Goodbye |
| 601 | Lullaby Of Birdland |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1730 in 1989, OJCCD-1730-2 in 1989.
PRLP 7072 James Moody And His Band - Moody 1957
Dave Burns, trumpet; William Shepherd, trombone; James Moody, tenor, alto sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Sadik Hakim, piano; John Lathan, bass; Joe Harris, drums; Eddie Jefferson, vocal #4.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 8, 1954
| 1. 548 | NJR (as I'm Gone) |
| 2. 549 | 100 Years From Today |
| 3. 550 | Keepin' Up With Jonesy |
| 4. 551 | Workshop |
Dave Burns, trumpet; William Shepherd, trombone; James Moody, tenor, alto sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Jimmy Boyd, piano; John Lathan, bass; Joe Harris, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 12, 1954
| 565 | Over The Rainbow |
| 566 | Jack Raggs |
| 567 | Mambo With Moody |
Dave Burns, trumpet; William Shepherd, trombone; James Moody, tenor, alto sax; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Jimmy Boyd, piano; John Lathan, bass; Clarence Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 29, 1954
| 623-2 | It Might As Well Be Spring (take 2) (alto) |
| 624 | Blues In The Closet |
| 625 | Moody's Mood For Blues |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 28, 1955
| 687 | Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7179 in 1960, ST 7179 in 1960 as "James Moody And His Band - Moody's Workshop". on Prestige PRST 7663 in 1969 as "Workshop Vol. 1". on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1837-2 in 1994 as "Moody's Mood For Blues".
PRLP 7073 Donald Byrd, Jerome Richardson, Kenny Burrell, Hank Mobley, Mal Waldron, Doug Watkins, Art Taylor - All Night Long 1957
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jerome Richardson, flute, tenor sax; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 28, 1956
| 1044 | Flickers |
| 1045 | Boo-Lu |
| 1046 | Lil' Hankie |
| 1048 | All Night Long |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7289 in 1964, PRST 7289 in 1964 as "Kenny Burrell - All Night Long". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-427 in 1990, OJCCD-427-2 in 1990.
** part of Prestige PRST-24025 in 1973 as "Kenny Burrell - All Day Long & All Night Long".
PRLP 7074 Hank Mobley, Al Cohn, John Coltrane, Zoot Sims - Tenor Conclave 1957
Al Cohn, John Coltrane, Hank Mobley, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 7, 1956
| 975 | Just You, Just Me |
| 976 | Tenor Conclave |
| 977 | How Deep Is The Ocean |
| 978 | Bob's Boys |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7249 in 1962, PRST 7249 in 1962 as "John Coltrane/Hank Mobley/Zoot Sims/Al Cohn - Tenor Conclave". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-127 in 1984, OJCCD-127-2 in 1990.
** part of Prestige P-24084 in 1978 as "John Coltrane - On A Misty Night".
PRLP 7075 Thelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins 1957
Julius Watkins, French horn; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Willie Jones, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, November 13, 1953
| 533 | Friday The Thirteenth |
Thelonious Monk, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 22, 1954
| 619 | Work |
| 620 | Nutty |
Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 25, 1954
| 630 | I Want To Be Happy |
| 631 | The Way You Look Tonight |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7169 in 1959 as "Work!". on Prestige PRST 7656 in 1969 as "The Genius Of Thelonious Monk". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-059 in 1983, OJCCD-059-2 in 1987.
PRLP 7076 Miles Davis All Stars - Walkin' 1957
Miles Davis, trumpet; Dave Schildkraut, alto sax #1,3; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 3, 1954
| 1. 559 | Solar |
| 2. 560 | You Don't Know What Love Is |
| 3. 561 | Love Me Or Leave Me |
Miles Davis, trumpet; Jay Jay Johnson, trombone; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 29, 1954
| 568 | Blue 'N' Boogie |
| 569 | Walkin' |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7608 in 1969 as "Walkin'". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-213 in 1986, OJCCD-213-2 in 1987.
PRLP 7077 Sonny Stitt - Kaleidoscope 1957
Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
NYC, February 17, 1950
| JRC1009A | Later |
| JRC1010A | Ain't Misbehavin' |
Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Junior Mance, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
NYC, December 15, 1950
| 122 | Imagination |
| 123 | Cherokee |
Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Charlie Bateman, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
NYC, January 31, 1951
| 133 | Liza |
| 134 | Can't We Be Friends |
Sonny Stitt, baritone sax; Charlie Bateman, piano; Gene Wright, bass; Teddy Stewart, drums.
NYC, February 1, 1951
| 146 | P.S. I Love You |
| 147 | This Can't Be Love |
John Hunt, Billy Massey, Joe Newman, trumpet; Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; John Houston, piano; Ernie Sheppard, bass; Shadow Wilson, drums; Humberto Morales, timbales #1,3.
NYC, March 25, 1952
| 1. 335 | Cool Mambo |
| 2. 336 | Sonny Sounds |
| 3. 337 | Blue Mambo |
| 4. 338 | Stitt's It |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-060 in 1983, OJCCD-060-2 in 1992.
7078 Teddy Charles, Shorty Rogers, Jimmy Giuffre, Charlie Mingus, Shelly Manne - Evolution 1957
Shorty Rogers as "Jolly Roger", trumpet; Jimmy Giuffre, tenor, baritone sax; Teddy Charles, vibes, piano; Curtis Counce, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, August 31, 1953
| 519 | Free |
| 520 | Evolution |
J.R. Monterose as J.R. Montrose, tenor sax; Teddy Charles, vibes; Charlie Mingus, bass; Gerry Segal, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 6, 1955
| 680 | Violetta |
| 681 | Relaxo-Abstracto |
| 682 | Speak Low |
| 683 | Jay Walkin' |
| 684 | The Night We Called It A Day |
| 685 | I Can't Get Started |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1731 in 1989, OJCCD-1731-2 in 1989.
PRLP 7079 Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus 1957
Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 22, 1956
| 918 | You Don't Know What Love Is |
| 919 | St. Thomas |
| 920 | Strode Rode |
| 921 | Blue 7 |
| 922 | Moritat |
** also released on Prestige PR 7326 in 1964, PRST 7326 in 1964; Original Jazz Classics OJC-291 in 1987, OJCCD-291-2 in 1987.
7080 Woods/Byrd - The Young Bloods 1957
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Phil Woods, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 2, 1956
| 1007 | Once More |
| 1008 | House Of Chan |
| 1009 | In Walked George |
| 1010 | Lover Man |
| 1011 | Dewey Square |
| 1012 | Dupeltook |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1732 in 1989, OJCCD-1732-2 in 1989.
** part of Prestige P-24066 in 1976 as "Donald Byrd - House Of Byrd".
PRLP 7081 Frank Foster, Donald Byrd, Kenny Burrell, Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins, Art Taylor - All Day Long 1957
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 4, 1957
| 1050 | Slim Jim |
| 1051 | Say Listen |
| 1052 | A.T. |
| 1053 | All Day Long |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7277 in 1963, PRST 7277 in 1963 as "Kenny Burrell - All Day Long". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-456 in 1990, OJCCD-456-2 in 1990.
** part of Prestige PRST-24025 in 1973 as "Kenny Burrell - All Day Long & All Night Long".
PRLP 7082 Mobley's 2nd Message 1957
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 in 1969 as "Hank Mobley's Second Message".
** part of Prestige P-24063 in 1976 as "Hank Mobley - Messages".
PRLP 7083 Gene Ammons - Funky: Hi-Fi Jam Session 1957
Art Farmer, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 11, 1957
| 1054 | Pint Size |
| 1055 | King Size |
| 1056 | Funky |
| 1057 | Stella By Starlight |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-244 in 1986, OJCCD-244-2 in 1992.
PRLP 7084 Thad Jones, Frank Wess, Teddy Charles, Mal Waldron, Doug Watkins, Elvin Jones - Olio 1957
Thad Jones, trumpet; Frank Wess, flute, tenor sax; Teddy Charles, vibes; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 16, 1957
| 1100 | Touche |
| 1101 | Potpourri |
| 1102 | Blues Without Woe |
| 1103 | Hello Frisco |
| 1104 | Dakar |
| 1105 | Embraceable You |
** also released on Status ST 8310 in 1965 as "Frank Wess With Thad Jones - Touche". on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1004-2 in 1999.
** part of Prestige P-24107 in 1982 as "After Hours With Thad Jones/Frank Wess/Mal Waldron/Teddy Charles/Kenny Burrell/Paul Chambers/Doug Watkins/Art Taylor/Elvin Jones".
PRLP 7085 When Farmer Met Gryce 1957
Art Farmer, trumpet; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 19, 1954
| 574 | A Night At Tony's |
| 575 | Blue Concept |
| 576 | Deltitnu |
| 577 | Stupendous-Lee |
Art Farmer, trumpet; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Freddie Redd, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 26, 1955
| 741 | Blue Lights |
| 742 | Capri |
| 743 | The Infant's Song |
| 744 | Social Call |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-072 in 1983, OJCCD-072-2 in 1994.
PRLP 7086 Red Garland's Piano With Paul Chambers And Art Taylor 1957
Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 14, 1956
| 1041 | If I Were A Bell |
| 1042 | I Know Why |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 22, 1957
| 1155 | Please Send Me Someone To Love |
| 1156 | The Very Thought Of You |
| 1157 | Stompin' At The Savoy |
| 1158 | Almost Like Being In Love |
| 1160 | I Can't Give You Anything But Love |
| 1162 | But Not For Me |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-073 in 1983, OJCCD-073-2 in 1987.
PRLP 7087 Jackie McLean & Co. Introducing Ray Draper & Tuba 1957
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Ray Draper, tuba #1-3; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 8, 1957
| 1. 1078 | Flickers |
| 2. 1079 | Help |
| 3. 1080 | Minor Dream |
| 4. 1081 | Beau Jack |
| 5. 1082 | Mirage |
** also released on New Jazz NJLP 8323 in 1965 as "Jackie McLean And Co.". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-074 in 1983, OJCCD-074-2 in 1992.
PRLP 7088 Kenny Burrell 1957
Cecil Payne, baritone sax #1,2,4,5; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Doug Watkins, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 1, 1957
| 1. 1071 | Perception |
| 2. 1073 | Drum Boogie |
| 3. 1075 | All Of You |
| 4. 1076 | Strictly Confidential |
| 5. 1077 | Don't Cry Baby |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7308 in 1964, PRST 7308 in 1964 as "Blue Moods". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-019 in 1982, OJCCD-019-2 in 1992.
PRLP 7089 Jimmy Raney - A 1957
Hall Overton, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Teddy Kotick as Teddy Koteck, bass; Art Mardigan, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 28, 1954
| 578 | Minor |
| 579 | Some Other Spring |
| 580 | Double Image |
| 581 | On The Square |
John Wilson, trumpet; Hall Overton, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Teddy Kotick, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 18, 1955
| 698 | Spring Is Here |
| 699 | Tomorrow, Fairly Cloudy |
| 700 | What's New |
| 701 | One More For The Mode |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 8, 1955
| 707 | A Foggy Day |
| 708 | Someone To Watch Over Me |
| 709 | Cross Your Heart |
| 710 | You Don't Know What Love Is |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1706 in 1985, OJCCD-1706-2 in 1991.
PRLP 7090 Mal Waldron Quintet Featuring Gigi Gryce And Idrees Sulieman - Mal-1 1957
Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Julian Euell, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 9, 1956
| 1013 | Shome |
| 1014 | Transfiguration |
| 1015 | Dee's Dilemma |
| 1016 | Stablemates |
| 1017 | Bud Study |
| 1018 | Yesterdays |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-611 in 1991, OJCCD-611-2 in 1991.
** part of Prestige P-24068 in 1976 as "Mal Waldron - One And Two".
PRLP 7091 Mose Allison - Back Country Suite For Piano, Bass And Drums 1957
Mose Allison, piano; Taylor La Fargue, bass; Frank Isola, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 7, 1957
| 1125 | Back Country Suite: New Ground |
| 1126 | Back Country Suite: Train |
| 1127 | Back Country Suite: Warm Night |
| 1128 | Back Country Suite: Blues (as Young Man) (as A Young Man) (aka Young Man Blues) |
| 1129 | Back Country Suite: Saturday |
| 1130 | Back Country Suite: Scamper |
| 1131 | Back Country Suite: January |
| 1132 | Back Country Suite: Promised Land |
| 1133 | Back Country Suite: Spring Song |
| 1134 | Back Country Suite: Highway 49 |
| 1135 | I Thought About You |
| 1136 | In Salah |
| 1137 | You Won't Let Me Go |
| 1138 | One Room Country Shack |
| 1139 | Blueberry Hill |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-075 in 1983, OJCCD-075-2 in 1991.
** part of Prestige PRST-24002 in 1972 as "Mose Allison".
PRLP 7092 Farmer/Byrd/Sulieman - Three Trumpets 1957
Donald Byrd, Art Farmer, Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Hod O'Brien, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 26, 1957
| 1066 | Palm Court Alley |
| 1067 | Who's Who |
| 1068 | Diffusion Of Beauty |
| 1069 | Forty Quarters |
| 1070 | You Gotta Dig It To Dig It |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1801-2 in 1992.
** part of Prestige PR 7344 in 1964, PRST 7344 in 1964 as "Art Farmer & Donald Byrd - Trumpets All Out".
PRLP 7093 Billy Taylor Trio At Town Hall 1957
Billy Taylor, piano; Earl May, bass; Percy Brice, drums.
"Town Hall", NYC, December 17, 1954
| 663 | A Foggy Day |
| 664 | I'll Remember April |
| 665 | Sweet Georgia Brown |
| 666 | Theodora |
| 667 | How High The Moon |
** also released on Status ST 8313 in 1964 as "The Billy Taylor Trio At Town Hall".
PRLP 7094 Cookin' With The Miles Davis Quintet 1957
Miles Davis, trumpet; John Coltrane, tenor sax #1-4; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 26, 1956
| 1. 1002 | Airegin |
| 2. 1003 | Tune Up |
| 3. 1004 | When Lights Are Low |
| 4. 1005 | Blues By Five |
| 5. 1006 | My Funny Valentine |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-128 in 1984, OJCCD-128-2 in 1987.
** part of Prestige PRST-24001 in 1972 as "Miles Davis". and Prestige 4PRCD-4444-2 as "The Legendary Prestige Quintet Sessions".
PRLP 7095 Sonny Rollins Quintet With Kenny Dorham And Max Roach - Rollins Plays For Bird 1957
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 in 1968 as "Sonny Rollins - Rollins Plays For Bird". on Original Jazz Classics OJC-214 in 1986, OJCCD-214-2 in 1991.
PRLP 7096 Ray Draper Quintet - Tuba Sounds 1957
Ray Draper, tuba; with Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Spanky DeBreast, bass; Ben Dixon, drums; and introducing Webster Young, trumpet.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 15, 1957
| 1143 | House Of Davis |
| 1144 | Terry Anne |
| 1145 | You're My Thrill |
| 1146 | Pivot |
| 1147 | Jackie's Dolly |
| 1148 | Mimi's Interlude |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1936-2 in 2000.
PRLP 7097 Gil Melle Quartet - Quadrama 1957
Gil Melle, baritone sax; Joe Cinderella, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Shadow Wilson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 26, 1957
| 1218 | Walter Ego |
| 1219 | Jacqueline |
| 1220 | It Don't Mean A Thing |
| 1221 | Full House |
| 1222 | Quadrama |
| 1223 | Sentimental Mood |
| 1224 | Rush Hour In Hong Kong |
** part of Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1712-2 in 1991 as "Gil Melle Quartet - Primitive Modern/Quadrama".
PRLP 7098 Ray Bryant Trio - Piano Piano Piano Piano 1957
Ray Bryant, piano; Ike Isaacs, bass; Specs Wright, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 5, 1957
| 1176 | Django |
| 1177 | Splittin' |
| 1178 | Daahoud |
| 1179 | Sonar |
| 1180 | The Thrill Is Gone |
| 1181 | Golden Earrings |
| 1182 | Angel Eyes |
| 1183 | Changes |
** also released on New Jazz NJLP 8227 in 1960; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-793-2 in 1993. on Status ST 8227 in 1965 as "Ray Bryant Trio".
** part of Prestige P-24038 in 1974 as "Me And The Blues".
PRLP 7099 The Story Of Moondog 1957
Moondog, piano, oo, trimba, tuji, drums, organ, voice; Sam Ulano, drums, Japanese drums; Suzuko, yukh, maraca, voice; Ray Malone, tap dance; Bebe Barron, Louis Barron, voice; and others.
NYC, 1956-1957
| Up Broadway | |
| Perpetual Motion | |
| Gloving It | |
| Improvisation | |
| Ray Malone Softshoe | |
| Two Quotations In Dialogue | |
| 5/8 In Two Shades | |
| Moondog's Theme | |
| In A Doorway | |
| Duet | |
| Trimbas In Quarters | |
| Wildwood | |
| Trimbas In Eighths | |
| Organ Rounds |
** part of Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1781-2 in 1991 as "More Moondog/The Story Of Moondog".
PRLP 7100 Barbara Lea - Lea In Love 1957
Barbara Lea, vocal; with Johnny Windhurst, trumpet; Garvin Bushell, oboe, bassoon; Ernie Caceres, clarinet, baritone sax; Adele Girard, harp; Dick Cary, piano, alto horn, arranger; Al Casamenti, guitar; Al Hall, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; and The Jimmy Lyon Trio: Jimmy Lyon, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Beverly Peer, bass.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 19, 1957
| 1204 | Will I Find My Love Today? |
| 1206 | Autumn Leaves |
| 1207 | Ain't Misbehavin' |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 24, 1957
| 1214 | Sleep Peaceful, Mr. Used-To-Be |
| 1216 | The Very Thought Of You |
| 1217 | I've Got My Eyes On You |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 26, 1957
| 1225/1228 | We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together |
| - | Am I In Love? |
| - | Mountain Greenery |
| - | More Than You Know |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 1, 1957
| 1235/1239 | You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To |
| - | True Love |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1742 in 1990, OJCCD-1742-2 in 1990.