Ray Bryant Discography

1945 (age 14)

Jimmy Johnson Big Band

Henry Beckett, Henry Glover, Mose Williams, trumpet; Miff Cooper, Gino Murray, trombone; John Coltrane, Calvin Marshall, alto sax; Benny Golson, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass; Jimmy Johnson, drums.

Philadelphia, PA, mid 1945

unknown titlesrejected

1949

J.B. Summers With Tiny Grimes And His Rocking Highlanders

Danny Turner, alto sax; Red Prysock, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Tiny Grimes, guitar; Laverne Baker, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums; J.B. Summers, vocal.

Philadelphia, PA, August 30, 1949

Hey, Now!Gotham G-203; Collectables COL-CD-5304
Drinking Beer-
My Baby Left MeGotham 209; Collectables COL-CD-5304
Hey Mr. J.B.Collectables COL-CD-5304

* Collectables COL-CD-5304   Tiny Grimes And His Rocking Highlanders Vol. 1
* Gotham G-203   J.B. Summers - Drinking Beer / Hey, Now!   1949
* Gotham 209   J.B. Summers - My Baby Left Me / I Want A Present For Christmas

Sax Gill

Melvin "Sax" Gill, baritone sax; probably Ray Bryant, piano; Herb Gordy, bass; James Coatesville Harris, drums.

Philadelphia, PA, August, 1949

Crisco Jump (unreleased title)Krazy Kat (E) KK 829
Dancer's Delight-
Shortening Bread (unreleased title)-
Bull Frog Bounce (unreleased take)-
That's The Groovy Thing (unreleased take)-
Mel's Jump (unreleased title)-
That's The Groovy Thing (unreleased take)-

* Krazy Kat (E) KK 829   Leo Parker And Sax Gill - Back To Back Baritones   1988
= Collectables COL-CD-5329   -   1990

1955 (age 24)

Toots Thielemans Quartet

Toots Thielemans, harmonica; Ray Bryant, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Bill Clark, drums.

NYC, January 26 and 27, 1955

Don't Be That WayColumbia CL 658
Scotch On The Rocks-
Diga Diga Doo-
Sonny Boy-

* Columbia CL 658   The Amazing Jean "Toots" Thielemans - The Sound   1955

Betty Carter

Jerome Richardson, flute #6-8; Ray Bryant, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Jo Jones, drums; Betty Carter, vocal #3-8.

NYC, May 13 and 16, 1955

1. CO53423Snaking AroundEpic LN 3202
2. CO53424Old Devil Moon-
3.Moonlight In Vermont-
4.Thou Swell-
5.Gone With The Wind-
6.I Could Write A Book-
7.The Way You Look Tonight-
8.Can't We Be Friends-

* Epic LN 3202   Meet Betty Carter And Ray Bryant

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

NYC, June 1, 1955

CO53704No Moon At AllEpic LN 3202
CO53705What Is This Thing Called Love-
CO53706Willow Weep For Me-

* Epic LN 3202   Meet Betty Carter And Ray Bryant

Ray Bryant Trio

same personnel.

NYC, July 1, 1955

CO53707ThreesomeEpic LN 3202
CO53708Bryant's FollyEpic LN 3339; Fontana (Eu) 662 106 TR

* Epic LN 3202   Meet Betty Carter And Ray Bryant
* Epic LN 3339; Fontana (E) TFL 5008   Hank Jones, Conte Candoli, Milt Hinton, Sahib Shihab, Ronnie Bright, Barry Galbraith, Jimmy Cleveland, Gene Quill, Ray Bryant, Osie Johnson - After Hours Jazz
* Fontana (Eu) 662 106 TR   Hank Jones, Gene Quill, Osie Johnson, Ray Bryant, Sahib Shihab, Milt Hinton, Conte Candoli, Barry Galbraith - After Hours Jazz

Miles Davis All Star Sextet/Quintet

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. 781Dr. JacklePrestige PRLP 7034
2. 782Bitty Ditty-
3. 783Minor March-
4. 784Changes-

* Prestige PRLP 7034   Miles Davis And Milt Jackson Quintet/Sextet   1956
= Prestige PRST 7540   Miles Davis - Odyssey!   1968
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-012   Miles Davis And Milt Jackson Quintet/Sextet   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-012-2   -   1989

Sonny Rollins Quartet

Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 2, 1955

826There's No Business Like Show BusinessPrestige PRLP 7020, P-24082
827ParadoxPrestige PRLP 7020, PRST-24004
828RaincheckPrestige PRLP 7020, P-24082
829There Are Such ThingsPrestige PRLP 7020; Moodsville MVLP 2; Prestige P-24082
830It's All Right With MePrestige PRLP 7020, P-24082

* Prestige PRLP 7020   Sonny Rollins - Work Time   1956
= Prestige PRLP 7246, PRST 7246   Sonny Rollins - Worktime   1962
= Prestige PRST 7750   Sonny Rollins - Worktime!   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-007   Sonny Rollins - Work Time   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-007-2   -   1989
* Prestige P-24082   Sonny Rollins - Taking Care Of Business   1978
* Prestige PRST-24004   Sonny Rollins   1972
* Moodsville MVLP 2   Various Artists - Modern Moods   1960

1956

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Wyatt Reuther, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

NYC, April 3, 1956

CO55727You're My ThrillColumbia unissued
CO55728Off ShoreEpic LN 3279
CO55729Pawn TicketColumbia unissued
CO55730Cry Me A RiverEpic LN 3279
CO55731Philadelphia Bound-
CO55732Goodbye-

* Epic LN 3279   Ray Bryant Trio

Joe "Bebop" Carroll

Jimmy Oliver, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Jimmy Rowser, bass; Charlie Blackwell, drums; Joe Carroll, vocal.

NYC, April 6, 1956

CO55750Route 66Epic LN 3272
CO55751Qu'est-Ce-Que-Ce-
CO55752Oo-Shoo-Be-Do-Be-
CO55753One Is Never Too Old To Swing-

* Epic LN 3272   Joe Carroll

Joe "Bebop" Carroll

Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Seldon Powell, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Joe Carroll, vocal.

NYC, May 1, 1956

CO55896It Don't Mean A ThingEpic LN 3272
CO55897Lady Be Good-
CO55898School Days-
CO55899Honeysuckle Rose-

* Epic LN 3272   Joe Carroll

Ray Bryant Quartet

Ray Bryant, piano; Wyatt Reuther, bass; Jo Jones, drums; Candido, percussion #2,3.

NYC, May 3, 1956

1. CO55907You're My ThrillEpic LN 3279
2. CO55908Cubano Chant-
3. CO55909A Night In Tunisia-
4. CO55910In A Mellow Tone-
5. CO55911The Breeze And I-

* Epic LN 3279   Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Wyatt Reuther, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

NYC, May 11, 1956

CO55797Pawn TicketEpic LN 3279
CO55798It's A Pity To Say Goodbye-
CO55799Well, You Needn't-

* Epic LN 3279   Ray Bryant Trio

Max Roach Quintet

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.

NYC, September 17, 1956

13768Mr. XEmArcy MG-36098; Mosaic MD7-201
13769Body And Soul-
13770-4Just One Of Those Things-

* EmArcy MG-36098   Max Roach + 4   1956
= EmArcy SR-80001   -   not released
= EmArcy (J) 195J-39   Max Roach + 4 & More   1984
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Max Roach Quintet

same personnel.

NYC, September 19, 1956

13764-6Ezz-theticEmArcy MG-36098; Mosaic MD7-201
13765The Most Beautiful Girl In The WorldEmArcy MG-36108, SR-80002; Mosaic MD7-201
13766Woody'n YouEmArcy MG-36098; Mosaic MD7-201
13767Dr. Free-Zee-

* EmArcy MG-36098   Max Roach + 4   1956
= EmArcy SR-80001   -   not released
= EmArcy (J) 195J-39   Max Roach + 4 & More   1984
* EmArcy MG-36108   Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time   1957
= Mercury MG-20538   -
* EmArcy SR-80002   Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time   1957
= Mercury SR-60193   -   1960
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Max Roach Quintet

same personnel.

radio broadcast, Bandstand USA, Cafe Bohemia, Greenwich Village, NY, October 10, 1956

Valse HotRoyal Jazz (D) RJD 515
I Get A Kick Out Of You-

* Royal Jazz (D) RJD 515   Kenny Dorham - 1953-1956-1964   1990

Max Roach Quintet

same personnel.

radio broadcast, Bandstand USA, Cafe Bohemia, Greenwich Village, NY, December 12, 1956

I Feel A Song Coming Onprivate tape
Daahoud-

Ray Bryant's Music Minus One

Ray Bryant, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

NYC, 1956

Let's Do ItMusic Minus One MMO 5
Night And Day-
Anything Goes-
Love For Sale-
You're The Top-
Begin The Beguine-
I Get A Kick Out Of You-
You Do Something To Me-

* Music Minus One MMO 5   Ray Bryant - The Music Of Cole Porter - Jazz Rhythm Series Vol. 5

1957

The Art Blakey Percussion Ensemble

Ray Bryant, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass, cello; Art Blakey, Jo Jones, drums; Charles Wright, drums, tympani, gong; Candido, Sabu, bongos.

NYC, February 22, 1957

CO57063Drum Suite: OscalypsoColumbia CL 1002
CO57064Drum Suite: The Sacrifice-
CO57065Drum Suite: Cubano Chant-

* Columbia CL 1002   Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Drum Suite   1957
= Legacy CK 93637   -   2005

Art Taylor's All Stars

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

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

1106Exhibit APrestige LP 7117
1107Cubano Chant-
1108Well You Needn't-
1109Batland-
1110Off Minor-
1111Drum Solounissued

* Prestige LP 7117   Taylor's Wailers   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-094   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-094-2   -   1992
= Prestige PR 7342, PRST 7342   Charlie Rouse, Donald Byrd, Jackie McLean, Ray Bryant, Frank Foster, Arthur Taylor - Hard Cookin'   1964

Carmen McRae

Ray Bryant, piano; Ike Isaacs, bass; Charles "Specs" Wright, drums; Carmen McRae, vocal.

NYC, March 6, 1957

Guess Who I Saw TodayDecca DL 8583
My Funny Valentine-
I'm Through With Love-
Nice Work If You Can Get It-
East Of The Sun-
All My Life-
Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea-
Dream Of Life-

* Decca DL 8583   Carmen McRae - After Glow

Art Blakey Percussion Ensemble

Herbie Mann, flute; Ray Bryant, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Jo Jones, Art Taylor, Charles "Specs" Wright, drums; Art Blakey, drums, vocal; Carlos "Patato" Valdes, Jose Valiente, congas; "Sabu" Martinez, bongos, timbales, vocal; Ubaldo Nieto, timbales; Evilio Quntero, concerro, maracas, tee log.

Manhattan Towers, NYC, March 7, 1957

tk.1ToffiBlue Note BLP 1554
tk.5Elephant WalkBlue Note 45-1696, BLP 1555
tk.6Ya YaBlue Note 45-1679, BLP 1554
tk.9Abdallah's DelightBlue Note 45-1696, BLP 1555
tk.11Buhaina ChantBlue Note BLP 1554
tk.12Come Out & Meet Me TonightBlue Note 45-1679, BLP 1555
tk.13AmuckBlue Note BLP 1555

* Blue Note BLP 1554   Art Blakey - Orgy In Rhythm Volume One   1957
= Blue Note BST 81554   -   1959
= Blue Note (F) 0777 7 89390 2 3   -   1993
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 56586 2 4   Art Blakey - Orgy In Rhythm Volumes One & Two   1997
* Blue Note BLP 1555   Art Blakey - Orgy In Rhythm Volume Two   1957
= Blue Note BST 81555   -   1966
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 56586 2 4   Art Blakey - Orgy In Rhythm Volumes One & Two   1997
* Blue Note 45-1696   Art Blakey - Abdallah's Delight / Elephant Walk   1957
* Blue Note 45-1679   Art Blakey - Ya Ya / Come Out & Meet Me Tonight   1957

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Ike Isaacs, bass; Specs Wright, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 5, 1957

1176DjangoPrestige PRLP 7098
1177Splittin'-
1178Daahoud-
1179Sonar-
1180The Thrill Is Gone-
1181Golden Earrings-
1182Angel Eyes-
1183Changes-

* Prestige PRLP 7098   Ray Bryant Trio - Piano Piano Piano Piano   1957
= New Jazz NJLP 8227   -   1960
= Status ST 8227   Ray Bryant Trio   1965
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-793-2   Ray Bryant Trio - Piano Piano Piano Piano   1993
= Prestige P-24038   Ray Bryant - Me And The Blues   1974

Cliff Jordan Septet

Lee Morgan, trumpet #1,4,5; Curtis Fuller, trombone #1-4; John Jenkins, alto sax; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

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

1. tk.4St. JohnsBlue Note BLP 1565
2. tk.5Not Guilty-
3. tk.6Blue Shoes-
4. tk.8Beyond The Blue Horizon-
5. tk.9Ju-Ba-

* Blue Note BLP 1565   Cliff Jordan   1957

Carmen McRae

Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Ray Bryant, piano; Ike Isaacs, bass; Charles "Specs" Wright, drums; Carmen McRae, vocal; unidentified orchestra.

NYC, June 18, 19 and 20, 1957

ZingeunerDecca DL 8662
I'll See You Again-
Someday I'll Find You-
I'll Follow My Secret Heart-
If Love Were All-
Mad About The Boy-
World Wealy-
A Room With A View-
I Can't Do Anything At All-
Never Again-
Poor Little Rich Girl-
Who Does Love Get In The Way-

* Decca DL 8662   Carmen McRae - Mad About The Man

Coleman Hawkins - Roy Eldridge - Pete Brown - Jo Jones All Stars At Newport

Roy Eldridge, trumpet #1,3,5; Pete Brown, alto sax #1,2,5; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax #1,4,5; Ray Bryant, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI, evening, July 5, 1957

1.I Can't Believe That You're In Love With MeVerve MGV-8240
2.Day By Day-
3.Embraceable You-
4.Moonglow-
5.Sweet Georgia Brown-

* Verve MGV-8240   The Coleman Hawkins, Roy Eldridge, Pete Brown, Jo Jones All Stars At Newport   1957
= Verve V6-8829   Coleman Hawkins, Roy Eldridge, Pete Brown, Jo Jones, All-Stars - The Newport Years Volume IV   1973

Lee Morgan Sextet

Lee Morgan, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; George Coleman, tenor, alto sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

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

tk.1Just By MyselfBlue Note BLP 1575
tk.4City Lights-
tk.6Tempo De Waltz-
tk.9You're Mine You-
tk.10Kin Folks-

* Blue Note BLP 1575   Lee Morgan - City Lights   1958
= Blue Note BST 81575   -   1968
= Mosaic MR6-162, MD4-162   The Complete Blue Note Lee Morgan Fifties Sessions   1995

Dizzy Gillespie Duets With Sonny Rollins And Sonny Stitt

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax #1,2; Sonny Stitt, tenor sax #3,4; Ray Bryant, piano; Thomas Bryant, bass; Charles Persip, drums.

Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, December 11, 1957

1. 21845-2 | 62VK451Wheatleigh HallVerve MGV-8260, V-8477
2. 21846Sumphin'Verve MGV-8260, VSP/VSPS-32
3. 21847-1Con AlmaVerve MGV-8260, V-8477
4. 21848-14Haute Mon'Verve MGV-8260

* Verve MGV-8260   Dizzy Gillespie Duets With Sonny Rollins And Sonny Stitt   1958
= Verve VE-2-2505   Dizzy Gillespie - The Sonny Rollins/Sonny Stitt Sessions   1976
* Verve V-8477   Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Sonny Stitt - Dizzy, Rollins & Stitt   1962
* Verve VSP/VSPS-32   Sonny Rollins - Tenor Titan   1966

The Dizzy Gillespie Octet Featuring Benny Golson

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Henry Coker, trombone; Gigi Gryce, alto sax, arranger; Benny Golson, tenor sax, arranger; Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.

NYC, December 17, 1957

21849Blues After DarkVerve MGV-8352
21850Sea Breeze-
21851Out Of The Past-
21852Shabozz-
21853Reminiscing-
21854A Night At Toni's-
21855Smoke Signals-
21856Just By Myself-

* Verve MGV-8352, MGVS-6117   The Dizzy Gillespie Octet - The Greatest Trumpet Of Them All   1960
= Verve MGVS-68352   -   1961

Dizzy Gillespie Duets With Sonny Rollins And Sonny Stitt

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Tom Bryant, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.

Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, December 19, 1957

21857 | 62VK497The Eternal TriangleVerve MGV-8262, V-8477
21857AOn The Sunny Side Of The StreetVerve MGV-8262
21857B | 62VK498After HoursVerve MGV-8262, V-8477
21857C | 63VK627I Know That You KnowVerve MGV-8262, V/V6-8566

* Verve MGV-8262   Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Stitt, Sonny Rollins - Sonny Side Up   1958
= Verve VE-2-2505   Dizzy Gillespie - The Sonny Rollins/Sonny Stitt Sessions   1976
* Verve V-8477   Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Sonny Stitt - Dizzy, Rollins & Stitt   1962
* Verve V/V6-8566   The Essential Dizzy Gillespie   1963

1958

Budd Johnson Quintet

Budd Johnson, Charlie Shavers, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Joe Benjamin, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

NYC, February 14, 1958

Leave Room In Your Heart For MeFelsted (E) FAJ 7007, SJA 2007
A La Mode-
Blues By Five-

* Felsted (E) FAJ 7007   Budd Johnson - Blues A La Mode
* Felsted (E) SJA 2007; Master Jazz Recordings MJR 8119   Budd Johnson - Blues A La Mode
= Affinity (E) AFF 169   -   1986

Tiny Grimes With Coleman Hawkins

Musa Kaleem, flute; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Tiny Grimes, guitar; Earl Wormack, bass; Teagle Fleming Jr., drums.

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

1470Soul StationPrestige PRLP 7138
1471Blues WailPrestige 45-116, PRLP 7138
1472A Smooth OnePrestige PRLP 7138
1473April In Paris-
1474Marchin' Along-
1475Tiny BeanPrestige PRST 7753

* Prestige PRLP 7138   Tiny Grimes With Coleman Hawkins - Blues Groove   1958
= Swingville SVLP 2035, SVST 2035   Coleman Hawkins With Tiny Grimes And Ray Bryant - Blues Groove   1963
= Prestige PRST 7753   -   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-817-2   Tiny Grimes With Coleman Hawkins - Blues Groove   1994
* Prestige 45-116   Tiny Grimes - Blues Wail Parts 1 & 2   1958

Hank Mobley Septet

Lee Morgan, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone #1-4,6-8; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Billy Root, tenor, baritone sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass; Charles "Specs" Wright, drums.

Birdland, NYC, April 21, 1958

1.Walkin'Roulette R-52015
2.All The Things You Are-
3.Bags' Groove-
4.There Will Never Be Another You-
5.It's You Or No OneRoulette R-52022
6.Jamph-
7.Nutville-
8.Wee-

* Roulette R-52015, SR-52015   Various Artists - Monday Night At Birdland   1959
* Roulette R-52022, SR-52022   Various Artists - Another Monday Night At Birdland   1959

The Jo Jones Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

Europe, April 30, 1958

Satin DollVanguard VRS-8525
Little Susie-
Spider Kelly's Blues-
Cubano Chant-
Splittin'-
Sweet Lorraine-
Bicycle For Two-
Old Man River-
Sometimes I'm Happy-

* Vanguard VRS-8525   Jo Jones Plus Two   1959

Tiny Grimes With J.C. Higginbotham

J.C. Higginbotham, trombone; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Tiny Grimes, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 18, 1958

1549Dood I DidStatus ST 8318
1550Lost Weekend-
1551Grimes' TimesPrestige PRLP 7144
1552Airmail Special-
1553Callin' The Blues-
1554Blue Tiny-

* Status ST 8318   Kenny Burrell/Bill Jennings/Tiny Grimes - Guitar Soul   1965
* Prestige PRLP 7144   Tiny Grimes-J.C. Higginbotham - Callin' The Blues   1958
= Swingville SVLP 2004   Tiny Grimes, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, J.C. Higginbottom - Callin' The Blues   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-191   Tiny Grimes-J.C. Higginbotham - Callin' The Blues   1985
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-191-2   -   1994

Mae Barnes With Buck Clayton Quartet

Buck Clayton, trumpet; Ray Bryant, piano; Aaron Bell, bass; Jo Jones, drums; Mae Barnes, vocal.

NYC, August 26, 1958

Blues In My HeartVanguard VRS-9039
They Raided The Joint-
Old Man River-
Somebody's Wrong-
Up On A Mountain-
I Don't Want To Cry Anymore-
Willow Weep For Me-

* Vanguard VRS-9039   Mae Barnes

The Prestige Blues-Swingers

Art Farmer, Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Buster Cooper, trombone; Jerome Richardson, alto sax, flute; Jimmy Forrest, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Tiny Grimes, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Jerry Valentine, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 29, 1958

1571Sent For You YesterdayPrestige PRLP 7145
1572Blue FlutePrestige 45-132, PRLP 7145
1573I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town-
1574I Wanna Blow, Blow, BlowPrestige PRLP 7145
1575Jelly Jelly-
1576Blues A-Swingin'-
I Wanna Blow, Blow, Blow (take 2)Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-987-2

* Prestige PRLP 7145   The Prestige Blues-Swingers - Outskirts Of Town   1958
= Prestige PRST 7787   -   1970
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-1717   -   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1717-2   -   1992
* Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-987-2   Jimmy Forrest - Soul Street   1998
* Prestige 45-132   The Prestige Blues-Swingers - Outskirts Of Town / Blue Flute   1958

Coleman Hawkins With Kenny Burrell And Ray Bryant

Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 7, 1958

1641I Hadn't Anyone Till YouPrestige 45-131, PRLP 7149, P-24083
1642GreensleevesPrestige 45-131, PRLP 7149, P-24083; Original Jazz Classics OJC-6001
1643Groovin'Prestige PRLP 7149, P-24106
1644Sunday Mornin'-
1645Until The Real Thing Comes AlongPrestige PRLP 7149, P-24083; Original Jazz Classics OJC-6001
1646Sweetnin'Prestige PRLP 7149, P-24106
1647Soul BluesPrestige 45-161, PRLP 7149, P-24083

* Prestige PRLP 7149   Coleman Hawkins - Soul   1959
= Swingville SVLP 2038, SVST 2038   Coleman Hawkins With Kenny Burrell & Ray Bryant - Soul   1963
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-096   Coleman Hawkins - Soul   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-096-2   -   1989
* Prestige P-24083   Coleman Hawkins - The Real Thing   1978
* Original Jazz Classics OJC-6001, OJCCD-6001-2   Coleman Hawkins - In A Mellow Tone: The Prestige Collection   1988
* Prestige P-24106   Kenny Burrell And Coleman Hawkins - Moonglow   1981
* Prestige 45-131   Coleman Hawkins - I Hadn't Anyone Till You / Greensleeves   1959
* Prestige 45-161   Coleman Hawkins - Soul Blues Parts 1 & 2   1959

Art Blakey Percussion Ensemble

Donald Byrd, trumpet #2-5; Ray Bryant, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Art Taylor, drums; Art Blakey, drums, chant; Philly Joe Jones, drums, chant, vocal; Ray Barretto, Victor Gonzales, Julio Martinez, "Sabu" Martinez, Chonguito Vincente, bongos, congas; Fred Pagani, timbales; Andy Delannoy, maracas; Austin Cromer, Hal Rasheed, chant.

Manhattan Towers, NYC, November 9, 1958

1. tk.2AghanoBlue Note BLP 4004
2. tk.3The Feast-
3. tk.4ReflectionBlue Note BLP 4005
4. tk.7MirageBlue Note BLP 4004
5. tk.8Swingin' KiltsBlue Note BLP 4005
6. tk.13Lamento AfricanoBlue Note BLP 4004

* Blue Note BLP 4004   Art Blakey - Holiday For Skins Volume 1   1959
= Blue Note BST 84004   -   1966
* Blue Note BLP 4005   Art Blakey - Holiday For Skins Volume 2   1959
= Blue Note BST 84005   -   1966

Benny Golson And The Philadelphians

Lee Morgan, trumpet; Benny Golson, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, November 17, 1958

You're Not The KindUnited Artists UAL 4020
Blues On My Mind-
Stablemates-
Thursday's Theme-
Afternoon In Paris-
Calgary-

* United Artists UAL 4020, UAS 5020   Benny Golson & The Philadelphians   1959
= United Artists UAL 4076, UAS 5076   Benny Golson And The Philadelphians   1960
= Swing (US) SW 8418   Benny Golson With Roger Guerin, Bobby Timmons, Lee Morgan, Ray Bryant, Philly Joe Jones - Recorded In Paris And New York 1958
= Blue Note CDP 7243 4 94104 2 8   Benny Golson And The Philadelphians   1998

Ray Bryant Solo

Ray Bryant, piano.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 19, 1958

1688Me And The Blues (Blues #1)New Jazz NJLP 8213
1689Rockin' Chair-
1690Just A Lucky So And SoPrestige rejected
1691Lover ManNew Jazz NJLP 8213
1692Joy (Blues #2)New Jazz 45-505, NJLP 8213
1693Blues #3New Jazz NJLP 8213
1694Stocking Feet (Blues #4)New Jazz 45-505, NJLP 8213
1695My Blues (Blues #5)New Jazz NJLP 8213

* New Jazz NJLP 8213   Ray Bryant - Alone With The Blues   1959
= Prestige PRST 7837   -   1971
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-249   -   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-249-2   -   1996
= Prestige P-24038   Ray Bryant - Me And The Blues   1974
* New Jazz 45-505   Ray Bryant - Joy / Stocking Feet   1959

Melba Liston And Her 'Bones

Jimmy Cleveland, Melba Liston, Frank Rehak, trombone; Slide Hampton, trombone, tuba; Ray Bryant, piano; George Tucker, bass; Frank Dunlop, drums.

NYC, December 24, 1958

Pow!Metrojazz E1013
Wonder Why-
Christmas Eve-
What's My Line Theme-
The Dark Before The Dawn-

* Metrojazz E1013, SE1013   Melba Liston And Her 'Bones   1959

The Aaron Bell Orchestra

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

probably NYC, 1958

Peter GunnLion L/SL-70112
The Floater-
Brief And Breezy-
Brothers Go To Mothers-
Fallout-
Sorta Blue-
Dreamsville-
A Profound Gass-
Soft Sounds-
Session At Pete's Pad-

* Lion L/SL-70112   The Aaron Bell Orchestra - Music From Peter Gunn   1959

Charlie Shavers Quartet

Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Ray Bryant, piano; Aaron Bell, bass; Oliver Johnson, drums.

NYC, 1958-1959

C'est Si BonMGM E-3765
Domino-
The Last Time I Saw Paris-
Pigalle-
The Song From "Moulin Rouge"-
Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup-
Petite Fleur-
My Man-
I Kiss Your Hand, Madame-
Comme Ci, Comme Ca-
I Love Paris-

* MGM E-3765   Charlie Shavers - Charlie Digs Paree   1959

1959

Dodo Greene

Burt Collins, trumpet; Slide Hampton, trombone; Jay Cameron, Richard Henry, reeds; Bob Newman, reeds #3,5,6,10-12; Ray Bryant, piano; George Tucker, bass; Frank Dunlop, drums #1,2,4,7-9; Kenny Dennis, drums #3,5,6,10-12; Dodo Greene, vocal.

NYC, January, 1959

1.Ain't What You DoTime T/70001
2.Manhattan-
3.Baby, Won't You Please Come Home-
4.Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby-
5.Don't Cry Baby-
6.I'm Falling For You-
7.Black Coffee-
8.Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall-
9.It's A Pity To Slay Goodnight-
10.Breeze-
11.Till Then-
12.My Heart Isn't In It-

* Time T/70001   Dodo Greene - Ain't What You Do

The Prestige Blues-Swingers Featuring: Coleman Hawkins

Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Jerome Richardson, alto sax, flute; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Roy Gaines, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Walter Bolden, drums; Jerry Valentine, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 5, 1959

1708StaschSwingville SVLP 2013
1709Since I Fell For You-
1710Roll 'Em-
1711Trust In Me-
1712Skrouk-
1713My Babe-

* Swingville SVLP 2013   The Prestige Blues-Swingers Featuring: Coleman Hawkins - Stasch   1960
= Prestige PRCD-24124-2   Coleman Hawkins - Bean & The Boys   1993

Hal Singer With Charlie Shavers

Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Hal Singer, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 20, 1959

1724The Blast OffPrestige PRLP 7153
1725Wendy-
1726Midnight-
1727With A Song In My Heart-
1728Fancy Pants-
1729Blue Stompin'Prestige 45-134, PRLP 7153

* Prestige PRLP 7153, PRST 7153   Hal Singer With Charlie Shavers - Blue Stompin'   1959
= Swingville SVLP 2023   Hal Singer With Charlie Shavers And Ray Bryant - Blue Stompin'   1961
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-834-2   Hal Singer With Charlie Shavers - Blue Stompin'   1994
* Prestige 45-134   Hal Singer - Blue Stompin' Parts 1 & 2   1959

Jo Jones Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass #1-10,12; Jo Jones, drums, talking #1-10,12.

NYC, March, 1959

1.Little SusieEverest LPBR 5023
2.My Blue Heaven-
3.I Got Rhythm Part 1-
4.I Got Rhythm Part 2-
5.Jive At Five-
6.Sweet Georgia Brown-
7.Embraceable You-
8.Bebop Irishman-
9.When Your Lover Has Gone-
10.Close Your Eyes-
11.Greensleeves-
12.Philadelphia Bound-

* Everest LPBR 5023   Jo Jones Trio

Coleman Hawkins Sextet

Charlie Shavers, trumpet #1,2,4-6; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Tiny Grimes, guitar #1,2,4-6; George Duvivier, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 3, 1959

1. 1744Stealin' The BeanPrestige PRLP 7156
2. 1745Through For The NightPrestige PRLP 7156; Original Jazz Classics OJC-6001
3. 1746La RositaPrestige PRLP 7156
4. 1747Hawk Eyes-
5. 1748C'mon In-
6. 1749I Never KnewPrestige PRST 7857; Original Jazz Classics OJC-294, OJCCD-294-2

* Prestige PRLP 7156, PRST 7156   Coleman Hawkins, Charlie Shavers, Tiny Grimes - Hawk Eyes   1959
= Swingville SVLP 2039, SVST 2039   Coleman Hawkins With Ray Bryant & Charlie Shavers - Hawk Eyes   1963
= Prestige PRST 7857   Coleman Hawkins - Hawk Eyes!   1971
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-294, OJCCD-294-2   -   1987
* Original Jazz Classics OJC-6001, OJCCD-6001-2   Coleman Hawkins - In A Mellow Tone: The Prestige Collection   1988

Arnett Cobb Quintet

Arnett Cobb, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums; Ray Barretto, conga drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 14, 1959

1780Cocktails For TwoPrestige PRLP 7165
1781Flying HomePrestige PRLP 7165, PRST 7711
1782When My Dream Boat Comes HomePrestige 45-153, PRLP 7165, PRST 7711
1783Lonesome RoadPrestige 45-153, PRLP 7165
1784Blues In The ClosetPrestige PRLP 7165
1785Party Time-
1786Slow Poke-

* Prestige PRLP 7165   Arnett Cobb - Party Time   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-219   -   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-219-2   -   1995
* Prestige PRST 7711   The Best Of Arnett Cobb   1969
* Prestige 45-153   Arnett Cobb - When My Dream Boat Comes Home / Lonesome Road   1959

Jimmy Rushing

Buddy Tate, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Sir Charles Thompson, organ; Skeeter Best, guitar; Gene Ramey, bass; Jo Jones, drums; Jimmy Rushing, vocal.

NYC, June 11, 1959

CO63491'Deed I DoColumbia CL 1401
CO63492Pink Champagne-
CO63493Three Long Years-
CO63494I Cried For You-

* Columbia CL 1401, CS 8196   Jimmy Rushing - Rushing Lullabies   1960

Jimmy Rushing

same personnel.

NYC, June 17, 1959

CO62522Good Rockin' TonightColumbia CL 1401
CO62523Did You Ever-
CO62524Say You Don't Mean It-
CO62525I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me-

* Columbia CL 1401, CS 8196   Jimmy Rushing - Rushing Lullabies   1960

Jimmy Rushing

same personnel.

NYC, June 19, 1959

CO62542Travel The Road Of Loveunissued
CO62544One EveningColumbia CL 1401
CO62545Russian Lullaby-
CO62548You Can't Run Around-

* Columbia CL 1401, CS 8196   Jimmy Rushing - Rushing Lullabies   1960

Benny Golson Quintet Featuring Curtis Fuller

Curtis Fuller, trombone; Benny Golson, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Tom Bryant, bass; Al Harewood, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 20, 1959

1802Staccato SwingNew Jazz NJLP 8235
1803Autumn Leaves-
1804Blues After Dark-
1805Soul Me-
1806A Bit Of HeavenPrestige P-24046; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1850-2
1807Jam For BobbieNew Jazz NJLP 8235

* New Jazz NJLP 8235   Benny Golson - Gone With Golson   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1850-2   -   1994
* Prestige P-24046   Various Artists - 25 Years Of Prestige   1974

Tiny Grimes Quintet With Jerome Richardson

Jerome Richardson, flute, tenor, baritone sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Tiny Grimes, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 13, 1959

1819Ain't MisbehavingSwingville SVLP 2002
1820Down With It-
1821Durn Tootin'Prestige 45-158; Swingville SVLP 2002
1822Annie Laurie-
1823Home SickSwingville SVLP 2002
1824Frankie & Johnnie-

* Swingville SVLP 2002   Tiny Grimes With Jerome Richardson - Tiny In Swingville   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1796-2   -   1992
* Prestige 45-158   Tiny Grimes - Durn Tootin' / Annie Laurie   1959

Benny Golson Quintet

Curtis Fuller, trombone; Benny Golson, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 28, 1959

1833My Blues HouseNew Jazz NJLP 8220
1834I Didn't Know What Time It Was-
1835The Stroller-
1836YesterdaysNew Jazz 45-503, NJLP 8220
1837Drumboogie-

* New Jazz NJLP 8220   Benny Golson - Groovin' With Golson   1959
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-226   -   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-226-2   -   1992
* New Jazz 45-503   Benny Golson - Yesterdays / Drumboogie   1959

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass; Oliver Jackson, drums.

NYC, September 21, 1959

10670Little Susie Part 2Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-529-B
10671Little Susie Part 4-

* Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-529-B   Ray Bryant Plays

Max Roach Sextet

Tommy Turrentine, trumpet #7-9,19-22; Julian Priester, trombone #4-6,12,13,19-22; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax #10,14-17,19-22; Ray Bryant, piano; Bob Boswell, bass; Max Roach, drums; Abbey Lincoln, vocal #19-22.

Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, October 9 and 10, 1959

1. 19315-1Speak LowMosaic MD7-201
2. 19315-2-Mercury MG-20539; Mosaic MD7-201
3. 19315-3-Mosaic MD7-201
4. 19316-1Never Let Me Go-
5. 19316-2--
6. 19316-7-Mercury MG-20539; Mosaic MD7-201
7. 19317-2Come Rain Or Come ShineMosaic MD7-201
8. 19317-5--
9. 19317-7-Mercury MG-20539; Mosaic MD7-201
10. 19318-2Namely You-
11. 19319-4Moon Faced, Starry Eyed-
12. 19320-3Wild Is The WindMosaic MD7-201
13. 19320-4-Mercury MG-20539; Mosaic MD7-201
14. 19321-2You're Mine, YouMosaic MD7-201
15. 19321-4-Mercury MG-20539; Mosaic MD7-201
16. 19321-5-Mosaic MD7-201
17. 19321-6--
18. 19322-1You're My Thrill-
19. 19323-2I Concentrate On You-
20. 19323-4-Mercury MG-20539; Mosaic MD7-201
21. 19324-4Never Leave MeMosaic MD7-201
22. 19324-6-Mercury MG-20539; Mosaic MD7-201

* Mercury MG-20539, SR-60215   Max Roach - Moon Faced And Starry Eyed   1960
* Mosaic MD7-201   The Complete Mercury Max Roach Plus Four Sessions   2000

Charlie Shavers Quartet

Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Ray Bryant, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass; Leroy Burnes, drums.

NYC, October 10, 1959

Girl Of My DreamsEverest LPBR 5070
Out Of Nowhere-
Bye Bye Blackbird-
Pennies From Heaven-
September In The Rain-
What Can I Say-
Lover-
Dream-
Frenesi-
Let's Fall In Love-

* Everest LPBR 5070   Charlie Shavers - Girl Of My Dreams

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass; Oliver Jackson, drums.

NYC, October 29, 1959

10722Doodlin'Signature LP 6008
10723Wheatleigh Hall-
10724Delaunay's Dilemma-
10725Now's The Time-

* Signature LP 6008   Ray Bryant Plays

Oliver Nelson Quintet With Kenny Dorham & Ray Bryant

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Oliver Nelson, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 30, 1959

1897Jams And JelliesNew Jazz NJLP 8224
1898Ostinato-
1899Passion Flower-
1900Booze Blues Baby-
1901Don't Stand Up-
1902What's New?-

* New Jazz NJLP 8224   Meet Oliver Nelson   1960
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-227   -   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-227-2   -   1992

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass; Oliver Jackson, drums.

NYC, November 5, 1959

10737Blue MonkSignature LP 6008
10738Walkin'-
10739Misty-
10740Whisper Not-

* Signature LP 6008   Ray Bryant Plays

Ray Bryant Trio

same personnel.

NYC, November 6, 1959

10741A Hundred Dreams From NowSignature LP 6008
10742Sneaking Around-
10743Bags' Groove-
10744Take The "A" Train-

* Signature LP 6008   Ray Bryant Plays

Ray Bryant Trio

same personnel.

NYC, December 10, 1959

CO64493Little Susie Parts 3 & 4Columbia CL 1449
CO64494Misty-
CO64495By Myself-
CO64496Blues For Norine-

* Columbia CL 1449, CS 8244   The Ray Bryant Trio - Little Susie   1960

Toots Thielemans Quartet

Toots Thielemans, harmonica, guitar; Ray Bryant, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass; Oliver Jackson, drums.

NYC, 1959

You Are My SunshineSignature LP 6006
Nuages (It's The Bluest Kind Of Blues My Baby Sings)-
Five O'Clock Whistle-
Soul-
Lonesome Road-
Misty-
Confirmation-
Les Enfants S'ennuient Le Dimanche-
Brother John-

* Signature LP 6006   Toots Thielemans - The Soul Of Toots

The Aaron Bell Orchestra

Seldon Powell, tenor sax, flute; Eddie Costa, vibes; Ray Bryant, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Aaron Bell, bass; unknown, drums.

probably NYC, 1959

Victory At SeaLion L/SL-70113
Quadalcanal March-
Song Of The High Seas-
Beneath The Southern Cross-
(rest unknown titles)-

* Lion L/SL-70113   The Aaron Bell Orchestra - Richard Rodgers' Victory At Sea In Jazz   1959

1960

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass; Eddie Locke, drums.

NYC, January 19, 1960

CO64645Moon Faced Starry EyesColumbia CL 1449
CO64646So In Love-
CO64647Willow Weep For Me-
CO64648If I Can Just Make It-
CO64650Big Buddy-
CO64651Greensleeves-

* Columbia CL 1449, CS 8244   The Ray Bryant Trio - Little Susie   1960

Charlie Shavers Quartet

Charlie Shavers, trumpet #1,2,4-12, vocal #3; Ray Bryant, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass; Oliver Jackson, drums.

NYC, February, 1960

1.Beale Street BluesMGM E/SE-3809
2.St. Louis Blues-
3.Daddy's Got The Gleeks-
4.Royal Garden Blues-
5.Jazz Me Blues-
6.Alexander's Ragtime Band-
7.When The Saints Go Marching In-
8.If I Could Be With You-
9.Muscrat Ramble-
10.Margie-
11.Basin Street Blues-
12.At The Jazz Band Ball-

* MGM E/SE-3809   Charlie Shavers - Charlie Digs Dixie   1959

Ray Bryant Combo With Calls By Eddie Morrison

Harry Edison, trumpet; Urbie Green, trombone; Buddy Tate, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass; Bill English, drums; Eddie Morrison, caller #1.

NYC, March 16, 1960

1. CO64398The Madison Time Part IColumbia 4-41628, CL 1476
2. CO64399The Madison Time Part II-

* Columbia CL 1476, CS 8267   Ray Bryant Combo - Madison Time   1960
* Columbia 4-41628   Ray Bryant - The Madison Time Parts I & II   1960

Ray Bryant Combo

Harry Edison, trumpet; Benny Morton, trombone; Buddy Tate, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass; Jimmy Griffin, drums.

NYC, March 22, 1960

CO64760Young BuddyColumbia CL 1476
CO64761Centerpiece-
CO64762The Huckle-Buck-

* Columbia CL 1476, CS 8267   Ray Bryant Combo - Madison Time   1960

Ray Bryant Combo With Calls By Eddie Morrison

Harry Edison, trumpet; Al Grey, trombone; Buddy Tate, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass; Dave Pochonet, drums; Eddie Morrison, caller #1,3.

NYC, March, 1960

1. CO64763Split T Part IColumbia CL 1476
2. CO64764Split T Part II-
3. CO64765Hit It! Part I-
4. CO64766Hit It! Part II-

* Columbia CL 1476, CS 8267   Ray Bryant Combo - Madison Time   1960

Charlie Shavers Quartet

Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Ray Bryant, piano; Aaron Bell, bass; Roy Burns, drums.

NYC, July, 1960

19395All Of MeMercury MG-20562
19396Taboo-
19397Loch Lomond-
19398I Want A Little Girl-
19399What Is This Thing Called Love-
19400You've Changed-
19401All Of You-
19402It's All Right With Me-
19403On The Alamo-
19404Undecided-
19405Makin' Whoopee-
19406Russian Lullaby-

* Mercury MG-20562, SR-60222   Charlie Shavers - Here Comes Charlie   not released
= Everest LPBR 5108, SDBR 1108   -

Aretha Franklin

Tyree Glenn, trombone; Ray Bryant, piano; Skeeter Best, Chauncey "Lord" Westbrook, guitar; Bill Lee, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Aretha Franklin, vocal.

NYC, August 1, 1960

CO65106Right NowColumbia CL 1612
CO65107Today I Sing The Blues-
CO65108Love Is The Only Thing-
CO65109Over The Rainbow-

* Columbia CL 1612, CS 8412   Aretha With The Ray Bryant Combo   1961

Charlie Shavers Quartet

Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Ray Bryant, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass; Oliver Jackson, drums.

NYC, October-November, 1960

SoonEverest LPBR 5127
The Best Things In Life Are Free-
Taking A Chance On Love-
In A Little Spanish Town-
You're My Everything-
My Old Kentucky Home-
Carioca-
In The Still Of The Night-
I'm A Fool To Love You-
Blues For Choo Loos-
I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles-
Don't Be Late-

* Everest LPBR 5127   Charlie Shavers - Like Charlie

Aretha Franklin

Quentin Jackson, trombone; Al Sears, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Chauncey "Lord" Westbrook, guitar; Bill Lee, bass; Sticks Evans, drums; Aretha Franklin, vocal.

NYC, November 17, 1960

CO65651By MyselfColumbia CL 1612
CO65652Won't Be Long-
CO65653All Night Long-

* Columbia CL 1612, CS 8412   Aretha With The Ray Bryant Combo   1961

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Arthur Harper, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.

NYC, November 25, 1960

CO65671MilestonesColumbia CL 1633
Djangounissued

* Columbia CL 1633, CS 8433   Ray Bryant Trio - Con Alma   1961

Aretha Franklin

Warren Lucky, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Chauncey "Lord" Westbrook, guitar; Bill Lee, bass; Belton Evans, drums; Aretha Franklin, vocal.

NYC, December 19, 1960

CO65724It Ain't Necessarily SoColumbia CL 1612
CO65725Sweet Lover-

* Columbia CL 1612, CS 8412   Aretha With The Ray Bryant Combo   1961

Ray Bryant Sextet

Harry Edison, trumpet; Ben Richardson, alto, baritone sax; Buddy Tate, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Bill Lee, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.

NYC, December 27, 1960

Sack O' Woeunissued
Walk No More-
CO65744Fast TwistColumbia CL 1746

* Columbia CL 1746, CS 8546   Ray Bryant And His Combo - Dancing The Big Twist   1961

The Aaron Bell Orchestra

Seldon Powell, tenor sax, flute; Eddie Costa, vibes; Ray Bryant, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Aaron Bell, bass; Oliver Jackson, drums.

probably NYC, 1960

77 Sunset StripLion L/SL-70116
77 Sunset Strip Jazz-
77 Sunset Strip Blues-
Stu Bailey's Blues-
Kookie's Kaper-
Caper At The Coffee House-
Swingin' On The Strip-

* Lion L/SL-70116   The Aaron Bell Orchestra - Music From 77 Sunset Strip   1959

1961 (age 30)

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Bill Lee, bass #1-3,5-7; Mickey Roker, drums #1-3,5-7.

NYC, January 26, 1961

1. CO65942'Round MidnightColumbia CL 1633
2. CO65943Con Alma-
3. CO65944Cubano Chant-
4. CO65945Ill Wind-
5. CO65946Nuts And Bolts-
6. CO65947C Jam Blues-
7. CO65948Autumn Leaves-

* Columbia CL 1633, CS 8433   Ray Bryant Trio - Con Alma   1961

Ray Bryant Septet

Pat Jenkins, Joe Newman, trumpet; Matthew Gee, trombone; Buddy Tate, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Jimmy Rowser, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Don Covay, vocal #5.

NYC, October 23, 1961

1. CO68639Big Susie Part 1Columbia CL 1746
2. CO68640Big Susie Part 2-
3. CO68641Do That Twist Part 1-
4. CO68642Do That Twist Part 2-
5. CO68643Just A Little Bit Of Twist-

* Columbia CL 1746, CS 8546   Ray Bryant And His Combo - Dancing The Big Twist   1961

Ray Bryant Septet

Pat Jenkins, Joe Newman, trumpet; Matthew Gee, trombone; Buddy Tate, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Jimmy Rowser, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.

NYC, October 26, 1961

CO68663Mo-LassesColumbia CL 1746
CO68665Twist On-
CO68666Twist City Part 1-
CO68667Twist City Part 2-
CO68669Twistin' On A Cat's Paw-

* Columbia CL 1746, CS 8546   Ray Bryant And His Combo - Dancing The Big Twist   1961

Charlie Shavers Quartet

Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Ray Bryant, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass; Oliver Jackson, drums.

NYC, 1961

Deep RiverSesac Recordings N-4703/4704; Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-CD 327
Coffee Break-
Petals Of Roses-
Kiss Me Again-
Angie-
Kingdom Coming-
Golden Slippers-
Why Not-
Molly Malone-
Sweet And Simple-
Charlie Is My Darling-
Saw Mill Road-

* Sesac Recordings N-4703/4704   Charlie Shavers - Swinging With Charlie
* Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-CD 327   Swing Along With Charlie Shavers

1962

Roy Eldridge Sextet

Roy Eldridge, trumpet, vocal; Bud Freeman, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Elmer Snowden, guitar, banjo; Tommy Bryant, bass; Jo Jones, drums.

NYC, February 1 and 2, 1962

One For The MoneyFontana (Du) 883 909 JCY
Loveless Love-
Saturday Night Fish Fry-
School Days-
Basin Street Blues-
My Blue Heaven-

* Fontana (Du) 883 909 JCY   Roy Eldridge, Bud Freeman, Elmer Snowden - Saturday Night Fish Fry

Joe Carroll

Connie Lester, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Specs Williams, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Lee Ausley, drums; Joe Carroll, vocal.

NYC, February 12, 1962

Get Your Kicks On Route 66Charlie Parker PLP 802
Oh, Lady Be Good-
Don't Mess Around With My Love-
Wha Wha Blues-
Oo-Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-
Honeysuckle Rose-
I Got Rhythm-
Bluest Blues-
Have You Got A Penny Benny-
New School Days-
On The Sunny Side Of The Street-
The Land Of Ooh Bla Dee-

* Charlie Parker PLP 802   Joe Carroll - Man With A Happy Sound   1962

Ray Bryant With Richard Wess Orchestra

Ray Bryant, piano; unidentified orchestra, Richard Wess, conductor.

Los Angeles, CA, March 27, 1962

HCO69578True LoveColumbia CL 1867
HCO69579On Green Dolphin Street-
HCO69580Invitation-
HCO69581Theme From Exodus-

* Columbia CL 1867, CS 8667   Ray Bryant - Hollywood Jazz Beat   1962

Ray Bryant With Richard Wess Orchestra

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, March 30, 1962

HCO69582An Affair To RememberColumbia CL 1867
HCO69583Laura-

* Columbia CL 1867, CS 8667   Ray Bryant - Hollywood Jazz Beat   1962

Ray Bryant With Richard Wess Orchestra

same personnel.

Los Angeles, CA, April 10, 1962

HCO69584The High And The MightColumbia CL 1867
HCO69585Ruby-
HCO69586Tonight-
HCO69587Three Coins In The Fountain-
HCO69588Love Theme From El Cid-
HCO69589Secret Love-

* Columbia CL 1867, CS 8667   Ray Bryant - Hollywood Jazz Beat   1962

Herb Ellis Quartet

Ray Bryant, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Israel Crosby, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.

NYC, June 12, 1962

Willow Weep For MeEpic LA 16034

* Epic LA 16034, BA 17034   Herb Ellis - The Midnight Roll

Herb Ellis Sextet

Frank Assunto, trumpet #3-5; Buddy Tate, tenor sax #2,4,5; Ray Bryant, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Jimmy Rowser, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.

NYC, June 13, 1962

1.Old FolksEpic LA 16034
2.It Makes No Difference Now-
3.Poor Darlin' Nellie Buddy-
4.Things Ain't What They Used To Be-
5.Symphony-

* Epic LA 16034, BA 17034   Herb Ellis - The Midnight Roll

1963

Ray Bryant Quartet

Ray Bryant, piano; Wally Richardson, guitar; Tommy Bryant, bass; Panama Francis, drums.

NYC, May 22, 1963

GlissambaSue LP 1016
Long Way From Home-
Chariot Swing-
Gravy Waltz-

* Sue LP 1016   Ray Bryant - Groove House

Herb Ellis Sextet

Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Buddy Tate, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Israel Crosby, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.

NYC, June 4, 1963

BroadwayEpic LA 16034
Baby Waltz-
Roy Showed-
It Don't Mean A Thing-

* Epic LA 16034, BA 17034   Herb Ellis - The Midnight Roll

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums.

NYC, June 14, 1963

Sweetest SoundSue LP 1016
My Reverie-
Backroom-

* Sue LP 1016   Ray Bryant - Groove House

Ray Bryant Trio

same personnel.

NYC, June 19, 1963

JoeySue LP 1016
Number Two-
Be-Bop Irishman-

* Sue LP 1016   Ray Bryant - Groove House

Clark Terry Octet

Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn #1-6, vocal #7; Seldon Powell, tenor, baritone sax #1-6, vocal #7; Buddy Lucas, tenor sax, harmonica #1-6, vocal #7; Ray Bryant, piano; Gene Bertoncini, guitar; Major Holley, bass; Dave Bailey, drums; Al Epstein, congas #1-4; Willie Rodriguez, congas #5-7.

NYC, 1963

1.Georgia On My MindCameo C 1071; Blue Moon (Sp) BMCD 3076
2.Free And Oozy-
3.Misty-
4.Saphire Blues-
5.Lilies Of The Field-
6.Tread Ye Lightly-
7.Freedom Blues-

* Cameo C 1071   Clark Terry - Tread Ye Lightly
* Blue Moon (Sp) BMCD 3076   Clark Terry - Free And Oozy

1964

Pat Bowie

Seldon Powell, tenor sax, flute; Ray Bryant, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Pat Bowie, vocal.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 23, 1964

Get Out Of TownPrestige 45-369, PR 7385
What Is This Thing Called LovePrestige PR 7385
I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is Over-
The Sounds Of The Night-

* Prestige PR 7385, PRST 7385   Pat Bowie - Out Of Sight!   1965
* Prestige 45-369   Pat Bowie - I've Got Your Number / Get Out Of Town   1965

Pat Bowie

same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 26, 1964

Don' Cha Go 'Way MadPrestige PR 7385
Will I Find My Love Today-
Joey, Joey, JoeyPrestige 45-347, PR 7385
The Music That Makes Me DancePrestige PR 7385

* Prestige PR 7385, PRST 7385   Pat Bowie - Out Of Sight!   1965
* Prestige 45-347   Pat Bowie - Joey, Joey, Joey / Moon And Sand   1965

Pat Bowie

same personnel.

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

Lilac WinePrestige PR 7385
Moon And SandPrestige 45-347, PR 7385
I've Got Your NumberPrestige 45-369, PR 7385
A New World

* Prestige PR 7385, PRST 7385   Pat Bowie - Out Of Sight!   1965
* Prestige 45-347   Pat Bowie - Joey, Joey, Joey / Moon And Sand   1965
* Prestige 45-369   Pat Bowie - I've Got Your Number / Get Out Of Town   1965

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Jimmy Rowser, bass; Ben Riley, drums.

Basin Street East, NYC, 1964

C Jam BluesSue LP 1019
What Is This Thing Called Love-
Sister Susie-
That Is All I Ask-
Love For Sale-
Blowin' In The Wind-
Satin Doll-
The Days Of Wine And Roses-
Blue Azurte-
All The Young Ladies-
Cold TurkeySue LP 1032
Snake A Lady-
Favela-
Chicago Serenade-
Congolese Children-
Blues March-
O Morro-
Mandece-
Sometime Ago-
Slip-Up-
Hello, Dolly-
I Wish You Love-

* Sue LP 1019   Ray Bryant At Basin Street East
* Sue LP 1032   Ray Bryant - Cold Turkey

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Tommy Bryant, bass; Walter Parkins, drums #1,4,6-12; Sonny Brown, drums #2,3,5.

NYC, 1964

1.I Miss You SoSue LP 1036
2.Little Susie '65-
3.Goldfinger-
4.I Almost Lost My Mind-
5.Adalia-
6.Since I Fell For You-
7.They All Say I'm The Biggest Fool-
8.Gospel Bird-
9.Lonely Avenue-
10.Please Send Me Someone To Love-
11.Stick With It-
12.I Don't Care Who Knows-

* Sue LP 1036   Ray Bryant - Soul

1965

Sonny Rollins Quartet

Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Walter Booker, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 8, 1965

90323On Green Dolphin StreetImpulse! A-91, AS-9236-2
90324Everything Happens To MeImpulse! A-91
90325Three Little WordsImpulse! A-91, AS-9236-2, ASH-9253-3
90326A Fine Romanceunissued
90327Simple - Fast Twist-
90328Hold 'Em JoeImpulse! A-91, AS-9236-2
90329Blue Room-

* Impulse! A-91, AS-91   Sonny Rollins - On Impulse!   1965
= Impulse! IMPD-223   -   1997
* Impulse! AS-9236-2   Sonny Rollins - Reevaluation: The Impulse Years
* Impulse! ASH-9253-3   Various Artists - The Saxophone

Ray Bryant and others

Ray Bryant, piano; and others.

November 15, 1965

14333Hold OnChess unissued
14334All Things Are Possible-
14335Doin' It-
14336Wild Is The Wind-
14337Walrus Walk-
14338Bags' Groove-
14339Willow Weep For Me-
14340One, Two, Three-

1966

Ray Bryant Quintet

Snooky Young, trumpet; Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Ray Bryant, piano; Walter Booker Jr., bass; Freddie Waits, drums.

NYC, February 17, 1966

14542It Was A Very Good YearCadet 5535, LP-767, 2CA 50038
14543All Things Are PossibleCadet LP-767
14544Erewhon (Nowhere)-
14545Little Soul Sister-

* Cadet LP-767   Ray Bryant - Gotta Travel On   1966
* Cadet 2CA 50038   Ray Bryant - It Was A Very Good Year   1973?
* Cadet 5535   Ray Bryant - It Was A Very Good Year / Gotta Travel On   1966

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Walter Booker Jr., bass; Freddie Waits, drums.

NYC, February 18, 1966

14546Monkey BusinessCadet LP-767
14547Bags' GrooveCadet LP-767, 2CA 50038
14548Midnight Stalkin'Cadet LP-767
14549Gotta Travel OnCadet 5535, LP-767, 2CA 50038
14550Smack Dab In The MiddleCadet LP-767

* Cadet LP-767   Ray Bryant - Gotta Travel On   1966
* Cadet 2CA 50038   Ray Bryant - It Was A Very Good Year   1973?
* Cadet 5535   Ray Bryant - It Was A Very Good Year / Gotta Travel On   1966

Ray Bryant Quintet

Snooky Young, trumpet; Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Ray Bryant, piano; Jimmy Rowser, bass; Freddie Waits, drums.

NYC, September 1, 1966

15129Cubano ChantCadet LP-778, 2CA 50038
15130Willow Weep For MeCadet LP-778
15131Wild Is The Wind-
15132Return Of The Prodigal SonChess unissued
15133The Blue ScimitarCadet LP-778
15134'Round Midnight-
15135C-LipsoChess unissued
15169Brother This 'N Sister ThatCadet LP-778

* Cadet LP-778   Ray Bryant - Lonesome Traveler   1966
* Cadet 2CA 50038   Ray Bryant - It Was A Very Good Year   1973?

Ray Bryant Quintet

Snooky Young, trumpet; Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Ray Bryant, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Freddie Waits, drums.

NYC, September 8, 1966

15222Gettin' LooseCadet LP-778
15223These Boots Were Made For Walkin'-
15224Lonesome Traveler-
15225I've Got Plenty Of Nothin'Chess unissued

* Cadet LP-778   Ray Bryant - Lonesome Traveler   1966

Ray Bryant Quintet

Art Farmer, Snooky Young, trumpet, flugelhorn #1-4; Ray Bryant, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Freddie Waits, drums.

NYC, December 8, 1966

1. 15444The Return Of The Prodigal SonCadet LP-781
2. 15445Slow FreightCadet 5558, LP-781, 2CA 50038
3. 15446AmenCadet LP-781, 2CA 50038
4. 15447If You Go AwayCadet 5558, LP-781
5. 15448Ah, The Apple Tree (When The World Was Young)Cadet LP-781
6. 15449Satin Doll-
7. 15450The Fox Stalker-

* Cadet LP-781   Ray Bryant - Slow Freight   1967
* Cadet 2CA 50038   Ray Bryant - It Was A Very Good Year   1973?
* Cadet 5558   Ray Bryant - Slow Freight / If You Go Away   1967

1967

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Jimmy Rowser, bass; Rudy Collins, drums.

Memory Lane, Los Angeles, CA, May 19 and 20, 1967

15777Gotta Travel OnChess unissued
15778The Shadow Of Your Smile-
15779Shake A Lady-
15780And I Love HerCadet LP-793
15781It Was A Very Good YearChess unissued
15782Prayer SongCadet LP-793
15783Little SuzieCadet 5580, LP-793, 2CA 50038
15784On Green Dolphin StreetChess unissued
15785You Keep Me Hanging OnCadet LP-793, 2CA 50038
15786Original Blues No. 2Chess unissued
15787Stella By Starlight-
15788City Tribal DanceCadet LP-793, 5580
15789Talkin' My EaseCadet LP-793
15790Con AlmaChess unissued
15791This Is All I AskCadet LP-793, 2CA 50038

* Cadet LP-793   The Ray Bryant Touch   1967
* Cadet 2CA 50038   Ray Bryant - It Was A Very Good Year   1973?
* Cadet 5580   Ray Bryant - Little Suzie / City Tribal Dance   1967

Ray Bryant With Richard Evans' Orchestra

Ray Bryant, piano; unidentified large orchestra, Richard Evans, arranger, conductor.

Chicago, IL, August 16, 1967

16099Ode To Billy JoeCadet 5575, LP-801
16100Ramblin'Cadet 5575, LP-801, 2CA 50038

* Cadet LP-801   Ray Bryant - Take A Bryant Step   1968
* Cadet 2CA 50038   Ray Bryant - It Was A Very Good Year   1973?
* Cadet 5575   Ray Bryant - Ode To Billy Joe / Ramblin'   1967

Ray Bryant With Richard Evans' Orchestra

same personnel.

Chicago, IL, November 20, 1967?

16516YesterdayCadet LP-801
16517Paper Cup-

* Cadet LP-801   Ray Bryant - Take A Bryant Step   1968

Ray Bryant With Richard Evans' Orchestra

same personnel.

Chicago, IL, November 20, 1967

16492Dinner On The GroundsCadet 5598, LP-801, 2CA 50038
16493Pata PataCadet 5587, LP-801, 2CA 50038
16494PoochieCadet 5615, LP-801
16495Doing The ThingCadet 5587, LP-801
16496To Sir With LoveCadet 5598, LP-801
16497Natural WomanCadet LP-801
16498Up, Up And Away-
16499Paint It, Black-

* Cadet LP-801   Ray Bryant - Take A Bryant Step   1968
* Cadet 2CA 50038   Ray Bryant - It Was A Very Good Year   1973?
* Cadet 5598   Ray Bryant - Dinner On The Grounds / To Sir With Love   1968
* Cadet 5587   Ray Bryant - Pata Pata / Doing The Thing   1968
* Cadet 5615   Ray Bryant - Poochie / Mrs. Robinson   1968

1968

Ray Bryant Quintet

Dobbie Hiques, trumpet; Snooky Young, trumpet #1-8; Danny Moore, trumpet #9-12; Ray Bryant, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Grady Tate, drums.

NYC, September, 1968

1. 17052Mrs. RobinsonCadet 5615, LPS-818, 2CA 50038
2. 17053Five, Six And SevenCadet LPS-818
3. 17089Little DarlingChess unissued
4. 17090Where The Winds Blow-
5. 17304Up Above The RockCadet 5625, LPS-818
6. 17305Where The Wind BlowsCadet LPS-818
7. 17306If I Were A Carpenter-
8. 17307Quizas, Quizas, QuizasCadet 5639, LPS-818
9. 17308Little Green ApplesCadet 5625, LPS-818
10. 17309After HoursCadet 5639, LPS-818, 2CA 50038
11. 17310Dag Nab ItCadet LPS-818
12. 17311MichelleChess unissued
13. 17312I Say A Little PrayerCadet LPS-818

* Cadet LPS-818   Ray Bryant - Up Above The Rock   1969
* Cadet 2CA 50038   Ray Bryant - It Was A Very Good Year   1973?
* Cadet 5615   Ray Bryant - Poochie / Mrs. Robinson   1968
* Cadet 5625   Ray Bryant - Up Above The Rock / Little Green Apples   1968
* Cadet 5639   Ray Bryant - Quizas, Quizas, Quizas / After Hours   1969

1969

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Jimmy Rowser, bass; Harold White, drums.

Chicago, IL, June 26, 1969

17916I Remember CliffordChess unissued
17917St. Thomas-
17918A Song For My FatherCadet LPS-830
17919Broadway-
17920Sound Ray-
17921Scarborough Fair-

* Cadet LPS-830   Ray Bryant - Sound Ray   1969

Ray Bryant Trio

same personnel.

Chicago, IL, June 27, 1969

17922Stick With ItCadet LPS-830
17923Li'l Darlin'Cadet LPS-830, 2CA 50038
17924Con AlmaCadet LPS-830
17925The Look Of Love-

* Cadet LPS-830   Ray Bryant - Sound Ray   1969
* Cadet 2CA 50038   Ray Bryant - It Was A Very Good Year   1973?

1970

Ray Bryant Trio + Overdubs

Joe Newman, trumpet #2; Garnett Brown, trombone #2; George Dorsey, alto sax #2; King Curtis, tenor sax #2; Pepper Adams, baritone sax #2; Ray Bryant, piano; Chuck Rainey, electric bass; Jimmy Johnson, drums; unidentified strings, #2; Arif Mardin, arranger, conductor #2.

NYC, March 4, 1970

1. 18683Spinning WheelAtlantic SD 1564
2. 18684Hey, Jude-

* Atlantic SD 1564   Ray Bryant - MCMLXX   1971

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Chuck Rainey, electric bass; Jimmy Johnson, drums.

NYC, March 5, 1970

18685My Cherie AmourAtlantic SD 1564
18686Unchained Melodyrejected
18687Stick With It-

* Atlantic SD 1564   Ray Bryant - MCMLXX   1971

Ray Bryant Trio + Overdubs

Leon Cohen, bass clarinet #3; Yusef Lateef as Joe Gentle, tenor sax #3; Ray Bryant, piano; Ron Carter, bass #3; Chuck Rainey, electric bass; Jimmy Johnson, drums; unidentified strings, #3; Arif Mardin, arranger, conductor #3.

NYC, March 18, 1970

1. 18800Shake-A-LadyAtlantic 45-5102, SD 1564
2. 18801Unchained MelodyAtlantic SD 1564
3. 18802Stick With It-

* Atlantic SD 1564   Ray Bryant - MCMLXX   1971
* Atlantic 45-5102   Ray Bryant - Shake-A-Lady / Let It Be

Ray Bryant Trio + Overdubs

Joe Newman, trumpet #2; Garnett Brown, trombone #2; Leon Cohen, bass clarinet #1; George Dorsey, alto sax #2; Yusef Lateef as Joe Gentle, tenor sax #1; King Curtis, tenor sax #2; Pepper Adams, baritone sax #2; Ray Bryant, piano; Ron Carter, bass #1; Chuck Rainey, electric bass; Jimmy Johnson, drums; unidentified strings, #1; Arif Mardin, arranger, conductor.

NYC, April 14, 1970

1. 18948Bridge Over Troubled WaterAtlantic SD 1564
2. 18949Let It BeAtlantic 45-5102, SD 1564

* Atlantic SD 1564   Ray Bryant - MCMLXX   1971
* Atlantic 45-5102   Ray Bryant - Shake-A-Lady / Let It Be

Marion Williams

Ray Bryant, piano; Eric Gale, guitar; Andrew White, bass; Bernard Purdie, drums, tambourine; Marion Williams, vocal.

Atlantic Studios, NYC, November 2, 1970

20496Hare KrishnaAtlantic SD 8289
20497Wicked Messenger-
20498Danger Zone-

* Atlantic SD 8289   Marion Williams - Standing Here Wondering Which Way To Go   1971

Marion Williams

same personnel.

Atlantic Studios, NYC, November 3, 1970

20499When I Pass OnAtlantic unissued
20500Selfishness In Man-

1971 (age 40)

Yusef Lateef Octet/Trio/Duo

Yusef Lateef, flute, bamboo flute, pneumatic flute, oboe, tenor sax; Kenny Barron, Ray Bryant, piano, electric piano; Bob Cunningham, Sam Jones, bass; Bill Salter, electric bass; Albert Heath, drums; Ladji Camara, African percussion.

NYC, September 1, 1971

22863African SongAtlantic SD 1602
22864Pink Perfumeunissued
22865Nicole And Nile-
22866Yusef's Mood-
22867Untitled-
22868Gettin' Sentimental Over YouAtlantic SD 1650

* Atlantic SD 1602   Yusef Lateef - The Gentle Giant   1972
* Atlantic SD 1650   Yusef Lateef - Part Of The Search   1974

Yusef Lateef Octet

same personnel.

NYC, September 2, 1971

22889Jungle PlumAtlantic SD 1602
22890Below Yellow Bell-
22891Lamb's Tongueunissued
22892Nubian LadyAtlantic SD 1602
23883Nubian Lady (edited version)Atlantic 45-5114
23884Below Yellow Bell (edited version)-

* Atlantic SD 1602   Yusef Lateef - The Gentle Giant   1972
* Atlantic 45-5114   Yusef Lateef - Nubian Lady / Below Yellow Bell

1972

Ray Bryant Quartet

Ray Bryant, piano, electric piano; Ron Carter, bass, electric bass; Freddie Waits, drums; Warren Smith, congas.

NYC, January 24, 1972

22826Ain't No SunshineAtlantic unissued
23825Similon-

Ray Bryant Quartet

same personnel.

NYC, January 25, 1972

23827Girl TalkAtlantic unissued
23828Cold Turkey-
23829Manteca-

Ray Bryant Sextet

Jon Faddis, Snooky Young, trumpet, flugelhorn; Ray Bryant, piano, electric piano; Ron Carter, bass, electric bass; Freddie Waits, drums; Warren Smith, congas.

NYC, January 26, 1972

23820KeepingAtlantic unissued
23821D-Blues-
23822Hy Life-

Ray Bryant Solo

Ray Bryant, piano.

Montreux Jazz Festival, Casino De Montreux, Switzerland, June 23, 1972

25398Gotta Travel OnAtlantic SD 1626
25399Blues No. 3 / Willow Weep For Me-
25400Cubano Chant-
25401Rockin' Chair-
25402After Hours-
25403Slow Freight-
25404Greensleeves-
25405Little Susie-
25406Until It's Time For You To Go-
25407Blues No. 2-
25408Liebestraum Boogie-
25794It's Too Lateunissued
25797Broadway-
25798Joy-

* Atlantic SD 1626   Ray Bryant - Alone At Montreux   1972

Yusef Lateef Septet/Quintet/Quartet

Yusef Lateef, tenor sax, flute; Kermit Moore, cello; Kenny Barron, Ray Bryant, piano; Bob Cunningham, bass; Bill Salter, electric bass; Albert Heath, drums; Monroe "Bones" Constantino, vocal.

NYC, September 26, 1972

25378Opus Part 1Atlantic SD 1635

* Atlantic SD 1635   Yusef Lateef - Hush 'N' Thunder   1973

1974

Ray Bryant Quintet With Charles Stepney's Orchestra

Marvin Stamm, Joe Wilder, trumpet; George Marge, flute, tenor sax, oboe; Alfred Brown, Paul Gershman, Harry Gilckman, Emanuel Green, Max Poliakoff, violin; Julian Barber, Selwart Clarke, Theodore Israel, viola; Margaret Ross, harp; Ray Bryant, piano, electric piano; John Tropea, guitar; Richard Davis, bass; Jimmy Johnson, drums; Montego Joe, congas; Charles Stepney, arranger, synthesizer.

NYC, 1974

3329I'll Be ThereCadet CA 50052

Stanley Clarke, bass; replaces Davis.

3330unknown titleChess unissued
3331Land Of Make BelieveCadet CA 50052
3332Stop, Look And Listen To Your Heart / You Are Everything-
3333unknown titleChess unissued
3334Watermelon ManCadet CA 50052
3335In The Cut-

Ron Carter, bass; replaces Stanley Clarke.

3336Cool Struttin'-

* Cadet CA 50052   Ray Bryant - In The Cut   1974?

Ray Bryant Sextet

Ray Bryant, piano, electric piano; John Tropea, acoustic guitar; Jimmy Ponder, electric guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Jimmy Johnson, drums; Montego Joe, congas.

NYC, 1974

3337Andalusian NightsCadet CA 50052

* Cadet CA 50052   Ray Bryant - In The Cut   1974?

1975

Roy Eldridge Septet

Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Johnny Griffin, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Ray Bryant, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.

Antibes, France, July 20, 1975

Bee's BloosPablo PACD-5314-2
Lover Man-
Undecided-
Hackensack-

* Pablo PACD-5314-2   Roy Eldridge - Decidedly   2002

Ray Bryant Trio/Solo

Ray Bryant, piano; Major Holley, bass; Panama Francis, drums.

National Studio, NYC, October 15, 1975

Hot TurkeyBlack And Blue (F) 33.089
Lil Darlin'-
Satin Doll-
Saint Louis Blues-
Take The A Train-
Sophisticated Lady-
B & H Blues-
BroadwayBlack And Blue (F) 233.089 CD
This Is All I Ask-
Blues In C-

* Black And Blue (F) 33.089   Ray Bryant - Hot Turkey   1975?
= Black And Blue (F) 233.089 CD   -   1980s?

1976

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims, soprano sax; Ray Bryant, piano; George Mraz, bass; Grady Tate, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, January 8 and 9, 1976

Someday SweetheartPablo 2310-770
Moonlight In Vermont-
Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away)Pablo 2310-770, 2625-713
Blues For LouisePablo 2310-770
Willow Weep For Me-
Wrap Up-
(I Don't Stand) A Ghost Of A Chance With You-
Baubles, Bangles And Beads-

* Pablo 2310-770   Zoot Sims - Soprano Sax   1976
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-902-2   -   1996
* Pablo 2625-713   Various Artists - The Pablo Collection   1978

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Grady Tate, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, January 10 and 12, 1976

Girl TalkPablo 2310-764
Good Morning Heartache-
Manteca-
When Sunny Gets Blue-
Hold Back Mon-
Li'l Darlin'-
Cold Turkey-
Prayer Song-

* Pablo 2310-764   Here's Ray Bryant   1976
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-826-2   -   1994

The Benny Carter Group

Harry "Sweets" Edison, trumpet; Benny Carter, alto sax; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Grady Tate, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, November, 1976

StrollPablo 2310-922
Johnny-
Ata A Vista (aka Alta Vista)-
Misty-
WonderlandPablo 2310-922, FCD-60-029
Three Little WordsPablo 2310-922
Editation-
Body And Soulunissued

* Pablo 2310-922   The Benny Carter Group - Wonderland   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-967-2   -   1998
* Pablo FCD-60-029   Benny Carter And The Jazz Giants

Ray Bryant Solo

Ray Bryant, piano.

RCA Studios, NYC, December 21, 1976

In De Back RoomPablo 2310-798
What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life-
Monkey Business-
Blues In De Big Brass Bed-
St. Louis Blues-
Moanin'-
Take The "A" Train-
Lullaby-

* Pablo 2310-798   Ray Bryant - Solo Flight   1977
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-885-2   -   1996

1977

Ray Bryant Solo

Ray Bryant, piano.

Montreux Jazz Festival, Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland, July 13, 1977

Take The "A" TrainPablo Live 2308-201; Pablo Today 2310-890
Georgia On My MindPablo Live 2308-201
Jubilee-
If I Could Just Make It To Heaven-
Django-
Blues #6-
Satin Doll-
Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child-
St. Louis Blues-
Things Ain't What They Used To Be-

* Pablo Live 2308-201   Ray Bryant - Montreux '77   1977
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-371, OJCCD-371-2   -   1989
* Pablo Today 2310-890   Various Artists - Jazz Dance   1983

Benny Carter Quartet

Benny Carter, alto sax, trumpet; Ray Bryant, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Jimmie Smith, drums.

Montreux Jazz Festival, Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland, July 13, 1977

Three Little WordsPablo Live 2308-204
In A Mellow Tone-
Wave-
Undecided-
Body And Soul-
On Green Dolphin Street-
Here's That Rainy Day-

* Pablo Live 2308-204   Benny Carter 4 - Montreux '77   1977
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-374, OJCCD-374-2   -   1989

1978

The Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Grady Tate, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, April 10, 1978

Stick With ItPablo 2310-820
All Blues-
C Jam Blues-
Please Send Me Someone To Love-
Jumpin' With Symphony Sid-
Blues Changes-
Billie's Bounce-

* Pablo 2310-820   The Ray Bryant Trio - All Blues   1978
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-863-2   -   1995

Arnett Cobb And The Muse All Stars

Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, alto sax; Arnett Cobb, Buddy Tate, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Alan Dawson, drums.

Sandy's Jazz Revival, Beverly, MA, August 25 and 26, 1978

Just A Closer Walk With TheeMuse MR 5191, MCD 5558
Blue And Sentimental-
On The Sunny Side Of The Street-
September SongMuse MR 5191, MCD 5558; 32 Jazz 32149
BroadwayMuse MR 5191

Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson, alto sax; Arnett Cobb, Buddy Tate, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Alan Dawson, drums.

Blues For LesterMuse MR 5236, MCD 5558; 32 Jazz 32149
Go Red Go-
Smooth Sailin'Muse MR 5236, MCD 5558
Flying Home #2Muse MR 5236, MCD 5558; 32 Jazz 32149

* Muse MR 5191   Arnett Cobb And The Muse All Stars - Live At Sandy's!   1979
* Muse MR 5236   More Arnett Cobb And The Muse All-Stars - Live At Sandy's!   1983
* Muse MCD 5558   Arnett Cobb And The Muse All Stars - Live At Sandy's!   1996
* 32 Jazz 32149   Ray Bryant, Arnett Cobb, Alan Dawson, George Duvivier, Buddy Tate, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson - "Live" At Sandy's   1999

Buddy Tate And The Muse All Stars

Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, alto sax; Arnett Cobb, tenor sax; Buddy Tate, tenor sax, clarinet; Ray Bryant, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Alan Dawson, drums.

Sandy's Jazz Revival, Beverly, MA, August 25 and 26, 1978

Jumpin' At The WoodsideMuse MR 5198; 32 Jazz 32149
Blue CreekMuse MR 5198
Candy-
Tangerine-
She's Got ItMuse MR 5198; 32 Jazz 32149

Buddy Tate, tenor sax, flute; Ray Bryant, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Alan Dawson, drums.

Sweet Georgia BrownMuse MR 5249
SummertimeMuse MR 5249; 32 Jazz 32149
UndecidedMuse MR 5249
Body And Soul-

* Muse MR 5198   Buddy Tate And The Muse Allstars - Live At Sandy's   1980
* Muse MR 5249   Buddy Tate - Live At Sandy's - Hard Blowin'   1984
* 32 Jazz 32149   Ray Bryant, Arnett Cobb, Alan Dawson, George Duvivier, Buddy Tate, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson - "Live" At Sandy's   1999

Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson And The Muse All Stars

Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, alto sax, vocal; Arnett Cobb, Buddy Tate, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Alan Dawson, drums.

Sandy's Jazz Revival, Beverly, MA, August 25 and 26, 1978

Cleanhead BluesMuse MR 5208, MR 5310
Tune UpMuse MR 5208
High Class BabyMuse MR 5208, MR 5310
Railroad Porter BluesMuse MR 5208
My Man SandyMuse MR 5208; 32 Jazz 32149
Things Ain't What They Used To BeMuse MR 5208

Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson, alto sax, vocal; Arnett Cobb, Buddy Tate, tenor sax; Ray Bryant, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Alan Dawson, drums.

Cherry RedMuse MR 5243, MR 5310
CherokeeMuse MR 5243
Hold It Right ThereMuse MR 5243, MR 5310
Now's The TimeMuse MR 5243
Take The A Train-

* Muse MR 5208   Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson And The Muse Allstars - Live At Sandy's   1981
* Muse MR 5310   Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson Sings The Blues   1985
* Muse MR 5243   Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson And The Muse All-Stars - Live At Sandy's: Hold It Right There!   1984
* 32 Jazz 32149   Ray Bryant, Arnett Cobb, Alan Dawson, George Duvivier, Buddy Tate, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson - "Live" At Sandy's   1999

1979

Benny Carter Jazz Allstar Orchestra

Cat Anderson, Joe Newman, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Benny Carter, alto sax, trumpet; Budd Johnson, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax, flute; Joe Kennedy, violin; Ray Bryant, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Harold Jones, drums.

live in Tokyo, Japan, June 2, 1979

Shavers' TunePaddle Wheel (J) GP-3199
South Side Samba-
My One And Only Love-
Ghost Of A Chance-
Embraceable You-
This Is Always-
I Can't Get Started-
You've Changed-
The Shadow Of Your Smile-
In A Sentimental Mood-
Summertime-

* Paddle Wheel (J) GP-3199   Benny Carter Jazz Allstar Orchestra Live In Japan '79   1979

1980

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Jimmy Rowser, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.

RCA Studios, NYC, May 13 and 14, 1980

D.B. BluesPablo 2310-860
One O'Clock Jump-
Milestone-
Undecided-
In Walked Bud-
In A Mellow Tone-
My One And Only Love-
A Night In Tunisia-

* Pablo 2310-860   Ray Bryant Trio - Potpourri   1981
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-936-2   -   1997

1986 (age 55)

Akira Ohmori Quartet Featuring Ray Bryant

Akira Ohmori, alto sax; Ray Bryant, piano; Yoshio Suzuki, bass; Yoshiyuki Ohtsuka, drums.

Nippon Columbia Studio No. 1, Tokyo, Japan, October 8 and 9, 1986

Back To The WoodDenon (J) YX-7423-ND
The Old Country-
Sneakin' Around-
Donna Lee-
Good Morning Heartache-
Midnight Prelude-
June WalkDenon (J) 30CY-1379
JulianDenon (J) YX-7423-ND

* Denon (J) YX-7423-ND, 30CY-1379   Akira Ohmori Featuring Ray Bryant - Back To The Wood   1987

1987

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Freddie Waits, drums.

Clinton Recording Studios, NYC, February 13 and 14, 1987

The Old CountryEmArcy 832 589-2
Tonk-
Nardis-
Slow Freight-
Rhythm-a-ning-
Chelsea Bridge-
When Lights Are Low-
Afternoon In Paris-

* EmArcy 832 589-2   Ray Bryant Today

Ray Bryant Solo

Ray Bryant, piano.

Clinton Recording Studios, NYC, February 15, 1987

Lush LifeEmArcy (J) EJD-5

* EmArcy (J) EJD-5, 842 438-2   Ray Bryant - Blue Moods   1989

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Freddie Waits, drums.

Clinton Recording Studios, NYC, February 15 and 16, 1987

Jive At FiveEmArcy 832 235-2
Swingin' The Blues-
9:20 Special-
Teddy The Toad-
Blues For Basie-
I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart-
It Don't Mean A Thing-
Medley: Sophisticated Lady / Prelude To A Kiss / Mood Indigo-
Things Ain't What They Used To Be-

* EmArcy 832 235-2   Ray Bryant Plays Basie And Ellington

1988

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Rufus Reid, bass #1-4; Freddie Waits, drums #1-4.

The Power Station, NYC, January 23 and 24, 1988

1.Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless ChildEmArcy (J) EJD-5
2.Good Morning Heartache-
3.Blues In The Closet-
4.Bag's Groove-
5.Blue Monk-
6.Blues In G-

* EmArcy (J) EJD-5, 842 438-2   Ray Bryant - Blue Moods   1989

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Freddie Waits, drums.

NYC, January 29 or 30, 1988

Gotta Travel OnEmArcy (J) 15JD-10167

* EmArcy (J) 15JD-10167   Various Artists - Jazz At It's Finest: EmArcy Today

Ray Bryant Trio

same personnel.

The Power Station, NYC, June 26, 1988

Golden EarringsEmArcy 836 368-2
I'm A Fool To Want You-
'Round Midnight-
I Remember Clifford-
Speak Low-
Misty-
What Am I Here For-
Lullaby-

Ray Bryant, piano.

Since I Fell For YouEmArcy (J) EJD-5

* EmArcy 836 368-2   Ray Bryant - Golden Earrings
* EmArcy (J) EJD-5, 842 438-2   Ray Bryant - Blue Moods   1989

1989

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Winard Harper, drums.

Iruma Municipal Hall, Japan, October 19 and 20, 1989

Walrus WalkEmArcy (J) EJD-13
Darlin' Marlyn-
Adalia-
Reflection-
I Don't Care-
Nuts And Bolts-
Pawn Ticket-
Big Buddy-

* EmArcy (J) EJD-13   Ray Bryant - All Mine... And Yours   1989

1990

100 Gold Fingers '90, Part 1

Ray Bryant, piano.

Yubin Chokin Hall, Tokyo, Japan, May 31, 1990

LullabyAll Art (J) KICJ 37

same session.

St. Louis Blues-

same session.

Take The "A" Train-

* All Art (J) KICJ 37   Fujitsu Presents 100 Gold Fingers Vol. 1   1991
= All Art (J) KICJ 137/8   100 Gold Fingers - Memorial Box   1993
= Absord Music Japan (J) ABCJ-260/1   Fujitsu Presents 100 Gold Fingers - Piano Playhouse '90   2003

1991 (age 60)

Ray Bryant Solo

Ray Bryant, piano.

Boswil, Switzerland, March 27, 1991

Basin Street BluesJazz Connaisseur (Swi) JCCD 9107-2
I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues-
Medley: She's Funny That Way / Memories Of You / I Surrender, Dear-
In The Backroom-
My One And Only Love-
Black And Blue-
If I Just Can Make It Into Heaven-
I Can't Get Started-
Tin Roof Blues-
Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You-
Blues In The Pulpit-

* Jazz Connaisseur (Swi) JCCD 9107-2   Ray Bryant Plays Blues And Ballads

100 Gold Fingers '91, Part 2

Toshiko Akiyoshi, Kenny Barron, Ray Bryant, Barry Harris, Hank Jones, Duke Jordan, Roger Kellaway, John Lewis, Harold Mabern Jr., Junior Mance, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Alan Dawson, drums.

live in Japan, May 17-31, 1991

unknown titles

1992

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Rufus Reid, bass #1-8,10-20; Grady Tate, drums #1-8,10-20.

NYC, March 31, and April 1, 3, 1992

1.Autumn LeavesEmArcy 512 764-2
2.Cubana Chant-
3.Prayer Song-
4.St. Thomas-
5.Moanin'-
6.Blues Changes-
7.Cry Me A River-
8.Blue Bossa-
9.Django-
10.Little Susie-
11.You And The Night And The MusicEmArcy 512 933-2
12.Shake A Lady-
13.Satin Doll-
14.Oleo-
15.Lil' Darlin'-
16.Whisper Not-
17.Cold Turkey-
18.'Round Midnight-
19.So In Love-
20.Misty (piano solo)-

* EmArcy 512 764-2   Ray Bryant - Through The Years Vol. 1   1992
* EmArcy 512 933-2   Ray Bryant - Through The Years Vol. 2   1992

1993

100 Gold Fingers '93, Part 3

Ray Bryant, Junior Mance, piano.

Yubin Chokin Hall, Tokyo, Japan, June 5, 1993

Blue MonkTDK! Records (J) TDCN-5192

Ray Bryant, Junior Mance, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Alan Dawson, drums.

Slow Freight-

Ray Bryant, piano.

When I Look In Your EyesTDK! Records (J) TDCN-5193

Ray Bryant, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Alan Dawson, drums.

Take The "A" Train-

* TDK! Records (J) TDCN-5192   Fujitsu Presents 100 Gold Fingers - Piano Playhouse '93 Vol. 1   1995
= Absord Music Japan (J) ABCJ-25/26   Fujitsu Presents 100 Gold Fingers - Piano Playhouse '93   1999
= Absord Music Japan (J) ABCJ-262/3   -   2003
* TDK! Records (J) TDCN-5193   Fujitsu Presents 100 Gold Fingers - Piano Playhouse '93 Vol. 2   1995
= Absord Music Japan (J) ABCJ-25/26   Fujitsu Presents 100 Gold Fingers - Piano Playhouse '93   1999
= Absord Music Japan (J) ABCJ-262/3   -   2003

Ray Bryant Solo

Ray Bryant, piano.

live in France, 1993

Take The "A" TrainLabel M 5701
Blues In G / Willow Weep For Me-
Con Alma-
Slow Freight-
Jungletown Jubilee-
Django-
After Hours-
When I Look In Your Eyes-
Good Morning, Heartache-
In The Backroom-
If I Can Just Make It Into Heaven
St. Louis Blues
Until It's Time For You To Go

* Label M 5701   Ray Bryant - Somewhere In France

1994

Ray Bryant Quartet

Ray Bryant, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Peter Washington, bass; Kenny Washington, drums.

NYC, February 25 and 26, 1994

No ProblemEmArcy 522 387-2
Come On Home-
Soft Winds-
Old Folks-
No, Two-
Slow Freight-
A Taste Of Honey-
Here Comes C.T.-
I'll Be Around-

* EmArcy 522 387-2   Ray Bryant - No Problem   1994

Ray Bryant Solo

Ray Bryant, piano.

Boswil, Switzerland, March 27, 1994

Lullaby PetiteJazz Connaisseur (Swi) JCCD 9430-2
Moanin'-
Medley: Willow Weep For Me / Back To The Blues-
Con Alma-
Slow Freight-
Jungle Town Jubilee-
Django-
Gotta Travel On-
When I Look In Your Eyes-
After Hours-
The Impossible Rag-
Georgia On My Mind-
Good Morning, Heartache-
Until It's Time For You To Go-
Little Susie-

* Jazz Connaisseur (Swi) JCCD 9430-2   Ray Bryant - Inimitable

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Lewis Nash, drums.

NYC, November 23, 24 and 26, 1994

Glory GloryEmArcy 526 998-2
Two RB's-
Delaunay's Dilemma-
Come Sunday-
Just Sweet Enough-
Con Alma-
Nickle Whistle-
Dr. Free-Zee-
Song For My Father-
Smack Dab In The Middle-
First Song-

* EmArcy 526 998-2   Ray Bryant Meets Ray Brown + 1 Double RB   1995

1995

100 Gold Fingers '95, Part 4

Kenny Barron, Joanne Brackeen, Ray Bryant, Barry Harris, Gene Harris, Hank Jones, Roger Kellaway, John Lewis, Cedar Walton, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Alan Dawson, drums; and others.

live in Japan, circa June, 1995

unknown titles

Ray Bryant Solo

Ray Bryant, piano.

Tokyo TUC, Tokyo, Japan, October 18, 1995

C.C. RiderEmArcy (J) PHCE-58
Take The "A" Train-
Gee Blues / Willow Weep For Me-
Moanin'-
Georgia On My Mind-
Black And Blue-
In The Backroom-
Jungletown Jubilee-
Cow-Cow Boogie-
St. Louis Blues-
Little Susie-

* EmArcy (J) PHCE-58   Ray Bryant - Solo Live In Tokyo - Plays Blues And Boogie

1997

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Harry Anderson, bass; Winard Harper, drums.

Montreal Jazz Bistro, Toronto, Canada, January 20, 1997

Slow FreightLabel M 5741
Django-
Lil' Darlin'-
Good Morning, Heartache-
Nardis-
Moanin'-
Con Alma-
When Sunny Gets Blue-
Little Susie-

* Label M 5741   Ray Bryant - North Of The Border

Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant, piano; Ray Drummond, bass; Winard Harper, drums.

NYC, June 26 and 27, 1997

C Jam BluesJVC Music JMI 7503 2
The "In" Crowd-
The Duke-
Doodlin'-
Cast Your Fate To The Wind-
Cute-
'Round Midnight-
Moanin'-
Sunshower-
Hi-Fly-
Birdland-

* JVC Music JMI 7503 2   Ray Bryant - Ray's Tribute To His Jazz Piano Friends

100 Gold Fingers '97, Part 5

Kenny Barron, Ray Bryant, Cyrus Chestnut, Tommy Flanagan, Benny Green, Gene Harris, Roger Kellaway, Junior Mance, Mulgrew Miller, Renee Rosnes, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Grady Tate, drums.

live in Japan, circa June, 1997

unknown titles

1999

100 Gold Fingers '99, Part 6

Kenny Barron, Ray Bryant, Cyrus Chestnut, Benny Green, Junior Mance, Eric Reed, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Grady Tate, drums; and others.

live in Japan, circa June, 1999

unknown titles

2001 (age 70)

100 Gold Fingers 2001, Part 7

Ray Bryant, Junior Mance, piano.

Gotanda U-Port Kan'i Hoken Hall, Tokyo, Japan, June 10, 2001

In The Back RoomLeafage Jazz (J) PCCY-30028

Ray Bryant, Junior Mance, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Grady Tate, drums.

Slow Freight-

Ray Bryant, piano.

Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child-

Ray Bryant, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Grady Tate, drums.

Things Ain't What They Used To Be-

Ray Bryant, piano.

Django-

Geri Allen, Kenny Barron, Ray Bryant, Cyrus Chestnut, Don Friedman, Benny Green, Junior Mance, Eric Reed, Mal Waldron, James Williams, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Grady Tate, drums.

Take The "A" Train-

* Leafage Jazz (J) PCCY-30028   Fujitsu Presents 100 Gold Fingers - Piano Playhouse 2001   2001

2002

Tina May And Ray Bryant

Ray Bryant, piano; Tina May, vocal; with Len Bryant, vocal; Don Sickler, trumpet, flugelhorn, arranger; Bobby Porcelli, alto sax, flute, alto flute, clarinet; Patience Higgins, tenor sax, bass clarinet; Jay Brandford, baritone sax, clarinet, bass clarinet; Tim Givens, bass; Vince Cherico, drums, percussion.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 22, 2002

Swinging My Life Away33 Records (E) 33JAZZ150
I'll Blame It On The Samba-
Hey You, Yes You-
Little Lullaby-
When The Wind Blows-
One Fine Day-
Talk To Me-
If You Believe-
Lonely Man-
Give The Drummer Some-
If You Want To Shake A Lady-
Fantasy For Two-
Sweet Sounds-

* 33 Records (E) 33JAZZ150   Tina May Sings The Ray Bryant Songbook   2006

2003

100 Gold Fingers 2003, Part 8

Kenny Barron, Ray Bryant, Bill Charlap, Don Friedman, Benny Green, Junior Mance, Eric Reed, Renee Rosnes, Cedar Walton, James Williams, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Grady Tate, drums.

Gotanda U-Port Kan'i Hoken Hall, Tokyo, Japan, June 8, 2003

unknown titles

2004

Ray Bryant Solo

Ray Bryant, piano.

Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, May 8, 2004

LullabyEvening Star 750366011423
Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now-
Black And Blue-
The Impossible Rag-
Jitterbug Waltz-
In The Back Room-
Little Girl-
Ain't Misbehavin'-
If I Could Be With You-
Honeysuckle Rose-

* Evening Star 750366011423   Ray Bryant - In The Back Room   2008

2005

100 Gold Fingers 2005, Part 9

Ray Bryant, piano.

Gotanda U-Port Kan'i Hoken Hall, Tokyo, Japan, June 5, 2005

Easy To LoveSony Music Direct (Japan) Inc. (J) DYCP 10057-8

Ray Bryant, Junior Mance, piano.

Hamps Boogie-

same session.

Slow Freight-

Ray Bryant, piano.

Golden Earrings-

Toshiko Akiyoshi, Kenny Barron, Ray Bryant, Cyrus Chestnut, Don Friedman, Benny Green, Junior Mance, Dado Moroni, Eric Reed, Cedar Walton, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Grady Tate, drums.

Take The "A" Train-

* Sony Music Direct (Japan) Inc. (J) DYCP 10057-8   Fujitsu Presents 100 Gold Fingers - Piano Playhouse Part 9   2007

2008

Ray Bryant Solo

Ray Bryant, piano.

October 1, 2008

Easy To LoveEvening Star 750366011423
St. Louis Blues-

* Evening Star 750366011423   Ray Bryant - In The Back Room   2008