Van Gelder Studio Catalog: 1955
1955
Teddy Charles, Shorty Rogers, Jimmy Giuffre, Charlie Mingus, Shelly Manne - Evolution Prestige LP 7078 1957
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.
Hazel Scott - Relaxed Piano Moods Original Jazz Classics OJC-1702 1985
Hazel Scott, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 21, 1955
| Like Someone In Love | |
| Peace Of Mind | |
| Lament | |
| The Jeep Is Jumpin' | |
| Git Up From There | |
| A Foggy Day |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1702-2 in 1992.
Hazel Scott - Relaxed Piano Moods Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1702-2 1992
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 21, 1955
| Mountain Greenery | |
| Git Up From There (alternate take) | |
| Lament (alternate take) |
** originally released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1702 in 1985 + 3 bonus tracks.
Randy Weston With Art Blakey - Trio And Solo Riverside RLP 12-227 1957
Randy Weston, piano; Sam Gill, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 25, 1955
| Sweet Sue | |
| Pam's Waltz | |
| Solemn Meditation | |
| Again | |
| Zulu | |
| If You Could See Me Now |
** also released on Randy Weston With Art Blakey - Zulu, Jazzland JLP 4 in 1960.
** part of Randy Weston - Zulu, Milestone M-47045 in 1977. and of Randy Weston - Solo, Duo And Trio, Milestone MCD-47085-2 in 2000.
Kenny Dorham - Afro-Cuban Blue Note BLP 1535 1957
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 30, 1955
| tk.2 | Venetia's Dance |
| tk.6 | K.D.'s Motion |
| tk.12 | The Villa |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Jay Jay Johnson, trombone; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Carlos "Patato" Valdes, congas; Richie Goldberg, cowbell #1,3.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 29, 1955
| 1. tk.3 | Minor's Holiday |
| 2. tk.5 | Basheer's Dream |
| 3. tk.7 | Afrodisia |
| 4. tk.8 | Lotus Flower |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 46815 2 in 1987.
Kenny Dorham - Afro-Cuban Blue Note CDP 7 46815 2 1987
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Jay Jay Johnson, trombone; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Carlos "Patato" Valdes, congas; Richie Goldberg, cowbell.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 29, 1955
| tk.2 | Minor's Holiday (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 1535 in 1957 + 2 bonus tracks.
Kenny Clarke Savoy MG 12006 1955
Henry Coker, trombone; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Milt Jackson as "Bags", piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Ernie Wilkins, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 7, 1955
| SKC4666 | Klook's Nook |
| SKC4667 | Inhibitions |
| SKC4668 | Baggin' The Blues |
| SKC4669 | Telefunken Blues |
** also released on Telefunken Blues Featuring Milt Jackson, Kenny Clarke, Percy Heath, Frank Morgan, Walter Benton, Savoy MG 12006 (later).
Meet Milt Jackson Savoy MG-12061 1956
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 7, 1955
| SKC4669-2 | Telefunken Blues - take #2 |
Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Wade Legge, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 5, 1956
| 69117 | They Can't Take That Away From Me |
| 69119 | Soulful |
| 69121 | Flamingo |
Gene Ammons - The Gene Ammons Story: The 78 Era Prestige P-24058 1976
Nate Woodward, trumpet; Henderson Chambers, trombone; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Gene Easton, baritone sax; John Houston, piano; Ben Stuberville, bass; George Brown, drums; Earl Coleman, vocal #1.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 8, 1955
| 1. 694 | This Is Always |
| 2. 695 | Blues Roller |
| 3. 697 | Our Love Is Here To Stay |
Hall Overton - Jazz Laboratory Series Volume 2 Signal S 102 1955
Hall Overton, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums; + overdubs: Phil Woods, alto sax.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 8, 1955
| Pennies From Heaven | |
| Yesterdays | |
| It's Only A Paper Moon | |
| You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To |
Hall Overton, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.
| 104 | Pennies From Heaven |
| 102 | Yesterdays |
| 103 | It's Only A Paper Moon |
| 101 | You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To |
** also released on Jazz Laboratory Series: Do It Yourself Jazz Vol. 2, Savoy MG 12146 in 1960.
The Amazing Johnny Costa Savoy MG-12052 1956
Johnny Costa, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 26, 1955
| SJC4674 | Tea For Two |
| SJC4676 | Caravan |
| SJC4677 | Flamingo |
Johnny Costa, piano.
| SJC4678 | Dancing In The Dark |
| SJC4679 | La Mer |
| SJC4680 | Stella By Starlight |
| SJC4681 | Manhattan |
| SJC4683 | There's A Small Hotel |
| SJC4684 | Honeysuckle Rose |
** also released on Neighborhood, Savoy Jazz SJL 1190 in 1989.
Johnny Costa - Neighborhood Savoy Jazz SJL 1190 1989
Johnny Costa, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 26, 1955
| SJC4675 | Begin The Beguine |
Johnny Costa, piano.
| SJC4682 | Just One Of Those Things |
** originally released on The Amazing Johnny Costa, Savoy MG-12052 in 1956 + 2 bonus tracks.
Freddie Redd, Hamp Hawes - Piano: East/West Prestige PRLP 7067 1956
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 Hampton Hawes And Freddie Redd - Move!, Status ST 8307 in 1964. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1705 in 1985, OJCCD-1705-2 in 1991.
Duke Jordan - Jazz Laboratory Series Volume 1 Signal S 101 1955
Duke Jordan, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; + overdubs: Gigi Gryce, alto sax.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 7, 1955
| Sometimes I'm Happy | |
| Embraceable You | |
| Jordu | |
| Oh Yeah? |
Duke Jordan, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
| 105 | Sometimes I'm Happy |
| 106 | Embraceable You |
| 107 | Jordu |
| 108 | Oh Yeah? |
** also released on Jazz Laboratory Series: Do It Yourself Jazz Vol. 1, Savoy MG 12145 in 1960.
The Fabulous Thad Jones Fantasy LP 6004 1962
Thad Jones, trumpet; John Dennis, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 10, 1955
| One More (edited version) | |
| Get Out Of Town (alternate take) |
** also released on Fantasy LP 86004 in 1962; America (F) 30 AM 6054 in 1969.
John Dennis - New Piano Expressions Debut DEB-121 1956
John Dennis, piano; Charles Mingus, bass #1,3,5,7; Max Roach, drums #1,3,5,7.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 10, 1955
| 1. | Ensenada |
| 2. | Odyssey |
| 3. | Machajo |
| 4. | Chartreuse |
| 5. | Cherokee |
| 6. | Variegations |
| 7. | Seven Moons |
| 8. | Someone To Watch Over Me |
** also released on New Piano Expressions - Debut Rarities Volume 5, Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1843-2.
John Dennis - New Piano Expressions - Debut Rarities Volume 5 Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1843-2
John Dennis, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 10, 1955
| Seven Moons (alternate take) | |
| All The Things You Are (take 1) | |
| All The Things You Are (take 2) | |
| Cherokee (alternate take) |
** originally released on New Piano Expressions, Debut DEB-121 in 1956 + 4 bonus tracks.
Jon Eardley - From Hollywood To New York Original Jazz Classics OJC-1746 1990
Jon Eardley, trumpet; J.R. Monterose as J.R. Montrose, tenor sax; George Syran, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 14, 1955
| 719 | Sid's Delight |
| 720 | Demanton |
| 721 | If You Could See Me Now |
| 722 | Hey There |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1746-2 in 1990.
** same as Hey There, Jon Eardley!, Prestige PRLP 207 in 1955 + Jon Eardley In Hollywood, New Jazz NJLP 1105 in 1955.
Mundell Lowe, Tony Burrello, Barbara Lea, Billy Taylor - This Could Lead To Love Riverside RLP 12-808
Barbara Lea, vocal; accompanied by Johnny Windhurst, trumpet; Billy Taylor, piano; Jimmy Shirley, guitar; Earl May, bass; Percy Brice, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 15 and 16, 1955
| Come Rain Or Come Shine | |
| Thinking Of You | |
| I Didn't Know About You | |
| A Woman Alone With The Blues |
Barbara Lea With Billy Taylor And His Trio/And Johnny Windhurst - A Woman In Love Riverside RLP 2518 1955
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 15 and 16, 1955
| As Long As I Live | |
| Love Is Here To Stay | |
| Love Me | |
| The Best Thing For You |
Lou Mecca Quartet Blue Note (J) BRP-8034 1990
Jack Hitchcock, vibes; Lou Mecca, guitar; Vinnie Burke, bass; Jimmy Campbell, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 25, 1955
| tk.2 | You Go To My Head |
| tk.4 | Bernie's Tune |
| tk.6 | Stan's Invention |
| tk.8 | All The Things You Are |
| tk.10 | Just One Of Those Things |
| tk.11 | The Song Is You |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 5067 in 1955.
The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions Mosaic MQ10-181 1998
Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 27, 1955
| tk.2 | Walkin' The Fence (alternate take) |
| tk.6 | Hank's Pranks (alternate take) |
Donald Byrd, Lee Morgan, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 25, 1956
| tk.4 | Barrel Of Funk (alternate take) |
Art Farmer, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 8, 1957
| tk.5 | Funk In Deep Freeze (alternate take) |
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 9, 1958
| tk.2 | High And Flighty (alternate take) |
| tk.4 | Stretchin' Out (alternate take) |
| tk.12 | Speak Low (alternate take) |
** also released on Mosaic MD6-181 in 1998.
** same as Hank Mobley With Donald Byrd And Lee Morgan, Blue Note BLP 1540 in 1957 + Hank Mobley And His All Stars, BLP 1544 in 1957 + Hank Mobley Quintet, BLP 1550 in 1957 + Hank, BLP 1560 in 1957 + Hank Mobley, BLP 1568 in 1958 + Poppin', (J) GXF-3066 in 1980 + Hank Mobley Quintet Featuring Sonny Clark, (J) BNJ-61006 in 1984 + 20 bonus tracks.
George Wallington And His Band/Hank Mobley Quartet Blue Note (J) K18P-9276 1983
Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 27, 1955
| tk.3 | Walkin' The Fence |
| tk.5 | Avila & Tequila |
| tk.8 | Hank's Pranks |
| tk.10 | Just Coolin' |
| tk.12 | My Sin |
| tk.14 | Love For Sale |
** same as George Wallington And His Band, Blue Note BLP 5045 in 1954 + Hank Mobley Quartet, BLP 5066 in 1955.
Kenny Clarke & Ernie Wilkins Savoy MG 12007 1956
Eddie Bert, trombone; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax; George Barrow, tenor, baritone sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 30, 1955
| SEW4689 | Summer Evening |
| SEW4690 | Oz-The Wizard |
| SEW4691 | I Dig You The Most |
| SEW4692 | Pru's Blooze |
same session.
| SKC4693 | Plenty For Kenny |
| SKC4694 | Cute Tomato |
| SKC4695 | Now's The Time |
** also released on The Kenny Clarke-Ernie Wilkins Septet - Plenty For Kenny, Savoy MG 12007 (later) in late 1950s.
Joe Roland Bethlehem BCP 17 1955
Joe Roland, vibes; Freddie Redd, piano; Dick Garcia, guitar; Dante Martucci, bass; Ron Jefferson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March, 1955
| Easy Living | |
| Stairway To The Steinway | |
| Soft Winds | |
| Teach Me Tonight | |
| Robin | |
| Sweet Lorraine | |
| Goodbye, Bird | |
| After You've Gone | |
| Anticipation | |
| I Cover The Waterfront | |
| The Moon Got In My Eyes | |
| Street Of Dreams |
The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of George Lewis Mosaic MR5-132 1990
Avery "Kid" Howard, trumpet, vocal; Jim Robinson, trombone; George Lewis, clarinet; Alton Purnell, piano, vocal; George Guesnon, banjo; Alcide "Slow Drag" Pavageau, bass; Joe Watkins, drums, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 8, 1955
| tk.3 | When You Wore A Tulip (alternate take) |
| tk.5 | Gettysburg March (alternate take) |
| tk.14 | Nobody Knows The Way I Feel This Morning |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 11, 1955
| tk.19 | I Can't Escape From You |
| tk.23 | Move The Body Over |
| tk.27 | Gettysburg March (alternate take) |
** also released on Mosaic MD3-132 in 1990.
George Lewis And His New Orleans Stompers Volume One Blue Note BLP 1205 1955
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 8, 1955
| tk.8 | Walking With The King |
| tk.9 | Gettysburg March |
| tk.12 | Savoy Blues |
| tk.16 | My Bucket's Got A Hole In It |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 11, 1955
| tk.20 | Mahogany Hall Stomp |
| tk.26 | Lord, Lord You Sure Been Good To Me |
| tk.29 | High Society |
| tk.30 | See See Rider Blues |
| tk.31 | Heebie Jeebies |
| tk.33 | When You Wore A Tulip |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81205 (pseudo stereo) in 1966.
A Touch Of Taylor Prestige PRLP 7001 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 A Touch Of Billy Taylor - A Bientot, Prestige PRST 7664 in 1969.
Herbie Nichols Trio Blue Note (J) K18P-9272 1983
Herbie Nichols, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 6, 1955
| tk.1 | The Third World |
| tk.3 | Step Tempest |
| tk.4 | Dance Line |
| tk.6 | Blue Chopsticks |
| tk.9 | Double Exposure |
| tk.10 | Cro-Magnon Nights |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 13, 1955
| tk.16 | Amoeba's Dance |
| tk.18 | Brass Rings |
| tk.20 | 2300 Skidoo |
| tk.22 | It Didn't Happen |
| tk.23 | Crisp Day |
| tk.24 | Shuffle Montgomery |
** same as The Prophetic Herbie Nichols Vol. 1, Blue Note BLP 5068 in 1955 + The Prophetic Herbie Nichols Vol. 2, BLP 5069 in 1955.
The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Herbie Nichols Mosaic MR5-118 1987
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 6, 1955
| tk.2 | The Third World (alternate take) |
| tk.8 | Double Exposure (alternate take) |
| tk.11 | Cro-Magnon Nights (alternate take) |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 13, 1955
| tk.14 | It Didn't Happen (alternate take) |
| tk.17 | Brass Rings (alternate take) |
| tk.19 | 2300 Skidoo (alternate take) |
| tk.21 | Shuffle Montgomery (alternate take) |
Herbie Nichols, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 1, 1955
| tk.5 | Applejackin' (alternate take) |
| tk.12 | The Gig (alternate take) |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 7, 1955
| tk.2 | Furthermore (alternate take 1) |
| tk.3 | Furthermore |
| tk.5 | 117th Street (alternate take) |
| tk.6 | 117th Street |
| tk.7 | Sunday Stroll |
| tk.10 | Nick At T's |
| tk.11 | Furthermore (alternate take 2) |
| tk.13 | 'Orse At Safari |
| tk.14 | Applejackin' (alternate take) |
| tk.15 | Applejackin' |
Herbie Nichols, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 19, 1956
| tk.3 | Mine (alternate take) |
| tk.10 | Trio (alternate take) |
| tk.11 | The Spinning Song (alternate take) |
| tk.14 | Riff Primatif (alternate take) |
| tk.15 | Query (alternate take) |
** also released on Mosaic MD3-118 in 1987; Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59352 2 0 in 1997.
Milt Jackson Prestige PRLP 7003 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 The Milt Jackson Quartet Featuring Horace Silver - Soul Pioneers, Prestige PRLP 7224 in 1962. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-001 in 1982, OJCCD-001-2 in 1987.
** part of Modern Jazz Quartet, Milt Jackson Quartet - Concorde, Prestige PRES 16-1 in 1957.
Eddie Bert - Musician Of The Year Savoy MG 12015 1955
Eddie Bert, trombone; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 31, 1955
| SEB6969 | Fragile |
| SEB6970 | Stompin' At The Savoy |
| SEB6971 | I Should'a Said |
| SEB6972 | See You Later |
| SEB6973 | Three Bass Hit |
| SEB6974 | What D'ya Say |
| SEB6975 | Billie's Bounce |
The Musings Of Miles Prestige PRLP 7007 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 Miles Davis - The Beginning, Prestige PRLP 7221 in 1962. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-004 in 1982, OJCCD-004-2 in 1989.
** part of Miles Davis - Green Haze, Prestige P-24064 in 1976.
Bennie Green Blows His Horn Prestige PRLP 7052 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.
Gene Ammons All Star Sessions Prestige PRLP 7050 1956
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 The Gene Ammons All Stars, Gene Ammons Battles Sonny Stitt - Woofin' & Tweetin', Prestige PRLP 7050 (later) in 1957+. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-014 in 1982, OJCCD-014-2 in 1992.
Eddie Bert - Encore Savoy MG-12019 1955
Eddie Bert, trombone; Joe Puma, guitar; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 22, 1955
| SEB6976 | It's Only Sunshine |
| SEB6977 | Bert Tram |
| SEB6978 | One For Tubby |
| SEB6979 | Opicana |
Eddie Bert, trombone; J. R. Monterose, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 1, 1955
| SEB69021 | Crosstown |
| SEB69025 | Manhattan Suite |
| SEB69026 | Conversation |
The Dual Role Of Bob Brookmeyer With Teddy Charles And Jimmy Raney Prestige PRLP 7066 1956
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 Bob Brookmeyer With Teddy Charles And Jimmy Raney - Revelation!, New Jazz NJLP 8294 in 1964. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1729 in 1989, OJCCD-1729-2 in 1989.
Charlie Mariano Bethlehem BCP 25 1955
Charlie Mariano, alto sax; John Williams, piano; Max Bennett, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June, 1955
| Johnny One Note | |
| The Very Thought Of You | |
| Smoke Gets In Your Eyes | |
| King For A Day | |
| Darn That Dream | |
| Floormat | |
| Blues (Traditional) | |
| I Heard You Cried Last Night |
The Modern Jazz Quartet - Concorde Prestige PRLP 7005 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 Modern Jazz Quartet, Milt Jackson Quartet - Concorde, Prestige PRES 16-1 in 1957.
Miles Davis - Blue Moods Debut DEB-120 1956
Miles Davis, trumpet; Britt Woodman, trombone; Teddy Charles, vibes; Charles Mingus, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 9, 1955
| Nature Boy | |
| Alone Together | |
| There's No You | |
| Easy Living |
** also released on Miles Davis, Swing (F) LDM 30035. and on Fantasy LP 6001 in 1962, LP 86001 in 1962; Original Jazz Classics OJC-043, OJCCD-043-2; America (F) 30 AM 6051 in 1969.
** part of Collector's Items, Prestige PRST-24022 in 1973.
Presenting Cannonball Savoy MG 12018 1955
Nat Adderley, cornet; Julian "Cannon Ball" Adderley, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 14, 1955
| SJA6987 | Spontaneous Combustion |
| SJA6988 | Still Talkin' To Ya |
| SJA6989 | A Little Taste |
| SJA6990 | Caribbean Cutie |
| SJA6992 | Flamingo |
** also released on Julian Cannonball Adderley, Savoy MG 12018 (later).
** part of Cannonball Adderley - Spontaneous Combustion: The Savoy Sessions, Savoy SJL 2206 in 1976.
The Jazz Corner Of The Village Cafe Bohemia Featuring Kenny Clarke, Horace Silver, Paul Chambers, Nat Adderley, Julian "Cannon Ball" Adderley, Donald Byrd, Jerome Richardson Savoy MG 12017 1955
Nat Adderley, cornet; Hank Jones, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 14, 1955
| SJA6993 | We'll Be Together Again |
** also released on Kenny Clarke, "Cannonball" Adderley, Horace Silver, Donald Byrd, Nat Adderley, Jerome Richardson, Paul Chambers - Bohemia After Dark, Savoy MG 12017 (later).
** part of Cannonball Adderley - Spontaneous Combustion: The Savoy Sessions, Savoy SJL 2206 in 1976.
Cannonball Adderley - Discoveries Savoy Jazz SJL 1195 1987
Nat Adderley, cornet; Cannonball Adderley, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 14, 1955
| SJA6987-4 | A few words from Cannonball during false starts of Spontaneous Combustion |
| SJA6989-1 | A Little Taste (alternate take) |
| SJA6990-1 | Caribbean Cutie (alternate take 1) |
Hal Stein Warren Fitzgerald Progressive PLP 1002 1956
Warren Fitzgerald, trumpet; Hal Stein, alto, tenor sax; Bob Dorough, piano; Alphonso Cotton, bass; Paul Motian, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 19, 1955
| The Sarong Is New | |
| Zounds | |
| Have You Heard (The Latest Blues In Town) | |
| Medley: You Go To My Head / Goodbye | |
| Choice Derby | |
| Nan De Mo Nai |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 20, 1955
| Do You Really Care? | |
| Twonky |
** also released on Overseas (J) ULS-1863-V in 1976; Progressive (J) CEJC00054 in 1990, (J) CECC00053 in 1990. and on Hal Stein-Warren Fitzgerald Quintet - The Classic Sessions, Progressive PCD-7050 in 1994; Solid (J) CDSOL-6730 in 2016. and on Hal Stein Warren Fitzgerald Quintet, Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR-CD 862 in 2015.
Hal Stein Warren Fitzgerald Vol. 2 Progressive (J) CEJC00055 1990
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 19, 1955
| Bee Dee's Blues | |
| Nan De Mo Nai (alternate take) | |
| Bee Dee's Blues (alternate take) |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 20, 1955
| Fitz' Tune | |
| Cattin' | |
| This Love Of Mine | |
| Twonky (alternate take) |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 31, 1955
| Just Friends |
Thelonious Monk Plays The Music Of Duke Ellington Riverside RLP 12-201 1956
Thelonious Monk, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 21 and 27, 1955
| It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing | |
| Sophisticated Lady | |
| I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good | |
| Black And Tan Fantasy | |
| Mood Indigo | |
| I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart | |
| Solitude | |
| Caravan |
** also released on Thelonious Monk Plays Duke Ellington, Riverside RLP 12-201 (later) in 1958; Original Jazz Classics OJC-024 in 1982, OJCCD-024-2 in 1987. and on Thelonious Monk Plays Duke, Riverside R-3015 in 1968, RS-3015 in 1968.
** part of The Riverside Trios, Milestone M-47052 in 1979.
"That's Nat" Adderley Savoy MG 12021 1955
Nat Adderley, cornet; Jerome Richardson, tenor sax, flute; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 26, 1955
| SNA69001 | Porky |
| SNA69002 | Kuzzin's Buzzin' |
| SNA69003 | Big "E" |
| SNA69004 | Ann Springs |
| SNA69005 | I Married An Angel |
| SNA69006 | You Better Go Now |
** also released on That's Nat!, Savoy SJL 1128 in 1979.
Elmo Hope Trio - Meditations Prestige PRLP 7010 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 The Elmo Hope Memorial Album, Prestige PRST 7675 in 1969. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1751 in 1990, OJCCD-1751-2 in 1990.
Bud Freeman Bethlehem BCP-29 1955
Ruby Braff, trumpet; Bud Freeman, tenor sax; Ken Kersey, piano #1-5; Dave Bowman, piano #6-11; Al Hall, bass; George Wettling, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July, 1955
| 1. | Newport-News |
| 2. | At Sundown |
| 3. | Exactly Like You |
| 4. | Let's Do It |
| 5. | But Not For Me |
| 6. | Stop, Look And Listen |
| 7. | Hanid |
| 8. | Dave's Blues |
| 9. | I Remember You |
| 10. | Perdido (Lost) |
| 11. | You Took Advantage Of Me |
Herbie Nichols Trio Blue Note BLP 1519 1956
Herbie Nichols, piano; Al McKibbon, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 1, 1955
| tk.4 | The Gig |
| tk.6 | Hangover Triangle |
| tk.8 | Lady Sings The Blues |
| tk.10 | Chit-Chatting |
| tk.11 | House Party Starting |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 7, 1955
| tk.12 | Terpsichore |
Herbie Nichols, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 19, 1956
| tk.1 | Wildflower |
| tk.4 | Mine |
| tk.12 | The Spinning Song |
| tk.16 | Query |
Various Artists - Flutes & Reeds Savoy MG 12022 1955
Ernie Wilkins, alto sax, arranger; Jerome Richardson, Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Hank Jones, piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 2, 1955
| SEW69007 | Stereophonic |
| SEW69008 | Doin' The Thing |
| SEW69009 | Shorty George |
| SEW69010 | Bouncin' With Boots |
| SEW69011 | That's A Woman |
| SEW69012 | Blues In A Cold Water Flat |
** also released on Ernie Wilkins, Frank Wess, Jerome Richardson, Hank Jones, Eddie Jones, Kenny Clarke - Flutes And Reeds, Savoy MG 12022 (later).
Kenny Clarke, Wendell Marshall, Hank Jones - The Trio Savoy MG 12023 1956
Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 4, 1955
| SKC69013 | We're All Together |
| SKC69014 | Odd Number |
| SKC69015 | When Hearts Are Young |
| SKC69016 | There's A Small Hotel |
| SKC69017 | Cyrano |
| SKC69018 | Now's The Time |
| SKC69019 | My Funny Valentine |
| SKC69020 | We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together |
** also released on The Jazz Trio Of Hank Jones, Savoy MG 12023 (later).
Miles Davis And Milt Jackson Quintet/Sextet Prestige PRLP 7034 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 Miles Davis - Odyssey!, Prestige PRST 7540 in 1968. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-012 in 1982, OJCCD-012-2 in 1989.
James Moody - Hi Fi Party Prestige PRLP 7011 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 Hi-Fi Party Vol. 2, Prestige PRST 7740 in 1970. and on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1780-2 in 1991.
Get Happy With The Randy Weston Trio Riverside RLP 12-203 1956
Randy Weston, piano; Sam Gill, bass; Wilbert Hogan, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 29 and 31, 1955
| Get Happy | |
| Fire Down There | |
| Where Are You? | |
| Under Blunder | |
| Dark Eyes | |
| Summertime | |
| Bass Knows | |
| C-Jam Blues | |
| A Ballad | |
| Twelfth Street Rag |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1870-2 in 1995.
Various Artists - Montage Savoy MG 12029 1956
Eddie Bert, trombone; J. R. Monterose, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 1, 1955
| SEB69021 | Slow Crosstown |
| SEB69022 | Steady Eddie |
| SEB69023 | Bronx Line |
| SEB69024 | Wishbone |
John Mehegan, piano.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 20, 1955
| 69032 | Crazy Rhythm |
| 69034 | I'll Take Romance |
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Paul Chambers as Dave Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 29, 1955
| 69039 | If I Love Again |
Johnny Mehegan's Reflections Savoy MG 12028 1956
John Mehegan, piano; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 6, 1955
| SJM69027 | The Song Is You |
| SJM69028 | Lullaby Of Birdland |
| SJM69029 | Every Time We Say Goodbye |
| SJM69030 | My Heart Stood Still |
| SJM69031 | Nice Work |
John Mehegan, piano.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 20, 1955
| 69033 | At Long Last Love |
| 69035 | Blue Skies |
| 69036 | Round About Midnight |
| 69037 | Little White Lies |
| 69038 | Night And Day |
Bobby Scott - Scott Free ABC-Paramount ABC-102 1955
Bobby Scott, piano; Knobby Totah, bass; Al Levitt, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 19, 1955
| 17 (5004) | Summer Night |
| 18 (5009) | Milt Shake |
| 19 (5002) | What's New |
| 21 (5008) | These Foolish Things |
| 22 (5010) | Skyline |
| 23 (5001) | Two Toes |
| 24 (5007) | Potatoe Zalud |
| 25 (5005) | Over The Rainbow |
| 26 (5006) | Squaw Rock |
| 27 (5003) | Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea |
| 28 (5011) | Richard The Lionhearted |
Various Artists - Jazz Young Blood Savoy MG-12030 1956
Introducing Ola Hanson, trombone; Chuz Alfred, tenor sax; Chuck Lee, piano; with Vinnie Burke, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 27, 1955
| A Message From Home | |
| Manta Wray | |
| I Can't Get Started | |
| Harlequin | |
| Love Comes To Mehitabel Brown | |
| Chuz Duz |
Byrd's Word Savoy MG-12032 1956
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Paul Chambers as Dave Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 29, 1955
| 69040 | Gotcha Goin' N Comin' |
| 69041 | Winterset |
| 69042 | Long Green |
| 69043 | Stareyes |
| 69044 | Someone To Watch Over Me |
** also released on Donald Byrd - Long Green: The Savoy Sessions, Savoy SJL 1101 in 1976.
Elmo Hope Quartet And Quintet Featuring Frank Foster - Hope Meets Foster Prestige PRLP 7021 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 Frank Foster - Wail Frank Wail, Prestige PRLP 7021 (later) in 1957+. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1703 in 1985, OJCCD-1703-2 in 1991.
The Guitar Of Al Caiola - Deep In A Dream Savoy MG-12033 1956
Bernie Privin, trumpet, flugelhorn; Hank Jones, piano; Al Caiola, guitar; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 6, 1955
| 69045 | Love Letters |
| 69046 | There Will Never Be Another You |
| 69047 | Deep In A Dream |
| 69049 | You Are Too Beautiful |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 11, 1955
| 69050 | Thunderbird |
| 69051 | Everything Happens To Me |
| 69052 | I've Got A Crush On You |
| 69053 | I've Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) |
Duke Jordan Trio & Quintet Signal S 1202 1956
Duke Jordan, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 10, 1955
| 110 | Forecast |
| 109 | Sultry Eve |
| 112 | They Can't Take That Away From Me |
| 111 | Night In Tunisia |
| 113 | Summertime |
Eddie Bert, trombone; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 20, 1955
| Flight To Jordan | |
| 125 | Two Loves |
| Cu-Ba | |
| 129 | Yesterdays |
| 124 | Scotch Blues |
** also released on The Street Swingers, Savoy MG 12149 in 1960. and on Flight To Jordan, Savoy Jazz SJL 1169 in 1986.
Urbie Green - Blues And Other Shades Of Green ABC-Paramount ABC-101 1955
Urbie Green, slide trombone, valve trombone; Dave McKenna, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 12, 1955
| 57 (5022) | It's Too Late Now |
| 58 (5015) | Paradise |
| 59 (5012) | Reminiscent Blues |
| 60 (5020) | Am I Blue |
| 61 (5018) | One For Dee |
| 62 (5013) | Thou Swell |
| 63 (5014) | You Are Too Beautiful |
| 64 (5021) | Dirty Dan |
| 65 (5016) | Warm Valley |
| 66 (5019) | Limehouse Blues |
| 67A (5017) | Frankie And Johnny |
Little Jimmy Scott - If You Only Knew Savoy MG 14003 1957
Jimmy Scott, vocal; Budd Johnson, tenor sax; Howard Biggs, piano, arranger; Everett Barksdale, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 14, 1955
| SJS6763 | Recess In Heaven |
| SJS6765 | If You Only Knew |
| SJS6766 | Am I Wrong |
** also released on Savoy SAVOY 12181 in 1963, SAVOY-12302 in early 1970s, SVY 17099 in 2002.
Jimmy Scott - Very Truly Yours Savoy MG 12027 1956
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 14, 1955
| SJS6764 | The Show Goes On |
** also released on Savoy SAVOY-12300 in early 1970s. and on Little Jimmy Scott, Savoy Jazz SJL 1145 in 1984.
Gigi Gryce Orchestra & Quartet Signal S 1201 1955
Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 15, 1955
| 116 | Shuffle Boil |
| 114 | Brake's Sake |
| 115 | Gallop's Gallop |
| 117 | Nica's Tempo |
Art Farmer, trumpet; Eddie Bert, trombone; Julius Watkins, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Ernestine Anderson, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 22, 1955
| 118 | Social Call |
| 119 | (You'll Always Be) The One I Love |
Art Farmer, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland as James Van Dyke, trombone; Gunther Schuller, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
| 122 | Speculation |
| 121 | In A Meditating Mood |
| 120 | Smoke Signal |
| 123 | Kerry Dance |
** also released on Nica's Tempo, Savoy MG 12137 in 1959.
** part of Gigi Gryce, Duke Jordan, Hall Overton - Signals, Savoy SJL 2231 in 1978.
Presenting... Jackie McLean - The New Tradition Ad Lib ADL 6601 1955
Donald Byrd, trumpet #1-5; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Douglas Watkins, bass; Ronald Tucker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 21, 1955
| 1. 11053 | It's You Or No One |
| 2. 11054 | Blue Doll |
| 3. 11055 | Mood Malody |
| 4. 11056 | The Way You Look Tonight |
| 5. 11057 | Little Melonae |
| 6. 11058 | Lover Man (alto sax solo) |
** also released on The Jackie McLean Quintet, Jubilee JLP 1064 in 1958, JGM 1064 in 1959. and on Jackie McLean Quintet, Josie Jazz Series JJM-3503 in 1962, JJS-3503 in 1962.
** part of Jackie McLean Sextet - Echoes Of An Era: Tune Up, Roulette RE-129 in 1976.
Art Farmer Quintet Featuring Gigi Gryce Prestige PRLP 7017 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 Art Farmer - Evening In Casablanca, New Jazz NJLP 8289 in 1963. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-241 in 1986, OJCCD-241-2 in 1992.
Various Artists - Opus De Jazz For Flute, Vibes, Piano, Bass, Drums Savoy MG 12036 1956
Frank Wess, flute; Milt Jackson, vibes; Hank Jones, piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 28, 1955
| 69054 | Opus De Funk |
| 69055 | Opus Pocus |
| 69056 | You Leave Me Breathless |
| 69057 | Opus And Interlude |
** also released on Milt Jackson, Frank Wess, Kenny Clarke, Hank Jones, Eddie Jones - Opus De Jazz, Savoy MG 12036 (later). and on Milt Jackson - Opus De Jazz, Savoy SJL 1116 in 1978.
The Australian Jazz Quartet Bethlehem BCP 39 (earlier) 1956
Dick Healey, flute; Errol Buddle, bassoon; John Brokensha, vibes; Bryce Rohde, piano; assisted by Jimmy Gannon, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October, 1955
| Spring Is Here | |
| Autumn Leaves | |
| Thou Swell | |
| Nostalgia | |
| Platypus | |
| Tune For Jaimey | |
| April In Paris | |
| These Foolish Things | |
| Saxophone Pads | |
| Have You Met Miss Jones |
** also released on Bethlehem BCP-6003 in 1956.
Hank Jones Quartet-Quintet Savoy MG 12037 1956
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Jones, piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; and introducing Matty Dice, trumpet #3,5.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 1, 1955
| 1. 69058 | Summer's Gone |
| 2. 69059 | Don't Blame Me |
| 3. 69060 | An Evening At Papa Joe's |
| 4. 69061 | Almost Like Being In Love |
| 5. 69062 | And Then Some |
Hank Jones, Wendell Marshall, Kenny Clarke - The Trio With Guests, Trumpet, Flute, Tenor Savoy MG-12053 1956
Hank Jones, piano; Kenny Clarke, drums; with Donald Byrd, Matty Dice, trumpet; Eddie Jones, bass.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 1, 1955
| 69063 | Hank's Pranks |
Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; with Jerome Richardson, tenor sax #1, flute #3.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 3, 1955
| 1. 69075 | Wine And Brandy |
| 2. 69076 | Little Girl Blue |
| 3. 69077 | Alpha |
Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; with Joe Wilder, trumpet.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 29, 1955
| 69104 | How High The Moon (as Wilder's Moon) |
Hank Jones, piano; Kenny Clarke, drums; with Herbie Mann, flute; Eddie Jones, bass.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 20, 1955
| 69115 | Bluebird |
** also released on The Hank Jones Trio With Guests... - Bluebird, Savoy MG-12053 (later) in 1973. and on Hank Jones - Bluebird, Savoy Jazz SJL 1193 in 1989.
Dave McKenna - Solo Piano ABC-Paramount ABC-104 1956
Dave McKenna, piano.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 1, 1955
| 77 (5026) | Walking By The River |
| 78 (5023) | Why Was I Born? |
| 79 (5031) | 'Deed I Do |
| 80 (5028) | If I Had My Way |
| 81 (5029) | 'S Wonderful |
| 82 (5032) | Like Someone In Love |
| 83 (5027) | S'posin' |
| 84 (5033) | Let's Get Away From It All |
| 85 (5034) | I'm Glad I Waited For You |
| 86 (5024) | Smoke Gets In Your Eyes |
| 87 (5030) | My Shining Hour |
| 88 (5025) | Blues Up |
| 89 (5035) | For All We Know |
Various Artists - Top Brass Featuring 5 Trumpets Savoy MG 12044 1956
Donald Byrd, Ray Copeland, Ernie Royal, Idrees Sulieman, Joe Wilder, trumpet; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Ernie Wilkins, conductor, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 8, 1955
| 69064 | Top Brass |
| 69065 | Trick Or Treat |
| 69066 | 58 Market Street |
| 69067 | Speedway |
| 69069 | Dot's What |
| 69070 | Willow Weep For Me |
| 69071 | Imagination |
| 69072 | It Might As Well Be Spring |
| 69073 | The Nearness Of You |
| 69074 | Taking A Chance On Love |
** part of Arranged & Conducted By Ernie Wilkins - The Trumpet Album, Savoy SJL 2237 in 1979.
John Mehegan, Eddie Costa - A Pair Of Pianos Savoy MG 12049 1956
John Mehegan, first piano; Eddie Costa, second piano; Vinnie Burke, bass.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 15, 1955
| 69079 | I'll Remember April |
| 69080 | Easy Living |
| 69081 | Laura |
| 69082 | Mambo Inn |
| 69083 | Intermission Blues |
| 69084 | Cheek To Cheek |
| 69085 | All Of You |
| 69086 | Blues For A Set |
Miles Prestige PRLP 7014 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 Miles Davis - The Original Quintet (First Recording), Prestige PRLP 7254 in 1963, PRST 7254 in 1963. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-006 in 1982, OJCCD-006-2 in 1989.
** part of Miles Davis - Green Haze, Prestige P-24064 in 1976. and of The Miles Davis Quintet - The Legendary Prestige Quintet Sessions, Prestige PRCD4-4444-2 in 2006.
Johnny Coates Jr. At The Piano With Rhythm - Portrait Savoy MG 12082 1956
Johnny Coates Jr., piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 17, 1955
| 69089 | Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea |
| 69090 | Skylark |
| 69092 | Coates Oats |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 23, 1956
| SJC69186 | Let's Get Lost |
| SJC69187 | Love Is The Sweetest Thing |
| SJC69188 | Little Girl Blue |
| SJC69189 | Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead |
| SJC69190 | If I Love Again |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 21, 1956
| 69207 | Sha-Ga-Da-Ga-Da |
| Lucky Day | |
| If There Is Someone Lovelier Than You |
Mighty Mike Cuozzo Savoy MG 12051 1956
Mike Cuozzo as Mike Couzzo, tenor sax; Eddie Costa, vibes; Ronnie Ball, piano; Vinnie Burke, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 22, 1955
| 69093 | There'll Never Be Another You |
| 69094 | What Is This Thing Called Love |
| 69095 | Nancy |
| 69096 | An Evening At Papa Joe's |
| 69097 | Undersided |
| 69098 | Walk Up |
Phil Woods Quartet - Woodlore Prestige PRLP 7018 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.
Marlene - I Think Of You With Every Breath I Take Savoy MG-12058 1956
Marlene, vocal; Joe Wilder, trumpet; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 29, 1955
| 69099 | You Leave Me Breathless |
| 69100 | Deep In A Dream |
| 69101 | We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together |
| 69102 | I Think Of You With Every Breath I Take |
| 69103 | Snuggled On Your Shoulder |
Marlene, vocal; Joe Wilder, trumpet; Herbie Mann, flute; Hank Jones, piano; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 20, 1955
| 69110 | Accent On Youth |
| 69111 | If I Love Again |
| 69112 | Some Other Time |
| 69113 | Two Cigarettes In The Dark |
| 69114 | Without A Word Of Warning |
** also released on Marlene Ver Planck - I Think Of You With Every Breath I Take, Audiophile AP-62 in 1983, ACD-62 in 1983.
Various Artists - Night People Savoy MG 12073 1956
Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; with Joe Wilder, trumpet.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 29, 1955
| 69105 | I Think Of You With Every Breath I Take |
Don Stratton, trumpet; Mike Cuozzo, tenor sax; Sahib Shihab, baritone sax; Ronnie Ball, piano; Mort Herbert, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 12, 1956
| 69166 | Swissmovement |
| 69167 | Night People |
| 69168 | I've Got You Under My Skin |
| 69169 | Son Of The Preacher |
Joe Wilder, trumpet; Sahib Shihab, alto, baritone sax; Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax, flute; Dick Katz, piano; Mort Herbert, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 29, 1956
| 69211 | Blues For Fred And Fay |
| 69212 | Mitch's Carol |
Sonny Rollins - Work Time Prestige PRLP 7020 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 Worktime, Prestige PRLP 7246 in 1962, PRST 7246 in 1962. and on Worktime!, Prestige PRST 7750 in 1970. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-007 in 1982, OJCCD-007-2 in 1989.
Rouse-Watkins Jazz Modes, Gene Quill-Dick Sherman Quintet - Jazzville '56 Vol. 1 Dawn DLP 1101 1956
Dick Sherman, trumpet; Gene Quill, alto sax; Dick Katz, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 8, 1955
| Blues For The Camels | |
| Loverman | |
| Achilles' Heel | |
| Everything Happens To Me |
Julius Watkins, French horn; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Gildo Mahones, piano; Paul West, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February, 1956
| Dancing On The Ceiling | |
| Legend | |
| Temptation | |
| Episode | |
| Dancing In The Dark | |
| Goodbye |
** also released on Rouse-Watkins Jazz Modes, Gene Quill-Dick Sherman Quintet - Jazzville Vol. 1, Dawn DLP 1101 (later) in 1956+.
Various Artists - Modern Jazz Festival Jazztone (Eu) J-1245 1950s
Dick Sherman, trumpet; Gene Quill, alto sax; Dick Katz, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 8, 1955
| Rubbin' The Genie |
** also released on Festival Du Jazz Moderne, Guilde Du Jazz (F) J.1245 in 1950s.
A Musical Offering By Don Elliott ABC-Paramount ABC-106 1956
Don Elliott, mellophone, vibes; Herbie Mann, flute, tenor sax; Sol Schlinger, baritone sax; Joe Puma, guitar; Vinnie Burke, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Quincy Jones, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 11, 1955
| 134 (5038) | Rough Ridin' |
| 135 (5044) | Azure Te' |
| 136 (5045) | Miss Wiss-key |
| 137 (5047) | Don't You Know I Care |
| 138 (5037) | Catana |
Don Elliott, mellophone, vibes; Herbie Mann, flute, tenor sax; Al Cohn, baritone sax; Joe Puma, guitar; Vinnie Burke, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Quincy Jones, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 6, 1956
| 181 (5039) | Straits Of McClellan |
| 182 (5046) | Mood Indigo |
| 183 (5036) | Soon |
| 184 (5042) | Our Love |
| 185 (5041) | It's You Or No One |
| 186 (5040) | Cry Me A River |
| 187 (5043) | Jazz Me Blues |
James Moody And His Band - Wail Moody Wail Prestige PRLP 7036 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 Wail Moody, Wail Vol. 3, Prestige PRST 7853 in 1971. and on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1791-2 in 1992.
Glenn Derringer - Young Ideas ABC-Paramount ABC-105 1956
Glenn Derringer, Wurlitzer organ.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 13, 1955
| 106 | Lazy River |
| 107 | Stardust |
| 108 | Tea For Two |
| 109 | September Song |
| 110 | Summertime |
| 111 | Tenderly |
| 112 | Harbor Lights |
| 113 | I'll Never Stop Loving You |
| 114 | Autumn Leaves |
| 115 | Laura |
| 116 | Indian Love Call |
| 117 | Ebb Tide |
Al Caiola - Serenade In Blue Savoy MG-12057 1956
Romeo Penque, alto flute, bass clarinet, English horn; Hank Jones, piano; Al Caiola, guitar; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 14, 1955
| 69106 | Don't Worry 'Bout Me |
| 69107 | Indian Summer |
| 69108 | Moments Like This |
| 69109 | Drambuie |
Bernie Privin, flugelhorn, trumpet; Ronnie Ball, piano; Al Caiola, guitar; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 27, 1955
| 69116 | Serenade In Blue |
| 69117 | Black And Blue |
| 69118 | Blue The Night |
| 69119 | Early Autumn |