Van Gelder Studio Catalog: 1956
1956
Roll Em Bags Savoy MG-12042 1956
Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Wade Legge, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 5, 1956
| 69116 | Come Rain Or Come Shine |
| 69118 | Wild Man |
| 69120 | Fred's Mood |
Jon Eardley 7 Prestige PRLP 7033 1956
Jon Eardley, trumpet; Milt Gold, trombone; Phil Woods, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; George Syran, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 13, 1956
| 838 | Eard's Word |
| 839 | Koo Koo |
| 840 | Ladders |
| 841 | For Leap Year |
| 842 | There's No You |
| 843 | On The Minute |
** also released on Zoot Sims, Phil Woods, Jon Eardley - Down East, Prestige PRLP 7033 (later) in 1957+. and on Zoot Sims - Koo Koo With Phil Woods & Jon Eardley, Status ST 8309 in 1965. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-123 in 1984, OJCCD-123-2 in 1995.
Joe Wilder 'N' Wilder... Savoy MG-12063 1956
Joe Wilder, trumpet; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 19, 1956
| 69147 | Cherokee |
| 69148 | My Heart Stood Still |
| 69149 | Prelude To A Kiss |
| 69150 | Six Bit Blues |
| 69151 | Mad About The Boy |
| 69152 | Darn That Dream |
** also released on Softly With Feeling, Savoy Jazz SJL 1191 in 1989.
George Wallington Quintet - Jazz For The Carriage Trade Prestige PRLP 7032 1956
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Phil Woods, alto sax; George Wallington, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 20, 1956
| 844 | Our Delight |
| 845 | Foster Dulles |
| 846 | Our Love Is Here To Stay |
| 847 | But George |
| 848 | Together We Wail |
| 849 | What's New? |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1704 in 1985, OJCCD-1704-2 in 1991.
** part of Our Delight, Prestige P-24093 in 1980.
Milt Jackson - The Jazz Skyline Savoy MG-12070 1956
Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 23, 1956
| 69122 | Lover |
| 69123 | Can't Help Lovin' That Man |
| 69124 | The Lady Is A Tramp |
| 69125 | Angel Face |
| 69126 | Sometimes I'm Happy |
| 69127 | What's New |
** part of Second Nature: The Savoy Sessions, Savoy SJL 2204 in 1976.
Jackson's-ville Featuring Milt Jackson Savoy MG-12080 1957
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 23, 1956
| 69128 | Now's The Time |
| 69129 | In A Sentimental Mood |
| 69130 | Mood Indigo |
| 69131 | Azure |
| 69132 | Minor Conception |
| 69133 | Soul In 3/4 |
** part of Second Nature: The Savoy Sessions, Savoy SJL 2204 in 1976.
The Jackie McLean Quintet With Donald Byrd And Elmo Hope - Lights Out! Prestige PRLP 7035 1956
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Elmo Hope, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 27, 1956
| 850 | A Foggy Day |
| 851 | Kerplunk |
| 852 | Up |
| 853 | Lorraine |
| 854 | Inding |
| 855 | Lights Out |
** also released on Jackie McLean - Lights Out, New Jazz NJLP 8263 in 1962. and on Jackie McLean, Donald Byrd, Elmo Hope, Doug Watkins, Arthur Taylor - Lights Out!, Prestige PRST 7757 in 1970. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-426 in 1990, OJCCD-426-2 in 1990.
** part of Jackie McLean - Contour, Prestige P-24076 in 1977.
Billy Taylor - Evergreens ABC-Paramount ABC 112 1956
Billy Taylor, piano; Earl May, bass; Percy Brice, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 28, 1956
| 5076 | I Only Have Eyes For You |
| 5077 | You Don't Know What Love Is |
| 5078 | Then I'll Be Tired Of You |
| 5079 | Satin Doll |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 1, 1956
| 5080 | All The Things You Are |
| 5081 | More Than You Know |
| 5082 | It's Too Late Now |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 5, 1956
| 5083 | Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea |
| 5084 | Cheek To Cheek |
| 5085 | But Not For Me |
The Jazz Message Of Savoy MG 12064 1956
Donald Byrd, trumpet; John La Porta, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 30, 1956
| 69134 | Budo |
| 69135 | I Married An Angel |
| 69136 | The Jazz Message (Freedom For All) |
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Ronnie Ball, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 8, 1956
| 69143 | There'll Never Be Another You |
| 69144 | Cattin' |
| 69145 | Madeline |
| 69146 | When I Fall In Love |
Klook's Clique Savoy MG 12065 1956
Donald Byrd, trumpet; John La Porta, alto sax; Ronnie Ball, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums, leader.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 6, 1956
| 69137 | Will Wail |
| 69138 | Volcano |
| 69139 | La Porta-Thority |
| 69140 | I Hear A Rhapsody |
| 69141 | Yesterdays |
| 69142 | Play, Fiddle, Play |
The Modern Jazz Quartet - Fontessa Atlantic LP 1231 1956
Milt Jackson, vibraharp; John Lewis, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 14, 1956
| 2630 | Bluesology |
** part of The Complete Atlantic Studio Recordings Of The Modern Jazz Quartet 1956-64, Mosaic MD7-249 in 2011.
The Modern Jazz Quartet - Fontessa Atlantic SD 1231 1958+
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 14, 1956
| 2630 | Bluesology (stereo take) |
Jimmy Smith At The Organ - A New Sound-A New Star (Volume 1) Blue Note BLP 1512 1956
Jimmy Smith, organ; Thornel Schwartz, guitar; Bay Perry, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 18, 1956
| tk.2 | You Get 'Cha |
| tk.6 | Lady Be Good |
| tk.7 | The Preacher |
| tk.8 | But Not For Me |
| tk.12 | The Way You Look Tonight |
| tk.13 | High And Mighty |
| tk.15 | Tenderly |
| tk.16 | Joy |
| tk.18 | Midnight Sun |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81512 (pseudo stereo).
Guitar Moods By Mundell Lowe Riverside RLP 12-208 1956
Al Klink, flute, bass clarinet #1,4,9; Phil Bodner, oboe, English horn #3,6,7,12; Mundell Lowe, guitar; Trigger Alpert, bass #1-9,11,12; Ed Shaughnessy, drums #1-9,11,12.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 20, and March 2, 9, 1956
| 1. | Speak Low |
| 2. | We'll Be Together Again |
| 3. | Memories Of You |
| 4. | Ill Wind |
| 5. | You Don't Know What Love Is |
| 6. | I Dream Too Much |
| 7. | June In January |
| 8. | I'll Take Romance |
| 9. | It's So Peaceful In The Country |
| 10. | Our Waltz |
| 11. | I'm Old Fashioned |
| 12. | Goodbye |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1957-2 in 2004.
Various Artists - Creed Taylor Presents Know Your Jazz ABC-Paramount ABC-115 1956
Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Billy Taylor, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 1, 1956
| 5136 | Come Rain, Or Come Shine |
Tony Scott, clarinet; Billy Taylor, piano; Mundell Lowe, guitar; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
| 5137 | If I Love Again |
Billy Taylor, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
| 5138 | The Nearness Of You |
Tony Scott, clarinet; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Billy Taylor, piano; Mundell Lowe, guitar; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
| 5140 | In A Mellow Tone |
Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Billy Taylor, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 13, 1956
| 5143 | Embraceable You |
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Billy Taylor, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
| 5144 | Stella By Starlight |
Joe Roland, vibes; Billy Taylor, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
| 5145 | Laura |
Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Billy Taylor, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
| 5146 | But Not For Me |
Al Cohn, baritone sax; Billy Taylor, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Percy Brice, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 21, 1956
| 5175 | There Will Never Be Another You |
Billy Taylor, piano; Mundell Lowe, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Percy Brice, drums.
| 5176 | How About You? |
Billy Taylor, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Percy Brice, drums.
| 5177 | Indiana |
Earl Coleman Returns Prestige PRLP 7045 1956
Art Farmer, trumpet; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Shadow Wilson, drums; Earl Coleman, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 2, 1956
| 856 | No Love, No Nothin' |
| 857 | It's You Or No One |
| 858 | Come Rain Or Come Shine |
Art Farmer, trumpet; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Wilbert Hogan, drums; Earl Coleman, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 8, 1956
| 911 | Social Call |
| 912 | Reminiscing |
| 913 | Say It Isn't So |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-187 in 1985, OJCCD-187-2 in 1994.
Earl Coleman Returns Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-187-2 1994
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.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 8, 1955
| 696 | My Last Affair |
Nate Woodward, trumpet; Edwin Moore, trombone; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Lawrence Wheatley, piano; Ernie Shepard, bass; George Brown, drums; Earl Coleman, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 4, 1955
| 812 | Ghost Of A Chance |
| 813 | I Haven't Changed A Thing |
** originally released on Prestige PRLP 7045 in 1956 + 4 bonus tracks.
North, South, East, Wess Featuring Frank Wess Savoy MG 12072 1956
Henry Coker, Bennie Powell, trombone; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 5, 1956
| 69154 | Dill Pickles |
| 69155 | Hard Sock Dance |
| 69156 | Dancing On The Ceiling |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 7, 1956
| 69159 | What'd Ya Say |
| 69160 | Salvation |
| 69163 | Lazy Sal |
Frank Foster - No 'Count Savoy MG 12078 1956
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 5, 1956
| 69153 | Serenata |
| 69157 | Alternative |
| 69158 | Stop Gap |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 7, 1956
| 69161 | Apron Strings |
| 69162 | Casa De Marcel |
| 69165 | Excursion |
Tadd Dameron - Fontainebleau Prestige PRLP 7037 1956
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Henry Coker, trombone; Sahib Shihab, alto sax; Joe Alexander, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Tadd Dameron, piano; John Simmons, bass; Shadow Wilson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 9, 1956
| 859 | Fontainebleau |
| 860 | Delirium |
| 861 | The Scene Is Clean |
| 862 | Flossie Lou |
| 863 | Bula-Beige |
** also scheduled on Dameronia, New Jazz NJLP 8300.
** also released on Dameronia, Prestige PR 16007 in 1964. and on The Tadd Dameron Memorial Album, Prestige PRST 7842 in 1971. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-055 in 1983, OJCCD-055-2 in 1987.
Randy Weston Trio Plus Cecil Payne - With These Hands... Riverside RLP 12-214 1956
Cecil Payne, baritone sax #1,3,5-8; Randy Weston, piano; Ahmed Abdul-Malik, bass; Wilbert Hogan, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 14 and 21, 1956
| 1. | The Man I Love |
| 2. | Serenade In Blue |
| 3. | I Can't Get Started With You |
| 4. | This Can't Be Love |
| 5. | These Foolish Things |
| 6. | Lifetime |
| 7. | Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me |
| 8. | Little Niles |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1883-2 in 1996.
** part of Randy Weston - Zulu, Milestone M-47045 in 1977.
Miles Davis - Collectors' Items Prestige PRLP 7044 1956
Miles Davis, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 16, 1956
| 864 | In Your Own Sweet Way |
| 865 | No Line |
| 866 | Vierd Blues |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-071 in 1983, OJCCD-071-2 in 1987.
** part of Collector's Items, Prestige PRST-24022 in 1973.
The Unique Thelonious Monk Riverside RLP 12-209 1956
Thelonious Monk, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass #1,3-7; Art Blakey, drums #1,3-7.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 17, and April 3, 1956
| 1. | Liza |
| 2. | Memories Of You |
| 3. | Honeysuckle Rose |
| 4. | Darn That Dream |
| 5. | Tea For Two |
| 6. | You Are Too Beautiful |
| 7. | Just You, Just Me |
** also released on The Unique Thelonious Monk (stamp), Riverside RLP 12-209 (later) in 1957; Original Jazz Classics OJC-064 in 1983, OJCCD-064-2 in 1987.
** part of The Riverside Trios, Milestone M-47052 in 1979.
Ronnie Ball - All About Ronnie Savoy MG 12075 1956
Willie Dennis, trombone; Ted Brown, tenor sax; Ronnie Ball, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 21, 1956
| 69170 | Pennie Packer |
| 69171 | Feather Bed |
| 69172 | Little Quail |
| 69173 | Sweet And Lovely |
| 69174 | Prez Sez |
| 69175 | I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance |
| 69176 | Citrus Season |
Jimmy Smith At The Organ - A New Sound-A New Star (Volume 2) Blue Note BLP 1514 1956
Jimmy Smith, organ; Thornel Schwartz, guitar; Donald Bailey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 27, 1956
| tk.2 | Turquoise |
| tk.3 | Moonlight In Vermont |
| tk.7 | Ready 'N' Able |
| tk.8 | Deep Purple |
| tk.12 | The Champ |
| tk.13 | Bayou |
| tk.16 | Bubbis |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81514 (pseudo stereo) in 1966.
A New Sound...A New Star... Jimmy Smith At The Organ Vols. 1-3 Blue Note CDP 7243 8 57191 2 7 1997
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 27, 1956
| tk.10 | Gone With The Wind |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 17, 1956
| tk.11 | Jamey |
| tk.13 | My Funny Valentine |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 18, 1956
| tk.25 | Slightly Monkish |
Jimmy Smith - The Singles Blue Note (J) K18P-9280 1983
Jimmy Smith, organ; Thornel Schwartz, guitar; Donald Bailey, drums; Babs Gonzales, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 27, 1956
| tk.1 | You Need Connections |
| tk.2 | 'Round Midnight |
Jimmy Smith, organ; Thornel Schwartz, guitar; Donald Bailey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 18, 1956
| tk.21 | I Can't Give You Anything But Love |
Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Jimmy Smith, organ; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 16, 1958
| tk.8 | The Swingin' Shepherd Blues |
Jimmy Smith, organ; Ray Crawford, guitar; Don Bailey, drums; Bill Henderson, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 14, 1958
| tk.13 | Willow Weep For Me |
| tk.19 | Ain't No Use |
| tk.23 | Angel Eyes |
| tk.26 | Ain't That Love |
Gil Melle - Patterns In Jazz Blue Note BLP 1517 1956
Eddie Bert, trombone #1-4; Gil Melle, baritone sax; Joe Cinderella, guitar; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 1, 1956
| 1. tk.5 | Weird Valley |
| 2. tk.10 | The Set Break |
| 3. tk.11 | Moonlight In Vermont |
| 4. tk.12 | Long Ago And Far Away |
| 5. tk.13 | The Arab Barber Blues |
| 6. tk.14 | Nice Question |
** part of The Complete Blue Note Fifties Sessions, Blue Note 7243 4 95718 2 2 in 1998.
John Mehegan - How I Play Jazz Piano Savoy MG 12076 1956
John Mehegan, piano.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 11, 1956
| Yesterdays | |
| 69178 | Better Luck Next Time |
| 69179 | Get Out Of Town |
| 69180 | Deep Purple |
| 69181 | It Could Happen To You |
| 69182 | Porgy |
| You Stepped Out Of A Dream | |
| 69184 | All Through The Night |
| It Might As Well Be Spring |
Bennie Green (With Art Farmer) Prestige PRLP 7041 1956
Art Farmer, trumpet; Bennie Green, trombone; Cliff Smalls, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 13, 1956
| 872 | My Blue Heaven |
| 873 | Skycoach |
| 874 | Cliff Dweller |
| 875 | Let's Stretch |
| 876 | Gone With The Wind |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1800-2 in 1992.
Cy Walter Plays Richard Rodgers Compositions - Rodgers Revisited Atlantic LP 1236 1956
Cy Walter, piano.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 15, 1956
| 1951 | March Of The Siamese Children |
| 1952 | Soliloquy |
| 1953 | Slaughter On 10th Avenue |
| 1954 | Getting To Know You |
| 1955 | Carousel Waltzes |
| 1956 | I Have Dreamed |
| 1957 | Wait Till You See Her |
| 1958 | Lover |
| 1959 | The Gentleman Is A Dope |
| 1960 | Hello Young Lovers |
| 1961 | Sing For Your Supper |
| 1963 | This Can't Be Love |
| 1964 | Susie Is A Good Thing |
Introducing Johnny Griffin Blue Note BLP 1533 1956
Johnny Griffin, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 17, 1956
| tk.2 | Chicago Calling |
| tk.3 | Mil Dew |
| tk.6 | The Boy Next Door |
| tk.8 | It's All Right With Me |
| tk.10 | Nice And Easy |
| tk.13 | Lover Man |
| tk.14 | These Foolish Things |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 46536 2 in 1987.
Melle Plays Primitive Modern Prestige PRLP 7040 1956
Gil Melle, baritone sax; Joe Cindrella, guitar; Billy Phillips, bass; Edmund Thigpen, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 20, 1956
| 877 | Adventure Swing |
| 878 | Mark One |
| 879 | Dedicatory Piece To The Geophysical Year Of 1957 |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 1, 1956
| 908 | Dominica |
| 909 | Ballet Time |
| 910 | Iron Works |
** also released on Gil Melle Quartet - Melle Plays Primitive Modern, Original Jazz Classics OJC-1712 in 1986.
** part of Gil Melle Quartet - Primitive Modern/Quadrama, Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1712-2 in 1991.
Gene Ammons - Hi Fidelity Jam Session Prestige PRLP 7039 1956
Art Farmer, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Art Taylor, drums; Candido, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 23, 1956
| 880 | Happy Blues |
| 881 | The Great Lie |
| 882 | Can't We Be Friends |
| 883 | Madhouse |
** also released on Gene Ammons All Stars - The Happy Blues, Prestige PRLP 7039 (later) in 1957+; Original Jazz Classics OJC-013 in 1982, OJCCD-013-2 in 1991. and on Gene Ammons - The Happy Blues (Vol. 1 Of The Gene Ammons Jam Sessions), Prestige PRST 7654 in 1969.
Various Artists - Jazz Men Detroit Savoy MG-12083 1956
Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 30, 1956
| 69191 | Cottontail |
| 69193 | Your Host |
| 69195 | Tom's Thumb |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 9, 1956
| 69204 | You Turned The Tables On Me |
| 69205 | Afternoon In Paris |
| 69206 | Apothegh |
** also released on Kenny Clarke Meets The Detroit Jazzmen, Savoy SJL 1111 in 1977.
Kenny Clarke Meets The Detroit Jazzmen Savoy SJL 1111 1977
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 30, 1956
| 69194 | Tricrotism |
** originally released on Various Artists - Jazz Men Detroit, Savoy MG-12083 in 1956 + 1 bonus track.
The Piano Artistry Of Phineas Newborn Jr. - Here Is Phineas Atlantic LP 1235 1956
Phineas Newborn Jr., piano; Calvin Newborn, guitar; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 3, 1956
| 1977 | Dahoud |
| 1978 | All The Things You Are |
| 1980 | Barbados |
| 1981 | Afternoon In Paris |
Phineas Newborn Jr., piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass #1,2; Kenny Clarke, drums #1,2.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 4, 1956
| 1. 1982 | Celia |
| 2. 1985 | I'm Beginning To See The Light |
| 3. 1986 | The More I See You |
| 4. 1987 | Newport Blues |
** also released on Atlantic SD 1235 in 1958+.
Elmo Hope Sextet - Informal Jazz Prestige PRLP 7043 1956
Donald Byrd, trumpet; John Coltrane, Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Elmo Hope, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 7, 1956
| 884 | Weeja |
| 885 | Polka Dots And Moonbeams |
| 886 | On It |
| 887 | Avalon |
** also released on Hank Mobley, John Coltrane - Two Tenors, Prestige PRLP 7043 (later) in 1957+. and on John Coltrane & Hank Mobley - Two Tenors, Prestige PR 7043 in 1964. and on John Coltrane With Hank Mobley - 2 Tenors, Prestige PRST 7670 in 1969.
** part of The All-Star Sessions, Milestone M-47037 in 1976, MCD-47037-2 in 1989.
Workin' With The Miles Davis Quintet Prestige PRLP 7166 1960
Miles Davis, trumpet #1,2,4-7; John Coltrane, tenor sax #1,2,5-7; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 11, 1956
| 1. 888 | In Your Own Sweet Way |
| 2. 890 | Trane's Blues |
| 3. 894 | Ahmad's Blues |
| 4. 896 | It Never Entered My Mind |
| 5. 899 | Four |
| 6. 900 | The Theme (take #1) |
| 7. 901 | The Theme (take #2) |
Miles Davis, trumpet; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 26, 1956
| 998 | Half Nelson |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-296 in 1987, OJCCD-296-2 in 1987.
** part of Workin' And Steamin', Prestige P-24034 in 1974. and of The Miles Davis Quintet - The Legendary Prestige Quintet Sessions, Prestige PRCD4-4444-2 in 2006.
Steamin' With The Miles Davis Quintet Prestige PRLP 7200 1961
Miles Davis, trumpet; John Coltrane, tenor sax #1,3,5; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 11, 1956
| 1. 889 | Diane |
| 2. 891 | Something I Dreamed Last Night |
| 3. 895 | Surrey With The Fringe On Top |
| 4. 897 | When I Fall In Love |
| 5. 898 | Salt Peanuts |
Miles Davis, trumpet; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 26, 1956
| 996 | Well You Needn't |
** also released on Steamin', Prestige PRST 7580 in 1968. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-391 in 1989, OJCCD-391-2 in 1989.
** part of Workin' And Steamin', Prestige P-24034 in 1974. and of The Miles Davis Quintet - The Legendary Prestige Quintet Sessions, Prestige PRCD4-4444-2 in 2006.
Relaxin' With The Miles Davis Quintet Prestige PRLP 7129 1958
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 11, 1956
| 892 | It Could Happen To You |
| 893 | Woody'n You |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 26, 1956
| 995 | If I Were A Bell |
| 999 | You're My Everything |
| 1000 | I Could Write A Book |
| 1001 | Oleo |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-190 in 1985, OJCCD-190-2 in 1987.
** part of Miles Davis, Prestige PRST-24001 in 1972. and of The Miles Davis Quintet - The Legendary Prestige Quintet Sessions, Prestige PRCD4-4444-2 in 2006.
Blues, Candy And Big Maybelle Savoy MG-14011 1958
Big Maybelle, vocal; with Dave McRae, alto sax; Buddy Lucas, Warren Lucky, tenor sax; Leslie Johnakins, baritone sax; Kelly Owens, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Sol Hall, drums; Kelly Owens, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 14, 1956
| SBM6854 | Candy |
| SBM6855 | That's A Pretty Good Love |
| SBM6856 | Ring Dang Dilly |
| SBM6857 | Pitiful |
Big Maybelle, vocal; with Dave McRae, alto sax; Buddy Lucas, Warren Lucky, tenor sax; Leslie Johnakins, baritone sax; Kelly Owens, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Ed Sneed, bass; Sol Hall, drums; Kelly Owens, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 20, 1956
| SBM6868 | Mean To Me |
| SBM6869 | There, I've Said It Again |
| SBM6871 | Tell Me Who |
Big Maybelle, vocal; with Frank Rehak, trombone; Sahib Shihab, alto sax; Jerome Richardson, tenor sax; George Barrow, baritone sax; Don Abney, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Al Lucas, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Ernie Wilkins, arranger, orchestra conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 13, 1957
| SBM70024 | So Long |
Big Maybelle, vocal; with unknown, trombone, 2 alto, tenor sax, piano, guitar, bass, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 26, 1957
| SBM70173 | Ramblin' Blues |
| SBM70174 | Blues Early, Early Part 1 |
| SBM70175 | Blues Early, Early Part 2 |
Cecil Payne Quartet & Quintet Signal S 1203 1957
Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 19, 1956
| 132 | This Time The Dream's On Me |
| 131 | How Deep Is The Ocean |
| 130 | Chessman's Delight |
| 133 | Arnetta |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Tommy Potter, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 22, 1956
| 135 | Saucer Eyes |
| 134 | Man Of Moods |
| 136 | Bringing Up Father |
| 137 | Groovin' High |
** also released on Patterns Of Jazz, Savoy MG 12147 in 1960. and on Patterns, Savoy Jazz SJL 1167 in 1986.
Sonny Rollins Quartet - Tenor Madness Prestige PRLP 7047 1956
Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums; guest: John Coltrane, tenor sax #5.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 24, 1956
| 1. 902 | My Reverie |
| 2. 903 | The Most Beautiful Girl In The World |
| 3. 904 | Paul's Pal |
| 4. 905 | When Your Lover Has Gone |
| 5. 906 | Tenor Madness |
** also released on Tenor Madness, Prestige PRST 7657 in 1969. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-124 in 1984, OJCCD-124-2 in 1987.
Introducing Kenny Burrell Blue Note BLP 1523 1956
Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Candido, congas #2,3.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 29, 1956
| 1. tk.2 | Fugue 'N' Blues |
| 2. tk.3 | Takeela |
| 3. tk.6 | Delilah |
Tommy Flanagan, piano #1-3; Kenny Burrell, guitar #1-3; Paul Chambers, bass #1-3; Kenny Clarke, drums; Candido, congas #1,2,4.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 30, 1956
| 1. tk.11 | Blues For Skeeter |
| 2. tk.13 | This Time The Dream's On Me |
| 3. tk.16 | Weaver Of Dreams |
| 4. tk.17 | Rhythmorama |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81523 (pseudo stereo) in 1967.
Kenny Burrell (Vol. 2) Blue Note BLP 1543 1957
Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Candido, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 29, 1956
| tk.7 | Get Happy |
Kenny Burrell, guitar.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 30, 1956
| tk.18 | But Not For Me |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81543 (pseudo stereo) in 1974.
Phil Woods Septet - Pairing Off Prestige PRLP 7046 1956
Donald Byrd, Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Gene Quill, Phil Woods, alto sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 15, 1956
| 914 | The Stanley Stomper |
| 915 | Cool Aid |
| 916 | Pairing Off |
| 917 | Suddenly It's Spring |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-092 in 1984, OJCCD-092-2 in 1991.
** part of Altology, Prestige P-24065 in 1976.
Jimmy Smith At The Organ Volume 3 Blue Note BLP 1525 1956
Jimmy Smith, organ; Thornel Schwartz, guitar; Donald Bailey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 17, 1956
| tk.2 | Willow Weep For Me |
| tk.14 | Autumn Leaves |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 18, 1956
| tk.16 | Fiddlin' The Minors |
| tk.18 | Lover Come Back To Me |
| tk.19 | Well, You Needn't |
| tk.20 | I Cover The Waterfront |
| tk.24 | Judo Mambo |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81525 (pseudo stereo) in 1966.
Various Artists - Opus In Swing Savoy MG-12085 1956
Frank Wess, flute; Kenny Burrell, solo guitar; Freddie Greene, rhythm guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 20, 1956
| 69230 | Wess Side |
| 69231 | Kansas City Side |
| 69232 | East Wind |
| 69233 | Over The Rainbow |
| 69234 | Southern Exposure |
** also released on Kenny Burrell With Frank Wess - Monday Stroll, Savoy SJL 1120 in 1978.
Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus Prestige PRLP 7079 1957
Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 22, 1956
| 918 | You Don't Know What Love Is |
| 919 | St. Thomas |
| 920 | Strode Rode |
| 921 | Blue 7 |
| 922 | Moritat |
** also released on Prestige PR 7326 in 1964, PRST 7326 in 1964; Original Jazz Classics OJC-291 in 1987, OJCCD-291-2 in 1987.
Bennie Green - Walking Down Prestige PRLP 7049 1956
Bennie Green, trombone; Eric Dixon, tenor sax; Lloyd Mayers, piano; Sonny Wellesley, bass; Bill English, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 29, 1956
| 923 | East Of The Little Big Horn |
| 924 | It's You Or No One |
| 925 | But Not For Me |
| 926 | The Things We Did Last Summer |
| 927 | Walkin' Down |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1752 in 1990, OJCCD-1752-2 in 1990.
Have You Met Hank Jones Savoy MG-12084 1956
Hank Jones, piano.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 9, 1956
| 69234 | Teddy's Dream |
| 69235 | It Had To Be You |
| 69237 | Gone With The Wind |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 8, 1956
| Heart And Soul | |
| But Not For Me | |
| How About You | |
| Have You Met Miss Jones | |
| You Don't Know What Love Is |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 20, 1956
| 69238 | Body And Soul |
| 69240 | Solo Blues |
| 69241 | Let's Fall In Love |
| 69242 | Kankee Shout |
** also released on Solo Piano, Savoy SJL 1124 in 1979.
Jackie McLean - 4, 5 And 6 Prestige PRLP 7048 1956
Donald Byrd, trumpet #3; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 13, 1956
| 1. 928 | Sentimental Journey |
| 2. 929 | Why Was I Born? |
| 3. 930 | Contour |
Donald Byrd, trumpet #2,3; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Hank Mobley, tenor sax #3; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 20, 1956
| 1. 931 | When I Fall In Love |
| 2. 932 | Abstraction |
| 3. 933 | Confirmation |
** also released on 4, 5 & 6, New Jazz NJLP 8279 in 1963. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-056 in 1983, OJCCD-056-2 in 1991.
** part of Contour, Prestige P-24076 in 1977.
Gene Ammons All Stars - Hi Fi Jam Session Prestige PRLP 7060 1956
Donald Byrd, Art Farmer, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 13, 1956
| 940 | Jammin' With Gene |
| 941 | We'll Be Together Again |
| 942 | Not Really The Blues |
** also released on Not Really The Blues, Prestige PRLP 7060 (later) in 1961+. and on Gene Ammons - Jammin' With Gene (Vol. 2 Of The Gene Ammons Jam Sessions), Prestige PRST 7781 in 1970. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-211 in 1986, OJCCD-211-2 in 1991.
The Magnificent Thad Jones Blue Note BLP 1527 1956
Thad Jones, trumpet; Billy Mitchell, tenor sax #1-4; Barry Harris, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 14, 1956
| 1. tk.2 | Thedia |
| 2. tk.6 | April In Paris |
| 3. tk.10 | Billie-Doo |
| 4. tk.11 | If I Love Again |
| 5. tk.12 | If Someone Had Told Me |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 46814 2 in 1987.
** part of The Complete Blue Note/UA/Roulette Recordings Of Thad Jones, Mosaic MQ5-172 in 1997, MD3-172 in 1997.
The Magnificent Thad Jones Vol. 3 Blue Note BLP 1546 1957
Thad Jones, trumpet; Barry Harris, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 14, 1956
| tk.7 | I've Got A Crush On You |
Thad Jones, trumpet; Benny Powell, trombone; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 2, 1957
| tk.5 | Slipped Again |
| tk.9 | Let's |
| tk.10 | Ill Wind |
| tk.14 | Thadrack |
** part of The Complete Blue Note/UA/Roulette Recordings Of Thad Jones, Mosaic MQ5-172 in 1997, MD3-172 in 1997.
Various Artists - Trombones Savoy MG 12086 1956
Jimmy Cleveland, Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Bennie Powell, trombone; Frank Wess, flute; Ronnell Bright, piano; Freddie Greene, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Frank Foster, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 18, 1956
| 69247 | You'll Do |
| 69248 | Wanting You |
| 69249 | Lo-Fi |
| 69252 | Don't Blame Me |
| Cracker Jack |
Mobleys Message Prestige PRLP 7061 1956
Donald Byrd, trumpet #1-4,6; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Barry Harris, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Taylor, drums; guest: Jackie McLean, alto sax #3.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 20, 1956
| 1. 934 | Bouncing With Bud |
| 2. 935 | 52nd Street Theme |
| 3. 936 | Au Privave |
| 4. 937 | Minor Disturbance |
| 5. 938 | Little Girl Blue |
| 6. 939 | Alternating Current |
** also released on Hank Mobley/Donald Byrd/Jackie McLean/Barry Harris - 52nd St. Theme, Status ST 8311 in 1965. and on Hank Mobley's Message, Prestige PRST 7661 in 1969.
** part of Hank Mobley - Messages, Prestige P-24063 in 1976.
Big Maybelle Sings Savoy MG-14005 1957
Big Maybelle, vocal; with Dave McRae, alto sax; Buddy Lucas, Warren Lucky, tenor sax; Leslie Johnakins, baritone sax; Kelly Owens, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Ed Sneed, bass; Sol Hall, drums; Kelly Owens, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 20, 1956
| SBM6870 | I Don't Want To Cry |
Big Maybelle, vocal; with Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Ernie Wilkins, tenor sax; George Barrow, baritone sax; Don Abney, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Ernie Wilkins, orchestra conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 7, 1957
| SBM6930 | If I Could Be With You |
| SBM6931 | Jim |
| SBM6932 | It's A Sin To Tell A Lie |
| SBM6933 | I Could Make You Care |
Big Maybelle, vocal; with Frank Rehak, trombone; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Jerome Richardson, tenor sax; George Barrow, baritone sax; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Ernie Wilkins, orchestra conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 28, 1957
| SBM6936 | All Of Me |
| SBM6937 | Stay As Sweet As You Are |
| SBM6938-1 | Baby Won't You Please Come Home |
| SBM6939-1 | Say It Isn't So |
Big Maybelle, vocal; with Frank Rehak, trombone; Sahib Shihab, alto sax; Jerome Richardson, tenor sax; George Barrow, baritone sax; Don Abney, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Al Lucas, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums; Ernie Wilkins, arranger, orchestra conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 13, 1957
| SBM70026 | Rock House |
Jazz Message #2 Savoy MG 12092 1957
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Barry Harris, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 23, 1956
| 69253 | B. For B.B. |
| 69254 | Space Flight |
| 69255 | Blues Number Two |
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 7, 1956
| SHM6905 | Thad's Blues |
| SHM6907 | Doug's Minor B'ok |
** also released on Hank Mobley With Kenny Clarke - Hard Bop, Savoy SJL 1125 in 1979.
Mobley's 2nd Message Prestige PRLP 7082 1957
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Walter Bishop, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 27, 1956
| 944 | These Are The Things I Love |
| 945 | Message From The Border |
| 946 | The Latest |
| 947 | Xlento |
| 948 | I Should Care |
| 949 | Crazeology |
** also released on Hank Mobley's Second Message, Prestige PRST 7667 in 1969.
** part of Hank Mobley - Messages, Prestige P-24063 in 1976.
Jutta Hipp With Zoot Sims Blue Note BLP 1530 1957
Jerry Lloyd, trumpet; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Jutta Hipp, piano; Ahmed Abdul-Malik, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 28, 1956
| tk.4 | Violets For Your Furs |
| tk.6 | Down Home |
| tk.7 | Wee-Dot |
| tk.9 | Too Close For Comfort |
| tk.14 | Almost Like Being In Love |
| tk.15 | Just Blues |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7243 8 52439 2 9 in 1996.
The John Lewis Piano Atlantic LP 1272 1957
John Lewis, piano; Barry Galbraith, guitar.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, July 30, 1956
| 2527 | It Never Entered My Mind |
| 2528 | The Bad And The Beautiful |
| 2529 | Warmeland |
John Lewis, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 21, 1957
| 2459 | Little Girl Blue |
| 2460 | D & E |
Farmer/Byrd - 2 Trumpets Prestige PRLP 7062 1956
Donald Byrd, trumpet #1,2,4,5; Art Farmer, trumpet #1-3,5; Jackie McLean, alto sax #1,2,5; Barry Harris, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 3, 1956
| 1. 950 | The Third |
| 2. 951 | Contour |
| 3. 952 | When Your Lover Has Gone |
| 4. 953 | 'Round Midnight |
| 5. 954 | Dig |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-018 in 1982, OJCCD-018-2 in 1992.
** part of Art Farmer & Donald Byrd - Trumpets All Out, Prestige PR 7344 in 1964, PRST 7344 in 1964. and of Donald Byrd - House Of Byrd, Prestige P-24066 in 1976.
Gil Melle Quartet - Gil's Guests Prestige PRLP 7063 1956
Gil Melle, baritone sax; Joe Cinderella, guitar; Vinnie Burke, bass; Edmund Thigpen, drums; + Art Farmer, trumpet; Julius Watkins, French horn; Hal McKusick, alto sax, flute.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 10, 1956
| 955 | Block Island |
| 956 | Tomorrow |
| 957 | Soudan |
Gil Melle, baritone sax; Joe Cinderella, guitar; Vinnie Burke, bass; Edmund Thigpen, drums; + Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Don Butterfield, tuba; Hal McKusick, alto sax.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 24, 1956
| 966 | Still Life |
| 967 | Sixpence |
| 968 | Ghengis |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1753 in 1990, OJCCD-1753-2 in 1990.
Gil Melle Quartet - Gil's Guests Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1753-2 1990
Gil Melle, baritone sax; Joe Cinderella, guitar; Vinnie Burke, bass; Edmund Thigpen, drums; + Donald Byrd, trumpet; Phil Woods, alto sax; / Gil Melle, baritone sax; Vinnie Burke, bass; Edmund Thigpen, drums; + Art Farmer, trumpet; Hal McKusick, alto sax; maybe Seldon Powell or possibly Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Teddy Charles, vibes.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 18, 1957
| 1058 | Funk For Star People |
| 1059 | Golden Age |
| 1060 | Herbie |
** originally released on Prestige PRLP 7063 in 1956 + 3 bonus tracks.
Easy Living With Mary Ann McCall Regent RMG-6040 1957
Mary Ann McCall, vocal; with Joe Wilder, trumpet; George Barrow, Seldon Powell, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Sol Moore as Pee Wee Moore, baritone sax; Nat Pierce, piano; Wendell Marshall as Wendall Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Ernie Wilkins, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 14, 16 and 23, 1956
| Shake Down The Stars | |
| You Can Depend On Me | |
| Easy Living | |
| Mean To Me | |
| In My Solitude | |
| I Thought About You | |
| Deep Purple | |
| 'Deed I Do | |
| It's You Or No One | |
| It's Been So Long |
** also released on Easy Living, Savoy Jazz SJL 1178 in 1987. and on Savoy Jazz SVY 17100 in 2002.
Kay Starr, Mary Ann McCall, Mildred Bailey - Almost Like Being In Love Regent RMG 6046 1957
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 14, 16 and 23, 1956
| Something I Dreamed Last Night | |
| It Must Be True |
** also released on Kay Starr, Mildred Bailey, Mary Ann McCall - Almost Like Being In Love, Savoy MG 12220 in 1969.
The Red Garland Trio With Paul Chambers And Art Taylor - A Garland Of Red Prestige PRLP 7064 1956
Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 17, 1956
| 958 | A Foggy Day |
| 959 | My Romance |
| 960 | What Is This Thing Called Love |
| 961 | Makin' Whoopee |
| 962 | September In The Rain |
| 963 | Little Girl Blue |
| 964 | Blue Red |
| 965 | Constellation |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-126 in 1984, OJCCD-126-2 in 1991.
Hank Jones Trio Plus The Flute Of Bobby Jaspar Savoy MG-12087 1956
Bobby Jaspar, flute; Hank Jones, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 21, 1956
| Moonlight Becomes You | |
| Relaxin' At Camarillo | |
| Minor Contention | |
| Sunday In Savannah | |
| Spontaneous Combustion |
** also released on Hank Jones - Relaxin' At Camarillo, Savoy Jazz SJL 1138 in 1984.
Dorothy Ashby - The Jazz Harpist Regent RMG 6039 1957
Dorothy Ashby, harp; with Frank Wess, flute; Wendell Marshall, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 27, 1956
| RDA2032 | Dancing On The Ceiling |
| RDA2033 | Lamentation |
| RDA2034 | Spicy |
Dorothy Ashby, harp; with Frank Wess, flute; Eddie Jones, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 29, 1956
| RDA2035 | Thou Swell |
| RDA2036 | Quietude |
| RDA2037 | Stella By Starlight |
| RDA2038 | Aeolian Groove |
** also released on Savoy MG 12212 in 1969.
Jackie McLean Quintet Introducing Bill Hardman - Jackie's Pal Prestige PRLP 7068 1956
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax #1-3,5,6; Mal Waldron, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 31, 1956
| 1. 969 | Sweet Doll |
| 2. 970 | Just For Marty |
| 3. 971 | Dee's Dilemma |
| 4. 972 | It Could Happen To You |
| 5. 973 | Sublues |
| 6. 974 | Steeplechase |
** also released on Jackie McLean - Steeplechase, New Jazz NJLP 8290 in 1963. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1714 in 1986, OJCCD-1714-2 in 1991.
George Wallington Plays 5 Originals And 6 Standards - Knight Music Atlantic LP 1275 1957
George Wallington, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Nick Stabulas, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 4 and 5, 1956
| 2142 | Godchild |
| 2143 | In A Sentimental Mood |
| 2144 | The End Of A Love Affair |
| 2145 | Will You Still Be Mine |
| 2146 | Billie's Tune |
| 2147 | The Ghostly Lover |
| 2148 | Up Jumped The Devil |
| 2149 | World Weary |
| 2150 | Serendipity |
| 2151 | It's All Right With Me |
| 2153 | One Night Of Love |
** also released on Atlantic SD 1275 in 1958+.
Hank Mobley, Al Cohn, John Coltrane, Zoot Sims - Tenor Conclave Prestige PRLP 7074 1957
Al Cohn, John Coltrane, Hank Mobley, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 7, 1956
| 975 | Just You, Just Me |
| 976 | Tenor Conclave |
| 977 | How Deep Is The Ocean |
| 978 | Bob's Boys |
** also released on John Coltrane/Hank Mobley/Zoot Sims/Al Cohn - Tenor Conclave, Prestige PRLP 7249 in 1962, PRST 7249 in 1962. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-127 in 1984, OJCCD-127-2 in 1990.
** part of John Coltrane - On A Misty Night, Prestige P-24084 in 1978.
Paul Chambers Sextet - Whims Of Chambers Blue Note BLP 1534 1956
Donald Byrd, trumpet #1,2,5-7; John Coltrane, tenor sax #1,2,5,6; Horace Silver, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar #1,2,4-7; Paul Chambers, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 21, 1956
| 1. tk.3 | We Six |
| 2. tk.5 | Omicron |
| 3. tk.6 | Tale Of The Fingers |
| 4. tk.8 | Whims Of Chambers |
| 5. tk.9 | Nita |
| 6. tk.11 | Just For The Love |
| 7. tk.13 | Dear Ann |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81534 (pseudo stereo), CDP 7243 8 37647 2 3 in 1996, (It) 7243 4 89872 2 8 in 1996?.
Ronnell Bright, Kenny Burrell, Leonard Gaskin - Bright's Spot Regent RMG-6041 1957
Ronnell Bright, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 26, 1956
| Pennies From Heaven | |
| Gone With The Wind | |
| If I'm Lucky | |
| Blue Zepher | |
| Struttin' In | |
| I See Your Face Before Me | |
| Bright' Spot | |
| Little Girl Blue |
** also released on Savoy MG 12206 in 1969.
Lee Konitz - Inside Hi-Fi Atlantic LP 1258 1957
Lee Konitz, tenor sax; Sal Mosca, piano; Peter Ind, bass; Dick Scott, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 26, 1956
| 2247-3 | Indiana |
| 2249-2 | Star Eyes |
| 2250-1 | Nesuhi's Instant |
| 2252-4 | All Of Me |
Lee Konitz, alto, tenor sax #4; Billy Bauer, guitar; Arnold Fishkind, bass; Dick Scott, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 16, 1956
| 1. 2256-2 | Sweet And Lovely |
| 2. 2257-4 | Cork 'N' Bib |
| 3. 2258-3 | Everything Happens To Me |
| 4. 2259-1 | Kary's Trance |
** also released on Atlantic SD 1258 in 1958+.
Lee Konitz - Worth While Konitz Atlantic (J) P-6109A 1972
Lee Konitz, tenor sax; Sal Mosca, piano; Peter Ind, bass; Dick Scott, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 26, 1956
| 2248 | You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To |
| 2251 | I'll Remember You |
** also released on Atlantic (J) P-4566A in 1979.
Sonny Rollins Quintet With Kenny Dorham And Max Roach - Rollins Plays For Bird Prestige PRLP 7095 1957
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Wade Legge, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 5, 1956
| 979 | I've Grown Accustomed To Your Face |
| 980 | Kids Know |
| 982 | Medley: I Remember You |
| - | Medley: My Melancholy Baby |
| - | Medley: Old Folks |
| - | Medley: They Can't Take That Away From Me |
| - | Medley: Just Friends |
| - | Medley: My Little Suede Shoes |
| - | Medley: Star Eyes |
** also released on Sonny Rollins - Rollins Plays For Bird, Prestige PRST 7553 in 1968. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-214 in 1986, OJCCD-214-2 in 1991.
Sonny Rollins - Sonny Boy Prestige PRLP 7207 1961
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 5, 1956
| 981 | The House I Live In |
Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 7, 1956
| 1033 | Sonny Boy |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-348 in 1989, OJCCD-348-2 in 1989.
Rock With Sam Price And His Orchestra Savoy MG-14004 1957
King Curtis, tenor sax; Sam Price, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 17, 1956
| SSP6893 | Rib Joint |
| SSP6894 | After Hour Swing |
| SSP6895 | Tishomingo |
| SSP6896 | Back Room Rock |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 21, 1956
| SSP6908 | Bar-B-Q Sauce |
| SSP6910 | Juke Joint |
| SSP6911 | Ain't No Strain |
King Curtis, tenor sax; Heywood Henry, baritone sax; Sam Price, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 24, 1957
| SSP6957 | Rock My Soul |
| SSP6958 | Chicken Out |
| SSP6959 | Jive Joint |
| SSP6960 | Gulley Stomp |
** part of Sam Price And The "Rock" Band - Rib Joint: Roots Of Rock 'N' Roll Vol. 7, Savoy SJL 2240 in 1979.
Sam Price And The "Rock" Band - Rib Joint: Roots Of Rock 'N' Roll Vol. 7 Savoy SJL 2240 1979
King Curtis, tenor sax; Sam Price, piano; Mickey Baker, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 17, 1956
| Rib Joint-1 |
Sam Price, piano, vocal; Mickey Baker, Al Casey, guitar; Al Lucas, bass; Panama Francis, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 24, 1959
| Sammy Sings The Blues |
** same as Rock With Sam Price And His Orchestra, Savoy MG-14004 in 1957 + Sam Price And His All-Stars - After Hours, World Wide MGS-20016 in 1959 + 2 bonus tracks.
Barbara Lea With The Johnny Windhurst Quintets Prestige PRLP 7065 1956
Johnny Windhurst, trumpet, leader; Dick Cary, alto horn; Richard Lowman, piano; Al Hall, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Barbara Lea, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 18, 1956
| 983 | Baltimore Oriole |
| 984 | I Had Myself A True Love |
| 985 | Nobody Else But Me |
| 986 | Thursday's Child |
Johnny Windhurst, trumpet, leader; Dick Cary, piano, alto horn; Al Casamenti, guitar; Al Hall, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Barbara Lea, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 19, 1956
| 987 | My Honey's Lovin' Arms |
| 988 | I've Got A Pocket Full Of Dreams |
| 989 | Where Have You Been |
| 990 | I'm Comin' Virginia |
| 991 | Honey In The Honeycomb |
| 992 | Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You |
| 993 | I Feel At Home With You |
| 994 | Blue Skies |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1713 in 1986, OJCCD-1713-2 in 1991.
Barbara Lea With The Johnny Windhurst Quintets Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1713-2 1991
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 19, 1956
| I Feel At Home With You (alternate take) |
Barbara Lea, vocal; with Johnny Windhurst, trumpet; Garvin Bushell, oboe, bassoon; Ernie Caceres, clarinet, baritone sax; Adele Girard, harp; Dick Cary, piano, alto horn, arranger; Al Casamenti, guitar; Al Hall, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; and The Jimmy Lyon Trio: Jimmy Lyon, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Beverly Peer, bass.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 1, 1957
| 1235/1239 | A Straw Hat Full Of Lilacs |
** originally released on Prestige PRLP 7065 in 1956 + 2 bonus tracks.
J.R. Monterose Blue Note BLP 1536 1956
Ira Sullivan, trumpet; J.R. Monterose, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Wilbur Ware, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 21, 1956
| tk.3 | Wee-Jay |
| tk.7 | Marc V |
| tk.9 | The Third |
| tk.10 | Bobbie Pin |
| tk.12 | Ka-Link |
| tk.15 | Beauteous |
** also released on Blue Note B1-29102 in 1994, CDP 7243 8 29102 2 0 in 1994.
J.R. Monterose Blue Note CDP 7243 8 29102 2 0 1994
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 21, 1956
| tk.2 | Wee-Jay (alternate take) |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 1536 in 1956 + 1 bonus track.
Cookin' With The Miles Davis Quintet Prestige PRLP 7094 1957
Miles Davis, trumpet; John Coltrane, tenor sax #1-4; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 26, 1956
| 1. 1002 | Airegin |
| 2. 1003 | Tune Up |
| 3. 1004 | When Lights Are Low |
| 4. 1005 | Blues By Five |
| 5. 1006 | My Funny Valentine |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-128 in 1984, OJCCD-128-2 in 1987.
** part of Miles Davis, Prestige PRST-24001 in 1972. and of The Miles Davis Quintet - The Legendary Prestige Quintet Sessions, Prestige PRCD4-4444-2 in 2006.
Woods/Byrd - The Young Bloods Prestige LP 7080 1957
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Phil Woods, alto sax; Al Haig, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 2, 1956
| 1007 | Once More |
| 1008 | House Of Chan |
| 1009 | In Walked George |
| 1010 | Lover Man |
| 1011 | Dewey Square |
| 1012 | Dupeltook |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-1732 in 1989, OJCCD-1732-2 in 1989.
** part of Donald Byrd - House Of Byrd, Prestige P-24066 in 1976.
Lee Morgan Indeed! Blue Note BLP 1538 1956
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Clarence Sharpe, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Wilbur Ware, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 4, 1956
| tk.3 | Gaza Strip |
| tk.4 | Reggie Of Chester |
| tk.6 | Little T |
| tk.9 | Stand By |
| tk.11 | Roccus |
| tk.14 | The Lady |
** also released on Blue Note 0946 3 92781 2 1 in 2007.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Lee Morgan Fifties Sessions, Mosaic MR6-162 in 1995, MD4-162 in 1995.
The Complete Blue Note Lee Morgan Fifties Sessions Mosaic MR6-162 1995
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 4, 1956
| tk.7 | Little T (alternate take) |
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Gigi Gryce, alto sax, flute; Benny Golson, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 24, 1957
| tk.10 | Tip-Toeing (alternate take) |
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 29, 1957
| tk.3 | Just One Of Those Things (alternate take) |
** also released on Mosaic MD4-162 in 1995.
** same as Lee Morgan Indeed!, Blue Note BLP 1538 in 1956 + Lee Morgan (Vol. 2), BLP 1541 in 1957 + Lee Morgan Vol. 3, BLP 1557 in 1957 + City Lights, BLP 1575 in 1958 + The Cooker, BLP 1578 in 1957 + Candy, BLP 1590 in 1958 + 4 bonus tracks.
Introducing Lee Morgan Savoy MG 12091 1957
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 5, 1956
| SHM6901 | Hank's Shout |
| SHM6902 | Bet |
| SHM6903 | Medley: Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise / P.S., I Love You / Easy Living / That's All |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 7, 1956
| SHM6904 | Nostalgia |
** also released on Lee Morgan, Hank Mobley - A-1: The Savoy Sessions, Savoy SJL 1104 in 1976.
Lee Morgan, Hank Mobley - A-1: The Savoy Sessions Savoy SJL 1104 1976
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 7, 1956
| SHM6906 | A-1 |
** originally released on Introducing Lee Morgan, Savoy MG 12091 in 1957 + 1 bonus track.
Mal Waldron Quintet Featuring Gigi Gryce And Idrees Sulieman - Mal-1 Prestige PRLP 7090 1957
Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Julian Euell, bass; Arthur Edgehill, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 9, 1956
| 1013 | Shome |
| 1014 | Transfiguration |
| 1015 | Dee's Dilemma |
| 1016 | Stablemates |
| 1017 | Bud Study |
| 1018 | Yesterdays |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-611 in 1991, OJCCD-611-2 in 1991.
** part of Mal Waldron - One And Two, Prestige P-24068 in 1976.
Horace Silver Quintet - 6 Pieces Of Silver Blue Note BLP 1539 1956
Donald Byrd, trumpet #1,2,4-6; Hank Mobley, tenor sax #1,2,4-6; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 10, 1956
| 1. tk.3 | Enchantment |
| 2. tk.7 | Virgo |
| 3. tk.10 | Shirl |
| 4. tk.12 | Senor Blues |
| 5. tk.14 | Camouflage |
| 6. tk.15 | Cool Eyes |
| 7. tk.18 | For Heaven's Sake |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81539 (pseudo stereo), CDP 7 81539 2 in 1988.
Horace Silver - Sterling Silver Blue Note BN-LA945-H 1979
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 10, 1956
| tk.11 | Senor Blues (45 version) |
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Eugene Taylor, bass; Louis Hayes, drums; Bill Henderson, vocal #2.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 15, 1958
| 1. tk.9 | Tippin' |
| 2. tk.11 | Senor Blues (vocal version) |
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Eugene Taylor, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 30, 1959
| tk.11 | How Did It Happen |
Blue Mitchell, trumpet #1; Junior Cook, tenor sax #1; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Taylor, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 31, 1963
| 1. tk.14 | Sanctimonious Sam |
| 2. tk.17 | Que Pasa |
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Taylor, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 28, 1964
| 1293 tk.11 | Sighin' And Cryin' |
Art Farmer - Farmer's Market Prestige PRLP 8203 1958
Art Farmer, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax #3-6; Kenny Drew, piano; Addison Farmer, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 23, 1956
| 1. 1019 | Reminiscing |
| 2. 1020 | By Myself |
| 3. 1021 | Wailin' With Hank |
| 4. 1022 | Ad-Dis-Un |
| 5. 1023 | Farmer's Market |
| 6. 1024 | With Prestige |
** also released on New Jazz PRLP 8203 in 1958+, NJLP 8203 in 1959; Original Jazz Classics OJC-398 in 1989, OJCCD-398-2 in 1989.
Hank Mobley With Donald Byrd And Lee Morgan Blue Note BLP 1540 1957
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.2 | Double Whammy |
| tk.3 | Barrel Of Funk |
| tk.6 | Mobleymania (aka B For B.B.) |
| tk.7 | Touch And Go |
** part of The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions, Mosaic MQ10-181 in 1998, MD6-181 in 1998.
Tadd Dameron With John Coltrane - Mating Call Prestige PRLP 7070 1957
John Coltrane, tenor sax; Tadd Dameron, piano; John Simmons, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 30, 1956
| 1025 | Mating Call |
| 1026 | Soultrane |
| 1027 | Gnid |
| 1028 | Super Jet |
| 1029 | On A Misty Night |
| 1030 | Romas |
** also released on John Coltrane With Tadd Dameron - Mating Call, Prestige PRLP 7247 in 1962, PRST 7247 in 1962. and on Tadd Dameron - Mating Call, Prestige PRST 7745 in 1970. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-212 in 1986, OJCCD-212-2 in 1992.
** part of John Coltrane - On A Misty Night, Prestige P-24084 in 1978.
Lee Morgan (Vol. 2) Blue Note BLP 1541 1957
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Kenny Rodgers, alto sax; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 2, 1956
| tk.2 | Latin Hangover |
| tk.5 | Whisper Not |
| tk.8 | His Sister |
| tk.9 | D's Fink |
| tk.11 | Slightly Hep |
| tk.13 | Where Am I |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81541 (pseudo stereo) in 1970.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Lee Morgan Fifties Sessions, Mosaic MR6-162 in 1995, MD4-162 in 1995.
Sonny Rollins - Tour De Force Prestige PRLP 7126 1958
Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Kenny Drew, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums; Earl Coleman, vocal #2,3.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 7, 1956
| 1. 1031 | B. Swift |
| 2. 1032 | My Ideal |
| 3. 1034 | Two Different Worlds |
| 4. 1035 | Ee-Ah |
| 5. 1036 | B. Quick |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-095 in 1984, OJCCD-095-2 in 1989.
Jackie McLean - McLean's Scene New Jazz NJLP 8212 1959
Bill Hardman, trumpet; Jackie McLean, alto sax; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 14, 1956
| 1037 | Gone With The Wind |
| 1038 | McLean's Scene |
| 1039 | Mean To Me |
Jackie McLean, alto sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Arthur Phipps, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 15, 1957
| 1093 | Our Love Is Here To Stay |
| 1096 | Old Folks |
| 1099 | Outburst |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-098 in 1984, OJCCD-098-2 in 1991.
Red Garland Trio With Paul Chambers & Art Taylor - Groovy Prestige LP 7113 1957
Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 14, 1956
| 1040 | Willow Weep For Me |
| 1043 | What Can I Say Dear? |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 24, 1957
| 1291 | Hey Now |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 9, 1957
| 1328 | Will You Still Be Mine? |
| 1330 | C-Jam Blues |
| 1331 | Gone Again |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-061 in 1983, OJCCD-061-2 in 1987.
Red Garland's Piano With Paul Chambers And Art Taylor Prestige PRLP 7086 1957
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 14, 1956
| 1041 | If I Were A Bell |
| 1042 | I Know Why |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 22, 1957
| 1155 | Please Send Me Someone To Love |
| 1156 | The Very Thought Of You |
| 1157 | Stompin' At The Savoy |
| 1158 | Almost Like Being In Love |
| 1160 | I Can't Give You Anything But Love |
| 1162 | But Not For Me |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-073 in 1983, OJCCD-073-2 in 1987.
Sonny Rollins (Vol. 1) Blue Note BLP 1542 1957
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 16, 1956
| tk.1 | Decision |
| tk.2 | Plain Jane |
| tk.5 | Sonnysphere |
| tk.6 | How Are Things In Glocca Morra |
| tk.8 | Bluesnote |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81542 (pseudo stereo), CDP 7 81542 2 in 1988.
Various Artists - Jazz For Playboys Savoy MG 12095 1957
Joe Newman, trumpet; Frank Wess, flute, tenor sax; Kenny Burrell, solo guitar; Freddie Greene, rhythm guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Eddie Thigpen, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 26, 1956
| SJN6922 | Playboy |
| SJN6923 | Miss Blues |
| SJN6924 | Low Life |
Frank Wess, flute, tenor sax; Kenny Burrell, solo guitar; Freddie Greene, rhythm guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 5, 1957
| SFW6925 | Baubles, Bangles, And Beads |
| SFW6926 | Blues For A Playmate |
| SFW6929 | Pin Up |
Donald Byrd, Jerome Richardson, Kenny Burrell, Hank Mobley, Mal Waldron, Doug Watkins, Art Taylor - All Night Long Prestige PRLP 7073 1957
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jerome Richardson, flute, tenor sax; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 28, 1956
| 1044 | Flickers |
| 1045 | Boo-Lu |
| 1046 | Lil' Hankie |
| 1048 | All Night Long |
** also released on Kenny Burrell - All Night Long, Prestige PRLP 7289 in 1964, PRST 7289 in 1964. and on Original Jazz Classics OJC-427 in 1990, OJCCD-427-2 in 1990.
** part of Kenny Burrell - All Day Long & All Night Long, Prestige PRST-24025 in 1973.
Donald Byrd-Kenny Burrell-Frank Foster-Hank Mobley-Mal Waldron-Curtis Fuller-Paul Quinichette-Hank Jones - Body & Soul Status ST 8317 1965
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 28, 1956
| 1047 | Body And Soul |
| - | Tune Up |
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 4, 1957
| 1049 | C.P.W. |
Curtis Fuller, trombone; Sonny Red Kyner, alto sax; Hank Jones, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 11, 1957
| 1258 | Alicia |
Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Julian Euell, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 17, 1957
| 1274 | Tea For Two |