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
Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Hank Jones, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.: 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+
Milt Jackson, vibraharp; John Lewis, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Connie Kay, drums.: 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
Henry Coker, Bennie Powell, trombone; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Eddie Jones, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.: 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
Jimmy Smith, organ; Thornel Schwartz, guitar; Donald Bailey, drums.: 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
Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.: 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
Miles Davis, trumpet; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.: 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
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.: 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
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Wade Legge, piano; George Morrow, bass; Max Roach, drums.: 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
Johnny Windhurst, trumpet, leader; Dick Cary, piano, alto horn; Al Casamenti, guitar; Al Hall, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Barbara Lea, vocal.: 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
Ira Sullivan, trumpet; J.R. Monterose, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Wilbur Ware, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums.: 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
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Clarence Sharpe, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Wilbur Ware, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums.: 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
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Taylor, drums.: 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
Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.: 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
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Jerome Richardson, flute, tenor sax; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Mal Waldron, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Doug Watkins, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.: 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 |