Van Gelder Studio Catalog: 1969
1969
Lonnie Smith - Turning Point Blue Note BST 84313 1969
Lee Morgan, trumpet #1-4; Julian Priester, trombone #1-4; Bennie Maupin, tenor sax #1-4; Lonnie Smith, organ; Melvin Sparks, guitar; Leo Morris, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 3, 1969
| 1. 3307 tk.7 | See-Saw |
| 2. 3308 tk.11 | Eleanor Rigby |
| 3. 3309 tk.15 | Turning Point |
| 4. 3310 tk.19 | Slow High |
| 5. 3311 tk.27 | People Sure Act Funny |
The Horace Silver Quintet - You Gotta Take A Little Love Blue Note BST 84309 1969
Randy Brecker, trumpet, flugelhorn #1,2; Bennie Maupin, tenor sax, flute; Horace Silver, piano; John Williams, bass; Billy Cobham, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 10, 1969
| 1. 3393 tk.7 | The Risings Sun |
| 2. 3394 tk.15 | You Gotta Take A Little Love |
| 3. 3396 tk.25 | Lovely's Daughter |
Randy Brecker, trumpet, flugelhorn; Bennie Maupin, tenor sax, flute; Horace Silver, piano; John Williams, bass; Billy Cobham, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 17, 1969
| 3397 tk.29 | Brain Wave |
| 3398 tk.34 | The Belly Danger |
| 3399 tk.36 | Down And Out |
| 3395 tk.42 | It's Time |
Randy Brecker - Score Solid State SS 18051 1970
Randy Brecker, trumpet, flugelhorn; Jerry Dodgion, alto flute; Michael Brecker, tenor sax; Hal Galper, piano, electric piano; Larry Coryell, guitar; Eddie Gomez, bass; Chuck Rainey, Fender bass; Bernard Purdie, Mickey Roker, drums; Randy Brecker, arranger #1,4-6,8; Hal Galper, arranger #2,3,7.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 21, and February 3, 1969
| 1. | Bangalore |
| 2. | Score |
| 3. | Name Game |
| 4. | The Weasel Goes Out To Lunch |
| 5. | Morning Song |
| 6. | Pipe Dream |
| 7. | The Vamp |
| 8. | The Marble Sea |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 0777 7 81202 2 3 in 1993.
Frank Foster Blue Note BST 84316 not released
Burt Collins, trumpet, piccolo trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Ed Pazant, alto sax, flute, oboe; Frank Foster, tenor sax, contra-alto clarinet; George Cables, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 31, 1969
| 3323 tk.7 | Buster Brown |
Larry Young - Mother Ship Blue Note LT-1038 1980
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Herbert Mogan, tenor sax; Larry Young, organ; Eddie Gladden, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 7, 1969
| 553 tk.2 | Visions |
| 554 tk.6 | Love Drops |
| 555 tk.8 | Trip Merchant |
| 556 tk.12 | Mother Ship |
| 557 tk.13 | Street Scene |
Rusty Bryant Returns Prestige PRST 7626 1969
Rusty Bryant, alto sax; Sonny Phillips, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Bob Bushnell, Fender bass; Herbie Lovelle, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 17, 1969
| Zoo Boogaloo | |
| The Cat | |
| Ready Rusty? | |
| Streak O' Lean | |
| Night Flight | |
| All Day Long |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-331 in 1988, OJCCD-331-2 in 1995.
Duke Pearson - Merry Ole Soul Blue Note BST 84323 1969
Duke Pearson, piano, celeste; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 25, 1969
| 3705 tk.4 | Sleigh Ride |
Tamba 4 - California Soul / Berimbau A&M 1056 1969
Johnny Pate, arranger, conductor #1; Luiz Eca, arranger, conductor #2; Creed Taylor, producer.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February, 1969
| 1. (1707) | California Soul |
| 2. (1708) | Berimbau |
Stanley Turrentine - Another Story Blue Note BST 84336 1970
Thad Jones, flugelhorn #1,2,4,5; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Cedar Walton, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 3, 1969
| 1. 3743 tk.2 | The Way You Look Tonight |
| 2. 3744 tk.11 | Quittin' Time |
| 3. 3745 tk.22 | Stella By Starlight |
| 4. 3746 tk.28 | Six And Four |
| 5. 3747 tk.31 | Get It |
Charles Kynard - The Soul Brotherhood Prestige PRST 7630 1969
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; David Newman, tenor sax; Charles Kynard, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, Fender bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 10, 1969
| The Soul Brotherhood | |
| Big City | |
| Jealjon | |
| Piece O' Pisces | |
| Blue Farouk |
** part of Prestige PRCD-24257-2 in 2001.
Walter Wanderley - Moondreams A&M SP-3022 1969
Marvin Stamm, trumpet, flugelhorn; Bernie Glow, flugelhorn; Danny Bank, Hubert Laws, Romeo Penque, Jerome Richardson, Joe Soldo, flute; Harold Coletta, Richard Dickler, Theodore Israel, Archie Levin, David Mankovitz, Warren Tekula, Emanuel Vardi, Harry Zaratzian, viola; Richard Davis, George Duvivier, bass; Walter Wanderley, organ, electric harpsichord; Jose Marino, bass; Joao Palma, drums; Lulu Ferreira, Airto Moreira, percussion; Susan Manchester, Linda November, Flora Purim, Stella Stevens, vocal; Eumir Deodato, Walter Wanderley, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 11, 12 and 13, 1969
| Asa Branca | |
| L'Amore Dice Ciao | |
| Penha | |
| One Of The Nicer Things | |
| Proton, Electron, Neutron | |
| 5:30 Plane | |
| Soulful Strut | |
| Moondreams | |
| Jackie, All | |
| Mirror Of Love |
Elvin Jones - The Prime Element Blue Note BN-LA506-H2 1976
Lee Morgan, trumpet; George Coleman, tenor sax #1-4; Joe Farrell, tenor, soprano sax, flute, alto flute; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Candido, congas #1,2,4,5; Miguelito Valdes, percussion #1,4,5.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 14, 1969
| 1. 3852 tk.1 | Dido Afrique |
| 2. 3853 tk.4 | Champagne Baby |
| 3. 3854 tk.8 | Inner Space |
| 4. 3855 tk.14 | Raynay |
| 5. 3856 tk.18 | Once I Loved (O Amor Em Paz) |
** also released on At This Point In Time, Blue Note 7243 4 93385 2 4 in 1998.
Reuben Wilson - Love Bug Blue Note BST 84317 1969
Lee Morgan, trumpet; George Coleman, tenor sax; Reuben Wilson, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Leo Morris, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 21, 1969
| 3959 tk.3/4 | Love Bug |
| 3961 tk.9 | Back Out |
| 3960 tk.12 | Stormy |
| 3956 tk.15 | Hot Rod |
| 3958 tk.16 | I Say A Little Prayer |
| 3957 tk.17 | I'm Gonna Make You Love Me |
** also released on Blue Note B1-29905 in 1997, CDP 7243 8 29905 2 9 in 1997.
Duke Pearson - How Insensitive Blue Note BST 84344 1969
Duke Pearson, piano, electric piano, flugelhorn, arranger; Al Gafa, electric guitar; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Airto Moreira, percussion; Andy Bey, vocal #2; New York Group Singer's Big Band, voice; Jack Manno, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 11, 1969
| 1. 4019 tk.3 | Cristo Redentor |
| 2. 4018 tk.9 | Give Me Your Love |
| 3. 4017 tk.17 | Stella By Starlight |
| 4. 4020 tk.21 | Little Song |
Duke Pearson, piano, electric piano, flugelhorn, arranger #1,2, piano #3; Al Gafa, electric guitar #1,2; Bob Cranshaw, bass #1,2; Mickey Roker, drums #1,2; Airto Moreira, percussion #1,2; Andy Bey, vocal #1; New York Group Singer's Big Band, voice #1,2; Jack Manno, arranger, conductor #1,2.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 14, 1969
| 1. 4021 tk.29 | Clara |
| 2. 4022 tk.39 | My Love Waits |
| 3. 4024 tk.44 | How Insensitive |
Duke Pearson, piano; Dorio Ferreira, guitar, percussion; Bebeto Jose Souza, bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Airto Moreira, percussion; Flora Pulim, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 5, 1969
| 6181 tk.16 | Sandalia Dela |
| 6182 tk.24 | Tears |
| 6201 tk.34 | Lamento |
** also released on Blue Note (E) B1-84344 in 1990s.
Herbie Hancock - The Prisoner Blue Note BST 84321 1969
Johnny Coles, flugelhorn; Garnett Brown, trombone; Tony Studd, bass trombone; Hubert Laws, flute; Jerome Richardson, bass clarinet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax, alto flute; Herbie Hancock, piano, electric piano; Buster Williams, bass; Albert "Tootie" Heath, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 18, 1969
| 4011 tk.10 | The Prisoner |
| 4012 tk.31 | He Who Lives In Fear |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 21, 1969
| 4013 tk.40 | I Have A Dream |
Johnny Coles, flugelhorn; Garnett Brown, trombone; Jack Jeffers, bass trombone; Jerome Richardson, flute; Romeo Penque, bass clarinet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax, alto flute; Herbie Hancock, piano, electric piano; Buster Williams, bass; Albert "Tootie" Heath, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 23, 1969
| 4014 tk.42 | Firewater |
| 4015 tk.52 | Promise Of The Sun |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 46845 2 in 1987, 7243 5 25649 2 7 in 2000.
** part of The Complete Blue Note Sixties Sessions, Blue Note B2BN 7243 4 95569 2 8 in 1998.
Lou Donaldson - Hot Dog Blue Note BST 84318 1969
Ed Williams, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, electric alto sax, vocal; Charles Earland, organ; Melvin Sparks, guitar; Leo Morris, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 25, 1969
| tk.1 | Turtle Walk |
| tk.4 | It's Your Thing |
| tk.8 | Hot Dog |
| tk.11 | Who's Making Love (To Your Old Lady) |
| tk.14 | Bonnie |
** also released on Blue Note B1-28267 in 1994, CDP 7243 8 28267 2 9 in 1994.
George Benson - Tell It Like It Is A&M SP-3020 1969
Lew Soloff, trumpet; Joe Farrell, Sonny Fortune, Hubert Laws, Bob Porcelli, sax; Rodgers Grant, piano; George Benson, guitar; Gerry Jemmott, bass; Leo Morris, drums; Paul Alicea, Angel Allende, Johnny Pacheco, percussion; Marty Sheller, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 29, 1969
| Dontcha Hear Me Callin' To Ya | |
| Water Brother | |
| Jama Joe |
Lew Soloff, trumpet; Jerry Dodgion, Bob Porcelli, Jerome Richardson, flute #5; Arthur Clarke, Joe Farrell, Bob Porcelli, Jerome Richardson, sax; Richard Tee, piano; George Benson, guitar; Bob Bushnell, Gerry Jemmott, bass; Leo Morris, drums; Paul Alicea, Angel Allende, Johnny Pacheco, percussion; Marty Sheller, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 16, 1969
| 1. | Soul Limbo |
| 2. | Are You Happy |
| 3. | Tell It Like It Is |
| 4. | Land Of 1000 Dances |
| 5. | Jackie, All |
Lew Soloff, trumpet; Joe Farrell, Joe Henderson, Bob Porcelli, Jerome Richardson, sax; Richard Tee, piano; George Benson, guitar; Jim Fielder, bass; Leo Morris, drums; Paul Alicea, Angel Allende, Johnny Pacheco, percussion; Marty Sheller, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 20, 1969
| My Woman's Good To Me | |
| My Cherie Amour | |
| Out In The Cold Again |
** also released on A&M SP-9-3020 in 1983.
Eddie Gale - Black Rhythm Happening Blue Note BST 84320 1969
Eddie Gale, trumpet; Roland Alexander, soprano sax, flute #2-8; Jimmy Lyons, alto sax #2-8; Russell Lyle, tenor sax, flute #2-8; Jo Ann Gale Stevens, guitar, vocal #2-8; Henry Pearson, Judah Samuel, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; John Robinson, African drums #2-8; Sylvia Bibbs, Charles Davis, Paula Nadine Larkin, William Norwood, Fulumi Prince, Carol Ann Robinson, Sondra Walston, vocal #2-8.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 2, 1969
| 1. 4219 | Ghetto Summertime |
| 2. 4220 | The Gleeker |
| 3. 4221 | It Must Be You |
| 4. 4222 | Black Rhythm Happening |
| 5. 4223 | Look At Teyonda |
| 6. 4224 | Song Of Will |
| 7. 4379 | Ghetto Love Night |
| 8. 4380 | Mexico Thing |
Donald Byrd - Fancy Free Blue Note BST 84319 1969
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Lew Tabackin, flute; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Duke Pearson, electric piano; Jimmy Ponder, guitar; Roland Wilson, bass; Joe Chambers, drums; Nat Bettis, John Richardson, percussion.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 9, 1969
| 4279 tk.2 | Weasel |
| 4278 tk.8 | I Love The Girl |
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Jerry Dodgion, flute; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Duke Pearson, electric piano; Jimmy Ponder, guitar; Roland Wilson, bass; Leo Morris, drums; Nat Bettis, John Richardson, percussion.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 6, 1969
| 4276 tk.10 | Fancy Free |
| 4277 tk.23 | The Uptowner |
** also released on Blue Note B1-89796 in 1993, CDP 0777 7 89796 2 3 in 1993.
Andrew Hill - Lift Every Voice Blue Note BST 84330 1970
Woody Shaw, trumpet; Carlos Garnett, tenor sax; Andrew Hill, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Freddie Waits, drums; Benjamin Franklin Carter, Joan Johnson, LaReine LaMer, Lawrence Marshall, Gail Nelson, Antenett Goodman Ray, Ron Steward, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 16, 1969
| 4363 | Ghetto Lights |
| 4361 tk.3 | Two Lullabies |
| 4359 tk.15 | Hey Hey |
| 4362 | Love Chant |
| 4360 | Lift Every Voice |
** also released on Blue Note 7243 5 27546 2 5 in 2001.
Andrew Hill - Lift Every Voice Blue Note 7243 5 27546 2 5 2001
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Bennie Maupin, tenor sax, flute, bass clarinet; Andrew Hill, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Ben Riley, drums; Benjamin Franklin Carter, Milt Grayson, Hugh Harnell, Joan Johnson, LaReine LaMer, Lawrence Marshall, Gail Nelson, Ron Steward, Lillian Williams, vocal.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 6, 1970
| 6024 tk.3 | Blue Spark |
| 6025 tk.8 | A Tender Tale |
| 6026 tk.14 | Drew's Tune |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 13, 1970
| 6060 tk.21 | Natural Spirit |
| 6061 tk.33 | Such It Is |
| 6062 tk.43 | Mother Mercy |
** originally released on Blue Note BST 84330 in 1970 + 6 bonus tracks.
Johnny "Hammond" Smith - Soul Talk Prestige PRST 7681 1969
Rusty Bryant, alto sax, Varitone; Johnny "Hammond" Smith, organ; Wally Richardson, guitar; Bob Bushnell, Fender bass; Bernard Purdie, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 19, 1969
| Soul Talk | |
| All Soul | |
| Up To Date | |
| Purty Dirty | |
| This Guy's In Love With You |
** part of Legends Of Acid Jazz, Prestige PRCD-24177-2 in 1996.
Herbie Hancock - Fat Albert Rotunda Warner Bros. WS 1834 1969
Soloists: Johnny Coles, trumpet, flugelhorn; Garnet Brown, trombone; Joe Henderson, alto flute, tenor sax; Herbie Hancock, piano, electric piano; Buster Williams, acoustic, electric bass; Tootie Heath, drums; Herbie Hancock, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May and June, 1969
| Wiggle-Waggle | |
| Fat Mama | |
| Tell Me A Bedtime Story | |
| Oh! Oh! Here He Comes | |
| Jessica | |
| Fat Albert Rotunda | |
| Lil' Brother |
** also released on Warner Bros. 9362-47540-2 in 2001.
** part of The Warner Bros. Years (1969-1972), Warner Bros. 8122795904 in 2014.
Herbie Hancock - The Warner Bros. Years (1969-1972) Warner Bros. 8122795904 2014
same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May and June, 1969
| Wiggle-Waggle (mono) | |
| Fat Mama (mono) |
** same as Crossings, Warner Bros. BS 2617 in 1972 + Fat Albert Rotunda, WS 1834 in 1969 + Mwandishi, WS 1898 in 1971 + 6 bonus tracks.
Don Patterson - Oh Happy Day Prestige PRST 7640 1969
Virgil Jones, trumpet; Houston Person, tenor sax; George Coleman, tenor sax #2,4,5; Don Patterson, organ; Frankie Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 2, 1969
| 1. | Oh Happy Day |
| 2. | Perdido |
| 3. | Good Time Theme |
| 4. | Hip Trip |
| 5. | Blue 'N Boogie |
John Patton - Memphis To New York Spirit Blue Note CDP 7243 8 35221 2 5 1996
Marvin Cabell, soprano, tenor sax; George Coleman, tenor sax; John Patton, organ; Leroy Williams, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 9, 1969
| tk.23 | Man From Tanganyika |
| tk.25 | Cissy Strut |
| tk.30 | Dragon Slayer |
Marvin Cabell, flute, soprano, tenor sax; John Patton, organ; James 'Blood' Ulmer, guitar; Leroy Williams, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 2, 1970
| tk.2 | Steno |
| tk.4 | The Mandingo |
| tk.5 | Bloodyun |
| tk.12 | Footprints |
| tk.16 | Memphis |
** originally released on Blue Note B1-35221 in 1996 + 3 bonus tracks.
Quincy Jones - Walking In Space A&M SP-3023 1969
Freddie Hubbard, Lloyd Michels, Marvin Stamm, Dick Williams, trumpet, flugelhorn; Jimmy Cleveland, J.J. Johnson, Alan Raph, Tony Studd, trombone; Joel Kaye, Roland Kirk, Hubert Laws, Jerome Richardson, sax, flute, reeds; Paul Griffin, piano; Eric Gale, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Grady Tate, drums; Hilda Harris, Marilyn Jackson, Valerie Simpson, Maretha Stewart, vocal; Quincy Jones, conductor; Quincy Jones, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 18, 1969
| Killer Joe |
John Frosk, Freddie Hubbard, Marvin Stamm, Snooky Young, trumpet, flugelhorn; Jimmy Cleveland, George Jeffers, Tony Studd, Kai Winding, trombone; Joel Kaye, Roland Kirk, Hubert Laws, Jerome Richardson, sax, flute, reeds; Toots Thielemans, harmonica; Bob James, electric piano; Eric Gale, Toots Thielemans, guitar; Ray Brown, electric bass; Grady Tate, drums; Hilda Harris, Marilyn Jackson, Valerie Simpson, Maretha Stewart, vocal; Quincy Jones, conductor; Quincy Jones, arranger #1,2; Bob James, arranger #3.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 19, 1969
| 1. | Dead End |
| 2. | Walking In Space |
| 3. | I Never Told You |
John Frosk, Freddie Hubbard, Lloyd Michels, Marvin Stamm, trumpet, flugelhorn; Jimmy Cleveland, J.J. Johnson, Norman Pride, Alan Raph, Tony Studd, trombone; Joel Kaye, Roland Kirk, Hubert Laws, Jerome Richardson, sax, flute, reeds; Bob James, electric piano; Eric Gale, guitar; Chuck Rainey, bass #1; Ray Brown, electric bass; Bernard Purdie, drums; Hilda Harris, Marilyn Jackson, Valerie Simpson, Maretha Stewart, vocal; Quincy Jones, conductor; Quincy Jones, arranger.
| 1. | Love And Peace |
| 2. | Oh Happy Day |
** also released on A&M SP-9-3023 in 1983.
Paul Desmond - From The Hot Afternoon A&M SP-3024 1969
Irvin Markovitz, Marvin Stamm, trumpet, flugelhorn; Paul Faulise, bass trombone; James Buffington, French horn; Don Hammond, Hubert Laws, Stan Webb Jr., flute, alto flute; Paul Desmond, alto sax; Phil Bodner, George Marge, sax, clarinet, oboe; Lewis Eley, Paul Gershman, George Ockner, Eugene Orloff, Raoul Poliakin, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Sylvan Shulman, Avram Weiss, violin; Charles McCracken, George Ricci, cello; Margaret Ross, harp; Pat Rebillot, keyboards; Dorio Ferreira, guitar #1-5,8,9; Edu Lobo, guitar #6,7,10; Ron Carter, bass; Airto Moreira, drums; Jack Jennings, Airto Moreira, Stan Webb Jr., percussion; Edu Lobo, Wanda De Sah, vocal; Don Sebesky, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 24, 25, and August 13, 14, 1969
| 1. | October (Outubro) |
| 2. | Round N' Round (Gira Girou) |
| 3. | Faithful Brother |
| 4. | To Say Goodbye |
| 5. | From The Hot Afternoon |
| 6. | Circles |
| 7. | Martha & Romao |
| 8. | Catavento |
| 9. | Latin Chant (Canto Latino) |
| 10. | Crystal Illusions |
** also released on A&M SP-9-3024 in 1983, 314 543 487-2 in 1989.
Paul Desmond - From The Hot Afternoon A&M 314 543 487-2 1989
Irvin Markovitz, Marvin Stamm, trumpet, flugelhorn; Paul Faulise, bass trombone; James Buffington, French horn; Don Hammond, Hubert Laws, Stan Webb Jr., flute, alto flute; Paul Desmond, alto sax; Phil Bodner, George Marge, sax, clarinet, oboe; Lewis Eley, Paul Gershman, George Ockner, Eugene Orloff, Raoul Poliakin, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Sylvan Shulman, Avram Weiss, violin; Charles McCracken, George Ricci, cello; Margaret Ross, harp; Pat Rebillot, keyboards; Dorio Ferreira, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Airto Moreira, drums; Jack Jennings, Airto Moreira, Stan Webb Jr., percussion; Edu Lobo, Wanda De Sah, vocal; Don Sebesky, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 24, 25, and August 13, 14, 1969
| Gira Girou (Round 'N' Round) (alternative take) | |
| Faithful Brother (alternative take) | |
| From The Hot Afternoon (alternative take) | |
| Catavento (alternative take) | |
| Canto Latino (Latin Chant) (alternative take) | |
| From The Hot Afternoon (alternative take) |
** originally released on A&M SP-3024 in 1969 + 6 bonus tracks.
Harold Mabern - Workin' & Wailin' Prestige PRST 7687 1969
Virgil Jones, trumpet, flugelhorn; George Coleman, tenor sax; Harold Mabern, piano, electric piano; Buster Williams, bass; Leo Morris, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 30, 1969
| Too Busy Thinking About My Baby | |
| Strozier's Mode | |
| Blues For Phineas | |
| I Can't Understand What I See In You | |
| Waltzing Westward | |
| A Time For Love |
Joe Jones - Boogaloo Joe Prestige PRST 7697 1969
Rusty Bryant, tenor sax; Sonny Phillips, organ, electric piano; Joe Jones, guitar; Eddie Mathias, electric bass; Bernard Purdie, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 4, 1969
| Boogaloo Joe | |
| People Are Talking (as Don't Deceive Me (Please Don't Go)) | |
| Boardwalk Blues | |
| Dream On Little Dreamer | |
| Atlantic City Soul | |
| 6:30 Blues |
** part of Boogaloo Joe Jones - Legends Of Acid Jazz, Prestige PRCD-24167-2 in 1996.
Bobby Hutcherson - Medina Blue Note LT-1086 1980
Harold Land, tenor sax, flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Stanley Cowell, piano; Reggie Johnson, bass; Joe Chambers, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 11, 1969
| 4915 tk.7 | Avis |
| 4916 tk.11 | Ungano |
| 4917 tk.16 | Orientable |
| 4918 tk.18 | Medina |
| 4919 tk.24 | Comes Spring |
| 4920 tk.28 | Dave's Chant |
John Patton - Accent On The Blues Blue Note BST 84340 1969
Marvin Cabell, tenor sax, flute, saxello; John Patton, organ; James Ulmer, guitar; Leroy Williams, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 15, 1969
| 4992 tk.11 | Lite Hit |
| 4993 tk.21 | Freedom Jazz Dance |
| 4994 tk.23 | Captain Nasty |
| 4995 tk.27 | Don't Let Me Lose This Dream |
| 4996 tk.31 | Rakin' And Scrapin' |
| 4997 tk.34 | Village Lee |
** also released on Blue Note B1-53924 in 1997, CDP 7243 8 53924 2 9 in 1997.
John Patton - Accent On The Blues Blue Note CDP 7243 8 53924 2 9 1997
Marvin Cabell, soprano, tenor sax; George Coleman, tenor sax; John Patton, organ; Leroy Williams, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 9, 1969
| tk.5 | Buddy Boy |
| tk.16 | 2 J |
| tk.33 | Sweet Pea |
** originally released on Blue Note BST 84340 in 1969 + 4 bonus tracks.
Lou Donaldson - Everything I Play Is Funky Blue Note BST 84337 1970
Ed Williams, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax, electric alto sax; Charles Earland, organ; Melvin Sparks, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, electric bass; Leo Morris, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 22, 1969
| 5027 tk.4 | Donkey Walk |
| 5029 tk.8 | West Indian Daddy |
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, electric alto sax, vocal; Lonnie Smith, organ; Melvin Sparks, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, electric bass; Idris Muhammad, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 9, 1970
| 5761 tk.8 | Everything I Do Gonh Be Funky (From Now On) |
| 5762 tk.12 | Over The Rainbow |
| 5764 tk.14 | Hamp's Hump |
| 5763 tk.16 | Minor Bash |
** also released on Blue Note B1-31248 in 1995, CDP 7243 8 31248 2 4 in 1995.
Houston Person - Goodness! Prestige PRST 7678 1969
Houston Person, tenor sax; Sonny Phillips, organ; Billy Butler, guitar; Bob Bushnell, Fender bass; Frankie Jones, drums; Buddy Caldwell, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 25, 1969
| Hey Driver! | |
| Goodness | |
| Brother H | |
| Hard Times | |
| Jamilah | |
| Close Your Eyes |
** also released on Prestige PRST-10027 in 1971; Original Jazz Classics OJC-332 in 1988, OJCCD-332-2 in 1995.
Don Patterson With Sonny Stitt - Brothers-4 Prestige PRST 7738 1970
Sonny Stitt, tenor sax, Varitone; Don Patterson, organ; Grant Green, guitar; Billy James, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 15, 1969
| Brothers-4 | |
| Creepin' Home | |
| Alexander's Ragtime Band | |
| Walk On By |
** part of Sonny Stitt, Don Patterson - Brothers-4, Prestige PRCD-24261-2 in 2001.
Don Patterson With Sonny Stitt - Donny Brook Prestige PRST 7816 1970
Sonny Stitt, tenor sax; Don Patterson, organ; Grant Green as Blue Grant, guitar; Billy James, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 15, 1969
| Donny Brook | |
| Mud Turtle | |
| St. Thomas | |
| Good Bait | |
| Starry Night |
** part of Sonny Stitt, Don Patterson - Brothers-4, Prestige PRCD-24261-2 in 2001.
Billy Butler - Guitar Soul! Prestige PRST 7734 1970
Seldon Powell, electric tenor sax, flute; Sonny Phillips, organ; Billy Butler, guitar, bass guitar, classic guitar; Bob Bushnell, Fender bass; Specs Powell, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 22, 1969
| Blow For The Crossing | |
| Golden Earrings | |
| The Thumb | |
| Honky Tonk | |
| B&B Calypso | |
| Seven Come Eleven | |
| Autumn Nocturne / You Go To My Head |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-334 in 1988.
** part of Night Life, Prestige PRCD-24260-2 in 2001.
J & K - Stonebone A&M (J) AML-330 1970
J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, trombone; Herbie Hancock, Bob James, electronic keyboards; Ross Tompkins, electronic keyboards #4; George Benson, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Grady Tate, drums; J.J. Johnson, arranger #1-3; Bob James, arranger #4; Creed Taylor, producer.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 23, 24 and 25, 1969
| 1. | Dontcha Hear Me Callin' To Ya |
| 2. | Musings |
| 3. | Mojo |
| 4. | Recollections |
** initially scheduled on A&M SP-3027.
Hubert Laws - Crying Song CTI CT 1002 1969
Hubert Laws, flute; Bob James, organ, piano; George Benson, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Bill Cobham, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 23, 1969
| Crying Song |
Hubert Laws, flute; Bob James, organ, piano; George Benson, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Grady Tate, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 24, 1969
| Cymbaline | |
| How Long Will It Be |
** also released on CTI CTI 6000 in 1975.
Elvin Jones - Poly-Currents Blue Note BST 84331 1970
Fred Tompkins, flute #2; George Coleman, tenor sax #1,3-5; Joe Farrell, tenor sax, flute, English horn, bass flute; Pepper Adams, baritone sax #1,3,5; Wilbur Little, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Candido, congas #1,3,5.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 26, 1969
| 1. 5210 tk.1 | Mr. Jones |
| 2. 5211 tk.3 | Yes |
| 3. 5212 tk.9 | Agappe Love |
| 4. 5214 tk.12 | Whew |
| 5. 5213 tk.14 | Agenda |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 84331 2 in 1988.
Grant Green - Carryin' On Blue Note BST 84327 1970
Claude Bartee, tenor sax; Willie Bivens, vibes; Clarence Palmer, electric piano #1-4; Earl Neal Creque, electric piano #5; Grant Green, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, electric bass; Leo Morris, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 3, 1969
| 1. 5251 tk.5 | Hurt So Bad |
| 2. 5246 tk.12 | I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing |
| 3. 5247 tk.19 | Ease Back |
| 4. 5248 tk.20 | Upshot |
| 5. 5249 tk.24 | Cease The Bombing |
** also released on Blue Note B1-31247 in 1995, CDP 7243 8 31247 2 5 in 1995.
Rusty Bryant - Night Train Now! Prestige PRST 7735 1969
Rusty Bryant, alto, tenor sax, Varitone; Jimmy Carter, organ; Joe Jones, guitar; Eddie Mathias, bass; Bernard Purdie, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 6, 1969
| Cootie Boogaloo | |
| Funky Mama | |
| Funky Rabbits | |
| Night Train | |
| With These Hands | |
| Home Fries |
Sonny Phillips - Sure 'Nuff Prestige PRST 7737 1970
Virgil Jones, trumpet; Houston Person, tenor sax; Sonny Phillips, organ; Joe Jones, guitar; Bob Bushnell, Fender bass; Bernard Purdie, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 20, 1969
| Sure 'Nuff, Sure 'Nuff | |
| Be Yourself | |
| Oleo | |
| Mobile To Chicago | |
| The Other Blues |
** part of Legends Of Acid Jazz, Prestige PRCD-24186-2 in 1997.
George Benson - The Other Side Of Abbey Road A&M SP-3028 1970
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Mel Davis, Bernie Glow, Marvin Stamm, trumpet, flugelhorn; Wayne Andre, trombone, euphonium; Hubert Laws, Jerome Richardson, flute; Phil Bodner, flute, oboe; Jerome Richardson, clarinet; Don Ashworth, bass clarinet; Sonny Fortune, alto sax; Jerome Richardson, tenor sax; Don Ashworth, baritone sax; Raoul Poliakin, Max Pollikoff, violin; Emanuel Vardi, viola; George Ricci, cello; Herbie Hancock, Ernie Hayes, Bob James, piano, organ, harpsichord; George Benson, guitar; Ron Carter, Gerry Jemmott, bass; Idris Muhammad, Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Ray Barretto, Andy Gonzalez, percussion; Don Sebesky, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 22, 23, and November 4, 5, 1969
| Golden Slumbers | |
| You Never Give Me Your Money | |
| Because / Come Together | |
| Oh! Darling | |
| Here Comes The Sun | |
| I Want You (She's So Heavy) | |
| Something / Octopus's Garden | |
| The End |
** also released on A&M SP-9-3028 in 1983.
Sonny Stitt - Night Letter Prestige PRST 7759 1970
Sonny Stitt, tenor sax, Varitone; Gene Ludwig, organ; Pat Martino, guitar; Randy Gelispie, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 27, 1969
| Night Letter | |
| When It's Sleepy Time Down South | |
| Stringin' The Jug | |
| Pretend | |
| Blue String | |
| You'll Never Know | |
| Loose Walk |
Andrew Hill - Passing Ships Blue Note 7243 5 90417 2 8 2003
Dizzy Reece, Woody Shaw, trumpet; Julian Priester, trombone; Bob Northern, French horn; Howard Johnson, tuba, bass clarinet; Joe Farrell, soprano, tenor sax, alto flute, bass clarinet, English horn; Andrew Hill, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Lenny White, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 7, 1969
| 5515 tk.7 | Laverne (as The Brown Queen) |
| tk.17 | Untitled No. 1 (as Sideways) |
| 5516 tk.21/22 | Passing Ships |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 14, 1969
| tk.27 | Untitled No. 2 (as Cascade) |
| 5517 tk.35 | Noon Tide |
| 5519 tk.36/37 | Plantation Bag |
| 5518 tk.44 | Tomorrow (as Yesterday's Tomorrow) |
Gene Ammons - The Boss Is Back! Prestige PRST 7739 1970
Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Prince James, Houston Person, tenor sax #1; Junior Mance, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Frankie Jones, drums; Candido, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 10, 1969
| 1. | The Jungle Boss |
| 2. | I Wonder |
| 3. | Tastin' The Jug |
| 4. | Here's That Rainy Day |
| 5. | Madame Queen |
Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Sonny Phillips, organ; Bob Bushnell, Fender bass; Bernard Purdie, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 11, 1969
| Feeling Good |
** also released on Prestige PRST-10023 in 1971.
** part of Prestige PRCD-24129-2 in 1994.
Gene Ammons - Brother Jug! Prestige PRST 7792 1970
Gene Ammons, Prince James, tenor sax; Junior Mance, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Frankie Jones, drums; Candido, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 10, 1969
| Ger-Ru |
Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Sonny Phillips, organ; Billy Butler, guitar #1,4; Bob Bushnell, Fender bass; Bernard Purdie, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 11, 1969
| 1. | Son Of A Preacher Man |
| 2. | Didn't We |
| 3. | He's A Real Gone Guy |
| 4. | Jungle Strut |
| 5. | Blue Velvet |
** also released on Prestige PRST-10021 in 1971.
** part of The Boss Is Back!, Prestige PRCD-24129-2 in 1994.
Kathy McCord CTI CT 1001 1970
Hubert Laws, flute; Paul Harris, piano, organ; John Hall, guitar; Harvey Brooks, bass, leader; Wells Kelly, drums; Ed Shaugnessy, drums, tabla; Kathy McCord, vocal; Don Sebesky, string arranger, brass arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 18, 19, 20, 24, and December 2, 1969
| Rainbow Ride | |
| I'm Leaving Home | |
| Candle Waxing | |
| Baby James | |
| The Love Flow | |
| New York Good Sugar/Love Lyric #7 | |
| For You Child | |
| Jennipher | |
| Take Away This Pain | |
| Velvet Smile |
Reuben Wilson - Blue Mode Blue Note BST 84343 1970
John Manning, tenor sax; Reuben Wilson, organ; Melvin Sparks, guitar; Tommy Derrick, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 12, 1969
| tk.5 | Bambu |
| tk.9 | Bus Ride |
| tk.14 | Twenty-Five Miles |
| tk.19 | Orange Peel |
| tk.23 | Blue Mode |
| tk.25 | Knock On Wood |
** also released on Blue Note B1-29906 in 1997, CDP 7243 8 29906 2 8 in 1997.
Charles Earland - Black Talk! Prestige PRST 7758 1970
Virgil Jones, trumpet; Houston Person, tenor sax; Charlie Earland, organ; Melvin Sparks, guitar; Idris Muhammad, drums; Buddy Caldwell, congas #2,5.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 15, 1969
| 1. | Black Talk |
| 2. | The Mighty Burner |
| 3. | Here Comes Charlie |
| 4. | Aquarius |
| 5. | More Today Than Yesterday |
** also released on Prestige PRST-10024 in 1971; Original Jazz Classics OJC-335 in 1988, OJCCD-335-2 in 1995.
Flow CTI CT 1003 1970
John Winter, piano, electric piano, organ, soprano, tenor sax, flute, harmonica; Don Felder, guitar; Chuck Newcomb, bass, lead vocal; Mike Barnett, drums; Angel Allende, Johnny Pacheco, Ed Shaughnessy, tabla, congas, cowbell.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 17, 18, 1969, and January 20, 22, 1970
| Daddy | |
| Here We Are Again | |
| Line 'Em | |
| Gotta Get Behind Your Trip | |
| Chicken Farm | |
| No Lack Of Room | |
| Summer's Gone | |
| Mr. Invisible | |
| Arlene |
Johnny "Hammond" Smith - Black Feeling! Prestige PRST 7736 1970
Virgil Jones, trumpet; Rusty Bryant, alto, tenor sax, Varitone; Leo Johnson, tenor sax #2; Johnny "Hammond" Smith, organ; Wally Richardson, guitar; Jimmy Lewis, Fender bass; Bernard Purdie, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 22, 1969
| 1. | Black Feeling |
| 2. | Kindra |
| 3. | Johnny Hammond Boogaloo |
| 4. | Dig On It |
| 5. | When Sunny Gets Blue |
| 6. | Soul Talk-1970 |
** part of Legends Of Acid Jazz, Prestige PRCD-24177-2 in 1996.
George Benson - I Got A Woman And Some Blues A&M SP-9-3025 1984
George Benson, guitar; Creed Taylor, producer.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1969
| I Got A Woman | |
| Out Of The Blue | |
| Bluesadelic | |
| Durham's Turn | |
| Good Morning, Blues | |
| I Worry 'Bout You | |
| Without Her | |
| She Went A Little Bit Farther | |
| Goodbye, Columbus |
Dave Frishberg - Oklahoma Toad CTI CT 1004 1970
Bill Berry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Gernett Brown, trombone; Al Cohn, tenor sax; Sol Schlinger, baritone sax; Stuart Scharf, guitar; Russell George, bass; Herb Lovelle, drums; Dave Frishberg, vocal, piano, organ, electric piano, Clavinet; Dave Frishberg, composer, arranger; Margo Guryan, David Rosner, producer.
Associated Recording Studios, NYC;
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, circa 1969
| One Horse Town | |
| Van Lingle Mungo | |
| The Secret Of Success | |
| Oklahoma Toad | |
| The Prophet Of Doom | |
| Rocky Mountain Water | |
| You Can't Go | |
| Wallflower Lonely, Cornflower Blue | |
| Nasty Nasty Habit | |
| I Don't Believe You |