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1945 (23歳)

Russell Jacquet And His Orchestra

Calvin Boaz (tp) Russell Jacquet (tp, vo) Teddy Edwards (as) Maurice Simon (ts) Arthur Dennis (bars) Bill Davis (p) Charles Mingus (b) Chico Hamilton (d)
Los Angeles, CA, early 1945
APP6APenny's Worth Of BoogieGlobe 105
APP6BLook What You've Done To Me-
* Russell Jacquet - Penny's Worth Of Boogie c/w Look What You've Done To Me (Globe 105)

Howard McGhee Sextet

Howard McGhee (tp) Teddy Edwards (ts) Vernon Biddle (p) Stanley Morgan (g) Charles Mingus (b) Nathan McFay (d)
Hollywood, CA, May, 1945
JM2Deep MeditationModern Music 111; Jazz Circle Basel (Swt) JCB 20
* Various Artists - McGhee Special (Jazz Circle Basel (Swt) JCB 20)
* Hadda Brooks - Blues In B Flat c/w Howard McGhee - Deep Meditation (Modern Music 111)

Charles Mingus Sextette

N.R. Bates (tp) Maxwell Davis, William Woodman Jr. (ts) Bob Mosley (p) Charles Mingus (b) Roy Porter (d) Oradell Mitchell (vo -1,3) Everett Pettis (vo -2)
Los Angeles, CA, circa June, 1945
1. CM132The Texas HopExcelsior CM132/CM133; Uptown UPCD 27.48
2. CM133Baby, Takes A Chance With Me-
3. CM134Lonesome Woman BluesExcelsior CM134/CM135; Uptown UPCD 27.48
4. CM135Swingin' An Echo-
* Baron Mingus - West Coast 1945-49 (Uptown UPCD 27.48)
* Charles Mingus - The Texas Hop c/w Baby, Takes A Chance With Me (Excelsior CM132/CM133)
* Charles Mingus - Lonesome Woman Blues c/w Swingin' An Echo (Excelsior CM134/CM135)

Illinois Jacquet And His All Stars

Russell Jacquet (tp, vo) John Brown (as) Illinois Jacquet (ts) Arthur Dennis (bars) Bill Doggett (p) Ulysses Livingston (g) Charles Mingus (b) Al Wichard (d)
Hollywood, CA, August 2, 1945
S1100Jacquet MoodApollo 769, LAP 104
S1101Wondering And Thinking Of YouApollo 758
S1102unknown titleApollo unissued
S1103Memories Of YouApollo 760
S1113Bottom's UpApollo 756, LAP 104; Toho (J) YX 7022
S1114-1Merle's Mood (Jacquet Mood)Jazz Selection (F) 518
S1114-2Merle's MoodApollo 760; Toho (J) YX 7022
S1115What's This?Apollo 758
S1116Ghost Of A ChanceApollo 756, LAP 104; Toho (J) YX 7022
* Illinois Jacquet - Robbins' Nest (Toho (J) YX 7022)
* Jam Session With Illinois Jacquet (Apollo LAP 104)
* Illinois Jacquet - Jacquet Mood c/w Robbin's Nest (Apollo 769)
* Illinois Jacquet - Wondering And Thinking Of You c/w What's This? (Apollo 758)
* Illinois Jacquet - Memories Of You c/w Merle's Mood (Apollo 760)
* Illinois Jacquet - Bottom's Up c/w Ghost Of A Chance (Apollo 756)
* Illinois Jacquet - Jacquet Mood c/w ??? (Jazz Selection (F) 518)

Wynonie Harris With Illinois Jacquet And His All Stars

Russell Jacquet (tp) John Brown (as) Illinois Jacquet (ts) Arthur Dennis (bars) Bill Doggett (p) Ulysses Livingston (g) Charles Mingus (b) Al Wichard (d) Wynonie Harris (vo)
Hollywood, CA, August 2, 1945
S1104Wynonie's BluesApollo 362; Delmark DD 657-2
S1105Here Comes The BluesApollo 362
* Various Artists - West Coast Jive (Delmark DD 657-2)
* Wynonie Harris - Wynonie's Blues c/w Here Comes The Blues (Apollo 362; Phoenix 7)

Illinois Jacquet And His All Stars

Russell Jacquet (tp) Henry Coker (tb) Tom Archia, Illinois Jacquet (ts) Sir Charles Thompson (p) probably Ulysses Livingston (g) Charles Mingus or John Simmons (b) Johnny Otis (d)
Los Angeles, CA, August 28, 1945
ARA1049Ladies LullabyARA 144
ARA1050Illinois Stomp-
* Illinois Jacquet - Ladies Lullaby c/w Illinois Stomp (ARA 144; Metro 23000)

Ernie Andrews With Wilbert Baranco Trio

Wilbert Baranco (p) Buddy Harper (g) Charles Mingus (b) Ernie Andrews (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, October 4, 1945
GEM20-AYou Go To My HeadGolden Guinea 1020
GEM20-BDon't Let The Sun Catch You Crying-
GEM21-AParadise LostGolden Guinea 1021
GEM21-BI Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance-
* Ernie Andrews - You Go To My Head c/w Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying (Golden Guinea 1020)
* Ernie Andrews - Paradise Lost c/w I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance (Golden Guinea 1021)

Bob Mosley And His All Stars

Karl George (tp) Marshall Royal (as, cl) Lucky Thompson (ts) Bob Mosley (p) Gene Phillips (g) Charles Mingus (b) Lee Young (d) Marion Abernathy (vo -2,3)
Los Angeles, CA, November, 1945
1. BTJ34-3Voot RhythmBeltone J 751, J 764; IAJRC CD 1001
2. BTJ35-1Stormy MoodBeltone J 752, J 763; IAJRC CD 1001
3. BTJ36-2/3Beggin' The BoogieBeltone J 751, J 763; IAJRC CD 1001
4. BTJ37-5Bee Boogie BooBeltone J 752, J 764; IAJRC CD 1001
* Tenor Sax Of Lucky Thompson - The Beginning Years (IAJRC CD 1001)
* Bob Mosley - Voot Rhythm c/w Beggin' The Boogie (Beltone J 751)
* Bob Mosley - Voot Rhythm c/w Bee Boogie Boo (Beltone J 764)
* Bob Mosley - Stormy Mood c/w Bee Boogie Boo (Beltone J 752)
* Marion Abernathy - Stormy Mood c/w Beggin' The Boogie (Beltone J 763)

Dinah Washington With Lucky Thompson's All Stars

Karl George (tp) Jewel Grant (as) Lucky Thompson (ts) Gene Porter (bars, cl) Milt Jackson (vib) Wilbert Baranco (p) Charles Mingus (b) Lee Young (d) Dinah Washington (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, December 10, 1945
S1170-3Wise Woman BluesApollo 368; Grand Award LP 33-318; Delmark DL 451
S1171-2Walking BluesApollo 374; Delmark DL 451
S1172-2No Voot - No BootApollo 368; Delmark DL 451
S1173Chewin' Woman Blues (Chewin' Mama Blues)Apollo 396; Grand Award LP 33-318; Delmark DL 451
* Dinah Washington - Mellow Mama (Delmark DL 451, DD 451)
* Dinah Washington Sings The Blues (Grand Award LP 33-318)
* Dinah Washington - Wise Woman Blues c/w No Voot - No Boot (Apollo 368)
* Dinah Washington - Walking Blues c/w Rich Man's Blues (Apollo 374)
* Dinah Washington - Chewin' Mama Blues c/w Pacific Coast Blues (Apollo 396)

Dinah Washington With Lucky Thompson's All Stars

Karl George (tp) Jewel Grant (as) Lucky Thompson (ts) Gene Porter (bars, cl) Milt Jackson (vib -1/3) Wilbert Baranco (p) Charles Mingus (b) Lee Young (d) Dinah Washington (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, December 12, 1945
1. S1174-2My Lovin' PapaApollo 371; Delmark DL 451
2. S1175-1Rich Man's BluesApollo 374; Grand Award LP 33-318; Delmark DL 451
3. S1176Beggin' Woman Blues (Beggin' Mama Blues)Parrot 20-001; Grand Award LP 33-318; Delmark DL 451
4. S1177All Or Nothing Blues-
* Dinah Washington - Mellow Mama (Delmark DL 451, DD 451)
* Dinah Washington Sings The Blues (Grand Award LP 33-318)
* Dinah Washington - My Lovin' Papa c/w Mellow Mama Blues (Apollo 371)
* Dinah Washington - Walking Blues c/w Rich Man's Blues (Apollo 374)
* Dinah Washington - Beggin' Mama Blues c/w All Or Nothing Blues (Parrot 20-001)

Dinah Washington With Lucky Thompson's All Stars

Karl George (tp) Jewel Grant (as) Lucky Thompson (ts) Gene Porter (bars, cl) Milt Jackson (vib -1/3) Wilbert Baranco (p) Charles Mingus (b) Lee Young (d) Dinah Washington (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, December 13, 1945
1. S1178Mellow Mama BluesApollo 371; Delmark DL 451
2. S1179My Voot Is Really VoutApollo 388; Delmark DL 451
3. S1180Blues For A DayApollo 388; Grand Award LP 33-318; Delmark DL 451
4. S1181Pacific Coast BluesApollo 396; Grand Award LP 33-318; Delmark DL 451
* Dinah Washington - Mellow Mama (Delmark DL 451, DD 451)
* Dinah Washington Sings The Blues (Grand Award LP 33-318)
* Dinah Washington - My Lovin' Papa c/w Mellow Mama Blues (Apollo 371)
* Dinah Washington - My Voot Is Really Vout c/w Blues For A Day (Apollo 388)
* Dinah Washington - Chewin' Mama Blues c/w Pacific Coast Blues (Apollo 396)

1946

Wilbert Baranco And His Rhythm Bombardiers

Karl George, Dizzy Gillespie, Howard McGhee, Snooky Young (tp) Ralph Bledsoe, Henry Coker, Vic Dickenson, George Washington (tb) Marvin Johnson, Willie Smith (as) Freddie Simon, Lucky Thompson (ts) Gene Porter (bars) Wilbert Baranco (p, vo) Buddy Harper (g) Charles Mingus (b) Earl Watkins (d)
Los Angeles, CA, January, 1946
BW183-2RNight And DayBlack & White 41; Tops LP 1639
BW184-2Weepin' Willie-
BW185-2LEvery Time I Think Of YouBlack & White 42; Tops LP 1639
BW186-2LBaranco Boogie-
* Wilbert Baranco And His Rhythm Bombardiers - Hot Piano (Tops LP 1639)
* Wilbert Baranco - Night And Day c/w Weepin' Willie (Black & White 41)
* Wilbert Baranco - Every Time I Think Of You c/w Baranco Boogie (Black & White 42)

Ivie Anderson And Her All Stars

Karl George (tp) Willie Smith (as) Gene Porter (ts) Buddy Collette (bars) Wilbert Baranco (p, arr) Buddy Harper (g) Charles Mingus (b) Booker Hart (d) Ivie Anderson (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, January, 1946
BW203I Got It Bad And That Ain't GoodBlack & White 771; Jazztone J 1262; Storyville (E) SLP 804
BW204On The Sunny Side Of The Street-
BW205-1I Thought You Ought To KnowBlack & White 772; Storyville (E) SLP 804
BW206-3The Voot Is Here To Stay-
* Ivie Anderson And Her All Stars (Storyville (E) SLP 804)
* Ivie Anderson - I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good c/w On The Sunny Side Of The Street (Black & White 771)
* Ivie Anderson - I Thought You Ought To Know c/w The Voot Is Here To Stay (Black & White 772)
* Ivie Anderson And Her All Stars (no details) (Jazztone J 1262)

Charles Mingus And His Orchestra

Karl George, John Plonsky (tp) Henry Coker (tb) Jewel Grant, Willie Smith (as) Gene Porter, Lucky Thompson (ts) Wilbert Baranco (p) Buddy Harper (g) Charles Mingus (b) Lee Young (d) Claude Trenier (vo -1,2,4)
Los Angeles, CA, early 1946
1. OR162AAin't Jivin' BluesExcelsior 162; Uptown UPCD 27.48
2. OR162BBaby, Take A Chance With Me-
3. OR163AShuffle Bass BoogieExcelsior 163; Uptown UPCD 27.48
4. OR163BWeird Nightmare-
* Baron Mingus - West Coast 1945-49 (Uptown UPCD 27.48)
* Charles Mingus - Ain't Jivin' Blues c/w Baby, Take A Chance (Excelsior 162)
* Charles Mingus - Shuffle Bass Boogie c/w Weird Nightmare (Excelsior 163)

Baron Mingus And His Rhythm

Herb Carol (bars) Buzz Wheeler (p) Charles Mingus (b) Warren Thompson (d) Herb Gayle (vo -1)
Hollywood, CA, March or August, 1946 or 1947 or January, 1949
1. O-193Pennies From HeavenFentone 2003; Uptown UPCD 27.48
2. O-214Lyon's Roar-
* Baron Mingus - West Coast 1945-49 (Uptown UPCD 27.48)
* Baron Mingus - Pennies From Heaven c/w Lyon's Roar (Fentone 2003)

Baron Mingus Presents His Symphonic Airs

Vern Carlson, Miles Davis (tp) Henry Coker (tb) Boots Mussulli (as) Lucky Thompson (ts) Buddy Collette (ts, fl) Herb Carol (bars) Buzz Wheeler (p) Charles Mingus (b, cello) Warren Thompson (d) Herb Gayle (vo -1,3)
Hollywood, CA, March or August, 1946 or 1947 or January, 1949
1. O-189He's GoneFentone 2002; Swingtime (E) ST 1010; Uptown UPCD 27.48
2. O-190Story Of Love-
3.God's PortraitFentone 2001
4.unknown title-
* Charles Mingus - The Young Rebel (Swingtime (E) ST 1010)
* Baron Mingus - West Coast 1945-49 (Uptown UPCD 27.48)
* Baron Mingus - He's Gone c/w Story Of Love (Fentone 2002)
* Baron Mingus - God's Portrait c/w unknown title (not released) (Fentone 2001)

Howard McGhee And His Orchestra

Howard McGhee, Gerald Wilson (tp) Vic Dickenson (tb) Sonny Criss (as) Teddy Edwards (ts) James King (ts, vo) Jimmy Bunn (p) Charles Mingus (b) Roy Porter (d)
Hollywood, CA, spring 1946
KFI-23333Sweet PotatoMelodisc (E) M 1001; IAJRC 25
KRI-23337Hoggin'Melodisc (E) M 1002; IAJRC 25
KFI-23345Blues A La King-
FKI-26610Night MistMelodisc (E) M 1001; IAJRC 25
* Various Artists - Modern Trumpet Leaders (IAJRC 25)
* Howard McGhee - Sweet Potato c/w Night Mist (Melodisc (E) M 1001)
* Howard McGhee - Hoggin' c/w Blues A La King (Melodisc (E) M 1002)

Lady Will Carr And Her Trio

Lady Will Carr (p) Irving Ashby (g) Charles Mingus (b)
Los Angeles, CA, April 26, 1946
388AS-2After Hours4 Star 1106
* Lady Will Carr - After Hours c/w Lady Will Carr/Baron Mingus - Pipe Dream (4 Star 1106)

Baron Mingus And His Octet

Karl George (tp) Henry Coker (tb) Willie Smith (as) Marshall Royal (as, cl) Lucky Thompson (ts) Lady Will Carr (p) Irving Ashby (g) Charles Mingus (b) Lee Young (d)
Los Angeles, CA, April, 1946
Ashby De La Zouch4 Star 1105
Love On A Greyhound Bus-
* Baron Mingus - Ashby De La Zouch c/w Love On A Greyhound Bus (4 Star 1105)

Baron Mingus And His Octet

Karl George (tp) Henry Coker (tb) Marshall Royal (cl, as) Willie Smith (as) Lucky Thompson (ts) Lady Will Carr (p) Irving Ashby (g) Charles Mingus (b) Lee Young (d) Claude Trenier (vo -2)
Los Angeles, CA, May 6, 1946
1. 393ASMake Believe4 Star 1107; Uptown UPCD 27.48
2. 394AS-2Honey, Take A Chance With Me4 Star 1108; Swingtime (E) ST 1010; Uptown UPCD 27.48
3. 395ASBedspread4 Star 1107; Uptown UPCD 27.48
4. 396AS-2This Subdues My Passion4 Star 1108; Swingtime (E) ST 1010; Uptown UPCD 27.48
5. 397AS-2Pipe Dream4 Star 1106; Uptown UPCD 27.48
* Charles Mingus - The Young Rebel (Swingtime (E) ST 1010)
* Baron Mingus - West Coast 1945-49 (Uptown UPCD 27.48)
* Baron Mingus - Make Believe c/w Bedspread (4 Star 1107)
* Baron Mingus - Honey, Take A Chance With Me c/w This Subdues My Passion (4 Star 1108)
* Lady Will Carr - After Hours c/w Lady Will Carr/Baron Mingus - Pipe Dream (4 Star 1106)

Gene Morris Quintet

Walter Morris (tp) Gene Morris (ts) George Williams (p) Charles Mingus (b) Lee Young (d) Lee Williams (vo -2,4) unidentified band vocals (-1)
Los Angeles, CA, late 1946
1. KI-501-ARiff G.M.Clear Tone 501
2. KI-501-BIs It A Sin?-
3. FOTO-502-AG-Ing With GeneClear Tone 502
4. FOTO-502-BLaughing At Life-
* Gene Morris - Riff G.M. c/w Is It A Sin? (Clear Tone 501)
* Gene Morris - G-Ing With Gene c/w Laughing At Life (Clear Tone 502; Miltone 219)

Jazz At The Philharmonic

Neal Hefti, Shorty Sherock (tp -1,3) Corky Corcoran (as -1,3) Coleman Hawkins (ts) Buddy Cole (p) Dave Barbour (g) Charles Mingus (b) Dave Coleman (d)
live in Los Angeles, CA, circa 1946
1. 144/146Stompin' At The SavoyClef unissued
2. 147Body And Soul-
3. 148/149Tea For Two-

1947 (25歳)

Charles Mingus and others

Buddy Collette, Ted Nash (reeds) Artie Bernstein, Red Callender, Billy Hadnott, Artie Shapiro (b) Charles Mingus (nar) unidentified large orchestra, and others
Los Angeles, CA, circa February, 1947
The Chill Of Deathunissued

Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra

Teddy Buckner, Wendell Culley, Duke Garrette, Leo Shepherd, Snooky Young (tp) Andrew Penn, James Robinson, Britt Woodman, Jimmy Wormick (tb) Jackie Kelso (cl, as) Ben Kynard, Bobby Plater (as) Morris Lane, John Sparrow (ts) Charlie Fowlkes (bars) Lionel Hampton (vib) Milt Buckner (p) Billy Mackel (g) Joe Comfort, Charles Mingus (b) Earl Walker (d)
Hollywood, CA, November 3, 1947
L4528Goldwyn StompDecca 24505; MCA (F) 510.103; Coral (G) 6.22181
L4529Red TopDecca 24281, DL 4296; MCA (F) 510.112; Coral (G) 6.22181
L4530Giddy UpDecca 24281; MCA (F) 510.117; Coral (G) 6.22181
* Lionel Hampton 3 - Sweatin' With Hamp 1945.1950 (MCA (F) 510.103, 1331)
* Lionel Hampton, Vol. 7: 1947-1949 (Coral (G) 6.22181)
* Lionel Hampton - Hamp's Golden Favorites (Decca DL 4296, DL 74296)
* Lionel Hampton 4 - Seeds Of Swing 1945.1949 (MCA (F) 510.112)
* Lionel Hampton 5 - Swinging Sessions! 1945.1950 (MCA (F) 510.117)
* Lionel Hampton - Goldwyn Stomp c/w Hawk's Nest (Decca 24505)
* Lionel Hampton - Red Top c/w Giddy Up (Decca 24281)

Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra

Teddy Buckner, Wendell Culley, Duke Garrette, Leo Shepherd, Walter Williams (tp) Andrew Penn, James Robinson, Britt Woodman, Jimmy Wormick (tb) Jackie Kelso (cl, as) Ben Kynard, Bobby Plater (as) Morris Lane, John Sparrow (ts) Charlie Fowlkes (bars) Lionel Hampton (vib) Milt Buckner (p) Billy Mackel (g) Joe Comfort, Charles Mingus (b) Earl Walker (d): Walter Williams (tp) replaces Young
Hollywood, CA, November 10, 1947
L4543Hawk's NestDecca 24505; MCA (F) 510.103; Coral (G) 6.22181
L4544Mingus FingusDecca 24428; MCA (F) 510.103; Coral (G) 6.22181
L4545Muchacho Azul-
L4546Midnight SunDecca 24429, DL 4296; MCA (F) 510.112; Coral (G) 6.22181
* Lionel Hampton 3 - Sweatin' With Hamp 1945.1950 (MCA (F) 510.103, 1331)
* Lionel Hampton, Vol. 7: 1947-1949 (Coral (G) 6.22181)
* Lionel Hampton - Hamp's Golden Favorites (Decca DL 4296, DL 74296)
* Lionel Hampton 4 - Seeds Of Swing 1945.1949 (MCA (F) 510.112)
* Lionel Hampton - Goldwyn Stomp c/w Hawk's Nest (Decca 24505)
* Lionel Hampton - Mingus Fingus c/w Muchacho Azul (Decca 24428)
* Lionel Hampton - Three Minutes On 52nd Street c/w Midnight Sun (Decca 24429)

Lionel Hampton And His Sextet

Benny Bailey (tp -1/3) Morris Lane (ts) Lionel Hampton (vib, vo) Dodo Marmarosa (p -1/3) Milt Buckner (p -4) Billy Mackel (g) Charles Mingus (b) Curley Hamner (d) Earl Walker (d -1/3)
Hollywood, CA, November 14, 1947
1. L4560CherokeeDecca 24430; MCA (F) 510.181; Coral (G) 6.22181
2. L4561No. 2 Re-Bop And Be-Bop-
3. L4562Zoo-Baba-Do-Oo-EeDecca 24431; MCA (F) 510.181; Coral (G) 6.22181
4. L4563Be-Bop's Turning Blue-
* Lionel Hampton 7 - Hamp's Small Combos 1947-1950 (MCA (F) 510.181)
* Lionel Hampton, Vol. 7: 1947-1949 (Coral (G) 6.22181)
* Lionel Hampton - Cherokee c/w No. 2 Re-Bop And Be-Bop (Decca 24430)
* Lionel Hampton - Zoo-Baba-Do-Oo-Ee c/w Be-Bop's Turning Blue (Decca 24431)

Curley Hamner And His Orchestra

Duke Garrette (tp) Bobby Plater (as) Morris Lane (ts) Charlie Fowlkes (bars) Bill Dougherty (vln) Earl Hines (p) Billy Mackel (g) Charles Mingus (b) Curley Hamner (d) Wini Brown (vo -1)
Hollywood, CA, December 31, 1947
1. SR2128Bama Lama LamSunrise 2115; Swingtime (E) ST 1010
2. SR2129Spooky Boogie-
* Charles Mingus - The Young Rebel (Swingtime (E) ST 1010)
* Curley Hamner - Bama Lama Lam c/w Spooky Boogie (Sunrise 2115)

Curley Hamner And His Orchestra

Duke Garrette (tp) Bobby Plater (as) Morris Lane (ts) Charlie Fowlkes (bars) Bill Dougherty (vln) Earl Hines (p) Billy Mackel (g) Charles Mingus (b) Curley Hamner (d) Wini Brown (vo): same personnel
Hollywood, CA, December, 1947
No Good Woman BluesSwingtime (E) ST 1010
Bow Legged Woman-
* Charles Mingus - The Young Rebel (Swingtime (E) ST 1010)

1948

Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra

Teddy Buckner, Wendell Culley, Duke Garrette, Fats Navarro, Leo Shepherd (tp) Sonny Craven, Andrew Penn, Britt Woodman, Jimmy Wormick (tb) Ben Kynard, Bobby Plater (as) John Sparrow, Billy Williams (ts) Charlie Fowlkes (bars) Lionel Hampton (vib, p, d, vo) Milt Buckner (p) Charlie Harris, Charles Mingus (b) Earl Walker (d)
radio broadcast, "Howard Theatre", Washington, DC, May 1, 1948
Hot HouseWeka (Swt) Jds 12-1; Cicala Jazz Live (It) BLJ 8015; Alamac QSR 2419; Forlane (F) UCD 19008
Adam Blew His HatCicala Jazz Live (It) BLJ 8015; Alamac QSR 2419
Goldwyn StompCicala Jazz Live (It) BLJ 8015
* Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra 1948 (Weka (Swt) Jds 12-1)
* Lionel Hampton In Concert (Cicala Jazz Live (It) BLJ 8015)
* Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra 1948 (Alamac QSR 2419)
* Lionel Hampton/Gene Krupa (Forlane (F) UCD 19008)

Charles Mingus Quartet

Buddy Collette (cl, as) Wilbert Baranco (p) Charles Mingus (b) unknown (d)
Los Angeles, CA, circa middle 1948
Mingus Fingus (Mingus Fingers)Dolphins Of Hollywood 200; Uptown UPCD 27.48
These Foolish Things-
* Baron Mingus - West Coast 1945-49 (Uptown UPCD 27.48)
* Charles Mingus - Mingus Fingus c/w These Foolish Things (Dolphins Of Hollywood 200)

Baron Mingus And His Rhythm

probably Vern Carlson (tp) probably Britt Woodman (tb) unknown (ts) Wilbert Baranco (p) Charles Mingus (b, vo) unknown (d) Helen Carr (vo -1) possibly Wilbert Baranco (vo -2)
Hollywood, CA, middle 1948
1. DH-300-ASay It Isn't SoDolphins Of Hollywood 300; Uptown UPCD 27.48
2. DH-300-BBoppin' 'N Boston (Boppin' In Boston)-
* Baron Mingus - West Coast 1945-49 (Uptown UPCD 27.48)
* Charles Mingus - Say It Isn't So c/w Boppin' 'N Boston (Dolphins Of Hollywood 300)

Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra

Teddy Buckner, Wendell Culley, Duke Garrette, Jimmy Nottingham, Leo Shepherd (tp) Lester Bass (btp) Sonny Craven, Britt Woodman, Jimmy Wormick (tb) Ben Kynard, Bobby Plater (as) John Sparrow, Billy Williams (ts) Charlie Fowlkes (bars) Lionel Hampton (vib, p, d, vo) Milt Buckner (p) Wes Montgomery (g) Charles Mingus (b) Earl Walker (d)
radio broadcast, Geneva, NY, July 1, 1948
Adam Blew His HatWeka (Swt) Jds 12-1; Cicala Jazz Live (It) BLJ 8015; Alamac QSR 2419; Forlane (F) UCD 19008
* Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra 1948 (Weka (Swt) Jds 12-1)
* Lionel Hampton In Concert (Cicala Jazz Live (It) BLJ 8015)
* Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra 1948 (Alamac QSR 2419)
* Lionel Hampton/Gene Krupa (Forlane (F) UCD 19008)

Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra

Teddy Buckner, Wendell Culley, Duke Garrette, Jimmy Nottingham, Leo Shepherd (tp) Lester Bass (btp) Sonny Craven, Britt Woodman, Jimmy Wormick (tb) Ben Kynard, Bobby Plater (as) John Sparrow, Billy Williams (ts) Charlie Fowlkes (bars) Lionel Hampton (vib, p, d, vo) Milt Buckner (p) Bobby Tucker (p -1) Wes Montgomery (g) Charles Mingus (b) Earl Walker (d) Billie Holiday (vo -1) Wynonie Harris (vo -2)
radio broadcast, Geneva, NY, July 7, 1948
1.I Cover The WaterfrontWeka (Swt) Jds 12-1
2.Good Rockin' TonightWeka (Swt) Jds 12-1; Cicala Jazz Live (It) BLJ 8015
* Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra 1948 (Weka (Swt) Jds 12-1)
* Lionel Hampton In Concert (Cicala Jazz Live (It) BLJ 8015)

Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra

Teddy Buckner, Wendell Culley, Duke Garrette, Jimmy Nottingham, Leo Shepherd (tp) Lester Bass (btp) Sonny Craven, Britt Woodman, Jimmy Wormick (tb) Johnny Board, Ben Kynard, Bobby Plater (as) John Sparrow, Billy Williams (ts) Charlie Fowlkes (bars) Lionel Hampton (vib, p, d, vo) Milt Buckner (p) Wes Montgomery (g) Charles Mingus (b) Earl Walker (d): Johnny Board (as) replaces Tucker, Holiday, Harris
radio broadcast, Geneva, NY, July 21, 1948
Brant Inn BoogieWeka (Swt) Jds 12-1; Cicala Jazz Live (It) BLJ 8015; Alamac QSR 2419; Forlane (F) UCD 19008
* Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra 1948 (Weka (Swt) Jds 12-1)
* Lionel Hampton In Concert (Cicala Jazz Live (It) BLJ 8015)
* Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra 1948 (Alamac QSR 2419)
* Lionel Hampton/Gene Krupa (Forlane (F) UCD 19008)

Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra

Teddy Buckner, Wendell Culley, Duke Garrette, Jimmy Nottingham, Leo Shepherd (tp) Lester Bass (btp) Sonny Craven, Britt Woodman, Jimmy Wormick (tb) Johnny Board, Ben Kynard, Bobby Plater (as) John Sparrow, Billy Williams (ts) Charlie Fowlkes (bars) Lionel Hampton (vib, p, d, vo) Milt Buckner (p) Wes Montgomery (g) Charles Mingus (b) Earl Walker (d): same personnel
radio broadcast, Peoria, IL, August 4, 1948
Body And SoulWeka (Swt) Jds 12-1; Cicala Jazz Live (It) BLJ 8015; Alamac QSR 2419
* Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra 1948 (Weka (Swt) Jds 12-1)
* Lionel Hampton In Concert (Cicala Jazz Live (It) BLJ 8015)
* Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra 1948 (Alamac QSR 2419)

Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra

Teddy Buckner, Wendell Culley, Duke Garrette, Jimmy Nottingham, Leo Shepherd (tp) Lester Bass (btp) Sonny Craven, Britt Woodman, Jimmy Wormick (tb) Johnny Board, Ben Kynard, Bobby Plater (as) John Sparrow, Billy Williams (ts) Charlie Fowlkes (bars) Lionel Hampton (vib, p, d, vo) Milt Buckner (p) Wes Montgomery (g) Charles Mingus (b) Earl Walker (d): same personnel
radio broadcast, Denver, CO, August 11, 1948
Satchmo's BluesWeka (Swt) Jds 12-1; Cicala Jazz Live (It) BLJ 8015; Alamac QSR 2419; Forlane (F) UCD 19008
* Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra 1948 (Weka (Swt) Jds 12-1)
* Lionel Hampton In Concert (Cicala Jazz Live (It) BLJ 8015)
* Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra 1948 (Alamac QSR 2419)
* Lionel Hampton/Gene Krupa (Forlane (F) UCD 19008)

1949

Charles Mingus Solo

Charles Mingus (p)
Ralph Manza's home, San Francisco, CA, February 10, 1949
arranging the intro to He's GoneUptown UPCD 27.48
* Baron Mingus - West Coast 1945-49 (Uptown UPCD 27.48)

Charlie Mingus And His 22 Piece Be Bop Band

John Anderson, Buddy Childers, Hobart Dotson, Eddie Preston (tp) Jimmy Knepper, Marty Smith, Britt Woodman (tb) Eric Dolphy (as, fl, cl) Jewel Grant, Art Pepper (as, cl) Herb Caro (ts, cl) William Green (ts, cl, fl) Gene Porter (bars, cl) Russ Freeman (p) Red Callender, Charles Mingus (b) Roy Porter (d) Johnny Berger (per) and others
Hollywood, CA, spring 1949
REX28002-AThe Story Of LoveRex Hollywood 28002; Uptown UPCD 27.48
REX28014-AInspiration, Pt. 1Rex Hollywood 28014; Uptown UPCD 27.48
REX28014-BInspiration, Pt. 2-
* Baron Mingus - West Coast 1945-49 (Uptown UPCD 27.48)
* Charles Mingus - The Story Of Love c/w Roy Porter - Don't Blame Me (Rex Hollywood 28002)
* Charles Mingus - Inspiration, Pt. 1&2 (Rex Hollywood 28014)

1950

Red Norvo Trio

Red Norvo (vib) Tal Farlow (g) Charles Mingus (b)
Los Angeles, CA, May 3, 1950
D305-1Swedish Pastry (take 1)Savoy SJL 2212
D305-2Swedish Pastry (mst. take)Discovery 135, DL 3018; Savoy MG 12088, SJL 2212
D306Cheek To CheekDiscovery 134, DL 3018; Savoy MG 12088, SJL 2212
D307Night And DayDiscovery 135, DL 3018; Savoy MG 12088, SJL 2212
D308Time And TideDiscovery 134, DL 3018; Savoy MG 12088, SJL 2212
* The Red Norvo Trio With Tal Farlow And Charles Mingus (Savoy SJL 2212)
* Red Norvo - Move! (Savoy MG 12088)
* Red Norvo Trio, Vol. 2 (Discovery DL 3018)
* Red Norvo - Swedish Pastry c/w Night And Day (Discovery 135)
* Red Norvo - Cheek To Cheek c/w Time And Tide (Discovery 134)

Red Norvo Trio

Red Norvo (vib) Tal Farlow (g) Charles Mingus (b): same personnel
Chicago, IL, October 13, 1950
D375 | D405September SongDiscovery 147, DL 3012; Savoy MG 12088, SJL 2212
D376 | D406MoveDiscovery 145, DL 3012; Savoy MG 12088, SJL 2212
D377 | D407I've Got You Under My SkinDiscovery 144, DL 3012; Savoy MG 12088, SJL 2212
D378 | D409I Get A Kick Out Of YouDiscovery 146, DL 3012; Savoy MG 12088, SJL 2212
D379 | D408I'll Remember April-
D380 | D410I Can't Believe That You're In Love With MeDiscovery 144, DL 3012; Savoy MG 12088, SJL 2212
D381 | D411Little White LiesDiscovery 145, DL 3012; Savoy MG 12093, SJL 2212
D382 | D412Have You Met Miss Jones?Discovery DL 3014; Savoy MG 12093, SJL 2212
D383 | D413Zing! Went The Strings Of My HeartDiscovery 147, DL 3012; Savoy MG 12088, SJL 2212
Mood IndigoSavoy SJL 2212
Prelude To A Kiss-
'Deed I Do-
* Red Norvo - Move! (Savoy MG 12088)
* The Red Norvo Trio With Tal Farlow And Charles Mingus (Savoy SJL 2212)
* Red Norvo/George Shearing - Midnight On Cloud 69 (Savoy MG 12093)
* Red Norvo Trio, Vol. 1 (Discovery DL 3012)
* Various Artists - Songs By Rodgers And Hart - Songs By Johnny Green (Discovery DL 3014)
* Red Norvo - September Song c/w Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart (Discovery 147, 45-147)
* Red Norvo - Move c/w Little White Lies (Discovery 145, 45-145)
* Red Norvo - I've Got You Under My Skin c/w I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me (Discovery 144, 45-144)
* Red Norvo - I Get A Kick Out Of You c/w I'll Remember April (Discovery 146, 45-146)

Red Norvo Trio

Red Norvo (vib) Tal Farlow (g) Charles Mingus (b): same personnel
Standard Transcriptions, Chicago, IL, probably late 1950-early 1951
Tea For TwoStandard Q 261
I Only Have Eyes For YouStandard Q 261; Natural Organic 7001
Budo-
Sweet Georgia BrownStandard Q 261; Rond-Lette A 28; Natural Organic 7001
Night And DayStandard Q 261
This Can't Be LoveStandard Q 261; Rond-Lette A 28; Natural Organic 7001
These Foolish Things-
Good BaitStandard Q 261; Natural Organic 7001
September SongStandard Q 261; Rond-Lette A 28; Natural Organic 7001
September In The RainStandard Q 261; Natural Organic 7001
I Get A Kick Out Of YouStandard Q 262
Swedish Pastry-
The Blue RoomStandard Q 262; Rond-Lette A 28; Natural Organic 7001
MoveStandard Q 262
If I Had You-
C Jam BluesStandard Q 262; Natural Organic 7001
Time And TideStandard Q 262
GodchildStandard Q 262; Natural Organic 7001
Crazy Rhythm-
Rose RoomStandard Q 262; Rond-Lette A 28; Natural Organic 7001
Where Or WhenStandard Q 266; Natural Organic 7001
East Of The SunStandard Q 266; Rond-Lette A 28; Natural Organic 7001
Begin The BeguineStandard Q 266; Natural Organic 7001
Honeysuckle RoseStandard Q 266; Rond-Lette A 28; Natural Organic 7001
Exactly Like You-
Zing! Went The Strings Of My HeartStandard Q 266
My Blue Heaven-
I'm Yours-
Sunday-
Cheek To Cheek-
Ay Ay AyRond-Lette A 28
Oh, Lady Be Good-
Confessin'-
* The Red Norvo Trio (Natural Organic 7001)
* Red Norvo Trio (Rond-Lette A 28)
* Red Norvo Trio (Standard Q 261)
* Red Norvo Trio (Standard Q 262)
* Red Norvo Trio (Standard Q 266)

1951

Red Norvo Trio

Red Norvo (vib) Tal Farlow (g) Charles Mingus (b)
Los Angeles, CA, April 13, 1951
D480If I Had YouDiscovery 166, EP 18, DL 3018; Savoy MG 12088, SJL 2212
D481-1This Can't Be Love (take 1)Savoy SJL 2212
D481-2This Can't Be Love (take 2)-
D481-3This Can't Be Love (mst. take)Discovery 167, EP 18, DL 3018; Savoy MG 12088, SJL 2212
D482-1Godchild (take 1)Savoy SJL 2212
D482-2Godchild (take 2)-
D482-3Godchild (mst. take)Discovery 167, EP 18, DL 3018; Savoy MG 12088, SJL 2212
D483-3I'm YoursDiscovery 166, EP 18, DL 3018; Savoy MG 12093, SJL 2212
* Red Norvo - Move! (Savoy MG 12088)
* The Red Norvo Trio With Tal Farlow And Charles Mingus (Savoy SJL 2212)
* Red Norvo/George Shearing - Midnight On Cloud 69 (Savoy MG 12093)
* Red Norvo Trio, Vol. 2 (Discovery DL 3018)
* Red Norvo Trio (Discovery EP 18)
* Red Norvo - If I Had You c/w I'm Yours (Discovery 166)
* Red Norvo - This Can't Be Love c/w Godchild (Discovery 167)

Charles Mingus - Nadi Qamar (as Spaulding Givens) Duo

Spaulding Givens (p -1,2,4/9) Charles Mingus (b -1,2,4/9, p -3)
Hollywood, CA, April, 1951
1.What Is This Thing Called Love?Debut DLP 1; Fantasy OJCCD 1808-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
2.Darn That Dream-
3.Yesterdays-
4.Body And Soul-
5.Blue Moon-
6.Blue Tide-
7.Darn That Dream (alt. take)Fantasy OJCCD 1808-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
8.Jeepers Creepers (take 1)-
9.Jeepers Creepers (take 2)-
* The Charles Mingus Duo And Trio - Debut Rarities, Vol. 2 (Fantasy OJCCD 1808-2)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* Charles Mingus/Spaulding Givens - Strings And Keys (Debut DLP 1)

Miles Davis Sextet

Miles Davis (tp) Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Big Nick Nicholas (ts) Billy Taylor (p) Charles Mingus (b) Art Blakey (d)
"Birdland", NYC, September 29, 1951
Move (Mod)Ozone 7; Beppo (E) BEP 501; Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 124
The Squirrel-
Lady Bird-
* Miles Davis - Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - Art Blakey (Ozone 7)
* Miles Davis At Birdland 1951 (Beppo (E) BEP 501)
* Miles Davis Featuring Stan Getz - Birdland Days (Fresh Sound (Sp) FSR 124)

Billy Taylor Trio

Billy Taylor (p) Charles Mingus (b) Marquis Foster (d)
"Storyville", Boston, MA, November 6, 1951
All The Things You AreRoost RLP 406
Lady Bird-
Laura-
What Is This Thing Called Love?Roost RLP 406; Alto AL 714
I'm Beginning To See The LightAlto AL 714
* Charles Mingus - Vital Savage Horizons (Alto AL 714)
* Billy Taylor - Jazz At Storyville (Roost RLP 406)

Melvin Moore

unknown (fl) unknown (ob) Terry Gibbs (vib) Billy Taylor (p) Mundell Lowe (g) Charles Mingus (b) Charlie Smith (d) Melvin Moore, Melvin Moore (vo) unidentified strings
NYC, December 18, 1951
K8150-1While I'm GoneKing 4519
K8151-1PossessedKing 4539
K8152-1Hold Me, Kiss Me, Squeeze Me-
K8153-1I'll Be ThereKing 4519
* Melvin Moore - While I'm Gone c/w I'll Be There (King 4519)
* Melvin Moore - Possessed c/w Hold Me, Kiss Me, Squeeze Me (King 4539)

Mel Torme With Red Norvo Trio

Red Norvo (vib) Tal Farlow (g) Charles Mingus (b) Mel Torme (vo)
Hollywood, CA, 1951
unknown titlesunissued

1952 (30歳)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Lee Konitz (as) Phyllis Pinkerton (p) George Koutzen (cello) Charles Mingus (b) Al Levitt (d) Jackie Paris (vo -2,3) Bob Benton (vo -4,5)
Lennie Tristano's Manhattan Studio, 317 East 32nd Street, NY, April 12, 1952
1. RKV5241PrecognitionDebut M 101; Swingtime (E) ST 1010; Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001; Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
2.Portrait (take 1)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001; Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
3. RKV5242Portrait (take 2)Debut M 101; Swingtime (E) ST 1010; Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
4.I've Lost My Love (take 1)Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
5.I've Lost My Love (take 2)-
6. E2KB6500-1Extrasensory PerceptionDebut M 103, DEB 198, (J) DEB 198; Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001; Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
7.Extrasensory Perception (alt. take)Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* Charles Mingus - The Young Rebel (Swingtime (E) ST 1010)
* The Rarest On Debut: Charles Mingus (Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001)
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut DEB 198)
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut (J) DEB 198; Fantasy OJC 115)
* The Charles Mingus Group Featuring Jackie Paris, The Gordons, And Bob Benton - Debut Rarities, Vol. 4 (Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* Charles Mingus - Precognition c/w Portrait (Debut M 101; Cupol (Swd) American Jazz AJ 1)
* Charles Mingus - Montage c/w Extrasensory Perception (Debut M 103)

George Wallington Quartet

George Wallington (p) Chuck Wayne (mandola -1) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, September 4, 1952
1. 351Love BeatPrestige 788, PRLP 136, PR 7587
2. 352Summer RainPrestige 803, PRLP 136, PR 7587
3. 353EscalatingPrestige PRLP 136, PR 7587
4. 354Laura-
* The George Wallington Trios Featuring Charles Mingus, Oscar Pettiford, Max Roach (Prestige PR 7587; Fantasy OJC 1754, OJCCD 1754-2)
* George Wallington Trio (Prestige PRLP 136)
* George Wallington - Love Beat c/w Red, White And Blue (Prestige 788)
* George Wallington - Summer Rain c/w When Your Old Wedding Ring Was New (Prestige 803)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Paige Brook (fl, as) John Mehegan (p) Jackson Wiley (cello) Charles Mingus (b, nar) Max Roach (d, voice) Jackie Paris (vo, nar)
Lennie Tristano's Manhattan Studio, 317 East 32nd Street, NY, September 16, 1952
Paris In Blue (complete)unissued
E2CB6494-2Paris In Blue, Ed. 1 (Orientation)Debut M 102; Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Paris In Blue, Ed. 2Debut DEB 198
Paris In Blue, Ed. 3Debut (J) DEB 198
E2CB6495-2Make BelieveDebut M 102; Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
E2CB6497-2MontageDebut M 103; Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut DEB 198)
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut (J) DEB 198; Fantasy OJC 115)
* The Charles Mingus Group Featuring Jackie Paris, The Gordons, And Bob Benton - Debut Rarities, Vol. 4 (Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* Charles Mingus - Paris In Blue c/w Make Believe (Debut M 102; Cupol (Swd) American Jazz AJ 2)
* Charles Mingus - Montage c/w Extrasensory Perception (Debut M 103)

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker (as) Duke Jordan (p) Charles Mingus (b) Phil Brown (d)
radio broadcast, "Birdland", NYC, September 20, 1952
OrnithologyKlacto (E) MG 101; Zu-Zazz (E) ZZ 1002
52nd Street Theme-
* Charlie Parker - Ballads And Birdland (Klacto (E) MG 101)
* Charlie Parker, Vol. 1 - Ballads And Birdland (Zu-Zazz (E) ZZ 1002)

Oscar Pettiford Quartet

Billy Taylor (p) Oscar Pettiford (cello) Charles Mingus (b) Charlie Smith (d)
NYC, October 16 or February 21, 1952
Oriental Cello Blues (Cello Again)Roost SP 546, 561; Swingtime (E) ST 1010
Ah-Dee-Dong-Blues-
Sonny Boy-
I'm Beginning To See The Light-
* Charles Mingus - The Young Rebel (Swingtime (E) ST 1010)
* Oscar Pettiford Quartet (Roost SP 546, 561)

John Mehegan - Charles Mingus Duo

John Mehegan (p) Charles Mingus (b)
NYC, late 1952
Form Barrelhouse To Bop / A History Of Jazz PianoPerspective PR 1
* John Mehegan Duo (Perspective PR 1)

Charlie Parker Sextet

Joe Gordon (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Bill Wellington (ts) Dick Twardzik (p) Charles Mingus (b) Roy Haynes (d)
"Hi-Hat Club", Boston, MA, December 8-12, 1952
I'll Remember AprilCharlie Parker PLP 404
* Charlie Parker - The Happy "Bird" (Charlie Parker PLP 404, CLP 404)

1953

Sonny Stitt With Johnny Richards' Orchestra

Kai Winding (tb) Don Elliott (mel) Sonny Stitt (as, ts) Sid Cooper (ts, picc) George Berg (bars) Horace Silver (p) Charles Mingus (b) Don Lamond (d) Johnny Richards (arr)
Coastal Recording Studios, NYC, March 18, 1953
1156-2Sancho PanzaRoost RLP 415
1157-2Sweet And Lovely-
1158-1If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)-
1159-2Hooke's Tours-
* Sonny Stitt Playing Arrangements From The Pen Of Johnny Richards (Roost RLP 415)
= The Complete Roost Sonny Stitt Studio Sessions (Mosaic MD9-208)

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) Charles Mingus (b) Roy Haynes (d)
WJZ radio broadcast, "Birdland", NYC, March 23, 1953
I Want To Be HappyESP-Disk' ESP 3022; Session Disc 109
I've Got You Under My Skin-
Sure Thing-
Embraceable You-
Woody'n You-
Salt Peanuts-
Lullaby Of Birdland (incomplete)Session Disc 109
* Bud Powell - Spring Broadcasts 1953 (ESP-Disk' ESP 3022, ESPCD 3022)
* The Bud Powell Trio (Session Disc 109)

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) Charles Mingus (b) Roy Haynes (d): same personnel
"Club Kavakos", Washington, DC, April 5, 1953
I Want To Be HappyElektra/Musician E1 60030
Somebody Loves Me-
Nice Work If You Can Get It-
Salt Peanuts-
Conception-
Lullaby Of Birdland-
Little Willie Leaps-
Hallelujah-
Lullaby Of Birdland (alt. take)-
Sure Thing-
Woody'n You-
* Bud Powell - Inner Fires (Elektra/Musician E1 60030)

Bud Powell Trio With Joe Timer Big Band

Bob Carey, Jon Eardley, Ed Leddy, Irving "Marky" Markowitz, Charlie Walp (tp) Don Spiker, Bob Swope, Earl Swope (tb) Jim Riley (as) Ben Lary, Angelo Tompros (ts) Jack Nimitz (bars) Bud Powell (p) Charles Mingus (b) Roy Haynes (d) Bill Potts (arr) Joe Timer (ldr)
"Club Kavakos", Washington, DC, April 5, 1953
Tiny's Blues (Big Band Blues)Mythic Sound MS 6002-1
* Earl Bud Powell, Vol. 2 - Burning In U.S.A., 53-55 (Mythic Sound MS 6002-1, MS 6002-2)

Spaulding Givens Trio

Spaulding Givens (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, April 14, 1953
Day Dream (take 1)Fantasy OJCCD 1808-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Day Dream (take 2)-
Theme From "Rhapsody In Blue" (take 1)-
Theme From "Rhapsody In Blue" (take 2)-
Jet (take 1)-
Jet (take 2)-
* The Charles Mingus Duo And Trio - Debut Rarities, Vol. 2 (Fantasy OJCCD 1808-2)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)

The Gordons With Hank Jones Trio

Hank Jones (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d) Honey Gordon (vo -2/6) George Gordon, George Gordon Jr., Richard Gordon (vo -3/5)
NYC, April 29, 1953
1.Medley: You Go To My HeadDebut DEB 198, (J) DEB 198; Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
2. RM508Can You Blame MeDebut M 110, DEB 198, (J) DEB 198; Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001; Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
3. RM509You And MeDebut M 111; Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
4.You And Me (alt. take)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001
5. RM510BebopperDebut M 110, DEB 198, (J) DEB 198; Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
6. RM511CupidDebut M 111; Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut DEB 198)
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut (J) DEB 198; Fantasy OJC 115)
* The Rarest On Debut: Charles Mingus (Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001)
* The Charles Mingus Group Featuring Jackie Paris, The Gordons, And Bob Benton - Debut Rarities, Vol. 4 (Fantasy OJCCD 1829-2)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* The Gordons - Bebopper c/w Can You Blame Me Me (Debut M 110)
* Honey Gordon - You And Me c/w Cupid (Debut M 111)

The Quintet

Dizzy Gillespie (tp, vo) Charlie Parker (as) Bud Powell (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
"Massey Hall", Toronto, Canada, May 15, 1953
Perdido (undubbed version)Debut 12DCD 4402-2
PerdidoDebut DLP 2, (D) DEP 31
-Debut DEB 124; Prestige PR 24024; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Salt Peanuts (undubbed version)Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Salt Peanuts, #1&2Debut DLP 2, DEB 124, (D) DEP 31; Prestige PR 24024; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
All The Things You Are (undubbed version)Debut DLP 2, (D) DEP 32, 12DCD 4402-2
52nd Street Theme (undubbed version)-
All The Things You AreDebut DEB 124; Prestige PR 24024; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
52nd Street Theme-
* The Quintet - Jazz At Massey Hall (Debut DEB 124; Fantasy LP 6003, LP 86003, OJC 044, OJCCD 044-2)
= Charlie Parker - Jazz At Massey Hall (America (F) 30 AM 6053)
* Various Artists - The Greatest Jazz Concert Ever (Prestige PR 24024)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* The Quintet - Jazz At Massey Hall, Vol. 1 (Debut DLP 2)
= The Quintet Of The Year - Jazz At Massey Hall, Vol. 1 (Vogue (E) LDE 040; Disques Swing (F) M 33312)
* The Quintet - Jazz At Nassey Hall, Vol. 1 (Debut (D) DEP 31)
* The Quintet - Jazz At Nassey Hall, Vol. 2 (Debut (D) DEP 32)

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
"Massey Hall", Toronto, Canada, May 15, 1953
I've Got You Under My SkinDebut DEB 198, (J) DEB 198; Fantasy LP 6006, OJCCD 111-2; Prestige PR 24024; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Embraceable YouDebut DLP 3, (D) DEP 49; Fantasy LP 6006, OJC 111; Prestige PR 24024; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Sure Thing-
CherokeeDebut DLP 3, (D) DEP 34; Fantasy LP 6006, OJC 111; Prestige PR 24024; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Hallelujah (Jubilee)Debut DLP 3, (D) DEP 49; Fantasy LP 6006, OJC 111; Prestige PR 24024, P 24052; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Lullaby Of BirdlandDebut DLP 3, (D) DEP 33; Fantasy LP 6006, OJC 111; Prestige PR 24024; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut DEB 198)
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut (J) DEB 198; Fantasy OJC 115)
* The Bud Powell Trio (Fantasy LP 6006, LP 86006)
= Bud Powell - Charlie Mingus - Max Roach (America (F) 30 AM 6056)
* Various Artists - The Greatest Jazz Concert Ever (Prestige PR 24024)
* Bud Powell Trio - Jazz At Massey Hall, Vol. 2 (Fantasy OJC 111, OJCCD 111-2)
* Various Artists - Piano Giants (Prestige P 24052)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* Bud Powell Trio - Jazz At Massey Hall, Vol. 2 (Debut DLP 3; Vogue (E) LDE 053; Disques Swing (F) M 33313)
* The Bud Powell Trio At Massey Hall (Debut (D) DEP 49)
* The Quintet/Bud Powell - Jazz At Nassey Hall, Vol. 4 (Debut (D) DEP 34)
* The Quintet/Bud Powell - Jazz At Nassey Hall, Vol. 3 (Debut (D) DEP 33)

The Quintet

Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Charlie Parker (as) Bud Powell (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
"Massey Hall", Toronto, Canada, May 15, 1953
Allen's Alley (Wee) (undubbed version)Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Allen's Alley (Wee)Debut DLP 4, DEB 124, (D) DEP 32; Prestige PR 24024; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Hot House (undubbed version)Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Hot House, #1&2Debut DLP 4, DEB 124, (D) DEP 33; Prestige PR 24024; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
A Night In Tunisia (undubbed version)Debut 12DCD 4402-2
A Night In TunisiaDebut DLP 4, DEB 124, (D) DEP 34; Prestige PR 24024; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* The Quintet - Jazz At Massey Hall (Debut DEB 124; Fantasy LP 6003, LP 86003, OJC 044, OJCCD 044-2)
= Charlie Parker - Jazz At Massey Hall (America (F) 30 AM 6053)
* Various Artists - The Greatest Jazz Concert Ever (Prestige PR 24024)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* The Quintet - Jazz At Massey Hall, Vol. 3 (Debut DLP 4)
= The Quintet Of The Year - Jazz At Massey Hall, Vol. 3 (Vogue (E) LDE 087; Disques Swing (F) M 33318)
* The Quintet - Jazz At Nassey Hall, Vol. 2 (Debut (D) DEP 32)
* The Quintet/Bud Powell - Jazz At Nassey Hall, Vol. 3 (Debut (D) DEP 33)
* The Quintet/Bud Powell - Jazz At Nassey Hall, Vol. 4 (Debut (D) DEP 34)

Miles Davis Quartet

Miles Davis (tp) Charles Mingus (p) Percy Heath (b) Max Roach (d)
WOR Studios, NYC, May 19, 1953
482SmoochPrestige 45-353, PREP 1326, PRLP 161, PRLP 7054, PR 7352, PR 7822, PR 24012
* Miles Davis - Blue Haze (Prestige PRLP 7054; Fantasy OJC 093, OJCCD 093-2)
* Miles Davis Plays For Lovers (Prestige PR 7352)
* Miles Davis - Miles Ahead (Prestige PR 7822)
* Miles Davis - Tallest Trees (Prestige PR 24012)
* Miles Davis (Prestige PRLP 161)
* Miles Davis Quartet (Prestige PREP 1326)
* Miles Davis - My Funny Valentine c/w Smooch (Prestige 45-353)

Chalie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker (as) Bud Powell (p) Charles Mingus (b) Art Taylor (d)
WJZ radio broadcast, "Birdland", NYC, May 22, 1953
Cool Bluesunissued
All The Things You Are-
Lullaby Of Birdland-

Charlie Parker Quartet With Gil Evans Orchestra

Junior Collins (frh) Al Block (fl) Tommy Mace (ob) Manny Thaler (basn) Hal McKusick (cl) Charlie Parker (as) Tony Aless (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d) The Dave Lambert Singers: including Annie Ross (vo) Dave Lambert (vo, arr) Gil Evans (arr, cond)
Fulton Recording Studios, NYC, May 25, 1953
1238-1In The Still Of The NightVerve (J) J00J 29001/10
1238-2--
1238-3--
1238-4--
1238-5--
1238-6--
1238-7-Mercury 11100; Clef MGC 646; Verve MGV 8009, MGV 8000, VE2 2523
1239-1Old FolksVerve (J) J00J 29001/10
1239-2--
1239-3--
1239-4--
1239-5--
1239-6--
1239-7--
1239-8--
1239-9-Mercury 11100; Clef MGC 646; Verve MGV 8009, MGV 8000, V6 8787, VE2 2523
1240-9If I Love AgainVerve MGV 8009, VE2 2523
* The Magnificent Charlie Parker (Clef MGC 646)
= Charlie Parker - Yardbird (not released) (Clef MGC 733)
* The Genius Of Charlie Parker, #7 - Jazz Perennial (Verve MGV 8009)
* The Charlie Parker Story, #1 (Verve MGV 8000)
= The Charlie Parker Story (Verve MGV 8100-3)
* Charlie Parker - The Verve Years 1952-1954 (Verve VE2 2523)
* Charlie Parker - The Bird Set (Verve V6 8787)
* The Complete Charlie Parker On Verve - Bird (Verve (J) J00J 29001/10)
* Charlie Parker - In The Still Of The Night c/w Old Folks (Mercury 11100, 11100x45; Clef 11100, 11100x45)

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) Charles Mingus (b) Art Taylor (d)
WJZ radio broadcast, "Birdland", NYC, May 30, 1953
I've Got You Under My SkinESP-Disk' ESP 3023
Autumn In New YorkESP-Disk' ESP 3023; Alto AL 715
I Want To Be Happy-
* Bud Powell - Summer Broadcasts 1953 (ESP-Disk' ESP 3023, ESPCD 3023)
* Bud Powell - First And Foremost (Alto AL 715)

Charlie Parker Quintet

Charlie Parker (as) Bud Powell (p) Charles Mingus (b) Art Taylor (d) Candido (cga)
WJZ radio broadcast, "Birdland", NYC, May 30, 1953
Moose The MoocheESP-Disk' ESP 3023; Stash STCD 10
Cheryl-
Lullaby Of BirdlandStash STCD 10
* Bud Powell - Summer Broadcasts 1953 (ESP-Disk' ESP 3023, ESPCD 3023)
* Charlie Parker - The Bird You Never Heard (Stash STCD 10)

Dizzy Gillespie Quartet

Dizzy Gillespie (tp, vo) Bud Powell (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
"Birdland", NYC???, circa late May, 1953
Woody'n YouMythic Sound MS 6002-1
Salt Peanuts-
* Earl Bud Powell, Vol. 2 - Burning In U.S.A., 53-55 (Mythic Sound MS 6002-1, MS 6002-2)

Charlie Parker Quartet

Charlie Parker (as) Bud Powell (p) Charles Mingus (b) Art Taylor (d)
WJZ radio broadcast, NYC, May, 1953
Dance Of The InfidelsS.C.A.M. JPG 1; Queen Disc (It) Q-002
* Charlie Parker - Dance Of The Infidels (S.C.A.M. JPG 1)
* Charlie Parker/Miles Davis/Dizzy Gillespie - Bird With Miles And Dizzy (Queen Disc (It) Q-002)

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) Charles Mingus (b) Art Taylor (d)
WJZ radio broadcast, "Birdland", NYC, June 20, 1953
BudoESP-Disk' ESP 3023
My Heart Stood Still-
Dance Of The InfidelsESP-Disk' ESP 3023; Session Disc 109
* Bud Powell - Summer Broadcasts 1953 (ESP-Disk' ESP 3023, ESPCD 3023)
* The Bud Powell Trio (Session Disc 109)

Billy Taylor Trio

Billy Taylor (p) Charles Mingus (b) Art Taylor (d)
NYC, summer 1953
Bass-Ically Speaking (alt. take 1)Fantasy OJCCD 111-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Bass-Ically Speaking (alt. take 2)-
Bass-Ically Speaking (alt. take 3)-
Bass-Ically SpeakingDebut DLP 3, (D) DEP 49; Fantasy OJC 111; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Untitled BluesFantasy OJCCD 111-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* Bud Powell Trio - Jazz At Massey Hall, Vol. 2 (Fantasy OJC 111, OJCCD 111-2)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* Bud Powell Trio - Jazz At Massey Hall, Vol. 2 (Debut DLP 3; Vogue (E) LDE 053; Disques Swing (F) M 33313)
* The Bud Powell Trio At Massey Hall (Debut (D) DEP 49)

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) Charles Mingus (b) Art Taylor (d)
WJZ radio broadcast, "Birdland", NYC, July 11, 1953
Budounissued
My Heart Stood Still-
Dance Of The InfidelsESP-Disk' ESP 3023
* Bud Powell - Summer Broadcasts 1953 (ESP-Disk' ESP 3023, ESPCD 3023)

Trombone Rapport / Four Trombones

Willie Dennis, Bennie Green, J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding (tb) John Lewis (p) Charles Mingus (b) Art Taylor (d)
"Putnam Central Club", Brooklyn, NY, September 18, 1953
Wee Dot (Blues For Some Bones)Debut DLP 14, (D) DEB 130; Fantasy LP 6005; Prestige P 24097; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
StardustDebut DLP 5, (D) DEB 130; Fantasy LP 6005; Prestige P 24097; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Move-
I'll Remember AprilDebut DLP 14, (D) DEB 130; Fantasy LP 6005; Prestige P 24097; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Now's The TimeDebut DEB 126; Prestige P 24097; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Trombosphere-
Ow!-
Chazzanova-
YesterdaysDebut DLP 5, (D) DEB 130, 12DCD 4402-2
Kai's Kid (Kai's Day)Debut DEB 198, (J) DEB 198, 12DCD 4402-2
ConversationRoost OJ 1
* Jazz Workshop - Trombone Rapport / Trombone Workshop (Debut (D) DEB 130)
* Four Trombones (Fantasy LP 6005, LP 86005)
= Four Trombones, Vol. 1 (America (F) 30 AM 6055)
* J.J. Johnson/Kai Winding/Willie Dennis/Bennie Green - Four Trombones... The Debut Recordings (Prestige P 24097, PRCD 24097-2)
* Four Trombones (Debut DEB 126; Jazz Selection (F) LDM 30064)
= Four Trombones, Vol. 2 (Fantasy LP 6008, LP 86008; America (F) 30 AM 6058)
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut DEB 198)
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut (J) DEB 198; Fantasy OJC 115)
* Various Artists - Operation Jazz (Roost OJ 1)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* Trombone Rapport - Jazz Workshop, Vol. 2 (Debut DLP 14)
= Various Artists - Jazz Workshop, Vol. 2 (Vogue (E) LDE 178; Jazz Selection (F) JSLP 50041)
* Trombone Rapport - Jazz Workshop, Vol. 1 (Debut DLP 5)
= Various Artists - Jazz Workshop, Vol. 1 (Vogue (E) LDE 066; Jazz Selection (F) JSLP 50007)

Charles Mingus Nonet

Ernie Royal (tp) Willie Dennis (tb) Eddie Caine (as, fl) Teo Macero (ts, cl) Danny Bank (bars) John Lewis (p) Jackson Wiley (cello) Charles Mingus (b, arr) Kenny Clarke (d) Janet Thurlow (vo -3,6,7) Spaulding Givens (arr) Paul Bley (cond)
NYC, October 28, 1953
1.Pink Topsy (alt. take)Fantasy OJCCD 1807-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
2.Miss BlissDebut DEP 450; Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001; Fantasy OJCCD 1807-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
3.Blue Tide-
4.Pink TopsyDebut DEP 450
5.Pink Topsy (edited version)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001; Fantasy OJCCD 1807-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
6.Eclipse (alt. take)Fantasy OJCCD 1807-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
7.EclipseDebut DEP 450, DEB 198, (J) DEB 198; Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001; Fantasy OJCCD 1807-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* The Rarest On Debut: Charles Mingus (Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 001)
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut DEB 198)
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut (J) DEB 198; Fantasy OJC 115)
* The Charles Mingus Octet/The Jimmy Knepper Quintet - Debut Rarities, Vol. 1 (Fantasy OJCCD 1807-2)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* Charles Mingus Octet (Debut DEP 450)

Sonny Stitt With Johnny Richards' Orchestra

Kai Winding (tb) Don Elliott (mel) Sonny Stitt (as, ts) Jerry Sanfino (ts, picc) George Berg (bars) Al Williams (p) Charles Mingus (b) Jo Jones (d) Santos Miranda or Luis Miranda (cga) Johnny Richards (arr)
Fulton Recording Studios, NYC, November 16, 1953
1178-5/9Loose WalkRoost RLP 415
1179-3Pink Satin-
1180-4Shine On Harvest Moon-
1181-6Opus, CCII-
* Sonny Stitt Playing Arrangements From The Pen Of Johnny Richards (Roost RLP 415)
= The Complete Roost Sonny Stitt Studio Sessions (Mosaic MD9-208)

Paul Bley Trio

Paul Bley (p) Charles Mingus (b) Art Blakey (d)
NYC, November 30, 1953
Opus I (alt. take)Fantasy OJCCD 201-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Opus IDebut DLP 7; Fantasy OJC 201; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Walkin' (Teapot)-
Like Someone In Love-
I Can't Get Started-
Spontaneous Combustion-
The ThemeFantasy OJCCD 201-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Split KickDebut DLP 7; Fantasy OJC 201; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
This Time The Dream's On MeFantasy OJCCD 201-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Zootcase-
Santa Claus Is Coming To TownDebut DEB 198, (J) DEB 198; Fantasy OJC 201; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* Introducing Paul Bley (Fantasy OJC 201, OJCCD 201-2)
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut DEB 198)
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut (J) DEB 198; Fantasy OJC 115)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* Introducing Paul Bley (Debut DLP 7)
= Paul Bley - Improvisations (Vogue (E) LDE 171; Disques Swing (F) M 33352)

Teo Macero Quintet

Teo Macero (as, ts, arr) Lenny Dijay (accor, arr) Louis Lubella, Charles Mingus (b) Ed Shaughnessy (d, p)
NYC, December 12, 1953
TeoDebut DLP 6
I'll Remember April-
I'll Remember April (alt. take)unissued
How Low The EarthDebut DLP 6
Mitzi-
Yesterdays-
Explorations-
Explorations (edited version)unissued
* Teo Macero - Explorations (Debut DLP 6)

Oscar Pettiford And His Jazz Groups

Julius Watkins (frh) Phil Urso (ts) Walter Bishop Jr. (p) Oscar Pettiford (cello) Charles Mingus (b) Percy Brice (d)
NYC, December 29, 1953
The Pendulum At Falcon's LairDebut DLP 8, (D) DL 102; Fantasy LP 6010; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Jack, The Fieldstalker-
Stockholm Sweetnin'-
Low And Behold-
* Oscar Pettiford - My Little Cello (Fantasy LP 6010, LP 86010; America (F) 30 AM 6060)
= The New Oscar Pettiford Sextet (Fantasy OJC 112, OJCCD 1926-2)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* The New Oscar Pettiford Sextet (Debut DLP 8)
= Oscar Pettiford Sextet, Vol. 2 (Disques Swing (F) M 33329)
* The New Oscar Pettiford Sextet (Debut (D) DL 102)

1954

Ada Moore

John LaPorta (as, cl) Wally Cirillo (p) Tal Farlow (g) Oscar Pettiford (b) Osie Johnson (d) Ada Moore (vo) Alonzo Levister, Charles Mingus (arr)
NYC, June 27, 1954
The Man I LoveDebut DLP 15; Fantasy OJC 1701
Something To Live For-
You Came A Long Way From St. Louis-
The Devil Is A Woman-
Lass From The Low Country-
Strange Fascination-
Summertime-
The Man I Love (take 2)Fantasy OJCCD 1701-2
You Came A Long Way From St. Louis (take 4)-
The Devil Is A Woman (take 1)-
Lass From The Low Country (take 2)-
* Ada Moore (Fantasy OJC 1701, OJCCD 1701-2)
* Ada Moore - Jazz Workshop, Vol. 3 (Debut DLP 15)

Thad Jones Quintet

Thad Jones (tp) Frank Wess (ts, fl -1,2,4,5) Hank Jones (p) Charles Mingus (b) Kenny Clarke (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 11, 1954
1.Elusive (Illusive)Debut DLP 12, DEB 127; Fantasy LP 6004; Debut (D) DEP 43, 12DCD 4402-2
2.Sombre Intrusion-
3.You Don't Know What Love Is-
4.Bitty DittyDebut DLP 12, DEB 127; Fantasy LP 6004; Debut (D) DEP 44, 12DCD 4402-2
5.ChazzanovaDebut DLP 12, (D) DEP 44; Fantasy OJC 625, OJCCD 625-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
6.I'll Remember AprilDebut DLP 12, DEB 127, (D) DEP 44; Fantasy LP 6004; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* Thad Jones (Debut DEB 127)
= The Fabulous Thad Jones (Fantasy OJC 625, OJCCD 625-2)
* The Fabulous Thad Jones (Fantasy LP 6004, LP 86004; America (F) 30 AM 6054)
= Thad Jones And Charles Mingus (Prestige MPP 2506)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* The Fabulous Thad Jones (Debut DLP 12; Vogue (E) LDE 172; Disques Swing (F) M 33354)
* The Fabulous Thad Jones, Vol. 1 (Debut (D) DEP 43)
* The Fabulous Thad Jones, Vol. 2 (Debut (D) DEP 44)

J.J. Johnson - Kai Winding Quintet

J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding (tb) Billy Bauer (g) Charles Mingus (b) Kenny Clarke (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 24, 1954
Blues For TrombonesSavoy 4506, XP 8140, MG 15038, MG 12125, MG 12010, SJL 2232
What This Thing Called Love?Savoy XP 8140, MG 15048, MG 12010, SJL 2232
LamentSavoy XP 8142, MG 15038, MG 12010, SJL 2232
The MajorSavoy XP 8141, MG 15048, MG 12010, SJL 2232
* Various Artists - The Many Faces Of Blues (Savoy MG 12125)
* J.J. Johnson/Kai Winding - Jay And Kai (Savoy MG 12010)
* J.J. Johnson - Mad Be Bop (Savoy SJL 2232)
* J.J. Johnson/Kai Winding - Jay And Kai (Savoy MG 15038)
* J.J. Johnson Quintet - Kai Winding's All Stars (Savoy MG 15048)
* J.J. Johnson/Kai Winding - Jay And Kai, Vol. 1 (Savoy XP 8140)
* J.J. Johnson/Kai Winding - Jay And Kai, Vol. 3 (Savoy XP 8142)
* J.J. Johnson/Kai Winding - Jay And Kai, Vol. 2 (Savoy XP 8141)
* J.J. Johnson/Kai Winding - Bernie's Tune c/w Blues For Trombones (Savoy 4506)

J.J. Johnson - Kai Winding Quintet

J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding (tb) Wally Cirillo (p) Charles Mingus (b) Kenny Clarke (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, August 26, 1954
Bernie's TuneSavoy 4506, XP 8141, MG 15038, MG 12010, SJL 2232
ReflectionsSavoy XP 8141, MG 15038, MG 12010, SJL 2232
Co-OpSavoy XP 8140, MG 15038, MG 12010, SJL 2232
Blues In TwosSavoy XP 8142, MG 15038, MG 12010, SJL 2232
* J.J. Johnson/Kai Winding - Jay And Kai (Savoy MG 12010)
* J.J. Johnson - Mad Be Bop (Savoy SJL 2232)
* J.J. Johnson/Kai Winding - Jay And Kai (Savoy MG 15038)
* J.J. Johnson/Kai Winding - Jay And Kai, Vol. 2 (Savoy XP 8141)
* J.J. Johnson/Kai Winding - Jay And Kai, Vol. 1 (Savoy XP 8140)
* J.J. Johnson/Kai Winding - Jay And Kai, Vol. 3 (Savoy XP 8142)
* J.J. Johnson/Kai Winding - Bernie's Tune c/w Blues For Trombones (Savoy 4506)

J.J. Johnson Quintet

J.J. Johnson (tb) Wynton Kelly (p) Charles Mingus (b) Kenny Clarke (d) "Sabu" Martinez (cga -1/3,6)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 24, 1954
1. tk.2Too Marvelous For WordsBlue Note BLP 5057, BLP 1505
2. tk.4JayBlue Note 45-1651, BLP 5057, BLP 1505
3. tk.5Old Devil Moon-
4. tk.7It's You Or No OneBlue Note BLP 5057, BLP 1505
5. tk.10Time After TimeBlue Note BLP 5057, BLP 1506
6. tk.11Coffee PotBlue Note BLP 5057, BLP 1505
* The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Vol. 1 (Blue Note BLP 1505, BST 81505 (pseudo stereo), CDP 7 81505-2)
* The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Vol. 2 (Blue Note BLP 1506, BST 81506 (pseudo stereo), CDP 7 81506-2)
* The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson (Blue Note BLP 5057; Vogue (E) LDE 162)
= Jay Jay Johnson Quintet, Vol. 2 (Jazz Selection (F) JSLP 50040)
* Jay Jay Johnson - Jay c/w Old Devil Moon (Blue Note 45-1651)

Charles Mingus Sextet

John LaPorta (cl, as) Teo Macero (ts, bars) George Barrow (bars, ts) Mal Waldron (p) Charles Mingus (b) Rudy Nichols (d)
NYC, October 31, 1954
SCM6914Purple HeartSavoy MG 15050, MG 12059, SJL 1113
SCM6915Gregorian Chant-
SCM6916Eulogy For Rudy Williams-
SCM6917Tea For Two-
SCM6918Getting Together-
SCM6919Body And SoulSavoy MG 15050, SJL 1113
* Charles Mingus - Jazz Composers Workshop, #2 (Savoy MG 12059)
* Charles Mingus - Jazz Workshop (Savoy SJL 1113)
* Charles Mingus - The Moods Of Mingus (Savoy MG 15050)

Vin Strong Quartet

Vin Strong (org) Wally Richardson (g) Charles Mingus (b) James Smith (d)
NYC, November 9, 1954
SVS7900LovinglyRegent MG 6004
SVS7901Heart StringsSavoy 1145; Regent MG 6004
SVS7902Swingin' The MamboSavoy 1145
SVS7903New Orleans MamboSavoy unissued
* Various Artists - Organ - Sweet And Swingin' (Regent MG 6004)
* Vin Strong - Heart Strings c/w Swingin' The Mambo (Savoy 1145)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Thad Jones (tp -1/4,7) John LaPorta (cl, as) Teo Macero (ts, bars) Jackson Wiley (cello -1/4) Charles Mingus (b, p) Clem DeRosa (d, tamb)
NYC, December, 1954
1.What Is This Thing Called Love?Period SPL 1107; Bethlehem BCP 65, BCP 90
2.Stormy WeatherPeriod SPL 1107; Bethlehem BCP 65, BCP 88, BCP 6034
3.Minor IntrusionPeriod SPL 1107; Bethlehem BCP 65
4.AbstractionsPeriod SPL 1107
5.Thrice Upon A ThemePeriod SPL 1111; Bethlehem BCP 65, BCP 85
6.Four HandsPeriod SPL 1111; Bethlehem BCP 65, BCP 90
7.The Spur Of The Moment / EchonitusPeriod SPL 1111; Bethlehem BCP 65
* The Jazz Experiments Of Charles Mingus (Bethlehem BCP 65)
* Various Artists - A Handful Of Cool Jazz (Bethlehem BCP 90)
* Various Artists - Jazz Music For People Who Don't Care About Money (Bethlehem BCP 88)
* Various Artists - Smart, Luscious, Beautiful: Sounds Of The Trumpet (Bethlehem BCP 6034)
* Various Artists - Nothing Cheesy About This Jazz (Bethlehem BCP 85)
* Charles Mingus/John LaPorta - Jazzical Moods, Vol. 1 (Period SPL 1107)
= Charles Mingus/John LaPorta - Jazzical Moods (Fantasy OJCCD 1857-2)
* Charles Mingus/John LaPorta - Jazzical Moods, Vol. 2 (Period SPL 1111)
= Charles Mingus/John LaPorta - Jazzical Moods (Fantasy OJCCD 1857-2)

1955

Teddy Charles Quartet

J.R. Monterose (ts) Teddy Charles (vib, p) Charles Mingus (b) Jerry Segal (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 6, 1955
680ViolettaNew Jazz NJLP 1106; Prestige PRLP 7078
681Relaxo Abstracto-
682Speak Low-
683Jay Walkin'-
684The Night We Called It A Day-
685I Can't Get Started-
* Teddy Charles - Evolution (Prestige PRLP 7078; Fantasy OJC 1731, OJCCD 1731-2)
* Teddy Charles Quartet (New Jazz NJLP 1106; Prestige PRLP 206)

Hazel Scott Trio

Hazel Scott (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 21, 1955
Like Someone In LoveDebut DLP 16; Fantasy OJC 1702; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Peace Of Mind-
Lament-
The Jeep Is Jumpin'-
Git Up From There-
A Foggy Day-
Mountain GreeneryFantasy OJCCD 1702-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Git Up From There (alt. take)-
Lament (alt. take)-
* Hazel Scott - Relaxed Piano Moods (Fantasy OJC 1702, OJCCD 1702-2)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* Hazel Scott - Relaxed Piano Moods (Debut DLP 16)

Johnny Mehegan Trio

Johnny Mehegan (p) Charles Mingus (b) Kenny Clarke (d)
NYC, January 30, 1955
SJM4650Blues Too MuchSavoy MG 15054, MG 12100
SJM4651Thou Swell-
SJM4652The Boy Next DoorSavoy MG 15054
SJM4653CherokeeSavoy MG 15054, MG 12100
* Various Artists - I Just Love Jazz Piano - Down And Out (Savoy MG 12100)
* The John Mehegan Trio/Quartet (Savoy MG 15054)

Wally Cirillo Quartet

Teo Macero (ts) Wally Cirillo (p) Charles Mingus (b) Kenny Clarke (d)
NYC, January 30, 1955
SWC4654TranseasonSavoy MG 15055, MG 12059, SJL 1113
SWC4655Rose Geranium-
SWC4656Level Seven-
SWC4657Smog L.A.-
* Charles Mingus - Jazz Composers Workshop, #2 (Savoy MG 12059)
* Charles Mingus - Jazz Workshop (Savoy SJL 1113)
* Wally Cirillo - Bobby Scott (Savoy MG 15055)

Jimmy Scott

Budd Johnson (ts) Howard Biggs (p, arr) Mundell Lowe (g) Charles Mingus (b) Rudy Nichols (d) Little Jimmy Scott (vo)
NYC, February 5, 1955
WJS4662When Did You Leave Heaven?Savoy 1154, MG 12027
WJS4663GuiltySavoy 1199, MG 12027
WJS4664Everybody Needs SomebodySavoy 1154, MG 12027
WJS4665Why Don't You Open Up Your HeartSavoy 1174, MG 12027
* Jimmy Scott - Very Truly Yours (Savoy MG 12027, MG 12300)
* Jimmy Scott - When Did You Leave Heaven? c/w Everybody Needs Somebody (Savoy 1154)
* Jimmy Scott - Guilty c/w If You Only Knew (Savoy 1199)
* Little Jimmy Scott - Why Don't You Open Up Your Heart c/w Imagination (Savoy 1174)

Thad Jones Quartet

Thad Jones (tp) John Dennis (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 10, 1955
One More (alt. take)Fantasy OJCCD 625-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
One MoreDebut DEB 127, 12DCD 4402-2
One More (edited version)Debut DLP 17, (D) DEP 25; Fantasy LP 6004; Prestige P 24112
I Can't Get StartedDebut DLP 17, DEB 127, (D) DEP 25; Fantasy LP 6004; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
More Of The SameDebut DLP 17, DEB 127, (D) DEP 26; Fantasy LP 6004; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Get Out Of Town (alt. take)Debut DEB 127, 12DCD 4402-2
Get Out Of TownDebut DLP 17, (D) DEP 26; Fantasy LP 6004, OJCCD 625-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* Thad Jones (Debut DEB 127)
= The Fabulous Thad Jones (Fantasy OJC 625, OJCCD 625-2)
* The Fabulous Thad Jones (Fantasy LP 6004, LP 86004; America (F) 30 AM 6054)
= Thad Jones And Charles Mingus (Prestige MPP 2506)
* Various Artists - The Jazz Trumpet, Vol. 2 (Prestige P 24112, PRCD 24112-2)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* Thad Jones/Charles Mingus - Jazz Collaborations, Vol. 1 (Debut DLP 17)
= Thad Jones - Jazz Collaborations, Vol. 2 (Disques Swing (F) M 33357)
* Thad Jones/Charles Mingus - Jazz Collaborations, Vol. 1 (Debut (D) DEP 25)
* Thad Jones/Charles Mingus - Jazz Collaborations, Vol. 2 (Debut (D) DEP 26)

John Dennis Trio

John Dennis (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 10, 1955
EnsenadaDebut DEB 121, 12DCD 4402-2
Machajo-
Cherokee-
Seven Moons-
Seven Moons (alt. take)Fantasy OJCCD 1843-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
All The Things You Are (take 1)-
All The Things You Are (take 2)-
Cherokee (alt. take)-
* John Dennis - New Piano Expressions (Debut DEB 121)
= John Dennis - New Piano Expressions: Debut Rarities, Vol. 5 (Fantasy OJCCD 1843-2)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)

Ralph Sharon Sextet

J.R. Monterose (as, ts) Teddy Charles (vib) Ralph Sharon (p) Joe Puma (g) Charles Mingus (b) Kenny Clarke (d)
NYC, May 27, 1955
ManhattanLondon LL 1488
Two Sleepy People-
Have You Met Miss Jones?-
Man On The Couch-
Just Because We're Kids-
Darn That Dream-
Mood For Mitch-
There's A Small Hotel-
Love Walked In-
Can't Get Out Of This Mood-
Plutocrat At The Automat-
Slightly Over-
* Ralph Sharon - Easy Jazz (London LL 1488)

Miles Davis Quintet

Miles Davis (tp) Britt Woodman (tb) Teddy Charles (vib) Charles Mingus (b) Elvin Jones (d)
Audio-Video Studios, NYC, July 9, 1955
Nature BoyDebut DEB 120, (D) DEP 27, 12DCD 4402-2
Alone Together-
There's No YouDebut DEB 120, (D) DEP 28, 12DCD 4402-2
Easy Living-
* Miles Davis - Blue Moods (Debut DEB 120; Fantasy LP 6001, LP 86001, OJC 043, OJCCD 043-2; America (F) 30 AM 6051)
= Miles Davis (Disques Swing (F) LDM 30035)
= Miles Davis - Collector's Items (Prestige PR 24022)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* Miles Davis - Blue Moods, Vol. 1 (Debut (D) DEP 27)
* Miles Davis - Blue Moods, Vol. 2 (Debut (D) DEP 28)

Alonzo Levister Orchestra

Louis Mucci (tp) unknown (tb) unknown (frh) Julius Baker (fl) unknown (ob) John LaPorta (as, cl) unknown (harp) Billy Taylor (p) Jackson Wiley (cello) Milt Hinton, Fred Zimmerman (b) Joe Morello (d, per) probably Morris Lang (timp) Charles Mingus (arr) Alonzo Levister (cond) unidentified 5 strings
NYC, September 19, 1955 or September 17, 1954
Portrait (orig.-master)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 002
* The Rarest On Debut: Charles Mingus Sideman (Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 002)

Thad Jones With Alonzo Levister Orchestra

Louis Mucci (tp) unknown (tb) unknown (frh) Julius Baker (fl) unknown (ob) John LaPorta (as, cl) unknown (harp) Billy Taylor (p) Jackson Wiley (cello) Milt Hinton, Fred Zimmerman (b) Joe Morello (d, per) probably Morris Lang (timp) Charles Mingus (arr) Alonzo Levister (cond) overdubs: Thad Jones (tp) unidentified 5 strings: add overdubs: Thad Jones (tp)
NYC, probably September 26, 1955 or September 17, 1954
PortraitDebut DEB 198, (J) DEB 198, 12DCD 4402-2
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut DEB 198)
* Jazz Workshop - Autobiography In Jazz (Debut (J) DEB 198; Fantasy OJC 115)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)

Charles Mingus Quintet plus Max Roach

Eddie Bert (tb) George Barrow (ts) Mal Waldron (p) Charles Mingus (b) Willie Jones (d)
"Cafe Bohemia", NYC, December 23, 1955
Jump MonkDebut DEB 123, (D) DEP 29, (D) DEB 139; Prestige PR 24010; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Serenade In BlueDebut DEB 123; Prestige PR 24010; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* Charles Mingus - Mingus At The Bohemia (Debut DEB 123; Fantasy OJC 045, OJCCD 045-2)
= Charles Mingus - Chazz! (Fantasy LP 6002, LP 86002; America (F) 30 AM 6052)
* Charles Mingus - Chazz! (Debut (D) DEB 139)
* Charles Mingus (Prestige PR 24010)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* Charles Mingus - Mingus At The Bohemia, Vol. 1 (Debut (D) DEP 29)

Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
same location, date
Percussion DiscussionDebut DEB 123, (D) D 45-1; Prestige PR 24010; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* Charles Mingus - Mingus At The Bohemia (Debut DEB 123; Fantasy OJC 045, OJCCD 045-2)
= Charles Mingus - Chazz! (Fantasy LP 6002, LP 86002; America (F) 30 AM 6052)
* Charles Mingus (Prestige PR 24010)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* Charles Mingus/Max Roach - Percussion Discussion, Pt. 1&2 (Debut (D) D 45-1)

Eddie Bert (tb) George Barrow (ts) Mal Waldron (p) Charles Mingus (b) Willie Jones (d)
same location, date
Work SongDebut DEB 123, (D) DEP 30, (D) DEB 139; Prestige PR 24010; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
SeptemberlyDebut DEB 123, (D) DEP 29; Prestige PR 24010; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
All The Things You C-SharpDebut DEB 123, (D) DEP 30; Prestige PR 24010; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
I'll Remember AprilDebut DEB 128, (D) DEB 139; Fantasy LP 6009; Prestige PR 24010; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Love Chant-
A Foggy Day-
* Charles Mingus - Mingus At The Bohemia (Debut DEB 123; Fantasy OJC 045, OJCCD 045-2)
= Charles Mingus - Chazz! (Fantasy LP 6002, LP 86002; America (F) 30 AM 6052)
* Charles Mingus - Chazz! (Debut (D) DEB 139)
* Charles Mingus (Prestige PR 24010)
* Charles Mingus - Chazz! (not released) (Debut DEB 128)
* The Charles Mingus Quintet + Max Roach (Fantasy LP 6009, LP 86009, OJC 440, OJCCD 440-2; America (F) 30 AM 6059)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* Charles Mingus - Mingus At The Bohemia, Vol. 2 (Debut (D) DEP 30)
* Charles Mingus - Mingus At The Bohemia, Vol. 1 (Debut (D) DEP 29)

Max Roach (d) replaces Jones
same location, date
DrumsDebut DEB 128; Fantasy LP 6009; Prestige PR 24010; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* Charles Mingus - Chazz! (not released) (Debut DEB 128)
* The Charles Mingus Quintet + Max Roach (Fantasy LP 6009, LP 86009, OJC 440, OJCCD 440-2; America (F) 30 AM 6059)
* Charles Mingus (Prestige PR 24010)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)

Willie Jones (d) replaces Roach
same location, date
Haitian Fight SongDebut DEB 128, (D) DEB 139; Fantasy LP 6009; Prestige PR 24010; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Lady Bird-
Jump Monk (alt. take)Fantasy OJCCD 045-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
All The Things You C-Sharp (alt. take)-
* Charles Mingus - Chazz! (not released) (Debut DEB 128)
* Charles Mingus - Chazz! (Debut (D) DEB 139)
* The Charles Mingus Quintet + Max Roach (Fantasy LP 6009, LP 86009, OJC 440, OJCCD 440-2; America (F) 30 AM 6059)
* Charles Mingus (Prestige PR 24010)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* Charles Mingus - Mingus At The Bohemia (Fantasy OJCCD 045-2)

Max Roach (d) replaces Jones
same location, date
Drums (take 1)Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Drums (take 2)-
I'll Remember April (alt. take)-
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)

Willie Jones (d) replaces Roach
same location, date
A Foggy Day (alt. take)Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)

same session
Haitian Fight Song (alt. take)Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Love Chant (alt. take)-
Lady Bird (alt. take)-
What Is This Thing Called Love?-
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)

1956

Charles Mingus Quintet

Jackie McLean (as) J.R. Monterose (ts -1/4) Mal Waldron (p) Charles Mingus (b) Willie Jones (d)
Audio-Video Studios, NYC, January 30, 1956
1. 1865Pithecanthropus Erectus: Evolution / Superiority-Complex / Decline / DestructionAtlantic LP 1237, SD 1555, SD 3-600
2. 1866A Foggy DayAtlantic LP 1237, SD 2-302
3. 1867What Is This Thing Called Love?rejected
4. 1868Love ChantAtlantic LP 1237
5. 1869Profile Of JackieAtlantic LP 1237, SD 2-302, SD 3-600
* Charles Mingus - Pithecanthropus Erectus (Atlantic LP 1237, SD 8809)
* The Best Of Charles Mingus (Atlantic SD 1555)
* Charles Mingus - Passions Of A Man (Atlantic SD 3-600)
* The Art Of Charles Mingus (Atlantic SD 2-302)

Metronome All Stars

Thad Jones (tp) Eddie Bert (tb) Tony Scott (cl) Lee Konitz (as) Al Cohn, Zoot Sims (ts) Serge Chaloff (bars) Teddy Charles (vib) Billy Taylor (p) Tal Farlow (g) Charles Mingus (b) Art Blakey (d)
NYC, June 18, 1956
2860-1Billie's BounceClef MGC 743
* Metronome All Stars 1956 (Clef MGC 743; Verve MGV 8030)

Quincy Jones And His Orchestra

Art Farmer (tp) Jimmy Cleveland (tb) Herbie Mann (fl, ts) Gene Quill (as) Zoot Sims (ts -1) Lucky Thompson (ts -2) Jack Nimitz (bars) Milt Jackson (vib) Hank Jones (p) Charles Mingus (b) Charlie Persip (d) Father John Crawley (handclapper -2) Quincy Jones (arr, cond)
Beltone Recording Studios, NYC, September 14, 1956
1. 5332Evening In ParisABC-Paramount ABC 149; Impulse ASH 9282-2
2. 5333SermonetteABC-Paramount ABC 149
* Quincy Jones - This Is How I Feel About Jazz (ABC-Paramount ABC 149; Impulse GRD 115)
= Quincy Jones - The Dedication Series, Vol. IV: The Quintessential Charts (Impulse IA 9342-2)
= The Quincy Jones ABC/Mercury Big Band Jazz Sessions (Mosaic MD5-237)
* Milt Jackson - The Impulse Years (Impulse ASH 9282-2)

Quincy Jones And His Orchestra

Art Farmer (tp) Jimmy Cleveland (tb) Herbie Mann (fl, ts) Phil Woods (as) Lucky Thompson (ts) Jack Nimitz (bars) Billy Taylor (p) Charles Mingus (b) Charlie Persip (d) Quincy Jones (arr, cond): Phil Woods (as) Billy Taylor (p) replaces Quill, Sims, Jackson, Hank Jones, Crawley
Beltone Recording Studios, NYC, September 19, 1956
5340A Sleeping BeeABC-Paramount ABC 149
5341Boo's Bloos-
* Quincy Jones - This Is How I Feel About Jazz (ABC-Paramount ABC 149; Impulse GRD 115)
= Quincy Jones - The Dedication Series, Vol. IV: The Quintessential Charts (Impulse IA 9342-2)
= The Quincy Jones ABC/Mercury Big Band Jazz Sessions (Mosaic MD5-237)

Teddy Charles Quartet

Teddy Charles (vib) Hall Overton (p) Charles Mingus (b) Ed Shaughnessy (d)
NYC, November 12, 1956
2188LauraAtlantic LP 1274
2189unknown titleunissued
2201When Your Lover Has GoneAtlantic LP 1274
2202Just One Of Those Things-
2203Blues Green-
* Teddy Charles - The Word From Bird (Atlantic LP 1274)

1957 (35歳)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Jimmy Knepper (tb) Shafi Hadi (ts -1, as -2) Wade Legge (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d) Jean Shepherd (nar -1)
NYC, February 12, 1957
1. 2452The ClownAtlantic EP 581, LP 1260
2. 2453Reincarnation Of A Lovebirdunissued
* Charles Mingus - The Clown (Atlantic LP 1260)
* Charles Mingus - The Clown (Atlantic EP 581)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Jimmy Knepper (tb) Shafi Hadi (as) Wade Legge (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
NYC, March 13, 1957
2454Passions Of A Woman LovedAtlantic LP 1416, SD 3-600
2455Blue CeeAtlantic LP 1260
2456Tonight At NoonAtlantic LP 1416, SD 2-302, SD 3-600
2457Reincarnation Of A LovebirdAtlantic LP 1260, SD 2-302, SD 3-600
2458Haitian Fight SongAtlantic LP 1260, LP 1337, SD 1555, SD 3-600
* Charles Mingus - Tonight At Noon (Atlantic LP 1416, SD 1416)
* Charles Mingus - Passions Of A Man (Atlantic SD 3-600)
* Charles Mingus - The Clown (Atlantic LP 1260)
* The Art Of Charles Mingus (Atlantic SD 2-302)
* Various Artists - The Blues In Modern Jazz (Atlantic LP 1337)
* The Best Of Charles Mingus (Atlantic SD 1555)

Gunther Schuller - George Russell Orchestra

Art Farmer, Louis Mucci (tp) Jimmy Knepper (tb) Jim Buffington (frh) Robert DiDomenica (fl) Manuel Zegler (basn) John LaPorta (as) Hal McKusick (ts) Teo Macero (bars) Margaret Ross (harp) Teddy Charles (vib) Bill Evans (p) Barry Galbraith (g) Fred Zimmerman (b) Ted Sommer (d) Charles Mingus (voice) George Russell, Gunther Schuller (arr, cond)
"Brandeis Jazz Festival", NYC, June 18, 1957
CO58202RevelationsColumbia WL 127
CO58203All Set-
* Gunther Schuller/George Russell - Brandeis Jazz Festival (Columbia WL 127)

Charles Mingus Trio

Hampton Hawes (p -1,3/8) Sonny Clark (p -2) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
NYC, July 9, 1957
1. JB888Dizzy MoodsJubilee JLP 1054
2. JB889I Can't Get Started-
3. JB890Hamp's New Blues-
4. JB891Yesterdays-
5. JB892unknown titleunissued
6. JB893Back Home BluesJubilee JLP 1054
7. JB894Summertime-
8. JB895Laura-
* Charles Mingus - Mingus Three (Jubilee JLP 1054)

Jimmy Knepper Quintet

Jimmy Knepper (tb, arr) Joe Maini (as) Bill Triglia (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
NYC, July 10, 1957
Bird Feather (Cunningbird)Debut DEB 129, (D) DL 101; Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 002; Fantasy OJCCD 1807-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Latter Day Saint (alt. take 1)Fantasy OJCCD 1807-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Latter Day Saint (alt. take 2)-
Latter Day Saint (take 6)-
Latter Day Saint (take 8C/6)Debut DEB 129, (D) DL 101; Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 002
Latter Day Saint (take 7A) (false start)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 002
Latter Day Saint (take 7B) (false start)-
Latter Day Saint (take 8A) (false start)-
Latter Day Saint (take 8B) (false start)-
Latter Day Saint (take 8C) (false start)-
Latter Day Saint (take 9A) (false start)-
Latter Day Saint (take 9B) (incomplete)-
Latter Day Saint (take 9C) (false start)-
Latter Day Saint (alt. take #?)Fantasy OJCCD 1807-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Jump The Blues Away (The Jumpin' Blues)Debut DEB 129, (D) DL 101; Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 002; Fantasy OJCCD 1807-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
The Masher-
The Masher (alt. take)Fantasy OJCCD 1807-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* Jimmy Knepper - New Faces (not released) (Debut DEB 129)
* The Rarest On Debut: Charles Mingus Sideman (Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 002)
* The Charles Mingus Octet/The Jimmy Knepper Quintet - Debut Rarities, Vol. 1 (Fantasy OJCCD 1807-2)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)
* Jimmy Knepper (Debut (D) DL 101)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Clarence Shaw (tp) Jimmy Knepper (tb) Curtis Porter (as, ts) Bill Triglia (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d) Frankie Dunlop (cast -7/12) Ysabel Morel (vo, handclapper -7/12)
NYC, July 18, 1957
1. H4JB5225-1/10/15/17Dizzy Moods (alt. composite take)RCA Bluebird 5635-1-RB
2. H4JB5225-14Dizzy Moods (bass solo)RCA Bluebird 09026 63840-2
3. H4JB5225-16--
4. H4JB5225-17--
5. H4JB5225-3/10/14/15/16Dizzy MoodsRCA Victor LPM 2533
6. H4JB5225-8Dizzy Moods (breakdown)RCA Bluebird 09026 63840-2
7. H4JB5226-1/3A/9Ysabel's Table Dance (alt. composite take)RCA Bluebird 5635-1-RB
8. H4JB5226-2Ysabel's Table Dance (breakdown)RCA Bluebird 09026 63840-2
9. H4JB5226-3A/4Ysabel's Table Dance (composite incomplete take)-
10. H4JB5226-3B/4/5/9Ysabel's Table DanceRCA Victor LPM 2533
11. H4JB5226-7Ysabel's Table Dance (breakdown)RCA Bluebird 09026 63840-2
12. H4JB5226-8--
13. H4JB5227-1Los Mariachis (false start/breakdown)-
14. H4JB5227-10Los Mariachis (breakdown)-
15. H4JB5227-14/15/17/15/24Los Mariachis (The Street Musicians)RCA Victor LPM 2533
16. H4JB5227-15Los Mariachis (breakdown)RCA Bluebird 09026 63840-2
17. H4JB5227-16Los Mariachis (false start)-
18. H4JB5227-17Los Mariachis (breakdown)-
19. H4JB5227-18--
20. H4JB5227-19Los Mariachis (false starts/breakdown/rehearsal)-
21. H4JB5227-2Los Mariachis (breakdown)-
22. H4JB5227-20--
23. H4JB5227-21Los Mariachis (breakdown/false start)-
24. H4JB5227-22Los Mariachis (false start)-
25. H4JB5227-3Los Mariachis (breakdown)-
26. H4JB5227-4/11/15/11/24Los Mariachis (alt. composite take)RCA Bluebird 5635-1-RB
27. H4JB5227-5Los Mariachis (breakdown)RCA Bluebird 09026 63840-2
28. H4JB5227-6--
29. H4JB5227-7--
30. H4JB5227-8Los Mariachis (false start)-
31. H4JB5227-9Los Mariachis (breakdown)-
* Charles Mingus - Tijuana Moods (RCA Victor LPM 2533, LSP 2553)
* Charles Mingus - Tijuana Moods (RCA Bluebird 09026 63840-2)
* Charles Mingus Sextet (no details) (RCA Bluebird 5635-1-RB)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Clarence Shaw (tp) Jimmy Knepper (tb) Curtis Porter (as, ts) Bill Evans (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
Cincinnati, OH, August 6, 1957
646651st Street Blues, Pt. 1Bethlehem 11041, BCP 6019
646751st Street Blues, Pt. 2-
6468East CoastingBethlehem BCP 6019
6468-altEast Coasting (alt. take 3)Bethlehem Jazz Classic 30022
6469Memories Of YouBethlehem BCP 6019, BCP 6065
6469-altMemories Of You (alt. take 3)Bethlehem Jazz Classic 30022
6470West Coast GhostBethlehem BCP 6019
6471Conversation-
6472Celia-
* East Coasting By Charles Mingus (Bethlehem BCP 6019)
* Various Artists - Golden Jazz Instrumentals (Bethlehem BCP 6065)
* East Coasting By Charles Mingus (Bethlehem Jazz Classic 30022)
* Charles Mingus - Street Blues, Pt. 1&2 (Bethlehem 11041)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Clarence Shaw (tp) Jimmy Knepper (tb) Curtis Porter (as, ts) Bill Triglia (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d) Frankie Dunlop (tamb -4/6) Lonnie Elder (nar -4/6)
NYC, August 6, 1957
1. H4JB5228-2/3/4/6Flamingo (alt. composite take)RCA Bluebird 09026 63840-2
2. H4JB5228-4/9/6FlamingoRCA Victor LPM 2533
3. H4JB5228-9Flamingo (partial alternative take)RCA Bluebird 5635-1-RB
4. H4JB5229-6A Colloquial Dream (breakdown)RCA Bluebird 09026 63840-2
5. H4JB5229-6/8/10A Colloquial Dream (Scenes In The City)RCA Victor 68969-2
6. H4JB5229-8A Colloquial Dream (breakdown)RCA Bluebird 09026 63840-2
7. H4JB5230-1Tijuana Gift Shop (breakdown)-
8. H4JB5230-2--
9. H4JB5230-4--
10. H4JB5230-5Tijuana Gift Shop (alt. take)RCA Bluebird 5635-1-RB
11. H4JB5230-6Tijuana Gift ShopRCA Victor LPM 2533
12. -Tijuana Gift Shop (edited out solos)RCA Bluebird 09026 63840-2
* Charles Mingus - Tijuana Moods (RCA Victor LPM 2533, LSP 2553)
* Charles Mingus - Tijuana Moods (RCA Bluebird 09026 63840-2)
* Charles Mingus Sextet (no details) (RCA Bluebird 5635-1-RB; RCA Victor 68969-2)

Shafi Hadi Sextet

Clarence Shaw (tp) Shafi Hadi (ts) Pepper Adams (bars) Wade Legge or Wynton Kelly (p) Henry Grimes or Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
NYC, September, 1957
We Got Blue (Untitled Original Blues (take 1))Fantasy OJCCD 1821-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Stella By Starlight (take 4)-
Stella By Starlight (take 5)-
Untitled Original Composition (take 3)-
Untitled Original Composition (take 5)-
Autumn In New York (take 1)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 003; Fantasy OJCCD 1821-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Autumn In New York (take 2)-
Long Ago And Far Away (take 1) (false start)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 003
Long Ago And Far Away (take 2)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 003; Fantasy OJCCD 1821-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Long Ago And Far Away (take 3)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 003
Long Ago And Far Away (take 4)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 003; Fantasy OJCCD 1821-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Long Ago And Far Away (take 5)-
We Got Blue (Untitled Original Blues (take 2))-
Joldi (rehearsal) (short take)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 003
Joldi (rehearsal) (long take)-
Joldi (take 1)-
Joldi (take 2) (false start)-
Joldi (take 3) (incomplete)-
Joldi (take 4)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 003; Fantasy OJCCD 1821-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
Joldi (take 5) (false start)Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 003
Joldi (take 6) (Joldi (take 5))Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 003; Fantasy OJCCD 1821-2; Debut 12DCD 4402-2
* Charles Mingus - The Rarest On Debut: Mingus Newly Discovered (Mythic Sound (It) MSLP 003)
* The Charles Mingus Group Featuring Wynton Kelly And Pepper Adams - Debut Rarities, Vol. 3 (Fantasy OJCCD 1821-2)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)

Charles Mingus Orchestra

Clarence Shaw (tp) Jimmy Knepper (tb) Curtis Porter (as, ts) Bob Hammer (p) Horace Parlan (p, left hand) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d) Melvin Stewart (nar)
NYC, October, 1957
Scenes In The CityBethlehem BCP 6026, BCP 6068
Wouldn't Youunissued
Bounce-
* Charles Mingus - A Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music And Poetry (Bethlehem BCP 6026)
* Various Artists - Jazz Vocals Award Album (Bethlehem BCP 6068)

omit Stewart
same location, date
New York SketchbookBethlehem BCP 6026
* Charles Mingus - A Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music And Poetry (Bethlehem BCP 6026)

omit Hammer
same location, date
Duke's ChoiceBethlehem BCP 6026
Slippers-
Slippers (alt. take)unissued
* Charles Mingus - A Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music And Poetry (Bethlehem BCP 6026)

Bill Hardman (tp) replaces Shaw
same location, date
NourogBethlehem BCP 6026
* Charles Mingus - A Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music And Poetry (Bethlehem BCP 6026)

Shadows (Soundtrack)

Shafi Hadi (fl) Charles Mingus (p, per, voice) Dannie Richmond (d) Jimmy Knepper, Horace Parlan or Phineas Newborn Jr., Clarence Shaw (per)
NYC, probably October or late 1957 or 1958
Untitled Percussion CompositionDebut 12DCD 4402-2
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings (Debut 12DCD 4402-2)

1958

Shadows (Soundtrack)

unknown (tp) Jimmy Knepper (tb) unknown (fl) unknown (as) Shafi Hadi (ts) Phineas Newborn Jr., Horace Parlan (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
NYC, early 1958
Nostalgia In Times Squareunissued
unknown titles-

Langston Hughes

Jimmy Knepper (tb) Shafi Hadi (ts) Horace Parlan (p) Charles Mingus (b) Kenny Dennis (d) Langston Hughes (nar)
NYC, March 18, 1958
Consider Me: The Stranger / Midnight Stroll / BackstageMGM E 3697
Dream Montage: Weird Nightmare / Double G Train / Jump Monk-
* Langston Hughes/Charles Mingus/Leonard Feather - Weary Blues (MGM E 3697; Verve VSP 36)

Billie Holiday

unknown (tp -3,4) Tyree Glenn (tb -3,5) unknown (cl -5) unknown (ts -2,4) unknown (vib -1,4,5) Mal Waldron (p -2/5) unknown (g) Charles Mingus (b) unknown (d) Billie Holiday (vo)
Baltimore, MD, July, 1958
1.Don't ExplainSociety SOC 1027
2.Fooling Myself-
3.Moanin' Lowunissued
4.When Your Lover Has Gone-
5.I Got It Bad-
* Billie Holiday - Easy To Remember (Society SOC 1027)

Shadows (Soundtrack)

Jimmy Knepper (tb) Curtis Porter (ts) Horace Parlan (p) Charles Mingus (b, comp) Dannie Richmond (d)
NYC, October, November, 1958
Self Portrait In Three Colorsunissued
Alice's Wonderland-
Nostalgia In Times Square-
unknown titles-

1959

Charles Mingus Quintet

John Handy (as) Booker Ervin (ts -1/3,5/8) Richard Wyands (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
"Nonagon Art Gallery", NYC, January 16, 1959
1.Nostalgia In Times SquareUnited Artists UAJ 14005
2.No Private Income Blues-
3.Alice's Wonderland-
4.I Can't Get Started-
5.Take The "A" Trainunissued
6.Jelly Roll Jellies-
7.Billie's Bounce-
8.Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting-
* Charles Mingus - Jazz Portraits (Wonderland) (United Artists UAJ 14005)

Charles Mingus Nonet

Willie Dennis, Jimmy Knepper (tb) John Handy, Jackie McLean (as) Booker Ervin (ts) Pepper Adams (bars) Mal Waldron (p -1) Horace Parlan (p -2/8) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
NYC, February 4, 1959
1. 3346E's Flat, Ah's Flat TooAtlantic LP 1305
2. 3347My Jelly Roll Soul-
3. 3348Tensions-
4. 3349Moanin'Atlantic LP 1305, SD 2-302
5. 3350Cryin' BluesAtlantic LP 1305, SD 3-600
6. 3351Wednesday Night Prayer MeetingAtlantic LP 1305, SD 1555, SD 3-600, SD 2-316
7. 4732Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting, Pt. 1Atlantic 5006
8. 4733Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting, Pt. 2-
* Charles Mingus - Blues And Roots (Atlantic LP 1305, SD 1305)
* The Art Of Charles Mingus (Atlantic SD 2-302)
* Charles Mingus - Passions Of A Man (Atlantic SD 3-600)
* The Best Of Charles Mingus (Atlantic SD 1555)
* Various Artists - The Jazz Years-25th Anniversary (Atlantic SD 2-316)
* Charles Mingus - Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting, Pt. 1&2 (Atlantic 5006)

Charles Mingus Septet

Jimmy Knepper (tb -1/4) John Handy (as, cl) Booker Ervin (ts) Curtis Porter (ts, as) Horace Parlan (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
NYC, May 5, 1959
1.Better Git Hit In Your SoulColumbia CS 8171
2.Fables Of Faubus-
3.Pussy Cat Dues-
4.Jelly Roll-
5.Bird Calls-
* Charles Mingus - Mingus Ah Um (Columbia CS 8171)

Charles Mingus Septet

Willie Dennis (tb -1/3) John Handy (as, cl) Booker Ervin (ts) Curtis Porter (ts, as) Horace Parlan (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
NYC, May 12, 1959
1.Open Letter To DukeColumbia CS 8171
2.Boogie Stop Shuffle-
3.Self-Portrait In Three Colors-
4.Goodbye Pork Pie Hat-
* Charles Mingus - Mingus Ah Um (Columbia CS 8171)

Charles Mingus Tentet

Richard Williams (tp) Jimmy Knepper (tb) Jerome Richardson (fl, bars) John Handy (as) Booker Ervin, Benny Golson (ts) Teddy Charles (vib -1/5) Roland Hanna (p -1/5) Nico Bunick (p -6) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d, timp)
NYC, November 1, 1959
1.DianeColumbia CS 8236
2.Song With Orange-
3.Gunslinging Bird-
4.Far Wells-
5.Mill Valley-
6.New Now Know How-
* Charles Mingus - Mingus Dynasty (Columbia CS 8236)

Charles Mingus Nonet

Don Ellis (tp) Jimmy Knepper (tb) John Handy (as) Booker Ervin (ts) Seymour Barab, Maurice Brown (vlc -3) Roland Hanna (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
NYC, November 13, 1959
1.Things Ain't What They Used To BeColumbia CS 8236
2.Mood Indigo-
3.Put Me In That Dungeon-
* Charles Mingus - Mingus Dynasty (Columbia CS 8236)

1960

Charles Mingus - Gunther Schuller Orchestra

Marcus Belgrave, Ted Curson, Hobart Dotson, Clark Terry, Richard Williams (tp) Eddie Bert, Charles Greenlee, Slide Hampton, Jimmy Knepper (tb) Don Butterfield (tu) Robert DiDomenica (fl) Harry Shulman (ob) John LaPorta (as, cl) Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl) Bill Barron, Joe Farrell (ts) Yusef Lateef (ts, fl) Danny Bank (bars) Roland Hanna (p) Charles McCracken (cello) Charles Mingus (b, arr) Dannie Richmond (d) Sticks Evans, Max Roach, George Scott (per) Gunther Schuller (cond)
NYC, May 24, 1960
20093Half-Mast InhibitionMercury MG 20627
20094Mingus Fingus, No. 2-
20095Bemoanable Lady-
20096Yusef Isef Toounissued
* Charles Mingus - Pre-Bird (Mercury MG 20627, SR 60627, (J) PHCE 6006)
= Charles Mingus - Mingus Revisited (Limelight LM 82015, LS 86015)

Charles Mingus Nonet

Ted Curson (tp) Jimmy Knepper (tb) Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl) Booker Ervin, Joe Farrell (ts) Yusef Lateef (ts, fl) Paul Bley (p -1,3,5) Roland Hanna (p -2,4) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d) Lorraine Cousins (vo -1,3)
NYC, May 25, 1960
1. 20100Weird NightmareMercury MG 20627
2. 20101Prayer For Passive Resistance-
3. 20102Eclipse-
4. 20103Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me / I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart-
5. 20104Take The "A" Train / Exactly Like You-
* Charles Mingus - Pre-Bird (Mercury MG 20627, SR 60627, (J) PHCE 6006)
= Charles Mingus - Mingus Revisited (Limelight LM 82015, LS 86015)

Charles Mingus Quintet plus Bud Powell

Ted Curson (tp) Eric Dolphy (as, bcl) Booker Ervin (ts -1/4,6) Bud Powell (p -6) Charles Mingus (b, p -1/5, b -6) Dannie Richmond (d)
"Juan-les-Pins Jazz Festival", Antibes, France, July 13, 1960
1. 5260 | 37622Cry For Freedom (Prayer For Passive Resistance)Atlantic SD 2-3001
2. 5261 | 37626Better Git Hit In Your SoulAtlantic SD 2-3001; BYG (J) YX 7009
3. 5262 | 37621Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting-
4. 5263 | 37625Ummh! (Folk Forms, I)-
5. 5264 | 37623What LoveAtlantic SD 2-3001
6. 5265 | 37624I'll Remember April-
* Charles Mingus - Mingus At Antibes (Atlantic SD 2-3001)
= Charles Mingus - Live (Affinity (E) CDAFF 778)
* Charles Mingus Live With Eric Dolphy (BYG (J) YX 7009)
= Charles Mingus - Live (Affinity (E) AFF 19)

Charles Mingus Quartet

Ted Curson (tp) Eric Dolphy (as, bcl) Charles Mingus (b, vo) Dannie Ritchmond (d, vo) Nat Hentoff (supervisor)
Nola's Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, October 20, 1960
Folk Forms, No. 1Candid 45-601, CJM 8005
Original Faubus Fables-
What LoveCandid CJM 8005
All The Things You Could Be By Now If Sigmund Freud's Wife Was Your Mother-
Stormy Weather (take 1)Candid CJM 8021, (G) CS 9033
Melody From The DrumsMosaic MR4-111; Candid (E) CCD 79042
* Charles Mingus Presents Charles Mingus (Candid CJM 8005, CJS 9005; Barnaby Z 30561, BR 5012; America (F) 30 AM 6082; Candid (E) CCD 79005)
* Charles Mingus - Mingus (Candid CJM 8021, CJS 9021; Barnaby KZ 31034; Candid (E) CCD 79021)
* Eric Dolphy - Candid Dolphy (Candid (G) CS 9033, (E) CCD 79033)
* The Complete Candid Recordings Of Charles Mingus (Mosaic MR4-111, MD3-111)
* Charles Mingus - Mysterious Blues (Candid (E) CCD 79042)
* Charles Mingus - Folk Forms, No. 1 c/w Original Faubus Fables (Candid 45-601)

Charles Mingus Octet

Ted Curson, Lonnie Hillyer (tp) Jimmy Knepper, Britt Woodman (tb -5) Charles McPherson (as) Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl) Booker Ervin (ts -4,5) Nico Bunick (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Ritchmond (d) Nat Hentoff (supervisor)
Nola's Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, October 20, 1960
1.Reincarnation Of A Lovebird (1st session) (take 1)Candid (G) CS 9033
2.Reincarnation Of A Lovebird (1st session) (take 4)Candid (E) CCD 79042
3.Reincarnation Of A Lovebird (1st session) (take ?)Mosaic MR4-111
4.VassarleanCandid CJM 8019, (E) CCD 79021, (E) CCD 79042
5.MDMCandid CJM 8021
* Eric Dolphy - Candid Dolphy (Candid (G) CS 9033, (E) CCD 79033)
* The Complete Candid Recordings Of Charles Mingus (Mosaic MR4-111, MD3-111)
* Various Artists - The Jazz Life! (Candid CJM 8019, CJS 9019; Barnaby BR 5021; Candid (E) CCD 79019)
* Charles Mingus - Mingus (Candid CJM 8021, CJS 9021; Barnaby KZ 31034; Candid (E) CCD 79021)
* Charles Mingus - Mysterious Blues (Candid (E) CCD 79042)

Charles Mingus Octet

Lonnie Hillyer (tp) Ted Curson (tp -2,3) Charles McPherson (as) Eric Dolphy (as, bcl -2,3) Booker Ervin (ts) Paul Bley (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Ritchmond (d) Nat Hentoff (supervisor)
Nola's Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, November 11, 1960
1.BugsCandid CJM 8026
2.Reincarnation Of A Lovebird (2nd session)-
3.Lock 'Em UpCandid CJM 8021, (E) CCD 79000
* Charles Mingus - Reincarnation Of A Love Bird (Candid CJM 8026, CJS 9026, (E) CCD 79026)
* Charles Mingus - Mingus (Candid CJM 8021, CJS 9021; Barnaby KZ 31034; Candid (E) CCD 79021)
* Various Artists - Candid Jazz (Candid (E) CCD 79000)

Jazz Artists Guild

Roy Eldridge (tp) Jimmy Knepper (tb -4/7) Eric Dolphy (as -4/7) Tommy Flanagan (p) Charles Mingus (b) Jo Jones (d) Nat Hentoff (supervisor)
Nola's Penthouse Sound Studios, NYC, November 11, 1960
1.Wrap Your Troubles In DreamsCandid CJM 8022
2.Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams (take 4)Candid CJM 8026, (E) CCD 79042
3.Me And YouCandid CJM 8022, (E) CCD 79042
4.Mysterious Blues-
5.Body And Soul (take 2)Candid CJM 8026, (G) CS 9033
6.Body And Soul (take ?)Candid (E) CCD 79042
7.R&RCandid CJM 8019, CJM 8026
* Jazz Artists Guild - Newport Rebels (Candid CJM 8022, CJS 9022; Barnaby BR 5022; Candid (E) CCD 79022)
* Charles Mingus - Reincarnation Of A Love Bird (Candid CJM 8026, CJS 9026, (E) CCD 79026)
* Eric Dolphy - Candid Dolphy (Candid (G) CS 9033, (E) CCD 79033)
* Various Artists - The Jazz Life! (Candid CJM 8019, CJS 9019; Barnaby BR 5021; Candid (E) CCD 79019)
* Charles Mingus - Mysterious Blues (Candid (E) CCD 79042)

1961

Charles Mingus Sextet

Jimmy Knepper (tb) Yusef Lateef (fl) Roland Kirk (ts, mzo, str) Charles Mingus or Roland Hanna (p) Doug Watkins or Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d) Pee Wee Marquette (ann)
"Birdland", NYC, October 21, 1961
Improvisation (Blue Cee)Alto AL 714
Ecclusiastics-
Hog Callin' Blues (incomplete)private tape
* Charles Mingus - Vital Savage Horizons (Alto AL 714)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Jimmy Knepper (tb) Booker Ervin (ts) Roland Kirk (ts, mzo, str, siren, fl) Charles Mingus (p, vo, nar) Doug Watkins (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
NYC, November 6, 1961
5756Devil WomanAtlantic LP 1377, SD 3-600
5757EcclusiasticsAtlantic LP 1377, SD 2-302
5758"Old" Blues For Walt's TorinAtlantic LP 1416
5759Peggy's Blue Skylight-
5760Hog Callin' BluesAtlantic LP 1377, SD 2-302, SD 2-506
5761Oh Lord, Don't Let Them Drop That Atomic Bomb On MeAtlantic LP 1377, SD 1555
5762Passions Of A ManAtlantic LP 1377, SD 1555, SD 3-600
5763Wham Bam Thank You Ma'amAtlantic LP 1377, SD 1555, SD 2-302, SD 3-600
5764Body And Soulunissued
5765Invisible LadyAtlantic LP 1416
5766Eat That ChickenAtlantic LP 1377, SD 1555, SD 2-302, SD 2-506
5767Nutsunissued
5768Untitled Original-
* Charles Mingus - Mingus Oh, Yeah! (Atlantic LP 1377, SD 1377)
* Charles Mingus - Passions Of A Man (Atlantic SD 3-600)
* The Art Of Charles Mingus (Atlantic SD 2-302)
* Charles Mingus - Tonight At Noon (Atlantic LP 1416, SD 1416)
* Various Artists - unknown title (Atlantic SD 2-506)
* The Best Of Charles Mingus (Atlantic SD 1555)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Tubby Hayes (vib) Ray Dempsey (g) Charles Mingus (b) Allan Ganley (d)
London, England, late 1961
Noodlin'Epic LA 16032
* Various Artists - All Night Long (Epic LA 16032)

1962 (40歳)

Charles Mingus - Thelonious Monk - John Coltrane - Eric Dolphy

Charles Mingus (b) and others
"Birdland", NYC, February 9, 1962
unknown titlesEuropa Jazz (It) EJ 1013
* Charles Mingus - Thelonious Monk - John Coltrane - Eric Dolphy (Europa Jazz (It) EJ 1013)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Richard Williams (tp) Charles McPherson (as) Booker Ervin (ts) Jaki Byard or Toshiko Akiyoshi (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d) "Symphony Sid" Torin (ann)
"Birdland", NYC, March 24, 1962
Take The "A" TrainSession Disc 118
Fables Of Faubus-
Eat That Chicken (theme)-
* Hooray For Charles Mingus (Session Disc 118)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Richard Williams (tp) Charles McPherson (as) Booker Ervin (ts) Toshiko Akiyoshi (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d) "Symphony Sid" Torin (ann)
"Birdland", NYC, March 31, 1962
Monk, Bunk And Vice VersaAlto AL 714
Oh Lord, Don't Let Them Drop That Atomic Bomb On Meprivate tape
Eat That Chicken (theme)-
* Charles Mingus - Vital Savage Horizons (Alto AL 714)

Charles Mingus Octet

Richard Williams (tp) Charles McPherson (as) Booker Ervin (ts) Toshiko Akiyoshi (p -2) Charles Mingus (p -1,3,4, b -2) Herman Wright (b -1) Henry Grimes (b -3,4) Dannie Richmond (d) "Symphony Sid" Torin (ann)
"Birdland", NYC, May 5, 1962
1.Eat That Chicken (theme)Tempo Di Jazz (It) CDTJ 704
2.Monk, Bunk And Vice Versa-
3.Devil Woman-
4.Eat That Chicken (theme)private tape
* Charles Mingus - Tempo Di Jazz (Tempo Di Jazz (It) CDTJ 704)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Richard Williams (tp) Charles McPherson (as) Booker Ervin (ts) Toshiko Akiyoshi (p) Henry Grimes, Charles Mingus (b) "Symphony Sid" Torin (ann)
"Birdland", NYC, May 12, 1962
Tijuana Table Dance (Ysabel's Table Dance)Tempo Di Jazz (It) CDTJ 704
Peggy's Blue Skylight-
Eat That Chicken (theme)-
* Charles Mingus - Tempo Di Jazz (Tempo Di Jazz (It) CDTJ 704)

Duke Ellington Trio

Duke Ellington (p) Charles Mingus (b) Max Roach (d)
NYC, September 17, 1962
Money JungleUnited Artists UAJ 14017; Blue Note BT 85129
Le Fleurs Africaines (African Flower)-
Very Special-
Warm Valley-
REM BluesBlue Note BT 85129
A Little Max (Parfait)-
A Little Max (Parfait) (alt. take)Blue Note CDP 7 46398-2
Wig WiseUnited Artists UAJ 14017; Blue Note BT 85129
Switch BladeBlue Note BT 85129
CaravanUnited Artists UAJ 14017; Blue Note BT 85129
Backward Country Boy BluesBlue Note BT 85129
SolitudeUnited Artists UAJ 14017; Blue Note BT 85129
Solitude (alt. take)Blue Note CDP 7 46398-2
* Duke Ellington - Money Jungle (United Artists UAJ 14017, UAJS 15017)
* Duke Ellington - Money Jungle (Blue Note BT 85129, CDP 7 46398-2)

Charles Mingus Orchestra

Ed Armour, Rolf Ericson, Lonnie Hillyer, Ernie Royal, Clark Terry, Richard Williams, Snooky Young (tp) Eddie Bert, Jimmy Cleveland, Willie Dennis, Paul Faulise, Quentin Jackson, Britt Woodman (tb) Romeo Penque (ob) Danny Bank (bcl) Buddy Collette, Eric Dolphy, Charlie Mariano, Charles McPherson (as) George Berg, Zoot Sims (ts) Pepper Adams, Jerome Richardson (bars) Warren Smith (vib, per) Toshiko Akiyoshi, Jaki Byard (p) Les Spann (g) Milt Hinton (b) Charles Mingus (b, nar) Dannie Richmond (d) Grady Tate (per) Bob Hammer (arr) Melba Liston (arr, cond)
"Town Hall", NYC, 1st set, October 12, 1962
Freedom, Pt. 2 (Clark In The Dark)United Artists UAJ 14024
Osmotin' (Osmosis (incomplete))Blue Note CDP 7243 8 28353-2
Epitaph, Pt. 1United Artists UAJ 14024
Freedom, Pt. 1-
Peggy's Blue Skylight (Peggy's Discovery)Blue Note CDP 7243 8 28353-2
Epitaph, Pt. 2United Artists UAJ 14024
My Search-
* Charles Mingus - Town Hall Concert (United Artists UAJ 14024, UAJS 15024)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Town Hall Concert (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 28353-2)

Charles Mingus Orchestra

Ed Armour, Rolf Ericson, Lonnie Hillyer, Ernie Royal, Clark Terry, Richard Williams, Snooky Young (tp) Eddie Bert, Jimmy Cleveland, Willie Dennis, Paul Faulise, Quentin Jackson, Britt Woodman (tb) Romeo Penque (ob) Danny Bank (bcl) Buddy Collette, Eric Dolphy, Charlie Mariano, Charles McPherson (as) George Berg, Zoot Sims (ts) Pepper Adams, Jerome Richardson (bars) Warren Smith (vib, per) Toshiko Akiyoshi, Jaki Byard (p) Les Spann (g) Milt Hinton (b) Charles Mingus (b, nar) Dannie Richmond (d) Grady Tate (per) Bob Hammer (arr) Melba Liston (arr, cond): same personnel
"Town Hall", NYC, 2nd set, October 12, 1962
PortraitBlue Note CDP 7243 8 28353-2
Duke's Choice (Don't Come Back)United Artists UAJ 14024
Please Don't Come Back From The MoonBlue Note CDP 7243 8 28353-2
In A Mellotone ('Finale)United Artists UAJ 14024
Epitaph, Pt. 1 (alt. take)Blue Note CDP 7243 8 28353-2
* Charles Mingus - Town Hall Concert (United Artists UAJ 14024, UAJS 15024)
* Charles Mingus - The Complete Town Hall Concert (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 28353-2)

Charles Mingus Septet

probably Ed Amour (tp) Don Butterfield (tu) Charles McPherson (as) Pepper Adams (bars -2/4) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d) "Symphony Sid" Torin (ann)
"Birdland", NYC, October 19, 1962
1.My Search (The Search) (I Can't Get Started)Session Disc 118
2.Monk, Bunk And Vice Versa (King Fish)-
3.Please Don't Come Back From The Moon (Moonboy)-
4.Eat That Chicken (theme)-
* Hooray For Charles Mingus (Session Disc 118)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Ed Armour (tp) Charles McPherson (as) Pepper Adams (bars) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d) "Symphony Sid" Torin (ann)
"Birdland", NYC, October 26, 1962
Monk, Bunk And Vice VersaOzone 19; Yadeon (J) 501
The Search-
OP. (O.P.O.P.)-
Eat That Chicken (theme)Yadeon (J) 501
* Charles Mingus - Cecil Taylor (Ozone 19)
* Charles Mingus - A Night In Birdland Live, Vol. 2 (Yadeon (J) 501)

1963

Charles Mingus Orchestra

Rolf Ericson, Richard Williams (tp) Quentin Jackson (tb) Don Butterfield (cbtb, tu) Jerome Richardson (fl, ss, bars) Dick Hafer (fl, ts) Charlie Mariano (as) Jaki Byard (p) Jay Barliner (g) Charles Mingus (b, p) Dannie Richmond (d)
NYC, January 20, 1963
11300CeliaImpulse A 54
11301Track A - Solo Dancer: Stop! Look! And Listen, Sinner Jim Whiney!Impulse A 35
11302Track B - Duete Solo Dancers: Heart's Beat And Shades In Physical Embraces-
11303I X LoveImpulse A 54
11304Track C - Group Dancers: (Soul Fusion) Freedwoman And Oh, This Freedom's Slave CriesImpulse A 35
11317Mode D - Trio And Group Dancers: Stop! Look! And Sing Songs Of Revolutions!-
11318Mode E - Single Solos And Group Dance: Saint And Sinner John In Merriment On Battle Front-
11319Mode F - Group And Solo Dance: Of Love, Rain, And Passioned Revolt, Then Farewell, My Belove, Till It's Freedom Day-
* Charles Mingus - Five Mingus (Impulse A 54, IMPD 170)
* Charles Mingus - The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady (Impulse A 35, IMPD 174)

Charles Mingus Solo

Charles Mingus (p)
NYC, June 30, 1963
90096Myself When I Am RealImpulse A 60
90097I Can't Get Started-
90098Body And SoulImpulse A 60, AS 9234-2
90099Roland Kirk's MessageImpulse A 60
90100Memories Of You-
90101She's Just Miss Popular HybridImpulse A 60, AS 9234-2
90102Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress, Then Silk BluesImpulse A 60
90103Meditations For Moses-
90104Old Portrait-
90105I'm Getting Sentimental Over You-
90106Compositional Theme Story...: Medleys / Anthems And Folklore-
* Charles Mingus - Mingus Plays Piano (Impulse A 60; MCA 29067; Impulse IMPD 217)
* Charles Mingus - Reevaluation: The Impulse Years (Impulse AS 9234-2)

Charles Mingus Orchestra

Eddie Preston, Richard Williams (tp) Britt Woodman (tb) Don Butterfield (tu) Dick Hafer (fl, cl, ts) Jerome Richardson (fl, ss, bars) Eric Dolphy (as, fl) Booker Ervin (ts) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b, nar) Walter Perkins (d)
NYC, September 20, 1963
11756Hora DecubitusImpulse A 54, AS 9234-2
11757Theme For Lester Young-
11758II B.S.-
11759FreedomImpulse A 99, AS 9234-2, IMPD 170
11760Better Get Hit In Yo' SoulImpulse A 54, AS 9234-2
11761Take The "A" Trainunissued
11762Mood IndigoImpulse A 54, AS 9234-2
* Charles Mingus - Five Mingus (Impulse A 54, IMPD 170)
* Charles Mingus - Reevaluation: The Impulse Years (Impulse AS 9234-2)
* Various Artists - The Definitive Jazz Scene, Vol. 1 (Impulse A 99)

1964

Charles Mingus Sextet

Johnny Coles (tp) Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl) Clifford Jordan (ts) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
"Cornell University", Ithaca, NY, March 18, 1964
OpeningBlue Note CDP 0946 3 92210-2-8
ATFW You-
Sophisticated Lady-
Fables Of Faubus-
Orange Wat The Colour Of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk-
Take The "A" Train-
Meditations-
So Long Eric-
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling-
Jitterbug Waltz-
* Charles Mingus Sextet With Eric Dolphy - Cornell 1964 (Blue Note CDP 0946 3 92210-2-8)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Johnny Coles (tp -1/3,5) Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl -1/3,5) Clifford Jordan (ts) Jaki Byard (p -1/3,5) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d -1/3,5)
"Town Hall", NYC, April 4, 1964
1.So Long EricMingus JWS 005
2.Meditations (Praying With Eric, Pt. 1)-
3.Meditations (Praying With Eric, Pt. 2)-
4.Sophisticated Ladyunissued
5.Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk-
* Charles Mingus - Town Hall Concert 1964, Vol. 1 (Mingus JWS 005; America (F) 30 AM 6140)
= Charles Mingus - Town Hall Concert (Fantasy OJC 042, OJCCD 042-2)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Johnny Coles (tp) Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl) Clifford Jordan (ts) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d): same personnel
"Concertgebouw", Amsterdam, Holland, April 10, 1964
Parkeriana (Dedicated To A Genius)Ulysse Musique (F) AROC 50506/07
So Long Eric-
Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk-
Meditations (Meditation On A Pair Of Wire Cutters)-
Fables Of Faubus, Pt. 1Ulysse Musique (F) AROC 50608
Fables Of Faubus, Pt. 2-
A.T.F.W.U.S.A. (A.T.F.W.Y.O.U.)-
Sophisticated Lady-
* Charles Mingus - Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Vol. 1 (Ulysse Musique (F) AROC 50506/07)
* Charles Mingus - Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Vol. 2 (Ulysse Musique (F) AROC 50608)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Johnny Coles (tp) Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl) Clifford Jordan (ts) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d): same personnel
"University Aula", Oslo, Norway, April 12, 1964
Fables Of FaubusLandscape (F) LS2 913
So Long EricJazz Up (It) JU 307
Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress, Then Blue SilkLandscape (F) LS2 913; Jazz Up (It) JU 307
Ow! (Parkeriana (incomplete))Jazz Up (It) JU 307
Take The "A" Train-
MeditationsLandscape (F) LS2 919
Parkeriana-
* Charles Mingus Sextet Live In Oslo 1964, Vol. 1 (Landscape (F) LS2 913)
* Charles Mingus Sextet Live In Oslo 1964, Vol. 2 (Landscape (F) LS2 919)
* Charles Mingus Live In Oslo 1964 Featuring Eric Dolphy (Jazz Up (It) JU 307)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Johnny Coles (tp) Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl) Clifford Jordan (ts) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d): same personnel
"Konserthuset", Stockholm, Sweden, April 13, 1964
MeditationsRoyal Jazz (D) RJD 518
So Long Eric-
Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk-
Peggy's Blue Skylight-
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling-
Fables Of Faubus (Fables For Faubus)-
* Charles Mingus Sextet Live In Stockholm 1964 (Royal Jazz (D) RJD 518)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Johnny Coles (tp) Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl) Clifford Jordan (ts) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d): same personnel
Stockholm, Sweden, April 13, 1964
So Long Eric (rehearsal take)Royal Jazz (D) RJD 518
Meditations (false start) (rehearsal take)-
* Charles Mingus Sextet Live In Stockholm 1964 (Royal Jazz (D) RJD 518)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Johnny Coles (tp) Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl) Clifford Jordan (ts) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d): same personnel
"Old Fellow Palaet's Store Sal", Copenhagen, Denmark, April 14, 1964
Orange Was The Color Of Her DressLandscape (F) LS2 905
MeditationsLandscape (F) LS2 905; Moon (It) MCD 016-2
A.T.F.W.U.S.A.Landscape (F) LS2 905
Fables Of FaubusLandscape (F) LS2 905; Moon (It) MCD 016-2
So Long Ericprivate tape
* Charles Mingus Sextet Live In Copenhagen 1964 (Landscape (F) LS2 905)
* Charles Mingus - Astral Weeks (Moon (It) MCD 016-2)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Johnny Coles (tp) Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl) Clifford Jordan (ts) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d): same personnel
Bremen, West Germany, April 16, 1964
So Long Eric (Hope So Eric, Pt. 1)Ingo (It) ten
So Long Eric (Hope So Eric, Pt. 2)-
Sophisticated LadyUnique Jazz UJ 023
Fables Of Faubus, Pt. 1Ingo (It) thirteen
Fables Of Faubus, Pt. 2-
MeditationsIngo (It) fifteen; Unique Jazz UJ 023
Ow! (Parkeriana)Ingo (It) fifteen
* Charles Mingus Orchestra With Eric Dolphy 1964, Vol. 1 - Hope So Eric (Ingo (It) ten)
* Charles Mingus Sextet Live In Europe (Unique Jazz UJ 023)
* Charles Mingus Orchestra With Eric Dolphy, Vol. 2 - Fables Of Faubus (Ingo (It) thirteen)
* Charles Mingus Orchestra With Eric Dolphy, Vol. 3 - Parkeriana (Ingo (It) fifteen)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Johnny Coles (tp -1,2) Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl) Clifford Jordan (ts) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
"Salle Wagram", Paris, France, April 17, 1964
1.So Long Eric, Pt. 1 (Goodbye Pork Pie Hat, Pt. 1)America (F) 30 AM 003/005; Esoldun (F) FC 110
2.So Long Eric, Pt. 2 (Goodbye Pork Pie Hat, Pt. 2)-
3.Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress, Then Blue SilkEsoldun (F) FC 102
4.ParkerianaEsoldun (F) FC 110
5.MeditationsEsoldun (F) FC 102
6.Fables Of Faubus-
7.Peggy's Blue Skylight-
* The Great Concert Of Charles Mingus (America (F) 30 AM 003/005; Prestige P 34001)
* Charles Mingus Live In Paris 1964, Vol. 2 (Esoldun (F) FC 110)
* Charles Mingus - Meditation (Esoldun (F) FC 102)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl) Clifford Jordan (ts) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
"Theatre Des Champs-Elysees", Paris, France, April 18, 1964
Intro And PresentationAmerica (F) 30 AM 003/005
Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk-
Parkeriana-
Meditations (Meditation For Integration)-
Fables Of Faubus, Pt. 1-
Fables Of Faubus, Pt. 2-
Sophisticated LadyAmerica (F) 30 AM 003/005; Esoldun (F) FC 102
* The Great Concert Of Charles Mingus (America (F) 30 AM 003/005; Prestige P 34001)
* Charles Mingus - Meditation (Esoldun (F) FC 102)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl) Clifford Jordan (ts) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d): same personnel
"Palais De Congres", Liege, Belgium, April 19, 1964
So Long Ericprivate tape
Peggy's Blue Skylight-
Meditations-

Charles Mingus Quintet

Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl) Clifford Jordan (ts) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d): same personnel
Bologna, Italy, April 24, 1964
unknown titlesprivate tape

Charles Mingus Quintet

Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl) Clifford Jordan (ts) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d): same personnel
"Wuppertal Townhall", Wuppertal, West Germany, April 26, 1964
Fables Of FaubusEnja (G) ENJ 3049-1
I Can't Get Started (Starting)-
Meditations (Meditation On A Pair Of Wire Cutters)Enja (G) ENJ 3049-2
* Charles Mingus - Mingus In Europe, Vol. I (Enja (G) ENJ 3049-1, ENJ 3049-2)

same session
Orange Was The Color Of Her DressEnja (G) ENJ 3077-1
Peggy's Blue Skylight (Charlemagne)-
So Long EricEnja (G) ENJ 3077-2
* Charles Mingus - Mingus In Europe, Vol. II (Enja (G) ENJ 3077-1, ENJ 3077-2)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl) Clifford Jordan (ts) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d): same personnel
"Mozartsaal", Stuttgart, West Germany, April 28, 1964
So Long EricUnique Jazz UJ 007/08
Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk (Orange Was The Color Of Her Hair)-
These Foolish Things-
Peggy's Blue Skylight-
Meditations-
A.T.F.W.U.S.A.Unique Jazz UJ 009
Sophisticated Lady-
Fables Of Faubus, Pt. 1-
Fables Of Faubus, Pt. 2-
* Charles Mingus - Mingus In Stuttgart, April 28, 1964 Concert (Unique Jazz UJ 007/08)
* Charles Mingus - Mingus In Stuttgart, April 28, 1964 Concert (Unique Jazz UJ 009)

Charles Mingus Quintet

John Handy (as -1) Clifford Jordan (ts) Jane Getz (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
"The Jazz Workshop", San Francisco, CA, June 2 & 3, 1964
1.New FablesFantasy LP 6017
2.Meditation (For A Pair Of Wire Cutters)-
* Charles Mingus - Right Now: Live At The Jazz Workshop (Fantasy LP 6017, LP 86017, OJC 237, OJCCD 237-2)
= Charles Mingus - Right Now (America (F) 30 AM 6063)

Charles Mingus Orchestra

Lonnie Hillyer (tp) Bobby Bryant, Melvin Moore (tp -2) Lou Blackburn (tb -2) Red Callender (tu -2) Buddy Collette (fl, picc, as -2) Jack Nimitz (bcl, bars -2) Charles McPherson (as) John Handy (ts -1) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b -1, b, p -2) Dannie Richmond (d)
"Monterey Jazz Festival", Monterey, CA, September 20, 1964
1.Duke Ellington Medley: I've Got It Bad / In A Sentimental Mood / All Too Soon / Mood Indigo / Sophisticated Lady / Take The "A" Train / Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress, Then Blue SilkMingus JWS 001/02
2.Meditations On Integration-
* Charles Mingus - Mingus At Monterey (Mingus JWS 001/02; America (F) 30 AM 001/002)

1965

Charles Mingus Quintet

Lonnie Hillyer (tp) Charles McPherson (as) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
"Tyrone Guthrie Theater", Minneapolis, MN, summer 1965
So Long EricMingus JWS 009
Medley: She's Funny That Way / Embraceable You / I Can't Get Started / Ghost Of A Chance / Old Portrait / Cocktails For Two-
* Charles Mingus - My Favorite Quintet, Vol. 1: Tyrone Guthrie Theater (Mingus JWS 009)
= Charles Mingus - Town Hall Concert (America (F) 30 AM 6105)

Charles Mingus Octet

Hobart Dotson (tp -1/3,5,7/9) Lonnie Hillyer (tp -1/3,5/9) Jimmy Owens (tp, flh -1/3,5,7/9) Julius Watkins (frh -1/3,5,7/9) Howard Johnson (tu -1/3,5,7/9) Charles McPherson (as -1/3,5/9) Charles Mingus (b, p, nar) Dannie Richmond (d -1/3,5/9)
"Royce Hall", University Of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, December 25, 1965
1.Meditation On Inner Piece, Pt. 1Mingus JWS 013/014
2.Don't Be Afraid, The Clown's Afraid Too-
3.Don't Let It Happen Here-
4.Meditation On Inner Piece, Pt. 2-
5.Once Upon A Time, There Was A Holding Corporation Called Old America, Pt. 1/3-
6.Ode To Bird And Dizzy-
7.They Trespass The Land Of The Sacred Sioux-
8.The Arts Of Tatum And Freddie Webster-
9.Muskrat Ramble-
* Charles Mingus - Music Written For Monterey 1965. Not Heard... Played In Its Entirety At UCLA, Vol. 1&2 (Mingus JWS 013/014)

1966

Charles Mingus Septet

Lonnie Hillyer (tp) Jimmy Owens or Hobert Dobsons (tp, flh) Julius Watkins (frh) Howard Johnson (tu) Charles McPherson (as) Charles Mingus (b, p, recit) Dannie Richmond (d)
live in NYC, January 18, 1966
Majonet: The Arts Of Tatum And Freddie Webster / Don't Let It Happen HereOzone 19
* Charles Mingus - Cecil Taylor (Ozone 19)

Charles Mingus And Cecil Taylor

Cecil Taylor (p) Charles Mingus (b)
live in NYC, January 18, 1966
DuetOzone 19
* Charles Mingus - Cecil Taylor (Ozone 19)

1970 (48歳)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Bill Hardman (tp) Jimmy Vass (as) Charles McPherson (as, fl) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
"Slug's", NYC, March 31, 1970
Ray's IdeaJazz View (G) J-Bop 043
So Long Eric-
If I Should Lose You-
I Can't Get Started-
Dizzy Atmosphere-
Peggy's Blue Skylight-
Better Git It In Your Soul-
Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress-
Fables Of FaubusJazz View (G) J-Bop 044
In A Sentimental Mood-
Take The "A" Train-
Billie's Bounce / Koko-
O.P.-
Greensleeves-
* Charles Mingus - Dizzy Atmosphere: Live At Historic Slug's, Vol. 1 (Jazz View (G) J-Bop 043)
* Charles Mingus - Fables Of Faubus: Live At Historic Slug's, Vol. 2 (Jazz View (G) J-Bop 044)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Eddie Preston (tp) Charles McPherson (as) Bobby Jones (ts) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
"Teatro Lirico", Milan, Italy, October 25, 1970
Orange Was The Color Of Her DressJoker (J) UPS 2072
The Man Who Never Sleep-
O.P.-
* Charles Mingus - Statements (Joker (J) UPS 2072)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Eddie Preston (tp) Charles McPherson (as) Bobby Jones (ts) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d): same personnel
"Theatre National Populaire Du Palais De Chaillot", Paris, France, October 28, 1970
The Man Who Never SleepsUlysse Musique (F); DIW (J) 326
O.P. (Tribute To Oscar Pettiford)-
Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress-
Fables Of FaubusDIW (J) 326
She's Funny That Way-
Ellington Medley: In A Sentimental Mood / Sophisticated Lady / Mood Indigo / Take The "A" TrainUlysse Musique (F); DIW (J) 326
* Charles Mingus - Paris TNP (Ulysse Musique (F))
* Charles Mingus - In Paris 1970 (DIW (J) 326)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Eddie Preston (tp) Charles McPherson (as) Bobby Jones (ts) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d): same personnel
"Studio Decca", Paris, France, October 31, 1970
Reincarnation Of A Lovebird: Warm Up And First False StartSunnyside SSC 3065
Reincarnation Of A Lovebird: Second False Start-
Reincarnation Of A Lovebird: Third False Start-
Reincarnation Of A Lovebird (incomplete)-
Reincarnation Of A LovebirdAmerica (F) 30 AM 6110; Prestige PR 24028
I Left My Heart In San Francisco-
Blue Bird (incomplete)Sunnyside SSC 3065
Blue Bird: Reprise-
Blue BirdAmerica (F) 30 AM 6110; Prestige PR 24028
Pithecanthropus Erectus: Incomplete (take 1)Sunnyside SSC 3065
Pithecanthropus Erectus: Rehearsal-
Pithecanthropus Erectus: False Start-
Pithecanthropus Erectus: To The End-
Pithecanthropus Erectus: Mingus Explanations, Restart-
Pithecanthropus ErectusAmerica (F) 30 AM 6109; Prestige PR 24028
Peggy's Blue Skylight: First False StartSunnyside SSC 3065
Peggy's Blue Skylight: Second False Start-
Peggy's Blue Skylight: Third False Start And Rehearsal-
Peggy's Blue Skylight: (alt. take) (fast version)-
Peggy's Blue SkylightAmerica (F) 30 AM 6109; Prestige PR 24028
Love Is A Dangerous Necessity: First False StartSunnyside SSC 3065
Love Is A Dangerous Necessity: Second False Start-
Love Is A Dangerous NecessityAmerica (F) 30 AM 6109; Prestige PR 24028
* Charles Mingus - Blue Bird (America (F) 30 AM 6110)
= Charles Mingus In Paris: The Complete America Session (Sunnyside SSC 3065)
* Charles Mingus - Reincarnation Of A Love Bird (Prestige PR 24028)
* Charles Mingus - Pithecanthropus Erectus (America (F) 30 AM 6109)
= Charles Mingus In Paris: The Complete America Session (Sunnyside SSC 3065)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Eddie Preston (tp) Charles McPherson (as) Bobby Jones (ts) Jaki Byard (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d): same personnel
Berlin, West Germany, November 5, 1970
HistoryBeppo (E) BEP 508
O.P.-
Reincarnation Of A Lovebird-
The Man Who Never Sleep-
* Charles Mingus Sextet In Berlin (Beppo (E) BEP 508)

1971

Charles Mingus With Toshiyuki Miyama And His New Herd Orchestra

Eddie Preston (tp) Bobby Jones (ts) Masahiko Sato (p) Charles Mingus (b, comp, arr) Jaki Byard (arr) Toshiyuki Miyama (cond) Toshiyuki Miyama And His New Herd Orchestra
Nippon Columbia Studios, Tokyo, Japan, January 14, 1971
The Man Who Never SleepColumbia (J) NCB 7008
Portrait-
O.P.-
* Charles Mingus (Columbia (J) NCB 7008)

Charles Mingus Orchestra

Lonnie Hillyer, Jimmy Nottingham, Joe Wilder, Snooky Young (tp) Jimmy Knepper (tb) Julius Watkins (frh) Charles McPherson (as) Jerry Dodgion, Bobby Jones, Hal McKusick, James Moody (reeds) Jaki Byard, John Foster, Roland Hanna (p) Charles McCracken (cello) Ron Carter, Richard Davis, Milt Hinton (b) Charles Mingus (b, comp, arr) Dannie Richmond (d) Teo Macero (cond, as) and others
NYC, September 23, 1971
The Shoes Of The Fisherman's Wife Are Some Jive Ass SlippersColumbia KC 31039
The I Of Hurricane Sue-
* Charles Mingus - Let My Children Hear Music (Columbia KC 31039; Columbia/Legacy CK 48910)

Charles Mingus Orchestra

Lonnie Hillyer, Jimmy Nottingham, Joe Wilder, Snooky Young (tp) Jimmy Knepper (tb) Julius Watkins (frh) Charles McPherson (as) Jerry Dodgion, Bobby Jones, Hal McKusick, James Moody (reeds) Jaki Byard, John Foster, Roland Hanna (p) Charles McCracken (cello) Ron Carter, Richard Davis, Milt Hinton (b) Charles Mingus (b, comp, arr) Dannie Richmond (d) Teo Macero (cond, as) and others: same personnel
NYC, September 30, 1971
Hobo HoColumbia KC 31039
Taurus In The Arena Of LifeColumbia/Legacy CK 48910
* Charles Mingus - Let My Children Hear Music (Columbia KC 31039; Columbia/Legacy CK 48910)

Charles Mingus Orchestra

Lonnie Hillyer, Jimmy Nottingham, Joe Wilder, Snooky Young (tp) Jimmy Knepper (tb) Julius Watkins (frh) Charles McPherson (as) Jerry Dodgion, Bobby Jones, Hal McKusick, James Moody (reeds) Jaki Byard, John Foster, Roland Hanna (p) Charles McCracken (cello) Ron Carter, Richard Davis, Milt Hinton (b) Charles Mingus (b, comp, arr) Dannie Richmond (d) Teo Macero (cond, as) and others: same personnel
NYC, October 1, 1971
Don't Be Afraid, The Clown's Afraid TooColumbia KC 31039
* Charles Mingus - Let My Children Hear Music (Columbia KC 31039; Columbia/Legacy CK 48910)

Charles Mingus Orchestra

Lonnie Hillyer, Jimmy Nottingham, Joe Wilder, Snooky Young (tp) Jimmy Knepper (tb) Julius Watkins (frh) Charles McPherson (as) Jerry Dodgion, Bobby Jones, Hal McKusick, James Moody (reeds) Jaki Byard, John Foster, Roland Hanna (p) Charles McCracken (cello) Ron Carter, Richard Davis, Milt Hinton (b) Charles Mingus (b, comp, arr) Dannie Richmond (d) Teo Macero (cond, as) and others: same personnel
NYC, November 18, 1971
The Chill Of DeathColumbia KC 31039
Adagio Ma Non Troppo-
* Charles Mingus - Let My Children Hear Music (Columbia KC 31039; Columbia/Legacy CK 48910)

1972 (50歳)

Charles Mingus Orchestra

Jon Faddis, Lonnie Hillyer, Lloyd Michaels, Eddie Preston (tp) Eddie Bert (btb) Richard Berg, Sharon Moe (frh) Robert Stewart (tu) Howard Johnson (tu, bass sax) James Moody (fl) Lee Konitz, Charles McPherson, Richie Perri (as) Gene Ammons, George Dorsey (ts) Bobby Jones (ts, cl) Gerry Mulligan (bars) John Foster, Randy Weston (p) Milt Hinton (b) Charles Mingus (b, arr) Joe Chambers (d) Dizzy Gillespie, Honey Gordon (vo) Bill Cosby (vo, ann) Sy Johnson (arr) Teo Macero (arr, cond)
"Philharmonic Hall", Lincoln Center, NYC, February 4, 1972
CO112563Honeysuckle RoseColumbia KG 31614
Introduction By Bill CosbyColumbia/Legacy C2K 64975
CO112564Jump MonkColumbia KG 31614, KG 31574
CO112565E.S.P.Columbia KG 31614
CO112566Ecclusiastics-
CO112567Eclipse-
CO112568Us Is Two-
CO112569Taurus In The Arena Of Life (Number One Grandson)Columbia/Legacy C2K 64975
CO112570Mingus BluesColumbia KG 31614
Introduction To Little Royal Suite By Bill CosbyColumbia/Legacy C2K 64975
CO112571Little Royal SuiteColumbia KG 31614
Introduction To Strollin' By Bill CosbyColumbia/Legacy C2K 64975
CO112572Strollin'-
CO112573The I Of Hurricane Sue-
CO112574E's Flat, Ah's Flat TooColumbia KG 31614
CO113019Ool-Ya-Koo-
PortraitColumbia/Legacy C2K 64975
Don't Be Afraid, The Clown's Afraid Too-
* Charles Mingus And Friends In Concert (Columbia KG 31614; Columbia/Legacy C2K 64975)
* Various Artists - The Progressives (Columbia KG 31574)

Charles Mingus Orchestra

Charles Mingus (b) Honey Gordon (vo) and others
"Village Vanguard", NYC, April 17, 1972
Us Is Twoprivate tape
Ecclusiastics-
Jump Monk-
Mindreaders Convention In Milano (My Music Emission)-
Us Is Two (theme)-
Mingus Fingers-
Better Git It In Your Soul-
Eclipse-
Strollin'-

Newport In New York '72

Cat Anderson, Jimmy Owens (tp) Charles McPherson (as) Buddy Tate (ts) Roland Hanna (p) Milt Buckner (org) Charles Mingus (b) Alan Dawson (d)
Radio City Music Hall, NYC, July 6, 1972
25534Jumpin' At The WoodsideCobblestone CST 9025-2; Atlantic (Eu) ATL 40445
25535Lo-Slo Blues-
* Various Artists - Newport In New York '72: The Jam Sessions, Vol. 1&2 (Cobblestone CST 9025-2)
= Various Artists - Newport In New York '72 (Cobblestone CST 9032-6)
* Various Artists - Newport In New York '72: The Jam Sessions, Vol. 1 (Atlantic (Eu) ATL 40445)

Charles Mingus With Dizzy Gillespie

Jon Faddis (tp) Dizzy Gillespie (tp, vo -2,3) Charles McPherson (as) Bobby Jones (ts, cl) John Foster (p) Charles Mingus (b) Roy Brooks (d, musical saw)
"Niece Jazz Festival", France, July 20, 1972
1.Fables Of FaubusBlue Mark Music (J) BMM-025
2.Blues Medley Jam-
3.Pops (When The Saints Go Marchin' In)-
* Charles Mingus - Niece Jazz Festival 1972 (Blue Mark Music (J) BMM-025)

The Great Pescara Jam Sessions

Charles McPherson (as) Bobby Jones, Ben Webster (ts) Kenny Drew (p) Charles Mingus (b) Roy Brooks (d)
"Pescara Jazz Festival", Pescara, Italy, July 29 or 30, 1972
For All We KnowPort's Song (It) CD L1003
Sophisticated Lady / I Can't Get Started-
Blues In The Closet-
The Days Of Wine And Roses-
* Various Artists - After Hours: The Great Pescara Jam Sessions (Port's Song (It) CD L1003)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Jon Faddis (tp) Charles McPherson (as) Bobby Jones (ts) John Foster (p) Charles Mingus (b) Roy Brooks (d, musical saw)
Loosdrecht, Holland, August 12, 1972
IntroBlue Mark Music (J) BMM-041/042
Pops (When The Saints Go Marchin' In)-
The Man Who Never Sleeps-
Fables Of Faubus-
Mindreaders Convention In Milano (My Music Emission)-
Cherokee (theme)-
* Charles Mingus Live In Holland 1972 (Blue Mark Music (J) BMM-041/042)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Jon Faddis (tp) Charles McPherson (as) Bobby Jones (ts, cl) John Foster (p) Charles Mingus (b) Roy Brooks (d, musical saw)
"Ronnie Scott's", London, England, August 14 or 15, 1972
Orange Was The Color Of Her DressBlue Mark Music (J) BMM-047/048/049
Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress (alternate ending)-
Blues In F-
Mindreaders Convention In Milano (My Music Emission) / Koko (theme)-
Pops (When The Saints Go Marchin' In)-
The Man Who Never Sleeps-
Air Mail Special (theme)-
Fables Of Faubus-
* Charles Mingus - Lost Ronnie Scott's Jam (Blue Mark Music (J) BMM-047/048/049)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Jon Faddis (tp) Charles McPherson (as) Bobby Jones (ts) John Foster (p) Charles Mingus (b) Roy Brooks (d, musical saw)
Munich, Germany, August 17, 1972
Blues Medley: John's Blues (Blues For Some Bones) / Blues For Roy's Saw / Noddin' Ya Head BluesMoon (It) MCD 064-2
* Charles Mingus - Stormy And Funky Blues (Moon (It) MCD 064-2)

Charles Mingus Quartet

Charles McPherson (as) John Foster (p, vo) Charles Mingus (b) Roy Brooks (d, musical saw)
Chateuvallon, France, August 22, 1972
Duke Ellington Medley: Blues In G (bass solo) / In A Sentimental Mood / Sophisticated Lady / Unknown Ellington Tune / Mood Indigo / Take The "A" TrainFrance's Concert (F) FCD 134
Fables Of Faubus-
Diane (Body And Soul)-
Blues Medley: John's Blues (Blues For Some Bones) / Blues For Roy's Saw / Noddin' Ya Head Blues-
* Charles Mingus Live In Chateauvallon, 1972 (France's Concert (F) FCD 134)

Charles Mingus Quintet Featuring Dexter Gordon

Charles McPherson (as) Dexter Gordon (ts) John Foster (p) Charles Mingus (b) Roy Brooks (d, musical saw)
"Jazzhus Montmartre", Copenhagen, Denmark, August 28, 1972
Introduction By Dexter GordonBlue Mark Music (J) BMM-041/042
Jelly Roll Muddy BluesWhite Label; Blue Mark Music (J) BMM-041/042
* Charles Mingus Quintet Featuring Dexter Gordon (White Label)
* Charles Mingus Live In Holland 1972 (Blue Mark Music (J) BMM-041/042)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Joe Gardner (tp) Hamiet Bluiett (bars, fl) John Foster (p) Charles Mingus (b) Roy Brooks (d, musical saw)
"Jazz Jamboree", Warsaw, Poland, October 20, 1972
Peggy's Blue SkylightOriginal Revival Collection 8256
Celia (incomplete)Muza (Poland) XL 0929; Original Revival Collection 8256
Blues For A SawOriginal Revival Collection 8256
* Various Artists - Jazz Jamboree '72 (Muza (Poland) XL 0929, SXL 0929)
* Charles Mingus - Blue Skylark (Original Revival Collection 8256)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Joe Gardner (tp) Cat Anderson (tp -5) Hamiet Bluiett (bars, fl) John Foster (p) Charles Mingus (b) Roy Brooks (d, musical saw)
"Berliner Jazztage", "Philharmonie", Berlin, Germany, November 5, 1972
1.Peggy's Blue SkylightTribal Blast (J) DVD-007
2.Celia-
3.Fables Of Faubusunissued
4.Blues For Roy's Saw-
5.PerdidoTribal Blast (J) DVD-007
* Charles Mingus - Stockholm 1964 & Berlin 1972 (Tribal Blast (J) DVD-007)

1973

Charles Mingus Quintet

Joe Gardner (tp) John Stubblefield (reeds) Don Pullen (p) Charles Mingus (b) C. Scoby Stroman (d)
"The Jazz Workshop", Boston, MA, January 23, 1973
Peggy's Blue SkylightBlue Mark Music (J) BMM-032
Fables Of Faubus-
unknown title-
C Jam Blues-
* Charles Mingus - Jazz Workshop 1973 (Blue Mark Music (J) BMM-032)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Ronald Hampton (tp, tamb) George Adams (ts, fl) Don Pullen (p, org) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d) Honey Gordon, Doug Hammond (vo -3) Sy Johnson (arr)
NYC, October 29, 30 & 31, 1973
1. 28318CanonAtlantic SD 1653, SD 3-600
2. 28319Opus IVAtlantic SD 1653
3. 28320Moves-
4. 28321Wee-
5. 28322Flowers For A Lady-
6. 28323Newcomer-
7. 28324Opus III-
8. 28325The CallRhino R2 71454
9. 28326Big Alice-
* Charles Mingus - Mingus Moves (Atlantic SD 1653; Rhino R2 71454)
* Charles Mingus - Passions Of A Man (Atlantic SD 3-600)

1974

Charles Mingus Nonet

Jon Faddis (tp) Charles McPherson (as) John Handy (as, ts) George Adams (ts) Roland Kirk (ts, str) Hamiet Bluiett (bars) Don Pullen (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
"Carnegie Hall", NYC, January 19, 1974
29417Skylightunissued
29418Second Tune-
29419Fables Of Faubus-
29420Big Alice-
29421PerdidoAtlantic SD 1667
29422C Jam Blues-
29423C Jam Blues (end)unissued
* Charles Mingus - Mingus At Carnegie Hall (Atlantic SD 1667)

Charles Mingus Quintet

George Adams (ts, vo) Hamiet Bluiett (bars) Don Pullen (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
"Umbria Jazz Festival", "Piazza Del Popolo", Todi, Italy, July 28, 1974
OpeningDeep Thought (J) DTVD-0006
Intro / Take The "A" Train, Pt. 1-
Take The "A" Train, Pt. 2-
Flowers For A Lady (Angry Reeds)Moon (It) MCD 064-2; Deep Thought (J) DTVD-0006
Devil Blues (Stormy And Funky Blues)-
Opus 3 (Squeezed Strings)-
EndingDeep Thought (J) DTVD-0006
* Charles Mingus - Stormy And Funky Blues (Moon (It) MCD 064-2)
* Charles Mingus - Umbria Jazz Festival 1974 (Deep Thought (J) DTVD-0006)

Charles Mingus Sextet

Marcus Belgrave, Jack Waltrath (tp) George Adams (ts) Don Pullen (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
NYC, December 27, 1974
31056Sue's ChangesAtlantic SD 1677, SD 3-600
31058Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love-
* Charles Mingus - Changes One (Atlantic SD 1677)
* Charles Mingus - Passions Of A Man (Atlantic SD 3-600)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Jack Waltrath (tp) George Adams (ts) Don Pullen (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
NYC, December 28, 1974
31055Remember Rockefeller At AtticaAtlantic SD 1677
31057Devil Blues-
31063For Harry CarneyAtlantic SD 1678
* Charles Mingus - Changes One (Atlantic SD 1677)
* Charles Mingus - Changes Two (Atlantic SD 1678)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Jack Waltrath (tp) George Adams (ts) Don Pullen (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d) Jackie Paris (vo -4) Sy Johnson (arr -4)
NYC, December 30, 1974
1. 31059Free Cell Block F, 'Tis Nazi U.S.A.Atlantic SD 1678, SD 3-600
2. 31060Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress, Then Blue SilkAtlantic SD 1678
3. 31061Black Bats And Poles-
4. 31062Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love-
* Charles Mingus - Changes Two (Atlantic SD 1678)
* Charles Mingus - Passions Of A Man (Atlantic SD 3-600)

1975

Charles Mingus Quintet

Jack Walrath (tp) George Adams (ts, vo) Don Pullen (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
"Village Vanguard", NYC, April 15, 1975
Fables Of Nixon, Rockefeller And Ford - Oh Lord, Help Mr. Ford (Fables Of Faubus)Blue Mark Music (J) BMM-017/018
For Harry Carney-
Devil Blues-
Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress, Then Blue Silk-
Nobody Knows-
Cherokee (theme) (Ko Ko)-
* Charles Mingus - Village Vanguard 1975 (Blue Mark Music (J) BMM-017/018)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Jack Walrath (tp) George Adams (ts) Don Pullen (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
"Postaula", Bremen, Germany, July 9, 1975
Sue's ChangesCool Jazz (J) 346/347
For Harry Carney-
Free Cell Block F, 'Tis Nazi U.S.A.-
Black Bats And Poles-
Fables Of Faubus-
Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love-
Theme (Ko Ko)-
Remember Rockefeller At Attica-
Devil Blues-
* Charles Mingus - Bremen 1975 (Cool Jazz (J) 346/347)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Jack Walrath (tp) George Adams (ts) Don Pullen (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d): same personnel
"Pescara Jazz Festival", Pescara, Italy, July 14, 1975
unknown titlesprivate tape

Charles Mingus Quintet

Jack Walrath (tp) George Adams (ts, vo) Don Pullen (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
"Ahus Jazz Festival", Piratenteatern, Sweden, July 19, 1975
Intro By Inge Dahlprivate tape
Devil Blues-
Sue's Changes-

Charles Mingus Quintet With Guests

Jack Walrath (tp) Benny Bailey (tp -4,5) George Adams (ts, fl, vo) Gerry Mulligan (bars -4,5) Don Pullen (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
"Montreux Jazz Festival", "Casino De Montreux", Switzerland, July 20, 1975
1.Devil BluesEagle Vision EREVDV449
2.Free Cell Block F, 'Tis Nazi U.S.A.-
3.Sue's Changes-
4.Goodbye Pork Pie Hat-
5.Take The "A" Train-
* Charles Mingus Live At Montreux (Eagle Vision EREVDV449)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Jack Walrath (tp) George Adams (ts) Don Pullen (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
La Spezia, Italy, July 27, 1975
For Harry Carneyprivate tape
Devil Blues-
Remember Rockefeller At Attica-
Fables Of Faubus-
Sue's Changes-

1976

Charles Mingus Quintet

Jack Walrath (tp) George Adams (ts) Danny Mixon (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
"Keystone Korner", San Francisco, CA, March, 1976
Remember Rockefeller At AtticaJazz Door (G) JD 1219
Devil Blues-
Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love-
For Harry Carney-
* Charles Mingus - Keystone Korner (Jazz Door (G) JD 1219)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Jack Walrath (tp) Ricky Ford (ts) Danny Mixon (p) Charles Mingus (b, vo) Dannie Richmond (d)
"Jazzhus Montmartre", Copenhagen, Denmark, August 16, 1976
Fables Of Nixon, Rockefeller And Ford - Oh Lord, Help Mr. Fordprivate tape
Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love-
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat-
For Harry Carney-
Cherokee (theme)-

1977 (55歳)

Charles Mingus Piano Solo

Charles Mingus (p)
NYC, March 1, 1977
Wedding March/Slow March (take 9)Rhino R2 71785
Wedding March/Slow March (take 12)-
* Charles Mingus - Cumbia And Jazz Fusion (Rhino R2 71785)

Charles Mingus Nonet

Jack Walrath (tp) Ricky Ford (ts) George Coleman (ts, as) Bob Neloms (p) Philip Catherine, Larry Coryell (g) Charles Mingus, George Mraz (b) Dannie Richmond (d) Paul Jeffrey (arr)
NYC, March 9, 1977
33950Better Git Hit In Your SoulAtlantic SD 1700, SD 3-600
33951Goodbye Pork Pie Hat-
33952Noddin' Ya Head BluesAtlantic SD 1700
* Charles Mingus - Three Or Four Shades Of Blues (Atlantic SD 1700)
* Charles Mingus - Passions Of A Man (Atlantic SD 3-600)

Charles Mingus Nonet

Jack Walrath (tp) Ricky Ford (ts) George Coleman (ts, as) Bob Neloms, Jimmie Rowles (p) Larry Coryell, John Scofield (g) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
NYC, March 10, 1977
33953Three Or Four Shades Of BluesAtlantic SD 1700
* Charles Mingus - Three Or Four Shades Of Blues (Atlantic SD 1700)

Charles Mingus Tentet

Jack Walrath (tp) Sonny Fortune (as) Ricky Ford (ts) George Coleman (ts, as) Bob Neloms (p) Philip Catherine, John Scofield (g) Ron Carter, Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d) Paul Jeffrey (arr): Sonny Fortune (as) Philip Catherine (g) Ron Carter (b) Paul Jeffrey (arr) replaces Rowles, Coryell
NYC, March 10, 1977
33954Nobody KnowsAtlantic SD 1700
* Charles Mingus - Three Or Four Shades Of Blues (Atlantic SD 1700)

Charles Mingus Orchestra

Jack Walrath (tp) Jimmy Knepper (tb, btb) Mauricio Smith (fl, picc, ss, as) Paul Jeffrey (ob, ts) Gene Scholtes (basn) Gary Anderson (cbcl, bcl) Ricky Ford (ts) Bob Neloms (p) Charles Mingus (b, South American rhythm inst., vo, arr) Dannie Richmond (d) Candido, Daniel Gonzales, Ray Mantilla, Alfredo Ramirez (cga) Bradley Cunningham, Ricky Ford, Jack Walrath (South American rhythm inst.)
NYC, March 10, 1977
34956Cumbia And Jazz FusionAtlantic SD 8801
* Charles Mingus - Cumbia And Jazz Fusion (Atlantic SD 8801; Rhino R2 71785)

Charles Mingus Tentet

Jack Walrath (tp) Dino Piana (tb) Anastasio Del Bono (ob, ehr) Pasquale Sabatelli (basn) Roberto Laneri (bcl) Quarto Maltoni (as) George Adams (ts, afl) Danny Mixon (p, org) Charles Mingus (b, arr) Dannie Richmond (d)
Dirmaphon Studio, Rome, Italy, March 31, April 1, 1977
34957Music For "Todo Modo"Atlantic SD 8801
* Charles Mingus - Cumbia And Jazz Fusion (Atlantic SD 8801; Rhino R2 71785)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Jack Walrath (tp) Ricky Ford (ts) Bob Neloms (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
Buenos Aires, Argentina, June 3, 1977
Duke Ellington's Sound Of LoveBlue Mark Music (J) BMM-053
Noddin' Ya Head Blues-
Three Or Four Shades Of Blues-
For Harry Carney-
* Charles Mingus - Changes Live (Blue Mark Music (J) BMM-053)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Jack Walrath (tp) Ricky Ford (ts) Bob Neloms (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d): same personnel
Sitges, Spain, July 16, 1977
For Harry CarneyExcelsior ELP 100
Three Or Four Shades Of Blues-
Cumbia And Jazz Fusion-
* Charles Mingus - Spain '77 (Excelsior ELP 100)

Charles Mingus Quintet

Jack Walrath (tp) Ricky Ford (ts) Bob Neloms (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d): same personnel
Milan, Italy, July 20, 1977
Cumbia And Jazz Fusion (incomplete)Moon (It) MCD 064-2
* Charles Mingus - Stormy And Funky Blues (Moon (It) MCD 064-2)

Charles Mingus Tentet

Woody Shaw, Jack Walrath (tp) Peter Matt (frh) Gerry Mulligan (ss, bars) Ricky Ford (ts) Paul Jeffrey (ts, arr) Lionel Hampton (vib -1,3/8) Bob Neloms (p) Charles Mingus (b) Dannie Richmond (d)
NYC, September 6, 1977
1.Just For Laughs, Pt. 1Baystate (J) RVJ 6037
2.Just For Laughs, Pt. 2-
3.Peggy's Blue Skylight-
4.Carolyn "Keki" Mingus-
5.Slop-
6.Fables Of Faubus-
7.Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love-
8.Farewell Farewell-
* The Music Of Charles Mingus (Baystate (J) RVJ 6037)

Charles Mingus Tentet

Woody Shaw, Jack Walrath (tp) Peter Matt (frh) Ricky Ford, Paul Jeffrey (ts) Gerry Mulligan (bars) Lionel Hampton (vib) Bob Neloms (p) Charles Mingus (b, vo) Dannie Richmond (d): Jeffrey plays (ts) Mulligan plays (bars) Mingus plays (b, vo)
NYC, November 6, 1977
Peggy's Blue SkylightWho's Who In Jazz WWLP 21005
Fables Of Faubus-
Caroline Keikki Mingus-
Slop-
So Long EricWho's Who In Jazz WWLP 21014
Farewell, FarwellWho's Who In Jazz WWLP 21005
Just For Laughs, Pt. 1-
It Might As Well Be Spring
Duke Ellington's The Sound Of LoveWho's Who In Jazz WWLP 21005
Just For Laughs, Pt. 2-
* Lionel Hampton Presents The Music Of Charles Mingus (Who's Who In Jazz WWLP 21005)
* Various Artists - Giants Of Jazz, Vol. 2 (Who's Who In Jazz WWLP 21014)

Charles Mingus and others

Charles Mingus (b) and others
December 20, 1977?
34666Way Down BluesAtlantic unissued

1978

Charles Mingus Orchestra

Randy Brecker, Mike Davis (tp) Jack Walrath (tp, arr) Slide Hampton, Jimmy Knepper (tb) Lee Konitz, Charles McPherson, Akira Ohmori (as) Ken Hitchcock (as, ss) Daniel Block, Michael Brecker, George Coleman, Ricky Ford (ts) Pepper Adams, Ronnie Cuber, Craig Purpura (bars) Bob Neloms (p) Kenny Werner (el-p) Larry Coryell, Ted Dunbar, Danny Toan, Jack Wilkins (g) Eddie Gomez, George Mraz (b) Joe Chambers, Dannie Richmond (d) Ray Mantilla (per) Charles Mingus (comp, arr) Paul Jeffrey (cond)
NYC, January 18, 1978
36884Something Like A Bird, Pt. 1&2Atlantic SD 8805
* Charles Mingus - Something Like A Bird (Atlantic SD 8805)

Charles Mingus Orchestra

Randy Brecker, Mike Davis (tp) Jack Walrath (tp, arr) Slide Hampton, Jimmy Knepper (tb) Akira Ohmori (as) Ken Hitchcock (as, ss) Daniel Block, Michael Brecker, George Coleman, Ricky Ford (ts) Pepper Adams, Ronnie Cuber, Craig Purpura (bars) Bob Neloms (p) Larry Coryell, Ted Dunbar, Jack Wilkins (g) Eddie Gomez, George Mraz (b) Joe Chambers, Steve Gadd, Dannie Richmond (d) Sammy Figueroa, Ray Mantilla (per) Charles Mingus (comp, arr) Paul Jeffrey (cond): Steve Gadd (d) Sammy Figueroa (per) replaces Konitz, McPherson, Werner, Toan
NYC, January 19, 1978
36249Three Worlds Of DrumsAtlantic SD 8803
* Charles Mingus - Me, Myself An Eye (Atlantic SD 8803)

Charles Mingus Orchestra

Mike Davis (tp) Randy Brecker (tp -1/3) Jack Walrath (tp, arr) Jimmy Knepper, Keith O'Quinn (tb) Lee Konitz, Yoshiaki Malta, Akira Ohmori (as) Ken Hitchcock (as, ss) Daniel Block, Ricky Ford, John Tank (ts) Michael Brecker (ts -1/3) Pepper Adams, Ronnie Cuber, Craig Purpura (bars) Bob Neloms (p) Larry Coryell, Ted Dunbar, Jack Wilkins (g) Danny Toan (g -4) Eddie Gomez (b) Joe Chambers, Dannie Richmond (d) Charles Mingus (comp, arr) Paul Jeffrey (arr, cond)
NYC, January 23, 1978
1. 36250Devil WomanAtlantic SD 8803
2. 36251Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting-
3. 36252Carolyn "Keki" Mingus-
4. 36855Farewell, FarwellAtlantic SD 8805
* Charles Mingus - Me, Myself An Eye (Atlantic SD 8803)
* Charles Mingus - Something Like A Bird (Atlantic SD 8805)