ヴァーヴ・レコード・ディスコグラフィー: 1954

1954

Benny Carter Quartet With Joe Glover And His Orchestra

Hoyt Bohannon, Francis L. Howard, Pullman Pederson, Juan Tizol (tb) Benny Carter (as, arr) Benjamin Barrett (concertmaster) Sam Albert, Sam Cytron, Henry Hill, Anatol Kaminsky, George Kast, Jack Shulman (vln) Joseph DiFiore, Louis Kievman (vla) Armand Kaproff, Raphael Kramer (vlc) Gerald Wiggins (p) Jack Marshall (g) Red Callender (b) Jackie Mills (d) Joe Glover (arr, cond)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, January 4, 1954
1490-2With A Song In My HeartNorgran MGN 10, MGN 1070
1490-7-Clef unissued
1491-3Can't We Be Friends?Clef 89109; Norgran MGN 10, MGN 1070
1492-5SymphonyNorgran MGN 10, MGN 1070
1493-3I'm Sorry-
* Benny Carter - Cosmopolite (Norgran MGN 1070; Verve MGV 8160)
* Benny Carter - The Urbane Mr. Carter (Norgran MGN 10)
* Benny Carter - Flamingo c/w Can't We Be Friends? (Clef 89109, 89109x45)

Billie Holiday And Her Orchestra

Carl Drinkard (p) Red Mitchell (b) Elaine Leighton (d) Billie Holiday (vo)
live in Koln, West Germany, January 5, 1954
27053Blue MoonUnited Artists unknown
27054All Of Me-
27055My Man-
27056Them There Eyes-
27057I Cried For You-
27058What A Little Moonlight Can Do-
27059I Cover The Waterfront-

Buddy DeFranco (cl) Red Norvo (vib) Sonny Clark, Carl Drinkard (p) Beryl Booker (p -1) Jimmy Raney (g) Red Mitchell (b) Elaine Leighton (d) Billie Holiday (vo)
same location, date
1. 27060Billie's BluesUnited Artists UAJ 14014
2. 27061Lover Come Back To Me-
* Billie Holiday - Billie's Blues (United Artists UAJ 14014)

Stan Getz Quartet

Stan Getz (ts) Jimmy Rowles (p) Bob Whitlock (b) Max Roach (d)
Los Angeles, CA, January 23, 1954
1494-5Nobody Else But MeNorgran 139; Verve MGV 8200
1495-1With The Wind And The Rain In Your HairNorgran 139, MGN 1034; Verve VSP 22
1496-6I Hadn't Anyone Till YouNorgran 119, MGN 1034; Verve VSP 2
1497-3Down By The Sycamore TreeNorgran 119; Verve MGV 8200
* Stan Getz And The Cool Sounds (Verve MGV 8200)
= The Cool Jazz Of Stan Getz (ARS G 407)
* Various Artists - Tenor Saxes (Norgran MGN 1034; Verve MGV 8125)
* Stan Getz - Another Time, Another Place (Verve VSP 22)
* Stan Getz - Eloquence (Verve VSP 2)
* Stan Getz - Nobody Else But Me c/w With The Wind And The Rain In Your Hair (Norgran 139)
* Stan Getz - I Hadn't Anyone Till You c/w Down By The Sycamore Tree (Norgran 119)

Gene Krupa Trio

Eddie Shu (tp, cl, ts, as, hca) Teddy Napoleon (p) Gene Krupa (d)
NYC, February 1, 1954
1498-2How High The MoonClef 89134, MGC 627
1499-2Love For Sale-
1500-1BootedClef MGC 627
1501-1This Can't Be LoveClef 89114, MGC 627
1502-3September SongClef 89104, MGC 627
1503-2Harmonica Shu Boogie-
1504-4Don't Be That WayClef 89114, MGC 627
1505-2Sing, Sing, SingClef MGC 627
* The Rocking Gene Krupa And His Orchestra - Sing, Sing, Sing (Clef MGC 627)
= Gene Krupa - Sing, Sing, Sing (Verve MGV 8190)
* Gene Krupa - How High The Moon c/w Love For Sale (Clef 89134, 89134x45)
* Gene Krupa - This Can't Be Love c/w Don't Be That Way (Clef 89114, 89114x45)
* Gene Krupa - September Song c/w Harmonica Shu Boogie (Clef 89104, 89104x45)

Gene Krupa Sextet

Charlie Shavers (tp) Bill Harris (tb) Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis (ts) Teddy Wilson (p) Ray Brown (b) Gene Krupa (d)
NYC, February 2, 1954
1506-2Bloozy WoozyClef MGC 631
1507-4WindyClef 89119, MGC 631
1508-2Meddle My Minor-
1509-4Who's RhythmVerve V3HB 8847
1510unknown titleClef rejected
1511-3Ballad MedleyClef MGC 631
1512-1Second Helping Blues-
* The Gene Krupa Sextet (Clef MGC 631)
= The Driving Gene Krupa Plays With His Sextet (Clef MGC 728)
= The Driving Gene Krupa (Verve MGV 8107)
* Gene Krupa - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8847)
* Gene Krupa - Windy c/w Meddle My Minor (Clef 89119, 89119x45)

Al Hibbler With Leroy Lovett And His Orchestra

Bob Johnson, Taft Jordan, Bill Scott (tp) Ted Kelly, George Matthews (tb) George Dorsey, Hilton Jefferson (as) Pizza Simon (ts) Haywood Henry (bars) Leroy Lovett (p) Lloyd Trotman (b) Billy Smith (d) Al Hibbler (vo)
NYC, February 11, 1954
1519-4Don't You Know I CareNorgran MGN 15; Verve MGV 4000
1520-7I'm Just A Lucky So And SoNorgran 114, MGN 15; Verve MGV 4000
1521-12Every Hour On The HourNorgran 143, MGN 15; Verve MGV 4000
1522-6I Let A Song Go Out Of My HeartNorgran 105, MGN 15, MGN 1021; Verve MGV 8194, MGV 4000, 2V6S 8818
* Al Hibbler Sings Love Songs (Verve MGV 4000)
* Various Artists - Our Best, Vol. 2 (Norgran MGN 1021)
* Various Artists - Verve Compendium Of Jazz, #1 (Verve MGV 8194)
* Various Artists - We Love You Madly - A Tribute To Duke Ellington (Verve 2V6S 8818)
* Al Hibbler Sings Duke Ellington (Norgran MGN 15)
* Al Hibbler/Leroy Lovett - I'm Just A Lucky So And So c/w My Little Brown Book (Norgran 114)
* Johnny Hodges - This Love Of Mine c/w Al Hibbler - Every Hour On The Hour (Norgran 143)
* Al Hibbler/Leroy Lovett - I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart c/w Flamingo (Norgran 105)

Al Hibbler With Leroy Lovett And His Orchestra

Bob Johnson, Taft Jordan, Bill Scott (tp) Ted Kelly, George Matthews (tb) George Dorsey, Hilton Jefferson (as) Pizza Simon (ts) Haywood Henry (bars) Leroy Lovett (p) Lloyd Trotman (b) Billy Smith (d) Al Hibbler (vo): same personnel
NYC, February 19, 1954
1523-2FlamingoNorgran 105, MGN 15; Verve MGV 4000
1524-1In My SolitudeNorgran MGN 15; Verve MGV 4000
1525-4My Little Brown BookNorgran 114, MGN 15; Verve MGV 4000
1526-8It Shouldn't Happen To A DreamNorgran MGN 15; Verve MGV 4000
* Al Hibbler Sings Love Songs (Verve MGV 4000)
* Al Hibbler Sings Duke Ellington (Norgran MGN 15)
* Al Hibbler/Leroy Lovett - I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart c/w Flamingo (Norgran 105)
* Al Hibbler/Leroy Lovett - I'm Just A Lucky So And So c/w My Little Brown Book (Norgran 114)

Louis Bellson Quintet

Don Elliott (tp, mel, vib, bgo) Ralph Martin (p) Joe Puma (g) Bob Peterson (b) Louis Bellson (d)
NYC, February, 1954
1513-4Fascinatin' RhythmNorgran MGN 7, MGN 1046
1514-1Copasetic-
1514-3-Clef unissued
1515-1Percussionistically SpeakingNorgran MGN 7, MGN 1046
1516-2All God's Chillun Got Rhythm-
1517-2LorisNorgran 108, MGN 14, MGN 1021, MGN 1046; Verve MGV 8195
1518-2A Pearl For LouieNorgran MGN 7, MGN 1046
* Louis Bellson - Skin Deep (Norgran MGN 1046; Verve MGV 8137)
* Various Artists - Our Best, Vol. 2 (Norgran MGN 1021)
* Various Artists - Verve Compendium Of Jazz, #2 (Verve MGV 8195)
* The Amazing Artistry Of Louis Bellson (Norgran MGN 7)
* Louis Bellson - The Exciting Mr. Bellson And His Big Band (Norgran MGN 14)
* Louis Bellson - For Europeans Only c/w Loris (Norgran 108)

Ben Webster Quartet

Ben Webster (ts) Teddy Wilson (p) Ray Brown (b) Jo Jones (d)
NYC, March 30, 1954
1527-1Love's AwayNorgran MGN 1018; Verve VE2 2530
1528-4You're Mine, You-
1529-1My Funny Valentine-
1530-5Sophisticated Lady-
* Ben Webster - Music For Loving (Norgran MGN 1018)
= Ben Webster - Sophisticated Lady (Verve MGV 2026)
* Ben Webster - Ballads (Verve VE2 2530)

Woody Herman And His Orchestra

Bill Castagnino, Dick Collins, John Howell, Reuben McFall, Al Porcino (tp) Cy Touff (btp) Dick Kenney, Keith Moon (tb) Woody Herman (cl, as, vo -1,2, cl, as -3,4) Jerry Coker, Dick Hafer, Bill Perkins (ts) Sam Taylor (ts -1,2) Jack Nimitz (bars) Nat Pierce (p) Mickey Baker (g -1,2) Lloyd Trotman (b -1,2) Red Kelly (b -3,4) Panama Francis (d -1,2) Chuck Flores (d -3,4)
NYC, March 30, 1954
1. P50935Mess AroundMars M 1005; Clef MGC 745
2. P50936 | 63VK543Castle RockMars M 1005; Verve MGV 8216
3. P50937 | 63VK537Mambo The Most, Pt. 1Mars M 1006; Verve MGV 8216
4. P50938 | 63VK538Mambo The Most, Pt. 2 (Mambo The Utmost)Mars M 1006; Clef MGC 745; Verve MGV 8216
* Woody Herman - Jazz The Utmost! (Clef MGC 745; Verve MGV 8014)
* Woody Herman - Men From Mars (Verve MGV 8216)
= Woody Herman - Hey! Heard The Herd? (Verve V/V6 8558)
* Woody Herman - Mess Around c/w Castle Rock (Mars M 1005)
* Woody Herman - Mambo The Most, Pt. 1&2 (Mars M 1006)

Charlie Parker Quintet

Charlie Parker (as) Walter Bishop Jr. (p) Jerome Darr (g) Teddy Kotick (b) Roy Haynes (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, March 31, 1954
1531-1I Get A Kick Out Of YouVerve MGV 8007, V3HB 8840
1531-2-Verve (J) J00J 29001/10
1531-3--
1531-4--
1531-5--
1531-6--
1531-7-Verve MGV 8007, VE2 2523
1532-1Just One Of Those Things-
1533-1My Heart Belongs To DaddyVerve (J) J00J 29001/10
1533-2-Verve MGV 8007, VE2 2523
1534-1I've Got You Under My Skin-
* The Genius Of Charlie Parker, #5 - Charlie Parker Plays Cole Porter (Verve MGV 8007)
* Charlie Parker - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8840)
* Charlie Parker - The Verve Years 1952-1954 (Verve VE2 2523)
* The Complete Charlie Parker On Verve - Bird (Verve (J) J00J 29001/10)

Buddy DeFranco Quartet

Buddy DeFranco (cl) Sonny Clark (p) Gene Wright (b) Bobby White (d)
NYC, April 7, 1954
1535-1Jack The FieldstalkerNorgran MGN 1068
1536-3Cable CarNorgran MGN 1006
1537-4I Wish I Knew-
1538-1If I Should Lose YouNorgran MGN 16, MGN 1068
1539-1Lover Man-
1540-2Tenderly-
1541-2Deep Purple-
1542-2MonogramNorgran MGN 1006; Verve MGV 8230
1543-1YesterdaysNorgran MGN 16, MGN 1068
1544-1Blues In The ClosetNorgran MGN 1006
* Buddy DeFranco - Jazz Tones (Norgran MGN 1068; Verve MGV 8158)
* Buddy DeFranco - The Progressive Mr. DeFranco (Norgran MGN 1006)
= Buddy DeFranco - Odalisque (Norgran MGN 1094; Verve MGV 8182)
* Various Artists - The Anatomy Of Improvisation (Verve MGV 8230)
* Pretty Moods By Buddy DeFranco (Norgran MGN 16; Universal (J) UCCV 9046)

Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra

Emmett Berry (tp) Lawrence Brown (tb) Johnny Hodges (as) Ben Webster (ts) Leroy Lovett (p) Lloyd Trotman (b) Osie Johnson (d)
NYC, April 9, 1954
1545-4In A Mellow ToneNorgran MGN 1004
1546-2I Let A Song Go Out Of My HeartNorgran 129, MGN 1004
1547-4Don't Get Around Much Anymore-
* Johnny Hodges - Memories Of Ellington (Norgran MGN 1004)
= Johnny Hodges - In A Mellow Tone (Norgran MGN 1092; Verve MGV 8180)
* Johnny Hodges - I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart c/w Don't Get Around Much Anymore (Norgran 129)

Lionel Hampton Quartet

Lionel Hampton (vib) Oscar Peterson (p) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, April 12, 1954
1548-1Love For SaleClef MGC 714
1549-3April In ParisClef MGC 628, MGC 736
1550-2Just One Of Those ThingsClef MGC 673
1551-2StardustClef MGC 714
1552-4That Old Black Magic, Pt. 1Clef MGC 744
1552-5That Old Black Magic, Pt. 2-
1553-1This Can't Be LoveClef MGC 667, MGC 735
1554-1Willow Weep For MeClef MGC 714
1555-2How High The MoonClef MGC 673
1556-2Blues For NormanClef MGC 744
1557-1I Can't Get StartedClef MGC 714
1558-2MoonglowClef MGC 667, MGC 736
* Lionel Hampton Plays Love Songs (Clef MGC 714; Verve MGV 2018)
* The Lionel Hampton Quintet (Clef MGC 628)
* Lionel Hampton - Swingin' With Hamp (Clef MGC 736; Verve MGV 8113)
* The Lionel Hampton Quartet (Clef MGC 673)
= Lionel Hampton - Hamp! (Clef MGC 738; Verve MGV 8114)
* Lionel Hampton - Hamp's Big Four (Clef MGC 744; Verve MGV 8117)
* The Lionel Hampton Quartet/Quintet (Clef MGC 667)
* Lionel Hampton - Flying Home (Clef MGC 735; Verve MGV 8112)

Lionel Hampton Quintet

Buddy DeFranco (cl) Lionel Hampton (vib) Oscar Peterson (p) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, April 13, 1954
1559-2It's Only A Paper MoonClef MGC 642, MGC 727
1560-1The Way You Look Tonight-
1561-6Flying HomeClef MGC 628, MGC 735
1562-2These Foolish ThingsClef MGC 642, MGC 726
1563-3Don't Be That Way-
1564-2DinahClef MGC 667, MGC 735
1565-2On The Sunny Side Of The StreetClef MGC 628, MGC 736
1566-1Je Ne Sais Pas-
* The Lionel Hampton Quintet, #2 (Clef MGC 642)
* Lionel Hampton - Air Mail Special (Clef MGC 727; Verve MGV 8106)
* The Lionel Hampton Quintet (Clef MGC 628)
* Lionel Hampton - Flying Home (Clef MGC 735; Verve MGV 8112)
* Lionel Hampton - King Of The Vibes (Clef MGC 726; Verve MGV 8105)
* The Lionel Hampton Quartet/Quintet (Clef MGC 667)
* Lionel Hampton - Swingin' With Hamp (Clef MGC 736; Verve MGV 8113)

Billie Holiday And Her Orchestra

Charlie Shavers (tp) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Ed Shaughnessy (d) Billie Holiday (vo)
NYC, April 14, 1954
1567-1How Deep Is The Ocean?Clef 89132, MGC 161, MGC 686; Verve VE2 2503
1568-1What A Little Moonlight Can DoClef 89132, MGC 161, MGC 686; Verve MGV 8338-2, 2V6S 8816, VE2 2503
1569-5I Cried For YouClef MGC 161, MGC 686; Verve MGV 8338-2, 2V6S 8816, VE2 2503
* A Recital By Billie Holiday (Clef MGC 686; Verve MGV 8027)
* Billie Holiday - The First Verve Sessions (Verve VE2 2503)
* Billie Holiday - The Unforgettable Lady Day (Verve MGV 8338-2)
* The History Of Billie Holiday (Verve 2V6S 8816)
* Billie Holiday (Clef MGC 161; Universal (J) UCCV 9031)
* Billie Holiday - How Deep Is The Ocean? c/w What A Little Moonlight Can Do (Clef 89132, 89132x45)

Anita O'Day

Arnold Ross (p) Barney Kessel (g) Monty Budwig (b) Jackie Mills (d) Anita O'Day (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, April 15, 1954
1570-3The Gypsy In My SoulNorgran MGN 30, MGN 1057
1571-10Just One Of Those Things-
1572-3The Man I Love-
1573-1Frankie And Johnny-
* An Evening With Anita O'Day (Norgran MGN 1057; Verve MGV 2050)
= An Evening With Anita O'Day (not released) (Verve MGV 8147)
* Songs By Anita O'Day (Norgran MGN 30)

Chico O'Farrill And His Orchestra

Chico O'Farrill (ldr) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, April 16, 1954
1574-3LamentoNorgran MGN 28; Verve MGV 2003
1575-5You Stepped Out Of A DreamNorgran MGN 28; Clef MGC 699
1576-8CachitaNorgran MGN 28; Verve MGV 2003
1577-1Rumbonsito-
* Chico O'Farrill - Mambo Latino Dances (Verve MGV 2003)
* Chico O'Farrill - Jazz North And South Of The Border (Clef MGC 699; Verve MGV 8083)
* Chico O'Farrill - Latino Dance Session (Norgran MGN 28)

Chico O'Farrill And His Orchestra

Chico O'Farrill (ldr) unidentified orchestra: same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, April 21, 1954
1578-2Te Quiero DijisteNorgran MGN 28; Verve MGV 2003
1579-5SiboneyNorgran MGN 28; Clef MGC 699
1580-6Angels FlightNorgran MGN 28; Verve MGV 2003
1581-3Tres Palabras-
* Chico O'Farrill - Mambo Latino Dances (Verve MGV 2003)
* Chico O'Farrill - Jazz North And South Of The Border (Clef MGC 699; Verve MGV 8083)
* Chico O'Farrill - Latino Dance Session (Norgran MGN 28)

Chico O'Farrill And His Orchestra

Chico O'Farrill (ldr) unidentified orchestra: same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, April 22, 1954
1582-1No Te Importe SaberNorgran MGN 27; Clef MGC 699
1583-1Vaya Con DiosNorgran MGN 27; Verve MGV 2003
1584-6Pianarabatibiri-
1585-4L.A. Mambo-
* Chico O'Farrill - Jazz North And South Of The Border (Clef MGC 699; Verve MGV 8083)
* Chico O'Farrill - Mambo Latino Dances (Verve MGV 2003)
* Chico O'Farrill - Mambo Dance Session (Norgran MGN 27)

Art Tatum Solo

Art Tatum (p)
Los Angeles, CA, April 22, 1954
1586-1Stars Fell On AlabamaClef MGC 657; Pablo 2310-790
1587-1Blue Moon-
1588-1There's A Small HotelClef MGC 712; Pablo 2310-791
1589-1CaravanClef MGC 661; Pablo 2310-875, 2310-887, PACD 2405-439-2
1590-3The Way You Look TonightClef MGC 712; Pablo 2310-791
1591-1You Go To My HeadClef MGC 712; Pablo 2310-793, PACD 2405-442-2
1592-1Gone With The WindClef unissued
1593-1Lover Come Back To MeClef MGC 660; Pablo 2310-729
1594-1Sophisticated LadyClef MGC 712; Pablo 2310-835, PACD 2405-432-2
1595-1Dancing In The DarkClef MGC 712; Pablo 2310-792
1596-1Love Me Or Leave MeClef MGC 659; Pablo 2310-730
1597-1CherokeeClef MGC 712; Pablo 2310-791, PACD 2405-442-2
1598-1These Foolish ThingsClef MGC 712; Pablo 2310-793
1599-1Deep PurpleVerve MGV 8323; Pablo 2310-730
1600-1After You've GoneClef MGC 712; Pablo 2310-862, PACD 2405-434-2
1601-1I Didn't Know What Time It WasVerve MGV 8323; Pablo 2310-835, PACD 2405-433-2, PACD 2405-442-2
1602-1Somebody Loves MeVerve MGV 8323; Pablo 2310-875, PACD 2405-438-2
1603-1What's New?Verve MGV 8323; Pablo 2310-789
1604-1Sweet LorraineVerve MGV 8347; Pablo 2310-793
1605-1Crazy RhythmVerve MGV 8347; Pablo 2310-730, PACD 2405-442-2
1606-1Isn't It Romantic?Verve MGV 8347; Pablo 2310-875, PACD 2405-438-2
1607-1You're BlaseVerve MGV 8323, V/V6 8433; Pablo 2310-791
1608-1You're Mine, YouVerve MGV 8323; Pablo 2310-864, PACD 2405-435-2
1609-1IndianaVerve MGV 8347, VSP 33; Pablo 2310-862, PACD 2405-434-2
1610-1That Old FeelingVerve MGV 8323; Pablo 2310-790
1611-1Heat WaveVerve MGV 8323; Pablo 2310-729
1612-1She's Funny That WayVerve MGV 8323; Pablo 2310-793
* The Genius Of Art Tatum, #6 (Clef MGC 657; Verve MGV 8055)
= The Genius Of Art Tatum, #2 (Verve MGV 8102-5)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 5 (Pablo 2310-790, PACD 2405-436-2)
* The Genius Of Art Tatum, #11 (Clef MGC 712; Verve MGV 8095)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 6 (Pablo 2310-791, PACD 2405-437-2)
* The Genius Of Art Tatum, #10 (Clef MGC 661; Verve MGV 8059)
= The Genius Of Art Tatum, #2 (Verve MGV 8102-5)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 13 (Pablo 2310-875, (Eu) 2310-812)
* The Best Of Art Tatum (Pablo 2310-887)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 8 (Pablo 2310-793, PACD 2405-439-2)
* The Genius Of Art Tatum, #9 (Clef MGC 660; Verve MGV 8058)
= The Genius Of Art Tatum, #2 (Verve MGV 8102-5)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 2 (Pablo 2310-729, PACD 2405-433-2)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 9 (Pablo 2310-835, (Eu) 2310-808)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 7 (Pablo 2310-792, PACD 2405-438-2)
* The Genius Of Art Tatum, #8 (Clef MGC 659; Verve MGV 8057)
= The Genius Of Art Tatum, #2 (Verve MGV 8102-5)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 3 (Pablo 2310-730, PACD 2405-434-2)
* Art Tatum - The Greatest Piano Of Them All (Verve MGV 8323)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 10 (Pablo 2310-862, (Eu) 2310-809)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 4 (Pablo 2310-789, PACD 2405-435-2)
* Art Tatum - More Of The Greatest Piano Of Them All (Verve MGV 8347)
* The Essential Art Tatum (Verve V/V6 8433)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 11 (Pablo 2310-864, (Eu) 2310-810)
* Art Tatum - The Art Of Art (Verve VSP 33)
* Art Tatum - The Best Of The Pablo Solo Masterpieces (Pablo PACD 2405-442-2)
* The Art Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 1 (Pablo PACD 2405-432-2)

Chico O'Farrill And His Orchestra

Chico O'Farrill (ldr) unidentified orchestra
Los Angeles, CA, April 23, 1954
1613-5Quiereme MuchoNorgran MGN 27; Verve MGV 2003
1614-2More Mambo-
1615-7Mambo For Bunto-
1616-2Botellero-
* Chico O'Farrill - Mambo Latino Dances (Verve MGV 2003)
* Chico O'Farrill - Mambo Dance Session (Norgran MGN 27)

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p, vo) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b)
Los Angeles, CA, April 27, 1954
1700-1Alone TogetherClef MGC 694
1701-2These Foolish ThingsClef unissued
1702-2My Old FlameVerve MGV 2004
1703-1Ghost Of A Chance-
1704-4Serenade In BlueClef 89127, 89127 (alt.); Verve MGV 2004
1705-6Sweet LorraineClef 89148; Verve MGV 2004
1706-6Angel EyesClef 89124; Verve MGV 2004
1707-1Unforgettable-
1708-3MoonglowVerve MGV 2004
1709-3These Foolish ThingsVerve MGV 2012
1710-3From This Moment On-
* Recital By Oscar Peterson (Clef MGC 694; Verve MGV 2044)
= Recital By Oscar Peterson (not released) (Verve MGV 8078)
* Pastel Moods By Oscar Peterson (Verve MGV 2004)
* The Vocal Styling Of Oscar Peterson - Romance (Verve MGV 2012)
* Oscar Peterson - Pompton Turnpike c/w Serenade In Blue (Clef 89127, 89127x45)
* Oscar Peterson - Tea For Two c/w Serenade In Blue (Clef 89127 (alt.), 89127x45 (alt.))
* Oscar Peterson - Soft Winds c/w Sweet Lorraine (Clef 89148, 89148x45)
* Oscar Peterson - Angel Eyes c/w Unforgettable (Clef 89124, 89124x45)

The Six

Johnny Glasel (tp) Porky Cohen (tb) Bob Wilber (cl) Tommy Goodman (p) Bob Peterson (b) Eddie Phyfe (d)
NYC, April, 1954
Take SixNorgran MGN 25, MGN 1065
Porky's Blues (In A Blue Funk)-
St. James Infirmary-
A Foggy Day-
Little Girl Blue-
Riverboat Shuffle-
Music To Sin By-
Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea-
* Various Artists - An Evening Of Jazz (Norgran MGN 1065; Verve MGV 8155)
* The Six (Norgran MGN 25)

Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra

Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones, Jimmy Nottingham, Ernie Royal (tp) Leon Comegys, J.J. Johnson, George Mathews (tb) George Dorsey, Hilton Jefferson (as) Hank Mobley, Lucky Thompson (ts) Danny Bank (bars) Wade Legge (p) Lou Hackney, Roberto Rodriguez (b) Charlie Persip (d) Candido Camero, Ramon "Mongo" Santamaria (cga) Jose Mangual (bgo) Ubaldo Nieto (tim) Chico O'Farrill (arr)
NYC, May 24, 1954
1711-4Manteca ThemeNorgran MGN 1003; Verve MGV 8208, VE2 2522, VSP 7
1712-4ContrasteNorgran MGN 1003; Verve MGV 8208, VE2 2522
1713-4Jungle-
1714-4Rhumba Finale-
1715-26/8Norgran MGN 1003
* Dizzy Gillespie - Afro (Norgran MGN 1003; Verve MGV 8191)
* Dizzy Gillespie - Manteca (Verve MGV 8208)
* Machito/Chico O'Farrill/Dizzy Gillespie - Afro-Cuban Jazz (Verve VE2 2522)
* Dizzy Gillespie - Night In Tunisia (Verve VSP 7)

Dizzy Gillespie Quintet

Dizzy Gillespie (tp, vo) Hank Mobley (ts) Wade Legge (p) Lou Hackney (b) Charlie Persip (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, May 25, 1954
1716-3Sugar HipsNorgran MGN 1083
1717-2Hey PeteNorgran 116, MGN 1083
1718-1One AloneNorgran 116, MGN 18, MGN 1050
1719-1Money HoneyNorgran MGN 1083
1720KillClef unissued
* Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra (Norgran MGN 1083)
= Dizzy Gillespie - Jazz Recital (Verve MGV 8173)
* Dizzy Gillespie/Stan Getz - Diz And Getz (Norgran MGN 1050; Verve MGV 8141)
* More Of The Dizzy Gillespie-Stan Getz Sextet, #2 (Norgran MGN 18)
* Dizzy Gillespie - Hey Pete c/w One Alone (Norgran 116)

Ben Webster Quartet With Ralph Burns Orchestra

Tony Scott (cl -1/4) Ben Webster (ts) Mac Ceppos, Richard Dickler, Milt Lomask, David Novales, Misha Edward Russell, Rudolph Sims (strings -1/4) Billy Strayhorn (p, arr) George Duvivier (b) Louis Bellson (d) Ralph Burns (dir)
NYC, May 28, 1954
1. 1721-6Love Is Here To StayNorgran MGN 1018; Verve VE2 2530
2. 1722-2It Happens To Be Me-
3. 1723-1All Too Soon-
4. 1724-2Chelsea BridgeNorgran MGN 1039; Verve VE2 2530
5. 1725-1Almost Like Being In LoveNorgran MGN 1034
* Ben Webster - Music For Loving (Norgran MGN 1018)
= Ben Webster - Sophisticated Lady (Verve MGV 2026)
* Ben Webster - Ballads (Verve VE2 2530)
* Ben Webster Plays Music With Feeling (Norgran MGN 1039)
= Ben Webster With Strings - Music With Feeling (Verve MGV 8130)
* Various Artists - Tenor Saxes (Norgran MGN 1034; Verve MGV 8125)

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) Percy Heath (b) Art Taylor (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, June 2, 1954
1726-2Moonlight In VermontNorgran MGN 23, MGN 1064; Verve VE2 2526, 314 521 669-2
1727-1Spring Is Here-
1728-1ButtercupNorgran MGN 23, MGN 1064; Verve VE2 2526, VSP 34, 314 521 669-2
1729-3Fantasy In BlueNorgran MGN 23, MGN 1064; Verve VSP 34, 314 521 669-2
* Bud Powell's Moods (Norgran MGN 1064; Verve MGV 8154)
* The Genius Of Bud Powell, Vol. 2 (Verve VE2 2526)
* The Jazz Legacy Of Bud Powell (Verve VSP 34)
* The Complete Bud Powell On Verve (Verve 314 521 669-2)
* The Artistry Of Bud Powell (Norgran MGN 23)

Tal Farlow Quartet

Tal Farlow, Barry Galbraith (g) Oscar Pettiford (b) Joe Morello (d)
NYC, June 2, 1954
1730-3If There Is Someone Lovelier Than YouNorgran MGN 19, MGN 1047
1731-4With The Wind And The Rain In Your Hair-
1732-3My Old Flame-
1733-9Gibson Boy-
1734-5You And The Night And The Music-
1735-13Love Nest-
1736-2Blues In The Closet-
1737-9Everything I've Got-
* The Tal Farlow Album (Norgran MGN 1047; Verve MGV 8138)
* The Tal Farlow Album (Norgran MGN 19; Universal (J) UCCV 9049)

Dizzy Gillespie And His Latin American Rhythm

Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Gilbert Valdez (fl) Rene Hernandez (p) Robert Rodriguez (b) Candido Camero, Jose Mangual, Ralph Miranda, Umbaldo Nieto (per)
NYC, June 3, 1954
1738-10A Night In TunisiaNorgran MGN 1003; Verve MGV 8208, VSP 7
1739-3CaravanNorgran MGN 1003; Verve MGV 8208
1740-3Con Alma-
* Dizzy Gillespie - Afro (Norgran MGN 1003; Verve MGV 8191)
* Dizzy Gillespie - Manteca (Verve MGV 8208)
* Dizzy Gillespie - Night In Tunisia (Verve VSP 7)

Teddy Wilson Trio

Teddy Wilson (p) Milt Hinton (b) Sticks Evans (d)
NYC, June 3, 1954
1741-3UnforgettableClef unissued
1742-1Almost Like Being In Love-
1743-2Lover-
1744-2If Dreams Come True-
1745-2Don't Be That Way-
1746-1Stompin' At The Savoy-
1747-1Love Is Here To Stay-
1748-1Sweet And Lovely-

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) Percy Heath (b) Art Taylor (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, June 4, 1954
1760-1 | 62VK235It Never Entered My MindNorgran MGN 23, MGN 1064; Verve VK 117, VE2 2526, 314 521 669-2
1761-3A Foggy DayNorgran MGN 23, MGN 1064; Verve VE2 2526, 314 521 669-2
1762-1Time Was-
1763-1My Funny ValentineNorgran MGN 23, MGN 1064; Verve 314 521 669-2
* Bud Powell's Moods (Norgran MGN 1064; Verve MGV 8154)
* The Genius Of Bud Powell, Vol. 2 (Verve VE2 2526)
* The Complete Bud Powell On Verve (Verve 314 521 669-2)
* The Artistry Of Bud Powell (Norgran MGN 23)
* Bud Powell - Cherokee c/w It Never Entered My Mind (Verve VK 117)

Charlie Ventura Quartet

Charlie Ventura (ts, as, bars, bass sax) Dave McKenna (p) Bob Carter (b) Sonny Igoe (d) Mary Ann McCall (vo -5/7)
Los Angeles, CA, June 7, 1954
1. 1749-4Charley's ParleyNorgran MGN 20
2. 1749-5-Norgran MGN 20, MGN 1103
3. 1749-7-Norgran MGN 20
4. 1750-2Get HappyNorgran MGN 20, MGN 1103
5. 1751-5Careless LoveNorgran MGN 20, MGN 1053
6. 1752-3Please Be Kind-
7. 1753-2Detour Ahead-
8. 1754-1Basin Street BluesNorgran MGN 20, MGN 1103
9. 1755-1Sam And Don-
* Charlie Ventura - Charley's Parley (Norgran MGN 1103)
* An Evening With Mary Ann McCall And Charlie Ventura (Norgran MGN 1053; Verve MGV 8143)
* An Evening With Charlie Ventura With Mary Ann McCall (Norgran MGN 20)

Dizzy Gillespie Sextet

Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Jimmy Cleveland (tb -1/4) Hank Mobley (ts) Wade Legge (p) Lou Hackney (b) Charlie Persip (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, June 8, 1954
1. 1756-2Blue MoodNorgran 135
2. 1756-5-Norgran MGN 1083
3. 1757-2RailsNorgran 135, MGN 1083
4. 1758-6Devil And The Flesh (Devil And The Fish)Norgran 140, MGN 1083
5. 1759-2Rhumbola-
* Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra (Norgran MGN 1083)
= Dizzy Gillespie - Jazz Recital (Verve MGV 8173)
* Dizzy Gillespie - Blue Mood c/w Rails (Norgran 135)
* Dizzy Gillespie - Devil And The Fish c/w Rhumbola (Norgran 140)

George Wallington Trio

George Wallington (p) Curly Russell (b) Art Taylor (d)
NYC, June 10, 1954
1764-1Before DawnNorgran MGN 24; Verve MGV 2017
1765Night In TunisiaNorgran MGN 24
1766-3If I Love AgainNorgran MGN 24; Verve MGV 2017
1767-2Your Laughter-
1768-2ThoroughbreadNorgran MGN 24; Verve MGV 2032
1769-1Without Reservation-
1770-1Morning DewNorgran MGN 24; Verve MGV 2017
1771-7Busman's Holiday-
* George Wallington - Variations (Verve MGV 2017)
* Various Artists - Potpourri Of Jazz (Verve MGV 2032)
* The Workshop Of The George Wallington Trio (Norgran MGN 24)

Louis Bellson Quintet

Charlie Shavers (tp) Zoot Sims (ts) Don Abney (p) George Duvivier (b) Louis Bellson (d)
NYC, June 21, 1954
1772-3Charlie's BluesNorgran MGN 1011
1773-3I'll Remember April-
1774-1Buffalo Joe-
1775-1Stompin' At The Savoy-
1776-1Love For Sale-
1777-1The Man I Love-
1778-1Basically Speaking, Duvivier That Is-
1779-1Concerto For Drums-
* Louis Bellson And His Drums (Norgran MGN 1011)
= Louis Bellson - Concerto For Drums (not released) (Norgran MGN 1095)
= Concerto For Drums By Louis Bellson (Verve MGV 8016)

Benny Carter Quartet

Benny Carter (as) Don Abney (p) George Duvivier (b) Louis Bellson (d)
Los Angeles, CA, June 23, 1954
1780-2MoonglowNorgran MGN 1015
1781-2My One And Only Love-
1782-3Love Is Here To Stay-
1783-5This Can't Be LoveNorgran MGN 1044
1784-3TenderlyNorgran MGN 1015
1785-2Unforgettable-
1786-5Ruby-
1787-3Moon Song-
1787-4-Clef unissued
* Benny Carter Plays Pretty (Norgran MGN 1015)
= Benny Carter - Moonglow (Verve MGV 2025)
* Benny Carter - New Jazz Sounds (Norgran MGN 1044; Verve MGV 8135)

Art Tatum - Benny Carter - Louis Bellson

Benny Carter (as) Art Tatum (p) Louis Bellson (d)
Los Angeles, CA, June 25, 1954
1788-1My Blue HeavenClef MGC 643; Pablo 2310-733
1789-1Blues In B FlatClef MGC 643; Verve MGV 8230; Pablo 2310-732
1790-1Blues In CVerve MGV 8227; Pablo 2310-732
1791-2A Foggy Day-
1792-1(I'm Left With The) Blues In My HeartClef MGC 643; Pablo 2310-733, 2310-887
1793-2Street Of DreamsClef MGC 643; Pablo 2310-732, PACD 2405-440-2
1794-2IdahoClef MGC 643; Pablo 2310-733
1795-1You're Mine, YouVerve MGV 8227; Pablo 2310-733
1796-2UndecidedVerve MGV 8227; Pablo 2310-732
1797-2Under A Blanket Of BlueVerve MGV 8227; Pablo 2310-732, PACD 2405-440-2
1798-1Makin' WhoopeeClef unissued
1798-2-Verve MGV 8227; Pablo 2310-733
1799-1Old Fashioned LoveClef MGC 643; Pablo 2310-733
1800-2'S WonderfulClef MGC 643; Pablo 2310-732
1801-1Hands Across The TableClef MGC 643; Pablo 2310-733
* Art Tatum/Benny Carter/Louis Bellson - Tatum - Carter - Bellson (Clef MGC 643)
= The Art Tatum Trio (not released) (Clef MGC 741)
= Art Tatum/Benny Carter/Louis Bellson - The Three Giants (Verve MGV 8013)
= Art Tatum - The Tatum Group Masterpieces, Vol. 1 (Pablo PACD 2405-424-2)
* Art Tatum-Benny Carter-Louis Bellson, Vol. 2 (Pablo 2310-733)
* Various Artists - The Anatomy Of Improvisation (Verve MGV 8230)
* Art Tatum-Benny Carter-Louis Bellson, Vol. 1 (Pablo 2310-732)
* Art Tatum/Benny Carter/Louis Bellson - Makin' Whoopee (Verve MGV 8227)
= Art Tatum - The Tatum Group Masterpieces, Vol. 1 (Pablo PACD 2405-424-2)
* The Best Of Art Tatum (Pablo 2310-887)
* Art Tatum - The Best Of The Group Masterpiece Sessions (Pablo PACD 2405-440-2)

Anita O'Day

Bud Lavine (p) Monty Budwig (b) John Poole (d) Anita O'Day (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, June 28, 1954
1850-3Anita's BluesNorgran MGN 30, MGN 1057; Verve MGV 8320, MGV 8341
1851-5I Cover The WaterfrontNorgran MGN 30, MGN 1057
1852-3I Didn't Know What Time It Was-
1853-3Let's Fall In Love-
* An Evening With Anita O'Day (Norgran MGN 1057; Verve MGV 2050)
= An Evening With Anita O'Day (not released) (Verve MGV 8147)
* Various Artists - Down Beat's Hall Of Fame, Vol. 1 (Verve MGV 8320)
* Various Artists - Special College Jazz Album (complimentary record) (Verve MGV 8341)
* Songs By Anita O'Day (Norgran MGN 30)

Meade "Lux" Lewis Duo

Meade "Lux" Lewis (p) Louis Bellson (d)
Los Angeles, CA, June 28, 1954
1854-1Spooney SamDown Home MGD 7
1855-1Mama's Bounce-
1856-3Shooboody-
1857-1Hangover Boogie-
1858-1Yancey's Last Ride-
1859-1Bush Street Boogie-
* Meade "Lux" Lewis - Out Of The Roaring 20's (Down Home MGD 7; Verve MGV 1007)
= Meade "Lux" Lewis And Louie Bellson Play Boogie Woogie Piano And Drums (Clef MGC 632)

Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra

Harold "Shorty" Baker (tp) Lawrence Brown (tb) Johnny Hodges (as) John Coltrane (ts -3) Call Cobbs (p) John Williams (b) Louis Bellson (d)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, July 2, 1954
1. 1860-1Burgundy WalkNorgran 122, MGN 1061
2. 1861-1On The Sunny Side Of The StreetNorgran 131, MGN 1009, MGN 1060
3. 1862-1Sweet As Bear MeatNorgran 124, MGN 1060
* Johnny Hodges - The Blues (Norgran MGN 1061; Verve MGV 8151)
* More Of Johnny Hodges (Norgran MGN 1009)
* Johnny Hodges - Used To Be Duke (Norgran MGN 1060; Verve MGV 8150)
* Johnny Hodges - Burgundy Walk c/w ??? (Norgran 122)
* Johnny Hodges - On The Sunny Side Of The Street c/w All Of Me (Norgran 131)
* Johnny Hodges - Sweet As Bear Meat c/w Skokiaan (Norgran 124)

Woody Herman And His Orchestra

Bill Castagnino, Dick Collins, John Howell, Al Porcino, Charlie Walp (tp) Cy Touff (btp) Dick Kenney, Keith Moon (tb) Woody Herman (cl, as) Dick Hafer, Dave Madden, Bill Perkins (ts) Jack Nimitz (bars) Nat Pierce (p) Red Kelly (b) Chuck Flores (d)
Omaha, NE, July 13-15, 1954
Indian SummerClef MGC 745
Tenderly-
Stardust-
* Woody Herman - Jazz The Utmost! (Clef MGC 745; Verve MGV 8014)

Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra

Harold "Shorty" Baker (tp) Lawrence Brown (tb) Jimmy Hamilton (cl, ts) Johnny Hodges (as) John Coltrane (ts -1,3) Harry Carney (bars -2,4/6) Call Cobbs (p -1/3,5,6) Richard Powell (p -4) John Williams (b) Louis Bellson (d)
Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA, August 5, 1954
1. 1863-1Madame ButterflyNorgran MGN 1009, MGN 1060
2. 1864-3Warm ValleyNorgran MGN 1009, MGN 1035, MGN 1060
3. 1865-4Used To Be DukeNorgran 145, MGN 1060
4. 1866-1Ballad MedleyNorgran MGN 1009, MGN 1060
5. -All Of MeNorgran 131, MGN 1009, MGN 1060
6. 1867-2SkokiaanNorgran 124, MGN 1009
* More Of Johnny Hodges (Norgran MGN 1009)
* Johnny Hodges - Used To Be Duke (Norgran MGN 1060; Verve MGV 8150)
* Various Artists - Alto Saxes (Norgran MGN 1035; Verve MGV 8126)
* Johnny Hodges - Used To Be Duke c/w ??? (Norgran 145)
* Johnny Hodges - On The Sunny Side Of The Street c/w All Of Me (Norgran 131)
* Johnny Hodges - Sweet As Bear Meat c/w Skokiaan (Norgran 124)

Buddy DeFranco Quartet

Buddy DeFranco (cl) Sonny Clark (p) Gene Wright (b) Bobby White (d)
Los Angeles, CA, August 9, 1954
1868-2MineNorgran MGN 1012
1869-2You Go To My Head-
1870-3Gerry's Tune-
1871-4Now's The Time-
1872-1Autumn LeavesNorgran 125, MGN 1012
1873-1Titoro (long version)Norgran MGN 1012, MGN 1021
1873-4Titoro (short version)Norgran 125; Verve MGV 8195
* Buddy DeFranco And His Clarinet (Norgran MGN 1012)
= Buddy DeFranco - Autumn Leaves (Norgran MGN 1096; Verve MGV 8183)
* Various Artists - Our Best, Vol. 2 (Norgran MGN 1021)
* Various Artists - Verve Compendium Of Jazz, #2 (Verve MGV 8195)
* Buddy DeFranco - Autumn Leaves c/w Titoro (Norgran 125)

Buddy DeFranco Quintet

Buddy DeFranco (cl) Sonny Clark (p) Gene Wright (b) Bobby White (d): same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, August 10, 1954
1874-1The Bright OneNorgran MGN 1079
1875-1Sonny's Idea-
1876-1Laura-
1877-1Everything Happens To Me-
1878-1I'll Remember April-
1879-1Willow Weep For Me-
* Buddy DeFranco - In A Mellow Mood (Norgran MGN 1079; Verve MGV 8169)

Charlie Ventura And His Orchestra

Charlie Shavers (tp) Kai Winding (tb) Lenny Hambro (as, bars) Charlie Ventura (ts, bars) Danny Bank (bars, fl) Dave McKenna (p) Perry Lopez (g) Bob Carter (b) Sonny Igoe (d) Mary Ann McCall (vo)
NYC, August 16, 1954
1880-2Swingin' On A StarNorgran MGN 1013, MGN 1053, MGN 1034
1881-1Charlie's Venture-
1882-2The Breeze And INorgran MGN 1013, MGN 1053
1883-5Soft Touch-
1884-3We'll Be Together Again-
1885-3There'll Be Some Changes Made-
1886-4It Don't Mean A Thing-
* Another Evening With Charlie Ventura And Mary Ann McCall (Norgran MGN 1013)
* An Evening With Mary Ann McCall And Charlie Ventura (Norgran MGN 1053; Verve MGV 8143)
* Various Artists - Tenor Saxes (Norgran MGN 1034; Verve MGV 8125)

Count Basie And His Orchestra

Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, Joe Newman (tp) Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Benny Powell (tb) Marshall Royal (as, cl) Ernie Wilkins (as, ts, arr) Frank Wess (ts) Frank Foster (ts, arr) Charlie Fowlkes (bars) Count Basie (p) Freddie Green (g) Eddie Jones (b) Gus Johnson (d) Manny Albam, Neal Hefti (arr)
NYC, August 16, 1954
1887-6Slow But SureClef 89126, MGC 647, MGC 724; Verve VE2 2517
1888-3You For MeClef 89126, MGC 647, MGC 724; Verve V/V6 8407, VE2 2517
1889-2She's Just My SizeClef MGC 647, MGC 723; Verve VE2 2517
1890-4Soft DrinkClef 89131, MGC 647, MGC 724; Verve VE2 2517
1891-2Two For The BluesClef 89131, MGC 647, MGC 724; Verve V/V6 8407, VE2 2517
1892-4Blues BackstageClef MGC 666; Verve VE2 2517
1893-4I Feel Like A New ManClef 89137, MGC 647, MGC 724; Verve VE2 2517
1894-1Down For The CountClef MGC 666; Verve VE2 2517
* Count Basie Dance Session, #2 (Clef MGC 647)
* Count Basie - The King Of Swing (Clef MGC 724; Verve MGV 8104)
* Count Basie - Sixteen Men Swinging (Verve VE2 2517)
* The Essential Count Basie (Verve V/V6 8407)
* Count Basie - Basie Roars Again (Clef MGC 723; Verve MGV 8018)
* Count Basie - Basie (Clef MGC 666)
= Count Basie - The Band Of Distinction (Clef MGC 722; Verve MGV 8103)
= Count Basie - The Band Of Distinction (not released) (Clef MGC 734)
* Count Basie - Slow But Sure c/w You For Me (Clef 89126, 89126x45)
* Count Basie - Soft Drink c/w Two For The Blues (Clef 89131, 89131x45)
* Count Basie - I Feel Like A New Man c/w Stereophonic (Clef 89137, 89137x45)

Count Basie And His Orchestra

Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, Joe Newman (tp) Henry Coker, Benny Powell (tb) Bill Hughes (tb -1/3,5/10, p -4) Marshall Royal (as, cl) Ernie Wilkins (as, ts, arr) Frank Foster, Frank Wess (ts) Charlie Fowlkes (bars) Count Basie (p, org -1/3,5/10) Freddie Green (g) Eddie Jones (b) Gus Johnson (d) Buster Harding, Neal Hefti (arr)
NYC, August 17, 1954
1. 1895-7StereophonicClef 89137, MGC 647, MGC 723; Verve VE2 2517
2. 1896-2Sixteen Men SwingingVerve VE2 2517
3. 1896-4-Clef 89147, MGC 647, MGC 723; Verve VE2 2517
4. 1897-4Ska-Di-Dle-Dee-Bee-DooClef MGC 666; Verve VE2 2517
5. 1898-4PerdidoClef 89147, MGC 666; Verve 2V6S 8818, VE2 2517
6. 1899-2Mambo MistClef MGC 647, MGC 723; Verve V3HB 8850, VE2 2517
7. 1900-2EventideClef MGC 666; Verve VE2 2517
8. 1901-1Two Franks-
9. 1902-1Ain't Misbehavin'-
10. 1903-1Rails-
* Count Basie Dance Session, #2 (Clef MGC 647)
* Count Basie - Basie Roars Again (Clef MGC 723; Verve MGV 8018)
* Count Basie - Sixteen Men Swinging (Verve VE2 2517)
* Count Basie - Basie (Clef MGC 666)
= Count Basie - The Band Of Distinction (Clef MGC 722; Verve MGV 8103)
= Count Basie - The Band Of Distinction (not released) (Clef MGC 734)
* Various Artists - We Love You Madly - A Tribute To Duke Ellington (Verve 2V6S 8818)
* Count Basie - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8850)
* Count Basie - I Feel Like A New Man c/w Stereophonic (Clef 89137, 89137x45)
* Count Basie - Sixteen Men Swinging c/w Perdido (Clef 89147, 89147x45)

Buddy Rich And His Orchestra

Harry "Sweets" Edison (tp) Milt Bernhardt (tb) Willie Smith (as) Tom Brown (ts) Bob Poland (bars) Gerald Wiggins (p) Joe Comfort (b) Buddy Rich (d, vo) Jack Costanzo (bgo)
Los Angeles, CA, August 27, 1954
1904-4Sweets' Opus No. 1Norgran 148, MGN 26, MGN 1052; Verve 2V6S 8824
1905-1Piano, Bongos, Bass And DrumsNorgran 126
1906-6Strike It RichNorgran MGN 26, MGN 1052
1907-3Sportin' Life (Sweetie Pie)Norgran 126, MGN 26, MGN 1052, MGN 1021; Verve MGV 8195, 2V6S 8824
* The Swingin' Buddy Rich (Norgran MGN 1052)
= The Swinging Buddy Rich (Verve MGV 8142)
* Buddy Rich - The Monster (Verve 2V6S 8824)
* Various Artists - Our Best, Vol. 2 (Norgran MGN 1021)
* Various Artists - Verve Compendium Of Jazz, #2 (Verve MGV 8195)
* The Swinging Buddy Rich (Norgran MGN 26)
* Buddy Rich - Sweets' Opus No. 1 c/w All Sweets (Norgran 148)
* Buddy Rich - Piano, Bongos, Bass And Drums c/w Sportin' Life (Sweetie Pie) (Norgran 126)

Louis Bellson And Buddy Baker Orchestra

Juan Tizol (vtb) George Poole (fl) Willie Smith (as) Ernie Hughes (p) Louis Bellson (d) Buddy Baker (arr, cond) unidentified strings, and others
Los Angeles, CA, August 30, 1954
1908-4LonesomeNorgran MGN 1007
1909-4Mirror On The Walter-
1910-2Out Of This World-
1911-3Javille-
1912-2Be My Pretty Flower-
* Louis Bellson - Journey Into Love (Norgran MGN 1007)
= Buddy Baker - Two In Love (Verve MGV 2006)

Louis Bellson And Buddy Baker Orchestra

Juan Tizol (vtb) George Poole (fl) Willie Smith (as) Ernie Hughes (p) Louis Bellson (d) Buddy Baker (arr, cond) unidentified strings, and others: same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, September 1, 1954
1913-3Love Me ForeverNorgran MGN 1007
1914-5Dancing On A Moonbeam-
1915-7Can't This Be True?-
1916-4Don't Be Afraid To Love Me-
1917-5Unforgettable-
* Louis Bellson - Journey Into Love (Norgran MGN 1007)
= Buddy Baker - Two In Love (Verve MGV 2006)

Buddy DeFranco Quintet

Buddy DeFranco (cl) Sonny Clark (p) Gene Wright (b) Bobby White (d)
Los Angeles, CA, September 1, 1954
1920-1Minor IncidentNorgran MGN 1079
1921-2A Foggy Day-
1922-1What Can I Say DearVerve MGV 8224
1923-5Moe-
* Buddy DeFranco - In A Mellow Mood (Norgran MGN 1079; Verve MGV 8169)
* Buddy DeFranco - Sweet And Lovely (Verve MGV 8224)

Kenny Drew Trio

Kenny Drew (p) Gene Wright (b) Lawrence Marable (d)
Los Angeles, CA, September 2, 1954
1924-1Four Or FiveNorgran MGN 29, MGN 1002
1925-1Polka Dots And Moonbeams-
1926-1Low Flame-
1927-252nd Street Theme-
1928-1Chartreuse-
1929-1Kenny's Blues-
* Kenny Drew - Progressive Piano (Norgran MGN 1002)
= The Modernity Of Kenny Drew (Norgran MGN 1066)
= Kenny Drew And His Progressive Piano (Verve MGV 8156)
* The Ideation Of Kenny Drew (Norgran MGN 29; Universal (J) UCCV 9114)

Billie Holiday And Her Orchestra

Harry "Sweets" Edison (tp) Willie Smith (as) Bobby Tucker (p) Barney Kessel (g) Red Callender (b) Chico Hamilton (d) Billie Holiday (vo)
Los Angeles, CA, September 3, 1954
1930-2Love Me Or Leave MeClef 89150, MGC 721; Verve VE2 2515
1931-5P.S. I Love YouVerve VE2 2515
1932-6Too Marvelous For WordsClef MGC 721; Verve VE2 2515
1933-7SoftlyVerve VE2 2515
1934-7I Cried For YouClef unissued
1935-3I Thought About YouClef 89150, MGC 721; Verve VE2 2515
1936-6What A Little Moonlight Can DoClef unissued; Verve VE2 2515
1937-1Willow Weep For MeClef 89141, MGC 721; Verve VE2 2515
1938-3Stormy Blues-
* Billie Holiday - Lady Sings The Blues (Clef MGC 721; Verve MGV 8099; ARS G 431)
* Billie Holiday - Stormy Blues (Verve VE2 2515)
* Billie Holiday - Love Me Or Leave Me c/w I Thought About You (Clef 89150, 89150x45)
* Billie Holiday - Willow Weep For Me c/w Stormy Blues (Clef 89141, 89141x45)

Flip Phillips Quintet

Flip Phillips (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
NYC, September 13, 1954
1939-2Almost Like Being In LoveClef MGC 637
1940-5Singing The Blues-
1941-1All Of Me-
1942-5I'll Never Be The Same-
1943-2Lemon Aid 21-
1944-1Birth Of The Blues-
1945-2I've Got The World On A String-
1946-3The Lady's In Love With You-
* The Flip Phillips Quintet (Clef MGC 637)
= Flip Phillips - Rock With Flip (Clef MGC 740; Verve MGV 8116)

Lionel Hampton Quartet

Lionel Hampton (vib) Oscar Peterson (p) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
NYC, September 13, 1954
1947-1It's A Blue WorldClef MGC 744
1947-4It's A Blue World (short version)Clef 89128; Verve MGV 8275
1948-1The High And The MightyNorgran 150; Verve MGV 8228
1949When The Saints Go Marching InClef MGC 744
1950-2Flying HomeClef 89128; Verve MGV 8223
1951-1Midnight SunClef MGC 744
1952-1TenderlyVerve MGV 8226
1953-2Hallelujah-
1954-2IndianaVerve MGV 8275
* Lionel Hampton - Hamp's Big Four (Clef MGC 744; Verve MGV 8117)
* Lionel Hampton (not released) (Verve MGV 8275)
* Lionel Hampton - The High And The Mighty (Verve MGV 8228)
* Lionel Hampton '58 (Verve MGV 8223)
* Lionel Hampton - Hallelujah Hamp (Verve MGV 8226)
* Lionel Hampton - It's A Blue World c/w Flying Home (Clef 89128, 89128x45)
* Lionel Hampton - The High And The Mighty c/w September Song (Norgran 150)

Benny Carter Septet

Dizzy Gillespie (tp -5,6) Bill Harris (tb -1,2,4,5) Benny Carter (as) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, September 14, 1954
1. 1955-1LauraNorgran MGN 1015
2. 1956-2That Old Black MagicNorgran MGN 1044
3. 1957-3Angel Eyes-
4. 1958-8The Song Is You-
5. 1959-1Marriage Blues-
6. 1960-1Just One Of Those Things-
* Benny Carter Plays Pretty (Norgran MGN 1015)
= Benny Carter - Moonglow (Verve MGV 2025)
* Benny Carter - New Jazz Sounds (Norgran MGN 1044; Verve MGV 8135)

Roy Eldridge Quintet

Roy Eldridge (tp) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, September 14, 1954
1961-1If I Had YouClef MGC 683; Verve VE2 2531
1962-2Blue Moon-
1963-5Stormy Weather-
1964-1Sweethearts On Parade-
1965-3A Foggy Day-
1966-1I Only Have Eyes For You-
1967-1Sweet Georgia Brown-
1968-1The Song Is Ended-
* Roy Eldridge - Little Jazz (Clef MGC 683; Verve MGV 8068)
* Roy Eldridge - Dale's Wail (Verve VE2 2531)

Lionel Hampton Quintet

Lionel Hampton (vib, p, vo) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
NYC, September 15, 1954
1969-2But BeautifulVerve MGV 8228
1970-4IndianaVerve MGV 8226
1971-2Hamp's Boogie Woogie-
1971-3-Clef 89136; Verve MGV 8275
1972-1Honeysuckle RoseVerve MGV 8223
1972-2-Verve MGV 8226, MGV 8275
1973-1China BoyClef MGC 667, MGC 736
1974-1A Foggy DayVerve MGV 8223
1974-2-Clef 89136; Verve MGV 8226, MGV 8275
1975-2Love Is Here To StayVerve MGV 8228
1976-1Body And SoulVerve MGV 8223
1977-2It's Only A Paper MoonVerve MGV 8228
1978-4Sweethearts On Parade-
1979-1Date With Oscar-
* Lionel Hampton - The High And The Mighty (Verve MGV 8228)
* Lionel Hampton - Hallelujah Hamp (Verve MGV 8226)
* Lionel Hampton (not released) (Verve MGV 8275)
* Lionel Hampton '58 (Verve MGV 8223)
* The Lionel Hampton Quartet/Quintet (Clef MGC 667)
* Lionel Hampton - Swingin' With Hamp (Clef MGC 736; Verve MGV 8113)
* Lionel Hampton - Hamp's Boogie Woogie c/w A Foggy Day (Clef 89136, 89136x45)

Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra

Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones, Jimmy Nottingham, Ernie Royal (tp) Leon Comegys, J.J. Johnson, George Mathews (tb) George Dorsey, Hilton Jefferson (as) Hank Mobley, Lucky Thompson (ts) Danny Bank (bars) Wade Legge (p) Lou Hackney (b) Charlie Persip (d) Buster Harding (arr)
NYC, September 15, 1954
1980-3Cool EyesNorgran MGN 1023
1981-1Confusion-
1982-4Pile Driver-
1983-2Hob Nail Special-
* Dizzy Gillespie - Dizzy And Strings (Norgran MGN 1023)
= Dizzy Gillespie - Diz Big Band (Norgran MGN 1090; Verve MGV 8178)

Dizzy Gillespie And His Orchestra

Dizzy Gillespie (tp, vo) John Barrows, Jim Buffington, Jim Chambers, Fred Klein (frh) Danny Bank (bars) George Berg, Jack Greenberg, Tom Parshley (woodwinds) Wynton Kelly (p) Percy Heath (b) Jimmy Crawford (d) Johnny Richards (arr, cond) 9 strings
NYC, September 16, 1954
1984-6Rose Of PicardyNorgran MGN 1023
1985SilhouetteNorgran 147, MGN 1023
1986-8Can You Recall?-
1987-2O SolowNorgran MGN 1023
* Dizzy Gillespie - Dizzy And Strings (Norgran MGN 1023)
= Dizzy Gillespie - Diz Big Band (Norgran MGN 1090; Verve MGV 8178)
* Dizzy Gillespie - Silhouette c/w Can You Recall? (Norgran 147)

Jazz At The Philharmonic

Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Bill Harris (tb) Flip Phillips, Ben Webster (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Louis Bellson (d)
"Bushnell Memorial Auditorium", Hartford, CT, September 17, 1954
Jazz Concert BluesClef MG VOL.17
The ChallengesClef MG VOL.17; Verve VSP 28
The Ballad MedleyClef MG VOL.17
Drum Solo-
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 17 (Clef MG VOL.17)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 10 (Verve MG VOL.10)
* Dizzy Gillespie/Roy Eldridge - Soul Mates (Verve VSP 28)

Lionel Hampton - Buddy DeFranco Sextet At JATP

Buddy DeFranco (cl) Lionel Hampton (vib) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
"Bushnell Memorial Auditorium", Hartford, CT, September 17, 1954
How High The MoonClef MG VOL.17
Body And Soul-
Flying HomeClef MG VOL.17; Verve VSP 40
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 17 (Clef MG VOL.17)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 10 (Verve MG VOL.10)
* Buddy Rich At JATP (Verve VSP 40)

Ella Fitzgerald At JATP

Raymond Tunia (p) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d) Ella Fitzgerald (vo)
"Bushnell Memorial Auditorium", Hartford, CT, September 17, 1954
The Man That Got AwayClef MG VOL.17
Hernando's Hideaway-
Later-
A Foggy Day-
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 17 (Clef MG VOL.17)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 10 (Verve MG VOL.10)

Buddy DeFranco Quintet At JATP

Buddy DeFranco (cl) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Buddy Rich (d)
"Bushnell Memorial Auditorium", Hartford, CT, September 17, 1954
I'll Remember AprilClef MG VOL.17
Autumn Leaves-
Now's The Time-
Air Mail Special-
AvalonClef MG VOL.17; Verve VSP 42
It's Only A Paper MoonClef MG VOL.17
Easy Living-
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 17 (Clef MG VOL.17)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 10 (Verve MG VOL.10)
* Oscar Peterson At JATP (Verve VSP 42)

Oscar Peterson Trio At JATP

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b)
"Bushnell Memorial Auditorium", Hartford, CT, September 17, 1954
NuagesClef MG VOL.17; Verve VSP 42
Love For Sale-
Come To The Mardi Gras-
Should I?Clef MG VOL.17
* Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 17 (Clef MG VOL.17)
= Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 10 (Verve MG VOL.10)
* Oscar Peterson At JATP (Verve VSP 42)

Benny Carter Trio

Benny Carter (as) Teddy Wilson (p) Jo Jones (d)
NYC, September 20, 1954
1988-5Little Girl BlueNorgran MGN 1025
1989-4June In January-
1990-2Jeepers Creepers-
1991-2Rosetta-
1992-1Birth Of The Blues-
1993-3When Your Lover Has Gone-
1994-1The Moon Is Low-
1995-3This Love Of Mine-
* Benny Carter (not released) (Norgran MGN 1025)

The Modern Jazz Quartet

Milt Jackson (vib) John Lewis (p) Percy Heath (b) Kenny Clarke (d)
circa September or October, 1954
1996-14ConcordeClef unissued

George Wallington With Strings

Joseph Livoisi (vln) David Uchitel (vla) William Eder (vlc) George Wallington (p) Clyde Lombardi (b) Sonny Lawrence or George Brackman (arr)
NYC, October 22, 1954
1997-3My Funny ValentineNorgran MGN 1010; Verve MGV 2017
1998-1Alone Together-
1999-4Autumn In New York-
2000-3Thou SwellNorgran MGN 1010
2001-3InvitationNorgran MGN 1010; Verve MGV 2017
2002-3Moonlight In Vermont-
2003Variations-
2004RacingNorgran MGN 1010
2005-4Marcel The FurrierNorgran MGN 1010; Verve MGV 2017
2006-1Ever Loving Blues-
2007Hold Me CloseNorgran MGN 1010
2008Morning Dew-
* George Wallington With Strings (Norgran MGN 1010)
* George Wallington - Variations (Verve MGV 2017)

Oscar Peterson Quartet

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Louis Bellson (d)
Los Angeles, CA, October 27, 1954
2009-1Give Me The Simple LifeClef MGC 694
2010-1Singin' In The Rain-
2011-1Love You Madly-
2012-3Air Mail SpecialARS G 401, G 415
2013-1Honeysuckle RoseClef unissued
2014-1The Second Astaire BluesNorgran MGN 1036
2015-1It Don't Mean A ThingARS G 415
* Recital By Oscar Peterson (Clef MGC 694; Verve MGV 2044)
= Recital By Oscar Peterson (not released) (Verve MGV 8078)
* Various Artists - Giants Of Jazz (ARS G 401)
* Oscar Peterson - An Oscar For Peterson (ARS G 415)
* Various Artists - Piano Interpretations (Norgran MGN 1036; Verve MGV 8127)

Dizzy Gillespie - Roy Eldridge Sextet

Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie (tp, vo) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Louis Bellson (d)
NYC, October 29, 1954
2016-1 | 63VK625Sometimes I'm HappyClef MGC 671, MGC 730; Verve V/V6 8566, VE2 2524
2017-3Algo BuenoClef MGC 641, MGC 731; Verve VE2 2524
2018-1Trumpet BluesClef MGC 641, MGC 731; Verve MGV 8230, VE2 2524
2019-1 | 62VK460The Beat's OnVerve PR 2-3
2020-1The Ballad MedleyClef MGC 671, MGC 730; Verve VSP 28, VE2 2524
2021-1Blue MoonClef MGC 671, MGC 731; Verve VE2 2524
2022-1I've Found A New BabyClef MGC 641, MGC 730; Verve VSP 28, VE2 2524
2023-5Pretty Eyed BabyClef MGC 641, MGC 731; Verve VE2 2524
2024-1 | 62VK447I Can't Get Started With YouClef MGC 641, MGC 730; Verve VSP 17, VE2 2524
2025-6Limehouse BluesClef MGC 671, MGC 731; Verve VSP 28, VE2 2524
* Roy Eldridge/Dizzy Gillespie - Roy And Diz, Vol. 2 (Clef MGC 671)
* Roy Eldridge/Dizzy Gillespie - Trumpet Battle (Clef MGC 730; Verve MGV 8109)
* The Essential Dizzy Gillespie (Verve V/V6 8566)
* Dizzy Gillespie/Roy Eldridge - Diz And Roy (Verve VE2 2524)
* Roy Eldridge/Dizzy Gillespie - Roy And Diz (Clef MGC 641)
* Roy Eldridge/Dizzy Gillespie - The Trumpet Kings (Clef MGC 731; Verve MGV 8110)
* Various Artists - The Anatomy Of Improvisation (Verve MGV 8230)
* Various Artists - Greatest Names In Jazz (Verve PR 2-3)
* Dizzy Gillespie/Roy Eldridge - Soul Mates (Verve VSP 28)
* Various Artists - The Art Of The Ballad (Verve VSP 17)

Buddy DeFranco With Oscar Peterson Quartet

Buddy DeFranco (cl) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Louis Bellson (d)
NYC, October 29, 1954
2026-1Sweet And LovelyVerve MGV 8210
2027-1Fascinating Rhythm-
2028-4Love For Sale-
2029-1Easy To Love-
2030-2Pick Yourself Up-
2031-1They Can't Take That Away From Me-
* Buddy DeFranco And The Oscar Peterson Quartet (Verve MGV 8210)

Norman Granz' Jam Session

Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie (tp) Bill Harris (tb) Buddy DeFranco (cl) Flip Phillips (ts) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Louis Bellson (d)
NYC, October 30, 1954
2032-1Stompin' At The Savoy, Pt. 1Clef MGC 4006
2033-1Stompin' At The Savoy, Pt. 2-
2034-1Lullaby In RhythmVerve MGV 8196
2035-1Funky Blues No. 2-
* Norman Granz' Jam Session, #6 (Clef MGC 4006, MGC 656; Verve MGV 8054)
* Norman Granz' Jam Session, #9 (Verve MGV 8196)

Stan Getz Quintet

Bob Brookmeyer (vtb) Stan Getz (ts) John Williams (p) Bill Anthony (b) Art Mardigan (d)
"Shrine Auditorium", Los Angeles, CA, November 8, 1954
Open CountryNorgran MGN 2000-2
Polka Dots And Moonbeams-
It Don't Mean A Thing-
Flamingo-
Lover Man-
Pernod-
Tasty Puddin'-
I'll Remember April-
* Stan Getz At The Shrine (Norgran MGN 2000-2; Verve MGV 8188-2)

Stan Getz Quintet

Bob Brookmeyer (vtb) Stan Getz (ts) John Williams (p) Bill Anthony (b) Frank Isola (d)
Los Angeles, CA, November 9, 1954
2036-1Give Me The Simple LifeNorgran MGN 1029
2037-1Oh, Jane Suavely-
2038-1We'll Be Together AgainNorgran EPN 2001
2038-2-Norgran MGN 2000-2
2039-1Feather Merchant-
2040-1I'll Remember AprilNorgran MGN 1029
2041-1FlamingoVerve MGV 8200
* Interpretations By The Stan Getz Quintet, #3 (Norgran MGN 1029; Verve MGV 8122)
* Stan Getz At The Shrine (Norgran MGN 2000-2; Verve MGV 8188-2)
* Stan Getz And The Cool Sounds (Verve MGV 8200)
= The Cool Jazz Of Stan Getz (ARS G 407)
* Stan Getz At The Shrine (Norgran EPN 2001)

Benny Carter Quintet

Benny Carter (as) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Bobby White (d)
Los Angeles, CA, November 12, 1954
2042-4Don't You ThinkClef unissued
2043-4Will You Still Be Mine?-
2044-1A Foggy DayNorgran MGN 1035
2045-1We'll Be Together AgainClef MGC 742
2046-2You Took Advantage Of MeNorgran MGN 1035
2047-1Poinciana-
2048-4Prisoner Of Love-
2049-2FrenesiNorgran MGN 1044
* Various Artists - Alto Saxes (Norgran MGN 1035; Verve MGV 8126)
* Down Beat Critics Poll Winners (not released) (Clef MGC 742)
* Benny Carter - New Jazz Sounds (Norgran MGN 1044; Verve MGV 8135)

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b)
Los Angeles, CA, November 15, 1954
2058-1NagasakiClef MGC 648
2059-1Serenade In Blue-
2060-2Lullaby Of Broadway-
2061-1I Found A Million Dollar Baby-
2062-1Would You Like To Take A Walk?-
2063-1I'll String Along With You-
2064-1I Only Have Eyes For You-
2065-1You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby-
2066-1You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me-
2067-1 | 62VK462Chattanooga Choo Choo-
2068-1You're My Everything-
2069-1As Long As I LiveClef MGC 649
2070-1I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues-
2071-1Come Rain Or Come Shine-
2072-1Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive-
2073-1Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea-
2074-1I've Got The World On A String-
2075-1It's Only A Paper Moon-
2076-1That Old Black Magic-
2077-1Let's Fall In Love-
2078-1Stormy Weather-
2079-1Blues In The Night-
* Oscar Peterson Plays Harry Warren (Clef MGC 648)
* Oscar Peterson Plays Harold Arlen (Clef MGC 649)

Tal Farlow Quartet

Gerald Wiggins (p) Tal Farlow (g) Ray Brown (b) Chico Hamilton (d)
Los Angeles, CA, November 15 & 16, 1954
2050-4I Like To Recognize The TuneNorgran MGN 1014
2051-4Strike Up The Band-
2052-1Autumn In New York-
2053-1And She Remembers Me-
2054-2Little Girl Blue-
2055-1Have You Met Miss Jones?-
2056-4Tal's Blues-
2057-2Cherokee-
* The Artistry Of Tal Farlow - Autumn In New York (Norgran MGN 1014)
= The Guitar Artistry Of Tal Farlow - Autumn In New York (Norgran MGN 1097; Verve MGV 8184)

Oscar Peterson Trio

Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b)
Los Angeles, CA, November 16, 1954
2080-1Over The RainbowClef MGC 649
2081-1When My Sugar Walks Down The StreetClef MGC 650
2082-1I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me-
2083-1On The Sunny Side Of The Street-
2084-1Don't Blame Me-
2085-1I'm In The Mood For Love-
2086-1I Can't Give You Anything But Love-
2087-1I Couldn't Sleep A Wink Last Night-
2088-1Digga Digga Doo-
2089-1You're A Sweetheart-
2090-2Body And SoulClef MGC 695
2091-3I Cover The WaterfrontClef MGC 695; Norgran MGN 1036
2092-1NuagesClef 89130
* Oscar Peterson Plays Harold Arlen (Clef MGC 649)
* Oscar Peterson Plays Jimmy McHugh (Clef MGC 650)
* Nostalgic Memories By Oscar Peterson (Clef MGC 695; Verve MGV 2045)
= Nostalgic Memories By Oscar Peterson (not released) (Verve MGV 8079)
* Various Artists - Piano Interpretations (Norgran MGN 1036; Verve MGV 8127)
* Oscar Peterson - Dark Eyes c/w Nuages (Clef 89130, 89130x45)

Charlie Barnet And His Orchestra

Pete Candoli, Buddy Childers, Maynard Ferguson, Conrad Gozzo, Carlton McBeath (tp) Milt Bernhart, Herbie Harper, Tommy Pederson, Si Zentner (tb) Charlie Barnet (ss, as, ts) Willie Smith (as) Georgie Auld, Fred Falensky (ts) Bob Dawes, Chuck Gentry (bars) Bob Harrington (p) Tony Rizzi (g) Sam Chieftz (b) Alvin Stoller (d)
Los Angeles, CA, December 1, 1954
2093-4Who's Your Hoosier (Indiana)Clef MGC 638
2094-2Argo-
2095-1Bluehound Bus Greys (Wahoo's Lament)-
2096-4Things Ain't What They Used To Be-
* Charlie Barnet - One Night Stand (Clef MGC 638)
= Charlie Barnet - Dancing Party (Verve MGV 2027)

Buddy DeFranco Quartet With Russ Garcia Orchestra

Harry Betts, Nick DiMaio, Murray McEachern, Dick Noel, Tommy Pederson (tb) Dick DeRisi (frh) Buddy DeFranco (cl) Marty Berman, Jack Dumont, Herman Glunker, Jules Jacobs (woodwinds) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Bobby White (d) Russ Garcia (arr, cond) unidentified strings
Los Angeles, CA, December 6, 1954
2097-3It Ain't Necessarily SoNorgran MGN 1016
2098-3'S Wonderful-
2099-5Someone To Watch Over Me-
2100-2Bess, You Is My Woman Now-
2101-5I Want To Stay Here (Porgy)Norgran MGN 1016; Verve VSP 38
* Buddy DeFranco/Oscar Peterson - The George Gershwin Song Book (Norgran MGN 1016; Verve MGV 2022)
* Various Artists - The Art Of The Ballad, #2 (Verve VSP 38)

Buddy DeFranco Quartet With Russ Garcia Orchestra

Harry Betts, Nick DiMaio, Murray McEachern, Dick Noel, Tommy Pederson (tb) Dick DeRisi (frh) Buddy DeFranco (cl) Marty Berman, Jack Dumont, Herman Glunker, Jules Jacobs (woodwinds) Oscar Peterson (p) Herb Ellis (g) Ray Brown (b) Bobby White (d) Russ Garcia (arr, cond) unidentified strings: same personnel
Los Angeles, CA, December 7, 1954
2102-4Strike Up The BandNorgran MGN 1016
2103-2The Man I Love-
2104-4I Got RhythmNorgran 136, MGN 1016
2105-1They Can't Take That Away From Me-
2106-5I Was Doing All RightNorgran MGN 1016
* Buddy DeFranco/Oscar Peterson - The George Gershwin Song Book (Norgran MGN 1016; Verve MGV 2022)
* Buddy DeFranco - I Got Rhythm c/w They Can't Take That Away From Me (Norgran 136)

Lester Young Quintet

Jesse Drakes (tp) Lester Young (ts) Gildo Mahones (p) John Ore (b) Connie Kay (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, December 10, 1954
2107-1Another MamboNorgran 133, MGN 1022; Verve VE2 2538
2108-1Come Rain Or Come ShineNorgran MGN 1022; Verve VE2 2538
2109-2Rose Room-
2110-2Somebody Loves Me-
2111-2Kiss Me Again-
2112-2It Don't Mean A Thing-
2113-1I'm In The Mood For LoveNorgran 133, MGN 1022; Verve VE2 2538
2114-2Big Top BluesNorgran MGN 1022; Verve VE2 2538
* Lester Young - It Don't Mean A Thing (Norgran MGN 1022, MGN 1100; Verve MGV 8187)
* Lester Young - Mean To Me (Verve VE2 2538)
* Lester Young - Another Mambo c/w I'm In The Mood For Love (Norgran 133)

Charlie Parker Quintet

Charlie Parker (as) Walter Bishop Jr. (p) Billy Bauer (g) Teddy Kotick (b) Art Taylor (d)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, December 10, 1954
2115-1Love For SaleVerve (J) J00J 29001/10
2115-2--
2115-3--
2115-4-Verve MGV 8007
2115-5 | 62VK472-Verve MGV 8007, MGV 8001, V3HB 8840, VE2 2523
2116-2I Love ParisVerve MGV 8007
2116-3-Verve MGV 8007, MGV 8001, VE2 2523
* The Genius Of Charlie Parker, #5 - Charlie Parker Plays Cole Porter (Verve MGV 8007)
* The Charlie Parker Story, #2 (Verve MGV 8001)
= The Charlie Parker Story (Verve MGV 8100-3)
* Charlie Parker - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8840)
* Charlie Parker - The Verve Years 1952-1954 (Verve VE2 2523)
* The Complete Charlie Parker On Verve - Bird (Verve (J) J00J 29001/10)

Illinois Jacquet And His Orchestra

Russell Jacquet (tp -1/4) Matthew Gee (tb -1/4) Illinois Jacquet (ts) Ben Webster (ts -5,6) Leo Parker (bars -1/4) John Acea (p) Al Lucas (b) Osie Johnson (d) Chino Pozo (cga -1/4)
NYC, December 13, 1954
1. 2117-5Jacquet DilemmaClef 89133, MGC 680; Verve VE2 2544
2. 2118-2Mambacito MioClef 89133, MGC 680
3. 2119-3September SongClef MGC 680
4. 2120-1SaphClef MGC 680; Verve VE2 2544
5. 2121-1The Kid And The Brute-
6. 2122-2I Wrote It For The Kid-
* Illinois Jacquet/Ben Webster - The Kid And The Brute (Clef MGC 680; Verve MGV 8065)
* Illinois Jacquet - The Cool Rage (Verve VE2 2544)
* Illinois Jacquet - Jacquet Dilemma c/w Mambacito Mio (Clef 89133, 89133x45)

Harry Carney And His Orchestra

Ray Nance (tp, vln) Tony Miranda (frh) Jimmy Hamilton (cl, ts) Harry Carney (bars, bcl) Leroy Lovett (p) Billy Bauer (g) Wendell Marshall (b) Louis Bellson (d) unidentified strings
NYC, December 14, 1954
2123-2Ghost Of A ChanceClef MGC 640
2124-1I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good-
2125-3Take The "A" Train-
2126-2Moonlight On The GangesClef 89135, MGC 640
2127-1It Had To Be YouClef MGC 640, MGC 742
2128-3We're In Love AgainClef 89135, MGC 640
2129-2ChalmeuClef MGC 640
2130-3Fantasy-
* Harry Carney With Strings (Clef MGC 640)
= Harry Carney - Moods For Girl And Boy (Verve MGV 2028)
* Down Beat Critics Poll Winners (not released) (Clef MGC 742)
* Harry Carney - Moonlight On The Ganges c/w We're In Love Again (Clef 89135, 89135x45)

Gene Krupa Quartet

Eddie Shu (tp, cl, as, ts, accor) Bobby Scott (p) Wendell Marshall (b) Gene Krupa (d)
NYC, December 14, 1954
2131-1UndecidedVerve MGV 8204; Clef MGC 710
2132-1How Deep Is The Ocean?Clef 89140, MGC 710
2133-5Gene's Bass BluesClef 89140; Verve MGV 8204, V3HB 8847; Clef MGC 710
* The Jazz Rhythms Of Gene Krupa (Verve MGV 8204)
* Gene Krupa - Krupa's Wail (not released) (Clef MGC 710)
* Gene Krupa - Return Engagement (Verve V3HB 8847)
* Gene Krupa - How Deep Is The Ocean? c/w Gene's Bass Blues (Clef 89140, 89140x45)

Ben Webster Sextet With Ralph Burns' Orchestra

Jimmy Hamilton (cl) Ben Webster (ts) Danny Bank (bars) Teddy Wilson (p) Wendell Marshall (b) Louis Bellson (d) Ralph Burns (arr, cond) unidentified strings
NYC, December 15, 1954
2134-5Do Nothin' Till You Hear From MeNorgran MGN 1018; Verve VE2 2530
2135-3Prelude To A Kiss-
2136-5Willow Weep For MeNorgran MGN 1039; Verve VE2 2530
2137-2Come Rain Or Come ShineNorgran MGN 1018; Verve VE2 2530
* Ben Webster - Music For Loving (Norgran MGN 1018)
= Ben Webster - Sophisticated Lady (Verve MGV 2026)
* Ben Webster - Ballads (Verve VE2 2530)
* Ben Webster Plays Music With Feeling (Norgran MGN 1039)
= Ben Webster With Strings - Music With Feeling (Verve MGV 8130)

Bud Powell Trio

Bud Powell (p) Percy Heath (b -1,3/8) Max Roach (d -1,3/8)
Fine Sound Studios, NYC, December 16, 1954
1. 2138-1,2Like Someone In Love (incomplete)Verve 314 521 669-2
2. 2138-3Like Someone In LoveNorgran MGN 1017; Verve 314 521 669-2
3. 2139-1Deep Night-
4. 2140-1,2That Old Black Magic (incomplete)Verve 314 521 669-2
5. 2140-3That Old Black Magic (alt. take 1)Verve VE2 2526, 314 521 669-2
6. 2140-4That Old Black MagicNorgran MGN 1017; Verve 314 521 669-2
7. 2140-5That Old Black Magic (alt. take 2)Verve 314 521 669-2
8. 2141-1'Round About MidnightNorgran MGN 1017; Verve VE2 2526, VSP 34, 314 521 669-2
* Bud Powell - Jazz Original (Norgran MGN 1017)
= Bud Powell '57 (Norgran MGN 1098; Verve MGV 8185)
* The Genius Of Bud Powell, Vol. 2 (Verve VE2 2526)
* The Jazz Legacy Of Bud Powell (Verve VSP 34)
* The Complete Bud Powell On Verve (Verve 314 521 669-2)

Jack Costanzo Group

Rolf Ericson (tp -3,4) John Anderson (tp -5/7) Herbie Steward (as -3/7) Bill Holman (ts -3,4) Tom Brown (ts -5/7) Gerald Wiggins (p -3/7) Joe Comfort (b -3,4) Jack Coughman (b -5/7) Lawrence Marable (d -3,4) Albert Bartee (d -5,6) Jackie Mills (d -7) Jack Costanzo (bgo)
Los Angeles, CA, December 17, 1954
1. 2142Mambo CostanzoNorgran 132, MGN 32, MGN 1067
2. 2143Mister BongoNorgran 132
3. 2144BottlabudNorgran MGN 32, MGN 1067
4. 2145Satin Doll-
5. 2146Yukon Mambo-
6. 2147Maggie-
7. 2148The G And J Blues-
* Jack Costanzo/Andre's All Stars - Afro-Cubano (Norgran MGN 1067; Verve MGV 8157)
* Jack Costanzo - Afro-Cubano Jazz (Norgran MGN 32)
* Jack Costanzo - Mambo Costanzo c/w Mister Bongo (Norgran 132)

Artie Shaw And His Gramercy Five

Artie Shaw (cl) Joe Roland (vib) Hank Jones (p) Tal Farlow (g) Tommy Potter (b) Irv Kluger (d)
NYC, 1954
1621Sequence In B FlatClef MGC 159; Verve MGV 2014
1622I've Got A Crush On You-
1623The Sad Sack-
1624Sunny Side UpClef MGC 160; Verve MGV 2014
1625Autumn Leaves-
1626When The Quail Come Back To San Quentin-
1627Tenderly-
* Artie Shaw - Sequence In Music (Verve MGV 2014)
* Artie Shaw And His Gramercy Five, #1 (Clef MGC 159)
* Artie Shaw And His Gramercy Five, #2 (Clef MGC 160)

same session
1628How High The MoonClef unissued
1629Don't Take Your Love From Me-
1630Crumbum-
1631The Pied Piper ThemeClef EPC 333
1632ImaginationVerve MGV 2015
1633Besame MuchoClef EPC 334
1634ScuttlebuttClef unissued
1635Stop And Go MamboClef EPC 332
1636Love Of My Life-
1637The Grabtown GrappleVerve MGV 2015
1638TenderlyClef unissued
1639-ASomeone To Watch Over MeClef EPC 334, MGC 645
1640-AThat Old Feeling-
1641Stop And Go MamboClef MGC 645
1642The Grabtown GrappleClef unissued
1643I Can't Get StartedVerve MGV 2015
1644Sunny Side UpClef 89117
1645-ADancing In The DarkClef EPC 333, MGC 645
1646Love Of My LifeClef MGC 645
1647ImaginationClef 89117
1648LyricVerve MGV 2015
1649Lugubrious-
1650The Pied Piper ThemeClef MGC 645
1651Besame Mucho-
* Artie Shaw - I Can't Get Started (Verve MGV 2015)
* Artie Shaw And His Gramercy Five, Vol. 4 (Clef MGC 645)
* Artie Shaw (Clef EPC 333)
* Artie Shaw (Clef EPC 334)
* Artie Shaw (Clef EPC 332)
* Artie Shaw - Sunny Side Up c/w Imagination (Clef 89117, 89117x45)

Joe Puma (g) replaces Roland, Farlow
same location, date
Dancing On The CeilingClef MGC 630
My Funny Valentine-
Rough Riding-
September Song-
S'posin'-
Too Marvelous For Words-
Yesterdays-
* Artie Shaw And His Gramercy Five, Vol. 3 (Clef MGC 630)

Stan Wilson

Stan Wilson (g, vo) Vernon Alley (b) Rayardo Velarde, Earl Watkins (cga)
San Francisco, CA, 1954
1842Rolling StoneClef MGC 163
1843-7ADrucilla-
1844I Want You, I Need You-
1845Night-
1846-2AO Ken KarangaeClef 89161, MGC 163
1847-1AScarlet RibbonsClef MGC 163
1848-4AMona Lisa-
1849-3ANeighbor Neighbor-
* An Evening With Stan Wilson (Clef MGC 163)
* Stan Wilson - O Ken Karangae c/w They Call The Wind Maria (Clef 89161, 89161x45)

Roger King Mozian

Roger King Mozian (tp) and others
circa 1954
1617-10YesterdaysClef MGC 166
1618-8ForlornClef 89118, MGC 166
1619-5Rock 'EmClef MGC 166
1620-5Just Mozian AlongClef 89118, MGC 166
* The Colorful Music Of Roger King Mozian (Clef MGC 166)
* Roger King Mozian - Forlorn c/w Just Mozian Along (Clef 89118, 89118x45)

Stan Wilson

Stan Wilson (g, vo) and others
circa 1954
26620Wanderin'Cavalier CAV 6002
26621Frankie And Johnny-
26622Venezuela-
26623John Henry-
26624Tongue Tied Boy-
26625Barbara Allen-
26626King Edward The 8th-
26627Foggy Foggy Dew-
26628Uncle Rubin-
26629High Barbaree-
26630Bing Crosby-
26631High Noon-
* Wanterin' With Stan Wilson (Cavalier CAV 6002)
= Stan Wilson (Verve MGV 2139)

same session
26632St. James InfirmaryCavalier CAV 6003
26633Waltzing Matilda-
26634Ugly Women-
26635The Bridge-
26636Woman With The Rollin' Pin-
26637Lord Randal-
26638Evil Hearted Man-
26639Young Girls-
26640The Golden Vanity-
26641Donkey City-
26642Baltimore Oriole-
26643Greensleeves-
* Leisure Time With Stan Wilson (Cavalier CAV 6003; Verve MGV 2140)