Perfect Jazz Collection II (There is a Europe version with a few discs replaced by different artists presumably for copyright reasons)

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Annotation

A followup to the earlier 25 CD set titled Perfect Jazz Collection and containing 25 additional previously released jazz albums

Annotation last modified on 2016-12-29 00:30 UTC.

Tracklist

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▼ CD 1: Ellington Uptown
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1Skin Deep
recording engineer:
Bert Porter (on 1952-02-29)
producer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1952-02-29) and Mercer Ellington (on 1952-02-29)
alto saxophone:
Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1952-02-29)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1952-02-29)
baritone saxophone and bass clarinet:
Harry Carney (on 1952-02-29)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1952-02-29)
double bass:
Wendell Marshall (on 1952-02-29)
drums (drum set):
Louie Bellson (on 1952-02-29)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1952-02-29) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1952-02-29)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1952-02-29)
trombone:
Quentin Jackson (on 1952-02-29) and Britt Woodman (on 1952-02-29)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1952-02-29), Willie Cook (on 1952-02-29), Ray Nance (on 1952-02-29) and Clark Terry (American swing trumpeter) (on 1952-02-29)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1952-02-29)
recording of:
Skin Deep (on 1952-02-29)
composer:
Louie Bellson
Duke Ellington6:50
2The Mooche
alto saxophone:
Hilton Jefferson (on 1952-07-01)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1952-07-01)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1952-07-01)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1952-07-01)
double bass:
Wendell Marshall (on 1952-07-01)
drums (drum set):
Louie Bellson (on 1952-07-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1952-07-01) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1952-07-01)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1952-07-01)
trombone:
Quentin Jackson (on 1952-07-01) and Britt Woodman (on 1952-07-01)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1952-07-01), Willie Cook (on 1952-07-01), Ray Nance (on 1952-07-01) and Clark Terry (American swing trumpeter) (on 1952-07-01)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1952-07-01)
recording of:
The Mooche (on 1952-07-01)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Irving Mills
Duke Ellington6:37
3Take The 'A' Train
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1952-06-30) and Hilton Jefferson (on 1952-06-30)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1952-06-30)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1952-06-30)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1952-06-30)
double bass:
Wendell Marshall (on 1952-06-30)
drums (drum set):
Louie Bellson (on 1952-06-30)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1952-06-30) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1952-06-30)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1952-06-30)
trombone:
Quentin Jackson (on 1952-06-30) and Britt Woodman (on 1952-06-30)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1952-06-30), Willie Cook (on 1952-06-30), Ray Nance (on 1952-06-30) and Clark Terry (American swing trumpeter) (on 1952-06-30)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1952-06-30)
lead vocals:
Betty Roché (on 1952-06-30)
performer:
Betty Roché (on 1952-06-30)
recording of:
Take the “A” Train (version with lyrics by Sherrill) (on 1952-06-30)
lyricist:
Joya Sherrill (in 1944)
composer:
Billy Strayhorn (in 1939)
publisher:
Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
version of:
Take the “A” Train (original instrumental version)
Duke Ellington8:03
4A Tone Parallel To Harlem (Harlem Suite)
alto saxophone:
Russell Procope (on 1951-12-07) and Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1951-12-07)
baritone saxophone and bass clarinet:
Harry Carney (on 1951-12-07)
double bass:
Wendell Marshall (on 1951-12-07)
drums (drum set):
Louie Bellson (on 1951-12-07)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1951-12-07)
reeds:
Harry Carney (on 1951-12-07) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1951-12-07)
saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1951-12-07), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1951-12-07), Russell Procope (on 1951-12-07) and Willie Smith (US jazz alto saxophonist, 1910-1967) (on 1951-12-07)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1951-12-07)
trombone:
Quentin Jackson (on 1951-12-07), Juan Tizol (on 1951-12-07) and Britt Woodman (on 1951-12-07)
trumpet:
Willie Cook (on 1951-12-07), Harold Baker (on 1951-12-07), Ray Nance (on 1951-12-07), Clark Terry (American swing trumpeter) (on 1951-12-07), Dick Vance (US jazz trumpeter and arranger) (on 1951-12-07) and Francis Williams (trumpeter) (on 1951-12-07)
recording of:
A Tone Parallel to Harlem (The Harlem Suite) (on 1951-12-07)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1951)
Duke Ellington13:49
5Perdido
alto saxophone:
Hilton Jefferson (on 1952-07-01)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1952-07-01)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1952-07-01)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1952-07-01)
double bass:
Wendell Marshall (on 1952-07-01)
drums (drum set):
Louie Bellson (on 1952-07-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1952-07-01) and Billy Strayhorn (on 1952-07-01)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1952-07-01)
trombone:
Quentin Jackson (on 1952-07-01) and Britt Woodman (on 1952-07-01)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1952-07-01), Willie Cook (on 1952-07-01), Ray Nance (on 1952-07-01) and Clark Terry (American swing trumpeter) (on 1952-07-01)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1952-07-01)
recording of:
Perdido (original instrumental version) (on 1952-07-01)
composer:
Juan Tizol
Duke Ellington8:25
6The Controversial Suite | Before My Time (from ''Hi-Fi Ellington Uptown'' - 1956)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Russell Procope (on 1951-12-11)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1951-12-11)
clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1951-12-11)
double bass:
Wendell Marshall (on 1951-12-11)
drums (drum set):
Louie Bellson (on 1951-12-11)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1951-12-11)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1951-12-11)
trombone:
Quentin Jackson (on 1951-12-11) and Britt Woodman (on 1951-12-11)
trumpet:
Harold "Shorty" Baker (on 1951-12-11), Willie Cook (on 1951-12-11), Ray Nance (on 1951-12-11), Clark Terry (American swing trumpeter) (on 1951-12-11) and Francis Williams (trumpeter) (on 1951-12-11)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1951-12-11)
recording of:
The Controversial Suite, Part 1: Before My Time (on 1951-12-11)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
Duke Ellington6:09
7The Controversial Suite | Later (from ''Hi-Fi Ellington Uptown'' - 1956)
recording of:
The Controversial Suite, Part 2: Later (on 1951-12-11)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
Duke Ellington4:15
8The Liberian Suite | I Like The Sunrise (from ''Liberian Suite - Harlem Suite'' - 1956)
recording of:
Liberian Suite: I Like the Sunrise (on 1947-12-24)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1947)
publisher:
Duke Ellington Music and Tempo Music Inc
Duke Ellington4:28
9The Liberian Suite | Dance No. 1 (from ''Liberian Suite - Harlem Suite'' - 1956)
recording of:
Liberian Suite: Dance no. 1 (on 1947-12-24)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1947)
Duke Ellington4:50
10The Liberian Suite | Dance No. 2 (from ''Liberian Suite - Harlem Suite'' - 1956)
recording of:
Liberian Suite: Dance no. 2 (on 1947-12-24)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1947)
Duke Ellington3:26
11The Liberian Suite | Dance No. 3 (from ''Liberian Suite - Harlem Suite'' - 1956)
recording of:
Liberian Suite: Dance no. 3 (on 1947-12-24)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1947)
Duke Ellington3:45
12The Liberian Suite | Dance No. 4 (from ''Liberian Suite - Harlem Suite'' - 1956)
recording of:
Liberian Suite: Dance no. 4 (on 1947-12-24)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1947)
Duke Ellington3:05
13The Liberian Suite | Dance No. 5 (from ''Liberian Suite - Harlem Suite'' - 1956)
recording of:
Liberian Suite: Dance no. 5 (on 1947-12-24)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1947)
Duke Ellington5:08
▼ CD 2: Jazz Goes To College
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1Balcony Rock
producer:
George Avakian
alto saxophone:
Paul Desmond (in 1954-05)
double bass:
Bob Bates (in 1954-05)
drums (drum set):
Joe Dodge (in 1954-05)
piano:
Dave Brubeck (in 1954-05)
recorded at:
University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (in 1954-05)
live recording of:
Balcony Rock (in 1954-05)
composer:
Dave Brubeck and Paul Desmond
Dave Brubeck11:55
2Out Of Nowhere
live instrumental recording of:
Out of Nowhere (in 1954-05)
lyricist:
Edward Heyman
composer:
Johnny Green (composer and conductor, often credited as John Green)
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
Dave Brubeck8:04
3Le Souk
producer:
George Avakian
alto saxophone:
Paul Desmond (in 1954-05)
double bass:
Bob Bates (in 1954-05)
drums (drum set):
Joe Dodge (in 1954-05)
piano:
Dave Brubeck (in 1954-05)
recorded at:
Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, United States (in 1954-05)
live recording of:
Le Souk (in 1954-05)
composer:
Dave Brubeck and Paul Desmond
Dave Brubeck4:36
4Take The 'A' Train
live recording of:
Take the “A” Train (original instrumental version) (in 1954-04)
composer:
Billy Strayhorn
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
Dave Brubeck6:11
5The Song Is You
live instrumental recording of:
The Song Is You (in 1954-05)
lyricist:
Oscar Hammerstein II (of Rodgers & Hammerstein)
composer:
Jerome Kern
publisher:
PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998) and T.B. Harms Co.
Dave Brubeck5:38
6Don't Worry 'Bout Me
producer:
George Avakian
alto saxophone:
Paul Desmond (in 1954-05)
double bass:
Bob Bates (in 1954-05)
drums (drum set):
Joe Dodge (in 1954-05)
piano:
Dave Brubeck (in 1954-05)
recorded at:
University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (in 1954-05)
live instrumental cover recording of:
Don’t Worry ’bout Me (in 1954-05)
lyricist:
Ted Koehler (in 1939)
writer:
Rube Bloom (American songwriter, pianist and vocalist) and Ted Koehler
composer:
Rube Bloom (American songwriter, pianist and vocalist) (in 1939)
publisher:
Cinephonic Music Co., Ltd. and Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin)
Dave Brubeck8:47
7I Want To Be Happy
live instrumental recording of:
I Want to Be Happy (No, No, Nanette) (in 1954-05)
lyricist:
Irving Caesar and Otto Harbach
composer:
Vincent Youmans
part of:
No, No, Nanette
Dave Brubeck6:36
▼ CD 3: Satch Plays Fats: The Music of Fats Waller
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1Honeysuckle Rose
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1955-04-26)
producer:
George Avakian (in 1955)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (in 1955, on 1955-04-26)
double bass:
Arvell Shaw (in 1955, on 1955-04-26)
drums (drum set):
Barrett Deems (in 1955, on 1955-04-26)
piano:
Billy Kyle (in 1955, on 1955-04-26)
trombone:
Trummy Young (in 1955, on 1955-04-26)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (in 1955, on 1955-04-26)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (in 1955, on 1955-04-26) and Velma Middleton (in 1955, on 1955-04-26)
recording of:
Honeysuckle Rose (on 1955-04-26)
lyricist:
Andy Razaf (in 1928)
composer:
Fats Waller (in 1928)
publisher:
Intersong Music
part of:
New York, New York (soundtrack of the 1977 film)
part of:
Thousands Cheer (1943 movie)
recording of:
Honeysuckle Rose (in 1955)
lyricist:
Andy Razaf (in 1928)
composer:
Fats Waller (in 1928)
publisher:
Intersong Music
part of:
New York, New York (soundtrack of the 1977 film)
part of:
Thousands Cheer (1943 movie)
cover recording of:
Honeysuckle Rose
lyricist:
Andy Razaf (in 1928)
composer:
Fats Waller (in 1928)
publisher:
Intersong Music
part of:
New York, New York (soundtrack of the 1977 film)
part of:
Thousands Cheer (1943 movie)
Louis Armstrong2:56
2Blue Turning Grey Over You
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1955-04-27)
producer:
George Avakian (in 1955)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (in 1955, on 1955-04-27)
double bass:
Arvell Shaw (in 1955, on 1955-04-27)
drums (drum set):
Barrett Deems (in 1955, on 1955-04-27)
piano:
Billy Kyle (in 1955, on 1955-04-27)
trombone:
Trummy Young (in 1955, on 1955-04-27)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (in 1955, on 1955-04-27)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (in 1955, on 1955-04-27)
recording of:
Blue, Turning Grey Over You (on 1955-04-27)
writer:
Andy Razaf and Thomas Waller
recording of:
Blue, Turning Grey Over You (in 1955)
writer:
Andy Razaf and Thomas Waller
Louis Armstrong4:57
3I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1955-04-27)
producer:
George Avakian (in 1955)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (in 1955, on 1955-04-27)
double bass:
Arvell Shaw (in 1955, on 1955-04-27)
drums (drum set):
Barrett Deems (in 1955, on 1955-04-27)
piano:
Billy Kyle (in 1955, on 1955-04-27)
trombone:
Trummy Young (in 1955, on 1955-04-27)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (in 1955, on 1955-04-27)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (in 1955, on 1955-04-27)
recording of:
I’m Crazy ’bout My Baby (and My Baby’s Crazy ’bout Me) (on 1955-04-27)
lyricist:
Alexander Hill (20th century US jazz pianist)
composer:
Fats Waller
recording of:
I’m Crazy ’bout My Baby (and My Baby’s Crazy ’bout Me) (in 1955)
lyricist:
Alexander Hill (20th century US jazz pianist)
composer:
Fats Waller
Louis Armstrong4:29
4Squeeze Me
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1955-05-03)
producer:
George Avakian (in 1955)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (in 1955, on 1955-05-03)
double bass:
Arvell Shaw (in 1955, on 1955-05-03)
drums (drum set):
Barrett Deems (in 1955, on 1955-05-03)
piano:
Billy Kyle (in 1955, on 1955-05-03)
trombone:
Trummy Young (in 1955, on 1955-05-03)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (in 1955, on 1955-05-03)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (in 1955, on 1955-05-03) and Velma Middleton (in 1955, on 1955-05-03)
cover recording of:
Squeeze Me (on 1955-05-03)
lyricist:
Clarence Williams (US jazz pianist, composer, singer and bandleader)
composer:
Fats Waller
publisher:
MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated)
recording of:
Squeeze Me (in 1955)
lyricist:
Clarence Williams (US jazz pianist, composer, singer and bandleader)
composer:
Fats Waller
publisher:
MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated)
Louis Armstrong5:06
5Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1955-05-03)
producer:
George Avakian (in 1955)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (in 1955, on 1955-05-03)
double bass:
Arvell Shaw (in 1955, on 1955-05-03)
drums (drum set):
Barrett Deems (in 1955, on 1955-05-03)
piano:
Billy Kyle (in 1955, on 1955-05-03)
trombone:
Trummy Young (in 1955, on 1955-05-03)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (in 1955, on 1955-05-03)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (in 1955, on 1955-05-03)
cover recording of:
Keepin’ Out of Mischief Now (on 1955-05-03)
lyricist:
Andy Razaf
composer:
Fats Waller
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp., Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc. (a division of MPL Communications Inc.) and Razaf Music
recording of:
Keepin’ Out of Mischief Now (in 1955)
lyricist:
Andy Razaf
composer:
Fats Waller
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp., Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc. (a division of MPL Communications Inc.) and Razaf Music
Louis Armstrong3:22
6All That Meat And No Potatoes
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1955-04-27)
producer:
George Avakian (in 1955)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (in 1955, on 1955-04-27)
double bass:
Arvell Shaw (in 1955, on 1955-04-27)
drums (drum set):
Barrett Deems (in 1955, on 1955-04-27)
piano:
Billy Kyle (in 1955, on 1955-04-27)
trombone:
Trummy Young (in 1955, on 1955-04-27)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (in 1955, on 1955-04-27)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (in 1955, on 1955-04-27) and Velma Middleton (in 1955, on 1955-04-27)
recording of:
All That Meat and No Potatoes (on 1955-04-27)
writer:
Ed Kirkeby (also known as Ed Lloyd and Ted Wallace) and Fats Waller
recording of:
All That Meat and No Potatoes (in 1955)
writer:
Ed Kirkeby (also known as Ed Lloyd and Ted Wallace) and Fats Waller
Louis Armstrong5:17
7I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1955-04-26)
producer:
George Avakian (in 1955)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (in 1955, on 1955-04-26)
double bass:
Arvell Shaw (in 1955, on 1955-04-26)
drums (drum set):
Barrett Deems (in 1955, on 1955-04-26)
piano:
Billy Kyle (in 1955, on 1955-04-26)
trombone:
Trummy Young (in 1955, on 1955-04-26)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (in 1955, on 1955-04-26)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (in 1955, on 1955-04-26)
cover recording of:
I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling (on 1955-04-26)
lyricist:
Billy Rose (lyricist and Broadway producer)
composer:
Harry Link (US vaudeville actor & songwriter) and Fats Waller
recording of:
I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling (in 1955)
lyricist:
Billy Rose (lyricist and Broadway producer)
composer:
Harry Link (US vaudeville actor & songwriter) and Fats Waller
Louis Armstrong3:13
8(What Did I Do To Be So) Black And Blue
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1955-04-26)
producer:
George Avakian (in 1955)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (in 1955, on 1955-04-26)
double bass:
Arvell Shaw (in 1955, on 1955-04-26)
drums (drum set):
Barrett Deems (in 1955, on 1955-04-26)
piano:
Billy Kyle (in 1955, on 1955-04-26)
trombone:
Trummy Young (in 1955, on 1955-04-26)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (in 1955, on 1955-04-26)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (in 1955, on 1955-04-26)
recording of:
Black and Blue (on 1955-04-26)
lyricist:
Harry Brooks (jazz pianist & songwriter) and Andy Razaf
composer:
Fats Waller
publisher:
Memory Lane Music Ltd. and Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin)
recording of:
Black and Blue (in 1955)
lyricist:
Harry Brooks (jazz pianist & songwriter) and Andy Razaf
composer:
Fats Waller
publisher:
Memory Lane Music Ltd. and Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin)
Louis Armstrong4:39
9Ain't Misbehavin'
recording of:
Ain’t Misbehavin’
lyricist:
Andy Razaf (in 1929)
composer:
Harry Brooks (jazz pianist & songwriter) (in 1929) and Fats Waller (in 1929)
publisher:
BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use!), EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), Redwood Music and Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin)
Louis Armstrong4:02
10Black And Blue (Edited Alternate Version)
recording of:
Black and Blue
lyricist:
Harry Brooks (jazz pianist & songwriter) and Andy Razaf
composer:
Fats Waller
publisher:
Memory Lane Music Ltd. and Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin)
Louis Armstrong4:54
11I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby (Edited Alternate Version)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1955-04-27)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1955-04-27)
double bass:
Arvell Shaw (on 1955-04-27)
drums (drum set):
Barrett Deems (on 1955-04-27)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1955-04-27)
trombone:
Trummy Young (on 1955-04-27)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1955-04-27)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1955-04-27)
recording of:
I’m Crazy ’bout My Baby (and My Baby’s Crazy ’bout Me) (on 1955-04-27)
lyricist:
Alexander Hill (20th century US jazz pianist)
composer:
Fats Waller
Louis Armstrong4:41
12Blue Turning Grey Over You (Edited Alternate Version)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1955-04-27)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1955-04-27)
double bass:
Arvell Shaw (on 1955-04-27)
drums (drum set):
Barrett Deems (on 1955-04-27)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1955-04-27)
trombone:
Trummy Young (on 1955-04-27)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1955-04-27)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1955-04-27)
recording of:
Blue, Turning Grey Over You (on 1955-04-27)
writer:
Andy Razaf and Thomas Waller
Louis Armstrong4:57
13I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling (Edited Alternate Version)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1955-04-26)
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1955-04-26)
double bass:
Arvell Shaw (on 1955-04-26)
drums (drum set):
Barrett Deems (on 1955-04-26)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1955-04-26)
trombone:
Trummy Young (on 1955-04-26)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1955-04-26)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1955-04-26)
cover recording of:
I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling (on 1955-04-26)
lyricist:
Billy Rose (lyricist and Broadway producer)
composer:
Harry Link (US vaudeville actor & songwriter) and Fats Waller
Louis Armstrong3:18
14Squeeze Me
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1928-06-29)
banjo:
Mancy "Peck" Carr (on 1928-06-29)
clarinet:
Jimmy Strong (on 1928-06-29)
piano:
Earl Hines (jazz pianist and bandleader) (on 1928-06-29)
trombone:
Fred Robinson (American trombonist) (on 1928-06-29)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1928-06-29)
background vocals:
Fred Robinson (American trombonist), Jimmy Strong and Earl Hines (jazz pianist and bandleader) (on 1928-06-29)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1928-06-29)
recording of:
Squeeze Me (on 1928-06-29)
lyricist:
Clarence Williams (US jazz pianist, composer, singer and bandleader)
composer:
Fats Waller
publisher:
MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated)
Louis Armstrong3:21
15(What Did I Do To Be So) Black And Blue
alto saxophone:
Bert Curry (on 1929-07-22) and Crawford Wethington (on 1929-07-22)
banjo:
Mancy "Peck" Carr (on 1929-07-22)
celesta [celeste]:
Gene Anderson (Jazz pianist. Played with Louis Armstrong) (on 1929-07-22)
drums (drum set):
Zutty Singleton (on 1929-07-22)
tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Strong (on 1929-07-22)
trombone:
Fred Robinson (American trombonist) (on 1929-07-22)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1929-07-22) and Homer Hobson (on 1929-07-22)
tuba:
Pete Briggs (on 1929-07-22)
violin:
Carroll Dickerson (on 1929-07-22)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1929-07-22)
conductor:
Carroll Dickerson (on 1929-07-22)
recording of:
Black and Blue (on 1929-07-22)
lyricist:
Harry Brooks (jazz pianist & songwriter) and Andy Razaf
composer:
Fats Waller
publisher:
Memory Lane Music Ltd. and Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin)
Louis Armstrong3:03
16Ain't Misbehavin'
recording of:
Ain’t Misbehavin’
lyricist:
Andy Razaf (in 1929)
composer:
Harry Brooks (jazz pianist & songwriter) (in 1929) and Fats Waller (in 1929)
publisher:
BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use!), EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), Redwood Music and Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin)
Louis Armstrong3:16
17Blue Turning Grey Over You
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1930-02-01)
clarinet:
Teddy Hill (on 1930-02-01), Charlie Holmes (US jazz saxophonist, active 1920s/1930s) (on 1930-02-01) and William Thornton Blue (American jazz reed player) (on 1930-02-01)
double bass:
George "Pops" Foster (on 1930-02-01)
drums (drum set):
Paul Barbarin (jazz drummer from New Orleans) (on 1930-02-01)
guitar:
Will Johnson (jazz musician) (on 1930-02-01)
piano:
Luis Russell (on 1930-02-01)
trombone:
J.C. Higginbotham (on 1930-02-01)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (jazz musician) (on 1930-02-01), Louis Armstrong (on 1930-02-01) and Otis Johnson (trumpet) (on 1930-02-01)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1930-02-01)
recording of:
Blue, Turning Grey Over You (on 1930-02-01)
writer:
Andy Razaf and Thomas Waller
Louis Armstrong3:30
18Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1932-03-11)
alto saxophone:
Lester Boone (on 1932-03-11) and George James (US jazz saxophonist) (on 1932-03-11)
double bass [bass]:
John Lindsay (US trombonist/bassist, worked with Jelly Roll Morton) (on 1932-03-11)
drums (drum set):
Tubby Hall (on 1932-03-11)
guitar:
Mike McKendrick (Jazz banjo and guitar) (on 1932-03-11)
piano:
Charlie Alexander (US jazz pianist) (on 1932-03-11)
tenor saxophone:
Albert Washington (jazz tenor sax) (on 1932-03-11)
trombone:
Preston Jackson (jazz trombonist) (on 1932-03-11)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1932-03-11) and Zilner Randolph (on 1932-03-11)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1932-03-11)
cover recording of:
Keepin’ Out of Mischief Now (on 1932-03-11)
lyricist:
Andy Razaf
composer:
Fats Waller
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp., Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc. (a division of MPL Communications Inc.) and Razaf Music
Louis Armstrong3:32
19Sweet Savannah Sue
alto saxophone:
Bert Curry (on 1929-07-22) and Crawford Wethington (on 1929-07-22)
banjo:
Mancy "Peck" Carr (on 1929-07-22)
drums (drum set):
Zutty Singleton (on 1929-07-22)
piano:
Gene Anderson (Jazz pianist. Played with Louis Armstrong) (on 1929-07-22)
tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Strong (on 1929-07-22)
trombone:
Fred Robinson (American trombonist) (on 1929-07-22)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1929-07-22) and Homer Hobson (on 1929-07-22)
tuba:
Pete Briggs (on 1929-07-22)
violin:
Carroll Dickerson (on 1929-07-22)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1929-07-22)
conductor:
Carroll Dickerson (on 1929-07-22)
recording of:
Sweet Savannah Sue (on 1929-07-22)
composer:
Fats Waller
Louis Armstrong3:14
20That Rhythm Man
alto saxophone:
Bert Curry (on 1929-07-22) and Crawford Wethington (on 1929-07-22)
banjo:
Mancy "Peck" Carr (on 1929-07-22)
clarinet:
Jimmy Strong (on 1929-07-22)
drums (drum set):
Zutty Singleton (on 1929-07-22)
piano:
Gene Anderson (Jazz pianist. Played with Louis Armstrong) (on 1929-07-22)
trombone:
Fred Robinson (American trombonist) (on 1929-07-22)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1929-07-22) and Homer Hobson (on 1929-07-22)
tuba:
Pete Briggs (on 1929-07-22)
violin:
Carroll Dickerson (on 1929-07-22)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1929-07-22)
orchestra:
Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra (in 1929)
conductor:
Carroll Dickerson (on 1929-07-22)
recording of:
That Rhythm Man (on 1929-07-22)
writer:
Harry Brooks (jazz pianist & songwriter), Andy Razaf and Thomas Waller
Louis Armstrong3:09
▼ CD 4: 'Round About Midnight
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1'Round Midnight
engineer:
Ray Moore (engineer)
producer:
George Avakian
double bass:
Paul Chambers (US jazz bassist) (on 1956-09-10)
drums (drum set):
Philly Joe Jones (US jazz drummer) (on 1956-09-10)
piano:
Red Garland (on 1956-09-10)
tenor saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1956-09-10)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1956-09-10)
recorded at:
Columbia 799 Seventh Avenue Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-10-27, on 1956-06-05), CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-09-10) and Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1956-09-10)
instrumental cover recording of:
’Round Midnight (on 1956-09-10)
lyricist:
Bernie Hanighen
composer:
Thelonious Monk and Cootie Williams
publisher:
Advanced Music, Advanced Music corp., Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises, Thelonious Music, Thelonious Music Corporation (Publisher, affiliated to BMI.), Ultra Empire Music, Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019) and Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09)
is based on:
I Need You So
Miles Davis3.655:58
2Ah-Leu-Cha
engineer:
Ray Moore (engineer)
producer:
George Avakian
double bass:
Paul Chambers (US jazz bassist)
drums (drum set):
Philly Joe Jones (US jazz drummer)
piano:
Red Garland
tenor saxophone:
John Coltrane
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1955-10-26), Columbia 799 Seventh Avenue Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-10-27, on 1956-06-05) and CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-09-10)
recording of:
Ah-Leu-Cha
composer:
Charlie Parker (a.k.a. “Bird”, jazz alto saxophonist)
Miles Davis45:53
3All of You
engineer:
Ray Moore (engineer)
producer:
George Avakian
double bass:
Paul Chambers (US jazz bassist)
drums (drum set):
Philly Joe Jones (US jazz drummer)
piano:
Red Garland
tenor saxophone:
John Coltrane
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter)
arranger:
Gil Evans and Teo Macero
recorded at:
Columbia 799 Seventh Avenue Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-10-27, on 1956-06-05), CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-09-10) and Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1956-09-10)
instrumental cover recording of:
All of You (Silk Stockings musical)
lyricist and composer:
Cole Porter (composer) (in 1954)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA) and Chappell Music (UK)
part of:
Silk Stockings (1957 musical film)
Miles Davis47:03
4Bye Bye Blackbird
engineer:
Ray Moore (engineer)
producer:
George Avakian
double bass:
Paul Chambers (US jazz bassist) (on 1956-06-05)
drums (drum set):
Philly Joe Jones (US jazz drummer) (on 1956-06-05)
piano:
Red Garland (on 1956-06-05)
tenor saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1956-06-05)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1956-06-05)
recorded at:
Columbia 799 Seventh Avenue Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-10-27, on 1956-06-05), Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1956-06-05) and CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-09-10)
instrumental recording of:
Bye Bye Blackbird (on 1956-06-05)
lyricist:
Mort Dixon (in 1926)
composer:
Ray Henderson (in 1926)
publisher:
Francis, Day & Hunter, Olde Clover Leaf Music, Ray Henderson Music, Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin) and Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!)
cover recording of:
Bye Bye Blackbird
lyricist:
Mort Dixon (in 1926)
composer:
Ray Henderson (in 1926)
publisher:
Francis, Day & Hunter, Olde Clover Leaf Music, Ray Henderson Music, Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin) and Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!)
Miles Davis47:57
5Tadd's Delight
engineer:
Ray Moore (engineer)
producer:
George Avakian
double bass:
Paul Chambers (US jazz bassist) (on 1956-06-05)
drums (drum set):
Philly Joe Jones (US jazz drummer) (on 1956-06-05)
piano:
Red Garland (on 1956-06-05)
tenor saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1956-06-05)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1956-06-05)
recorded at:
Columbia 799 Seventh Avenue Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-10-27, on 1956-06-05), Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1956-06-05) and CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-09-10)
recording of:
Tadd's Delight (on 1956-06-05)
composer:
Tadd Dameron
arranger:
Joe Lovano (American jazz artist)
publisher:
Carbaby Music Company
Miles Davis3.54:29
6Dear Old Stockholm
engineer:
Ray Moore (engineer)
producer:
George Avakian
double bass:
Paul Chambers (US jazz bassist) (on 1956-06-05)
drums (drum set):
Philly Joe Jones (US jazz drummer) (on 1956-06-05)
piano:
Red Garland (on 1956-06-05)
tenor saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1956-06-05)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1956-06-05)
recorded at:
Columbia 799 Seventh Avenue Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1955-10-27, on 1956-06-05), Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1956-06-05) and CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1956-09-10)
cover recording of:
Dear Old Stockholm
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Stan Getz
version of:
Ack, Värmeland, du sköna (Fryxell version)
Miles Davis47:52
7Two Bass Hit
double bass:
Paul Chambers (US jazz bassist) (on 1955-10-26)
drums (drum set):
Philly Joe Jones (US jazz drummer) (on 1955-10-26)
piano:
Red Garland (on 1955-10-26)
tenor saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1955-10-26)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1955-10-26)
recording of:
Two Bass Hit (on 1955-10-26)
composer:
Dizzy Gillespie and John Lewis (pianist, member of Modern Jazz Quartet)
Miles Davis3:45
8Little Melonae
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1955-10-27)
producer:
George Avakian
bass:
Paul Chambers (US jazz bassist) (on 1955-10-27)
drums (drum set):
Philly Joe Jones (US jazz drummer) (on 1955-10-27)
piano:
Red Garland (on 1955-10-27)
tenor saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1955-10-27)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1955-10-27)
remaster of:
Little Melonae by Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter)
recording of:
Little Melonae (on 1955-10-27)
composer:
Jackie McLean (jazz saxophonist)
Miles Davis7:22
9Budo
recording of:
Budo
composer:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) and Bud Powell
is based on:
Hallucinations
Miles Davis4:17
10Sweet Sue, Just You
double bass:
Paul Chambers (US jazz bassist) (on 1956-09-10)
drums (drum set):
Philly Joe Jones (US jazz drummer) (on 1956-09-10)
piano:
Red Garland (on 1956-09-10)
tenor saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1956-09-10)
trumpet:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter) (on 1956-09-10)
recording of:
Sweet Sue, Just You (on 1956-09-10)
lyricist:
Will J. Harris (early 1900s songwriter/lyricist)
composer:
Will J. Harris (early 1900s songwriter/lyricist) and Victor Young (American composer, arranger, violinist & conductor)
publisher:
Shapiro Bernstein & Co. Ltd.
Miles Davis3:40
▼ CD 5: The Sound of Jazz
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1Wild Man Blues
clarinet:
Pee Wee Russell (on 1957-12-08)
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1957-12-08)
drums (drum set):
Jo Jones (US jazz drummer) (on 1957-12-08)
piano:
Nat Pierce (on 1957-12-08)
tenor saxophone:
Coleman Hawkins (on 1957-12-08)
trombone:
Vic Dickenson (on 1957-12-08)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (jazz musician) (on 1957-12-08) and Rex Stewart (on 1957-12-08)
recording of:
Wild Man Blues (on 1957-12-08)
composer:
Louis Armstrong and Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe
The Henry "Red" Allen All-Stars4:49
2Rosetta
clarinet:
Pee Wee Russell (on 1957-12-08)
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1957-12-08)
drums (drum set):
Jo Jones (US jazz drummer) (on 1957-12-08)
piano:
Nat Pierce (on 1957-12-08)
tenor saxophone:
Coleman Hawkins (on 1957-12-08)
trombone:
Vic Dickenson (on 1957-12-08)
trumpet:
Henry “Red” Allen (jazz musician) (on 1957-12-08) and Rex Stewart (on 1957-12-08)
recording of:
Rosetta (on 1957-12-08)
lyricist:
William Henri Woode
composer:
Earl Hines (jazz pianist and bandleader)
The Henry "Red" Allen All-Stars5:00
3Fine and Mellow
double bass:
Jim Atlas (on 1957-12-08)
drums (drum set):
Jo Jones (US jazz drummer) (on 1957-12-08)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1957-12-08)
piano:
Mal Waldron (American jazz pianist) (on 1957-12-08)
tenor saxophone:
Coleman Hawkins (on 1957-12-08), Ben Webster (on 1957-12-08) and Lester Young (saxophonist) (on 1957-12-08)
trombone:
Vic Dickenson (on 1957-12-08)
trumpet:
Doc Cheatham (on 1957-12-08)
vocals:
Billie Holiday (on 1957-12-08)
recording of:
Fine and Mellow (on 1957-12-08)
lyricist and composer:
Billie Holiday
publisher:
Edward B. Marks Music Co. (founded originally as J. Stern & Co. in 1894, renamed in 1919)
Billie Holiday with the Mal Waldron All-Stars6:22
4Blues
clarinet:
Jimmy Giuffre (on 1957-12-08) and Pee Wee Russell (on 1957-12-08)
drums (drum set):
Jo Jones (US jazz drummer) (on 1957-12-08)
guitar:
Danny Barker (on 1957-12-08)
Jimmy Giuffre6:55
5I Left My Baby
alto saxophone:
Earle Warren (on 1957-12-08)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1957-12-08)
double bass:
Eddie Jones (US jazz double bassist) (on 1957-12-08)
drums (drum set):
Jo Jones (US jazz drummer) (on 1957-12-08)
guitar:
Freddie Green (on 1957-12-08)
piano:
Count Basie (pianist) (on 1957-12-08)
tenor saxophone:
Coleman Hawkins (on 1957-12-08) and Lester Young (saxophonist) (on 1957-12-08)
trombone:
Vic Dickenson (on 1957-12-08), Frank Rehak (on 1957-12-08) and Dicky Wells (on 1957-12-08)
trumpet:
Emmett Berry (on 1957-12-08), Doc Cheatham (on 1957-12-08), Roy Eldridge (on 1957-12-08) and Joe Newman (US jazz trumpeter) (on 1957-12-08)
vocals:
Jimmy Rushing (on 1957-12-08)
The Count Basie All-Stars4:29
6The Train and the River
baritone saxophone, clarinet and tenor saxophone:
Jimmy Giuffre (on 1957-12-08)
double bass:
Jim Atlas (on 1957-12-08)
guitar:
Jim Hall (US jazz guitarist, composer & arranger) (on 1957-12-08)
recording of:
The Train and the River (on 1957-12-08)
writer:
Jimmy Giuffre
The Jimmy Giuffre Trio4:46
7Nervous
piano:
Mal Waldron (American jazz pianist) (on 1957-12-08)
Mal Waldron3:46
8Dickie's Dream
alto saxophone:
Earle Warren (on 1957-12-08)
baritone saxophone:
Harry Carney (on 1957-12-08)
double bass:
Eddie Jones (US jazz double bassist) (on 1957-12-08)
drums (drum set):
Jo Jones (US jazz drummer) (on 1957-12-08)
guitar:
Freddie Green (on 1957-12-08)
piano:
Count Basie (pianist) (on 1957-12-08)
tenor saxophone:
Coleman Hawkins (on 1957-12-08) and Lester Young (saxophonist) (on 1957-12-08)
trombone:
Vic Dickenson (on 1957-12-08), Frank Rehak (on 1957-12-08) and Dicky Wells (on 1957-12-08)
trumpet:
Emmett Berry (on 1957-12-08), Doc Cheatham (on 1957-12-08), Roy Eldridge (on 1957-12-08) and Joe Newman (US jazz trumpeter) (on 1957-12-08)
recording of:
Dickie’s Dream (on 1957-12-08)
writer and composer:
Count Basie (pianist) and Lester Young (saxophonist)
The Count Basie All-Stars5:55
9Wild Man Blues
recording of:
Wild Man Blues (on 1957-12-08)
composer:
Louis Armstrong and Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe
Henry "Red" Allen's All Stars8:43
▼ CD 6: Mingus Ah Um
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1Better Git It in Your Soul
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1959-05-05)
producer:
Teo Macero
alto saxophone:
John Handy (US jazz alto saxophonist, born 1933) (on 1959-05-05)
double bass:
Charles Mingus (on 1959-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dannie Richmond (drummer) (on 1959-05-05)
piano:
Horace Parlan (American-Danish jazz pianist) (on 1959-05-05)
tenor saxophone:
Curtis Porter (on 1959-05-05) and Booker Ervin (on 1959-05-05)
trombone:
Jimmy Knepper (Trombonist) (on 1959-05-05)
recording of:
Better Git It in Your Soul (on 1959-05-05)
composer:
Charles Mingus
publisher:
Jazz Workshop, Inc.
Charles Mingus57:23
2Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
producer:
Teo Macero
double bass:
Charles Mingus (on 1959-05-12)
drums (drum set):
Dannie Richmond (drummer) (on 1959-05-12)
piano:
Horace Parlan (American-Danish jazz pianist) (on 1959-05-12)
tenor saxophone:
Booker Ervin (on 1959-05-12) and John Handy (US jazz alto saxophonist, born 1933) (on 1959-05-12)
recording of:
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (instrumental) (on 1959-05-12)
composer:
Charles Mingus
publisher:
Adams Avenue, Flying Red Rhino, Jazz Workshop, Inc., Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing and The Mingus Music Werkshop
recording of:
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (Roland Kirk lyrics)
lyricist:
Roland Kirk
composer:
Charles Mingus
version of:
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (instrumental)
Charles Mingus5:44
3Boogie Stop Shuffle
producer:
Teo Macero
alto saxophone:
John Handy (US jazz alto saxophonist, born 1933) (on 1959-05-12)
double bass:
Charles Mingus (on 1959-05-12)
drums (drum set):
Dannie Richmond (drummer) (on 1959-05-12)
piano:
Horace Parlan (American-Danish jazz pianist) (on 1959-05-12)
tenor saxophone:
Curtis Porter (on 1959-05-12) and Booker Ervin (on 1959-05-12)
trombone:
Willie Dennis (on 1959-05-12)
recording of:
Boogie Stop Shuffle (on 1959-05-12)
composer:
Charles Mingus
Charles Mingus5:03
4Self-Portrait in Three Colors
producer:
Teo Macero
alto saxophone:
John Handy (US jazz alto saxophonist, born 1933) (on 1959-05-12)
double bass:
Charles Mingus (on 1959-05-12)
drums (drum set):
Dannie Richmond (drummer) (on 1959-05-12)
piano:
Horace Parlan (American-Danish jazz pianist) (on 1959-05-12)
tenor saxophone:
Curtis Porter (on 1959-05-12) and Booker Ervin (on 1959-05-12)
trombone:
Willie Dennis (on 1959-05-12)
recording of:
Self-Portrait in Three Colors (on 1959-05-12)
composer:
Charles Mingus
publisher:
Jazz Workshop (American label founded by Charles Mingus) and Jazz Workshop, Inc.
Charles Mingus3:10
5Open Letter to Duke
producer:
Teo Macero
alto saxophone:
Curtis Porter (on 1959-05-12) and John Handy (US jazz alto saxophonist, born 1933) (on 1959-05-12)
double bass:
Charles Mingus (on 1959-05-12)
drums (drum set):
Dannie Richmond (drummer) (on 1959-05-12)
piano:
Horace Parlan (American-Danish jazz pianist) (on 1959-05-12)
tenor saxophone:
Booker Ervin (on 1959-05-12)
trombone:
Willie Dennis (on 1959-05-12)
recording of:
Open Letter to Duke (on 1959-05-12)
composer:
Charles Mingus
publisher:
Jazz Workshop, Inc.
Charles Mingus5:51
6Bird Calls
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1959-05-05)
producer:
Teo Macero
alto saxophone:
Curtis Porter (on 1959-05-05) and John Handy (US jazz alto saxophonist, born 1933) (on 1959-05-05)
double bass:
Charles Mingus (on 1959-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dannie Richmond (drummer) (on 1959-05-05)
piano:
Horace Parlan (American-Danish jazz pianist) (on 1959-05-05)
tenor saxophone:
Booker Ervin (on 1959-05-05)
recording of:
Bird Calls (on 1959-05-05)
composer:
Charles Mingus
Charles Mingus6:18
7Fables of Faubus
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1959-05-05)
producer:
Teo Macero
alto saxophone:
John Handy (US jazz alto saxophonist, born 1933) (on 1959-05-05)
double bass:
Charles Mingus (on 1959-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dannie Richmond (drummer) (on 1959-05-05)
piano:
Horace Parlan (American-Danish jazz pianist) (on 1959-05-05)
tenor saxophone:
Curtis Porter (on 1959-05-05) and Booker Ervin (on 1959-05-05)
trombone:
Jimmy Knepper (Trombonist) (on 1959-05-05)
instrumental recording of:
Fables of Faubus (instrumental version) (on 1959-05-05)
composer:
Charles Mingus
publisher:
Jazz Workshop, Inc.
recording of:
Fables of Faubus (instrumental version)
composer:
Charles Mingus
publisher:
Jazz Workshop, Inc.
Charles Mingus8:14
8Pussy Cat Dues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1959-05-05)
producer:
Teo Macero
clarinet:
John Handy (US jazz alto saxophonist, born 1933) (on 1959-05-05)
double bass:
Charles Mingus (on 1959-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dannie Richmond (drummer) (on 1959-05-05)
piano:
Horace Parlan (American-Danish jazz pianist) (on 1959-05-05)
tenor saxophone:
Curtis Porter (on 1959-05-05) and Booker Ervin (on 1959-05-05)
trombone:
Jimmy Knepper (Trombonist) (on 1959-05-05)
recording of:
Pussy Cat Dues (on 1959-05-05)
composer:
Charles Mingus
Charles Mingus9:15
9Jelly Roll
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1959-05-05)
producer:
Teo Macero
alto saxophone:
Curtis Porter (on 1959-05-05) and John Handy (US jazz alto saxophonist, born 1933) (on 1959-05-05)
double bass:
Charles Mingus (on 1959-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dannie Richmond (drummer) (on 1959-05-05)
piano:
Horace Parlan (American-Danish jazz pianist) (on 1959-05-05)
tenor saxophone:
Booker Ervin (on 1959-05-05)
trombone:
Jimmy Knepper (Trombonist) (on 1959-05-05)
recording of:
Jelly Roll (on 1959-05-05)
composer:
Charles Mingus
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
Charles Mingus6:17
10Pedal Point Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1959-05-05)
producer:
Teo Macero
alto saxophone:
John Handy (US jazz alto saxophonist, born 1933) (on 1959-05-05)
double bass and piano:
Charles Mingus (on 1959-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Dannie Richmond (drummer) (on 1959-05-05)
piano:
Horace Parlan (American-Danish jazz pianist) (on 1959-05-05)
tenor saxophone:
Curtis Porter (on 1959-05-05) and Booker Ervin (on 1959-05-05)
trombone:
Jimmy Knepper (Trombonist) (on 1959-05-05)
recording of:
Pedal Point Blues (on 1959-05-05)
composer:
Charles Mingus
Charles Mingus6:31
11GG Train
producer:
Teo Macero
alto saxophone:
John Handy (US jazz alto saxophonist, born 1933) (on 1959-05-12)
double bass:
Charles Mingus (on 1959-05-12)
drums (drum set):
Dannie Richmond (drummer) (on 1959-05-12)
piano:
Horace Parlan (American-Danish jazz pianist) (on 1959-05-12)
tenor saxophone:
Booker Ervin (on 1959-05-12) and Shafi Hadi (on 1959-05-12)
trombone:
Willie Dennis (on 1959-05-12)
recording of:
GG Train (on 1959-05-12)
composer:
Charles Mingus
Charles Mingus4:40
12Girl of My Dreams
producer:
Teo Macero
alto saxophone:
Curtis Porter (on 1959-05-12) and John Handy (US jazz alto saxophonist, born 1933) (on 1959-05-12)
double bass:
Charles Mingus (on 1959-05-12)
drums (drum set):
Dannie Richmond (drummer) (on 1959-05-12)
piano:
Horace Parlan (American-Danish jazz pianist) (on 1959-05-12)
tenor saxophone:
Booker Ervin (on 1959-05-12)
trombone:
Willie Dennis (on 1959-05-12)
recording of:
Girl of My Dreams (on 1959-05-12)
lyricist and composer:
Charles Clapp (in 1927)
Charles Mingus4:08
▼ CD 7: Desmond Blue
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1My Funny Valentine
engineer:
Ray Hall (engineer) (on 1961-09-14)
producer:
George Avakian (on 1961-09-14)
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1961-09-14)
drums (drum set):
Connie Kay (on 1961-09-14)
French horn:
Al Richmond (on 1961-09-14)
guitar:
Jim Hall (US jazz guitarist, composer & arranger) (in 1962)
harp:
Gene Bianco (on 1961-09-14)
saxophone:
Paul Desmond (on 1961-09-14)
conductor:
Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer) (on 1961-09-14)
arranger:
Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer) (on 1961-09-14)
live instrumental recording of:
My Funny Valentine (from “Babes in Arms”) (on 1961-09-14)
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1937)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (composer) (in 1937)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Touch Music Publishing Pte Ltd., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner/Chappell and Williamson Music Company
sub-publisher:
Warner/Chappell Music, Hong Kong Limited (華納音樂版權香港有限公司 (1995–2019)), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント, ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
part of:
Babes in Arms (full musical)
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
part of:
Waiting to Exhale (1995 film)
Paul Desmond3:52
2Desmond Blue
engineer:
Ray Hall (engineer) (on 1961-10-02)
producer:
George Avakian (on 1961-10-02)
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1961-10-02)
French horn:
Al Richmond (on 1961-10-02)
guitar:
Jim Hall (US jazz guitarist, composer & arranger) (on 1961-10-02)
harp:
Gloria Agostini (Harp) (on 1961-10-02)
saxophone:
Paul Desmond (on 1961-10-02)
conductor:
Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer) (on 1961-10-02)
arranger:
Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer) (on 1961-10-02)
Paul Desmond3:40
3Then I'll Be Tired of You
engineer:
Ray Hall (engineer) (on 1961-10-02)
producer:
George Avakian (on 1961-10-02)
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1961-10-02)
French horn:
Al Richmond (on 1961-10-02)
guitar:
Jim Hall (US jazz guitarist, composer & arranger) (on 1961-10-02)
saxophone:
Paul Desmond (on 1961-10-02)
conductor:
Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer) (on 1961-10-02)
arranger:
Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer) (on 1961-10-02)
instrumental recording of:
Then I’ll Be Tired of You (on 1961-10-02)
lyricist:
Yip Harburg
composer:
Arthur Schwartz
Paul Desmond4:06
4I've Got You Under My Skin
engineer:
Ray Hall (engineer) (on 1961-10-02)
producer:
George Avakian (on 1961-10-02)
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1961-10-02)
French horn:
Al Richmond (on 1961-10-02)
guitar:
Jim Hall (US jazz guitarist, composer & arranger) (on 1961-10-02)
harp:
Gloria Agostini (Harp) (on 1961-10-02)
saxophone:
Paul Desmond (on 1961-10-02)
conductor:
Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer) (on 1961-10-02)
arranger:
Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer) (on 1961-10-02)
recorded at:
Webster Hall in New York, New York, United States (in 1962)
instrumental recording of:
I’ve Got You Under My Skin (on 1961-10-02)
lyricist and composer:
Cole Porter (composer) (in 1936)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Chappell Music (UK), Victoria Music Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
part of:
The 9th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
part of:
Born to Dance
Paul Desmond4:33
5Late Lament
engineer:
Ray Hall (engineer) (on 1961-09-28)
producer:
George Avakian (on 1961-09-28)
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1961-09-28)
French horn:
Al Richmond (on 1961-09-28)
guitar:
Jim Hall (US jazz guitarist, composer & arranger) (on 1961-09-28)
harp:
Gloria Agostini (Harp) (on 1961-09-28)
saxophone:
Paul Desmond (on 1961-09-28)
conductor:
Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer) (on 1961-09-28)
arranger:
Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer) (on 1961-09-28)
recording of:
Late Lament (on 1961-09-28)
composer:
Paul Desmond
Paul Desmond4:09
6I Should Care
engineer:
Ray Hall (engineer) (on 1961-09-28)
producer:
George Avakian (on 1961-09-28)
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1961-09-28)
French horn:
Al Richmond (on 1961-09-28)
guitar:
Jim Hall (US jazz guitarist, composer & arranger) (on 1961-09-28)
harp:
Gloria Agostini (Harp) (on 1961-09-28)
saxophone:
Paul Desmond (on 1961-09-28)
conductor:
Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer) (on 1961-09-28)
arranger:
Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer) (on 1961-09-28)
instrumental recording of:
I Should Care (on 1961-09-28)
writer:
Sammy Cahn, Axel Stordahl and Paul Weston
publisher:
Cahn Music Company, Dorsey Brothers Music, Hanover Music Corp., Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music), Peermusic (UK) Limited and Stordahl Music Publishing
sub-publisher:
ピアーミュージック (Japan, subsidiary of Nichion)
Paul Desmond3:53
7Like Someone in Love
engineer:
Ray Hall (engineer) (on 1961-09-28)
producer:
George Avakian (on 1961-09-28)
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1961-09-28)
French horn:
Al Richmond (on 1961-09-28)
guitar:
Jim Hall (US jazz guitarist, composer & arranger) (on 1961-09-28)
harp:
Gloria Agostini (Harp) (on 1961-09-28)
saxophone:
Paul Desmond (on 1961-09-28)
conductor:
Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer) (on 1961-09-28)
arranger:
Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer) (on 1961-09-28)
instrumental cover recording of:
Like Someone in Love (on 1961-09-28)
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908-1964) (in 1944)
composer:
Jimmy Van Heusen (in 1944)
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher), Chappell Morris Ltd., Dorsey Brothers Music and Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
Paul Desmond4:12
8Ill Wind (You're Blowin' Me No Good)
engineer:
Ray Hall (engineer) (on 1961-10-02)
producer:
George Avakian (on 1961-10-02)
double bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1961-10-02)
French horn:
Al Richmond (on 1961-10-02)
guitar:
Jim Hall (US jazz guitarist, composer & arranger) (on 1961-10-02)
harp:
Gloria Agostini (Harp) (on 1961-10-02)
saxophone:
Paul Desmond (on 1961-10-02)
conductor:
Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer) (on 1961-10-02)
arranger:
Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer) (on 1961-10-02)
instrumental recording of:
Ill Wind (on 1961-10-02)
lyricist:
Ted Koehler (in 1934)
composer:
Harold Arlen (in 1934)
Paul Desmond3:51
9Body and Soul
instrumental recording of:
Body and Soul (on 1961-10-02)
lyricist:
Frank Eyton (in 1930), Edward Heyman (in 1930) and Robert Sour (in 1930)
composer:
Johnny Green (composer and conductor, often credited as John Green) (in 1930)
publisher:
Bug Music, Inc., Chappell & Co Ltd., Druropetal Music, Quartet Music Inc., Range Road Music Inc., Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
Paul Desmond5:02
10Autumn Leaves
instrumental recording of:
Autumn Leaves (jazz standard, english lyrics)
lyricist:
Jacques Prévert (in 1945)
composer:
Joseph Kosma (composer) (in 1945)
translator:
Johnny Mercer (in 1947)
publisher:
Ardmore Music Corp., Enoch & Cie., Morley Music Corp. and MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney‐related, NYC‐based company)
translated version of:
Les Feuilles mortes
Paul Desmond5:45
11Imagination
Paul Desmond4:05
12Advise and Consent
Paul Desmond2:18
13Autumn Leaves (Take 1)
Paul Desmond5:51
14Autumn Leaves (Take 3)
Paul Desmond3:53
15Imagination (Take 4)
Paul Desmond5:10
16Advise and Consent (Take 4)
Paul Desmond2:02
▼ CD 8: The Bridge
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Without A Song
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1962-02-14)
recording engineer:
Ray Hall (engineer)
producer:
George Avakian and Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer)
double bass:
Bob Cranshaw (on 1962-02-14)
drums (drum set):
Ben Riley (American jazz drummer) (on 1962-02-14)
guitar:
Jim Hall (US jazz guitarist, composer & arranger) (on 1962-02-14)
tenor saxophone:
Sonny Rollins (on 1962-02-14)
instrumental cover recording of:
Without a Song (on 1962-02-14)
lyricist:
Edward Eliscu and Billy Rose (lyricist and Broadway producer)
composer:
Vincent Youmans
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp., CBS Miller Catalog, Inc., Chappell & Co., EMI Miller Catalog, Inc., Johnny Mathis Music, Inc., LSQ Music Co., Miller Music Corp., The Songwriters Guild and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
part of:
Great Day!
Sonny Rollins7:29
2Where Are You
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1962-02-13)
recording engineer:
Ray Hall (engineer)
producer:
George Avakian and Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer)
double bass:
Bob Cranshaw (on 1962-02-13)
drums (drum set):
Ben Riley (American jazz drummer) (on 1962-02-13)
guitar:
Jim Hall (US jazz guitarist, composer & arranger) (on 1962-02-13)
tenor saxophone:
Sonny Rollins (on 1962-02-13)
instrumental cover recording of:
Where Are You? (on 1962-02-13)
lyricist:
Harold Adamson
composer:
Jimmy McHugh (songwriter)
publisher:
Cotton Club Publishing, Harold Adamson Music and Leo Feist, Inc.
Sonny Rollins5:11
3John S.
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1962-02-13)
recording engineer:
Ray Hall (engineer)
producer:
George Avakian and Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer)
double bass:
Bob Cranshaw (on 1962-02-13)
drums (drum set):
Ben Riley (American jazz drummer) (on 1962-02-13)
guitar:
Jim Hall (US jazz guitarist, composer & arranger) (on 1962-02-13)
tenor saxophone:
Sonny Rollins (on 1962-02-13)
recording of:
John S. (on 1962-02-13)
composer:
Sonny Rollins
Sonny Rollins7:46
4The Bridge
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1962-02-14)
recording engineer:
Ray Hall (engineer)
producer:
George Avakian and Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer)
double bass:
Bob Cranshaw (on 1962-02-14)
drums (drum set):
Ben Riley (American jazz drummer) (on 1962-02-14)
guitar:
Jim Hall (US jazz guitarist, composer & arranger) (on 1962-02-14)
tenor saxophone:
Sonny Rollins (on 1962-02-14)
recording of:
The Bridge (on 1962-02-14)
composer:
Sonny Rollins
Sonny Rollins5:59
5God Bless The Child
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1962-01-30)
recording engineer:
Ray Hall (engineer) (on 1962-01-30)
engineer:
Ray Hall (engineer) (in 1986-07)
producer:
George Avakian and Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer)
double bass:
Bob Cranshaw (on 1962-01-30)
drums (drum set):
Harry T. Saunders (on 1962-01-30)
guitar:
Jim Hall (US jazz guitarist, composer & arranger) (on 1962-01-30)
tenor saxophone:
Sonny Rollins (on 1962-01-30)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio B (Cherokee B) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1962-01-30)
instrumental cover recording of:
God Bless the Child (on 1962-01-30)
writer:
Arthur Herzog, Jr. and Billie Holiday
publisher:
Basart Editions (ended) and Edward B. Marks Music Co. (founded originally as J. Stern & Co. in 1894, renamed in 1919)
Sonny Rollins7:29
6You Do Something To Me
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1962-02-13)
recording engineer:
Ray Hall (engineer)
producer:
George Avakian and Bob Prince (Jazz composer, arranger, conductor & producer)
double bass:
Bob Cranshaw (on 1962-02-13)
drums (drum set):
Ben Riley (American jazz drummer) (on 1962-02-13)
guitar:
Jim Hall (US jazz guitarist, composer & arranger) (on 1962-02-13)
tenor saxophone:
Sonny Rollins (on 1962-02-13)
instrumental cover recording of:
You Do Something to Me (Fifty Million Frenchmen musical comedy) (on 1962-02-13)
lyricist and composer:
Cole Porter (composer) (in 1929)
publisher:
Warner/Chappell and Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1929)
part of:
Can‐Can (1960 musical film)
part of:
Fifty Million Frenchmen
Sonny Rollins6:49
▶ CD 9: Underground
▶ CD 10: Straight Life
▶ CD 11: Beyond The Blue Horizon
▶ CD 12: Birds of Fire
▶ CD 13: The Beginning And The End
▶ CD 14: She Was Too Good To Me
▶ CD 15: Carnegie Hall Concert
▶ CD 16: Thrust
▶ CD 17: Native Dancer
▶ CD 18: Concierto
▶ CD 19: Romantic Warrior
▶ CD 20: School Days
▶ CD 21: 8:30
▶ CD 22: Friday Night in San Francisco
▶ CD 23: Round Midnight
▶ CD 24: Carmen Sings Monk
▶ CD 25: Standard Time Vol. 3

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