JRR 9 Feb

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 090219

DISC 1

Artist Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong

Title They Can’t Take That Away From Me

Composer Gershwin

Album Ella and Louis: The Complete Norman Gramz Sessions

Label One

Number 59806 CD 1 Track 4

Duration 4.43

Performers: Ella Fitzgerald, v; Louis Armstrong, t, v; Oscar Peterson, p; Herb Ellis, g; Ray Brown, b; Buddy Rich, d. 16 August 1956.

DISC 2

Artist Jimmy Smith

Title Walk on the Wild Side

Composer Bernstein, David

Album The Verve Album

Label Verve

Number 560395-2 CD 2 Track 3

Duration 3.18

Performers: Jimmy Smith, org; Joe Newman, Ernie Royal, Doc Severinsen, Joe Wilder, t; Jimmy Cleveland, Urbie Green, Britt Woodman, Tom Mitchell, tb; Phil Woods, Jerry Dodgion, Bob Ashton, Babe Clark, George Barrow, reeds; Barry Galbraith, g; George Duvivier, b; Ed Shaughnessy, d; Oliver Nelson, dir. 28 March 1962.

DISC 3

Artist Booker Ervin

Title You Don’t Know What Love Is

Composer Raye / De Paul

Album Heavy!!!

Label Prestige

Number 7499 S 1 T 2

Duration 8.43

Performers Booker Ervin, ts; Jaki Byard, p; Richard Davis, b; Alan Dawson, d. 9 Sept 1966.

DISC 4

Artist Phil DeGreg

Title All The Things You Are

Composer Kern

Album Queen City Blues

Label DeGreg

Number Track 7

Duration 5.51

Performers Phil DeGreg p; Aarin Jacobs, b; John Taylor, d. 2017

DISC 5

Artist Yelfris Valdes

Title Eastern Part of Me

Composer Valdes

Album World of Eshu Dina

Label EC1 Studios

Number Track 3

Duration 6.26

Performers: Yelfris Valdes – Trumpet, Vocals, Chorus, Percussion, Eventide H9; Max Nathan Britton – Keys, Synthesizers; Oli Hayhurst – Double Bass; Carmen Martorell – Vocals, Dario Congedo – Drums, 2018.

DISC 6

Artist Stan Kenton

Title La Suerta de Los Tontos

Composer Johnny Richards

Album Artistry In Rhythm

Label Avid

Number AMSC 912 CD 2 Track 19

Duration 4.20

Performers: Ed Leddy, Vinie Tano, Sam Noto, Lee Katzman, Phil Gilbert, Al Mattaliano, t; Bob Fitzpatrick, Carl Fontana, Kent Larsen, Don Kelly, tb; Irving Rosenthal, Julius Watkins, frh; Jay McAllister, tu; Lennie Niehaus, Lucky Thompson, Bill Perkins, Billy Root, reeds; Stan Kenton, p; Ralph Blaze, g; Curtis Counce, b; Mel Lewis, d; Willie Rodriguez, Tommy Lopez, George Lagiuna, Roger Mozian, Mario Alvarez, George Gaber, perc.

DISC 7

Artist Michel Legrand

Title Blue Green Grey and Gone

Composer Legrand

Album Live at Jimmy’s

Label RCA

Number 1-0850 Track 2

Duration 5.37

Performers: Michel Legrand , v, p; Phil Woods, as; George Davis, g; Ron Carter, b; Grady Tate, d.

DISC 8

Artist Barney Wilen

Title What are you doing the rest of your life

Composer Legrand

Album The Full Pleasure of Jazz

Label IDA

Number 025 Track 2

Duration 4.20

Performers Barney Wilen, ts; Michel Grailler, p; Ricardo Del Fra, b; Sangoma Everett, d. 1987

DISC 9

Artist Wayne Shorter

Title Tom Thumb

Composer Shorter

Album Schizophrenia

Label Blue Note

Number 84297 Track 1

Duration 6.15

Performers: Wayne Shorter ts; James Spaulding, as, fl; Curtis Fuller, tb; Herbie Hancock, p; Ron Carter, b; Joe Chambers, d. 1967

DISC 10

Artist Art Tatum / Ben Webster

Title Have You Met Miss Jones?

Composer Rodgers / Hart

Album The Album

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55403 Track 3

Duration 4.49

Performers: Ben Webster, ts; Art Tatum, p; Red Callender, b; Bill Douglass, d. 11 Sept 1956.

JRR 2 Feb

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 020219

DISC 1

Artist Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington

Title The Beautiful American

Composer Ellington

Album The Great Summit

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number EJC 55536 Track 6

Duration 3.09

Performers Louis Armstrong, t; Trummy Young, tb; Barney Bigard, cl; Duke Ellington p; Mort Herbert, b; Danny Barcelona d. 1961

DISC 2

Artist Fred Astaire / Oscar Peterson

Title Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off

Composer G and I Gershwin

Album The Astaire Story

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55733 CD 1 Track 5

Duration 4.38

Performers Fred Astaire, v; Oscar Peterson, p, Charlie Shavers, t; Barney Kessel, g; Ray Brown, b; Alvin Stoller, d. 1952.

DISC 3

Artist Bruce Turner

Title Good Queen Bess

Composer Hodges

Album Accent on Swing

Label Lake

Number 184 CD 1 Track 7

Duration 4.31

Performers: Bruce Turner, as; John Chilton, t; John Mumford, tb; Stan Greig, p; Toni Goffe, b; Johnny Armitage, d. 18 March 1959.

DISC 4

Artist Martin Taylor

Title Making the Move

Composer Newton

Album Freternity

Label The Guitar Label

Number 3016 Track 1

Duration 6.57

Performers: Guy Barker, t; Martin Taylor, g; David Newton, p; Ewen Vernal, b; Steve Brown, d. 2007.

DISC 5

Artist Charlie Parker

Title Slim’s Jam

Composer Gaillard

Album Bird of Paradise

Label Chant Du Monde

Number 2741369.7 CD 1 Track 6

Duration 3.13

Performers: Dizzy Gillespie, t; Charlie Parker, as; Jack McVea, ts; Dodo Marmarosa, p; Slim Gaillard, g; Bam Brown, b; Zutty Singleton, d. 29 Dec 1945

DISC 6

Artist Jelly Roll Morton

Title Creepy Feeling

Composer Morton

Album Complete Library of Congress Recordings

Label Rounder

Number 11661-18888-2 CD 6 Track 11

Duration 4.21

Performers: Jelly Roll Morton, p; 1938

DISC 7

Artist Bunk Johnson

Title One Sweet Letter

Album Complete Deccas, Victors and V-Discs

Label Document

Number 1001 Track 8

Duration 3.10

Performers: Bunk Johnson, t; Jim Robinson, tb; George Lewis, cl; Alton Purnell, p; Lawrence Marrero, bj; Slow Drag Pavageau, b; Baby Dodds, d. 21 Nov 1945.

DISC 8

Artist Vic Dickenson

Title Keepin’ Out Of Mischief Now

Composer Waller, Razaf

Album Five Classic Albums PLus

Label Avid

Number AMSC 1073 CD 1 Track

Duration 5.54

Performers: Ruby Braff, t; Vic Dickenson, tb; Ed Hall, cl; Sir Charles Thompson, p; Steve Jordan, g; Walter Page, b; Les Erskine, d. 29 Dec 1953.

DISC 9

Artist Ella Fitzgerald

Title Just One of Those Things

Composer Porter

Album All Roads Lead To Rome

Label Gambit

Number 69203 Track 16

Duration 3.38

Performers: Ella Fitzgerald, v; Lou Levy, p; Max Bennett, b; Gus Johnson, d. 25 April 1958.

DISC 10

Artist Evelyn Laurie

Title Close Your Eyes

Composer Petkere

Album A Little Bit of Me

Label EL

Number CD001 Track 1

Duration 4.22

Performers: Evelyn Laurie, v; Euan Stevenson, p; Mario Caribe, b; Frank Bolam, g; Konrad Wiszniewski, ts; Tom Gordon, perc. 2018.

DISC 11

Artist Andy Panayi

Title Venus

Composer Panayi

Album The Solar Cats

Label Woodville

Number Track 6

Duration 5.06

Performers: Andy Panayi, fl; Mark Nightingale, tb; Simon Woolf, b; Steve Brown, d. 2008

DISC 12

Artist Marcin Wasilewski

Title Message in a Bottle

Composer Sting

Album Spark of Life

Label ECM

Number 379 2957 Track 5

Duration 7.36

Performers: Marcin Wasilewski, p; Slawomir Kurkiewicz, b; Michal Miskiewicz, d. 2014.

JRR 26 Jan

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 260119

DISC 1

Artist Stan Kenton

Title Intermission Riff

Composer Wetzel

Album Stan Kenton Story

Label Proper

Number Properbox 13 CD 2 Track 13

Duration 3.13

Performers: Buddy Childers, Ray Wetzel, John Anderson, Russ Burgher, Bob Lymperis, t; Ray Klein, Freddie Zito, Milt Kabak,, tb; Al Anthony, Boots Mussuli, Vido Musso, Bob Cooper, Bob Gioga, reeds; Stan Kenton, p; Bob Ahern, g Eddie Safranski, b; Ralph Collier, d. 14 Jan 1946.

DISC 2

Artist Big Colors Big band

Title Emily

Composer Johnny Mandel

Album Big Colors

Label 33 Jazz

Number 213 Track 3

Duration 3.56

Performers: Tom Walsh, Ben Cummings, David Shiers, Tom Allan, t; Callum Au, Andy Smith, Dave Taylor, tb; Lucas Dodd, Jamie O’Donnell, Simon Currie, Frank Sebastian, Mike Wilkins, reeds; Steve Rose, p; Pete Oxley, g; Raph Mizraki, b; Mark Doffman, d. 2010.

DISC 3

Artist Louis Armstrong

Title Dallas Blues

Composer Garrett / Wand

Album The Columbia, Okeh and Victor, Recordings, 1925-1933

Label Sony Music

Number 88697945652 CD 6 Track 3

Duration 3.18

Performers: Louis Armstrong, t, v; Otis Johnson, Henry Red Allen, t; J C Higginbotham, tb; Albert Nicholas, Charlie Holmes, Teddy Hill, reeds; Luis Russell, p; Will Johnson, g; Pops Foster, b; Paul Barbarin, d. 13 Dec 1929.

DISC 4

Artist George Lewis with Barry Martyn’s Ragtime Band

Title Smile Darn Ya Smile

Composer Marsales, Lyman

Album Smile Darn Ya Smile

Label 77

Number LA1228 S2 Track 5

Duration 4.20

Performers: Cuff Billett, t; Pete Dyer, tb; George Lewis cl; Graham Patterson, p; John Coles, bj; Terry Knight, b; Barry Martyn, d. 4 March 1965.

DISC 5

Artist Dick Hyman and Dick Wellstood

Title Snowy Morning Blues

Composer James P Johnson

Album Stridemonster

Label Sackville

Number Track 9

Duration 6.41

Performers: Dick Hyman, Dick Wellstood, p. 1986.

DISC 6

Artist Ken Snakehips Johnson

Title Tuxedo Junction

Composer Hawkins

Album Black British Swing

Label Topic / NSA

Number TSCD781 Track 9

Duration 2.58

Performers: Dave Wilkins, Leslie Jiver Hutchinson, Jack Cosker, t; Freddie Butt, tb; Carl Barriteau, Bertie King, David Baba Williams, George Roberts, reeds; Yorke De Souza, p; Joe Deniz, g; Ernie Stevens, b; Tommy Wilson, d. 27 Feb 1940.

DISC 7

Artist Cannonball Adderley / Nancy Wilson

Title The Masquerade Is Over

Composer Magidson, Wrubel

Album Nancy Wilson / Cannonball Adderley

Label Capitol

Number Track 9

Duration 4.15

Performers: Nancy Wilson, v; Joe Zawinul, p; Sam Jones, b; Louis Hayes, d. 1961

DISC 8

Artist John Dankworth

Title Dodson and Fogg

Composer Dankworth

Album What The Dickens

Label Fontana

Number MGF 27525 Side B Track 5

Duration 1.55

Performers: Gus Galbraith, Dickie Hawdon, Leon Calvert, Jimmy Deuchar, Kenny Wheeler, t; Eddie Harvey, Tony Russell, tb; Ron Snyder, tu; John Dankworth, Roy East, Ronnie Ross, Bobby Wellins, Dick Morrissey, Peter King, Ronnie Scott, Tubby Hayes, reeds; Alan Branscombe, p; Kenny Napper, Spike Heatley, b; Johnny Butts, Ronnie Stephenson, d; Roy Webster perc; David Snell, hp. 1964

DISC 9

Artist Lynne Arriale

Title The Highlands

Composer Arriale

Album Melody

Label TCB

Number 99552 Track 9

Duration 4.08

Performers: Lynne Arriale, p; Scott Colley, b; Steve Davis d. 1999.

DISC 10

Artist Mahavishnu Orchestra

Title Birds of Fire

Composer McLaughlin

Album Birds of Fire

Label Columbia

Number CK 660181 Track 1

Duration 5.50 (but ends on long fade)

Performers John McLaughlin, g; Jerry Goodman, vn; Jan Hammer, kb; Bobby Bradford, t; Rick Laird, b; Billy Cobham, d. 1973.

DISC 11

Artist Benny Carter

Title There’s a Small Hotel

Composer Rodgers / Hart

Album The Music Master

Label Proper

Number Properbox 68 CD 2 Track 5

Duration 3.08

Performers: Benny Carter, t,v, as; Leslie Thompson, Tommy McQuater, t; Lew Davis, Bill Mulraney, tb; Freddy Gardner, Andy McDevitt, George Evans, Buddy Featherstonehaugh, reeds; Eddie Macauley, p; Albert Harris, g; Wally Morris, b; Al Craig, d. Jan 1937

DISC 12

Artist Gwilym Simcock

Title my One and Only Love

Composer Wood, Mellin

Album Perception

Label Basho

Number SRCD 24-2 Track 10

Duration 8.28

Performers Gwilym Simcock, p. 2007.

JRR 19 Jan

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 190119

DISC 1

Artist Gerry Mulligan

Title Bernie’s Tune

Composer Miller

Album Pleyel Concert Vol. 1

Label Vogue

Number 74321429232 Track 1

Duration 4.00

Personnel Gerry Mulligan, bars; Bob Brookmeyer, vtb; Red Mitchell, b; Frank Isola, d.

DISC 2

Artist Omer Klein

Title Sleepwalkers

Composer Klein

Album Sleepwalkers

Label Warner Music

Number 190295890896 Track 2

Duration 5.07

Performers: Omer Klein, p; Haggat Cohen-Milo, b; Amir Bresler, d. August 2016

DISC 3

Artist Benny Carter

Title My One and Only love

Composer Wood / Mellin

Album 3,4,5, the Verve Small Group Sessions

Label Verve

Number 849 395-2 Track 10

Duration 3.55

Performers Benny Carter, as; Don Abney, p; George Duvivier, b; Louie Bellson, d. June 1954

DISC 4

Artist Charlie Christian

Title Waiting For Benny

Composer Goodman / Christian

Album Swing to Bop

Label Marshall Cavendish

Number CK 027 Track 17

Duration 5.07

Performers: Cootie Williams, t; Georgie Auld, ts; Johnny Guarnieri, p; Charlie Christian, g; Artie Bernstein, b; Dave Tough, d. 13 March 1941

DISC 5

Artist Django Reinhardt

Title Claire de lune

Composer Kosma

Album Integrale Django Reinhardt Vol 13 1946-7

Label Fremeuax

Number CD 2 Track 22

Duration 2.50

Performers Michel de Villier – cl, as; Eddie Bernard – p; Django Reinhardt – g; Joseph Reinhardt – g; Willy Lockwood – b; Al Craig – d; 16 April 1947

DISC 6

Artist Winifred Atwell

Title Cross Hands Boogie

Composer Derek New

Album n/a

Label London

Number DR 16390 Side A

Duration 2.46

Performers Winifred Atwell, p. unknown, d.

DISC 7

Artist Sandy Brown

Title Go Ghana

Composer Brown / Greig

Album Too Hot

Label Castle Music

Number CMETD 992 CD 1 Track 11

Duration 3.33

Performers Al Fairweather, t; Sandy Brown, cl; Ian Armit, p; Diz Disley, g; Tim Mahn, b; Graham Burbidge, d. 1957

DISC 8

Artist Steve Lane

Title Stop It Joe

Composer Johnson

Album tbc

Label VJM

Duration 3.30

Performers: inc: Steve Lane, c; John Wurr, cl;

DISC 9

Artist Harry James

Title The Carnival Of Venice

Composer Benedict arr. James

Album I’ve Heard That Song Before

Label Jasmine

Number 375 CD 1 Track 4

Duration 2.36

Performers: Harry James, Nick Buono, Claude Bowen, Al Stearns, t; Hoyt Bohannan, Dalton Rizzotto, Harry Rogers, tb; Claude Lakey, Vido Musso, John Mezey, Chuck Gentry, reeds; Al Lerner, p; Ben Heller, g; Thurman Teague, b; Mickie Scrima, d, plus strings. 13 Feb 1941.

DISC 10

Artist Jimmie Lunceford

Title Tain’t What You Do

Composer Oliver, Young

Album Strictly Lunceford

Label Proper

Number Properbox 125 CD 3 Track 19

Duration 3.06

Performers: Eddie Tompkins, Paul Webster, Sy Oliver, t; Elmer Crumbley, Trummy Young, Russell Bowles, tb; Willie Smith, Ted Buckner, Dan Grissom, Joe Thomas, Earl Carruthers, reeds; Edwin Wilcox, p; Al Morris, g; Mose Allen, b; Jimmy Crawford, d; Jimmie Lunceford, dir. 3 Jan 1939.

DISC 11

Artist Shelly Manne

Title On The Street Where You Live

Composer Lerner / Lowe

Album My Fair Lady

Label Contemporary

Number 3527 S 1 T 2

Duration 5.37

Performers: Shelly Manne, d; Leroy Vinnegar, b; Andre Previn, p. 1956

DISC 12

Artist Lester Bowie

Title Coming Back Jamaica

Composer Bowie

Album I Only Have Eyes for You

Label ECM

Number 825 902-1 Track 4

Duration 5.14

Performers: Lester Bowie, Bruce Purse, Malachi Thompson, Stanton Davis, t; Craig Harris, Steve Turre, tb; Vincent Chancey, frh; Bob Stewart, tu; Philip Wilson, d. Feb 1985.

DISC 13

Artist Urbie Green

Title Soft Winds

Composer Henderson / Goodman

Album Complete 1956-59 Big Band Recordings

Label Phono

Number 870231 CD 1 Track 2

Duration 6.31

Performers: John Carisi, Nick Travis, Joe Wilder t; Urbie Green, Jack Satterfield, Chauncey Welsh, tb; Bill Barber, tu; Hal McCusick, Ray Beckenstein, Al Cohn, Sol Schlinger, reeds; Dave McKenna p; Jack Lesberg, b; Osie Johnson, d. 31 July 1956

JRR 12 Jan

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 120119

DISC 1

Artist Charlie Parker

Title Scrapple from the Apple

Composer Parker

Album Star Eyes

Label Proper

Number 2077 Track 15

Duration 3.02

Performers Miles Davis, t; Charlie Parker, as; Duke Jordan, p; Tommy Potter, b; Max Roach, d. 17 Dec 1947

DISC 2

Artist Harry James with the Boogie Woogie Trio

Title Boo Woo / Woo Woo

Composer James

Album Roll Em

Label Proper

Number Properbox 177 CD 2 Tracks 7 and 8

Duration 6.17

Performers Harry James, t; Pete Johnson (track 7), Albert Ammons (track 8) p; John Williams, b; Eddie Dougherty, d. 1 Feb 1939.

DISC 3

Artist Tubby Hayes

Title Wait and See

Composer Crombie

Album Tubby Hayes Vol 2

Label Real Gone

Number RGJCD448 CD 3 Track 10

Duration 3.23

Performers Tubby Hayes, ts; Alan Branscombe, p, vib; Jack Fallon, b; Tony Crombie, d. May 1959.

DISC 4

Artist Sarah Vaughan

Title Sometimes I’m Happy

Composer Caesar, Youmans

Album Sarah Sings the Tivoli

Label Mercury

Number 135 347 Track 5

Duration 4.32

Performers Sarah Vaughan, v; Kirk Stuart, p; Charles Williams, b; George Hughes d. 1963.

DISC 5

Artist Phoebe Snow

Title There’s A Boat That’s Leavin’ Soon Fro New York

Composer G and I Gershwin

Album Second Childhood

Label Columbia

Number 33952 Track 10

Duration 5.27

Performers: Phoebe Snow, v; Jerome Richardson, fl; Don Grolnick, p; Will Lee IV, b; Grady Tate, d and big band directed by Pat Williams, 1976.

DISC 6

Artist Richard Rodney Bennett

Title Up With The Lark

Composer Kern

Album That certain Feeling

Label EMI

Number 0946 3 52346 2 6 CD 1 Track 2

Duration 2.20

Performers Richard Rodney Bennett, p.

DISC 7

Artist Stan Kenton

Title Delicado

Composer Azevedo / Lawrence

Album 1951-1952

Label Classics

Number 1428 Track 21

Duration 2.26

Performers: Buddy Childers, Clyde Reisinger, Conte Candoli, Don Dennis, Ruben McFall, t; Bob Fitzpatrick, Bill Russo, Harold Branch, Jerry Finch, George Roberts, tb; Dick Meldonian, Lenny Niehaus, Bill Holman, Lee Eliot, Bob Gioga, reeds; Stan Kenton, p; Ralph Blaze, g; Don Bagley, b; Frank Capp, d; Laurindo Almeida, elg. 20 March 1952.

DISC 8

Artist Chet Baker

Title Do It The Hard Way

Composer Rodgers / Hart

Album For Lovers

Label Jazz Images

Number 38053 CD 2 Track 12

Duration 3.03

Performers: Chet Baker, v; Kenny Drew, p; George Morrow, b; Philly Joe Jones, d. August 1958.

DISC 9

Artist Kenny Burrell

Title Caravan

Composer Ellington, Mills, Tizol

Album Four Classic Albums

Label Avid

Number 1327 CD2 track 4

Duration 9.57

Performers: Louis Smith, t; Junior Cook, Tina Brooks, ts; Kenny Burrell, g; Bobby Timmons, p; Sam Jones, b; Art Blakey, d. 14 May 1958

DISC 10

Artist Gerry Mulligan

Title You Took Advantage of Me

Composer Rodgers / Hart

Album Concert Jazz Big Band Featuring Zoot Sims, Zurich, 1960.

Label TCB

Number 02122 Track 2

Duration 4.31

Performers: Conte Candoli, Nick Travis, Don Ferrara t; Bob Brookmeyer, vtb; Willie Dennis, Alan Raph, tb; Bob Donovan, Gene Quill, Jim Reider, Gene Allan, Zoot Sims, Gerry Mulligan, reeds; Buddy Clark, b; Mel Lewis, d. 17 Nov 1960.

DISC 11

Artist Zoot Sims

Title I Await Thee Love

Composer Handy

Album Zoot Sims Plays Four Altos

Label MCA

Number 29069 Track 7

Duration 4.41

Performers: Zoot Sims, as; John Williams, p; Knobby Totah, b; Gus Johnson, d. 1956.

DISC 12

Artist Ethel Merman

Title I Got Rhythm

Composer Gershwin

Album Her Greatest

Label Reprise

Number 6032 Track 1

Duration 3.02

Performers: Ethel Merman and Big band directed by Jay Blackton.

JRR 5 Jan

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 060119

DISC 1

Artist Count Basie

Title Midgets

Composer Newman

Album Four Classic Albums

Label Avid

Number 946 CD 1 Track 8

Duration 3.16

Performers: Joe Newman, t; Frank Wess, fl; Count Basie p; Freddie Green, g; Eddie Jones, b; Sonny Payne, d. 4 Jan 1956.

DISC 2

Artist Buddy Rich

Title The Red Snapper

Composer Shew

Album The Lost Tapes

Label Lobitos Creek

Number 5365645028 Track 7

Duration 5.01

Performers: Paul Phillips, Eric Miyashiro, Michael Lewis, Joe Kamonsk, t; Scott Bliege, Mike Davis, James Martin, tb; Steve Marcus, Mark Pinto, Bob Bowlby, Brian Sjoerdina, Jay Craig, reeds; Bill Cunliffe, p Dave Carpenter, b; Buddy Rich, d.

DISC 3

Artist Sarah Vaughan

Title Wonder Why

Composer Brodszky / Cahn

Album After Hours

Label Roulette

Number 52070 Track 3

Duration 4.21

Performers: Sarah Vaughan, v; Mundell Lowe, g; George Duvivier, b. July 1961.

DISC 4

Artist Herbie Hancock

Title River

Composer Mitchell

Album River: The Joni Letters

Label Verve

Number 0602517448261 Track 4

Duration 5.25

Performers: Corinne Bailey-Rae, v; Herbie Hancock, kb; Wayne Shorter, reeds; Lionel Loueke, g; Dave Holland b; Vinnie Coliauta, d. 2007

DISC 5

Artist The Hi-Los / Marty Paich

Title Lady in Red

Composer Wrubel / Dixon

Album And All That Jazz

Label Columbia

Number 1259 Side A track 5

Duration 3.03

Performers: The Hi-Los, vocal; Jack Sheldon, Frank Beach, t; Bob Enevoldsen, tb; Vince DeRosa, fhr; John Kitzmiller, tu; Herb Geller, Bud Shank, Bill Perkins, reeds; Clare Fischer, p; Joe Mondragon, b; Mel Lewis, d; Alvin Stoller, perc. Marty Paich, dir. 1958

DISC 6

Artist Louis Armstrong

Title Georgia on My MInd

Composer Carmichael

Album Satchmo: A Musical Autobiography Part 2

Label Avid

Number 1083 CD 1 Track 18

Duration 3.43

Performers: Louis Armstrong, t; Trummy Young, tb; Edmond Hall, cl; Hilton Jefferson, George Dorsey, Lucky Thompson, Seldon Powell, Dave McRae, reeds; Billy Kyle, p; Everett Barksdale, g; Squire Gersh, b; Barrett Deems, d. 1959

DISC 7

Artist Mahalia Jackson

Title The Lord’s Prayer

Composer trad

Album Jazz on a Summer’s Day

Label Charly

Number X686 CD 2 Track 17

Duration 3.30

Performers Mahalia Jackson, v; Mildred Falls, p. 1958

DISC 8

Artist Chris Barber

Title Majorca

Composer De Paris

Album 1957-58

Label Lake

Number 268 CD 2 Track 5

Duration 5.22

Performers: Pat Halcox, t; Monty Sunshine, cl; Chris Barber, tb; Eddie Smith, bj; Dick Smith, b; Graham Burbidge, d. March 1958

DISC 9

Artist Sonny Rollins

Title There Will Never Be Another you

Composer Warren / Gordon

Album Our Man In Jazz

Label RCA

Number 74321851602 Track 6

Duration 5.43

Performers: Sonny Rollins, ts; Don Cherry, t; Henry Grimes, b; Billy Higgins, d. 1963

DISC 10

Artist Bernard Hermann

Title Main Theme

Composer Hermann

Album Taxi Driver

Label Arista

Number 4079 Track 1

Duration 2.15

Performers Bernard Hermann Orchestra 1976

DISC 11

Artist Soft Machine

Title The Man Who Waved at Trains

Composer Ratledge

Album Hidden Details

Label Dyad

Number VSCD4429 Track 2

Duration 5.00

Performers: Theo Travis, reeds; Roy Babbington, bass; John Etheridge, guitar; John Marshall, drums. 2018.

DISC 12

Artist Count Basie

Title Hobo Flats

Composer Nelson

Album Afrique

Label RCA Victor

Number 74321796182 Track 2

Duration 6.10

Performers Paul Cohen, George Cohn, Pete Minger, Waymon Reed, t; Steven Galloway, Bill Hughes, Melvin Wanzo, John Watson, tb; Bill Adkins, Bob Ashton, Eric Dixon, Oliver Nelson, Cecil Payne, Bobby Plater, reeds; Hubert Laws, fl; Count Basie, p; Freddie Green, g; John B Williams, b; Harold Jones, d; Richard Landrum, Sonny Morgan, perc. 1970.

JRR 29 Dec

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

Here are some of the records of the year (or almost) suggested by listeners:

JRR 291218

DISC 1

Artist New York All Stars

Title I Could Have Danced All NIght

Composer Lowe

Album Burnin’ In London

Label Ubuntu

Number UBU0012 Track 2

Duration 10.04

Performers: Eric Alexander, ts; Harold Mabern, p; Darryl Hall, b; Berndt Reiter, d. Nov 2017.

DISC 2

Artist Ingrid Jensen and Steve Treseler

Title Foxy Trot

Composer Wheeler

Album Invisible Sounds

Label Whirlwind

Number 4729 Track 1

Duration 7.40

Performers: Ingrid Jensen – trumpet and effects ; Steve Treseler – tenor sax; Geoffrey Keezer – piano; Martin Wind – double bass; Jon Wikan – drums; Christine Jensen – soprano. 2015 (released Oct 2018)

DISC 3

Artist John Taylor / Stan Sulzmann

Title Ocean Deep

Composer Sulzmann

Album Double Vision

Label Inversion

Number INV002 Track 11

Duration 5.40

Performers: Stan Sulzmann, ts; John Taylor, p. 1990.

DISC 4

Artist Francesco Diodati and Yellow Squeeds

Title Casa Do Amor

Composer Diodati

Album Flow Home

Label AUAND

Number 9056 Track 9

Duration 4.01

Performers: Francesco Lento, t; Francesco Diodati, g; Enrico Zanisi, p; Glauco Benedetti, tu; Enrico Morello, d;

DISC 5

Artist Scott McLemore

Title Above the Horizon

Composer McLemore

Album The Multiverse

Label Sunny/Sky

Number 737 Track 2

Duration 5.07

Performers: Scott McLemore, d; Milmar Jensen, Pierre Perchaud, g; Mats Eilartsen, b. March 2018.

DISC 6

Artist Dave Holdsworth’s New Brew

Title Lickety Split

Composer Holdsworth

Album Wodgi

Label Capton Records

Number 01 Track 12

Duration 7.30

Performers: Dave Holdsworth, t; Alan Wakeman, ts; Roz Harding, as; Marcus Vergette, b; Coach York, d. Feb 2018.

DISC 7

Artist Adrian Cox

Title Dawn On The Desert

Composer Edmond Hall

Album Profoundly Blue

Label APP Records

Number Track 10

Duration 3.55

Performers Adrian Cox, cl; Joe Webb, p; Simon Read, b; Gethin Jones, d. 2018.

DISC 8

Artist Fiona Monbet

Title Valse

Composer Monbet

Album Contrebande

Label Crescendo

Number Track 1

Duration 4.06

Performers Fiona Monbet, vn; Pierre Cussac (accordion), Damien Varaillon (bass) Antoine Boyer (guitar). 2018

DISC 9

Artist Rosie Frater Taylor

Title In A Dream

Composer Taylor

Album On My Mind

Label Frater-Taylor

Number Track 6

Duration 5.48

Performers Rosie Frater-Taylor ukulele, g, b, v; Steve Taylor, d. 2018

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JRR 221218

DISC 1

Artist Louis Armstrong

Title Christmas Night In Harlem

Composer Parish / Scott

Album n/a

Label Decca

Number 29710 Side B

Duration 2.39

Performers: Louis Armstrong, t, v; with orchestra directed by Benny Carter.

DISC 2

Artist Lionel Hampton

Title Gin For Christmas

Composer Hampton

Album n/a

Label Victor

Number 26423 Side B

Duration 2.30

Performers: Ziggy Elman, t; Toots Mondello, Ben Webster, Jerry Jerome, reeds; Clyde Hart, p; Al Casey, g; Artie Bernstein, b; Lionel Hampton, d.

DISC 3

Artist Humphrey Lyttelton

Title Sonny Boy

Composer Jolson / Rose

Album Doggin’ Around

Label WAM

Number MLP15433 S 1 T 3

Duration 5.52

Performers: Humphrey Lyttelton, t; Bruce Turner, as; Kathy Stobart, ts; Colin Purbrook, p; Dave Green, b; Tony Mann, d. 12 March 1972.

DISC 4

Artist Woody Herman

Title Northwest Passage

Composer Jackson / Burns

Album Woody’s Winners

Label Columbia

Number CS 9236 Side A Track 3

Duration 5.05

Performers Bobby Shew, Bill Chase, Don Rader, Dusko Goykevich, Gerald Lamy, t; Donal Down, Frank Tesinsky, Henry Southall, tb; Woody Herman, Andy McGhee, Sal Nistico, Gary Klein, Tom Anastas, reeds; Nat Pierce, p; Anthony Leonard, b; Ronnie Zito, d. June 1965.

DISC 5

Artist Duke Ellington

Title Malletoba Spank

Composer Ellington / Strayhorn

Album Jazz Party

Label Columbia

Number 1323 Track 1

Duration 3.39

Performers Fats Ford, Cat Anderson, Clark Terry, Shorty Baker, Ray Nance, t; Britt Woodman, Quentin Jackson, John Sanders, tb; Jimmy Hamilton, Russell Procope, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, reeds; Duke Ellington, p; Jimmy Woode, b; Sam Woodyard, d; Bobby Rosengarden, Bradley Spinney, Chauncey Morehouse, Elden Bailey, George Gaber, Harry Brewer, Milt Schlesinger, Morris Goldenberg, Walter Rosenberger, perc. 1959

DISC 6

Artist Sarah Vaughan

Title April in Paris

Composer Duke

Album Clifford Brown and the Ladies of Jazz

Label Lonehill Jazz

Number 10325 CD 1 Track 7

Duration 6.22

Performers: Sarah Vaughan, v; Clifford Brown, t; Paul Quinichette, ts; Herbie Mann, fl; Jimmy Jones, p; Joe Benjamin, b; Roy Haynes, d. Ernie Wilkins, arr. Dec 1954.

DISC 7

Artist Brad Mehldau

Title Martha My Dear

Composer Lennon / McCartney

Album Day Is Done

Label Nonesuch

Number 7559 79910-2 Track 3

Duration 4.38

Performers: Brad Mehldau, p; Larry Grenadier, b; Jeff Ballard, d. 2005.

DISC 8

Artist Joe Henderson

Title Blood Count

Composer Strayhorn

Album Lush Life

Label Verve

Number 5117795 Track 3

Duration 7.19

Performers: Joe Henderson, ts; Stephen Scott, p; Christian McBride, b; Greg Hutchinson, d. 1992.

DISC 9

Artist Roy Ayers

Title Lifeline

Composer Ayers

Album Lifeline

Label Polydor

Number 6108 Side A Track 5

Duration 2.55

Performers: John Mopsley, t; Justin Almario , ts; Roy Ayers, vib; Edwin Birdsong, p; Philip Woo, kb; Calvin Banks, g; William Allen, b; Steve Cobb, d; Chano O’Ferral, perc. 1977

DISC 10

Artist Pedro Harris Mission Hall Jazz Band

Title Old Man Mose

Composer Trad

Album Pedro Harris and His Mission Hall Jazz Band

Label Amy’s Shack Records

Number AS004

Duration 3.34

Performers: Gerry Brown, t; Pedro Harris, cl; Anthony Farr, tb; David Broomfield, bj; Alan Harris, b; Jeremy Stooks, d. 1976.

DISC 11

Artist Bix Beiderbecke

Title Singing the Blues

Composer Robinson / Conrad

Album In a Mist

Label Phoenix

Number 131535 Track 3

Duration 3.01

Performers: Bix Beiderbecke, c; Frank Trumbauer, c-melody sax; Jimmy Dorsey, cl, as; Bill Rank, tb; Paul Mertz, p; Eddie Lang, g; Chauncey Morehouse, d. 4 Feb 1927.

DISC 12

Artist Jack Bland Rhythmakers

Title Put a Shine on Your Shoes

Composer

Album n/a

Label Perfect

Number 15689 Side A

Duration 2.58

Performers: Red Allen, t; Tommy Dorsey, tb; Pee Wee Russell, cl; Happy Caldwell, ts; Frank Froeba, p; Eddie Condon, bj; Jack Bland, g; Pops Foster, b; Zutty Singleton, d; Chick Bullock, v. 8 Oct 1932.

DISC 13

Artist Pasadena Roof Orchestra

Title Christmas Stomp

Composer

Album Christmas Album

Label Pasadena Records

Number PRO 10 Track 1

Duration 3.41

Performers: Dave Ford, Mally Baxter, t; Adrian Fry, tb; Dai Pritchard, Robert Fowler, James Hastings, Duncan Galloway, reeds; Graham Roberts, g; Simon Townley, p; Dave Berry b; John Watson, d. 2011.

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JRR 151218

DISC 1

Artist Art Blakey

Title One By One

Composer Shorter

Album Ugetsu

Label Riverside

Number 5464 Track 1

Duration Maybe trim opening anno and end on applause at about 6.14

Performers: Art Blakey (drums), Curtis Fuller (trombone), Freddie Hubbard (trumpet), Wayne Shorter (tenor saxophone), Cedar Walton (piano), Reggie Workman (bass) 16 June 1963

DISC 2

Artist Herbie Mann

Title Scuffles

Composer Mann / Gardner

Album Herbie Mann Plays

Label Bethlehem

Number CDGR 133 track 9

Duration 2.57

Performers: Herbie Mann, fl; Joe Puma, g; Whitey Mitchell, b; Herbie Wasserman, d.

DISC 3

Artist Jutta Hipp

Title After Hours

Composer Avery Parrish

Album At The Hickory House Vol 2

Label Blue Note

Number 1516 Track 2

Duration 4.40

Performers Jutta Hipp., p; Peter Ind, b; Ed Thigpen, d. 5 April 1956

DISC 4

Artist John Hallam / Amy Roberts

Title Creole Love Call

Composer Ellington, Mills

Album Sunny Side of the street

Label PEK

Number CD 377 Track 19

Duration : 8.10

Performers: John Hallam – clarinet / Amy Roberts – clarinet / Tom Kincaid – keyboard / Jim Swinnerton – double bass / Graham Smith – drums; 2012

DISC 5

Artist Jo Harrop

Title You Turned The Tables On Me

Composer Mitchell / Alter

Album Songs For The Late Hours

Label Jo Harrop Trio

Number 43147 44051 2 Track 3

Duration 3.36

Performers: Jo Harrop, v; Will Barry, p; Harry Sankey, g; Joe Downard, b.

DISC 6

Artist Karrin Allyson

Title Autumn Leaves

Composer Kosma, Prevert, Mercer

Album Collage

Label Concord

Number 4709 Track 2

Duration 4.43

Performers: Karrin Allyson, v; Paul Smith, p; Rod Fleeman, g; Bob Bowman, b; Claude Williams, vn; Jan 1996.

DISC 7

Artist Chet Baker / NDR Big Band

Title Well You Needn’t

Composer Monk

Album My Favourite Songs – the Last Great Concert

Label Enja

Number 5097 Track 3

Duration 6.00

Performers: Chet Baker and NDR Big Band 1988; with Herb Geller, as.

DISC 8

Artist Miles Davis

Title Time After Time

Composer Lauper / Hyman

Album Best of Miles Davis

Label Columbia

Number 509590-2 Track 11

Duration 3.38

Performers: Miles Davis, t; Robert Irving III, kb; John Scofield, g; Darryl Jones, bn; Al Foster, d; Steve Thornton, perc.

DISC 9

Artist Roy Budd

Title Carter Takes A Train (Main Theme)

Composer Budd

Album Get Carter Original Soundtrack

Label Cinephile

Number CD001 Track 3

Duration 2.59

Performers: Roy Budd, kb; Brian Daly, Judd Proctor, g; Jeff Clyne, b; Chris Karan, d, perc.

DISC 10

Artist Jan Lundgren

Title Olivia

Composer Lundgren

Album Conclusion

Label Four Leaf Clover

Number 136 Track 1

Duration 5.13

Performers Jan Lundgren, p; Jesper Lundgaard, b; Alex Riel, d. Sept 1995.

DISC 11

Artist Modern Jazz Quartet

Title Variation no 1 on God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Composer Lewis

Album The Quintessence

Label Fremeax

Number FA285 CD 1 Track 13

Duration 5.02

Performers: Milt Jackson, vib; John Lewis, p; Percy Heath, b; Connie Kay, d.

JRR 8 Dec

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 081218

DISC 1

Artist Duke Ellington

Title Lullaby of Birdland

Composer Shearing

Album Piano in the Background (in Complete Columbia Studio albums 59-61)

Label Columbia

Number 88697938892 CD 6 Track 10

Duration 5.22

Performers Fats Ford, Willie Cook, Eddie Mullens, Ray Nance, t; Britt Woodman, Booty Wood, Lawrence Brown, tb; Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope, Jimmy Hamilton, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney; reeds; Duke Ellington, p; Aaron Bell, b; Sam Woodyard, d. June 1960.

DISC 2

Artist Woody Herman

Title Fanfare for the Common Man

Composer Copland, arr. Gary Anderson

Album 40^th Anniversary Carnegie Hall Concert

Label RCA

Number BGL 2 2203 S 3 T 4

Duration 7.10

Performers Alan Vizutti, Bill Byrne, Denis Dotson, John Hoffman, t; Dale Kirkland, Jim Pugh, tb; Woody Herman, Joe Lovano, Frank Tiberi, Gary Anderson, John Oslawski, reeds; Pat Coil, kb; Rusty Holloway, b; Dan D’Imperio, d. 1976

DISC 3

Artist Lucky Millinder

Title Shorty’s Got To Go

Composer Millinder

Album Shorty’s Got To Go

Label Jukebox

Number JB 609 Track 3

Duration 3.16

Performers: Archie Johnson, Money Johnson, John Bello, Leon Meriam, t; Alfred Cobbs, Frank Mazzoli, Gene Simon, tb; Big Nick Nicholas, Burnie Peacock, Sam Hopkins, Bullmoose Jackson, Sam Taylor, Ernest Purce, reeds; Sir Charles Thompson, p; Bernie Mackay, g; Jerry Cox, b; Panama Francis, d.

DISC 4

Artist Annie Ross

Title Twisted

Composer Gray / Ross

Album King Pleasure Sings /’ Annie Ross Sings

Label Prestige / OJC

Number OJCCD217-2 Track 13

Duration 2.37

Performers: Annie Ross, v; Ram Ramirez, org; Teacho Wiltshire, p; Percy Heath, b; Art Blakey, d. 1958

DISC 5

Artist Al Cohn

Title Serenade for Kathy

Composer Cohn

Album East Coast / West Coast Scene

Label RCA

Number LJM 1020 Track 3

Duration 7.01

Performers Joe Newman, t; Billy Byers, Eddie Bert, tb; Gene Quill, Hal McCusick, Al Cohn, Sol Schlinger, reeds; Sanford Gold, p; Billy Bauer, g; Milt Hinton, b; Osie Johnson, d. 1955

DISC 6

Artist Evan Parker / Dave Holland

Title Tenor / Piano / Bass T2

Composer Parker, Holland, Taborn

Album Uncharted Territories

Label Dare 2

Number 010 CD 1 Track 8

Duration 5.37

Performers: Evan Parker, ts; Dave Holland, b; Craig Taborn, p. 2018.

DISC 7

Artist Dutch Swing College Band

Title Royal Garden Blues

Composer C Williams and S Williams

Album Kinda Bluesy

Label Philips

Number 433080 S1 T 1

Duration 3.04

Performers: Oscar Klein, t; Dick Kaart, tb; Peter Schilperoort, cl; Arie Ligthart, bj; Bob Van Oven, b; Lu Ssanet, d.

DISC 8:

Artist Emma Johnson’s Gravy Boat

Title Vertical Planes

Composer Johnson

Album Gravy Boat

Label Records DK

Number 863962 Track 1

Duration 7.33

Performers: Emma Johnson, ts; Calvin Travers, g; Sam Quintana, b; Ali Wells, d. Feb 2017.

DISC 9

Artist NYJO

Title Sub Hub HUbbub

Composer Yarde

Album NYJO FIFTY

Label Whirlwind

Number 4679 CD 1 Track 6

Duration 9.07

Performers: James Davison, Tom Dennis, James Copus, Tom Gardiner, Alistair Martin, Matthew Yardley, Jake Labazzi, t; Tom Dunnett, Owen Dawson, Chris Valentine, Maddie Dowdeswell, Chris Saunders, Jasper Rose, tb; James Buckle, btb; Anna Drysdale, Eddie Morgan, frh; Rosie Stano, Jim Gold, Sam Glaser, David Healey, Tom Ridout, Jessamy Holder, Alex Chadwick, reeds; Rupert Cox, p; Rob Luft, Nick Fitch, g; Joe Downard, b; David Dyson, dr; Max Mills, perc. 2015

JRR 1 Dec

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JRR 011218

DISC 1

Artist Jay and Kai

Title The Major

Composer W Cirillo

Album Les Tresors du Jazz 1954

Label Chante Du Monde

Number 574 1331.40 CD 41 Track 11

Duration 3.16

Performers J J Johnson, Kai Winding, tb; Billy Bauer, g; Charles Mingus, b; Kenny Clarke, d. 24 Aug 1954

DISC 2

Artist Harold Land

Title The Fox

Composer Land

Album The Fox

Label Contemporary

Number 016 Track 1

Duration 5.32

Performers Harold Land, ts; Dupree Bolton, t; Elmo Hope, p; Herbie Lewis, b; Frank Butler, d. 1959.

DISC 3

Artist Tord Gustavsen

Title The Tunnel

Composer Gustavsen

Album The Other Side

Label ECM

Number 675 1618 Track 1

Duration 6.05

Performers: Tord Gustavsen, p; Sigurd Hole, b; Jarle Vespestad, d. 2018.

DISC 4

Artist Ted Heath

Title Intermission Riff

Composer Wetzel

Album Golden Age Vol 2

Label Horatio Nelson

Number SIV 1121 Side 1 Track 3

Duration approx. 3.02

Performers: Bobby Pratt, Bert Ezzard, Duncan Campbell, Eddie Blair (tp), Wally Smith, Don Lusher, Keith Christie, Ken Goldie (tb), Les Gilbert (as), Ronnie Chamberlain (as,sop), Bob Efford (ts), Henry Mackenzie (cl,ts), Ken Kiddier (bs), Stan Tracey (p), Ike Isaacs (g), John Hawkesworth (b), Ronnie Verrell (d). 1959

DISC 5

Artist Stan Tracey

Title A Rose Without a Thorn

Album Now

Label Steam

Number SJ110 Side 2 Track 1

Duration 7.07

Performers: Tony Coe, ts; Stan Tracey, p. 1983

DISC 6

Artist Dave Brubeck

Title It’s a Raggy Waltz

Composer Brubeck

Album All Night Long (Soundtrack)

Label Harkit

Number 8095 Track 5

Duration 3.25

Performers: Bert Courtley, t; Johnny Scott, as; Dave Brubeck, p; Kenny Napper, b; Alan Ganley, d. 1961

DISC 7

Artist Gilad Atzmon and Alan Barnes

Title Giladiator

Composer Barnes

Album The Lowest Common Denominator

Label Woodville

Number CD148 Track 7

Duration 5.04

Performers: Gilad Atzmon, ss; Alan Barnes, as; Frank Harrison, p; Yaron Stavi, b; Chris Higginbottom, d. 2016

DISC 8

Artist Max Collie

Title Gettysburg March

Composer Paull

Album Battle of Trafalgar

Label Reality

Number R106 LP 2 Side 2 Track 1

Duration 4.46

Performers: Phil Mason, c; Jack Gilbert, cl; Max Collie, b; Jim McIntosh, bj; Trefor Williams, b; Ron McKay, d. 1973

DISC 9

Artist Sammy Rimington

Title Rock of Ages

Composer Toplady / Hastings

Album Sammy Rimington Plays Hymns

Label SAM

Number 007 Track 13

Duration 4.04

Performers; Sammy Rimington, cl; Eric Webster, bj; S Topgaard, p; K. Minter, d. 2000.

DISC 10

Artist Zentralquartett

Title Kommt, ihr G’spielen

Composer trad

Album 11 Songs – aus teutschen Landen

Label Intakt

Number CD113 Track 8

Duration 5.38

Performers: Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky, reeds; Conrad Baier, tb; Ulrich Gumpert, p; Günter Sommer, d. 2006.

DISC 11

Artist Charles Mingus

Title Eat The Chicken

Composer Mingus

Album Oh Yeah!

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55621 Track 6

Duration 4.41

Performers: Charles Mingus, v, p; Roland Kirk, manzello, stritch; Booker Eevin, ts; Jimmy Knepper, tb; Doug Watkins, b; Dannie Richmond, d. 6 Nov 1961.

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JRR 241118

DISC 1

Artist Sonny Rollins

Title Brownskin Girl

Composer N Span

Album What’s New

Label RCA / Bluebird

Number 72431796262 Track 6

Duration 6.46

Performers; Sonny Rollins, ts; Jim Hall, g; Bob Cranshaw, b; Ben Riley, d, Willie Rodriguez, Dennis Charles, Frank Charles, perc; H Roberts, M Stewart, C Spencers, M Burton, N Wright, W Glover, singers. 26 April 1962

DISC 2

Artist Oscar Peterson

Title Goodbye

Composer Gordon Jenkins

Album The Paris Concert

Label Pablo

Number 2PACD-2620-112-2 Track 5

Duration 6.32

Performers: Oscar Peterson, p; Joe Pass, g; Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen b.

DISC 3

Artist Lester Young

Title I Didn’t Know What Time It Was

Composer Rodgers, Hart

Album 6Tet / 7Tet

Label Lonehill Jazz

Number 10187 CD 1 Track 8

Duration 10.05

Performers: Lester Young, ts; Roy Eldridge, t; Vic Dickenson, tb; Teddy Wilson, p; Freddie Green, g; Gene Ramey, b; Jo Jones, d. 1956

DISC 4

Artist Bruce Turner

Title You’re A Heavenly Thing

Composer Young / Little

Album That’s The Blues Dad

Label Lake

Number LACD49 Track 11

Duration 2.37

Performers Bruce Turner, as; Dill Jones, p; Cedric West, g; Frank Clarke, b; Eric Delaney, d. 21 Feb 1955.

DISC 5

Artist Jivin’ Miss Daisy

Title I’m In The Mood For Love

Composer Fields / McHugh

Album Whoop De Doo Songs

Label Simon Thorpe

Number JMD 002 Track 7

Duration 3.58

Performers: Liz Fletcher, v; Alex Garnett, ts; John Pearce, p; Colin Oxley, g; Simon Thorpe, b ; Matt Skelton, d. 2018

DISC 6

Artist Sidney Bechet

Title Sweet Georgia Brown

Composer Bernie / Pinkard / Casey

Album Sidney Bechet and His Blue Note Jazzmen

Label Vogue

Number JSLP 50016 Track 4

Duration 4.02

Performers Jonah Jones, t; Jimmy Archey, tb; Sidney Bechet, ss; Buddy Weed, p; Walter Page, b; Johnny Blowers, d. 1953

DISC 7

Artist Mick Mulligan

Title St James Infirmary

Composer Primrose

Album Ravers

Label Lake

Number LACD150 Track 18

Duration 2.32

Performers Mick Mulligan, t; Ian Christie, cl; Frank Parr, tb; Bix Duff, p; Neville Skrimshire, g; Alan Duddington, b; Pete Appleby, d 19 Dec 1956

DISC 8

Artist Taylor Eigsti

Title Magnolia

Composer Eigsti/Stevens

Album Daylight at Midnight

Label Concord

Number 32100 Track 2

Duration 6.39

Performers Becca Stevens, v; Taylor Eigsti, p; Julian Lage, g; Eric Harland, d, 2010.

DISC 9

Artist Django Bates

Title Ralph’s Trip

Composer Bates

Album Autumn Fires (And green shoots)

Label JMT

Number 514014-2 Track 4

Duration 3.33

Performers: Django Bates, p. 1994

DISC 10

Artist Alice Coltrane

Title Wisdom Eye

Composer Coltrane

Album Eternity

Label Warner Bros

Number 9362 47899-2 Track 2

Duration 3.07

Performers Alice Coltrane, harp; 1976.

DISC 11

Artist Johnny Griffin

Title Wee Dot

Composer J J Johnson

Album From Johnny Griffin With Love

Label Storyville

Number 1088605 CD 1 Track 3

Duration 4.51

Performers: Johnny Griffin, ts; NHOP, b; Kenny Drew, p; Art Taylor, d. 12 Dec 1964.

JRR 17 Nov

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Sorry this is late – just been working on Monday’s Jazz Now broadcast with Dave Douglas…

JRR 171118

DISC 1

Artist Theo Croker

Title Bo Masekela

Composer Caiphus Semenya

Album Afro-Physicist

Label Okeh

Number 88883796312 Track 12

Duration 2.51

Performers: Theo Croker, t; Sullivan Fortner, kb; Michael Bowie, b; Kareem Riggins, d. Rec: 2011

DISC 2

Artist Pat Metheny

Title Lonely Woman

Composer Horace Silver

Album Rejoicing

Label ECM

Number 817 795-2 Track 1

Duration 6.50

Performers: Pat Metheny, g; Charlie Haden, b; Billy Higgins, d. 1984

DISC 3

Artist Wayne Shorter

Title Yes or No

Composer Shorter

Album Juju

Label Blue Note

Number CDP 7243 8 37644 2 6 Track 5

Duration 6.35

Performers: Wayne Shorter, ts; McCoy Tyner, p; Reggie Workman, b; Elvin Jones, d. 1964

DISC 4

Artist Elton Dean

Title Sweet Francesca

Composer Dean

Album Live at the BBC

Label Hux

Number 046 Track 3

Duration 6.13

Performers: Mongezi Feza, t; Marc Charig, tnr hn; Radu Malfatti, Paul Neiman, tb; Elton Dean, as; Alan Skidmore, ts; Keith Tippett, p; Harry Miller, b; Louis Moholo, d. 19 May 1975.

DISC 5

Artist Danny Gatton / Buddy Emmons

Title Opus De Funk

Composer Silver

Album Redneck Jazz Explosion Vol 1

Label Flying Deuces

Number 3472 Track 1

Duration 6.30

Performers Danny Gatton, Buddy Emmon, g; Steve Wolf, b; Scott Taylor, d. 1978

DISC 6

Artist Mark Murphy

Title I Wonder What became of Me / If Love Were all

Composer ?

Album Lucky To Be Me

Label High Note

Number 7094 Track 11

Duration 6.37

Performers Mark Murphy, v; Scott Wendholt, t; Lee Musiker, p; Jay Leonhart, b; Tim Horner, d. 2002

DISC 7

Artist Erroll Garner

Title Ol’ Man River

Composer Kern

Album Most Happy Piano

Label Philips

Number 7282 Side B Track 4

Duration 5.58

Performers: Erroll Garner, p; Al Hall, b; Specs Powell, d. 1958

DISC 8

Artist New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra

Title Pastime Rag (A Slow Drag)

Composer Artie Mathews

Album Grace and Beauty

Label Delmark

Number 214 Track 13

Duration 3.05

Performers: Andrew Anderson, t; Orange Kellin, cl; Paul Crawford, tb; Bill Russell, vn; Lars Edegran, p; Clem Tervalon, b; Cie Frazier, d. 1967.

DISC 10

Artist Wild Bill Davison and Papa Bue

Title I’m Confessin’

Album Wild Bill Davison and Papa Bue’s Viking Jazz Band

Label Storyville

Number SLP4029 Track 1

Duration 3.34

Performers: Wild Bill Davison, c; Arne Bue Jensen, t; Jørgen Svare, cl; Jørn Jensen, p; Jens Sølund, b; Knud Ryskov Madsen d. Rec 1977.

DISC 11

Artist Harry James

Title I’m Beginning to See The Light

Composer George, Ellington, James, Hodges

Album The Hits of Harry James

Label Capitol

Number M 1515 Side 1 Track 5

Duration 3.02

Performers: Helen Forrest, v; Harry James, t; and his orchestra.

DISC 12

Artist Jimmie Lunceford

Title Bug’s Parade

Composer Moore / Hammond

Album ?

Label 78 issue was Columbia

Number 35547 Side B

Duration 2.27

Performers: Gerald Wilson, Snooky Young, Paul Webster, t; Elmer Crumbley, James Young, Russell Bowles, tb; Ted Buckner, Willie Smith, Joe Thomas, Earl Carruthers, Dan Grisson, reeds; Edwin Wilcox, p; Al Norris, g; Moses Allen, b; Jimmy Crawford, d.

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DISC 1

Artist Paul Edis Sextet

Title Up Late

Composer Wilson

Album There Will Be Time

Label Jazzaction

Number JA19 Track 12

Duration 5.02

Performers: Graham Hardy, t; Graeme B Wilson, reeds; Chris Hibbard, tb; Paul Edis, p; Mick Shoulder, b; Adam Sinclair, d. 2011

DISC 2

Artist Espen Eriksen Trio with Andy Sheppard

Title 1974

Composer Eriksen

Album Perfectly Unhappy

Label Rune Grammofon

Number 2199 Track 2

Duration 6.04

Performers: Andy Sheppard, ts; Espen Eriksen, p; Lars Tormod Jenset, b; Andreas Bye, d. 2017.

DISC 3

Artist Reeds and Deeds

Title That’s Earl Brother

Composer Ray Brown

Album Wailin’

Label Criss Cross

Number 1258 Track 5

Duration 8.35

Performers: Eric Alexander, Grant Stewart, ts; David Hazeltine, p; Peter Washington, b; Kenny Washington, d. 2005.

DISC 4

Artist Louie Bellson

Title Skin Deep

Composer Bellson

Album Skin Deep

Label Verve

Number 5598252 Track 6

Duration 7.56

Performers: Maynard Ferguson, Sweets Edison, Ray Linn, Conrad Gozzo, t; Herbert Harper, Tommy Peterson, Hoyt Bohannon, tb; Benny Carter, Willie Smith, Wardell Gray, Bumps Meyers, Bob Lawson, reeds; Jimmy Rowles, p; Barney Kessel, g; John Simmons, b; Louie Bellson, d. 14 Aug 1953.

DISC 5

Artist Bing Crosby

Title Sweet Georgia Brown

Composer Bernie, Casey, Pinkard

Album It’s Easy To Remember

Label Proper

Number Properbox 34 CD 1 Track 23

Duration 3.02

Performers: Bing Crosby with Isham Jones’ Orchestra: George Thow, Clarence Willard, t; Jack Jenney, Red Ballard, tb; Milt Yaner, Victor Hauprich, Isham Jones, reeds; Eddie Stone, vn; Harold Smith, p; Jack Blanchette, g; Richard Kissinger, tu; Charles French, d. 23 Aoril 1932.

DISC 6

Artist Sharkey Bonano

Title Chinatown my Chinatown

Composer Jerome / Schwartz

Album Live at the Perez Club

Label Storyville

Number STCD 6011 Track 2

Duration 3.22

Performers Sharkey Bonano, t; Bujie Centobie, cl; Jack Delaney, tb; Stanley Mendelson, p; Arnold Deacon Locayano, b; Abbie Brunies, d. 7 Dec 1952.

DISC 7

Artist Bunk Johnson

Title Tishomingo Blues

Composer Williams

Album The Complete Deccas Victors and V-Discs

Label Document

Number DOCD1001 Track 3

Duration 3.23

Performers: Bunk Johnson, t; Jim Robinson, tb; George Lewis, cl; Alton Purnell, p; Lawrence Marrero, bj; Slow Drag Pavageau, b; Baby Dodds d. 1945

DISC 8

Artist Dizzy Gillespie / Oscar Peterson

Title Autumn Leaves

Composer Kosma / Prevert

Album Oscar Peterson and Dizzy Gillespie

Label Pablo

Number 2310 740 Side 1 T 3

Duration 7.20

Performers Oscar Peterson, p; Dizzy Gillespie, t, 1974.

DISC 9

Artist Italian Instabile Orchestra

Title Scarlatina

Composer Trovesi

Album Litania Sibilante

Label Enja

Number 94052 Track 1

Duration Dur 5.49

Performers Enrico Rava, t; Eugenio Colombo Gianluigi Trovesi, Carlo Actis Dato, Daniele Cavallanti, Mario Schiano, reeds; Guido Mazzon, Alberto Mandarini, Pino Minafra, t; Giancarlo Schiaffini, Sebi Tramonatana, tb; Martin Mayes, frh; Renato Geremia, vn; Umberto Petrin, p; Giovanni Maier, b; Paulo Damiani, vc; Tiziano Tononi, Vincenzo Mazzone, d. 2000

DISC 10

Artist Christine Tobin

Title Wind and Tree

Composer Tobin

Album Pelt

Label Trail Belle

Number TBR04 Track 2

Duration 3.16

Performers: Christine Tobin, v; Richard Jones, vn; Kate Shortt, vc; Gareth Lockrane, fl; Phil Robson, g; Dave Whitford, b; Simon Lea, d. 2016.

JRR 3 Nov

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 031118

DISC 1

Artist Art Pepper

Title Straight Life

Composer Pepper

Album Four Classic Albums

Label Avid

Number 962 CD 2 track 6

Duration 4.00

Performers Art Pepper, as; Red Garland, p; Paul Chambers, b; Philly Joe Jones, d. Jan 1957

DISC 2

Artist Chet Baker

Title Blame It On My Youth

Composer Heyman / Levant

Album Let’s Get Lost

Label BMG / Novus

Number PD 83054 Track 9

Duration 6.18

Performers: Chet Baker, v, t; Frank Strazzeri, p; John Leftwich,

DISC 3

Artist Art Tatum

Title Tea For Two

Composer Caesar / Youmans

Album Complete American Decca Recordings

Label Definitive

Number DRCD11200 CD 1 Track 6

Duration 3.15

Performers Art Tatum p; 21 March 1933

DISC 4

Artist Mary Lou Williams (with Andy Kirk)

Title Waking and Swinging

Composer Williams

Album The First Lady in Jazz 1927-1957

Label Fremeaux

Number 5449 CD 1 Track 2

Duration 2.42

Performers: Harry Lawson, Paul King, Earl Thompspon t; Ted Donnelly, Henry Wells, tb; John Harrington, John Williams, Dick Wilson, reeds; Mary Lou Williams, p; Ted Brinson, g; Booker Collins, b; Ben Thigpen, d; Andy Kirk , dir. March 1936

DISC 5

Artist Duke Ellington

Title Morning Glory

Composer Ellington / Stewart

Album Indispensible Duke Ellington Vol 5/6

Label RCA

Number NL89 750 (2) Track 4

Duration 3.19

Performers Wallace Jones, Cootie Williams, t; Rex Stewart, c; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Juan Tizol, tb; Barney Bigard, Johnny Hodges, Ben Webster, Otto Hardwicke, Harry Carney, reeds; Duke Ellington, p; Fred Guy, g; Jimmie Blanton, b; Sonny Greer, d. 6 March 1940

DISC 6

Artist Baby Face Willette

Title Swinging At Sugar Ray’s

Composer Willette

Album Face To Face

Label Blue Note

Number 0946393180 2 5 Track 1

Duration 6.35

Performers: Fred Jackson, ts; Baby Face Willette, org, Grant Green, g; Ben Dixon, d. 30 Jan 1961

DISC 7

Artist Miles Davis

Title My Ship

Composer Gershwin / Weill

Album Miles Davis/Gil Evans Complete Columbia Studio Recordings

Label Columbia Legacy

Number 2 67397 CD 1 Track 4

Duration 4.28

Performers: Miles Davis, Ernie Royal, Bernie Glow, Louis Mucci, Taft Jordan, Johnny Carisi, t; Frank Rehak, Jimmy Cleveland, Joe Bennett, Tom Mitchell, tb; Willie Ruff, Tony Miranda, frh; Bill Barber, tu; Romeo Penque, Sid Cooper, Lee Konitz, Danny Bank, reeds; Paul Chambers, b; Art Taylor, d. 10 May 1957

DISC 8

Artist Hexagonal

Title My Passion

Composer Bheki Mseleku

Album McCoy and Mseleku

Label Hexagonal

Number HRCD101 Track 6

Duration 7.30

Performers: Graeme Flower, t; Jason Yarde, as; Greg Heath, ts; John Donaldson, p; Simon Thorpe, b; Tristan Banks, d. 2018

DISC 9

Artist Jean-Luc Ponty

Title Mirage

Composer Ponty

Album The Very best of Jean Luc Ponty

Label Atlantic / Rhino

Number 8122 79862-2 Track 6

Duration 4.54 [fades so offers a useful edit]

Performers: Jean Luc Ponty, vn; Allan Holdsworth, g; Allan Zavod, kb; Daryl Stuermer, g; Ralphe Armstrong, b; Steve Smith, d. 1977

DISC 10

Artist Didier Lockwood

Title Rue de la Foret

Composer Lockwood

Album Round about Silence

Label Dreyfus

Number FDM 36595-2 track 12

Duration 4,17

Performers: Didier Lockwood, vn; Benoit Sourisse, p; Marc Michel Lebevillon, b; André Charlier, d. 1998.

DISC 11

Artist Phineas Newborn Jr

Title Sometimes I’m Happy

Composer Gray, Caesar, Youmans

Album Look Out – Phineas is back!

Label Pablo

Number 2310-801 Side B Track 3

Duration 5.42

Performers: Phoneas Newborn, p; Ray Brown, b; Jimmy Smith, d. Dec 1976

JRR 27 Oct

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 271018

DISC 1

Artist Dave O’Higgins / Geoff Gascoyne

Title Broadway

Album Real Note Vol 2

Label Jazzizit

Number Track 11

Duration 5.02

Performers Dave O’Higgins, ts; Graham Harvey, p; Geoff Gascoyne, b; Sebastiaan DeKrom, d. 2014

DISC 2

Artist Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz band

Title Theme From I Want To Live

Composer Mandel

Album On Tour

Label Verve

Number V6 8483 Track 3

Duration 6.57

Performers: Conte Candoli, Don Ferrara, Nick Travis, t; Bob Brookmeyer, Willie Dennis, Alan Raph, tb; Gerry Mulligan, Bob Donovan, Gene Quill, Zoot Sims, Jim Reider, Gene Allan, reeds; Buddy Clark, b; Mel Lewis, d. Berlin, 4 Nov, 1960

DISC 3

Artist Glenn Miller

Title Little Brown Jug

Composer Winner

Album Essential Glenn Miller Vol. 1

Label Sony / BMG

Number Track 9

Duration 2.48

Performers Glenn Miller, Al Mastren, and Paul Tanner, trombones; Clyde Hurley, Lee Knowles, and Dale McMickle, trumpets; Wilbur Schwartz, clarinet; Hal McIntyre, alto sax; Tex Beneke, Al Klink, and Harold Tennyson, tenor saxes; Chummy MacGregor, piano; Richard Fisher, guitar; Rowland Bundock, string bass; and Moe Purtill, drums. April 1939

DISC 4

Artist Andrews Sisters

Title Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy from Company B

Composer Raye / Prince

Album Andrews Sisters (Collectors series)

Label Capitol

Number CDP 7 94078 Track 9

Duration 2.38

Performers Patty, Laverne and Maxene Andrews, plus orchestra Nov 1957.

DISC 5

Artist Django Bates

Title My Little Suede Shoes

Composer Parker

Album Beloved Bird

Label Lost Marble

Number LMoo4 Track 5

Duration 3.51

Performers Django Bates, p; Petter Eldh, b; Peter Bruum, d. 2010

DISC 6

Artist Ahmad Jamal

Title My Foolish Heart

Composer Washington, Young

Album A L’Olympia

Label Dreyfus

Number FDM 366292 Track 4

Duration 13.51

Performers: George Coleman, ts; Ahmad Jamal, p; James Cammack, b; Idris Muhammad, d. 6 Nov 2000

DISC 7

Artist Henry Red Allen (with Luis Russell)

Title Jersey Lightning

Composer Russell

Album Henry Red Allen 1929-1936

Label BBC

Number 685 Track 2

Duration 3.23

Performers: Henry Allen, Bill Coleman, t; J C Higginbotham, tb; Albert Nicholas, Charlie Holmes, Teddy Hill, reeds; Will Johnson, bj; Luis Russell, p; Pops Foster, b; Paul Barbarin, d. 6 Sep 1929

DISC 8

Artist Charlie Byrd

Title Sweet Sue

Composer Young

Album Solo Flight

Label Fantasy

Number Track 11

Duration 1.18

Performers Charlie Byrd, g. 1965

DISC 9

Artist Chet Baker

Title Adriano

Composer Philip Catherine

Album Chet’s Choice

Label Criss Cross

Number 1016 Track 8

Duration 4.02

Performers Chet Baker, t; Philip Catherine, g; Hein Van Der Geijn, b. June 1985

DISC 10

Artist Ella Fitzgerald / Louis Armstrong

Title Stars Fell on Alabama

Composer Perkins / Parish

Album Complete Norman Granz Sessions

Label One

Number 59805 CD 1 Track 8

Duration 3.37

Performers Ella Fitzgerald, v; Louis Armstrong, t, v; Oscar Peterson, p; Herb Ellis, g; Ray Brown, b; Buddy Rich, d.

DISC 11

Artist Benny Carter

Title Only Trust Your Heart

Composer Carter / Kahn

Album 4 Albums from the Musicmasters Catalogue

Label Nimbus

Number 274144 CD 4 Track 1

Duration 5.31

Performers Dianne Reeves, v; Benny Carter, as; Warren Vache, c; Chris Neville, p; Steve LaSpina, b; Sherman Ferguson, d; 1995.

JRR 20 Oct 2018

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

Apologies for late posting this week. Back late from Buck and Billie concert at Turner Sims Southampton!

JRR 201018

DISC 1

Artist Monty Alexander

Title Three Little Birds

Composer Bob Marley

Album Caribbean Circle

Label Chesky

Number JD80 Track 7

Duration 4.45

Performers: Monty Alexander, p; Ira Coleman, b; Herlin Riley, d; Robert Thomas, Jr, perc; Marjorie Whylie, perc. 1992.

DISC 2

Artist Michel Colombier

Title Sunday

Composer Colombier

Album Michel Colombier

Label Chrysalis

Number 1212 Track 1

Duration 4.17

Performers: Michel Colombier, p; Lee Ritenour, g; Herbie Hancock, mini-moog; Jaco Pastorius, b; Peter Erskine, d. 1979

DISC 3

Artist Gretchen Parlato

Title Ju Ju

Composer Wayne Shorter

Album The Lost and Found

Label ObliqSound

Number OS 113 Track 4

Duration 6.01

Performers Gretchen Parlato, v; Dayna Stephens, ts; Robert Glasper, p; Alan Hampton, g; Derrick Hodge, b; Kendrick Scott, d. 2011

DISC 4

Artist Kenny Burrell

Title Saturday Night Blues

Composer Burrell

Album Midnight Blue

Label Blue Note

Number 84123 Track 7

Duration 6.16

Performers Stanley Turrentine, ts; Kenny Burrell, g; Major Holley, b; Bill English, d; Ray Barretto, perc. 1963.

DISC 5

Artist Humphrey Lyttelton

Title The Onions

Composer trad

Album Classic Live Concerts

Label Lake

Number LACD 253 CD 1 Track 19

Duration 4.45

Performers Humphrey Lyttelton, t; John Picard, tb; Wally Fawkes, cl; Bruce Turner, as; Johnny Parker, p; Fraddy Legon, g; Mickey Ashman, b; George Hopkinson, d. 28 Nov 1954

DISC 6

Artist Pete Allen

Title St Philip St Breakdown

Composer Lewis

Album A Nice Place to Be

Label P.A.R.

Number 492 Track 16

Duration 4.45

Performers: Pete Allen, cl; Mike Kemp, p; Mike Godwin, b; Nick Millward, d. 1991

DISC 7

Artist Freddy Randall

Title Muskrat Ramble

Composer Ory

Album n/a

Label Parlophone

Number R 3853 Side A

Duration 2.25

Performers: Freddy Randall, t; Archie Semple cl; Norman Cave, tb; Betty Smith, ts; Dave Fraser, p; Ken Englefield, b; Lennie Hastings, d. 17 Nov 1953.

DISC 8

Artist Stan Tracey / Bobby Wellins

Title Well You Needn’t

Composer Monk

Album Play Monk

Label Resteamed

Number RSJ 104

Duration 6.37

Performers Bobby Wellins, ts; Stan Tracey, p; Andrew Cleyndert, b; Clark Tracey, d. 2007.

DISC 9

Artist Keith Tippett

Title The Dance of the Sheer Joy of It All

Composer Tippett

Album The Nine Dances of Patrick O’Gonogon

Label Discus

Number 56 Track 3

Duration 4.51

Performers: Fulvio Sihurta, t; Sam Mauybe, James Gardiner-Bateman, reeds; Kieran McLeod, Rob Harvey, tb; Keith Tippett, p; Tom McCredie, b; Peter Fairclough, d. 2014.

DISC 10

Artist Odean Pope

Title You and Me

Composer Pope

Album Odean’s Three

Label In and Out

Number Track 9

Duration 6.20

Performers: Odean Pope, ts; Lee Smith, b; Billy Hart, d. 2011.

JRR 13 Oct

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 131018

DISC 1

Artist Dizzy Gillespie

Title A Night In Tunisia

Composer Gillespie / Paparelli

Album A Musical Safari / An Electrifying Evening

Label Solar

Number 4569957 Track 10

Duration 6.46

Performers Dizzy Gillespie, t; Leo Wright, fl, as; Lalo Schifrin, p; Bob Cunningham, b; Chuck Lampkin, d. 9 Feb 1961

DISC 2

Artist Waaju

Title Maroc

Composer Brown

Album Waaju

Label Olindo

Number ORLP 001 Track 4

Duration 6.24

Performers: Sam Rapley ts; Tal Janes, g; Joe Downard, d; Ernesto Marichales, perc; Ben Brown, d. 2018

DISC 3

Artist Don Rendell / Ian Carr Quintet

Title Black Marigolds

Composer Garrick

Album Complete Lansdowne Recordings 1965-1969

Label Jazzman

Number JMANVD 106P Track 3

Duration 13.28

Performers Don Rendell, ss; Ian Carr, t; Michael Garrick, p; Dave Green, b; Trevor Tomkins, d. 1968

DISC 4

Artist Karen Sharp

Title Night and Day

Composer Porter

Album The sun, the moon and you

Label Trio

Number 603 Track 9

Duration 6.42

Performers: Karen Sharp, ts; Nikki Iles, p; Dave Green, b; Steve Brown, d. 2018

DISC 5

Artist Mutt Carey

Title Little Coquette

Composer trad

Album Bunk and Mutt in New York

Label American Music

Number AMCD-45, track 2.

Duration 4.14

Performers: Mutt Carey, tpt; Albert Nicholas, clt; James Archey, tmb; James P. Johnson, pno; Pops Foster, sbs; and Baby Dodds, dms. Oct 1947.

DISC 6

Artist Louis Armstrong

Title Old Rockin’ Chair

Composer Carmichael

Album Sings the Blues

Label RCA

Number 07863 66244 2 Track 5

Duration 3.09

Performers: Louis Armstrong, t, v; Bobby Hackett, c; Jack Teagarden, tb, v; Peanuts Hucko, cl; Ernie Caceres, bars; Johnny Guarnieri, p; Al Casey, g; Al Hall, b; Cozy Cole, d. June 1947.

DISC 7

Artist Mark Crooks

Title After You’ve Gone

Composer Turner Layton

Album After You’ve Gone

Label Mac

Number 351 Track 1

Duration 3.16

Performers Mark Crooks, cl; John Pearce, p; Colin Oxley, g; Dave Chamberlain, b; Steve Brown, d. 2008

DISC 8

Artist John Taylor

Title Field Day

Composer Taylor

Album Rosslyn

Label ECM

Number 159 924-2 Track 7

Duration 4.47

Performers: John Taylor, p; Marc Johnson, b; Joey Baron, d. 2003.

DISC 9

Artist Count Basie

Title Moten Swing

Composer Durham / Basie

Album Chairman of the Board

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 5518 Track 13

Duration 4.52

Performers: Thad Jones, John Anderson, Wendell Culley, Joe Newman, t; Henry Coker, Al Grey, Bennie Powell, tb; Marshall Royal, Frank Wess, Billy Mitchell, Frank Foster, Charlie Fowlkes, reeds; Count Basie, p; Freddie Green, g; Eddie Jones, b; Sonny Payne, d. 28 April 1958

JRR 6 oct

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 061018

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DISC 1

Artist Sandy Brown

Title Go Ghana

Composer Brown / Greig

Album Too Hot

Label Castle Music

Number CMETD 992 CD 1 Track 11

Duration 3.33

Performers Al Fairweather, t; Sandy Brown, cl; Ian Armit, p; Diz Disley, g; Tim Mahn, b; Graham Burbidge, d.

DISC 2

Artist Louis Armstrong

Title If I Could Be With You

Composer Creamer / Johnson

Album Satchmo: A Musical Autobiography Part 2

Label Avid

Number AMSC1083 CD 1 Track 2

Duration 3.18

Performers: Louis Armstrong, t, v; Trummy Young, tb; Ed Hall, cl; Hilton Jefferson, George Dorsey, Seldon Powell, Dave McRae, reeds; Billy Kyle, p; Everett Barksdale, g; Squire Gersh, b; Barrett Deems, d.

DISC 3

Artist Muggsy Spanier

Title Someday Sweetheart

Composer Spikes

Album Muggsy Spanier 1931 and 1939

Label BBC

Number CD 687 Track 2

Duration 2.47

Performers: Muggsy Spanier, c; George Brunies, tb; Rod Cless, cl; Ray McKinstrey, ts: George Zack, p; Bob Casey, g; Pat Pattison, b; Marty Greenberg, d. 7 July 1939

DISC 4

Artist Artie Shaw

Title Stardust

Composer Carmichael / Parish

Album The Very Best of Artie Shaw

Label RCA

Number 09026 63755 2 Track 6

Duration 3.29

Performers: George Wendt, Johnny Cathcart, Billy Butterfield, t; Jack Jenney, Vernon Brown, tb; Artie Shaw, cl; Bus Bassey, Neely Plumb, Les Robinson, Jerry Jerome, reeds; Johnny Guarnieri, p; Al Hendrickson, g; Jud DeNaut, b; Nick Fatool, d; strings. 7 Oct 1940

DISC 5

Artist Ella Fitzgerald

Title All The Things You Are

Composer Kern

Album Sings the Jerome Kern Songbook

Label Verve

Number Track 3

Duration 3.18

Performers: Ella Fitzgerald and the Nelson Riddle Orchestra 1963

DISC 6

Artist Randy Weston

Title Hi Fly

Composer Weston arr; Liston

Album Live at the Five Spot

Label Fresh Sound

Number FSR 1645 Track 1

Duration 7.21

Performers: Kenny Dorham, t; Coleman Hawkins, ts; Randy Weston, p; Wilbur Little, b; Roy Haynes, d. 26 Oct 1959.

DISC 7

Artist Bill Evans / Toots Thielemans

Title Body and Soul

Composer Heyman, Eyton, Green, Sour

Album Affinity

Label Warner Jazz

Number 3293 Track 9

Duration 6.15

Performers Toots Thielemans, hca; Bill Evans, p; Marc Johnson, b; Elliott Zigmund, d. Oct/Nov 1978.

DISC 8

Artist Barb Jungr / John McDaniel

Title Englishman in NY

Composer Sumner

Album Float like a Butterfly

Label Krystalin

Number KLCD05 Track 2

Duration 3.45

Performers: Barb Jungr, v; John McDaniel, p. 2018.

DISC 9

Artist Suzi Woods

Title Restless

Composer And Morton

Album New Fiction

Label Andy Morton

Number Track 1

Duration 3.27

Performers: Suzi Woods, v; Chris Bowden, as; Toby Boalch, p; Mike Green, b; Miles Levin, d. 2018

DISC 10

Artist Tom Barford

Title Razztwizzler

Composer Barford

Album Bloomer

Label Edition

Number 1117 Track 7

Duration 4.53

Performers: Tom Barford ts; Rupert Cox, p; Billy Marrows, g; Flo Moore, b; Dave Storey, d. 2018.

DISC 11

Artist Cannonball Adderley

Title Del Sasser

Composer Sam Jones

Album Them Dirty Blues

Label Riverside

Number RLP 322 Track 4

Duration 4.43

Performers: Nat Adderley, c; Cannonball Adderley, as; Bobby Timmons, p; Sam Jones, b; Louis Hayes, d. 1960

DISC 12

Artist Lonnie Johnson

Title Blues for the West End

Composer Johnson

Album n/a

Label Decca

Number 7445 Side A

Duration 2.40

Performers Lonnie Johnson, g. 1937.

DISC 13

Artist Junior Mance

Title The Uptown

Composer Mance

Album Three Classic Albums Plus

Label Avid

Number 1090 CD 1 Track 1

Duration 4.01

Performers Junior Mance, p; Ben Tucker, b, Bobby Thomas d.

JRR 29 Sept

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 290918

DISC 1

Artist Hubert Laws

Title Miss Thing

Composer Thomas

Album The Laws of Jazz

Label Atlantic

Number SD 1432 Track 1

Duration 3.47

Performers: Hubert Laws, fl; Chick Corea, p; Richard Davis, b; Bobby Thomas, d. 1964

DISC 2

Artist Art Pepper

Title Diane

Composer Pepper

Album Four Classic Albums

Label Avid

Number AMSC 962 CD 2 Track 13

Duration 3,31

Performers Art Pepper, as; Russ Freeman, p; Ben Tucker, b; Gary Frommer, d. 23 Nov 1956

DISC 3

Artist Sammy Price

Title Swingin’ The Berry’s

Composer Berry

Album Boogie Woogie a la Parisienne

Label EMI France

Number 781212-2 Track 5

Duration 7.02

Performers: Emmett Berry, t; Guy Lafitte, ts; Sammy Price, p; Pops Foster, b; Freddie Moore, d. 6 Jan 1956.

DISC 4

Artist Jimmy Yancey

Title At The Window

Composer Yancey

Album Complete Recorded Works, Vol 3

Label Document

Number DOCD 5043 Track 8

Duration 3.02

Performers Jimmy Yancey, p, Dec 1943.

DISC 5

Artist Erskine Hawkins

Title Tuxedo Junction

Composer Dash / Hawkins / Johnson

Album History of Big Bands

Label Chant Du Monde

Number 574 1481 90 CD 4 Track 11

Duration 3.16

Performers Erskine Hawkins, Dud Bascomb, Sam Lowe, Marcellus Green, t; Edward Sims, Robert Range, tb; William Johnson, Jimmy Mitchell, Julian Dash, Heywood Henry, reeds; Avery Parrish, p; William McLemore, g; Leomie Stanfield, b; James Morrison, d. 18 July 1939.

DISC 6

Artist Firehouse Five Plus Two

Title Barney Google

Composer Conrad / Rose

Album Twenty Years Later

Label Good Time Jazz

Number 10054-2 Track 12

Duration 3.09

Performers: Ward Kimball, tb; George Probert, ss; Don Kinch, t; Danny Alguire, c; George Bruns, tu; K O Ecklund, p; Bill Newman, bj; Eddie Forrest, d. Oct 1969.

DISC 7

Artist Sarah Vaughan

Title September Song

Composer Weill / Anderson

Album Clifford Brown and the Ladies of Jazz

Label Lonehill Jazz

Number 10325 CD 1 Track 1

Duration 5.45

Performers: Sarah Vaughan, v; Clifford Brown, t; Paul Quinichette, ts; Herbie Mann, fl; Jimmy Jones, p; Joe Benjamin, b; Roy Haynes, d. Ernie Wilkins, arr. Dec 1954.

DISC 8

Artist Andrea Motis

Title Chega de Saudade

Composer Jobim

Album Emotional Dance

Label Impulse

Number 0602557317947 Track 4

Duration 5.48

Performers: Andrea Motis, t; Joel Frahm, ts; Ignasi Terraza, p; Joan Chamorro, b; Esteve Pi, d. 2017.

DISC 9

Artist Fred Hersch

Title And So It Goes

Composer Joel

Album Open Book

Label Palmetto

Number 2186 Track 7

Duration 5.57

Performers: Fred Hersch p, 2016.

DISC 10

Artist Chet Baker

Title Just Friends

Composer Klenner / Lewis

Album Live in London, Vol 2

Label Ubuntu

Number 0014 CD 2 Track 5

Duration 12.05

Performers: Chet Baker, t, v; John Horler, p, Jim Richardson, b; Tony Mann d. 1983

JRR 22 Sept

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 220918

DISC 1

Artist Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington

Title Duke’s Place

Composer Ellington / Katz / Thiele

Album The Great Summit

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55536 Track 1

Duration 5.05

Performers Louis Armstrong, t, v; Barney Bigard, cl; Trummy Young, tb; Duke Ellington, p; Mort Herbert, b; Danny Barcelona, d. April 1961.

DISC 2

Artist Teddy Wilson

Title Shiny Stockings

Composer Foster

Album On Tour

Label Musidisc

Number CV 976 Side 1 Track 3

Duration 3.31

Performers Teddy Wilson, p; Arvell Shaw, b; Bert Dahlander, d. 1959

DISC 3

Artist Lionel Hampton

Title Stardust – Moonglow

Composer Carmichael – Hudson/Mille/DeLange

Album Made in Japan

Label Timeless

Number SJP 171 S 1 T 3

Duration 9.31

Performers: Lionel Hampton, vib; Barry Reis, John Marshall, Johnny Walker, Vince Cutro, t; Chris Guilhaugen, Charles Stephens, John Gordon, tb; Glen Wilson, Yoshi Malta, Paul Jeffrey, Ricky Ford, Tom Chapin, reeds; John Colliania, p; Todd Coolman, b; Duffy Jackson, d. June 1982

DISC 4

Artist Monnette Sudler

Title Natural Accurrence

Composer Sudler

Album Brighter Days For You

Label Steeplechase

Number SCS 1087 Track 3

Duration 5.47

Performers: Monnette Sudler, g; Oliver Collins, p; Khan Jamal, marimba; Tyrone Brown, b; Newman Baker, d; Duke Wilson, percussion. 7 Nov 1977.

DISC 5

Artist Butterfield Blues Band

Title Work Song

Composer Adderley

Album East-West

Label Elektra

Number EKL 315 Track 5

Duration 7.54

Performers: Paul Butterfield, hca; Elvin Bishop, Mike Bloomfield, g; Mark Naftalin, org; Jerome Arnold, b; Billy Davenport, d. 1966

DISC 6

Artist Blue Mitchell

Title The Folks Who Live on the Hill

Composer Kern, Hammerstein

Album Heads Up

Label Blue Note

Number BST 84272 Side A Track 3

Duration 5.25

Performers Blue Mitchell, t; with Burt Collins, t; Julian Priester, tb; Junior Cook, Jerry Dodgion, Pepper, Adams, reeds; McCoy Tyner, p; Gene Taylor, b; Al Foster, d. 1967

DISC 7

Artist Jack Teagarden

Title I Can’t Get Started

Composer Duke / Gershwin

Album Portrait of Mr T

Label Roulette

Number Side B Track 3

Duration 3.10

Performers: Don Goldie (tp, vcl), Jack Teagarden (tb, vcl), Henry Cuesta (cl), Don Ewell (p), Stan Puls (b), Barrett Deems (d).

Universal Studios, Chicago, January 29-February 5, 1961

DISC 8

Artist Gary Burton / Steve Swallow

Title Sweet Henry

Composer Swallow / Gregg

Album Hotel Hello

Label ECM

Number 8355862 Track 7

Duration 4.02

Performers: Gary Burton, vib; Steve Swallow, b, 1975.

DISC 9

Artist Kamasi Washington

Title Hub Tones

Composer Hubbard arr Washington

Album Heaven and Earth

Label Young Turks

Number CD 1 Track 3

Duration 9.10

Performers Kamasi Washington, ts; Dontai Winslow, t; Ryan Porter, tb; Cameron Graves, p; Brandon Coleman, kb; Miles Mosley b; Tony Austin, d; Allakoi Pete, Khalil Cumings, perc. 2018.

JRR 15 Sept

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 150918

DISC 1

Artist John Handy

Title Dancy Dancy

Composer Handy

Album 2^nd John Handy Album

Label CBS

Number SBPG 62881 S 1 T 1

Duration 5.32

Performers: John Handy, as; Michael White, vn; Jerry Hahn, g; Don Thompson, b; Terry Clarke, d, 1966.

DISC 2

Artist Jimmy Smith

Title The Champ

Composer Gillespie

Album Electrifyin’

Label Proper

Number Properbox 139 Cd 1 Track 1

Duration 8.39

Performers Jimmy Smith, org; Thornel Schwartz, g; Donald Bailey, d. 11 March 1956.

DISC 3

Artist Bill Evans

Title My Foolish Heart

Composer Victor Young, Ned Washington

Album Complete Live at the Village Vanguard 1961

Label Riverside

Number 0600753400593 CD 1 Track 4

Duration 4.58

Performers Bill Evans, p; Scott LaFaro, b; Paul Motian, d. 1961

DISC 4

Artist Stan Tracey

Title Alice In Jazzland / Afro Charlie meets the White Rabbit

Composer Tracey

Album Alice In Jazzland

Label ReSteamed

Number RSJ 102 Track 1 + 2

Duration 4.56 + 5.07

Performers Eddie Blair, Ian Hamer, Kenny Baker, Les Condon, t; Keith Christie, Chris Smith, Wally Smith, tb; Ronnie Baker, Alan Branscombe, as; Ronnie Scott, Tubby Hayes, ts; Harry Klein, bars; Stan Tracey, p, Jeff Clyne, b; Ronnie Stephenson, d.

DISC 5

Artist King Oliver and His Orchestra

Title Stingaree Blues

Composer Clinton / Kemp

Album n/a

Label Bluebird

Number 10707 Side A

Duration 3.13

DISC 6

Artist Chris Barber

Title When The Saints Go Marching In

Composer Trad

Album 1961-62

Label Lake

Number LACD 325 CD 2 Track 9

Duration 2.57

Performers: Pat Halcox, t; Ian Wheeler, cl; Chris Barber, tb; Eddie Smith, bj; Dick Smith, b; Graham Burbidge, d; Ottilie Patterson, v. 16 Nov 1961

DISC 7

Artist Fats Waller

Title Ain’t Misbehavin

Composer Waller / Razaf

Album Handful or Keys

Label Proper

Number Properbox 71 CD 4 Track 19

Duration 3.56

Performers Benny Carter, t; Gene Porter, cl; Alton Moore, tb; Fats Waller, p; Irving Ashby, g; Slam Stewart, b; Zutty Singleton, d. 1943.

DISC 8

Artist Stan Getz

Title La Fiesta

Composer Corea

Album Captain Marvel

Label Columbia

Number Track 1

Duration 8.21

Performers Stan Getz, ts; Chick Corea kb; Stanley Clarke, b; Airto Moreira, perc; Tony Williams, d. 3 March 1972.

DISC 9

Artist Jimmy Giuffre

Title The Train and The River

Composer Giuffre

Album Jazz on a Summer’s Day

Label Charly

Number X 686 CD Track 1

Duration 4.32

Performers: Jimmy Giuffre, cl, ts; Bob Brookmeyer, vtb; Jim Hall, g. 1958

DISC 10

Artist Duke Ellington

Title Anatomy of a Murder

Composer Ellington / Strayhorn

Album Anatomy of a murder

Label Soundtrack Factory

Number 606373 Track 24

Duration 2.36

Performers: Clark Terry, Cat Anderson, Shorty Baker, Ray Nance, t; Quentin Jackson, Britt Woodman, John Sanders, tb; Jimmy Hamilton, Russell Procope, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, reeds; Duke Ellington, p; Jimmy Woode, b; Jimmy Johnson, d. June 1959.

JRR 8 Sept

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 080918

DISC 1

Artist Cannonball Adderley

Title Del Sasser

Composer Sam Jones

Album Them Dirty Blues

Label Riverside

Number RLP 322 Track 4

Duration 4.43

Performers: Nat Adderley, c; Cannonball Adderley, as; Bobby Timmons, p; Sam Jones, b; Louis Hayes, d. 1960

DISC 2

Artist Sal Nistico

Title Empty Room

Composer Nistico

Album Empty Room

Label Red

Number 123222-2 Track 4

Duration 7.01

Performers: Sal Nistico, ts; Rita Marcotulli, p; Marco Fratini b; Roberto Gatto, d. 1988.

DISC 3

Artist Kenny Graham’s Afro-Cubists

Title Caravan

Composer Tizol / Ellington

Album n/a

Label Esquire

Number EP83 Side B

Duration 7.07

Performers: Leo Wright (tp), Kenny Graham, Eddie Mordue, Pete King, Alan Rowe (ts), Bill Andrews (bs), Lennie Metcalfe (p), Victor Feldman (vib,conga), Sammy Stokes (b), Phil Seamen (d). May 6th, 1955

DISC 4

Artist Harry Parry

Title Don’t Be That Way

Composer Sampson, Goodman, Parish

Album Tea For Two

Label One Media

Number Track 14

Duration 3.17

Performers Doreen Villiers, v; Harry Parry cl; Roy Marsh, vib; George Shearing, p; Frank Deniz, g; Sam Molineaux, b; Ben Edwards, d. 19 July 1941.

DISC 5:

Artist Mel Torme

Title Mountain Greenery

Composer Rodgers / Hart

Album n/a

Label Vogue / Coral

Number 75210 Side A

Duration 2.28

Performers Mel Torme, v; unidentified trio

DISC 6

Artist Patricia Barber

Title Bye Bye Blackbird

Composer Dixon / Henderson

Album Nightclub

Label Boue Note

Number 7243 5 27290 Track 1

Duration 4.03

Performers Patricia Barber, p, v; Marc Johnson, b; Adam Nussbaum, d. 2000.

DISC 7

Artist Old Hat Jazz Band

Title Bigiune de vieux chapeau

Composer Oliver

Album The Sparrow

Label Old Hat

Number Track 3

Duration 4.23

Performers Mike Soper: trumpet; Will Scott: saxophones, clarinet; Ewan Bleach: baritone saxophone; Simon Marsh: alto saxophone; Andrew Oliver: piano; James Kitchman: guitar; Louis Thomas: double bass; Elizabeth Exell: drums; 2015

DISC 8

Artist Louis Armstrong

Title Muskrat Ramble

Composer Ory

Album A Song Was Born – 1947

Label Fremeaux

Number FA1363 CD 3 Track 2

Duration 6.13

Performers Louis Armstrong, t; Jack Teagarden, tb; Barney Bigard, cl; Dick Cary, p; Arvell Shaw, b; Sid Catlett, d. Symphony Hall Boston, 30 Nov 1947

DISC 9

Artist Michel Legrand

Title Jitterbug Waltz

Composer Waller

Album Legrand jazz

Label Phono

Number 870266 CD 1 Track 3

Duration 5.20

Performers Miles Davis, t; Herbie Mann, fl; Phil Woods, as; John Coltrane, ts; Jerome Richardson, bar; Betty Glamann, hp; Barry Galbraith, g; Eddie Costa, vib; Bill Evans, p; Paul Chambers, b; Kenny Dennis, d. 25 June 1958.

DISC 10

Artist Nicola Farnon

Title The More I See You

Composer Warren, Gordon

Album A Day at the Market

Label Nicolafarnonmusic

Number PNJP 0050 Track 12

Duration 4.40

Performers Nicola Farnon, b, v; Piero Tucci, p, ts; Phil Johnson, d. 2014

DISC 11

Artist Aretha Franklin

Title Lover Come Back To Me

Composer Romberg / Hammerstein

Album The complete singles 1956-62

Label Soul Jam

Number 600903 Track 14

Duration 2.36

Performers Aretha Franklin and unidentified studio orchestra.

JRR 1 Sept

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 010918

DISC 1

Artist Edouard Leys (featuring Malo Mazurié)

Title Versus

Composer Leys

Album La Ligne Jaune

Label Black and Blue

Number 8552 Track 6

Duration 3.43

Performers: Malo Mazurié, t; Edouard Leys, p; Michel Rosciglione, b; Mourad Benhammou, d; 2017.

DISC 2

Artist Jackie McLean

Title Goin’ ‘Way Blues

Composer McLean

Album Four Classic Albums

Label Avid

Number AMSC1 288 CD 2 Track 8

Duration 6.34

Performers Jackie McLean, as; Freddie Hubbard, t; Kenny Drew, p; Doug Watkins, b; Pete LaRoca, d. 8 Jan 1961

DISC 3

Artist Bill Evans

Title Someday My Prince Will Come

Composer Churchill, Morey

Album At The Montreux Jazz Festival

Label Verve

Number 827 844-2 Track 10

Duration 6.08

Performers Bill Evans, p; Eddie Gomez, b; Jack DeJohnette, d. 15 June 1968

DISC 4

Artist Charlie Parker

Title My Heart Tells Me

Composer Warren / Gordon

Album Integrale Vol 1

Label Fremeaux

Number FA 1331 CD 2 Track 2

Duration 3.20

Performers: Charlie Parker, alto; Efferge Ware, guitar; Phil Phillips, drums. Recorded in 1943

DISC 5

Artist McKinney’s Cotton Pickers

Title Milenburg Joys

Composer Morton

Album Jazz Age the hot sounds of the 20s and 30s.

Label Past Perfect

Number 78131 CD 1 Track 8

Duration 2.58

Performers: John Nesbitt, Langston Curl, t; Claude Jones, tb; Don Redman, as; Milton Senior, ts; Todd Rhodes, p; Dave Wilborn, bj; Ralph Escudero, tu, Cuba Austin d. 11 July 1928

DISC 6

Artist Wilbur De Paris

Title Change of Key Boogie

Composer De Paris

Album Live in New York 1944 and 1953

Label Upbeat

Number URCD282 Track 7

Duration 2.38

Performers Sidney De Paris, trumpet; Wilbur De Paris, trombone; Ed Hall, clarinet; Clyde Hart, piano; Billy Taylor, bass; Specs Powell, drums. Feb 1944

DISC 7

Artist Johnny Dodds and His Chicago Boys

Title 29^th and Dearborn

Composer Jones

Album New Orleans Giants 1936-40

Label JSP

Number 336 Track 15

Duration 3.14

Performers Charlie Shavers, t; Johnny Dodds, cl; Lil Armstrong, p; Teddy Bunn, g; John Kirby, b; O’Neil Spencer, d. 21 Jan 1938

DISC 8

Artist John Tobin’s Midnight Serenaders

Title I’m Afraid To Care For You

Composer Frank /Owen

Album New Orleans In the 20s

Label Timeless

Number CBC 101-4 Track 15

Duration 3.11

Performers Harry Dorin, co; Jac Assunto, tb; Norvelle Makofsky, as; Elbridge Westerfield, ts; Adrian Laroque, p; John Tobin, bj; Benny Pottle, tu. 22 Jan 1925

DISC 9

Artist Carla Bley

Title Vashkar

Composer Bley

Album Trios

Label ECM

Number 372 4551 Track 2

Duration 7.23

Performers: Andy Sheppard, ss; Carla Bley, p; Steve Swallow, b. 2013.

DISC 10

Artist Johnny Mansfield

Title M & M

Composer Mansfield

Album Elftet

Label Edition

Number Pre-release white label Track 1

Duration 8.56

Performers: Chris Potter – guest soloist – Tenor Sax; Ella Hohnen Ford – Vocals & Flute; James Davison – Trumpet; Tom Smith – Alto Sax; George Millard – Bass Clarinet & tenor sax; Rory Ingham – Trombone; Dom Ingham – Violin; Laura Armstrong – Cello; Oliver Mason – Guitar; Jonny Mansfield – Vibraphone & Composition; Will Harris – Bass; Boz Martin-Jones – Drums. 2018

DISC 11

Artist Jimmy McGriff and Hank Crawford

Title Red Top

Composer Ammons

Album Right Turn on Blue

Label Telarc

Number 83366 Track 3

Duration 4.16

Performers: Hank Crawford, as; Jimmy McGriff, org; Rodney Jones, g; Jesse Hameen, d.

JRR 25 Aug

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 250818

DISC 1

Artist Wynton Kelly

Title Surrey with the Fringe on Top

Composer Rodgers / Hammerstein

Album Complete Vee Jay Studio Recordings

Label Lonehill Jazz

Number 10296-2 CD 1 Track 10

Duration 3.42

Performers: Wynton Kelly, p; Paul Chambers, b; Jimmy Cobb, d. 1961

DISC 2

Artist Buck Clayton

Title Don’t You Miss Your Baby

Composer Basie, Durham, Rushing,

Album Complete Legendary Jam Sessions Master Takes.

Label Lonehill Jazz

Number 10115-3 CD 3 Track 9

Duration 6.39

Performers: Buck Clayton, Billy Butterfield, Ruby Braff, t; J C Higginbotham, tb; Coleman Hawkins, Julian Dash, ts; Kenny Kersey, p; Steve Jordan, g; Walter Page, b; Bobby Donaldson, d. Jimmy Rushing, v.

DISC 3

Artist Paul Gonsalves

Title I Cover The Waterfront

Composer Green / Heyman

Album Gettin’ Together

Label Fantasy

Number 203-2 Track 6

Duration 4.06

Performers: Paul Gonsalves, ts; Wynton Kelly, p; Sam Jones, b; Jimmy Cobb, d. 1960

DISC 4

Artist Artie Shaw

Title Bird Calls

Composer Shaw / Basie

Album Count Basie and His Orchestra – the Uncollected 1944

Label Hindsight

Number 244 Track 11

Duration 2.59

Performers: Artie Shaw, cl; Count Basie, p; Freddie Green g; Rodney Richardson, b; Buddy Rich, d. 1944

DISC 5

Artist Andy Kirk

Title Lover Come Back to Me

Composer Romberg, Hammerstein

Album n/a

Label Brunswick

Number 02575

Duration 3.10

Performers: Clarence Trice, Earl Thompson, Harry Lawson, t; Ted Donelly, Henry Wells, tb; John Harrington, Dick Wilson, John Williams, Earl Miller, reeds; Mary Lou Williams, p; Ted Robinson, g; Booker Collins, b; Ben Thigpen, d; Pha Terrell, v; 13 Dec 1937.

DISC 6

Artist Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra

Title Woodland Symphony

Composer Bert Stevens / Hal David

Album n/a

Label Brunswick

Number 03233

Duration 2.31

Performers: Glen Gray, cl, as, fl, dir; Cy Baker, Grady Watts, Frank Ryerson, Corky Cornelius, t; Pee Wee Hunt, Murray McEachern, tb; Clarence Hutchenrider, Kenny Sargent, Art Ralston, Danny Andrea, Pat Davis, reeds; Joe Hall, p; Jack Blanchette, g; Stanley Dennis, b; Tony Briglia, d. 27 May 1941

DISC 7

Artist Roland Kirk

Title You Did It

Composer Kirk

Album We Free Kings

Label Mercury

Number Track 7

Duration 2.27

Performers: Roland Kirk, fl; Hank Jones, p; Wendell Marshall, b; Charlie Persip, d. Aug 1961.

DISC 8

Artist Gallery

Title Pale Sun

Composer McCandless

Album Gallery

Label ECM

Number 2301 206 Side B Track 1

Duration 7.17

Performers: Paul McCandless, ss, ob, cor anglais; David Samuels, vib; David Darling, cello; Ratzo Harris, b; Michael DiPasquia, d. 1981.

DISC 9

Artist David Grisman

Title Ricochet

Composer ?

Album Great American Music Hall, 1977

Label Acoustic Oasis

Number 50024 Track 9

Duration 2.08

Performers: David Grisman, mand; Darol Anger, vn; Mike Marshall, mand; Todd Phillips, b; Tony Rice, g.

DISC 10

Artist Emily Remler

Title Pocket Wes

Composer Remler

Album Take Two

Label Concord

Number 4195 Track 5

Duration 6.50

Performers: Emily Remler, g; James Williams, p; Don Thompson, b; Terry Clarke, d. 1982

DISC 11

Artist Barney Wilen

Title Zombizar

Composer Wilen, de Bendern

Album Moshi

Label Saravah

Number 1028/9 Side 3 Track 1

Duration 7.16

Performers: Barney Wilen, ts; Pierre Chaze, g; Michel Grailler, elp; Didier Leon, lute; Christian Tritsch b; Micheline Pelzer, d; Caroline de Bendern, Babeth Lamy, Laurence Apithi, Marva Broome, v. 1972

DISC 12

Artist Blossom Dearie

Title Surrey with the fringe on top

Composer Rodgers / Hammerstein

Album Jazz In Paris: Blossom Dearie

Label Emarcy

Number 064784-2 Track 5

Duration 2.54

Performers Blossom Dearie, p; Herman Gant, b; Bernard Planchenault, d. Paris, 1955

JRR 18 Aug

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

All today’s requests come from current members of NYJO following their brilliant Prom on Thursday.

JRR 180818

DISC 1:

Artist Callum Au

Title September In The Rain

Composer Warren / Dubin

Album Something’s Coming

Label Callum Au Music

Number Track 1

Duration 6.18

Performers: Tom Walsh; George Hogg; Freddie Gavita; Henry Armburg Jennings, (trumpets); Callum Au (Tenor Trombone, Euphonium); Robbie Harvey (Tenor Trombone); Ross Anderson (Tenor Trombone); Barry Clements (Bass Trombone, Tuba); Lucas Dodd (Soprano/Alto Saxes); Jim Gold (Soprano/Alto Saxes); Simon Marsh (Tenor Sax, Flute, Clarinet); Tommy Laurence (Tenor Sax); Richard Shepherd (Baritone Sax, Bass Clarinet, Clarinet), Peter Long (Tubax), Gareth Lockrane (Flutes, Piccolo), Nigel Hitchcock (Solo Alto Sax) Jon Russell (Guitar); Chris Eldred (Piano); Laurence Ungless (Double Bass); Ed Richardson (Drums) 2012

DISC 2

Artist Sonny Rollins

Title Where are You?

Composer McHugh /Adamson

Album The Bridge

Label RCA

Number 74321796252 Track 2

Duration 5.08

Performers Sonny Rollins, ts; Jim Hall., g; Bob Cranshaw, b; Ben Riley, d. 13 Feb 1962

DISC 3

Artist Brad Mehldau

Title When It Rains

Composer Mehldau

Album Largo

Label Warner

Number 936248114-2 Track 1

Duration 6.36

Performers: Brad Mehldau, p; Larry Grenadier, b; Matt Chamberlain, d; Steve Kujala, David Kostac, flutes; John Clarke, Earl Dumier, oboes; Gary Grey, Emile Bernstein, clarinets; Peter Mandell, Rose Corrigan, bassoons. Rec 2001.

DISC 4

Artist Frank Sinatra

Title I’ve Got You Under My Skin

Composer Porter

Album Songs For Swingin’ Lovers

Label Capitol

Number W653 Track 9

Duration 3.43

Performers Frank Sinatra, v; Nelson Riddle Orchestra, 1956

DISC 5

Artist Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong

Title Isn’t It A Lovely Day

Composer Berlin

Album Ella & Louis Complete Norman Granz Sessions

Label One

Number 59805 CD 1 Track 2

Duration 6.20

Performers Ella Fitzgerald,m v; Louis Armstrong, t, v; Oscar Peterson, p; Herb Ellis, g; Ray Brown, b; Buddy Rich, d. 16 August 1956.

DISC 6

Artist The Swingles

Title Bucimis

Composer trad.

Album Folklore

Label Swingle Swingers LLP

Number Track 8

Duration 4.21

Performers Joanna Goldsmith-Eteson, Sara Davey, Clare Wheeler, Oliver Griffiths, Jon Smith, Kevin Fox, Edward Randell

DISC 7

Artist Maria Schneider

Title Days of Wine and Roses

Composer Chase / Whiting

Album Days of Wine and Roses

Label Artistshare

Number 1107 Track 4

Duration 7.20

Performers: Greg Gisbert, Ingird Jensen, Laurie Frink, Tony Kadleck, t; Keith O’Quinn, Larry Farrell, Rock Ciccarone, George Flynn, tb; Charles Pillow, Tim Rees, Scott Robinson, Rich Perry, Rick Margitza, reeds; Frank Kimbrough, p; Ben Monder, g; Tony Scherr, b; Tim Horner, d; Maria Schneider, dir. Jazz Standard NY 2000.

DISC 8

Artist Tom Ridout

Title Known No More

Composer Ridout

Album No Excuses

Label 33Jazz

Number Track 7

Duration 8.09

Performers: Alex Ridout, t; Elliot Pooley, tb; Anna Drysdale, frh; Tom Ridout, reeds, recorders; Rob Luft, Billy Marrows, g; Will Barry, kb; Flo Moore, b; Phelan Burgoyne, d; Anastasia Stahlmann, Didier Osindero, v; Anita Kurowska, vla; Cicelia Brignall, cello; 2018.

DISC 9

Artist NYJO

Title Dawn Before Dark Before Dawn

Composer Garland

Album The Change

Label NYJ

Number CD 027 Track 8

Duration 7.54

Performers: Louis Dowdswell, Adam Chatterton, Nick Dewhurst, James Copus, Tom Dennis, t; Ross Anderson, Pete Whitehouse, Tom Green, Chris Valentine, Barry Clements, tb; Anna Drysdale, frh; Helen Wilson, Jim Gold, Nadim Teimoori, Riley Stone-Lonergan, Chris Whiter, Tim Garland, reeds; Chris Eldred, p; Rob Luft, g; Conor Chaplin, b; Mike Mondesir, d. 2012.

JRR 11Aug

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 110818

DISC 1

Artist Fletcher Henderson

Title Hocus Pocus

Composer Will Hudson

Album Hocus Pocus

Label Bluebird

Number ND 90413 Track 8

Duration 3.14

Performers: Russell Smith, Red Allen, Joe Thomas, t; Claude Jones, Keg Johnson, tb; Buster Bailey, Russell Procope, Hilton Jefferson, Coleman Hawkins, reeds; Fletcher Henderson, p; Bernard Addison, g; John Kirby, b; Vic Engle, d. 6 March 1934.

DISC 2

Artist Billy Taylor

Title I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free

Composer Taylor

Album Now That’s What I Call Jazz

Label Sony

Number 06020567437611 cD 3 Track 16

Duration 3.41

Performers Billy Taylor Trio.

DISC 3

Artist Duke Ellington

Title Jones

Composer Ellington / Terry

Album Blues in Orbit / The Cosmic Scene

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 50713 CD 2 Track 5

Duration 2.57

Performers Clark Terry, flugelhorn; Quentin Jackson, John Sanders, Britt Woodman, tb; Jimmy Hamilton, cl; Harry Carney, bars; Duke Ellington, p; Jimmy Woode, b; Sam Woodyard, d; 2 April 1958.

DISC 4

Artist Harlem Jazz and Blues Band

Title Stagolee

Composer trad

Album Master Tapes Previously unissued on CD

Label AAH Records

Number VoCa CD410 track 9

Duration 6.20

Performers include Doc Cheatham, t; Clyde Bernhardt, tb, v;

DISC 5

Artist Al Fairweather / Sandy Brown All Stars

Title Dinah

Composer Akst, Lewis, Young

Album 208 Rhythm Club: The Radio Luxemburg Sessions

Label Vocalion

Number CDNJT 5316 Track 4

Duration 3.28

Performers: Al Fairweather, t; Sandy Brown, cl, v; Tony Milliner, tb; Brian Lemon, p; Brian Prudence, b; Benny Goodman, d.1961

DISC 6

Artist Alex Welsh

Title Creole Love Call

Composer Ellington / Mills

Album Just One More Chance

Label Upbeat

Number URCD 191 Tracks 8 and 9

Duration 6.13

Performers: Alex Welsh, ldr; Roy Williams, tb; Al Gay, ss, cl; John Barnes, ts, cl; Fred Hunt, p; Jim Douglas, g; Ronnie Rae, b; Lennie Hastings, d. 28 May 1967.

DISC 7

Artist Louis Armstrong

Title Potato Head Blues

Composer Armstrong

Album Hotter Than That

Label Marshall Cavendish

Number CD003 Track 12

Duration 2.55

Performers Louis Armstrong, t; John Thomas, tb; Johnny Dodds, cl; Lil Armstrong, p; Johnny St Cyr, bj; Pete Briggs, tu; Baby Dodds, d. 10 May 1927.

DISC 8

Artist Uncle Nef

Title Shake It Baby

Composer T Bone Walker / John Lee Hooker

Album Uncle Nef

Label Ropeadope

Number Track 1

Duration 2.44

Performers: Shannon Powell, d, v; Darren Hoffman, g; Sami Stevens, v. 2017.

DISC 9

Artist Chaka Khan

Title And the Melody Still Lingers On (Night In Tunisia)

Composer Gillespie / Paparelli

Album Whacha Gonna Do For Me

Label Warner

Number Track 6

Duration 5.04

Performers: Chaka Khan, v; Herbie Hancock, synth, others unidentified.

DISC 10

Artist Indo-British Ensemble

Title Yaman (The Colonel’s Lady)

Composer Victor Graham

Album Curried Jazz

Label MFP

Number 1307 S 1 T 1

Duration 4.40

Performers: Kenny Wheeler, fh; Ray Swinfield, fl; Dev Kumar, sitar; Sitara Kumar, tambura; Jeff Clyne, b; Bill Eyden, d; Chris Karan, tabla.

DISC 11

Artist Max Roach / Anthony Braxton

Title Tropical Forest

Composer Roach/Braxton

Album Birth and Rebirth

Label Black Saint

Number 0024 S 1 T 3

Duration 5.05

Performers: Anthony Braxton, reeds; Max Roach, d. 1978.

DISC 12

Artist Jimmy Smith

Title Eight Counts for Rita

Composer Smith

Album Dot Com Blues

Label Verve

Number Track 2

Duration 3.39

Performers: Jimmy Smith, org; Russell Malone, g; John Clayton, b; Harvey Mason, d. 2000

DISC 13

Artist Peggy Lee

Title New York City Blues

Composer Jones / Lee

Album Four Classic Albums

Label Avid

Number 1290 CD 2 Track 18

Duration 3.23

Performers: Peggy Lee and Quincy Jones Orchestra.

JRR 4 August

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 040818

DISC 1

Artist Herbie Hancock

Title Maiden Voyage

Composer Hancock

Album Complete Blue Note 60s Sessions

Label Blue Note

Number B2BN 7243 4 95569 2 8 CD 4 T 1

Duration 7.55

Performers: Freddie Hubbard, t; George Coleman, ts; Herbie Hancock, p; Ron Carter, b; Tony Williams, d. 17 March 1965.

DISC 2

Artist Bill Watrous and Carl Fontana

Title Memories of You

Composer Blake, Razaf

Album Bill Watrous and Carl Fontana

Label Atlas

Number LA27 1030 track 2

Duration 7.46

Performers Bill Watrous tb; Ross Tomkins, p; Bob Maize, b; Jake Hanna, d. May 1984.

DISC 3

Artist Clifford Brown / Max Roach quintet

Title Land’s End

Composer Land

Album Complete Emarcy Recordings

Label Mosaic

Number MRLP 3004 LP3 Side 1 Track 4

Duration 4.47

Performers: Clifford Brown, t; Harold Land, ts; Richie Powell, p; George Morrow, b; Max Roach, d.

DISC 4

Artist Ben Webster

Title Londonderry Air (1^st set)

Composer trad. Arr Webster

Album Soho Nights Vol. 1

Label Re-Steamed

Number RSJ 106 Track 5

Duration 4.43

Performers: Ben Webster, ts; Stan Tracey, p; Dave Green, b; Tony Crombie, d. 1968

DISC 5

Artist Adrian Rollini and Goofus Five

Title Ain’t That a Grand and Glorious Feeling

Composer

Album The Goofus Five 1926-7

Label Timeless

Number 1-017 Track 21

Duration 3.03

Performers: Chelsea Quealey, t; Al Philburn, tb; Bobby Davis, cl, as, ss; Sam Ruby, ts; Jack Russin, p; Tommy Felline, bj; Adrian Rollini, bassx; goofus, Herb Weil, d; Ted Wallace, v. 15 June 1927

DISC 6

Artist Louis Armstrong + Billie Holiday

Title Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans

Composer DeLange / Alter

Album New Orleans – Soundtrack

Label Upbeat

Number 276 Track 23

Duration 1.45

Performers, Louis Armstrong, t, v; Billie Holiday, v; Barney Bigard, cl; Kid Ory, tb; Charlie Beal, p; Red Callendar, b; Zutty Singleton, d. 1946

DISC 7

Artist Django Reinhardt

Title D R Blues

Composer Reinhardt

Album Keep Cool – guitar solos 1950-53

Label El / Five Four

Number 14 Track 12

Duration 3.13

Performers Django Reinhardt, g; Maurice Vander, p; Pierre Michelot, b; Pierre Lamarchand, d. Jan 1953

DISC 8

Artist Duke Ellington

Title The Jeep Is Jumpin’

Composer Hodges

Album Meets Coleman Hawkins

Label Impulse

Number 06007 5334729 Track 7

Duration 4.49

Performers: Ray Nance, t; Johnny Hodges, as; Coleman Hawkins, ts; Lawrence Brown, tb; Duke Ellington p; Aaron Ball, b; Sam Woodyard, d. 1962

DISC 9

Artist Count Basie

Title Easin’ It

Composer Foster

Album 1957-62 Live in Paris

Label Fremeaux

Number 5619 CD 2 Track 7

Duration 5.26

Performers: Sonny Cohn, Snooky Young, Thad Jones, Al Aarons, t; Henry Coker, Benny Powell, Quentin Jackson, tb; Marshall Royal Frank Wess, Frank Foster, Eric Dixon, Charlie Fowlkes, reeds; Count Basie, p; Freddie Green, g; Eddie Jones, b; Sonny Payne, d. 5 May 1962

DISC 10

Artist Freddie Green

Title Up In the Blues

Composer Green arr Cohn

Album Mr Rhythm

Label Fresh Sound

Number 1647 Track 1

Duration 2.33

Performers Joe Newman, t; Henry Coker, tb; Al Cohn, ts; Nat Pierce, p; Freddie Green g; Milt Hinton, b; Osie Johnson, d. 18 Dec 1955

DISC 11

Artist Camilla George

Title Isang

Composer George

Album Isang

Label Ubuntu

Number Track 4

Duration 3.38

Performers Camilla George, as; Sarah Tandy, p; Daniel Casimir, b; Femi Koleoso, d. 2017

DISC 12

Artist Will Todd

Title Benedictus

Composer Todd

Album Mass in Blue

Label Signum

Number Track 5

Duration 4.04

Performers: Will Todd band, Vasari Singers, Bethany Halliday soprano.

JRR 28 July

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 280718

DISC 1
Artist Oscar Peterson and Lionel Hampton
Title Hallelujah
Composer Youmans, Grey, Robin
Album Jazz Masters 26
Label Verve
Number 521 853-2 Track 7
Duration 6.20
Performers Lionel Hampton, vib; Oscar Peterson, p; Ray Brown, b; Buddy Rich, d.

DISC 2
Artist Dexter Gordon
Title Who Can I Turn To?
Composer Newley / Bricusse
Album Complete 60s Blue Note sessions
Label Blue Note
Number 34200 CD 6 Track 7
Duration 5.15
Performers: Dexter Gordon, ts; Barry Harris, p; Bobby Hutcherson, vib; Bob Cranshaw, b; Billy Higgins, d. 29 May 1965.

DISC 3
Artist Peter Nero
Title Midnight in Moscow
Composer Solovyov-Seloi / Matusovsky
Album Hail the Conquering Nero
Label RCA
Number 2638: Side 1 Track 1
Duration 2.49
Performers: Peter Nero, p; George Duvivier, b; Orchestra directed by Marty Gold. 1963

DISC 4
Artist Sid Phillips
Title Starlight
Composer Phillips
Album A Date With Dixie
Label HMV
Number 7EG 8592 Side 2 Track 1
Duration approx. 3.00
Performers (Probably) Joe McIntyre, t; Pete Hodge, tb; Sid Phillips, cl; Teddy Warr, as; George Bayton, ts; Arthur Fall, p; Jack Fallon, b; Dave Rogers, d. 1960

DISC 5
Artist Campbell Burnap
Title Samba D’Orfeu
Composer Luis Bonfa
Album Night Workers
Label Mainstem
Number 0010 Track 10
Duration 7.39
Performers: Campbell Burnap – trombone/vocal; Ron Drake – tenor sax and clarinet; Bob Barnard – trumpet/vocals; Tony Barnard – guitar: John Pearce – piano; Paul Morgan – bass; Terry Jenkins – drums; September 1997

DISC 6
Artist New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra
Title Pineapple Rag
Composer Joplin
Album New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra
Label Sonet
Number SNTF 674 Track 2
Duration approx. 3.40
Performers: Lionel Ferbos, t; Orange Kellin, cl; Paul Crawford, tb; Bill Russell, vn; Lars Edegran, p; Walter Payton Jr, b; John Robichaux, d. 1974

DISC 7
Artist Jean-Luc Ponty / Bireli Lagrene / Stanley Clarke
Title Mercy Mercy Mercy
Composer Zawinul
Album D StringZ
Label Impulse
Number Track 9
Duration 6.34
Performers Jean-Luc Ponty, vn; Bireli Lagrene, g; Stanley Clarke, b. 2015.

DISC 8 ON CDR
Artist Jessica Williams
Title Blues For BT
Composer Williams
Album Billy’s Theme
Label Jessica Williams
Number Track 4
Duration 5.34
Performers Jessica Williams, p. 2006

DISC 9
Artist Stan Kenton
Title Street of Dreams
Composer Lewis / Young arr. Kenton
Album Birthday in Britain
Label Creative World
Number 1065 Track 3
Duration 6.47
Performers: Bob Winiker, Denis Noday, Frank Minear, Mike Snustead, Paul Adamson, t; Dick Shearer, Harvey Coonin, Lloyd Spoon, Mike Wallace, Phil Herring, tb; John Park, Chris Galuman, Richard Torres, Roy Reynolds, Willie Maiden, reeds; Stan Kenton, p; John Worster, b; Peter Erskine, d. Feb 1973.

DISC 10:
Artist Ronnie Ross
Title Stompin’
Composer Harvey
Album Double Event
Label Parlophone
Number 1079 Track 1
Duration 5.25
Performers: Bert Courtley, t; Ronnie Ross, bars; Eddie Harvey, p, tb; Pete Blannin, b; Andy White, d. 1958

JRR 21 June

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 210718

DISC 1

Artist Oscar Peterson

Title Salute to Garner

Composer Peterson

Album Piano Power

Label Proper

Number Properbox 94 CD 2 Track 4

Duration 2.52

Performers Oscar Peterson, p; Ray Brown, b; August 1950.

DISC 2

Artist Art Farmer

Title …and Now

Composer Farmer

Album Four Classic Albums

Label Avid

Number 1060 CD 1 Track 4

Duration 6.10

Performers Art Farmer, t; Hank Jones, p; Addison Farmer, d; Roy Haynes, d. 1958

DISC 3

Artist John Coltrane

Title Untitled Original 11383

Composer Coltrane

Album Both Directions at Once – the Lost Album

Label Impulse

Number CD 1 Track 1

Duration 5.41

Performers: John Coltrane ss; McCoy Tyner, p; Jimmy Garrison, b; Elvin Jones, d. 6 March 1963,

DISC 4

Artist Marcin Wasilewski

Title Do rycerzy, do slachty, do miezsczan,

Composer Krawcczyk, Nosowska, Zabrocki

Album Spark of Life

Label ECM

Number 379 2957 Track 4

Duration 4.37

Performers: Marcin Wasilewski, p; Joakim Milder, ts; Slawomir Kurkiewicz, b; Michal Miskeiwikz, d, 2014.

DISC 5

Artist Buddy Rich

Title Bugle Call Rag

Composer Pettis / Meyers / Schoebel

Album Big Swing Face

Label Pacific

Number CDP 7243 8 37989 2 6 Track 9

Duration 4.42

Performers: Bobby Shew, Yoshito Murakami, Charles Findlay, John Scottile, t; Jim Trimble, Ron Meyers, Bill Wimberley, tb; Quinn Davis, Ernie Watts, Jay Corre, Robert Keller, Marty Flax, reeds; Ray Starling, p; Richard Resnicoff, g; James Gannon, b; Buddy Rich, d. 22 Feb 1967

DISC 6

Artist Ella Fitzgerald

Title These Foolish Things

Composer Link, Strachey, Marvell

Album Ella and Louis: The Complete Norman Granz Sessions

Label One

Number 59805 CD 2 Track 6

Duration 7.39

Performers: Ella Fitzgerald, v; Oscar Peterson, p; Herb Ellis, g; Ray Brown, b; Louie Bellson, d. July/Aug 1957

DISC 7

Artist Jimmie Noone

Title Every Evening

Composer Billy Rose, Jimmy McHugh

Album New Orleans Giants

Label ASV

Number AJA 5235 Track 6

Duration 2.41

Performers: Jimmie Noone, cl; Joe Poston, as; Earl Hines, p; Bud Scott, bj; Johnny Wells, d, 16 May 1928.

DISC 8

Artist Jack Parnell

Title Can’t We Be Friends

Composer James / Swift

Album Two Classic Albums Plus

Label Avid

Number 1016 CD 2 Track 21

Duration 2.53

Performers Reg Owen (cl), Ralph Sharon (p), Dave Goldberg (g), Jack Fallon (b), Jack Parnell (d). 29 July 1946

DISC 9

Artist Gerry Mulligan

Title Laura

Composer Raskin

Album Pleyel Concert Paris 1954

Label Vogue

Number 665610 Track 4

Duration 4.17

Performers: Gerry Mulligan, bars; Bob Brookmeyer, vtb; Bill Crow, b; Frank Isola, d. 1 July 1954.

DISC 10

Artist Nikki Iles / Printmakers

Title High Lands

Composer Iles

Album Westerley

Label Basho

Number SRCD 46-2 Track 9

Duration 5.57

Performers: Nikki Iles, p; Norma Winstone, v; Mark Lockheart, reeds; Mike Walker, g; Steve Watts, b; James Maddren, d. 2014.

DISC 11

Artist Bill Evans

Title How Deep Is The Ocean

Composer Berlin

Album The Riverside Years

Label Not Now

Number 912 CD 4 (Explorations) Track 6

Duration 3.35

Performers: Bill Evans, p; Scott LaFaro, b; Paul Motian, d. 2 Feb 1961

JRR 14 July

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

Jrr 140718

DISC 1

Artist John Dankworth

Title Firth of Fourths

Composer Dankworth

Album I hear music

Label Salvo

Number BX403 CD 2 Track 2

Duration 6.53

Performers: Dickie Hawdon, Derek Abbott, Stan Palmer, Kenny Wheeler, Bob Carson (tp), Laurie Monk, Tony Russell, Danny Elwood, Garry Brown (tb), Ron Snyder (tb,tuba), Johnny Dankworth (as,cl), Danny Moss (ts,b-cl), Alex Leslie (bs,cl,fl), Dave Lee (p), Eric Dawson (b), Kenny Clare (d). 3 July 1959

DISC 2

Artist Benny Golson

Title My Blues House

Composer Golson

Album Groovin’ With Golson

Label Prestige

Number 8220 Track 1

Duration 9.29

Performers: Benny Golson, ts; Curtis Fuller, tb; Ray Bryant, p; Paul Chambers, b; Art Blakey, d. 28 Aug 1959

DISC 3

Artist Keith Jarrett

Title Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Composer Arlen / Harburg

Album A Multitude of Angels

Label ECM

Number 5702466 CD 4 (Genova) Track 4

Duration 6.03

Performers Keith Jarrett, p. Oct 1996.

DISC 4

Artist Patricia Barber

Title Company

Composer Barber

Album Modern Cool

Label Blue Note

Number 7243 5 21811 2 4 Track 7

Duration 5.43

Performers Patricia Barber, p, v; Dave Douglas, t; Michael Arnopol, b; Mark Walker, d. 1998

DISC 5

Artist Anthony Braxton

Title You Stepped out of a Dream

Composer Kahn / Brown

Album Five Pieces

Label Arista

Number 4064 Side 1 Track 1

Duration 7.09

Performers: Anthony Braxton, as; Dave Holland, b; July 1975.

DISC 6

Artist The Dime Notes

Title What a Dream

Composer Bechet

Album The Dime Notes

Label Lejazzetal

Number LJCD16 Track 14

Duration 2.51

Performers: David Horniblow, cl; Andrew Oliver, p; Tom Wheatley, b; Dave Kelbie, g. 2016.

DISC 7

Artist Basin Street Brawlers

Title Swing That Music

Composer Armstrong

Album It’s Tight Like That

Label John John

Number 006 Track 10

Duration 2.43

Performers: Pete Horsfall, t; Malcolm Earl-Smith, tb; Ewan Bleach, ts; Colin Good, p; Martin Wheatley, g; Dave O’Brien, b; Mez Clough, d. 2014.

DISC 8

Artist Bill Evans

Title Young and Foolish

Composer Hague / Horwitt

Album The Riverside Years

Label Not Now

Number NOT5CD912 CD 2 (Everybody Digs Bill Evans) Track 2

Duration 5.54

Performers Bill Evans, p; Sam Jones, b; Philly Joe Jones, d, 5 Dec 1958

DISC 9

Artist Jack Bruce

Title KCKHH BLUES

Composer Bruce

Album Things We Like

Label Polydor

Number SD33 349 Track 5

Duration 8.59

Performers Jack Bruce, b; John McLaughlin, g; Dick Heckstall-Smith, ts; Jon Hiseman, d. 1970

JRR 7/7

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 070718

DISC 1

Artist Count Basie

Title Whirlybird

Composer Hefti

Album Live in Paris 1957-62

Label Fremeaux

Number 5619 CD 1 Track 1

Duration 5.40

Performers: Thad Jones, Snooky Young, Joe Newman, Wendell Culley, t; Henry Coker, Benny Powell, Al Grey, tb; Marshall Royal, Frank Wess, Frank Foster, Eddie Davis, Charlie Fowlkes, reeds; Count Basie, p; Freddie Green, g; Eddie Jones, b; Sonny Payne, d. Paris 9 Nov 1957.

DISC 2

Artist Artie Shaw

Title Lover Come Back To Me

Composer Romberg, Hammerstein

Album The Artie Shaw Story

Label Proper

Number Properbox 85 CD 2 Tr 16

Duration 3.29

Performers: Chuck Peterson, John Best, Bernie Privin, t; George Arus, Les Jenkins, Harry Rogers, tb; Artie Shaw, cl; Les Robinson, Tony Pastor, Hank Freeman, Georgie Auld, reeds; Bob Kitsis, p; Al Avola, g; Sid Weiss, b, Buddy Rich, d. 17 Jan 1939

DISC 3

Artist Stan Getz

Title Body and Soul

Composer Green,

Album Stan Getz and Jimmy Raney Complete Studio Sessions

Label Definitive

Number 11257 CD 2 Track 6

Duration 3.17

Performers Stan Getz, ts; Jimmy Raney, g; Duke Jordan, p; Bill Crow, b; Frank Isola, d. 1952

DISC 4

Artist Ramsey Lewis

Title Wade in the Water

Composer Trad arr Lewis

Album The Greatest Hits

Label Chess

Number 06021 Track 10

Duration 3.49 but take fade at around 3.29

Performers: Ramsey Lewis, p; Cleveland Eaton, b; Maurice White, d. Brass section directed by Richard Evans. May 1966.

DISC 5

Artist John Etheridge

Title When You’re Smiling

Composer Shay / Fisher / Goodwin

Album Small Hotel

Label Dyad

Number 027 Track 3

Duration 2.56

Performers John Etheridge, Dave Kelbie, g; Christian Garrick, vn; Andy Crowdy b, 2009.

DISC 6

Artist Django Reinhardt

Title All of Me

Composer Marks / Simons

Album Retrospective

Label Saga

Number 038161-2 CD 2 Track 2

Duration 2.50

Performers Hubert Rostaing, cl; Alix Combelle, ts; Django Reinhardt, Joseph Reinhardt, g; Tony Rovira, b; Pierre Faoud, d. 17 Dec 1940.

DISC 7

Artist Sidney Bechet (with Art Hodes Blue Note Jazzmen)

Title St James Infirmary

Composer trad

Album Shake Em Up

Label Avid

Number C694 CD 2 Track 12

Duration 3.18

Performers Wild Bill Davison, c; Sidney Bechet, ss; Art Hodes, p; Pops Fostwr, b; Freddie Moore, d, v. 12 Oct 1945

DISC 8

Artist Hal Smith

Title My Honey’s Loving Arms

Composer Ruby, Meyer

Album Windy City Swing

Label Tuxedo Cat

Number 1401 Track 11

Duration 3.38

Performers; Jonathan Doyle (clarinet), Dan Walton (piano), Jamey Cummins (guitar), Steve Pikal (bass), Hal Smith (drums, leader) 2017

DISC 9

Artist Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra

Title Finesse

Composer Taylor

Album Blue Light

Label Columbia

Number CL 663 Track ?

Duration 2.39

Performers: Johnny Hodges, as; Duke Ellington, p; Billy Taylor, b. 21 March 1939.

DISC 10

Artist Dave Brubeck

Title Tangerine

Composer Mercer / Schertzinger

Album Brubeck in Europe

Label Phoenix

Number 131750 Track 3

Duration 10.27

Performers: Paul Desmond, as; Dave Brubeck, p; Gene Wright, b; Joe Morello, d. 5 March 1958.

DISC 11

Artist Beverley Beirne

Title Cruel Summer

Composer Dallin, Fahey, Woodward, Jolley

Album Jazz Just Wants to Have Fun

Label BBR

Number 002 Track 7

Duration 3.04

Performers: Beverley Beirne (vocals); Sam Watts (piano); Flo Moore (bass); Ben Brown (drums, percussion); Rob Hughes (saxophones, flute) 2018

DISC 12

Artist Johnny Hunter

Title While You Still Can

Composer Hunter

Album While You Still Can

Label efpi

Number Track 1

Duration 8.06

Performers: Graham South, t; Ben Watte, ts; Stewart Wilson, b, Johnny Hunter, d. 2016

JRR 30 June 18

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 301618

DISC 1

Artist Jutta Hipp

Title Diagram

Album Jutta Hipp and Her German Jazzmen

Label MGM

Number E3157 Track 4

Duration 3.30

Performers Jutta Hipp, p; Hans Kresse, b Karl Sanner, d. 13 April 1954

DISC 2

Artist Blues for Mary Jane

Title Stan Getz

Composer Getz

Album The Steamer

Label Verve

Number MGV 8291 Track 1

Duration 7.53

Performers Stan Getz, ts; Lou Levy, p; Leroy Vinnegar, b; Stan Levey, d. 24 Nov 1956.

DISC 3

Artist If

Title I’m Reaching Out On All Sides

Composer Quincy, Fishman

Album If

Label Island

Number Track 1

Duration 5.14

Performers J W Hodkinson, v; Dick Morrissey, Dave Quincy, reeds; Terry Smith, g; John Mealing, kb; Jim Richardson, b; Denis Elliott, d. 1970.

DISC 4

Artist Grant Green

Title Dracula

Composer Creque

Album Green is Beautiful

Label Blue Note

Number Track 5

Duration 6.05

Performers: Grant Green, g; Blue Mitchell, t; Claude Bartee, ts; Emmanuel Riggins, org; Jimmy Lewis, b; Idris Muhammad, d; Candido Camero, cga.20 Jan 1970.

DISC 5

Artist Earl Bostic

Title Cracked Ice

Composer Bostic

Album Four Classic Albums

Label Avid

Number 1210 CD 1 Track15

Duration 2.35

Performers Earl Bostic as; and unknown accompanying band. 24 August 1953.

DISC 6

Artist Tuba Skinny

Title Jazz Battle

Composer Smith

Album Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Music from Series 2

Label Every Cloud

Number Track 15

Duration 2.49

Performers Shaye Cohn, c; Craig Flory, cl; Barnabus Jones, tb; Jason Lawrence, bj; Todd Burdick, tu; Robin Rapuzzi, washboard. 2014

DISC 7

Artist Bunk Johnson

Title Ory’s Creole Trombone

Composer Ory

Album Bunk’s Blues

Label Upbeat

Number 235 Track 6

Duration 3.05

Performers Bunk Johnson, t; Turk Murphy, tb; Ellis Horne, cl; Burt Bales, p; Pat Patton, bj; Squire Girsback, tu; Clancy Hayes, d. Jan/Feb 1944.

DISC 8

Artist Bennie Moten

Title Missouri Wobble

Composer Moten

Album n/a

Label Victor

Number 20422 Side a

Duration 3.11

Performers Lammar Wright, t; Thamon Hayes, tb; Harlan Leonard, cl., as; LaForest Dent, as, bars; Woody Walder, cl, ts; Sam Tall, bj; Bennie Moten, p; Vernon Page, tu; Willie McWashington, d. 14 Dec 1926.

DISC 9

Artist Slide Hampton and the Jazz Masters

Title Night In Tunisia

Composer Gillespie / Paparelli

Album Dedicated to Diz

Label Telarc

Number 83323 Track 7

Duration 13.12

Performers Jon Faddis, Claudio Roditi, Roy Hargrove, t; Douglas Purviance, Slide Hampton, Steve Turré, tb; David Sanchez, Jimmy Heath, Antonio Hart, reeds; Danilo Perez, p; George Mraz, b; Lewis Nash, d. Feb 1993.

DISC 10

Artist Ernestine Anderson

Title Street of Dreams

Composer Lewis / Young

Album Big City

Label Concord

Number 4214 Track 2

Duration 4.26

Performers Ernestine Anderson, v; Hank Jones, p; Monty Budwig, b; Jeff Hamilton, d. 1989.

JRR 23 June

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 230618

DISC 1

Artist Scott Robinson

Title Koko

Composer Ellington

Album Thinking Big

Label Arbors

Number 19179 Track 5

Duration 3.47

Performers: Scott Robinson, contrabass sax; David Robinson, c; Dan Barrett, tb; Bucky Pizzarelli, g; Richard Wyands, p; Pat O’Leary, b; Klaus Suonsaari, d. 1997

DISC 2

Artist Vic Dickenson

Title Jeepers Creepers

Composer Warren

Album Five Classic Albums Plus

Label Avid

Number 1073 CD 1 Track 2

Duration 12.07

Performers: Ruby Braff, c; Ed Hall cl; Vic Dickenson, tb; Sir Charles Thompson, p; Steve Jordan, g; Walter Page, b; Les Erskine, d. 29 Dec 1953.

DISC 3

Artist Lars Erstrand

Title Cherokee

Composer Noble

Album Beautiful Friendship

Label Sittel

Number 9024 Track 6

Duration 6.40

Performers: Kjell Öhman, org; Frank Vignola, g; Tommy Johnson, b; Gus Dahlberg, d. 1992

DISC 4

Artist Count Basie

Title It’s Oh So Nice

Composer Nestico

Album Straight Ahead

Label Dot

Number SLPD 525 Track 2

Duration 4.09

Performers Al Aarons, Gene Coe, Oscar Brashear, George Conti, t; Grover Mitchell, Bull Hughes, Richard Boone, Steve Galloway, tb; Bobby Plater, Eric Dixon, Marshall Royal, Lockjaw Davis, Charlie Fowlkes, reeds; Count Basie p; Freddie Green, g; Norman Keenan, b; Harold Jones, d. 1968.

DISC 5

Artist Bruce Turner

Title Easy Money

Composer Benny Carter

Album BBC Jazz From the 70s and 80s Vol. 2

Label Upbeat

Number 153 Track 13

Duration 5.06 (EOM 5.01]

Performers Ray Crane, t; Pete Strange tb; Bruce Turner, as; Collin Bates, p; Ron Rubin, b; John Armitage, d. 8 Aug 1982.

DISC 6

Artist Peetie Wheatstraw

Title Crazy Like The Blues

Composer Bunch / Jordan

Album n/a

Label Decca

Number 7348 Side A

Duration 3.13

Performers Peetie Wheatstraw, p. v; others unknown.

DISC 7

Artist Teddy Wilson

Title Three Little Words

Composer Kalmar/ Ruby

Album Complete Studio Recordings

Label Jazz Dynamics

Number 008 CD 1 Track 4

Duration 2.40

Performers Teddy Wilson, p; Milt Hinton, b; Jo Jones, d. 1 Jan 1955.

DISC 8

Artist Mike Westbrook

Title For Ever and a Day

Composer Westbrook

Album Last Night at the Old Place

Label Cadillac

Number SGCCD 0016

Duration 5.09 plus the first 1.05 of the next track, fade on band entry.

Performers: Dave Holdsworth, t; Malcolm Griffiths, Paul Rutherford, tb; Mike Osborne, Bernie Living, George Khan, John Surman, reeds; Mike Westbrook, p; Harry Miller, b; Alan Jackson, d. 25 May 1968.

DISC 9

Artist Alice Bzhezhinska

Title Blue Nile

Composer Alice Coltrane

Album Inspiration

Label Ubuntu

Number 0008 Track 2

Duration 5.40

Performers: Alice Bzhezhinska, harp; Tony Kofi, saxophone; Larry Bartley, b; Joel Prime, d. 2018.

DISC 10

Artist Ornette Coleman

Title Friends and Neighbours [segue to] Long Time No See

Composer Coleman

Album Friends and Neighbours

Label Flying Dutchman

Number Track 3

Duration 3.00

Performers: Ornette Coleman, as, vn; Dewey Redman, ts; Charlie Haden, b; Ed Blackwell, d. 1970

JRR 16 June

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 160618

DISC 1
ArtistGene Krupa
TitleLeave Us Leap
ComposerFinckel
AlbumGene Krupa Story
LabelProper
NumberProperbox 1 CD 3 Track 5
Duration 3.00
PerformersDon Fageruist, Bill Conrad, Joe Triscari, Tony Russo, t; Leon Cox, Tommy Pedersen, Bill Culley, tb; Murray Williams, Francis Antonelli, Charlie Ventura, Andy Pino, Stuart Olson, reeds; Teddy Napoleon, p; Ed Yance, g; Clyde Nexcombe, b; Gene Krupa, d. plus String section; 22 Jan 1945.

DISC 2
ArtistDuke Ellington
TitleStevedore Stomp
ComposerEllington
AlbumDuke Ellington and His Orchestra Selected Favourites Vol 24
LabelCharly
NumberTrack 2
Duration 2.46
Performers: Artie Whetsol, Cootie Williams, Freddie Jenkins, t; Joe Nanton, tb; Barney Bigard, Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, reeds; Duke Ellington, p; Fred Guy, bj, Wellman Braud, b; Sonny Greer, d. 7 March 1929.

DISC 3
ArtistLester Young + Kansas City Six
TitleI Want A Little Girl
ComposerMoll / Macher
AlbumLester Young Story
LabelProper
NumberProperbox 8 CD 1 Track 16
Duration 2.54
Performers: Buck Clayton, t; Lester Young cl; Eddie Durham, elg; Freddie Green, f; Walter Page, b; Jo Jones, d. 27 Sep 1938

DISC 4
ArtistJohn Horler and Jimmy Hastings
TitleChild’s Play
ComposerHorler/Hastings
AlbumChildrens hour
LabelMain Stem
Number2665 Track 2
Duration 5.14
PerformersJohn Horler, p; Jimmy Hastings, cl. 2002

DISC 5
ArtistThe London Jazz PLayers
TitleThe News Where You Are
ComposerDoll-Steinberg / Wilson
AlbumThe News Where You Are
LabelLondon Jazz PLayers
Numberpromo copy (no number) Track 1
Duration 3.21
Performers: Steve Lodder, p; Davide Mantovani, b; Marc Parnell, d. 2018

DISC 6
ArtistHorace Silver
TitlePsychedelic Sally
ComposerSilver
AlbumRetrospective
LabelBlue Note
Number7243 4 95576 2 8 CD 3 Track 8
Duration 7.12
PerformersCharles Tolliver, t; Stanley Turrentine, ts; Horace Silver, p; Bob Cranshaw, b; Mickey Roker, d. 23 Feb 1968

DISC 7
ArtistMiles Davis
TitlePetits Machins
ComposerDavis / Evans
AlbumComplete Columbia Studio Recordings, sampler
LabelColumbia
NumberCSK 4353 Track 9
Duration 8.08
PerformersMiles Davis, t; Wayne Shorter, ts; Herbie Hancock elp; Ron Carter, elb; Tony Williams, d. 19 June 1968

DISC 8
ArtistDave Brubeck / Gerry Mulligan
TitleBlessed are the Poor (Sermon on the Mount)
ComposerBrubeck
AlbumLive at the Berlin Philharmonic
LabelColumbia
Number481415-2 CD1 Track 3
Duration 9.04 (EOM 8.49 then loads of applause)
Performers: Gerry Mulligan, bars; Dave Brubeck, p; Jack Six, b; Alan Dawson, d. Nov 1970.

DISC 9
ArtistDonald Byrd
TitleWind Parade
ComposerMizell
AlbumPlaces and Spaces
LabelBlue Note
Number7243 8 54326 2 0 Track 2
Duration 6.10
Performers: Donald Byrd, Raymond Brown t; George Bohanon, tb; Tyree Glenn, Jr, ts; Craig McMullan, John Rowan, g; Larry Mizell, p, v; Skip Scarborough, elp; Fonce Mizell, clavinet, v; Chguck Rainey, b; Harvey Mason, d, Mayuto Correa, King Ericson, perc; Kay Haith, v. Aug 1975.

DISC 10
ArtistWendy Kirkland Quartet
TitleIt’s Not Unusual
ComposerReed Mills
AlbumPiano Divas
LabelWendy Kirkland
NumberTrack 6
Duration 5.15
PerformersWendy Kirkland, p. v; Pat Sprakes, g; Paul Jefferies, b; Steve Smith, d. 2018.

JRR 090618

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 090618

DISC 1

Artist Cannonball Adderley

Title Work Song

Composer Nat Adderley

Album Complete 1962 Live Performances

Label Phono

Number 870258 CD 4 Track 4

Duration 8.49 end of applause 8.26

Performers Nat Adderley, c; Cannonball Adderley, as; Yusef Lateef, ts; Joe Zawinul, p; Sam Jones, b; Louis Hayes, d. Belgium, 5 Aug 1962.

DISC 2

Artist Grover Washington, Jr

Title When I Fall In Love

Composer Heyman, Young

Album All My Tomorrows

Label Columbia

Number CK 64319 Track 2

Duration 6.17

Performers: Eddie Henderson, t; Robin Eubanks, tb; Grover Washington Jr, ts; Hank Jones, p; George Mraz, b; Billy Hart, d. Feb 1994.

DISC 3

Artist George Shearing / Peggy Lee

Title Always True To You In My Fashion

Composer Porter

Album Four Classic Albums

Label Avid

Number AMSC117 CD 2 track 9

Duration 1.55

Performers: Peggy Lee, v; George Shearing, p; Ray Alexander, vibes, Toots Thielemans g; Carl Pruitt, b; Ray Mosca, d. May 1959.

DISC 4

Artist Jaco Pastorius

Title Three Views of a Secret

Composer Pastorius

Album Word Of Mouth

Label Warner Bros

Number 93624 8246 2 Track 2

Duration 6.09

Performers: Toots Thielemans, hca, Jaco Pastorius, elb; and big band including Snooky Young, Dave Bargeron, t; Michael Brecker, Wayne Shorter, Hubert Laws, Howard Johnson, reeds; Herbie Hancock, kb; Peter Erskine / Jack DeJohnette, d; Don Alias, perc. 1980/81

DISC 5

Artist Randy Weston

Title Hi Fly

Composer Weston arr; Liston

Album Live at the Five Spot

Label Fresh Sound

Number FSR 1645 Track 1

Duration 7.21

Performers: Kenny Dorham, t; Coleman Hawkins, ts; Randy Weston, p; Wilbur Little, b; Roy Haynes, d. 26 Oct 1959.

DISC 6

Artist Bunk Johnson

Title Days Beyond Recall

Composer Bechet

Album Bunk’s Blues

Label Upbeat

Number URCD235 Track 9

Duration 4.51

Performers Bunk Johnson, t; Sidney Bechet, cl; Sandy Williams, tb; Cliff Jackson, p; Pops Foster b; Manzie Johnson, d. 10 March 1945.

DISC 7

Artist George Lewis

Title Climax Rag (Master 106)

Composer James Scott

Album Complete Blue Note Recordings of George Lewis

Label Mosaic

Number MD3 132 Track 6

Duration 4.24

Performers Kid Howard, t; George Lewis, cl; Jim Robinson, tb; Lawrence Marrero, bj; Chester Zardis, b; Edgar Mosley, d. 16 May 1943

DISC 8

Artist Ella Fitzgerald

Title These Foolish Things

Composer Link, Strachey, Marvell

Album Three Classic Albums plus

Label Avid

Number 1122 CD 2 Track 24

Duration 3.47

Performers: Ella Fitzgerald, v; Oscar Peterson, p; Herb Ellis, g; Ray Brown, b; Jo Jones, d. 29 Sep 1957 (Chicago Opera House)

DISC 9

Artist Jack Teagarden

Title Junk Man

Composer Loesser, Meye

Album Texas Tea Party

Label Marshall Cavendish

Number 026 Track 9

Duration 3.03

Performers: Jack Teagarden, tb; Charlie Teagarden, t; Benny Goodman, cl; Frankie Trumbauer, cms; Caspar Reardon, hp; Terry Shand, p; Art Miller, b; Herb Quigley, d. 18 Sept 1934

DISC 10

Artist Natalie Dessay / Michael Legrand

Title Nous Sommes des soeurs Jumelles

Composer Demy, Legrand

Album Entre Elle et Lui

Label Warner / Erato

Number 50999 934148 2 1 Track 10

Duration 3.25

Performers: Natalie Dessay, Patricia Petitbon, v; Michel Legrand, p; Pierre Boussaguet, b; François Leizeau, d. 2013.

DISC 11

Artist Keith Tippett

Title The Dance of Her Returning

Composer Tippett

Album The Nine Dances of Patrick O’Gonogan

Label Discus

Number 56 Track 10

Duration 2.42

Performers: Julie Tippetts v; Rob Harvey tb solo; Keith Tippett, p; Fulvio Sigurta, t; James Gardner-Bateman, Sam Mayne, reeds; Keiran McLeod, tb; Tom McRedie, b; Peter Fairclough, d. 2014.

JRR 2 JUNE

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 020618

DISC 1

Artist Erroll Garner

Title For once in My Life

Composer Miller / Murden

Album Campus Concert / Feeling Is Believing

Label Telarc

Number CD 83390 Track 9

Duration 3.22

Performers Erroll Garner, p; George Duvivier, b; Charlie Persip, d.

DISC 2

Artist Chico Hamilton

Title Newport News

Composer Kenny Dorham

Album Chico Hamilton and Eric Dolphy Complete Studio Recordings

Label Phono

Number 870261 CD 1 Track 17

Duration 4.39

Performers Chico Hamilton, d; Erc Dolphy, as, bcl, fl; Nate Gershman, cello; Dennis Budimir, g; Wyatt Ruther, b; Paul Horn, as; Buddy Collette, ts; Bill Green, bars; strings. 1959.

DISC 3

Artist Oscar Peterson

Title Our Love is here to stay

Composer Gershwin

Album The Way I Really Play

Label MPS

Number 0210325MSW CD3 Track 3

Duration 4.51

Performers: Oscar Peterson, p: Sam Jones, b; Bobby Durham, d.

DISC 4

Artist Miles Davis

Title Milestones

Composer Davis

Album Miles Davis / John Coltrane Complete Columbia Recordings

Label Columbia

Number 65833 CD 3 Track 3

Duration 5.47

Performers: Miles Davis, t; Cannonball Adderley, as; John Coltrane, ts; Red Garland, p; Paul Chambers, b; Philly Joe Jones, d. 4 Feb 1958.

DISC 5

Artist Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers

Title Buttercorn Lady

Composer Mangione

Album Rucerdo

Label Prestige (UK)

Number SGP0108 Track 1

Duration 3.10

Performers: Chuck Mangione, t; Frank Mitchell, ts; Keith Jarrett, p; Reggie Johnson, b; Art Blakey, d. Jan 1966 live at Lighthouse Hermosa Beach.

DISC 6

Artist Chet Baker

Title My Funny Valentine

Composer Rodgers

Album My Favourite Songs – The Last Great Concert

Label Enja

Number 5097-1 Track 2

Duration 9.10

Performers Chet Baker, t, v; John Schröder, g; Walter Norris, p; Radio Orchestra Hannover. 28 April 1988.

DISC 7

Artist Howard Alden / George Van Eps

Title Blue Skies

Composer Berlin

Album Keepin’ Time

Label Concord

Number 4713 track 1

Duration 4.28

Performers: Howard Alden, George Van Eps, g. 1996.

DISC 8

Artist Mick Mulligan

Title All I Do Is Dream of You

Composer Freed

Album Best of British Jazz from the BBC Jazz Club Vol 8

Label Upbeat

Number URCD 172 Track 17

Duration 4.05

Performers: Mick Mulligan, t; Ian Christie, cl; Frank Parr, tb; Bill Bramwell, g; Ronnie Duff, p; Alan Duddington, b; Pete Appleby, d. 1958.

DISC 9

Artist Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band

Title Swingin’ For The Fences

Composer Goodwin

Album Swingin’ For The Fences

Label Silverline

Number Track 6

Duration 5.08

Performers: Dan Savant, Gary Grant, Jerry Hay, Larry Hall, Wayne Bergeron, t; Alex Iles, Andy Martin, Bill Reichenbach, Steve Holman, tb; Bill Liston, Dan Higgins, Gordon Goodwin, Greg Huckins, Sal Lozano, reeds; Tom Ranier, p; Dave Stone, b; Bernie Dresel, d. 2000.

DISC 10

Artist David Gordon

Title Choro Mazurka

Composer Gordon

Album ‘Alexander Scriabin’s Ragtime Band’

Label Mister Sam

Number CD004 Track 9

Duration 4.08

Performers David Gordon, p; Jonty Fisher, b; Paul Cavacuiti, d. July 2015.

DISC 11

Artist Wolfgang Puschnig

Title A Long Way From Home

Composer Puschnig, Sharrock

Album Pieces of the Dream

Label Amadeo

Number 837322-1 Track 1

Duration 3.57

Performers: Alto Saxophone – Wolfgang Puschnig; Vocals – Linda Sharrock;

Choir – Alois Glassner, Doris Scheichel, Erich Schneider, Franz Honegger, Lydia Vierlinger, Maria Höller, Patricia Caya, Roland Streiner; 1988

JRR 26 May

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 260518

DISC 1

Artist Nucleus

Title Exultation

Composer Carr

Album Labyrinth

Label BGO

Number 567 CD 1 Track 6

Duration 6.02

Performers: Ian Carr, Kenny Wheeler, t, fh; Norma Winstone, v; Tony Coe, cl, bcl, ts; Brian Smith, ts, ss; Dave McRae, Gordon Beck, kb; Roy Babbington, b; Clive Thacker, Tony Levin, d; Trevor Tomkins, pec; Paddy Kingsland, synth. March 1973.

DISC 2

Artist Tomasz Stanko

Title Song For Sarah

Composer Stanko

Album Suspended Night

Label ECM

Number 981 124 4 Track 1

Duration 5.30

Performers: Tomasz Stanko, t; Marcin Wasilewski, p; Slawomir Kurkiewicz, b; Michal Miskiewicz, d. 2004.

DISC 3

Artist Lou Donaldson

Title Caravan

Composer Ellington, Mills, Tizol

Album Wailin’ With Lou

Label Blue Note

Number 1545 Track 1

Duration 5.57

Performers Donald Byrd, t; Lou Donaldson, as; Herman Foster, p; Peck Morrison, b; Art Taylor, d. 27 Jan 1957

DISC 4

Artist Una Mae Carlisle

Title I Would Do Anything For You

Composer Hill / Williams / Hopkins

Album 1938-1941

Label Classics

Number Track 2

Duration 2.57

Performers: Dave Wilkins, t; Bertie King, ts; Una Mae Carlisle, p, v; Alan Ferguson, g; Len Harrison, b; Hymie Scherzter, d. 20 May 1938.

DISC 5

Artist Kid Thomas

Title Shake It And Break It

Composer Trad

Album Living New Orleans Jazz 1973

Label Smoky Mary

Number SM1973 Track 1

Duration 4.10

Performers Kid Thomas, t; Frank Demond, tb; Willie Humphrey, cl; Narvin Kimball, bj; Chester Zardis, b; Cie Frazier, d. 1973

DISC 6

Artist Billie and De De Pierce

Title Love Songs of the Nile

Composer Brown / Freed

Album Atlantic New Orleans Sessions

Label Mosaic

Number MD4-179 CD 3 Track 1

Duration 4.07

Performers: De De Pierce t; George Lewis, cl; Louis Nelson, tb; Billie Pierce p, v; Papa John Joseph, b; Abbey Chinee Foster, d. 1962

DISC 7

Artist Lucky Thompson

Title Lover Man

Composer Ramirez / Davis / Sherman

Album Lucky Sessions

Label Vogue

Number 74321115102 Track 14

Duration 5.04

Performers: Lucky Thompson, ss; Peter Trunk, b; Daniel Humair, d. 1960

DISC 8

Artist Clifford Jordan

Title Charlie Parker’s Last Supper

Composer Jordan

Album Play What You Feel

Label Mapleshade

Number Track 10

Duration 6.55

Performers: Joe Gardner, Dizzy Reece, Don Sickler, Dean Pratt, t; Benny Powell, Kiane Zawadi, tb; Charles Davis, John Jenkins, Junior Cook, Lou Orenstein, Willie Williams, Robert Eldridge, Clifford Jordan, reeds; Ronnie Matthews, p; Ed Howard b; Tommy Campbell, d. 1990.

DISC 9

Artist Loz Speyer

Title Rocket Science

Composer Speyer

Album Life on the Edge

Label Leo

Number LR782 Track 2

Duration 5.48

Performers: Loz Speyer, t; Chris Biscoe, as, bars; Rachel Musson, ts, ss; Ollie Brice, b; Gary Wilcox, d. 17 Dec 2015.

DISC 10

Artist Freddie Hubbard

Title Body and Soul

Composer Eyton, Green, Heyman, Sour

Album Here to Stay

Label Blue Note

Number BN LA 496-2 Track 3

Duration 6.29

Personnel: Freddie Hubbard t; Wayne Shorter, ts; Cedar Walton, p; Reggie Workman, b; Philly Joe Jones, d. 27 Dec 1962.

JRR 19 May

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 190518

DISC 1

Artist Howard Alden / Dan Barrett Quintet

Title Dickie’s Dream

Composer Lester Young

Album The A B Q Salutes Buck Clayton

Label Concord

Number 395 Track 13

Duration 4.04

Performers Howard Alden, g; Dan Barrett, tb; Chuck Wilson, reeds; Frank Tate, b; Jackie Williams, d. June 1989

DISC 2

Artist Fletcher Henderson

Title Queer Notions

Composer Hawkins

Album A Study In Frustration

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55511 CD 3 Track 6

Duration 2.51

Performers: Bobby Stark, Russell Smith, Red Allen, t; Dickie Wells, Sandy Williams, tb; Hilton Jefferson, Russell Procope, Coleman Hawkins, reeds; Fletcher Henderson, p; Bernard Addison, g; John Kirby b; Walter Johnson, d. 18 Aug 1933

DISC 3

Artist Dinah Washington

Title You Don’t Know What Love Is

Composer Raye / De Paul

Album Dinah Washington + Quincy Jones Complete Sessions

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55728 CD 1 Track 4

Duration 4.06

Performers: Dinah Washington, v: Clark Terry, t; Jimmy Cleveland, tb; Paul Quinichette, ts; Cecil Payne, bars; Wynton Kelly, p; Barry Galbraith, g; Keter Betts, b; Jimmy Cobb, d. 15 March 1955.

DISC 4

Artist Mary Halvorson

Title In My Solitude

Composer Ellington

Album Meltframe

Label Firehouse 12

Number Track 5

Duration 5.49

Performers: Mary Halvorson, g. 2015.

DISC 5

Artist Humphrey Lyttelton

Title Happy Go Lucky Local

Composer Ellington

Album Sad Sweet Songs and Crazy Rhythms

Label Calligraph

Number Track 2

Duration 9.02

Performers: Humphrey Lyttelton t; Ray Wordsworth, tb; Jimmy Hastings, as, cl, bars; Karen Sharp, ts, bars; Ted Beament, p; John Rees Jones, b; Adrian Mackintosh, d. 2005

DISC 6

Artist Eric Dolphy

Title Come Sunday

Composer Ellington

Album Iron Man

Label Charly

Number GR 147 Track 3

Duration 6.26

Performers: Eric Dolphy, reeds, Richard Davis, b. July 1963

DISC 7

Artist Billie Holiday

Title That’s All I Ask of you

Composer Pope

Album The Lady Sings

Label Proper

Number Properbox CD 2 Track 15

Duration 2.59

Performers: Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Tyree Glenn, trombone; Chu Berry, tenor sax; Sonny White, piano; Albert Casey, guitar; John Williams, bass; Cozy Cole, drums; Billie Holiday, vocals.

NYC, January 20, 1939

DISC 8

Artist Sarah Vaughan

Title Lush Life

Composer Strayhorn

Album Sassy

Label Emarcy

Number 36089 Track 1

Duration 3.56

Performers: Sarah Vaughan with the Hal Mooney Orchestra April 1956

DISC 9

Artist Robert Johnson

Title Malted Milk

Composer Johnson

Album King of the Delta Blues Singers

Label Columbia Legacy

Number 517 457 2 Track 12

Duration 2.20

Performers Robert Johnson, g. 1937

DISC 10

Artist Bob Curnow’s LA Big Band

Title Dream of the Return

Composer Metheny

Album The Music of Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays.

Label Mama

Number 1009 Track 9

Duration 5.24

Performers Bobby Shew, Buddy Childers, Wayne Bergeron, Don Rader, Ron Stout, t; Alex Iles, Andy Martin, Chuck Hughes, Rick Culver, tb; Bob Sheppard, Jerry Pinter, Rob Lockart, Danny House, Tom Peterson, reeds; Paul Viapiano, g; Tom Warrington, b; Steve Houghton, d. 1994

DISC 11

Artist Bruce Hornsby

Title Harbor Lights

Composer Hornsby

Album Harbor Lights

Label RCA

Number Track 1

Duration 7.11 But come in at 0.57 and take an earlier fade than on the CD to time.

Performers Bruce Hornsby, kb, v; Jimmy Haslip, b; John Molo, d; Pat Metheny, g; John Bigham, g; Jeff Lorber, Dave Duncan, electronics, Laura Creamer-Dunville, Jean Maclean, v. 1993.

JRR 12 May

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 120518

DISC 1

Artist Sonny Rollins

Title The Bridge

Composer Rollins

Album The Bridge

Label RCA

Number 74321796252 Track 4

Duration 5.55

Performers: Sonny Rollins, ts; Jim Hall, g; Bob Cranshaw, b; Ben Riley, d. 14 Feb 1962.

DISC 2

Artist Kenny Wheeler

Title Pretty Liddle Waltz

Composer Wheeler

Album Songs for Quintet

Label ECM

Number 470 4653 Track

Duration 6.49

Performers Kenny Wheeler, flugelhorn; Stan Sulzmann, ts; John Parricelli, g; Chris Laurence, b; Martin France, d. Dec 2013

DISC3

Artist Dick Wellstood

Title Paganini’s Thing

Composer Paganini, arr. Wellstood

Album This is The One

Label Audiophile

Number AD120 Track 1

Duration 6.15

Performers Dick Wellstood, p; 1977.

DISC 4

Artist Jack Teagarden

Title Farewell Blues

Composer Schoebel. Mares, Rapollo

Album Big T

Label Proper

Number Properbox 80 CD 1

Duration 3.00

Performers Charlie Teagarden, t; Jack Teagarden, tb; Benny Goodman cl; Joe Venuti, vn; Frank Signorelli, p; Eddie Lang, g; Ward Lay, b; Neil Marshall, d. 22 Oct 1931

DISC 5

Artist Ken Colyer

Title Isle Of Capri

Composer Grosz / Kennedy

Album In The Beginning

Label Lake

Number LACD 14 Track 1

Duration 2.53

Performers Ken Colyer, t; Chris Barber, tb; Monty Sunshine, cl; Lonnie Donegan, bj; Jim Bray, b; Ron Bowden, d. 2 Sep 1953

DISC 6

Artist Fats Waller

Title Go Down Moses

Composer trad

Album Fats Waller in London

Label tbc

Number tbc

Duration 2.50

Performers Fats Waller, org. London, 1938.

DISC 7

Artist Nat King Cole

Title Orange Colored Sky

Composer DeLugg / Stein

Album Big Band Cole

Label Capitol

Number CDP 7 96259 2 Track 13

Duration 2.30

Performers: Nat King Cole, p, v; Maynard Ferguson, Jim Salco, Buddy Childers, Chico Alvarez, Shorty Rogers, t; Milt Bernhardt, Herry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Johnny Halliburton, Herb Harper, tb; Bud Shank, Art Pepper, Bob Cooper, Bert Calderal, Bob Giogi, reeds; Irv Ashby, g; Joe Comfort, b; Shelly Manne, d; Bob Constanza, perc. 16 Aug 1950.

DISC 8

Artist Billie Holiday

Title Willow Weep For Me

Composer Ronell

Album Lady Sings the Blues

Label Pollwinners

Number 27203 Track 11

Duration 3.06

Performers: Harry Sweets Edison, t; Willie Smith, as; Bobby Tucker, p; Barney Kessell, g; Red Callendar, b; Chico Hamilton, d; Billie Holiday, v, 3 Sep 1954.

DISC 9

Artist Howard Rumsey’s Lighthouse All Stars

Title Viva Zapata No 1

Composer Shorty Rogers

Album West Coast Jazz

Label Fremeaux

Number 5281 CD 1 Track 5

Duration 3.24

Performers: Shorty Rogers, t; Milt Bernhardt, tb; Jimmy Giuffre, Bob Cooper, reeds; Frank Patchen, p; Howard Rumsey, b; Shelly Manne, d; Carlos Vidal, cga. 22 July 1952.

DISC 10

Artist Blossom Dearie

Title They Say It’s Spring

Composer Berlin

Album Blossom Dearie

Label Verve

Number 1910 Track 15

Duration 3.22

Performers: Blossom Dearie, p, v; Ray Brown, b; Herb Ellis, g; Jo Jones, d. Sep 1956

DISC 11

Artist Tubby Hayes

Title Parisian Thoroughfare

Composer Powell

Album Tubbs Tours

Label Universal

Number 983188-6 Track 5

Duration 3.14

Performers: Tubby Hayes, ts; with Ian Hamer, Les Condon, Jimmy Deuchar, t; Keith Christie, Ken Wray, tb; Jackie Sharp, Bobby Wellins, Ronnie Ross, reeds; Terry Shannon, p; Freddie Logan, b; Allan Ganley, d. 1964

DISC 12

Artist Cecil Taylor

Title For The Rabbit

Composer Taylor

Album For Olim

Label Soul Note

Number 121150-2 Track 3

Duration 3.42

Performers: Cecil Taylor, p;1986

DISC 13

Artist Cecil Taylor

Title This Nearly Was Mine

Composer Rodgers, Hammerstein

Album The World of Cecil Taylor

Label Candid

Number Track 2

Duration as much of 10.51 as we can fit in…

Performers Cecil Taylor, p; Buell Neidlinger, b; Denis Charles d; Oct 1960.

JRR 5 May 18

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 050518

DISC 1

Artist Oscar Peterson / Count Basie

Title Yes Sir, That’s My Baby

Composer Cahn / Donaldson

Album Yessir That’s My Baby

Label Pablo

Number Track 5

Duration 5.35

Performers Count Basie, Oscar Peterson, p; John Heard, b; Louie Bellson, d. 21 Feb 1978.

DISC 2

Artist Jimmy Smith

Title Blues in the Night

Composer Arlen / Mercer

Album The Cat

Label Verve

Number 2317 010 Side B Track 4

Duration 4.46

Performers: Thad Jones, Snooky Young, Bernie Glow, Ernie Royal, Jimmy Maxwell, Marky Markowitz, t; Jimmy Cleveland, Urbie Green, Tony Studd, tb; Bill Correa, Earl Chapin, Jim Buffington, Ray Alonge, frh; Don Butterfield, tu; Jimmy Smith org; George Duvivier, b; Grady Tate, d, Lalo Schifrin, arr, dir. 1964

DISC 3

Artist Earl Bostic

Title Bugle Call Rag

Composer Meyers, Pettis, Schoebel

Album n/a

Label King

Number 4905 Side A

Duration 2.23

Performers Probably Elmon Wright, John Coles, t; Earl Bostoc, as; Benny Golson, ts; Stash O’Laughlin, p; Barney Kessel, g; George Tucker, b; Ralph Jones, d. 1956

DISC 4

Artist Humphrey Lyttelton

Title Basin St Blues

Composer Williams

Album Classic Live Concerts

Label Lake

Number 253 CD 1 Track 16

Duration 4.26

Performers: Humphrey Lyttelton, t; John Picard, tb; Johnny Parker, p; Freddy Legon, g; Mickey Ashman, b; George Hopkinson, d.28 Nov 1954.

DISC 5

Artist Clarence Williams

Title Mandy Make Up Your Mind

Composer Clark, Meyer, Johnson, Turk

Album Top Of The Town

Label Marshall Cavendish

Number CD 056 Track 8

Duration 3.12

Performers Louis Armstrong, c; Charlie Irvis, tb; Sidney Bechet, cl, sarrusophone,; Clarence Williams, p; Buddy Christian, bj; Eva Taylor, v, 17 Dec 1924.

DISC 6

Artist Lew Stone

Title Isn’t It Heavenly

Composer Harburg / Meyer

Album n/a

Label Decca

Number 3723 Side A

Duration 3.10

Performers Lew Stone, dir; Alfie Noakes, Nat Gonella, t; Joe Ferris, Lew Davis, tb; Joe Crossman, Jim Easton, Ernest Ritte, Harry Berly, reeds; Eddie Carroll, p; Bill Herbert, g; Tiny Winters, b; Bill Harty, d, Al Bowlly, v. 1933

DISC 7

Artist Sandy Brown

Title Nobody Met The Train

Composer Fairweather

Album Sandy’s Sidemen

Label Lake

Number 133 Track 12

Duration 4.34

Performers Al Fairweather, t; Sandy Brown, cl; John R T Davies, tb; Alan Thomas, p; Mo Umansky, bj; Brian Parker, b; Graham Burbidge, d. 27 May 1956.

DISC 8

Artist Rachael Cohen

Title Ask Me Later

Composer Cohen

Album Halftime

Label Whirlwind

Number Track 8

Duration 5.39

Performers Rachael Cohen, ts; Phil Robson, g; Calum Gourlay, b; James Bashford, d. 2012.

DISC 9

Artist Tommy Whittle

Title Tom Kattin’

Composer Lucky Thompson

Album Grace Notes

Label Spotlite

Number SPJ 548 Track 1

Duration 4.37

Performers Tommy Whittle, ts; Keith Ingham, p; Jeff Green, g; Jim Richardson, b; Bobby Worth, d. 2003.

DISC 10

Artist Bryan Spring

Title Equinox

Composer Coltrane

Album The Spirit of Spring

Label Trio

Number 568 Track 2

Duration 7.42

Performers Mark Edwards, p; Andrew Cleyndert, b; Bryan Spring, d.

DISC 11

Artist Spectrum

Title Misterioso

Composer Monk

Album Tribute to Monk

Label Switch

Number 003 Track 3

Duration 6.44

Performers Bobby Wellins, ts; Stan Tracey, p;

JRR 28 April

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 280418

DISC 1

Artist Jack Teagarden

Title Swinging On The Teagarden Gate

Composer Teagarden / Norman

Album Texas Tea Party

Label Marshall Cavendish Jazz Greats

Number 026 Track 17

Duration 2.56

Performers Frank Ryerson, Lee Castle, Carl Gavin, t; Jack Teagarden, Jose Guiterrez, Mark Bennett, Eddie Dudley, tb; Clint Garvin, Art St John, John Van Eps, Hub Lytle, Ernie Caceres, reeds; Jack Russin, p; Allan Reuss, g; Benny Pottle, b; Dave Tough, d. 1 Nov 1939.

DISC 2

Artist Humphrey Lyttelton

Title She’s Cryin’ for me

Composer Pecora

Album Bad Penny Blues

Label Lake

Number LACD 238 CD 2 Track 4

Duration 2.46

Performers: Humphrey Lyttelton, t; Wally Fawkes, cl; Bruce Turner, as; John Picard, tb; Johnny Parker, p; Freddy Legon, g; Jim Bray, b; Stan Greig, d. 13 Dec 1955.

DISC 3

Artist Ben Webster / Art Tatum

Title My One and Only Love

Composer Wood / Mellins

Album The Album

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55403 Track 7

Duration 6.15

Performers Ben Webster, ts; Art Tatum, p; Red Callendar, b; Bill Douglass, d. 11 Sept 1956.

DISC 4

Artist George Shearing

Title Subconscious Lee

Composer Konitz

Album Walkin’ – Live at the Blue Note

Label Telarc

Number 83333 Track 7

Duration 7.32

Performers: George Shearing, p; Neil Swainson, b; Grady Tate, d. Feb 1992

DISC 5

Artist Count Basie

Title The Second Time Around

Composer Van Heusen / Cahn

Album Count Basie and His Orchestra

Label Verve

Number V6 8783 S 2 T 2

Duration 4.27

Performers: Al Aarons, Sonny Cohn, Don Rader, Fip Ricard, Snooky Young, t; Henry Coker, Urbie Green, Grover Mitchell, Benny Powell, tb; Marshal Royal, Frank Wess, Eric Dixon, Frank Foster, Charlie Fowlkes, reeds; Count Basie, p; Freddie Green, g; Buddy Catlett, b; Sonny Payne, d. 8 April 1963.

DISC 6

Artist Courtney Pine

Title Liamuiga (Cook Up)

Composer Pine

Album House of Legends

Label DestinE

Number 77721028867 Track 3

Duration 5.05

Performers Courtney Pine, ss; Trevor Edwards, tb; Annise Hadeed, pans; Mario Canonge, p; Cameron Pierre, g; Miles Danso, b; Rod Youngs, d. 2012

DISC 7

Artist Chris Biscoe / Allison Neale

Title How Deep Is The Ocean

Composer Berlin arr Neale

Album Then and Now

Label Trio

Number 597 Track 4

Duration 4.29

Performers Allison Neale, as; Chris Biscoe, bars; Jeremy Brown, b; Stu Butterfield, d. 2016

DISC 8

Artist Glowrogues

Title The All Night Lights

Composer ?

Album Glowrogues

Label Self

Number Track 2

Duration 4.14

Performers: Sam Healey as; Aaron Diaz, t; Richard Foote, tb; Ben Watte, kb; Dan Brew, g; Jamie Brewster, gb; Jim Molyneux, d. 2016

DISC 9

Artist Sonny Rollins

Title To A Wild Rose

Composer McDowell

Album The Cutting Edge

Label Milestone

Number 9059 Track 2

Duration 8.39

Performers Sonny Rollins, ts; Stanley Cowell, p; Masuo, g; Bob Cranshaw, b; David Lee, d; Mtume, perc. 1974

DISC 10

Artist Sonny Clark

Title Dancing in the Dark

Composer Schwartz / Dietz

Album Complete Studio Recordings

Label Gambit

Number 69262 CD 2 Track 10

Duration 3.31

Performers: Sonny Clark, p; Paul Chambers, b; Wes Landers, d. 7 Dec 1958

DISC 11

Artist Jack Teagarden

Title Dark Eyes

Composer Trad

Album It’s Time For T

Label Naxos

Number 8.120825 Track 14

Duration 3.15

Performers John Fallstitch, Pokey Carriere, Sid Feller, t; Jack Teagarden, Jose Guitirrez, Seymour Goldfinger, Joe Ferrall, tb; Danny Polo, Tony Antonelli, Joe Fernandino, Art Moore, Art Beck, reeds; Ernie Hughes, p; Arnold Fishkin, b; Paul Collins, d 31 Jan 1941

JRR 21 April

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 210418

DISC 1

Artist Woody Herman

Title Wild Root

Composer Herman / Hefti

Album The Woody Herman Story

Label Proper

Number Properbox 15 CD 3 Track 1

Duration 2.59

Performers: Sonny Berman, Neal Hefti, Irv Lewis, Pete Candoli, Conte Candoli, t; Ralph Pfeffner, Bill Harris, Ed Kiefer, tb; Woody Herman, Sam Marowitz, John La Porta, Flip Phillips, Pete Mondello, Skippy de Sair, reeds; Tony Aless, p; Billy Bauer, g; Chubby Jackson, b; Dave Tough, d, 8 Sep 1945.

DISC 2

Artist Count Basie

Title The Comeback

Composer Foster

Album Count Basie Swings, Joe Williams sings

Label Fresh Sound

Number CD 655 Track 2

Duration 5.25

Performers Reunald Jones, Wendell Culley, Thad Jones, Joe Newman, t; Bill Hughes, Henry Coker, Benny Powell, tb; Marshal Royal, Bill Graham, Frank Wess, Frank Foster, Charlie Fowlkes, reeds; Count Basie p; Freddie Green, g; Eddie Jones, b; Sonny Payne, d; Joe Williams, v. 17 May 1956

DISC 3

Artist Artie Shaw / Helen Forrest

Title I’m In Love with the Honourable Mr So and So

Album Sweeter as the Years Go By

Label Jasmine

Number Track 12

Duration 3.36

Performers: Chuck Peterson, Bernie Privin, John Best, t; George Arus, Les Jenkins, Harry Rogers, tb; Artie Shaw, cl; Les Robinson, Hank Freeman, Tony Pastor; George Auld, reeds; Bob Kitsis, p; Al Avola, g; Sid Weiss, b; Buddy Rich, d. 12 March 1939.

DISC 4

Artist Modern Jazz Quartet

Title Between the Devil and The Deep blue Sea

Composer Arlen / Koehler

Album Modern Jazz Quartet

Label Poll Winners

Number 27341 Track 2

Duration 6.57

Performers: Milt Jackson, vib; John Lewis, p; Percy Heath b; Connie Kay, d. 5 April 1957.

DISC 5

Artist Dizzy Gillespie

Title Chega de Saudade (No More Blues) #2

Composer Jobim

Album New Wave

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55575 Track 10

Duration 5.59

Performers Dizzy Gillespie, t; Leo Wright, as; Charlie Ventura, bsx; Lalo Schifrin, p; José Paula, g; Chris White b; Rudy Collins, d; Carmen Costa, perc. May 1962

DISC 6

Artist Lee Morgan

Title Whisper Not

Composer Golson

Album Dizzy Atmosphere

Label London

Number U15121 S 2 T 1

Duration 5.55

Performers: Lee Morgan (trumpet); Al Grey (trombone); Billy Mitchell (tenor sax); Billy Root (baritone sax); Wynton Kelly (piano); Paul West (bass) & Charli Persip (drums). 18 Feb 1957

DISC 7

Artist Frank Holder

Title He Beeped When He Should Have Bopped

Composer Gillespie / Brown / Fuller

Album Ballads, Blues and Bop

Label Mainstem

Number MSTCD0052 Track 5

Duration 3.10

Performers: Frank Holder, (vocal, bongos); Martin Shaw (trumpet, flugelhorn), Dave O’Higgins (tenor sax), Malcolm Edmonstone (piano) Alec Dankworth (double bass) & Les Cirkel (drums) 2009

DISC 8

Artist Irene Kral

Title Where is love?

Composer Lionel Bart

Album Where is love?

Label Choice

Number 1012 Side B track 3

Duration 4.23

Performers: Irene Kral, v; Alan Broadbent, p. 1974

DISC 9

Artist Lucky Thompson / Sammy Price

Title Up Above My Head

Composer trad

Album Paris Blues

Label Universal France

Number 013038-2 Track 3

Duration 2.53

Performers Lucky Thompson, ts; Sammy Price, p, v; Jean-Pierre Sasson, g; Pierre Michelot, b; Gerard Pochonet, d, 6 July 1957.

DISC 10

Artist Andy Sheppard

Title Java Jive

Composer Sheppard

Album Andy Sheppard

Label Antilles

Number 90692 Track 1

Duration 6.13

Performers Andy Sheppard ss; Paul Dunmall, Jerry Underwood, ts; Nick Evans, tb; Dave De Fries, t; Dave Buxton, p; Pete Maxfield, b; Simon Gore, d; Mamadi Kamara, perc. 1987.

DISC 11

Artist Chris Bowden

Title We talked

Composer Bowden

Album Unlikely being

Label UK VIBE

Number 025 Track 6

Duration 4.47

Performers: Chris Bowden, as; Jim Watson, p; Chris Dodd b; Neil Bullock, d. 2018.

JRR 140418

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 14 April 2018

DISC 1

Artist Hank Mobley

Title Mighty Moe and Joe

Composer Porter

Album Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions

Label Mosaic

Number MD6 181 CD 4 Track 5

Duration 6.57

Performers: Bill Hardman, t; Shafi Hadi (Curtis Porter) as; Hank Mobley, ts; Sonny Clark, p; Paul Chambers, b; Art Taylor, d. 23 June 1957

DISC 2

Artist Lester Young and Teddy Wilson

Title All Of Me

Composer Marks / Simons

Album Pres and Teddy

Label Verve

Number MGV 8205 Track 1

Duration 5.07

Performers: Lester Young, ts; Teddy Wilson, p; Gene Ramey, b; Jo Jones, d. 13 Jan 1956

DISC 3

Artist Gerry Mulligan / Ben Webster

Title Chelsea Bridge

Composer Strayhorn

Album Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster

Label Masterworks

Number 21349 Track 1

Duration 7.23

Performers: Ben Webster, ts; Gerry Mulligan, bars; Jimmy Rowles, p; Leroy Vinnegar. b; Mel Lewis, 3 Nov 1959.

DISC 4

Artist Phineas Newborn Jr

Title Newport Blues

Composer Newborn

Album Here is Phineas

Label Atlantic

Number 8122 79688-8 Track 6

Duration 4.37

Performers Phineas Newborn Jr, p, 1956

DISC 5

Artist Simon Latarche

Title Lemon Quay Saturday

Composer Latarche

Album Cornish Preludes Book 2

Label Simonlatarche.com

Number LATCD 003 Track 6

Duration 3.13

Performers Paul Haywood, Sarah McDonough, saxophones; Simon Latarche, p, kb; Steve Turner, b; Terry Rodd, d. 2012.

DISC 6

Artist Bill Evans / Jim Hall

Title Romain

Composer Hall

Album Undercurrent

Label Blue Note

Number 7243 5 38228 2 8 Track 4

Duration 5.19

Performers Bill Evans, p; Jim Hall, g; 1962

DISC 7

Artist Emma Fisk and James Birkett

Title Raggin’ The Scale

Composer Claypoole

Album Play Venuti and Lang

Label Birkett and Fisk

Number 846022 Track 6

Duration 3.14

Performers Emma Fisk, vn; James Birkett, g, 2017.

DISC 8

Artist Quintette of the Hot Club of France

Title Daphne

Composer Reinhardt

Album Complete String Quintet

Label Label Ouest

Number 304031-2 Cd 5 Track 6

Duration 3.10

Performers Stephane Grappelli, vn; Django Reinhardt, Roger Chaput, Eugene Vees, g; Louis Vola, b; 31 Jan 1938

DISC 9

Artist Percy Humphrey

Title Milenburg Joys

Composer Morton/ Melrose / Mares / Roppolo

Album Crescent City Joymakers

Label Riverside

Number RLP 9378 Track 1

Duration 7.11

Performers: Percy Humphrey, t; Albert Burbank, cl; Louis Nelson, tb; Emanuel Sayles, bj; Louis James, b; Cie Frazier, d. 1961

DISC 10

Artist Eddie Condon

Title Ol’ Man River

Composer Hammerstein, Kern

Album Bixieland

Label Philips

Number CL 719 Track 2

Duration 3.31

Performers Wild Bill Davison, c; Ed Hall, cl; Cutty Cutshall, tb; Gene Schroeder, p; Eddie Condon, g; Walter Page, b; George Wettling, d. 1955

DISC 11

Artist Art Pepper

Title Red Pepper Blues

Composer Pepper

Album Four Classic Albums

Label Avid

Number AMSC 962 CD 2 Track 3

Duration 3.37

Performers Art Pepper, as; Red Garland, p; Paul Chambers, b; Philly Joe Jones, d.

JRR 7 April 2018

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 070418

DISC 1

Artist Harry James

Title Ultra

Composer James, arr. Jimmy Mundy

Album One Night Stand

Label Columbia

Number CL522 S1 T 1

Duration 4.31

Performers: Harry James, Arthur DePew, Everett Macdonald, Nick Buono, Ralph Osborn, t; Carl Elmer, David Wells, Gene Norton, Lewis McCreary, tb; Herbie Steward, Musky Ruffo, William Massingill, Francis Polifroni, Robert Poland, reeds; Bruce McDonald, p; Paul Morsi, b Jackie Mills, d. 25 Oct 1952.

DISC 2

Artist Ella Fitzgerald, and Duke Ellington

Title Drop Me Off in Harlem

Composer Ellington, Nick and Charles Kenny

Album Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Songbook

Label Verve

Number 8370352 CD 1 Track 2

Duration 3.51

Performers: Ella Fitzgerald, v; Cat Anderson, Willie Cook, Clark Terry, Ray Nance, t; Quentin Jackson, Britt Woodman, John Sanders, tb; Jimmy Hamilton, Ruessell Procope, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Frank Foster, Harry Carney, reeds; Duke Ellington, p; Jimmy Woode, b; Sam Woodyard, d. June 1957.

DISC 3

Artist Peanuts Hucko

Title Chinatown, My Chinatown

Composer Jerome, Schwartz

Album Sounds of the 1967 Odessa Jazz Festival

Label Odessa Jazz Association, Texas

Number [No number on sleeve] Side 2 track 1

Duration 6.48

Performers: Peanuts Hucko, cl; George Barnes, g; Lou Stein, p; Ray Leatherwood, b; Ray McKinley, d. 1967, Odessa Texas.

DISC 4

Artist Lucky Thompson

Title Where or When

Composer Rodgers / Hart

Album Accent on Tenor Saxophone

Label Fresh Sound

Number CD 355 Track 2

Duration 6.27

Performers: Lucky Thompson, ts; Billy Taylor, p; Oscar Pettiford, b; Osie Johnson, d. NYC 1954.

DISC 5

Artist Michel Petrucciani

Title Lush Life

Composer Strayhorn

Album Promenade with Duke

Label Blue Note

Number CDP 7805902 Track 2

Duration 3.46

Performers Michel Petrucciani, p. 1993.

DISC 6

Artist Sir Charles Thompson

Title Takin’ Off

Composer Parker

Album Takin’ Off

Label Delmark

Number DD450 Track 1

Duration 3.00

Performers Buck Clayton, t; Charlie Parker, as; Dexter Gordon, ts; Sis Charles Thompson, p; Danny Barker, g; Jimmy Butts, b; J C Heard, d. 4 Sept 1945.

DISC 7

Artist The Fat Babies

Title Liza

Composer Gershwin

Album 18^th and Racine

Label Delmark

Number Track 1

Duration 3.12

Performers Andy Schumm, c; John Otto, cl; Dave Bock, tb; Paul Asaro, p; Jake Sanders, g; Beau Sample, b; Alex Hall, d. 2013.

DISC 8

Artist Mac Duncan

Title St Philip St Breakdown

Composer Lewis

Album Live at the Lord Napier, 1973

Label Upbeat

Number 188 Track 13

Duration 6.30

Performers Jack Gilbert, Dave Bailey, cl; Jim McIntosh, bj; Ray Holland, b; Brian Dipper Duddy, d. 21 April 1973.

DISC 9

Artist Mark Giuliana

Title Where are we now?

Composer Bowie

Album Jersey

Label Motema

Number 0233 Track 8

Duration 8.30

Performers: Jason Rigby, ts; Fabian Almazan, p; Chris Morrissey, b; Mark Giuliana, d. 2017

DISC 10

Artist John Surman

Title Concentric Circles

Composer Surman

Album Invisible Threads

Label ECM

Number 671 1317 Track 10

Duration 6.33

Performers John Surman, bars; Nelson Ayres, p; Rob Waring, vib. Rec July 2017.

JRR Easter weekend

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

Apologies for late post…

JRR 310318

DISC 1

Artist Humphrey Lyttelton

Title Skeleton in the Cupboard

Composer Johnson

Album Bad Penny Blues 1955-56

Label Lake

Number LACD 328 CD 2 Track 7

Duration 2.35

Performers: Humphrey Lyttelton, t; Wally Fawkes, cl; Bruce Turner, as; John Picard, tb; Johnny Parker, p; Freddy Legon, g; Jim Bray, b; Stan Grieg, d. 24 Jan 1956.

DISC 2

Artist Jelly Roll Morton

Title Ain’t Misbehavin

Composer Waller, Razaf

Album Complete Library of Congress Recordings

Label Rounder

Number CD 6 Track 16

Duration 4.11

Performers Jelly Roll Morton, p, v. 1938

DISC 3

Artist Louis Armstrong

Title Willie The Weeper

Composer Melrose, Rymal, Bloom

Album The Okeh, Columbia and Victor Recordings, 1925-33

Label Columbia Legacy

Number 88697945652 CD 2 Track 9

Duration 3.11

Performers Louis Armstrong, c; John Thomas, tb; Johnny Dodds, cl; Lil Armstrong, p; Johnny St Cyr, bj; Pete Briggs, tu; Baby Dodds, d. 7 May 1927.

DISC 4

Artist George Shearing

Title Skye Boat Song

Composer trad

Album George Shearing at Home

Label Jazzknight

Number 001 Track 6

Duration 4.11

Performers George Shearing p; Don Thompson, b. 1983

DISC 5

Artist Stan Tracey

Title Mainframe

Composer Tracey

Album Portraits Plus

Label Blue Note

Number 0777 7 80696 2 1 Track 6

Duration 11.19

Performers Guy Barker, t; Peter King, as; Don Weller, Art Themen, ts; Malcolm Griffiths, tb; Stan Tracey, tb; Dave Green, b; Clark Tracey, d. 1992

DISC 6

Artist Peter King

Title Lush LIfe

Composer Strayhorn

Album Lush Life

Label Miles Music

Number CD 085 Track 2

Duration 4.30

Performers Peter King, as. 1998

DISC 7

Artist Julian Argüelles, Mario Leghina, Helge Andreas Norbakken

Title Mãos na parede

Composer Leghina

Album Setembro

Label Edition

Number 1099 Track 1

Duration 4.56

Performers: Julian Argüelles, ss; Mario Leghina, p; Helge Andreas Norbakken, perc, 2017.

DISC 8

Artist Joe Thomas

Title Blues for baby

Composer Thomas

Album Mainstream

Label Atlantic

Number 1303 Side B Track 2

Duration 12.50

Performers: Joe Thomas, Johnny Letman, t; Dickie Wells, tb; Buster Bailey, cl; Buddy Tate, ts; Herbie Nichols, p; Everett Barksdale, g; Bill Pemberton, b; Jimmy Crawford, d. 1958

DISC 9

Artist Humphrey Lyttelton

Title The Onions

Composer Bechet

Album Classic Live Concerts

Label Lake

Number 253 CD 1 Track 19

Duration 4.45

Performers Humphrey Lyttelton, t; Wally Fawkes, cl; Bruce Turner, as; John Picard, tb; Johnny Parker, p; Freddy Legon, g; Micky Ashman, b; George Hopkinson, d. 28 Nov 1954

JRR 24 March 18

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 240318

50 minute edition.

DISC 1

Artist Howard McGhee and Fats Navarro

Title Double Talk

Composer McGhee / Navarro

Album Bebop Spoken Here: How High The Moon

Label Proper

Number Properbox 10 CD 3 Track 23

Duration 5.35

Performers: Howard McGhee, Fats Navarro, t; Ernie Henry, as; Milt Jackson, p; Curley Russell, b; Kenny Clarke, d. 11 Oct 1948.

DISC 2

Artist Django Reinhardt

Title Reverie

Composer Debussy

Album Integrale Django Reinhardt Vol 19

Label Fremeaux

Number FA319 CD 1 Track 5

Duration 3.07

Performers: Django Reinhardt, g; André Ekyan, cl; Ralph Schecroun, p; Alf Masselier, b; Roger Paraboschi, d. May 1950.

DISC 3

Artist Jacques Loussier

Title L’Ile Joyeuse

Composer Debussy

Album Plays Debussy

Label Telarc

Number 83511 Track 5

Duration 6.06

Performers: Jacques Loussier, p; Benoit Dunoyer De Segonzac, b; André Arpino, d. 2000.

DISC 4

Artist Andy Hamilton and The Blue Notes

Title Silvershine

Composer Hamilton

Album Silvershine

Label World Circuit

Number 025 Track 6

Duration 8.03

Performers: Andy Hamilton, David Murray, ts; Graeme Hamilton, t; Sam Brown, p; Ralph DeCambre, g; Pablo Brown, b; Johnny Hoo, d; Nana Tsiboe, perc. 1991.

DISC 5

Artist Louis Armstrong

Title You Rascal You

Composer Theard

Album C’est Si Bon

Label Proper

Number Properbox 24 CD 4 Track 18

Duration 3.12

Performers: Louis Armstrong t; Trummy Young, tb; Ed Hall, cl; Hilton Jefferson, George Dorsey, Seldon Powell, Dave McRae, reeds; Billy Kyle, p; Everett Barksdale, g; Squire Gersh,b; Barrett Deems, d. 1957

NB this is not the personnel given on the sleeve, but this is the Sy Oliver session from Jan 57 NOT the one with Louis Jordan listed in the Proper box notes.

DISC 6

Artist Stacey Kent

Title It Never Entered my Mind

Composer Rogers

Album In Love Again

Label Candid

Number 79786 Track 4

Duration 4.39

Performers: Stacey Kent, v; Jim Tomlinson, ts; David Newton, p; Colin Oxley, g; Simon Thorpe, b; Jasper Kviberg, d. 2002

DISC 7

Artist Hoagy Carmichael

Title Some Days There Just Ain’t No Fish

Composer Sigman / Russell

Album In Person, 1949-55

Label Avid

Number AMBX 150 CD 8 T 11

Duration 2.35

Performers: Hoagy Carmichael with Matty Matlock’s All Stars, plus Four Hits and a Miss, v.

Band probably includes: Dick Cathcart, t; Ted Vesely, tb; Matty Matlock, Eddie Miller, Joe Rushton, reeds; Marvin Ash, p; George Van Eps, g; Phil Stephens, b; Ben Pollack, d. 1949

DISC 8

Artist Donald Lambert

Title Pilgrim’s Chorus

Composer Wagner, arr Lambert

Album n/a

Label Bluebird

Number B11250 Side A

Duration 2.40

Performers Donald Lambert, p. 1941

DISC 9

Artist Gene Ammons / Sonny Stitt

Title Autumn Leaves

Composer Kosma / Prevert

Album Boss Tenors / Dig Him

Label American Jazz Classics

Number 99059 Track 14

Duration 4,10

Performers: Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt, ts; John Houston, p; Charles Williams, b; George Brown, d. August 1961.

DISC 10

Artist Duke Ellington

Title Fleurette Africaine

Composer Ellington

Album Money Jungle

Label Blue Note

Number CDP 7 46398 2 Track 4

Duration 3.33

Performers Duke Ellington, p; Charles Mingus, b; Max Roach, d. 1962.

JRR 17 March

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 17 March 2018

DISC 1

Artist Stan Sulzmann

Title Chu-Chu

Composer Sulzmann

Album Live at the Spotted Dog

Label Stoney Lane

Number 1878 Track 1

Duration 6.53

Performers Stan Sulzmann, ts; with Tom Walsh, Sean Gibbs, Mike Adlington, Aaron Diaz, t; Kieran McLeod, Richard Foote, Tom Dunnett, Yusef Narcin, tb; Elliot Drew, Chris Young, Helena Kay, John Fleming, Colin Mills, reeds; David Ferris, p; Ben Lee, g; Nick Jurd, b; Jonathan Silk, d. 2017.

DISC 2

Artist Jack Parnell

Title Skin Deep

Composer Bellson

Album British Swing

Number Side 2 Track 1

Duration 2.48

Performers Hank Shaw, Ronnie Simmonds, Jo Hunter, Terry Lewis (tp), Mac Minshull, Bobby Lamb, Robin Kay, Jimmy Tobbett (tb), Bob Burns, Jimmy Phillips (as), Joe Temperley, Ronnie Keene (ts), Don Honeywell (bs), Max Harris (p), Kenny Napper (b), Jack Parnell, Phil Seamen (d). 6 Jan 1954

DISC 3

Artist Ramsey Lewis

Title Love Theme from Spartacus

Composer North

Album The In Crowd

Label Argo

Number LPS 757 Track 5

Duration 7.18

Performers: Ramsey Lewis p; Eldee Young, b; Red Holt, d. May 1965

DISC 4

Artist David Grisman

Title E.M.D.

Composer Grisman

Album David Grisman Quintet

Label Kaleidoscope

Number K5 Track 1

Duration 2.37

Performers David Grisman, Todd Philips, mandolin; Darol Anger, vn; Tony Rice g; Bill Amatneek, b;

DISC 5

Artist Willie The Lion Smith

Title Morning Air

Composer Smith

Album Luckey and the Lion: Harlem Piano

Label Good Time Jazz

Number 10035-2 Track 7

Duration 2.54

Performers Willie The Lion Smith, p; 1958.

DISC 6

Artist Dick Hyman, Dick Wellstood

Title Who?

Composer Jerome Kern

Album Stridemonster

Label Sackville

Number 2064 Track 4

Duration 5.57

Performers Dick Hyman, Dick Wellstood, p; 1986.

DISC 7

Artist Stan Kenton

Title Exit Stage Left

Composer Roland

Album Adventures in Blues

Label Capitol

Number ST 1985 Track 4

Duration 4.20

Performers: Bob Behrendt, Bob Rolfe, Marvin Stamm, Norman Baltazar, Dalton Smith, t; Bud Parker, Bob Fitzpatrick, Dave Wheeler, Jim Amlotte, tb; Gabe Baltazar, Gene Roland, Joel Kaye, Allan Buetler, Buddy Arnold, Paul Renzi, reeds; Stan Kenton, p; Pat Senatore, b; Jerry McKenzie, d; Dwight Carver, Carl Saunders, Keith Lamotte, Ray Starling (and Gene Roland again) mellophone. 1963

DISC 8

Artist Don Ellis

Title Indian Lady

Composer Ellis

Album Electric Bath

Label Columbia

Number CS 9585 Track 1

Duration 8.06

Performers: Don Ellis / trumpet; Ruben Leon / alto sax, soprano sax, flute; Joe Roccisano / alto sax, soprano sax, flute; Ira Shulman / tenor sax, piccolo, flute, clarinet; Ron Starr / tenor sax, flute, clarinet; John Magruder / baritone sax, flute, clarinet, bass clarinet; Edward Warren / trumpet; Alan Weight / trumpet; Alan Wight / trumpet; Bob Harmon / trumpet; Glenn Stuart / trumpet; Terry Woodson / trombone; Ron Myers / trombone; David Sanchez / trombone; Tom Myers / trombone: Michael Lang / piano, keyboards, clavinet; Ray Neapolitan / bass, sitar; Dave Parlato / bass: Frank DeLaRosa / bass; Steve Bohannon / drums; Alan Estes / percussion, timbales, vibraphone; Mark Stevens / percussion, timbales, vibraphone; Chino Valdes / bongos, conga

DISC 9

Artist Earl Bostic

Title Cherokee

Composer Noble

Album Plays Jazz Standards

Label Definitive

Number 11295 Track 27

Duration 3.00

Performers Earl Bostic, as; Blue Mitchell, t; Ray Felder, ts; Gene Redd vib; Joe Knight, p; Mickey Baker, g; Ike Isaacs, b; George Brown, d. 17 Dec 1952

DISC 10

Artist Louis Armstrong

Title St James Infirmary

Composer Primerose

Album Complete NY Town Hall and Boston Symphony Hall Concerts

Label Definitive

Number 11291 CD 1 Track 17

Duration 3.37

Performers: Jack Teagarden, tb, v; Dick Cary, p; Bob Haggart, b; Sid Catlett, d. 17 May 1947

DISC 11

Artist Tony Allen

Title Bad Roads

Composer Allen

Album The Source

Label Blue Note (France)

Number OO2721402 Track 2

Duration 5,48

Performers: Tony Allen, d, ldr; Nicolas Giraud, t; Daniel Zimmerman, tb; Yan Yankielewicz, as; Remi Scuito, fl; Jean Jacques Elange, ts; Jean Phi Dary, kb; Indy Debonge, g; Mathias Allemane, b. 2017.

JRR Sage Gateshead Free Thinking

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR Sage Gateshead – Live edition Free Thinking 100318

MUSIC: Cheese and Crackers (Joe Venuti / Eddie Lang) c.2.48

Emma Fisk, violin / James Birkett, guitar, Alyn Shipton, bass.

DISC 1

Artist Ella Fitzgerald / Joe Pass

Title Gee Baby Ain;t I good to you

Composer Razaf, Redman

Album Take Love Easy

Label Pablo

Number 20031 Track 7

Duration 4.00

Performers Ella Fitzgerald v; Joe Pass, g. Rec 1973.

DISC 2

Artist Duke Ellington

Title Time’s A Wastin’

Composer Duke and Mercer Ellington, Don George

Album Time’s a Wastin’

Label Naxos

Number 8.120811 Track 1

Duration 3.05

Performers: Rex Stewart, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, Taft Jordan, Ray Nance, t; Joe Nanton, Claude Jones, Lawrence Brown, tb; Jimmy Hamilton, Johnny Hodges, Otto Hardwicke, Al Sears, Harry Carney, reeds; Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, p; Fred Guy, g; Junior Raglin, b; Sonny Greer, d.

DISC 3

Artist Erroll Garner

Title Swonderful

Composer Gershwin

Album The Complete Concert By The Sea

Label Columbia Legacy

Number 88875120842 CD 2 Track 4

Duration 2.38

Performers Erroll Garner, p; Eddie Calhoun, b; Denzil Best, d. 19 Sept 1955

DISC 4

Artist Sidney Bechet with Bob Wilber’s Wildcats

Title Polka Dot Stomp

Composer Sissle, Bechet, Tolliver

Album Shake Em Up

Label Avid

Number AMSCD 694 CD 2 Track 19

Duration 2.42

Performers: Johnny Glasel, t; Bob Mielke, tb; Bob Wilber, cl, Sidney Bechet, ss; Dick Wellstood, p; Charlie Traeger, b; Denny Strong d; 14 July 1947.

DISC 5

Artist Billie Holiday

Title Fine and Mellow

Composer Holiday

Album Billie Holiday / Lester Young Complete Studio Sessions

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55683 CD 3 Track 25

Duration 6.31

Performers: Doc Cheatham, t; Vic Dickenson, tb; Lester Young, Ben Webster, Coleman Hawkins, ts; Mal Waldron, p; Danny Barker, g; Jim Atlas, b; Jo Jones, d. Dec 1957.

DISC 6

Artist Michael Brecker / UMO Jazz Orchestra

Title Invitation

Composer Bronislaw Kaper

Album Live in Helsinki 1995

Label Random Act

Number 1018 Track 1

Duration 5.06

Performers: Michael Brecker and UMO Jazz Orchestra

DISC 7

Artist Norma Winstone

Title Touch Her Soft Lips and Part

Composer Walton / Winstone

Album Descansado – Songs for Films

Label ECM

Number 578 6989 track 10

Duration 3.00

Performers: Norma Winstone, v; Glauco Venier, p; Klaus Gesing bcl; Mario Brunello, vc; Helge Andreas Norbakken, perc. March 2017

DISC 8

Artist Django Reinhardt / Stephane Grappelli

Title Charleston

Composer Johnson

Album Complete String Quintet

Label Label Ouest

Number 304031.2 CD 3 Tr 14

Duration 2.55

Performers Stephane Grappelli, vn; Django Reinhardt, Pierre Ferré, Marcel Bianchi, g; Louis Vola, b. 21 April 1937

DISC 9

Artist Nicola Farnon

Title Let There Be Love

Composer Rand / Grant

Album Nicola Farnon Trio Live – A Day at the Market

Label Nicolafarnnonmusic.com

Number Track 1

Duration 3.58

Performers Nicola Farnon, b, v; Piero Tucci, p; Phil Johnson, d. 04.48.24

DISC 10

Artist Miles Davis

Title Straight No Chaser

Composer Parker

Album At Newport 1955-75

Label Columbia

Number 88875081952 CD 1 Track 7

Duration first 5.35

Performers Miles Davis, t; Cannonball Adderley, as; John Coltrane, ts; Bill Evans, p; Paul Chambers, b; Jimmy Cobb, d. 3 July 1958.

MUSIC:

Sunday (Conn, Styne, Krueger, Miller) 3.35

Emma Fisk, vn; James Birkett, g; Alyn Shipton, b.

JRR 3 March

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 3 March 2018

DISC 1

Artist Glen Manby

Title Heimweh

Composer Manby

Album Homecoming

Label Mainstem

Number 0059 Track 8

Duration 6.48

Performers Glen Manby, as; Steve Waterman, t; Leon Greening, p; Adam King, b; Matt Home, d. 2016

DISC 2

Artist Avishai Cohen

Title Seven Seas

Composer Cohen

Album Seven Seas

Label Blue Note

Number 509999495492 0 Track 3

Duration 5.23

Performers Avishai Cohen, b; Shai Mestro, p; Itmar Doari, perc, 2010.

DISC 3

Artist Chris Barber with Jeff Healey’s Jazz Wizards

Title Goin’ Up The River

Composer trad

Album Memories of My Trip

Label Proper

Number CD 1 Track 9

Duration 7.49

Performers Jeff Healey, t, g; Chris Barber, tb, v; Brian Graville, p; Colin Bray, b; Gary Scriven, d.

DISC 4

Artist John Kirby

Title Rehearsin’ for a Nervous Breakdown

Composer Shavers

Album John Kirby and His Band 1940

Label Jazz Anthology

Number 55025 Track 7

Duration 2.29

Performers: Charlie Shavers, t; Buster Bailey, cl; Russell Procope, as; Billy Kyle, p; John Kirby, b; O’Neil Spencer, d. 1940

DISC 5

Artist Earl Hines

Title Oh You Sweet Thing!

Composer Razaf / Waller

Album Classic Earl Hines Sessions 1928-1945

Label Mosaic

Number MD7 254 CD 2 Track 1

Duration 2.53

Performers Charlie Allen, George Dixon, Walter Fuller, t; Billy Franklin, Louis Taylor, tb; Omer Simeon, Darnell Howard, Cecil Irwin, reeds; Earl Hines, p; Lawrence Dixon, g; Quinn Wilson, b; Wallace Bishop, d. 14 July 1932.

DISC 6

Artist Bix Beiderbecke

Title Ostrich Walk

Composer La Rocca / Sheilds

Album The Bix Beiderbecke Story

Label Proper

Number Properbox 66 CD 1 Track 26

Duration 3.10

Performers Bix Beiderbecke, c; Bill Rank, tb; Don Murray, Roc Ryker, Frankie Trumbauer, reeds; Irving Riskin, p; Eddie Lang, g; Chauncey Morehouse, d 9 May 1927.

DISC 7

Artist Howard McGhee

Title The Sharp Edge

Composer McGhee

Album Shades of Blue

Label Black Lion

Number BL305 Track 1

Duration 5.48

Performers: Howard McGhee, t; George Coleman, ts; Junior Mance, p; Jimmy Tucker, b; Jimmy Cobb, d. 8 Dec 1961.

DISC 8

Artist Joey Alexander

Title Sunday Waltz

Composer Alexander

Album Countdown

Label Motema

Number 234297 Track 2

Duration 5.23

Performers: Joey Alexander, p; Dan Chmielinski, b; Ulysses Owens, Jr. d. 2016.

DISC 9

Artist Lambert Hendricks and Ross

Title Centerpiece

Composer Edison

Album Everybody’s Boppin’

Label Columbia / Sony

Number CK45020 Track 6

Duration 2.28

Performers Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks, Annie Ross, v; Harry Sweets Edison, t; Gildo Mahones, p; Ike Isaacs, b; Walter Bolden, d. 1959

DISC 10

Artist Mary Lou Williams

Title The Lady Who Swings the Band

Composer Cahn, Chaplin

Album The First Lady in Jazz

Label Fremeaux

Number 5449 CD 1: Track 5

Duration 2.45

Performers: Harry Lawson, Paul King, Earl Thompson, t; Ted Donnelly, Henry Wells, tb; John Harrington, John Williams, Dick Wilson, reeds; Mary Lou Williams, p; Ted Brinson, g; Booker Collins, b; Ben Thigpen, d. Harry Mills, v; 9 Dec 1936

DISC 11

Artist Anita O’Day

Title I’m Not Supposed to be Blue Blues

Composer Garner / Russell

Album Time for 2

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55559 Track 19

Duration 2.36

Performers Anita O’Day, v; Lonnie Hewitt, p; Freddie Schreiber, b; Cal Tjader, d. 1962

DISC 11

Artist Ivo Neame

Title Pala

Composer Neame

Album Moksha

Label Edition

Number Track 3

Duration 4.43

Performers George Crowley, saxophone; Ivo Neame, p; Tom Farmer, b; James Maddren, d. 2017.

JRR 24 Feb

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 24 Feb

DISC 1

Artist Jimmy Giuffre

Title The Train and The River

Composer Giuffre

Album Jazz on a Summer’s Day

Label Charly

Number X 686 CD Track 1

Duration 4.32

Performers: Jimmy Giuffre, cl, ts; Bob Brookmeyer, vtb; Jim Hall, g. 1958

DISC 2

Artist Stan Kenton

Title Willow Weep for Me

Composer Ronell

Album Jazz In Silhouette

Label Capitol

Number Track 1

Duration 5.49

Performers: Bill Chase, Bud Brisbois, Rolf Ericsson, Dalton Smith, Roger Middleton, t; Archie LeCoq, Bob Knight, Don Sebesky, Jim Amlotte, Kent Larson, tb; Bill Trujillo, Charlie Mariano, Jack Nimitz, John Bonnie, Marvin Holladay, reeds; Stan Kenton, p; Pete Chilivy, b; Jimmy Campbell, d. 1960.

DISC 3

Artist Anthony Williams

Title Extras

Composer Williams

Album Spring

Label Blue Note

Number 4216 Track 1

Duration 8.09

Performers: Sam Rivers, Wayne Shorter, reeds; Herbie Hancock, p; Gary Peacock, b; Anthony Williams, d. 1966.

DISC 4

Artist Jimmie Noone

Title Four or Five Times

Composer Hellman, Gay

Album New Orleans Giants, 1936-1940

Label JSP

Number 336 Track 8

Duration 3.04

Performers: Charlie Shavers, t; Jimmie Noone, cl; Pete Brown, as; Frank Smith, p; Teddy Bunn, g; Wellman Braud, b; O’Neil Spencer, d. 1 Dec 1937.

DISC 5

Artist Geraldo

Title Begin the Beguine

Composer Porter

Album Songs of Cole Porter

Label One Media

Number Track 11

Duration 3.25

Performers: Eve Becke, v; with Geraldo and His Orchestra. 25.56

DISC 6

Artist Tommy Whittle

Title You’ve Changed

Composer Carey / Fischer

Album Jigsaw

Label Alamo

Number AJ 4501

Duration 6.46

Performers: Tommy Whittle, ts; John Horler, p; Lennie Bush, b; Bobby Orr, d. 1977

DISC 7

Artist Neil Ardley

Title Meteora / Kriti

Composer Ardley

Album Greek Variations

Label Universal / Impressed Repressed

Number 986 689-9 Track 1

Duration dur 5.16

Performers: Ian Carr, t; Mike Gibbs, tb; Barbara Thompson, Don Rendell, Karl Jenkins, reeds; Frank Ricotti, vib; Jack Bruce, Jeff Clyne, b; John Marshall, d. John Rothstein, K Isaacs, vn; K Essex, vla; A Fleming, K Tunnel, vc; 1970

DISC 8

Artist Hugh Masekela

Title Soweto Blues

Composer Masekela

Album Playing @ Work

Label House of Masekela

Number HOM002 Track 8

Duration 6.52

Performers: Pu2ma, v; Hugh Masekela, fh, p; others unidentified, 2012

DISC 9

Artist Hugh Masekela

Title Canteloupe Island

Composer Hancock

Album Lasting Impressions of Ooga Booga

Label Verve

Number 5316302 Track 4

Duration 5.28

Performers: Hugh Masekela, t; Larry Willis, p; Hal Dotson, b; Henry Jenkins, d. 1965

DISC 10

Artist Hugh Masekela

Title Grazing in the Grass

Composer Masekela

Album Greatest Hits

Label Sony

Number 498266-2 Track 1

Duration 2.54

Performers Hugh Masekela, t; Dumisani Hlela, d; John Seloiwane, g; O Moiloa, kb; Arthur Tschabelela, p; Kaya Mhlangu, reeds; 1968

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DISC 1

Artist Marco Marconi

Title I Remember Michel

Composer Marconi

Album Trialogue

Label 33 Jazz

Number Track 9

Duration 6.23

Performers: Marco Marconi, p; Tom Farmer, b; Emiliano Caroselli, d. 2017.

DISC 2

Artist Thelonious Monk

Title Off Minor

Composer Monk

Album Complete 1954-62 Solo Recordings

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55709 CD 1 Track 3

Duration 2.35

Performers Thelonious Monk, p; 1954.

DISC 3

Artist Jelly Roll Morton

Title Dr Jazz

Composer Oliver / Melrose

Album Mr Jelly Lord

Label Naxos

Number 8.120824 Track 11

Duration 3.22

Performers: George Mitchell, c; Kid Ory, tb; Omer Simeon, cl; Jelly Roll Morton, p. v; Johnny St Cyr, bj; John Lindsay, b; Andrew Hilaire, d. 16 Dec 1926

DISC 4

Artist Louis Armstrong

Title Kiss to Build a Dream On

Composer Kalmar / Hammerstein

Album The Armstrong Box

Label Storyville

Number 1088609 CD 3 track 19

Duration 4.11

Performers Louis Armstrong, t, v; Trummy Young, tb; Ed Hall, cl; Billy Kyle, p; Arvell Shaw, b; Barrett Deems, d. 13 Oct 1955.

DISC 5

Artist Joe Zawinul

Title In a Silent Way

Composer Zawinul

Album Brown St

Label Intuition

Number 34502 CD 1 Track 2

Duration 5.15 [EOM 5.04 into applause]

Performers: Joe Zawinul (keyboards, vocoder); Victor Bailey (bass guitar); Nathaniel Townsley (drums); Alex Acuña (percussion), and WDR Big Band. 2005

DISC 6

Artist Nerija

Title The Fisherman

Composer Rosie Turton

Album Nerija

Label Nerija

Number 356841 Track 5

Duration 5.43

Performers Sheila Maurice-Grey, t; Rosie Turton, tb; Cassie Kinashi, as; Nubya Garcia ts; Shirley Tetteh, g; Inga Eichler, b; Lizy Exell, d. 2016.

JRR 10 Feb

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JRR 10 Feb

DISC 1

Artist Dizzy Gillespie and the CIT All Stars

Title Caribe

Composer Camilo

Album Rhythmstick

Label CTI

Number Track 1

Duration 6.44

Performers: Dizzy Gillespie, Art Farmer, Jon Faddis, Randy Brecker, t; Phil Woods, Bob Berg, reeds; Hilton Ruiz, p; Anthony Jackson, b; John Scofield, g; Bernard Purdie, Marvin Smitty Smith, d; Airto Moreira, Tito Puente, perc. 1990

DISC 2

Artist Nat Steele

Title Bags Groove

Composer Jackson

Album Portrait of the Modern Jazz Quartet

Label Trio

Number 598 Track 8

Duration 4.09

Performers: Nat Steele, vib; Gabriel Latchin, p; Dario De Lecce, b; Steve Brown, d. 2016

DISC 3

Artist Benny Goodman

Title China Boy

Composer Winfree / Boutelje

Album Complete Legendary Carnegie Hall Concert

Label Phoenix

Number 131592 CD 2 Track 6

Duration 4.58

Performers Benny Goodman, cl; Teddy Wilson, p; Gene Krupa, d. 16 Jan 1938

DISC 4

Artist Fats Waller

Title If I Could Be With You One Hour Tonight

Composer Johnson

Album Parlor Piano Solos from Rare Piano Rolls 1924-1931

Label Biograph

Number Track 7

Duration 2.59

Performers: Fats Waller, James P Johnson, p.

DISC 5

Artist Fats Waller

Title A Little Bit Independent

Composer Leslie / Burke

Album Complete Recordings Vol 3

Label JSP

Number 946 CD C Track 7

Duration 3.00

Performers: Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl, ts; Fats Waller, p, cel, v; James Smith, g; Charles Turner b; Yank Porter, d.

DISC 6

Artist Louis Armstrong

Title My Sweet Hunk O Trash

Composer Johnson / Miller

Album C’est si bon

Label Proper

Number Properbox 24 Cd 4 Track 13

Duration 3.23

Performers: Louis Armstrong, t. v; Billie Holiday, v; Bernie Privin, t; Sid Cooper, Johnny Mince, Sid Cooper, Art Drelinger, Pat Nizza, reeds; Billy Kyle, p; Everett Barksdale, g; Joe Benjamin, b; Jimmy Crawford, d; Sy Oliver, arr, dir. 1949

DISC 7

Artist Ellery Eskelin / Andrea Parkins / Jim Black

Title One Great Day

Composer Eskelin

Album One Great Day

Label Hatology

Number 502 Track 1

Duration 8.43

Performers: by Ellery Eskelin (tenor sax), Andrea Parkins (accordion and sampler), Jim Black (percussion), 30 Sep 1996.

DISC 8

Artist Stan Tracey

Title Cockle Row

Composer Tracey

Album Under Milk Wood Suite

Label Jazzizit

Number 9815 Track 1

Duration 6.50

Performers: Bobby Wellins, t; Stan Tracey, p; Jeff Clyne, b; Jackie Dougan, d. May 1965.

DISC 9

Artist Tony Lee

Title Doodlin’

Composer Silver

Album Close to You

Label Mainstem

Number Track 8

Duration 4.20

Performers Tony Lee, p; Ian Scott Taylor, b; Martin Drew, d. 2000

DISC 10

Artist Stan Kenton

Title Blues in Burlesque Parts 1 and 2

Composer Shelly Manne

Album n/a

Label Capitol

Number CL13650

Duration 4.44

Performers: Shelly Manne, d, v; with (probably) John Howell, Maynard Ferguson, Shorty Rogers, Chico Alvarez, Jimmy Salko, t; Milt Bernhardt, Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Dick Kenney, tb; Bud Shank, Art Pepper, Jimmy Giuffre, Bert Caldari, Bob Gioga, reeds; Stan Kenton p; Ralph Blaze, g; Don Bagley b. 1951

DISC 11

Artist Sonny Rollins

Title You

Composer Adamson / Donaldson

Album And the Contemporary Leaders

Label Contemporary

Number 7564 Track 4

Duration 4.16

Performers: Sonny Rollins, ts; Victor Feldman, vib; Hampton Hawes, p; Barney Kessel, g; Leroy Vinnegar, b; Shelly Manne, d. Oct 1958.

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DISC 1

Artist Christian McBride

Title Optimism

Composer Steve Davis

Album Bringin’ It

Label Mack Avenue

Number Track 11

Duration 7.05

Performers: include Frank Greene, Freddie Hendrix, Brandon Lee, Nabat Isles, t; Steve Davis, Michael Dease, James Burton, Douglas Purviance, tb; Steve Wilson, Todd Bashaw, Ron Blake, Dan Pratt, Carl Maraghi, reeds; Xavier Davis, p; Christian McBride, b; Quincy Phillips, d. 2017

DISC 2

Artist Duke Ellington / Count Basie

Title To You

Composer Thad Jones

Album First Time (on Ellington 4 classic albums)

Label Avid

Number 1158 CD 2 Track 13

Duration 3.53

Performers Sonny Cohn, Thad Jones, Lonnie Johnson, Snooky Young, t; Henry Coker, Quentin Jackson, Benny Powell, Urbie Green, tb; Marshall Royal, Budd Johnson, Frank Wess, Frank Foster, Charlie Fowlkes, reeds; Count Basie, p; Freddie Green, g; Eddie Jones, b; Sonny Payne, d; Ed Mullins, Fats Ford, Willie Cook, Cat Anderson, Ray Nance, t; Juan Tizol, Laurence Brown, Louis Blackburn, tb; Jimmy Hamilton, Russell Procope, Harry Carney, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, reeds; Aaron Bell, b; Sam Woodyard, d. July 1961.

DISC 3

Artist Simon Spillett

Title Yesterday I Heard The Rain

Composer Lees, Manzanero

Album Square One

Label Gearbox

Number 1512 Side A Track 3

Duration 7.03

Performers Simon Spillett, ts; John Critchenson, p; Alec Dankworth, b; Clark Tracey, d. 2013

DISC 4

Artist Lee Morgan

Title You Go To My Head

Composer Coots / Gillespie

Album The Gigolo

Label Blue Note

Number 854212 Track 5

Duration 7.22

Performers Lee Morgan, t; Wayne Shorter, ts; Harold Mabern, p; Bob Cranshaw, d; Billy Higgins, d. 1965.

DISC 5

Artist Sidney Bechet and Claude Luter

Title Les Oignons

Composer trad

Album Moulin à Café

Label Milan

Number 399 277-2 Track 3

Duration 4.14

Performers Guy Lognon, Claude Rabanit, t; Bernard Zacharias, tb; Claude Luter, cl; Sidney Bechet, ss; Raymond Fol, p; Claude Philippe bj; Roland Bianchini, b; Moustache Galepides, d. 30 May 1952.

DISC 6

Artist Humphrey Lyttelton

Title Blue and Sentimental

Composer Basie, Livingston, David

Album 1959

Label Lake

Number 282 CD 1 Track 10

Duration 3.43

Performers Humphrey Lyttelton, t; John Picard, tb; Tony Coe, Ronnie Ross, as; Jimmy Skidmore, Kathy Stobart, ts; Joe Temperley, bars; Ian Armit, p; Brian Brockleurst, b; Eddie Taylor, d. 9 Feb 1959.

DISC 7

Artist Frankie Trumbauer

Title Shivery Stomp

Composer Ellis

Album 1928-1929

Label Classics

Number 1216 Track 24

Duration 2.47

Performers: Andy Secrest, Charles Margolis, t; Bill Rank, tb; Min Leibrook, Izzy Friedman, Charles Strickfadden, reeds; Joe Venuti, vn; Lennie Hayton, p; Eddie Lang, g; George Marsh, d. 22 May 1929.

DISC 8

Artist Muggsy Spanier

Title Jazz me Blues

Composer Delaney

Album Muggsy A-Z: A Portrait of Muggsy Spanier

Label Upbeat

Number 215 Track 21

Duration 4.21

Performers: Muggsy Spanier, c; Lou McGarity, tb; Pee Wee Russell, cl; Boomie Richman, ts; Jess Stay, p; Hy White, g; Bob Haggart, b; George Wettling, d. 17 Oct 1944.

DISC 9

Artist Pee Wee Russell’s Rhythmakers

Title There’ll Be Some Changes Made

Composer Overstreet

Album James P Johnson 1928-1938

Label Classics

Number 671 track 19

Duration 2.50

Performers: Max Kaminsky, t; Dicky Wells, tb; Pee Wee Russell, cl; Al Gold, ts; James P Johnson, p; Freddie Green, g; Wellman Braud, b; Zutty Singleton, d. 31 Aug 1938.

DISC 10

Artist Miles Davis

Title So What

Composer Davis

Album Miles Davis with John Coltrane: Complete Columbia Recordings

Label Columbia

Number AC6K 65833 CD 4 Track 4

Duration 9.22

Performers: Miles Davis t; Cannonball Adderley, as; John Coltrane, t; Bill Evans p; Paul Chambers, b; Jimmy Cobb, d. 2 March 1959

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JRR 270118

DISC 1

Artist Dexter Gordon

Title Stanley the Steamer

Composer Gordon

Album Three Classic Albums Plus

Label Avid

Number 1138 CD 2 Track 11

Duration 6.48

Performers Dexter Gordon, ts; Conte Candoli, t; Frank Rosolino, tb; Lou Levy, p; Leroy Vinnegar, b; Stan Levey, d. 1955.

DISC 2

Artist Charles Mingus

Title Hog Callin’ Blues

Composer Mingus

Album Oh Yeah!

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55621 Track 1

Duration 7.28

Performers: Charles Mingus, p; Rahsaan Roland Kirk, ts; Booker Ervin, ts; Jimmy Knepper, tb; Doug Watkins, b; Dannie Richmond, d. 6 Nov 1961

DISC 3

Artist Henry Red Allen

Title I Wish I Was In Peoria

Composer Woods, Rose, Dixon

Album Three Classic Albums Plus

Label Avid

Number 1049 CD 1 Track 5

Duration 5.13

Performers Henry Red Allen, t; Kid Ory, tb; Bob McCracken, cl; Cedric Heywood, p; Frank Haggerty, g; Charles Oden, b; Alton Redd, d. July 1959

DISC 4

Artist Louis Prima with Keely Smith

Title Autumn Leaves

Composer Kosma, Prevert

Album Buono Sera

Label Proper

Number Properbox 156 CD 2 Track 7

Duration 2.53

Performers Keely Smith, v; Louis Prima, t, v; James Blount, tb; Sam Butera, ts; Willie McCumber, p; Jack Marshall, g; Amado Rodriguez , b; Bobby Morris, d. 1 Feb 1957.

DISC 5

Artist Ben Pollack

Title Deed I Do

Composer Hirsch, Rose

Album The Dean of Swing

Label ASV Living Era

Number 5491 Track 1

Duration 3.27

Performers: Earl Baker, Harry Greenburg, Al Harris, t; Glenn Miller, trb; Benny Goodman, cl; Gil Rodin, as; Fud Livingston, ts; Victor Young, Al Beller, vn; Vic Breidis, p Louis Kessler, bj; Harry Goodman, tu; Ben Pollack., d, v. 17 Dec 1926.

DISC 6

Artist John Martyn

Title So Much In Love With You

Composer Martyn

Album Inside Out

Label Island

Number 9253 Track 10

Duration 2.49

Performers: Johh Martyn, v, g; Bobby Keyes, ts; Steve Winwood, p; Danny Thompson, b; Remi Kabaka, d. 1973

DISC 7

Artist Keith Jarrett

Title Paris Part III

Composer Jarrett

Album Paris/London Testament

Label ECM

Number Track 3

Duration 7.05

Performers: Keith Jarrett, p, 26 Nov 2008

DISC 8

Artist Karin Krog / John Surman

Title SAS Blues

Composer Krog / Surman

Album Bluesand

Label Meantime

Number MR9 Track 7

Duration 2.46

Performers: Karin Krog, v; John Surman, bars. 1999

DISC 9

Artist Mike Westbrook

Title Let the Slave

Composer William Blake / Mike Westbrook

Album Glad Day

Label Enja

Number 9376-2 CD 1 Track 3

Duration fade at 6.41 at start of tenor sax solo after words “not so with me”

Performers: Phil Minton, v; Kate Westbrook, tenor horn; Peter Whyman, ss, as; Alan Wakeman, ts, ss; Chris Biscoe, ss, as, bars; Mike Westbrook, p, speech; Steve Berry, b; Dave Barry, d. Blackheath Conservatoire Girls’ Choir, 1997

DISC 10

Artist Ella Fitzgerald

Title Round Midnight

Composer Monk

Album Ella / Basie: A Perfect Match

Label Pablo

Number 2312110 Track 6

Duration 4.38 (EOM 4.23 – applause thereafter)

Performers: Ella Fitzgerald, v; Danny Turner, fl; Paul Smith, p; Freddie Green, g; Keter Betts, b; Mickey Roker, d; July 1979.

DISC 11

Artist Neil Cowley

Title That’s My Space

Composer Cowley

Album Displaced

Label Hideinside

Number CD001 Track 7

Duration 3.10

Performers Neil Cowley, p; Richard Sadler, b; Evan Jenkins, d. 2006.

JRR 20 Jan

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JRR 200118

DISC 1

Artist Rocket 88

Title St Louis Blues

Composer Handy

Album Rocket 88

Label Atlantic

Number 19293 Track 3

Duration 7.55

Performers: Colin Smith, t; John Picard, tb; Don Weller, Hal Singer, ts; Bob Hall, p; Alexis Korner, g; Jack Bruce, b; Charlie Watts, d. Rotation Club, Hanover, 1981

DISC 2

Artist Duke Ellington

Title Trumpets No End

Composer Berlin arr Williams

Album Duke Ellington Carnegie Hall Concerts Dec 1947

Label Prestige

Number 2PCD 24075 -2 CD 2 Track 11

Duration 3.42 EOM 3.14

Performers Harold Baker, Ray Nance, Francis Williams, Al Killian, Shelton Hemphill, t; Claude Jones, Lawrence Brown, Tyree Glenn, tb; Johnny Hodges, Jimmy Hamilton, Russell Procope, Al Sears, Harry Carney, reeds; Duke Ellington, p; Fred Guy, g; Oscar Pettiford, b; Sonny Greer, d. 27 Dec 1947.

DISC 3

Artist Red Rodney and Ira Sullivan

Title You Better Go Now

Composer Riechner / Graham

Album 1957

Label Signal

Number S 1206 S 1 T 2

Duration 5.35

Performers Red Rodney (trumpet), Ira Sullivan (tenor), Tommy Flanagan (piano), Oscar Pettiford (bass), Philly Joe Jones (drums), 1957

DISC 4

Artist Billie Holiday

Title When You’re Smiling

Composer Goodwin, Shay, Fisher

Album Billie Holiday and Lester Young, Complete Studio Sessions

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number CD 1 Track 25

Duration 2.52

Performers: Buck Clayton t; Benny Morton, tb; Lester Young, ts; Teddy Wilson, p; Freddie Green, g; Walter Page, b; Jo Jones, d; Billie Holiday, v; 6 Jan 1938.

DISC 5

Artist Bunny Berigan

Title The Prisoner’s Song

Composer Massey

Album Let’s Do It

Label Acrobat

Number 145 Track 7

Duration 4.12

Performers: Bunny Berigan, Irv Goodman, Steve Lipkins, t; Al George, Sonny Lee, tb; Mike Doty, Joe Dixon, Clyde Rounds, George Auld, reeds; Joe Lippman, p; Tom Morgan, g; Hank Wayland, b; George Wettling. August 1937

DISC 6

Artist Paul Desmond, Dave Brubeck, Dave Van Kriedt

Title Chorale

Composer Bach arr Van Kriedt

Album Reunion

Label Fantasy

Number 8007 Side B track 1

Duration 4.15

Performers: Paul Desmond, as; Dave Van Kriedt, ts; Dave Brubeck, p; Norman Bates, b; Joe Morello, d. 1957

DISC 7

Artist Jon Hendricks

Title No More

Composer Laws / Hendricks

Album Live

Label Fontana

Number 6438019 Side 2 Track 4

Duration 3.57

Performers Jon Hendricks, v; Barry Roberts, Hank Shaw, t; Harold McNair, Peter King, Ronnie Scott, reeds; Reg Powell, p; Daryl Runswick, b; Bill Moody, d.

DISC 8

Artist The Jazz Couriers

Title A Foggy Day

Composer Gershwin

Album The Jazz Couriers

Label Jasmine

Number 2004 Track 6

Duration 7.20

Performers Ronnie Scott, Tubby Hayes ts; Terry Shannon p; Phil Bates, b; Bill Eyden, d. 1957.

DISC 9

Artist Matthew Halsall

Title Falling Water

Composer Halsall

Album When The World Was One

Label Gondwana

Number LP010 Track 3

Duration 9.25

Performers Matthew Halsall, t; Nat Birchall, ss; Lisa Mallet, fl; Taz Modi, p; Rachel Gladwin, harp; Keiko Kitamura, koto; Gavin Barras, b; Luke Flowers, d. 2014

DISC 10

Artist Alan Barnes / David Newton

Title Detour Ahead

Composer Ellis / Frigo / Carter

Album Ask Me Now

Label Woodville

Number 150 Track 8

Duration 5.30

Performers: Alan Barnes, reeds; David Newton, piano. 2017

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DISC 1

Artist Sidney Bechet

Title Summertime

Composer Gershwin, Heywood

Album Blues in Thirds

Label Charly

Number Le Jazz CD 30 Track 2

Duration 4.06

Performers: Sidney Bechet, ss; Teddy Bunn, g; Meade Lux Lewis, p; John Williams, b; Sid Catlett, d. 8 June 1939.

DISC 2

Artist Joe Daniels

Title Sweet Sue

Composer Young

Album n/a

Label Parlophone

Number F211 Side B

Duration 2.43

Performers Max Goldberg, t; Freddy Gardner, cl; Monia Liter, p; Archie Slavin, g; Tiny Winters, b; Joe Daniels, d. 28 June 1935

DISC 3

Artist Jimmy Giuffre

Title Green Country (New England Mood)

Composer Giuffre

Album Travlin’ Light

Label Atlantic

Number 8122 79625 Track 3

Duration 3.07

Performers: Jimmy Giuffre, cl; Jim Hall g, Ralph Pena, b. 1958

DISC 4

Artist Alan Barnes

Title Liza

Composer Gershwin / Kahn

Album The Pollwinners play Girl Talk

Label Zephyr

Number ZECD 28 Track 12

Duration 4,14

Performers: Warren Vache, c; Alan Barnes, as; Tony Coe, ss; Roy Williams, tb; Brian Lemon, p; Dave Cliff, g; Dave Green, g; Clark Tracey d. 1999.

DISC 5

Artist Della Reese

Title Someday you’ll want me to want you

Composer Hodges

Album Della

Label RCA

Number 2157 Side B Track 6

Duration 5.13

Performers: Della Reese and orchestra conducted and arranged by Neal Hefti. 1960.

DISC 6

Artist Bill Evans

Title Autumn Leaves

Composer Kosma / Prevert

Album The Riverside Years

Label Not Now

Number 912 CD 3 [Portrait in Jazz] Track 2

Duration 5.27

Performers Bill Evans, p; Scott LaFaro, b; Paul Motian, d. 28 Dec 1959

DISC 7

Artist Mike Westbrook

Title Rosie

Composer Westbrook

Album Marching Song Vols 1 and 2

Label Deram

Number 844853-2 CD 2 Track 3

Duration 6.36

Performers: Dave Holdsworth, t; Mike Westbrook, p, Dave Holdsworth, Kenny Wheeler, t; Mike Gibbs, tb; Tom Bennelik, frh; Martin Fry, tu; John Surman, Mike Osborne, Bernie Living, Alan Skidmore, reeds; Harry Miller, b; Alan Jackson, John Marshall, d.

DISC 8

Artist Keith Jarrett

Title Groovin’ High

Composer Gillespie

Album Whisper Not

Label ECM

Number 543816-2 CD 1 Track 3

Duration 8.31

Performers: Keith Jarrett, p; Gary Peacock, b; Jack DeJohnette, d. 5 July 1999

DISC 9

Artist The Bad Plus

Title Smells Like Teen Spirit

Composer Cobain

Album These are the Vistas

Label Sony

Number n/a Track 3

Duration 5.57

Performers Ethan Iverson, p; Reid Anderson, b; Dave King, d. 2001

DISC 10

Artist Una Mae Carlisle

Title If I Had You

Composer King, Shapiro

Album n/a

Label Bluebird

Number 10853 Side A

Duration 3.24

Performers: Una Mae Carlisle, v, p; John Hamilton, t; Al Casey, g; Cedric Wallace, b; Slick Jones, d. 2 August 1940

DISC 11

Artist Django Reinhardt

Title Vous Qui Passez

Composer Trenet

Album Kind of Reinhardt

Label T2

Number 9066 CD 4 Track 17

Duration 2.49

Performers Django Reinhardt, g; Stephane Grappelli, vn; Gianni Safred, p; Carlo Pecori, b; Aurelio de Carolis, d.

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JRR 060118

DISC 1:

Artist Duke Ellington with Alica Babs

Title Stoona

Composer Ellington

Album Serenade to Sweden

Label Telestar

Number TRS 11100 S 1 T 3

Duration 2.53

Performers Alice Babs, v; Duke Ellington, p; Gilbert Rovere, b; Christain Garros, d; 4 anonymous French horn players. Paris, 1 March 1963

DISC 2

Artist Kenny Baker

Title Swingin’ The Blues

Composer Basie / Durham

Album The Boss Is Home

Label Big Bear

Number 224 Track 1

Duration 7.31

Performers Kenny Baker, Derek Healey, Bruce Adams, Simon Gardner, t; Don Lusher, Bill Galdard, Richard Edwards, tb; Roy Willox, Alan Barnes, Vic Ash, Dave Willis, Eddie Mordue, reeds; Brian Dee, p; Dave Green, b; Ralph Salmins d. Sept 1993

DISC 3

Artist Stan Getz

Title The Thrill Is Gone

Composer Brown / Henderson

Album Stan Getz Quartet at Large – Complete Sessions

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55651 CD 2 Track 5

Duration 6.37

Performers Stan Getz, ts; Jan Johansson, p; Dan Jordan, b; William Schiopffe, d. Jan 1960

DISC 4

Artist Dave Brubeck

Title Le Souk

Composer Brubeck, Desmond

Album Time Was

Label Proper

Number Properbox 90 CD 4 Track 5

Duration 4.33

Performers Paul Desmond, as; Dave Brubeck, p; Bob Bates, b; Joe Dodge, d. March 1954 Oberlin College

DISC 5

Artist Kenny Davern

Title Jazz Me Blues

Composer Clarence and Spencer Williams

Album A Night With Eddie Condon

Label Arbors

Number ARCD 19238 Track 5

Duration 6.51

Performers: Bernie Privin, t; Lou McGarity, tb; Kenny Davern, cl; Dill Jones, p; Eddie Condon, g; Jack Lesberg, b; Cliff Leeman, d. 30 April 1971

DISC 6

Artist Benny Goodman

Title After You’ve Gone

Composer Layton, Creamer

Album Benny Goodman and His Orchestra 1944-1945

Label Classics

Number 1345 Track 1

Duration 3.13

Performers: Roy Eldridge, Yank Lawson, Mickey McMickle, t; Ward Silloway, Vernon Brown, tb; Benny Goodman, cl; Hymie Schertzer, Reggie Merrill, Art Rollini, Ernie Caceres, Wolff Tayne, reeds; Teddy Wilson, p; Tommy Kay, g; Gene Traxler, b; Specs Powell, d. 1944

DISC 7

Artist Joey Alexander

Title Criss Cross

Composer Monk

Album Countdown

Label Motema

Number 234279 Track 6

Duration 5.05

Performers: Joey Alexander, p; Larry Grenadier, b; Ulysses Owens, Jr. d. 2016.

DISC 8

Artist John Surman

Title Whistman’s Wood

Composer Surman

Album Whistman’s Wood

Label ECM

Number 279 8108 Track 1

Duration 6.32

Performers: John Surman, bcl. Bars, ss, kb, synth. 2012.

DISC 9

Artist Bob Berg

Title Friday Night at the Cadillac Club

Composer Berg

Album Short Stories

Label Denon

Number CY1768 Track1

Duration 5.24

Performers: Bob Berg, ts; Mike Stern, g; Don Grolnick, kb; Will Lee, b; Peter Erskine, d March 1987

DISC 10

Artist Duke Ellington

Title Creole Love Call

Composer Ellington

Album Early Elington

Label Bluebird

Number ND 86852 Track 3

Duration 3.10

Performers: Bubber Miley, Louis Metcalf (t); Joe Nanton (tb); n/k(cl,as); Edgar Sampson(as); Otto Hardwicke(cl,ss,as,bar,bsax); Duke Ellington(p); Fred Guy(bj); Mack Shaw (bb); Adelaide Hall(v)

Last JRR of 2017

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 301217

DISC 1

Artist Kenny Ball

Title We Three Kings

Composer trad

Album A Dixieland Christmas

Label Pickwick

Number 4129 Side 2 Track 3

Duration 2.57

Performers include Kenny Ball, t; John Bennett, tb; Andy Cooper, cl; Ron Bowden, d. 1994

DISC 2

Artist Ella Fitzgerald

Title In A Mellow Tone

Composer Ellington, Gabler

Album Sings the Duke Ellington Songbook

Label Verve

Number 4009-2 CD 2 Track 9

Duration 5.07

Performers: Ella Fitzgerald, v; Ben Webster, ts; Oscar Peterson, p; Ray Brown, b; Herb Ellis, g; Alvin Stoller, d. 1957

DISC 3

Artist Duke Ellington

Title Three Dances From Black Brown and Beige

Composer Ellington

Album Carnegie Hall Concert Dec 1944

Label Prestige

Number 2PCD 24073-2 CD 3 Track 3

Duration 5.58

Performers: Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Ray Nance, Cat Anderson, Shelton Hemphill, t; Joe nanton, Lawrence brown, Claude Jones, tb; Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, Al; Sears, Otto Hardwicke, Jimmy Hamilton, reeds; Duke Ellington, p; Fred Guy, g; Junior Raglin, b; Hillard Brown, d 19 Dec 1944.

DISC 4

Artist Abdullah Ibrahim

Title Duke 88

Composer Ibrahim

Album Yarona

Label Enja / Tiptoe

Number 8888202 Track 2

Duration 6.55 (starts and ends on applause)

Performers Abdullah Ibrahim, p; Marcus McLaurine, b; George Johnson, d. Jan 1995.

DISC 5

Artist Fletcher Henderson All Stars

Title Honeysuckle Rose

Composer Waller / Razaf

Album Big Reunion

Label Jazz Greats

Number JG 624 Side a track 23

Duration 7.15

Performers: Rex Stewart, Dick Vance, Taft Jordan, Joe Thomas, t; J C Higginbotham, Benny Morton, Dickie Wells, tb; Garvin Bushell, Hilton Jefferson, as; Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, ts; Norman Thornton, bars; Red Richards, p; Al Casey, g; Bill Pemberton, b; Jimmy Crawford, d. 1957

DISC 6

Artist Brad Mehldau

Title Hey Joe

Composer Billy Roberts

Album Where do you start

Label Nonesuch

Number 7559 79610-5 Track 6

Duration 6.24

Performers Brad Mehldau (piano) Larry Grenadier (double bass) Jeff Ballard (drums)

DISC 7

Artist Cecile McLorin Salvant

Title Nothing Like You

Composer Bob Dorough

Album Dreams and Daggers

Label Mack Avenue

Number CD 2 Track 3

Duration 3.49

Performers: Cecile McLorin Salvant, v; Aaron Diehl, p; Paul Sikivie, b; Laurence Leathers, d. Rec: Sep 2016.

DISC 8

Artist Jam Experiment

Title Chorale

Composer Mansfield

Album Jam Experiment

Label Jam Experiment

Number 689314 Track 2

Duration 4.23

Performers: Alexander Bone, ss; Rory Ingham, tb; Toby Comeau, kb; Joe Lee, b; Johnny Mansfield, d. 2017-12-09

DISC 9

Artist Vijay Iyer

Title End of the Tunnel

Composer Iyer

Album Far From Over

Label ECM

Number 576 7386 Track 4

Duration 2.17

Performers: Graham Haynes, cornet, Vijay Iyer, keyboards, Stephan Crump bass; Tyshawn Sorey, drums.

DISC 10

Artist Ken Colyer

Title When I Leave This Word Behind

Composer Berlin

Album Colyer at Wimbledon

Label Upbeat

Number 275 Track 2

Duration EOM 7.06

Performers Ken Colyer, c; Mike Sherbourne, tb; Roger Bird, cl; Ray Smith, p; Bill Stotesbury, bj; Annie Hawkins, b; Colin Bowden, d. 20 Dec 1975

JRR 23 Dec Bach special

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 231217

DISC 1

Artist Lee Konitz and Warne Marsh

Title 2-part Invention No 1 – allegro

Composer J S Bach

Album Live at The Montmartre Club Vol 2

Label Storyville

Number STCD 8202 Track 4

Duration 1.13

Performers: Lee Konitz, as; Warne Marsh, ts; Dec 1975.

DISC 2

Artist Jacques Loussier

Title Toccata and Fugue in D Minor BWV 565

Composer J S Bach

Album Play Bach 1, 2 and 3

Label American Jazz Classics

Number 99114 CD 1 Track 5

Duration 8.57

Performers: Jacques Loussier, p; Pierre Michelot, b; Christian Garros, d. 1959

DISC 3

Artist Django Reinhardt

Title Improvisation Sur le Premier Mouvement du concerto en re mineur de J S Bach

Composer J S Bach

Album Swinging With Django

Label Naxos

Number 8.120698 Track 19

Duration 3.23

Performers: Eddie South, Stephane Grappelli, vn; Django Reinhardt, g. 25 Nov 1937

DISC 4

Artist Jaco Pastorius

Title Chromatic Fantasy / Blackbird

Composer J S Bach / Lennon & McCartney

Album Word of Mouth

Label Warner

Number 93624 8246-2 Tracks 4 and 5

Duration 3.19 segue 2.47 total 6.06

Performers Jaco Pastorius, elb; Toots Thielemans, hca; plus Word of Mouth big band. 1981

DISC 5

Artist Uri Caine

Title Aria + Variations 36, 37, and 38

Composer Bach arr Caine

Album The Goldberg Variations

Label Winter and Winter

Number 910-054-2 CD 1 Tracks 1, 36, 37, 38

Duration 4.25+0.56 +2.34 = 7.55

Performers: Ralph Alessi, t; Greg Osby, as; Todd Reynolds, vn; Uri Caine, p; James Genus, b; Reggie Washington, elb; Ralph Peterson, d; Milton Cardona, perc; Marco Bermudez, v; 2000

DISC 6

Artist Cyrus Chestnut

Title Baroque Impressions

Composer Bach arr Chestnut

Album The Dark Before The Dawn

Label Atlantic

Number 82719-2 Track 4

Duration 4.42

Performers: Cyrus Chestnut p, 1995.

DISC 7

Artist Bill Evans

Title Valse

Composer J S Bach arr Ogermann

Album Bill Evans Trio with Symphony Orchestra

Label Verve

Number Track 2

Duration 5.52

Performers: Bill Evans, p; Chuck Israels, b; Grady Tate, d. Orchestra directed by Claus Ogermann, Oct/Dec 1965.

DISC 8

Artist Tim Garland

Title Concerto for Soprano saxophone – Homage to Father Bach Movt 3

Composer Garland

Album Celebrating Bach

Label AB

Number ABCD 5025 Track 11

Duration 4.07

Performers: Tim Garland, ss; Northern Sinfonia, dir Bradley Creswick. 2009.

DISC 9

Artist Echoes of Swing

Title Gavotte from English Suite no 6

Composer Bach arr Dawson

Album Dancing

Label ACT

Number Track 5

Duration 3.00

Performers: Colin Dawson, t; Chris Hopkins, as; Bernd Lhotzky, p; Oliver Mewes, d.

DISC 10

Artist Benny Goodman

Title Bach Goes to Town

Composer Templeton

Album The Essential BG

Label Proper

Number Propebox 109 CD 3 Track 5 2.36

Duration 2.36

Performers: : BG, clt; Harry James, Ziggy Elman, Chris Griffin, t; Red Ballard, Vernon Brown, tb; Noni Bernard, Dave Matthews, Art Rollini, Jerry Jerome, saxes; Jess Stacy p; Ben Heller, g; Harry Goodman, b; Buddy Schutz, d. 15 Dec 1938.

DISC 11

Artist Fats Waller

Title Bach Up To Me

Composer Waller

Album Complete Recorded Works Vol 3

Label JSP

Number 946 CD 4 Track 5

Duration 2.40

Performers: Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, cl, ts; Fats Waller, p; Al Casey, g; Charlie Turner, b; Yank Porter, d. 8 June 1936

DISC 12

Artist Swingle Singers

Title Fugue in C Minor

Composer Bach

Album Bach’s Greatest Hits

Label Philips

Number 600097 Side A Track 6

Duration 1.17

Performers: Swingle singers, dir. Ward Swingle.

JRR 16 Dec

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 161217

DISC 1

Artist Glenn Miller

Title Jeep Jockey Jump

Composer Jerry Gray

Album And the Army Air Force Band

Label RCA/Jazz tribune

Number ND 89767 CD 2 Track 10

Duration 2.16

Performers Zeke Zarchy, Bernie Privin, Bunny Nicholls, Jack Steele, t; Jim Priddy, Larry Hall, Johnny Halliburton, Jim Harwood, tb; Hank Freeman, Freddy Guerra, Thomas Brecker, Vince Carbone, Jack Ferrier, Chuck Gentry, reeds; Mel Powell, p; Carmen Mastren, g; Trigger Alpert, b; Ray McKinley, d.

DISC 2

Artist Stan Kenton

Title Artistry In Rhythm

Composer Kenton

Album Artistry in Rhythm

Label Avid

Number 912 CD 1 Track 1

Duration 3.21

Performers: Ray Borden, John Carroll, Buddy Childers, Karl George, Dick Morse, t; Harry Forbes, George Faye, Bart Varsalona, tb; Eddie Meyers, Art Pepper, Red Dorris, Maurice Beeson, Bob Gioga, reeds; Stan Kenton, p; Bob Ahern, g; Clyde Singleton, b; Joe Vernon, d. 19 Nov 1943.

DISC 3

Artist Tito Puente

Title Oye Coma Va

Album El Rey

Label Tico

Number 1086 Track 2

Duration 4.26

Performers: Tito Puente and His Orchestra, 1962.

DISC 4

Artist Johnny Richards

Title Turn Aboot

Composer Richards

Album Somethin’ Else

Label Fresh Sound

Number 2207 Track 5

Duration 6.27

Performers: Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Childers, Pete Candoli, Stu Williamson, Ray Copeland, Shorty Rogers (tp), Milt Bernhart, Frank Rosolino, Don Nelly, Jimmy Cleveland (tb), Julius Watkins, Vince De Rosa (Frh), Charlie Mariano, Gene Quill (as), Richie Kamuca, Frank Socolow (ts), Ronny Lang (bs), Marty Paich, John Knapp (p), Buddy Clark (b), Stan Levey, Ed Shaughnessy (d)

DISC 5

Artist Buddy Greco

Title I Can’t Get Started

Composer Duke

Album Jazz Grooves

Label Candid

Number 79755 Track 7

Duration 6.09

Performers: Buddy Greco, p; Joe Lano, g; Bob Sachs, b; Gregg Field, d. 1998

DISC 6

Artist Buck Clayton Legacy Band

Title Party Time

Composer Clayton

Album Claytonia

Label BCLB

Number 001 Track 3

Duration 6.10

Performers: Menno Daams, Ian Smith, t; Matthias Seuffert, Alan Barnes, reeds; Adrian Fry, tb; Martin Litton, p; Martin Wheatley, g; Alyn Shipton, b; Norman Emberson, d. 2011

DISC 7

Artist Lambert Hendricks and Ross

Title Cloudburst

Composer Kirkland, Harris

Album n/a

Label Columbia

Number 4.4168 Side B

Duration 2.42

Performers: Lambert Hendricks and Ross

DISC 8

Artist Thelonious Monk

Title Stuffy Turkey

Composer Monk

Album It’s Monk’s Time

Label Columbia

Number CS 8984 Track 3

Duration 8.11

Performers Charlie Rouse, ts; Thelonious Monk, p; Butch Warren, b and Ben Riley d. 1964

DISC 9

Artist Duke Ellington

Title Blues To Be there

Composer Ellington / Strayhorn

Album Ellington at Newport Complete

Label Columbia

Number C2K 64932 CD 1 Track 11

Duration 7.09

Performers: DE, p, dir; Clark Terry, Willie Cook, Cat Anderson, Ray Nance, t; Quentin Jackson, Britt Woodman, John Sanders, tb; Jimmy Hamilton, Russel Procope, Harry Carney, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, reeds; Jimmy Woode, b; Sam Woodyard, d.  7 July 1956, Newport RI.

DISC 10

Artist Roger Beaujolais

Title And when you smile

Composer Beaujolais

Album Sunset

Label Staytuned

Number ST 010 track 3

Duration 8.29

Performers: Roger Beaujolais, vib; Robin Aspland, piano, Simon Thorpe, Double Bass; Winston Clifford, drums.

JRR 9 Dec

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 9 Dec 2017

DISC 1

Artist Woody Herman

Title Four Brothers

Composer Giuffre

Album Woody Herman Story

Label Proper

Number Properbox 15 CD 4 Track 5

Duration 3.19

Performers Ernie Royal, Bernie Glow, Stan Fishelson, Shorty Rogers, Marky Markowitz, t; Earl Swope, Ollie Wilson, Bob Swift, tb; Woody Herman, Sa Marowitz, Herbie Steward, Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, Serge Chaloff, reeds; Fred Otis, p; Gene Sargent, g; Walt Yoder, b; Don Lamond, d. 27 Dec 1947

DISC 2

Artist Salena Jones and the Keith Mansfield Orchestra

Title This Girl’s In love With You

Composer Bacharach . David

Album Easy Listening Bacharach

Label Columbia

Number 485125-2 Track 11

Duration 2.56

Performers Salena Jones and the Keith Mansfield Orchestra in 1971

DISC 3

Artist Victor Feldman

Title Wood Work

Composer Feldman

Album Victor Feldman in London

Label Jasmine

Number 2003 Side B Track 1

Duration 8.30

Performers: Dizzy Reece, Jimmy Deuchar (tp), Ken Wray (tb), Derek Humble (as), Ronnie Scott (ts), Tubby Hayes (bs), Norman Stenfalt (p), Lennie Bush (b), Victor Feldman (d). 11 Dec 1956

DISC 4

Artist Ken Colyer

Title In The Sweet Bye and Bye

Composer trad

Album Studio 51 Revisited

Label Lake

Number CD 25 Track 9

Duration 5.33

Performers: Ken Colyer, t; Mac Duncan tb; Ian Wheeler, cl; Ray Foxley, p; Johnny Bastable, bj; Ron Ward, b; Colin Bowden, d. 1958.

DISC 5

Artist Chris Barber

Title Wild Cat Blues

Composer Williams / Bechet

Album 1955

Label Lake

Number LACB235 Track 3

Duration 2.56

Performers: Monty Sunshine, cl; Chris Barber, b; Lonnie Donegan, bj. March 1955.

DISC 6

Artist Louis Armstrong

Title Back O’ Town

Composer Armstrong / Russell

Album Complete NY Town Hall and Symphony Hall Boston Concerts

Label Definitive

Number 11291 CD 1 Track 12

Duration 4.09

Performers Louis Armstrong, t, v; Bobby Hackett. c; Jack Teagarden, tb; Peanuts Hucko, cl; Dick Cary p; Bob Haggart, b; Sid Catlett, d. 17 May 1947.

DISC 7

Artist Winifred Attwell

Title Black and White Rag

Composer Botsford

Album Best of Winifred Attwell

Label Decca

Number 6645002 Track 1

Duration 2.33

Performers Winifred Attwell, p.

DISC 8

Artist Alberta Hunter

Title My Castle’s Rockin’

Composer Hunter

Album Alberta Hunter Collection

Label Acrobat

Number CD 4 Track 20

Duration 2.31

Performers Alberta Hunter, voc; Eddie Heywood, p, 1940

DISC 9

Artist Alberta Hunter

Title Remember My Name

Composer Hunter

Album Remember my Name – Original Soundtrack

Label Columbia

Number JS3553 Track 5

Duration 3.39

Performers: Alberta Hunter, voc; Doc Cheatham, t; Vic Dickenson, tb; Budd Johnson, ts; Gerald Cook, p; Wally Richardson, g; Al Hall, b; Jackie Williams, d. 1978

DISC 10

Artist Stan Getz

Title You’d Be So Mice to Come Home To

Composer Porter

Album Yours and Mine

Label Concord

Number 4740 Track 1

Duration 8.23

Performers: Stan Getz, ts; Kenny Barron, p; Ray Drummond, b; Ben Riley, d. 1989.

DISC 11

Artist Rossano Sportielli

Title Dr Gradus ad Parnassum / Lush Life

Composer Debussy / Strayhorn

Album Pastel

Label Arbors

Number 19454 Track 4

Duration 4.24

Performers: Rossano Sportielli, p. 2017.

DISC 12

Artist Joe Venuti / Eddie Lang Blue Five

Title Hey! Young Fella

Composer Fields, McHugh

Album n/a

Label Columbia

Number CB601 Side A

Duration 3.05

Performers: Joe Venuti (v,ldr,b); Eddi Lang (g); Jimmy Dorsey (cornet, clarinet, alto sax ); Adrian Rollini (bass sax, hot fountain pen, vibraphone, sound effects); Phil Wall (p); 28 Feb 1933.

JRR 2 Dec

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 021217

DISC 1

Artist Mose Allison

Title You Call It Joggin’

Composer Loudermilk

Album My Backyard

Label Blue Note

Number cdp 7 93840 2 Track 2

Duration 3.12

Performers Mose Allison, p; v; Steve Masakowski, g; Billy Huntingdon, b; John Vidacovich, d. 1989

DISC 2

Artist Billy Taylor

Title Joy Spring

Composer Brown

Album Ten Fingers – One Voice

Label Arkadia

Number Track 2

Duration 5.31

Performers: Billy Taylor, p. 1998.

DISC 3

Artist: John Patitucci

Title: Nana

Composer: De Falla

Album: Line By Line

Label: Concord

Number: 30003 Track 6

Duration: 3.27

Performer: John Patitucci, b; Adam Rogers, g. 2006.

DISC 4

Artist Harry Hayes

Title Five Flat Flurry

Composer Hayes

Album n/a

Label HMV

Number B9404 side 2

Duration 2.44

Performers: Harry Hayes, as; Norman Stenfalt, p; Archie Slavin g; Tommy Bromley, b; George Fierstone, d. 13 Dec 1944

DISC 5

Artist Courtley / Seymour Orchestra

Title Stompin’ at the Savoy

Composer Sampson, Goodman

Album 3^rd Festival of British Jazz

Label Decca

Number DFE 6380 side b

Duration approx. 6.00 (other side of the EP is 6.01)

Performers Bert Courtley, George Boocock, Al Spooner, Doug Taylor (tp), Tony Russell, Eddie Harvey (tb), Jimmy Walker (as), Norman Hunt, Jack Massey (ts), Gery Gerke (bs), Don Innes (p), Jack Seymour (b), Dougie Cooper (d). November 10th, 1956

DISC 6

Artist Chris Barber

Title Merry Go Round

Composer Ellington

Album At Blenhein Palace

Label Chris Barber Collection

Number 4004 Track 3

Duration 3.36

Performers: Pat Halcox, Mike Henry, t; Chris Barber, Bob Hunt, tb; Mike Snelling, Richard Exall, Tony Carter, reeds; Joe Farler, bj; Dave Green, b; John Sutton, d. 2007

DISC 7

Artist Young Tuxedo Brass Band

Title Bourbon Street Parade

Composer Barbarin

Album Atlantic New Orleans Jazz Sessions

Label Mosaic

Number MD4-179 CD 1 Track 5

Duration 3.42

Performers John Casimir, e flat cl; Andy Anderson, John Brunoius, Fernandez Walters, t; Clem Tervalon, Jim Robinson, cl; Herma Sherman, as; Andrew Morgan, ts; Wilbert Tillman, tu; Emil Knox, b,d; Paul Barbarin, sn d. 1958.

DISC 8

Artist Percy Humphrey

Title All The Gals Like the Way I Ride

Composer Ory

Album Percy Humphrey’s Crescent City Joymakers

Label Riverside

Number RLP 378 Track

Duration 2.51

Performers: Percy Humphrey, t; Albert Burbank, cl; Louis Nelson, tb; Emanuel Sayles, bj; Joe James, b; Cié Frazier, d. 1961

DISC 9

Artist Bob Brozman and Djeli Moussa Diawara

Title Maloyan Devil

Composer trad

Album African Blues

Label Rough Music Guides

Number 1186 Track 11

Duration 6.00

Performers Bob Brozman / Djeli Moussa Diawara

DISC 10

Artist Buddy Rich

Title Norwegian Wood

Composer Lennon and McCartney

Album Big Swing Face

Label Pacific Jazz

Number CDP 7243 8 37989 2 6 Track 1

Duration 2.57

Performers: Bobby Shew, Charles Findley, Yoshito Murakami, John Scottile t; Jim Trimble, Ron Myers, Bill Wimberely, tb; Quinn Davis, Ernie Watts, Marty Flax, Jay Corre, Robert Keller, reeds; Richard Resnicoff, g; Ray Starling, p; Jim Gannon, b; Buddy Rich, d; 1967.

DISC 11

Artist Branford Marsalis

Title The Ruby and the Pearl

Composer Evans / Livingston

Album Eternal

Label Rounder

Number 11661 3309-2 Track 1

Duration 8.56

Performers Branford Marsalis, ss; Joey Calderazzo, p; Eric Revis, b; Jeff Tain Watts, d. 2004.

DISC 12

Artist Jelly Roll Morton

Title Kansas City Stomps

Composer Morton

Album The Essential Collection

Label Avid

Number 890 CD 1 Track 22

Duration 2.54

Performers Ward Pinkett, t; Geechie Fields, tb; Omer Simeon, vl; Lee Blair, bj; Jelly Roll Morton, p; Bill Benford, tu; Tommy Benford, d. 11 June 1928.

DISC 13

Artist Jo Stafford

Title Early Autumn

Composer Mercer, Burns, Herman

Album n/a

Label Columbia

Number DO 3556 Side B

Duration 2.47

Performers: Jo Stafford, v; Paul Weston Orchestra.

JRR 25 Nov

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 251117

DISC 1

Artist Duke Ellington / Johnny Hodges

Title Wabash Blues

Composer Meinken / Ringle

Album Back to Back / Side BY Side

Label Poll winners

Number 27353 CD 1 Track 1

Duration 6.32

Performers Harry Edison, t; Johnny Hodges, as; Duke Ellington, p; Les Spann, g; Al Hall, b; Jo Jones, d. 26 Feb 1959

DISC 2

Artist John Dankworth

Title The Artful Dodger

Composer Dankworth

Album What The Dickens

Label Fontana

Number TL 5203 Side B Track 3

Duration 1.39

Performers Gus Galbraith, Leon Calvert, Kenny Wheeler, Dickie Hawdon (tp), Tony Russell, Eddie Harvey (tb), Ron Snyder or Alf Reece (tu), Johnny Dankworth, Roy East (as,cl), Vic Ash (cl,ts), Art Ellefson (ts,b-cl), Alan Branscombe (p,vib,xyl), Kenny Napper or Spike Heatley (b), Johnny Butts (d). Special guests: Jimmy Deuchar (tp), Tony Coe, Tubby Hayes, Peter King, Ronnie Scott, Bobby Wellins, Dick Morrissey (ts), Ronnie Ross (bs), Ronnie Stephenson (d), Roy Webster (perc)

DISC 3

Artist Billie Holiday

Title My Old Flame

Composer Johnston / Coslow

Album The Lady Sings

Label Proper

Number Properbox 26 CD 3 Track 22

Duration 3.02

Performers Billie Holiday, v; Doc Cheatham, t; Vic Dickenson, tb; Lem Davis, as; Eddie Heywood, p; John Simmons, b; Teddy Walters, g; Sid Catlett, d. 25 March 1944

DISC 4

Artist Count Basie

Title The One I Love Belongs to Somebody Else

Composer Jones / Kahn

Album Kansas City 7 / Memories Ad Lib

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55590 Track 18

Duration 3.02

Performers Harry Edison, t; Count Basie, org; Freddie Green, g; George Duvivier, b; Jimmy Crawford, d; Joe Williams, v. 1958.

DISC 5

Artist Lucky Thompson

Title There’s No You

Composer Hopper / Adair

Album Modern Jazz Group

Label Club Francais du disque

Number 66 Track 3

Duration 4.41

Performers Lucky Thompson, ts; Henri Renaud, p; Benoit Quersin, b; Christian Garros, d.

DISC 6

Artist Armand J Piron

Title Bright Star Blues

Composer Bocage /Piron

Album New Orleans in New Orleans

Label Jazz Archive

Number 175992 Track 3

Duration 3.10

Performers: Peter Bocage, t; John Lindsay, tb; Louis Warneke, as; Lorenzo Tio, cl, ts; Armand J Piron, vn; Steve Lewis, p; Bob Ysaguirre, b; Louis Cottrell, d. 1924

DISC 7

Artist Bill Greenow

Title Douce France

Composer Trenet

Album Chansons

Label Mistral

Number 02 Track

Duration 3.00

Performers; Katherine Lanham, v; Bill Greenow cl; Martin Litton, p; Jez Cook, g; Alyn Shipton, b. Feb 2000.

DISC 8

Artist Django Reinhardt

Title You Rascal You

Composer Theard

Album tbc

Label swing

Number 35

Duration 3.03

Performers Django Reinhardt, g; Louis Vola, b. Dec 37

DISC 8

Artist Kathy Stobart

Title 2HS

Composer Stobart

Album Arbeia

Label Spotlite

Number 409 Track 5

Duration 5.47

Performers Kathy Stobart, ts; Harry Beckett, t; Martin Blackwell, p; Harvey Weston, b; Tony Mann, d. 1978

DISC 9

Artist Ella Fitzgerald

Title Mack The Knife

Composer Brecht / Weill

Album The Complete Ella In Berlin

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55719 Track 10

Duration 5.01

Performers: Ella Fitzgerald, v; Paul Smith, p; Jim Hall, g; Wilfred Middlebrooks, b; Gus Johnson,d. 13 Feb 1960

DISC 10

Artist Dizzy Gillespie / Stuff Smith

Title Russian Lullaby

Composer Berlin

Album Dizzy Gillespie / Stuff Smith

Label Verve

Number 2332 081 Side 2 Track 2

Duration 7.53

Performers Dizzy Gillespie t; Stuff Smith, vn; Wynton Kelly, p; Paul West, b; J C Heard, d.

DISC 11

Artist Artie Shaw

Title Summit Ridge Drive

Composer Shaw

Album Artie Shaw Story

Label Proper

Number Properbox 85 CD 3 Track 5

Duration 3.18

Performers Artie Shaw, cl; Billy Butterfield, t; Johnny Guarnieri, hcd; Al Hendrickson, g; Jud De Naut, b; Nick Fatool, d; Sep 1940.

DISC 12

Artist Duke Ellington

Title Overture: Nutcracker Suite

Composer Tchaikovsky arr Ellington

Album Complete Columbia Studio Album Collection 1959-61

Label Columbia

Number 88697938892 CD 5 Track 1

Duration 3.22

Performers; Fats Ford, Willie Cook, Eddie Mullens, Ray Nance, t; Britt Woodman, Booty Wood, Lawrence Brown, Juan Tizol, tb; Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope, Jimmy Hamilton, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, reeds; Duke Ellington, p; Aaron Bell, b; Sam Woodyard, d.1960

Jrr 18 nov

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 181117

DISC 1

Artist Jimmy and Jeanie Cheatham

Title Gud Nuz Bluz

Composer Cheatham

Album Gud Nuz Bluz

Label Concord

Number 4690 track 10

Duration 5.36

Performers: Snooky Young, Nolan Smith, t; Jimmy Cheatham tb; Louis Taylor, as; Ricky Woodard, ts; Plas Johnson, ts; Charles Owens, bars; Jeannie Cheatham, p, v; Richard Reid, b; John Harris, d. 1996.

DISC 2

Artist Jelly Roll Morton

Title Good Old New York

Composer Morton

Album Doctor Jazz

Label Marshall Cavendish

Number 017 Track 14

Duration 2.47

Performers: Henry Allen, t; Joe Britton, tb; Albert Nicholas, cl; Eddie Williams, as; Jelly Roll Morton, p, v; Wellman Braud, b; Zutty Singleton, d. 4 Jan 1940

DISC 3

Artist Miles Davis and Gil Evans

Title Concierto de Aranjuez Part 2 (alternate take)

Composer Rodrigo arr Evans

Album Complete Columbia Studio Recordings of Miles Davis and Gil Evans

Label Columbia

Number 2 67397 CD 3 Track 10

Duration 3.32

Performers: Miles Davis, Ernest Royal, Bernie Glow, Johnny Coles, Louis R. Mucci, tp; Jimmy Buffington, Joe Singer, Tony Miranda, fr h; Frank Rehak, Dick Hixon, tb; Bill Barber, tub; Al Block, Harold Feldman, fl; Danny Bank, b cl; Romeo Penque, ob; Jack Knitzer, bn; Janet Putnam, hp; Paul Chambers, b; Jimmy Cobb, d; Elvin Jones, perc; Gil Evans, cond. March 1960.

DISC 4

Artist Damon Brown

Title Jousting in 3

Composer Brown

Album Han River Tales

Label We Play Jazz

Number MJW0206 Track 6

Duration 6.30

Performers: Damon Brown, t; Andrew Lautenbach, ts; Paul Kirby, p; Kim Daeho, b; Kim Minchan, d; 2015

DISC 5

Artist Frank Sinatra / Count Basie Orchestra

Title Where Or When

Composer Rodgers / Hart

Album Sinatra at the Sands

Label Reprise

Number FS 1019 Track 18

Duration 2.46

Performers Frank Sinatra, v; Harry Edison, Al Aarons, Wallace Davenport, Sonny Cohn, t; Al Grey, Henderson Chambers, Grover Mitchell, Bill Hughes, tb; Marshal Royal, Bobby Plater, Eddie Lockjaw Davis, Eric Dixon, Charlie Fowlkes, reeds; Count Basie / Bill Miller, p; Freddie Green, g; Norman Keenan, b; Sonny Payne, d; Quincy Jones, arr. 1966

DISC 6

Artist Liane Carroll

Title Seaside

Composer Stilgoe

Album Seaside

Label Linn

Number AKD 533 Track 1

Duration 4.01

Performers include: Liane Carroll, p, v; James McMillan, Evan Jolly, Andy Wood, brass; Julian Siegel, Rob Leake, reeds; Rob Luft, g; Steve Pearce, b; Ian Thomas, d. 2016

DISC 7

Artist Benn Clatworthy

Title What’s Going On?

Composer Clatworthy

Album What’s Going On

Label Laughing Lettuce

Number 720 Track 1

Duration 9.46

Performers: Benn Clatworthy, ts; John Donaldson, p; Simon Thorpe, b; Matt Home, d. 2016

DISC 8

Artist Bobby Wellins

Title Dream Dancing

Composer Cole Porter

Album Time Gentlemen Please

Label Trio

Number 587 Track 8

Duration 4.56

Performers: Bobby Wellins, ts; John Critchinson, p; Andrew Cleyndert, b; Mark Taylor, d. 2010

DISC 9

Artist Stephane Grappelli

Title What Are You Doing The Rest of Your Life?

Composer Marilyn and Alan Bergman

Album Stephane Grappelli 1973

Label Pye

Number nspl 18403 Side A Track 3

Duration 4.39

Performers: Stephane Grappelli, vn; Mark Hemmeler p; Jack Sewing, b; Kenny Clarke d. 1972.

DISC 10

Artist Dizzy Gillespie

Title Doodlin’

Composer Silver

Album Complete 1956-7 Studio sessions

Label American Jazz Classics

Number 99120 CD 1 Track 7

Duration 3.58

Performers: Dizzy Gillespie, Emmett Berry, Carl Warwick, Quincy Jones, Joe Gordon, t; Melba Liston, Frank Rehak, Rod Leavett, tb; Phil Woods, Jimmy Powell, Ernie Wilkins, Billy Mitchell, Marty Flax, reeds; Walter Davis, p; Nelson Boyd, b; Charlie Persip, d. 1956

DISC 11

Artist Michael Brecker

Title Chan’s Song

Composer Hancock

Album The Nearness of You

Label Verve

Number Track 1

Duration 5.15

Performers: Michael Brecker, ts; Pat Metheny, g; Herbie Hancock, p; Charlie Haden, b; Jack DeJohnette, d. Dec 2000.

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DISC 1

Artist Charlie Barnet

Title Pompton Turnpike

Composer Osborne / Rogers

Album Clap Hands Here Comes Charlie

Label Bluebird

Number ND 26873 Track 14

Duration 2.57

Performers Bernie Privin, Billy May, Johnny Owens, Lyman Vunk, Sam Skolnik, t; Bill Robertson, Don Ruppersberg, Spud Murphy, tb; Charlie Barnet, Gene Kinsey, Leo White, Kurt Bloom, Jimmy Lamarre, reeds; Bill Miller, p; Bus Etri, g; Phil Stephens, b; Cliff Leeman, d. 19 July 1940

DISC 2

Artist Sonny Rollins

Title Get Happy

Composer Koehler / Arlen

Album At the Village Vanguard

Label Blue Note

Number 7243 4 99795 2 9 CD 2 Track 9

Duration 4.38

Performers Sonny Rollins, ts; Wilbur Ware, b; Elvin Jones, d. 3 Nov 1957.

DISC 3

Artist Chet Baker / Paul Desmond

Title Autumn Leaves

Composer Prevert / Kosma

Album Together

Label Epic

Number 7.02

Duration Chet Baker, t; Paul Desmond, as; Bob James, p; Ron Carter, b; Steve Gadd. d. 1974

DISC 4

Artist Ella Fitzgerald

Title How High The Moon

Composer Hamilton / Lewis

Album Ella: The Concert Years

Label Pablo

Number 4PACD 4414 2 CD 1 track 6

Duration 3.10

Performers Ella Fitzgerald, v; Raymond Tunia, p; Ray Brown, b; Herb Ellis, g; J C Heard, d. Tokyo 18 Nov 1953.

DISC 5

Artist Phil Mason

Title I Would Do Anything For You

Composer Williams, Hill

Album Hush Hush

Label Lake

Number LACD 111 Track 14

Duration 3.13

Performers: Phil Mason, c; Jonny Boston, cl, ts; Martin Bennett, tb; Jim McIntosh, bj; Ronald Andersen, g; Trefor Williams, b, v; Ron McKay, d. August 1998

DISC 6

Artist London Ragtime Orchestra

Title Sugar Cane

Composer Joplin

Album Grace and Beauty

Label GHB

Number Track 2

Duration approx. 3.40

Performers Tony O’Sullivan, t; John Beecham, tb; Dick Cook, cl; Carolyn Costin vn; Stephen Milne, vc; Ray Smith, p; Alyn Shipton, b; Dave Evans, d. 1987.

DISC 7

Artist Sidney Bechet / Bunk Johnson

Title Lord Let Me In the Lifeboat

Composer trad

Album New Orleans Revival

Label Marshall Cavendish

Number CD 45 Track 1

Duration 3,39

Performers: Bunk Johnson, t; Sidney Bechet, cl, ss; Sandy Williams, tb; Cliff Jackson p; Pops Foster, b; Manzie Johnson, d. 1945.

DISC 8

Artist Harry Connick Jr

Title Blue Light Red Light (Someone’s There)

Composer Connick, McLean

Album Blue Light Red Light

Label Columbia

Number 48685 Track 1

Duration 3.31

Performers: Harry Connick Jr, v, p; Dan Miller, Jeremy Davenport, Leroy Jones, Roger Ingham, t; Craig Klein, Lucien Barbarin, Mark Mullins, Joe Barati, tb; Louis Ford, Ned Goold, Jerry Weldon, David Schumacher, reeds; Russell Malone, g; Ben Wolfe, b; Shannon Powell, d. 1991

DISC 9

Artist Clark Tracey

Title The Mighty SAS

Composer Tracey

Album The Mighty SAS

Label Tentoten

Number Track 1

Duration 7.38

Performers Mark Armstrong, t; Simon Allen, as; Zoe Rahman, p; Peter Billington, b; Clark Tracey, d. 2006

DISC 10

Artist Dee Byrne’s Entropi

Title Moment Frozen

Composer Byrne

Album Mpoment Frozen

Label Whirlwind

Number Track 4

Duration 5.16

Performers: Dee Byrne, (alto); Andre Canniere (trumpet), Rebecca Nash (piano/keys), Olie Brice (double bass) and Matt Fisher (drums). 2017

DISC 11

Artist Danny Moss

Title Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

Composer Harbach, Kern

Album Weaver of Dreams

Label Nagel Heyer

Number 017 Track 5

Duration 4.26

Performers: Danny Moss, ts; Brian Lemon, p; Len Skeat, b; Butch Miles, d. 1994

DISC 12

Artist Big Bill Broonzy

Title Key to the Highway

Composer Segar

Album Vol 11 (1940-1942)

Label Document

Number 5133 Track 7

Duration 3.03

Performers: Big Bill Broonzy, v, g; Jazz Gillum, hca; Washboard Sam, wbd. 1940/1

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DISC 1

Artist Ruby Braff / George Barnes Quartet

Title Liza

Composer Gershwin

Album Live at the New School The Complete Concert

Label Chiaroscuro

Number Track 13

Duration 4.05

Performers: Ruby Braff c; George Barnes, Wayne Wright, g; Michael Moore, b. 1974

DISC 2

Artist Clifford Brown

Title The Song Is You

Composer Kern / Hammerstein

Album Complete Metronome and Vogue Master Takes

Label Definitive

Number 11246 CD 2 Track 12

Duration 2.52

Performers Clifford Brown, t; Henri Renaud, p; Pierre Michelot, b; Benny Bennett, d. Oct 1953.

DISC 3

Artist John Dankworth

Title Avengers Theme

Composer Dankworth

Album EP

Label Columbia

Number SEG 8137 S 2 T 1

Duration 2.27

Performers: Dickie Hawdon, Kenny Wheeler, Gus Galbraith (tp), Tony Russell, Eddie Harvey, Ian McDougall (tb), Ron Snyder (tu), Johnny Scott (f,pic), Johnny Dankworth, Peter King (as), Danny Moss, Art Ellefson (ts), Ronnie Ross (bs), Alan Branscombe (p), Spike Heatley (b), Ronnie Stephenson (d). 1960

DISC 4

Artist John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman

Title My One and Only Love

Composer Wood / Mellin

Album John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman

Label Impulse

Number 9413 Track 3

Duration 4.50

Performers: John Coltrane, ts; McCoy Tyner, p; Jimmy Garrison, b; Elvin Jones, d; Johnny Hartman, v. 1963

DISC 5

Artist King Oliver

Title Snake Rag

Composer Oliver / Piron

Album Integrale Louis Armstrong, Vol 1

Label Fremeaux

Number 1351 Cd 1 Track 10

Duration 3.18

Performers King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, c; Johnny Dodds, cl; Honore Dutrey, tb; Lil Hardin, p; Bud Scott, bj; Baby Dodds, d.

DISC 6

Artist Butch Thompson

Title Wang Wang Blues

Composer Busse, Mueller, Johnson, Wood

Album Butch Thompson’s King Oliver Centennial Band

Label GHB

Number BCD202 track 7

Duration 4.08

Performers Charlie DeVore, Cuff Billett, t; Pete Dyer, tb; Teddy Layton, cl; Butch Thompson, p; Malcolm Horne, bj; Alyn Shipton, b; Dave Evans, d. 13 July 1988.

DISC 7

Artist Harry Hayes

Title Drop Me Off At Harlem

Composer Ellington

Album Kenny Baker – Birth of a Legend

Label Hep

Number CD 58 Track 19

Duration 2.53

Performers Kenny Baker, t; George Chisholm, tb; Harry Hayes, as; Bill Lewington, bars; Norman Stenfalt, p; Archi Slavin, g; Tommy Brionley, b; George Fierstone, d. 7 Feb 1945.

DISC 8

Artist Chris Barber’s Jazz Band with Ottilie Patterson

Title When Things Go Wrong

Composer trad

Album That Patterson Girl

Label Lake

Number CD244 Track 14

Duration 3.31

Performers: Pat Halcox, t; Monty Sunshine, cl; Chris Barber, tb; Eddie Smith, bj; Dick Smith, b; Graham Burbidge, d; Ottilie Patterson, v, kb.

DISC 9

Artist Quincy Jones

Title Walkin’

Composer Carpenter

Album Four Classic Albums Plus

Label Avid

Number 1107 CD 1 Track 1

Duration 10.45

Performers: Art Farmer, Ernie Royal, Bernie Glow, Joe Wilder, t; Jimmy Cleveland, Urbie Green, Frank Rehak, tb; Phil Wods, Bunny Bardoch, Lucky Thompson, Jerome Richardson, Jack Nimitz, reeds; Hank Jones, p; Paul Chambers, b; Charlie Persip, d.

DISC 10

Artist Angelique Kidjo and Branford Marsalis

Title Lonlon – Ravel’s Bolero

Composer Ravel

Album Spirit Rising

Label Razor and Tie

Number Track 13

Duration 4.53

Performers: Angelique Kidjo, v; Branford Marsais, ss; unknown accompaniment. 2012

DISC 11

Artist Bill Evans

Title Peace Piece

Composer Evans

Album Everybody Digs Bill Evans

Label Not Now

Number CD 912 CD 2 Track 7

Duration 6.43

Performers: Bill Evans p.

DISC 12

Artist Miles Davis

Title Move

Composer Denzil Best

Album Birth of the Cool

Label Dream Covers

Number 6096 Track 2

Duration 2.33

Performers Miles Davis, t; Kai Winding, tb; Junior Collins, frh; John Barber, tu; Lee Konitz, as; Gerry Mulligan, bars; Al Haig, p; Joe Schulman, b; Max Roach d. 21 Jan 1949

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DISC 1

Artist Sauter-Finegan Orchestra

Title Swing Low Sweet Chariot

Composer trad arr Sauter

Album Golden Memories of Sauter and Finegan

Label Jasmine

Number Track 15

Duration 3.26

Performers: include Bobby Nichols, t; Rex Peer, tb; Al Block, fl; Dave Hildinger, p; Trigger Alpert, b; Pete Dedderio, d.

DISC 2

Artist Louis Armstrong + Bing Crosby

Title Gone Fishin’

Composer Kenny / Kenny

Album Highlights from the American Decca Years

Label GRP

Number 26382 CD2 Track 5

Duration 2.34

Performers: Louis Armstrong and Bing Crosby, v with the John Scott Trotter Orchestra, 27 April 1951

DISC 3

Artist Chris Barber

Title Saratoga Swing

Composer Ellington

Album Live in East Berlin

Label Black Lion

Number 4262 Record 1 S2 T 1

Duration 9.15

Performers: Pat Halcox, t; Chris Barber, tb; John Crocker, as, cl; Stu Morrison, bj; John Slaughter, g; Jackie Flavelle, b; Graham Burbidge, d. 26 Nov 1968.

DISC 4

Artist Miles Davis

Title He Loved Him Madly

Composer Davis

Album Get Up With It

Label Columbia

Number C2K 63970 CD 1 Track 1

Duration in at 15.54, out on flute entry at 20.38: Dur 4.44

Performers: Miles Davis, t; org; Dave Liebman, fl; Pete Cosey, Reggie Lucas, Dominque Gaumont, g; Michael Henderson, b; Al Foster, d; Mtume, perc. June 1974.

DISC 5

Artist Wynton Marsalis

Title Happy Feet Blues

Composer Marsalis

Album Live at the Village Vanguard

Label Columbia

Number CD 5 Track 4

Duration 6.27

Performers: Wynton Marsalis, t; Michael White, cl; Wycliffe Gordon, tb; Victor Goines, reeds; Eric Reed, p; Reginald Veal, b; Herlin Riley, d. 1993.

DISC 6

Artist Keith Tippett

Title Stately dance for Miss Primm

Composer Tippett

Album You are here…I am There

Label Polydor

Number 2384004 S 2 T 5

Duration 6.51

Performers: Marc Charig, c; Nick Evans, tb; Elton Dean, as; Keith Tippett, p; Jeff Clyne, b; Alan Jackson, d. 1970

DISC 7

Artist Billie and De De Pierce

Title Love Songs of the Nile

Composer Brown / Freed

Album Atlantic New Orleans Sessions

Label Mosaic

Number MD4-179 CD 3 Track 1

Duration 4.07

Performers: De De Pierce t; George Lewis, cl; Louis Nelson, tb; Billie Pierce p, v; Papa John Joseph, b; Abbey Chinee Foster, d. 1962

DISC 8

Artist Dizzy Gillespie

Title A Night In Tunisia

Composer Gillespie, Paparello

Album The Greatest of Dizzy Gillespie

Label RCA

Number 88985407242 Track 3

Duration 3.07

Performers Dizzy Gillespie, t; Don Byas, ts; Milt Jackson, vib; Al Haig, p; Bill DeArango, g; Ray Brown, b; J C Heard, d. 1946.

‪DISC 9

Artist Dizzy Gillespie

Title My Man

Composer Charles, Pollack, Willemitz, Yvain

Album Have Trumpet Will Excite

Label Poll Winners

Number 27343 Track 2

Duration 4.19

Performers: Dizzy Gillespie, t; Les Spann, g; Junior Mance, p; Sam Jones, b; Lex Humphries, d. 1959.

DISC 10

Artist Dizzy Gillespie

Title Kush

Composer Gillespie

Album Carnegie Hall Concert

Label Verve

Number 314 519809-2 track 9

Duration 4.14

Performers: Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, Carl Warwick, John Frosk, Nick Travis, t; George Matthews, Arnett Sparrow, Paul Faulise, Britt Woodman, tb; Gunther Schuller, Jim Buffington, John Barrows, Richard Herd, tb; Don Butterfield, tu; Leo Wright, as, fl; Lalo Schifrin, p; Art Davis, b; Chuck Lampkin, d; Ray Barretto, Julio Colazo, Jose Mangual, perc. March 1961.

DISC 11

Artist Dizzy Gillespie

Title Manteca

Composer Gillespie

Album Bebop Enters Sweden 1947-9

Label Dragon

Number 479005 Track 8

Duration 3.40

Performers: Dizzy Gillespie, Dave Burns, Benny Bailey, Lamar Wright, Elmon Wright, t; William Shepherd, Ted Kelly, tb; John Brown, Howard Johnson, Joe Gayles, George Nicholas, Cecil Payne, reeds; John Lewis, p; Al McKibbon, b; Kenny Clarke, d; Chano Pozo, cga. 2 Feb 1948.

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JRR 211017

DISC 1

Artist Humphrey Lyttelton

Title Open House

Composer Lyttelton

Album Humph Experiments

Label Lake

Number 266 Track 2

Duration 2.40

Performers: Humphrey Lyttelton, t; Wally Fawkes, cl; Ade Monsbrough, as; Pixie Roberts, ts; Keith Christie, tb; Graeme Bell, p; Bud Baker, bj; Lou Silbereisen, b; George Hopkinson, d. 1951

DISC 2

Artist Sauter-Finegan Orchestra

Title Eddie and the Witch Doctor

Composer Sauter

Album Inside the Sound

Label Jasmine

Number JASCD459 CD 2 Track 13

Duration 3.40

Performers: Harvey Estrin, fl; Eddie Sauter, xyl; Mousey Alexander, Gene Allen, d; Joe Venuto, bongoes, Al Block, claves; Allen Able, timps; Mitchell Boys’ Choir, screams; rest of orchestra – two chords!

1954

DISC 3

Artist Hank Mobley

Title If I Should Lose You

Composer Rainger / Robin

Album Soul Station

Label Blue Note

Number 7243 4 95343 2 2 Track 6

Duration 5.08

Performers: Hank Mobley ts; Wynton Kelly, p; Paul Chambers, b; Art Blakey, d. 7 Feb 1960.

DISC 4

Artist Charles Lloyd

Title Tagore on the Delta

Composer Lloyd

Album Passin’ Thru

Label Blue Note

Number B002670301 Track 5

Duration 7.45

Performers: Charles Lloyd, fl; Jason Moran, p; Reuben Rogers, b; Eric Harland, d. 2017.

DISC 5

Artist Sister Rosetta Tharpe with Lucky Millinder’s Orchestra

Title Trouble in MInd

Composer trad

Album Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 2

Label Document

Number 5335 Track 11

Duration 2.41

Performers: Sister Rosetta Tharpe (vocals, guitar); Nelson Bryant, William Scott, Archie Johnson (trumpet); George Stevenson, Donald Cole, Eli Robinson, (trombone); Buster Bailey, (clarinet); Billy Bowen, George James (alto saxophone); Stafford Simon (tenor saxophone); Ernest Purce (baritone); Bill Doggett, (piano); Trevor Bacon (guitar); Abe Bolar (bass); Panama Francis, (drums) 27 June 1941

DISC 6

Artist Michel Warlop Et Son Orchestre

Title Presentation Stomp

Composer Warlop

Album Djangologie

Label Warner

Number 50544196229450 CD 1 Track 4

Duration 3.06

Performers: Pierre Allier, Maurice Moufflard, Noel Chibouste, t; Marcel Dumont, Isidore Bassard, tb; Andre Ekyan, Amadée Charles, Alex Combelle, Charles Lisée, reeds; Stephane Grappelli, p; Django Reinhardt, g; Roger Grassart, b; Mc Gregor, d; Michel Warlop, vn, ldr. 1934.

DISC 7

Artist Gerry Brown

Title I’m Coming Virginia

Composer Heywood / Cook

Album British Traditional Jazz at a Tangent Vol 5

Label Lake

Number 328 Track 16

Duration 4.38

Performers: Gerry Brown t; Howard Williams, tb; Colin Bryant, cl; Dave Thorne, bj; Ray Lewitt, b; Ray Ball. D. Aug 1961.

DISC 8

Artist Vic Dickenson

Title You Brought A New Kind of Love to Me

Composer Kahal, Norman

Album Five Classic Albums Plus

Label Avid

Number 1073 CD 1 Track 7

Duration 5.19

Performers: Shad Collins, t; Ed Hall, cl; Vic Dickenson, tb; Sir Charles Thompson, p; Steve Jordan, g; Walter Page, b; Jo Jones, d. 29 Nov 1954.

DISC 9

Artist Horace Silver

Title Filthy McNasty

Composer Silver

Album Retrospective

Label Blue Note

Number 7243 4 95576 2 8 CD 2 Track 6

Duration 9.16

Performers: Blue Mitchell, t; Junior Cook, ts; Horace Silver, p; Gene Taylor, b; Roy Brooks, d, 19 May 1961.

DISC 10

Artist Duke Ellington

Title Tricky’s Licks

Composer Ellington

Album The Reprise Studio Recordings

Label Rhino

Number 8122 73658-2 CD 2 Track 15

Duration 3.17

Performers: Ray Nance, Stephane Grappelli, vn; Svend Asmussen, vla; Buster Cooper, tb; Russell Procope, as; Paul Gonsalves, t; Duke Ellington, p; Ernie Shepard, b; Sam Woodyard, d. 22 Feb 1963.

DISC 11

Artist Dizzy Gillespie

Title The Champ

Composer Gillespie

Album n/a

Label DeeGee

Number XP4000 sides 1 and 2

Duration 5.41

Performers: Dizzy Gillespie, t, p; Budd Johnson, ts; J J Johnson, tb; Milt Jackson, v, p; Percy Heath, b; Art Blakey, d 16 April 1951

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DISC 1

Artist Art Tatum

Title I Got Rhythm

Composer Gershwin

Album Complete Original American Decca Recordings

Label Definitive

Number 11200 CD 4 Track 9

Duration 2.19

Performers Art Tatum, p; Tiny Grimes, g; Slam Stewart, b. Jan 1944

DISC 2

Artist Louis Armstrong

Title Blue Turning Grey Over You

Composer Waller, Razaf

Album Complete Satch Plays Fats

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number EJC 55601 Track 2

Duration 4.56

Performers: Louis Armstrong, t,v; Barney Bigard, cl; Trummy Young, tb; Billy Kyle, p; Arvell Shaw, b; Barrett Deems, d. 27 April 1955.

‪

DISC 3

Artist Kid Ory

Title Panama

Composer Tyers

Album n/a

Label Crescent

Number 7 Side 1

Duration 2.55

Performers: Mutt Carey, t; Omer Simeon, cl; Kid Ory, tb; Buster Wilson, p; Bud Scott, g; Ed Garland, b; Minor Hall, d. 1945.

DISC 4

Artist Benny Goodman

Title Memories Of You

Composer Blake

Album Benny Goodman Orchestra Feat. Anita O’Day

Label Jazzhaus

Number 101704 Track 12

Duration 3.30

Performers: Benny Goodman, cl; Russ Freeman, p; Red Wootton, b; John Markham, d. 15 Oct 1959 Freiburg.

DISC 5

Artist Duke Ellington

Title Night and Day

Composer Cole Porter

Album Ellington Indigoes

Label Columbia

Number 4723642 Track 4

Duration 2.54

Performers: Duke Ellington, p; Cat Anderson, Shorty Baker, Willie Cook, Clark Terry, Ray Nance, t; Quentin Jackson, Britt Woodman, John Sanders, tb; Russell Procope, Jimmy Hamilton, Johnny Hodges, Rick Henderson, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, reeds; Duke Ellington, p; Jimmy Woode, b; Sam Woodyard d. 10 Oct 1957

DISC 6

Artist Miles Davis

Title Round About Midnight

Composer Hanighen, Monk, Williams

Album Complete 1951-3 All Star Studio Sessions

Label Definitive

Number 11237 CD 2 Track 3

Duration 7.06

Performers: Miles Davis, t; Sonny Rollins, ts; Charlie Parker, as; Walter Bishop, Jr, p; Percy Heath, b, Philly Joe Jones, d. 30 Jan 1953.

DISC 7

Artist Tony Kinsey

Title Henley Ho!

Composer Kinsey

Album Thames Suite

Label Spotlite

Number 504 Track 5

Duration 5.32

Performers Derek Watkins, Leon Calvert, Les Condon, Hank Shaw – trumpet; Keith Christie, Dave Horler, Geoff Perkins, Chris Smith – trombone; Ronnie Ross – baritone sax; Pete King – alto sax; Duncan Lamont, Jimmy Hastings – tenor sax; Ronnie Chamberlain – soprano sax; Pat Smythe – electric piano; Dick Abell – guitar; Lennie Bush – bass;Tony Kinsey – drums, leader, composer; Feb 1974.

DISC 8

Artist Serge Chaloff

Title Thanks for the Memory

Composer Rainger / Robin

Album Blue Serge

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55569 Track 3

Duration 3.48

Performers Serge Chaloff, bars; Sonny Clark, p; Leroy Vinnegar, b; Philly Joe Jones, d. March 1956.

DISC 9

Artist Kenny Baker (with the Ted Heath Orchestra)

Title Bakerloo Non-Stop

Composer Baker

Album Birth of a Legend

Label Hep

Number 85 Track 24

Duration 2.44

Performers Kenny Baker, Stan Roderick, Harry Letham, Alan Franks (tp), Harry Roche, Lad Busby, Jack Bentley, Jimmy Coombes (tb), Reg Owen, Les Gilbert (as), Johnny Gray, Frank Reidy (ts), Charles Granville (bs), Ralph Sharon (p), Dave Goldberg (g), Charlie Short (b), Jack Parnell (d).

DISC 10

Artist Shirley Horn

Title Where Do You Start

Composer Mandel, Bergman

Album Here’s To Life

Label Verve

Number Horn-2 Track 5

Duration 4.36

Performers: Shirley Horn, p, v; Charles Ables, b; Steve Williams, d, and orchestra conducted by Johnny Mandel.

DISC 11

Artist Bill Dixon

Title 12^th of December

Composer Dixon

Album Bill Dixon 7-tette / Archie Shepp Contemporary Five

Label Savoy

Number Track 7

Duration 3.20

Performers Bill Dixon, t; Ken MacIntyre, as, ob; George Barrow, ts; Howard Johnson, tu, bars; David Izenson Hal Dodson, b; Howard McRae d. 1964

DISC 12

Artist Humphrey Lyttelton

Title Jelly Bean Blues

Composer Rainey

Album Classic Live Concerts

Label Lake

Number 253 CD 2 Track 16

Duration 2.55

Performers: Humphrey Lyttelton t; Wally Fawkes, cl; Bruce Turner, as; Johnny Parker, p; Freddy Legon, g; Mickey Ashman, b; George Hopkinson, d. 9 June 1954.

DISC 13

Artist Red Norvo

Title Remember

Composer Berlin

Album L’Histoire Des Big Bands

Label Chante Du Monde

Number 574 1481.90 CD 3 Track 18

Duration 3.13

Performers: Red Norvo, xyl, dir; Bill Hyland, Stew Pletcher, t; Eddie Sauter, t, arr; Al Mastren, tb; Hank D’Amico, cl; Frank Simeone, Charlie Lamphere, Herbie Haymer, reeds; Joe Liss, p; Dave Barbour, g; Pete Peterson, b; Maurice Purtill, d. 22 March 1937

DISC 14

Artist Bing Crosby

Title Mr Crosby and Mr Mercer (Mr Gallagher and Mr Sheen)

Composer Gallagher / Sheen

Album n/a

Label Decca

Number 1960 Side B

Duration 2.50

Performers: Bing Crosby, Johnny Mercer, v; Andy Secrest, t; Abe Lincoln, tb; Jack Meyhew, cl; John Cascales, ts; Joe Sullivan, p; Perry Botkin, g; Slim Taft, b; Spike Jones, d. 1 July 1938

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DISC 1

Artist Trinkle Tinkle

Title John Donaldson

Composer Monk

Album Music Box

Label Woodville

Number CD 110 Track 1

Duration 2.58

Performers: John Donaldson, p; Oli Hayhurst, b; Asaf Sirkis, d. 2005.

DISC 2

Artist Buddy Rich

Title Kilimanjaro Cookout

Composer Manny Albam

Album Roar of 74

Label LRC

Number 24103 Track 2

Duration 6.18

Performers: Buddy Rich (drums); Joe Beck (guitar); Pat La Barbera (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Joe Riomero, Bob Martin, (alto saxophones); John Laws (Baritone); Greg Hopkins, Charlie Davis, John Hoffman, Larry Hall (trumpet); Alan Kaplan, Keith O’Quinn, John Leys, (trombones); Buddy Budson (piano); Tony Levin (bass guitar); Sam Woodyard (percussion). 1973

DISC 3

Artist Kilimanjaro Dark Jazz Ensemble

Title Parallel Corners

Composer Kiers / Kohnen

Album Kilimanjaro Dark Jazz Ensemble

Label Planet Mu

Number ZIQ141 Track 5

Duration 3.36

Performers Nina Hitz, cello; Hilary Jeffries, tb; Jason Kohnen, g, b; Gideon Kiers, kb, programming. 2006

DISC 4

Artist Benny Waters

Title I’m In The Mood For Love

Composer Fields, McHugh

Album Plays Songs of Love

Label JazzPoint

Number 1039 Track 3

Duration 6.31

Performers: Benny Waters, ts; Red Richards, p; Vic Juris, g; John Williams, Jr, b; Jackie Williams, d; 1993.

DISC 5

Artist Mezzrow – Bechet Septet

Title Saw Mill Man Blues

Composer Mezzrow / Wilson

Album King Jazz Records Story

Label Storyville

Number 1088611 CD 2 Track 2

Duration 2.59

Performers: Hot Lips Page, t; Sidney Bechet, ss; Mezz Mezzrow, cl; Sammy Price, p; Danny Barker, g; Pops Foster, b; Sid Catlett, d; Cousin Joe, v. 30 June 1945.

DISC 6

Artist Sidney Bechet

Title Royal Garden Blues

Composer Williams

Album Jazz Nocturne 1: Bunk, Bocage and Bechet in Boston

Label Jazz Crusade

Number 3036 Track 4

Duration 2.39

Performers: Bunk Johnson (tpt), Sidney Bechet (clt), Ray Parker (pno), ‘Pops’ Foster (bs) and George Thompson (dms). Boston, 3 April 1945

DISC 7

Artist Billie Holiday

Title A Fine Romance

Composer Fields, Kern

Album The Lady Sings

Label Proper

Number Properbox 26 CD 1 Track 10

Duration 2.49

Performers Bunny Berigan, t; Irving Fazola, cl; Clyde Hart, p; Dick McDonough, g; Artie Bernstein, b; Cozy Cole, d; Billie Holiday, v; 29 Sept, 1936

DISC 8

Artist John Coltrane

Title The Last Blues

Composer Coltrane

Album The Classic Quartet – Complete Studio Recirdings

Label Impulse

Number IMPD8 280 CD 4 t 7

Duration 4.22

Performers John Coltrane, ts; Jimmy Garrison, b; Elvin Jones, d. June 1965.

DISC 9

Artist Bill Evans / Tony Bennett

Title You Must Believe In Spring

Composer Bergman, Bergman and Demy

Album Together Again

Label Improv (Concord)

Number 7117

Duration 5.51

Performers Tony Bennett, v; Bill Evans, p. 1977.

DISC 10

Artist Keith Jarrett

Title Köln Concert Part IIc

Composer Jarrett

Album The Köln Concert

Label ECM

Number 810 067-2 Track 4

Duration 5.33

Performers Keith Jarrett, p. 24 Jan 1975

DISC 11

Artist Thelonious Monk

Title Lulu’s Back in Town

Composer Dubin / Warren

Album It’s Monk’s Time

Label Columbia

Number CS 8984 Track 1

Duration 9.55

Performers: Monk, p; Charlie Rouse, ts; Butch Warren, b; Ben Riley, d. 1964

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JRR 300917

DISC 1

Artist Horace Silver

Title Cape Verdean Blues

Composer Silver

Album Retrospect

Label Blue Note

Number 95576 CD 3 Track 3

Duration 4.59

Performers: Woody Shaw, t; Joe Henderson, ts; Horace Silver, p; Bob Cranshaw, b; Roger Humphries, d. Oct 1965

DISC 2

Artist Django Reinhardt

Title Ninouche

Composer Allier

Album Belleville

Label Naxos

Number 8.120822 Track 2

Duration 3.20

Performers: Pierre Allier, t; Hubert Rostaing, ts; Charles Lisse, as; Paul Collot, p; Django Reinhart, g; Pierre Fouad , d. 18 Dec 1940.

DISC 3

Artist Stephane Grappelli

Title Blue Skies

Composer Berlin

Album The Quintessence

Label Fremeaux

Number CD 1 track 15

Duration 2.57

Performers Stephane Grappelli, vn; C G Heywood, cl, bars, dir; W O Davison, Hugh Tripp, J Hardy, reeds; Jack Hegarty, p; Millie Smith, Joan Bush acc; George Smith, g; Bert Howard, b; George Hamilton, d.

DISC 4

Artist Hiromi

Title I Got Rhythm

Composer Gershwin

Album Beyond Standard

Label Telarc

Number 63686

Duration 5.51

Performers: Hiromi, p. 2008

DISC 5

Artist Ben Webster

Title It never entered my mind

Composer Rodgers, Hart

Album Three Classic Albums Plus

Label Avid

Number 1036 CD 1 Track 8

Duration 5.46

Performers Ben Webster, Coleman Hawkins, ts; Oscar Peterson, p; Herb Ellis, g; Ray Brown, b; Alvin Stoller, d. Oct 1957.

DISC 6

Artist Cuff Billett / Bill Greenow

Title Whatsit

Composer Billett/Greenow

Album Strong Jazz

Label Swift

Number S 2 Side 1 Track 1

Duration 4.21

Performers: Cuff Billett (tpt, voc); Bill Greenow (alto); Pat Hawes (pno); Dave Holland (b); Johnny Richardson (d)

DISC 7

Artist Jean Sablon

Title Je Suis Sex Appeal

Composer Bastia / Nivoix

Album Je Tire Ma Reverence

Label Conifer / Happy Days

Number 75605 52267 2 Track 2

Duration 2.56

Performers: Jean Sablon, v; Leon Ferrari, vn; Django Reinhardt, g; Michel Emer, p. April 1933

DISC 8

Artist Marion Montgomery

Title I Gotta Right To Sing the Blues

Composer Koehler, Arlen

Album I Gotta Right To Sing

Label Ronnie Scott’s Jazz house

Number JDHE 003 Track 10

Duration 4.57

Performers Marion Montgomery, v; Laurie Holloway, p; Mitch Dalton, g; Allan Ganley, d. 1988

DISC 9

Artist Joe Zawinul

Title Brown Street

Composer Shorter

Album Brown Street

Label Cream

Number 830-2 CD 1 Track 1

Duration 10.58

Performers: Joe Zawinul (keyboards, vocoder); Victor Bailey (bass guitar); Nathaniel Townsley (drums); Alex Acuña (percussion).

DISC 10

Artist John Abercrombie

Title Love Song

Composer Abercrombie

Album Timeless

Label ECM

Number 629114-2 S 1 T 2

Duration 4.43

Performers: John Abercrombie, g; Jan Hammer, kb; 1974

DISC 11

Artist Eubie Blake

Title Charleston Rag

Composer Blake

Album Les Tresors du Jazz 1898-1943

Label Le Chant Du Monde

Number CD 1 Track 10

Duration 3.03

Performers Eubie Blake, p. Aug 1917

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JRR 230917

DISC 1

Artist Johnny Hodges

Title C Jam Blues

Composer Ellington / Bigard

Album Mess of Blues

Label Phono

Number 87263 Track 18

Duration 5.09

Performers Johnny Hodges, as; Earl Hines, p; Kenny Burrell, g; Richard Davis, b; Joe Marshall, d. Jan 1966.

DISC 2

Artist Miles Davis

Title I Thought About You

Composer Mercer / Van Heusen

Album Someday My Prince Will Come

Label Columbia

Number 4663122 Track 6

Duration 4.53

Performers Miles Davis, t; Hank Mobley, ts; Wynton Kelly, p; Paul Chambers, b; Jimmy Cobb, d, March 1961.

DISC 3

Artist Tete Montoliu

Title Giant Steps

Composer Coltrane

Album Hot House

Label Steeplechase

Number 37027/8 CD 2 Track 1

Duration 6.24

Performers: Tete Montoliu, p; Nils Henning Orsted Pedersen, b; Tootie Heath d, May 1974.

DISC 4

Artist Don Shirley

Title In A Moorish Marketplace

Composer Shirley

Album Don Shirley Trio

Label Cadence

Number 25046 Track 3

Duration 3.25

Performers Don Shirley, p; Ken Fricker, Bass and Juri Taht, Cello, 1960.

DISC 5

Artist Jimmy Yancey

Title How Long Blues no 2

Composer Carr

Album Complete Recorded Works Vol 1

Label Document

Number 5041 Track 17

Duration 3.04

Performers Jimmy Yancey, p. 4 May 1939.

DISC 6

Artist Big Bill Broonzy

Title Detroit Special

Composer Broonzy

Album Yonder Come the Blues

Label Document

Number 32-20-1 Track 22

Duration 2.57

Performers: Big Bill Broonzy, v, g; Black Bob, p; Bill Settles, b. 16 Sept 1936.

DISC 7

Artist Glenn Miller

Title In The Mood

Composer Garland / Razaf

Album Essential Glenn Miller. Vol 1

Label Sony/BMG

Number Track 1

Duration 3.36

Performers: Glenn Miller, Al Mastren, and Paul Tanner, trombones; Clyde Hurley, Lee Knowles, and Dale McMickle, trumpets; Wilbur Schwartz, clarinet; Hal McIntyre, alto sax; Tex Beneke, Al Klink, and Harold Tennyson, tenor saxes; Chummy MacGregor, piano; Richard Fisher, guitar; Rowland Bundock, string bass; and Moe Purtill, drums. 1 Aug 1939

DISC 8 ON CDR

Artist José James

Title Fine and Mellow

Composer Holiday

Album Yesterday I Had The Blues

Label Blue Note

Number 00600406536204 Track 3

Duration 5.12

Performers: Jose James, v; Jason Moran, p; John Pattitucci, b; Eric Harland, d. 2015.

DISC 9

Artist Artie Shaw

Title The Grabtown Grapple

Composer Shaw, Harding

Album The Artie Shaw Story

Label Proper

Number Properbox 85 CD 4 track 5

Duration 2.58

Performers Roy Eldridge, t; Artie Shaw, cl; Dodo Marmarosa, p; Barney Kessel, g; Morris Rayman, b; Louis Fromm, d. 2 Aug 1945.

DISC 10

Artist Tony Coe

Title Tony’s Basement

Composer Coe

Album Tony’s Basemnt

Label Columbia

Number SCX 6170 S 2 T 5

Duration 4.56

Performers Tony Coe, ts; Bill LeSage, p; Dennis Bowden, b; Barry Morgan, d; Lansdowne String Quartet. 1967

DISC 11

Artist Bill Frisell

Title Ornen

Composer Rypdal

Album Sky

Label Rune Grammofon

Number RLP 2195 Track 1

Duration 5.53

Performers Bill Frisell, g. 2017.

DISC 12

Artist Kiri Te Kanawa

Title Why Don’t You Do Right?

Composer McCoy

Album Sidetracked

Label Philips

Number 4340922 Track 11

Duration 3.49

Performers: Kiri Te Kanawa, v; Andre Previn, p; Mundell Lowe, g; Ray Brown, b. 1992

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JRR 160917

DISC 1

Artist Gerry Mulligan / Stan Getz

Title Let’s Fall In Love

Composer Arlen / Koehler

Album Gerry Mulligan Meets Stan Getz

Label Verve

Number MGV 8249 Track 1

Duration 6.29

Performers Stan Getz, bars; Gerry Mulligan, ts; Lou Levy, p; Ray Brown, b; Stan Levey, d. 12 Oct 1957

DISC 2

Artist Ted Heath

Title Fourth Dimension

Composer Dollimore

Album Kingsway Hall / Swing Session

Label London

Number 138 S 1 T 6

Duration 5.48

Performers: Bert Ezard, Duncan Campbell, Bobby Pratt, Eddie Blair, t; Don Lusher, Jimmy Coombes, Keith Christie, Wally Smith, tb; Henry McKenzie, Ken Kiddier, Les Gilbert, Red Price, Ronnie Chamberlain, reeds; Stan Tracey, p; Ike Isaacs, g; Johnny Hawkesworth, b; Ronnie Verrall, d. June 1958.

DISC 3

Artist Charles Mingus

Title Oh Lord Don’t Let Them Drop That Atomic Bomb on Me

Composer Mingus

Album Oh Yeah!

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55621 Track 5

Duration 5.43

Performers Charles Mingus, p, v; Rahsaan Roland Kirk, ts, manzello, stritch, Booker Ervin, ts; Jimmy Knepper, tb; Doug Watkins, b; Danny Richmond, d. 6 Nov 1961.

DISC 4

Artist Louis Armstrong and Bing Crosby

Title Now You Has Jazz

Composer Cole Porter

Album High Society Soundtrack album

Label Capitol

Number LCT 6116 Side 2 track 3

Duration 4.18

Performers: Louis Armstrong, t. v; Bing Csoby, v; Ed Hall, cl; Trummy Young, tb; Billy Kyle, p; Arvell Shaw, b; Barrett Deems, d. 1865.

DISC 5

Artist Sheila Jordan

Title Am I Blue

Composer Clarke / Akst

Album Portrait of Sheila

Label Blue Note

Number CDP 7 89002 2 Track 3

Duration 4.09

Performers: Sheila Jordan, v; Barry Galbraith, g; Steve Swallow, b; Denzil Best, d. 1962

DISC 6

Artist Nubya Garcia

Title Hold

Composer Garcia

Album Nubya’s 5ive

Label Jazz Re: Freshed

Number 0012 Side B Track 3

Duration 5.29

Performers Nubya Garcia, ts; Joe Armon-Jones, p; Theon Cross, tu; Daniel Casimir, b; Femi Coliseo, d, 2017.

DISC 7

Artist Sinne Eeg / Thomas Fonnesbaek

Title Come Rain or Come Shine

Composer Arlen / Mercer

Album Eeg / Fonnesbaek

Label Stunt

Number Track 8

Duration 6.33

Performers Sinne Eeg, v; Thomas Fonnesbaek, b.

DISC 8

Artist Erroll Garner

Title Stompin’ at the Savoy

Composer Goodman, Sampson

Album n/a

Label Savoy

Number tbc

Duration 3.07

Performers Erroll Garner, 29 March 1949

DISC 9

Artist Herb Geller

Title It Might as well be spring

Composer Rodgers / Hammerstein

Album Stax of Sax

Label Jubilee

Number 5068603 Track 5

Duration 9.03

Performers: Herb Geller, as; Victor Feldman, vib; Walter Norris p; Leroy Vinnegar, b; Anthony Vazley, d. 1958

DISC 10

Artist Luis Russell

Title New Call of the Freaks

Composer Barbarin / Russell

Album Harlem Jazz – the 20s

Label Acrobat

Number ARCD 146 Track 21

Duration 3.12

Performers: Luis Russell, p, dir; Henry Allen, Bill Coleman, t; J C Higginbotham, tb; Albert Nicholas, Charlie Holmes, Teddy Hill, reeds; Will Johnson, g; Pops Fosyter, b; Paul Barbarin, d, vib, 6 Sep 1929

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DISC 1

Artist Olivier Franc and Rene Franc

Title Dans Les Rues D’Antibes

Composer Sidney Bechet

Album Hommage à Sidney Bechet

Label Rene and Olivier Franc

Number n/a Track 12

Duration 5.13

Performers Oliver Franc, Rene Franc, ss; Philippe Bas, p; unknown b and d. 1994.

DISC 2

Artist Louis Armstrong

Title Basin Street Blues

Composer Williams

Album Glenn Miller Story Original Soundtrack

Label Coral

Number 1008 Side A Track 5

Duration 6.01

Performers: Louis Armstrong, t, v; Barney Bigard, cl; Trummy Young, tb; Bud Freeman, ts; Billy Kyle, p, Arvell Shaw, b; Kenny John, d, 1954.

DISC 3

Artist Freddie Slack

Title Down The Road A-piece

Composer Raye

Album Down The Road A-Piece

Label Fantastic Voyage

Number Track 6

Duration 3.11

Performers: Freddie Slack, p; Doc Golderg, b; Ray McKinley, d; Don Raye, v. 1940.

DISC 4

Artist Joe Temperley

Title Single Petal of a Rose

Composer Ellington

Album Concerto For Joe

Label Hep

Number 2062 Track 6

Duration 3.23

Performers Joe Temperley (bs), Brian Lemon (p), Dave Green (b), Martin Drew (d).

DISC 5

Artist Sonny Rollins

Title Misterioso

Composer Monk

Album Best of Sonny Rollins

Label Blue Note

Number 7 93203 2 Track 4

Duration 9.22

Performers Sonny Rollins, ts; J J Johnson, tb; Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, p; Paul Chambers, b; Art Blakey. d. 14 April 1957

DISC 6

Artist Grant Green

Title Jean De Fleur

Composer Green

Album Idle Moments

Label Blue Note

Number 24349 90032 Track 2

Duration 6.46

Performers Grant Green, g; Joe Henderson, ts; Bobby Hutcherson, vib; Duke Pearson, p; Bob Cranshaw, b; Al Harewood, d.

DISC 7

Artist Barry Green / Dave Green

Title I’ll Be Around

Composer Wilder

Album Turn Left At Monday

Label Moletone

Number 002735 Track 1

Duration 5.25

Performers Barry Green, p; Dave Green, b. 2010.

DISC 8

Artist Stan Kenton

Title Collaboration

Composer Rugolo, Kenton

Album Artistry In Rhythm

Label Avid

Number 912 CD 2 Track 5

Duration 2.37

Performers: Ed Leddy, Maynard Ferguson, Pete Candoli, Sam Noto, Don Paladino, t; Bob Fitzpatrick, Milt Bernhardt, Carl Fontana, Kent Larsen, tb; Don Kelly, btb; Lennie Niehaus, Skeets Hurfurt, Vido Musso, Bill Perkins, Spencer Sinatra, Jack Nimitz, reeds; Stan Kenton, p; Ralph Blaze, g; Don Bagley, b; Mel Lewis, d.

DISC 9

Artist Jimmy Scott

Title I Wish I Knew

Composer Gordon, Warren

Album The Source

Label Atlantic

Number 8242 Side 1 Track 4

Duration 4.24

Performers: Jimmy Scott, v; David Newman, ts; Junior Mance, p; Billy Butler, Eric Gale, g; Ron Carter, b; Bruno Carr, d; 1970

DISC 10

Artist Chris Barber

Title Storyville Blues

Composer Pinkard

Album Complete Decca Sessions 1954/55

Label Lake

Number 141/2 CD 2 Track 5

Duration 5.06

Performers: Pat Halcox, t; Monty Sunshine, cl; Chris Barber, tn’ Lonnie Donegan, bj; Jim Bray, b; Ron Bowden, d.

DISC 11

Artist Billie Holiday

Title I’ll Be Seein’ You

Composer Kahal, Fain

Album The Billie Holiday Story

Label Proper

Number Properbox 26 CD 3 Track 25

Duration 3.30

Performers Billie Holiday, v; Doc Cheatham, t; Vic Dickenson, tb; Lem Davis, as; Eddie Heywood, p; Teddy Walters, g; John Simmons, b; Sid Catlett, d; April 1944.

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DISC 1

Artist Charles Mingus

Title Boogie Stop Shuffle

Composer Mingus

Album Mingus Ah Um

Label Columbia

Number CK 65512 Track 3

Duration 5.02

Performers: John Handy, Shafi Hadi, Booker Erwin, reeds; Willie Dennis, tb; Charles Mingus, b; Horace Parlan, p; Dannie Richmond, d. May 1959

DISC 2

Artist George Shearing

Title There with you

Composer Garcia

Album Jazz Concert

Label Capitol

Number 1992 S 2 Track 2

Duration 4.30

Performers George Shearing, p; Gary Burton, vib; Bill Yancey, b; John Gray, g; Vernel Fournier, d. 1963

DISC 3

Artist Count Basie

Title Midgets

Composer Newman

Album Four Classic Albums

Label Avid

Number 946 CD 1 Track 8

Duration 3.16

Performers: Joe Newman, t; Frank Wess, fl; Count Basie, p; Freddie Green, g; Eddie Jones, b; Sonny Payne, d. Jan 1956.

DISC 4

Artist Dinah Washington

Title Our Love is Here to Stay

Composer Gershwin

Album In the Land of Hifi

Label Emarcy

Number 826 453-2 Track 1

Duration 3.06

Performers: Dinah Washington v; Orchestra directed by Hal Mooney.

DISC 5

Artist Gateway Jazz Band

Title Eccentric

Composer J Russell Robinson

Album British Traditional Jazz at a Tangent

Label Lake

Number LACD 327 Track 3

Duration 2.36

Performers Mick Potts, t; Alan Potts, cl; Norman Heeley Creed tb; Colin Cuthbert, bj; Colin Smith, tu; Albert Holliday, d, 1951

DISC 6

Artist Chris Barber

Title Lord You’ve been so good to me

Composer trad

Album Best of Chris Barber’s Jazz Band

Label EMI

Number 7243 5 40181 2 Track 1

Duration 2.30

Performers: Chris Barber tb, Monty Sunshine, cl; Pat Halcox, t; Lonnie Donegan, bj; Jim Bray, b; Ron Bowden, d.

DISC 7

Artist Lu Watters

Title Annie St Rock

Composer Watters

Album Complete Good Time Jazz Recordings

Label Good Time Jazz

Number 4409 CD 3 TRACK 1

Duration 3.13

Performers: Lu Watters, Bob Scobey, t; Turk Murphy, tb; Bob Helm, cl; Wally Rose, p; Dick Mordecai, bj; Dick Lammi, tu; Bill Dart, d.

DISC 8

Artist Miles Davis

Title Bluing

Composer Davis

Album Complete 1951-53 All Stars Studio Recordings

Label Definitive

Number 11237 CD 1 Track 8

Duration 9.55

Performers Miles Davis (trumpet); Sonny Rollins (tenor sax); Jackie McLean (alto sax); Walter Bishop (piano); Tommy Potter (bass) & Art Blakey (drums). 1951

DISC 9

Artist Derek Smith

Title Misty

Composer Garner

Album Dark Eyes

Label Prestige

Number 204 track 2

Duration 7.05

Performers Derek Smith, p; George Duvivier, b; Gus Johnson,d. 1994.

DISC 10

Artist Louis Armstrong

Title Body and Soul

Composer Heyman, Sour, Eyton, Green

Album The Okeh Columbia and Victor Recordings

Label Sony

Number 88697945652-6 CD 6 Track 23

Duration 3.17

Performers: Louis Armstrong, t,v; George Orendorff, Harold Scott, t; Luther Graven tb; Les Hite, Marvin Johnson, Charlie Jones, reeds; Henry Prince, p; Bill Perkins, g; Joe Bailey, b; Lionel Hampton, d. 9 Oct 1930

DISC 11

Artist World’s Greatest Jazz band with Maxine Sullivan

Title A Hundred Years From Today

Composer Victor Young

Album In Concert at Carnegie Hall Vol 1

Label Jazzology

Number 380 Track 4

Duration 3.00

Performers: Yank Lawson, t; Bobby Hackett, c; Vic Dickenson, tb; Bob Wilber, ss; Bud Freeman, ts; Ralph Sutton, p; Bob Haggart, b; Gus Johnson, d.

DISC 11

Artist Flip Phillips

Title Maria Elena

Composer trad

Album Celebrates his 80^th Birthday

Label Arbors

Number 19281 track 8

Duration 5.26

Performers include: Flip Phillips, Scott Hamilton, ts; Dick Hyman, p; Milt Hinton, b; Jake Hanna, d.

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DISC 1:

Artist John Towner Williams

Title Get Happy

Composer Arlen / Koehler

Album World on a Strong

Label Bethlehem

Number 6025 Side B Track 6

Duration 2.35

Performers Herb Geller (as), Buddy Collette, Gene Cipriano (ts), Marty Berman (bs), John T. Williams (p), Buddy Clark (b), Jerry Williams (d).

Radio Recorders, Hollywood, October 3, 1957

DISC 2

Artist Duke Ellington

Title Caravan

Composer Ellington / Tizol

Album The Duke Box

Label Storyville

Number CD 8 Track 16

Duration 5.15

Performers: Shelton Hemphill, Franc Williams, Harold Baker, Al Killian, t; Ray Nance, t, vn; Lawrence Brown, Quentin Jackson, Tyree Glenn, tb; Jimmy Hamilton, Russell Procope, Johnny Hodges, Ben Webster, Harry Carney, reeds; Duke Ellington, p; Fred Guy, g; Wendell Marshall, b; Sonny Greer, d. Feb 1949.

DISC 3

Artist Lester Young

Title I Didn’t Know What Time It Was

Composer Rodgers / Hart

Album Sextet/Septet Master Takes

Label Lonehill

Number 10187 CD 1 Track 8

Duration 10.03

Performers: Roy Eldridge, t; Lester Young, ts; Vic Dickenson, tb; Teddy Wilson, p; Freddie Green, g; Gene Ramey, b; Jo Jones, d. 12 Jan 1956.

DISC 4

Artist George Lewis

Title St Philip St Breakdown

Composer Lewis

Album George Lewis with Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen 1966

Label Lake

Number CD27 Track 9

Duration 6.09

Performers George Lewis, cl; Ken Colyer, t; Geoff Cole, tb; Johnny Bastable, bj; Bill Cole, b; Bryan Hetherington, d. 1966

DISC 5

Artist Ian Menzies and the Clyde Valley Stompers

Title Salty Dog

Composer Dexter / Pajaud

Album n/a

Label Pye

Number 7NJ 2031 Side B

Duration 2.45

Performers: Fiona Duncan, v; Ian Menzies, tb; Forrie Cairns, cl; John Cairns, p; Bill Bain, b; Norrie Brown, bj.

DISC 6

Artist Chris Connor

Title Ridin’ High

Composer Porter

Album Four Classic Albums Plus

Label Avid

Number 1089 CD 1 Track 24

Duration 4.14

Performers: Chris Connor, v; Herbie Mann, fl; Ralph Sharon, p; Joe Puma, g; Milt Hinton, h; Osie Johnson, d. 1955.

DISC 7

Artist Charles Lloyd

Title Third Floor Richard

Composer Lloyd

Album Of Course, Of Course

Label CBS

Number 62347 Side B Track 4

Duration 6.14

Performers Charles Lloyd, fl; Gabor Szabo, g; Ron Carter, b; Tony Williams, d. 1966.

DISC 8

Artist Miles Davis

Title Petits Machins

Composer Davis / Evans

Album Miles Davis Quintet 1965-68 Sampler

Label Columbia

Number CSK 4353 Track 9

Duration 8.08

Performers: Miles Davis, t; Wayne Shorter, ts; Herbie Hancock elp; Ron Carter elb; Tony Williams, d. 16 June 1968.

DISC 9

Artist John Coltrane

Title Stellar Regions

Composer Coltrane

Album Stellar Regions

Label Impulse

Number 169 Track 3

Duration 3.32

Performers John Coltrane, ts; Alice Coltrane, p; Jimmy Garrison, b; Rashied Ali, d. 15 Feb 1967.

DISC 10

Artist Samuel Eagles

Title Eternity Within My Soul

Composer Eagles

Album Ask Seek Knock

Label Whirlwind

Number 4709 Track 1

Duration 5.58

Performers: Samuel Eagles, as; Duncan Eagles, ts; Sam Leak, p; Ralph Wyld, vib; Dave Hamblett, d. 2016.

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DISC 1

Artist Coleman Hawkins

Title Swingin’ Scotch

Composer Hawkins

Album Today and Now

Label Impulse

Number A34 Track 6

Duration 5.32

Performers: Coleman Hawkins, ts; Tommy Flanagan, p; Major Holley, b; Eddie Locke, d. Sept 1962.

DISC 2

Artist Shelly Manne

Title I Could Have Danced All NIght

Composer Lerner / Loewe

Album Modern Jazz Performances of songs from My Fair Lady

Label Original Jazz Classics

Number OJC 336 Track 8

Duration 3.01

Performers: Andre Previn, p; Leroy Vinnegar, b; Shelly Manne, d. 1956

DISC 3

Artist Doris Day and Andre Previn

Title Close Your Eyes

Composer Petkere

Album Duet Number Two

Label CBS

Number AGG 20029 Side A Track 1

Duration 3.19

Performers: Doris Day, v; Andre Previn, p; Red Mitchell, b; Frank Kapp, d. 1961

DISC 4

Artist Lucky Thompson

Title You Don’t Know What Love Is

Composer Raye / De Paul

Album Happy Days Are Here Again

Label Prestige

Number 7394 Side B Track 1

Duration 5.32

Performers: Lucky Thompson, ss; Tommy Flanagan, p; George Tucker, b; Walter Perkins, d; Jack Melady, harp; 1965.

DISC 5

Artist Alex Yellowlees

Title Fascinating Rhythm

Composer Gershwin

Album Life Changes

Label CD Baby

Number 5637201753 Track 1

Duration 3.27

Performers: Alex Yellowlees, violin, Ged Brockie, Mike Nisbet, guitars; Kenny Ellis, bass. 2008

DISC 6

Artist Chris Barber

Title Doin’ The Crazy Walk

Composer Ellington / Mills

Album 1955

Label Lake

Number LACB 235 Track 9

Duration 2.32

Performers: Pat Halcox, t; Monty Sunshine, cl; Chris Barber tb; Lonnie Donegan, bj; Mickey Ashman, b; Ron Bowden, d. 16 Sept 1955.

DISC 7

Artist Lester Young

Title I’ve Found an New Baby

Composer Palmer / Williams

Album Lester Young Story

Label Proper

Number Properbox 8 CD 3 Track 20

Duration 4.07

Performers: Lester Young, ts; Nat King Cole, p; Buddy Rich, d. Dec 1945.

DISC 8

Artist Charles Mingus (with Lionel Hampton)

Title Mingus Fingers

Composer MIngus

Album The Young Rebel

Label Proper

Number Properbox 77 CD 1 Track 16

Duration 3.06

Performers: Leo Sheppard, Duke Garrette, Walter Williams, Wendell Culley, Teddy Buckner, t; Andrew Penn, James Robinson, Britt Woodman, James Womick, tb; Bobby Player, Ben Kynard, Jackie Kelso, Morris Lane, John Sparrow, Charlie Fowlkes, reeds; Lionel Hampton, vib; Milt Buckner, p; Joe Comfort, Charles Mingus, b; Earl Walker, d. 10 Nov 1947.

DISC 9

Artist Gabriel Latchin

Title It Had To Be You

Composer Jones / Kahn

Album Introducing Gabriel Latchin Trio

Label Alys

Number AJ 1501 Track 2

Duration 4.33

Performers: Gabriel Latchin, p; Tom Farmer, b; Josh Morrison, d. 2017.

DISC 10

Artist Big Bad Wolf

Title Hopkins’ Choice

Composer Dawson, DeSouza, Luft, Davis

Album Pond Life

Label Big Bad Wolf

Number 024545783926 Track 5

Duration 4.33

Performers: Owen Dawson, tb; Michael DeSouza, b; Rob Luft, g; Jay Davis, d. 2016.

DISC 11

Artist Sonny Simmons

Title Visions

Composer Simmons

Album Manhattan Egos

Label Arhoolie

Number 8003 Side B track 3

Duration 6.08

Performers Sonny Simmons, as; Barbara Donald, t; Juma Sultan, b, perc; Paul Smith, d; 1969.

DISC 12

Artist Jimmy Smith

Title Walk on the Wild Side

Composer Bernstein / David

Album The Verve Album

Label Verve

Number 560395-2 CD 2 Track 3

Duration 3.20

Performers Jimmy Smith, org, with Oliver Nelson’s Orchestra: Joe Norman, Ernie Royal, Doc Severinson, Joe Wilder, t; Jimmy Cleveland, Urbie Green, tb, Britt Woodman, Tom Mitchell, tb; Jerry Dodgion, Phil Woods, Bob Ashton, Babe Clark, George Barrow, reeds; Barry Galbraith, g; George Duvivier, b; Ed Shaughnessy, d. March 1962.

DISC 13

Artist Andrea Motis

Title Save The Orang Utan

Composer Motis

Album Emotional Dance

Label Impulse

Number 0602557317947 Track 11

Duration 4.01

Performers: Andrea Motis, t; Joel Frahm, ts; Ignasi Terraza, p; Joan Chamorro, b; Esteve Pi, d. 2017.

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DISC 1

Artist Sandy Brown and His Gentlemen Friends

Title Ain’t Got No

Composer Rado, Ragni, McDermot

Album Hair at its Hairiest

Label Fontana

Number SFJL921 Side A Track 1

Duration 3.05

Performers: Sandy Brown, cl; Kenny Wheeler, t; George Chisholm, tb; John McLaughlin, g; Lennie Bush, b; Bobby Orr, d. 1969

DISC 2

Artist Ben Webster and Harry Edison

Title How Long Has This Been Going On

Composer G and I Gershwin

Album Complete Quintet Studio Sessions

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55588 Track 2

Duration 5.31

Performers Ben Webster, ts; Hank Jones, p; George Duvivier, b; Clarence Johnson, d. June 1962.

DISC 3

Artist Artie Shaw

Title Traffic Jam

Composer McRae / Shaw

Album The Artie Shaw Story

Label Proper

Number Properbox 85 CD 2 Track 25

Duration 2.15

Performers Chuck Peterson, John Best, Bernie Privin, t; George Arus, Les Jenkins, Harry Rogers, tb; Artie Shaw, cl; Les Robinson, Tony Pastor, Georgie Auld, Hank Freeman, reeds; Bob Kitsis pl; Al Avola, g; Did Weiss, b; Buddy Rich, d. 12 June 1939.

DISC 4

Artist Alan Price

Title Going Down Slow

Composer Jimmy Oden

Album The Price to Play

Label Decca

Number 4839 Side A Track 3

Duration 4.42

Performers Alan Price, p, v. 1966

DISC 5

Artist Herman Chittison

Title Dancing on the Ceiling

Composer Rodgers / Hart

Album 1945-1950

Label Classics

Number 1334 Track 9

Duration 3.10

Performers: Herman Chittison, p. 1950.

DISC 6

Artist Jelly Roll Morton

Title Mamie’s Blues

Composer Desdune

Album Doctor Jazz

Label Proper

Number Properbox 117 CD 4 track 24

Duration 2.39

Performers: Jelly Roll Morton, p, v. 1939

DISC 7

Artist Billie Holiday

Title You’re My Thrill

Composer Gorney, Clare

Album The Lady Sings

Label Proper

Number Properbox 26, CD 4 Track 22

Duration 3.28

Performers Billie Holiday and the Gordon Jenkins Orchestra, 19 Oct 1949.

DISC 8

Artist Tommy Dorsey with the Pied Pipers

Title Sweet Potato Player

Composer Burke / Monaco

Album n/a

Label HMV

Number EA 2484

Duration 3.22

Performers Tommy Dorsey, tb, ldr; Zeke Zarchy, Lee Castle, Jimmy Blake, t; Ward Silloway, Dave Jacobs, Elmer Smithers, tb; Johnny Mince, Fred Stulce, Dean Kincaide, Tony Zimmers, reeds; Howard Smith, p; Carmen Mastren, g; Gene Traxler, b; Buddy Rich, d; Pied Pipers, v. 1 Feb 1940

DISC 9

Artist Paul Edis

Title Angular

Composer Edis

Album There Will Be Time

Label Jazzaction

Number JA 19 Track 4

Duration 3.44

Performers Paul Edis, p; Graham Hardy, t; Graeme Wilson, ts; Chris Hibbard, tb; Mick Shoulder, b; Adam Sinclair, d. Oct 2011.

DISC 10

Artist Konrad Wiszniewski & Euan Stevenson

Title Illuminate

Composer Wiszniewski /Stevenson

Album New Focus

Label Whirlwind

Number Track 7

Duration 4.49

Performers: Konrad Wiszniewski, reeds; Euan Stevenson. P, Michael Janisch, b; Alyn Cosker, d; William Chandler – violin; Jacqueline Speirs – violin; Ian Budd – viola; Betsy Taylor – cello; Alina Bzhezhinska – harp.

DISC 11

Artist Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers

Title Scotch Blues

Composer Jordan

Album Percussion Discussion

Label Chess

Number 2ACMJ 405 LP 1 Side 1 Track 1

Duration 7.55

Performers: Bill Hardman, t; Jackie McLean, as; Sam Dockery, p; Spanky DeBrest, b; Art Blakey, d. 1957.

DISC 12

Artist Don Rendell / Ian Carr Quintet

Title Ruth

Composer Rendell

Album Dusk Fire

Label BGO

Number 615 CD 2 Track 1

Duration 6.20

Performers: Ian Carr, t; Don Rendell, reeds; Michael Garrick, p; Dave Green, b; Trevor Tomkins, d. March 1966.

DISC 13

Artist Oscar Brown Jr

Title Dat Dere

Composer Bobby Timmons

Album Sin and Soul…and then some

Label Sony / Columbia

Number CL 1577 track 8

Duration 2.50

Performers Oscar Brown Jr, v; other personnel not specified.

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DISC 1

Artist Bobby Wellins

Title Birds of Brazil 2^nd Movement

Composer Wellins, arr Tony Coe

Album Birds of Brazil

Label Sungai

Number BW 11 Track 2

Duration 6.00

Performers: Bobby Wellins, ts; Kenny Wheeler, fh; Pete Jacobsen, p; Ken Baldock, b; Spike Wells, d. Delmé String Quartet, rec 1982, released 1989.

DISC 2

Artist Ruby Braff

Title Why Shouldn’t I?

Composer Cole Porter

Album For The Last Time

Label Arbors

Number 19368 CD 1 Track 2

Duration 4.41

Performers: Ruby Braff, c; Scott Hamilton, ts; John Bunch, p; Jon Wheatley, g; Dave Green, b; Steve Brown, d. August 2002

DISC 3

Artist Johnny Keating

Title Night Train

Composer Forrest / Simkins / Washington

Album Swing Revisited

Label Dutton Vocalion

Number 8109 Track 1

Duration 4.12

Performers: Jimmy Deucher, Eddie Blair, Bert Courtley, Bobby Pratt, Stan Reynolds, t; Johnny Edwards, Keith Christie, Maurice Gee, Maurice Pratt, tb; James Buck, frh; Roy Willox, Ronnie Chamberlain, Don Halliwell, Tubby Hayes, Duncan Lamont, reeds; Reg Guest, p; Jim Sullivan, g; Freddie Logan, b; Barry Morgan, perc; Ronnie Verrall, d. 1964

DISC 4

Artist Carol Kidd

Title You Go To My Head

Composer Coots / Gillespie

Album Carol Kidd

Label Akoi

Number AKH003 Track 3

Duration 3.16

Performers Carol Kidd, v; Sandy Taylor, p; Alex Moore, b; Murray Smith, d. 1984

DISC 5

Artist Sandy Brown

Title Go Ghana

Composer Brown

Album McJazz and Friends

Label Lake

Number CD 58 Track 1

Duration 3.30

Performers: Al Fairweather (t); Sandy Brown (cl); John R.T. Davies (tb); Alan Thomas (p); Mo Umansky (bj); Brian Parker (b); Graham Burbidge (d). 1955

DISC 5

Artist Morrissey / Mullen

Title This Must Be The Place

Composer Mullen

Album This Must Be The Place

Label Coda

Number 15 Side A Track 3

Duration 4.47

Performers: Dick Morrissey, ts; Pete Jacobsen, p; Jim Mullen, g; Trevor Barry, b; Neil Wilkinson, d. 1965

DISC 6

Artist Tommy Smith

Title Wild Cat

Composer Smith

Album Beasts of Scotland

Label Linn

Number 5054 Track 1

Duration 5.16

Performers: Guy Barker, t; Andy Panayi, fl; Tommy Smith, ts, ss; Steve Hamilton, p; Alex Dankworth, b; Tom Gordon, d.

DISC 7

Artist Colin Steele

Title There are Angels

Composer Steele

Album Even In The Darkest Places

Label Gadgemo

Number GAD 002 Track 6

Duration 5.50

Performers: Colin Steele, t; Michael Buckley, reeds; Dave Milligan, p; Calum Gourlay, b; Stu Ritchie, d. 2017.

DISC 8

Artist Thelonious Monk

Title Something in Blue

Composer Monk

Album Something in Blue

Label Black Lion

Number 30119 Side 2 Track 1

Duration 6.40

Performers: Thelonious Monk, p. 1972

DISC 9

Artist Monty Alexander

Title Battle Hymn of the Republic

Composer Steffe

Album Live! At the Montreux Festivcal

Label MPS

Number 817 487-1 Side 2 Track 3

Duration 5.00

Performers Monty Alexander, p; John Clayton, b; Jeff Hamilton., d. 1976

DISC 10

Artist Count Basie

Title Jumpin’ at the Woodside

Composer Basie

Album Count Basie Story

Label Proper

Number Properbox 19; CD 1 Track 19

Duration 3.03

Performers: Buck Clayton, Harry Edison, Ed Lewis, t; Dan Minor, Benny Morton, Dicky Wells, tb; Earle Warren, as; Lester Young, Herschel Evans, ts; Jack Washington, bars; Count Basie, p; Freddie Green, g; Walter Page, b; Jo Jones, d. 22 Aug 1938.

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DISC 1

Artist Humphrey Lyttelton

Title Summertime

Composer Gershwin

Album 1959

Label Lake

Number 282 CD 1 Track 16

Duration 2.55

Performers Humphrey Lyttelton (tp), John Picard (tb), Tony Coe (as,cl), Jimmy Skidmore (ts), Joe Temperley (bs), Ian Armit (p), Brian Brocklehurst (b), Eddie Taylor (d). 17 July 1959

DISC 2

Artist Clifford Brown

Title A Night In Tunisia

Composer Gillespie / Paparelli

Album Best of Clifford Brown

Label Blue Note

Number 7243 8 23373 2 4 Track 13

Duration 9.13

Performers Clifford Brown, t; Lou Donaldson, as; Horace Silver, p; Curley Russell, b; Art Blakey, d. 21 Feb 1954

DISC 3

Artist Miles Davis/ Gil Evans

Title There’s a Boat That’s Leaving Soon for New York

Composer Gershwin

Album Complete Columbia Studio recordings

Label Columbia

Number 2 7397 CD 2 Track 13

Duration 3.29

Performers Miles Davis: (tp); Gil Evans (arr., cond); Louis Mucci, Ernie Royal, Johnny Coles, Bernie Glow: (tp) Dick Hixon, Frank Rehak, Jimmy Cleveland, Joe Bennett: (tb) Willie Ruff, Julius Watkins, Gunther Schuller: (fr h) Bill Barber: (tu) Phil Bodner, Romeo Penque: (fl, alto fl, cl) Cannonball Adderley: (as) Danny Bank: (alto fl, b cl) Paul Chambers: (b) Jimmy Cobb: (d) July 29, 1958

DISC 4

Artist John Coltrane

Title You Leave Me Breathless

Composer Hollander / Freed

Album Early Trane

Label Proper

Number Properbox 136 CD 4 Track 1

Duration 7.23

Performers John Coltrane, ts; Red Garland, p; Paul Chambers, b; Art Taylor, d. 23 August 1957.

DISC 5

Artist Eric Dolphy

Title Jitterbug Waltz

Composer Waller

Album Music Matador

Label Charly

Number CD 14 Track 1

Duration 7.05

Performers: Eric Dolphy, fl; Woody Shaw, t, Bobby Hutcherson, vib, Eddie Khan, b; and J.C.Moses, d. 1963

DISC 6

Artist Massimiliano MIlesi / Giacomo Papetti

Title I’m leaving for America

Album Dimidiam

Label Ur

Number Track 7

Duration 5.14

Performers Massimiliano Milesi , reeds; Giacomo Papetti, elb. 2015

DISC 7

Artist Paul Towndrow / Steve Hamilton

Title Anomoly Hospital

Composer Towndrow

Album We Shone The Sun

Label Keywork

Number Track 9

Duration 3.41

Performers Paul Towndrow, as; Steve Hamilton, p. 2017.

DISC 8

Artist Slim Gaillard and Slam Stewart

Title Flat Foot Floogie

Composer Gaillard

Album I Got Rhythm

Label Hot Record Society

Number Track 14

Duration 2.51

Performers Slim Gaillard, v, g, vib; Slam Stewart, b, v; Sam Allen, p; Guts Dobson, d. 3 May 1938.

DISC 9

Artist Benny Goodman

Title Peckin’

Album Benny Goodman on the air 1937-38

Label Columbia

Number C2K 48836 CD 1 Track 7

Duration 3.23

Performers Benny Goodman, cl; Harry James, Ziggy Elman, Gordon Griffin, t; Red Ballard, Murray McEachern, tb; Hymie Schertzer, George Koenig, Art Rollini, Vido Musso, reeds; Jess Stacy, p; Allen Reuss, g; Harry Goodman, b; Gene Krupa, d. 14 Sep 1937

DISC 10

Artist Eddie Lockjaw Davis

Title Trane Whistle

Composer Nelson

Album Trane Whistle

Label Prestige

Number 7206 Track 1

Duration 6.19

Performers: Eddie Lockjaw Davis, ts; with Clark Terry, Richard Williams, Bob Bryant, t; Melba Liston, Jimmy Cleveland, tb; Jerome Richardson, George Barrow, Oilver Nelson, Eric Dolphy, Bob Ashton, reeds; Richard Wyands, p; Wendell Marshall, b; Roy Haynes, d. 20 Sept 1960.

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DISC 1

Artist Shorty Rogers

Title Infinity Promenade

Composer Rogers

Album Four Classic Albums

Label Avid

Number AMSC 1041 CD 1 Track 4

Duration 3.38

Performers Shorty Rogers, Conrad Gozzo, Maynard Ferguson, Tom Reeves, John Howell, t; Milt Bernhardt, John Halliburton, Harry Betts, tb; John Graas, frh; Gene Englund, tu; Art Pepper, Bud Shank, Jimmy Giuffre, Bob Cooper, reeds; Marty Paich, p; Curtis Counce, b; Shelly Manne, d. 26 March 1953

DISC 2

Artist Lennie Tristano

Title Lennie’s Pennies

Composer Bauer / Tristano

Album Live in Toronto 1952

Label Jazz Records

Number JR5 Track 1

Duration 6.08

Performers Lee Konitz, as; Warne Marsh, ts; Lennie Tristano, p; Peter Ind, b; Al Levitt. d 17 July 1952

DISC 3

Artist Thelonious Monk

Title Criss Cross

Composer Monk

Album London Recordings Vol 2

Label Black Lion

Number 60016 Side B Track 1

Duration 3.46

Performers Thelonious Monk, p; Al McKibbon, b; Art Blakey, d, Nov 1971.

DISC 4

Artist Dizzy Gillespie (with Teddy Hill)

Title King Porter Stomp

Composer Morton

Album Dizzy Gillespie Vol 1 1937-1940

Label Media 7

Number MJCD31 Track 1

Duration 3.07

Performers; Dizzy Gillespie, Shad Collins, Bill Dillard, t; Dicky Wells, tb; Russell Procope, Howard Johnson, Bob Carroll, Teddy Hill, rreds; Sam Allen, p; John Smith, g; Richard Fullbright, b; Bill Beason, d

DISC 5

Artist Benny Goodman

Title Blue Reverie

Composer Ellington / Carney

Album The 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert

Label Phoenix

Number 131592 CD 1 Track 8

Duration 3.32

Performers: Cootie Williams, t; Vernon Brown, tb; Benny Goodman, cl; Johnny Hodges, ss; Harry Carney, bars; Jess Stacy, p; Allen Reuss, g; Harry Goodman, b; Gene Krupa, d.

DISC 6

Artist The Goofus Five

Title Clementine (From New Orleams)

Composer ?

Album n/a

Label Okeh

Number 40886 Side A

Duration 3.17

Performers: Chelsea Quealey, t; Al Philburn, t; Bobby Davis, Sam Ruby, reeds; Adrian Rollini, goofus, bsx; Jack Russin, p; Tommy Fellini, bj; Herb Weil d, Beth Challis, v. 10 Aug 1927.

DISC 7

Artist Don Rendell / Ian Carr quintet

Title Shades of Blue

Composer Ardley

Album Shades of Blue / Disk Fire

Label BGO

Number 615 CD1 Track 7

Duration 7.17

Performers Don Rendell, ts; Ian Carr, t; Colin Purbrook, p; Dave Green, b; Trevor Tomkins, d. Oct 1964

DISC 8

Artist UZEB

Title Perrier Citron

Composer Caron/Cusson/Brochu

Album Entre Terre et Ciel

Label Cream

Number 390-2 Track 5

Duration 6.46

Performers Alain Caron, b; Michel Cusson, g; Paul Brochu, d.1996

DISC 9

Artist Milt Jackson and Ray Brown Big Band

Title Enchanted Lady

Composer Jackson, arr. Brown

Album Memphis Jackson

Label Impulse

Number 9193 Side B Track 3

Duration 5.06

Performers: Al Aarons, t; Teddy Edwards, ts; Milt Jackson, vib; Joe Sample, p; Howard Roberts, g; Ray Brown, Wilton Felder, b; Paul Humphries, d; Victor Feldman, perc. 10 Oct 1969

DISC 10

Artist Respectable Groove

Title La Rotta del Manfredina.

Album Mysterious Barracudas

Label Mister Sam

Number Track 1

Duration 2.39

Performers: Evelyn Nallen, recorders, David Gordon, hpcd; Richard Jeffries, b; Ichiro Tatsuhra perc. 2000.

DISC 11

Artist Geri Allen

Title Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel (Part 1)

Composer trad

Album A Child Is Born

Label Motema

Number MTM 69, Track 4

Duration 7.31

Performers Geri Allen, p, kb, 2011

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DISC 1

Artist John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley

Title Limehouse Blues

Composer Furber / Braham

Album Quintet in Chicago

Label Masterworks

Number 21347 Track 1

Duration 4.42

Performers: John Coltrane, ts; Cannonball Adderley, as; Wynton Kelly, p; Paul Chambers, b; Jimmy Cobb, d. 3 Feb 1959.

DISC 2

Artist Toots Thielemans

Title Footprints

Composer Shorter

Album Footprints

Label Emarcy

Number 846650-2 Track 1

Duration 8.05

Performers: Toots Thielemans, g, whistle, hca; Mulgrew Miller, p; Rufus Reid, b; Lewis Nash, d. Dec 1989

DISC 3

Artist Gene Ammons

Title Someone to Watch Over Me

Composer Gershwin

Album Gene Ammons Story

Label Prestige

Number P 24079

Duration 3.50

Performers: Gene Ammons (tenor sax) Richard Wyands (piano) Doug Watkins (bass) J.C. Heard (drums) January 26, 1961

DISC 4

Artist Dinah Washington

Title This Can’t Be Love

Composer Rodgers, Hart

Album For Those In Love

Label Emarcy

Number 514 073-2 Track 5

Duration 6.54

Performers Clark Terry, t; Jimmy Cleveland, tb; Paul Quinichette, ts; Cecil Payne, bars; Wynton Kelly, p; Barry Galbraith, g; Keter Betts, b; Jimmy Cobb, d; Dinah Washington, v; Quincy Jones, arr. March 1955.

DISC 5

Artist Billie Holiday

Title Mandy Is Two

Composer McGrath, Mercer

Album The Lady Sings

Label Proper

Number Properbox 26 CD 3 Track 17

Duration 3.01

Performers: Emmett Berry, t; Jimmy Hamilton, cl; Hymie Schertzer, as; Babe Russin, ts; Teddy Wilson, p; Gene Fields, g; John Williams, b; J C Heard, d; Billie Holiday, v 10 Feb 1942

DISC 6

Artist Oscar Peterson

Title Place St Henri

Composer Peterson

Album Canadiana Suite

Label Limeloght

Number 86010 Track 3

Duration 3.53

Performers: Oscar Peterson, p; Ray Brown, b; Ed Thigpen, d. 1965

DISC 7

Artist Julie London

Title S’Wonderful

Composer Gershwin

Album Julie London Collection

Label Acrobat

Number 3206 CD1 Track 6

Duration 1.34

Performers: Julie London, v; Barney Kessell, g; Ray Leatherwood, b. 1955

DISC 8

Artist Maxine Sullivan

Title If I had a Ribbon Bow

Composer trad

Album 1938-1941

Label Classics

Number 991 Track 15

Duration 3.08

Performers Charlie Shavers, t; Russell Procope, as; Buster Bailey, cl; Billy Kyle, p John Kirby, b; O’Neill Spencer, d, Maxine Sullivan, v. 1940

DISC 9

Artist Zbigniew Namyslowski

Title Rospacz

Composer Zbigniew Namyslowski

Album Lola

Label Decca

Number 4644 Side B Track 1

Duration 6.23

Performers: Zbigniew Namyslowski, as; Wlodek Gulgowski, p; Tadeusz Wojcik, b; Czesław Bartkowski. D, 1964

DISC 10

Artist Brian Lemon

Title Time After Time

Composer Lauper

Album My Shining Hour

Label Zephyr

Number ZECD30 track 17

Duration 5.20

Performers Brian Lemon, p; Dave Green, b; Allan Ganley, d. 2001

DISC 11

Artist Gene Krupa’s Chicago Jazz band

Title Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives To Me

Composer Swanston/ McCarron / Morgan

Album n/a

Label RCA

Number 474026 Side A

Duration 2.22

Performers Wild Bill; Davison, c; Edmond Hall, cl; Cutty Cutshall, tb; Ernie Caceres, bars; Joe Bushkin, p; Al Hall, b; Gene Kupa, d. 1951

DISC 12

Artist Louis Armstrong,

Title Gut Bucket Blues

Composer Armstrong

Album The Okeh, Colukmbia and Victor Recordings 1925-1933

Label Sony / Columbia Legacy

Number 886979 45672 CD 1 Track 3

Duration 2.51

Performers Louis Armstrong, c; Johnny Dodds, cl; Kid Ory, tb; Lil Hardin, p; Johnny St Cyr, bj. 12 Nov 1925.

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DISC1

Artist Ted Heath

Title One O’Clock Jump

Composer Basie

Album Swjng Is King

Label Decca / London

Number PFS 4135 S 1 T 4

Duration 3.27

DISC 2

Artist Buddy Rich

Title Goodbye Yesterday

Composer Piestrup

Album Mercy Mercy

Label Pacific Jazz

Number 20133 Side B Track 1

Duration 6.18

Performers: Al Porcino, David Culp, Kenneth Faulk, William Prince, t; Jim Trimble, Richard Stepton, Peter Graves, tb; Don Menza, Art Pepper, Pat LaBarbera, Charles Owens, John Laws, reeds; Walter Namuth, g; Joe Azerello, p; Gary Walters, b; Buddy Rich, d. Live at Caesar’s Palace, 1968

DISC 3

Artist Coleman Hawkins

Title Lullaby

Composer Black

Album The Hawk in Europe

Label ASV Living Era

Number AJA 5054 Track 1

Duration 2.56

Performers Coleman Hawkins, ts; Stanley Black, p; Tiny Winters, b; Albert Harris, g. 18 Nov 1924

DISC 4

Artist Chris Barber

Title High Society

Composer Porter Steele

Album Chris Barber Plays Vol 1

Label NIxa

Number Jazz Today NJT 500 S 2 T 4

Duration 3.09

Performers: Pat Halcox, t; Monty Sunshine cl; Chris Barber, tb; Lonnie Donegan, bj; Jim Bray, b; Ron Bowden, d. 1955.

DISC 5

Artist Louis Armstrong

Title Sweet Savannah Sue

Composer Waller / Razaf

Album Satch Plays Fats

Label Columbia

Number 64927 Track 19

Duration 3.12

Performers Louis Armstrong, t; and the 1929 big band: Homer Hobson, t; Fred Robinson, tb; Bert Curry, Crawford Wethington, Jimmy Strong, reeds; Carroll Dickerson, vn; Gene Anderson, p; Mancy Cara, bj; Pete Briggs, tu; Zutty Singleton, d.

DISC 6

Artist Don Fagerquist

Title Love Is Just Around the Corner

Composer Gensler / Robin

Album Portrait of a Great Jazz Artist

Label Fresh Sound

Number FSR 2212 Track 5

Duration 3.32

Performers Don Fagerquist, t; Zoot Sims, Dave Pell, Bill Holman, ts; Bob Gordon, bars; Vernon Polk, g; Donn Trenner, p; Buddy Clark, b; Bill Richmond, d. June 1955.

DISC 7

Artist Michel Legrand

Title Jitterbug Waltz

Composer Waller

Album Legrand Jazz

Label Philips

Number 840019 Track 1

Duration 5.18

Performers: Miles Davis, t; Phil Woods, as; Jerome Richardson, bars, bcl; John Coltrane, ts; Herbie Mann, fl; Eddie Costa, vib; Betty Glaiman, harp; Bill Evans, p; Barry Galbraith, g; Paul Chambers, b; Kenny Dennis, d; June 25 1958.

DISC 8

Artist Tony Bennett and Bill Evans

Title You Don’t Know What Love Is

Composer De Paul / Raye

Album Together Again

Label Improv

Number 7117 Track 7

Duration 3.27

Performers Tony Bennett, b; Bill Evans, p. Sept 1976.

DISC 9

Artist Paul Desmond

Title Embarcadero

Composer Desmond

Album Take Ten

Label RCA

Number 74321 79621 2 Track 4

Duration 4.01

Performers Paul Desmond, as; Jim Hall, g; Gene Chirico, b; Connie Kay, d.

DISC 10

Artist Dejan’s Olympia Brass Band

Title Explanation of Funeral Procession / Just a Little While

Composer Dejan / Trad.

Album The Olympia Brass Band of New Orleans

Label Audiophile

Number AP 108 Tracks 1 and 2

Duration 1.29 + 2.24

Performers: Harold Dejan, as; Andy Anderson, Milton Batiste, Kid Sheik Cola, t; Paul Crawford, Wendell Eugene, tb; Emmanuel Paul ts; Andrew Jefferson, sn d; Booker T Glass, b d. 1971

DISC 11

Artist Bunk Johnson

Title Darktown Strutters Ball

Composer Brooks

Album Complete Deccas Victors and V Discs

Label Document

Number 1001 Track 11

Duration 3.38

Performers: Bunk Johnson, t; George Lewis, cl; Jim Robinson, tb; Alton Purnell, p; Lawrence Marrero, bj; Slow Drag Pavageau, b; Baby Dodds, d. 1945

DISC 12

Artist Benny Goodman

Title Easy To Love

Composer Cole Porter

Album Benny Rides Again!

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55506 Track 20

Duration 5,22

Performers Benny Goodman, cl; Andre Previn, p; Barney Kessel., g; Leroy Vinnegar, b; Frank Kapp, d. 3 Sep 1958.

DISC 13

Artist Rachel Musson

Title You Wear Your Colours and Move

Composer Musson

Album Tatterdemalion

Label Babel

Number Track 7

Duration 5.30

Performers: Rachel Musson, ts; Liam Noble, elp; Mark Sanders, d. 2013

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DISC 1:

Artist Harry Klein

Title Big Ben

Composer Klein

Album n/a

Label Nixa

Number NJE 1009 Side A

Duration 6.09

Performers: Jimmy Watson (tp), Ken Wray, Keith Christie (tb), Jack Ellery (fl), Dougie Robinson (as), Harry Klein, Benny Green (bs), Derek Smith (p), Sammy Stokes (b), Jim Powell (tu), Allan Ganley (d). 28 Nov 1955

DISC 2

Artist Tim Garland

Title Youkay

Composer Garland

Album One

Label Edition

Number 1072 Track 9

Duration 8.44

Performers: Tim Garland, reeds; Jason Rebello, kb; Ant Law, g; Asaf Sirkis, d. 2016.

DISC 3

Artist Buddy DeFranco

Title Pennywhistle Blues

Composer DeFranco

Album n/a

Label MGM

Number 530 Side A

Duration 2.52

Performers Buddy DeFranco, cl; Kenny Drew, p; Jimmy Raney, g; Toddy Kotick, b; Art Taylor, d. 3 March 1952

DISC 4

Artist Modern Jazz Quartet

Title One Never Knows

Composer Lewis

Album No Sun in Venice

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55424 Track 9

Duration 9.11

Performers: John Lewis, p; Milt Jackson, vib; Percy Heath, b; Connie Kay, d. 4 April, 1957.

DISC 5

Artist Lee Konitz

Title Ablution

Composer Konitz

Album At Storyville

Label Black Lion

Number 760901 Track 8

Duration 4.48

Performers Lee Konitz, as; Ronnie Ball, p; Percy Heath, b; Al Levitt, d.

DISC 6

Artist Dave Brubeck

Title Take Five

Composer Desmond

Album Time Out

Label Green Corner

Number 100892 CD 1 Track 3

Duration 5.28

Performers: Dave Brubeck, p; Paul Desmond, as; Eugene Wright, b; Joe Morello, d. 1 July 1959

DISC 7

Artist Georgie Fame and Harry South Big Band

Title Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag

Composer Brown

Album Sound Venture

Label Polydor

Number Track 12

Duration 3.21

Performers: Georgie Fame v; and Harry South Big Band: Greg Bowen, Derek Watkins, Ian Hamer, Les Condon, Kenny Wheeler (tp), Keith Christie, Johnny Marshall, Chris Smith, Gib Wallace (tb), Alan Branscombe (as), Tony Coe (as,f), Ronnie Scott, Dick Morrissey (ts), Tubby Hayes (ts,fl), Harry Klein (bs), Gordon Beck (p), Phil Bates (b), Bill Eyden (d).

DISC 8

Artist Barry Martyn

Title On a Coconut Island

Composer Alex Anderson

Album Vintage Barry Martyn

Label GHB / Jazzology

Number BCD 75 Track 9

Duration 4.23

Performers: Cuff Billett, t, v; Pete Dyer, tb; Bill Greenow, as; Graham Patterson, p; John Coles, bj; Terry knight, b; Barry Martyn, d.

DISC 9

Artist Bunk Johnson

Title I Can’t Escape From You

Composer Robin, Whiting

Album The Complete Deccas, Victors and V Discs

Label Document

Number DOCD 1001 Track 13

Duration 5.03 (include opening anno and crowd noise

Performers Bunk Johnson, t; George Lewis, cl; Jim Robinson, tb; Alton Purnell. P; Lawrence Marrero, bj; Slow Drag Pavageau, b; Red Clark, d, 6 Jan 1946.

DISC 10

Artist Kenny Graham

Title Skylon

Composer Graham

Album n/a

Label Esquire

Duration 3.22

Performers Jo Hunter (tp), Kenny Graham (ts), Ralph Dollimore (p), Roy Plummer (g), Cliff Ball (b), Dickie Devere (d) + maracas & conga

JRR 24 June

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JRR 240617

DISC 1

Artist Lionel Hampton

Title Chasin’ With Chase

Composer Shivers / Neale

Album Airmail Special

Label Naxos

Number 8.120651 Track 16

Duration 2.56

Performers: Karl George, trumpet; Marshall Royal, clarinet, alto sax.; Ray Perry, violin; “Sir Charles” Thompson, piano; Irving Ashby, guitar;

Vernon Alley, string bass; Shadow Wilson, Lionel Hampton, drums, 8 April 1941

DISC 2

Artist Omer Simeon

Title Smokehouse Blues

Composer Morton

Album Reuben Reeves and Omer Simeon Complete Recorded Works 1929-33

Label Jazz Perspectives

Number JPCD 1516-2 Track 11

Duration 2.37

Performers Omer Simeon, cl; Earl Hines, cl; Hayes Alvis, bb; Wallace Bishop, d. 21 Aug 1929

DISC 3

Artist Wally Fawkes

Title Six Bells Stampede

Composer Hughes / Munn

Album Flook Digs Jazz

Label Lake

Number 143 Track 18

Duration 2.44

Performers Spike Mackintosh, t; Wally Fawkes, cl; John Mumford, tb; Collin Bates, p; Russ Allen, b; John Armitage, d. April 1959.

DISC 4

Artist François Rilhac

Title Somebody Stole My Gal

Composer Wood

Album It’s Only a Paper Moon

Label Black and Blue

Number Track 2

Duration 3.27

Performers: François Rilhac, p. 1986

DISC 5

Artist Ruby Braff / Ellis Larkins

Title Love For Sale

Composer Cole Porter

Album Pocket Full of Miracles

Label Vanguard

Number 8516 Track 5

Duration 5.43

Performers: Ellis Larkins, p; Ruby Braff, c. released 1957

DISC 6

Artist Ella Fitzgerald

Title This Time It’s Real

Composer Shivers/ Bernich / Emmerich

Album The Legendary Vol 2

Label ABM

Number 1068 Track 15

Duration 3.10

Performers Taft Jordan, t; Sandy Williams, tb; Louis Jordan, as; Teddy McRae, ts; Tommy Fulford, p; Bobby Johnson, g; Beverly Peer, b; Chick Webb, d; Ella Fitzgerald, voc. 3 May 1938

DISC 7

Artist Duke Ellington

Title Work Song (from Black Brown and Beige)

Composer Ellington

Album Carnegie Hall Concert December 1944

Label Prestige

Number 2PCD 24073-2 CD 2 Track 1

Duration 7.00

Performers Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Cat Anderson, Ray Nance, Shelton Hemphill, t; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Claude Jones, tb; Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, Al Sears, Otto Hardwicke, Jimmy Hamilton, reeds; Duke Ellington, p; Fred Guy, g; Junior Raglin, b; Hillard Brown, d. 19 Dec 1944.

DISC 8

Artist Kevin Fitzsimmons

Title This Masqeurade

Composer Russell

Album Live at Pizza Express Jazz Club

Label Jazzwurx

Number JWR012 Track 4

Duration 3.22 (EOM 3.16)

Performers Kevin Fitzsimmons, v; Frank Griffiths, ts; Leon Greening, p; Adam King, b; Matt Fishwick, d. 2017.

DISC 9

Artist Bobby Enriquez

Title Yesterdays

Composer Kern

Album The Prodigious Piano of Bobby Enriquez

Label Crescendo

Number Track 10

Duration 3.58

Performers Bobby Enriquez, piano. 1983.

DISC 10

Artist Carla Bley

Title Misterioso

Composer Monk

Album That’s The Way I Feel Now

Label A and M

Number 66600 LP1 Side A Track 5

Duration 8.43

Performers: Mike Mantler, t; Gary Valente, tb; Vincent Chancey, frh; Bob Stewart, tu; Steve Slagle, as; Johnny Griffin, ts; Carla Bley, kb; Hiram Bullock, g; Steve Swallow, b; Victor Lewis, d; Hal Wilner, v. 1984

DISC 11

Artist Shotgun Jazz Band

Title Girl, You’d Better use your head

Composer n/a

Album Don’t Give Up The Ship

Label Shotgun Jazz Band

Number 888174078496Track 3

Duration 4.00

Performers: Marla Dixon – Trumpet & Vocals; Christopher Johnson – Tenor Saxophone; Michael Magro – Clarinet; Peter Loggins – Trombone; Tyler Thomson – Bass; Justin Peake – Drums; John Dixon – Banjo; 2013.

DISC 12

Artist Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong

Title Summertime

Composer Gershwin

Album Complete Normal Granz sessions

Label One Records

Number 59805 CD 3 Track 2

Duration 5.01

Performers: Ella Fitzgerald, v; Louis Armstrong t, v; Russ Garcia Orchestra. 1957

JRR 17 June

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JRR 17 June 2017

DISC 1

Artist Count Basie

Title The Comeback

Composer Memphis Slim

Album Complete Live at the Americana Hotel 1959

Label Solar

Number 4569897 CD 2 Track 4

Duration 3.52

Performers Thad Jones, Snooky Young, Joe Newman, Wendell Culley, t; Henry Coker, Al Grey, Benny Powell, tb; Marshall Royal, Frank Wess, Billy Mitchell, Charlie Fowlkes, reeds; Count Basie, p; Freddie Green, g; Eddie Jones, b; Sonny Payne, d. 31 May 1959.

DISC 2

Artist Wally Fawkes / Sandy Brown Quintet

Title Polka Dot Rag

Composer Sissle / Bechet / Tolliar

Album Juicy and Full Toned

Label Lake

Number CD 12 Track 10

Duration 2.36

Performers Wally Fawkes, Sandy Brown, cl; Ian Armit, p; Lennie Bush, b; Eddie Taylor, d. 15 Nov 1956.

DISC 3

Artist Billie Holiday

Title I’ll Be Seeing You

Composer Kahal, Fain

Album The Lady Sings

Label Proper

Number Properbox 26 CD 3 Track 25

Duration 3.30

Performers Billie Holiday, v; Doc Cheatham, t; Vic Dickenson, tb; Lem Davis, as; Eddie Heywood, p; John Simmons, b; Teddy Walters, g; Sid Catlett, d 1 April 1944.

DISC 4

Artist Billy Strayhorn

Title Cue’s Blue Now

Composer Hodges / Strayhorn

Album Complete Felsted Recordings

Label Solar

Number 4569908 CD 5 Track 6

Duration 10.03

Performers Shorty Baker, t; Quentin Jackson tb; Johnny Hodges, as; Russell Procope, cl; Billy Strayhorn, p; Al Hall, b; Oliver Jackson, d. 14 April 1959.

DISC 5

Artist Clark Tracey /Dave Newton Band

Title Bootleg Eric

Composer Newton

Album Bootleg Eric

Label ASC

Number 23 Track 3

Duration 7.20

Performers: Guy Barker, t; Alan Barnes, Don Weller, Iain Dixon, reeds; Mark Nightingale, tb; David Newton, p; Andrew Cleyndert, b; Clark Tracey, d. 1998.

DISC 6

Artist John Coltrane

Title Countdown

Composer Coltrane

Album The heavyweight Champion

Label Rhino

Number 8122796427 CD 2 Track 2

Duration 2.24

Performers John Coltrane, ts; Tommy Flanagan, p; Paul Chambers, b; Art Taylor, d. 4 May 1959.

DISC 7

Artist Esbjörn Svensson Trio

Title IN My Garage

Composer EST

Album Seven Days of Falling

Label ACT

Number 9012-2 Track 7

Duration 4.19

Performers: Esbjörn Svensson, p; Dan Berglund, b; Magnus Öström, d. 2003

DISC 8

Artist Gene Krupa

Title Up an’ Atom

Composer Finckel

Album Up An’ Atom

Label Proper

Number 2036 Track 10

Duration 2.59

Performers: Don Fagerquist, Buddy Colaneri, Gordon Boswell, Ed Shedowski, t; Urbie Green, Bob Fitzpatrick, Emil Mazaneo, Jack Zimmerman, tb; Lennie Hambro, Charlie Kennedy, Buddy Wise, Mitch Melnick, Bob Morton, reeds; Teddy Napoleon, p; Bob Lesher, g; Pete Ruggerio, b; Gene Krupa, d. 29 Dec 1947.

DISC 9

Artist Teddy Wilson,

Title Just A Mood

Composer Wilson

Album Fine and Dandy

Label Chant Du Monde

Number 2741613.14 CD 1 Track 16

Duration 6.53

Performers: Harry James, t; Red Norvo, xyl; Teddy Wilson, p; Israel Crosby, b. 5 Sep 1937.

DISC 10

Artist Glenn Miller

Title Little Brown Jug

Composer Winner

Album Essential Glenn Miller vol 1

Label Sony /BMG

Number Track 9

Duration 2.48

DISC 11

Artist Brad Mehldau

Title Where do you start?

Composer Mehldau

Album Where Do You Start?

Label Nonesuch

Number 532029 Track 1

Duration 4.30

Performers Brad Mehldau, p; Larry Grenadier, b; Jeff Ballard, d. 2012

JRR 10 June

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 100617

DISC 1

Artist Duke Ellington

Title Caravan

Composer Ellington / Tizol / Mills

Album Complete Ellington Mid-40s recordings 1944-1946

Label RCA

Number CD 1 Track 19

Duration 3.54

Performers Taft Jordan, Shelton Hemphill, Cat Anderson, Rex Stewart, t; Ray Nance, vn; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Claude Jones, tb; Al Sears, Jimmy Hamilton, Johnny Hodges, Otto Hardwick, Russell Procope, Harry Carney, reeds; Duke Ellington, p; Fred Guy, g; Junior Raglin, b; Sonny Greer, d. 1945

NB this is the studio version, not the broadcast one shown on BBC website.

DISC 2

Artist Jimmie Lunceford

Title Uptown Blues

Composer Lunceford

Album Strictly Lunceford

Label Proper

Number Properbox 125 CD 4 Track 6

Duration 2.52

Performers Snooky Young, Gerald Wilson, Paul Webster, t; Elmer Crumbley, Russell Bowles, Trummy Young, tb; Willie Smith, Dan Grissom, Ted Buckner, Joe Thomas, Earl Carruthers, reeds; Edwin Wilcox, p; Al Norris, g; Moses Allen, b; Jimmy Crawford, d. 14 Dec 1939.

DISC 3

Artist Ben Webster / Harry Edison

Title Taste on the Place

Composer Edison

Album Complete Sextet Recordings

Label Lonehill

Number 10258 CD 2 Track 4

Duration 7.02

Performers Ben Webster ts; Harry Sweets Edison, t; Oscar Peterson, p; Herb Ellis, g; Ray Brown, b; Alvin Stoller, d.

DISC 4

Artist Wes Montgomery

Title D Natural Blues

Composer Montgomery

Album The Incredible Jazz Guitar of…

Label Masterworks

Number 21340 Track 9

Duration 6.26

Performers: Wes Montgomery, g; Buddy Montgomery, p; Monk Montgomery, b; Larance Marable, d. SF, 1960.

DISC 5

Artist Charles Lloyd

Title Forest Flower – Sunset

Composer Lloyd

Album Forest Flower: Charles Lloyd at Monterey

Label Atlantic

Number SD 1473 Track 2

Duration 10.37

Performers Charles Lloyd, ts; Keith Jarrett, p; Cecil McBee, b; Jack DeJohnette, d. 18 Sept 1966.

DISC 6

Artist Bunny Berigan

Title I Can’t Get Started

Composer Duke, Gershwin

Album Let’s Do It

Label Acrobat

Number 145 Track 8

Duration 4.47

Performers: Bunny Berigan, t, v; Steve Lipkins, Irving Goodman, t; Al George , Sonny Lee, tb; Mike Dot, Joe Dixon, Clyde Rounds, George Auld, reeds; Joe Lippman, p; Tom Morgan, g; Hank Wayland, b; George Wettling, d. 7 Aug 1937

DISC 7

Artist Paul Barbarin

Title Too Late

Composer Barbarin

Album Atlantic New Orleans Sessions

Label Mosaic

Number MD4 179 CD 2 Track 11

Duration 3.39

Performers Ernie Cagnolatti, t; Frog Joseph, tb Louis Cottrell Jr, cl; Lester Santiago, p; Emanuel Sayles, bj; Placide Adams, b; Paul Barbarin, d. 5 July 1962.

DISC 8

Artist Edmond Hall

Title Profoundly Blue

Composer Hall

Album Profoundly Blue

Label ASV/Living Era

Number AJA 5410 Track 3

Duration 4.07

Performers Edmond Hall, cl; Meade Lux Lewis, celeste; Charlie Christian, g; Israel Crosby, b. 5 Feb 1941

DISC 9

Artist Oscar Peterson

Title C Jam Blues

Composer Ellington

Album Night Train

Label Verve

Number V6 8538 Track 2

Duration 3.23

Performers Oscar Peterson, p; Ray Brown, b; Ed Thigpen, d. Dec 1962.

DISC 10

Artist Humphrey Lyttelton

Title One Man Went To Blow

Composer trad arr Lyttelton

Album The Parlophones Vol 2

Label Dormouse

Number 0352 Track 9

Duration 2.58

Performers: Humphrey Lyttelton, t, cl, p, wb.

DISC 11

Artist Humphrey Lyttelton

Title Rain

Composer Lyttelton

Album 1957-58

Label Lake

Number 269 CD 1 Track 19

Duration 4.12

Performers Humphrey Lyttelton, t; John Picard, tb; Tony Coe, as; Kathy Stobart, ts; Ian Armit, p; Brian Brocklehurst, b; Eddie Taylor, d. 26 Nov 1957

JRR 3 June

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 030617

DISC 1

Artist Harry “The Hipster” Gibson

Title Riot In Boogie

Composer Gibson

Album n/a

Label Musicraft

Number 291 Side A

Duration 2.48

Performers: Harry The Hipster Gibson, p; unknown b and d. 1944.

DISC 2

Artist J J Johnson and Kai Winding

Title Surrey with the Fringe on Top

Composer Rodgers / Hammerstein

Album J J Johnson and Kai Winding Trombone Octet

Label Columbia

Number 37001 Side A Track 6

Duration 2,08

Performers J J Johnson, Kai Winding Eddie Bert, Urbie Green, Bart Varsalona, Jimmy Cleveland, Bob Alexander, Tom Mitchell, tb; Hank Jones, p; Milt Hinton, b; Osie Johnson, d. 6 April 1956

DISC 3

Artist Thelonious Monk

Title Nutty

Composer Monk

Album Misterioso

Label Riverside

Number OJCCD 062 Track 1

Duration 5.25

Performers: Johnny Griffin, ts; Thelonious Monk, p; Ahmed Abdul Malik, b: Roy Haynes, d. Five Spot, NYC, August 1958

DISC 4

Artist Grachan Moncur III

Title Monk In Wonderland

Composer Moncur

Album Evolution

Label Blue Note

Number 84153 Track 4

Duration 7.52

Performers Lee Morgan, t; Jackie McLean, as; Grachan Moncur, tb; Bobby Hutcherson, vib; Bob Cranshaw, b; Tony Williams, d. 21 Nov 1963

DISC 5

Artist Kamasi Washington

Title Truth

Composer Washington

Album Truth (Single) from Harmony of Difference

Label Young Turks

Number Track 1

Duration approx 7.00 (excerpt)

Performers: Kamasi Washington, ts; Terrace Martin (alto sax), Miles Moseley (double bass), Thundercat (electric bass). Rickey Washington (flute). Six violinists, two cellists, and a nine-piece choir. 2017

DISC 6

Artist John Dankworth

Title Don No More

Composer Kenny Wheeler

Album Windmill Tilter

Label BGO

Number CD 944 Track 9

Duration 8.12

Performers: Derek Watkins, Hank Shaw, Henry Lowther, Les Condon, t; Kenny Wheeler, flh; Mike Gibbs, Chris Pyne, tb; Alfie Reece, Dick Hart, tu; Tony Coe, John Dankworth, Ray Swinfield, Tiny Roberts, reeds; Alan Branscombe, Bob Cornford, kb; John McLaughlin, g; Dave Holland, b; John Spooner, d. March 1963.

DISC 7

Artist Dave Brubeck

Title Song Is You

Composer Kern, Hammerstein

Album Time Was

Label Proper

Number Properbox 90 CD 4 Track 8

Duration 5.38

Performers: Dave Brubeck, p; Paul Desmond, as; Bob Batesm b; Joe Dodge, d. March 1954.

DISC 8

Artist Mills Brothers

Title Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone

Composer Stept / Clare

Album Singin’ and Swingin’

Label Decca

Number 8029 Side A Track 4

Duration 2.37

Performers: the Mills Brothers, c 1956.

DISC 9

Artist Billie Holiday

Title Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone

Composer Stept / Clare

Album Velvet Mood

Label Verve

Number V 8096 Side A Track 3

Duration 4.16

Performers: Harry Sweets Edison, t; Benny Carter, as; Jimmy Rowles, p; Barney Kessell, g; John Simmons, b; Larry Bunker, d; Billie Holiday, v; August 1955.

DISC 10

Artist Mike Daniels

Title A Good Man Is Hard To Find

Composer Green

Album Best of Jazz from the BBC Jazz Club Vol 7

Label Upbeat

Number 171 Track 9

Duration 3.07

Performers: Mike Daniels, t; Gordon Blundy, tb; John Barnes, cl; Geoff Over, bj; Des Bacon, p; Don Smith, b; Arthur Fryatt, d, Doreen Beatty, v. 20 Jan 1960.

DISC 11

Artist Ralph Sutton

Title Viper’s Drag

Composer Fats Waller

Album At St George’s Church Brandon Hill, Bristol

Label Arbors

Number 19336 CD 1 Track 7

Duration 4.11

Performers Ralph Sutton, p. 25 Feb 1992.

JRR 27 May

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JRR 270517

DISC 1

Artist Shorty Rogers

Title The Pesky Serpent

Composer Giuffre

Album Four Classic Albums

Label Avid

Number 1041 CD 1 Track 19

Duration 2.43

Performers: Shorty Rogers, t; Milt Bernhardt, tb; John Graas, frh; Gene Englund, tu; Art Pepper, as; Jimmy Giuffre, ts; Hampton Hawes, p; Joe Mondragon, b; Shelly Manne, d. Jan 1953

DISC 2

Artist Humphrey Lyttelton

Title Bad Penny Blues

Composer Lyttelton

Album 1955-56

Label Lake

Number 238 CD 2 Track 11

Duration 2.46

Performers: Humphrey Lyttelton, t; Johnny Parker, p; Jim Bray, b; Stan Greig, d. 20 April, 1956.

DISC 3

Artist Sonny Rollins

Title You Don’t know What Love Is

Composer Raye / De Paul

Album Sax Symbol

Label Proper

Number Properbox 124 CD 3 Track 6

Duration 6.30

Performers Sonny Rollins, ts; Tommy Flanagan, p; Doug Watkins, ts; Max Roach, d. 22 June 1956.

DISC 4

Artist Miles Davis

Title Milestones

Composer Davis

Album Miles Davis / John Coltrane Complete Columbia Recordings

Label Columbia

Number 65833 CD 3 Track 3

Duration 5.47

Performers: Miles Davis, t; Cannonball Adderley, as; John Coltrane, ts; Red Garland, p; Paul Chambers, b; Philly Joe Jones, d. 4 Feb 1958.

DISC 5

Artist Duke Ellington

Title Lotus Blossom

Composer Strayhorn

Album And His Mother Called Him Bill

Label RCA

Number 74231851512 Track 19

Duration 4.55

Performers: Duke Ellington, p; Harry Carney, bars; Aaron Bell, b. 1 Sep 1967

DISC 6

Artist Simon Spillett

Title Oleo

Composer Rollins

Album Sienna Red

Label Woodville

Number Track 10

Duration 3.42

Performers: Simon Spillett, ts; John Critchenson, p; Andrew Cleyndert, b; Spike Wells, d. 2007.

DISC 7

Artist Pete Oxley and Nicolas Meier

Title Riversides

Composer Meier

Album Colours of Time

Label MGP

Number CD09 CD 2 Track 4

Duration 5.14

Performers Pete Oxley and Nicolas Meier, g; Raph Mizraki, b; Paul Cavacuiti, d. 2016

DISC 8

Artist Vic Dickenson

Title Old Fashioned Love

Composer Mack, Johnson

Album Five Classic Albums PLus

Label Avid

Number 1073 CD 2 Track 1

Duration 9.31

Performers: Shad Collins, Ruby Braff, t; Ed Hall, cl; Vic Dickenson, tb; Sir Charles Thompson, p; Steve Jordan, g; Walter Page, b; Jo Jones, d. 29 Nov 1954

DISC 9

Artist Duke Ellington / Johnny Hodges

Title Royal Garden Blues

Composer Williams

Album Back to Back

Label Avid

Number 1157 CD 1 Track 7

Duration 5.22

Performers: Harry Edison, t; Johnny Hodges, as; Duke Ellington, p; Les Spann, g; Sam Jones, b; Jo Jones, d.20 Feb 1959.

DISC 10

Artist Gerry Mulligan / Ben Webster

Title Chelsea Bridge

Composer Strayhorn

Album Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster

Label Masterworks

Number 21349 Track 1

Duration 7.23

Performers Gerry Mulligan, bars; Ben Webster, ts; Jimmy Rowles, p; Leroy Vinnegar, b; Mel Lewis, d. 3 Nov 1959

JRR 20 May

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JRR 200517

DISC 1

Artist Chris Biscoe /Allison Neale

Title Indian Summer

Composer Herbert

Album Then and Now

Label Trio

Number 597 Track 6

Duration 6.56

Performers: Allison Neale, as; Chris Biscoe, bars; Colin Oxley, g; Jeremy Brown, b; Stu Butterfield, d. rec 2015.

DISC 2

Artist Alan Barnes / Ken Peplowski

Title Doodle Oodle

Composer Byers

Album Doodle Oodle

Label Woodville

Number 127 Track 1

Duration 4.04

Performers Alan Barnes, (alto); Ken Peplowski (tenor), John Pearce (piano), Alec Dankworth (bass) and Martin Drew (drums). 2009.

DISC 3

Artist Cab Calloway

Title Cruisin With Cab

Composer Calloway

Album Cruisin’ With Cab

Label Topaz

Number 1010 Track 20

Duration 3.16

Performers: Cab Calloway, dir: Russell Smith, Shad Collins, Jonah Jones, Paul Webster, t; Tyree Glenn, Quentin Jackson, Keg Johnson, Fred Robinson, tb; Hilton Jefferson, Rudy Powell, Ike Quebec, Bob Dorsey, Al Gibson, reeds; Dave Rivera, p; Danny Barker, g; Milt Hinton, b; J C Heard, d. 1943.

DISC 4

Artist Courtney Pine

Title Sacrifice

Composer Pine

Album Destiny’s Song

Label Antilles

Number 8725 Track 6

Duration 5.56

Performers: Courtney Pine, ts; Julian Joseph, p; Paul Hunt b; Mark Mondesir, d.1988.

DISC 5

Artist Sunshine! Quartet

Title What on Earth Could You Mean

Composer Mwamba

Album Sunshine! Quartet

Label Discus

Number 59 Track 3

Duration 6.07

Performers: Martin Archer, alto; Corey Mwamba, vibes; Seth Bennett, bass; Peter Fairclough drums, rec, 2016.

DISC 6

Artist Stan Tracey / Acker Bilk

Title Festival Junction

Composer Ellington

Album Blue Acker

Label Lake

Number 218 Track 3

Duration 4.06

Performers: Acker Bilk, cl; Kenny Wheeler, Ian Hamer, Ian Carr, Derek Watkins, Eddie Blair, Les Condon, t; Keith Christie, Don Lusher, Chris Pyne, Bobby Lamb, Chris Smith, tb; Tony Coe, ts: Stan Tracey, p; Dave Green, b; Baery Morgan, d; Alan Branscombe, Frank Ricotti, vib. May 1968.

DISC 7

Artist Ken Colyer

Title Gatemouth

Composer Hardin

Album Classic Years Vol 2

Label Upbeat

Number URCD 189 Track 2

Duration 4.53

Performers Ken Colyer, t; Ian Wheeler, cl; Mac Duncan, tb; John Bastable, bj; Ron Ward, b; Colin Bowden, d. 30 May 1957

DISC 8

Artist Sidney Bechet

Title Nobody Knows The Way I feel Dis Morning

Composer Delaney

Album 1932-1943 The Bluebird Sessions

Label Bluebird

Number ND90317 Cd 2 Track 7

Duration 3.32

Performers Sidney Bechet, cl, ss; Sidney DeParis, t; Sandy Williams, tb; Cliff Jackson, p; Bernard Addison, g; Wellman Braud, b; Sid Catlett, d. 4 June 1940.

DISC 9

Artist Carroll Gibbons

Title Swing on the gait

Composer Dyrenforth / Gibbons

Album On the Wireless at 7pm

Label EMI

Number 7 943212 Track 5

Duration 2,51

Performers Carroll Gibbons, p; and his “Boy Friends”.

DISC 10

Artist Chet Baker

Title Leaving

Album Live In London

Label Ubuntu

Number UBIJ 003 CD 2 Track 2

Duration 12.19

Performers: Chet Baker (trumpet & vocals), John Horler (piano), Jim Richardson (bass), Tony Mann (drums) March / April 1983.

JRR 13 May

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Alyn Shipton

JRR 130517

DISC 1

Artist Sid Phillips

Title Serenade for Tin Horn

Album Sid Phillips and His Band

Label Castle Music

Number 673 CD 2 Track 14

Duration 3.04

Performers: Sid Phillips, cl, and his orchestra, probably including: Kenny Ball, t; Bobby Lloyd, tb; Reg Owen, Cyril Glover, George Baytin, reeds; Pete Martin p; Ralph Phillips, b; Martin Ashton, d. early 1950s.

DISC 2

Artist Benny Goodman

Title Junk Man

Composer Loesser, Meye

Label Columbia

Number 2892-D Side A

Duration 3.04

Performers Benny Goodman, cl; Manny Klein, Charlie Margulis, t; Sonny Lee, tb; Coleman Hawkins, ts; Arthur Schutt, p; Dick McDonough, g; Artie Bernstein, b; Gene Krupa, d; Mildred Bailey, v. 2 Feb 1934

DISC 3

Artist George Shearing

Title Lullaby of Birdland

Composer Shearing, Foster

Album Proper Introduction to George Shearing

Label Proper

Number CD 2002 Track 18

Duration 2.43

Performers George Shearing, p; Joe Roland, vib; Toots Thielemans, g; Dick Garcia, g; Al McKibbon, b; Marquis Foster, d. 17 July 1952

DISC 4

Artist Alan Barnes

Title Donna Lee

Composer Parker

Album Better Late Than Never

Label Woodville

Number 101 Track 8

Duration 4.33

Performers: Martin Shaw, t; Alan Barnes, cl; Andy Panayi, Iain Dixon, ts; David Newton, p; Paul Morgan, b; Mark Taylor, d. 1993

DISC 5

Artist Courtley-Seymour Orchestra

Title Struttin’ With Some Barbecue

Composer Armstrong

Album Third Festival of British Jazz

Label London

Number 1639 Side A Track 4

Duration 2.30

Performers: Bert Courtley, George Boocock, Al Spooner, Doug Taylor, tp; Tony Russell, Eddie Harvey, tb; Jimmy Walker, Norman Hunt, Jack Massey, Gerry Gerke, reeds; Don Innes, p; Jack Seymour, b; Dougie Cooper, d. 10 Nov 1956

DISC 6

Artist Tubby Hayes

Title A Pint of Bitter

Composer Hayes

Album The New York Sessions

Label Columbia

Number CK 45446 Track 2

Duration 7.00

Performers: Clark Terry, t; Tubby Hayes, ts; Eddie Costa, vib; Horace Parlan, p; George Duvivier, b; Dave Bailey, d. Oct 1961.

DISC 7

Artist Modern Jazz Quartet

Title Angel Eyes

Composer Dennis / Brent

Album Fontessa

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55424 Track 2

Duration 3.52

Performers Milt Jackson, vib; John Lewis, p; Percy Heath, b; Connie Kay, d.

DISC 8

Artist Pete Allen

Title St Philip St Breakdown

Composer Lewis

Album A Nice Place to Be

Label P.A.R.

Number 492 Track 16

Duration 4.45

Performers: Pete Allen, cl; Mike Kemp, p; Mike Godwin, b; Nick Millward, d. 1991

DISC 9

Artist Django Reinhardt / Stephane Grappelli

Title Ton Doux Sourire (The Sunshine of Your Smile)

Composer Cooke / Ray

Album Complete String Quintet

Label Label Ouest

Number 304 031.2 CD 1 Track 13

Duration 2.53

Performers Steohane Grappelli, vn; Django Reinhardt, Roger Chaput, Joseph Reinhardt, g; Louis Vola, b. April 1935.

DISC 10

Artist T J Johnson

Title It’s Alright With Me

Composer

Album In Retrospect

Label Upbeat

Number CD 2 Track 14

Duration 3.51

Performers T J Johnson, p, v; Adrian Cox, ts; Tony Pitt, g; Jay Darwish, b; Mez Clough, d.

DISC 11

Artist John Coltrane

Title Blues To Elvin

Composer Coltrane

Album The Heavyweight Champion

Label Atlantic / Rhino

Number 9122796427 CD5 Track 2

Duration 7.54

Performers: John Coltrane, ts; McCoy Tyner, p; Steve Davis b; Elvin Jones, d. 24 Oct 1960.

DISC 12

Artist Buddy Rich

Title Birdland

Composer Zawinul

Album Class of 78

Label BBC

Number CJCD 832 Track 1

Duration 6.44

Performers: Chuck Schmidt, Dean Pratt, John Marshall, Danny Hayes, t; Matt John son, Dale Kirkland, Edward Eby, tb; Chuck Wilson, Alan Gauvin, Steve Marcus, Gary Bribeck, Greg Smith, reeds; Berry Keiner, kb; Tom Warrington, b; Buddy Rich, d. Oct 1977.

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DISC 1

Artist Louis Bellson

Title Skin Deep

Composer Bellson

Album Skin Deep

Label Verve

Number MG N 1046 Side A Track 1

Duration 7.53

Performers Conrad Gozzo, Harry Edison, Maynard Ferguson, Ray Linn, t; Herbert Harper, Hoyt Bohannon, Tommy Peterson, tb; Benny Carter, Willie Smith, Bumps Myers, Wardell Gray, Bob Lawson, reeds; Jimmy Rowles, p; Barney Kessel, g; John Simmons, b; Louis Bellson, d, 1955.

DISC 2

Artist Carmen McRae

Title The Ballad of Thelonious Monk

Composer Rowles / McHugh

Album The Great American Songbook (Live)

Label Atlantic

Number SD2 902 Track 12

Duration 3.29

Performers Carmen McRae, v; Jimmy Rowles, p; Joe Pass, g; Chuck Domanico b; Chuck Flores, d. Nov 71.

DISC 3

Artist Ben Webster

Title My One and Only Love

Composer Wood

Album Big Ben Time

Label Philips

Number 840-820-2 Side A Track 2

Duration 4.39

Performers: Ben Webster, ts; Dick Katz, p; Alan Haven, org; Spike Heatley, b; Tony Crombie, d. Jan 1967.

DISC 4

Artist Fats Waller

Title Spring Cleaning

Composer Samuels / Whitcup / Powell

Album Handful of Keys

Label Proper

Number Properbox 71 CD 3 Track 18

Duration 2.28

Performers: Herman Autrey, t; Gene Sedric, ts, cl; Al Casey, g; Fats Waller, p, v; Charlie Turner, b; Slick Jones, d. 1937

DISC 5

Artist Duke Ellington

Title Creole Love Call

Composer Ellington / Mills

Album Histoire des big bands

Label Chante du Monde

Number 574 1481.90 CD 1 Track 19

Duration 3.13

Performers: Louis Metcalf, Bubber Miley, t; Tricky Sam Nanton, tb; Rudy Jackson, Otto Hardwick, Harry Carney, reeds; Duke Ellington, p; Fred Guy, bj; Wellman Braud, b; Sonny Greer, d; Adelaide Hall, v. 26 Oct 1927.

DISC 6

Artist Ian Menzies and His Clyde Valley Stompers

Title Scotland The Brave

Composer trad

Album Lonnie Donegan Presents Traditional Jazz

Label Pye

Number NJL 26 Side b Track 6

Duration 2.52

Performers: include: Forrie Cairns, cl; Ian Menzies, tb; John Cairns, p; Norrie Brown, bj; Bill Bain b; 1960

DISC 7

Artist Joe Sullivan

Title Onyx Bringdown

Composer Sullivan

Album Joe Sullivan 1933-1941

Label Classics

Number 821 Track 4

Duration 2.58

Performers: Joe Sullivan, p. 1934

DISC 8

Artist Jack Montrose

Title True Blue

Composer Montrose

Album The Horn’s Full

Label RCA

Number 45956 Side B track 3

Duration 3.30

Performers: Jack Montrose, ts; Red Norvo, vib; Jim Hall, g; Max Bennett, b; Bill Dolney, d. 1958

DISC 9

Artist Michael Garrick

Title I’ve Got Just About Everything I need

Composer Dorough

Album Down on Your Knees

Label Jazz Academy

Number JAZA 5 Track 4

Duration 2.42

Performers Mark Armstrong, Gabriel Garrick, Paul Jayasinha, Ollie Preece, Martin Shaw, Steve Waterman, t; Brian Archer, Mark Nightingale., Dave Holt, Malcolm Earle Smith, Matt Coleman, Bill Mee, tb; Martin Hathaway, Matt Wates, Paul Booth, Ben Castle, Mike Hall, Jim Tomlinson, Bob McKay, reeds; Mike Garrick p; Dominic Ashworth, g; Paul Moylan, b; Alan Jackson, d; Anita Wardell, v. 1998.

DISC 10

Artist Indo Jazz Fusions

Title Gana and Acka Raga

Composer Mayer

Album Indo Jazz Fusions

Label Columbia

Number SCX 6122 Track 3 and 4

Duration 2.07 and 2.43 – total 4.50

Performers: Joe Harriott, as; Shake Keane, t; Chris Taylor, fl; Pat Smythe, p; Coleridge Goode, b; Alan Ganley, d; Diwan Motihar, Sitar; John Mayer, vn; Keshav Sathe, tabla; Chandrahas Paigankar, tambura. 1967.

DISC 11

Artist Arthur Blythe

Title Bush Baby

Composer Blythe

Album Illusions

Label CBS

Number 84475 Track 1

Duration 6.28

Performers: Arthur Blythe, as; Abdul Wadud, vc; James Blood Ulmer, g; Bob Stewart, tu; Bobby Battle, d; 1980.

DISC 12

Artist Sonny Rollins

Title East Broadway Rundown

Composer Rollins

Album East Broadway Rundown

Label Impulse

Number Track 1

Duration first 8.43

Performers: Sonny Rollins, ts; Freddie Hubbard, t; Jimmy Garrison, b; Elvin Jones, d. 9 May 1966

DISC 13

Artist Bill Charlap

Title The Nearness of You

Composer Carmichael

Album Stardust

Label Blue Note

Number 7243 5 41746 2 9 Track 6

Duration 7.27

Performers: Bill Charlap, p; Peter Washington, b; Kenny Washington, d. 2002

DISC 14

Artist Allan Holdsworth, Anders Johanssen, Jens Johanssen

Title Mission Possible

Composer Johanssen

Album Heavy Machinery

Label Canyon International

Number PCCY 0119 Track 4

Duration 5.15

Performers: Allan Holdsworth, g; Jens Johanssen kb; Anders Johanssen, d. 1996

DISC 15

Artist Scottish National Jazz Orchestra

Title The Single Petal of a Rose

Composer Ellington

Album In The Spirit of Duke

Label Spartacus

Number STS017 Track 13

Duration 4.51

Performers: Tommy Smith, ts; Brian Kellock, p, 2012.

DISC 16

Artist Don Weller

Title High Force

Composer Weller

Album Live

Label 33 Jazz

Number 032 Track 7

Duration 12.24

Performers: Don Weller, Art Themen, Mornington Lockett, Peter King, Nigel Hitchcock, Alan Barnes – reeds; Gerard Presencer, Steve Waterman, Henry Lowther, Patrick White – trumpet; Mark Nightingale, Malcolm Griffiths, Pete Beachill, Andy Fawbert – trombone; David Newton – piano; Andrew Cleyndert – bass; Bryan Spring – drums.

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DISC 1

Artist Modern Jazz Quartet

Title A Night In Tunisia

Composer Gillespie / Paparelli

Album The Modern Jazz Quartet

Label Pollwinners

Number 27341 Track 4

Duration 6.11

Performers: John Lewis, p; Milt Jackson, vib; Percy Heath, b; Connie Kay, d. 5 April 1957.

DISC 2

Artist Mel Powell

Title The World Is waiting for the Sunrise

Composer Seitz / Lockhart

Album n/a

Label Commodore

Number 544 side A

Duration 2.37

Performers: Billy Butterfield, t; Lou McGarity. tb; Benny Goodman, cl; George Berg, ts; Mel Powell, p; Al Morgan, b; Kansas Fields, d. Feb 1942

DISC 3

Artist Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald

Title Tenderly

Composer Lawrence / Gross

Album Ella & Louis

Label One

Number 59805 CD 1 Track 6

Duration 5.11

Performers: Louis Armstrong, t, v; Ella Fitzgerald, v; Oscar Peterson, p; Herb Ellis, g; Ray Brown, b; Buddy Rich d. August 1956

DISC 4

Artist Chuck Berry

Title Sweet Little Sixteen

Composer Berry

Album Jazz on a Summer’s Day

Label Charly

Number 686 Track 9

Duration 4.01

Performers: Chuck Berry, g, v; Jack Teagarden, tb; Buck Clayton, t; Buddy Tate, George Auld, Rudy Rutherford, reeds; Pete Johnson, p; Jo Jones, d. 1958

DISC 5

Artist Duke Ellington

Title Moon Maiden

Composer Ellington

Album Intimate Ellington

Label Pablo

Number 2310 787 Track 1

Duration 2.42

Performers: Duke Ellington, celesta, v. 1969.

DISC 6

Artist Benny Carter / Earl Hines Quartet

Title Who’s Sorry Now

Composer Kalmar / Ruby / Snyder

Album Swingin’ The 20s

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number EJC 5522 Track 6

Duration 2.23

Performers: Benny Carter, as; Earl Hines, p; Leroy Vinnegar, b; Shelly Manne, d. 2 Nov 1958.

DISC 7

Artist Bill Evans

Title Soirée

Composer Zindars

Album From Left to Right

Label MGM

Number SE 4723 Side A Track 4

Duration 3.25

Performers: Bill Evans, p, elp; Eddie Gomez, b; Marty Morell, d. 1970

DISC 8

Artist Tim Garland

Title The Eternal Greeting

Composer Garland

Album One

Label Edition

Number 1072 Track 3

Duration 5.59

Performers: Tim Garland, ts; Ant Law, g; Jason Rebello, kb; Asaf Sirkis, d. 2016.

DISC 9

Artist Barb Jungr

Title Every Grain of Sand

Composer Dylan

Album Every Grain of Sand

Label Linn

Number AKD 581 Track 15

Duration 4.23

Performers: Barg Jungr, v; Simon Wallace, kb; Sonya Fairburn, vn; Sonia Oakes Stuart, vc; Julie Walkington, b; Kim Burton, acc; Gary Hammond, perc; Mark Lockheart, ts. 2002.

DISC 10

Artist Ken Colyer

Title Midnight Special

Composer trad

Album Back to the Delta

Label Decca

Number LF 1196 Side B Track 1

Duration 2.41

Performers: Ken Colyer, g, v; Alexis Korner, g; Mickey Ashman, b; Bill Colyer, wb. 25 June 1954.

DISC 11

Artist Bunk Johnson and Sidney Bechet

Title Porto Rico

Album Complete Blue Note Recordings of Sidney Bechet

Label Mosaic

Number MD4-112 CD 2 Track 4

Duration 3.12

Performers Bunk Johnson (tpt), Sidney Bechet (clt), Sandy Williams (tbn), Cliff Jackson (pno), ‘Pops’ Foster (bs) and Manzie Johnson (dms). New York, 10 March 1945

DISC 12

Artist George Lewis

Title Walking with the King

Composer trad

Album Complete Blue Note Recordings of George Lewis

Label Mosaic

Number MD3 132 CD 2 Track 11

Duration 2.52

Performers: Kid Howard, t,v; George Lewis, cl; Jim Robinson, tb; Alton Purnell, p; Lawrence Marrero, bj; Slow Drag Pavageau, b; Joe Watkins, d.

DISC 13

Artist Cannonball Adderley

Title Sack o’Woe

Composer Adderley

Album At The Lighthouse

Label Capitol

Number 31572 Track 1

Duration 10.31 (music in at 0.21]

Performers: Nat Adderley, c; Cannonball Adderley, as; Victor Feldman, p; Sam Jones, b; Louis Hayes, d. 16 Oct 1960.

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DISC 1

Artist George Shearing

Title Conception

Composer Shearing

Album From Battersea to Broadway

Label Proper

Number Properbox 40 CD 4 Track 3

Duration 2.57

Performers George Shearing, p; Marjorie Hyams, vib; Chuck Wayne, g; John Levy, b; Denzil Best, d. 27 July 1949.

DISC 2

Artist Louis Armstorng

Title Dardanella

Composer Bernard / Black / Fisher

Album Louis Armstrong Box

Label Storyville

Number 108 8609 CD 4 Trck 5

Duration 2.38

Performers: Ed Hall, cl; Billy Kyle, p; Dale Jones, b; Barrett Deems, d. 23 June 1956. Plus long notes at the end from Louis Armstrong, t; and Trummy Young, tb.

DISC 3

Artist Harry Sweets Edison

Title The Very Thought of You

Composer Noble / Chadwick / Gosling

Album The Swinger

Label Verve

Number 314 559 868-2 CD 1 Track 2

Duration 6.05

Performers Harry Edison, t; Jimmy Forrest, ts; Jimmy Jones, p; Freddie Green, g; Joe Benjamin, b; Charlie Persip, d. Sep 1958

DISC 4

Artist Oxford Classic Jazz

Title You’re the Cream in my Coffee’

Composer Brown / Da Sylva / Henderson

Album Put t’Kettle On Lad

Label OCJB

Number CD008 Track 13

Duration 3.23

Performers Mike Wills, cl; Nick Gill, p; Ian Joachim, tu; Andy Crisp, d. 2016

DISC 5

Artist Nat Gonella

Title Blue Turning Grey Over You

Composer Waller / Razaf

Album British Traditional Jazz a Potted History

Label Lake

Number LACD 3000 CD 1 Track 3

Duration 3.15

Performers Nat Gonella, t, v; Pat Smuts, ts; Harold Hood, p; Jimmy Messini, g; Tiny Winters, b; Bob Dryden, d. 10 Jan 1936.

DISC 6

Artist Dick Hyman

Title Wild Cat Blues

Composer Fats Waller, Clarence Williams

Album Gulf Coast Blues

Label Stomp Off

Number SOS 1141 Side A Track 4

Duration 4.18

Performers Dick Hyman, p. 1986

DISC 7

Artist George Shearing / Mel Tormé

Title Pick Yourself Up

Composer Fields, Kern

Album Complete Concord Recordings

Label Concord

Number CCD7 2144-2 CD 7 Track 12

Duration 4.21

Performers Mel Tormé, v; George Shearing, p; John Leitham, b; Donny Osborne, d. 1990.

DISC 8

Artist Gerry Mulligan / Astor Piazzolla

Title Anos de Soledad

Composer Piazzolla

Album Summit

Label Ariola

Number 88.874-1 Track 3

Duration 4.07

Performers: Astor Piazzolla, bandoneon; Gerry Mulligan – baritone; Angel “Pochi” Gatti – teclados; Tullio De Piscopo – drums; Giuseppe Prestipino – electric bass; Albert Baldan – marimba; Gianni Zilioli – marimba; Fillipo Dacco – guitar; Bruno De Filippi – guitar; Umberto Miguel Ángel Benedetti – violin; Renato Riccio – viola; Ennio Miori –cello; Orquesta de Cuerdas, 1975

DISC 9

Artist Paul Gonsalves

Title Bluz For Liz

Composer Burrell

Album Cleopatra Feelin’ Jazzy

Label Impulse

Number AS 41 Side 1 Track 3

Duration 5.40

Performers Paul Gonsalves, ts; Dick Hyman, org; Hank Jones, p; Kenny Burrell, g; George Duvivier, b; Roy Haynes, d. 1963

DISC 10

Artist Al Jarreau

Title Spain

Composer Corea, Jarreau, Maren

Album This Time

Label Warner

Number Track 6

Duration 6.31

Personnel: Al Jarreau, v; Larry Williams, kb; Abraham Laboriel, b; Steve Gadd, d. 1980

DISC 11

Artist Freddy Randall

Title Since My Best Gal Turned Me Down

Composer Quicksell / Ludwin

Album Great British Jazz: As Good as It Gets

Label Smith and Co

Number 1143 CD 1 Track 4

Duration 2.47

Performers: Freddy Randall, t; rest tbc.

DISC 12

Artist Erskine Hawkins

Title Tuxedo Junction

Composer Dash / Hawkins / Johnson

Album L’Histoire des Big Bands

Label Chante Du Monde

Number 574 1481.90 CD 4 Track 11

Duration 3.16

Performers: Erskine Hawkins, Dud Bascombe, Sam Lowe, Marcellus Green, t; Edward Sims, Robert Range, tb; William Johnson, Jimmy Mitchelle, Julian Dash, Haywood Henry, reeds; Avery Parrish, p; William McLemore, g; Leomie Stanfield, b; James Morrison, d. 18 July 1939.

DISC 13

Artist George Shearing

Title Send in the Clowns

Composer Sondheim

Album My Ship

Label Verve

Number 821664-2 Track 12

Duration 4.32

Performers G Shearing, p, v.

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DISC 1

Artist Gerry Mulligan

Title Spring Is Sprung

Composer Mulligan

Album Complete Studio Reciordings

Label Lonehill Jazz

Number 10221 Track 11

Duration 6.42

Performers: Gerry Mulligan, p; Bob Brookmeyer, vtb; Bill Crow, b; Gus Johnson, d. 1962

DISC 2

Artist Horace Parlan

Title Back from the gig

Composer Parlan

Album Booker Evin / Horace Parlan Complete 4tet/5tet/6tet recordings

Label Phono

Number 870251 CD 3 Track 2

Duration 5.58

Performers: Johnny Coles, t; Booker Ervin, ts; Horace Parlan, p; Grant Green, g; Butch Warren, b; Billy Higgins, d. 15 Feb 1963.

DISC 3

Artist Charlie Parker

Title Back Home Blues Part 2

Composer Parker

Album Back Home Blues, 1951-52 (Charlie Parker Integrale, Vol 10)

Label Fremeaux

Number FA 1340 CD 2 Track 16

Duration 2.54

Performers: Charlie Parker, as; Red Rodney, t; John Lewis, p; Ray Brown, b; Kenny Clarke, d. 8 Aug 1951.

DISC 4

Artist Kid Ory

Title Yellow Dog Blues

Composer Handy

Album Kid Ory – New Orleans Jazz Man

Label Lake

Number CD 255 Track 20

Duration 4.43

Performers: Teddy Buckner, t; Kid Ory, tb; Bob McCracken, cl; Don Ewell, p; Ed Garland, b; Ram Hall, d. 10 Oct 1953.

DISC 5

Artist Jack Teagarden

Title Basin St Blues

Composer Willians

Album It’s Time For “T”: Original Recordings 1929-1953

Label Naxos

Number 8.120825 Track 5

Duration 3.12

Performers Ruby Weinstein, Charlie Teagarden, t; Glenn Miller, Jack Teagarden, tb; Benny Goodman, cl; Sid Stoneburn, as; Larry Binyon, ts; Arthur Schutt, p; Dick McDonough, g; Harry Goodman, b; Gene Krupa, d. 31 Jan 1931.

DISC 6

Artist Alex Welsh

Title You’ll Cry Someday

Composer Welsh

Album Echoes of Chicago

Label Lake

Number CD215 Track 19

Duration 2.45

Performers Alex Welsh, c, v; Roy Crimmins, tb; Archie Semple, cl; Danny Moss, t; Fred Hunt, p; Tony Pitt, g; Bill Reid, b; Lenny Hastings, d. 25 Sep 1961

DISC 7

Artist Clifford Brown / Max Roach / Sonny Rollins

Title I’ll Remember April

Composer DePaul / Johnstone / Raye

Album Complete Studio Recordings

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55407 Track 4

Duration 9.16

Performers Clifford Brown, t; Sonny Rollins, ts; Richie Powell, p; George Morrow, b; Max Roach, d. 16 Feb 1956.

DISC 8

Artist Lee Morgan

Title Mr Kenyatta

Composer Morgan

Album Search For The New Land

Label Blue Note

Number BST 84169 Track 3

Duration 8.43

Performers: Lee Morgan, t; Wayne Shorter, ts; Grant Green, g; Herbie Hancock, p; Reggie Workman, b; Billy Higgins, d. 15 Feb 1964.

DISC 9

Artist Luis Russell

Title (Singing) Pretty Songs

Composer Allen / Barbarin / Russell

Album Henry Allen with Luis Russell, Vol 3

Label RCA Black and White

Number FXM1 7192 Side A track 6

Duration 3.19

Performers Henry Red Allen, Otis Johnson, t; Jimmy Archey, tb; Albert Nicholas, Charlie Holmes, Greely Walton, reeds; Luis Russell, p; Will Johnson, g; Ernest Hill, tu; Paul Barbarin, d. 15 July 1930.

DISC 10

Artist Bessie Smith

Title St Louis Blues

Composer Handy

Album Complete Columbia Recordings

Label Columbia

Number 88725403102 384 Vol 2 CD 1 Track 17

Duration 3.10

Performers Bessie Smith, v; Louis Armstrong, c; Fred Longshaw, org. 14 Jan 1925.

DISC 11

Artist Claire Martin

Title Some Cats Know

Composer Lieber / Stoller

Album The Waiting Game

Label Linn

Number AKD 018 Track 6

Duration 4.28

Performers: Claire Martin, v; Jonathan Gee, p; Jim Mullen, g; Arnie Somogyi, b; Clark Tracey, d. 1992.

DISC 12

Artist Buck Clayton with Frankie Laine

Title You Can Depend on Me

Composer Carpenter, Dunlap, Hines

Album Jazz Spectacular

Label Columbia

Number CL 808 Side A Track 5

Duration 5.44

Performers: Buck Clayton, Ray Copeland, t; Urbie Green, tb; Hilton Jefferson, Budd Johnson, Nick Nicholas, Dave McRae, reeds; Clifton Best, g; Charles Thompson, p; Milt Hinton, b; Jo Jones, d; Frankie Laine, v. 1956

DISC 13

Artist Frank Big Boy Goudie / Bob Mielke

Title Weary Blues

Composer Mathews

Album Live at Monkey Inn Vol 1

Label Grammercy

Number Track 8

Duration 4.46

Performers: Frank Big Biy Goudie, cl; Bob Mielke, tb; Bill Erickson, p; Jimmy Carter, d. 1961

DISC 14

Artist Lester Young

Title Body and Soul

Composer Green / Heyman – Sour – Eyton

Album Lester Leaps Again

Label Naxos

Number 8.120764 Track 3

Duration 5.13

Performers: Lester Young, ts; Nat King Cole, p; Red Callendar, b. 15 July 1942

DISC 15

Artist Jimmy McGriff / Groove Holmes

Title Licks A-Plenty

Composer E Blake Davis

Album Giants of the organ come together

Label Groove Vine

Number 23491 Track 1

Duration 6.59

Performers: Jimmy McGriff, Richard “Groove” Holmes, org; George Freeman, g; Bernard Purdie, d;

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DISC 1

Artist Sidney Bechet

Title Shag

Composer Bechet

Album Summertime

Label Marshall Cavendish

Number CD 015 Track 1

Duration 3.08

Performers: Sidney Bechet, ss; Tommy Ladnier, t; Teddy Nixon, tb; Hank Duncan, p; Wilson Myers, b; Morris Morand, d. 15 Sept 1932.

DISC 2

Artist Bix Beidernecke

Title Trumbology

Composer Trumbauer

Album Bix Beiderbecke Story

Label Proper

Number Properbox 66 CD 1 Track 22

Duration 3.00

Performers: Frank Trumbauer c-melody sax & director, Bix Beiderbecke cornet, Bill Rank trombone, Jimmy Dorsey clarinet & alto sax, Paul Mertz piano & arranger, Eddie Lang guitar, Howdy Quicksell banjo, and Chauncey Morehouse drums.

DISC 3

Artist Dizzy Gillespie

Title Groovin’ For Nat

Composer Gillespie

Album Compact Jazz

Label Verve

Number 314 511 393-2 Track 2

Duration 3.18

Performers Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Gordon, Ermett Perry, Carl Warwick, Quincy Jones, t; Frank Rehak, Melba Liston, Rod Levitt, tb; Phil Woods, Jimmy Powell, Ernie Wilkins, Billy Mitchell, Marty Flax, reeds; Walter Davis, Jr, p; Nelson Boyd, b; Charlie Persip, d, May/June 1956.

DISC 4

Artist Teddy Wilson / Dave Shepherd Quartet

Title Flyin’ Home

Composer Hampton, Goodman, Robin

Album Teddy Wilson with the Dave Shepherd Quartet

Label Jazzology

Number JCD 337 Track 6

Duration 5.35

Performers: Dave Shepherd, cl; Teddy Wilson, p; Ronnie Greaves, vib; Peter Chapman, b; Johnny Richardson, d. Manchester, 1967.

DISC 5

Artist Larry Coryell

Title Spaces (Infinite)

Composer Julie Coryell

Album Spaces

Label Vanguard

Number Side 1 Track 1

Duration 9.16

Performers: Larry Coryell, John McLaughlin, g; Chick Corea, elp; Miroslav Vitous, b; Billy Cobham, d. 1970

DISC 6

Artist Gary Burton

Title Fleurette Africaine

Composer Ellington

Album Lofty Fake Anagram

Label BGO

Number CD 723 CD 1 Track 3

Duration 3.36

Performers: Gary Burton, vib; Larry Coryell, g; Steve Swallow, b; Bob Moses, d.

DISC 7

Artist Jam Experiment

Title It’s You

Composer Bone

Album Jam Experiment

Label Jam Experiment

Number 0 692264 689314 Track 1

Duration 5.13

Performers Alexander Bone, as; Rory Ingham, tb; Toby Comeau, kb; Joe Lee, b; Jonny Mansfield, perc. 14 Nov 2016.

DISC 8

Artist Ben Webster

Title It Never Entered My Mind

Composer Rodgers and Hart

Album Three Classic Albums Plus

Label Avid

Number 1038 CD 1 Track 8

Duration 5.46

Performers Ben Webster, Coleman Hawkins, ts; Oscar Peterson, p; Herb Ellis, g; Ray Brown, b; Alvin Stoller, d. 16 Oct 1957.

DISC 9

Artist Glenn Miller

Title In The Mood

Composer Garland / Razaf

Album Essential Glenn Miller. Vol 1

Label Sony/BMG

Number Track 1

Duration 3.36

DISC 10

Artist Cannonball Adderley

Title Autumn Leaves

Composer Kosma, Prevert, Mercer

Album Somethin’ Else

Label Blue Note

Number 7243 4 95329 2 2

Duration 10.58

Performers: Miles Davis, t; Cannonball Adderley, as; Hank Jones, p; Sam Jones, b; Art Blakey, d. 9 March 1958.

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DISC 1

Artist Bill Coleman / Guy Lafitte

Title Blue Lou

Composer Sampson

Album Mainstream at Montreux

Label Black Lion

Number 30150 Track 1

Duration 6.34

Performers: Bill Coleman, fh; Guy Lafitte, ts; Mrk Hemmeler, p; Jack Sewing, b; Daniel Humair, d. 4 July 1973.

DISC 2

Artist Jack Teagarden

Title Junk Man

Composer Loesser, Meye

Album Texas Tea Party

Label Marshall Cavendish

Number 026 Track 9

Duration 3.03

Performers: Jack Teagarden, tb; Charlie Teagarden, t; Benny Goodman, cl; Frankie Trumbauer, cms; Caspar Reardon, hp; Terry Shand, p; Art Miller, b; Herb Quigley, d. 18 Sept 1934

DISC 3

Artist Duke Ellington

Title Stompy Jones

Composer Ellington

Album Masterpieces 1926-1949

Label Proper

Number Properbox 25 CD 2 Track 5

Duration 3.02

Performers: Cootie Williams, Atrhue Whetsol, Freddy Jenkins, Louis Bacon, t; Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown, tb; Barney Bigard, Johnny Hodges, Otto Hardwick, Harry Carney, reeds; Ellington, p; Fred Guy, g; Wellman Braud, b; Sonny Greer, d. 9 Jan 1934.

DISC 4

Artist J R Monterose

Title Never Let Me Go

Composer Livingstone / Evans

Album And a Little Pleasure

Label Uptown

Number 27.06 Track 1

Duration 7.09

Performers: J R Monterose, ts; Tommy Flanagan, p. April 1981.

DISC 5

Artist Shorty Rogers

Title Short Stop

Composer Rogers

Album Four Classic Albums

Label Avid

Number AMSC 1041 CD 1 Track 5

Duration 3.15

Performers Shorty Rogers, Conrad Gozzo, Maybard Ferguson, Tom Reeves, John Howell, t; Milt Bernhardt, John Halliburton, Harry Betts, tb; John Graas, frh; Gene Englund, tu; Art Pepper, Bud Shank, Jimmy Giuffre, Bob Cooper, reeds; Marty Paich, p; Curtis Counce, b; Shelly Manne, d. 26 March 1953

DISC 6

Artist Jimmy Smith

Title Blap

Composer Smith

Album Portuguese Soul

Label Verve

Number 2304 167 Side A Track 2

Duration 10.49

Performers: Jimmy Smith, org, Orchestra cond Thad Jones. 1973.

DISC 7

Artist James Blood Ulmer

Title Are You Glad to Be in America

Composer Ulmer

Album n/a

Label Rough Trade

Number RT045 Side A

Duration 4.35

Performers: Olu Dara, t; Oliver Lake, David Murray, ts; James Blood Ulmer, g; Amin Ali, b; Ronald Shannon Jackson, Calvin Weston, d 1980

DISC 8

Artist Spyro Gyra

Title Morning Dance

Composer Beckenstein

Album Morning Dance

Label Infinity

Number 2003 Side A Track 1

Duration 3.58

Performers: Jay Beckenstein, as; Jeremy Wall, elp; John Tropea, g; Jim Kurzdorfer, b; Ted Reinhardt, d; Rubens Bassini, perc; David Samuels, perc. 1979.

DISC 9

Artist Stan Kenton

Title Cuban Episode

Composer O’Farrill

Album Cuban Episodes

Label I Musica Jazz

Number 1164 Track 10

Duration 4.44

Performers: Buddy Childers, Chico Alvarez, Don Paladino, Maynard Ferguson, Shorty Rogers, t; Bart Barselona, Bill Russo, Bob Fitzpatrick, Harry Betts, Milt Bernhardt, tb; Art Pepper, Bob Gioga, Bert Caldarell, Bud Shank, Bob Cooper, reeds; Laurindo Almeida, g; Stan Kenton, p; Don Bagley, b; Shelly Manne, d; Carlos Vidal, Ivan Lopez, Jose Oliviera, Nestor Amaral, Stenio Ozorio, perc; string section.

DISC 10

Artist Charlie Parker

Title Red Cross

Composer Parker

Album n/a

Label Savoy

Number 541 Side A

Duration 3,10

Performers: Charlie Parker, as; Tiny Grimes, g; Clyde Hart, p; Jimmy Butts, b; Harold Doc West, d. 15 Sept 1944.

DISC 11

Artist Nat Gonella

Title Georgia On My Mind

Composer Carmichael

Album Jazz In Britain

Label Marshall Cavendish

Number CD 049 Track 5

Duration 3.08

Performers Nat Gonella, t, v; Brian Lawrence, v; Monia Liter, Eddie Carroll, p; Harry Wilson, b; Bob Dryden, d; London, 15 May 1934.

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DISC 1

Artist Lester Young (in Benny Goodman septet)

Title I Never Knew

Composer Fio Tito / Kahn

Album Lester Young Story

Label Proper

Number Properbox 8 CD 2 Track 5

Duration 3.02

Performers Buck Clayton, t; Benny Goodman, cl; Lester Young, ts; Count Basie, p; Charlie Christian, Freddie Green, g; Walter Page, b; Jo Jones. Oct 1940

DISC 2

Artist Fats Waller

Title Honeysuckle Rose

Composer Waller / Razaf

Album Fats Waller Vol 4 of Complete Recorded Works

Label JSP

Number 948B Track 5

Duration 3.11

Performers: Fats Waller, piano, Bunny Berigan, trumpet, Tommy Dorsey trombone; Dick McDonough, guitar; George Wettling, drums. 1937

DISC 3

Artist Betty Carter

Title When It’s Sleepy Tine Down South

Composer Rene / Otis / Muse

Album It’s Not About The Melody

Label Verve

Number 513 870-2 Track 8

Duration 7.45

Performers: Betty Carter, v; Mulgrew Miller, b; Christian McBride, b; Lewis Nash, d. 1992.

DISC 4

Artist Dave Frishberg

Title A Blizzard of Lies

Composer Frishberg

Album Dave Frishberg Songbook Vol 2

Label Omni

Number 1051 Track 6

Duration 3.08

Performers Dave Frishberg, p, v; Steve Gilmore, b; Bill Goodwin, d. 1983.

DISC 5

Artist Neil Cowley

Title Garden of Love

Composer Cowley

Album Spacebound Apes

Label Hide Inside

Number 002 Track 9

Duration 3.24

Performers Neil Cowley, p, kb; Rex Horan, b; Evan Jenkins, d; Leo Abrahams, g, effects; 2016.

DISC 6

Artist Jelly Roll Morton

Title The Pearls

Composer Morton

Album Doctor Jazz

Label Proper

Number Properbox 113 CD 2 Track 7

Duration 2.51

Performers: Jelly Roll Morton, p; 20 April 1926.

DISC 7

Artist Bunk Johnson / Sidney Bechet

Title Days Beyond Recall

Composer Bechet

Album Days Beyond Recall

Label Blue Note

Number 7008 Side A Track 2

Duration 4.48

Performers: Bunk Johnson (trumpet), Sidney Bechet (clarinet), Cliff Jackson (piano), Sandy Williams (trombone) Pops Foster (bass) and Manzie Johnson (drums). March 10, 1945.

DISC 8

Artist Jazz warriors

Title Abolition Day

Composer Pine

Album Afropeans

Label Destin-E

Number 777 253 2007 Track 2

Duration 4.43

Performers Courtney Pine: alto flute, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone, shaker; Jason Yarde: soprano and baritone saxophone, wind shaker; Nathaniel Facey: alto saxophone, finger cymbal; Shabaka Hutchins: clarinet, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone, finger cymbal; Byron Wallen: trumpet, flugelhorn, tambourine; Jay Phelps: trumpet, flugelhorn, shekere; Chris Storr: trumpet, flugelhorn, tambourine; Harry Brown: trombone; Alex Wilson: acoustic piano; Samuel Dubois: alto and bass steel pans, cabasa; Femi Temowo: electric and acoustic guitar; Ayanna Witter Johnson: cello, voice; Omar Puente: electric violin; Darren Taylor: double bass; Robert Fordjour: drums, Egyptian tabla. July 2007.

DISC 9

Artist Oliver Nelson

Title There’s a Yearning

Composer Nelson

Album Afro American Sketches

Label Prestige

Number 00025218181921 Track 4

Duration 4.20

Performers Oliver Nelson (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Pete Makis, Charles McCracken (cello); Bob Ashton (flute, clarinet, tenor saxophone); Eric Dixon (flute, tenor saxophone); Arthur “Babe” Clarke (baritone saxophone); Clyde Reasinger, Ernie Royal, Jerry Kail, Joe Newman , Joe Wilder (trumpet); Julius Watkins, James Buffington, Ray Alonge (French horn); Melba Liston, Urbie Green, Billy Byers, Paul Faulise, Britt Woodman (trombone); Don Butterfield (tuba); Patricia Brown, Patti Bown (piano); Ed Shaughnessy (drums); Ray Barretto (congas, bongos). 1961

DISC 10

Artist Fred Hunt

Title Yesterdays Medley

Composer various

Album Yesterdays

Label Erus

Number 128/1 Track 1

Duration 7.50

Performers Fred Hunt, p; Roger Nobes, d; Brian Mursell, b, 1979.

DISC 11

Artist The Jazz Five

Title There It Is

Composer Brian Dee

Album The Hooter

Label Riverside

Number RLP 9361 Track 1

Duration 7.00

Performers: Vic Ash tenor; Harry Klein baritone; Brian Dee pno; Malcolm Cecil bs; & Bill Eyden dms.

DISC 12

Artist Miles Davis

Title Walkin’

Composer Carpenter

Album Walkin’

Label Essential Jazz Classics

Number 55638 Track 13

Duration 2.35

Performers Miles Davis, t; Rene Urtreger, p; Pierre Michelot, b; Christian Garros, d. 1956.

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LIVE MUSIC: Paul Edis: ‘There Will Be Time’ (from the album of the same name)

DISC 1

Artist Bill Evans / Tony Bennett

Title You Must Believe in Spring

Composer Bergman, Bergman, Deny

Album Together Again

Label Improv

Number 7117 Track 10

Duration 5.51

Performers: Tony Bennett, v; Bill Evans, p. 1977.

DISC 2

Artist Louis Armstrong

Title We Have All The Time In The World

Composer Barry / David

Album n/a

Label United Artists

Number 35059 Side A

Duration 3.08

Performers Louis Armstrong, t, with John Barry Orchestra

DISC 3

Artist Eddie Jefferson

Title Now’s The Time

Composer Parker

Album Body and Soul

Label Prestige

Number 7619 Track 8

Duration 4.30

Performers: Eddie Jefferson, v; Dave Burns, t; James Moody, ts; Barry Harris, p; Steve Davis, b; Bill English, d. 1968

DISC 4

Artist Bobby Bryant

Title Hair

Composer McDermot

Album The Jazz Excursion Into Hair

Label World Pacific

Number ST 209159 Sa T 4

Duration 5.02

Performers: Bobby Bryant, Bill Peterson, Buddy Childers, Reunald Jones, Paul Hubinon, Freddie Hill, t; Bob Brookmeyer, Charles Loper, Mike Wimberley, tb; Bud Shank, Ernie Watts, reeds; Joe Sample kb; Freddie Robinson, g; Wilton Felder, b; Paul Humphrey, d. 1969

DISC 5

Artist Soil and “Pimp” Sessions

Title The Assassin’s Assassin

Composer ?

Album Circles

Label Victor

Number VICL 64049 track 2

Duration 2.38

Performers Ringo Sheena, v; Tabu Zombie, t; Motoharu, reeds; Josei, kb; Akita Goldman, b; Midorin, d. 7 Aug 2013

DISC 6

Artist Andy Sheppard / Kathryn Tickell

Title Music for a new Crossing Part 3

Composer Sheppard / Tickell

Album Music For a New Crossing

Label Provocateur

Number PVC 2001 Track 3

Duration 4.19

Performers: Andy Sheppard, ss; electronics, Kathryn Tickell, Northumbrian Pipes, Chris Wells, perc. July 2001.

DISC 7

Artist Denny Zeitlin / Charlie Haden

Title ‘Time Remembers One Time Once

Composer

Album ‘Time Remembers One Time Once

Label ECM

Number 2301 239 Side A Track 4

Duration 4.27

Performers Denny Zeitlin, p; Charlie Haden, b. Keystone Korner, SF, July 1981.

DISC 8

Artist Eddie Rosner

Title St Louis Blues

Composer Handy

Album That Devilin’ Tune

Label West Hill Radio Archive

Number 6005 Vol 3 CD 8 Track 19

Duration 2.55

Performers: Eddie Rosner and orchestra, 25 Sep 1944

DISC 9

Artist Nikki Iles / Stan Sulzmann

Title I Guess I’ll Hang my Tears out to Dry

Composer Cahn, Styne

Album Stardust

Label Jellymould

Number JJ020

Duration 7.39

Performers Nikki Iles / Stan Sulzmann

LIVE MUSIC: Paul Edis: Vignette 3.00