Roomful Of Blues – Roomful Of Blues (Island Records ILPS 9474)

Roomful Of Blues – Roomful Of Blues (Island ILPS 9474) | Rare Blues LP

Island Records ‎1977 – ILPS 9474

notes:

Released on Island Records (ILPS 9474), Roomful Of Blues 
introduced one of America's finest modern blues ensembles 
to an international audience. Combining the raw power of Chicago blues, 
the sophistication of swing-era jazz, jump blues, rhythm & blues, 
and fiery horn arrangements, this debut album established 
Roomful Of Blues as one of the most exciting live blues bands of the 1970s.

Founded in Rhode Island during the late 1960s, the group quickly earned
 a reputation for recreating the sound of classic blues orchestras while 
adding youthful energy and exceptional musicianship. Their tight 
rhythm section, punchy saxophones, and authentic blues 
vocals made them favorites on both sides of the Atlantic.

Unlike many contemporary blues-rock bands, Roomful Of Blues 
remained deeply rooted in the traditions of artists such as T-Bone Walker,
 Big Joe Turner, Louis Jordan, and Count Basie. Their debut album 
captures that spirit perfectly, delivering a powerful 
mix of blues shuffles, slow blues, swing, and classic R&B.

credits:

Alto Saxophone – Rich Lataille
Baritone Saxophone – Doug James 
Bass [Bass Fiddle] – Preston Hubbard
Drums – John Rossi
Piano – Al Copley
Tenor Saxophone – Greg Piccolo
Tenor Saxophone [Featured] – Scott Hamilton (tracks: B4)
Vocals, Guitar – Duke Robillard

Recorded At – Regent Sound Studios
Producer – Doc Pomus, Joel Dorn
Engineer – Vince McGarry

tracklist:

A1        Red, Hot & Blue
Written-By – Tab Smith
    2:14
A2        Love Struck    4:20
A3        That's My Life
Written-By – Chuck Willis
    3:45
A4        Duke's Blues
Written-By – Duke Robillard
    4:21
A5        Texas Flood
Written-By – Don Robey, Joe Scott*
    2:53
B1        Give It Up
Written-By – Noble Watts
    3:16
B2        Stormy Monday
Written-By – Aaron Walker*
    4:32
B3        Take It Like A Man
Written-By – Chuck Willis
    2:09
B4        Still In Love With You
Written-By – Aaron Walker*
    4:18
B5        Honey Hush
Written-By – Lou Willie Turner
    4:52

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Presenting Joe Williams and Thad Jones, Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra (Solid State SS 18008)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solid State Records 1966  – SS 18008

 

 notes:

Presenting Joe Williams and Thad Jones, Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra:
A Timeless Big Band Jazz Classic
Few collaborations in jazz history combine the power of a legendary
 vocalist and an elite big band as successfully as Joe Williams and 
Thad Jones with the renowned Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra. 
Released on Solid State Records as SS 18008, Presenting Joe Williams
 and Thad Jones, Mel Lewis, The Jazz Orchestra stands as an 
exceptional example of sophisticated big band jazz blended with 
the rich, blues-infused vocal style that made Joe Williams 
one of the greatest jazz singers of all time.
Recorded during the golden era of modern big band jazz, this album 
showcases the remarkable chemistry between Williams and the 
orchestra led by Thad Jones and Mel Lewis. The arrangements 
are dynamic, swinging, and deeply expressive, providing the perfect
 backdrop for Williams' warm baritone voice.
Presenting Joe Williams and Thad Jones, Mel Lewis, The Jazz Orchestra 
is a remarkable recording that highlights the enduring appeal of 
big band jazz. Combining Joe Williams' masterful vocal delivery 
with the inventive arrangements of Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, 
this album continues to captivate listeners decades after its release.

 

credits:

Vocals
Joe Williams — vocals
Orchestra Leaders
Thad Jones — flugelhorn, arranger/conductor
Mel Lewis — drums
Reeds
Jerome Richardson — saxophone
Jerry Dodgion — saxophone
Joe Farrell — saxophone
Eddie Daniels — saxophone
Pepper Adams — baritone saxophone
Trumpets
Richard Williams — trumpet
Bill Berry — trumpet
Jimmy Nottingham — trumpet
Snooky Young — trumpet
Trombones
Bob Brookmeyer — trombone
Garnett Brown — trombone
Tom McIntosh — trombone
Cliff Heather — trombone
Rhythm Section
Roland Hanna — piano
Sam Herman — guitar
Richard Davis — bass

Recording Date: September 1966
Studio: A&R Studios, New York City, NY
Engineer , Liner Notes – Phil Ramone
Producer – Sonny Lester

tracklist:

A1        Get Out Of My Life
Written-By – A. Toussaint
    3:17
A2        Woman's Got Soul
Written-By – C. Mayfield
    2:20
A3        Nobody Knows The Way I Feel This Morning
Written-By – T. + P.Delaney*
    4:25
A4        Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You
Written-By – A. Razaf*, D. Redman*
    2:47
A5        How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
Written-By – B. Holland*, E. Holland*, L. Dozier*
    2:29
A6        Keep Your Hand On Your Heart
Written-By – W. Broonzy*
    3:31
B1        Evil Man Blues
Written-By – L. Feather*, L. Hampton*
    3:19
B2        Come Sunday
Written-By – D. Ellington*
    3:11
B3        Smack Dab In The Middle
Written-By – C. E. Calhoun*
    3:25
B4        It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
Written-By – D. Ellington*
    3:00
B5        Hallelujah I Love Her So
Written-By – R. Charles*
    2:55
B6        Night Time Is The Right Time (To Be With The One You Love)
Written-By – R. Sykes*
    5:08 

 

 

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Jimmy Smith & Wes Montgomery – The Dynamic Duo

 

Verve Records 1966 – V6-8678

 

notes:

Jimmy Smith and Wes Montgomery joined forces in 1966

 to create The Dynamic Duo, one of the most celebrated 

collaborations in modern jazz history. Released on Verve Records,

 this album brought together two masters of their instruments:

 Hammond B-3 organ and electric guitar.

Blending soul jazz, hard bop, and orchestral arrangements, 

The Dynamic Duo stands as a landmark recording of the 1960s, 

showcasing both virtuosity and mainstream appeal.

Recorded in New York City in 1966, The Dynamic Duo pairs the 

blues-driven organ style of Jimmy Smith with Wes Montgomery’s 

signature octave guitar technique. Unlike their earlier small-group 

sessions, this album features lush big-band arrangements that 

frame the duo in a more cinematic soundscape.

The project was arranged and conducted by Oliver Nelson, 

whose orchestrations give the album a sophisticated and 

dramatic edge while leaving plenty of space for improvisation.

credits:

    

    Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Flute [Alto] ,

     Jerry Dodgion (tracks: A1, A2, B2)

    Arranged By – Oliver Nelson

    Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Flute, Flute [Alto] ,

     Danny Bank (tracks: A1, A2, B2)

    Bass – Richard Davis (2) (tracks: A1, A2, B2)

    Bass Trombone – Tony Studd

    Drums – Grady Tate

    Flugelhorn – Clark Terry (tracks: A1, A2)

    Flute [Tenor], Flute [Alto], Clarinet  Jerome Richardson (tracks: A1, A2, B2)

    Guitar – Wes Montgomery

    Organ [Hammond] – Jimmy Smith

    Percussion – Ray Barretto (tracks: B1 to B3)

    Saxophone, Clarinet – Phil Woods (tracks: A1, A2, B2)

    Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet – Bob Ashton (tracks: A1, A2, B2)

    Trombone – Jimmy Cleveland (tracks: A1, A2, B2), 

    Melba Liston (tracks: A1, A2, B2), 

    Quentin Jackson (tracks: A1, A2, B2), Richard Hixon* (tracks: B2)

    Trumpet – Clark Terry (tracks: A1, A2, B2), Ernie Royal (tracks: A1, A2, B2), 

   Jimmy Maxwell (tracks: A1, A2, B2), Joe Newman (tracks: A1, A2, B2)

 Producer – Creed Taylor

 Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder

Director Of Engineering – Val Valentin

13 (Death March) recorded September 21, 1966.

Down By The Riverside and Night Train recorded September 23, 1966.

James And Wes and Baby, It's Cold Outside recorded September 28, 1966.

Recorded at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.

tracklist:

A1 Down By The Riverside 10:00

A2 Night Train

Arranged By – Oliver Nelson

Written-By – Jimmy Forrest, Lewis C. Simpkins*, Oscar Washington

6:30

B1 James & Wes

Written-By – Jimmy Smith

8:05

B2 13 (Death March)

Arranged By – Oliver Nelson

Written-By – Gary McFarland

5:21

B3 Baby, It's Cold Outside

Written-By – Frank Loesser

5:50

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Gerald Wilson Orchestra

Portraits

Pacific Jazz Records 1964    PJ-80

notes:

Portraits is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra recorded 
in late 1963 and early 1964 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.

credits:

    Gerald Wilson - arranger and conductor
    Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Carmell Jones, Nat Meeks, Al Porcino - trumpet
    Bob Edmondson, John Ewing, Lew McCreary (tracks 2, 5 & 7),
     Lester Robertson (tracks 1, 3, 4 & 6) - trombone
    Don Switzer - bass trombone
    Bud Shank - flute (track 2)
    Joe Maini, Jimmy Woods - alto saxophone
    Teddy Edwards, Harold Land - tenor saxophone
    Jack Nimitz - baritone saxophone
    Jack Wilson - piano
    Joe Pass - guitar
    Dave Dyson (tracks 2, 5 & 7), Leroy Vinnegar (tracks 1, 3, 4 & 6) - bass
    Chuck Carter - drums

Recorded    December 2, 1963 and January 8, 1964
Studio    Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Producer – Albert Marx
Recorded By [Audio] – Richard Bock

tracklist:

All compositions by Gerald Wilson except as indicated

A1 So What Written-By  Miles Davis 5:55    
A2 Caprichos    6:55    
A3 Paco    6:10    
B1 Ravi    5:53    
B2 Aram    3:43    
B3 'Round Midnight Written-By  Thelonious Monk 5:10    
B4Eric    3:11

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The Gerald Wilson Orchestra

 

 

The Golden Sword

 

 

Pacific Jazz Records 1966  – PJ-10111

notes:

The Golden Sword (subtitled Torero Impressions in Jazz) is an album 
by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra recorded in 1966 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.


credits:
Arranged By – Gerald Wilson
Art Direction – Woody Woodward
Bass – Buddy Woodson
Congas – Max Garduno
Drums – Mel Lee
Flute, Piccolo Flute – William Green
Guitar – Laurindo Almeida
Piano – Jack Wilson
Saxophone – Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, Jimmy Woods, Teddy Edwards
Saxophone, Flute – Anthony Ortega
Trombone – Ernie Tack, John Ewing, Lester Robertson
Trumpet – Al Porcino, Conte Candoli, Freddie Hill, Jimmy Owens,
 Jules Chaikin, Mel Moore*, Mike Barone, Nat Meeks*
Vibraphone – Roy Ayers, Victor Feldman

Recorded at TTG Sound Studios in Hollywood, CA on June 21, 1966 (tracks 4, 8 & 10) 
July 8, 1966 (tracks 1, 5 & 7) and August 19, 1966 (tracks 2, 3, 6, 8 & 9)

Producer – Albert Marx, Richard Bock

tracklist:

A1     The Golden Sword
Composed By – G. Wilson*
3:11    
A2     Man Of La Mancha
Composed By – J. Darion*, M. Leigh*
2:16    
A3     The Breeze And I
Composed By – E. lecuona*
5:23    
A4     Carlos
Composed By – G. Wilson*
5:23    
A5     Chanson Du Feu Follet (Song Of Mad Fire)
Composed By – M. DeFalla*
4:07    
B1     Mi Corazon (My Heart)
Composed By – G. Wilson*
2:58    
B2     Blues Latinese
Composed By – G. Wilson*
5:35    
B3     The Feather (From "Teatihuacan Suite")
Composed By – G. Wilson*
4:15    
B4    La Mentira (The Lie)
Composed By – A. Carrillo*
2:05    
B5     The Serpent (From "Teatihuacan Suite")
Composed By – G. Wilson*
4:05 

 

 

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Gerald Wilson Orchestra ‎– Feelin' Kinda Blues

Pacific Jazz Records 1965 – ST-20099

notes:
Feelin' Kinda Blues is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra
 recorded in 1965 and released on the Pacific Jazz label

credits:

    Gerald Wilson - arranger, conductor
    Bobby Bryant, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Nat Meeks, Melvin Moore, Al Porcino - trumpet
    Bob Edmondson, John Ewing, Lester Robertson - trombone
    Fred Murell - bass trombone
    Curtis Amy - soprano saxophone
    Anthony Ortega - alto saxophone, flute, piccolo
    Teddy Edwards, Harold Land - tenor saxophone
    Jack Nimitz - baritone saxophone
    Phil Moore III - piano
    Don Randi - organ
    Dennis Budimir - guitar
    Buddy Woodson - bass
    Victor Feldman - vibraphone
    Mel Lee - drums
    Modesto Duran, Bones Howe, Adolfo Valdes - percussion



 Arranged By – Gerald Wilson
Art Direction – Woody Woodward
Recorded at United Recorders in Los Angeles, CA on November 30, 1965 (tracks 4, 8 & 9)
 and December 2, 1965 (tracks 1-3 & 5-7)
Engineer – "Bones" Howe


tracklist:

A1 When I'm Feeling Kinda Blues 3:40    
A2 Freddy Freeloader    4:12    
A3 Do Anything You Wanna 2:21    
A4 Yesterday 2:22    
A5 Watermelon Man 4:33    
B1 Yeh Yeh 2:35    
B2 One On The House    4:36    
B3 I Got You (I Feel Good) 2:46    
B4 I Concentrate On You 4:58    
B5    Well Son Shuffle 2:53   

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Ray Bryant And His Combo ‎– Dancing The Big Twist

 

Columbia records 1961  ‎– CS 8546

notes:
Dancing the Big Twist is an album by pianist Ray Bryant released
on Columbia Records in 1961 to capitalise on the Twist dance craze

credits:

Ray Bryant – piano
Harry Edison (track 7), Pat Jenkins (tracks 1–6 & 8),
Joe Newman (tracks 1–6 & 8) – trumpet
Matthew Gee – trombone (tracks 1–6 & 8)
Ben Richardson – baritone saxophone (track 7)
Buddy Tate – tenor saxophone
Bill Lee (track 7), Jimmy Rowser (tracks 1–6 & 8) – bass
Gus Johnson (track 7), Mickey Roker (tracks 1–6 & 8) – drums
Ray Barretto – congas (track 7)
Don Covay – vocals (track 2)

Recorded: December 27, 1960 and October 23 & 26, 1961
Studio     Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City

tracklist:

A1 Twist City
Written-By – M. Gee 5:45
A2 Just A Little Bit Of Twist
Written-By, Vocals – Don Covay 2:46
A3 Big Susie
Written-By – R. Bryant 5:22
A4 Twist On
Written-By – R. Bryant 4:46
B1 Twistin' On A Cat's Paw
Written-By – B. Tate 5:00
B2 Mo-Lasses
Written-By – J. Newman 5:15
B3 Fast Twist
Written-By – H. Edison*, R. Bryant 2:15
B4 Do That Twist (Early In The Morning)
Written-By – M. Gee 5:31

 

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Ray Charles Yes Indeed!

 

Atlantic records 1958   lp 8025

  notes:
Yes Indeed!! is a R&B/soul album by Ray Charles, released in 1958
 by Atlantic. It was the second of three Atlantic LPs that compiled
Charles' hit singles for the label.

credits:

Ray Charles - piano, vocals
Joshua Willis - trumpet (track 1)
Joe Bridgewater - trumpet (tracks 1, 6, 7, 9, 12)
John Hunt - trumpet (tracks 2, 3, 5, 8, 14)
Marcus Belgrave - trumpet (tracks 4, 11)
Lee Harper - trumpet (tracks 4, 11)
Ricky Harper - trumpet (tracks 6, 7, 12)
Charles Whitley - trumpet (track 9)
Jesse Drakes - trumpet (track 13)
Don Wilkerson - tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 9)
David Newman - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone (tracks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14)
Sam Taylor - tenor saxophone (track 13)
Cecil Payne - baritone saxophone (track 1)
Emmet Dennis - baritone saxophone (tracks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14)
David Newman - baritone saxophone (track 9)
Dave McRae - baritone saxophone (track 13)
Wesley Jackson - guitar (track 9)
Mickey Baker - guitar (track 13)
Paul West - bass (track 1)
Roosevelt Sheffield - bass (tracks 2, 3, 5, 8, 14)
Edgar Willis - bass (tracks 4, 6, 7, 11, 12)
Jimmy Bell - bass (track 9)
Lloyd Trotman - bass (track 13)
Panoma Francis - drums (track 1)
William Peeples - drums (tracks 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 14)
Richie Goldberg - drums (tracks 4, 11)
Glenn Brooks - drums (track 9)
Connie Kay - drums (track 13)
The Cookies - vocals (tracks 3, 8, 14)
The Raelettes - vocals (tracks 6, 7, 12)
Mary Ann Fisher - vocals (tracks 6, 7, 12)[2]


Released    October, 1958
Recorded    September 11, 1952 - February 20, 1958 in New York City and Atlanta

tracklist:

A1        What Would I Do Without You    2:33
A2        It's All Right    2:15
A3        I Want To Know    3:08
A4        Yes Indeed!
Written-By – Sy Oliver
2:12
A5        Get On The Right Track Baby
Written-By – Ray Charles, Titus Turner
2:20
A6        Talkin' 'Bout You    2:47
A7        Swanee River Rock (Talkin' 'Bout That River)    2:18
B1        Lonely Avenue
Written-By – Doc Pomus
2:42
B2        Blackjack    2:15
B3        The Sun's Gonna Shine Again
Written-By – Sam Sweet
2:35
B4        I Had A Dream    2:54
B5        I Want A Little Girl
Written-By – Billy Moll, Murray Mencher
2:54
B6        Heartbreaker
Written-By – A. Nugetre*
2:51
B7        Leave My Woman Alone    2:36

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Aretha Franklin ‎– Soul '69

 Atlantic records ‎ 1968 – SD 8212

notes:
Soul '69 is the fourteenth studio album by American
singer Aretha Franklin; released in 1969 by Atlantic Records

credits:

    Aretha Franklin – vocals, piano (2, 7, 9)
    Junior Mance – piano (1, 3–6, 8–11)
    Spooner Oldham – organ (2, 7)
    Joe Zawinul – organ (5), piano, Fender Rhodes (6, 12)
    Kenny Burrell – guitar (1, 3–6, 8–11)
    Jimmy Johnson – guitar (2, 7)
    Ron Carter – bass guitar (1, 3–6, 8–12)
    Jerry Jemmott – bass guitar (2, 7)
    Tommy Cogbill – bass guitar (2, 7)
    Bruno Carr – drums (1, 3–6, 8, 9, 12)
    Roger Hawkins – drums (2, 7)
    Grady Tate – drums (10, 11)
    Jack Jennings – vibraphone (5, 7, 9, 12)
    Louie Goicdecha, Manuel Gonzales – percussion (5, 7, 12)
    David Newman – tenor saxophone, flute
    King Curtis, Seldon Powell – tenor saxophone
    George Dorsey, Frank Wess – alto saxophone
    Pepper Adams – baritone saxophone
    Joe Newman, Bernie Glow, Richard Williams, Snooky Young, Ernie Royal – trumpet
    Jimmy Cleveland, Urbie Green, Benny Powell, Thomas Mitchell – trombone
    Evelyn Greene, Wyline Ivy – backing vocals
    Arrangements by Arif Mardin

Recorded at Atlantic Studios, New York.NYC,
April 17,18, and September 23,24,25,26,27 1968
Producer – Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd
Recorded By – Tom Dowd

tracklist:

A1 Ramblin'
Written-By – Maybelle Smith
A2 Today I Sing The Blues
Written-By – Curtis Lewis
A3 River's Invitation
Written-By – Percy Mayfield
A4 Pitiful
Written-By – Charlie Singleton, Rose Marie McCoy
A5 Crazy He Calls Me
Written-By – Bob Russell, Carl Sigman
A6 Bring It On Home To Me
Written-By – Sam Cooke
B1 Tracks Of My Tears
Written-By – Tarplin*, Robinson*, Moore*
B2 If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody
Written-By – Rudy Clarke*
B3 Gentle On My Mind
Written-By – John Hartford
B4 So Long
Written-By – Melcher*, Harris*, Morgan*
B5 I'll Never Be Free
Written-By – Bernie Benjamin*, George Weiss*
B6 Elusive Butterfly
Written-By – Bob Lind
 

 

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Ray Charles ‎– Genius + Soul = Jazz

 

Impulse!  records‎ 1961  A- 2

notes:

Genius + Soul = Jazz is a 1961 album by American musician Ray Charles,
featuring big band arrangements by Quincy Jones and Ralph Burns.
Charles is accompanied by two groups drawn from members of The
 Count Basie Band and from the ranks of top New York session players.
It was recorded at Van Gelder Studio in two sessions on December 26 and 27, 1960
 and originally released on the Impulse! label as Impulse! A–2.
Charles plays the Hammond B3 organ on all tracks.

Personnel:

Ray Charles Hammond B-3 organ and vocals
December 26, 1960 session: Tracks 1, 2, 3, 6, 8 & 9
Clark Terry, Phillip Guilbeau, Thad Jones, Joe Newman, Snooky Young (trumpet)
Urbie Green, Henry Coker, Al Grey, Benny Powell (trombone)
Marshall Royal, Frank Wess (alto saxophone) Frank Foster, Billy Mitchell (tenor saxophone)
Charlie Fowlkes (baritone saxophone) Freddie Green (guitar)
Eddie Jones (bass) Sonny Payne (drums)

recorded:

December 27, 1960 session: Tracks 4, 5, 6 & 10

Clark Terry, Phillip Guilbeau, Jimmy Nottingham, Joe Wilder, John Frosk (trumpet)
Jimmy Cleveland, Urbie Green, Keg Johnson, George Matthews (trombone)
George Dorsey, Earl Warren (alto saxophone) Budd Johnson, Seldon Powell (tenor saxophone)
Haywood Henry (baritone saxophone) Sam Herman (guitar) Joe Benjamin (bass) Roy Haynes (drums)
    
 It was recorded at the Rudy Van Gelder Studio in two sessions
on December 26 and 27, 1960 and originally released on
the Impulse! label as Impulse! A–2.

tracklist:

A1        From The Heart
Written-By – Ray Charles
3:30
A2        I've Got News For You
Written-By – Ray Alfred*
4:28
A3        Moanin'
Written-By – Bobby Timmons
3:14
A4        Let's Go
Written-By – Ray Charles
2:39
A5        One Mint Julep
Written-By – Randolph Toombs*
3:02
B1        I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town
Written By – William Weldon & Roy Jacobs
Written-By – Roy Jacobs, William Weldon
3:38
B2        Stompin' Room Only
Written-By – Howard Marks (4)
3:35
B3        Mister C
Written-By – Ray Charles
4:28
B4        Strike Up The Band
Written-By – George & Ira Gershwin
2:35
B5        Birth Of The Blues
Written-By – DeSylva, Brown & Henderson*
5:05
 

 

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Quincy Jones ‎– Golden Boy

Mercury records 1964 – MG 20938

notes:

Golden Boy is an album by Quincy Jones which was released
by Mercury in 1964. The album includes three versions
of the theme from the musical Golden Boy with three original
 compositions and jazz versions of pop hits.

credits:

    Quincy Jones – arranger, conductor with orchestra including:
    Freddie Hubbard, Joe Newman, Johnny Foske, Dick Hurwitz − trumpet
    Al Grey, Billy Byers, Paul Faulise, Quentin Jackson, Bill Watrous − trombone
    James Buffington, Morris Secon − French horn
    Jerome Richardson − flute, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
    Phil Woods − alto saxophone
    Frank Foster − tenor saxophone, flute
    Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis − tenor saxophone
    George Dessinger, Stan Webb − tenor saxophone, clarinet
    Billy Slapin − clarinet, flute
    Cecil Payne − baritone saxophone
    Jim Hall − guitar
    Margaret Ross − harp
    Bobby Scott − piano
    Don Elliott − vibraphone, marimba, vocals
    Art Davis, Bob Cranshaw, Milt Hinton − bass
    Ed Shaughnessy, Grady Tate − drums
    Al Brown, Archie Levin, Charles McCracken, David Mankovitz,
  David Schwartz, George Ricci, Harold Coletta, Harry Lookofsky, J
   ulien Barber, Karen Tuttle, Kermit Moore, Maurice Bialkin,
     Selwart Clarke, Ted Israel – string section

   
Recorded    September 15, 1964
Studio    National Recording Studios, New York City

Strings personnel is based on LP sleeve, which may
or may not refer to session on September 15, 1964 or,
more likely, a collective listing for both sessions.
Don Elliott plays bass marimba on Seaweed.

Golden Boy is listed as (string version) to distinguish
from big band version recorded September 15, 1964.
notes:

Golden Boy is an album by Quincy Jones which was released
by Mercury in 1964. The album includes three versions
of the theme from the musical Golden Boy with three original
 compositions and jazz versions of pop hits.

credits:

    Quincy Jones – arranger, conductor with orchestra including:
    Freddie Hubbard, Joe Newman, Johnny Foske, Dick Hurwitz − trumpet
    Al Grey, Billy Byers, Paul Faulise, Quentin Jackson, Bill Watrous − trombone
    James Buffington, Morris Secon − French horn
    Jerome Richardson − flute, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
    Phil Woods − alto saxophone
    Frank Foster − tenor saxophone, flute
    Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis − tenor saxophone
    George Dessinger, Stan Webb − tenor saxophone, clarinet
    Billy Slapin − clarinet, flute
    Cecil Payne − baritone saxophone
    Jim Hall − guitar
    Margaret Ross − harp
    Bobby Scott − piano
    Don Elliott − vibraphone, marimba, vocals
    Art Davis, Bob Cranshaw, Milt Hinton − bass
    Ed Shaughnessy, Grady Tate − drums
    Al Brown, Archie Levin, Charles McCracken, David Mankovitz,
  David Schwartz, George Ricci, Harold Coletta, Harry Lookofsky, J
   ulien Barber, Karen Tuttle, Kermit Moore, Maurice Bialkin,
     Selwart Clarke, Ted Israel – string section

   
Recorded    September 15, 1964
Studio    National Recording Studios, New York City

Strings personnel is based on LP sleeve, which may
or may not refer to session on September 15, 1964 or,
more likely, a collective listing for both sessions.
Don Elliott plays bass marimba on Seaweed.

Golden Boy is listed as (string version) to distinguish
from big band version recorded September 15, 1964.

tracklist:

A1        Theme From Golden Boy (String Version)
Written-By – Charles Strouse, Lee Adams (2)
2:47
A2        The Witching Hour
Written-By – Q. Jones*
3:40
A3        Seaweed
Written-By – Quincy Jones
2:24
A4        Golden Boy
Written-By – Charles Strouse, Lee Adams (2)
3:10
A5        Django
Written-By – John Lewis (2)
4:58
B1        Soul Serenade
Written-By – Curtis Ousley, Luther Dixon
3:44
B2        Theme From Golden Boy (Big Band Version)
Written-By – Charles Strouse, Lee Adams (2)
3:54
B3        Hard Day's Night
Written-By – Lennon-McCartney
3:24
B4        The Sidewinder
Written-By – Lee Morgan
3:40
B5        The Midnight Sun Will Never Set
Written-By – D. Cochran*, H. Salvador*, Quincy Jones
3:08

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Quincy Jones And His Orchestra ‎– Quincy's Got A Brand New Bag

Mercury records 1965 – MG21063

notes:

Quincy's Got a Brand New Bag is a studio album by record producer,
 arranger and musician, Quincy Jones, featuring instrumental
 arrangements of contemporary pop/R&B hits which was recorded
 in late 1965 at RPM International Studios and engineered in
part by Ray Charles, who performed on many tracks.

credits:

Bass – Ben Tucker (tracks: A3, B2, B3, B5),
 Carol Kay (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to A6, B1, B4, B6)
Bongos – Ray Barretto (tracks: A3, B2, B3, B5)
Congas – Ray Barretto (tracks: A3, B2, B3, B5)
Drums – Grady Tate (tracks: A3, B2, B3, B5)
Flute – Jerome Richardson (tracks: A3, B2, B3, B5)
Guitar – Arthur Knight (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to A6, B1, B4, B6),
Rene Hall (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to A6, B1, B4, B6)
Percussion – Gary Coleman (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to A6, B1, B4, B6)
Piano – Bobby Scott (tracks: A3, B2, B3, B5)
Piano, Organ – Michael Rubini* (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to A6, B1, B4, B6),
 Ray Charles (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to A6, B1, B4, B6)
Saxophone [Alto] – Jackie Kelso (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to A6, B1, B4, B6)
Saxophone [Baritone] – Jewel Grant (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to A6, B1, B4, B6)
Saxophone [Tenor] – Jerome Richardson (tracks: A3, B2, B3, B5)
Trombone – Erbie Green* (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to A6, B1, B4, B6)
Trombone [Bass] – Kenny Schroyer (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to A6, B1, B4, B6)
Trumpet – Bobby Bryant (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to A6, B1, B4, B6),
 Joe Newman (tracks: A3, B2, B3, B5)

Recorded at RPM International Studios, Los Angeles,
California, November 22, 24 and 27, 1965
Engineer – Joe Adams, Ray Charles, Rudy Hill

tracklist:


A1        Ain't That Peculiar
Arranged By – Bob Florence
Conductor – Quincy Jones
Producer – Quincy Jones
2:47
A2        I Got You (I Feel Good)
Arranged By – Bob Florence
Conductor – Quincy Jones
Producer – Quincy Jones
3:46
A3        I Hear A Symphony
Arranged By – Bobby Scott
Conductor – Bobby Scott
Producer – Bobby Scott
3:06
A4        A Lovers Concerto
Arranged By – Bob Florence
Conductor – Quincy Jones
Producer – Quincy Jones
2:39
A5        Baby Cakes
Arranged By – Quincy Jones
Conductor – Quincy Jones
Producer – Quincy Jones
4:02
A6        Mohair Sam
Arranged By – Bob Florence
Conductor – Quincy Jones
Producer – Quincy Jones
2:11
B1        Something About You
Arranged By – Bob Florence
Conductor – Quincy Jones
Producer – Quincy Jones
2:52
B2        Boss Bird
Arranged By – Bobby Scott
Conductor – Bobby Scott
Producer – Bobby Scott
3:19
B3        Hang On Sloopy
Arranged By – Bobby Scott
Conductor – Bobby Scott
Producer – Bobby Scott
2:12
B4        Fever
Arranged By – Quincy Jones
Conductor – Quincy Jones
Producer – Quincy Jones
2:23
B5        Harlem Nocturne
Arranged By – Bobby Scott
Conductor – Bobby Scott
Producer – Bobby Scott
2:35
B6        Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
Arranged By – Quincy Jones
Conductor – Quincy Jones
Producer – Quincy Jones
2:07

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The Gerald Wilson Orchestra, ‎– Live And Swinging

 

Pacific Jazz Records 1967 – PJ-10118

notes:

Live and Swinging (subtitled The Gerald Wilson Orchestra
 Plays Standards and Blues) is a live album by the Gerald Wilson
Orchestra recorded in 1967 and released on the Pacific Jazz label

credits:

Bass – William "Buddy" Woodson*
Conductor – Gerald Wilson
Drums – Carl Lott
Organ – Jack Wilson
Piano – Phil Moore III
Saxophone [Alto] – Anthony Ortega, Ray Bojorquez
Saxophone [Baritone], Tuba – Howard Johnson (3)
Saxophone [Tenor] – Hadley Caliman, Harold Land
Trombone – Don Switzer, Lester Robertson, Mike Barone, Thurman Green
Trumpet – Al Porcino, Alex Rodriguez, Charles Tolliver,
 Dick Forest, Gary Barone, Larry McGuire


Engineer – Wally Heider
Producer – Albert Marx, Richard Bock

Recorded    March 31 and April 1, 1967
Marty's on the Hill, Los Angeles,


tracklist:

A1        Paper Man
Written-By, Arranged By – Charles Tolliver
6:46
A2        I Should Care
Arranged By – Dick Grove
Written-By – A. Stordahl*, P. Weston*, S. Cahn*
3:27
A3        I've Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
Arranged By – Gerald Wilson
Written-By – D. Ellington*, P. Webster*
4:10
A4        The "IT's" Where It's At
Arranged By – Gerald Wilson
Written-By – Harold Land
5:38
B1        Blues For A Scorpio
Arranged By – Mike Barone
Written-By – Gerald Wilson
5:52
B2        Li'l Darlin'
Written-By – Neal Hefti
5:17
B3        Misty
Arranged By – Mike Barone
Written-By – E. Garner*, J. Burke*
3:03
B4        Viva Tirado
Written-By, Arranged By – Gerald Wilson
7:46

 

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The Gerald Wilson Orchestra ‎

 

 

 California Soul

 

 

World Pacific Jazz records 1968 ‎– St-20135

notes:

California Soul is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra
recorded in 1968 and released on the Pacific Jazz label

credits:

Gerald Wilson - arranger, conductor
Bobby Bryant (tracks 2, 5, 6 & 8), Larry McGuire (tracks 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 & 9),
Ollie Mitchell (tracks 1, 4 & 7), Alex Rodriguez (tracks 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 & 9),
Tony Rusch (tracks 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 & 9), Dalton Smith (tracks 1, 4 & 7) - trumpet
Thurman Green, Lester Robertson, Frank Strong - trombone
Mike Wimberly - bass trombone
Art Maebe - French horn, tuba (tracks 3 & 9)
David Duke (tracks 2, 5, 6 & 8), George Hyde (tracks 1, 4 & 7),
Jim McGee (tracks 1, 4 & 7) - French horn
Ramon Bojorquez, Henry DeVega - alto saxophone
Anthony Ortega - alto saxophone, flute, piccolo
Hadley Caliman, Harold Land - tenor saxophone
Bill Perkins - tenor saxophone, flute (tracks 1, 4 & 7)
Richard Aplanalp - baritone saxophone
Alan Beutler - alto saxophone, baritone saxophone (tracks 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 & 9)
William Green - flute, piccolo (tracks 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 & 9)
Pete Terry - bass clarinet, bassoon
Bobby Hutcherson - vibraphone
Tommy Flanagan (tracks 3 & 9), Jimmy Rowles,
Mike Wofford (tracks 1, 4 & 7) - piano, organ, electric harpsichord
Mike Anthony - guitar
Stanley Gilbert - bass (tracks 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 & 9)
Wilton Felder - electric bass
Carl Lott - drums
Hugh Anderson, Joe Porcaro - percussion

Recorded   
August 7 & 16 and September 2, 1968
Liberty Studios, Hollywood, CA

Art Direction – Woody Woodward
Co-producer – Albert Marx Productions
Engineer – Lanky Linstrot
Producer – Richard Bock

tracklist:

A1 California Soul
Composed By – Nickolas Ashford - Valerie Simpson 4:06
A2 Light My Fire
Composed By – The Doors 5:00
A3 Channel Island
Composed By – Gerald Wilson 5:05
A4 Lullaby From Rosemary's Baby
Composed By – Christopher Komeda 2:47
A5 Sunshine Of Your Love
Composed By – Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, Pete Brown 2:49
B1 Russian River
Composed By – Gerald Wilson 5:20
B2 Yesterlove
Composed By – Al Cleveland, William Robinson 3:57
B3 Down Here On The Ground
Composed By – Gale Garnett, Lalo Schifrin 4:45
B4 El Presidente
Composed By – Gerald Wilson 4:10

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Gerald Wilson ‎

You Better Believe It!

Pacific Jazz Records 1961 – PJ 34

notes:

You Better Believe It! is an album by Jazz musician and bandleader
 Gerald Wilson. Recorded in 1961 for the Pacific Jazz label,
it featuring a 17 piece orchestra, the music is arranged, directed
and mainly composed by Wilson. The orchestra is made up of
 west coast-based musicians such as Richard "Groove" Holmes,
Harold Land, and Carmell Jones.

credits:

Alto Saxophone [Soloist] – Joe Maini (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B3)
Bass – Jimmy Bond
Drums – Mel Lewis
Guitar – Gene Edwards (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B3)
Organ – Richard Holmes
Reeds – Buddy Collette, Don Raffell (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B3),
Harry Klee (tracks: A1, A4, B1), Jack Nimitz (tracks: A1, A4, B1)
Tenor Saxophone [Soloist] – Harold Land (tracks: A1, A4, B1),
Teddy Edwards, Walter Benton (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B3)
Trombone – Bob Edmonson*, Frank Strong (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B3),
John Ewing, Kenny Shroyer, Lester Robinson (tracks: A1, A4, B1)
Trumpet – Al Porcino (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B3),
Gerald Wilson, Jack Trainor* (tracks: A2, A3, B2, B3),
Jimmy Zito* (tracks: A1, A4, B1), Johnny Audino*,
Ray Triscari (tracks: A1, A4, B1)
Trumpet [Soloist] – Carmell Jones

recorded :

Recorded    September 9 & 30, 1961
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, California

tracklist:

A1    Blues For Yna Yna
Written-By – Gerald Wilson
6:51   
A2         Jeri
Written-By – Gerald Wilson
3:40   
A3    Moody Blue
Written-By – Gerald Wilson
3:05   
A4    Straight Up And Down
Written-By – Gerald Wilson
3:49   
B1  The Wailer
Written-By – Gerald Wilson
7:16   
B2     You Better Believe It
Written-By – Gerald Wilson, Richard "Groove" Holmes
5:16   
B3     Yvette
Written-By – Gerald Wilson
3:33   

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Gerald Wilson Big Band ‎– Moment Of Truth

Pacific Jazz Records 1962 ‎– ST-61

notes:

In 1960, Wilson formed a Los Angeles-based band that began
a series of superb recordings for the Pacific Jazz label.
Musicians in the band at various times included lead trumpeter
 Snooky Young, trumpeter Carmell Jones,
saxophonists Harold Land, Don Raffell and Teddy Edwards,
 guitarist Joe Pass, vibists Roy Ayers and Bobby
Hutcherson, and drummers Mel Lewis and Mel Lee.
His wife of over fifty years, Josefina Villasenor Wilson, is
Mexican-American. A number of Wilson's compositions showed
 his love of Spanish/Mexican themes, especially
 "Viva Tirado," which later became
 a hit for the rock band El Chicano.

Moment of Truth is an album that the Gerald Wilson
Big Band recorded in 1962 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.

credits:

    Gerald Wilson - arranger and conductor
    John Audino, Jules Chaiken, Freddie Hill, Carmell Jones,
    Al Porcino (tracks 6-9) - trumpet
    Lou Blackburn, Bob Edmondson, Lester Robertson (tracks 6-9),
    Frank Strong (tracks 6-9) - trombone
    Bob Knight - bass trombone
    Joe Maini - alto saxophone
    Bud Shank - alto saxophone, flute
    Teddy Edwards, Harold Land - tenor saxophone
    Jack Nimitz (tracks 6-9), Don Raffell - baritone saxophone
    Jack Wilson - piano
    Joe Pass - guitar
    Jimmy Bond - bass
    Mel Lewis - drums
    Modesto Duran - congas (tracks 1 & 7)


Recorded    August 27, and September 1962
Pacific Jazz Studios, Los Angeles, CA



 All compositions by Gerald Wilson except as indicated

 tracks list:

A1     Viva Tirado     5:40
A2     Moment Of Truth     4:15
A3     Patterns     5:54
A4     Teri     2:54
A5     Nancy Joe     2:37
B1     Milestones     5:30
       Miles Davis
B2     Latino     5:00
B3     Josefina     4:18
B4     Emerge     3:22

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Hank Levine And Orchestra ‎– Image

ABC-Paramount ‎1961 – 10256

 

Written-By – B. Sande, J. Glenn, L. Greene

producer Foy Willing
 Record Company – Am-Par Record Corp.
Pressed By – Monarch Record Mfg. Co.


 Tracklist:

A     Image - Part I     2:21

B     Image - Part II     2:01

 

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Jimmy Smith ‎– Hoochie Cooche Man

 

Verve Records 1966‎– V6-8667

notes:

Hoochie Cooche Man is a 1966 album by Jimmy Smith
arranged by Oliver Nelson. The album title has also
been spelled as Hoochie Coochie Man.

credits:

    Jimmy Smith – Hammond organ, vocals
    Oliver Nelson – arranger, conductor
    Richard Davis – double bass
    Bob Cranshaw – electric bass
    Bobby Rosengarden – bongos, percussion
    Grady Tate – drums
    Donald Corrado, Willie Ruff – French horn
    Barry Galbraith, Bill Suyker, Billy Butler, Kenny Burrell – guitar
    Buddy Lucas – harmonica
    Jack Agee, Jerome Richardson, Jerry Dodgion, Phil Woods, Bob Ashton – woodwind
    Britt Woodman, Melba Liston, Quentin Jackson, Tom McIntosh – trombone
    Ernie Royal, Gene Young, Joe Newman, Dick Williams – trumpet
    Don Butterfield – tuba

Creed Taylor – producer
Val Valentin – director of engineering
Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
Recorded at the Van Gelder Studios,
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on June 14, 1966.

tracklist:

A1 I'm Your Hoochie Cooche Man
Written-By  Willie Dixon
A2 One Mint Julep
Written-By  Ray Charles   
A3 Ain't That Just Like A Woman
Written-By  Claude Demitrius*, Fleecie Moore
B1 Boom Boom
Written-By  John Lee Hooker
B2 Blues And The Abstract Truth
Written-By  Oliver Nelson   
B3 TNT
Written-By  Ben Tucker, Grady Tate

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