The Best of the 50’s and 60’s

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Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1I’m a Fool to Want You
bass:
Milt Hinton (on 1958-02-20)
bass trombone:
Tom Mitchell (US jazz trombonist) (on 1958-02-20)
cello:
Maurice Brown (jazz cellist) (on 1958-02-20) and David Soyer (on 1958-02-20)
drums (drum set):
Osie Johnson (on 1958-02-20)
flute:
Danny Bank (reeds) (on 1958-02-20), Phil Bodner (Woodwind player) (on 1958-02-20), Thomas Parshley (on 1958-02-20) and Romeo Penque (on 1958-02-20)
guitar:
Barry Galbraith (on 1958-02-20)
harp:
Janet Putman (on 1958-02-20)
piano:
Mal Waldron (American jazz pianist) (on 1958-02-20)
solo trombone:
Urbie Green (on 1958-02-20)
trombone:
Jack Green (on 1958-02-20) and J.J. Johnson (Jazz/bop trombonist/session leader) (on 1958-02-20)
trumpet:
Billy Butterfield (on 1958-02-20), Mel Davis (US jazz trumpeter) (on 1958-02-20) and Bernie Glow (on 1958-02-20)
viola:
Sidney Brecher (on 1958-02-20) and Richard Dickler (on 1958-02-20)
violin:
Emmanual Green (on 1958-02-20), Harry Hoffman (violinist) (on 1958-02-20), Harry Katzman (on 1958-02-20), Leo Kruczek (on 1958-02-20), Milton Lomask (on 1958-02-20), Harry Melnikoff (on 1958-02-20), George Ockner (on 1958-02-20) and Sam Rand (violinist) (on 1958-02-20)
background vocals:
Elise Bretton (on 1958-02-20) and Miriam Workman (on 1958-02-20)
lead vocals:
Billie Holiday (on 1958-02-20)
orchestra:
Ray Ellis and His Orchestra (on 1958-02-20)
conductor:
Ray Ellis (US producer, arranger and conductor) (on 1958-02-20)
cover recording of:
I’m a Fool to Want You (on 1958-02-20)
writer:
Joel Herron (in 1951), Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (in 1951) and Jack Wolf (in 1951)
publisher:
Barton Music Corp., Integrity Music Corp., Sergeant Music Co., The International Music Network and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Ray Ellis and His Orchestra & Billie Holiday43:25
2Round Midnight
piano:
Thelonious Monk (on 1968-11-19)
edit of:
’Round Midnight (studio, 1968-11-19, solo piano, includes false start) by Thelonious Monk
recording of:
’Round Midnight (on 1968-11-19)
lyricist:
Bernie Hanighen
composer:
Thelonious Monk and Cootie Williams
publisher:
Advanced Music, Advanced Music corp., Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises, Thelonious Music, Thelonious Music Corporation (Publisher, affiliated to BMI.), Ultra Empire Music, Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019) and Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09)
is based on:
I Need You So
Thelonious Monk3:51
3Prelude to a Kiss
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1957-10-01)
alto saxophone:
Johnny Hodges (on 1957-10-01) and Russell Procope (on 1957-10-01)
baritone saxophone and bass clarinet:
Harry Carney (on 1957-10-01)
bass:
Jimmy Woode (on 1957-10-01)
cello:
Ozzie Bailey (on 1957-10-01), Jimmy Grissom (on 1957-10-01) and Ray Nance (on 1957-10-01)
clarinet:
Harry Carney (on 1957-10-01), Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1957-10-01) and Russell Procope (on 1957-10-01)
drums (drum set):
Sam Woodyard (on 1957-10-01)
piano:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (on 1957-10-01)
tenor saxophone:
Paul Gonsalves (on 1957-10-01) and Jimmy Hamilton (US jazz clarinettist/saxophonist, arranger, composer) (on 1957-10-01)
trombone:
Quentin Jackson (on 1957-10-01), John Sanders (US jazz trombonist) (on 1957-10-01) and Britt Woodman (on 1957-10-01)
trumpet:
William “Cat” Anderson (on 1957-10-01), Willie Cook (on 1957-10-01), Harold Baker (on 1957-10-01), Ray Nance (on 1957-10-01) and Clark Terry (American swing trumpeter) (on 1957-10-01)
instrumental recording of:
Prelude to a Kiss (on 1957-10-01)
lyricist:
Irving Gordon (US songwriter) (in 1938) and Irving Mills (in 1938)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1938)
publisher:
J. R. Lafleur & Son Ltd. and Lafleur Music Ltd.
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra4:45
4Cry Me a River
bass:
Paul Chambers (US jazz bassist) (on 1957-04-26)
drums (drum set):
Max Roach (20th century US jazz drummer & composer) (on 1957-04-26)
piano:
Tommy Flanagan (on 1957-04-26)
trombone:
J.J. Johnson (Jazz/bop trombonist/session leader) (on 1957-04-26)
instrumental cover recording of:
Cry Me a River (on 1957-04-26)
lyricist and composer:
Arthur Hamilton
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Chappell Music Co. Inc., Harmony Grace Publishing, Saunders Publications Inc., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09), Daksel Music Corp. (in 1982) and Song and Dance Music Co. (in 1982)
sub-publisher:
Warner/Chappell Music Japan, Synch division and Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company – do not use as release label)
J.J. Johnson4:49
5Dat Dere
producer:
Al Ham
double bass:
Joe Benjamin (US jazz bassist) (on 1960-10-14), Frank Carroll (US bass player) (on 1960-10-14) and George Duvivier (on 1960-10-14)
drums (drum set):
George Devens (on 1960-10-14), Panama Francis (US swing jazz drummer) (on 1960-10-14), Osie Johnson (on 1960-10-14) and Bobby Rosengarden (on 1960-10-14)
guitar:
Don Arnone (on 1960-10-14), Everett Barksdale (on 1960-10-14) and Al Chernet (on 1960-10-14)
piano:
Bernie Leighton (on 1960-10-14), Alonzo Levister (on 1960-10-14) and Floyd Morris (on 1960-10-14)
saxophone:
Phil Bodner (Woodwind player) (on 1960-10-14), Walt Levinsky (American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist (alto) and flutist) (on 1960-10-14) and Joe Soldo (on 1960-10-14)
trumpet:
Billy Butterfield (on 1960-10-14) and Joe Wilder (on 1960-10-14)
lead vocals:
Oscar Brown Jr. (US jazz singer-songwriter from Chicago) (on 1960-10-14)
recording of:
Dat Dere (on 1960-10-14)
lyricist:
Oscar Brown Jr. (US jazz singer-songwriter from Chicago)
composer:
Bobby Timmons
Oscar Brown Jr.2:53
6Willow Weep for Me
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1966-02-09)
baritone saxophone:
Ronnie Cuber (on 1966-02-09)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Lovelace (on 1966-02-09)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (on 1966-02-09)
organ:
Dr. Lonnie Smith (on 1966-02-09)
instrumental cover recording of:
Willow Weep for Me (on 1966-02-09)
lyricist and composer:
Ann Ronell (in 1932)
publisher:
Ann Ronell Music and Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher)
sub-publisher:
日音 Synch事業部
George Benson7:44
7The End of a Love Affair
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1956-04-05)
recording engineer:
Tony Janick
producer:
George Avakian
double bass:
Doug Watkins (on 1956-04-05)
drums (drum set):
Art Blakey (on 1956-04-05)
piano:
Horace Silver (on 1956-04-05)
tenor saxophone:
Hank Mobley (US jazz tenor saxophonist) (on 1956-04-05)
trumpet:
Donald Byrd (American jazz trumpeter) (on 1956-04-05)
recorded at:
CBS 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1956-04-06 until 1956-05-05)
instrumental cover recording of:
The End of a Love Affair (on 1956-04-05)
lyricist and composer:
Edward Redding
publisher:
MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group)
Art Blakey6:44
8Misty
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1965-02-10)
producer:
Clyde Otis (American songwriter and record producer)
bass:
James Richardson (on 1965-02-10)
drums (drum set):
Hindal Butts (on 1965-02-10)
guitar:
Kenny Burrell (on 1965-02-10)
piano:
Ted Harris (Soul music writer) (on 1965-02-10)
vocals:
Aretha Franklin (on 1965-02-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1965)
live cover recording of:
Misty (on 1965-02-10)
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908-1964)
composer:
Erroll Garner
publisher:
Marke Music Publishing Co., Inc., My Dad’s Songs, Inc., Octave Music Publishing Corp., Pocketful of Dreams Music, Reganesque Music Company, The Songwriters Guild, Vernon Music Inc., Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
is based on:
Misty (original instrumental work)
Aretha Franklin3:39
9I’m in the Mood for Love
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1951-01-11)
double bass:
John Simmons (bassist) (on 1951-01-11)
drums (drum set):
Shadow Wilson (on 1951-01-11)
piano:
Erroll Garner (on 1951-01-11)
instrumental recording of:
I’m in the Mood for Love (on 1951-01-11)
lyricist:
Dorothy Fields (US Tin Pan Alley librettist and lyricist)
composer:
Jimmy McHugh (songwriter)
publisher:
Margenia Music, MCI Music Publishing Ltd. and EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP) (in 1935, in 1963)
Erroll Garner3:39
10Long Gone (From the Bowlin’ Green)
recording engineer:
Mason Coppinger (US recording engineer) (on 1954-07-12)
producer:
George Avakian
clarinet:
Barney Bigard (on 1954-07-12)
double bass:
Arvell Shaw (on 1954-07-12)
drums (drum set):
Barrett Deems (on 1954-07-12)
piano:
Billy Kyle (on 1954-07-12)
trombone:
Trummy Young (on 1954-07-12)
trumpet and lead vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1954-07-12)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1954-07-12) and Velma Middleton (on 1954-07-12)
cover recording of:
Long Gone (From Bowlin' Green) (on 1954-07-12)
lyricist:
Chris Smith (jazz writer)
composer:
William Christopher Handy
Louis Armstrong & His All‐Stars5:10
11When Sunny Gets Blue
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (from 1960-12-20 until 1960-12-21)
double bass [bass]:
Peck Morrison (Jazz bass player from the 60s) (from 1960-12-20 until 1960-12-21)
drums (drum set):
Dave Bailey (from 1960-12-20 until 1960-12-21)
piano:
Billy Gardner (organist) (from 1960-12-20 until 1960-12-21)
tenor saxophone:
Charlie Rouse (from 1960-12-20 until 1960-12-21)
instrumental recording of:
When Sunny Gets Blue (in 1960-12)
lyricist:
Jack Segal (US songwriter)
composer:
Marvin Fisher
publisher:
Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
Charlie Rouse5:50
12All the Things You Are
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1957-04-20)
alto saxophone:
Lee Konitz (jazz saxophonist) (on 1957-04-20) and Hal McKusick (on 1957-04-20)
baritone saxophone:
Gene Allen (baritone saxophonist) (on 1957-04-20) and Gerry Mulligan (on 1957-04-20)
bass:
Joe Benjamin (US jazz bassist) (on 1957-04-20)
drums (drum set):
Dave Bailey (on 1957-04-20) and Gus Johnson (drums) (on 1957-04-20)
piano:
Gerry Mulligan (on 1957-04-20)
tenor saxophone:
Charlie Rouse (on 1957-04-20) and Zoot Sims (US jazz saxophonist) (on 1957-04-20)
trombone:
Bob Brookmeyer (on 1957-04-20), Jim Dahl (on 1957-04-20) and Frank Rehak (on 1957-04-20)
trumpet:
Don Ferrara (on 1957-04-20), Don Joseph (trumpet player) (on 1957-04-20), Jerry Lloyd (on 1957-04-20) and Phil Sunkel (on 1957-04-20)
arranger:
Gerry Mulligan
instrumental recording of:
All the Things You Are (from “Very Warm for May”) (on 1957-04-20)
lyricist:
Oscar Hammerstein II (of Rodgers & Hammerstein) (in 1939)
composer:
Jerome Kern (in 1939)
publisher:
Polygram Int. Publishing (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998) (ended), T.B. Harms Inc. (ended) and Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998)
part of:
Broadway Rhythm (film)
Gerry Mulligan5:41
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