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John Coltrane: Stardust

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In July 1963, “Prestige” label released “Stardust”, the tenth John Coltrane album. It was recorded in July 1958, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Bob Weinstock.

Personnel:

  • John Coltrane – tenor saxophone
  • Wilbur Harden – flugelhorn, trumpet
  • Freddie Hubbard – trumpet
  • Red Garland – piano
  • Paul Chambers – bass
  • Jimmy Cobb – drums
  • Arthur Taylor – drums

Track listing:

  1. Stardust – Hoagy Carmichael, Mitchell Parish
  2. Time After Time – Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne
  3. Love Thy Neighbor – Mack Gordon, Harry Revel
  4. Then I’ll Be Tired of You – Yip Harburg, Arthur Schwartz

Elvin Jones: Poly-Currents

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In June 1970, “Blue Note” label released “Poly-Currents”, the twelve Elvin Jones album. It was recorded in September 1969, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Francis Wolff.

Personnel:

  • Elvin Jones – drums
  • George Coleman – tenor saxophone
  • Joe Farrell – tenor saxophone, English horn, flute, bass flute
  • Pepper Adams – baritone saxophone
  • Fred Tompkins – flute
  • Wilbur Little – bass
  • Candido Camero – congas
  • Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
  • Frank Gauna – art direction
  • Bob Venosa – design

Track listing:

  1. Agenda – Elvin Jones
  2. Agappe Love – Joe Farrell
  3. Mr. Jones – Keiko Jones
  4. Yes – Fred Tompkins
  5. Whew – Wilbur Little

Hank Mobley: Same

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In June 1958, “Blue Note” label released the self-titled, eleventh Hank Mobley album. It was recorded in June 1957, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

  • Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone
  • Curtis Porter – alto and tenor saxophone
  • Bill Hardman – trumpet
  • Sonny Clark – piano
  • Paul Chambers – bass
  • Art Taylor – drums

Track listing:

  1. Mighty Moe and Joe – Curtis Porter
  2. Falling in Love with Love – Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
  3. Bags’ Groove – Milt Jackson
  4. Double Exposure – Hank Mobley
  5. News – Curtis Porter

Isaiah Collier & the Chosen Few: Cosmic Transitions

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On May 12, 2021, “Division” label released “Cosmic Transitions”, the second Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few studio album. It was recorded in September 2020, at “Van Gelder Studio” in New Jersey, and was produced by

Personnel:

  • Isaiah Collier – saxophone
  • Mike King – piano
  • Jeremiah Hunt – bass
  • Michael Shekwoaga Ode – drums

Track listing:

  1. Invocation
  2. I. Forgiveness
  3. Part II. Humility
  4. Part III. Understanding
  5. Part IV. Truth and Guidance
  6. Part V. Mercury’s Retrograde

Wayne Shorter: Schizophrenia

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On March 10, 1967, “Blue Note” label released “Schizophrenia”, the eleventh Wayne Shorter album. It was recorded in March 1967, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs” in New Jersey, and was produced by Francis Wolff.

Personnel:

  •  Wayne Shorter – tenor saxophone
  • Curtis Fuller – trombone
  • James Spaulding – flute, alto saxophone
  • Herbie Hancock – piano
  • Ron Carter – bass
  • Joe Chambers – drums
  • Rudy Van Gelder – recording
  • John Zoiner – photography
  • Leonard Feather – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Wayne Shorter except where noted.

  1. Tom Thumb
  2. Go
  3. Schizophrenia
  4. Kryptonite – James Spaulding
  5. Miyako
  6. Playground

Grant Green: I Want To Hold Your Hand

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In May 1966, “Blue Note” label released “I Want to Hold Your Hand”, the 21st Grant Green album. It was recorded in March, 1965, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

  • Grant Green – guitar
  • Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone
  • Larry Young – organ
  • Elvin Jones – drums
  • Reid Miles – design, photography
  • Ira Gitler – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. I Want to Hold Your Hand – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
  2. Speak Low – Kurt Weill, Ogden Nash
  3. Stella by Starlight – Victor Young, Ned Washington
  4. Corcovado (Quiet Nights) – Antônio Carlos Jobim
  5. This Could Be the Start of Something – Steve Allen
  6. At Long Last Love – Cole Porter

Don Cherry: Complete Communion

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In May 1966, “Blue Note” label released “Complete Communion”, album by Don Cherry. It was recorded in December 1965, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, new Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

  • Don Cherry – cornet
  • Leandro “Gato” Barbieri – tenor saxophone
  • Henry Grimes – bass
  • Edward Blackwell – drums
  • Rudy Van Gelder – recording
  • Reid Miles – design
  • Francis Wolff – photography
  • Nat Hentoff – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Don Cherry

  1. Complete Communion: Complete Communion/And Now/Golden Heart/Remembrance
  2. Elephantasy: Elephantasy/Our Feelings/Bishmallah/Wind, Sand and Stars

Larry Young: Heaven on Earth

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In April 1969, “Blue Note” label released “Heaven on Earth”, the eight Larry Young album. It was recorded in February 1968, at “Rudy Van Gelder Studios” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

  • Larry Young – organ
  • Byard Lancaster – alto saxophone, flute
  • Herbert Morgan – tenor saxophone
  • George Benson – guitar
  • Eddie Gladden – drums
  • Althea Young – vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Larry Young, except where noted.

  1. The Infant
  2. The Cradle
  3. The Hereafter
  4. Heaven on Earth
  5. Call Me – Tony Hatch
  6. My Funny Valentine – Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers

Andrew Hill: Andrew !!!

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In April 1968, “Blue Note” label released “Andrew!!!”, the sixth Andrew Hill album. It was recorded in June 1964, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

  • Andrew Hill – piano
  • John Gilmore – tenor saxophone
  • Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone
  • Richard Davis – double bass
  • Joe Chambers – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Andrew Hill

  1. The Griots
  2. Black Monday
  3. Duplicity
  4. Le Serpent Qui Danse
  5. No Doubt
  6. Symmetry
  7. The Griots – alternate
  8. Symmetry – alternate

Blue Mitchell: Down With It!

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In April 1966, “Blue Note” label released “Down with It!”, the eleventh Blue Mitchell album. It was recorded in July 1965, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

  • Blue Mitchell – trumpet
  • Junior Cook – tenor saxophone
  • Chick Corea – piano
  • Gene Taylor – bass
  • Al Foster – drums

Personnel:

  1. Hi-Heel Sneakers – Robert Higginbotham
  2. Perception – Chick Corea, Blue Mitchell
  3. Alone, Alone, and Alone – Terumasa Hino
  4. March on Selma – Blue Mitchell
  5. One Shirt – William Boone
  6. Samba de Stacy – William Boone