On August 10, 1964, “Columbia” label released “Jazz Impressions of Japan”, album by Dave Brubeck Quartet album (the 48th Dave Brubeck album overall). It was recorded in January 1960 and June 1964, at the “CBS 30th Street Studio”, and was produced by Teo Macero.
In June 1966, “RCA Victor” label released “Easy Living”, the ninth Paul Desmond album. It was recorded June 1963, September 1964, June 1965, in New York City, and was produced by George Avakian.
Personnel:
Paul Desmond – alto saxophone
Jim Hall – guitar
Gene Cherico, Percy Heath, Eugene Wright – bass
Connie Kay – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Paul Desmond except where noted.
When Joanna Loved Me – Robert Wells, Jack Segal
That Old Feeling – Sammy Fain, Lew Brown
Polka Dots and Moonbeams – Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke
Here’s That Rainy Day – Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke
Easy Living – Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin
I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face – Frederick Loewe, Alan Jay Lerner
Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered – Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart
In June 1954, “Fantasy” label released “Jazz at the College of the Pacific”, the tenth Dave Brubeck Quartet album.It was recorded in December 1953, at “College of the Pacific” in Stockton, California.
Personnel:
Dave Brubeck – piano
Paul Desmond – alto saxophone
Ron Crotty – bass
Joe Dodge – drums
Arnold Roth – illustration
Ed Colker – design
Track listing:
All the Things You Are – Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II
Laura – David Raksin, Johnny Mercer
Lullaby in Rhythm – Walter Hirsch, Benny Goodman
I’ll Never Smile Again – Ruth Lowe
I Remember You – Victor Schertzinger, Johnny Mercer
On February 14, 1955, “Columbia” label released “Brubeck Time”, album by Dave Brubeck Quartet (the 16th Dave Brubeck album overall). It was recorded October – November 1954, at “Columbia 30the Street” in New York City , and was produced by George Avakian.
Personnel:
Dave Brubeck – piano
Paul Desmond – alto sax
Bob Bates – double bass
Joe Dodge – drums
Howard Fritzson – art direction
Randall Martin – design
John Jackson – production assistant
Track listing:
Audrey – Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond
Jeepers Creepers – Johnny Mercer, Harry Warren
Pennies From Heaven – Johnny Burke, Arthur Johnston
Why Do I Love You? – Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II
Stompin’ for Mili – Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond
Keepin’ Out of Mischief Now – Andy Razaf, Fats Waller
A Fine Romance – Jerome Kern, Dorothy Fields
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? – Edgar Yipsel Harburg, Jay Gorney
In July 1973, “CTI” label released “Giant Box”, the third Don Sebeski album. It was recorded April – May 1973, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Creed Taylor.
Personnel:
Don Sebesky – electric piano, organ, clavinet, accordion, arrangements, conductor
Phil Bodner – soprano saxophone, clarinet, flute, piccolo
George Marge – soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone, clarinet, flute, oboe, English horn
Walt Levinsky – tenor saxophone, clarinet
Freddie Hubbard – trumpet
Randy Brecker, Alan Rubin, Joe Shepley – trumpet, flugelhorn
Garnett Brown – trombone
Wayne Andre, Warren Covington – trombone, baritone horn
Paul Faulise, Alan Raph – bass trombone, baritone horn
Jim Buffington, Earl Chapin – French horn
Tony Price – tuba
Dave Friedman, Phil Kraus, Ralph MacDonald, Airto Moreira – percussion
Alfred Brown, Harry Cykman, Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Charles Libove, Harry Lookofsky, Joe Malin, David Nadien, Gene Orloff, Elliot Rosoff, Irving Spice – violin
Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, George Ricci, Alan Shulman – cello
Margaret Ross – harp
George Benson – electric guitar
Bob James – organ
Ron Carter – bass, electric bass, piccolo bass
Homer Mensch – bass
Billy Cobham – drums
Jack DeJohnette – drums
Airto Moreira – percussion
Rubens Bassini – conga
Milt Jackson – vibraphone
Bob Ciano – design
Track listing:
All tracks, by Don Sebesky, except where noted.
Firebird/Birds of Fire – Igor Stravinsky, John McLaughlin
On June 14, 1966, “Columbia” label released “Time In”, the 53rd Dave Brubeck album. It was recorded in October 1965, and was produced by Teo Macero.
Personnel:
Dave Brubeck – piano
Paul Desmond – alto saxophone
Gene Wright – double bass
Joe Morello – drums
Barry Ulanov, George T. Simon, George Wein, Goddard Lieberson, Jimmy Lyons, John Hammond, John S. Wilson, Leonard Feather, Ralph J. Gleason, Teo Macero – sleeve notes
In December 1966, “Pacific Jazz” label released “Bud Shank & the Sax Section”, the 34th Bud Shank album. It was recorded in 1966, and was produced by Richard Bock.
Personnel:
Bud Shank – soprano and alto saxophone
Bill Perkins – alto saxophone
Bob Cooper, Bob Hardaway – tenor saxophone
John Lowe, Jack Nimitz – baritone saxophone
Dennis Budimir – guitar
Ray Brown – bass
Larry Bunker – drums
Bob Florence – arrangements, conductor
Track listing:
Summer Samba (So Nice) – Marcos Valle, Paulo Sérgio Valle, Norman Gimbel
On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever) – Alan Jay Lerner, Burton Lane
Sidewinder – Lee Morgan
Summertime – George Gershwin, DuBose Heyward
And I Love Her – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
The Grass Is Greener – Howlett Smith, Spence Maxwell
Work Song – Nat Adderley
Reza – Edu Lobo, Ruy Guerra
Take Five – Paul Desmond
Here’s That Rainy Day – Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke
A Time for Love – Johnny Mandel, Paul Francis Webster
In December 1957, “Verve” label released “Gerry Mulligan – Paul Desmond Quartet”, album by Paul Desmond and Gerry Mulligan (the 18th Gerry Mulligan album overall). It was recorded in August 1957, at “Capitol” in Hollywood, “Fine Sound” in New York City, and was produced by Norman Granz.
Personnel:
Paul Desmond – alto saxophone
Gerry Mulligan – baritone saxophone
Joe Benjamin – bass
Dave Bailey – drums
Burt Goldblatt – cover photography
Nat Hentoff – liner notes
Track listing:
Blues in Time – Paul Desmond
Body and Soul – Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour, Frank Eyton
On October 13, 1974, “CTI” label released “Bad Benson”, the twelve George Benson album. It was recorded April – June 1974, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Creed Taylor.
Personnel:
George Benson – guitar
Phil Upchurch – guitar, electric bass, percussion, musical concept
Kenny Barron – piano
Ron Carter – bass
Steve Gadd – drums
Garnett Brown, Warren Covington, Wayne Andre – trombone
Paul Faulise – bass trombone
Alan Rubin, Joe Shepley, John Frosk – trumpet
Phil Bodner – English horn, clarinet, alto flute
George Marge – English horn, flute, piccolo flute
Ray Beckenstein – flute
Al Regni – flute, clarinet
Brooks Tillotson, Jim Buffington – French horn
Margaret Ross – harp
Alan Shulman, Charles McCracken, Frank Levy, Jesse Levy, Paul Tobias, Seymour Barab – cello
On April 30, 2013, “Northern Spy” label released “Your Turn”, studio album by Ceramic Dog (20th Marc Ribot album overall). It was recorded in 2013, and was produced by Greg Saunie.
Personnel:
Marc Ribot– vocals, guitar, banjo, bass, melodica, horn, trumpet
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