Jazz (1940–50s) (Reference)

The reference list includes records that have been obtained and/or rated (in blue) as well as many other records that have been recommended from various sources.

Ahmed Abdul-Malik (1927–93)

• Jazz Sahara [1958, OJC], B+
• East Meets West: Musique of Ahmed Abdul-Malik [1959, RCA]

Pepper Adams (1930–86)

• The Cool Sound of Pepper Adams [1957, Savoy], B+
• 10 to 4 at the 5-Spot [1958, OJC]
• Encounter [1968, OJC]
• Conjuration: Fat Tuesday's Session [1983, Reservoir]
• The Master [1978–85, Camden, 2 CD]

Cannonball Adderley (1928–75)

• The Adderley Brothers: The Summer of '55 [1955, Savoy, 2 CD]
• Sophisticated Swing: The Emarcy Small Group Sessions [1956–58, Verve, 2 CD], A–
• Somethin' Else [1958, Blue Note], A–
• w/Milt Jackson: Things Are Getting Better [1958, Riverside OJC], B
• The Cannonball Adderley Quintet in San Francisco [1959, Riverside OJC]
• At the Lighthouse [1960, Landmark]
• In New York (Keepnews Collection) [1962, Riverside], B
• Lugano, 1963 [1963, TCB]
• Riverside Profiles [1958–62, Riverside], B+(**)
• Cannonball in Japan [1966, Capitol], B+
• Mercy Mercy Mercy! [1966, Capitol]
• Quintet in Chicago With John Coltrane [(1997), PSM]
• Ballads [(2002), Blue Note]

Nat Adderley (1931–2000)

• Introducing Nat Adderley [1955, Verve], B+
• Work Song [1960, Riverside/Keepnews Collection], A–
• That's Right! [1960, Riverside OJC], B
• In the Bag [1962, OJC]
• Little Big Horn! [1963, Riverside OJC], A–
• Sayin' Somethin' [1966, Atlantic]
• You Baby [1968, A&M]
• Calling Out Loud [1968, A&M]
• Blue Autumn [1983, Evidence]
• Work Song [1990, Sweet Basil], B+
• Autumn Leaves [1990, Evidence]
• The Old Country [1990, Enja]
• Thinkin' About Ya [1990, 32 Jazz]
• Good Company [1994, Challenge]

Joe Albany (1924–88)

• w/Warne Marsh: The Right Combination [1957, Riverside OJC], A–

Alvin Alcorn (1912– )

• Live at Earthquake McGoon's Vol. 2 [1969, GHB]

Gene Ammons (1925–74)

• Young Jug [1948–62, Chess], B+
• w/Sonny Stitt: All Star Sessions [1950–55, Prestige OJC], B–
• The Happy Blues [1956, OJC]
• Blue Gene [1958, Prestige OJC], A–
• Big Sound [1958, Prestige OJC]
• Groove Blues [1958, Prestige OJC]
• Boss Tenor [1960, Prestige OJC], A
• Jug [1961, Prestige OJC], B
• w/Sonny Stitt: Boss Tenors: Straight Ahead from Chicago [1961, Verve]
• The Gene Ammons Story: Organ Combos [1960–61, Prestige], A–
• Bad! Bossa Nova [1962, Prestige OJC], B
• The Gene Ammons Story: Gentle Jug [1961–62, Prestige]
• A Stranger in Town [1961–70, Prestige], A–
• Fine and Mellow [1972, Prestige], A
• w/Sonny Stitt: God Bless Jug and Sonny: Live at the Left Bank [1973, Prestige], A–
• w/Sonny Stitt: Left Bank Encores [1973, Prestige], B+

Ray Anthony (1922– )

• Swing Back to the 40s [1991, Aerospace]

Dorothy Ashby (1932–86)

• In a Minor Groove [1958, Prestige]

Harold Ashby (1925–2003)

• The Viking [1988, Gemini]
• I'm Old Fashioned [1991, Stash]

Georgie Auld (1919–90)

• Jump, Georgie, Jump [1940–45, Hep]

Chet Baker (1929–88)

• Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman [1953, Pacific Jazz], B+
• Ensemble [1953, Pacific Jazz], B+
• This Time the Dream's on Me: Chet Baker Quartet Live, Volume 1 [1953–54, Blue Note]
• Out of Nowhere: Quartet Live, Volume 2 [1954, Blue Note]
• My Old Flame [1954, Blue Note]
• w/Stan Getz: West Coast Live [1953–54, Blue Note, 2 CD]
• Sings and Plays [1955, Pacific Jazz], A–
• Chet Baker in Paris Volume 1 [1955, Emarcy]
• Chet Baker in Paris Volume 2 [1955, Emarcy]
• Chet Baker in Paris Volume 3 [1955–56, Emarcy]
• Chet Baker Sings [1954–56, Pacific Jazz]
• w/Art Pepper: The Route [1956, Pacific Jazz], A–
• Chet Baker and Crew [1956, Pacific Jazz]
• Big Band [1956, Pacific Jazz], B
• w/Art Pepper: Playboys [1956, Pacific Jazz], B
• The Best of Chet Baker Plays [1953–56, Pacific Jazz], B+
• The Best of Chet Baker Sings [1953–56, Pacific Jazz], B–
• Chet Baker in Paris [1955–56, Emarcy]
• The Very Best [1954–56, Pacific Jazz], A–
• Sextet [1954–57, Pacific Jazz], B
• Prince of Cool [1952–57, Pacific Jazz, 3 CD], B+
• Chet Baker in New York [1958, Riverside], B+
• Chet (Keepnews Collection) [1958–59, Riverside], B+(*)
• The Best of Chet Baker [1952–59, Riverside], B+
• Riverside Profiles [1958–59, Riverside], A–
• The Italian Sessions [1962, RCA], B+
• Verve Jazz Masters 32 [1955–65, Verve], B
• Lonely Star [1965, Prestige]
• Love Songs [1953–74, Columbia/Legacy], C+
• Jazz Moods: Cool [1974–75, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Once Upon a Summertime [1977, Galaxy OJC], B
• The Best Thing for You [1977, A&M]
• In Paris: Volume 2 [1978, West Wind]
• Live at Nick's [1978, Criss Cross]
• Broken Wing [1978, Emarcy]
• The Touch of Your Lips [1979, Steeplechase]
• Chet Baker / Wolfgang Lackerschmid [1979, Inak], B+
• Burnin' at Backstreet [1980, Fresh Sound]
• w/Bud Shank: Live at Fat Tuesday's [1981, Fresh Sound], B+
• Peace [1982, Enja], B
• Chet Baker at Capolinea [1983, Red], B+
• Blues for a Reason [1984, Criss Cross]
• w/Paul Bley: Diane [1985, Steeplechase], B
• I Remember You — The Legacy: Volume 2 [1985, Enja]
• Chet's Choice [1985, Criss Cross]
• Strollin' [1985, Enja]
• Live from the Moonlight [1985, Philology, 2 CD]
• When Sunny Gets Blue [1986, Steeplechase]
• Memories: Chet Baker in Tokyo [1987, Paddle Wheel]
• Little Girl Blue [1988, Philology]
• The Last Great Concert: My Favorite Songs, Vol. 1 & 2 [1988, Enja/Justin Time, 2 CD], B–
• Career 1952–1988 [1952–88, Shout! Factory, 2 CD], A–

Kenny Ball (1930– )

• Back at the Start [1959–62, Lake]
• The Pye Jazz Anthology [1960–74, Castle, 2 CD]
• Now [1990, Jazzology]

The Banjo Kings

• Favorites [(1986), Fantasy]

Paul Barbarin (1899–1969)

• Streets of the City [1950, 504 Records]

Chris Barber (1930– )

• Live in 1954/5 [1954–55, Limelight]
• Echoes of Harlem [1955, Dormouse]
• The Complete Decca Sessions 1954/55 [1954–55, Lake, 2 CD]
• Ottilie Patterson with Chris Barber's Jazzband [1955–58, Lake]
• The Chris Barber Concerts [1956–58, Lake, 2 CD]
• Chris Barber in Concert: Volumes 1 & 2 [1958, Dormouse, 2 CD]
• The Pye Jazz Anthology [1956–59, Castle, 2 CD]
• The Classic Concerts: 1959/1961 [1959–61, Chris Barber Collection]
• Trad Tavern [1960–62, Phillips]
• In Barber's Chair [1960–62, Lake]
• Chris Barber at the BBC [1963, Upbeat]
• Chris Barber at the BBC Vol. 2 [1961–63, Upbeat]
• w/Ottilie Patterson: Chris Barber's Blues Book, Vol. 1 / Good Mornin' Blues [1961–65, BGO], B
• Live in East Berlin [1968, Black Lion]
• Creole Love Call [1979–81, Timeless]
• 30 Years: Can't We Get Together [1956–84, Timeless], B+
• Chris Barber Meets Rod Mason's Hot Five [1985, Timeless]
• In His Element [1988–90, Timeless, 2 CD]
• Panama! [1991, Timeless], A
• Copulatin Jazz [1993, Great Southern], B+
• Live at the BP Studienhaus [1997, Timeless, 2 CD]
• w/Acker Bilk: That's It Then [1997, Timeless]
• Misty Morning [2000, Timeless]
• The First Eleven [2001, Timeless]
• Can't Stop Now (European Tour 2007) [1986–2007, MVD Audio], B+(**)

Paul Bascomb (1912–86)

• Bad Bascomb! [1952, Delmark]

Louie Bellson (1924– )

• 150 MPH [1974, Concord]
• Inferno! [1974–79, Concord]
• Hot [1987, Musicmasters], B+
• East Side Suite [1987, Musicmasters]
• Jazz Giants [1989, Musicmasters]
• Black, Brown and Beige [1992, Musicmasters]
• The Sacred Music of Louie Bellson and the Jazz Ballet [2000, Percussion Power], C+
• w/Clark Terry: Louie & Clark Expedition 2 [2007, Percussion Power], B+(***)

Tex Beneke (1914–2000)

• The Best of Tex Beneke [1946–49, Collector's Choice]
• Palladium Patrol [(1995), Aerospace]

Eddie Bert (1922– )

• Encore [1955, Savoy]

The Big 18

• Live Echoes of the Swinging Bands [1958, RCA]

Acker Bilk (1929– )

• Mr. Acker Bilk and His Paramount Jazzband [1958–59, Lake]
• The Traditional Jazz Scene Volume 1 [1959–63, Teldec]
• Stranger on the Shore / A Taste of Honey [1961–65, Redial]
• In Concert 1968 [1968, Lake], B+
• That's My Home [1960–70, Philips]
• The Collection [1973–78, Castle], C
• Acker Bilk in Holland [1983, Timeless]
• It Looks Like a Big Time Tonight [1985, Stomp Off]
• Blaze Away [1987, Timeless, 2 CD]

Ed Blackwell (1929–92)

• Boogie Live . . . 1958 [1958, All for One]
• Walls-Bridges [1992, Black Lion]
• Ed Blackwell Project, Vol. II: What It Be Like? [1992, Enja], B+

Art Blakey (1919–90)

• w/James Moody: New Sounds [1947–48, Blue Note], B
• A Night at Birdland Vol. 1 [1954, Blue Note], A–
• A Night at Birdland Vol. 2 [1954, Blue Note], A–
• At the Cafe Bohemia Vol. 1 [1955, Blue Note], B+
• At the Cafe Bohemia Vol. 2 [1955, Blue Note]
• The Jazz Messengers [1956, Columbia]
• Drum Suite [1956–57, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Orgy in Rhythm [1957, Blue Note]
• Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk [1958, Atlantic], A–
• Moanin' [1958, Blue Note], A–
• Paris 1958 [1958, RCA], A–
• Holiday for Skins [1958, Blue Note], B+(*)
• At the Jazz Corner of the World [1959, Blue Note, 2 CD], B+
• Africaine [1959, Blue Note]
• The Big Beat [1960, Blue Note]
• A Night in Tunisia [1960, Blue Note], B+
• Roots and Herbs [1961, Blue Note], A
• The Freedom Rider [1961, Blue Note], A–
• The Witch Doctor [1961, Blue Note], A–
• Mosaic [1961, Blue Note], A–
• Buhaina's Delight [1961, Blue Note], A–
• The African Beat [1962, Blue Note], B+
• Three Blind Mice, Vol. 1 [1962, Blue Note]
• Three Blind Mice, Vol. 2 [1962, Blue Note]
• Caravan [1962, Riverside OJC], B
• Caravan (Keepnews Collection) [1962, Riverside], B
• Ugetsu [1963, Riverside OJC]
• A Jazz Message [1963, Impulse]
• Free for All [1964, Blue Note], B+
• Indestructible! [1964, Blue Note], A–
• The History of Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers [1954–64, Blue Note, 3 CD]
• 'S Make It [1964, Verve], B
• Art Blakey and the Giants of Jazz: Live at the 1972 Monterey Jazz Festival [1972, Monterey Jazz Festival], B+(***)
• The Best of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers [1958–79, Blue Note]
• Live [1980, Kingdom Jazz]
• Live at Montreux and Northsea [1980, Timeless]
• Album of the Year [1981, Timeless], B
• Straight Ahead [1981, Concord]
• Ken Burns Jazz [1954–81, Verve], A
• Keystone 3 [1982, Concord]
• New York Scene [1984, Concord]
• Coast to Coast [1984, Concord, 2 CD]
• New Year's Eve at Sweet Basil [1985, Paddle Wheel]
• Art Collection [1978–85, Concord]
• Coast to Coast [1984–86, Concord]
• Chippin' In [1990, Timeless], B
• w/Dr. John, David "Fathead" Newman: Bluesiana Triangle [1990, Windham Hill], A–

Paul Bley (1932– )

• Introducing Paul Bley [1953, Debut OJC], A–
• The Fabulous Paul Bley Quintet [1958, Musidisc], A–
• Barrage [1964, ESP]
• Closer [1965, ESP], A–
• Paul Bley in Haarlem [1966, TJC]
• Touching [1965–66, Black Lion], B+
• Mr. Joy [1968, Limelight]
• Improvisie [1971, Free America/Verve], B+
• Open, to Love [1972, ECM], B+
• Axis [1977, IAI]
• Ramblings [1980, Affinity]
• Solo [1987, Justin Time]
• w/John Surman, Bill Frisell, Paul Motian: Paul Bley Quartet [1987, ECM]
• Indian Summer [1987, Steeplechase], B
• Rejoicing [1989, Steeplechase], B+
• BeBopBeBopBeBopBeBop [1989, Steeplechase], A–
• w/Jimmy Giuffre, Steve Swallow: The Life of a Trio: Saturday [1989, Owl], B+
• w/Jimmy Giuffre, Steve Swallow: Life of a Trio: Sunday [1989, Owl]
• 12 (+6) in a Row [1990, Hat Art]
• w/Charlie Haden, Paul Motian: Memoirs [1990, Soul Note], B+
• Changing Hands [1991, Justin Time]
• w/Gary Peacock, Tony Oxley, John Surman: In the Evenings Out There [1991, ECM], B
• Paul Plays Carla [1991, Steeplechase]
• Caravan Suite [1992, Steeplechase]
• w/Franz Koglmann; Gary Peacock: Annette [1992, Hat Art], B–
• Homage to Carla [1992, Owl]
• Mindset [1992, Soul Note]
• If We May [1993, Steeplechase]
• w/Evan Parker, Barre Phillips: Time Will Tell [1994, ECM], B+
• Synth Thesis [1994, Postcards], B–
• Reality Check [1994, Steeplechase]
• Chaos [1994, Soul Note]
• Sankt Gerold [1996, ECM]
• Notes on Ornette [1997, Steeplechase]
• Basics [2000, Justin Time]
• Solo in Mondsee [2001, ECM], B+(**)
• Nothing to Declare [2003, Justin Time], B+(**)
• About Time [2007, Justin Time], B+(*)

Beryl Booker (1922–76)

• Girl Met a Piano [1952, Emarcy]
• Don Byas with Beryl Booker [1954, Discovery]

Claude Bolling (1930– )

• w/Maurice André: Toot Suite [1981, CBS], C+
• Concerto for Classical Guitar and Jazz Piano [1975–82, Columbia]
• Rolling With Bolling [1973–83, Fremeaux, 3 CD]

Earl Bostic (1913–65)

• Alto Magic in Hi-Fi [1958, King]
• EP Collection [(1999), See for Miles]

Johnny Bothwell (1919– )

• Street of Dreams 1946 [1945–47, Hep]
• Presenting Johnny Bothwell [1953, Brunswick]

Ruby Braff (1927–2003)

• Hustlin' and Bustlin' [1951–54, Black Lion]
• The Mighty Braff [1954–55, Affinity], B+
• The Best of Ruby Braff [1955, Rhino]
• w/Ellis Larkins: 2 x 2: Ruby Braff and Ellis Larkins Play Rodgers and Hart [1955, Vanguard]
• Braff! [1956, Portrait], B+
• This Is My Lucky Day [1957, RCA], A–
• Easy Now [1958, RCA]
• w/Buddy Tate: Ruby Braff-Buddy Tate With the Newport All Stars [1967, Black Lion]
• Hear Me Talkin' [1967, Black Lion]
• w/Ellis Larkins: The Grand Reunion [1972, Chiaroscuro]
• Live at the New School [1974, Chiaroscuro]
• Ruby Braff with the Ed Bickert Trio [1979, Sackville]
• Very Sinatra [1982, Red Barron], A–
• A Sailboat in the Moonlight [1985, Concord]
• A First [1985, Concord]
• Me, Myself and I [1988, Concord]
• Bravura Eloquence [1988, Concord], B
• w/Dick Hyman: Music from My Fair Lady [1989, Concord]
• w/Dick Hyman: Younger than Swingtime: Music from South Pacific [1990, Concord]
• Ruby Braff and His New England Songhounds: Volume 1 [1991, Concord]
• Ruby Braff and His New England Songhounds: Volume 2 [1991, Concord]
• Cornet Chop Suey [1991, Concord]
• Controlled Nonchalance at the Regattabar, Volume 2 [1993, Arbors], B
• Live at the Regattabar [1994, Arbors], B–
• w/Roger Kellaway: Inside and Out [1995, Concord], B
• w/Ellis Larkins: Calling Berlin Vol. 1 [1994, Arbors], A–
• w/Ellis Larkins: Calling Berlin Vol. 2 [1994, Arbors], B
• Being With You [1996, Arbors]
• Braff Plays Wimbledon: First Set [1996, Zephyr]
• Braff Plays Wimbledon: Second Set [1996, Zephyr]
• You Can Depend on Me [1998, Arbors]
• The Cape Codfather [1999, Arbors]
• I Hear Music [2000, Arbors]
• Music for the Still of the Night [2001, Arbors]
• You Brought a New Kind of Love [2001, Arbors], B+
• Variety Is the Spice of Braff [2002, Arbors]
• C'est Magnifique [2002, Arbors], B+(**)

Buddy Bregman

• Swinging Kicks [1956, Verve]

Bob Brookmeyer (1929– )

• The Dual Role of Bob Brookmeyer [1954–55, OJC]
• Traditionalism Revisited [1957, Pacific Jazz], B+
• Bob Brookmeyer and Friends [1964, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Back Again [1978, Sonet], U
• Old Friends [1994, Storyville]
• New Works / Celebration [1997, Challenge]
• Together [1998, Challenge]
• Waltzing With Zoe [2001, Challenge]
• Get Well Soon [2002, Challenge], B+

Tina Brooks (1932–74)

• Minor Move [1958, Blue Note], A
• True Blue [1960, Blue Note], A–
• Back to the Tracks [1960, Blue Note], A–
• The Waiting Game [1961, Blue Note]

Clifford Brown (1930–56)

• The Beginning and the End [1952–56, Columbia]
• Memorial Album [1953, Blue Note], A–
• Quartet in Paris [1953, OJC]
• Sextet in Paris [1953, OJC]
• The Complete Paris Sessions: Volume 1 [1953, BMG/Vogue], B+
• The Complete Paris Sessions: Volume 2 [1953, BMG/Vogue]
• w/Zoot Sims: Jazz Immortal [1954, Pacific Jazz], B+
• The Complete Blue Note-Pacific Jazz Recordings [1953–54, Pacific Jazz, 4 CD], A–
• w/Max Roach: Brown and Roach Incorporated [1954, Emarcy], B+
• w/Max Roach: Clifford Brown and Max Roach [1954–55, Verve], A–
• w/Max Roach: Study in Brown [1955, Emarcy], A
• w/Max Roach: More Study in Brown [1955, Emarcy], A
• Clifford Brown with Strings [1955, Emarcy], B+
• Jazz Masters [1954–56, Verve]
• The Ultimate Clifford Brown [1954–56, Verve]
• Brownie [1954–56, Emarcy, 10 CD]

Lawrence Brown (1907–88)

• Slide Trombone Featuring Lawrence Brown [1955, Verve], B+

Les Brown (1912– )

• Sentimenal Journey [(1999), ASV]

Ray Brown (1926–2002)

• w/Milt Jackson: Much in Common [1962–65, Verve, 2 CD]
• As Good As It Gets [1977, Concord]
• w/Jimmy Rowles: The Duo Sessions: As Good As It Gets / Tasty! [1977–79, Concord]
• Soular Energy [1984, Concord]
• Bam Bam Bam [1988, Concord]
• Black Orpheus [1989–91, Paddle Wheel]
• 3 Dimensional [1991, Concord]
• w/Ralph Moore: Moore Makes 4 [1991, Concord], B+
• The Best of the Concord Years [1973–93, Concord, 2 CD]
• Bassface [1993, Telarc]
• Seven Steps to Heaven [1995, Telarc]
• Live at Scullers [1996, Telarc]
• Some of My Best Friends Are . . . the Sax Players [1995–96, Telarc], B+
• Some of My Best Friends Are . . . Singers [1997–98, Telarc]
• Live at Starbucks [1999, Telarc]
• Christmas Songs with Ray Brown [1999, Telarc]
• Some of My Best Friends Are . . . the Trumpet Players [2000, Telarc]
• Some of My Best Friends Are . . . Guitarists [2000, Telarc]
• With Monty Alexander and Russell Malone / Producer's Choice [1993–2002, Telarc, 2 CD]

Sandy Brown (1929–75)

• Sandy's Sideman [1953–56, Lake]
• McJazz and Friends [1956–58, Lake]
• Work Song [1962–68, LAke]
• In the Evening [1970–71, Hep]

Dave Brubeck (1920– )

• The Dave Brubeck Octet [1948–49, OJC]
• Early Concepts [1948–49, Proper Pairs, 2 CD]
• w/Paul Desmond: Dave Brubeck / Paul Desmond [1952–54, Fantasy]
• Jazz at Oberlin [1953, Fantasy OJC], A–
• Brubeck Time [1954, Columbia]
• w/Paul Desmond: Interchanges '54 [1954, Columbia], B+
• Jazz Goes to College [1954, Columbia]
• Jazz: Red Hot and Cool [1954–55, Columbia/Legacy], B+(*)
• Brubeck Plays Brubeck [1956, Columbia/Legacy]
• Time Out [1959, Columbia], A–
• w/Jimmy Rushing: Brubeck and Rushing [1960, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Brandenburg Gate: Revisited [1961, Columbia/Legacy]
• Countdown: Time in Outer Space [1961–62, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Time Further Out [1961–63, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• The Dave Brubeck Quartet at Carnegie Hall [1963, Columbia, 2 CD]
• The Great Concerts [1958–63, Columbia], A–
• Time Changes [1963–64, Columbia/Legacy], B
• Jazz Impressions of Japan [1964, Columbia]
• Time In [1965, Columbia], B+
• For All Time [1959–65, Columbia/Legacy, 5 CD], A–
• w/Gerry Mulligan: Live at the Berlin Philharmonie [1970, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• Dave Brubeck's Greatest Hits [1954–71, Columbia]
• All the Things We Are [1973–74, Atlantic], B
• w/Paul Desmond: 1975: The Duets [1975, A&M], B+
• Take 5: A Jazz Hour with Dave Brubeck Quartet [1982, Jazz Hour]
• Ken Burns Jazz [1953–91, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Time Signatures: A Career Retrospective [1946–91, Columbia, 4 CD], B+
• Once When I Was Very Young [1991, Musicmasters], B–
• Triple Play [1993–95, Telarc, 3 CD]
• A Dave Brubeck Christmas [1996, Telarc]
• So What's New? [1997, Telarc]
• 40th Anniversary Tour of the UK [1998, Telarc]
• Park Avenue South [2002, Telarc]
• The Essential Dave Brubeck [1949–2002, Columbia/Legacy], A
• Private Brubeck Remembers [2004, Telarc, 2 CD], B
• London Flat London Sharp [2005, Telarc], B+
• Indian Summer [2007, Telarc], B+(*)
• 50 Years of Dave Brubeck: Live at the Monterey Jazz Festival 1958–2007 [1958–2007, Monterey Jazz Festival], U

Georg Brunis (1902–74)

• George Brunies and His Rhythm Kings [1964–65, Jazzology]

Ray Bryant (1931– )

• Alone with the Blues [1958, OJC]
• Live at Basin Street East [1964, Collectables]
• Here's Ray Bryant [1976, OJC]
• All Blues [1978, Pablo OJC], B+
• Montreux '77 [1976–77, Pablo OJC]
• Plays Basie and Ellington [1987, Emarcy]
• Blue Moods [1987–88, Emarcy]
• All Mine All Yours [1989, Emarcy], B+
• Through the Years: Volume 1 [1992, Emarcy]
• Through the Years: Volume 2 [1992, Emarcy]
• Somewhere in France [1993, Label M]
• No Problem [1994, Emarcy]
• Tribute to His Jazz Piano Friends [1997, JVC]
• w/Bobby Henderson, Sir Charles Thompson: Key One Up [(2000), Vanguard]

Raymond Burke (1904–86)

• w/Cie Frazier, Butch Thompson: Raymond Burke and Cie Frazier with Butch Thompson in New Orleans [1979, 504 Records]

Kenny Burrell (1931– )

• w/John Coltrane: Kenny Burrell with John Coltrane [1958, New Jazz OJC], B
• Blue Lights [1958, Blue Note, 2 CD]
• On View at the Five Spot Café Vol. 1 [1959, Blue Note]
• w/Coleman Hawkins: Bluesy Burrell [1962–63, OJC], B+
• Midnight Blue [1963, Blue Note]
• w/Jimmy Smith: Blue Bash! [1963, Verve]
• Prestige Profiles [1956–63, Prestige], B+
• Guitar Forms [1964–65, Verve], A–
• Ellington Is Forever Vol. 1 [1975, Fantasy], A–
• Ellington Is Forever Vol. 2 [1977, Fantasy], B
• Ellington a la Carte [1983, Muse]
• Sunup to Sundown [1991, Contemporary], B+
• Lotus Blossom [1995, Concord]
• At the Village Vanguard [Camden, 2 CD]
• 75th Birthday Bash Live! [2006, Blue Note], C+

Sam Butera (1927– )

• Hot New Orleans Nights [1953–54, Bear Family]
• Wild, Cool and Swingin' [(1999), Capitol]

Billy Butler (1925–91)

• Legends of Acid Jazz [1969–70, Prestige]

Billy Butterfield (1917–88)

• The Uncollected Billy Butterfield and His Orchestra [1946, Hindsight]
• w/Andy Bartha: Take Me to the Land of Jazz [1969, Delmark], B
• Watch What Happens [1977, Jazzology]

Don Byas (1912–72)

• Midnight at Minton's [1941, High Note]
• Original 1945 Recordings [1945, Tax]
• Don Byas 1944–1945 [1944–45, Classics]
• Don Byas 1945 [1945, Classics]
• Don Byas 1945, Vol. 2 [1945, Classics]
• Savoy Jam Party [1944–46, Savoy], A
• Complete American Small Group Recordings [1944–46, Definitive, 4 CD], A–
• An Introduction to Don Byas: His Best Recordings 1938–1946 [1938–46, Best of Jazz], B+
• Don Byas 1946 [1946, Classics]
• Don Byas 1947 [1945–47, Classics]
• Laura [1945–49, Dreyfus]
• Complete 1946–1951 European Small Group Master Takes [1946–51, Definitive, 3CD]
• Laura [1950–52, Gitanes], A–
• On Blue Star [1947–52, Emarcy], A–
• w/George Johnson: Those Barcelona Days [1947–48, Fresh Sound], B–
• Lover Man [1953–55, Vogue]
• A Night in Tunisia [1963, Black Lion]
• Walkin' [1963, Black Lion]

Charlie Byrd (1925–2000)

• Midnight Guitar [1957, Savoy]
• Mr. Guitar [1959, OJC]
• The Guitar Artistry of Charlie Byrd [1960, OJC]
• Classical Byrd [1958–60, Milestone]
• Latin Byrd [1961, Milestone]
• Byrd at the Gate [1963, OJC]
• Blue Byrd [1978, Concord]
• Tango [1985, Concord]
• Du Hot Club de Concord [1995, Concord]
• Concord Jazz Heritage Series [1980–97, Concord]
• The Best of the Concord Years [(2000), Concord]

Donald Byrd (1932– )

• Jazz Lab / Modern Jazz Perspective [1957, Collectables]
• Byrd in Hand [1959, Blue Note]
• At the Half Note Café, Vols. 1 & 2 [1960, Blue Note, 2 CD]
• Byrd in Flight [1960, Blue Note]
• The Cat Walk [1961, Blue Note], B
• Groovin' for Nat [1962, Black Lion]
• A New Perspective [1963, Blue Note]
• Electric Bird [1970, Blue Note]
• Black Byrd [1972, Blue Note]
• Early Byrd: The Best of the Jazz Soul Years [1960–72, Blue Note], B+
• Street Lady [1973, Blue Note]

Brun Campbell (1884–1953)

• Joplin's Disciple [(2001), Delmark], B+

Conte Candoli (1927–2001)

• Conte Candoli Quartet [1957, VSOP]
• Portrait of a Count [1996, Fresh Sound]
• Conte-nuity [1999, Fresh Sound]

Sid Catlett (1910–51)

• Sid Catlett 1944–1946 [1944–46, Classics]

Dick Cary (1916–94)

• Dick Cary and His Tuesday Night Friends [1993, Arbors]
• Dick Cary's Tuesday Night Friends: Got Swing? [2000, Arbors]

Serge Chaloff (1923–57)

• We the People Bop: Serge Chaloff Memorial [1946–49, Cool & Blue]
• The Fable of Mabel [1954, 1201 Music], B
• Boston Blow-Up! [1955, Capitol Jazz], A–
• Blue Serge [1956, Capitol], A

Paul Chambers (1935–69)

• Bass on Top [1957, Blue Note], B
• Paul Chambers Stars [1960, Jazz View]

Teddy Charles (1928– )

• New Directions [1951–53, OJC]
• Collaboration: West [1953, Prestige OJC]
• The Teddy Charles Tentet [1956, Atlantic], B+

Ian Christie (1927– )

• w/Keith Christie: Christie Brothers Stompers [1951–52, Cadillac]

Sonny Clark (1931–63)

• Sonny's Crib [1956, Blue Note], B+
• Sonny Clark Trio [1957, Blue Note], A–
• Dial "S" for Sonny [1957, Blue Note], A–
• Cool Struttin' [1958, Blue Note], A
• My Conception [1959, Blue Note]
• Leapin' and Lopin' [1961, Blue Note], A–

Kenny Clarke (1914–85)

• Special Kenny Clarke, 1938–1959 [1938–59, Jazz Time]
• Telefunken Blues [1954–55, Savoy], B
• Kenny Clarke and Ernie Wilkins [1955, Savoy], B+
• Bohemia After Dark [1955, Savoy], A–
• Plays André Hodeir [1956, Gitanes], A–
• Pieces of Time [1983, Soul Note]

Buck Clayton (1911–91)

• The Classic Swing of Buck Clayton [1946, Riverside OJC], B
• Disques Vogue: Buck Clayton in Paris [1949–53, RCA], B+
• The Complete CBS Buck Clayton Jam Sessions [1953–56, Mosaic, 6 CD]
• Copenhagen Concert [1959, Steeplechase, 2 CD]
• w/Buddy Tate: Buck and Buddy [1960, Prestige OJC], A–
• w/Buddy Tate: Buck and Buddy Blow the Blues [1961, Fantasy OJC], A
• Buck Clayton All-Stars, 1961 [1961, Storyville]
• Baden, Switzerland 1966 [1966, Sackville]
• A Buck Clayton Jam Session [1974, Chiaroscuro], B
• The Buck Clayton Swing Band: Live from Greenwich Village, NYC [1990, Nagel-Heyer]

Jimmy Cleveland

• Introducing Jimmy Cleveland and His All Stars [1955, Emarcy]

Arnett Cobb (1918–89)

• The Wild Man of the Tenor Sax, 1943–1947 [1943–47, EPM Musique]
• Arnett Blows for 1300 [1947, Delmark], B
• Arnett Cobb, 1946–1947 [1946–47, Classics]
• Blow Arnett Blow [1959, Prestige OJC], B+
• Party Time [1959, Prestige OJC], A
• Smooth Sailing [1959, Prestige OJC]
• More Party Time [1960, Prestige OJC], A–
• w/Red Garland: Blue and Sentimental [1960, Prestige]
• Arnett Cobb Is Back [1978, Progressive]
• Live at Sandy's [1978, Muse]
• w/Guy Lafitte: Tenor Abrupt: The Complete Black & Blue Sessions [1980, Black & Blue], B+
• Tenor Tribute [1988, Soul Note], B+

Al Cohn (1925–88)

• Natural Rhythm [1955, RCA]
• Al and Zoot [1957, Chess]
• You 'N' Me [1960, Verve]
• w/Zoot Sims: Body and Soul [1973, 32 Jazz], A–
• True Blue [1976, Xanadu]
• Al Cohn's America [1976, Xanadu]
• w/Jimmy Rowles: Heavy Love [1977, Xanadu], B
• No Problem [1979, Xanadu]
• Nonpareil [1981, Concord], A–
• Tour de Force [1981, Concord]
• In Concert at East Stroudsberg University [1986, IAJRC]
• Al Cohn Meets the Jazz Seven: Keeper of the Flame [1987, Ronnie Scott], B
• Rifftide [1987, Timeless]

Cozy Cole (1909–81)

• Cozy Cole 1944 [1944, Classics], A–
• Cozy Cole 1944–1945 [1944–45, Classics]

Ornette Coleman (1930– )

• Something Else [1958, Contemporary OJC]
• Tomorrow Is the Question [1959, Contemporary OJC]
• The Shape of Jazz to Come [1959, Atlantic], A+
• Change of the Century [1959, Atlantic], A–
• This Is Our Music [1960, Atlantic]
• Art of the Improvisers [1959–60, Atlantic], A–
• To Whom Who Keeps a Record [1959–60, Water], A–
• Free Jazz [1960, Atlantic], A–
• Ornette on Tenor [1961, Atlantic]
• Beauty Is a Rare Thing [1959–61, Rhino/Atlantic, 6 CD], A–
• Town Hall, 1962 [1962, ESP-Disk], B+(***)
• Chappaqua Suite [1965, Columbia (France), 2 CD], B+
• At the Golden Circle, Stockholm: Volume 1 [1965, Blue Note], A
• At the Golden Circle, Stockholm: Volume 2 [1965, Blue Note], A–
• New York Is Now [1968, Blue Note], A–
• Love Call [1968, Blue Note]
• Friends and Neighbours: Live at Prince Street [1970, RCA]
• Science Fiction [1971, Columbia]
• The Complete Science Fiction Sessions [1971–72, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• Crisis [1972, Impulse]
• Skies of America [1972, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Dancing in Your Head [1973–75, Verve], A
• Body Meta [1975, Verve/Harmolodic], A–
• Ken Burns Jazz: The Definitive Ornette Coleman [1958–75, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• w/Charlie Haden: Soapsuds, Soapsuds [1977, Verve/Harmolodic], B+
• Of Human Feelings [1982, Antilles], A
• Opening the Caravan of Dreams [1985, Caravan of Dreams], B+
• In All Languages [1985, Caravan of Dreams], A
• Virgin Beauty [1988, Portrait], A–
• Tone Dialing [1995, Verve/Harmolodic], B+
• Sound Museum: Three Women [1996, Verve/Harmolodic], B
• Sound Museum: Hidden Man [1996, Verve/Harmolodic], B+
• w/Joachim Kühn: Colors [1996, Verve/Harmolodic], A–
• Sound Grammar [2005, Sound Grammar], A

Buddy Collette (1921– )

• Man of Many Parts [1956, Contemporary OJC]
• Flute Talk [1988, Soul Note]
• Jazz for Thousand Oaks [2000, Bridge]

John Coltrane (1926–67)

• Traneing In [1957, Prestige OJC]
• Blue Trane [1957, Blue Note], A–
• w/Paul Quinichette: Cattin' with Coltrane and Quinichette [1957, Prestige OJC]
• The Bethlehem Years [1957, Bethlehem, 2 CD], B–
• Lush Life [1957–58, Prestige OJC], B
• John Coltrane and the Jazz Giants [1956–58, Prestige]
• Soultrane [1958, Prestige OJC], A–
• Settin' the Pace [1958, Prestige OJC], B+
• Stardust [1958, Prestige], B+(*)
• The Prestige Recordings [1956–58, Prestige, 16 CD]
• The Best of John Coltrane [1956–58, Prestige], B+
• Fearless Leader [1956–58, Prestige, 6 CD], A–
• Giant Steps [1959, Atlantic], A–
• Giant Steps: Deluxe Edition [1959, Rhino]
• Coltrane Jazz [1959, Atlantic], A–
• w/Don Cherry: The Avant Garde [1960, Atlantic], B
• My Favorite Things [1960, Atlantic], A–
• Coltrane's Sound [1960, Atlantic], A–
• Coltrane Plays the Blues [1960, Atlantic], B+
• Olé Coltrane [1961, Atlantic], A
• The Very Best of John Coltrane [1959–61, Rhino]
• The Heavyweight Champion: The Complete Atlantic Recordings [1959–61, Rhino/Atlantic, 7 CD], A–
• Africa / Brass Sessions, Vol. 1 and 2 [1961, Impulse], A–
• The Complete Africa / Brass Sessions [1961, Impulse, 2 CD], A
• Live at the Village Vanguard: The Master Takes [1961, Impulse]
• The Complete 1961 Village Vanguard Recordings [1961, Impulse, 4 CD], A
• European Impressions [1961, Bandstand]
• Live in Stockholm 1961 [1961, Charly]
• The European Tour [1962, Pablo]
• The Complete 1962 Stockholm Concert: Volume 1 [1962, Magnetic]
• The Complete 1962 Stockholm Concert: Volume 2 [1962, Magnetic]
• Bye Bye Blackbird [1962, Pablo OJC]
• Coltrane [1962, Impulse], A–
• Ballads [1962, Impulse], A
• Impressions [1961–63, MCA]
• John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman [1963, Impulse], B+
• Coltrane Live at Birdland [1963, Impulse], A
• Newport '63 [1963, Impulse]
• Dear Old Stockholm [1963–65, Impulse]
• Afro Blue Impressions [1963, Pablo, 2 CD], A–
• Live Trane: The European Tours [1961–63, Pablo, 7 CD]
• Crescent [1964, Impulse], A
• A Love Supreme [1964, Impulse], A+
• A Love Supreme [Live] [1965, France's Concert]
• A Love Supreme: Deluxe Edition [1964–65, Impulse, 2 CD], A
• The John Coltrane Quartet Plays [1965, Impulse], A–
• One Down, One Up: Live at the Half Note [1965, Impulse, 2 CD], B+
• The Gentle Side of John Coltrane [1962–65, Impulse]
• More John Coltrane for Lovers [1959–65, Verve], B
• Live in Paris [1965, Charly]
• Ascension [1965, Impulse]
• The Major Works of John Coltrane [1965, Impulse, 2 CD], B+
• Transition [1965, Impulse]
• Living Space [1965, Impulse]
• Sun Ship [1965, Impulse], C+
• Kele Sé Mama [1965, Impulse], B+
• Live in Seattle [1965, Impulse, 2 CD]
• First Meditations [1965, Impulse], B
• Meditations [1965, Impulse], B
• Priceless Jazz [1961–65, GRP]
• Live at the Village Vanguard Again [1966, Impulse], B+
• The Classic Quartet: Complete Impulse! Studio Recordings [1961–66, Impulse, 8 CD], A–
• Interstellar Space [1967, Impulse]
• Stellar Regions [1967, Impulse], B
• A John Coltrane Retrospective: The Impulse! Years [1961–67, Impulse, 3 CD]
• Legacy [1957–67, Impulse, 4 CD]
• The Impulse Story [1961–67, Impulse], A–
• The Last Giant: The John Coltrane Anthology [1946–67, Rhino/Atlantic, 2 CD], B+
• Ken Burns Jazz: The Definitive John Coltrane [1956–67, Verve], A–

Ken Colyer (1928–88)

• Club Sessions With Colyer [1956, Lake]
• The Classic Years Vol. 2 [1957, Upbeat]
• Studio 51 Revisited [1958, Lake]
• Colyer Plays Standards [1958, Lake]
• In Concert: 1959 [1959, Dine-a-Mite Jazz], B–
• This Is the Blues [1960–61, Lake]
• When I Leave the World Behind [1963, Lake]
• Colyer's Pleasure [1962–63, Lake]
• Live at the Dancing Slipper [1969, Azure]
• Ragtime Revisited [1970, Joy]

Eddie Costa (1930–62)

• Eddie Costa Quintet [1957, VSOP]
• Guys and Dolls Like Vibes [1958, Verve]

Johnny Costa (1922–96)

• In My Own Quiet Way [1959, Dot]
• Flying Fingers [1990, Chiaroscuro]
• Classic Costa [1990, Chiaroscuro]
• A Portrait of George Gershwin [1993, Chiaroscuro]
• Dream [1995, Chiaroscuro]

Curtis Counce (1926– )

• Landslide [1957, Contemporary OJC]
• Exploring the Future [1958, Boplicity]

Sonny Criss (1927–77)

• Intermission Riff [1951, OJC]
• Sonny Criss Quartet, 1949–1957 [1949–57, Fresh Sound]
• The Complete Imperial Sessions [1956, Blue Note, 2 CD], U
• Memorial Album [1947–65, DIW]
• This Is Criss! [1966, Prestige OJC]
• Portrait of Sonny Criss [1967, Prestige OJC], B+
• Sonny's Dream [1968, Prestige OJC]
• I'll Catch the Sun [1969, Prestige]
• Crisscraft [1975, 32 Jazz], B+
• Out of Nowhere [1975, 32 Jazz]
• Saturday Morning [1975, Xanadu]

Tadd Dameron (1917–65)

• Fontainebleau [1956, Prestige OJC]
• w/John Coltrane: Mating Call [1956, Prestige], B+(**)
• The Magic Touch [1962, OJC], B–

Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis (1922–86)

• Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis 1946–1947 [1946–47, Classics]
• Cookbook, Vol. 1 [1958, Prestige OJC], B+
• w/Buddy Tate, Coleman Hawkins, Arnett Cobb: Very Saxy [1959, Prestige OJC], A
• Trane Whistle [1960, Prestige OJC]
• w/Johnny Griffin: The Tenor Scene [1961, Prestige OJC], A–
• Live at Minton's [1961, Prestige]
• Blues Up and Down [1961, Milestone]
• Streetlights [1962, Prestige]
• The Best of Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis [1958–62, Prestige], A–
• w/Michel Attenoux: Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis with Michel Attenoux [1975, Storyville], B+
• Straight Blues [1976, Prestige]
• Swingin' Till the Girls Come Home [1976, Steeplechase]
• Light and Lovely: The Definitive Black and Blue Sessions [1977, Black & Blue], B+
• Leapin' on Lennox [1974–78, Black & Blue]
• The Heavy Hitter [1979, 32 Jazz], A–
• Simply Sweets [1982, Pablo]
• All of Me [1983, Steeplechase]

Miles Davis (1926–91)

• Bopping the Blues [1946, Black Lion]
• The Real Birth of the Cool [1948, Bandstand]
• Cool Boppin' [1948–49, Fresh Sound]
• Birth of the Cool [1949, Capitol], B
• The Complete Birth of the Cool [1948–50, Blue Note]
• Birdland 1951 [1951, Blue Note], B–
• Miles Davis: Volume 1 [1952–54, Blue Note]
• Miles Davis: Volume 2 [1952–54, Blue Note]
• Walkin' [1954, Prestige OJC]
• Bags' Groove [1954, Prestige OJC]
• Quintet / Sextet [1955, OJC]
• Miles [1955, OJC]
• Miles Davis and the Modern Jazz Giants [1954–56, OJC]
• Cookin' [1956, Prestige OJC], A–
• Relaxin' [1956, Prestige OJC], A
• Workin' [1956, Prestige OJC], A–
• Steamin' [1956, Prestige], A–
• Chronicle: The Complete Prestige Recordings [1951–56, Prestige, 8 CD], B+
• 'Round About Midnight [1955–56, Columbia], A+
• 'Round About Midnight (Legacy Edition) [1955–57, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B+
• Miles Ahead [1957, Columbia], B+
• L'Ascenseur pour l'Echafaud [1957, Fontana], B+
• Milestones [1958, Columbia], B+
• Ballads and Blues [1950–58, Blue Note], B–
• The Very Best: The Early Years [1949–58, Blue Note], B+
• Miles and Coltrane [1955–58, Columbia]
• Miles Davis at Newport 1958 [1958, Columbia/Legacy], B
• '58 Featuring "Stella by Starlight" [1958, Columbia], A–
• Mostly Miles [1958, Phontastic]
• Porgy and Bess [1958, Columbia], B+
• The Legendary Prestige Quintet Sessions [1955–58, Prestige, 4 CD], A–
• Kind of Blue [1959, Columbia], A
• Sketches of Spain [1959–60, Columbia], A–
• Miles Davis in Stockholm Complete [1960, Dragon, 4 CD]
• Some Day My Prince Will Come [1961, Columbia], B
• Friday Night at the Blackhawk: Volume 1 [1961, Columbia]
• Saturday Night at the Blackhawk: Volume 2 [1961, Columbia]
• In Person: Friday Night at the Blackhawk: Volume 1 [1961, Columbia, 2 CD]
• In Person: Saturday Night at the Blackhawk: Volume 2 [1961, Columbia, 2 CD]
• In Person: Friday and Saturday Night at the Blackhawk: Complete [1961, Columbia, 4 CD]
• Miles Davis at Carnegie Hall: Complete [1961, Columbia, 2 CD], B
• w/John Coltrane: Miles Davis and John Coltrane: The Complete Columbia Recordings 1955–1961 [1955–61, Columbia/Legacy, 6 CD], A–
• w/Thelonious Monk: Live at Newport 1958 and 1963 [1958–63, Columbia, 2 CD]
• Cote Blues [1963, JMY]
• Seven Steps to Heaven [1963, Columbia/Legacy], B
• Miles Davis in Europe [1963, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• My Funny Valentine [1964, Columbia], A–
• "Four" and More [1964, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• The Complete Concert 1964: My Funny Valentine + Four More [1964, Columbia, 2 CD], A–
• Miles in Tokyo [1964, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Miles in Berlin [1964, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Live in Paris [1964, Moon]
• Davisiana [1964, Moon]
• Love Songs [1957–64, Columbia/Legacy], B+(**)
• Seven Steps: The Complete Columbia Recordings of Miles Davis 1963–1964 [1963–64, Columbia/Legacy, 7 CD], A–
• The Best of Seven Steps: The Complete Columbia Recordings of Miles Davis 1963–1964 [1963–64, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• E.S.P. [1965, Columbia], A–
• Cookin' at the Plugged Nickel [1965, Columbia], A–
• The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel [1965, Columbia, 7 CD], A
• Highlights from the Plugged Nickel [1965, Columbia], A–
• Miles in Antibes [1963–66, Columbia]
• Miles Smiles [1966, Columbia], A–
• Sorcerer [1967, Columbia], A–
• Nefertiti [1967, Columbia], A–
• Miles in the Sky [1968, Columbia], B+
• Filles de Kilimanjaro [1968, Columbia], A–
• Miles Davis / Gil Evans: The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings [1957–68, Columbia, 6 CD], B+
• The Miles Davis Quintet, 1965–68: The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings [1965–68, Columbia, 6 CD], A–
• In a Silent Way [1969, Columbia], A
• Bitches Brew [1969, Columbia, 2 CD], A–
• The Complete Bitches Brew Sessions [1969–70, Columbia/Legacy, 4 CD], B+
• Live-Evil [1969–70, Columbia, 2 CD], A–
• Black Beauty: Miles Davis at Fillmore West [1970, Columbia, 2 CD], B+
• Miles Davis Live at the Fillmore East (March 7, 1970) [1970, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B
• Miles Davis at Fillmore: Live at Fillmore East [1970, Columbia, 2 CD], B+
• A Tribute to Jack Johnson [1970, Columbia/Legacy], A+
• The Complete Jack Johnson Sessions [1970, Columbia/Legacy, 5 CD], A–
• The Cellar Door Sessions 1970 [1970, Columbia/Legacy, 6 CD], A–
• Big Fun [1969–72, Columbia, 2 CD]
• On the Corner [1972, Columbia/Legacy], B+(***)
• Miles Davis in Concert: Live at Philharmonic Hall [1972, Columbia, 2 CD], A–
• Dark Magus: Live at Carnegie Hall [1974, Columbia, 2 CD], A
• Get Up With It [1972–74, Columbia (France), 2 CD], A–
• The Complete On the Corner Sessions [1972–75, Columbia/Legacy, 6 CD], A–
• Agharta [1975, Columbia, 2 CD], A–
• Pangaea [1975, Columbia, 2 CD], B+
• The Man With the Horn [1981, Columbia]
• Decoy [1984, Columbia], B–
• Love Songs 2 [1956–84, Columbia/Legacy], B
• You're Under Arrest [1985, Columbia], B
• Aura [1984, Columbia], B+
• Cool & Collected [1956–84, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Tutu [1986, Warner], B
• Ken Burns Jazz: The Definitive Collection [1947–86, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Amandla [1989, Warner], B+
• The Essential Miles Davis [(2001), Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD]
• Evolution of the Groove [1959–72, Columbia/Legacy, EP], B–

Walter Davis Jr. (1932–90)

• Davis Cup [1959, Blue Note], B
• In Walked Thelonious [1987, Mapleshade]
• Scorpio Rising [1994, Steeplechase]

Wild Bill Davison (1906–90)

• The Commodore Master Takes [1943–46, GRP], B+
• Showcase [1947, Jazzology]
• Wild Bill Davison and His Jazzologists [1954, Jazzology]
• Pretty Wild / With Strings Attached [1956–57, Arbors]
• 'S Wonderful [1962, Jazzology]
• With Freddy Randall [1966, Jazzology]
• Jazz on a Saturday Afternoon, Vol. 1 [1970, Jazzology], B+

Buddy DeFranco (1923– )

• Buddy DeFranco With Strings [1952, MGM]
• The Buddy DeFranco Quartet [1954, Clef]
• Sweet and Lovely [1955, Verve]
• Cooking the Blues [1955, Verve]
• The Complete Verve Buddy DeFranco / Sonny Clark [1954–55, Mosaic, 5 LP]
• Mood Indigo [1980, Hep]
• Hark [1985, Pablo OJC]
• w/Terry Gibbs: Holiday for Swing [1988, Contemporary]
• Like Someone in Love [1989, Progressive]
• Chip Off the Old Bop [1992, Concord], B–
• w/Dave McKenna: You Must Believe in Swing [1997, Concord]
• w/Dave McKenna: Do Nothing Till You Hear from Us! [1999, Concord], B
• Charlie Cat 2 [2006, Arbors], B+(**)

Paul Desmond (1924–77)

• w/Gerry Mulligan: Two of a Mind [1962, RCA], A
• w/Gerry Mulligan: Two of a Mind [1962, Bluebird], A
• Take Ten [1963, RCA]
• Glad to Be Unhappy [1963–64, RCA]
• Easy Living [1964, RCA], B+
• Bossa Antigua [1964, RCA (France)], B
• Polka Dots and Moonbeams [1963–64, RCA]
• Greatest Hits [1961–65, RCA]
• The Complete RCA Victor Recordings [1961–65, RCA, 5 CD]
• The Best of the Complete Paul Desmond [1961–65, RCA]
• The Complete Recordings of the Paul Desmond Quartet with Jim Hall [1959–65, Mosaic, 4 CD]
• Summertime [1968, A&M]
• Bridge Over Troubled Water [1969, A&M]
• From the Hot Afternoon [1969, Polygram]
• w/Modern Jazz Quartet: Paul Desmond and the Modern Jazz Quartet [1971, Columbia]
• Live [1975, Verve], A–

Jimmy Deuchar (1930–93)

• Opus de Funk [1957, Jasmine]
• Pal Jimmy! [1957–58, Jasmine]

Vic Dickenson (1906–84)

• Breaks, Blues and Boogie [1941–46, Topaz], B+
• Nice Work [1953–54, Vanguard], A–
• The Essential Vic Dickenson [1953–54, Vanguard], A–
• w/Joe Thomas: Mainstream [1958, Koch], B+
• Gentleman of the Trombone [1975, Storyville], A–
• Plays Bessie Smith: Trombone Cholly [1976, Gazell], A–

Bill Doggett (1916–96)

• Everybody Dance to the Honky Tonk [1956, King]
• A Salute to Ellington [1958, King]
• Dance Awhile [1953–58, Deluxe]
• Honky Tonk: The Very Best of Bill Doggett [1954–59, Collectables], A–
• The Many Moods of Bill Doggett [1961, Deluxe], B+
• Bill Doggett Swings [1962, Warner Brothers]
• Goin' Doggett [(1985), Charly]
• Leaps 'N' Bounds [(1991), Charly]
• Everyday, I Have the Blues [1971, Black & Blue], B

Natty Dominique (1896–1982)

• Natty Dominique's Creole Dance Band [1953, American Music]

Arne Domnérus (1924– )

• w/Bengt Hallberg, Lars Erstrand, Georg Riedel, Egil Johansen: Jazz at the Pawnshop [1976, Proprius], B+
• w/Bengt Hallberg, Lars Erstrand, Georg Riedel, Egil Johansen: Jazz at the Pawnshop 2 [1976, Proprius], B+
• Swedish Rhapsody [1980–82, Phontastic], A–
• Fragment [1982, Phontastic]
• Sketches of Standards [1990, Proprius]
• Sugar Fingers [1993, Phontastic]
• Portrait [1946–93, Phontastic]
• Happy Together [1995, Ladybird]
• In Concert: Live '96 [1996, Caprice]
• Face to Face [1999, Dragon]

Lou Donaldson (1926– )

• The Lou Donaldson Quartet/Quintet/Sextet [1952–54, Blue Note]
• Lou Takes Off [1957, Blue Note]
• Blues Walk [1958, Blue Note]
• LD + 3: Lou Donaldson With the Three Sounds [1959, Blue Note]
• Here 'Tis [1961, Blue Note], B+(*)
• Gravy Train [1961, Blue Note], A–
• Good Gracious [1963, Blue Note], B–
• Alligator Boogaloo [1967, Blue Note]
• Midnight Creeper [1968, Blue Note], B+
• The Best of Lou Donaldson, Vol. 1 [1957–67, Blue Note], B+

Dorothy Donegan (1922–98)

• Dorothy Romps: A Piano Retrospectrive [1953–79, Rosetta]
• The Explosive Dorothy Donegan [1980, Progressive]
• Live at the 1990 Floating Jazz Festival [1990, Chiaroscuro], U
• w/Clark Terry: Live at the Floating Jazz Festival 1992 [1992, Chiaroscuro]

Kenny Dorham (1924–72)

• Kenny Dorham Quintet [1953, OJC]
• Afro-Cuban [1955, Blue Note], A–
• Kenny Dorham and the Jazz Prophets Vol. 1 [1956, Chess]
• 'Round About Midnight at the Café Bohemia Vol. 2 [1956, Blue Note]
• 'Round About Midnight at the Cafe Bohemia [1956, Blue Note, 2 CD]
• Quiet Kenny [1959, New Jazz OJC]
• Jazz Contemporary [1960, Time]
• Matador / Inta Somethin' [1961–62, Blue Note], B
• Una Mas [1963, Blue Note], B+
• Trompeta Toccata [1964, Blue Note], B+(*)

Kenny Drew (1928–93)

• Kenny Drew Trio [1956, Riverside], B+
• Pal Joey [1957, Riverside OJC]
• Trio/Quartet/Quintet: The Riverside Collection [1956–57, OJC]
• Undercurrent [1960, Blue Note]
• Dark and Beautiful [1974, Steeplechase, 2 CD]
• For Sure [1978, Xanadu]
• At the Brewhouse [1993, Storyville]

Dutch Swing College Band

• Live in 1960 [1960, Philips]
• Back in Time [1945–87, Philips]

Allen Eager (1927–2003)

• Tenor Saxophone [1946–47, Savoy]
• In the Land of Oo-Bla-Dee [1947–53, Uptown]

Harry "Sweets" Edison (1915–99)

• "Sweets" at the Haig [1953, Definitive]
• The Swinger and Mr. Swing [1958, Verve, 2 CD], B+
• w/Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis: Edison's Lights [1976, Pablo OJC]
• For My Pals [1988, Pablo], B+

Teddy Edwards (1924– )

• Steady with Teddy [1946–48, Cool N' Blue]
• Teddy's Ready [1960, Contemporary OJC], B+
• w/Howard McGhee: Together Again! [1961, Contemporary OJC], A–
• Good Gravy [1961, Contemporary OJC]
• w/Houston Person: Horn to Horn [1994, Muse], B

Mercer Ellington (1919–96)

• Digital Duke [1987, GRP]
• Music Is My Mistress [1989, Musicmasters]

Herb Ellis (1921– )

• Nothing but the Blues [1957–58, Verve], A
• w/Jimmy Giuffre: Herb Ellis Meets Jimmy Giuffre [1959, Verve], B+
• w/Ray Brown: Soft Shoe [1974, Concord]
• Roll Call [1991, Justice]

Rolf Ericson (1922–97)

• Stockholm Sweetnin' [1984, Dragon]
• Play Ellington and Strayhorn [1995, Sittel]
• I Love You So ... [1997, Amigo]

Pee Wee Erwin (1913–81)

• Dr. Jazz Vol. 14: Pee Wee Erwin [1952, Storyville]

Eureka Brass Band

• In Rehearsal, 1956 [1956, American Music, 2 CD]

Bill Evans (1929–80)

• Everybody Digs Bill Evans [1958, Riverside], B+(***)
• Portrait in Jazz [1959, Riverside], A–
• Explorations [1961, OJC]
• Sunday at the Village Vanguard [1961, Riverside OJC], A
• Waltz for Debby [1961, Riverside OJC], A–
• At the Village Vanguard [1961, Riverside]
• The Complete Live at the Village Vanguard 1961 [1961, Riverside, 3 CD], A–
• Moonbeams [1962, Riverside OJC], B+
• How My Heart Sings! [1962, OJC]
• w/Jim Hall: Undercurrent [1962, Blue Note], B+
• Interplay [1962, Riverside OJC], A–
• The Solo Sessions Vol. 1 [1963, Milestone]
• The Solo Sessions Vol. 2 [1963, Milestone]
• At Shelly's Manne Hole [1963, Riverside], B+
• Conversations with Myself [1963, Verve]
• Trio '64 [1963, Verve]
• The Complete Riverside Recordings [1956–63, Riverside, 12 CD]
• Riverside Profiles [1958–63, Riverside], A
• Empathy / A Simple Matter of Conviction [1962–66, Verve]
• At Town Hall [1966, Verve]
• w/Jim Hall: Intermodulation [1966, Verve]
• Further Conversations with Myself [1967, Verve]
• At the Montreux Jazz Festival [1968, Verve], A–
• The Complete Bill Evans on Verve [1957–70, Verve, 18 CD]
• Blue in Green [1974, Milestone]
• w/Stan Getz: But Beautiful [1974, Milestone], B+
• Alone (Again) [1975, OJC]
• w/Lee Konitz, Warne Marsh: Crosscurrents [1977, OJC]
• Getting Sentimental [1978, Milestone], A–
• The Paris Concert, Edition One [1979, Blue Note]
• The Paris Concert, Edition Two [1979, Blue Note]
• The Complete Fantasy Recordings [1973–79, Fantasy, 9 CD]
• The Brilliant [1980, Timeless]
• Consecration 1 [1980, Timeless]
• Consecration 2 [1980, Timeless]
• Turn Out the Stars [1980, Warner Brothers, 6 CD]
• Artist's Choice: Highlights from Turn Out the Stars [1980, Warner Brothers], A–
• The Last Waltz [1980, Milestone, 8 CD]

Gil Evans (1912–88)

• Gil Evans and Ten [1957, OJC]
• New Bottle, Old Wine [1958, Pacific Jazz], B
• Great Jazz Standards [1959, Pacific Jazz], B+
• The Complete Pacific Jazz Sessions [1958–59, Blue Note], B+(***)
• Out of the Cool [1960, Impulse], A–
• The Individualism of Gil Evans [1964, Verve], A–
• Svengali [1973, ACT]
• Plays the Music of Jimi Hendrix [1974–75, Bluebird], B+
• Priestess [1977, Antilles]
• Rhythm-A-Ning [1987, Emarcy]
• w/Steve Lacy: Paris Blues [1987, Owl], U

Don Ewell (1916–83)

• Music to Listen to Don Ewell By [1956, Good Time Jazz]
• Man Here Plays Fine Piano [1957, Good Time Jazz]

Don Fagerquist (1927–74)

• Eight by Eight [1957, VSOP]

Al Fairweather (1927–93)

• Fairweather Friends Made to Measure [1957–61, Lake]

Tal Farlow (1921–98)

• The Swinging Guitar of Tal Farlow [1956, Verve], B+
• First Set [1956, Xanadu]
• Second Set [1956, Xanadu]
• The Complete 1956 Private Recordings [1956, Definitive, 2 CD]
• Tal Farlow: Jazz Masters 41 [1955–58, Verve], B+
• The Return of Tal Farlow [1969, Prestige OJC], B+
• Chromatic Palette [1981, Concord]
• Cookin' on All Burners [1982, Concord]

Art Farmer (1928–99)

• When Farmer Met Gryce [1954–55, OJC]
• The Art Farmer Quintet [1955, OJC]
• Farmer's Market [1956, Prestige], B
• Portrait of Art Farmer [1958, Contemporary OJC], B+
• Modern Art [1958, Blue Note], A–
• w/Benny Golson: Meet the Jazztet [1960, Chess]
• w/Benny Golson: Blues On Down [1960–61, Chess]
• Out of the Past [1960–61, Chess]
• w/Benny Golson: Here and Now [1962, Verve], B+
• w/Jim Hall: Live at the Half Note [1963, Atlantic]
• To Sweden with Love [1964, Koch]
• Sing Me Softly the Blues [1965, Atlantic]
• Interaction / Sing Me Softly the Blues [1963–65, Collectables]
• Work of Art [1981, Concord]
• Manhattan [1981, Soul Note], B+
• Mirage [1982, Soul Note], B
• w/Slide Hampton: In Concert [1984, Enja], B+
• Real Time [1986, Contemporary]
• Back to the City [1986, OJC]
• Something to Live For [1987, Contemporary], A–
• Blame It on My Youth [1988, Contemporary], A–
• Ph.D. [1989, Contemporary], B+
• Central Avenue Reunion [1989, Contemporary]
• Silk Road [1996, Arabesque]

Victor Feldman (1934–87)

• Suite Sixteen [1955, OJC]
• Departure Dates [1956, Jasmine]
• In London Vol. 1 [1956, Jasmine]
• In London Vol. 2 [1956, Jasmine]
• With Mallets a Fore Thought [1957, VSOP]
• The Arrival of Victor Feldman [1958, Contemporary OJC], B+

Maynard Ferguson (1928–2006)

• The Maynard Ferguson Octet [1955, Emarcy]
• The Birdland Dreamband [1956, RCA]
• Jazz Masters 52 [1951–57, Verve]
• A Message from Newport / Newport Suite [1958, Roulette]
• Maynard '61 [1960–61, Roulette]
• The Essential Maynard Ferguson [1954–96, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], U

The Firehouse Five Plus Two [1949–1969]

• The Firehouse Five Plus Two Story [(1992), Fantasy]

Tommy Flanagan (1930–2001)

• Overseas [1957, OJC]
• Eclipse [1977, Enja]
• The Best of Tommy Flanagan [1975–77, Pablo]
• w/Hank Jones: Our Delights [1978, OJC]
• w/Red Mitchell, Elvin Jones: Super Session [1980, Enja]
• Giant Steps: In Memory of John Coltrane [1982, Enja]
• Jazz Poet [1989, Timeless], A–
• Beyond the Bluebird [1990, Timeless]
• Let's Play the Music of Thad Jones [1993, Enja]
• Lady Be Good ... For Ella [1993, Groovin' High]
• Sea Changes [1996, Evidence]
• Sunset and the Mockingbird [1998, Blue Note], A–

Bob Florence (1932–2008)

• Jewels [1979–86, Discovery], U
• Funupmanship [1992, Mama]
• w/Bobby Lamb: Trinity Fair [1995, Hep], U
• Earth [1996, Mama], B+
• Serendipity 18 [1998, Mama]

Jimmy Forrest (1920–80)

• Night Train [1951–53, Delmark]
• Most Much! [1961, Prestige OJC], B+

Frank Foster (1928– )

• Soul Outing [1966, OJC]
• Manhattan Fever [1968–69, Blue Note], A–
• Well Water [1977, Piadrum], B
• Shiny Stockings [1977–78, Denon]
• w/Frank Wess: Two for the Blues [1983, Pablo OJC], B
• Leo Rising [1996, Arabesque]
• We Do It Diff'rent [2002, Mapleshade]

Pete Fountain (1930– )

• The Best of Pete Fountain, Vols. 1 and 2 [MCA]

Panama Francis (1918–2001)

• All Stars 1949 [1949, Collectables], B
• Gettin' in the Groove [1979, Black & Blue]

Russ Freeman (1926–2002)

• Trio [1953–57, Pacific Jazz]
• One on One [1982, Contemporary]

Johnny Frigo (1916– )

• Debut of a Legend [1994, Chesky]

Tony Fruscella (1927–69)

• Tony Fruscella [1955, Atlantic]
• The Complete Recordings [1948–59, Jazz Factory, 4 CD]

Curtis Fuller (1934– )

• Curtis Fuller With Red Garland [1957, New Jazz/OJC]
• Blues-ette [1959, Savoy Jazz]
• Blues-ette: Part II [1993, Savoy], B
• Keep It Simple [2003, Savant], B+

Red Garland (1923–84)

• A Garland of Red [1956, Prestige OJC]
• Soul Junction [1957, Prestige], B+(**)
• High Pressure [1957, OJC]
• Red Garland Revisited! [1957, OJC]
• Manteca [1958, Prestige OJC], B+
• Red Garland at the Prelude Vol. 1 [1959, Prestige]
• Rediscovered Masters Vol. 2 [1959–61, OJC]
• w/John Coltrane: Prestige Profiles [1957–61, Prestige], U

Erroll Garner (1926–77)

• Errol Garner 1944–1945 [1944–45, Classics]
• Long Ago and Far Away [1950–51, Columbia], B
• Erroll Garner 1950–1951 [1950–51, Classics]
• The Original Misty [1954, Mercury], B
• Contrasts [1954, Verve]
• The Erroll Garner Collection Volumes 4 and 5: Solo Time! [1954, Emarcy, 2 CD]
• Solitaire [1955, Mercury]
• Compact Jazz [1954–55, Mercury]
• Concert by the Sea [1955, Columbia], A–
• This Is Jazz, Vol. 13 [1950–57, Columbia]
• The Erroll Garner Collection Vol. 1: Easy to Love [1961–65, Emarcy], B+

Herb Geller (1928– )

• That Geller Feller [1957, Fresh Sound], A–
• Birdland Stomp [1990, Fresh Sound], A–
• The Herb Geller Quartet [1993, VSOP], B+
• Plays the Al Cohn Songbook [1994, Hep]
• I'll Be Back [1996, Hep]
• Playing Jazz: The Musical Autobiography of Herb Geller [1997, Fresh Sound], U
• Hollywood Portraits [1999, Hep]
• To Benny and Johnny: With Love From Herb Geller [2001, Hep]
• w/Rein de Graaf: Delightful Duets Volume 2 [2002, Blue Jack Jazz], B+

Stan Getz (1927–91)

• The Best of the Roost Years [1950–52, Roulette], A–
• At Storyville, Vol 1 and 2 [1951–53, Roulette], A–
• The Complete Roost Recordings [1950–54, Blue Note, 3 CD], A–
• Stan Getz Plays [1952–54, Verve], B+
• Stan Getz at the Shrine [1954, Verve], B+
• Stan Getz and the Cool Sounds [1953–55, Verve]
• West Coast Jazz [1955, Verve], A
• The Steamer [1956, Verve]
• Award Winner [1957, Verve], A–
• East of the Sun: The West Coast Sessions [1955–57, Verve, 3 CD], A–
• Best of the West Coast Sessions [1955–57, Verve], A–
• w/J.J. Johnson: At the Opera House [1957, Verve], B+
• w/Cal Tjader: Stan Getz with Cal Tjader [1958, OJC]
• In Sweden 1958–60 [1958–60, Dragon, 2 CD]
• Stan Getz at Large Plus! Vol. 1 [1960, Jazz Unlimited]
• Stan Getz at Large Plus! Vol. 2 [1960, Jazz Unlimited]
• Recorded Fall 1961 [1961, Verve]
• Jazz Samba [1962, Verve]
• Jazz Samba Encore [1963, Verve]
• w/Joao Gilberto: Getz / Gilberto [1964, Verve], A–
• Nobody Else But Me [1964, Verve], B+
• The Girl from Ipanema — The Bossa Nova Years [1962–64, Verve, 4 CD], A–
• Round Midnight: Stan Getz [1962–64, Verve]
• Focus [1965, Verve], A–
• Mickey One [1965, Verve], B
• Sweet Rain [1967, Verve], A–
• Dynasty [1971, Verve, 2 CD]
• w/Francy Boland, Kenny Clarke: Change of Scenes [1971, Verve], B
• The Artistry of Stan Getz: The Best of the Verve Years, Volume 1 [1952–71, Verve, 2 CD], A–
• The Artistry of Stan Getz: The Best of the Verve Years, Volume 2 [1952–71, Verve, 2 CD], B+
• Verve Jazz Masters 8 [1952–71, Verve]
• Billy Highstreet Samba [1981, Emarcy], A–
• The Dolphin [1981, Concord], A–
• Spring Is Here [1981, Concord]
• My Old Flame [1981, Concord, 2 CD]
• Pure Getz [1982, Concord]
• Blue Skies [1982, Concord], B+
• Live in Paris [1982, Dreyfus]
• w/Chet Baker: Quintessence Vol. 1 [1983, Concord], B
• Anniversary [1987, Emarcy], A–
• Serenity [1987, Emarcy], B+
• Bossas and Ballads: The Lost Sessions [1989, Verve], A–
• Yours and Mine [1989, Concord], A–
• Soul Eyes [1989, Concord]
• w/Kenny Barron: People Time [1991, Verve Gitanes, 2 CD], A
• A Life in Jazz: A Musical Biography [1952–91, Verve], A–
• The Very Best of Stan Getz [1952–91, Verve], A–
• More Getz for Lovers [1952–91, Verve], B+(**)

Terry Gibbs (1924– )

• One More Time [1959, Contemporary]
• Main Stem [1961, Contemporary]
• Bopstacle Course [1974, Xanadu]
• Memories of You [1991, Contemporary]
• Feelin' Good [2005, Mack Avenue], B+

Dizzy Gillespie (1917–93)

• w/Charlie Parker: Town Hall, New York City, June 22, 1945 [1945, Uptown], B+
• Shaw 'Nuff [1945–46, Musicraft], A
• Groovin' High [1945–46, Savoy], A–
• Dizzy Gillespie 1945–1946 [1945–46, Classics]
• Night in Tunisia [1943–47, Dreyfus]
• Dizzy Gillespie and His Big Band in Concert [1948, GNP Crescendo]
• w/Max Roach: Dizzy Gillespie / Max Roach in Paris [1948–49, Disques Vogue], B+
• Cubana Be, Cubana Bop [1946–49, Dreyfus]
• Dizzy Gillespie Volumes 1 and 2 [1946–49, RCA Tribune, 2 CD]
• Groovin' High: Classic Recordings 1942–1949 [1942–49, Naxos Jazz]
• The Complete RCA Victor Recordings [1937–49, RCA, 2 CD], A–
• Night in Tunisia: The Very Best of Dizzy Gillespie [1946–49, Bluebird/Legacy], A
• Dizzy Gillespie 1947–1949 [1947–49, Classics]
• The Dizzy Gillespie Story [1945–50, Savoy Jazz], B
• Dizzy Gillespie 1949–1950 [1949–50, Classics]
• The Dizzy Gillespie Story 1939–1950 [1939–50, Proper, 4 CD]
• School Days [1951, Savoy]
• Odyssey: 1945–1952 [1945–52, Savoy Jazz, 3 CD], A–
• Dizzy Gillespie in Paris Volume 1 [1953, Disques Vogue], A–
• Dizzy Gillespie in Paris Volume 2 [1952–53, Disques Vogue], A–
• w/Stan Getz: Diz and Getz [1953–54, Verve]
• Afro [1954, Verve]
• For Musicians Only [1956, Verve], B+
• Dizzy in South America [1956, Consolidated Artists]
• Live, 1957 [1957, Jazz Unlimited]
• Birks Works [1956–57, Verve, 2 CD], B
• Sonny Side Up [1957, Verve]
• At Newport [1957, Verve], B
• w/Sonny Rollins, Sonny Stitt: Duets [1958, Verve], A
• Copenhagen Concert [1959, Steeplechase], B+
• Gillespiana / Carnegie Hall Concert [1960–61, Verve], A–
• An Electrifying Evening with the Dizzy Gillespie Quintet [1961, Verve]
• Something Old, Something New [1963, Verve], B+
• Dizzy Gillespie and the Double Six of Paris [1963, Philips]
• Dizzy: The Music of John Birks Gillespie [1950–63, Verve], B+
• Verve Jazz Masters [1952–64, Verve]
• Ultimate Dizzy Gillespie [1954–64, Verve]
• Dizzy's Diamonds: The Best of the Verve Years [1954–64, Verve, 2 CD]
• The Monterey Jazz Festival Orchestra [1965, Blue Note]
• Swing Low, Sweet Cadillac [1967, Impulse], B
• Dizzy's Big 4 [1974, Pablo OJC], A–
• Montreux '77 [1977, OJC]
• w/Max Roach: Max + Dizzy, Paris 1989 [1989, A&M, 2 CD], B+
• Career 1937–1992 [1937–92, Shout! Factory, 2 CD], A
• Complete Dial Masters: Modern Jazz Trumpets [(1997), Jazz Classics]

Jimmy Giuffre (1921– )

• The Jimmy Giuffre Clarinet [1956, Collectables]
• The Jimmy Giuffre 3 [1956, Atlantic], B
• Hollywood and Newport, 1957–1958 [1957–58, Fresh Sound]
• The Easy Way [1959, Verve], B
• 1961 [1961, ECM, 2 CD], B
• Emphasis, Stuttgart 1961 [1961, Hat Art]
• Flight, Bremen 1961 [1961, Hat Art]
• Free Fall [1962, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• The Train and the River [1975, Candid Choice]
• w/Lee Konitz, Bill Connors, Paul Bley: Giuffre / Konitz / Connors / Bley [1978, Improvising Artists], B+
• Eiffel [1987, Celp]
• River Station [1991, Celp]
• Fly Away, Little Bird [1992, Owl]
• w/Paul Bley, Steve Swallow: Conversations With a Goose [1996, Soul Note], B+

Benny Golson (1929– )

• New York Scene [1957, Contemporary OJC]
• The Other Side of Benny Golson [1958, Riverside OJC], B
• Gone with Golson [1959, OJC]
• Groovin' With Golson [1962, Prestige OJC], A–
• Free [1960–62, Chess/GRP], B+
• Three Little Words [1965, Jazz House]
• Live [1989, Dreyfus]
• Benny Golson Quartet [1990, Laserlight], B+
• Domingo [1991, Dreyfus], B+
• I Remember Miles [1992, Evidence]
• Tenor Legacy [1996, Arkadia]
• Remembering Clifford [1998, Milestone]
• That's Funky [2000, Arkadia], B+
• One Day, Forever [2001, Arkadia]
• Terminal 1 [2004, Concord], B+

Paul Gonsalves (1920–74)

• Ellingtonia Moods and Blues [1960, RCA], B+(*)
• Gettin' Together [1960, Jazzland OJC], B+
• Tell It the Way It Is! [1963, Impulse], B+
• w/Earl Hines: Paul Gonsalves Meets Earl Hines [1970–72, Black Lion]

Dexter Gordon (1923–90)

• Long Tall Dexter [1945–47, Savoy, 2 LP], B+
• Settin' the Pace [1945–47, Savoy], A–
• The Chase: The Complete Dial Sessions [1947, Stash], A–
• Bopland [1947, Savoy Jazz, 3 CD], A–
• Daddy Plays the Horn [1955, Shout! Factory], A–
• The Resurgence of Dexter Gordon [1960, OJC]
• Doin' Alright [1961, Blue Note], B+
• Dexter Calling . . . [1961, Blue Note], B+
• Go! [1962, Blue Note], B+
• A Swingin' Affair [1962, Blue Note], B+
• Our Man in Paris [1963, Blue Note], A–
• One Flight Up [1964, Blue Note], B
• Gettin' Around [1965, Blue Note], B+(**)
• Clubhouse [1965, Blue Note], B+(***)
• The Complete Blue Note Sixties Sessions [1961–65, Blue Note, 6 CD]
• The Classic Blue Note Recordings [1961–65, Blue Note, 2 CD], A–
• Body and Soul [1967, Black Lion]
• The Panther! [1970, OJC]
• Ça' Purange [1972, OJC]
• Round Midnight [1974, Steeplechase]
• More Than You Know [1975, Steeplechase], B+
• Biting the Apple [1976, Steeplechase]
• Homecoming: Live at the Village Vanguard [1976, Columbia, 2 CD]
• Live at Carnegie Hall [1978, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Manhattan Symphonie [1978, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Nights at the Keystone: Volume 1 [1978–79, Blue Note]
• Nights at the Keystone: Volume 2 [1978–79, Blue Note]
• Nights at the Keystone: Volume 3 [1978–79, Blue Note], B+
• Mosaic Select 14 [1978–79, Mosaic Select, 3 CD], A–
• Jazz Moods: 'Round Midnight [1976–85, Columbia/Legacy], B–

Joe Gordon (1928–63)

• Lookin' Good [1961, OJC]

Wardell Gray (1921–55)

• Tenor Sax [1949, Prestige]
• Central Ave. [1949, Prestige]
• Complete Sunset and New Jazz Masters [1946–50, Jazz Factory]
• The Wardell Gray Story [1946–52, Proper Box, 4 CD]
• Wardell Gray's Los Angeles Stars [1952, Prestige]
• Memorial, Vol. 1 [1949–53, Prestige OJC], A–
• Memorial, Vol. 2 [1950–52, Prestige OJC], A–

Bennie Green (1923–77)

• Bennie Green Blows His Horn [1955, Prestige OJC]
• Soul Stirrin' [1958, Blue Note], B+
• Mosaic Select [(2003), Mosaic, 3 CD]

Johnny Griffin (1928–2008)

• Introducing Johnny Griffin [1956, Blue Note], B–
• Chicago Calling [1956, Blue Note]
• Johnny Griffin Quartet [1956, Verve], B+
• A Blowing Session [1957, Blue Note], B–
• The Congregation [1957, Blue Note], A–
• Way Out [1958, OJC]
• Johnny Griffin Sextet [1958, Riverside OJC], A–
• w/Eddie Lockjaw Davis: Tough Tenors [1960, Jazzland OJC], B+
• Salt Peanuts [1964, Black Lion]
• Blues for Harvey [1973, Inner City]
• Live in Tokyo [1976, Inner City]
• The Return of the Griffin [1978, Galaxy OJC]
• Bush Dance [1978, Galaxy]
• Live / Autumn Leaves [1980–81, Verve]
• Tough Tenors Back Again! [1984, Storyville]
• The Cat [1990, Antilles], B+
• Dance of Passion [1992, Antilles]
• w/Martial Solal: In and Out [2000, Dreyfus]

Tiny Grimes (1916–89)

• w/Coleman Hawkins: Blues Groove [1958, Prestige OJC], B+
• w/Jerome Richardson: Tiny in Swingville [1959, Swingville OJC]

Gigi Gryce (1927–83)

• Nica's Tempo [1955, Savoy], B+
• The Rat Race Blues [1960, Prestige OJC], B

Vince Guaraldi (1928–76)

• Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus [1962, OJC]
• w/Bola Sete: Vince Guaraldi / Bola Sete and Friends [1963, Fantasy]
• A Boy Named Charlie Brown [1964, Fantasy]
• Vince Guaraldi at Grace Cathedral [1965, Fantasy]
• A Charlie Brown Christmas [1965, Fantasy]
• The Charlie Brown Suite and Other Favorites [1968, Bluebird], B–
• Cast Your Fate to the Wind [(1991), Fantasy]

Johnny Guarnieri (1917–85)

• Johnny Guarnieri 1944–1946 [1944–46, Classics]
• Fatscinatin' [1978, Star Line]
• Echoes of Ellington [1984, Star Line]

Lars Gullin (1928–76)

• Lars Gullin Vol. 1 1955–56 [1955–56, Dragon]
• Lars Gullin Vol. 2 1953 [1953, Dragon], A–
• Lars Gullin Vol. 3 1954/55: Late Summer [1954–55, Dragon]
• Lars Gullin Vol. 4 1959/60: Stockholm Street [1959–60, Dragon], A
• The Great Lars Gullin Vol. 5 [1954–55, Dragon, LP]
• In Germany 1955 and 1956 Vol. 1 [1955–56, Anagram]
• In Germany 1955, 1956 and 1959 Vol. 2 [1955–59, Anagram]
• Portrait of My Pals [1964, EMI]
• Aeros Aromatic Atomica Suite [1972–73, EMI]

Al Haig (1924–82)

• The Al Haig Trio Esoteric [1954, Fresh Sound], A–
• Al Haig Trio [1954, Fresh Sound]
• Invitation [1974, Spotlite]
• Solitaire [1976, Spotlite]
• Al Haig Today! [(1991), Fresh Sound], U

Jim Hall (1930– )

• Jazz Guitar [1957, Pacific Jazz]
• Good Friday Blues: The MJT Plus Three [1960, Pacific Jazz]
• Alone Together [1972, OJC]
• Concierto [1975, CTI]
• Live at the North Sea Jazz Festival [1979, Challenge]
• All Across the City [1989, Concord]
• Something Special [1993, Musicmasters]
• Dedications and Inspirations [1993, Telarc]
• Dialogues [1995, Telarc]
• Textures [1996, Telarc], B
• Panorama [1996, Telarc]
• By Arrangement [1998, Telarc]
• w/Joe Lovano, George Mraz, Lewis Nash: Grand Slam: Live at the Regattabar [2000, Telarc]
• Jim Hall and Basses [2001, Telarc]
• Magic Meeting [2004, ArtistShare], A–
• Duologues [2005, CAM Jazz]
• w/Geoff Keezer: Free Association [2005, ArtistShare], B

Chico Hamilton (1921– )

• Gongs East! [1958, Discovery], B
• Three Faces of Chico [1959, Warner Brothers], B–
• Three Faces of Chico/Gongs East! [1958–59, Collectables], B
• Man from Two Worlds [1962, Impulse]
• The Dealer [1962–66, Impulse]
• Arroyo [1990, Soul Note], U
• Trio! [1992, Soul Note]
• My Panamanian Friend [1992, Soul Note], U
• Juniflip [2003–5, Joyous Shout], B–
• Believe [2005, Joyous Shout], B
• Sixth Avenue Romp [2006, Joyous Shout], B
• Heritage [2006, Joyous Shout], B–

Jimmy Hamilton (1917–94)

• Swing Low Sweet Clarinet [1960, Everest]
• Can't Help Swinging [1961, Milestone]

John Hardee (1918–84)

• Hardee's Partee: The Forgotten Texas Tenor [1946–49, Ocium], A–

Wilbur Harden (1925– )

• Countdown [1958, Savoy]
• Jazz Way Out [1958, Savoy]
• w/John Coltrane: The Complete Savoy Sessions [(1999), Savoy]

Joe Harriott (1928–73)

• Free Form [1960, Redial], A–
• Abstract [1961–62, Redial]
• Indo-Jazz Suite [1966, Atlantic]

Bill Harris (1916–73)

• Bill Harris and Friends [1957, Fantasy OJC], B+

Bill Harris (1925– )

• The Fabulous Bill Harris [1957–86, VSOP]

Gene Harris (1933–2000)

• Introducing the Three Sounds [1958, Blue Note]
• Listen Here! [1989, Concord Jazz]
• Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Vol. 23 [1992, Concord Jazz]
• Live in London [1996, Resonance], B+(***)

Ake Hasselgård (1922–48)

• w/Benny Goodman: At Click [1948, Dragon]
• The Permanent Hasselgard [1945–48, Phontastic]

Hampton Hawes (1928–77)

• The Trio, Vol. 1 [1955, Contemporary OJC], A
• The Trio, Vol. 2 [1955, Contemporary OJC], A–
• Everybody Likes Hampton Hawes [1956, Contemporary OJC]
• All Night Session: Volume 1 [1956, Contemporary OJC]
• All Night Session: Volume 2 [1956, Contemporary OJC]
• All Night Session: Volume 3 [1956, Contemporary OJC], B
• w/Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne, Red Mitchell: Four! [1958, OJC]
• For Real [1958, OJC]
• The Sermon [1958, OJC]
• The Green Leaves of Summer [1964, Contemporary OJC]

Tubby Hayes (1935–73)

• The Swinging Giant Volume 2 [1956–57, Jasmine]
• The First and Last Words [1957–59, Jasmine]
• The Eighth Wonder [1959, Jasmine]
• w/Clark Terry: New York Sessions [1961, Columbia], A–
• Late Spot at Scott's [1962, Redial]
• Down in the Village [1962, Redial]
• Night and Day [1963, Jazz House]
• For Members Only [1967, Mastermix]

Roy Haynes (1926– )

• w/Phineas Newborn, Paul Chambers: We Three [1958, Prestige/New Jazz], B+(**)
• Out of the Afternoon [1962, Impulse]
• True or False [1986, Evidence]
• When It's Haynes It Roars [1992, Dreyfus]
• Te Vou! [1994, Dreyfus]
• Praise [1998, Dreyfus], B
• w/Danilo Perez, John Patitucci: The Roy Haynes Trio Featuring Danilo Perez and John Patitucci [2000, Verve], A–
• Birds of a Feather: A Tribute to Charlie Parker [2001, Dreyfus]
• Love Letters [2003, Eighty-Eights/Columbia], A–
• Fountain of Youth [2004, Dreyfus], B+

Jimmy Heath (1926– )

• The Thumper [1959, Riverside OJC], B
• Really Big! (Keepnews Edition) [1960, Riverside], A–
• The Quota [1961, OJC]
• Triple Threat [1962, OJC]
• Swamp Seed [1963, OJC]
• On the Trail [1964, OJC]
• Picture of Heath [1975, Xanadu]
• Changes [1974–87, Camden, 2 CD]
• You or Me [1995, Steeplechase]

Ted Heath (1900–69)

• Big Band Percussion / Big Band Bash [(1999), Collector's Choice]

Bob Helm (1914– )

• Hotter Than That [1994–95, Stomp Off]

Mel Henke

• La Dolce Henke [(1997), Scamp]

Ernie Henry (1926–57)

• Seven Standards and a Blues [1957, OJC]
• Last Chorus [1957, Riverside OJC]

Eddie Heywood (1915–89)

• Eddie Heywood 1944 [1944, Classics]

Milt Hinton (1910–2000)

• Basses Loaded [1955, RCA]
• Old Man Time [1989, Chiaroscuro, 2 CD]
• Laughing at Life [1994, Columbia]

Art Hodes (1904–93)

• Sessions at Blue Note [1944, Dormouse]
• The Jazz Record Story [1943–46, Jazzology]
• w/Volly DeFaut: Up in Volly's Room [1972, Delmark], A–
• Tribute to the Greats [1976–78, Delmark]
• w/Milt Hinton: Just the Two of Us [1981, Muse]
• Someone To Watch Over Me [1981, Muse]
• Pagin' Mr. Jelly [1988, Candid], B+
• Keepin' Out of Mischief Now [1988, Candid]
• The Parkwood Creative Concept Sessions: Volume 1 — Solos [1987–89, Parkwood], B+

Bill Holman (1927– )

• In a Jazz Orbit [1958, VSOP]
• Bill Holman Meets the Norwegian Radio Big Band [1987, Taurus]
• A View from the Side [1995, JVC]
• Brilliant Corners: The Music of Thelonious Monk [1997, JVC], B–

Elmo Hope (1923–67)

• Trio and Quintet [1953–57, Blue Note], B+
• Meditations [1955, Prestige OJC]
• Trio [1959, Contemporary OJC], B
• Plays His Original Compositions [1961, Fresh Sound]
• Homecoming [1961, Riverside OJC]
• Sound From Rikers Island [1963, Fresh Sound]
• The Final Sessions: Vol. 1 [1966, OJC]
• The Final Sessions: Vol. 2 [1966, OJC]
• The Final Sessions [1966, Evidence, 2 CD]

Chubby Jackson (1918– )

• w/Bill Harris: The Essential Keynote Collection, Vol. 10: Small Herds [(1987), Mercury]

Milt Jackson (1923–99)

• Milt Jackson [1948–52, Blue Note], A–
• Wizard of the Vibes [1948–52, Blue Note]
• Meet Milt Jackson [1955, Savoy]
• The Jazz Skyline [1956, Savoy], A–
• Jackson's-Ville [1956, Savoy], A–
• Plenty, Plenty Soul [1957, Atlantic], B
• Ballads and Blues / Bags and Flutes [1956–57, Collectables]
• w/Coleman Hawkins: Bean Bags [1958, Koch]
• w/John Coltrane: Bags and Trane [1959, Atlantic]
• w/Wes Montgomery: Bags Meets Wes! [1961, Riverside], B+(**)
• Centerpiece / At the Kosel Nenkin [1976, Pablo]
• w/Count Basie: Milt Jackson + Count Basie + The Big Band Vol. 1 [1978, Pablo OJC], B+
• w/Count Basie: Milt Jackson + Count Basie + The Big Band Vol. 2 [1978, Pablo OJC]
• Ain't But a Few of Us Left [1981, Pablo OJC]
• It Don't Mean a Thing If You Can't Tap Your Foot to It [1984, Pablo OJC]
• w/Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra: Explosive! [1999, Warner Brothers]

Willis Jackson (1932–87)

• Call of the Gators [1950, Delmark], B+
• Legends of Acid Jazz [1959, Prestige]
• Keep On a-Blowin' [1959–62, Prestige]
• w/Pat Martino: Willis Jackson with Pat Martino [1964, Prestige]
• Bar Wars [1977, Muse], A
• w/Von Freeman: Lockin' Horns [1978, 32 Jazz], U

Illinois Jacquet (1922–2004)

• Illinois Jacquet All Stars Studio Recordings 1945–1947 [1945–47, Blue Moon], B+
• Jumpin' at Apollo [1945–47, Delmark], A–
• Illinois Jacquet 1946–1947 [1946–47, Classics]
• The Complete Illinois Jacquet Sessions 1945–1950 [1945–50, Mosaic, 4 CD]
• The Illinois Jacquet Story [1944–51, Proper Box, 4 CD], A
• The Black Velvet Band [1947–67, RCA Bluebird], B+
• w/Ben Webster: The Kid and the Brute [1953–54, Verve], B+
• Flying Home: The Best of the Verve Years [1951–58, Verve], B+
• Illinois Jacquet [1962, Columbia]
• Banned in Boston [1962, Portrait], B
• Desert Winds [1964, Verve], B+
• Bottoms Up [1968, Prestige OJC]
• The King [1968–69, Prestige OJC]
• The Soul Explosion [1969, Prestige OJC]
• The Blues, That's Me [1969, Prestige OJC], A–
• The Comeback [1971, Black Lion]
• The Man I Love: The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions [1973, Black & Blue], A–
• Jacquet's Got It [1987, Label M], B+

Ahmad Jamal (1930– )

• Poinciana [1952, Chess]
• The Legendary Okeh and Epic Recordings [1951–55, Epic/Legacy], A–
• At the Pershing / But Not for Me [1958, Chess], B+
• Ahmad's Blues [1958, Jazz Society]
• Cross Country Tour: 1958–1961 [1958–61, Chess]
• The Awakening [1970, Impulse]
• Freeflight [1971, Impulse]
• Live in Concert [1981, Black Label]
• Live at the Montreal Jazz Festival 1985 [1985, Atlantic]
• Live in Paris '92 [1992, Birdology]
• Chicago Revisited — Live at Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase [1992, Telarc], B+
• I Remember Duke, Hoagy and Strayhorn [1994, Telarc]
• The Essence of Ahmad Jamal, Part 1 [(1994), Birdology]
• Big Byrd: The Essence, Part 2 [1997, Birdology]
• Nature: The Essence, Part 3 [1998, Atlantic]
• A L'Olympia [2000, Dreyfus]

Bobby Jaspar (1926–63)

• Phenil Isopropl Amine [1958, Emarcy]

Jazz at the Philharmonic [1944–1983]

• The First Concert [1944, Verve], A
• Carnegie Hall 1949 [1949, Pablo]
• The Complete Jazz at the Philharmonic on Verve 1944–1949 [1944–49, Verve, 10 CD]
• Frankfurt, 1952 [1952, Pablo], B
• JATP in Tokyo [1953, Pablo, 2 CD]
• Stockholm '55, The Exciting Battle [1955, Pablo]
• JATP in London, 1969 [1969, Pablo]
• Jazz at the Santa Monica Civic '72 [1972, Pablo, 3 CD]
• JATP at the Montreux Festival, 1975 [1975, Pablo]

Bill Jennings (1919– )

• Stompin' with Bill [(1991), Collectables]
• w/Jack McDuff: Legends of Acid Jazz: Glide On [(1999), Prestige]

Budd Johnson

• Blues a la Mode [1958, Laserlight]
• w/Nat Adderley, Harry Edison, Ray Nance, Clark Terry: Budd Johnson and the Four Brass Giants [1960, Riverside OJC], A–
• Let's Swing [1960, Prestige OJC], A
• The Stanley Dance Sessions [1958–67, Lone Hill Jazz], A–
• The JPJ Quartet [1969–71, Storyville]
• Mr Bechet: The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions [1974, Black & Blue], A–
• The Old Dude and the Fundance Kid [1984, Uptown]

J.J. Johnson (1924–2001)

• J.J. Johnson's Jazz Quintets [1946–49, Savoy]
• Savoy, Prestige and Sensation: Complete Early Master Takes [1946–49, Definitive]
• Trombone By Three [1949, OJC]
• Jay and Kai [1947–54, Savoy]
• The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Vol. 1 [1954, Blue Note], A
• The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Vol. 2 [1953–55, Blue Note], A–
• The Birdlanders [1954, Fresh Sound]
• Jay and Kai + 6 [1956, Columbia]
• Live at the Café Bohemia [1957, Fresh Sound]
• J.J. Inc. [1960, Columbia], B+
• The Trombone Master [1957–60, Columbia], B+
• The Great Kai and J.J. [1960, Impulse], B+
• J.J.'s Broadway [1963, Verve], B–
• Proof Positive [1964, Impulse]
• Say When [1964–66, RCA Bluebird]
• The Total [1966, RCA]
• Yokohama Concert [1977, Pablo]
• Concepts in Blue [1980, Pablo OJC]
• We'll Be Together Again [1983, Pablo]
• w/Al Grey: Things Are Getting Better All the Time [1983, Pablo OJC]
• Quintergy: Live at the Village Vanguard [1988, Antilles], B
• Standards: Live at the Village Vanguard [1988, Antilles]
• Vivian [1992, Concord], B+
• Let's Hang Out [1992, Emarcy]
• The Brass Orchestra [1996, Verve], B
• Heroes [1996, Verve], A–

Hank Jones (1918– )

• The Hank Jones Quartet-Quintet [1955, Savoy], A–
• The Hank Jones Quartet [1956, Savoy], A–
• The Talented Touch / Porgy and Bess [1958–59, Okra-Tone], B+
• Hank [1976, All Art], A–
• Master Class [1977–78, 32 Jazz], B+
• Bluesette [1978–79, Black & Blue]
• w/Bill Evans [2], Red Mitchell: Moods Unlimited [1982, Evidence], B+
• w/Red Mitchell: Duo [1987, Timeless]
• The Oracle [1989, Emarcy], A–
• Lazy Afternoon [1989, Concord], B+
• Live at Maybeck Recital Hall Volume 16 [1990, Concord]
• Jazzpar 91 Project [1991, Storyville]
• Handful of Keys: The Music of Fats Waller [1992, Emarcy], B+
• Upon Reflection: The Music of Thad Jones [1993, Verve], A–
• w/Cheick-Tidiane Seck: Sarala [1996, Verve], B+
• Favors [1997, Verve]
• w/Frank Wess: Hank and Frank [2003, Lineage], B+(**)
• For My Father [2004, Justin Time], B+(***)

Jo Jones (1911–85)

• The Essential Jo Jones [1955–58, Vanguard], B+
• The Main Man [1976, Pablo OJC], B–

Jonah Jones (1909–2000)

• Jonah Jones 1936–1945 [1936–45, Classics]
• Jazz Legacy: Jonah's Wail [1954, Inner City]
• Jazz Kaleidoscope [1954, Bethelehem]
• Jonah Jones at the Embers [1956, Groove]
• Muted Jazz [1957, Capitol]
• Jumpin' with Jonah [1958, Capitol], B+
• I Dig Jonah: The Jonah Jones Capitol Collection [1957–63, Collector's Choice]

Philly Joe Jones (1923–85)

• Blues for Dracula [1958, OJC]

Quincy Jones (1933– )

• This Is How I Feel About Jazz [1956–57, Impulse]
• Back on the Block [1989, Qwest], B

Thad Jones (1923–86)

• The Fabulous Thad Jones [1954, Debut OJC], A–
• Detroit-New York Junction [1956, Blue Note], B+(***)
• The Magnificent Thad Jones [1956, Blue Note], A–
• Mad Thad [1956, Fresh Sound]
• The Jones Brothers: Keepin' Up with the Joneses [1958, Verve], B+
• Mean What You Say [1966, Milestone OJC]
• w/Mel Lewis: Live at the Village Vanguard [1967, Blue Note], A–
• w/Mel Lewis: Consummation [1970, Blue Note]
• w/Mel Lewis: Thad Jones / Mel Lewis [1969–70, LRC]
• Greetings and Salutations [1975–77, Four Leaf Clover]
• w/Mel Lewis: Thad Jones and the Mel Lewis Quartet [1977, A&M]
• Live at Montmartre [1978, Storyville], B+

Clifford Jordan (1931–93)

• w/John Gilmore: Blowing in from Chicago [1957, Blue Note], B
• Spellbound [1960, OJC]
• Starting Time [1961, OJC]
• Bearcat [1962, OJC]
• These Are My Roots: Clifford Jordan Plays Leadbelly [1965, Koch], B+
• Glass Bead Games [1973, Strata East]
• Highest Mountain [1975, Muse]
• Night of the Mark VII [1975, 32 Jazz], B+
• Royal Ballads [1986, Criss Cross]
• Live at Ethell's [1987, Mapleshade]
• w/Ran Blake: Masters from Different Worlds [1989, Mapleshade], B
• Four Play [1990, DIW]
• Down Through the Years: Live at Condon's, New York [1991, Milestone], B

Duke Jordan (1922–2006)

• Jor-Du [1954, Vogue]
• Trio and Quintet [1955, Savoy], A–
• Duke Jordan New York / Bud Powell Paris [1960, Vogue]
• Flight to Jordan [1960, Blue Note], A–
• Duke's Delight [1975, Steeplechase]
• Duke Jordan Solo Masterpieces Vol. 1 [1979, Steeplechase], A–
• Duke Jordan Solo Masterpieces Vol. 2 [1979, Steeplechase]
• When You're Smiling [1979–85, Steeplechase, 2 CD]
• Kiss of Spain [1989, Emarcy]

Taft Jordan (1915–81)

• Mood Indigo [1960–61, Prestige]

Max Kaminsky (1908–94)

• When Summer Is Gone [1977, Chiaroscuro]

Richie Kamuca (1930–77)

• Jazz Erotica [1959, Fresh Sound]
• West Coast Jazz in Hi-Fi [1959, OJC], B

Fred Katz (1919– )

• Folk Songs for Far Out Folk [1958, Reboot Stereophonic], B+(*)

Wynton Kelly (1931–71)

• Piano [1958, Riverside OJC]
• Kelly Blue [1959, Riverside OJC], A–
• Kelly at Midnite [1960, Vee Jay]
• Stockholm 1960 [1960, Royal Jazz]
• Takin' Charge [1960–61, Charly], B+
• Someday My Prince Will Come [1961, Collectables], B+
• It's All Right [1964, Verve], B+
• w/Wes Montgomery: Smokin' at the Half Note [1965, Verve], A–
• Full View [1966, OJC], A–
• Live at the Left Bank Jazz Society 1967 [1967, Fresh Sound, 2 CD]
• Live at the Left Bank Jazz Society 1968 [1968, Fresh Sound, 2 CD]

Stan Kenton (1911–79)

• Stan Kenton 1946 [1946, Classics]
• Stan Kenton 1947 [1947, Classics]
• The Innovations Orchestra [1950–51, Capitol, 2 CD]
• Stan Kenton 1950–1951 [1950–51, Classics]
• Stan Kenton 1951 [1951, Classics]
• New Concepts of Artistry in Rhythm [1952, Capitol]
• Easy Go [1950–52, Capitol]
• City of Glass [1947–53, Capitol]
• The Concerts in Miniature Broadcasts 1952–53 [1952–53, Artistry]
• Live in Munich 1953 [1953, Sounds of Yesteryear, 2 CD]
• Live at the Macumba Club Vol. 1 [1956, Magic]
• Live at the Macumba Club Vol. 2 [1956, Magic]
• Kenton In Hi-Fi [1956–58, Capitol], B+
• Standards in Silhouette [1959, Capitol]
• At Ukiah [1959, Status]
• In New Jersey [1959, Status]
• Cuban Fire [1956–60, Capitol], B–
• Mellophonium Magic [1961, Status]
• Mellophonium Moods [1962, Status]
• Jazz Profile [1945–67, Blue Note], B
• A Retrospective [1943–68, Capitol, 4 CD]
• Fire, Fury and Fun [1974, Creative World]
• Street of Dreams [1973–76, Creative World]
• Live Hits and Rarities [1952–76, Status]

Barney Kessel (1923–2004)

• To Swing or Not to Swing [1955, Contemporary OJC], B+
• The Poll Winners [1957, OJC]
• Poll Winners Three [1959, OJC]
• Some Like It Hot [1959, Contemporary OJC]
• Feeling Free [1969, OJC]
• Red Hot and Blues [1988, Contemporary]

King Curtis (1934–71)

• The New Scene of King Curtis [1960, New Jazz OJC], B+
• The Best of King Curtis [1962–65, Blue Note]
• Instant Soul: The Legendary King Curtis [(1994), Razor & Tie]

Lee Konitz (1927– )

• Subconscious-Lee [1949–50, Prestige OJC], A
• Quintets [1953, Vogue]
• w/Gerry Mulligan: Konitz Meets Mulligan [1953, Pacific Jazz], A–
• w/Bob Brookmeyer: Lee Konitz / Bob Brookmeyer in Paris [1953–54, Disques Vogue]
• With Warne Marsh [1955, Warner Brothers]
• The Real Lee Konitz [1957, 32 Jazz]
• w/Ralph Burns, Jimmy Giuffre: Lee Konitz Meets Jimmy Giuffre [1951–59, Verve, 2 CD], B–
• Live at the Half Note [1959, Verve, 2 CD], A–
• Motion [1961, Verve, 3 CD], A–
• Motion [1961, Verve], A
• The Lee Konitz Duets [1967, Milestone OJC], B
• European Episode [1968, CAM Jazz]
• Impressive Rome [1968, CAM Jazz]
• I Concentrate on You [1974, Steeplechase], A–
• Jazz a Juan [1974, Steeplechase], A–
• Satori [1974, OJC]
• Lone-Lee [1974, Steeplechase]
• Oleo [1975, Sonet]
• The Lee Konitz Nonet [1976, Roulette]
• Figure and Spirit [1976, Progressive]
• Pyramid [1977, Improvising Artists]
• w/Hal Galper: Windows [1977, Steeplechase], B+
• From Newport to Nice [1955–80, Philology]
• Dedicated to Lee [1983, Dragon]
• w/Martial Solal: Star Eyes Hamburg 1983 [1983, Hatology]
• Wild as Springtime [1984, Candid]
• Round and Round [1988, Musicmasters], B+
• w/Franco D'Andrea: 12 Gershwin in 12 Keys [1988, Philology], U
• Zounds [1990, Soul Note]
• w/Barry Harris: Lullaby of Birdland [1991, Candid], A–
• Unleemited [1992, Owl]
• Jazz Nocturne [1992, Evidence], A
• So Many Stars [1992, Philology]
• Rhapsody [1993, Evidence], B
• Brazilian Rhapsody [1995, Musicmasters], B
• Dearly Beloved [1996, Steeplechase]
• Unaccompanied in Yokohama [1996, PSFD]
• w/Franco D'Andrea: Inside Cole Porter [1996, Philology], B+
• w/Brad Mehldau, Charlie Haden: Alone Together [1996, Blue Note], B+
• w/Paul Bley: Out of Nowhere [1997, Steeplechase], B+
• Dig Dug Dog [1997, Columbia]
• Another Shade of Blue [1997, Blue Note], A–
• Three Guys [1998, Enja]
• Sound of Surprise [1999, RCA], A–
• Some New Stuff [1999, DIW]
• Richlee [2000, Steeplechase]
• w/Alan Broadbent: Live-Lee [2000, Milestone], B+
• w/Alan Broadbent: More Live-Lee [2000, Milestone], B+
• Parallels [2001, Chesky]
• w/Iris De Paula: Duas Contas [2002, Philology]
• Jonquil [2003, Blue Jack Jazz], B+(**)
• The Soprano Sax Album: Standards [2005, Philology]
• w/Ohad Talmor: Portology [2006, Omnitone], B+(**)

Steve Lacy (1934–2004)

• Soprano Sax [1957, Prestige OJC]
• Reflections [