Vintage Vinyl Lot NORMAN GRANZ Jazz Vol 4, 9, 10 Les Paul, Nat “King” Cole (credited as “Shorty” Nadine) + Stan Kenton’s 1946 Artistry in Rhythm
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A magical find - these vinyl records from 70+ years ago seem to be in spectacular condition. The covers have some wear but have done their job and kept the records inside safe. The history of the Norman Granz Jazz tour in the 1940’s is an interesting saga.
Jazz at the Philharmonic, or JATP (1944–1983), was the title of a series of jazz concerts, tours and recordings produced by Norman Granz.
Over the years, "Jazz at the Philharmonic" featured many of the era's preeminent musicians, including Louie Bellson, Ray Brown, Benny Carter, Nat King Cole, Sonny Criss, Buddy DeFranco, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Roy Eldridge, Herb Ellis, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton, Bill Harris, Coleman Hawkins, J. C. Heard, Billie Holiday, Helen Humes, the Modern Jazz Quartet, Illinois Jacquet, J. J. Johnson, Hank Jones, Jo Jones, Barney Kessel, Kenny Kersey, Gene Krupa, Lou Levy, Meade Lux Lewis, Shelly Manne, Fats Navarro, Charlie Parker, Oscar Peterson, Flip Phillips, Buddy Rich, Charlie Shavers, Willie Smith, Sonny Stitt, Slim Gaillard, Clark Terry, Tommy Turk, T-Bone Walker, Ben Webster, Lee Young, Lester Young, and Trummy Young.
The very first concert was held on Sunday, July 2, 1944, at the Philharmonic Auditorium, Los Angeles, and featured Illinois Jacquet, Jack McVea, J. J. Johnson, Shorty Sherock, Nat King Cole, Les Paul, Johnny Miller, Meade Lux Lewis, Bumps Myers, Joe Sullivan, Buddy Rich, Randall Miller, Bud Hatch, Marie Bryant, Red Callender, Lee Young, and Carolyn Richards. Illinois Jacquet, Nat King Cole and Les Paul, in particular, created a sensation. The title of the concert had been shortened by the printer of the advertising supplements from "A Jazz Concert at the Philharmonic Auditorium" to "Jazz at the Philharmonic". Norman Granz organized the concert with about $300 of borrowed money. Only one copy of the first concert program is known to exist.
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Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic* – Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 4
Label: Mercury – MG35005
Series: Norman Granz Presents Jazz At The Philharmonic – Vol. 4
Format: Vinyl, LP, 10", Album, Reissue
Country: US
Released: 1950
Genre: Jazz
Style: Swing
Tracklist
A1 Lester Leaps In, Pt. 1
A2 Lester Leaps In, Pt. 2
A3 Lester Leaps In, Pt. 3
B1 Blues, Pt. 1
B2 Blues, Pt. 2
B3 Blues, Pt. 3
Credits
* Artwork – David Stone Martin
* Bass – Johnny Miller (2)
* Drums – Lee Young (2)
* Guitar – Les Paul
* Piano – "Shorty" Nadine
* Tenor Saxophone – Illinois Jacquet, Jack McVea
* Trombone – J.J. Johnson
Notes
"Philharmonic Auditorium", Los Angeles, CA, July 2, 1944
Nat Cole listed as "Shorty" Nadine
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Norman Granz – Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 9
Label: Mercury – MG Vol . 9
Series: Norman Granz Presents Jazz At The Philharmonic
Format: Vinyl, LP, 10", Album, Mono
Country: US
Released: 1949
Genre: Jazz
Style: Swing, Bop
Tracklist
A Mordido (Part 1)
B Mordido (Part 2)
Companies, etc.
* Recorded At – Carnegie Hall
Credits
* Bass – Ray Brown
* Cover – David Stone Martin
* Drums – Jo Jones
* Piano – Hank Jones
* Tenor Saxophone – Flip Phillips, Illinois Jacquet
* Trombone – Bill Harris
* Trumpet – Howard McGhee
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Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic* – Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol.10
Label: Mercury – MG 35002
Series: Norman Granz Presents Jazz At The Philharmonic
Format: Vinyl, LP, 10", Album, Mono
Country: US
Released: 1951
Genre: Jazz
Style: Swing
Tracklist/Credits
A1 Endido
Bass – Ray Brown
Drums – Jo Jones
Piano – Hank Jones
Tenor Saxophone – Flip Phillips, Illinois Jacquet
Trombone – Bill Harris
Trumpet – Howard McGhee
Written-By – Etaoin
Bass – Ray Brown
Drums – Jo Jones
Piano – Hank Jones
Tenor Saxophone – Flip Phillips, Illinois Jacquet
Trombone – Bill Harris
Trumpet – Howard McGhee
Written-By – Etaoin
B1 I Surrender, Dear
Bass – Ray Brown
Drums – Jo Jones
Piano – Hank Jones
Tenor Saxophone – Flip Phillips, Illinois Jacquet
Trombone – Bill Harris
Trumpet – Howard McGhee
Written-By – Clifford*, Barris*
Bass – Ray Brown
Drums – Jo Jones
Piano – Hank Jones
Tenor Saxophone – Flip Phillips, Illinois Jacquet
Trombone – Bill Harris
Trumpet – Howard McGhee
Written-By – Clifford*, Barris*
Notes
Jazz At The Philharmonic - Vol.10 recorded live at Carnegie Hall NYC, November 1947.
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Stan Kenton And His Orchestra – Artistry In Rhythm
Label: Capitol Records – BD-39
Format: 4 x Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
Country: US
Released: Dec 1946
Genre: Jazz
Style: Big Band
Tracklist/ Credits
A Come Back To Sorrento
Arranged By – Pete Rugolo
Tenor Saxophone, Soloist – Vido Musso
Written-By – De Curtis*
Arranged By – Pete Rugolo
Tenor Saxophone, Soloist – Vido Musso
Written-By – De Curtis* 3:06
B Artistry In Bolero
Arranged By, Written-By – Pete Rugolo
Bass – Eddie Safranski
Piano – Stan Kenton
Tenor Saxophone – Vido Musso
Trombone – Kai Winding
Arranged By, Written-By – Pete Rugolo
Bass – Eddie Safranski
Piano – Stan Kenton
Tenor Saxophone – Vido Musso
Trombone – Kai Winding 3:05
C Willow Weep For Me
Arranged By – Pete Rugolo
Bass – Eddie Safranski
Piano – Stan Kenton
Solo Vocal – June Christy
Trombone – Kai Winding
Written-By – Ann Ronell
Arranged By – Pete Rugolo
Bass – Eddie Safranski
Piano – Stan Kenton
Solo Vocal – June Christy
Trombone – Kai Winding
Written-By – Ann Ronell
D Fantasy
Alto Saxophone – Boots Mussulli
Bass – Eddie Safranski
Piano – Stan Kenton
Tenor Saxophone – Vido Musso
Written-By – Stan Kenton
Alto Saxophone – Boots Mussulli
Bass – Eddie Safranski
Piano – Stan Kenton
Tenor Saxophone – Vido Musso
Written-By – Stan Kenton
E Safranski (Artistry In Bass)
Arranged By, Written By – Pete Rugolo
Bass – Eddie Safranski
Piano – Stan Kenton
Arranged By, Written By – Pete Rugolo
Bass – Eddie Safranski
Piano – Stan Kenton
F Opus In Pastels
Alto Saxophone – Al Anthony
Arranged By, Written By – Stan Kenton
Bass Saxophone – Bob Gioga
Alto Saxophone – Al Anthony
Arranged By, Written By – Stan Kenton
Bass Saxophone – Bob Gioga
G Ain't No Misery In Me
Alto Saxophone – Boots Mussulli
Arranged By, Written-By – Gene Roland
Trombone – Kai Winding
Trumpet – Buddy Childers
Vocals – June Christy
Alto Saxophone – Boots Mussulli
Arranged By, Written-By – Gene Roland
Trombone – Kai Winding
Trumpet – Buddy Childers
Vocals – June Christy 2:54
H Artistry In Percussion
Drums – Shelly Manne
Trombone – Kai Winding
Trumpet – Ray Wetzel
Written-By, Arranged By – Pete Rugolo
Drums – Shelly Manne
Trombone – Kai Winding
Trumpet – Ray Wetzel
Written-By, Arranged By – Pete Rugolo 3:03
Companies, etc.
* Record Company – Capitol Records, Inc.
* Manufactured By – Capitol Records, Inc.
* Pressed By – Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Scranton
Credits
* Alto Saxophone – Al Anthony, Boots Mussulli
* Arranged By [Chief] – Pete Rugolo
* Baritone Saxophone – Bob Gioga
* Bass – Eddie Safranski
* Drums – Shelly Manne
* Guitar – Bob Ahern (2)
* Piano, Leader – Stan Kenton
* Tenor Saxophone – Bob Cooper, Vido Musso
* Trombone – Bart Varsalona, Kai Winding, Miff Sines, Milt Kabak*
* Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Chico Alvarez, John Anderson (2) (tracks: Johnny Anderson), Ken Hanna, Ray Wetzel
* Vocals – June Christy (tracks: C, G)
Notes
Billboard, November 30, 1946, page 31: Advance Record Releases.
Billboard, January 11, 1947, page 28: Best Selling Popular Record Albums (listed as having been on sale for 4 weeks).