Classic Savoy Be‐Bop Sessions 1945–49
Compilation by Various Artists
Released 2016
Tracklist
- CD 1
- 1Blow Mr. Dexter (alt. Take)Dexter Gordon’s All Stars2:40
- 2Blow Mr. DexterDexter Gordon’s All Stars2:58
- 3Dexter’s DeckDexter Gordon’s All Stars2:55
- 4Dexter’s Cuttin’ OutDexter Gordon’s All Stars3:10
- 5Dexter’s Minor MadDexter Gordon’s All Stars2:42
- 6Sweet Miss (Alt Takes)Kai's Krazy Kats3:01
- 7Sweet MissKai's Krazy Kats3:01
- 8Loaded (Alt Take)Kai's Krazy Kats3:03
- 9LoadedKai's Krazy Kats3:04
- 10Grab Your Axe Max (Alt Take)Kai's Krazy Kats3:25
- 11Grab Your Axe MaxKai's Krazy Kats3:27
- 12AlwaysKai's Krazy Kats3:24
- 13Long Tall Dexter (Alt Take)Dexter Gordon Quintet2:45
- 14Long Tall DexterDexter Gordon Quintet3:01
- 15Dexter Rides AgainDexter Gordon Quintet3:13
- 16I Can't Escape From You (Alt Take)Dexter Gordon Quintet3:10
- 17I Can't Escape From YouDexter Gordon Quintet3:15
- 18Dexter Digs In (Alt Take)Dexter Gordon Quintet2:52
- 19Dexter Digs InDexter Gordon Quintet2:57
- 20Dexter Digs In (Alt Take 2)Dexter Gordon Quintet2:49
- CD 2
- 1RampageAllen Eager Quartet3:04
- 2Vot’s Dot (Static)Allen Eager Quartet3:00
- 3Booby Hatch (Pogo Stick)Allen Eager Quartet3:07
- 4Symphony Sid's Idea (Zadah)Allen Eager Quartet2:48
- 5Jay Bird (alt. take)Jay Jay Johnson's Beboppers3:00
- 6Jay Bird (alt. Take 2)Jay Jay Johnson's Beboppers2:35
- 7Jay BirdJay Jay Johnson's Beboppers2:59
- 8Coppin’ the BopJay Jay Johnson's Beboppers2:59
- 9Jay Jay (alt. Take)Jay Jay Johnson's Beboppers3:04
- 10Jay JayJay Jay Johnson's Beboppers3:06
- 11Jay Jay (alt. Take 2)Jay Jay Johnson's Beboppers3:07
- 12Mad Be BopJay Jay Johnson's Beboppers2:41
- 13Opus de Bop (alt. Take)Stan Getz Quartet2:41
- 14Opus de BopStan Getz Quartet2:31
- 15Opus de Bop (alt. Take 2)Stan Getz Quartet2:37
- 16And the Angels SwingStan Getz Quartet2:43
- 17Running WaterStan Getz Quartet2:45
- 18Don’t Worry ‘Bout MeStan Getz Quartet2:38
- CD 3
- 1Bebop in Pastel (alt. take 1)Sonny Stitt, Kenny Dorham, Be Bop Boys2:51
- 2Bebop in Pastel (alt. Take 3 EP Master)Sonny Stitt, Kenny Dorham, Be Bop Boys2:51
- 3Bebop in Pastel (alt. Take 2)Sonny Stitt, Kenny Dorham, Be Bop Boys2:52
- 4Bebop in Pastel (LP Master)Sonny Stitt, Kenny Dorham, Be Bop Boys2:57
- 5Fool’s FancySonny Stitt, Kenny Dorham, Be Bop Boys2:33
- 6BombaySonny Stitt, Kenny Dorham, Be Bop Boys2:53
- 7Ray’s IdeaSonny Stitt, Kenny Dorham, Be Bop Boys2:45
- 8Serenade to a SquareSonny Stitt, Kenny Dorham, Be Bop Boys2:34
- 9Good KickSonny Stitt, Kenny Dorham, Be Bop Boys2:37
- 10Seven Up (alt. Take)Sonny Stitt, Kenny Dorham, Be Bop Boys2:14
- 11Seven UpSonny Stitt, Kenny Dorham, Be Bop Boys2:28
- 12Blues in Be Bop (alt. take as Blues a La Bud)Sonny Stitt, Kenny Dorham, Be Bop Boys3:02
- 13Blues in Be BopSonny Stitt, Kenny Dorham, Be Bop Boys2:43
- 14Boppin’ a RiffFats Navarro, Walter “Gil” Fuller, Sonny Stitt, Kenny Dorham, Kenny Clarke, Al Hall, Bud Powell, Eddie de Verteuil, Morris Lane5:33
- 15Fat BoyFats Navarro, Walter “Gil” Fuller, Sonny Stitt, Kenny Dorham, Kenny Clarke, Al Hall, Bud Powell, Eddie de Verteuil, Morris Lane5:41
- 16Everything’s CoolFats Navarro, Walter “Gil” Fuller, Sonny Stitt, Kenny Dorham, Kenny Clarke, Al Hall, Bud Powell, Eddie de Verteuil, Morris Lane5:50
- 17Webb CityFats Navarro, Walter “Gil” Fuller, Sonny Stitt, Kenny Dorham, Kenny Clarke, Al Hall, Bud Powell, Eddie de Verteuil, Morris Lane5:36
- 18For Hecklers OnlyRay Brown's All Stars, Be Bop Boys2:55
- 19Smoky Hollow JumpRay Brown's All Stars, Be Bop Boys3:00
- 20Boppin’ the Blues (Dizz Moody/Diz-Iz)Ray Brown's All Stars, Be Bop Boys3:05
- 21Moody SpeaksRay Brown's All Stars, Be Bop Boys2:31
- CD 4
- 1Calling Dr. JazzEddie Davis and His Be-Boppers2:48
- 2FractureEddie Davis and His Be-Boppers2:51
- 3Hollerin’ and Screamin’Eddie Davis and His Be-Boppers2:39
- 4Stealin’ TrashEddie Davis and His Be-Boppers2:47
- 5Just a MysteryEddie Davis and His Be-Boppers2:14
- 6Red PepperEddie Davis and His Be-Boppers3:03
- 7SpinalEddie Davis and His Be-Boppers2:30
- 8Maternity (Lard Pot)Eddie Davis and His Be-Boppers3:01
- 9O-Go-NoTerry Reig's All Stars2:30
- 10Mr. DuesTerry Reig's All Stars2:41
- 11Oh Kai (Kai’s Day)Terry Reig's All Stars2:33
- 12SaxonTerry Reig's All Stars2:44
- 13Fat Girl'Fats' Navarro and His Thin Men2:18
- 14Ice Freezes Red'Fats' Navarro and His Thin Men2:39
- 15Eb Pob'Fats' Navarro and His Thin Men2:23
- 16Goin’ to Minton’s'Fats' Navarro and His Thin Men2:50
- 17Pumpernickel (alt.Take)Serge Chaloff, Red Rodney, Earl Swope, George Wallington, Curley Russell, Tiny Kahn2:32
- 18PumpernickelSerge Chaloff, Red Rodney, Earl Swope, George Wallington, Curley Russell, Tiny Kahn2:31
- 19Garbardine and Serge (alt. Take)Serge Chaloff, Red Rodney, Earl Swope, George Wallington, Curley Russell, Tiny Kahn2:23
- 20Garbardine and SergeSerge Chaloff, Red Rodney, Earl Swope, George Wallington, Curley Russell, Tiny Kahn2:31
- 21Serge’s Urge (alt. Take)Serge Chaloff, Red Rodney, Earl Swope, George Wallington, Curley Russell, Tiny Kahn2:35
- 22Serge’s UrgeSerge Chaloff, Red Rodney, Earl Swope, George Wallington, Curley Russell, Tiny Kahn2:34
- 23A Bar a Second (alt. Take)Serge Chaloff, Red Rodney, Earl Swope, George Wallington, Curley Russell, Tiny Kahn2:22
- 24A Bar a SecondSerge Chaloff, Red Rodney, Earl Swope, George Wallington, Curley Russell, Tiny Kahn2:37
- CD 5
- 1All Night, All FranticAllen Eager With The Be Bop Boys2:36
- 2Donald JayAllen Eager With The Be Bop Boys2:32
- 3MeeskiteAllen Eager With The Be Bop Boys2:56
- 4And That’s for SureAllen Eager With The Be Bop Boys2:51
- 5Goodbye to LoveKenny Hagood2:48
- 6Baby I’m Coming HomeKenny Hagood2:45
- 7The Way You Look TonightKenny Hagood2:57
- 8El SinoLeo Parker's All Stars3:09
- 9InetaLeo Parker's All Stars2:50
- 10Wild LeoLeo Parker's All Stars2:54
- 11Leapin’ LeoLeo Parker's All Stars3:00
- 12A Bebop Carol (alt. take)Tadd Dameron2:36
- 13A Bebop CarolTadd Dameron2:58
- 14The Tadd WalkTadd Dameron2:51
- 15Gone With the WindTadd Dameron3:09
- 16That Someone Must Be YouTadd Dameron3:00
- 17Nightmare Allen (alt. take)Allen Eager Quintet2:30
- 18Nightmare AllenAllen Eager Quintet2:28
- 19Church Mouse (alt. take)Allen Eager Quintet2:48
- 20Church MouseAllen Eager Quintet2:46
- 21Jane’s Bounce (alt. take)Allen Eager Quintet3:26
- 22Jane’s BounceAllen Eager Quintet2:49
- 23Unmediated (alt. take)Allen Eager Quintet2:33
- 24UnmediatedAllen Eager Quintet3:06
- CD 6
- 1Nostalgia (alt. take)Fats Navarro Quintette2:41
- 2NostalgiaFats Navarro Quintette2:42
- 3Barry’s Bop (alt. take)Fats Navarro Quintette2:36
- 4Barry’s BopFats Navarro Quintette2:38
- 5Bebop Romp (alt. take)Fats Navarro Quintette2:33
- 6Bebop RompFats Navarro Quintette2:36
- 7Fats BlowsFats Navarro Quintette2:49
- 8Settin’ the PaceDexter Gordon Quintet5:51
- 9So Easy (alt. take)Dexter Gordon Quintet2:38
- 10So EasyDexter Gordon Quintet2:41
- 11Dexter’s Riff (alt. take)Dexter Gordon Quintet2:58
- 12Dexter’s RiffDexter Gordon Quintet2:43
- 13Wee Dot (alt. take)Leo Parker's All Stars2:40
- 14Wee Dot (alt. take 2 Incomplete)Leo Parker's All Stars2:32
- 15Wee DotLeo Parker's All Stars2:39
- 16Wee Dot (alt. take 3)Leo Parker's All Stars2:26
- 17SolitudeLeo Parker's All Stars2:53
- 18The Lion’s Roar (alt. take)Leo Parker's All Stars2:54
- 19The Lion’s Roar (alt. take 2 Incomplete)Leo Parker's All Stars2:37
- 20The Lion’s RoarLeo Parker's All Stars2:49
- 21The Lion’s Roar (alt. take 3)Leo Parker's All Stars2:57
- 22Mad Lad BoogieLeo Parker's All Stars2:44
- CD 7
- 1Dexter’s Mood (alt. take)Dexter Gordon & his Boys3:05
- 2Dexter’s MoodDexter Gordon & his Boys2:50
- 3Dextrose (alt. take)Dexter Gordon & his Boys3:40
- 4DextroseDexter Gordon & his Boys2:47
- 5Index (alt. take)Dexter Gordon & his Boys3:25
- 6IndexDexter Gordon & his Boys3:03
- 7Dexterity (alt. take)Dexter Gordon & his Boys3:46
- 8DexterityDexter Gordon & his Boys2:58
- 9Boneology (alt. take)Jay Jay Johnson's Bop Quintet3:12
- 10BoneologyJay Jay Johnson's Bop Quintet2:58
- 11Down Vernon’s Alley (alt. take)Jay Jay Johnson's Bop Quintet2:19
- 12Down Vernon’s AlleyJay Jay Johnson's Bop Quintet2:33
- 13YesterdaysJay Jay Johnson's Bop Quintet2:57
- 14Riffette (alt. take)Jay Jay Johnson's Bop Quintet2:26
- 15RiffetteJay Jay Johnson's Bop Quintet2:27
- 16Merry LeeHoward McGhee & Milt Jackson2:05
- 17Short LifeHoward McGhee & Milt Jackson1:56
- 18It’s the Talk of the TownHoward McGhee & Milt Jackson2:51
- 19Bass C Jam (Byas a Drink) (alt. take)Howard McGhee & Milt Jackson2:36
- 20Bass C Jam (Byas a Drink)Howard McGhee & Milt Jackson2:57
- 21Down HomeHoward McGhee & Milt Jackson2:48
- 22Sweet and LovelyHoward McGhee & Milt Jackson2:59
- 23Fiesta (Short Life)Howard McGhee & Milt Jackson2:10
- 24I’m in the Mood for LoveHoward McGhee & Milt Jackson2:54
- CD 8
- 1Flip LipHoward McGhee2:31
- 2Belle From Bunnycock (alt. take)Howard McGhee2:45
- 3Belle From Bunnycock (Bells for Benny)Howard McGhee2:45
- 4The Last WordHoward McGhee2:23
- 5The Man I LoveHoward McGhee2:46
- 6On the HouseLeo Parker's All Stars2:59
- 7DinkyLeo Parker's All Stars2:25
- 8Senor LeoLeo Parker's All Stars2:38
- 9Chase ’n’ LionLeo Parker's All Stars2:47
- 10Leo’s Belle (Leo’s Blues)Leo Parker's All Stars2:25
- 11Sweet Talkin’ LeoLeo Parker's All Stars2:23
- 12Swinging for LeoLeo Parker's All Stars2:30
- 13The New LookLeo Parker's All Stars2:26
- 14Brew Blew (alt. take)Brew Moore2:49
- 15Brew BlewBrew Moore2:54
- 16Blue Brew (alt. take)Brew Moore2:51
- 17Blue Brew (alt. take 2)Brew Moore2:34
- 18Blue BrewBrew Moore2:34
- 19No More BrewBrew Moore2:50
- 20More Brew (alt. take)Brew Moore2:37
- 21More BrewBrew Moore3:01
- CD 9
- 1ConglomerationKenny Clarke and His Clique2:56
- 2BruzKenny Clarke and His Clique2:52
- 3You Go to My HeadKenny Clarke and His Clique2:57
- 4Roll ‘Em BagsKenny Clarke and His Clique2:40
- 5Faultless (Don’t Blame Me)Kenny Clarke and His Clique2:36
- 6Hey Frenchy (French Licks)Kenny Clarke and His Clique2:36
- 7Hearing Bells (alt. take)Milt Jackson2:51
- 8Hearing BellsMilt Jackson2:52
- 9Junior (alt. take)Milt Jackson2:34
- 10JuniorMilt Jackson2:32
- 11Bluesology (alt. take)Milt Jackson2:46
- 12BluesologyMilt Jackson2:47
- 13BubuMilt Jackson2:32
- 14Stan Getz Along (alt. take)Stan Getz2:55
- 15Stan Getz AlongStan Getz2:54
- 16Stan’s Mood (alt. take)Stan Getz2:40
- 17Stan’s MoodStan Getz2:42
- 18Slow (alt. take)Stan Getz2:53
- 19Slow (alt. take 2)Stan Getz2:51
- 20SlowStan Getz2:51
- 21Fast (alt. take)Stan Getz3:06
- 22FastStan Getz3:07
- CD 10
- 1Audobahn (alt. take)J.J. Johnson2:49
- 2AudobahnJ.J. Johnson2:45
- 3Don’t Blame MeJ.J. Johnson2:46
- 4Goof Square (alt. take)J.J. Johnson1:56
- 5Goof Square (alt. take 2)J.J. Johnson2:28
- 6Goof SquareJ.J. Johnson2:24
- 7Bee Jay (alt. take)J.J. Johnson2:32
- 8Bee JayJ.J. Johnson2:27
- 9Mud Bug (alt. take)Brew Moore All-Stars2:36
- 10Mud BugBrew Moore All-Stars2:42
- 11Gold Rush (alt. take)Brew Moore All-Stars2:53
- 12Gold RushBrew Moore All-Stars3:07
- 13Lestorian Mode (alt. take)Brew Moore All-Stars2:31
- 14Lestorian ModeBrew Moore All-Stars2:32
- 15Kai’s KidBrew Moore All-Stars2:54
- 16Kai’s Kid (alt. take)Brew Moore All-Stars2:49
- 17Mean to MeGil Fuller Orchestra3:14
- 18Blues to a DebutanteGil Fuller Orchestra2:44
- 19The Scene ChangesGil Fuller Orchestra2:46
- 20TropicanaGil Fuller Orchestra2:54
Release credits
- arranger [14-22], tenor saxophone [14-22]
- piano [1-8]
- double bass [1-17]
- double bass [7.9-15, 8.6-9, 8.9-13]
- tenor saxophone [2.1-4, 4.9-12, 5.1-4, 5.17-24]
- drums (drum set) [10.17-20, 6.1-12]
- drums (drum set) [1-8]
- trumpet [10.17-20, 9.7-13]
- valve trombone [1-4]
- tenor saxophone [9.1-4, 9.7-13, 10.17-20]
- double bass [1-4]
- tenor saxophone [10.9-16, 8.14-21]
- piano [2.5-12, 1.13-20, 3.1-17]
- alto saxophone [5-12], baritone saxophone [10.17-20, 5.5-7]
- drums (drum set) [8-11]
- trombone [17-20]
- drums (drum set) [14-22]
- tenor saxophone [1-7]
- trombone [17-20]
- double bass [10.9-16, 9.1-6, 1.13-20, 2.13-18, 4.17-24, 5.1-4, 5.12-16, 6.8-22]
- trumpet [10.17-20, 3.18-21]
- drums (drum set) [1-8, 13-16]
- tenor saxophone [6.8-22, 7.1-8, 1.1-5, 1.13-20]
- trumpet [18-21]
- trumpet [17-24]
- piano [9.14-22, 5.1-4]
- trombone [9.14-22, 4.17-24]
- drums (drum set) [1-5]
- double bass [9-12]
- baritone saxophone [14-17]
- tenor saxophone [1-8]
- piano [1-4]
- trumpet [5-7]
- alto saxophone [5-7, 12-16]
- double bass [8-11]
- trumpet [4.1-8, 4.13-16, 6.1-7, 5.12-16, 3.14-17, 7.1-8]
- photography
- tenor saxophone [8-11]
- piano [14-21]
- double bass [4.1-8, 4.13-16, 10.1-8, 1.1-5]
- piano [5.17-24, 4.17-24]
- piano [9-16]
- baritone saxophone [9-16]
- piano [7.9-15, 8.1-5, 2.13-18, 3.18-21, 6.13-22]
- alto saxophone [5-7]
- trumpet [8.1-5, 5.8-11, 7.16-24]
- electric guitar [1-8]
- double bass [6-12]
- drums (drum set) [1-5]
- trombone [6.13-22, 2.5-12, 7.9-15, 10.1-8]
- transfer
- drums (drum set) [6-13]
- double bass [14-21]
- tenor saxophone [18-21]
- trumpet [9-16]
- trombone [17-20]
- alto saxophone [10.17-20, 7.16-24], baritone saxophone [16-24]
- guitar [14-22]
- congas [1-4, 6], drums (drum set) [3.18-21, 7.16-24], timbales [1-4, 6]
- trumpet [8.6-13, 6.13-22]
- alto saxophone [18-21]
- piano [5.5-7, 10.1-8]
- associate
- French horn [1-13]
- piano [8-11]
- trombone [10.9-16, 1.6-12], valve trombone [9-12]
- vocal [15-16]
- drums (drum set) [9.1-6, 5.5-7, 5.12-16, 3.8-17]
- piano [3], trumpet [9.1-2, 9.4, 3.1-17]
- vocal [5-7]
- tenor saxophone [1-4]
- baritone saxophone [8.6-13, 6.8-22, 4.13-16, 5.8-11, 7.9-15]
- double bass [5.17-24, 2.5-12]
- trumpet [13-20]
- vocal [4]
- piano [9-12]
- drums (drum set) [2.1-18, 5.1-4, 1.13-20]
- double bass [14-22]
- additional, task
- piano [9.1-2, 9.4-6, 10.17-20], vibraphone [7.16-24, 3.18-21, 10.17-20, 9.1-13]
- tenor saxophone [14-17]
- double bass [9.7-8, 9.8-13, 9.13, 5.5-7, 6.1-7, 7.1-8]
- trumpet [17-20]
- transfer
- double bass [7.16-24, 10.17-20]
- tenor saxophone [17-20]
- double bass [3.18-21, 8.1-5]
- trumpet [17-24]
- drums (drum set) [10.9-16, 9.7-13]
- transfer
- piano [1-5]
- alto saxophone [17-20]
- trombone [17-20]
- baritone saxophone [17-24]
- drums (drum set) [6.13-22, 10.1-8, 7.9-15]
- drums (drum set) [1.6-12, 4.9-12]
- piano [6-12]
- trumpet [6-12]
- piano [6-13]
- tenor saxophone [1-8]
- alto saxophone [1-17]
- tenor saxophone [9.14-22, 2.13-18, 1.6-12]
- drums (drum set) [5.17-24, 8.14-21]
- mastering
- transfer
- piano [6.1-12, 5.12-16, 7.1-8, 4.13-16]
- producer [9.7-22, 10.9-16, 1.1-20, 8.6-21, 7.1-15, 3.1-13, 3.18-21, 6.1-22, 5.1-24, 4.1-24, 2.1-18]
- vibraphone [1-4]
- drums (drum set) [17-24]
- drums (drum set) [1-7]
- piano [7-13]
- arranger [3.14-21, 10.17-20], conductor [17-20], producer [10.17-20, 3.14-17], vocal [17]
- piano [16-24]
- trumpet [17-20]
- tenor saxophone [14-22]
Issues
C2016