1955

Helen Carr
...down in the depth of the 90th floor

• Helen Carr – vocals
• Don Fagerquist – trumpet
• Charlie Mariano – alto saxophone
• Don Trenner – piano
• Max Bennett – bass
• Stan Levey – drums

1. Not Mine
2. I Don't Want To Cry Anymore
3. Tulip Or Turnip
4. Memory Of The Rain
5. You're Driving Me Crazy
6. I'm Glad There Is You
7. Moments Like This

John Graas
Jazz Studio 3

• Conte Candoli - trumpet
• Charlie Mariano - alto saxophone
• Zoot Sims – tenor saxophone (on tracks 1-3)
• Jimmy Giuffre – baritone saxophone (on tracks 1-3)
• John Graas – french horn, composer, arranger
• Howard Roberts - guitar
• Andre Previn - piano (on tracks 1-3)
• Marty Paich - piano (on tracks 4 & 5)
• Curtis Counce - bass
• Larry Bunker - drums

1. Symphony No. 1 in F Minor: Sonata Allegro
2. Symphony No. 1 in F Minor: Scherzo
3. Charleston
4. Rogeresque
5. 12th Street Rag

Bethlehem BCP 1024

• Stu Williamson - trumpet
• Charlie Mariano - alto saxophone
• Claude Williamson - piano
• Max Bennett - bass
• Stan Levey - drums

1. Slugger (Claude Williamson)
2. There'll Never Be Another You (Harry Warren, Mack Gordon)
3. Autumn In New York (Vernon Duke)
4. Sunday (Jules Styne, Krueger)
5. Sapphire (Stu Williamson)
6. The Things We Did Last Summer (Sammy Cahn, Jules Styne)
7. Don't Get Around Much Anymore (Duke Ellington, Bob Russel)
8. Strike Up The Band (George & Ira Gershwin)

Stu Williamson
Stu Williamson Plays

• Stu Williamson - trumpet
• Charlie Mariano - alto saxophone
• Claude Williamson - piano
• Max Bennett - bass
• Stan Levey - drums

1. A1: Slugger 3:18
2. A2: There Will Never Be Another You 3:08
3. A3: Autumn in New York 2:37
4. A4: Sunday 3:14
5. A5: The Lady Is a Tramp 4:15
6. A6: Yardbird Suite 3:49
7. B1: Sapphire 3:21
8. B2: The Things We Did Last Summer 2:49
9. B3: Strike Up The Band 3:52
10. B4: Don't Get Around Much Anymore 3:28
11. B5: Stu's Dues Blues 5:38

• Tracks #1-5
  • Stu Williamson – trumpet
  • Charlie Mariano – alto saxophone
  • Claude Williamson – piano
  • Max Bennett – bass
  • Stan Levey – drums
  
  
• Tracks #6-11
  • Stu Williamson – trumpet
  • Bill Holman – tenor saxophone
    (on tracks #6,7,9,10)
  • Jimmy Giuffre – baritone saxophone
    (on tracks #6,7,9,10)
  • Claude Williamson – piano
  • Leroy Vinnegar – bass
  • Mel Lewis – drums
  
  
• Tracks #12-14
  • Stu Williamson – trumpet
  • Charlie Mariano – alto saxophone
  • Claude Williamson – piano
  • Leroy Vinnegar – bass
  • Mel Lewis – drums

1. The Lady is a Tramp (Rodgers-Hart) 4:15
2. Stu's Due Blues (Williamson) 5:38
3. The Things we did Last Summer (Styne-Cahn) 2:49
4. Yardbird Suite (Parker) 3:49
5. Autumn in New York (Duke) 2:36
6. Pee Jay (Holman) 3:27
7. Hongry Child (Holman) 6:09
8. Darn that Dream (Van Heusen-Burke) 3:47
9. Big Red (Holman) 4:29
10. Rose Bud (Holman) 4:57
11. Talk of the Town (Cahn-Styne) 3:18
12. Red Cross (Parker) 5:03
13. Just Friends (Klenner-Lewis) 4:24
14. Oom's Tune (Mariano) 3:57

Bobby Scott
The Compositions Of Bobby Scott, 2

Bethlehem BCP-1029
Fresh Sound FSRCD 468

• Tracks #1-3, 5 & 7
  • Conte Candoli – trumpet
  • Frank Rosolino – trombone
  • Charlie Mariano – alto saxophone
  • Bill Holman – tenor saxophone
  • Jimmy Giuffre – baritone saxophone
  • Bobby Scott – piano
  • Max Bennett – bass
  • Stan Levey – drums
     
• Tracks #4, 6 & 8
  • Bobby Scott – piano solo

1. Wigwam
2. The Creed
3. Table Cloth Stomp
4. A Parable
5. The Wig
6. Count Bill
7. Kwan-Youen
8. Makin' Whoopee

Herbie Harper
Herbie Harper

Bethlehem BCP-1025

• Herbie Harper – trombone
• Corky Hale – harp
• Charlie Mariano – alto saxophone
• Jimmy Giuffre – tenor & baritone saxophones, clarinet
• Paul Sarmento – tuba
• Jimmy Rowles – piano
• Harry Babasin – bass
• Irv Cottler – drums

1. Anything Goes (Porter)
2. I'm Old Fashioned (Kern, Mercer)
3. I'll take Romance (Rodgers, Hart)
4. Topsy (Durham, Battle)
5. How Deep Is The Ocean (Berlin)
6. Now You Know (Troup)
7. Angus (Graas)

Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton Orchestra

• Bobby Clark – trumpet
• Pete Candoli – trumpet
• Maynard Ferguson – trumpet
• Conte Candoli – trumpet
• Don Paladino – trumpet
• Bob Fitzpatrick – trombone
• Frank Rosolino – trombone
• Kent Larsen – trombone
• Frank Strong – trombone
• Norman Bartold – bass trombone
• Lennie Niehaus – alto saxophone
• Charlie Mariano – alto saxophone
• Bob Cooper – tenor saxophone
• Bill Holman – tenor saxophone
• Jimmy Giuffre – baritone saxophone
• Stan Kenton – piano
• Ralph Blaze – guitar
• Max Bennett – bass
• Mel Lewis – drums
• Jack Costanza – bongos
• Rene Touzet – percussion
• Chico Guerrero – percussion
• Ann Richards – vocals (3)

1. Malaguena
2. Dark Eyes
3. A-Ting-A-Ling

Max Bennett
Hence! home, you idle creatures, get you home: and lend an ear to Max Bennett

Bethlehem BCP-1028

• Helen Carr – vocals (3 & 7)
• Charlie Mariano – alto saxophone
• Frank Rosolino – trombone
• Claude Williamson – piano
• Max Bennett – bass
• Stan Levey – drums

1. Rubberneck (Frank Rosolino)
2. Just Max (Frank Rosolino)
3. They Say ()
4. Jeepers Creepers ()
5. T. K. (Kahn)
6. I'll Never Smile Again (Lowe)
7. Do You Know Why (Burke, van Heusen)
8. Sweet Georgia Brown ()

• Al Porcino – trumpet
• Ed Leddy – trumpet
• Sam Noto – trumpet
• Stu Williamson – trumpet
• Bobby Clark – trumpet
• Bob Fitzpatrick – trombone
• Gus Chappell – trombone
• Kent Larsen – trombone
• Ted Dechter – trombone
• Don Kelly – bass trombone
• Lennie Niehaus – alto saxophone
• Charlie Mariano – alto saxophone
• Bill Perkins – tenor saxophone
• Dave van Kriedt – tenor saxophone
• Don Davidson – baritone saxophone
• Stan Kenton – piano
• Ralph Blaze – guitar
• Max Bennett – bass
• Mel Lewis – drums
• Ann Richards – vocals

• CD 1
  1. Theme: Artistry in Rhythm 1:48
  2. Young Blood 4:02
  3. Theme Of Four Values 3:12
  4. Love for Sale 3:26
  5. Walking Shoes 3:07
  6. Why Do I Love You 3:31
  7. My Funny Valentine 6:07
  8. 23°N–82°W 4:17
  9. Peanut Vendor 3:50
  10. Black Coffee 4:37
  11. Thrill Is Gone 2:56
  12. Don't Worry 'Bout Me 3:46
  13. Back in Your Own Backyard 2:19
  14. Sweets 4:09
  
  
• CD 2
  1. Piano Fill Based on "Stardust" 1:16
  2. You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To 3:36
  3. Street of Dreams 2:50
  4. Sophisticated Lady 3:02
  5. Speak Low 3:40
  6. Lullaby of Birdland 2:35
  7. Swing House 3:37
  8. April in Paris 3:01
  9. Don't Take Your Love from Me 0:56
  10. Too Marvellous for Words 3:02
  11. Imagination 3:13
  12. I Hear Music 4:24
  13. My Heart Stood Still 2:37
  14. September Song 3:25
  15. Take the 'A' Train 3:30
  16. Piano Fill Based on All the Things You Are 5:37
  17. Intermission Riff 5:40
  18. It Never Entered My Mind 4:07
  
  
• CD 3
  1. All the Things You Are 3:30
  2. Dancing in the Dark 3:06
  3. I've Got You Under My Skin 6:21
  4. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea 3:07
  5. Mambo a la Crescendo 6:06
  6. Fearless Finlay 3:11
  7. Lover Man 4:04
  8. Cherokee 3:02
  9. Casanova 3:03
  10. Lullyaby of Birdland (Second Performance) 2:16
  11. Under a Blanket of Blue 2:55
  12. Begin the Beguine 3:14
  13. Artistry in Rhythm 2:37
  14. Introduction of Band Members and 'Goodnight' 1:24

• Al Porcino – trumpet
• Ed Leddy – trumpet
• Sam Noto – trumpet
• Stu Williamson – trumpet
• Bobby Clark – trumpet
• Bob Fitzpatrick – trombone
• Gus Chappell – trombone
• Kent Larsen – trombone
• Ted Dechter – trombone
• Don Kelly – bass trombone
• Lennie Niehaus – alto saxophone
• Charlie Mariano – alto saxophone
• Bill Perkins – tenor saxophone
• Dave van Kriedt – tenor saxophone
• Don Davidson – baritone saxophone
• Stan Kenton – piano
• Ralph Blaze – guitar
• Max Bennett – bass
• Mel Lewis – drums
• Ann Richards – vocals

1. The Opener
2. Where Or When
3. Street of Dreams
4. Theme And Variations
5. Sophistcated Lady
6. Walking Shoes
7. Imagination
8. Back In your Own Back Yard
9. My Funny Valentine
10. Guane
11. Don't Take Your Love From Me
12. Take The 'A' Train
13. April In Paris
14. I've Got You Under My Skin
15. Malaguena
16. Dancing In The Dark
17. Black Coffee
18. Speak Low
19. Dark Eyes

Charlie Mariano
Charlie Mariano

Fresh Sound FSRCD 009

• Charlie Mariano - alto & tenor saxophones
• John Williams - piano
• Max Bennett - bass
• Mel Lewis - drums

1. Johnny One Note (Rodgers, Hart)
2. The Very Thought Of You (Noble)
3. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (Kern, Harbach)
4. King For A Day (Fiorito, Lewis, Young)
5. Darn That Dream (DeLange, Van Heusen)
6. Floormat (Mariano)
7. Blues (traditional)
8. I Heard You Cried Last Night (Kruga, Grouya)
9. Manteca (Gillespie, Fuller, Gonzalez)
10. It's You Or No One (Styne, Cahn)
11. I Should Care (Cahn, Stordahl, Weston)
12. Give A Little Whistle (Washington, Harline)

EMI TOCJ-6344
Bethlehem BET 6013-2

• Charlie Mariano – alto & tenor saxophones
• John Williams – piano
• Max Bennett – bass
• Mel Lewis – drums

1. Johnny One Note (Rodgers, Hart) 5:30
2. The Very Thought Of You (Ray Noble) 4:00
3. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (Harbach, Kern) 3:09
4. King For A Day (Fiorito, Lewis, Young) 5:22
5. Darn That Dream (DeLange, Van Heusen) 4:20
6. Floormat (Charlie Mariano) 4:32
7. Blues (Charlie Mariano) 6:32
8. I Heard You Cried Last Night (Krugaer, Grouya) 4:11

• Al Porcino – trumpet
• Ed Leddy – trumpet
• Sam Noto – trumpet
• Stu Williamson – trumpet
• Bobby Clark – trumpet
• Bob Fitzpatrick – trombone
• Gus Chappell – trombone
• Kent Larsen – trombone
• Carl Fontana – trombone
• Don Kelly – bass trombone
• Lennie Niehaus – alto saxophone
• Charlie Mariano – alto saxophone
• Bill Perkins – tenor saxophone
• Dave van Kriedt – tenor saxophone
• Don Davidson – baritone saxophone
• Stan Kenton – piano
• Ralph Blaze – guitar
• Max Bennett – bass
• Mel Lewis – drums
• Ann Richards – vocals

1. What's New 5:41
2. Stella By Starlight 5:11
3. I've Got You Under My Skin 5:31
4. Cherokee 3:08
5. Stompin' At The Savoy 4:37
6. Yesterdays 5:38
7. Limelight 3:08
8. Sunset Tower 3:14 *
9. Opus In Chartreuse 2:36 *
10. Opus In Turquoise 2:56 *
11. Opus In Beige 2:26 *

Bethlehem BCP-48

• Nick Travis – trumpet
• Carl Fontana – trombone
• Charlie Mariano – alto saxophone
• Jack Nimitz – baritone saxophone
• Dave McKenna – piano
• Max Bennett – bass
• Mel Lewis – drums

1. Johnny Jaguar (Niehaus)
2. My Heart Belongs To Daddy (Porter)
3. Something To Remember You By (Schwartz, Dietz)
4. I Hadn't Anyone 'til You (Noble)
5. Ira Off The I.R.A. (Brookmeyer)
6. Max Is The Factor (Cohn)
7. Strike Up The Band (George & Ira Gershwin)
8. Toes (McKenna)
9. Polka Dots And Moonbeans (Van Heusen, Burke)
10. Nice Work If You Can Get It (George & Ira Gershwin)

Fresh Sound FSRCD 2218

• Tracks #4,10,13: Max Bennett Trio
  • Dave McKenna – piano
  • Max Bennett – bass
  • Mel Lewis – drums
  
  
• Tracks #1,3,5,7,9,11,14: Max Bennett Quartet
  • Carl Fontana – trombone
  • Dave McKenna – piano
  • Max Bennett – bass
  • Mel Lewis – drums
  
  
• Tracks #2,6,8,12
  • Nick Travis – trumpet
  • Charlie Mariano – alto saxophone
  • Jack Nimitz – baritone saxophone
  • Dave McKenna – piano
  • Max Bennett – bass
  • Mel Lewis – drums

1. Blues
2. Max Is The Factor (Cohn)
3. Strike Up The Band (George & Ira Gershwin)
4. 13 Toes (McKenna)
5. Polka Dots And Moonbeans (Van Heusen, Burke)
6. Nice Work If You Can Get It (George & Ira Gershwin)
7. Taking A Chance On Love
8. Johnny Jaguar (Niehaus)
9. My Heart Belongs To Daddy (Porter)
10. Something To Remember You By (Schwartz, Dietz)
11. I Hadn't Anyone 'til You (Noble)
12. Ira Off The I.R.A. (Brookmeyer)
13. S' Posin'
14. Sweet Sue

Bethlehem BCP 1040

• Pete Candoli – trumpet
• Conte Candoli – trumpet
• Charlie Mariano – alto saxophone
• Russ Cheever – soprano saxophone
• Bill Holman – tenor saxophone
• Jimmy Giuffre – baritone saxophone
• Max Bennett – bass
• Stan Levey – drums
• Russ Garcia – leader, arranger, composer

1. Rocky Road
2. Floating
3. Butter Duck
4. Mellow Bone
5. Wigville
6. Smogville
7. Livin' It Up
8. Love Row
9. Lovely One
10. Then The Lid Blew Off