The Mary Lou Williams Collection: 1927-1959

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Tracklist

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1Midnight Stomp
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1927-01)
alto saxophone and bass saxophone:
John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (in 1927-01)
banjo:
Joe Williams (early jazz banjoist) (in 1927-01)
drums (drum set):
Robert Price (early jazz drummer)
piano:
Mary Leo Burley (American jazz pianist and composer) (in 1927-01)
trombone:
Bradley Bullett (in 1927-01)
trumpet:
Henry McCord (in 1927-01)
Jeanette James and Her Synco Jazzers2:44
2Down in Gallion
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1927-02)
alto saxophone and bass saxophone:
John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (in 1927-02)
banjo:
Joe Williams (early jazz banjoist) (in 1927-02)
drums (drum set):
Robert Price (early jazz drummer) (in 1927-02)
piano:
Mary Leo Burley (American jazz pianist and composer) (in 1927-02)
trombone:
Bradley Bullett (in 1927-02)
trumpet:
Henry McCord (in 1927-02)
John Williams’ Synco Jazzers3:14
3Mess-A-Stomp
recorded in:
Kansas City, Missouri, United States (on 1929-11-07)
alto saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1929-11-07) and John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (on 1929-11-07)
banjo and guitar:
William Dirvin (on 1929-11-07)
baritone saxophone and saxophone:
John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (on 1929-11-07)
bass saxophone, sousaphone and tuba:
Andy Kirk (jazz saxophonist and tubist) (on 1929-11-07)
clarinet and reeds:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1929-11-07)
drums (drum set):
Edward McNeil (on 1929-11-07)
piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1929-11-07)
tenor saxophone:
Lawrence Freeman (on 1929-11-07)
trombone:
Allen Durham (on 1929-11-07)
trumpet:
Harry Lawson (on 1929-11-07) and Gene Prince (on 1929-11-07)
violin:
Claude Williams (jazz violinist and guitarist) (on 1929-11-07)
conductor:
Andy Kirk (jazz saxophonist and tubist) (on 1929-11-07)
arranger:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer)
Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy2:41
4Froggy Bottom
recorded in:
Kansas City, Missouri, United States (on 1929-11-11)
alto saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1929-11-11) and John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (on 1929-11-11)
banjo and guitar:
William Dirvin (on 1929-11-11)
baritone saxophone:
John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (on 1929-11-11)
bass saxophone and tuba:
Andy Kirk (jazz saxophonist and tubist) (on 1929-11-11)
clarinet:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1929-11-11)
drums (drum set):
Edward McNeil (on 1929-11-11)
piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1929-11-11)
tenor saxophone:
Lawrence Freeman (on 1929-11-11)
trombone:
Allen Durham (on 1929-11-11)
trumpet:
Harry Lawson (on 1929-11-07) and Gene Prince (on 1929-11-11)
violin:
Claude Williams (jazz violinist and guitarist) (on 1929-11-11)
conductor:
Andy Kirk (jazz saxophonist and tubist) (on 1929-11-11)
arranger:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer)
Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy3:11
5Night Life
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1930-04-24)
solo piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1930-04-24)
Mary Lou Williams2:59
6Dallas Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1930-10-09)
alto saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1930-10-09) and John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (on 1930-10-09)
banjo and guitar:
William Dirvin (on 1930-10-09)
baritone saxophone:
John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (on 1930-10-09)
bass saxophone and tuba:
Andy Kirk (jazz saxophonist and tubist) (on 1930-10-09)
clarinet:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1930-10-09)
drums (drum set):
Edward McNeil (on 1930-10-09)
piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1930-10-09)
tenor saxophone:
Lawrence Freeman (on 1930-10-09)
trombone:
Allen Durham (on 1930-10-09)
trumpet:
Edgar Battle (on 1930-10-09) and Harry Lawson (on 1930-10-09)
violin:
Claude Williams (jazz violinist and guitarist) (on 1930-10-09)
vocals:
Billy Massey (on 1930-10-09)
conductor:
Andy Kirk (jazz saxophonist and tubist) (on 1930-10-09)
arranger:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer)
Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy2:42
7Walkin' and Swingin'
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1936-03-02)
alto saxophone and baritone saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1936-03-02) and John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (on 1936-03-02)
clarinet:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1936-03-02)
double bass:
Booker Collins (on 1936-03-02)
drums (drum set):
Ben Thigpen (on 1936-03-02)
guitar:
Ted Robinson (jazz guitarist) (on 1936-03-02)
piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1936-03-02)
tenor saxophone:
Dick Wilson (on 1936-03-02)
trombone:
Ted Donnelly (on 1936-03-02) and Henry Wells (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-03-02)
trumpet:
Paul King (jazz trumpeter) (on 1936-03-02), Harry Lawson (on 1936-03-02) and Earl Thompson (trumpeter) (on 1936-03-02)
vocals:
Pha Terrell (on 1936-03-02) and Ben Thigpen (on 1936-03-02)
arranger:
Earl Thompson (trumpeter) and Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer)
recording of:
Walkin' and Swingin' (on 1936-03-02)
composer:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer)
Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy2:43
8Bearcat Shuffle
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1936-03-04)
alto saxophone and baritone saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1936-03-04) and John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (on 1936-03-04)
clarinet:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1936-03-04)
double bass:
Booker Collins (on 1936-03-04)
drums (drum set):
Ben Thigpen (on 1936-03-04)
guitar:
Ted Robinson (jazz guitarist) (on 1936-03-04)
piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1936-03-04)
tenor saxophone:
Dick Wilson (on 1936-03-04)
trombone:
Ted Donnelly (on 1936-03-04) and Henry Wells (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-03-04)
trumpet:
Paul King (jazz trumpeter) (on 1936-03-04), Harry Lawson (on 1936-03-04) and Earl Thompson (trumpeter) (on 1936-03-04)
vocals:
Pha Terrell (on 1936-03-04) and Ben Thigpen (on 1936-03-04)
arranger:
Earl Thompson (trumpeter) and Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer)
Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy3:02
9Steppin' Pretty
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1936-03-04)
alto saxophone and baritone saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1936-03-04) and John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (on 1936-03-04)
clarinet:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1936-03-04)
double bass:
Booker Collins (on 1936-03-04)
drums (drum set):
Ben Thigpen (on 1936-03-04)
guitar:
Ted Robinson (jazz guitarist) (on 1936-03-04)
piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1936-03-04)
tenor saxophone:
Dick Wilson (on 1936-03-04)
trombone:
Ted Donnelly (on 1936-03-04) and Henry Wells (jazz trombonist) (on 1936-03-04)
trumpet:
Paul King (jazz trumpeter) (on 1936-03-04), Harry Lawson (on 1936-03-04) and Earl Thompson (trumpeter) (on 1936-03-04)
vocals:
Pha Terrell (on 1936-03-04) and Ben Thigpen (on 1936-03-04)
arranger:
Earl Thompson (trumpeter) and Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer)
recording of:
Steppin' Pretty (on 1936-03-04)
composer:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer)
Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy2:51
10Overhand (New Froggy Bottom)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1936-03-07)
double bass:
Booker Collins (on 1936-03-07)
drums (drum set):
Ben Thigpen (on 1936-03-07)
piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1936-03-07)
Mary Lou Williams Trio2:47
11Clean Pickin'
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1936-03-07, on 1936-03-11)
double bass:
Booker Collins (on 1936-03-11)
drums (drum set):
Ben Thigpen (on 1936-03-11)
piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1936-03-11)
Mary Lou Williams Trio2:47
12Mary's Special
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1936-04-09)
celesta and piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1936-04-09)
double bass:
Booker Collins (on 1936-04-09)
drums (drum set):
Ben Thigpen (on 1936-04-09)
guitar:
Ted Robinson (jazz guitarist) (on 1936-04-09)
Mary Lou Williams2:48
13Keep It in the Groove
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1937-02-15)
alto saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-02-15), Earl Miller (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-02-15) and John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-02-15)
baritone saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-02-15) and John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-02-15)
bass saxophone:
Andy Kirk (jazz saxophonist and tubist) (on 1937-02-15)
clarinet:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1937-02-15)
drums (drum set):
Ben Thigpen (on 1937-02-15)
guitar:
Ted Robinson (jazz guitarist) (on 1937-02-15)
piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1937-02-15)
tenor saxophone:
Dick Wilson (on 1937-02-15)
trombone:
Ted Donnelly (on 1937-02-15) and Henry Wells (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-02-15)
trumpet:
Paul King (jazz trumpeter) (on 1937-02-15), Harry Lawson (on 1937-02-15) and Earl Thompson (trumpeter) (on 1937-02-15)
vocals:
Ben Thigpen (on 1937-02-15) and Henry Wells (jazz trombonist) (on 1937-02-15)
conductor:
Andy Kirk (jazz saxophonist and tubist) (on 1937-02-15)
arranger:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer)
Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy3:01
14Twinklin'
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-02-08)
alto saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-02-08), Earl Miller (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-02-08) and John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-02-08)
baritone saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-02-08) and John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-02-08)
clarinet:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-02-08)
double bass:
Booker Collins (on 1938-02-08)
drums (drum set):
Ben Thigpen (on 1938-02-08)
guitar:
Ted Robinson (jazz guitarist) (on 1938-02-08)
piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1938-02-08)
tenor saxophone:
Dick Wilson (on 1938-02-08)
trombone:
Ted Donnelly (on 1938-02-08) and Henry Wells (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-02-08)
trumpet:
Harry Lawson (on 1938-02-08), Earl Thompson (trumpeter) (on 1938-02-08) and Clarence Trice (on 1938-02-08)
vocals:
Ben Thigpen (on 1938-02-08) and Henry Wells (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-02-08)
conductor:
Andy Kirk (jazz saxophonist and tubist) (on 1938-02-08)
arranger:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer)
Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy43:06
15Little Joe From Chicago
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-02-08)
alto saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-02-08), Earl Miller (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-02-08) and John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-02-08)
baritone saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-02-08) and John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-02-08)
clarinet:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-02-08)
double bass:
Booker Collins (on 1938-02-08)
drums (drum set):
Ben Thigpen (on 1938-02-08)
guitar:
Ted Robinson (jazz guitarist) (on 1938-02-08)
piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1938-02-08)
tenor saxophone:
Dick Wilson (on 1938-02-08)
trombone:
Ted Donnelly (on 1938-02-08) and Henry Wells (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-02-08)
trumpet:
Harry Lawson (on 1938-02-08), Earl Thompson (trumpeter) (on 1938-02-08) and Clarence Trice (on 1938-02-08)
vocals:
Ben Thigpen (on 1938-02-08) and Henry Wells (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-02-08)
conductor:
Andy Kirk (jazz saxophonist and tubist) (on 1938-02-08)
arranger:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer)
recording of:
Little Joe From Chicago (on 1938-02-08)
lyricist:
Henry James Wells (jazz trombonist)
composer:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer)
Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy2:50
16The Pearls
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-09-14)
double bass:
Booker Collins (on 1938-09-14)
drums (drum set):
Ben Thigpen (on 1938-09-14)
piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1938-09-14)
Mary Lou Williams Trio3:00
17What's Your Story Morning Glory
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-10-25)
alto saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-10-25), Earl Miller (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-10-25) and John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-10-25)
baritone saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-10-25) and John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-10-25)
clarinet:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-10-25)
double bass:
Booker Collins (on 1938-10-25)
drums (drum set):
Ben Thigpen (on 1938-10-25)
guitar:
Ted Robinson (jazz guitarist) (on 1938-10-25)
piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1938-10-25)
tenor saxophone:
Dick Wilson (on 1938-10-25)
trombone:
Ted Donnelly (on 1938-10-25) and Henry Wells (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-10-25)
trumpet:
Paul King (jazz trumpeter) (on 1938-10-25), Harry Lawson (on 1938-10-25) and Earl Thompson (trumpeter) (on 1938-10-25)
vocals:
Pha Terrell (on 1938-10-25), Ben Thigpen (on 1938-10-25) and Henry Wells (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-10-25)
conductor:
Andy Kirk (jazz saxophonist and tubist) (on 1938-10-25)
arranger:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer)
Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy3:07
18Mary's Idea
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-12-06)
alto saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-12-06), Earl Miller (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-12-06) and John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-12-06)
alto saxophone and baritone saxophone and saxophone:
John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-12-06)
alto saxophone and clarinet, clarinet and reeds:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-12-06)
baritone saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-12-06) and John Williams (jazz saxophonist) (on 1938-12-06)
double bass:
Booker Collins (on 1938-12-06)
drums (drum set):
Ben Thigpen (on 1938-12-06)
guitar:
Ted Brinson (on 1938-12-06) and Ted Robinson (jazz guitarist) (on 1938-12-06)
piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1938-12-06)
tenor saxophone:
Dick Wilson (on 1938-12-06)
trombone:
Ted Donnelly (on 1938-12-06) and Henry Wells (jazz trombonist) (on 1938-12-06)
trumpet:
Harry Lawson (on 1938-12-06), Earl Thompson (trumpeter) (on 1938-12-06) and Clarence Trice (on 1938-12-06)
conductor:
Andy Kirk (jazz saxophonist and tubist) (on 1938-12-06)
arranger:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1938-12-06)
recording of:
Mary's Idea (on 1938-12-06)
composer:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer)
Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy3:03
19Zonky
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1940-01-26)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Earl Miller (jazz saxophonist) (on 1940-01-26)
double bass:
Booker Collins (on 1940-01-26)
drums (drum set):
Ben Thigpen (on 1940-01-26)
electric guitar:
Floyd Smith (30s/40s blues guitarist) (on 1940-01-26)
piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1940-01-26)
tenor saxophone:
Dick Wilson (on 1940-01-26)
trumpet:
Earl Thompson (trumpeter) (on 1940-01-26)
recording of:
Zonky (on 1940-01-26)
lyricist:
Andy Razaf
composer:
Fats Waller
Six Men and a Girl2:55
20Mary Lou Williams Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1940-01-26)
alto saxophone and clarinet:
Earl Miller (jazz saxophonist) (on 1940-01-26)
double bass:
Booker Collins (on 1940-01-26)
drums (drum set):
Ben Thigpen (on 1940-01-26)
electric guitar:
Floyd Smith (30s/40s blues guitarist) (on 1940-01-26)
piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1940-01-26)
tenor saxophone:
Dick Wilson (on 1940-01-26)
trumpet:
Earl Thompson (trumpeter) (on 1940-01-26)
recording of:
Mary Lou Williams Blues (on 1940-01-26)
composer:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer)
Six Men and a Girl3:21
21Scratchin' the Gravel
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1940-06-25)
alto saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1940-06-25) and Rudy Powell (on 1940-06-25)
baritone saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1940-06-25)
clarinet:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1940-06-25), Edward Inge (on 1940-06-25), Rudy Powell (on 1940-06-25) and Dick Wilson (on 1940-06-25)
double bass:
Booker Collins (on 1940-06-25)
drums (drum set):
Ben Thigpen (on 1940-06-25)
electric guitar and guitar:
Floyd Smith (30s/40s blues guitarist) (on 1940-06-25)
piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1940-06-25)
tenor saxophone:
Edward Inge (on 1940-06-25) and Dick Wilson (on 1940-06-25)
trombone:
Ted Donnelly (on 1940-06-25) and Henry Wells (jazz trombonist) (on 1940-06-25)
trumpet:
Harry Lawson (on 1940-06-25), Earl Thompson (trumpeter) (on 1940-06-25) and Clarence Trice (on 1940-06-25)
vocals:
Henry Wells (jazz trombonist) (on 1940-06-25)
arranger:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer)
recording of:
Scratchin' in the Gravel (on 1940-06-25)
composer:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer)
Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy3:10
22The Count
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1940-11-07)
alto saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1940-11-07) and Rudy Powell (on 1940-11-07)
baritone saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1940-11-07)
clarinet:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1940-11-07), Edward Inge (on 1940-11-07), Rudy Powell (on 1940-11-07) and Dick Wilson (on 1940-11-07)
double bass:
Booker Collins (on 1940-11-07)
drums (drum set):
Ben Thigpen (on 1940-11-07)
electric guitar and guitar:
Floyd Smith (30s/40s blues guitarist) (on 1940-11-07)
piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1940-11-07)
tenor saxophone:
Edward Inge (on 1940-11-07) and Dick Wilson (on 1940-11-07)
trombone:
Ted Donnelly (on 1940-11-07) and Henry Wells (jazz trombonist) (on 1940-11-07)
trumpet:
Harold "Shorty" Baker (on 1940-11-07), Harry Lawson (on 1940-11-07) and Clarence Trice (on 1940-11-07)
vocals:
Henry Wells (jazz trombonist) (on 1940-11-07)
conductor:
Andy Kirk (jazz saxophonist and tubist) (on 1940-11-07)
arranger:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer)
Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy3:11
23Baby Dear
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1940-11-18)
clarinet:
Edward Inge (on 1940-11-18)
double bass:
Booker Collins (on 1940-11-18)
drums (drum set):
Ben Thigpen (on 1940-11-18)
piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1940-11-18)
tenor saxophone:
Dick Wilson (on 1940-11-18)
trombone:
Ted Donnelly (on 1940-11-18)
trumpet:
Harold "Shorty" Baker (on 1940-11-18)
recording of:
Baby Dear (on 1940-11-18)
composer:
Thamon Hayes and Bennie Moten (jazz pianist)
Mary Lou Williams and Her Kansas City Seven2:52
24Harmony Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1940-11-18)
alto saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1940-11-18) and Rudy Powell (on 1940-11-18)
baritone saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1940-11-18)
clarinet:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1940-11-18), Edward Inge (on 1940-11-18) and Rudy Powell (on 1940-11-18)
double bass:
Booker Collins (on 1940-11-18)
drums (drum set):
Ben Thigpen (on 1940-11-18)
electric guitar and guitar:
Floyd Smith (30s/40s blues guitarist) (on 1940-11-18)
piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1940-11-18)
tenor saxophone:
Edward Inge (on 1940-11-18) and Dick Wilson (on 1940-11-18)
trombone:
Ted Donnelly (on 1940-11-18) and Henry Wells (jazz trombonist) (on 1940-11-18)
trumpet:
Harold "Shorty" Baker (on 1940-11-18), Harry Lawson (on 1940-11-18) and Clarence Trice (on 1940-11-18)
vocals:
Henry Wells (jazz trombonist) (on 1940-11-18)
conductor:
Andy Kirk (jazz saxophonist and tubist) (on 1940-11-18)
arranger:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer)
recording of:
Harmony Blues (on 1940-11-18)
composer:
Bennie Moten (jazz pianist)
Mary Lou Williams with Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy2:51
25Ring Dem Bells
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1941-01-03)
alto saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1941-01-03) and Rudy Powell (on 1941-01-03)
baritone saxophone:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1941-01-03)
clarinet:
John Harrington (jazz saxophonist) (on 1941-01-03), Edward Inge (on 1941-01-03), Rudy Powell (on 1941-01-03) and Dick Wilson (on 1941-01-03)
double bass:
Booker Collins (on 1941-01-03)
drums (drum set):
Ben Thigpen (on 1941-01-03)
electric guitar and guitar:
Floyd Smith (30s/40s blues guitarist) (on 1941-01-03)
piano:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer) (on 1941-01-03)
tenor saxophone:
Edward Inge (on 1941-01-03) and Dick Wilson (on 1941-01-03)
trombone:
Ted Donnelly (on 1941-01-03) and Henry Wells (jazz trombonist) (on 1941-01-03)
trumpet:
Harold "Shorty" Baker (on 1941-01-03), Harry Lawson (on 1941-01-03) and Clarence Trice (on 1941-01-03)
vocals:
Henry Wells (jazz trombonist) (on 1941-01-03)
conductor:
Andy Kirk (jazz saxophonist and tubist) (on 1941-01-03)
arranger:
Mary Lou Williams (American jazz pianist and composer)
recording of:
Ring Dem Bells (on 1941-01-03)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Irving Mills
publisher:
Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy2:46
2CD

Credits

Release

ASIN:UK: B00N42F4L6 [info]