Eight Classic Albums 1955-1962

~ Release by Billy Taylor (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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▼ CD 1: A Touch of Taylor / One For Fun
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Ever So Easy
double bass:
Earl May (on 1955-04-10)
drums (drum set):
Percy Brice (on 1955-04-10)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (on 1955-04-10)
recording of:
Ever So Easy (on 1955-04-10)
composer:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist)
Billy Taylor, Earl May, Percy Brice3:17
2Radioactivity
Billy Taylor, Earl May, Percy Brice3:46
3A Bientot
Billy Taylor, Earl May, Percy Brice4:19
4Long Tom
Billy Taylor, Earl May, Percy Brice2:49
5Day Dreaming
Billy Taylor, Earl May, Percy Brice3:09
6Live It Up
Billy Taylor, Earl May, Percy Brice2:51
7Purple Mood
Billy Taylor, Earl May, Percy Brice2:46
8Early Bird
Billy Taylor, Earl May, Percy Brice3:00
9Blue Clouds
Billy Taylor, Earl May, Percy Brice3:38
10It's a Grand Night for Swinging
Billy Taylor, Earl May, Percy Brice2:59
11Memories of Spring
Billy Taylor, Earl May, Percy Brice3:54
12Daddy-O
Billy Taylor, Earl May, Percy Brice3:14
13Summertime
Billy Taylor, Earl May, Kenny Dennis3:51
14One for Fun
Billy Taylor, Earl May, Kenny Dennis3:38
15That's for Sure
Billy Taylor, Earl May, Kenny Dennis1:57
16A Little Southside Soul
Billy Taylor, Earl May, Kenny Dennis4:28
17Blue Moon
Billy Taylor, Earl May, Kenny Dennis5:10
18Makin' Whoopee
Billy Taylor, Earl May, Kenny Dennis4:31
19Poinciana
Billy Taylor, Earl May, Kenny Dennis5:35
20At Long Last Love
Billy Taylor, Earl May, Kenny Dennis3:36
21When Lights Are Low
Billy Taylor, Earl May, Kenny Dennis4:45
▼ CD 2: Billy Taylor with Four Flutes / Uptown
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1The Song Is Ended
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1959-07-20)
producer:
Orrin Keepnews
bass:
Tom Williams (bass) (on 1959-07-20)
congas:
Chino Pozo (on 1959-07-20)
drums (drum set):
Dave Bailey (on 1959-07-20)
flute:
Phil Bodner (Woodwind player) (on 1959-07-20), Herbie Mann (on 1959-07-20), Jerome Richardson (on 1959-07-20) and Frank Wess (on 1959-07-20)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (on 1959-07-20)
Billy Taylor3:57
2Back Home
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1959-07-20)
producer:
Orrin Keepnews
bass:
Tom Williams (bass) (on 1959-07-20)
congas:
Chino Pozo (on 1959-07-20)
drums (drum set):
Dave Bailey (on 1959-07-20)
flute:
Phil Bodner (Woodwind player) (on 1959-07-20), Herbie Mann (on 1959-07-20), Jerome Richardson (on 1959-07-20) and Frank Wess (on 1959-07-20)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (on 1959-07-20)
Billy Taylor4:04
3St. Thomas
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1959-07-24)
producer:
Orrin Keepnews
bass:
Tom Williams (bass) (on 1959-07-24)
congas:
Chino Pozo (on 1959-07-24)
drums (drum set):
Albert Heath (on 1959-07-24)
flute:
Herbie Mann (on 1959-07-24), Jerome Richardson (on 1959-07-24), Jerry Sanfino (on 1959-07-24) and Bill Slapin (on 1959-07-24)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (on 1959-07-24)
Billy Taylor2:35
4Oh Lady, Be Good
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1959-07-24)
producer:
Orrin Keepnews
bass:
Tom Williams (bass) (on 1959-07-24)
congas:
Chino Pozo (on 1959-07-24)
drums (drum set):
Albert Heath (on 1959-07-24)
flute:
Herbie Mann (on 1959-07-24), Jerome Richardson (on 1959-07-24), Jerry Sanfino (on 1959-07-24) and Bill Slapin (on 1959-07-24)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (on 1959-07-24)
instrumental recording of:
Oh, Lady Be Good! (on 1959-07-24)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1924)
composer:
George Gershwin (composer) (in 1924)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., George Gershwin Music, Ira Gershwin Music and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28)
part of:
American Splendor
part of:
Lady, Be Good (full musical)
Billy Taylor4:46
5No Parking
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1959-07-24)
producer:
Orrin Keepnews
bass:
Tom Williams (bass) (on 1959-07-24)
congas:
Chino Pozo (on 1959-07-24)
drums (drum set):
Albert Heath (on 1959-07-24)
flute:
Seldon Powell (on 1959-07-24), Jerome Richardson (on 1959-07-24), Jerry Sanfino (on 1959-07-24) and Bill Slapin (on 1959-07-24)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (on 1959-07-24)
Billy Taylor2:59
6Koolbongo
Billy Taylor4:24
7Blue Shutters
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1959-07-20)
producer:
Orrin Keepnews
bass:
Tom Williams (bass) (on 1959-07-20)
congas:
Chino Pozo (on 1959-07-20)
drums (drum set):
Dave Bailey (on 1959-07-20)
flute:
Phil Bodner (Woodwind player) (on 1959-07-20), Herbie Mann (on 1959-07-20), Bill Slapin (on 1959-07-20) and Frank Wess (on 1959-07-20)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (on 1959-07-20)
Billy Taylor4:19
8One for the Woofer
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1959-07-20)
producer:
Orrin Keepnews
bass:
Tom Williams (bass) (on 1959-07-20)
congas:
Chino Pozo (on 1959-07-20)
drums (drum set):
Dave Bailey (on 1959-07-20)
flute:
Phil Bodner (Woodwind player) (on 1959-07-20), Herbie Mann (on 1959-07-20), Jerome Richardson (on 1959-07-20) and Frank Wess (on 1959-07-20)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (on 1959-07-20)
recording of:
One for the Woofer (on 1959-07-24)
composer:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist)
Billy Taylor4:48
9How About You?
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1959-07-24)
producer:
Orrin Keepnews
bass:
Tom Williams (bass) (on 1959-07-24)
congas:
Chino Pozo (on 1959-07-24)
drums (drum set):
Albert Heath (on 1959-07-24)
flute:
Herbie Mann (on 1959-07-24), Jerome Richardson (on 1959-07-24), Jerry Sanfino (on 1959-07-24) and Bill Slapin (on 1959-07-24)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (on 1959-07-24)
instrumental recording of:
How About You? (on 1959-07-24)
lyricist:
Ralph Freed
composer:
Burton Lane
publisher:
CBS Feist Catalog, Inc., EMI Feist Catalog Inc., EMI United Partnership Ltd., Leo Feist, Inc., フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label)
part of:
The 15th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Billy Taylor4:55
10La Petie Mambo
Billy Taylor, Henry Grimes, Ray Mosca4:39
11Jordu
Billy Taylor, Henry Grimes, Ray Mosca4:22
12Just the Thought of You
Billy Taylor, Henry Grimes, Ray Mosca5:13
13Soul Sisters
Billy Taylor, Henry Grimes, Ray Mosca5:43
14Moanin'
Billy Taylor, Henry Grimes, Ray Mosca5:21
15Warm Blue Stream
live instrumental recording of:
Warm Blue Stream (on 1960-02-04)
lyricist:
Dottie Wayne
composer:
Sara Cassey
Billy Taylor, Henry Grimes, Ray Mosca5:07
16Biddy's Beat
Billy Taylor, Henry Grimes, Ray Mosca4:27
17Cu-Blu
Billy Taylor, Henry Grimes, Ray Mosca4:14
18S' Wonderful
Billy Taylor, Henry Grimes, Ray Mosca4:00
▼ CD 3: Warming Up! / Interlude
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Warming Up
Billy Taylor, Henry Grimes, Ray Mosca2:27
2Easy Like
Billy Taylor, Henry Grimes, Ray Mosca2:32
3That's Where It Is
Billy Taylor, Henry Grimes, Ray Mosca2:40
4Afterthoughts
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1960-03-26)
producer:
Red Clyde
double bass:
Henry Grimes (US free jazz bassist) (on 1960-03-26)
drums (drum set):
Ray Mosca (on 1960-03-26)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (on 1960-03-26)
Billy Taylor, Henry Grimes, Ray Mosca2:47
5Easy Walker
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1960-03-26)
producer:
Red Clyde
double bass:
Henry Grimes (US free jazz bassist) (on 1960-03-26)
drums (drum set):
Ray Mosca (on 1960-03-26)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (on 1960-03-26)
Billy Taylor, Henry Grimes, Ray Mosca2:40
6Lonesome Lover
Billy Taylor, Henry Grimes, Ray Mosca2:21
7Don't Bug Me
Billy Taylor, Henry Grimes, Ray Mosca2:32
8Coffee Break
Billy Taylor, Henry Grimes, Ray Mosca2:59
9Ya Know What I Mean
Billy Taylor, Henry Grimes, Ray Mosca2:59
10Native Dancer
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1960-03-26)
producer:
Red Clyde
double bass:
Henry Grimes (US free jazz bassist) (on 1960-03-26)
drums (drum set):
Ray Mosca (on 1960-03-26)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (on 1960-03-26)
Billy Taylor, Henry Grimes, Ray Mosca2:24
11Uncle Fuzzy
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1960-03-26)
producer:
Red Clyde
double bass:
Henry Grimes (US free jazz bassist) (on 1960-03-26)
drums (drum set):
Ray Mosca (on 1960-03-26)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (on 1960-03-26)
Billy Taylor, Henry Grimes, Ray Mosca2:30
12No Aftertaste
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1960-03-26)
producer:
Red Clyde
double bass:
Henry Grimes (US free jazz bassist) (on 1960-03-26)
drums (drum set):
Ray Mosca (on 1960-03-26)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (on 1960-03-26)
Billy Taylor, Henry Grimes, Ray Mosca2:58
13You Tempt Me
Billy Taylor, Doug Watkins, Ray Mosca3:58
14Did You Dream Too
Billy Taylor, Doug Watkins, Ray Mosca5:10
15You're All That Matters
Billy Taylor, Doug Watkins, Ray Mosca4:29
16Interlude
Billy Taylor, Doug Watkins, Ray Mosca4:24
17You're Mine
Billy Taylor, Doug Watkins, Ray Mosca5:21
18My Heart Sings
Billy Taylor, Doug Watkins, Ray Mosca5:00
19I Sigh
Billy Taylor, Doug Watkins, Ray Mosca4:05
20Here Today Gone Tomorrow Love
Billy Taylor, Doug Watkins, Ray Mosca4:24
21All Alone
Billy Taylor, Doug Watkins, Ray Mosca4:41
▼ CD 4: Kwamina / Impromptu
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Something Big
Billy Taylor3:41
2I'm Seeing Rainbows
Billy Taylor2:56
3Ordinary People
Billy Taylor4:24
4The Cocoa Bean Song
Billy Taylor3:15
5What's Wrong With Me
Billy Taylor2:56
6Nothing More to Look Forward To
Billy Taylor4:38
7Another Time, Another Place
Billy Taylor3:45
8Happy Is the Cricket
Billy Taylor4:27
9Sun Is Beginning to Crow
Billy Taylor3:12
10Capricious
double bass:
Bob Cranshaw (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
drums (drum set):
Walter Perkins (Chicago jazz drummer) (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
recorded at:
Nola Studios (Nola's Penthouse, NYC) in New York, New York, United States (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
Billy Taylor, Jim Hall, Bob Cranshaw, Walter Perkins2:23
11Impromptu
double bass:
Bob Cranshaw (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
drums (drum set):
Walter Perkins (Chicago jazz drummer) (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
recorded at:
Nola Studios (Nola's Penthouse, NYC) in New York, New York, United States (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
Billy Taylor, Jim Hall, Bob Cranshaw, Walter Perkins9:40
12Don't Go Down South
double bass:
Bob Cranshaw (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
drums (drum set):
Walter Perkins (Chicago jazz drummer) (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
recorded at:
Nola Studios (Nola's Penthouse, NYC) in New York, New York, United States (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
Billy Taylor, Jim Hall, Bob Cranshaw, Walter Perkins3:52
13Muffle Guffle
double bass:
Bob Cranshaw (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
drums (drum set):
Walter Perkins (Chicago jazz drummer) (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
recorded at:
Nola Studios (Nola's Penthouse, NYC) in New York, New York, United States (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
Billy Taylor, Jim Hall, Bob Cranshaw, Walter Perkins4:54
14Free & Oozy
double bass:
Bob Cranshaw (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
drums (drum set):
Walter Perkins (Chicago jazz drummer) (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
recorded at:
Nola Studios (Nola's Penthouse, NYC) in New York, New York, United States (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
Billy Taylor, Jim Hall, Bob Cranshaw, Walter Perkins6:31
15Paraphrase
double bass:
Bob Cranshaw (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
drums (drum set):
Walter Perkins (Chicago jazz drummer) (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
recorded at:
Nola Studios (Nola's Penthouse, NYC) in New York, New York, United States (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
Billy Taylor, Jim Hall, Bob Cranshaw, Walter Perkins4:56
16Empty Ballroom
double bass:
Bob Cranshaw (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
drums (drum set):
Walter Perkins (Chicago jazz drummer) (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
recorded at:
Nola Studios (Nola's Penthouse, NYC) in New York, New York, United States (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
Billy Taylor, Jim Hall, Bob Cranshaw, Walter Perkins4:26
17At La Carousel
double bass:
Bob Cranshaw (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
drums (drum set):
Walter Perkins (Chicago jazz drummer) (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
piano:
Billy Taylor (jazz/bop pianist) (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
recorded at:
Nola Studios (Nola's Penthouse, NYC) in New York, New York, United States (from 1962-05-08 until 1962-05-10)
Billy Taylor, Jim Hall, Bob Cranshaw, Walter Perkins6:16