JamesAHarrod

I did not compile a Pacific Jazz discography per se, but I do link all of the recording sessions to specific releases as part of the narrative. My requests to AFM Local 47 for contract copies yielded nearly 100% of all contracts executed for PJ & WP. A future volume examining World Pacific and Pacific Jazz under Liberty is a possibility as I have copies of those contracts as well. The history ends each yearly chapter with a listing of all releases that year by format 78, 45, 33, etc. Each release includes the matrix numbers in brackets, a useful guide to the order in which projects were initiated.

Many years ago several members of this forum suggested (or rather urged) that I put together all of my bits and pieces about Pacific Jazz into a narrative history of the label. I am happy to announce to the forum that my history will be published by McFarland this year. McFarland direct and Amazon are accepting pre-orders.

Several years back (02-11-2019) I was in touch with the son of one of the principals of Calliope Records, Joshua Weisel. Here is our last exchange: Hi Jim, Thanks for your email! Sorry I haven’t gotten back to you sooner. Just beginning to see if there is interest in either licensing or purchase. Was very pleased to find your amazing research! I have a inventory list in my files that I have to find. In addition to the Jazz, there is also blues, folk, country, classical, Americana and rock music. The Master tapes are stored far away and I cannot access them to do the research to answer your questions at this time. I believe they are the Masters for the Sessions vinyl and other releases. The rights and clearances are unknown at this time, and the paperwork is stored with the Masters. I am attempting to collect more info on the location of the paperwork, and am at the mercy of someone else’s timetable. So, I’ll effort to find my inventory list and then may have some more info to share. Regards, Joshua Weisel UCLA’s film and television archive was hoping to make an arrangement with Weisel to borrow the tapes when they were working on restoring some of the shows in their collection. My attempts to reconnect with Weisel were not successful. The tapes in Weisel’s possession numbered 64, all 10.5 inch professional studio reels recorded during the broadcasts. Jimmie Baker had fourteen reels from the shows that were donated to LAJI. I believe that UCLA used either the Calliope LPs or the AFRTS transcriptions as the best source for the audio on the restored shows. I have not viewed the shows referenced in the Night Lights presentation. I believe that most of the clips on youtube were sourced from the VHS versions from Video Yesteryear, etc.

Yes, Albert Marx established Trend Records in 1954 with the initial 10" LP release of Jerry Fielding and His Great New Orchestra, TL-1000. When Marx sold all of his masters to David Kapp in 1956 many of the Trend albums were reissued on Kapp’s "The Kapp Jazz Gallery" series where the Davis album included previously unreleased tracks and was titled as The Jackie Davis Trio Organistics. Correction. I should have stated that Marx established Trend in 1953. His first recording session was with the Van Alexander orchestra on July 1, 1953 at Radio Recorders.

My latest exploration of vintage Los Angeles clubs examines the varied history of entertainment offered at 1841 N. Cahuenga in Hollywood. When it became The Clef in late 1952 it rivaled clubs like Tiffany, The Haig, and Jazz City for its jazz bookings. One of the pioneers of jazz organ, Jackie Davis, played The Clef in August 1953 after a successful run in San Francisco at Fack’s. I am posting this to the discography forum as my post includes details of the Jackie Davis Trio, recorded by Albert Marx at Radio Recorders on September 9, 1953, after his run at the club. https://jazzresearch.com/the-clef/ Jim

I'm guessing that Michael Cuscuna used what he could find for the CD reissue. Going into the PJ vault was always a minefield. Also some of the tunes from the March 21st session appear to be original compositions by Edwards that did not pass muster.

The BlueNote Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series plans to issue Teddy Edwards’ Sunset Eyes next year. Dates and personnel have been muddled for years. My latest post sets the record straight. https://jazzresearch.com/teddy-edwards-sunset-eyes/ Jim

If by "release date" you mean when a record was available in retail stores, I am guessing it varied across the country. Pacific Jazz releases were available earliest in Los Angeles where the local distributor, California Record Distributors, received stock from the pressing plant and filled orders from local stores. CRD would then ship to 30+ other distributors across the country. Down Beat was probably the best source regarding availability as Bock would place ads to promote new releases anticipating that records would be in the stores when the ad appeared or shortly thereafter. The Gerry Mulligan Songbook was recorded in New York in December of 1957. Woody Woodward dated the test pressing when he received it, January 29, 1958. The LP was included in a fullpage display ad in Down Beat on April 17, 1958. The Mulligan Songbook was the first stereo release in the new ST-1000 series. Woody dated the test pressing on June 30, 1958. The stereo version was featured in a display ad in Down Beat on September 2, 1958.

My latest post discusses the dates for Chet Baker’s first live concert recording and the Pete Welding release of Joe Pass’ Joy Spring. https://jazzresearch.com/discography-dates-chet-baker-joe-pass/ Jim

Many forum members know Steve Cerra through his Jazz Profiles column and recent substack debut. Steve has been working on amassing a collection of writings that celebrate the genius of Gerry Mulligan. Those efforts were crystallized yesterday with the publication of A Gerry Mulligan Reader : Writings on a Jazz Original. https://www.amazon.com/Gerry-Mulligan-Reader-Writings-Original-ebook/dp/B0CKQBJ95B/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3VFSVP9MD6JSZ&keywords=Cerra&qid=1696955880&s=books&sprefix=cera%2Cstripbooks%2C212&sr=1-2 It is a cornucopia of essential writings concerning Mulligan, a resource that is long overdue. Jim

The Advance Record Releases column in the September 21, 1946, edition of The Billboard listed a forthcoming release on Sarco Records: Vivien Garry-George Handy, "Rip Van Winkle" and "Stick Around" - Sarco 104. Sarco released three 78 singles earlier with Garry/Handy that Don Schlitten reissued in the 1970s on Onyx 212. I asked Schlitten if he was aware of the this fourth release, and he had never seen or heard of it. I wondered if any esoteric 78 collectors on the list have seen this release? I write about the label in my latest post: https://jazzresearch.com/sarco-studio-artists-recorders/ Jim

One of the things that stalled me in writing a history of the label was what Mikeweil noted, the PJ discographty is a can or worms that is beyond establishing firm data. So I have given up including a discography in the history, instead just writing a chronological narrative that includes specific data I have researched. Jim

I am looking for Pacific Jazz / World Pacific catalogues to fill some gaps in my collection. Specifically, the years 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, and 1963. Scans would be great, willing to share if anyone is looking for same. Jim

Here is the url: https://archive.org/search.php?query=The+Record+Changer Jim

Internet Archive also has The Record Changer. If you enjoy what IA is providing, chip in to help. Jim

I wrote about the Bill Perkins / John Lewis alternates several years ago. https://jazzresearch.com/grand-encounter-the-alternate-takes/ Scroll to the last portion of the post for the alternates tales. Jim

Possibly Chuck Thompson.

Yes indeed! Ralph Swickard gave me a copy of his Milhaud in Midi where he transcribed all 15 pieces. I plan to listen again this morning. Thanks for the reminder.

One of my pet projects when I was working at UCI was a www presentation on Darius Milhaud. Elizabeth and Elliott Hurwitt had published an appraisal of Milhaud's works on CD in two editions of the Schwann catalogue. I contacted the Hurwitts and gained their endorsement to present their work on the web. Earlier this year I contacted Steve Albin who handles all of my internet things to request that he transfer the Milhaud presentation to a new domain name. It had been captured by the Wayback Machine and Steve did a wonderful job of bringing it to a new life. Many of things that I had planned back in the 1990s are now being realized on the site. If you are a Milhaud fan please check it out. https://dariusmilhaud.org/

My ongoing examination of Los Angeles jazz clubs currently focuses on the space at 6315 Hollywood Boulevard that began life as Sardi's. The current blog is the fifth in this series with a look at 1954 and the burgeoning jazz concert activity of Gene Norman and the Granz brothers. https://jazzresearch.com/zardis-1954/ Jim

I remember Richard William's account in Granta 69, In Search of a Long Lost Trumpeter. Did research for Sunenblick's reissue. Jim

Boyd Raeburn fans will recognize the title of my latest blog, "Yerxa," named in honor of Ted Yerxa who wrote the Lamplighter columns in Hollywood in the 1940s and had a brief fling at producing records, most notably, Kay Starr. My piece fills in some of the blanks. https://jazzresearch.com/yerxa/ Jim

I pitched the idea of a commemorative CD set to Jordi Pujol last year. Nick Rossi wrote the liner notes for the booklet, ten chapters that chronicle the arc of Garrison's career in the 80 page illustrated booklet. Nick and I are very proud of the finished product. https://www.freshsoundrecords.com/arv-garrison-albums/53984-wizard-of-the-six-string-classic-and-rare-recordings-1945-1948-3-cd-box-set.html Jim

Program 18 December 8, 1962 (verified) 10:00 p.m. channel 5 – session recording date 12/05/62 Frankly Jazz Gerald Wilson Big Band – Record Date 12/5/62 Gerald Wilson, trumpet, leader; Al Porcino, Robert Knight, Jules Chaikin, John Audino, Fred R Hill, trumpet; John Ewing, Bob Edmondson, Louis Blackburn, trombone; Buddy Collette, flute, alto sax; Joe Maini, alto sax; Teddy Edwards, Henry Grant, tenor sax; Jack Nimitz, baritone sax; Jack Wilson Jr., piano; Jimmy Bond, bass; Mel Lewis, drums. 1. BLUES FOR YNA YNA (Gerald Wilson) 2. MILESTONES (Miles Davis) 3. Evans introduction 4. LATINO (Gerald Wilson) 5. Evans comments 6. PERDIDO (Juan Tizol, Erwin Drake, Hans Jan “Harry” Lengsfelder) 7. Evans comments 8. BLUES FOR YNA YNA (Gerald Wilson)

I have taken a departure from my 1950s jazz club research to post some variety to my blog. Recent posts include: Teddy Charles / Dave Brubeck / Chet Baker https://jazzresearch.com/teddy-charles-dave-brubeck-chet-baker/ Hampton Hawes https://jazzresearch.com/hampton-hawes-memorial-by-pete-welding/ Jack Wilson https://jazzresearch.com/jack-wilson/ Shelly's Manne Hole https://jazzresearch.com/shellys-manne-hole-fifth-anniversary/ Jim