THE RECORDED WORKS OF MILT BUCKNER (without his participation in Lionel Hampton's bands) Part I: 1941 - 1963 compiled by ARMIN BÜTTNER with the late Kees Bakker, the late Otto Flückiger and Arild Widerøe Revised June 18, 2011 Revision Notes: We have added information about Buckner's participation in three sessions with Buddy Morrow that led to an LP for Mercury in 1962. We have added information about a previously unknown session for Continental records in 1947, recorded by a small band made up from members of Lionel Hampton's orchestra, but without Hampton. We have rewritten the recording date for Milt Buckner's 1954 session for 20th Century Records and we have replaced a 1958/1959 black and white photograph with a fiull color version and changed the location where the photo was probably taken from Small's Paradise to Gem's Paradise. We have also added a larger version of the photo of Milt's 1954 trio with Ernie "Big Ham" Williams. • Note: the information about the Milt Buckner acetates will be revised later.
MILT BUCKNERMilt Buckner (p).Unknown location, August 31, 1941
Note: The last four tracks were composed by Milt Buckner. A voice announces each track and the fifth title is hard to understand.
SEXTET WITH DINAH WASHINGTONDinah Washington (voc), Joe Morris (tp), Rudy Rutherford (cl), Arnett Cobb (ts), Milt Buckner, (p), Vernon King (b), Fred Radcliffe (dr), probably Lionel Hampton (dr-1, poss. p-2).N.Y.C., December 29, 1943
HERBIE FIELDS SWINGSTERSSnooky Young (tp), Al Hayse (tb), Herbie Fields (as, ts), Manny Albam, (bars), Milt Buckner (as "Buck Buckner" on Savoy 560)(p), Billy Mackel (g), Charlie Harris (b), Fred Radcliffe (dr).N.Y.C. January 12, 1945
We had no access to Milt Buckner's diaries for 1945. MILTON BUCKNER WITH THE HAMPTONE ALL STARS (001), ARNETT COBB WITH THE HAMPTONE ALL STARS (002/004), HERBIE FIELDS WITH THE HAMPTONE ALL STARS (003)
Los Angeles, circa December 1945
Note: The title of Classics 1071, a french CD released in June 1999, is "Arnett Cobb And His Orchestra: 1946-1947". Epm Musique JA159422 is a CD titled "Arnett Cobb: The Wild Man of the Tenor Sax, 1943-1947". We had no access to Milt Buckner's diaries for 1945. HERB JEFFRIES WITH THE HAMP-TONE All STARSHerb Jeffries (voc), accompanied by the Hamp-Tone All Stars: Wendell Culley, Joe Morris (tp), Herbie Fields (cl), Arnett Cobb (ts), Charlie Fowlkes (bar), Milt Buckner (p), Billy Mackel (g), Charlie Harris (b).Los Angeles, circa December 1945
Information about the personnel from a copy of Hamp-Tone 106 from the collection of Dieter Hartmann. No drummer is mentioned on the label. Jan Evensmo from whom this session information stems, writes in his "History of Tenor Jazz Tenor Saxophone", that these are "completely commercial sides, of no interest if you are not an avid Jeffries collector!". We had no access to Milt Buckner's diaries for 1945. WYNONIE HARRIS ACCOMPANIED BY HAMP-TONE ALL STARSWynonie Harris (voc), accompanied by Wendell Culley, Joe Morris (tp), Herbie Fields (cl-1, ts-2), Arnett Cobb (ts), Charlie Fowlkes (bar), Milt Buckner (p), Billy Mackel (g), Charlie Harris (b), George Jenkins (dr).Los Angeles, December 1945 or January 1946
Note: Phoenix Jazz LP7 is titled "Mr. Blues Meets The Master Saxes", released 1975, Classics 1013, "Wynonie Harris: 1945 – 1947" was released 1998. Riverboat 90026, released around 1975 is a sampler titled "The Best Of The Blues Shouters", Epm Musique 16018, a CD released 2002, is called "Milt Buckner: The Swinging Block-Chords Pianist 1943-1950". We had no access to Milt Buckner's diaries for 1946. THE BEALE ST. BOYS
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| S3363 | Rockin' The Boogie | Savoy unissued |
 Savoy 653 from the collection of Armin Büttner |
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| S3364 | Tupelo Junction | Savoy XP 8064, MG15023, Festival (AUS) CFR 10-259, Classics 5032 | ||
| S3365 | Raisin' The Roof |
Savoy 653-B, XP8065, MG15023, Festival (AUS) CFR 10-259, Classics 5032, Epm Musique 16018
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 Savoy XP 8050 from the collection of Dieter Hartmann |
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| S3366 | Lights Out (Blue Nights*) | Savoy 653-A, 1136-A*, 45-797, XP 8058, XP 8050, MG15008, Festival (Au) CRF10-112, Classics 5032, Epm Musique 16018 |
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| Savoy 1136 from the collection of Dieter Hartmann |
The ten inch LP Festival (AUS) CFR 10-259, also titled "Milt Buckner Piano" contains the same material as the original Savoy ten inch LP. It was probably released shortly after the US version.
We had no access to Milt Buckner's diaries for 1945.
Entry from Milt Buckner's 1947 diary. Note the brackets: Made Tuesdays.
The entry on the flipside reads Made Records Today.
unidentified leader
Joe Morris (tp), Jack Kelso (cl, as), Arnett Cobb (ts), Milt Buckner (p), Billy Mackel (g), Charlie Harris (b), Curley Hamner (dr).New York City, January 14 1947
| 4 unknown titles | Continental unissued |
This unissued session – including full personnel – is mentioned in Milt Buckner's diary for 1947. Any further information is very much welcome.
THE BEALE STREET GANG
Unidentified (tp), Ray Abrams (ts), Milt Buckner (p), prob. Curley Russell (b), prob. Arthur Herbert (dr).N.Y.C., December 8, 1947 (??)
| S3478 | Teddy Bear | Regent 129, Savoy 5555, XP8065, Classics 5032, Epm Musique 16018 |
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| S3479 | Hoiman | Savoy unissued |
Savoy XP8064
and Savoy XP8065 from the Otto Flückiger Collection |
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| S3480 | Jelly Roll Jan (Dedicated to Jelly Roll Jan) (Jelly Roll*) |
Savoy 669, XP8065*, MG15023, Festival (AUS) CFR 10-259, Classics 5032*, Epm Musique 16018 |
Savoy 669 from the |
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| S3481 | Hole In The Wall | Savoy XP8064, MG15023, Festival (AUS) CFR 10-259, Classics 5032 |
Savoy Mg15023 from the |
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| S3482 | Jumpin' In Jack's House (Dedicated to Harold Johnson Washington, D.C.) |
Savoy 669, Classics 5032, Epm Musique 16018 |
The date (December 8, 1947) given in the usual sources is not reflected in Buckner's diaries. The entry for this date names an engagement at an unidentified club in Omaha, Nebraska (the engagement started on december 4th.)
Personal from Ruppli who misses the trumpet player to be heard on the issued tracks. Savoy MG15023 is a 10 inch LP titled "Milt Buckner Piano". The ten inch LP Festival (AUS) CFR 10-259, also titled "Milt Buckner Piano" contains the same material as the original Savoy ten inch LP.
The flipside of Regent 129 is "Killer Diller" by Gene Coy.
THE BEALE ST. GANG(731) / MILTON BUCKNER AND ORCH. (693)
Julius Watkins (tp-1), Billy Mitchell (ts), Bernie MacKay (g), Milt Buckner (p), Bruce Lawrence (b), Eddie Grant (dr).N.Y.C., Fall 1948
| S35150 | Back Alley Blues* | Savoy 731-B, Classics 5032, Epm Musique 16018 |  |
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| S35151 | Raising The Roof | Savoy unissued | ||
| S35152 | Lazy Joe-1 | Savoy 693 B, XP 8064, MG15023, Festival (AUS) CFR 10-259, Classics 5032, Epm Musique 16018 | ||
| S35153 | Fatstuff Boogie | Savoy 693 A, Official 3033, Classics 5032 |
Savoy 731 from the
collection of Kees Bakker |
Note: According to Buckner's diaries, Buckner's band with this personnel was formed in october and disbanded early december. Information about the contents of Savoy XP 8064 and 8065 were taken from actual copies. MG15023 is a 10 inch LP titled "Milt Buckner Piano". Official 3033 is a danish LP titled "Milt Buckner: The Early Years". Information about the artist labeling of Savoy 693 from a copy in the collection of Dieter Hartmann.
MILT BUCKNER
Milt Buckner (p).Recorded at a party (unidentified location), poss 1949.
| solo 1 | private recording (acetate) | ||
| solo 2 | private recording (acetate) | ||
| solo 3 | private recording (acetate) | ||
| solo 4 | private recording (acetate) |
MILT BUCKNER
Boogie Lesson for Jean HiattMilt Buckner (p).
Fifth lesson. Unidentified location. Recorded on a wire recorder, Feb, 3, 1949.
| Unidentified Fast Tune | private wire recording | ||
| Unidentified Medium Tune | private wire recording | ||
| Unidentified Medium Boogie Tune | private wire recording | ||
| Unidentified Medium Jump Tune | private wire recording | ||
| Unidentified Chords Tune | private wire recording |
According to Buckner's diary, he gave six Boogie lessons to one Jean Hiatt in january and february 1949.. The above five tracks have been dubbed on a CDR and are still existing. The entry in the diary for this day is "recorded some boogies and whole lesson on wire recorder"
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Recording session for MGM, N.Y.C., WMGM Studio C, March 10, 1949. The alto saxophonist in the middle is Bill Graham.
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MILT BUCKNER AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Leonard Hawkins, Dave Page, Johnny Letman, Talib Daawud (tp), Michael Wood, Henderson Chambers, Leon Comegys (tb), Julius Watkins (frh), Rudy Powell, Bill Graham (as), Paul Quinichette, Billy Mitchell (ts), Charlie Fowlkes (bar), Milt Buckner (p-1, vib-2), Bernie MacKay (g), Ted Sturgis (b), Edward Grant (dr).WMGM Studio C, N.Y.C., March 10, 1949 (14-17h)
| 49-S-126-3 | Buck's Bop-2 | MGM 10410, MGM(F) 4041, MGM (F) EPF1, Official 3033, Classics 5032 |
 MGM 10410 from the collection of Kees Bakker |
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| 49-S-127-5 | Milt's Boogie-1 | MGM 10410, MGM(F) 4041, MGM (F) EPF1, Official 3033, Classics 5032, Epm Musique 16018 | ||
| 49-S-128-1 | Oo-Be-Doop-2 (band vocal) |
MGM 10504, MGM(F) 4143, MGM (F) EPF1, Official 3033, Classics 5032 |
 MGM(F) 4143 from the collection of Kees Bakker |
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| 49-S-129-3 | M.B. Blues-1 | MGM 10504, MGM(F) 4143, MGM (F) EPF1, Classics 5032, Epm Musique 16018 |
 MGM (F) EPF1 from the collection of Dieter Hartmann |
Date confirmed by the Buckner diaries. Note: "M.B. Blues" was originally titled "Chordial Blues". MGM 10410 was released on May 6th, 1949 according to Milt Buckner's diaries. Thanks to Mario Schneeberger for information about MGM(F) 4041, and thanks to Kees Bakker for information about MGM(F) 4143, both not mentioned in previous discographies. Official 3033 is a danish LP titled "Milt Buckner: The Early Years". According to Dieter Hartmann, the EP MGM (F) EPF1 was released in february 1955. French pianist André Persiany who took part in lot of Buckner's later recordings wrote it's liner notes. Detailed Information from Ruppli.
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Milt Buckner and an unidentified musician in the MGM building, march 10, 1949. The notes lying on the jacket are for M.B.Blues. Unfortunately the notes in front of Buckner are not legible. From the Otto Flückiger Collection.
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MILT BUCKNER AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Similar personal to march 10, 1949, identified soloists: Leonard Hawkins (tp), Julius Watkins (frh), Bill Graham (as), Billy Mitchell, Paul Quinichette (ts), Milt Buckner (p, vib), Bernie MacKay (g, voc-1), Jack ? (announcer).Broadcast («Bands for Bonds»), probably WOR Studios, N.Y.C., probably march 26, 1949
| Introduction | Broadcast | ||
| Buck's Bop | -- | ||
| Bewildered | -- | ||
| Interview With Milt Buckner | -- | ||
| Milt's Boogie | -- | ||
| Fiesta de l'Amor | -- | ||
| Baby, All The Time | -- | ||
| Milt's Boogie | -- |
Probable date and place for this session extrapolated: The interviewer says "You have the band for a month and you broke all records at the Apollo...". Buckner's band played the Apollo from march 18 to march 24, according to his diary. Mention is also made in the broadcast of upcoming engagements at the Regal Theatre in Cincinnati (where Buckner played from April 2 to April 4) and the Howard Theatre in Washington D.C. (where Buckner played from April 15 to April 21) An entry in Buckner's diaries for march 26, 1949 reads "Played Treasury Bandstand WOR 1440 Broadway". Our guess is that Buckner mixed up the two programs ("Bands for Bonds" and "Treasury Bandstand") which, to the author's knowledge, served the same purpose.
Note that at one point, Buckner adresses the announcer as "Jack".
Thanks to Mario Schneeberger for help in dating, thanks to Iris Schär for identifying the title of "Fiesta de l'Amor" (it is hard to understand the announcer). On the broadcast the Buckner orchestra is alternating with a commercial singing and playing (acc, g, perc) trio. The compilers of this discography were not able to understand the name of the trio (Nice Tone Trio? ) nor the names of it's members (Ernie Calabry (?), Howard Lemon or Howard Long (?), Al Nice Tone (???))
THE EDDIE CONDON FLOOR SHOW
Billy Butterfield (tp), Cutty Cutshall (tb), Ernie Caceres (cl), Milt Buckner (p-1, vib-2), Joe Bushkin (p), Eddie Condon (g), Irving Manning (b), Buddy Rich (dr, voc), Baby Lawrence (tap dance)NBC-TV broadcast, N.Y.C., May 14, 1949
| Buckner's Boogie-1 | TV broadcast | ||
| Flying Home-2 | TV broadcast |
Other titles from this broadcast, among them "Oh, Baby" and "The Hucklebuck" are probably without Buckner. Corrections to the personal by Jean-Pierre Berther. According to Buckner's diaries, this broadcast also featured him with the Three Flames.
MILT BUCKNER AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Mustafa Daleel (Alphonso Barrymore), Leonard Hawkins, Johnny Letman, Talib Daawud (tp), Michael Wood, Henderson Chambers, Leon Comegys (tb), Julius Watkins (frh), Rudy Powell, Charlie Holmes (as), Alva McCain, Billy Mitchell (ts), Charlie Fowlkes (bar), Milt Buckner (p-1, vib-2, vcl-3, cond-4), Bernie MacKay (g), Ted Sturgis (b), Timothy Kennedy (dr).
WMGM Studio B, N.Y.C., June 3, 1949 (14-17h)
| 49-S-211-4 | Who Shot John-1,3 | MGM test pressing, Official 3033, Classics 5032 |
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| 49-S-212-8 | Yesterdays-4 | MGM 10632, Official 3033, Classics 5032 | ||
| 49-S-213-4 | Don't Tell Your Papa, Tell Your Mama | MGM unissued |
 MGM 10632 and MGM test pressing of 49-S-211-4 from the Otto Flückiger Collection |
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| 49-S-214-4 | Buck-A-Boo-2 | MGM 10632, Official 3033, Classics 5032 |
Detailed Information about personal from Ruppli. Information about the time and place from the contract for this session and Buckner's diaries. It seems that Buckner does not play on "Yesterdays". There are press clippings from the Baltimore Afro-American as well as the Carolinian pertaining to this and the aforementioned MGM sessions.
JERRY JEROME
No details.Recording Session for Q.T., August 10, 1949, The Date is from Milt Buckner's diary.
DINAH WASHINGTON WITH TEDDY STEWART'S ORCHESTRA
Dinah Washington (voc) with Teddy Stewart's Orchestra, : unidentified personal, Milt Buckner (arr, cond.)Apex Studios, N.Y.C., September 27, 1949
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Fast Movin' Mama | Mercury 8207, 832444-2 | |
| 2997-2 | Juice Head Man Of Mine | Mercury 8207, 832444-2, Polygram 534923 | |
| 2998 | Shuckin And Jivin' | Mercury MG 20829, 832444-2 | |
| 2999 | Richest Guy In The Graveyard | Mercury 8154, EP1-3207, Mer(F) MEP14042, 832444-2, Polygram 534923 | |
| 2999-? | Richest Guy In The Graveyard (alt.) | Mercury 832444-2 |
Mercury 832444-2 is a 3CD set titled "The Complete Dinah Washington on Mercury, Vol. 1 (1946-1949)". Polygram 534923 is a 2CD set titled "Ladies Sing The Blues", a collection of female rhythm and blues singers from the Mercury catalogue. Information about EP1-3207 and Mer(F) MEP14042 from Jepsen. Date confirmed by Buckner's diaries.
THE THREE FLAMES ACCOMPANIED BY MILT BUCKNER AND HIS ORCHESTRA/THE THREE FLAMES*
Three Flames (George "Tiger" Haynes, Roy Testamark, Bill (Averill?) Pollard (voc), accompanied by: Lamar Wright, Talib Daawud (tp), Al Hayse (tb), Julius Watkins (frh), George Dorsey (as), John Hartzfield (ts), Charlie Fowlkes (bar), Milt Buckner (p), Percy Heath (b), Tim Kennedy (dr).WOR Studio, N.Y.C., January 25, 1950 (11 - 14 h)
| 50-S-29 | I Don't Want To Take That Chance | MGM 10853 | |
| 50-S-30 | (Good-Bye) Cornelia Jones | MGM 10853 | |
| 50-S-31-2 | Chewing Gum Mama* | MGM 10741 | |
| 50-S-32-3 | Suffer* | MGM 10741 |
Date confirmed by Buckner's diaries. All discographies have the last two titles as unissued, but according to Michael Ruppli's "The MGM Label" they were released on MGM 10741. Galen Gart's "First Pressings" give a release date of july 1950. Thanks also to Dan Morgenstern. According to Galen Garts "First Pressings", MGM 10853 was released in december 1950.
FLORENCE WRIGHT
Florence Wright (voc), Errol Garner (p on "The Real Gone Tune" and probably others), Milt Buckner (arr), rest unidentified.February 11, 1950
| Poor Butterfly | National 9105 | ||
| Imagination | National 9105 | ||
| NSC604 | Pie in the Basket | National 9118 | |
| NSC605 | The Real Gone Tune | National 9118 |
Date and information about Buckner writing the arrangements for this session and being present during the recording from Buckner's diaries. We have not heard this session.
WILLIAM "WILD BILL" MOORE ORCHESTRA
John Hunt (tp), William Moore, Paul Quinichette (ts), Bill Graham (bar), Milt Buckner (p, org), Frank Skeete (b), Joe Harris (dr).Apex Studios, N.Y.C., March 3, 1950
| K5862 | Balancing With Bill | King 4383, Blue Moon BMCD 6043 | |
| K5863 | Neck Bones and Collard Greens | King 4361, Blue Moon BMCD 6043 | |
| K5864 | Hey Spo-Dee-O-Dee | King 4383, Blue Moon BMCD 6043 | |
| K5865 | Rock Bottom | King 4361, Blue Moon BMCD 6043 |
Basic information about this session from Jan Evensmo's "History of Jazz Tenor Saxophone. Black Artists. Volume 5, 1950-1954". Date confirmed (and studio identified) in Buckner's diary. Information about the contents of King 4361 from Galen Gart's "First Pressings". Further matrix numbers from Jepsen. Blue Moon BMCD 6043, "Wild Bill Moore; Complete Recordings Volume 2" was released 2004.
See Appendix for another Wild Bill Moore session where the pianist has recently been erroneously given as Milt Buckner.
MABEL SCOTT
Mabel Scott (voc), accompanied by: Joe Wilder (tp), Henderson Chambers (tb), George Dorsey, Bill Graham (as), Paul Quinichette (ts), Milt Buckner (p), Bernie MacKey (g), Gene Ramey (b), Jo Jones (dr).Nola Studios, N.Y.C., March 25, 1950
| K5882 | Fine Fine Baby | King 4386, TIM / Past Perfect 220240, Westside WEAS 923, Classics 5068 |  |
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| K5883 | Have You Ever Watched Love Die | King 4386, Westside WEAS 923, Classics 5068 | ||
| K5884 | Baseball Boogie | King 4368, TIM / Past Perfect 220240, Westside WEAS 923, Nonesuch 79340, Classics 5068 |  |
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| K5885 | I Found My Baby | King 4368, Classics 5068 |
DJ copy of King 4368 from the collection of Armin Büttner |
Basic information about this session from Jan Evensmo's "History of Jazz Tenor Saxophone. Black Artists. Volume 5, 1950-1954". Buckner's diaries confirm the date and name the studio. Information about King 4386 from Galen Gart's "First Pressings". Further matrix numbers from Jepsen. TIM / Past Perfect 220240 is a 15CD set titled "Rhythm & Blues goes Rock 'n' Roll. Volume 1". Nonesuch 79340 is the soundtrack to Ken Burns' TV series "Baseball - the American Epic". Westside WEAS 923, entitled "King's Queens" is a compilation of female R'nB singers that recorded for King records. Classics 5068, entitled "Mabel Scott 1938-1950" is a french CD released in September 2003.
WYNONIE HARRIS / WYNONIE «MR. BLUES» HARRIS WITH MILT BUCKNER ORCHSTRA*
Wynonie Harris (voc), Joe Wilder (tp-1), Henderson Chambers (tb-1), Joe Allston, John Hartzfield (ts), Bill Graham (bars), Milt Buckner (p), Bruce Lawrence (b), Sammie "Sticks" Evans (dr), unidentified vocal group-2.Beltone Studio, N.Y.C., May 18, 1950, from 13h.
| K5911 | Rock Mr. Blues-1,2 | King 4389, Route 66 KIX-3, Charly CRB 1097, Charly 244, Rhino R2 71544, Classics 1289 |  |
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| K5912 | Stormy Night Blues-2 | King 4378, Vogue (F) 3167*, Route 66 KIX-20, Classics 1289 | ||
| K5913 | Good Morning Judge-1 | King 4378, 4852, 6304, 260, KS 1086, JS 772, Vogue (F) 3167*, Gusto GD-5040-X(2), Charly CRB 1097, Charly 244, Rhino R2 71544, Classics 1289 | ||
| K5914 | Be Mine, My Love-1 | King 4389, Route 66 KIX-3, Classics 1289 |
Vogue (F) 3167 from
the collection of Kees Bakker |
Note: According to "First Pressings", King 4378 was released in july 1950, King 4389 in october of the same year. King 4852 was released in december 1955. Classics 1289, a CD titled "Wynonie Harris 1950-1952", was released in march 2003. Date confirmed in Buckner's diaries.
EDDIE VINSON & HIS ORCHESTRA
Joe Wilder (tp), Tyree Glenn (tb), Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson (as, voc), Buddy Tate (ts), Bill Graham (bars), Milt Buckner (p), Gene Ramey (b), Percy Brice (dr.)Nola Studio, N.Y.C., May 22, 1950
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My Big Brass Bed (Band*) Is Gone |
King 4381, LP 1087, JS 634*, Gusto LP 5035X
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| K5916-1 | Queen Bee Blues |
King 4396, LP 634, LP 1087 VG (E) 2023, JS 636, Gusto LP 5035X
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If You Don't Think I'm Sinking (Look At The Hole I'm In) |
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| K5918 | Jump And Grunt | King 4396, Trutone 509, VG (E) 2023, JS 636, Gusto LP 5035X Epm Musique 16018 |
JS 636 from the
Otto Flückiger Collection |
Note: Date confirmed and Studio given by Buckner's diaries. According to "First Pressings" King 4381 was released in august 1950, 4396 was released in september or october of that year. King 4414 probably appeared at the end of the year. Information about the subtitle for K5917 from an online auction.
See Appendix for another Eddie Vinson session where the pianist has recently been erroneously given as Milt Buckner.
MR. SWING WITH BOBBY PLATER AND HIS ORCHESTRA (327)/
JEROME RICHARDSON WITH BOBBY PLATER AND HIS ORCHESTRA (329)
Mr. Swing (Rufus Thomas) (voc-1) accompanied by unidentified (tp), Bobby Plater (as, ldr), Jerome Richardson (ts), poss. Johnny Board (ts), unidentified (bars), Milt Buckner (p), prob. Rudy Mason (g), prob. Roy Johnson (b), prob. Ellis Bartee (dr),
Probably Memphis, probably between June 9 and June 11, 1950
| Beer Bottle Boogie-1 | Bullet 327, BCD 15864, TIM / Past Perfect 220256 | ||
| Gonna Bring My Baby Back-1 | Bullet 327, BCD 15864, TIM / Past Perfect 220256 | ||
| She's Gone Again | Bullet 329 | ||
| Phillips Sent Me | Bullet 329 |
According to Bobby Plater (in an old, undated interview), the pianist on this session was Gus De Weerdt (also known as De Veerdt, sometimes listed as Gus Domerete), but a listen to Bullet 327 (which was released in july 1950) clearly confirms the presence of Buckner, including his trademark grunting. The date of June 1950 stems from Plater. According to Buckner's diarys, Buckner rejoined Hampton after a two year break on June 9th for a three day engagement in Memphis' Handy Theatre. The above sides were probably recorded during this engagement. Mario Schneeberger suggests that one of the tenorsaxists may be Johnny Board. According to the late Otto Flückiger, the guitarist does not sound like Billy Mackel. It is definitely not Wes Montgomery either. Evidence points to Rudy Mason who replaced Montgomery for a few months before Mackel returned in july. In the interview Plater gave Betty Carter as the vocalist for this session. We have not yet heard Bullet 329 (released in september 1950, according to "First pressings") on which Carter might sing. "Phillips Sent Me" is most probably dedicated to Memphis DJ Dewey Phillips whose trademark gab according to a trade magazine article from 1951 was to invite the listeners to say that "Phillips sent ya" when entering a record shop.
Bear Family BCD 15864 is a 8CD set titled "A Shot in The Dark, Nashville Jumps, 1945-1955". TIM / Past Perfect 220256 is a 15CD set titled "Rhythm & Blues goes Rock 'n' Roll. Volume 2".
MILTON BUCKNER AND HIS BEALE STREET GANG
Tyree Glenn (tb), Harold Clark (ts), Reuben Phillips (bar), Milt Buckner (p, vcl), Aaron Bell (b), Tim Kennedy (dr).N.Y.C., April 5, 1951
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Red Red Wine | Savoy 785, Classics 5032 |
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Boogie Grunt | Savoy 785, XP8064, MG15023, Festival (AUS) CFR 10-259, Classics 5032 | ||
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I Love My Baby | Savoy unissued | ||
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Slow Rock | Savoy XP8065, Classics 5032 |
Savoy 785 from the collection of Otto Flückiger |
Date confirmed by Buckner's diaries. "Boogie Grunt" is listed in the diary as "Gruntin' Boogie". Apparently shortly after this session Buckner tried to interest Herman Lubinsky of Savoy Records fame in recording Buckner's organ trio. Lubinsky sent a paternalistic letter on July 30, 1951 showing his disinterest. Ironically later Lubinsky got hold of Buckner's organ recordings on Scooter for release on Regent, at that time owned by Lubinsky.
SONNY PARKER
Gladys Hampton's Blues Boys
Sonny Parker (voc) accompanied by Walter Williams (tp), Al Grey (tb), Bobby Plater (as), Johnny Board (ts), Ben Kynard (bars), Milt Buckner (p, org-1), Billy Mackel (g), Roy Johnson (b), Curley Hamner (dr).
Houston, Texas, probably spring 1952
| ACA-2084 | Money Ain't Everything | Peacock 1595, Vogue V 3341, Blue Moon BMCD 6003 |  |
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| ACA-2085 | Disgusted Blues | Peacock 1620, Vogue V3365, (E) V2392, Blue Moon BMCD 6003 | ||
| ACA-2086 | She Sets My Soul On Fire | Peacock 1620, Vogue V3365, (E) V2392, MCA CD 10667, Blue Moon BMCD 6003 | ||
| ACA-2087 | Worried Life Blues | Peacock 1595,Vogue V 3341, Duke LP 82, POP SPO 17005, Blue Moon BMCD 6003 |
Peacock 1595 from the
collection of Otto Flückiger |
Note: According to "First Pressings" Peacock 1595 was released in may 1952. Peacock 1620 was probably released in summer of that year. Blue Moon BMCD 6003, released in 1995, is titled "Sonny Parker: The Complete 1948–1953". There seems to be no mention of this session in Buckner's diaries of this time.
AL GREY
Al Grey (tb), Milt Buckner (p and/or or), rest unidentified
prob. Houston, Texas, july 31, 1952
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Savoy | Peacock unissued | |
| ACA- 2504 |
Goof-A-Dust | Peacock unissued |
Note: This session is mentioned in Milt Buckner's diaries ("Recorded with Al Grey - Peacock Records - Don Robey"). Jepsen has two Peacock sessions for Al Grey: One given as "Houston, ca. 1953" with William "Chiefi" Scott (tp), Al Grey (tb), Johnny Board (ts), Bob Little (bars), Paul Monday (p), Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (g, voc), Ray Johnson (b) and Ellis Bartee (dr). For the other Al Grey Peacock session (which should be the one above) Jepsen gives "probably the same".
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Sticks Evans, Milt Buckner and Bernie McKay at the Club Regal, in Columbus Ohio, between august 25, and september 7, 1952. From the Otto Flückiger Collection.
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MILT BUCKNER'S ORGAN TRIO
Milt Buckner (org), Bernie MacKay (g), Sticks Evans (dr)
N.Y.C., December (18???) 1952
| S204 |
Rollin' Strollin' | Scooter 304, Regent MG6004 |  |
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| S205-2 | By The River St. Marie | Scooter 303, Regent MG6004, Official 3033 |
Regent MG6004 from the
collection of Armin Büttner |
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| S206 |
Take It Away | Scooter 304, Regent MG6004 |  |
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| S207-1 | Russian Lullaby | Scooter 303, Regent MG6004, Official 3033 |
Scooter 303 from the
collection of Kees Bakker |
Note: MG6004 is an LP called "Organ ... Sweet N' Swing" The other featured artists are Bobby Banks and Vin Strong. All four titles are also on BYG(F) 529.138. Official 3033 is a danish LP titled "Milt Buckner: The Early Years".According to Francois Ziegler, Morris Lane recorded the session before this one (S200 -S203) on December 12, 1952. The Lane session was released as Scooter 301 and 302. The only entry in Buckner's diaries around this time that may be connected to this session is for december 18: "L&B Radio". Was this a studio? Scooter was a subsidiary of Roost records.
MILT BUCKNER ORGAN TRIO
Milt Buckner (org), Bernie MacKay (g-1, electraharp-2), Sticks Evans (dr
probably same session
| S209 |
Trapped-2 | Scooter 306, Official 3033 |
 Scooter 306 from the collection of Otto Flückiger |
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| S210 | Boo It-1 | Scooter 306, Official 3033 |
 The Trio at the Club Regal, in Columbus Ohio, between august 25, and september 7, 1952, Bernie MacKay at the electroharp. From the Otto Flückiger Collection. |
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Newspaper Advertisement,
East St. Louis, unknown date. From the Otto Flückiger Collection |
MILT BUCKNER TRIO
Terry Gibbs (vib-1), Milt Buckner (org), Bernie MacKay (g-1, electroharp-2), Cornelius Thomas (dr).
N.Y.C. March 16, 1953
| 84583 | Russian Lullaby-1 | Brunswick BL58048, (E) Coral LRA 10014 |
 Coral (E) LRA 10014 from the collection of Armin Büttner |
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| 84584 | Trapped-2 |
Brunswick BL58048, (E) Coral LRA 10014, Coral 806, MCA MCA2-4113 |
Note: Terry Gibbs is featured on the other tracks of Brunswick BL58048, a 10 inch LP, released in Great Britain as Coral 10014. Coral 806, according to Francois Ziegler was a german 10 inch LP also featuring Terry Gibbs as well as Coleman Hawkins and Jackie Paris. MCA MCA2-4113 is a 2LP set, from the "Leonard Feather Series", titled "Jazztime U.S.A." .
CHARLIE PARKER WITH THE MILT BUCKNER TRIO
Charlie Parker (as), Milt Buckner (org), Bernie MacKay (g), Cornelius Thomas (dr), Leonard Feather (mc).Radio broadcast "Down Beat Poll Winners", Bandbox, New York, March 23, 1953
| Conversation between Leonard Feather and Parker |
Queen-Disc (I) 002, CBS 82 291, CBS Jazzotheque CD 466550 2, (I) Bird Box LP19, CD (I) Bird Box Volume 5, JUTB-3015 (CD), CBS/Sony (J) 25AP-854, Columbia JC-34831, Sony Records (Jap) SRCS-7126, Sound Hills (J) SSCD-8017-34, Franklin Mint Box 41/44, CBS (EU) 466.550-2, Philology (I) W.8512, Soni (J) SSCD-8017/34 |  |
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| Groovin' High | Queen-Disc (I) 002, CBS 82 291, CBS Jazzotheque CD 466550 2, (I) Bird Box LP19, CD (I) Bird Box Volume 5, JUTB-3015 (CD), CBS/Sony (J) 25AP-854, Columbia JC-34831, Sony Records (Jap) SRCS-7126, Sound Hills (J) SSCD-8017-34, Franklin Mint Box 41/44, CBS (EU) 466.550-2, Philology (I) W.8512, Soni (J) SSCD-8017/34 |
From the collection of Kees Bakker
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Note: Information about the issues for this material from Claude Schlouch's "Charlie Parker - A Discography" (1999) and Piet Koster's "Charlie Parker Discography" (2002). Thanks to Mario Schneeberger for bringing this sources to our attention. According to Schlouch, on most of the issues above the conversation between Feather and Parker is shortened.
IMPERIALS
The Imperials: Milton Harris (lead tenor), Robert Adams (baritone and tenor), Lee Goodwin (second tenor and baritone), Ben Knight (bass) with Isaac Saxton "Sax" Kari (ts),"Big Red" (sax). Milt Buckner (p), Willie Dixon (b), "Brock" (bgo).Detroit, between April 27 and May 9, 1954
| M-121 |
You'll Never Walk Alone | Great Lakes 1212, City Cuts 1001 |
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| M-122 | Ain't Gonna Tell It Right | Great Lakes 1212, City Cuts 1001 | ||
| ? | Senorita | Great Lakes unissued | ||
| ? | unknown tracks | Great Lakes unissued |
Note: Session information from Marv Goldberg. Milton Harris, lead singer of The Imperials, gave the above personal to Goldberg (see: R&B Notebooks: The Imperials on Great Lakes). The real names of "Big Red" and bongo player "Brock" are not known. According to Milt Buckner's diarys, Milt played the Rouge Lounge in Detroit form april 27 to may 9, 1954. City Cuts 1001 is a bootleg CD titled "Rhythm and Blues Detroit Style 1952 - 1957".
The Organ Trio, 1954: Ernie "Big Ham" Williams, Milt Buckner , Sam Woodyard.
Location unidentified, from the Otto Flückiger Collection
MILT BUCKNER
Milton Buckner (org), Ernie «Big Ham» Williams (g), Sam Woodyard (dr).Philadelphia, January 11–16 or June/July 1954 (see note)
| MB1 |
Taking A Chance On Love | 20th Century TC-5018, Official 3033 |
 20th Century TC-5022 From the Otto Flückiger Collection |
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| MB2 | Flying Home | 20th Century TC-5018, Official 3033 | ||
| MB3 | There'll Never Be Another You | 20th Century TC-5022, Official 3033 | ||
| MB4 | The Hawk Talks | 20th Century TC-5022, Official 3033 |
Note: This session is not mentioned in Buckner's diaries nor in Billboard. 20th Century was a subsidary of Gotham Records, located in Philadelphia. The ususal sources give july 1954 as the recording date, but Gotham 5015 by the Mike Pedicin Quartet was first mentioned in Billboard of February 6, 1954 and 5020 by Billy Murray & The Four Cousins was first mentioned in Billboard of April 17, 1954. 5024 by The Mathys Brothers was first mentioned in Billboard of August 14 1954. Milt Buckner told Otto Flückiger that these sides were recorded in Philadelphia. During the time period in question the Buckner trio played at Pep's Bar in Philadelphia from January 11 to January 16 and from June 14 to July 10, 1954.
Official 3033 is a danish LP titled "Milt Buckner: The Early Years".
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Milt Buckner, Danny Turner and Alford Griffin, probably 1956 in Cleveland Ohio. From the Otto Flückiger Collection.
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MILT BUCKNER
Rockin' With Milt
Milton Buckner (org), Danny Turner (as-1, ts-2), Dick Garcia (g), Wendell Marshall (b), Sam Woodyard (d).N.Y.C., April 17, 1955 (Capitol sessions 5226 and 5227)
| 20677-6 |
Movin' with Mitch-2 | Capitol T642, EAP1-642 |
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| 20678-11 | Esquire | Capitol unissued | ||
| 20679 | Easy To Love | Capitol unissued | ||
| 20680-3 | Jeepers Creepers | Capitol unissued | ||
| 20681-10 | But Not For Me | Capitol unissued | ||
| 20682-5 | What’s New | Capitol unissued | ||
| 20683-5 | Robbins’ Nest | Capitol unissued |
Capitol T642 from
the collection of Iris Schär |
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| 20684-6 | Lullaby Of Birdland | Capitol unissued |
Date confirmed in Buckner's diaries. Information about the unissued sides from Michael Cuscuna via Arild Widerøe.
Milton Buckner (org), Danny Turner (as-1, ts-2), Dick Garcia (g), Wendell Marshall (b), Sam Woodyard (d). N.Y.C., April 18, 1955 (Capitol sessions 5228)
| 20685-6 | Lean Baby-1 | Capitol T642, EAP1-642 | |
| 20686-4 | Easy To Love-1 | Capitol T642, EAP3-642 | |
| 20704-6 | Bernie's Tune-1 | Capitol T642, EAP2-642, (E) EAP 1000, 37598 | |
| 20705-6 | Rockin' With Milt-2 | Capitol T642, EAP2-642, 4M032-85252 |
Capitol EAP 1000, is a british EP. Capitol 37598 is a CD compilation titled "Ultra Lounge, Vol. 12: Saxophobia". On this CD, "Bernie's Tune" forms one track together with a later version by Curley Hamner. Information about the take numbers from Michael Cuscuna via Arild Widerøe.
Milton Buckner (org), Danny Turner (as-1, ts-2), Dick Garcia (g), Wendell Marshall (b), Sam Woodyard (d). N.Y.C., April 24, 1955 (Capitol sessions 5235 and 5236)
| 20708-5 | Love For Sale | Capitol unissued | |
| 20710 | Blues For Me-2 | Capitol T642, EAP3-642 | |
| 20711 | Little Miss Maudlin-1 | Capitol T642, EAP2-642, (E) EAP 1000 | |
| 20712 | Robbin's Nest | Capitol T642, EAP3-642 | |
| 20713 | Slaughter On 125th Street-1 | Capitol T642, EAP2-642, (E) EAP 1000 | |
| 20714 | Take The "A" Train | Capitol T642, EAP1-642, 4M032-85252 |
MILT BUCKNER
Rockin' Hammond
Milt Buckner (org, overdubbed p-1), Everett Barksdale, Mickey Baker, poss. Skeeter Best, (g), Milt Hinton (b), Osie Johnson, Shadow Wilson (dr).N.Y.C., February 23, 1956, 14 – 17 h (Capitol session 5344)
| 21019-6 | Hey Now, Zorina!-1 | Capitol F3424 |
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| 21020-9 | Deep Purple | Capitol LPT722, EAP 5-722 | ||
| 21021 | Count's Basement-1 | Capitol LPT722,4294, 6101, (G) K41304 | ||
| 21022-5 | Wild Scene-1 | Capitol LPT722, EAP 5-722 |
Capitol F3424 from the Otto Flückiger Collection
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Note: According to the standard discographies, this session was recorded on February 22th, however the entry for this session in Buckner's diaries is placed on february 23rd.The guitarists and drummers are alternating on this and the other sessions for Capitol LPT 722. While the sleeve of this LP only mentions Everett Barksdale and Mickey Baker on guitar, a lot of discographies add Skeeter Best. The source for this information is unknown. Information about the german EP K41304, "Milt Buckner", as well as for the french EP EAP 5-722, "Organ For Whisky-Club by Milt Buckner", from copies in the collection of Dieter Hartmann. Information about the take numbers from Michael Cuscuna via Arild Widerøe.
Milt Buckner (org, overdubbed p-1), Everett Barksdale, Mickey Baker, poss. Skeeter Best, (g), Milt Hinton (b), Osie Johnson, Shadow Wilson (dr).
N.Y.C., February 29, 1956, 14–17 h (Capitol session 5348, supervised by Dave Cavanaugh)
| 21033 | We'll Be Together Again | Capitol LPT722 |
 Capitol EAP 5-722 from the collection of Dieter Hartmann |
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| 21034-9 | The Late, Late Show-1 | Capitol LPT722, Capitol F3424, Capitol 37597 | ||
| 21035 | The Beast-1 | Capitol LPT722, Capitol 35177, Milan 35971, EAP 5-722 |
Date confirmed by Buckner's diaries.Capitol 35177 is a CD compilation titled "Ultra Lounge, Vol. 4: Bachelor Pad Royale", Capitol 37597 is a CD compilation titled "Ultra Lounge, Vol. 11: Organs in Orbit". Milan 35971 is the soundtrack CD to David Lynch's movie "Mulholland Drive". Information about the take numbers from Michael Cuscuna via Arild Widerøe.
Milt Buckner (org, overdubbed p-1), Everett Barksdale, Mickey Baker, poss. Skeeter Best, (g), Milt Hinton (b), Osie Johnson, Shadow Wilson (dr).
N.Y.C., March 12, 1956, 9 – 12 h (Capitol session 5354, supervised by Andrew M. Wisdell)
| 21053-3 | Danny's Tune | unissued |  |
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| 21054-1 | Jumpin' At The Woodside-1 | Capitol LPT722, (G) K41304 | ||
| 21055-9 | Blue And Sentimental | Capitol LPT722 | ||
| 21056-9 | Mighty Low | Capitol LPT722, Capitol 4294, Capitol 6101 |
Capitol LPT722 from
the collection of Armin Büttner |
Milt Buckner (org, overdubbed p-1), Everett Barksdale, Mickey Baker, poss. Skeeter Best, (g), Milt Hinton (b), Osie Johnson, Shadow Wilson (dr).
N.Y.C., March 15, 1956, 14 – 17 h (Capitol session 5355, supervised by Andrew M. Wisdell)
| 21057-3 | One O' Clock Jump-1 | Capitol LPT722, (G) K41304 |
 Capitol (G) K41304 from the collection of Dieter Hartmann |
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| 21058-4 | Blues A La Buckner | Capitol unissued | ||
| 21059-11 | Jumpin' At The Zanzibar-1 | Capitol LPT722, EAP 5-722 |
 Capitol (G) K41304 from the collection of Kees Bakker |
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| 21060-5 | When You Wish Upon A Star | Capitol LPT722, (G) K41304 |
Note: Dates confirmed by Buckner's diaries. All tracks from Capitol LPT722 are also on Capitol (F) 2C068.85194. Information about the take numbers from Michael Cuscuna via Arild Widerøe. Information about the EP (G) K41304 from Kees Bakker.
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On the road in the mid-fifties (note "Capito(l)" on the car's side . The person on the left side of the picture is not yet identified.
From the Otto Flückiger Collection. |
MILT BUCKNER AND HIS MUSIC
Earle Warren (as-1), Sam Taylor (ts-2), Skeeter Best (g), Milt Buckner (org, p), Milt Hinton (b), Osie Johnson (dr).N.Y.C., September 19, 1956
| 21225-19 | Good Time Express-2 | Capitol 3578, (E) 45-CL 14662 |
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| 21227-8 | Night Mist-1 | Capitol 3578, (E) 45-CL 14662 |
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| 21228-6 | Dinner Date-1 | Capitol 3634 |
Capitol (E) 45-CL from the
collection of Armin Büttner |
Note:Date not confirmed by Buckner's diaries (to be researched). Information about the take numbers from Michael Cuscuna via Arild Widerøe. Titles above as given on the labels of the original 45 rpm issues, the Capitol files have 21225-15 as "Goodtime Express, part one" and 21226-3 as "Second Section - Goodtime Express, part two".
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The source for this clipping is unknown, probably late 1950s.
From the Otto Flückiger collection. |
MILT BUCKNER
Milt Buckner (p), probably unidentified b, d.N.Y.C., March 3, 1957
| 21443-7 | unidentified title | Capitol unreleased | |
| 21444-6 | unidentified title | -- | |
| 21445-15 | unidentified title | -- | |
| 21446-7 | unidentified title | -- |
Date confirmed by Buckner's diaries. Information about the matrix numbers for this unreleased session from Michael Cuscuna via Arild Widerøe.
TRUDY RICHARDS
Michael Cuscuna says it's possible that a Trudy Richards session for Capitol on March 5, 1957 (21447 – 21450) might have Buckner playing, he cannot confirm his presence though. There is no recording session mentioned in Buckner's diary for this date.
MILT BUCKNER
Send Me Softly
Earle Warren (as), Milt Buckner (org), prob. Everett Barksdale (g), prob. Milt Hinton (b), prob. Osie Johnson (dr).
N.Y.C., July 24th 1957
| 21673-6 | Lullaby Of The Leaves | Capitol T938 |  |
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| 21674-2 | Easy Come, Easy Go/Lover | Capitol T938 | ||
| 21675-11 | Turquoise | Capitol T938, Capitol 36128 | ||
| 21676-6 | Let Me Love You | Capitol T938 | ||
| 21677-8 | When Sunny Gets Blue | Capitol T938 |
Capitol T983 from the
collection of Armin Büttner |
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| 21678-5 | Our Engagement Day | Capitol T938 |
Note: although the tune listing on the cover of T938 gives Easy Come Easy Go Lover as the title for 21674, this really is a medley containing Easy Come Easy Go and Lover.
Earle Warren (as), Milt Buckner (org), prob. Everett Barksdale (g), prob. Milt Hinton (b), prob. Osie Johnson (dr).
N.Y.C., July 25th 1957
| 21679-4 | You're My Girl | Capitol T938 | |
| 21680-4 | All Or Nothing At All | Capitol T938 | |
| 21681-6 | Someone Else's Love | Capitol T938 | |
| 21682-3 | Irresistible You | Capitol T938 | |
| 21683 | You Are My Love | Capitol T938 | |
| 21684-8 | Idle Gossip | Capitol T938 | |
| 21685-3 | Our Love | Capitol unissued |
Both dates confirmed by Milt Buckner's diaries. The Capitol files give 21683-13 as "Cuernavaca". Is this an alternative title, or was "Cuernavaca" rejected and a completely different tune released with this matrix number? Capitol 36128 is a CD compilation titled "Ultra Lounge, Vol. 6: Rhapsodesia". Information abut the take numbers for these sessions from Michael Cuscuna via Arild Wideroe.
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| Jimmy Campbell, Milt Buckner and Johnny Cooper probably in Gem's Paradise, N.Y.C., August 2 or August 3 1958. There is a black and white reproduction of this photo in Otto Flückiger's collection that carries the caption "Small's Paradise 1958" (not in Buckner's handwriting). But during the existence of this incarnation of the trio the only "Paradise" the trio played in was Gem's Paradise. Jimmy Campbell became saxophonist of the trio after Buckner had fired Jay Dennis on August 2. Photo From the Otto Flückiger Collection. |
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Poster for a 1959 show from
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MILT BUCKNER
Mighty High
Jimmy Campbell (as, except-1), Milt Buckner (org), Kenny Burrell (g), Joe Benjamin (b), Maurice Sinclair (dr).
Fine Sound, N.Y.C., December 2, 1959
| 9906 | Burnt Out | Argo LP 660, Barclay (F) 84.112 |  |
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| 9907 | Syncopated Clock | Argo LP 660 | ||
| 9908 | Abstractions | Argo LP 660 | ||
| 9909 | Organ Grinder's Swing-1 | Argo LP 660, Argo 5356, Barclay (F) 84.112 | ||
| 9910 | Two Flights Up | Argo LP 660, Argo 5361, Barclay (F) 84.112 |
Argo LP 660 from the
collection of Armin Büttner |
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| 9911 | D.T.'s | Argo LP 660, Barclay (F) 84.112 | ||
| 9912 | After Hours | Argo LP 660, Argo 5361, Barclay (F) 84.112 | ||
| 9913 | Mighty High-1 | Argo LP 660, Argo 5356, Barclay (F) 84.112 | ||
| 9914 | Teach Me Tonight | Argo LP 660 | ||
| 9915 | Haunting Me | Argo LP 660 | ||
| 9916 | Castle Rock | Argo LP 660, Barclay (F) 84.112 | ||
| 9917 | Willow Weep For Me | Argo LP 660 |
Note: Date confirmed by Buckner's diary. All titles also on Musidisc (F)30JA5178 and on Vogue 660554/1/2, a 2CD. set. Argo 5361 and 5356 were 45rpm singles.
Argo LP 670 from the collection of Armin Büttner.
MILT BUCKNER
Please Mr. Organ Player
Jimmy Campbell (as, except-1), Milt Buckner (org), Reggie Boyd (g), Richard Evans (b), Maurice Sinclair (dr).
Ter-Mar Studios, Chicago, May 26 and 27, 1960
| 10228 | You're Looking Good-1 | Argo LP 670, Barclay (F) 84.112 | |
| 10229 | Sermonette | Argo LP 670, Barclay (F) 84.112 | |
| 10230 | Cry Me A River | Argo LP 670 | |
| 10231 | 'Round Midnight | Argo LP 670 | |
| 10232 | Blue Prelude | Argo LP 670, Barclay (F) 84.112 | |
| 10233 | Buck 'N' The Blues | Argo LP 670, Barclay (F) 84.112 |
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| 10234 | Long Gone | Argo LP 670, Barclay (F) 84.112 | |
| 10235 | Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying-1 | Argo LP 670 | |
| 10236 | Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You | Argo LP 670 | |
| 10237 | This Here | unissued | |
| 10238 | Please Mr. Organ Player-1 | Argo LP 670, Barclay (F) 84.112 |
Note: Dates confirmed by Buckner's diary. All issued titles also on Musidisc (F)30JA5170 and on (F) Vogue 660554/1/2, a 2CD set.
MILT BUCKNER
Midnight Mood
Milt Buckner (org), Johnny Pate (b), Maurice Sinclair (dr).
Chicago, April 3, 1961
| 10806 | One For My Baby | Argo LP702 |  |
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| 10807 | Bouncing At Dawn | Argo LP702 | ||
| 10808 | I'm Just A Lucky So And So | Argo LP702 | ||
| 10809 | I Almost Lost My Mind | Argo LP702 | ||
| 10810 | Baby, Baby All The Time | Argo LP702 | ||
| 10811 | My Ideal | unissued | ||
| 10812 | A Sunday Kind Of Love | Argo LP702 | ||
| 10813 | Love Is The Thing | Argo LP702 | ||
| 10814 | There Is No Greater Love | Argo LP702 | ||
| 10815 | If I Should Loose You | Argo LP702 | ||
| 10816 | Cocktails For Two | Argo LP702 | ||
| 10817 | Little White Lies | Argo LP702 |
Argo LP 702 from the
collection of Armin Büttner
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| 10818 | Money Honey | unissued | ||
| 10819 | I've Got The World On A String | Argo LP702 |
Note: Date usually given as march, but Buckner's diaries. have an entry "Midnight Session" for April 3. All issued titles also on Chess (E) MGAR923 and Musidisc (F)30JA5166 as well as on Vogue 660554/1/2, a 2CD set.
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Milt Buckner's Honorary president card from the Jazz Circle Basel, Switzerland.
From the Otto Flückiger Collection. |
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Ad on the backside of Escort – Greater Cincinnati Entertainment Guide, Nov 21, 1962. From the Otto Flückiger Collection.
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Mercury MG 20702 from the collection of Armin Büttner.
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BUDDY MORROW
Night Train Goes To Hollywood
Buddy Morrow (tb), Milt Buckner (org), other members of the big band unidentified.
A&R Studios, N.Y.C., February 20 –22, 1962
| There's A Boat Dat's Leaving Soon For New York | Mercury MG 20702 / SR 60702 | ||
| Never On Sunday | Mercury MG 20702 / SR 60702 | ||
| Molly-O | Mercury MG 20702 / SR 60702 | ||
| High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling) | Mercury MG 20702 / SR 60702 | ||
| Mambo from "West Side Story" | Mercury MG 20702 / SR 60702 | ||
| Ready Teddy | Mercury MG 20702 / SR 60702 | ||
| Jailhouse Rock | Mercury MG 20702 / SR 60702 | ||
| Main Theme from Exodus | Mercury MG 20702 / SR 60702 | ||
| The Rat Race | Mercury MG 20702 / SR 60702 | ||
| Dragnet | Mercury MG 20702 / SR 60702 | ||
| Sunset Strip | Mercury MG 20702 / SR 60702 | ||
| Night Train | Mercury MG 20702 / SR 60702 |
Milt Buckner's presence on this commercial dance band sessions was not known until I found the following entry in Buckner's diary for 1962 .
Buckner's organ is not very prominent on this LP featuring commercial dance band versions of recent hits from movie scores or TV series. He does not get any solos, but he can be identified on every track. It is not known, which tunes where played on each of the three days.
MILT BUCKNER
The New World Of Milt Buckner
Gene Redd (vib), Milt Buckner (org), Bill Willis (b), Phil Paul (dr).
Cincinnati, November 26, 1962
| K11374 | Misty | Bethlehem BCP6072 |
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| K11375 | Why Don't You Do Right | Bethlehem BCP6072, 45-3075 | ||
| K11376 | I Left My Heart In San Francisco | Bethlehem BCP6072, 45-3066 | ||
| K11377 | All Blues | Bethlehem BCP6072, 45-3066 | ||
| K11378 | Take Five | Bethlehem BCP6072 |
Bethlehem 45-3066 from the
collection of Kees Bakker |
Note: Date confirmed by Buckner's diaries. The musical description on the label of 45-3066 reads "Organ-Vibes-Rhythm-Pop-Jazz-Dance-Beat"!
Gene Redd (vib), Milt Buckner (org), Bill Willis (b), Phil Paul (dr).
Cincinnati, March 5, 1963
| K11453 | Fever | Bethlehem BCP6072, 45-3075, King LP 837 |  |
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| K11454 | Kansas City | Bethlehem BCP6072 | ||
| K11455 | Pick Yourself Up | Bethlehem BCP6072 | ||
| K11456 | Moon River | Bethlehem BCP6072 | ||
| K11457 | Fly Me To The Moon | Bethlehem BCP6072, King LP 837 |
Promotion copy of Bethlehem BCP6072 from the collection of Armin Büttner |
Note: Usual sources have march 3rd. But according to his diaries, Buckner went from Chicago to Cincinnato on the 4th and recorded there on the 5th.
APPENDIX:
Sessions with erroneous attributions to Milt Buckner
WILD BILL MOORE
Wild Bill Moore (ts, voc-1?), unidentified (tp), unidentified (bars), unidentified (b), unidentified (dr), Scatman Crothers (voc-1) ensemble vocal-1.Los Angeles, 1948
| MM-1065-1 | Dubble Bubble | Modern 20-687, Blue Moon BMCD 6042 | |
| MM-1066-2 | We're Gonna Rock, We're Gonna Roll (I Want To Rock 'n Roll) |
Ace (E) CDCHD 1022 | |
| (take 1) | Rock And Roll-1 | Ace (E) CDCHD 1071 | |
| MM-1066-5 | Rock And Roll-1 | Modern 20-674, Blue Moon BMCD 6042 | |
| MM-1068-1 | Bright Light Blues | Modern 20-674, Blue Moon BMCD 6042 | |
| MM-1114-2 | Primavera | Modern 20-687, Blue Moon BMCD 6042 |
Up to the 2007 edition of "Blues records" all discographies did not identify any musicians on this session. This remains so in the 2007 edition with the exception of Scat Man Crothers and Milt Buckner. However there is not much in the piano playing implying the presence of Buckner, especially not in the two piano solos (on "Bright Light Blues" and "Primavera"). Blue Moon BMCD 6042, "Wild Bill Moore; Complete Recordings Volume 1" was released 2004. The liner to this CD also attributes the piano to Buckner. This (mis-)information probably comes from the two Ace CDs (to be checked). ACE CDCHD 1022 is called "Mellow Cats 'n' Kittens" Ace CDCHD 1071 is called "Gaz's Rockin' Blues". On the ACE CDs the artists are given as "Wild Bill Moore and Scat Man".
EDDIE VINSON & HIS ORCHESTRA
Rostelle Reese (tp), Cornelius Tate (tp, bass-tp), Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson (as, voc), Rudy Williams (ts), Orrington Hall (bars), poss. Milt Larkin (p), Dave Richmond (b), Rudy Nichols (dr).N.Y.C., May 1950
| K5903 | Bald Headed Blues (Larkin) | King 4442, LP 668, Gusto LP 5035X | |
| K5904 | I Trusted You Baby (But You Double-Crossed Me) (Mann-Bernard) |
King 4426, LP 634, Gusto LP 5035X | |
| K5905 | Peas And Rice (Larkin) | King 4414, LP 668, Gusto LP 5035X | |
| K5906 | Big Mouth Gal (Bell) | King 4426, LP 668, Gusto LP 5035X |
The 1994 edition of "Blues Records 1943-1970" has the above personnel (with Milt Larkin as a definite). The 2007 edition replaces Milt Larkin with Milt Buckner. A listen to all four sides (from the Gusto 2LP) reveals a rather uninspired (if not downright bored) pianist at work. He is tinkling away on all four tracks even playing right into breaks. There is no sign of Buckner's personal mannerisms here. Our guess is that the pianist most probably is Milt Larkin (primarily known as a trumpeter and trombonist). Also note the composer credits on K5903 and K5905. Thanks to Mario Schneeberger for alerting us to the change in personnel in "Blues Records".
Part II (1966-1973)
Part III (1974-1977)