Ad from "Welcome to Greater Louisville", december 1964

THE RECORDED WORKS OF MILT BUCKNER
(without his participation in Lionel Hampton's bands)

Part II: 1963 - 1973

with the late Kees Bakker, the late Otto Flückiger and Arild Widerøe



Revised May 23, 2011

Thanks to:Jean-Pierre Berthet, Michael Cuscuna, Yvan Fournier, Dieter Hartmann, Hubi Horst, Jørgen Jepsen, Jörg Koran, Georges Mathys, Kurt Mohr, Dan Morgenstern, John Norris, Ted O'Reilly, Michel Ruppli, Mario Schneeberger.

Revision note: We have added a broadcast (a copy of which has yet too be found" from a "Jazz in der Aula" concert that took place in Baden, Switzerland on May 1, 1971.


ILLINOIS JACQUET
Go Power

Illinois Jacquet (ts), Milt Buckner (org), Alan Dawson (dr).

Lennie's On The Turnpike, West Peabody, Massachusetts, March 15 and 16 or 18 and 19, 1966


On A Clear Day
Cadet 773

Illinois Flies Again
Cadet 773

Robbin's Nest
Cadet 773

Watermelon Man
Cadet 773

I Want A Little Girl
Cadet 773

Pamela's Blues
Cadet 773
Cadet 773 from the
collection of Armin Büttner

Jan
Cadet 773

Outside Lennie's on the Turnpike, possibly March 1966.
From the Otto Flückiger collection.

 Lennie's on the Turnpike, 1966

Lennie's on the Turnpike, possibly March 1966.
From the Otto Flückiger collection.

Excerpt from Buckner's account book for 1966.


ROY ELDRIDGE / ILLINOIS JACQUET / MILT BUCKNER/ JIMMY WOODE / JO JONES

Roy Eldridge (tp, except-1), Illinois Jacquet (ts), Milt Buckner (org), Jimmy Woode (b), Jo Jones (dr).

Paris, Pleyel, November 13 and 27, 1966
 


Perdido
Esoldun FCD 103, Blu Jazz BJ010CD

Buckner's Boogie Woogie (Buckner's Boogie*)
Esoldun FCD 103, Blu Jazz BJ010CD*

I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance
Esoldun FCD 103, Blu Jazz BJ010CD

Homeward Bound-2 (Flying Home*)
Esoldun FCD 103, Blu Jazz BJ010CD*

I Can't See Fever-1 (On A Clear Day*) 
Esoldun FCD 103, Blu Jazz BJ010CD*

Caravan
Esoldun FCD 103, Blu Jazz BJ010CD

We do not know, which tracks were recorded on which day. The Title of Esoldun FCD 103 is "Play, Milt Play". Thanks to Yvan Fournier for mentioning Blu Jazz BJ010CD, "The Uptown Swing all stars à Paris", which apparently has the correct titles for some of the tunes.


MILT BUCKNER
Play Chords

Milt Buckner (p), Jimmy Woode (b), Jo Jones (dr).

Villingen, November 16, 1966.
 


Feelin' Sorta Villingen
Saba SB15110, MPS 22 22722-7 

Chitlin A La Carte
Saba SB15110 

Cute
Saba SB15110, MPS 22 22722-7 

Alec Lovejoy
Saba SB15110 

I Only Have Eyes For You
Saba SB15110 

Pick Yourself Up
Saba SB15110, MPS 5290942 

Robbin's Nest
Saba SB15110, MPS 5290942 

Hamp's Boogie Woogie
Saba SB15110, MPS 22 22722-7, MPS 5290942 
Saba SB15110 from the
collection of Otto Flückiger

Saba House Party
Saba SB15110, MPS 5290942 

Yours Is My Heart Alone
Saba SB15110, MPS 5290942 

Note: Also released as Saba 5D064D60406, MPS CRM 631 and as Prestige PR7668, "Milt Buckner In Europe". MPS 22 22722-7 is a 2LP set, titled "Milt Buckner: Chordpunch", released 1976. MPS 5290942 is a CD released in 1995, titled "Milt Buckner: Masterpieces".


Milt Buckner in the mid-sixties. Photographer, date and location unidentified.
From the Otto Flückiger collection.


MILT BUCKNER / BUDDY TATE
Them There Eyes (33013) / Buddy Tate featuring Milt Buckner (33014) / Midnight Slows (333026)

Buddy Tate (ts, except-1)), Milt Buckner (p) Wallace Bishop (dr).

Pathé Studio, Paris, December 7, 1967
 


Too Heavy Blues
Black & Blue 33014, 233013 

Mack The Knife
Black & Blue 33014, 233013, 950550 

Bouncin' At Dawn
Black & Blue 33018, 233013 

You've Changed
Black & Blue 33014, 333026, 33350/51, 233026, Polydor 2670.177, Polydor 2690226
Black & Blue 33013 from the
collection of Kees Bakker


Day by day
Black & Blue 33014, 333026, 233026, Polydor 2670.170

Midnight Sun-1
Black & Blue 33013, 333026, 233026, Polydor 2670.170

Flamingo
Black & Blue 33603, 33013, 333026, 33350/51, 233026, Polydor 2670.177, Polydor 2485100
Black & Blue 33013 from the
collection of Otto Flückiger


Margie
Black & Blue 33013, 233013 

When I'm Blue
Black & Blue 33602, 33014, 333026, 33350/51, 33415, 233026

My One And Only Love
Black & Blue 33013, 233026, Polydor 2670177 
Black & Blue 33014 from the
collection of Otto Flückiger


She's Funny That Way
Black & Blue 33603, 33013, 333026, 33350/51, 233026, Polydor 2670.170

My Ideal
Black & Blue 33013, 333026, 950508, 233026, Polydor 2670.170

Rose Room
Black & Blue 33018, 233013 

Stompin' At The Savoy
Black & Blue 33014, 233013 

Them There Eyes
Black & Blue 33013, 233013, Polydor 2670.177

Blues For Flirters
Black & Blue 33602
Black & Blue 333026 from the
collection of Armin Büttner

Note: Basic Information about this and the other Black And Blue titles from Ruppli. Black & Blue 33013 is titled "Milt Buckner: Them There Eyes", Black & Blue 33014 is titled "Buddy Tate Featuring Milt Buckner", Black & Blue 33018 is titled "Milt Buckner / Buddy Tate: Crazy Rhythm" Black & Blue 333026 is titled "Milt Buckner / Buddy Tate: Midnight Slows". It is not clear at which point of the session "Blues For Flirters" was recorded. Black & Blue 33602 and 33603 were 45rpm-singles. Polydor 2670.170 is a sampler of Black & Blue material, it's title is "Boogie Woogie And Slows". Polydor 2670.177 is a sampler with material taken from different Black & Blue sessions (not only "Midnight Slows" sessions). It is also titled "Midnight Slows".


JOHNNY LETMAN (33015) / HAL SINGER (33016)
A Funky Day In Paris (33015) / Milt And Hal (33016)

Johnny Letman (tp, voc), Hal Singer (ts), Milt Buckner (p, org), Tiny Grimes (g), Wallace Bishop (dr).

Pathè Studio, Boulogne, July 31 and August 1, 1968
 


There's A Small Hotel
unissued 

Black & Blue 33015 from the
collection of Kees Bakker

There's A Small Hotel
unissued 

There's A Small Hotel
Black & Blue 33016

It's All In The Game
Black & Blue 33015 

Ghost Of A Chance-2
Black & Blue 33016, 950504R 

On A Persian Market
Black & Blue 33015 

Pick Yourself Up-1
unissued 

Pick Yourself Up-1
unissued 

The Blues Is Mine
Black & Blue 33016 

Baby, Won't You Please Come Home
Black & Blue 33015 

Hal Singer and Milt Buckner,
probably July 31 or August 1 1968.


Po Man's Blues
Black & Blue 33015 

Nancy With The Laughing Face-3
Black & Blue 33016 

Someday You'll Be Sorry
unissued 

Someday You'll Be Sorry
unissued 

Someday You'll Be Sorry
Black & Blue 33015

Black & Blue 33016  from the
collection of Armin Büttner

Tenderly
Black & Blue 33015, Polydor 2670.170

A Funky Day In Paris
Black & Blue 33015

Milt & Hal
Black & Blue 33016

Time For Dreams
Black & Blue 33016

Note: -1 = Buckner and Bishop only; -2= Letman out; -3=Letman and Grimes out.


TINY GRIMES
Chasin With Milt

Johnny Letman (tp-1, voc), Milt Buckner (p), Tiny Grimes (g, voc), Jacky Samson (b), Wallace Bishop or Michel Denis-2 (dr).

Pathè Studio, Boulogne, August 1, 1968
 


He'll Never Sweat (voc JL, TG)
Black & Blue 33017, 874 

Black & Blue 333018 from the
collection of Otto Flückiger

Drink-1, 2
Black & Blue 33017

Debra's Blues
Black & Blue 33017

Debra's Blues
unissued

Ali Baba Mike-1
Black & Blue 33017 

Blues For Hugues-1
unissued 

Blues For Hugues-1
Black & Blue 33017, 874

Food For Thought
unissued 

Milt Buckner (org-1, p), Tiny Grimes (g), Jacky Samson (b), Wallace Bishop(dr).

Davout Studio, Boulogne, August 13, 1968
 


Chasin with Milt-1
Black & Blue 33017 

Neptune Blues
Black & Blue 33017 

Body And Soul-1
Black & Blue 33017, 874

Note: Black & Blue 874 is a CD called "Tiny Grimes: Some Groovy Four".


ILLINOIS JACQUET
The King

Illinois Jacquet (ts, bassoon-1), Joe Newman (tp), Milt Buckner (p, org), Billy Butler (g), Al Lucas, b, tuba?), Jo Jones (dr), Montego Joe (conga, bongo).

N.Y.C., August 20, 1968
 


A Haunting Melody
Prestige 7597, 45-708, OJC CD 849 

A Haunting Melody (alt.)
OJC CD 849 

I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free
Prestige 7597, OJC CD 849, Prestige 4426 
The King Prestige 7597, 45-708, 24057, OJC CD 849 
How High The Moon Prestige 7597, 24057, OJC CD 849 
Blue And Sentimental Prestige 7597, 24057, OJC CD 849 
Blue And Sentimental (alt:) OJC CD 849 
Caravan-1 Prestige 7597, 24057, OJC CD 849 

Prestige 4426 is a 4CD set titled "The Prestige Records Story".


MILT BUCKNER
Locked Hands

Milt Buckner (p, org-1), Jimmy Woode (b), Kenny Clare (dr).

Cologne, August 29 and 30, 1968
 


Glady's Dance
Saba MPS15199, MPS 22 22722-7, CRM679 

MPS CRM679 from the 
collection of Armin Büttner

Jersey Bounce
Saba MPS15199, CRM679

Blues For Anita
Saba MPS15199, MPS 22 22722-7, CRM679

Willie's Blues
Saba MPS15199, BASF BAB 9004, MPS CRM629, MPS 10 22573-9

Sunny-1
Saba MPS15199, MPS 22 22722-7, MPS 5290942, CRM679

Jitterbug Waltz-1
Saba MPS15199, MPS 22 22722-7, MPS 5290942, CRM679

Lil' Darlin-1
Saba MPS15199, MPS 22 22722-7, MPS 5290942, CRM679

Honeysuckle Rose-1
Saba MPS15199, MPS 22 22722-7, CRM679

Note: Saba MPS15199 also released as BASF BAB 5049. BASF BAB 9004 is a sampler entitled "Piano Power: A Panorama Of Jazz Piano Styles", it was also released as MPS 10 22573-9. MPS 22 22722-7 is a 2LP set, titled "Milt Buckner: Chordpunch". MPS 5290942 is a CD released in 1995, titled Milt Buckner: Masterpiecesì.


BILL COLEMAN / BEN WEBSTER / BUDDY TATE

Bill Coleman (tp), Ben Webster, Buddy Tate (ts), Milt Buckner (org), Joe Turner (p), Jimmy Woode (b), Wallace Bishop (dr).

Antwerpen, Belgium, September 6, 1968.
 


How Long Has This Been Going On?
private recording

Our Love Is Here To Stay
private recording

C Jam Blues
private recording

Perdido
private recording

Take The A Train
private recording

My Romance
private recording

I Got Rhythm
private recording

Note: Information from "BEN - A Discography" by Langhorn and Sjøgren. There may be more titles from this concert without Ben Webster.


MILT BUCKNER

Milt Buckner (p).

Davout Studio, Paris, September 9, 1968.
 


Aujourd'hui In Paris (April In Paris)-1
unissued

Black & Blue 33605 from
the collection of Otto Flückiger

Aujourd'hui In Paris (April In Paris)-1
unissued

Tea For Two-1
unissued

Tea For Two-1
unissued

Blues De L'Evêque-1
unissued

Mercy, Mercy-2
unissued

Night Train-2
unissued

On The Sunny Side Of The Street-2
unissued

See See Rider-2, 3 unissued 
unissued
HBLY 33605 B Hamp's Boogie Woogie-2
Black & Blue 33605
HBLY 33605 A Buck's Boogie Woogie-1
Black & Blue 33605, 333063

Note: Black & Blue 33605 is a 45rpm single. Black & Blue 333063 is a sampler called "Boogie Woogie Masters". Thanks to George Mathys for a copy of the unissued material.


LUCKY THOMPSON
Live In Switzerland 1968-1969

Lucky Thompson (ss-1), Buddy Tate (ts-2), Milt Buckner (org), Wallace Bishop (dr).

Johnnie's, Lausanne, September 11, 1968
 


Stompin At The Savoy-2
Jazz Helvet JH 03 

You've Changed-2
Jazz Helvet JH 03 

Satin Doll-1
Jazz Helvet JH 03 

Yesterdays-1
Jazz Helvet JH 03 

One O'Clock Jump-1,2
Jazz Helvet JH 03 



MILT BUCKNER / BUDDY TATE
Crazy Rhythm

  1. Buddy Tate (ts, except-1), Milt Buckner (p) Wallace Bishop (dr ).

Davout Studio, Paris, November 21, 1968
 


Crazy Rhythm
Black & Blue 333018 

Black & Blue 333026 from the
collection of Armin Büttner

By The River St. Marie
Black & Blue 333018 

Little Miss Maudlin-1*
Black & Blue 333018* 

Note: "Little Miss Maudlin" was erroneously titled "When You Wish Upon The Stars". For the rest of this LP see december 7, 1967.


ILLINOIS JACQUET
The Soul Explosion

Illinois Jacquet (ts); Joe Newman (tp solo); Ernie Royal, Russell Jacquet (tp); Matthew Gee (tb); Frank Foster (ts); Cecil Payne (bars); Milt Buckner, (p, org, arr-1); Wally Richardson (g); Al Lucas (b, eb), Al Foster (dr).

Don Elliot Studios, New York, March 25, 1969
 


The Soul Explosion
Prestige 7629, 45-726, OJC CD 674 

Prestige 7629 from the
collection of Otto Flückiger

After Hours-1
Prestige 7629, 45-726, OJC CD 674 

St. Louis Blues
Prestige 7629, 45-726, OJC CD 674 

Iím A Fool To Want You
Prestige 7629, 45-726, OJC CD 674 

The Eighteenth Hole
Prestige 7629, 45-726, OJC CD 674 

Still King
OJC CD 674 

MILT BUCKNER

Milt Buckner (p, org-1), Jimmy Woode (b), Kenny Clare (dr).

Concert, Radio Bremen, April 10, 1969
 


Glady's Dance
Center (G) LP17048 

Cute-1
Center (G) LP17048 

MILT BUCKNER
More Chords

Milt Buckner (p), Jimmy Woode (b), Kenny Clare (dr).

Villingen, April 25, 1969
 


I De Clare
MPS (G)15237, (F)15032, MPS 22 22722-7, MPS 5290942

I Want A Little Girl To Call My Own
MPS (G)15237, (F)15032, MPS 22 22722-7, MPS 5290942

Three O'Clock In The Morning
MPS (G)15237, (F)15032, MPS 5290942 

Pennies From Heaven
MPS (G)15237, (F)15032, MPS 5290942 

Four Brothers
MPS (G)15237, (F)15032, MPS 22 22722-7, MPS 5290942

Indiana
MPS (G)15237, (F)15032, MPS 5290942 

If I Could Be With You
MPS (G)15237, (F)15032, MPS 5290942 
MPS (G)15237 from the
collection of Kees Bakker

Taking A Chance On Love
MPS (G)15237, (F)15032, MPS 22 22722-7 

Note: Also released as MPS (EU) 21.20703. MPS 22 22722-7 is a 2LP set, titled "Milt Buckner: Chordpunch". MPS 5290942 is a CD released in 1995, titled "Milt Buckner: Masterpieces".


BUCK CLAYTON / MILT BUCKNER / JO JONES

Buck Clayton (tp), Milt Buckner (p, org), Jo Jones (dr).)

Davout Studio, Paris, May 8, 1969
 


unidentified
probably Black & Blue unissued

unidentified
probably Black & Blue unissued

unidentified
probably Black & Blue unissued

unidentified
probably Black & Blue unissued

unidentified
probably Black & Blue unissued


MILT BUCKNER / JO JONES

Milt Buckner (p, org), Jo Jones (dr).

Europasonor Charcot Studio, Paris, June 2, 1969
 


Blues For Chantal
unissued

Mercy, Mercy
unissued

Night Train
unissued

Suffer*
unissued

On The Sunny Side Of The Street
unissued

Hamp's Boogie Woogie
unissued

Pick Yourself Up
unissued

Pick Yourself Up
unissued

Little Miss Maudlin
unissued

Pennies From Heaven
unissued


MILT BUCKNER / JO JONES
L'Aventure Du Jazz

Milt Buckner (org), Jo Jones (dr).

Biarritz, June, 1969
 


Caravan
Jazz Odyssey (F)001 or 002, 005 

Swingin' In Biarritz
Jazz Odyssey (F)001 or 002, 005 

Tea For Two
Jazz Odyssey (F)001 or 002, 005 

Note: According to Jean-Pierre Berthet these tracks were recorded in Biarritz. Source: Bulletin du Hot Club de France. According to the liner to Jazz Odyssey 004, these tracks were released on Jazz Odyssey 001 and 002 ("L'Aventure du Jazz I " and "L'Aventure du Jazz II"). We do not know, which track(s) were on which LP. Jazz Odyssey 005 is a rerelease of these two LPs as one 2LP.

Jazz Odyssey (F)005 is the soundtrack LP "L'Aventure Du Jazz".


MILT BUCKNER / JO JONES

Milt Buckner (org), Jo Jones (dr).

Toulouse, July 17, 1969
 


Swinging In Toulouse
Esoldun FCD 103

Mighty Low
Esoldun FCD 103

Hey-Ba-Ba-Re-Bop
Esoldun FCD 103

Count's Basement
Esoldun FCD 103

Cute
Esoldun FCD 103


MILT BUCKNER
Birtday Party For H.G.B.S.

Milt Buckner (p), J. A. Rettenbacher (b), Kenny Clare (dr).

Villingen, July 20, 1970
 


Happy Birthday To You
MPS (G)15051, CRM 745 

Fine And Dandy
MPS (G)15051, CRM 745

This Can't Be Love
MPS (G)15051, CRM 745

Birthday Boogie
MPS (G)15051, CRM 745, MPS 22 22722-7

God Knows
MPS (G)15051, CRM 745, MPS 22 22722-7
MPS CRM 745 from the
collection of Otto Flückiger


Locked Hands For Hans
MPS (G)15051, CRM 745, MPS (G)15237, (F)15032), MPS 22 22722-7

Exactly Like You
MPS (G)15051, CRM 745

I Want To Be Happy
MPS (G)15051, CRM 745

Yeah, Hans
MPS (G)15051, CRM 745
MPS 22 22722-7 from the
collection of Sidney Bakker

Note: MPS 22 22722-7 is a 2LP set, titled "Milt Buckner: Chordpunch".


JAY McSHANN
Frankie & Johnny Boogie (33030) / Jumpin Blues (33039)

Jay McShann, Milt Buckner (p), Eric Ponsa (b), Paul Gunth (dr).

Barcelona, November 16, 1970
 


Food For Thought
Black & Blue 33030, 33712, 59067-2 

Laura 
unissued 

Funky K.C. 
Black & Blue 33039, 233057, 59057-2, 333063, 59063-1 , 965.2

Please Mister Mc Shann 
Black & Blue 33039, 233057, 59057-2, 965.2

Honeysuckle Rose 
Black & Blue 33039, 233057, 59057-2, 965.2
Black & Blue 33039 from the
collection of Otto Flückiger


ILLINOIS JACQUET / MILTON BUCKNER
Genius At Work

Illinois Jacquet (ts, voc-1), Milt Buckner (org), Tony Crombie (dr).

Ronnie Scott Club, London, April 13, 1971
 


Take The A Train 
BLP 30118, BLCD-760160 

I Wanna Blow Now-1
BLP 30118, BLCD-760160 

Illinois Jacquet (ts), Milt Buckner (org), Tony Crombie (dr).

Ronnie Scott Club, London, April 14, 1971
 


The King
Black Lion BLP 30118, BLCD-760160

Easy Living
Black Lion BLP 30118, BLCD-760160

C Jam Blues
Black Lion BLP 30118, BLCD-760160

The Come Back
Black Lion BLP 2661006, BLCD-760160
Black Lion BLP 30118 from the
collection of Kees Bakker

Note: There are lot of issues with this material. BLP 2661006 is a 2LP sampler titled "Jazz At Black Lion".



MILT BUCKNER / JO JONES

April 18, 1971. No further information


MILT BUCKNER / SLAM STEWART / JO JONES / BIG JOE TURNER

Milt Buckner (p), Slam Stewart (b), Jo Jones (dr), Big Joe Turner (voc-1).

ORTF, Paris, April 19, 1971
 


Swingin' in Paris
Blue Jazz BJ029CD

Feelin Sorta of Willington (sic!)
Blue Jazz BJ029CD

Glady's Dance
Blue Jazz BJ029CD

Stardust
Esoldun FCD 103, Blue Jazz BJ029CD

Play Fiddle Play
Esoldun FCD 103, Blue Jazz BJ029CD

I Found A New Hat
Blue Jazz BJ029CD

Hide And Go Seek With Me-1
(Hide and Seek)

Blue Jazz BJ029CD

Cherry Red -1
Blue Jazz BJ029CD

Flip Flop And Fly -1
Blue Jazz BJ029CD

Honey Hush-1
Blue Jazz BJ029CD

Shake Rattle And Roll -1
Blue Jazz BJ029CD

Sweet Georgia Brown 
Blue Jazz BJ029CD

Note: The title of Esoldun FCD 103 is "Play, Milt, Play". Thanks to Yvan Fournier for mentioning Blu Jazz BJ029CD, which is simply titled "Milt Buckner, Slam Stewart, Jo Jones, Big Joe Turner". The correct title for "Feelin Sorta of Willington" is "Feelin Sorta of Villingen".


MILT BUCKNER / SLAM STEWART / JO JONES / BIG JOE TURNER

Milt Buckner (p), Slam Stewart (b), Jo Jones (dr), Big Joe Turner (voc-1).

Baden, May 1, 1971 ("Jazz in der Aula")
 


Swingin' in Baden
[Feeling Sorta Villigen]

Radio Broadcast

Anita's Dance
Radio Broadcast

Stardust
Radio Broadcast

Play Fiddle Play
Radio Broadcast

I Found A New Hat
(I Found A New Chapeau)

Radio Broadcast

Hide And Go Seek With Me-1
(Hide and Seek)

Radio Broadcast

Cherry Red -1
Radio Broadcast

Honey Hush-1
Radio Broadcast

Shake Rattle And Roll -1
Radio Broadcast

Doggin' a Dog-1
Radio Broadcast

Hanp's Boogie Woogie
Radio Broadcast

Hey Ba-ba-re-bop 
Radio Broadcast

Lady Be Good
Radio Broadcast

Big Noise From Winnetka
Radio Broadcast

Flat Foot Floogie (encore: Thank You)
Radio Broadcast

Caravan
Radio Broadcast

Roll 'em Pete-1
Radio Broadcast

On My Way To School
Radio Broadcast

Rockin' Chair-1
Radio Broadcast

Corrina Corrina-1
Radio Broadcast

Thanks to Arild Widerøe for information about this broadcast made by Radio Studio Basel (DRS). It was broadcasted in two parts. Persons who are in possession of copy please contact Arild Widerøe or Armin Büttner.


SLAM STEWART
Featuring Milt Buckner And Jo Jones / Slam Bam

Milt Buckner (p), Slam Stewart (b), Jo Jones (dr).

Hérouville, April 26, 1971
 


On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Black & Blue 33027, 233027, 861 

On The Sunny Side Of The Street
unissued

Lady Be Good
Black & Blue 33027, 233027, 861 

Just You, Just Me 
Black & Blue 33027, 233027, 861 

Slam-Bam 
Black & Blue 33027, 233027, 861 

Flying Home
unissued

Ain't Misbehavin' 
Black & Blue 33027, 233027, 861 

I Know That You Know 
Black & Blue 33027, 233027, 861 

Moonglow 
Black & Blue 861 
Black & Blue 33027 from the
collection of Kees Bakker

Moten Swing 
Black & Blue 33027, 233027, 861 

C Jam Blues 
Black & Blue 33027, 233027, 861 

Sweet Georgia Brown
Black & Blue 33027, 233027, 861 

The Flat Foot Floogee (sic!)
Black & Blue 33027, 233027, 861 

Note: Black & Blue 233027 = Black & Blue 59027-2. Black & Blue 861, "Slam Bam" is the CD issue of this material


BIG JOE TURNER
Texas Style

Big Joe Turner (voc), Milt Buckner (p), Slam Stewart (b, voc), Jo Jones (dr).

Hérouville, April 26, 1971
 


Rock Me Baby 
unissued 

Rock Me Baby 
Black & Blue 33028, 943 

Texas Style 
Black & Blue 33028, 943 

I've Got A Pocket Full Of Pencils 
Black & Blue 33028, 943 

Money First 
Black & Blue 33028, 943 

T'aint Nobody's Business If I Do 
Black & Blue 33028, 943 
Black & Blue 33028 from the
collection of Armin Büttner

Morning Glory 
Black & Blue 950505R, 943 

Morning Glory 
unissued 

Cherry Red 
Black & Blue 33028, 33377, 943 

TV Mama 
Black & Blue 33028, 33377, 943 

Hide And Seek
Black & Blue 33028, 33377, 943 

Note: B & B 333028 = B & B33547. All titles from 333028 also issued on 59547-2. It is not clear wheather Black & Blue 943, the CD issue of this material contains any previously unissued items.


MILT BUCKNER / JO JONES
Deux Géants Du Jazz

Milt Buckner (org), Jo Jones (dr).

Paris, May 18, 1971
 


Madeleine's Garden 
Jazz Odyssey (F)004, JOCD05

Jo's Brushes
Jazz Odyssey (F)004, JOCD05

Blues For Chantal
Jazz Odyssey (F)004, JOCD05

(I Want A) Little Girl
Jazz Odyssey (F)004, JOCD05

There's No Greater Love
Jazz Odyssey (F)004, JOCD05

Shiny Stockings
Jazz Odyssey (F)004, JOCD05

Smoke Rings
Jazz Odyssey (F)004, JOCD05

I Found A New Chapeau
Jazz Odyssey (F)004, JOCD05

Almost Like Being In Love
Jazz Odyssey (F)004, JOCD05
Jazz Odyssey (F)004 from 
the collection of Armin Büttner  

Honeysuckle Rose
Jazz Odyssey JOCD05

I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me
Jazz Odyssey JOCD05

You're Driving Me Crazy
Jazz Odyssey JOCD05

Thanks to Arild Widerøe for information about the CD Jazz Odyssey JOCD05 "Buck & Jo volume 1" released 2008.


JODIE DRAKE
I'm A Woman

Jodie Drake (voc), Milt Buckner (org, arr), Gary Binstead (g), Bob Price (b), Al De Bartee (dr).

Toronto, probably RCA Studios, early 1972
 


Iëm A Woman 
Marathon (CAN) MS2112 

Whatës New
Marathon (CAN) MS2112 

ìRainy Day Medley
- Here's That Rainy Day
- Come Rain Or Come Shine
- Stormy Weather 

Marathon (CAN) MS2112 

Good Old Wagon
Marathon (CAN) MS2112 

I'll Try
Marathon (CAN) MS2112 

Sweet Georgia Brown
Marathon (CAN) MS2112 

The Best Is Yet To Come
Marathon (CAN) MS2112 

You Found Me
Marathon (CAN) MS2112 

Blue Medley
- Little Girl Blue
- When Sunny Gets Blue

Marathon (CAN) MS2112 

Midnight Sun
Marathon (CAN) MS2112 

Good Morning Blues
Marathon (CAN) MS2112 


MILT BUCKNER / JO JONES
Buck And Jo

Milton Buckner (org), Jo Jones (dr).

Paris, March 29, 1972
 


Pick Yourself Up 
Jazz Odyssey (F)007, Jazz Odyssey JOCD05

Jazz Odyssey (F)007 from the
collection of Armin Büttner


Three O'Clock In The Morning
Jazz Odyssey (F)007, Jazz Odyssey JOCD05

Anna Ryan
Jazz Odyssey (F)007, Jazz Odyssey JOCD05

The Hawk Talk
Jazz Odyssey (F)007, Jazz Odyssey JOCD05

Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now
Jazz Odyssey (F)007, Jazz Odyssey JOCD05

La Belle Claudine
Jazz Odyssey (F)007, Jazz Odyssey JOCD05

I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter
Jazz Odyssey (F)007, Jazz Odyssey JOCD05

Flying Home
Jazz Odyssey (F)007, Jazz Odyssey JOCD05

Our Engagement Day
Jazz Odyssey (F)007, Jazz Odyssey JOCD05

Milt Buckner, Hugues Panassie and
Jo Jones, unidentified date and location


Hamp's Boogie Woogie
Jazz Odyssey (F)007, Jazz Odyssey JOCD05

You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me
Jazz Odyssey (F)007

Tea For Two
Jazz Odyssey (F)007

Sometimes I'm Happy
Jazz Odyssey (F)007, Jazz Odyssey JOCD05

Count's Basement
Jazz Odyssey (F)007, Jazz Odyssey JOCD05

That's All
Jazz Odyssey (F)007

Jitterbug Waltz
Jazz Odyssey (F)007, Jazz Odyssey JOCD05

Cute
Jazz Odyssey (F)007, Jazz Odyssey JOCD05

Note: Jazz Odyssey (F)007 is a 2LP set. Date and location from the liner notes. Thanks to Arild Widerøe for information about the CD Jazz Odyssey JOCD05 "Buck & Jo volume 1" released 2008. The liner notes to this CD give the location as Boulogne.


LITTLE MARY

Little Mary Anglade (voc), Milt Buckner (org), Jean-Pierre Sasson (g-1), Roland Lobligeois (b-1), Michael Silva (dr-1).

Pathè Studio, Paris, March 29, 1972
 

J 101 A In The Upper Room -1
Jazz Odyssey (F) JO 101 (45rpm)

Jazz Odyssey (F) JO 101 from the
collection of Armin Büttner

J 101 B Nobody Knows The Troubles I've Seen
Jazz Odyssey (F) JO 101 (45rpm)

Topsy
Jazz Odyssey (F) 014

Thanks to Kees Bakker and Jean-Pierre Berthet for information about this session. Jazz Odyssey 014 is a Various Artists LP titled "Jazz Odyssey - Inedits".
 


MILT BUCKNER
Rockin' Again

Milt Buckner (org, p), Thornel Schwartz (g), Bob Blackwell (b), Harry "Skeets" Marsh (dr).

Philadelphia, June 30, 1972
 

Francine In Blue
Black & Blue 33043,
Jazz Man JAZ-5012

Black & Blue 33043 from the
collection of Armin Büttner

Count's Basement
Black & Blue 33043,
Jazz Man JAZ-5012
Question Mark Blues
Black & Blue 33043,
Jazz Man JAZ-5012
Robbin's Nest
Black & Blue 33043,
Jazz Man JAZ-5012
Jumpin' The Blues
Black & Blue 33043,
Jazz Man JAZ-5012
Topsy
Black & Blue 33043,
Jazz Man JAZ-5012
Shiny Stockings
Black & Blue 33043,
Jazz Man JAZ-5012
One O'Clock Jump
Black & Blue 33043,
Jazz Man JAZ-5012

Thanks to Jean-Pierre Berthet for information about the CD Jazz Man JAZ-5012.


NEWPORT IN NEW YORK '72

Cat Anderson, Jimmy Owens (tp), Charles McPherson (as), Buddy Tate (ts), Milt Buckner (org), Roland Hanna (p), Charles Mingus (b), Alan Dawson (dr).

Radio City Music Hall, N.Y.C., July 6, 1972
 


Jumpin' At The Woodside
Cobblestone CST9026-2, Atlantic ATL 40445

Lo-Slo Bluze
Cobblestone CST9026-2, Atlantic ATL 40445, Sequel NEM CD 632


MILT BUCKNER / JO JONES

Milt Buckner (org), Jo Jones (dr).

Paris, February 16, 1973
 


Blues For Diane 
Jazz Odyssey (F)011 

It Happened In Monterey
Jazz Odyssey (F)014 

It's the Talk Of the Town
Jazz Odyssey (F)014 

Note: Look under February 27, 1974 for other items on Jazz Odyssey (F)011 , "Blues For Diane". Jazz Odyssey 014 is a Various Artists LP titled "Jazz Odyssey - Inedits".


MILT BUCKNER & ANDRE PERSIANY
Requiem Pour Un Chat

Milt Buckner, André Persiany (p), Roland Lobligeois (b), Roger Paraboschi (dr).

Steinway Studio, Paris, March 21, 1973
 


Requiem Pour Un Chat
Lifidis A.J. 1010, 
Gold N' White GW 410 501

Stinky
Lifidis A.J. 1010, 
Gold N' White GW 410 501

La Très Jolie Gwendolyn
Lifidis A.J. 1010, 
Gold N' White GW 410 501

What A Mess For A Bass!
Lifidis A.J. 1010, 
Gold N' White GW 410 501

Tophie's Dream
Lifidis A.J. 1010, 
Gold N' White GW 410 501

Boogie-Woogie For Edith
Lifidis A.J. 1010, 
Gold N' White GW 410 501
Gold N' White GW 410 501 from
the collection of Otto Flückiger

Slide, Jimmy Slide, Flash
Lifidis A.J. 1010, 
Gold N' White GW 410 501


GATEMOUTH BROWN
Black & Blue Stomp

Milt Buckner (org), Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (g), Chris Columbus (dr).

Barclay Studio, Paris, March 22, 1973
 


Long Way Home
unissued

Long Way Home
Black & Blue 33561, 59561-2

Honey Boy Black & Blue 33561, 59561-2

Thanks to Jean-Pierre Berthet for information about Black & Blue 33561 and Black & Blue 59561-2 , samplers titled "More Stuff".


MILT BUCKNER
Black & Blue Stomp

Milt Buckner (org), Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (g), Roland Lobligeois (b), Chris Columbus (dr).

Barclay Studio, Paris, March 22, 1973
 


Black And Blue Stomp 
Black & Blue 33061, 33416, 950500R 

I Love You 
Black & Blue 33061, 950501R 

Wild Scene 
unissued 

Rockin' With Milt
unissued 

Rockin' With Milt
unissued 

Rockin' With Milt
Black & Blue 33061

Blues For Carole
Black & Blue 33061 

Edith's Boogie Woogie 
Black & Blue 33061, 333063, 59063-1, Polydor 2690.190 

Azure-Te 
Black & Blue 33061 

Sixty Minute Man 
unissued 
Black & Blue 33061 from the
collection of Kees Bakker

Knock Me A Kiss 
Black & Blue 33061 

Blues In The Closet
Black & Blue 33061, 950.501 

Note: Black & Blue 9061-1 is the CD issue of this material. Black & Blue 333063 is a sampler called "Boogie Woogie Masters".


ILLINOIS JACQUET WITH MILT BUCKNER
Live! Jazz At Town Hall

Illinois Jacquet (ts-1); Arnett Cobb (ts-2); Milt Buckner (org); Panama Francis (dr).

New York, Newport Jazz Festival, Town Hall, July 7, 1973
 


On A Clear Day 
(You Can See Forever)

JRC-11433

Marlowís La. Blues-1 
(The Blues From Louisiana)

JRC-11433

Hampís Boogie Woogie-1
JRC-11433

Smooth Sailing-2
JRC-11433

Flying Home-1, 2 
JRC-11433
JRC-11433 from the
collection of Otto Flückiger

Note: There are different titles for the second track on label and cover of JRC-11433. JRC-11433 was later released on a Classic Jazz CD (number unknown) under the title "Blues From Louisiana"


JAY McSHANN
Kansas City Memoires

Jay McShann (p, voc), Milt Buckner (p), Roland Lobligeois (b), Paul Gunther (dr).

Monestier / Lemay Studio, Bordeaux, July 18, 1973
 


Vine Street Boogie 
Black & Blue 33057, 233057, 59057-2, 965.2

Yardbird Waltz
Black & Blue 33057, 233057, 59057-2, 965.2

Cherry Red (voc JMCS)
Black & Blue 33057, 233057, 59057-2, 965.2 

Milt Jay Bird
Black & Blue 33057, 233057, 59057-2, Polydor 2670.170, 965.2
Black & Blue 33057 from the
collection of Sidney Bakker

Note: Black & Blue 59057-2 is the CD issue of this material. Thanks to Arild Widerøe for information about Black & Blue 965.2 which reissues 59057-2.


HELEN HUMES

Helen Humes (voc), Arnett Cobb (ts), Jay McShann (p), Milt Buckner (org), Al Casey (g), Roland Lobligeois (b), Paul Gunther (dr).

Same Date
 


That Old Feeling 
unissued

That Old Feeling 
unissued


AL CASEY
Jumpin' With Al

Floyd "Candy" Johnson (ts), Milt Buckner (p, org), Al Casey (g), Roland Lobligeois (b), Michael Silva (dr).

Condorcet Studio, Toulouse, July 20, 1973
 


Beat 
Black & Blue 33056 

Sometimes I'm Happy 
unissued 

Sometimes I'm Happy
Black & Blue 33056 

Stompin' At The Savoy
unissued 

Stompin' At The Savoy
unissued 

Al's Blues 
Black & Blue 33056 
Black & Blue 33056 from the
collection of Kees Bakker


CANDY JOHNSON

Floyd "Candy" Johnson (ts), Milt Buckner (org), Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (g), Michael Silva (dr).

Same Date
 


Candy's Mood
rejected

There's A Small Hotel
rejected


ARNETT COBB
Again With Milt Buckner

Arnett Cobb (ts), Milt Buckner (org), Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (g), Michael Silva (dr).

Condorcet Studio, Toulouse, July 23, 1973
 


Pressure Cooker 
unissued

Pressure Cooker 
Black & Blue 33052, Aligator 4745

Cobb's Boogie 
unissued 

Cobb's Boogie 
Black & Blue 33052, , 59052, 864

Deep Purple 
Black & Blue 33052, 59052, 864
Milt Buckner and Arnett Cobb,
unidentified date

Deep Purple 
unissued 

Cobb's Blues 
Black & Blue 33052, 59052, 864

Tight Like That
Black & Blue 33052, 59052, 864

Willow Weep For Me 
Black & Blue 33052, 59052, 864

Claude Of Mine 
Black & Blue 950500R, 59052, 864 

Swanee River 
unissued

Swanee River 
Black & Blue 33052, 59052,


CLARENCE "GATEMOUTH" BROWN
Sings Louis Jordan

Same date and personal, Brown also sings.
 


Salt Pork, West Virginia 
Black & Blue 33053, 333095, 19095-1, 19095-2, 59096-2, 936, Evidence ECD 26019-2 

Somebody Done Changed The Lock On My Door 
Black & Blue 33053, 936

Caldonia 
Black & Blue 33053, 936, Evidence ECD 26019-2 

Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens
Black & Blue 33053, 59096-2, 936 
Black & Blue 33053 from the
collection of Kees Bakker

Note: Black & Blue 333095 is a sampler titled "Dansez-Vous Le Bop?"

Same personal

Condorcet Studio, Toulouse, July 24, 1973
 


It's A Low Down Dirty Shame 
Black & Blue 33053, 936 

Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby 
Black & Blue 936 

Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby 
Black & Blue 936 

Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby 
Black & Blue 33053, 936

Let The Good Times Roll 
Black & Blue 950500R, 936 

Let The Good Times Roll 
Black & Blue 33053, 59096-2, 936, Evidence ECD 26019-2{&$ 

Ain't It Just Like A Woman 
Black & Blue 33053, 59096-2, 936 

Note: Black & Blue 936 is the CD issue of this material. 


CANDY JOHNSON
Candy's Mood

Floyd "Candy" Johnson (ts), Milt Buckner (org), Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (g), Michael Silva (dr).

Barclay Studio, Paris, July 30, 1973
 


Candy's Mood 
Black & Blue 884 

Candy's Mood
Black & Blue 33058, 884

Tuxedo Junction 
Black & Blue 884 

Frankie And Johnny 
Black & Blue 33058, 884 

The Girl Fron Ipanema 
Black & Blue 333055, 19055-2, 884 

Cotton Tail 
Black & Blue 33058, 884 

Until The Real Thing Comes Along 
Black & Blue 33058, 884, Polydor 2670.177

Jersey Bounce (alt.)
Black & Blue 884(?) 

Jersey Bounce (alt.)
Black & Blue 884(?) 

Jersey Bounce 
Black & Blue 33058, 884 

Freight Train 
Black & Blue 884 
Black & Blue 33058 from the
collection of Kees Bakker

Freight Train 
Black & Blue 884 

Note: The Title of Black & Blue 33058, is "Candy's Mood". The CD issue, Black & Blue 884 is titled "Freight Train". It is unknown which previuously unissued take of "Jersey Bounce" it contains. Black & Blue 333055 is titled Milt Buckner / Arnett Cobb / Candy Johnson: Midnight Slows Vol. 3".


JAY McSHANN
Kansas City Memoirs

Arnett Cobb (ts), Jay McShann (p), Milt Buckner (org), Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (g), Roland Lobligeois (b), Paul Gunther (dr.)

Barclay Studio, Paris, July 31, 1973
 


Hot Biscuits 
Black & Blue 33057, 233057, 59057-2, 965.2 

My Chile
Black & Blue 33057, 233057, 59057-2 , 965.2 

T' Aint Nobody's Business
Black & Blue 59057-2, 965.2 

Doo Wah Doo
Black & Blue 59057-2, 965.2 

Note: Black & Blue 59057-2 are CD issues of this material.


HELEN HUMES
Helen Comes Back

Helen Humes (voc), Arnett Cobb (ts), Jay McShann (p), Milt Buckner (org), Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (g), Roland Lobligeois (b), Paul Gunther (dr.).

Same Date
 


That Old Feeling (alt.)
Black & Blue 871 (?) 

That Old Feeling  (alt.)
Black & Blue 871 (?) 

That Old Feeling 
Black & Blue 33050, 871

Million Dollar Secret 
Black & Blue 871 

Million Dollar Secret
Black & Blue 33050, 871 

They Raided The Joint 
Black & Blue 33050, 871 
Black & Blue 33050 from the
collection of Kees Bakker

Note: It is not clear which alternate take of "That Old Feeling" is contained on Black & Blue 871, the CD issue of this material.


CLARENCE "GATEMOUTH" BROWN
Cold Strange

Arnett Cobb (ts), Jay McShann (p), Milt Buckner (org), Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (g), Roland Lobligeois (b), Paul Gunther (dr).

Barclay Studio, Paris, August 1, 1973
 


Choo Choo Ch' Boogie 
Black & Blue 33096, 936, Evidence ECD 26019-2 
Black & Blue 33096 from the
collection of Kees Bakker

Note: Other items from this session without Buckner. Evidence ECD 26019-2 is a CD titled "Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown: Just Got Lucky".


AL CASEY
Jumpin' With Al

Arnett Cobb (ts, except-2), Milt Buckner (p), Roland Lobligeois (b), Michael Silva (dr), Jimmy Slide (tap dance-1).

Barclay Studio, Paris, August 1, 1973
 


Just You, Just Me 
Black & Blue 33056, 233056, 59056-2, 873 

If You Ain't K 
unissued 

If You Ain't K 
Black & Blue 33056, 233056, 59056-2, 873 

I Wish I Knew-2 
Black & Blue 33056, 233056, 59056-2, 873 

Just You, Just Me 
unissued 

Just You, Just Me 
unissued 

Note: Black & Blue 59056-2 and 873 are CDs


CLARENCE "GATEMOUTH" MOORE
Cold Strange

Milt Buckner (org), Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (g), Michael Silva (dr).

Barclay Studio, Paris, August 1, 1973
 


Cold Strange 
Black & Blue 33096, 59096-2 

She Winked Her Eye 
Black & Blue 33096, 59096-2 


HELEN HUMES
Helen Comes Back

Helen Humes (voc), Arnett Cobb (ts-1), Floyd "Candy" Johnson (ts-2), Milt Buckner (p), Al Casey, Roland Lobligeois (b), Paul Gunther (dr).

Barclay Studio, Paris, August 1, 1973
 


My Handy Man-1 
Black & Blue 33050, 33711, 871 

Guess Who's In Town-1 
Black & Blue 33050, 33711, 871 

Prisoner Of Love-2 
Black & Blue 33050, 33711, 871 

Let The Good Times Roll-2 
Black & Blue 33050, 33711, 871 

Let The Good Times Roll-2 (alt.) 
Black & Blue 871 (?) 

Let The Good Times Roll-2 (alt.)
Black & Blue 871 (?) 

Note: t is not clear which alternate take of "Let The Good Times Roll" is contained on Black & Blue 871, the CD issue of this material.


MILT BUCKNER / ARNETT COBB / CANDY JOHNSON
Midnight Slows Vol. 3

Floyd "Candy" Johnson (ts-1), Arnett Cobb (ts-2), Milt Buckner (org), Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (g), Michael Silva (dr).

Barclay Stufio, Paris, August 1, 1973
 


Manhattan-1 
Black & Blue 333055, 19055-2, Black & Blue 884,  Polydor 2670.177

To Each His Own-1 
Black & Blue 333055, 19055-2 

I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You-2
Black & Blue 333055, 19055-2, 892 (?) 

I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You II-2 
Black & Blue 59052-2, 892 (?) 

Where Or When-2 
Black & Blue 333055, 19055-2, 

Candy 
Black & Blue 59052-2 

Solitude 
Black & Blue 59052-2 

The Nearness Of You 
Black & Blue 59052-2 
Black & Blue 333055 from the 
collection of Armin Büttner

Misty-1,2 
Black & Blue 333055, 19055-2, Polydor 2670.177

Blue Moon-1,2
Black & Blue 333055, 19055-2 

Mood Indigo 
Black & Blue 333055, 19055-2 

Note: Black & Blue 884 is a CD under Candy Johnson's Name. The Rest of it's tracks stems from the sessions recorded on July 30, 1973 and released as "Candy's Mood"


Part I (1941-63)

Part III (1974-77)

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