On The Threshold - University City High School Jazz Band

 

Threshold

On The Threshold

University City High School Jazz Band

Directed by John W. Brophy

Cover Design: Jane Clanton

MCRP-UC-002

Personnel:

Sax: Kathy Schepker, Debbie Chase, Todd Williams, Katherine VanUum & Wendy Sutton

Trumpets: Wayne duMaine, Paul Blanchard, April Silverman, Cary Breedlove, Amy Wilson & Paul Dalziel

Trombones: Andrew Conway, Edward Cruickshank, David Friedman, Becky Klien & Vincent Danner (Tuba)

French Horns: Guy Hernandez & David Shaw

Flutes: Amy Talonn, Lisa Laue & Lois Bauer

Drums: John Casmier

Bass: Bryan Tate

Piano: Melissa Fathman & Beth Flowers

Guitar: Willie Woods

Sweet Georgia Brown

My Old Flame

Threshold

Spain

Good Morning Irene

North Beach Breakdown

Impressions Of A Patch Of Blue - Walt Dickerson

 

Alone In The Park - Parts 1 & 2

Impressions Of A Patch Of Blue

Walt Dickerson Quartet

Walt Dickerson Appears Through the Courtesy of Audio Fidelity Records

Cover Design: Any Lehman

Cover Art: Marvin Pastina

MGM Records E-4358

1966

From the back cover: The new film "A Patch Of Blue" is a remarkable motion picture. It stars Sidney Poitier, Elizabeth Hartmen and Shelley Winters and has received highest possible praise in reviews. The film has already acquired the distinction of being rated as one of the most provocative motion pictures of the 1965-66 season and promises to be a serious contender for Academy Award consideration.

"A Patch Of Blue" is a poignant drama that deals with the very real problems of today. The story's plot revolves around the tender and moving relationship between a young blind white girl (played by Elizabeth Hartman), and a socially conscious young Negro (played by Sidney Poitier). The film is touched with thoughtful and eloquent warmth, and the horror and madness of hate. It is a motion picture that fathoms the troubled sea of human misunderstanding and the tranquil beauty of trust and faith between people.

The music for "A Patch Of Blue" was composed  by Jerry Goldsmith. The score is highly dramatic and filled with tension of the conflicts as they unfold in the plot. There are also subtle musical colors and shadings which help to underline and accent the action. The title Theme from 'A Patch Of Blue' is a case in point. The tune has a haunting quality that is sure to rank it among the best dramatic themes of the season. This melody is typical of the memorable music that has been written for this motion picture. Each theme was composed to fit the basic action and emotional feeling of the scene in which it is used or the character it musically helps to portray. It is to Walt Dickerson's credit that he has retained much of the basic emotional quality of the music in fashioning Impressions Of 'A Patch Of Blue."

In adapting the music from the score of A Patch Of Blue, Walt Dickerson held on to the basic mood of each theme while extending and amplifying the motif of each selection. He and the members of his quartet make the most of these explorations by improvising with death and ingenuity on each of the individual melodies.

The Dickerson group includes a highly distinguished and talented quartet of modern musicians. Sun Ra is the pianist and plays some exquisite celeste as well. Drummer Roger Blank plays a firm and fine rhythmic line and adds dramatic impact by playing tympani figures within the context of the impressions. The bassist is Bob Cunningham who adds strength and depth to the section and contributes outstanding solos in addition.

Leader Walt Dickerson is held in the highest regard in musical circles. He has been considered one of the brightest new lights in jazz for the past five or six years. He won the Down Beat "New Star" award in 1962. "Innovator Of The Year" award in 1963 and has received any number of commendations from European publication. He is one of the few new artists on vibes to develop a highly distinctive voice.

Impressions Of A Patch Of Blue is the first album Walt Dickerson has recorded since returning from Europe. The Dickerson European tour lasted one year during which the talented vibes and his group played concerts, radio shows, television and club dates in a variety of countries. Walt's musicianship drew rave reviews from critics in nations all over the Continent.

The producer of this album, Tom Wilson, chose Walt Dickerson for this A Patch Of Blue assignment because he knew Walt's talent and back-ground to be perfectly suited to the difficult task of creating impressions of this highly volatile film score. The Philadelphia-born artist is not only an accomplished player and improvisor, but a conservatory trained composer and arranger as well. He is a graduate of Morgan State College and the Peabody Conservatory.

A Patch Of Blue - Part 1

A Patch Of Blue - Part 2

Bacon And Eggs

High Hopes

Alone In The Park - Part 1

Alone In The Park - Part 3

Selina's Fantasy

Thataway

Absolute Nonsense - Oscar Brand

 

Talking Blues

Absolute Nonsense

Oscar Brand

Assisted by Dave Sear

Produced by Kenneth S. Goldstein

Cover Photography by Paul Weller 

Cover Design by Paul Bacon

Recorded by Ritter and Lerner; New York City; October, 1957

Riverside Records RLP 12-825

Riverside Records are released by Bill Grauer Productions, Inc.

1958

From the back cover: About The Performers

Born in Winnipeg, Canada, Oscar Brand travelled with his family to New York where he grew to six feet. From 1942 to 1945 he spent most of his life in the American Army and won the war. In 1945, he became Director of Folkmusic for New York City's municipal station, WNYC, broadcasting every Sunday at 6 p.m., whether he needs it or not. Many of the songs in this album are in his book, "Singing Holidays," published by Alfred Kopf, and on sale at all successful bookstores. He has made more than forty documentary motion pictures for wealthy and tolerant corporations, and he has written many successful popular songs stolen from old ballads and from other less aggressive composers.

Dave Sear is a young New Yorker who has worked with Oscar Brand since the age of fifteen, so he has no one to blame but himself. A fine singer and banjoist, he has performed on concert stage throughout the country, to the delight of his audience, and to Mr. Brand's dismay. His fine arrangements for this album reveal his great artistry and his ability to maintain a high degree of musicianship against almost overwhelming odds.

From Billboard - June 30, 1958: The "Shoeless Troubadour" is off again with a delightful collection of non-sense songs, assisted by banjoist and singer Dave Sear. Some like "Fooba Wooba John," "Buffalo Gals" and "Anne Boleyn" are tried and true, but many others are unfamiliar. Jacket photo is every bit as funny as the songs, and Brand's liner notes are uproarious.

A Horse Named Bill

Fooba-Wooba John

Midnight On The Ocean

The Derby Ram

Good Peanuts

Anne Boleyn 

Buffalo Gals

The Old Woman And The Pedlar

Shoot The Buffalo

Alaska

The Frozen Logger

Talking Blues

The Bold Fisherman

In The Winter

Kafoozalum

Bunch Of Roses

The Lady Who Loved A Pig

Ain't Gonna Rain No More

Jeri Southern Meets Cole Porter

 

It's Bad For Me

Jeri Southern Meets Cole Porter

Arranged and Conducted by Billy May

Produced by Tom Morgan

Capitol Records T 1173

1959

Don't Look At Me That Way - "Paris" 1928

Get Out Of Town - "Leave It To Me" 1938

Looking At You - "Wake Up And Dream" and "Cochran's 1929 Revue" 1929

It's All Right With Me - "Can-Can" 1953

Let's Fly Away - "The New Yorkers" 1930

Why Shouldn't I? - "Jubilee" 1935

You're The Top "Anything Goes" 1934

After You "Gay Divorce" 1932

Which? "Paris" 1928

I Concentrate On You "Broadway Melody of 1940"

It's Bad For Me "Nymph Errant" 1933

Weren't We Fools - 1927

I Cry By Night - Kay Starr

 

I Cry By Night

I Cry By Night

Kay Starr

Produced by Dave Cavanaugh

Cover Photo/Capitol Photo Studio: Ken Veeder

Capitol Records T 1681

1962

From the back cover: Swinging softly behind Kay are the instrumentalists: the venerable jazzman Ben Webster on tenor sax, Manny Klein on trumpet, Gerald Wiggins on piano, Al Hendrickson on guitar, Joe Comfort on bass and Lee Young on drums. In ensemble or in solo passages, their contributions are masterworks of creativity and restraint – perfect settings for Kay Starr's exciting, deeply moving vocals of forsaken love.

From Billboard - March 3, 1962: Kay Starr sings from the heart here, backed by an instrumental group that contributes a jazz feeling to the package. Material includes "Baby Won't You Please Come Home," "It Had To Be You," "More Than You Know." Fans will like it.

I'm Alone Because I Love You

I Cry By Night

Baby Won't You Please Come Home

More Than You Know

Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)

My Kinda Love

It Had To Be You

Whispering Glass

Nevertheless

What do You See In Her?

P.S. I Love You

I'm Still In Love With You

Song Of The Islands - Arthur Lyman Group

 

Whispering Reef

Song Of The Islands

The Arthur Lyman Group

Cover Design: K. Michael Sports

Photography: Mark Fey

Piccadilly ASI 5436

1980

Manufactured and Distributed by First American Records, Inc.

Hawaiian War Chant

Sweet Leilani

Queen Serenade

My Lani

Whispering Reef

Song Of The Islands

Hil Lawe 

Isle Of Golden Dreams

Mapuana 

Waipio

Kawohikukupulani

Ke Kali Ne Au

Harbor Lights

Gentlemen Marry Brunettes - Johnny Desmond

 

Ain't Misbehavin'

Jane Russell & Jeanne Crain

In Anita Loos'

Gentlemen Marry Brunettes

Starring Alan Young, Scott Brady & Rudy Vallee

Johnny Desmond sings "Gentlemen Marry Brunettes (note: Johnny Desmond does not appear in the film)

Coral Records CRL 57013

1955

From Billboard - October 1, 1955: With the exception of one vocal by Johnny Desmond (on the title song "Gentlemen Marry Brunettes") this LP is actually a sound track album from the new Jane Russell - Jeanne Crain movie of the same title. As such, of course, it offers dealers extensive opportunities for tie-ups with local movie houses and considerable display potential. The label is somewhat ambiguous as to credits but, in general, Vallee, Miss Russell, Robert Farnon (dubbing for Scott Brady) and Anita Ellis (dubbing for Miss Crain) warble together and separately on a group of oldies from the mad 'twenties and early thirties, including, "You're Driving Me Crazy," "My Funny Valentine," "Daddy," "Ain't Misbehavin'," and "I Wanna Be Loved By You." Strong nostalgic package for middle-aged customers, and good same-draw for teen-age movie fans.

Gentlemen Marry Brunettes

You're Driving Me Crazy (What Did I Do)

Miss Annabelle Lee

Have You Met Miss Jones?

My Funny Valentine

I've Got Five Dollars

I Wanna Be Loved By You

Daddy

Ain't Misbehavin'

My Funny Valentine 

Dear Mr. Gable - Karen Chandler

 

Teacher's Pet

Dear Mr. Gable

Karen Chandler

Arranged and Conducted by Jack Pleis

Strand SL 1028

1961

From the back cover: About Karen Chandler - At four, she made her professional debut with her father's band in Rexburg, Idaho (her birthplace). Sang with the University Band at Brigham Young. Career to date is vital, vigorous and varied. Vocalist with name bands; featured on own program on NBC; headlined at such clubs as Copacabana, New York; appearances on such TV shows as Perry Como and Jack Paar; toured as star of musical comedies like "Say Darling," "Kiss Me Kate," "Finian's Rainbow," "Brigadoon"; recorded a string of hit songs including million-plus seller "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me."

Dear Mr. Gable is Karen's first album. The experience and background, the dramatic study and rounded preparation are clear in the sense of feeling projected when she sings. The arrangements by Jack Pleis are fresh, fluent. Here is more than a tribute to the legend that is Clark Gable. Here is a tribute to the warmth of a girl called Karen Chandler. – Mort Goode

Dear Mr. Gable You Made Me Love  You

Gone With The Wind

How Strange from "Idiot's Delight - 1939

Everything I Have Is Yours from "Dancing Lady" - 1933

Hold Your Man from "Hold Your Man" - 1933

Teacher's Pet from "Teacher's Pet" - 1956

My Own True Love from "Gone With The Wind" - 1939

But Not For Me from "But Not For Me" - 1959

Love Songs Of Haiti from "Mutiny On The Bounty" - 1935

Don't Tell from "The Hucksters" - 1947

Would You from "San Francisco" - 1936

Restless Love from "The Misfits" - 1961

Chacksfield Plays Bacharach

 

Paper Mache

Chacksfield Plays Bacharach

Frank Chacksfield and His Orchestra

All titles composed by Burt Bacharach and Hal David

Arrangements by John Keating

Producer: Tony D'Amato

Phase 4 Stereo

London SP 44158

1971

From Billboard - December 25, 1971: Tony D'Amato has produced a beautiful LP of Bacharach-David tunes for Frank Chacksfield. Arranged by John Keating, each cut is exceptional and Chacksfield should find himself with much MOR attention and acclaim from this LP. Each song was a hit: "Alfie," "This Guy's In Love With You," "The Look Of Love." Especially strong is "To Wait For Love,"

Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head

Alfie

I'll Never Fall In Love Again

This Guy's In Love With You

Paper Mache

Trains And Boats And Planes

(They Long To Be) Close To You

You'll Never Get To Heaven

The Look Of Love

To Wait For Love

The Green Grass Starts To Grow

Wives And Lovers

Leon Bibb Sings Folk Songs

 

Dink's Blues

Leon Bibb Sings Folk Songs

With Chorus and Orchestra 

Milt Okun, Conductor

Fred Hellerman, Guitar

Vanguard Recording Society VRS-9041

1958

From the back cover: Almost every aspect of Leon Bibb's singing is hard to characterize. The voice is technically a lyric baritone, but it moves easily and naturally into the tenor register. He sings many folk songs but he is not a folk singer in the sense of one who grew up with countryside music "in his bones." Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he loved to sing as a child. Joining his two brothers, his sister, and a friend  John Junes, he sang gospel songs, spirituals and folk ballads. He also sang in the high school chorus. Then came college, followed by army service, and upon discharge he studied voice in New York. The New York musical stage discovered him as he took on roles in musicals including Last in the Stars and Living the Life. If folk songs fill a central place in his varied repertory, it is because they have the honest feeling for real life that he wants from any song he takes up. They "ring true."

From Billboard - November 24, 1958: Leon Bibb is a sensitive and talented interpreter of the folk song, a fact which he proves here with a delightfully varied group of items ranging from tunes boring on the spiritual to negro work songs, to blues and again to songs of Appalachian mountain derivation. A switch from many folk soloists, Bibb sings not only with his own guitar, but with tastefully arranged ork and choral support. Stereo effect her is not particularly noticeable, but no matter, it's the good performance here that counts.

Sinner Man

East Virginia 

Turtle Dove

Darlin'

Rocks And Gravel

Poor Lolette

Look Over Yonder

Red Rosy Bush

Take This Hammer

Skillet

Jerry

Dink's Blues

Irene