Featuring Jose Melis

Jose Melis / Mike Di Napoli

Featuring Jose Melis /Mike Di Napoli

Spinorama Records M-75

From the back cover: This album is an exciting showcase for the talents of pianist-composer Jose Melis. Anyone who has ever viewed the Jack Paar TV show has seen and heard Jose and is familiar with the music that introduces the show the Jack Paar theme, probably his most well known composition. The Melis-Parr relationship started when they were both in the army together during World War II, and they have remained close friends ever since. When Jack Paar started the old Tonight show for NBC he chose Jose Melis as musical director and soloist. Popular demand has made Jose a featured performer on the present Jack Paar show. And the recordings in this album are without a doubt some of the finest Melis piano sounds.

The other half of this album features the fabulous piano stylings of Mike Di Napoli, a name familiar with anyone who has ever heard the Frank Petty trio, whom Mike was with for more than 13 years. A composer in his own right Mike has written many tunes which have been recorded by such famous personalities as the Mills Brothers, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Hank Snow etc. etc.

Jack Paar Theme - Jose Melis
Our Love Is Here To Stay - Jose Melis
Mr. Sandman - Jose Melis
My Funny Valentine - Jose Melis
Blue Star - Jose Melis
Espana Cani - Mike Di Napoli
Gypsy Dance - Mike Di Napoli
Habanera - Mike Di Napoli
Brazillian Lament - Mike Di Napoli
Destine Me - Mike Di Napoli

Pearl Bailey - Celebrity Records

Pearl Bailey & Margie Anderson

Pearl Bailey & Margie Anderson Singing The Blues

Celebrity Records UTS 123X

A Division Of Premier Albums
1960

Solid Gold Cadillac

Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart

Hit The Road To Dreamland

The Certain Feeling

Hong Kong Blues

Haiti Blues

The Thrill Is Gone

By Myself Blues

A Foggy Day

Paris Blues

Perspectives In Percussion - Volume 2

Tiger Hunt (stereo)

Perspectives In Percussion - Volume 2
Special Release: Sonic Workshop Series Project No. 2
Conducted by Skip Martin
Scored by Joe Kunh and Bob Lowden
Recorded at United Recording Studio in Hollywood under the direction of D. L. Miller
Audio Mix by Bill Puthham
Cover Art by Will Dressler
Liner Photo by Bud Seltzer
Somerset Records SF 13300 (stereo foil jacket) P 13300 (mono 4-color jacket)
1961

Personnel

Saxophones - Paul Horn, Philip Sobel, Ralph Gari, Pete Terry and Dale Isenhuth
Utility Woodwinds: Paul Horn
Solo Piccolo: Jules Kinsler
Trumpets: Conrad Gazzo, Don Fagerquist, Pete Candoli, Jim Salko and Mickey Mangano
Trombones: Joe Howard, Dick Noel and Frank Rosolino
Bass Trombone: Ken Shroyer and George Roberts
Accordion: Pete Jolly
Electric Guitar: Al Henderson, Robert Bain, Tony Rizzi and Rene Hall
Bass: Ralph Pina
Piano: Jim Rowles
Drums: Irv Cottler
3 Percussionists: Dale Anderson, Milt Holland and Larry Bunker
Hammond Organ: Gaylord B. Carter

Perdido
How High The Moon
Tiger Hunt
Mambo #5
La Cucaracha
I Got Rhythm
Chinatown
Baubles, Bongos and Brass
Cumana
Git Git Git Guitar
I Get A Kick Out Of You
C'est Si Bon

Perspectives In Percussion - Volume 1

Cuckoo Cha Cha

Perspectives In Percussion
Volume 1
Scored by Joe Kuhn and Bob Lowden
Conductor: Skip Martin
Recorded at United Recording Studios in Hollywood under the direction of D.L. Miller
Audio Mix: Bill Putnam
Cover Art: Will Dressler
Liner Photo: Bud Seltzer
Somerset Records SF 13200 (reflective foil and traditional non-foil jacket examples)
Stereo-Fidelity Records are manufactured by Miller International Co.
1960

Personnel:

Saxophones:
Paul Horn
Philip Sobel
Ralph Gari
Pete Terry
Dale Isenhuth

Utility Woodwinds:
Paul Horn

Solo Piccolo:
Jules Kinsler

Trumpets:
Conrad Gazzo
Don Fagerquist
Pete Candoli
Jim Salko
Micky Mangano

Trombones:
Joe Howard
Dick Noel
Frank Rosolino

Bass Trombone:
Ken Shroyer
George Roberts

Accordion:
Pete Jolly

Electric Guitar:
Al Hendrickson
Robert Bain
Rony Rizzi
Rene Hall

Bass:
Ralph Pina

Piano:
Jim Rowles

Drums:
Ira Cottler

Percussionists:
Dale Anderson
Milt Holland
Larry Bunker

Hammond Organ:
Gaylord B. Carter

From Billboard: October 24, 1960: Here are two (Perspectives In Percussion, Volumes I & II) top "sound" buys at the regular price LP rate of $1.98. The pair are the initial releases of a new "Sonic Workshop Series" – similar in concept to the growing number of special sound-emphasis packages being put out by numerous firms. Both of these can boast a stellar line-up of instrumentalists, who comprise a sort of super big band. Skip Martin is the baton man for the 29-man outfit, which in addition to expected band complement, also features three performers who work out on a myriad of offbeat instruments. Tunes selected include, for the most part, many familiar melodies, given a fine up-to-date dress. Sound is tops thruout. Excellent merchandise, especially at the price.

I'll See You In My Dreams
And Then There's Bells
Red River Cha Cha
Night Train To New Orleans
C'est Magnifique
Tampico
The Carioca
Cuckoo Cha Cha
Cielito Lindo
Perfidia
Hawaiian War Chant
Bei Mir Bist du Schon

Hawaiian Paradise - The Polynesians

Bora Bora

Hawaiian Paradise
The Polynesians
Featuring: Harry Baty, Sam Kaapuni and Bob Nichols

Photo by Joe Tauben
Crown Records CST 271
1961

King's Serenade
My Hawaii Nei
Momi Lei
Mahina
Go Around The Island
Lani Kai
Lovely Tahiti
Mai Poina
One Two Three Four
Bora Bora

Award Hits - Strings Unlimited

Lenore

Award Hits

Strings Unlimited
Oscar Records OS-114

Also issued as Gold Award Hits '67' on Somerset

Born Free

Greensleeves

Spanish Candle

Guantanamera

Music To Watch Girls By

Somethin' Stupid

For Cher

Lenore

Tijunan Skies

Savage!

Nai Vola Ni Nanua Au Cega - Fijian Chant

Savage!
Tihati's South Seas Spectacular

Don Over Records

Album probably sold as a souvenir item at The Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel, in the 1980s(?). The album features folk music from Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, Rarotonga, The Maoris, Fiji, Kapingamorangi and Tokelay Islands.

Korla Pandit - Photo Collection

I was pleased to acquire this group of Korla Pandit images from a seller who had purchased Pandit items directly from the estate.

The top image is an 8 x 10 matt finish original press photo stamped on the back: Photos By Robert H. Churchill. This photo intrigues me as because of the setting. Pandit is surrounded by items that he may have owed. Note the gas lighting fixtures. If I were to guess, I would say that this photo was probably taken inside of Pandit's living space.

The second photo is an autographed Polaroid photograph.

The third image is also a Polaroid of Pandit caught in a more private moment. I believe, when comparing other Pandit hand writing samples I have on hand, that Pandit has written on the back of the photo: "Mar. 26 - 2: AM Santa Rosa, (Initials?).

The fourth image is an 2 x 3 original photo also stamped on the back: Photos By Robert H. Churchill.

Let The Party Begin - Bravado Brass

Lover

Let The Party Begin
Dance To The Hits
Bravado Brass
Diplomat DS 2445

I Don't Want To Walk Without You

Moon River

Love Is Just Around The Corner 

Heart And Soul

My Silent Love

Isn't It Romantic

The Nearness Of You

You Came To Me From Nowhere

To Each His Own

Lover

Marguerite Piazza

Come Back To Sorrento

Marguerite Piazza
Memorable Moments Of Music
Coral Records CRL 757271
1959

I Could Have Danced All Night (from the musical production "My Fair Lady")

Come Back To Sorrento 

Swing Low Sweet Chariot

You'll Never Walk Alone

Vesti La Giubba (from "Pagliacci")

When The Saints Go Marching In

Un Bel Di Vedremo (One Fine Day from "Madame Butterfly")

Sonny Boy

All Alone

Hush A Bye Baby

Till We Meet Again

The New Stars And Stripes Forever