GEORGE GERSHWIN : The Complete George Gershwin Porgy And Bess (1956-1996) RM | 2CD MONO | Serie Mastersonic, ベツレヘム名盤マスター・トランスファー・コレクション – 11 | FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

The Bethlehem label didn't make it out of the '50s before folding, and one of the reasons why is the ambitious yet misguided George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, a three-LP box set that represents a complete recording of the Gershwin classic (with narration and sound effects). Bethlehem certainly had the talent to pull it off -- appearing on the label, and this production, are Mel Tormé, Duke Ellington & His Orchestra, Johnny Hartman, Bob Dorough, Betty Roche, Frances Faye, and minor period stars including vocalist Frank Rosolino, bandleader Stan Levey, and arranger Russ Garcia. And long-playing versions of theatrical productions were huge in the mid-'50s (a few sold millions of copies). The most popular of these, however, were simply easy-to-digest highlights LPs that never attempted to present the complete production. This version is a gargantuan two hours long, difficult to sit through even if every performance was stellar (and, unfortunately, that's far from the case). The recording makes a virtue of being hip, primarily through the narration of Al "Jazzbo" Collins, a radio DJ who may have been hip for the times but whose counterfeit excitement and perfect diction make the proceedings sound like a period newsreel. ("Watch out, Porgy, here comes that mean Sportin' Life!") Tormé, as the most popular vocalist on the label, was a shoe-in for the role of Porgy, despite Johnny Hartman's clear superiority, and Frances Faye received the role of Bess despite Betty Roche's ability to handle the role much better. Those mistakes are compounded by Russ Garcia's period arrangements (the Ellington group makes only one appearance) and some decidedly subpar performances from Frank Rosolino early in the program. Still, it has to be admitted that a highlights compilation of this record would sparkle very brightly, driven by Mel Tormé's swinging "I've Got Plenty o' Nuttin'" with a super-enthused backing chorus, George Kirby's "It Ain't Necessarily So," and Betty Roche's reprise of "Summertime" during the second half. John Bush  
Tracklist 1
Porgy and Bess, opera
1 Part 1. Introduction / Summertime 01:25
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé
feat: Duke Ellington / Duke Ellington & His Orchestra / The Russell Garcia Orchestra
2 Part 1. Narration 1:24
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
3 Part 1. Summertime 3:48
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Betty Roché
4 Part 1. Narration 0:12
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
5 Part 1. A Woman Is A Sometime Thing 2:39
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Frank Rosolino
6 Part 1. Narration / Here come de honey man... 1:20
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins / Joe Derise
7 Part 1. Narration 0:24
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
8 Part 1. Evenin' ladies, hello boys... 0:43
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé
9 Part 1. Narration 0:15
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
10 Part 1. No, no, brother, Porgy ain't soft on no woman... 1:33
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé
11 Part 1. Narration (Scene: crap game and murder) 4:31
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: The Russell Garcia Orchestra
12 Part 1. Narration 0:51
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
13 Part 1. Gone, Gone, Gone 2:20
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Chorus
14 Part 1. Overflow, overflow 2:08
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé
15 Part 1. Narration 0:28
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
16 Part 1. I can't puzzle this thing out... 1:18
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé
17 Part 1. Narration 0:11
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
18 Part 1. My Man's Gone Now 3:49
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Sallie Blair
19 Part 1. Narration 0:35
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
20 Part 1. Oh the train is at the station... 2:43
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Chorus
21 Part 1. Narration 0:37
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
22 Part 1. Oh I'm agoin' out to the Blackfish banks... 2:17
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Frank Rosolino
23 Part 1. Narration 0:34
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
24 Part 1. I Got Plenty o' Nuttin' 3:13
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: The Pat Moran Quartet
25 Part 1. Mornin', Lawyer. Looking for somebody?... 4:23
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: George Kirby / The Pat Moran Quartet
26 Part 1. Buzzard Song 2:43
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé
27 Part 1. Narration 0:28
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
28 Part 1. Bess, You Is My Woman Now 4:57
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin 
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé
29 Part 1. Oh, I can't sit down (picnic music) 1:55
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Don Fagerquist / Don Fagerquist Group / Betty Roché
30 Part 1. Porgy, I hates to go... 1:00
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé
31 Part 1. I Got Plenty o Nuttin' (reprise) 0:37
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé
32 Part 1. It Ain't Necessarily So (instrumental) 1:52
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Russell Garcia / Betty Roché
33 Part 1. Narration 0:34
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
34 Part 1. It Ain't Necessarily So 4:28
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: George Kirby
35 Part 1. Narration 0:53
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
36 Part 1. What you want wid Bess?... 2:12
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Johnny Hartman
37 Part 1. Narration 00:33
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
38 Part 1. Oh I'm agoin' out to the Blackfish banks... (reprise) 1:27
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Frank Rosolino
39 Part 1. Narration 0:30
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
40 Part 1. Oh, doctor Jesus...
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Sallie Blair
41 Part 1. Here come de honey man... / Oh dey's so fresh and fine... / I'm talkin' about devil crabs.. 3:31
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Joe Derise / Bob Dorough / Loulie Jean Norman
Tracklist 2
Porgy and Bess, opera
1 Part 2. Narration 0:38
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
2 Part 2. I Loves You, Porgy 3:17
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé
3 Part 2. Narration (Scene: storm) 3:04
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Chorus / The Russell Garcia Orchestra
4 Part 2. Summertime (reprise) 1:22
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Betty Roché
5 Part 2. Narration 0:11
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
6 Part 2. Oh, dere's somebody knockin' at de do'... 1:03
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Chorus
7 Part 2. Narration 1:20
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
8 Part 2. If God want to kill me... 2:05
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Johnny Hartman
9 Part 2. Narration  0:06
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
10 Part 2. A red-headed woman... 1:48
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Chorus / Johnny Hartman
11 Part 2. Narration 0:59
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
12 Part 2. Oh, doctor Jesus (reprise) 0:38
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Chorus
13 Part 2. Narration 00:55
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
14 Part 2. Clara, Clara, don't you be downhearted... 1:36
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: The Pat Moran Quartet
15 Part 2. Narration 0:10
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins
16 Part 2. Summertime (reprise) 1:12
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Betty Roché
17 Part 2. Narration 1:50
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Chorus
18 Part 2. Oh, Lawd, what I goin' do?... 1:21
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé
19 Part 2. Narration 0:09
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Chorus
20 Part 2. There's a Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon for New York 1:28
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: George Kirby
21 Part 2. Narration 1:18
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins / The Russell Garcia Orchestra
22 Part 2. Narration 0:24
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Chorus
23 Part 2. How are you dis mornin'?... 1:41
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Chorus
24 Part 2. Narration 0:39
George Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Chorus
25 Part 2. Oh, Bess, Oh, Where's My Bess 2:19
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Sallie Blair
26 Part 2. Oh Lawd, I'm on My Way 1:57
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: Chorus
27 Suite (editied instrumental suite from Russ Garcia's orchestration) 29:12
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Frances Faye / Mel Tormé feat: The Russell Garcia Orchestra

BOBBY SCOTT — The Compositions Of Bobby Scott (1955-2014) RM | Serie Bethlehem Album Collection 1000 – 126 | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :

1    Dot    3:38
2    Kwan Youen    2:57
3    Moon Tan    3:49
4    Betty    4:16
5    Aunt Sarah    4:10
6    Cerebellum    4:09
7    Wigwam    2:19
8    The Creed    4:03
9    Table Cloth Stomp    2:58
10    A Parable    2:59
11    The Wig    2:35
12    Count Bill    2:45
– BONUS TRACK –
13    Makin' Whoopee    4:36
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Charlie Mariano (tracks: 2, 7 to 12), Hal McKusick (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Baritone Saxophone – Al Epstein (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6), Jimmy Giuffre (tracks: 2, 7 to 12)
Bass – Max Bennett (tracks: 2, 7 to 12), Milt Hinton (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Conductor – Bobby Scott (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Drums – Osie Johnson (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6), Stan Levey (tracks: 2, 7 to 12)
Piano – Bobby Scott (tracks: 2, 7 to 12)
Tenor Saxophone – Bill Holman (tracks: 2, 7 to 12)
Trombone – Eddie Bert (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6), Frank Rosolino (tracks: 2, 7 to 12)
Trumpet – Conte Candoli (tracks: 2, 7 to 12), Ronnie Woellmer (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6)

FRANK ROSOLINO — Four Horns and a Lush Life (1956-2000) RM | MONO | Serie ベツレヘムCDコレクション – 52 | FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Russ Garcia was a popular arranger in the mid-'50s, often working with some of the best jazz artists of the day. On this session for Bethlehem, he conducts an octet with four trombonists (including Maynard Ferguson, Frank Rosolino, Herbie Harper and Tommy Pederson), plus baritone saxophonist Dick Houlgate, pianist Marty Paich, bassist Red Mitchell and drummer Stan Levey. Most of Garcia's cool arrangements are of standards, while his "I'll Never Forget What's Her Name (The Lo-est)" is a barely disguised reworking of the chord changes to "Fine and Dandy." Obviously, the trombonists are the primary focus of the solos, though Paich, Houlgate and Mitchell get a chance to get in a few licks of their own. Garcia's use of a trombone choir is very effective in the warm treatment of "Lush Life" and a cooking "What Is This Thing Called Love." Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1 I'll Never Forget What's Her Name 3:20
Russell Garcia
2 But Beautiful 2:17
Johnny Burke / James Van Heusen
3 Dancing on the Ceiling 3:09
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
4 The Boy Next Door 2:37
Hugh Martin
5 Just One of Those Things 4:06
Cole Porter
6 Zigeuner 2:55
Noël Coward
7 Limehouse Blues 3:04
Philip Braham / Douglas Furber
8 Lush Life 2:07
Billy Strayhorn
9 Lover, Come Back to Me 5:36
Oscar Hammerstein II / Sigmund Romberg
10 Ramona 2:40
Louis Wolfe Gilbert / Mabel Wayne
11 Someone to Watch over Me 2:31
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
12 What Is This Thing Called Love? 3:04
Cole Porter
Credits :
Baritone Saxophone – Dick Houlgate
Bass – Red Mitchell
Drums – Stan Levey
Piano – Marty Paich
Trombone – Frank Rosolino, Herb Harper, Maynard Ferguson, Tommy Pederson

HERBIE MANN — Herbie Mann Plays (1956-2001) RM | Serie Bethlehem Archives | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Flutist Herbie Mann's first recording as a leader (seven selections from 1954 originally on a 10" LP plus four others cut in 1956) has been reissued on CD with three alternate takes added on. Even back in 1954, Mann (who doubles here on flute and alto flute) had his own sound. The music (featuring either Benny Weeks or Joe Puma on guitar in a piano-less quartet) is essentially straight-ahead bop and finds Mann playing quite melodically and with swing. This set is a good example of Herbie Mann's early style before he started exploring various types of world musics. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1 Chicken Little 2:58
 Herbie Mann
2 Cuban Love Song 3:13
 Dorothy Fields / Jimmy McHugh / Herbert Stothart
3 The Things We Did Last Summer 4:12
 Sammy Cahn / Jule Styne
4 Deep Night 3:36
 Charles Henderson / Rudy Vallée
5 Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea 4:03
 Harold Arlen / Ted Koehler
6 After Work 4:04
 Herbie Mann
7 Moon Dreams 3:26
 Chummy MacGregor / Johnny Mercer
8 A Spring Morning 2:40
 Herbie Mann
9 Scuffles 2:54
 Gardner / Herbie Mann
10 The Purple Grotto 2:42
 Herbie Mann
11 My Little Suede Shoes 2:40
 Herbie Mann / Charlie Parker
– Bonus Cuts –
12 A Spring Morning (Take 6) 2:49
 Herbie Mann
13 The Purple Grotto (Take 1) 2:53
 Herbie Mann
14 Chicken Little (Take 3) 3:11
 Herbie Mann
Credits
Bass – Keith Hodgson (1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10 to 14), Whitey Mitchell (2, 4, 7, 9)
Drums – Herbie Wasserman (2, 4, 7, 9), Lee Rockey (1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10 to 14)
Flute, Alto Flute – Herbie Mann
Guitar – Benny Weeks (1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10 to 14), Joe Puma (2, 4, 7, 9)

(RAHSAAN) ROLAND KIRK - Early Roots (1956-2001) RM | Bethlehem Archives | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Rahsaan Roland Kirk's first recording predated his second by four years and would be a real obscurity until its reissue in the mid-'70s. Kirk at 20 already had a recognizable sound on tenor and, although he had not yet mastered the art of playing two or three horns at once, he did overdub his manzello and stritch on three of the selections released on his debut, hinting at the exciting innovations to come. The music is mostly blues and ballads with a touch of R&B thrown in, a good beginning to a unique career. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Roland's Theme 2'51
Rahsaan Roland Kirk
2     Slow Groove 6'52
Rahsaan Roland Kirk
3     Stormy Weather 4'38
Harold Arlen / Ted Koehler
4     The Nearness of You 5'33
Hoagy Carmichael / Ned Washington
5     A La Carte 2'22
Rahsaan Roland Kirk
6     Easy Living 4'40
Ralph Rainger / Leo Robin
7     Triple Threat 2'24
Rahsaan Roland Kirk
Credits :
Bass – Carl Pruitt
Drums – Henry Duncan
Piano – James Madison
Tenor Saxophone – (Rahsaan) Roland Kirk

ZOOT SIMS - Down Home (1960-1992) RM | Bethlehem Classic Jazz Series | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims recorded on a regular basis as a leader for most of 45 years, and virtually all of his many sessions are worth acquiring. Sims's Bethlehem date also gives one a look at the great pianist Dave McKenna in his early days, along with bassist George Tucker and drummer Dannie Richmond. Sims mostly explores standards from the swing era (including a rare version of "Bill Bailey") on this enjoyable and consistently swinging set. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Jive at Five 5:18
Count Basie / Harry "Sweets" Edison    
2     Doggin' Around 4:39
Edgar Battle / Ray Evans    
3     Avalon 4:29
Buddy DeSylva / Al Jolson / Vincent Rose    
4     I Cried for You 6:50
Gus Arnheim / Arthur Freed / Abe Lyman    
5     Bill Bailey 5:17
Hughie Cannon    
6     Goodnight, Sweetheart 4:22
Jimmy Campbell / Reginald Connelly / Ray Noble    
7     There'll Be Some Changes Made 5:24
Billy Higgins / W. Benton Overstreet    
8     I've Heard That Blues Before 5:26
Zoot Sims    
9     There'll Be Some Changes Made 6:46
Billy Higgins / W. Benton Overstreet    
10     Jive at Five 6:17
Count Basie / Harry "Sweets" Edison     
11     Doggin' Around 3:36
Edgar Battle / Ray Evans    
12     Avalon 4:09
Buddy DeSylva / Al Jolson / Vincent Rose    
13     Goodnight, Sweetheart 5:09
Jimmy Campbell / Reginald Connelly / Ray Noble    
14     Bill Bailey 5:02
Hughie Cannon
Credits :
Bass – George Tucker
Drums – Dannie Richmond
Piano – Dave McKenna
Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims

TERRY MOREL - Songs of a Woman in Love (1956-1992) The Supreme Collection Of Bethlehem 15 / Mp3

Songs of a Woman in Love is a quintessential Bethlehem label release -- a smoky, profoundly expressive session bathed in neon tavern light, it's singer Terry Morel's lone release for the label, which seemed to specialize in this kind of one-and-done snapshot of feminine malaise and melancholy. Backed by a trio led by pianist Ralph Sharon and featuring flutist Herbie Mann, Morel's dusky, come-hither vocals mask a deeper emotional turmoil that shades songs like "Too Late Now" and "The Night We Called It a Day." The session is devoid of all traces of the sweetness and innocence that so often define her peers, instead articulating an intimacy and intensity rare in the postwar, pre-feminist '50s. by Jason Ankeny
Tracklist:
A1 Mountain Greenery 2:12
A2 How About You 2:54
A3 The Night We Called It A Day 3:15
A4 The One I Love Belongs To Somebody Else 2:18
A5 You Stepped Out Of A Dream 2:14
A6 You're Not The Kind 2:31
B1 Too Late Now 2:48
B2 The Gentleman Is A Dope 3:33
B3 A Hundred Years From Today 2:55
B4 Sometimes I'm Happy 3:05
B5 More Than You Know 2;57
B6 Who Cares 2:25
Credits:
Bass – Jay Cave
Drums – Christy Febbo
Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder
Flute – Herbie Mann
Piano – Ralph Sharon
Vocals – Terry Morel

PEGGY CONNELLY - That Old Black Magic (1956-2014) [24bits-96khz] RM / FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tracklist :
1     That Old Black Magic 3:15
Harold Arlen / Johnny Mercer
2     Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye 3:19
Cole Porter
3     Trav'lin' Light 2:30
Johnny Mercer
4     Ev'ry Time 2:11
Blane, Martin   
5     It Never Entered My Mind 4:27
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
6     Why Shouldn't I 3:00
Cole Porter
7     Gentlemen Friend 2:47
Horwitt, Lewine
8     What is There to Say 2:55
E.Y. "Yip" Harburg
9     He Was Too Good to Me 2:43
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
10     I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' 2:41
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin / DuBose Heyward
11     Fools Rush in 2:25
Johnny Mercer
12     Alone Together 3:17
Schwartz-Dietz
Credits :
Accompanied By – Russ Garcia "Wigville" Band
Alto Saxophone – Charlie Mariano
Baritone Saxophone – Jimmy Giuffre
Bass – Max Bennett
Drums – Stan Levey
Guitar – Al Hendrickson
Leader – Russ Garcia
Soprano Saxophone – Russ Cheever
Tenor Saxophone – Bill Holman
Trumpet – Pete Candoli, Stu Williamson

BETTY BLAKE - Betty Blake Sings in a Tender Mood (1961-2000) FLAC (tracks), lossless [24bits-96khz]

Vocalist Betty Blake made one fine recording for Bethlehem in 1960, Betty Blake Sings in a Tender Mood. On the strength of it, she deserved more opportunities and exposure. by Ron Wynn
Tracklist :
1.   Let There Be Love  1:55
2.   I'll Be Around  2:20
3.   Moon And Sand  2:10
4.   Trouble Is A Man  2:30
5.   Love Is Just Around The Corner 2:20
6   Lilac Wine   5:15
7   It's So Peaceful In The Country  2:40
8   While We're Young  2:40
9   Blue Fool  2:30
10   All Of You  2:45
11   Don't Say Love Has Ended  2:35
12   Out Of This World  2:35
Credits :
Bass – Addison Farmer, Eustis Guilemet
Drums – Charles Persip, Ed Shaughnessy
Guitar – Kenny Burrell
Piano – Mal Waldron
Tenor Saxophone – Roland Alexander, Zoot Sims
Trumpet – Marcus Belgrave
Vibraphone [Vibes], Producer – Teddy Charles

HELEN CARR - Why Do I Love You (1955-1995) RM / MONO / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The title Why Do I Love You speaks volumes about the emotional context of Helen Carr's approach -- equal parts heartbreak, frustration, and resignation, her tough but tender vocals capture the dark side of romance at its most affecting. This Bethlehem session features backing from the likes of Red Mitchell, Howard Roberts, and Cappy Lewis, and their nuanced contributions further underscore the intimacy of Carr's performance. The song selection is also excellent, forgoing overworked standards in favor of more apropos material like "Lonely Street," "My Kind of Trouble Is You," and "Then You've Never Been Blue."  by Jason Ankeny 

Tracklist :
1  Be Careful It's My Heart 1:58
Irving Berlin
2  My Kind Of Trouble Is You 3:58
Benny Carter
3  Lonely Street 2:23
Helen Carr / Paul Villepigue
4     Symphony 2:25
Alex Alstone / Jack Lawrence
5  You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me 2:25
Al Dubin / Harry Warren
6  Bye Bye Baby 3:38
Leo Robin / Jule Styne
7  Then You've Never Been Blue 2:29
Sam M. Lewis / Ted Fio Rito / Joe Young
8  Summer Night 2:23
Al Dubin / Harry Warren
9  Got A Date With An Angel 3:44
Clifford Grey / Sonny Miller / Thomas Tunbridge / Fats Waller
10  Why Do I Love You 2:40
Oscar Hammerstein II / Jerome Kern
11  Do I Worry 2:30
Stanley Cowan / Bobby Worth
12  I've Got A Feelin' You're Foolin' 2:03
Nacio Herb Brown / Arthur Freed
Credits :
Acoustic Bass – Red Mitchell
Guitar – Howard Roberts
Lead Vocals – Helen Carr
Trumpet – Cappy Lewis

BETTY ROCHÉ - Take the "A" Train (1956-1994) Bethlehem Classic Jazz Series / RM / APE (image+.cue), lossless

This CD (put out by Evidence) brings back singer Betty Roché's definitive session. Although she had sung briefly with Duke Ellington on two occasions in 1943 and the early '50s, fame had eluded Roché. After this album she would record two more records (available in the Original Jazz Classics series) over the next few years and then disappear back into obscurity. Assisted by vibraphonist Eddie Costa, trumpeter Conte Candoli, pianist Donn Trenner, bassist Whitey Mitchell, and drummer Davey Williams, Roché is heard at her best on this set of standards. Highlights include a remake of "Take the 'A' Train" (she had previously recorded a classic version with Ellington), "Something to Live For," "Route 66," and "September in the Rain." Two additional versions of "Go Away Blues" round out the excellent release. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1. Take the "A" Train 3:13
Billy Strayhorn
2. Something to Live For 4:04
Duke Ellington / Billy Strayhorn
3. In a Mellow Tone 2:29
Duke Ellington / Milt Gabler
4. Time After Time 3:05
Sammy Cahn / Jule Styne
5. Go Away Blues 3:18
Duke Ellington
6. Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man 3:42
Oscar Hammerstein II / Jerome Kern
7. Route 66 4:34
Bobby Troup
8. All My Life 3:48
Harry Akst / Benny Davis
9. I Just Got the Message, Baby 2:39
Carr
10. All Too Soon 4:07
Duke Ellington / Carl Sigman
11. You Don't Love Me No More 3:17
Duke Ellington
12. September in the Rain 3:50
Al Dubin / Harry Warren
13. Go Away Blues 3:51
Duke Ellington
14. Go Away Blues 3:00
Duke Ellington
Credits :
Bass – Whitey Mitchell
Piano – Donn Trenner
Trumpet – Conte Candoli
Vibraphone – Eddie Costa
Vocals – Betty Roché

MILT HINTON - East Coast Jazz Series No. 5 + 1 (1955-2014) RM / Bethlehem Album Collection 1000 / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This 1955 date finds the venerable jazz bassist in the choice company of clarinetist Tony Scott (listed as A.J. Sciacca), pianist Dick Katz, and drummer Ossie Johnson. Having already established himself as a veteran sideman after getting his start in the late '20s, Hinton marked the mid-'50s with some solo dates for Bethlehem label. This collection features several remastered tracks from this association, including the Hinton originals "Pik 'N' Pat" and "Upstairs with Milton." And while Scott and Katz avail themselves nicely on a smattering of solos, Hinton is the focus, displaying his deft bass work on every track with some extended soloing -- he even indulges in a bit of bowing on his own "Ebony Silhouette." Topped off with some fetching numbers by Katz and Scott, and handful of tasty covers, this Hinton disc makes for a perfect showcase of the master bassist's considerable talents. by Stephen Cook
Tracklist:
1 Mean to Me 4:16
Fred E. Ahlert / Roy Turk
2 Pick 'N Pat 4:44
Milt Hinton
3 Over the Rainbow 3:39
Harold Arlen / E.Y. "Yip" Harburg
4 Milt to the Hilt 3:38
Milt Hinton
5 Don't Blame Me 2:30
Dorothy Fields / Jimmy McHugh
6 Katz' Meow (A Canon for Cats) 5:20
Dick Katz
7 Upstairs With Milt 2:16
Milt Hinton
8 Ebony Silhouette 2:44
Milt Hinton / Benny Payne
9 Cantus Firmus 4:28
Dick Katz
10 These Foolish Things 3:49
Harry Link / Holt Marvell / Jack Strachey
- Bonus Track -
11 Milt to the Hilt 3:50
Milt Hinton
Credits:
Bass – Milt Hinton
Clarinet – A. J. Sciacca
Drums – Osie Johnson
Piano – Dick Katz
Producer – Creed Taylor

RALPH BURNS & HIS ENSEMBLE - Bijou (1957-2014) Bethlehem Album Collection 1000 / RM / MONO / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist:
1 Bijou 4:03
Ralph Burns

2 Spring In Naples 3:20

Ralph Burns

3 Lover Come Back To Me 5:36
Oscar Hammerstein II / Sigmund Romberg
4 Gina 5:12
Ralph Burns
5 Perpetual Motion 4:04
Ralph Burns
6 Spring Sequence 6:12
Ralph Burns
7 Echo Of Spring 3:46
Willie "The Lion" Smith / Clarence Williams
8 Spring Is Here  3:35
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
9 Autobahn Blues 3:48
Ralph Burns
10 Sprang 3:56
Ralph Burns

Credits:

Bass – Clyde Lombardi
Drums – Osie Johnson
Guitar – Jimmy Raney
Piano – Ralph Burns

CHARLES MINGUS - The Jazz Experiments Of Charlie Mingus (1954-2014) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Originally released on two 10" records called Jazzical Moods, The Jazz Experiments of Charles Mingus makes its first appearance in CD. These 1954 Period Records sessions include the work of Thad Jones on trumpet and John LaPorta on clarinet and alto sax, combine old and new forms of classical and jazz for a cool jazz sound. Tracks like "Minor Intrusion" and "Thrice Upon a Time" demonstrate the synergy between Mingus and his players, and display his compositional skills. by Heather Phares

[Japanese Bethlehem Album Collection 1000]

Tracklist:

1 - What Is This Thing Called Love
2 - Minor Intrusion
3 - Stormy Weather
4 - Four Hands
5 - Thrice Upon A Theme
6 - The Spur Of The Moment
Personnel:
Charlie Mingus - bass, piano, leader
John LaPorta - clarinet, alto saxophone
Teo Macero - tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
Thad Jones - trumpet
Jackson Wiley - cello
Clem De Rosa - drums

HELEN CARR - The Complete Bethlehem Collection (1993) RM / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

With the exception of one song cut with Charles Mingus in 1946 and two with King Curtis later in the 1950s, this single CD (which consists of Helen Carr's two Bethlehem albums) has the complete output of the talented but short-lived singer who died in 1960 at age 36. Carr's interpretations fall between jazz and middle-of-the-road pop, yet her treatments of the standards consistently swing and uplift the material. On one occasion she is joined by a quintet with husband/pianist Donn Trenner, trumpeter Don Fagerquist and altoist Charlie Mariano, while the other session finds Carr interacting quite winningly with a trio consisting of guitarist Howard Roberts, bassist Red Mitchell and the muted (but fiery) trumpet of Cappy Lewis. Recommended. by Scott Yanow
Credits:
Alto Saxophone – Charlie Mariano
Bass – Max Bennett, Red Mitchell
Drums – Stan Levey
Guitar – Howard Roberts
Piano – Donn Trenner
Trumpet – Cappy Lewis, Don Fagerquist
Vocals – Helen Carr

HELEN CARR - ... Down in the Depths on the 90th Floor (1955-2013) 24bits-96hz / FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tracklist 
1  Not Mine
Alto Saxophone – Charlie Mariano
Bass – Max Bennett
Drums – Stan Levy
Piano – Donn Trenner
Trumpet – Don Fagerquist
Written By – Mercer-Schertzinger
2  I Don't Want To Cry Anymore
Alto Saxophone – Charlie Mariano
Bass – Max Bennett
Drums – Stan Levy
Piano – Donn Trenner
Trumpet – Don Fagerquist
Written By – Schertzinger
3  Tulip Or Turnip
Alto Saxophone – Charlie Mariano
Bass – Max Bennett
Drums – Stan Levy
Piano – Donn Trenner
Trumpet – Don Fagerquist
Written By – George-Ellington
4  Memory Of The Rain
Alto Saxophone – Charlie Mariano
Bass – Max Bennett
Drums – Stan Levy
Piano – Donn Trenner
Trumpet – Don Fagerquist
Written By – Carr-Trenner
5  Down In The Depths On The 90th Floor
Alto Saxophone – Charlie Mariano
Bass – Max Bennett
Drums – Stan Levy
Piano – Donn Trenner
Trumpet – Don Fagerquist
Written By – Porter
6  You're Driving Me Crazy
Alto Saxophone – Charlie Mariano
Bass – Max Bennett
Drums – Stan Levy
Piano – Donn Trenner
Trumpet – Don Fagerquist
Written-By – Donaldson
7  I'm Glad There Is You
Alto Saxophone – Charlie Mariano
Bass – Max Bennett
Drums – Stan Levy
Piano – Donn Trenner
Trumpet – Don Fagerquist
Written By – Madeira-Dorsey
8  Moments Like This
Alto Saxophone – Charlie Mariano
Bass – Max Bennett
Drums – Max Bennett
Piano – Donn Trenner
Trumpet – Don Fagerquist
Written By – Loesser-Lne
Credits :
Max Bennett  -  Bass
Helen Carr  -  Vocals
Don Fagerquist  -  Trumpet
Stan Levey  -  Drums
Charlie Mariano  -  Sax (Alto)
Donn Trenner  -  Piano

SUE & RALPH SHARON - Mr & Mrs Jazz [1956] Bethlehem

Tracklist
1 It Don't Mean A Thing 4:08
2 A Nightingale Can Sing The Blues 5:33
3 A Fine Romance 3:02
4 Hugette Waltz 2:09
5 I Could Have Told You 4:19
6 A Trout No Doubt 3:10
7 Mynah Lament 5:55
8 With The Wind And The Rain In Your Hair 2:55
9 Just You, Just Me 5:03
10 Nothing At All 4:43
11 That Goldblatt Magic 4:45
Credits
Bass – Milt Hinton
Drums – Jo Jones
Guitar – Joe Puma
Piano – Ralph Sharon
Tenor Saxophone – J.R. Monterose
Vibraphone – Eddie Costa
Vocals – Sue Sharon

SUE & RALPH SHARON - Mr & Mrs Jazz [1956]

[1999] Bethlehem Records ‎– TOCJ-62009

 Remastered, Mono / CBR320 / scans

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