Bethlehem session · in the studio
August 9 and 11, 1954
Chris Connor
- This day's music is on 5 records: Chris Connor Sings Lullabys Of Birdland, Chris Connor Sings Lullabys Of Birdland, Award Album - Jazz Vocals, Chris, Just For Variety - Bethlehem's Best Volume Two
In the room
Chris Connor – vocal- Everett Barksdale – guitar
- Ellis Larkins – piano
- Beverly Peer – bass
The takes
1 of these 9 takes stayed in the vault at the time: alternates and tunes that weren't issued. Switch to hear only the ones that came out on the records.
What the numbers mean
Bethlehem numbered its masters by the tune; the take kept is the one that was issued.
| Matrix · take | Title | First out on |
|---|---|---|
| – | Lullaby Of Birdland | BCP-1001, BCP-6004, BCP-6068 |
| – | What Is There To Say | BCP-1001, BCP-6004 |
| – | Try A Little Tenderness | BCP-1001, BCP-6004 |
| – | Spring Is Here | BCP-1001, BCP-6004 |
| – | Why Shouldn't I | BCP-1001, BCP-6004 |
| – | Why Shouldn't I (alternate take) | Not issued at the time |
| – | All About Ronnie | BCP-1001, BCP-56 |
| – | I Hear Music | BCP-1001, BCP-56 |
| – | Come Back To Sorrento | BCP-1001, BCP-56, BCP-83 |
9 takes · the ones we haven't matched yet are looked up on Spotify when you make it
