Bethlehem session · in the studio
August 21, 1954
Chris Connor
- This day's music is on 4 records: Chris Connor Sings Lullabys For Lovers, Chris Connor Sings Lullabys Of Birdland, Chris, Bethlehem's Girl Friends
In the room
Chris Connor – vocal- Ronnie Odrich – flute, clarinet
- Joe Cinderella – guitar
- Don Burns – accordion
- Vinnie Burke – bass
- Art Mardigan – drums
The takes
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 |
|---|---|---|
| – | Cottage For Sale | BCP-1002, BCP-6004 |
| – | How Long Has This Been Going On | BCP-1002, BCP-6004 |
| – | Stella By Starlight | BCP-1002, BCP-6004 |
| – | Gone With The Wind | BCP-1002, BCP-6004 |
| – | He's Coming Home | BCP-1002, BCP-6004 |
| – | Goodbye | BCP-1002, BCP-6004 |
| – | Out Of This World | BCP-1002, BCP-56 |
| – | Lush Life | BCP-1002, BCP-56, BCP-6006 |
8 takes · the ones we haven't matched yet are looked up on Spotify when you make it
Where it ended up
BCP-1002 · 1954Chris Connor Sings Lullabys For LoversChris Connor
BCP-6004 · 1956Chris Connor Sings Lullabys Of BirdlandChris Connor
BCP-56 · 1956ChrisChris Connor
BCP-6006 · 1956Bethlehem's Girl FriendsJulie London, Carmen McRae, Chris ConnorTogether elsewhere
The other albums at least two of these players are on together.
4 of them 2 albums
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | BCP-1010 | East Coast Jazz/2 | Vinnie Burke | 1955 | Ronnie Odrich, Joe Cinderella, Don Burns, Vinnie Burke |
 | BCP-6 | Bass By Pettiford/Burke | Oscar Pettiford Modern Quintet | 1957 | Ronnie Odrich, Joe Cinderella, Don Burns, Vinnie Burke |
2 of them 1 album
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | PRLP 7063 | Gil's Guests | Gil Melle Quartet | 1956 | Joe Cinderella, Vinnie Burke |