Bethlehem session · in the studio
December 14, 1955
Max Bennett Quartet
In the room
Max Bennett – bass
Carl Fontana – trombone
Dave McKenna – piano
Mel Lewis – 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 |
|---|---|---|
| – | Taking A Chance On Love | BCP-50 |
| – | Sweet Sue | BCP-50 |
| – | Blues | BCP-50 |
| – | S'posin' | BCP-50 |
4 takes · the ones we haven't matched yet are looked up on Spotify when you make it
Where it ended up
Together elsewhere
The other albums at least two of these players are on together.
The whole band 2 albums
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | BCP-48 | Max Bennett | Max Bennett Septet | 1956 | Max Bennett, Carl Fontana, Dave McKenna, Mel Lewis |
 | BCP-6036 | Trombone Bandstand | Various Artists | 1960 | Max Bennett, Carl Fontana, Dave McKenna, Mel Lewis |
2 of them 11 albums
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | BCP-49 | Charlie Mariano Plays | Charlie Mariano Sextet | 1956 | Max Bennett, Mel Lewis |
 | PJ-1221 | On Stage | The Bill Perkins Octet | 1956 | Carl Fontana, Mel Lewis |
 | BCP-6017 | Frances Faye Sings Folk Songs | Frances Faye | 1957 | Max Bennett, Mel Lewis |
 | BCP-6020 | Gene Norman Presents Mel Torme At The Crescendo | Mel Torme | 1957 | Max Bennett, Mel Lewis |
 | C3544 | Coop! | The Music Of Bob Cooper | 1958 | Max Bennett, Mel Lewis |
 | PJ-1257 | The Sound Of Big Band Jazz In Hi-Fi! | Various Artists | 1959 | Carl Fontana, Mel Lewis |
 | BCP-6031 | Songs For Any Taste | Mel Torme | 1959 | Max Bennett, Mel Lewis |
 | MG-36148 | More Vibes On Velvet | Terry Gibbs | 1959 | Max Bennett, Mel Lewis |
 | BCP-6035 | Fifteen Star Saxophones | Various Artists | 1960 | Max Bennett, Mel Lewis |
 | BCP-6038 | Blues Ville | Various Artists | 1960 | Max Bennett, Mel Lewis |
 | BCP-6068 | Award Album - Jazz Vocals | Various Artists | 1962 | Max Bennett, Mel Lewis |