Columbia session · in the studio
June 19, 1950; July 10, 1950; October 21, 1950
Harry James And His Orchestra
In the room
Harry James – leader, trumpet- Everett McDonald – trumpet
- Nick Buono – trumpet
- Phil Cook – trumpet
- Stan Fishelson – trumpet
- Carl Ziggy Elmer – trombone · as Carl Elmer
- Dave Robbins – trombone
- Lee O'Connor – trombone
Juan Tizol – valve trombone- Mascagni Musky Ruffo – alto sax · as Musky Ruffo
Willie Smith – alto sax- Corky Corcoran – tenor sax
- Jimmy Cook – tenor sax
- Bob Poland – baritone sax
- Sam Herman – guitar
- Bruce MacDonald – piano
- Bob Stone – bass
- Jackie Mills – drums
The takes
What the numbers mean
Columbia numbered its masters by the tune, in series by the city: CO 55473 is a New York master.
| Matrix · take | Title | First out on |
|---|---|---|
| – | Sweet Jenny Lou | CL 6138 |
| – | These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You) | CL 6138 |
| – | New Two O'Clock Jump | CL 6138 |
| – | Big John's Special | CL 6138 |
| – | Deep Purple | CL 6138 |
| – | Squaty Roo | CL 6138 |
6 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.
8 of them 2 albums
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL 522 | One Night Stand | Harry James And His Orchestra | 1953 | Harry James, Everett McDonald, Nick Buono, Carl Ziggy Elmer, Mascagni Musky Ruffo, Bob Poland, Bruce MacDonald, Jackie Mills | |
| CL 562 | Dancing In Person With Harry James At The Hollywood Palladium | Harry James (2) | 1954 | Harry James, Everett McDonald, Nick Buono, Carl Ziggy Elmer, Dave Robbins, Juan Tizol, Mascagni Musky Ruffo, Bob Poland |
6 of them 1 album
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL 669 | Jazz Session | Harry James And His Orchestra | 1955 | Harry James, Nick Buono, Dave Robbins, Juan Tizol, Willie Smith, Bob Poland |
3 of them 1 album
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGV-8280 | Music, Romance And Especially Love | Louis Bellson And His Orchestra | 1958 | Juan Tizol, Willie Smith, Bob Poland |
