Columbia session · in the studio
January 22 & 23, 1954
Harry James
In the room
Harry James – drums, leader, trumpet- Art Depew – trumpet
- Everett McDonald – trumpet
- Nick Buono – trumpet
- Ralph Osborne – trumpet
- Carl Ziggy Elmer – trombone · as Carl Elmer
- Dave Robbins – trombone
- Lew McCreary – trombone
Juan Tizol – valve trombone- Herbie Steward – alto sax · as Herb Steward
- Mascagni Musky Ruffo – alto sax · as Musky Ruffo
- William Massingill – tenor sax
- Francis Polifroni – tenor sax, clarinet
- Bob Poland – baritone sax
- Tommy Todd – piano
- Buddy Hayes – bass
Buddy Rich – drums, vocal
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 |
|---|---|---|
| – | Palladium Party | CL 562 |
| – | Bye Bye Blues | CL 562 |
| – | Please Take A Letter, Miss Brown | CL 562 |
| – | Ain´t She Sweet | CL 562 |
| – | Sugar Foot Stomp | CL 562 |
| – | How Could You Do A Thing Like That To Me | CL 562 |
| – | Moonlight Bay | CL 562 |
| – | Midnight Sun | CL 562 |
| – | Moanin` Low | CL 562 |
| – | Flash | CL 562 |
10 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.
12 of them 1 album
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | CL 522 | One Night Stand | Harry James And His Orchestra | 1953 | Harry James, Art Depew, Everett McDonald, Nick Buono, Ralph Osborne, Carl Ziggy Elmer, Lew McCreary, Herbie Steward, Mascagni Musky Ruffo, William Massingill, Francis Polifroni, Bob Poland |
10 of them 1 album
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | CL 669 | Jazz Session | Harry James And His Orchestra | 1955 | Harry James, Art Depew, Nick Buono, Ralph Osborne, Dave Robbins, Lew McCreary, Juan Tizol, William Massingill, Bob Poland, Buddy Hayes |
8 of them 1 album
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | CL 6138 | Your Dance Date With Harry James And His Orchestra | Harry James And His Orchestra | 1950 | Harry James, Everett McDonald, Nick Buono, Carl Ziggy Elmer, Dave Robbins, Juan Tizol, Mascagni Musky Ruffo, Bob Poland |
2 of them 5 albums
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | MGN-26 | The Swinging Buddy Rich | Buddy Rich All Stars | 1954 | Bob Poland, Buddy Rich |
 | MGN-1021 | Our Best | Various Artists | 1955 | Bob Poland, Buddy Rich |
 | MGN-1052 | The Swinging Buddy Rich | Buddy Rich All Stars | 1955 | Bob Poland, Buddy Rich |
 | MGV-8195 | Compendium Of Jazz #2 | Various Artists | 1956+ | Bob Poland, Buddy Rich |
 | MGV-8280 | Music, Romance And Especially Love | Louis Bellson And His Orchestra | 1958 | Juan Tizol, Bob Poland |