Pacific Jazz session · in the studio
August 25, 1961
Les McCann Ltd. With Gerald Wilson Orchestra
Rex Productions Studio, Los Angeles, CA, February 28, March 14, April 4, and
In the room
Les McCann – piano, vocal- John Audino – trumpet
- Charlie Meeks – trumpet
- Ray Triscari – trumpet
- Jimmy Zito – trumpet
- Bob Edmondson – trombone
- John Ewing – trombone
- Kenny Shroyer – bass trombone
Buddy Collette – alto sax, flute
Charles Lloyd – alto sax, flute
Teddy Edwards – tenor sax
Harold Land – tenor sax- Jack Nimitz – baritone sax
Gerald Wilson – arranger, conductor, director- Bobby Bruce – violin
- Carl Kalash – violin
- Dan Lube – violin
- Ed Lustgarten – violin
- George Poole – violin
- Jerome Reisler – violin
- Darrell Terwilliger – violin
- Myron Sandler – viola
- Charles Gates – cello
- Dolo Coker – rhythm piano
Herbie Lewis – bass- Ron Jefferson – drums
The takes
What the numbers mean
Pacific Jazz numbered its masters by the tune; the take kept is the one that was issued.
| Matrix · take | Title | First out on |
|---|---|---|
| – | Wonder Why | PJ-31 |
| – | Since I Fell For You | PJ-31, PJ-10166 |
| – | I Cried For You | PJ-31 |
| – | Please Send Me Someone To Love | PJ-31, PJ-10166 |
| Matrix · take | Title | First out on |
|---|---|---|
| – | It's Way Past Suppertime | PJ-31, PJ-10166 |
| – | But Not For Me | PJ-31 |
| – | Love Letters | PJ-31 |
7 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.
14 of them 1 album
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | PJ-100 | 24 Great Jazz Groups: On Mike! | Various Artists | 1963 | Les McCann, John Audino, Ray Triscari, Jimmy Zito, Bob Edmondson, John Ewing, Kenny Shroyer, Buddy Collette, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, Gerald Wilson, Herbie Lewis, Ron Jefferson |
11 of them 1 album
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | PJ-34 | You Better Believe It | Gerald Wilson | 1961 | John Audino, Ray Triscari, Jimmy Zito, Bob Edmondson, John Ewing, Kenny Shroyer, Buddy Collette, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, Gerald Wilson |
8 of them 1 album
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ-10149 | Clifford Scott Quintet · not on the site yet | Clifford Scott Quintet | 1963 | Les McCann, Bob Edmondson, John Ewing, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, Gerald Wilson, Herbie Lewis |
7 of them 1 album
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | PJ-88 | On Stage | Gerald Wilson Orchestra | 1965 | Bob Edmondson, John Ewing, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, Gerald Wilson, Herbie Lewis |
6 of them 3 albums
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | PJ-61 | Moment Of Truth | Gerald Wilson Big Band | 1963 | John Audino, Bob Edmondson, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, Gerald Wilson |
 | PJ-80 | Portraits | Gerald Wilson Orchestra | 1964 | Bob Edmondson, John Ewing, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, Gerald Wilson |
 | PJ-10099 | Feelin' Kinda Blues | Gerald Wilson Orchestra | 1966 | Bob Edmondson, John Ewing, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, Gerald Wilson |
5 of them 3 albums
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | PJ-1289 | Swingin' Like Sixty Vol. 1: The Singers/The Swingers | Various Artists | 1960 | Les McCann, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Gerald Wilson, Ron Jefferson |
 | PJ-13 | This Is The Blues Vol. 1 | Various Artists | 1961 | Les McCann, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Gerald Wilson, Ron Jefferson |
 | PJ-10111 | The Golden Sword (Torero Impressions In Jazz) | Gerald Wilson Orchestra | 1966 | John Ewing, Teddy Edwards, Harold Land, Jack Nimitz, Gerald Wilson |
4 of them 1 album
| No. | Title | Leader | Year | Who | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | PJ-49 | Brass Bag | Tricky Lofton And Carmell Jones | 1963 | Bob Edmondson, Kenny Shroyer, Gerald Wilson, Ron Jefferson |
