Various - The Best Of Chess Jazz FLAC album
Performer: Various
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Best Of Chess Jazz
Country: US
Released: 1989
Style: Soul-Jazz, Bop, Big Band
Label: MCA Records, Chess
Catalog Number: CH2-6025
FLAC version ZIP size: 2935 mb
MP3 version ZIP size: 1118 mb
WMA version ZIP size: 1133 mb
Rating: 4.1
Votes: 649
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Best Of Chess Jazz
Country: US
Released: 1989
Style: Soul-Jazz, Bop, Big Band
Label: MCA Records, Chess
Catalog Number: CH2-6025
FLAC version ZIP size: 2935 mb
MP3 version ZIP size: 1118 mb
WMA version ZIP size: 1133 mb
Rating: 4.1
Votes: 649
Tracklist
| 1 | –Kenny Burrell Trio | Well You Needn'tBass – Richard Davis Drums – Roy HaynesGuitar – Kenny BurrellWritten-By – T. Monk | 4:20 |
| 2 | –Jack McDuff | Let My People GoArranged By [Brass Section], Conductor [Brass Section] – Richard Evans Brass [Brass Section] – Unknown ArtistDrums – Unknown ArtistGuitar [Or] – Phil Upchurch, Roland FaulknerOrgan – Jack McDuffReeds – Cliff DavisWritten-By – J. McDuff | 3:14 |
| 3 | –Ahmad Jamal | PoincianaBass – Israel CrosbyDrums – Walter PerkinsPiano – Ahmad JamalWritten-By – N. Simon | 8:00 |
| 4 | –Clark Terry | CandyBass – Jimmy WoodeDrums – Sam WoodyardFlute – Mike Simpson Piano – Willie Jones Trumpet – Clark TerryWritten-By – A. Kramer, J. Whitney, M David | 2:20 |
| 5 | –James Moody & His Orchestra | I'm In The Mood For LoveBaritone Saxophone – Tate HoustonBass – Johnny LathamDrums – Clarence JohnstonPiano – Jimmy Boyd Tenor Saxophone – James MoodyTrombone – Donald ColeTrumpet – John ColesVocals – Eddie JeffersonWritten-By – D. Fields, J. McHugh | 3:06 |
| 6 | –John Klemmer | Here Comes The ChildBass – Wolfgang MelzGuitar – Art JohnsonKeyboards – Richard Thompson Tenor Saxophone – John KlemmerWritten-By – J. Klemmer | 3:16 |
| 7 | –Oliver Nelson | Hobo FlatsBass – Ben TuckerBass Trombone – Tony StuddClarinet, Alto Saxophone – Phil WoodsClarinet, Tenor Saxophone – Bob AshtonDrums – Grady TateFlute, Alto Flute, Baritone Saxophone – Jerome RichardsonFlute, Alto Saxophone – Ken SoderblomPiano – Patti BrownTenor Saxophone, Arranged By – Oliver NelsonTrombone – Ray WieganoTrumpet – Art Hoyle, Snooky YoungWritten-By – O. Nelson | 4:08 |
| 8 | –Illinois Jacquet | Like YoungBass – Ben TuckerDrums – Ray LucasGuitar – Kenny Burrell, Wally RichardsonOrgan – Ralph SmithPercussion – Willie RodriguezTenor Saxophone – Illinois JacquetWritten-By – A. Previn, P. Webster | 3:58 |
| 9 | –Art Farmer - Benny Golson Jazztet | It Ain't Necessarily SoBass – Addison FarmerDrums – Lex HumphriesPiano – McCoy TynerTenor Saxophone – Benny GolsonTrombone – Curtis FullerTrumpet – Art FarmerWritten-By – D. Heyward, G. Gershwin, I. Gershwin | 3:48 |
| 10 | –Zoot Sims Quartet | The Man I LoveBass – Knobby TotahDrums – Gus JohnsonPiano – Johnny WilliamsTenor Saxophone – Zoot SimsWritten-By – G. Gershwin, I. Gershwin | 5:14 |
| 11 | –Ramsey Lewis | Wade In The WaterBass – Cleveland EatonConductor [Orchestra] – Richard Evans Drums – Maurice WhiteOrchestra – Unknown ArtistPiano – Ramsey LewisWritten-By – R. Lewis | 3:48 |
| 12 | –Art Blakey & His Jazz Messengers | TransfigurationAlto Saxophone – Jackie McLeanBass – Spanky DeBrestDrums – Art BlakeyPiano – Sam DockeryTrumpet – Bill HardmanWritten-By – A. Blakey | 5:10 |
| 13 | –Roland Kirk & Ira Sullivan | Soul StationBass – Don GarettDrums – Sonny BrownOrgan, Piano – William BurtonTenor Saxophone – Ira SullivanTenor Saxophone, Whistle – Roland KirkWritten-By – R. Kirk | 5:24 |
| 14 | –Benny Goodman Orchestra | Benny Rides AgainAlto Saxophone – Herb Geller, Jimmy SandsBaritone Saxophone – Pepper AdamsBass – George DuvivierClarinet – Benny GoodmanDrums – Shelly ManneGuitar – Turk Van LakePiano – Russ FreemanTenor Saxophone – Arthur Clarke, Bob WilberTrombone – Buster Cooper, Hale Rood, Rex PeerTrumpet – Allen Smith, Benny Ventura , E. V. Perry, John FroskWritten-By – E. Sauter | 4:28 |
| 15 | –Ray Bryant | Willow Weep For MeBass – Jimmy RowserDrums – Freddie WaitsPiano – Ray BryantWritten-By – A. Ronell | 3:16 |
| 16 | –Sonny Stitt | Lover ManAlto Saxophone – Sonny StittBass – William AustinDrums – Frank GantPiano – Barry Harris Written-By – J. Davis, J. Sherman, R. Ramirez | 3:46 |
| 17 | –Gene Ammons Sextet | More MoonBass – Leroy Jackson Drums – Wesley LandersGuitar – Leo BlevinsPiano – Junior ManceTenor Saxophone – Gene AmmonsTrombone – Matthew GeeTrumpet – Jesse MillerWritten-By – S. Rogers | 2:42 |
| 18 | –Budd Johnson Quartet | Come Rain Or Come ShineBass [Or] – George Duvivier, Richard Davis Drums – Belton EvansOrgan – Al Williams Tenor Saxophone – Budd JohnsonWritten-By – H. Arlen, J. Mercer | 4:16 |
Versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6025-1, 6025.1 | Various | The Best Of Chess Jazz (2xLP, Comp) | MCA Records, MCA Records | 6025-1, 6025.1 | Australia | 1989 |
| GCH2-6025 | Various | The Best Of Chess Jazz (2xLP, Comp) | MCA Records, Chess | GCH2-6025 | Italy | 1989 |
| CHC2-6025 | Various | The Best Of Chess Jazz (Cass, Comp) | MCA Records, Chess | CHC2-6025 | US | 1987 |
| CHD-6025 | Various | The Best Of Chess Jazz (CD, Comp, RE, RM) | Chess | CHD-6025 | US | 1988 |
| CDCHESS 1027 | Various | The Best Of Chess Jazz (CD, Comp) | Chess | CDCHESS 1027 | Europe | 1989 |
Credits
- Art Direction – Vartan
- Compiled By, Coordinator – Andy McKaie
- Liner Notes, Other [Great Input] – Joe Goldberg
- Mastered By – Greg Fulginiti
- Remastered By [Digital Remastering] – Doug Schwartz
Notes
Mastered at Artisan, L.A.Digital remastering at MCA Whitney Studios, Glendale, CA
Original Chess Records monaural and stereo masters were used to create this compilation.
ⒸⓅ1987 MCA Records, Inc.
[spine]: MCA-Chess Records [backcover]: Chess MCA Records
Each matrix includes a " ⧈-G-⧈" stamp indicating a MCA Gloversville pressing.
Recording cities & release details:
[A1]: Chicago, Dec., 1956. Originally released as Checker single 855
[A2]: Chicago, Jan., 1950. Originally released on Chess LP-CHV-414
[A3]: Chicago, Sept., 1957. Originally released on Argo LP 620
[A4]: Chicago, Oct., 1956. Originally released on Argo LP 608
[A5]: Chicago, Jan., 1958. Originally released on Argo EP 1076
[B1]: New York City, Nov., 1958. Originally released on Chess LP 1440
[B2]: Chicago, Aug., 1958. Originally released on Argo LP 661
[B3]: Chicago, Feb., 1960. Originally released on Argo LP 664
[B4]: New York City, Sept., 1959. Originally released on Argo LP 655
[C1]: Chicago, May, 1966. Originally released as Cadet single 5541
[C2]: New York City, Sept., 1966. Originally released on Cadet LP 778
[C3]: Chicago, June, 1960. Originally released on Argo LP 669
[C4]: Minneapolis, Spring, 1957. Originally released on Cadet LP 4049
[D1]: Chicago, Mar., 1964. Originally released on Argo LP 737
[D2]: New York City, Jan., 1964. Originally released on Argo LP 736
[D3]: Chicago, Apr., 1968. Originally released as Cadet single 5614
[D4]: New York City, May, 1963. Originally released on Argo LP 722
[D5]: Los Angeles, Sept., 1969. Originally released on Cadet Concept LP 7023
Barcodes
- Barcode: 076732602515
- Matrix / Runout (A,B,C,D sides stamped Artisan "Circles and sticks" & MCA Pressing Plant, Gloversville logos): "Circles and sticks" ⧈-G-⧈
- Matrix / Runout (A side etched runout): MCA 6833 ASR1
- Matrix / Runout (B side etched runout): MCA 6834 ASR1
- Matrix / Runout (C side etched runout): MCA 6835 ASR1
- Matrix / Runout (D side etched runout): MCA 6836 ASR1
- Matrix / Runout (A side label): MCA 6833
- Matrix / Runout (B side label): MCA 6834
- Matrix / Runout (C side label): MCA 6835
- Matrix / Runout (D side label): MCA 6836
Companies
- Mastered At – Artisan Sound Recorders
- Remastered At – MCA Whitney Recording Studios
- Manufactured By – MCA Records, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – MCA Records, Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – MCA Records, Inc.
- Pressed By – MCA Pressing Plant, Gloversville
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