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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

Tracklist

1Kenny Burrell TrioWell You Needn't
Bass – Richard Davis Drums – Roy HaynesGuitar – Kenny BurrellWritten-By – T. Monk
4:20
2Jack McDuffLet My People Go
Arranged 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
3Ahmad JamalPoinciana
Bass – Israel CrosbyDrums – Walter PerkinsPiano – Ahmad JamalWritten-By – N. Simon
8:00
4Clark TerryCandy
Bass – Jimmy WoodeDrums – Sam WoodyardFlute – Mike Simpson Piano – Willie Jones Trumpet – Clark TerryWritten-By – A. Kramer, J. Whitney, M David
2:20
5James Moody & His OrchestraI'm In The Mood For Love
Baritone 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
6John KlemmerHere Comes The Child
Bass – Wolfgang MelzGuitar – Art JohnsonKeyboards – Richard Thompson Tenor Saxophone – John KlemmerWritten-By – J. Klemmer
3:16
7Oliver NelsonHobo Flats
Bass – 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
8Illinois JacquetLike Young
Bass – Ben TuckerDrums – Ray LucasGuitar – Kenny Burrell, Wally RichardsonOrgan – Ralph SmithPercussion – Willie RodriguezTenor Saxophone – Illinois JacquetWritten-By – A. Previn, P. Webster
3:58
9Art Farmer - Benny Golson JazztetIt Ain't Necessarily So
Bass – Addison FarmerDrums – Lex HumphriesPiano – McCoy TynerTenor Saxophone – Benny GolsonTrombone – Curtis FullerTrumpet – Art FarmerWritten-By – D. Heyward, G. Gershwin, I. Gershwin
3:48
10Zoot Sims QuartetThe Man I Love
Bass – Knobby TotahDrums – Gus JohnsonPiano – Johnny WilliamsTenor Saxophone – Zoot SimsWritten-By – G. Gershwin, I. Gershwin
5:14
11Ramsey LewisWade In The Water
Bass – Cleveland EatonConductor [Orchestra] – Richard Evans Drums – Maurice WhiteOrchestra – Unknown ArtistPiano – Ramsey LewisWritten-By – R. Lewis
3:48
12Art Blakey & His Jazz MessengersTransfiguration
Alto Saxophone – Jackie McLeanBass – Spanky DeBrestDrums – Art BlakeyPiano – Sam DockeryTrumpet – Bill HardmanWritten-By – A. Blakey
5:10
13Roland Kirk & Ira SullivanSoul Station
Bass – Don GarettDrums – Sonny BrownOrgan, Piano – William BurtonTenor Saxophone – Ira SullivanTenor Saxophone, Whistle – Roland KirkWritten-By – R. Kirk
5:24
14Benny Goodman OrchestraBenny Rides Again
Alto 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
15Ray BryantWillow Weep For Me
Bass – Jimmy RowserDrums – Freddie WaitsPiano – Ray BryantWritten-By – A. Ronell
3:16
16Sonny StittLover Man
Alto Saxophone – Sonny StittBass – William AustinDrums – Frank GantPiano – Barry Harris Written-By – J. Davis, J. Sherman, R. Ramirez
3:46
17Gene Ammons SextetMore Moon
Bass – Leroy Jackson Drums – Wesley LandersGuitar – Leo BlevinsPiano – Junior ManceTenor Saxophone – Gene AmmonsTrombone – Matthew GeeTrumpet – Jesse MillerWritten-By – S. Rogers
2:42
18Budd Johnson QuartetCome Rain Or Come Shine
Bass [Or] – George Duvivier, Richard Davis Drums – Belton EvansOrgan – Al Williams Tenor Saxophone – Budd JohnsonWritten-By – H. Arlen, J. Mercer
4:16

Versions

CategoryArtistTitle (Format)LabelCategoryCountryYear
6025-1, 6025.1Various The Best Of Chess Jazz ‎(2xLP, Comp)MCA Records, MCA Records6025-1, 6025.1Australia1989
GCH2-6025Various The Best Of Chess Jazz ‎(2xLP, Comp)MCA Records, ChessGCH2-6025Italy1989
CHC2-6025Various The Best Of Chess Jazz ‎(Cass, Comp)MCA Records, ChessCHC2-6025US1987
CHD-6025Various The Best Of Chess Jazz ‎(CD, Comp, RE, RM)ChessCHD-6025US1988
CDCHESS 1027Various The Best Of Chess Jazz ‎(CD, Comp)ChessCDCHESS 1027Europe1989

Credits

  • Art DirectionVartan
  • Compiled By, CoordinatorAndy McKaie
  • Liner Notes, Other [Great Input]Joe Goldberg
  • Mastered ByGreg 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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