Henry Grimes Discography
by Michael Fitzgerald

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Shafi Hadi (ldr), Shafi Hadi (ts), Pepper Adams (bar), Clarence 'Gene' Shaw (t), Wynton Kelly (p), Henry Grimes (b), Dannie Richmond (d)

Personnel uncertain - pianist has been suggested as Wade Legge, but it seems that Legge participated in an earlier session for this (unissued) album. According to Grimes, Wynton Kelly is the pianist.

Bassist on "Joldi" may or may not be Grimes. Debut researcher Uwe Weiler is of the opinion that it is Grimes, not Charles Mingus, on all tracks and this could well be. Mingus may have played on the earlier session.

An unknown percussionist appears on the Untitled Original Composition.

Confusion exists over which is take 1 of "We Got Blue" (listed as "Untitled Original Blues" on the Complete Debut boxed set).

Weiler: According to the booklet notes of Debut/Fantasy 12-DCD-4402 [and other issues], track u., Joldi, is listed as take 5, but on the preceding spoken material, the recording engineer can be heard saying, take 6.

Lee Konitz (ldr), Lee Konitz (as), Billy Bauer (g), Henry Grimes (b), Dave Bailey (d)

Studio is speculative.

Take numbering is continuous throughout the session.

21570-18 includes two false starts

21570-22 is a false start followed by a complete take

An insert precedes 21570-29

21570-29 is a false start followed by an incomplete take

Tony Scott (ldr), Tony Scott (cl), Sahib Shihab (bar), Jimmy Knepper (tb), Bill Evans (p), Henry Grimes (b), Paul Motian (d)

Sahib Shihab (bar) on b, e-f, h; Jimmy Knepper (tb) on b, d, f-g.

There remains some uncertainty as to which tracks from this session have Henry Grimes and which have Milt Hinton.

Gerry Mulligan (ldr), Gerry Mulligan (bar), Chet Baker (t), Henry Grimes (b), Dave Bailey (d)

When first issued, "Festive Minor" was listed as being from March 27, 1953 with Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan, Carson Smith, and Larry Bunker. Corrected information from Gerry Mulligan Mosaic Select set.

Gerry Mulligan (ldr), Allen Eager, Zoot Sims (as, ts), Lee Konitz (as), Al Cohn (ts, bar), Gerry Mulligan (bar), Freddie Green (g), Henry Grimes (b), Dave Bailey (d)

A shorter version of "Disc Jockey Jump" exists, edited from the full version.

Gerry Mulligan, Annie Ross (ldr), Gerry Mulligan (bar), Chet Baker (t), Henry Grimes (b), Dave Bailey (d), Annie Ross (v)

My Old Flame listed as from September 1958 on CD 46852 but from this session on Gerry Mulligan Mosaic Select set. Confirmation needed.

Final track listed as "I've Grown Accustomed To Your Face" on issues.

Gerry Mulligan (ldr), Gerry Mulligan (bar), Art Farmer (t), Henry Grimes (b), Dave Bailey (d)

Although listed as "Night Walk," the composition performed is "Bernie's Tune" but without any melody statement.

Benny Goodman (ldr), Benny Goodman (cl), Skippy Colluchio, Ernie Mauro (as), Rudy Rutherford, Buddy Tate (ts), Gene Allen (bar), Billy Butterfield, Bernie Glow, Taft Jordan, Doc Severinsen (t), Eddie Bert, Vernon Brown, Frank Rehak (tb), Kenny Burrell (g), Roland Hanna (p), Henry Grimes (b), Roy Burns (d), Jimmy Rushing, Martha Tilton (v)

o, p, q performed as medley.

Skippy Colluchio (as) on a-f, h-r; Ernie Mauro (as) on a-f, h-r; Rudy Rutherford (ts) on a-f, h-r; Buddy Tate (ts) on a-f, h-r; Gene Allen (bar) on a-f, h-r; Billy Butterfield (t) on a-f, h-r; Bernie Glow (t) on a-f, h-r; Taft Jordan (t) on a-f, h-r; Doc Severinsen (t) on a-f, h-r; Eddie Bert (tb) on a-f, h-r; Vernon Brown (tb) on a-f, h-r; Frank Rehak (tb) on a-f, h-r; Kenny Burrell (g) on a-f, h-r; Jimmy Rushing (v) on j-m, r; Martha Tilton (v) on m-q.

Benny Goodman (ldr), Benny Goodman (cl), Skippy Colluchio, Ernie Mauro (as), Rudy Rutherford, Buddy Tate (ts), Gene Allen (bar), Billy Butterfield, Bernie Glow, Taft Jordan, Doc Severinsen (t), Eddie Bert, Vernon Brown, Frank Rehak (tb), Kenny Burrell (g), Roland Hanna (p), Henry Grimes (b), Roy Burns (d), Jimmy Rushing, Martha Tilton (v)

e, f, g, h, i performed as medley.

Skippy Colluchio (as) on a-d, j; Ernie Mauro (as) on a-d, j; Rudy Rutherford (ts) on a-d, j; Buddy Tate (ts) on a-d, j; Gene Allen (bar) on a-d, j; Billy Butterfield (t) on a-d, j; Bernie Glow (t) on a-d, j; Taft Jordan (t) on a-d, j; Doc Severinsen (t) on a-d, j; Eddie Bert (tb) on a-d, j; Vernon Brown (tb) on a-d, j; Frank Rehak (tb) on a-d, j; Kenny Burrell (g) on a-d, j; Jimmy Rushing (v) on d; Martha Tilton (v) on j.

This performance was for radio broadcast and took place prior to the festival proper.

Sonny Rollins (ldr), Sonny Rollins (ts), Henry Grimes (b), Roy Haynes (d)

Many sources incorrectly list this as from July 7 but July 6 was a Sunday.

Lee Konitz (ldr), Lee Konitz (as), Henry Grimes (b), Ed Levinson (d)

Lord incorrectly lists performance of 'Round Midnight from this session. Correct date is October 21, 1965.

Many sources incorrectly list this as from July 7 but July 6 was a Sunday.

Tony Scott (ldr), Tony Scott (cl), Jimmy Knepper (tb), Kenny Burrell (g), Henry Grimes (b), Ed Levinson (d)

Library of Congress listing: First track includes complaint made by Tony Scott about film crew on the stage.

Many sources incorrectly list this as from July 7 but July 6 was a Sunday.

Thelonious Monk (ldr), Thelonious Monk (p), Henry Grimes (b), Roy Haynes (d)

First track is preceded by a 1:44 introduction. Last track is followed by a 0:21 closing.

The film "Jazz on a Summer's Day" includes an edited (3:12) version of "Blue Monk."

Many sources incorrectly list this as from July 7 but July 6 was a Sunday.

Benny Goodman (ldr), Benny Goodman (cl), Gene Allen (bar), Billy Butterfield, Buck Clayton, Taft Jordan, E. V. Perry (t), Eddie Bert, Vernon Brown, Harry DeVito (tb), Kenny Burrell (g), Roland Hanna (p), Henry Grimes (b), Roy Burns (d), Martha Tilton (v)

Buck Clayton (t) on a-b; Taft Jordan (t) on a-b; E. V. Perry (t) on a-b.

Yale Library lists a 1958 arrangement of "Nobody's Heart" by Sid Feller for this instrumentation but without any part written for baritone saxophone so baritone may be tacet on this.

Sonny Rollins (ldr), Sonny Rollins (ts), Henry Grimes (b), Charles 'Specs' Wright (d)

Henry Grimes (b) on a-c; Charles 'Specs' Wright (d) on a-c.

Sonny Rollins (ldr), Sonny Rollins (ts), Reunald Jones, Ernie Royal, Clark Terry (t), Nat Adderley (c), Billy Byers, Jimmy Cleveland, Frank Rehak (tb), Don Butterfield (tu), René Thomas (g), Dick Katz (p), Henry Grimes (b), Roy Haynes (d), Ernie Wilkins (con)

Due to editing, there are variants of the ending of "Grand Street" - the 1:09 track is the mono LP ending, the 1:08 track is the later Verve LP ending. The original stereo ending is included in the 6:04 track.

Benny Goodman (ldr), Benny Goodman (cl), Skippy Colluchio, Ernie Mauro (as), Dick Hafer, Buddy Tate (ts), Gene Allen (bar), John Frosk, Taft Jordan, Buzz King, E. V. Perry (t), Eddie Bert, Vernon Brown, Harry DeVito (tb), Chuck Wayne (g), Roland Hanna (p), Henry Grimes (b), Roy Burns (d)

Lennie Tristano (ldr), Warne Marsh (ts), Lennie Tristano (p), Henry Grimes (b), Paul Motian (d)

Date sometimes given as October 1958.

a-01 listed as "Continuity" and a-03 listed as "My Baby" on some issues.

Sonny Rollins (ldr), Sonny Rollins (ts), Henry Grimes (b), Pete LaRoca Sims (d)

Television broadcast by KRO. Video exists. Sometimes listed as from Brussels, Belgium, but Laren location is confirmed by Kees Hazevoet.

Sonny Rollins (ldr), Sonny Rollins (ts), Henry Grimes (b), Pete LaRoca Sims (d)

Master number assigned from first issue on Bird Notes label.

Sonny Rollins (ldr), Sonny Rollins (ts), Henry Grimes (b), Pete LaRoca Sims (d)

Sonny Rollins (ldr), Sonny Rollins (ts), Henry Grimes (b), Joe Harris (d)

An interview of Rollins (1:17) precedes the first selection. This material exists in video also.

Sonny Rollins (ldr), Sonny Rollins (ts), Henry Grimes (b), Pete LaRoca Sims (d)

DRS radio broadcast.

Sonny Rollins (ldr), Sonny Rollins (ts), Henry Grimes (b), Kenny Clarke (d)

Fred Greenwell, Zoot Sims (ts), Dave McKenna (p), Eddie De Haas, Henry Grimes (b), Ronnie Free, Roy Haynes (d)

Recorded by Eugene Smith at his loft. Reportedly 120 minutes of music in excellent sound. No specific details available at this time.

Billy Taylor (ldr), Billy Taylor (p), Henry Grimes (b), Ray Mosca (d)

Billy Taylor (ldr), Billy Taylor (p), Henry Grimes (b), Ray Mosca (d)

It is confirmed by Dr. Taylor that he wrote all of these compositions, although on the issue they are credited to his wife, Teddi Taylor.

These were recorded for radio broadcast purposes.

Manny Duran, Alan Neese (t), Jean Cunningham (p), Henry Grimes (b), Ed Livingston (d)

Recorded by Eugene Smith at his loft. Reportedly approx. 110 minutes of music.

Rolf Kühn (ldr), Rolf Kühn (cl), Jack Sheldon (t), Chuck Wayne (g), John Bunch (p), Henry Grimes (b), Ray Mosca (d)

Jazz Kings 1220 gives no date. Bruyninckx and Lord give date as 1960-61. Likely that this is from 1960 when Jack Sheldon was in New York working with Benny Goodman.

Mose Allison (ldr), Mose Allison (p, v), Henry Grimes (b), Paul Motian (d)

Mose Allison (v) on b, d.

Ollie Shearer (ldr), Pepper Adams (bar), Freddie Hubbard (t), Urbie Green (tb), Bobby Timmons (p), Henry Grimes (b), Lex Humphries (d), Ollie Shearer (v)

Timings based on Gary Carner's audition of an acetate recording. a. and c. timings may be reversed. Carner reports that additional takes make have been recorded (but these were not available to him).

Carmen Leggio (ldr), Carmen Leggio (ts), John Bunch (p), Henry Grimes (b), Ray Mosca (d)

Album was first listed in June 1961 Schwann catalog.

Zoot Sims (ts), Jimmy Raney (g), Eddie Costa, Hall Overton (p), Henry Grimes (b)

Recorded by Eugene Smith at his loft. Reportedly 112 minutes of music in very good sound.

Unidentified trumpet and drums also present.

Fred Greenwell (ts), Manny Duran, Warren Fitzgerald (t), Henry Grimes (b), Gary Hawkins (d)

Recorded by Eugene Smith at his loft. Reportedly 100 minutes of music.

Cecil Taylor (ldr), Jimmy Lyons (as), Archie Shepp (ts), Ted Curson (t), Roswell Rudd (tb), Cecil Taylor (p), Henry Grimes (b), Sunny Murray (d)

Ted Curson (t) on a; Roswell Rudd (tb) on a.

Issued under the name of Gil Evans, who sponsored the sessions. See 10/23/61 and 10/25/61 for additional related sessions.

Cecil Taylor (ldr), Jimmy Lyons (as), Archie Shepp (ts), Ted Curson (t), Roswell Rudd (tb), Cecil Taylor (p), Henry Grimes (b), Sunny Murray (d)

Listed in ABC ledgers as "remake" - no information as to whether this is the issued take.

Cecil Taylor (ldr), Jimmy Lyons (as), Archie Shepp (ts), Ted Curson (t), Roswell Rudd (tb), Cecil Taylor (p), Henry Grimes (b), Sunny Murray (d)

Both listed in ABC ledgers as "remake" - no information as to whether these are the issued takes.

Shirley Scott (ldr), Shirley Scott (org), Henry Grimes (b), Otis 'Candy' Finch (d)

Don Cherry (ldr), Don Cherry (c), Henry Grimes (b), Ed Blackwell (d)

Details from Raben who says: Erroneously "Black Elk Speaks" was assigned to 2 masternumbers (5831 and 5832).

5829 is untitled - Raben says: Ornette Coleman composition - prob. "The Idiot".

Chuck Nessa advises that this recording still exists.

Roy Burns (ldr), Carmen Leggio (ts), John Bunch (p), Henry Grimes (b), Roy Burns (d)

Bruyninckx, Raben, and Lord give date as 1962.

One additional selection "Swingtime" (no master number and unknown composer) may or may not appear on the Roulette album.

Carmen Leggio recalls only making one LP with Roy Burns and that the participants were Derek Smith and Nabil Totah. LP issue gives no personnel information. Further research is needed.

Metronomes (ldr), Les Spann (g), Junior Mance (p), Henry Grimes (b), Grady Tate (d), Paul Benson, Conrad Moore, Julius Robinson, Charles 'Woody' Woodford (v), Melba Liston (con)

Two other selections not shown here ("'Round Midnight" and "Blue") feature different rhythm section and are assumed to have been recorded at a separate session.

Perry Robinson (ldr), Perry Robinson (cl), Kenny Barron (p), Henry Grimes (b), Paul Motian (d)

Studio as recalled by Perry Robinson.

"Midnight In Moscow" listed as "Moon Over Moscow."

Philip Guilbeau (ldr), Philip Guilbeau (t), Sonny Forriest (g), Arthur Jenkins (p), Henry Grimes (b), Bruno Carr (d)

Three additional unissued selections (5962, 5963, 5964 - titles unknown) probably destroyed in Atlantic warehouse fire.

Jerome Richardson (ldr), Jerome Richardson (f, ts, bar), Les Spann (f, g), Richard Wyands (p), Henry Grimes (b), Grady Tate (d)

Jerome Richardson (f) on c-e; (ts) on c-e; (bar) on a-d.

Charles Mingus (ldr), Charles McPherson (as), Booker Ervin (ts), Richard Williams (t), Toshiko Akiyoshi (p), Charles Mingus (p, b), Henry Grimes, Herman Wright (b), Dannie Richmond (d)

Charles McPherson (as) on a, c, e; Booker Ervin (ts) on a, c, e; Richard Williams (t) on a, c, e; Toshiko Akiyoshi (p) on b-c; Charles Mingus (p) on a, e; (b) on c; Henry Grimes (b) on b; Herman Wright (b) on a, c, e; Dannie Richmond (d) on a-c, e.

Broadcast on WADO radio.

Charles Mingus (ldr), Charles McPherson (as), Booker Ervin (ts), Richard Williams (t), Toshiko Akiyoshi (p), Henry Grimes, Charles Mingus (b)

Henry Grimes (b) on a.

Broadcast on WADO radio.

a. listed as "Tijiuana Table Dance"

Roy Haynes (ldr), Roland Kirk (ww), Tommy Flanagan (p), Henry Grimes (b), Roy Haynes (d)

10927-4a is an unslated incomplete take.

10927-7 is a rehearsal followed by the master take. Track timing does not include the rehearsal portion.

10928-8 ends with a mechanical fade out.

Roland Kirk is credited with tenor saxophone, stritch, manzello, and flute (separately and simultaneously).

Roy Haynes (ldr), Roland Kirk (ww), Tommy Flanagan (p), Henry Grimes (b), Roy Haynes (d)

ABC ledgers give contradictory master numbers for last two selections: 10934 and 10935.

A brief sound check precedes the first selection.

10934-4 contains a short reference to "Jesus Loves Me" followed by a breakdown.

Roland Kirk is credited with tenor saxophone, stritch, manzello, and flute (separately and simultaneously).

McCoy Tyner (ldr), McCoy Tyner (p), Henry Grimes (b), Roy Haynes (d)

Warm up and sound checks precede the first selection.

11167-5 is a breakdown followed by an intercut conclusion. These were combined to create the issued master take.

11170-2 is a false start, complete take, and rehearsal

The following take, labeled here as 11170-2a, is a breakdown that was confusingly slated as "take 2"

11171-3 is a complete performance taken at a faster tempo

Sonny Rollins (ldr), Sonny Rollins (ts), Don Cherry (c), Henry Grimes (b), Billy Higgins (d)

b, c, d performed as medley.

What a mess! Sometimes listed as from Stockholm. Moon CD lists this date as from Salle Pleyel, Paris.

Lord discography is confused as to which performance of "Without a Song" appears on which Moon CD and in fact, claims that this one version is on both - which is not the case. (vol. 1 has 13:06, vol. 2 has 12:32)

Lord is also confused as to which performance of "On Green Dolphin Street" appears on which Moon CD and again, claims that this one version is on both - again, not the case. (vol. 1 has 15:01, vol. 2 has 16:11)

The 3-song medley has been issued on Moon CD as "Sonny's Tune" (7:35) and "Sonny's Tune 2nd Version" (5:14).

Sonny Rollins (ldr), Sonny Rollins (ts), Don Cherry (c), Henry Grimes (b), Billy Higgins (d)

Sonny Rollins (ldr), Sonny Rollins (ts), Don Cherry (c), Henry Grimes (b), Billy Higgins (d)

a, b;   e, f, g, h performed as medleys.

Sonny Rollins (ldr), Sonny Rollins (ts), Don Cherry (c), Henry Grimes (b), Billy Higgins (d)

A spoken introduction (2:38) precedes the first selection. Confusingly, this has been separated from the rest of the concert on certain issues.

Sonny Rollins (ldr), Sonny Rollins (ts), Don Cherry (c), Henry Grimes (b), Billy Higgins (d)

Date given as January 1963. One additional title "Il Sonny" with additional musicians Quartetto Di Lucca (incl. unknown p, vib, g?) and without Cherry. Total time of this TV broadcast is reported to be 20 minutes. Information from Discographical Forum contributions by Bo Raftegard and Johan Helo.

Sonny Rollins (ldr), Sonny Rollins (ts), Don Cherry (c), Henry Grimes (b), Billy Higgins (d)

Sonny Rollins (ldr), Sonny Rollins (ts), Don Cherry (c), Henry Grimes (b), Billy Higgins (d)

Sonny Rollins (ldr), Sonny Rollins (ts), Don Cherry (c), Henry Grimes (b), Billy Higgins (d)

Don Cherry (c) on a-j.

Steve Lacy (ldr), Steve Lacy (ss), Roswell Rudd (tb), Henry Grimes (b), Denis Charles (d)

Henry Grimes (b) on c-g.

Bill Barron (ldr), Bill Barron (ts), Willie Thomas (t), Kenny Burrell (g), Kenny Barron (p), Henry Grimes (b), Charli Persip (d), Jose Soares (per)

Details from AFM Local 802 contract.

Walt Dickerson (ldr), Walt Dickerson (vib), Austin Crowe (p), Henry Grimes (b), Andrew Cyrille (d)

Details from AFM Local 802 contract which shows Ahmed Abdul-Malik as bassist for the earlier (March 21, 1963) session for this album.

Some issues have completely unrelated track listing on sleeve. Record label is correct.

Bill Barron (ldr), Bill Barron (ts), Willie Thomas (t), Clifton 'Skeeter' Best (g), Steve Kuhn (p), Henry Grimes (b), Charli Persip (d), Jose Soares (per)

Details from AFM Local 802 contract.

Bill Barron (ldr), Bill Barron (ts), Willie Thomas (t), Kenny Burrell (g), Steve Kuhn (p), Henry Grimes (b), Charli Persip (d), Jose Soares (per)

Details from AFM Local 802 contract.

Sonny Rollins (ldr), Coleman Hawkins, Sonny Rollins (ts), Paul Bley (p), Henry Grimes (b), Roy McCurdy (d)

Coleman Hawkins (ts) on b-c.

Sonny Rollins (ldr), Coleman Hawkins, Sonny Rollins (ts), Paul Bley (p), Henry Grimes (b), Roy McCurdy (d)

"At McKie's" listed as "untitled blues" on AFM Local 802 contract and as "McGhee" on RCA CD 2179.

Sonny Rollins (ldr), Sonny Rollins (ts), Reshid Kmal Ali (t), Paul Bley (p), Henry Grimes (b), Roy McCurdy (d), Betty Carter (v)

Sonny Rollins (ts) on c-e; Reshid Kmal Ali (t) on c-e.

From a 3-week tour of Japan sponsored by the Art Friends Association. Details from Bill Bauer's biography of Betty Carter, pp.91-92 and Down Beat article 12/19/63 p.16. Titles from Rollins discography by Pete Moon and Don Tarrant, which says total time is 60 minutes.

Sonny Rollins (ldr), Sonny Rollins (ts), Reshid Kmal Ali (t), Paul Bley (p), Henry Grimes (b), Roy McCurdy (d)

From the same tour, sometime after the September 19, 1963 recording.

Cecil Taylor (ldr), Jimmy Lyons (as), Albert Ayler (ts), Cecil Taylor (p), Henry Grimes (b), Sunny Murray (d)

As listed in Erik Raben: A Discography Of Free Jazz, although b. is listed as two compositions. Composer of a. needs confirmation.

Albert Ayler (ldr), Albert Ayler (ts), Norman Howard (t), Henry Grimes, Earle Henderson (b), Sunny Murray (d)

Henry Grimes (b) on a-b, d; Earle Henderson (b) on a, c.

Albert Ayler (ldr), Albert Ayler (ss, ts), Call Cobbs (p), Henry Grimes (b), Sunny Murray (d)

Albert Ayler (ss) on c, i-j; (ts) on a-b, d-h.

Cullen Knight (ldr), Cullen Knight (t), Fred Simmons (p), Henry Grimes (b), Bill Byrd (d)

Cecil Taylor (ldr), Jimmy Lyons (as), Bill Barron (ts), Cecil Taylor (p), Henry Grimes (b), Andrew Cyrille (d)

Archie Shepp (ldr), Archie Shepp (ts, p), Bobby Hutcherson (vib), Henry Grimes (b), Rashied Ali, J. C. Moses (d), Joe Chambers (d, tmp), Ed Blackwell (per), Christine Spencer (v)

Archie Shepp (p) on a; Rashied Ali (d) on a-c; Joe Chambers (d) on d; (tmp) on a; J. C. Moses (d) on e; Ed Blackwell (per) on b-c, e; Christine Spencer (v) on a.

Cecil Taylor (ldr), Jimmy Lyons (as), Cecil Taylor (p), Henry Grimes (b), Andrew Cyrille (d)

Jimmy Lyons (as) on b; Henry Grimes (b) on b.

This was not a live performance. Broadcast by WNET-TV as part of the series "The Arts In America." Material also exists on video. Incorrectly listed in some sources as January 18, 1966 at the Half Note.

Albert Ayler (ldr), Charles Tyler (as), Albert Ayler (ts), Donald Ayler (t), Call Cobbs (hps), Henry Grimes, Gary Peacock (b), Sunny Murray (d)

Charles Tyler (as) on a-b, d-e; Donald Ayler (t) on a-b, d-e; Call Cobbs (hps) on c; Henry Grimes (b) on a-b, d-e.

Gary Peacock recalls that this was a recording session in Judson Hall, not a concert.

Mose Allison (ldr), Mose Allison (p, v), Henry Grimes (b), Pete LaRoca Sims (d)

This session probably destroyed in Atlantic warehouse fire.

Composer not known for following: 9377 Sanctuary, 9387 Soliloquy

Frank Wright (ldr), Frank Wright (ts), Henry Grimes (b), Tom Price (d)

Sunny Murray (ldr), Albert Ayler (ts), Don Cherry (t), Henry Grimes, Lewis Worrell (b), Sunny Murray (d), Amiri Baraka (spk)

Amiri Baraka (spk) on c.

Date sometimes given as November 1965, sometimes as late November 1965, but as November 17, 1965 on http://www.tgs.gr.jp/jazz/ayler-cat/a/

On LP issues "Justice" was split between sides.

Amiri Baraka was known as LeRoi Jones at this time and is so credited on the issues. Sunny Murray spelled his name "Sonny" at this time.

Burton Greene (ldr), Marion Brown (as), Frank Smith (ts), Burton Greene (p, per), Henry Grimes (b), Dave Grant, Tom Price (d)

Frank Smith (ts) on d; Dave Grant (d) on a, c-d; Tom Price (d) on b.

Richard L. Alderson, engineer.
Uncertain as to whether drummer is Grant or Price on b-02.

Don Cherry (ldr), Leandro 'Gato' Barbieri (ts), Don Cherry (c), Henry Grimes (b), Ed Blackwell (d)

Complete Communion is a 4-part suite comprised of: Complete Communion/And Now/Golden Heart/Remembrance.

Elephantasy is a 4-part suite comprised of: Elephantasy/Our Feelings/Bishmallah/Wind, Sand And Stars.

According to Cuscuna/Ruppli, the chosen take of Complete Communion was recorded before the chosen take of Elephantasy.

Henry Grimes (ldr), Perry Robinson (cl), Henry Grimes (b), Tom Price (d)

Richard L. Alderson, engineer.

Charles Tyler (ldr), Charles Tyler (as), Charles Moffett (bel), Henry Grimes (b), Ronald Shannon Jackson (d), Joel Freedman (vc)

Richard L. Alderson, engineer. Incorrectly listed as from Indianapolis in some sources, but Henry Grimes recalls this as being in New York City.

Cecil Taylor (ldr), Makanda Ken McIntyre (ob, bcl, as), Jimmy Lyons (as), Eddie Gale (t), Cecil Taylor (p), Henry Grimes, Alan Silva (b), Andrew Cyrille (d, per)

Makanda Ken McIntyre (ob) on a-b; (bcl) on e; (as) on c; Jimmy Lyons (as) on a-c, e; Eddie Gale (t) on a-c, e; Henry Grimes (b) on a-c, e; Andrew Cyrille (per) on b.

The master take of "Enter, Evening" has the subtitle (Soft Line Structure). The alternative may not.

1737 is a composite using takes 27/23/24/8/18.

1738 is a composite using takes 31/41/45/43.

While Taylor is credited with "bells" on this recording, I have not ascertained as to which track he plays this instrument.

Don Cherry (ldr), Pharoah Sanders (pic, ts), Leandro 'Gato' Barbieri (ts), Don Cherry (c), Karl Berger (vib, p), Henry Grimes, Jean Francois Jenny Clark (b), Ed Blackwell (d)

Pharoah Sanders (pic) on a; Karl Berger (p) on b.

Symphony For Improvisers is a 4-part suite comprised of: Symphony For Improvisers/Nu Creative Love/What's Not Serious/Infant Happiness.

Manhattan Cry is a 4-part suite comprised of: Manhattan Cry/Lunatic/Sparkle Plenty/Om Nu.

Cecil Taylor (ldr), Jimmy Lyons (as), Bill Dixon (t), Cecil Taylor (p), Henry Grimes, Alan Silva (b), Andrew Cyrille (d)

Need master/take number for alternative take of With (Exit).

Don Cherry (ldr), Leandro 'Gato' Barbieri (ts), Don Cherry (c), Karl Berger (vib), Henry Grimes, Charlie Haden (b), Ed Blackwell (d)

Performances are without break, moving from one piece to the next.

Don Cherry (ldr), Pharoah Sanders (pic, ts), Don Cherry (c), Henry Grimes (b), Ed Blackwell (d)

Pharoah Sanders (pic) on b.

Pharoah Sanders (ldr), Pharoah Sanders (pic, as, ts, v), Sonny Sharrock (g), Dave Burrell (p), Henry Grimes (b), Roger Blank (d), Nat Bettis (per)

b, c, d performed as medley.

Pharoah Sanders (pic) on a; (as) on b; (ts) on a, c-e; (v) on e.

Composer of "Japan" is questionable. This piece also performed around this time by Albert Ayler.

ABC Ledger lists titles as follows:

90673 Japan & Temple
90674 Medley
90675 Japan #2

Karl Berger (ldr), Carlos Ward (as), Karl Berger (vib), Henry Grimes (b), Ed Blackwell (d)

Carlos Ward (as) on a-c, e-g.

Marzette Watts (ldr), Byard Lancaster (f, bcl, as), Marzette Watts (bcl, ss, ts), Clifford Thornton (t, c), Karl Berger (vib), Sonny Sharrock (g), Art 'Juni' Booth, Henry Grimes (b), J. C. Moses (d)

Art 'Juni' Booth (b) on a.

Albert Ayler (ldr), Albert Ayler (ts), Donald Ayler (t), Call Cobbs (p), Bill Folwell, Henry Grimes (b), Beaver Harris (d), Michael Sampson (vn)

Donald Ayler (t) on b-e; Call Cobbs (p) on a; Bill Folwell (b) on b-e; Henry Grimes (b) on b-e; Beaver Harris (d) on b-e; Michael Sampson (vn) on b-e.

ABC Ledger lists 90857 as Omega.

Joshua Natural Sound (f, acl, ts), Vinny Golia (ss), Joey Dosik (as), Henry Grimes, Latif, Roberto Miguel Miranda, Nick Rosen (b), Alex Cline (d)

a, b performed as medley.

Latif (b) on a-b; Roberto Miguel Miranda (b) on a; Nick Rosen (b) on b-c.

Two long improvised performances.

Henry Grimes (ldr), Chris Heenan (bcl, as), Joey Dosik (as), Dan Clucas (c), Henry Grimes, Nick Rosen (b), Alex Cline (d)

Rehearsal for performances at The World Stage (March 21-22, 2003).

Selections are collective improvisations.

Henry Grimes (ldr), Chris Heenan (bcl, as), Joey Dosik (as), George Harper (ts), Dan Clucas (c), Nels Cline (g), Henry Grimes, Nick Rosen (b), Alex Cline (d)

Chris Heenan (bcl) on b.

Videotape of two sets exists. Selections are collective improvisations.

Prior to the first selection, there is a spoken introduction (2:00), a poem (2:15), both by Kamau Daaoud, then personnel announcements and comments by Nick Rosen and Henry Grimes (3:00). After the second selection there are personnel announcements by Nick Rosen (0:30).

There is an edit (to switch tapes) at 26:40 of the second selection.

Details on second set to come.

Rob Brown (ldr), Rob Brown (cl, as), Henry Grimes, William Parker (b)

Broadcast on 6/1/2003 as part of the 103-hour Henry Grimes Festival on WKCR-FM.

William Parker (ldr), Henry Warner (cl, as), Rob Brown (as), Richard Keene, Andrew Lamb (ts), Flip Barnes (t), Joe Daley (tu), Henry Grimes, Nick Rosen (b), Newman Taylor Baker (d), William Parker (dng, per), Isiah Parker, Omar Parker (per), Billy Bang (vn), Tom Buckner, Ellen Christi, Jay Clayton, Lisa Sokolov (v)

Group known as William Parker's Jeanne Lee Project.

Henry Grimes (ldr), Henry Grimes, Larry Ridley (b)

Larry Ridley (b) on b.

Details sketchy - possibly other performers.

Henry Grimes (ldr), Perry Robinson (cl, oc), Henry Grimes (b), Tom Price (d)

Broadcast live as part of the 103-hour Henry Grimes Festival on WKCR-FM. Video also exists.

Henry Grimes, William Parker (ldr), Henry Grimes (b), William Parker (b, dng)

William Parker (b) on a; (dng) on b.

On the first selection, Parker plays arco solo first, Grimes plays arco solo second.

Broadcast live as part of the 103-hour Henry Grimes Festival on WKCR-FM.

Henry Grimes (ldr), Henry Grimes (b)

Performance was all recorded, but only approximately 40 minutes were broadcast as the conclusion of the 103-hour Henry Grimes Festival on WKCR-FM. The entire performance has been issued on CD by Grimes and is available through his website at www.HenryGrimes.com.

Henry Grimes (ldr), Roy Campbell, Jr. (f, wf, rec, t, fh), Perry Robinson (cl, oc), Andrew Bemkey (p), Henry Grimes, Chris Sullivan (b), Michael Thompson (d)

Chris Sullivan (b) on c.

Three extended selections broadcast live on WKCR-FM. Video also exists.

Thompson also plays half-filled plastic water glass.

Marc Ribot (ldr), Marc Ribot (g), Henry Grimes (b), Bruce Cox (d), Jenny Scheinman (vn)

Two sets.

Dennis Gonzalez (ldr), Roy Campbell, Jr. (f, t, fh), Sabir Mateen (f, cl, acl, as, ts), Dennis Gonzalez (t), Henry Grimes (b), Michael Thompson (d, per)

Group known as Dennis Gonzalez Inspiration Band. Gonzalez plays C trumpet only, Campbell also plays pocket trumpet.

Available through www.HenryGrimes.com

Henry Grimes (ldr), Perry Robinson (cl), Henry Grimes (b), Andrew Cyrille (d)

Eight selections: 18:14/18:40/16:39/3:41/10:25/9:07/12:45/12:16

Henry Grimes (ldr), Perry Robinson (cl), Henry Grimes (b), Andrew Cyrille (d)

One additional unknown selection #2: (8:18) - omit Perry Robinson.

Henry Grimes, William Parker (b)

First set - one selection: 53:14
Second set - four selections: 23:26 - omit Grimes/12:58 - omit Grimes/11:51/12:19

William Parker plays various other instruments.

Henry Grimes (ldr), David Murray (bcl, ts), Henry Grimes (b), Sunny Murray (d)

First set - four selections: 11:47 (ts/b duo)/10:29 (ts/b duo)/23:45 (b/d duo)/10:07.
Second set - two selections: 37:58/13:10

Henry Grimes (ldr), David Murray (bcl, ss, ts), Henry Grimes (b), Hamid Drake (d)

Henry Grimes (ldr), Bennie Maupin (bcl, ss), Dan Clucas (c), Jane Getz (p), Henry Grimes (b), Alex Cline (d)

Two sets.

Henry Grimes (ldr), Bennie Maupin (bcl, ss), Dan Clucas (c), Jane Getz (p), Henry Grimes (b), Alex Cline (d), Dwight Trible (v)

Two sets.

William Parker (ldr), Charles Gayle (as), Henry Grimes, William Parker (b)

Henry Grimes (ldr), Marilyn Crispell (p), Henry Grimes (b), Andrew Cyrille (d)

Three selections: 24:42/12:56/18:35

William Parker (ldr), Charles Gayle (as), Henry Grimes, William Parker, Alan Silva, Sirone [Norris Jones] (b)

David Murray (ldr), David Murray (bcl, ts), Henry Grimes (b)

David Murray (bcl) on c; (ts) on a-b.

Henry Grimes (ldr), David Murray (bcl, ts), Henry Grimes (b), Hamid Drake (d)

Henry Grimes (ldr), David Murray (bcl, ts), Henry Grimes (b), Hamid Drake (d)

Henry Grimes (ldr), Perry Robinson (cl), Dave Douglas (t), Henry Grimes (b), Andrew Cyrille (d)

Henry Grimes (ldr), Perry Robinson (cl), Gary Bartz (ss, as), Henry Grimes (b), Andrew Cyrille (d)

Gary Bartz (ss) on d-e; (as) on a-c.

Henry Grimes (ldr), Perry Robinson (cl), Bennie Maupin (bcl, ss), Henry Grimes (b), Andrew Cyrille (d)

Bennie Maupin (bcl) on a; (ss) on b-c.

Second of two sets

Henry Grimes, Perry Robinson (ldr), Perry Robinson (cl, oc), Henry Grimes (b)

Perry Robinson (oc) on b.

Broadcast live on WKCR-FM.

Henry Grimes (ldr), Andrew Lamb (f, ts), Henry Grimes (b), Newman Taylor Baker (d)

Broadcast live on WKCR-FM.

Henry Grimes (ldr), Perry Robinson (cl, oc), Bennie Maupin (bcl, ss), Henry Grimes (b), Andrew Cyrille (d)

Bennie Maupin (bcl) on a-b, e; (ss) on a, c-d, f-h; Perry Robinson (oc) on f.

Three sets.

Marc Ribot (ldr), Roy Campbell, Jr. (t), Marc Ribot (g), Henry Grimes (b), Chad Taylor (d)

Additional selection: #3 (16:30) - listed as Ghosts, but unclear since this title has been used for numerous distinct Ayler pieces.

A spoken introduction by Roy Campbell (1:57) precedes the final selection.

Marc Ribot (ldr), Roy Campbell, Jr. (t), Marc Ribot (g), Henry Grimes (b), Chad Taylor (d)

Four selections: 18:18/27:20/24:27/9:51 - titles unknown.

Henry Grimes (ldr), Perry Robinson (cl), Henry Grimes (b), John Betsch (d)

Marc Ribot (ldr), Roy Campbell, Jr. (t), Marc Ribot (g), Henry Grimes (b), Chad Taylor (d)

Marc Ribot (ldr), Roy Campbell, Jr. (t), Marc Ribot (g), Henry Grimes (b), Chad Taylor (d)

Henry Grimes (ldr), Jemeel Moondoc (as), Khan Jamal (vib), Henry Grimes (b), Hamid Drake (d)

Henry Grimes (ldr), Marshall Allen (as, EVI), Henry Grimes (b), Avreeayl Ra (d)

An interview (20:34) of the musicians followed the performance.

Henry Grimes (ldr), Marshall Allen (as, EVI), Fred Anderson (ts), Henry Grimes (b), Avreeayl Ra (d)

Henry Grimes (ldr), Marilyn Crispell (p), Henry Grimes (b), Andrew Cyrille (d)

Five untitled selections (25:53/23:01/9:41/13:49/7:45).

Henry Grimes (ldr), Marilyn Crispell (p), Henry Grimes (b), Andrew Cyrille (d)

Seven selections: 16:56/4:47/7:08 (drum solo)/11:53/10:37/11:55/13:14

Henry Grimes (ldr), Marshall Allen (as, EVI), Andrew Lamb (ts), Henry Grimes (b), Hamid Drake (d)

13 minutes broadcast on BBC.

Henry Grimes (ldr), David Murray (bcl, ts), Henry Grimes (b), Hamid Drake (d)

David Murray (bcl) on d; (ts) on a-c.

Additional selection #5 (13:43) - title unknown.

Henry Grimes (ldr), Andrew Lamb (f, ts), Henry Grimes (b), Newman Taylor Baker (d, per)

Luis Perdomo (ldr), Luis Perdomo (p), Hans Glawischnig, Henry Grimes (b), Eric McPherson, Nasheet Waits (d)

Henry Grimes (b) on a, d, g, i, k; Nasheet Waits (d) on a, d, g, i, k.

Henry Grimes, Oluyemi Thomas (ldr), Oluyemi Thomas (f, mus, bcl, ss, gng, per), Henry Grimes (b)

John Tchicai (ldr), John Tchicai (as, v), Henry Grimes (b, v), Kresten Osgood (d)

A spoken introduction by Kresten Osgood (0:47) precedes the first selection.

Marc Ribot (ldr), Roy Campbell, Jr. (t), Marc Ribot (g), Henry Grimes (b), Chad Taylor (d)

Group known as Spiritual Unity.

Six unknown selections: 22:53/24:44/13:01/9:14/9:43/12:43. A spoken announcement precedes the third selection.

Evan Parker (ldr), Evan Parker (ts), Roy Campbell, Jr. (t), Henry Grimes (b), Chad Taylor (d)

BBC radio broadcast included an excerpt (17:10). Additional material may exist.

Henry Grimes (ldr), Leo Lindberg (f, d), Marshall Allen (as, EVI), Fred Anderson (ts), Henry Grimes (b), Avreeayl Ra (d)

Five selections: 20:10/11:39/7:06/19:18/13:46 - titles unknown.

Rashied Ali, Henry Grimes (ldr), Henry Grimes (b, vn, spk), Rashied Ali (d)

Henry Grimes (vn) on c-d; (spk) on b, d.

One selection on CD was not heard on live radio broadcast.

Harrison Bankhead, Todd Nicholson, Reggie Workman (b), Charles Burnham, Regina Carter, Mark Feldman, Henry Grimes, Jason Kao Hwang, Jessica Pavone (vn), Billy Bang (con)

Additional musicians (total of 39 violinists) - details unknown.

Henry Grimes (ldr), Henry Grimes (b, vn)

Dave Douglas (ldr), Roy Campbell, Jr. (f, t, fh), J. D. Allen, Lee Rozie [aka Mixashawn] (ts), Dave Douglas (t), Hilliard Greene, Henry Grimes (b), Andrew Cyrille, Hamid Drake (d)

Roswell Rudd (ldr), Briggan Krauss (as), Steven Bernstein (s-t), Ray Anderson, Eddie Bert, Sam Burtis, Wycliffe Gordon, Josh Roseman, Roswell Rudd, Steve Swell, Deborah Weisz (tb), Matt Perrine, Bob Stewart (tu), Henry Grimes, Tony Scherr (b), Barry Altschul, Kenny Wollesen (d)

k, l, m, n, o performed as medley.

Briggan Krauss (as) on j; Steven Bernstein (s-t) on j; Ray Anderson (tb) on c-d; Eddie Bert (tb) on c-d; Sam Burtis (tb) on c-d; Wycliffe Gordon (tb) on c-d; Josh Roseman (tb) on c-d; Steve Swell (tb) on a-b, e, g-i; Deborah Weisz (tb) on a-b, e, g-i; Matt Perrine (tu) on f; Bob Stewart (tu) on a-b, e, g-i; Henry Grimes (b) on a-b, e, g-i; Tony Scherr (b) on j; Barry Altschul (d) on a-b, e, g-i; Kenny Wollesen (d) on j.

Recording date for selections with Henry Grimes. Further details needed on selections with guest artists.

Paul Dunmall (ldr), Paul Dunmall (ts, bgp), Henry Grimes (b, vn), Andrew Cyrille (d)

Dave Douglas (ldr), Roy Campbell, Jr. (f, t), J. D. Allen, Lee Rozie [aka Mixashawn] (ts), Dave Douglas (t), Hilliard Greene, Henry Grimes (b), Andrew Cyrille, Hamid Drake (d)

A spoken introduction by Moki Cherry (3:06) precedes the first selection.

Roswell Rudd (ldr), Nils Landgren, Roswell Rudd, Steve Swell, Deborah Weisz (tb), Bob Stewart (tu), Henry Grimes (b, vn), Barry Altschul (d)

Nils Landgren (tb) on h; Henry Grimes (vn) on e-h.

Group known as Trombone Shout.

Spoken comments by Rudd precede c (1:09) and e (1:00).

"Elton Dean" announced as "Deanarius".

Paul Dunmall (ts), Henry Grimes (b), Andrew Cyrille (d)

BBC Radio 3 broadcast.

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