Solography

These are the chronicles of Charlie Christian’s recorded legacy.
Listed by date, the solography contains location, personnel, matrix, tune title, and catalog numbers.
Where applicable, alternate titles are listed after the tune title.

Charlie Christian’s solos are outlined below the tune title, as well as other passages in the tune where he can be prominently heard.
The entire tune layout is not listed here—only the parts where Christian makes a major audible contribution.

The catalog numbers can be cross-referenced to the label and album title in the Discography section on this site
(click on “Catalog Index” at the section headers on this page).

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AUGUST 19, 1939 Saturday

“CAMEL CARAVAN” NBC Radio Network (WEAF) THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL LOS ANGELES

Benny Goodman Sextet:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, BENNY GOODMAN-clt, LIONEL HAMPTON-vib,
FLETCHER HENDERSON-p, ARTIE BERNSTEIN-b, NICK FATOOL-d.

Aircheck FLYING HOME

theme w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk),
* 32-bar solo,
chord accents behind vib – 16, 8 bars + riffs on brk,
riffs w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk).

[LP]   2MJP 1058, JA-23
[CD] 380123, 389123, 3899442, 87998,
          CD 11, CLP 1150-2, DRCD11177,
          JSP909, JZCD-5005, MJCD 24,
          MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98,
          VJC-1021-2

SEPTEMBER 2, 1939 Saturday

“CAMEL CARAVAN” NBC Radio Network (WEAF) MICHIGAN STATE FAIR DETROIT

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as August 19)

Aircheck STAR DUST

* 32-bar solo.

[LP]   54
[CD] 274 1459.60, DRCD11177, JSP909,
          MJCD 24, MJCD 189, MJCD 9004,
          NCD 8845/8846

SEPTEMBER 9, 1939 Saturday

“CAMEL CARAVAN” NBC Radio Network (WEAF) Radio City Studios NYC

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as August 19)

Aircheck FLYING HOME

theme w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk),
* 32-bar solo,
chord accents behind vib – 16, 8 bars + riffs on brk,
riffs w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk).

[CD] DRCD11177, JSP909,
MJCD 189, NCD 8845/8846

SEPTEMBER 11, 1939 Monday

VICTOR Records NYC

Lionel Hampton & his Orchestra:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, BENNY CARTER-as, CHU BERRY-ts, COLEMAN HAWKINS-ts, BEN WEBSTER-ts,
DIZZY GILLESPIE-tpt, LIONEL HAMPTON-vib, CLYDE HART-p, MILT HINTON-b, COZY COLE-d;
BENNY CARTER-arr.

mx BS-041406-1 When Lights Are Low

(no CC solos)

[78]    Victor 26371
[LP]   430.248, 731.048, AXM6-5536, CL89806, J-1246, LPM-2318, P6 11891
[CD] 1003, 1015, 15737, 15825, 22614, 2433-2-RB, 30417, 39032, 4070, 562, 59.238, 6458-2-RB, 66617-2, 88081,
          ACRCD 189, AMSC 612, CD 1, DRCD11176, EN 516, FA 211, JTD 102408, ND 82433, P1145, PROPERBOX 12,
          RAJCD 858, RD 033

mx BS-041406-2 When Lights Are Low

(no CC solos)

[LP] AXM6-5536, PM 42406
[CD] 2036, 22614, 30417, 66617-2, 88081, AMSC 612, ND 89761

Lionel Hampton & his Orchestra (same personnel + vocal by Hampton); Benny Carter-arr.

mx BS-041407-1 ONE SWEET LETTER FROM YOU

• chord obbl behind voc – 30 bars

[78]    Victor 26393
[LP]   2MJP 1058, 430.248, 731.048,
          AXM6-5536, CAL-517, CDN-138
[CD] 14170, 15 714, 15737, 15825, 20.1960-HI, 20.1979-HI, 22614, 302 061 167, 30417, 53050, 562, 59.238,
          6458-2-RB, 66617-2, 88081, ACRCD 189, AMSC 612, DRCD11122, DRCD11176, EN 516, FA 211,
          JTD 102408, MJCD 24, MJCD 9004, ND 89277, P1145, PROPERBOX 12, TPZ 1017

Lionel Hampton & his Orchestra (same personnel, no vocal)

mx BS-041408-1 Hot Mallets

(no CC solos)

[78]    Victor 26371
[LP]   731.048, AXM6-5536, CAL-517, CDN-138, CL89806, CLP 1023, RDC 100
[CD] 1003, 14165, 15 714, 15190, 15737, 22614, 30417, 562, 59.238, 6458-2-RB, 66528-2, 68778-2, 68949-2, 88081,
          ACRCD 189, AMSC 612, CD 1, CDSGP0173, CPCD 8194-2, DEMPCD 011, DRCD11176, EN 516, FA 211,
          JTD 102408, MC 024, P1145, PAST CD 9789, PROPERBOX 12, RAJCD 858, RPCD 605, TPZ 1024

Lionel Hampton & his Orchestra (same personnel, no vocal); Benny Carter-arr.

mx BS-041409-1 Early Session Hop

(no CC solos)

[78]    Victor 26393
[LP]   430.248, 731.048, AXM6-5536, LPV-501, STL-J21
[CD] 15 714, 15737, 15861, 22614, 30417, 4052, 562, 59.238, 6458-2-RB, 66790-2, 88081, 9683-2-RB,
          AMSC 612, CD 1, DRCD11176, EN 516, FA 211, MC 024, P1145, PROPERBOX 12, TPZ 1014

SEPTEMBER 16, 1939 Saturday

“CAMEL CARAVAN” NBC Radio Network (WEAF) Shea’s Theater BUFFALO, NY

Benny Goodman Sextet:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, BENNY GOODMAN-clt, LIONEL HAMPTON-vib,
FLETCHER HENDERSON-p, ARTIE BERNSTEIN-b, NICK FATOOL-d.

Aircheck OPUS LOCAL 802

< unissued > /

SEPTEMBER 23, 1939 Saturday

“CAMEL CARAVAN” NBC Radio Network (WEAF) ORPHEUM THEATER ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as September 16)

Aircheck OPUS �

chord intro – 8 bars;
chord accents behind bass solo – 12 bars

[LP] Q-016

SEPTEMBER 24, 1939 Sunday

“HARLEM BREAKFAST CLUB” Royalston Avenue MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, JERRY JEROME-ts, FRANKIE HINES-p, OSCAR PETTIFORD-b.

Jam Session I GOT RHYTHM [Take 1]

* 32-bar solo;
* 32-bar solo

[CD] JZCD 379, MJCD 189

Spliced & Incomplete (pno intro omitted, incomplete ts solo):
          [LP]   2BP 220094, 56AP 674-6, 67233, CG 30779, G 30779, GdJ-48
          [CD] 274 1459.60, 3007-2, 302 061 167, 87998, ARCD 19213, CD 11, DRCD11122,
                    DRCD11177, JSP909, MJCD 24, MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98, R2CD 8004

Jam Session I GOT RHYTHM [Take 2]

* 32-bar solo;
* 32-bar solo

[CD] JZCD 379, MJCD 189

Spliced & Incomplete (incomplete ts solo):
          [LP]   2BP 220094, 56AP 674-6, 67233, CG 30779, G 30779, GdJ-48
          [CD] 274 1459.60, 3007-2, 302 061 167, 87998, ARCD 19213, CD 11, DRCD11122,
                    DRCD11177, JSP909, MJCD 24, MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98, R2CD 8004

Jam Session STAR DUST

* 32 + 32-bar solo

[LP]   2BP 220094, 56AP 674-6, 67233,
          CG 30779, G 30779, GdJ-48
[CD] 274 1459.60, 3007-2, 302 061 167, 87998, ARCD 19213, DRCD11122, DRCD11177,
          JSP909, MJCD 24, MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98, R2CD 8004

Jam Session TEA FOR TWO

* 8-bar chord intro;
* 32 + 32-bar solo;
* 32-bar solo.

[CD] ARCD 19168,
JZBD022,
MJCD 189

Incomplete (first 4 bars of CC intro omitted; first 8 bars of second ts solo omitted):
          [LP]   2BP 220094, 2MJP 1058, 56AP 674-6, 67233, CG 30779, G 30779, GdJ-48
          [CD] 274 1459.60, 3007-2, 302 061 167, 87998, DRCD11122, DRCD11177, JSP909,
                    MJCD 24, MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98, R2CD 8004

SEPTEMBER 30, 1939 Saturday

“CAMEL CARAVAN” NBC Radio Network (WEAF) CHICAGO

Benny Goodman Sextet:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, BENNY GOODMAN-clt, LIONEL HAMPTON-vib,
FLETCHER HENDERSON-p, ARTIE BERNSTEIN-b, NICK FATOOL-d.

Aircheck STAR DUST

< unissued > /

OCTOBER 2, 1939 Monday

COLUMBIA STUDIOS NYC

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as September 30)

mx WCO 26132 A FLYING HOME

theme w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk),
* 32-bar solo,
chord accents behind vib – 16, 8 bars + riffs on brk,
riffs w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk).

[78]    Columbia 35254,
          36721, C-102
[LP]   56AP 674-6, 62.581,
          67268, LPJT 13, STL-J05
[CD] 1064, 14545, 15908, 20.1960-HI, 20.1969-HI, 205798-203, 4007, 4070, 465679, 467151, 53049, 56059, 67041,
          AC4K 65564, AJA 5144, Black Bird, C4K 65564, CK 45144, CK 53774, CK 61445, CN1003, COL 467151,
          DRCD11176, FDM 36715-2, GFS561, J2K 65807, JTD 102410, JXK 65750, KATCD196, MC 027,
          MJCD 24, MJCD 9004, PPCD 78129, PROPERBOX 98, SMM 517115, TPZ 1017, UV 129/2

mx WCO 26132 B FLYING HOME (HOMEWARD BOUND)

[ same routine as take A ]

[78]    V Disc 731 B
[LP]   NOST 7610, SB-144
[CD] 14170, 3007-2, AC4K 65564, C4K 65564, CCM 3592, CK 86834, DRCD11176,
          JZBD022, MJCD 24, MJCD 9004, NCD 8821, R2CD 8004, TKCF-77074, UV 129/2

mx WCO 26133 A ROSE ROOM

intro – 4 bars;
* 32- bar solo

[78]    Columbia 35254,
          36720, C-102
[LP]   2BP 220094, 460612, 67233, CG 30779,
          CJ 40846, G 30779, GdJ-41, LPJT 13, STL-J12
[CD] 066 449, 1064, 15190, 15817, 15852, 15908, 20.1960-HI, 20.1975-HI, 274 1459.60, 3007-2, 39332, 4032, 460612, 501646, 53039,
          AC4K 65564, C2K 45037, C4K 65564, C5K 61432, CD 11, CK 40846, CK 61445, CK 91494, CN1003, DRCD11176, DRCD11288,
          JTD 102410, JZBD022, KATCD196,MC 027, MJCD 24, MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98, R2CD 8004, SRCS 9612, UV 129/2

Incomplete (first 2 beats of CC intro omitted):
[LP] 56AP 674-6, 62.581
[CD] 14535, 30283, 39117, 56027, FA 218, TPZ 1017

mx WCO 26134 A STAR DUST

* 32-bar solo.

[EP]   B-350
[LP]   33SX 1035, 56AP 674-6, 62.581,
          BBL 7178, CL 500, GL 500, SOPM 162
[CD] 066 449, 1064, 14545, 20.1960-HI, 20.1969-HI, 205798-203, 465679, 53049, 56059, 67041,
          ABMMCD 1209, AC4K 65564, ACRCD 160, AJA 5144, C4K 65564, CD 11, CK 45144,
          CN1003, DRCD11176, ESTCD 1, FA 211, FA 218, GFS561, JTD 102410, JZBD022,
          KATCD196, MC 027, MJCD 24, MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98, TPZ 1017, UV 129/2

OCTOBER 6, 1939 Friday

ASCAP 25th Anniversary Concert CARNEGIE HALL NYC

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as September 30)

Concert FLYING HOME

theme w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk),
* 32-bar solo,
chord accents behind vib – 16, 8 bars + riffs on brk,
riffs w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk).

[LP]   ALB 377, CC 18, EB 401,
          JA 5181, KV-106, LP-435
[CD] 274 1459.60, 53102, CCM-392-2, DRCD11177, EBCD 2103-2,
          FA 244, JSP909, MJCD 24, MJCD 9004, NOCD5657

Concert STAR DUST

* 32-bar solo.

[LP]   2MJP 1058, ALB 377, CC 18,
          EB 401, JA 5181, KV-106, LP-435
[CD] 53102, CCM-392-2, DRCD11177, EBCD 2103-2,
          JSP909, MJCD 24, MJCD 9004, NOCD5657, PROPERBOX 98

OCTOBER 7, 1939 Saturday

“CAMEL CARAVAN” NBC Radio Network (WEAF) Radio City Studios NYC

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as September 30)

Aircheck MEMORIES OF YOU

* 8-bar solo (bridge)

[LP] Q-016
[CD] DRCD11177, JSP909, MJCD 24,
MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98

OCTOBER 9, 1939 Monday

“Empire Room” WALDORF-ASTORIA HOTEL NYC Mutual Radio Network (WOR)

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as September 30)

Aircheck ROSE ROOM

intro – 4 bars;
* 32-bar solo

[LP]   ALB 377, JA 5181, JA-23
[CD] 380123, 389123, 3899442, 87998,
          CLP 1150-2, DRCD11177, JSP909,
          JZCD-5005, MJCD 24, MJCD 9004,
          NOCD5657, PROPERBOX 98, VJC-1021-2

OCTOBER 12, 1939 Thursday

VICTOR Records NYC

Lionel Hampton & his Orchestra:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, EARL BOSTIC-as, HENRY RED ALLEN-tpt, J.C. HIGGINBOTHAM-tbn,
LIONEL HAMPTON-vib & voc, CLYDE HART-p, ARTIE BERNSTEIN-b, SID CATLETT-d.

mx BS-042941-1 I’m On My Way From You

(no CC solos)

[78] Victor 26476
[LP] 731.048, AXM6-5536, CLP 1023, LPM-2318
[CD] 22614, 2433-2-RB, 30417, 562, 88081, AMSC 612, DRCD11176, JTD 102408, ND 82433

Lionel Hampton & his Orchestra (same personnel, no vocal)

mx BS-042942-1 HAVEN’T NAMED IT YET

* 16, 8-bar solo (tpt brk)

[78]    Victor 26476
[LP]   731.048, AXM6-5536, LPM-2318
[CD] 1015, 15852, 22614, 2433-2-RB, 26369, 274 1459.60, 302 061 167, 30417, 4032, 562, 59.238, 88081,
          ACRCD 189, AMSC 612, CD 1, DRCD11122, DRCD11176, EN 516, FA 211, FA 218, KATCD196,
          MC 027, MJCD 24, MJCD 9004, ND 82433, P1145, PROPERBOX 12, PROPERBOX 98, TPZ 1017

Lionel Hampton & his Orchestra (same personnel, vocal by Hampton)

mx BS-042943-1 THE HEEBIE JEEBIES ARE ROCKIN’ THE TOWN

• 4-bar chord intro;
obbl behind voc – 32 bars;
obbl behind voc – 12 bars

[78] Victor 26423
[LP] AXM6-5536, J-1246
[CD] 30417, 562, 59.238, 88081, AMSC 612, DRCD11176

Incomplete (first measure of CC intro omitted):
[CD] 22614

mx BS-042943-2 THE HEEBIE JEEBIES ARE ROCKIN’ THE TOWN

• 4-bar chord intro;
obbl behind voc – 32 bars,
chord accents behind tbn –12 bars,
obbl behind voc – 4 bars,
obbl behind voc – 12 bars

[LP] 741.049, AXM6-5536
[CD] 2036, 22614, AMSC 612, CDSGP0173, RPCD 605

OCTOBER 14, 1939 Saturday

“CAMEL CARAVAN” NBC Radio Network (WEAF) Radio City Studios NYC

Benny Goodman Sextet:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, BENNY GOODMAN-clt, LIONEL HAMPTON-vib,
FLETCHER HENDERSON-p, ARTIE BERNSTEIN-b, NICK FATOOL-d;
& Guest: LOUIS ARMSTRONG-tpt & voc;
+ Orchestra on last sixteen bars before unaccompanied trumpet coda:
TOOTS MONDELLO-as, BUFF ESTES-as, JERRY JEROME-ts, BUS BASSEY-ts,
ZIGGY ELMAN-tpt, JIMMY MAXWELL-tpt, JOHNNY MARTEL-tpt.

Aircheck Ain’t Misbehavin’

(no CC solos)

[LP] SPJ 6602
[CD] CLA 1906, EBCD 2138-2

Benny Goodman Sextet:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, BENNY GOODMAN-clt, LIONEL HAMPTON-vib,
FLETCHER HENDERSON-p, ARTIE BERNSTEIN-b, NICK FATOOL-d.

Aircheck AC-DC CURRENT

• 4-bar intro,
theme riffs w/ ens – 8 bars,
* 4-bar solo,
theme riffs w/ ens – 8 bars;
* 4-bar solo;
theme riffs w/ ens – 8 + 8 bars.

[LP]   KV-106, SPJ 6602, WMD 196
[CD] CCM-392-2, DRCD11177, EBCD 2138-2,
          JSP909, JZCD 379, MJCD 24, MJCD 9004,
          PROPERBOX 98 (disc 3, track 8)

OCTOBER 16, 1939 Monday

“Empire Room” WALDORF-ASTORIA HOTEL NYC Mutual Radio Network (WOR)

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as October 14)

Aircheck FLYING HOME

theme w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk),
* 32-bar solo,
chord accents behind vib – 16, 8 bars + riffs on brk,
riffs w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk).

[LP] SPJ 6602
[CD] DRCD11177, JSP909, JZCD 379, MJCD 24, MJCD 9004

OCTOBER 21, 1939 Saturday

“CAMEL CARAVAN” NBC Radio Network (WEAF) Radio City Studios NYC

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as October 14)

Aircheck SOFT WINDS

theme w/ ens – 32 bars;
boogie riffs (behind vib) – 24 bars,
theme w/ ens – 16 bars,
tag – 6 bars.

[LP] KV-106, SPJ 6602, WMD 196
[CD] DRCD11177, JSP909, JZCD 379, MJCD 24, MJCD 9004

OCTOBER 23, 1939 Monday

“Empire Room” WALDORF-ASTORIA HOTEL NYC Mutual Radio Network (WOR)

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as October 14)

Aircheck MEMORIES OF YOU

* 8-bar solo (bridge)

[LP] JA-42, Q-016
[CD] DRCD11177, JSP909, JZCD-5005, MJCD 24, MJCD 9004, VJC-1021-2

OCTOBER 28, 1939 Saturday

“CAMEL CARAVAN” NBC Radio Network (WEAF) Radio City Studios NYC

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as October 14)

Aircheck ROSE ROOM

intro – 4 bars;
* 32-bar solo

[CD] EBCD 2138-2, MJCD 189

OCTOBER 31, 1939 Tuesday AM

VOCALION Records LIEDERKRANZ HALL 58th Street & Lexington Avenue NYC

Ida Cox & her All-Star Band:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, EDMOND HALL-clt, HOT LIPS PAGE-tpt, J.C. HIGGINBOTHAM-tbn,
JAMES P. JOHNSON-p, ARTIE BERNSTEIN-b, LIONEL HAMPTON-d, IDA COX-voc.

mx 25509-2 DEEP SEA BLUES

intro – 4 bars,
obbl behind voc – 8 + 8 bars

[LP] CC 56, Meritt # 5
[CD] 274 1459.60, AFS 1015, DOCD-5651, MJCD 24, MJCD 9004

mx 25509-1 DEEP SEA BLUES

intro – 4 bars,
obbl behind voc – 8 + 8 bars

[78]    Vocalion 05336
[EP]   TFE 17136
[LP]   Q-048
[CD] AFS 1015, DOCD-5651, DRCD11176

Ida Cox & her All-Star Band:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, HOT LIPS PAGE-tpt, JAMES P. JOHNSON-p, ARTIE BERNSTEIN-b, IDA COX-voc.

mx 25510-2 DEATH LETTER BLUES

obbl behind voc – 12 bars;
obbl behind voc – 6 bars.

[LP] CC 56, Meritt # 5
[CD] AFS 1015, DOCD-5651

mx 25510-1 DEATH LETTER BLUES

obbl behind voc – 12 bars;
obbl behind voc – 8 bars.

[78] Vocalion 05336
[LP] CC 56, Q-048
[CD] AFS 1015, DOCD-5651, DRCD11176

Ida Cox & her All-Star Band:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, EDMOND HALL-clt, HOT LIPS PAGE-tpt, J.C. HIGGINBOTHAM-tbn,
JAMES P. JOHNSON-p, ARTIE BERNSTEIN-b, LIONEL HAMPTON-d, IDA COX-voc.

mx 25511-2 ONE HOUR MAMA

intro – 4 bars

[LP] RR 1300
[CD] RRCD 1300, PLS CD 115

mx 25511-X ONE HOUR MAMA

intro – 4 bars;
tag – 4 bars.

[LP] CC 56
[CD] AFS 1015, DOCD-5651, DRCD11176

mx 25511-y ONE HOUR MAMA

intro – 4 bars
[ breakdown ]

[LP] CC 56
[CD] AFS 1015, DOCD-5651

mx 25511-1 ONE HOUR MAMA

intro – 4 bars;
tag – 4 bars.

[LP] CC 56, Meritt # 5
[CD] AFS 1015, DOCD-5651

OCTOBER 31, 1939 Tuesday PM

VOCALION Records 711 Fifth Avenue NYC

Ida Cox & her All-Star Band:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, EDMOND HALL-clt, HOT LIPS PAGE-tpt, J.C. HIGGINBOTHAM-tbn,
FLETCHER HENDERSON-p, ARTIE BERNSTEIN-b, LIONEL HAMPTON-d, IDA COX-voc.

mx 26239-A FOUR DAY CREEP [ ’Fore Day Creep ]

obbl behind voc – 12 bars

[78] Vocalion 05298
[LP] CC 56, Q-048
[CD] AFS 1015, C2K 53407, CN1003, DOCD-5651, DRCD11176

mx 26240-A PINK SLIP BLUES

• 4-bar chord intro;
obbl behind voc – 12 bars

[78]    Vocalion 05258
[EP]   TFE 17136
[LP]   CC 56, Q-048
[CD] AFS 1015, DOCD-5651, DRCD11176

mx 26241-A HARD TIME BLUES

obbl behind voc – 12 bars

[78]    Vocalion 05298
[EP]   TFE 17136
[LP]   CC 56, Q-048
[CD] AFS 1015, AJA 5092, CD DIG 18, CN1003, DOCD-5651, DRCD11176

mx 26242-A TAKE HIM OFF MY MIND

obbl behind voc – 12 bars

[78]    Vocalion 05258
[EP]   TFE 17136
[LP]   CC 56, Q-048
[CD] AFS 1015, AJA 5092, DOCD-5651, DRCD11176

NOVEMBER 4, 1939 Saturday

“CAMEL CARAVAN” NBC Radio Network (WEAF) Radio City Studios NYC

Benny Goodman Sextet:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, BENNY GOODMAN-clt, LIONEL HAMPTON-vib,
FLETCHER HENDERSON-p, ARTIE BERNSTEIN-b, NICK FATOOL-d.

Aircheck SHIVERS

chord intro – 4 bars,
theme w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk),
riffs behind vib – 16, 8 bars,
* 16, 8-bar solo (clt brk),
chord riffs over theme – 16, 8 bars (chord accents on bridge).

[LP] KV-106, SPJ 6602
[CD] DRCD11177, EBCD 2139-2, JSP909, JZCD 379, MJCD 29, MJCD 9004, NOCD5657, PROPERBOX 98

NOVEMBER 18, 1939 Saturday

“CAMEL CARAVAN” NBC Radio Network (WEAF) Radio City Studios NYC

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as November 4)

Aircheck SOUTH OF THE BORDER

•   chord intro – 8 bars,
boogie riffs (behind clt) – 32 bars,
•   8-bar solo (melody),
boogie riffs (behind clt) – 16 bars;
•   chords – 8 bars.

[CD] CCM-392-2, EBCD 2139-2,
JSP909, MJCD 189

NOVEMBER 22, 1939 Wednesday

COLUMBIA STUDIOS NYC

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as November 4)

mx WCO 26284 A MEMORIES OF YOU

* 8-bar solo (bridge)

[78]    Columbia 35320
[LP]   56AP 674-6, 62.581, 67268,
          CL 820, CS 8643, P5 15536
[CD] 1064, 465679, AC4K 65564, C4K 65564, CK 45144, CK 61445, CN1003, DRCD11176,
          JTD 102410, MJCD 29, MJCD 9004, PPCD 78122, PROPERBOX 98, UV 129/2

mx WCO 26284 B MEMORIES OF YOU

[ same routine as take A ]

[EP] RLS 799 (SEGC.9)
[LP] 2BP 220094, 56AP 674-6, 67233, CG 30779, G 30779
[CD] AC4K 65564, C4K 65564, MJCD 29, MJCD 9004

mx WCO 26285 A SOFT WINDS

chord intro – 4 bars,
theme w/ ens – 16 + 16 bars;
boogie riffs (behind vib) – 12 + 12 bars,
theme w/ ens – 16 bars,
tag – 8 bars.

[LP] NOST 7610, T-1002
[CD] AC4K 65564, C4K 65564, MJCD 29, MJCD 9004, NCD 8821, PROPERBOX 98

mx WCO 26285 B SOFT WINDS

[ same routine as take A ]

[78]    Columbia 35320
[EP]   RLS 799 (SEGC.9)
[LP]   52538, 56AP 674-6, CL 1036, T-1011, VSLP 213
[CD] 066 449, 1064, 14545, 20.1960-HI, 20.1969-HI, 205798-203, 465679, 53049, 56059, 67041,
          AC4K 65564, Black Bird, C4K 65564, CD 11, CK 45144, DRCD11176, GFS561, KATCD196,
          MJCD 29, MJCD 9004, SMM 517115, UV 129/2

mx WCO 26286 A SEVEN COME ELEVEN

theme riffs w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk),
* 32-bar solo,
riffs behind vib – 16, 8 bars;
theme riffs w/ ens – 16 bars.

[78]    Columbia 35349
[EP]   429 729 BE, B-504, BBE 12272
[10]    B 07 907 R, P 07.931 R
[LP]   2BP 220094, 460612, 52538, 56AP 674-6, 62.387, 67233, BBL 7172, CG 30779, CJ 40846, CL 652,
          G 30779, GdJ-48, KLP 510, LPJT 13, STL-J12, VSLP 213
[CD] 1064, 14545, 15908, 20.1960-HI, 20.1969-HI, 205798-203, 25DP 5301, 4003, 4032, 460612,
          50011-2, 501646, 53049, 56059, 67041, ABMMCD 1209, AC4K 65564, ACRCD 160, Black Bird,
          C4K 65564, CD 11, CDB 1200/3, CK 40846, CK 86834, CK 91494, DRCD11176, DRCD11288,
          FDM 36715-2, GFS561, JSP911, JTD 102410, JZBD022, KATCD196, MC 027, MJCD 29,
          MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98, SMM 517115, SRCS 9612, TPZ 1017, UV 129/2, VSOP CD 271

NOVEMBER 22, 1939 Wednesday

COLUMBIA STUDIOS NYC

Benny Goodman & his Orchestra:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, TOOTS MONDELLO-as, BUFF ESTES-as, JERRY JEROME-ts, BUS BASSEY-ts,
BENNY GOODMAN-clt, ZIGGY ELMAN-tpt, JOHNNY MARTEL-tpt, JIMMY MAXWELL-tpt,
RED BALLARD-tbn, VERNON BROWN-tbn, TED VESELY-tbn,
FLETCHER HENDERSON-p, ARTIE BERNSTEIN-b, NICK FATOOL-d; FLETCHER HENDERSON-arr.

mx WCO 26290 A HONEYSUCKLE ROSE

* 32-bar solo (over orch)

[78]    Columbia 35319
[LP]   2BP 220094, 56AP 674-6, 62.581, 67233, CG 30779, CL 524,
          G 30779, GdJ-41, JGL 524, LPJT 13, P5 15536
[CD] 1059, 1064, 14535, 20.1960-HI, 20.1969-HI, 2245-2, 274 1459.60, 3007-2, 30283, 33036, 39117, 4032, 53049, 56027,
          AC4K 65564, AVC 542, C4K 65564, CK 40588,COL-6487, DRCD11176, EMCD 21, FDM 36715-2, GFS561, JTD 102410,
          JZBD022, MJCD 29, MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98, R2CD 40-80, R2CD 8004, SMM 517115, TPZ 1017, UV 129/2

NOVEMBER 22, 1939 Wednesday

WALDORF-ASTORIA HOTEL NYC CBS Radio Network

Benny Goodman Sextet:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, BENNY GOODMAN-clt, LIONEL HAMPTON-vib,
FLETCHER HENDERSON-p, ARTIE BERNSTEIN-b, NICK FATOOL-d.

Aircheck FLYING HOME

< unissued > /

NOVEMBER 25, 1939 Saturday

“CAMEL CARAVAN” NBC Red Radio Network (WEAF) Radio City Studios NYC

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as November 22)

Aircheck SEVEN COME ELEVEN (ROAST TURKEY STOMP)

theme riffs w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk),
* 32-bar solo,
riffs behind vib – 16, 8 bars;
theme riffs w/ ens – 16 bars.

[LP] 2MJP 1058, KV-106,
SPJ 6602, WMD 196
[CD] 274 1459.60, DRCD11177, JSP909, JZCD 379, MJCD 29, MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98

NOVEMBER 27, 1939 Monday

WALDORF-ASTORIA HOTEL NYC Mutual Radio Network (WOR)

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as November 22)

Aircheck AC-DC CURRENT

• 4-bar intro,
theme riffs w/ ens – 8 bars,
* 4-bar solo,
theme riffs w/ ens – 8 bars;
* 4-bar chord solo;
theme riffs w/ ens – 8 + 8 bars.

[LP] 2683 055, 2683 065,
GJ-4, HMJ 1, JA-42
[CD] 066 449, 14170, 3506, 4032, DRCD11177, JSP909, JZCD-5005, MJCD 29, MJCD 9004, VJC-1021-2

DECEMBER 2, 1939 Saturday

“CAMEL CARAVAN” NBC Red Radio Network (WEAF) Radio City Studios NYC

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as November 22)

Aircheck AC-DC CURRENT

• 4-bar intro,
theme riffs w/ ens – 8 bars,
* 4-bar solo,
theme riffs w/ ens – 8 bars;
* 4-bar chord solo;
theme riffs w/ ens – 8 + 8 bars.

[CD] 7001, DRCD11177, JSP909,
MJCD 40, MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98

DECEMBER 4, 1939 Monday

WALDORF-ASTORIA HOTEL NYC Radio Broadcast

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as November 22)

Aircheck HONEYSUCKLE ROSE

< unissued > /

DECEMBER 6, 1939 Wednesday

WALDORF-ASTORIA HOTEL NYC Radio Broadcast

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as November 22)

Aircheck SEVEN COME ELEVEN (ROAST TURKEY STOMP)

< unissued > /

DECEMBER 9, 1939 Saturday

“CAMEL CARAVAN” NBC Radio Network (WEAF) Radio City Studios NYC

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as November 22)

Aircheck PICK-A-RIB

< unissued > /

DECEMBER 16, 1939 Saturday

“CAMEL CARAVAN” NBC Radio Network (WEAF) Radio City Studios NYC

Benny Goodman Sextet:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, BENNY GOODMAN-clt, LIONEL HAMPTON-vib,
JOHNNY GUARNIERI-p, ARTIE BERNSTEIN-b, NICK FATOOL-d.

Aircheck DINAH

* 32-bar chord accomp (ampl) on vib solo,
* 32-bar solo

[LP]   ALB 377, JA 5181, JA-23
[CD] 380123, 389123, 3899442, 87998,
          CLP 1150-2, DRCD11177, JSP909,
          JZCD-5005, MJCD 29, MJCD 9004,
          NOCD5657, PROPERBOX 98, VJC-1021-2

DECEMBER 20, 1939 Wednesday

COLUMBIA STUDIOS NYC

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as December 16)

mx WCO 26354 x SHIVERS

chord intro – 4 bars,
theme w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk),
riffs behind vib – 16, 8 bars,
* 16, 8-bar solo (clt brk),
chord riffs over theme – 16 bars
[ breakdown ]

[LP] T-1012
[CD] AC4K 65564, C4K 65564, MJCD 29, MJCD 9004

mx WCO 26354 A SHIVERS

chord intro – 4 bars,
theme w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk),
riffs behind vib – 16, 8 bars,
* 16, 8-bar solo (clt brk),
chord riffs over theme – 16, 8 bars (chord accents on bridge).

[78]    Columbia 35349
[EP]   B-350
[LP]   2MJP 1058, 33SX 1035, 56AP 674-6, 62.581, BBL 7178, CL 500, GL 500,   P5 15536, SOPM 162
[CD] 1064, 15908, 20.1960-HI, 20.1975-HI, 4032, 465679, 53039, ABMMCD 1209, AC4K 65564, ACRCD 160, Black Bird,
          C4K 65564, CK 45144, CN1003, DRCD11176, JTD 102410, JZBD022, MJCD 29, MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98,
          TPZ 1017, UV 129/2

mx WCO 26355 A AC-DC CURRENT

• 4-bar intro,
theme riffs w/ ens – 8 bars,
* 4-bar solo,
theme riffs w/ ens – 8 bars;
unison brk w/ clt – 4 bars;
* 4-bar chord solo;
theme riffs w/ ens – 8 + 8 bars.

[EP]   B-350
[LP]   33SX 1035, 52538, 56AP 674-6,
          BBL 7178, CL 500, GL 500,
          SOPM 162, T-1011, VSLP 213
[CD] 1064, 14545, 20.1960-HI, 20.1969-HI, 205798-203, 39332, 4007, 465679, 53049, 56059, 67041,
          AC4K 65564, Black Bird, C4K 65564, CD 11, CECD 003, CK 45144, DRCD11176, GFS561,
          KATCD196, MJCD 29, MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98, SMM 517115, UV 129/2

mx WCO 26356 A I’M CONFESSIN’

* 8-bar solo (bridge)

[LP] NOST 7610, STL-J05
[CD] 1064, 465679, AC4K 65564, Black Bird, C4K 65564, CK 45144, CN1003,
DRCD11176, FA 218, MJCD 29, MJCD 9004, NCD 8821, PROPERBOX 98

DECEMBER 21, 1939 Thursday

WALDORF-ASTORIA HOTEL NYC Radio Broadcast

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as December 16)

Aircheck HONEYSUCKLE ROSE

< unissued > /

DECEMBER 24, 1939 Sunday

“FROM SPIRITUALS TO SWING” CONCERT CARNEGIE HALL NYC

Kansas City Six:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, LESTER YOUNG-ts, BUCK CLAYTON-tpt,
FREDDIE GREEN-g, WALTER PAGE-b, JO JONES-d.

Concert GOOD MORNING BLUES

* 12 + 12-bar solo

[LP]   2MJP 1058, 35/064, FJL 401,
          J-1248, Q 16007, TFL 5187,
          VJD 550, VRS-8523, VSD-47
[CD] 169/71-2, 274 1459.60, 3007-2, 302 061 167, 87998, 88048, DRCD11122, DRCD11177, DRCD11182, FA 218,
          FDM 36715-2, JASMCD 2600, JSP909, JZBD022, MJCD 29, MJCD 47, MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98,
          R2CD 8004, VCD2-47/48, VMD-79553

Concert PAGING THE DEVIL

* 12 + 12-bar solo

[LP]   35/065, FJL 402, TFL 5188,
          VJD 550, VRS-8524, VSD-48
[CD] 14171, 169/71-2, 274 1459.60, 3007-2, 302 061 167, 87998, 88048, DCD-773, DRCD11122, DRCD11177,
          DRCD11182, EMCD 21, FA 218, FDM 36715-2, JASMCD 2600, JSP909, JZBD022, MJCD 29, MJCD 47,
          MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98, R2CD 8004, VCD2-47/48

Concert WAY DOWN YONDER IN NEW ORLEANS

* 28-bar solo

[LP]   35/064, FJL 401, J-1248,
          Q 16007, TFL 5187,
          VJD 550, VRS-8523, VSD-47
[CD] 169/71-2, 302 061 167, 87998, 88048, DRCD11122, DRCD11177, DRCD11182,
          JASMCD 2600, JSP909, MJCD 29, MJCD 47, MJCD 9004, VCD2-47/48, VMD-79553

DECEMBER 24, 1939 Sunday

“FROM SPIRITUALS TO SWING” CONCERT CARNEGIE HALL NYC

Benny Goodman Sextet:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, BENNY GOODMAN-clt, LIONEL HAMPTON-vib,
FLETCHER HENDERSON-p, ARTIE BERNSTEIN-b, NICK FATOOL-d.

Concert FLYING HOME

theme w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk),
* 32-bar solo,
chord accents behind vib – 16, 8 bars + riffs on brk,
riffs w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk).

[LP]   35/064, FJL 401, J-1248,
          Q 16007, TFL 5187,
          VJD 550, VRS-8523, VSD-47
[CD] 066 449, 169/71-2, 274 1459.60, 3007-2, 87998, 88048, DRCD11177, DRCD11182,
          FA 218, JSP909, MJCD 29, MJCD 9004, R2CD 8004, VCD2-47/48, VMD-79553

Concert MEMORIES OF YOU

* 8-bar solo (bridge)

[LP]   35/064, FJL 401, J-1248,
          Q 16007, TFL 5187,
          VJD 550, VRS-8523, VSD-47
[CD] 066 449, 169/71-2, 3007-2, 87998, 88048, DRCD11177, DRCD11182,
          FA 218, JSP909, MJCD 29, MJCD 9004, R2CD 8004, VCD2-47/48

Concert I Got Rhythm

(no CC solos)

[LP] 35/064, FJL 401, J-1248, Q 16007, TFL 5187, VJD 550, VRS-8523, VSD-47
[CD] 14170, 169/71-2, 88048, DRCD11177, DRCD11182, JSP909, VCD2-47/48, VMD-79553

Concert HONEYSUCKLE ROSE

• 12-bar intro;
* 32-bar solo;
• riffs (w/ vib, clt) – 16, 8 bars + arpeggios on brk.

[LP]   35/065, FJL 402, Q 16007,
          TFL 5188, VJD 550, VRS-8524, VSD-48
[CD] 066 449, 169/71-2, 87998, 88048, DRCD11177, DRCD11182, FA 218,
          JSP909, MJCD 29, MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98, VCD2-47/48, VMD-79553

Concert Stompin’ At The Savoy

(no CC solos)

[LP] 35/065, FJL 402, Q 16007, TFL 5188, VJD 550, VRS-8524, VSD-48
[CD] 066 449, 169/71-2, 88048, DRCD11177, DRCD11182, JSP909, VCD2-47/48, VMD-79553

DECEMBER 24, 1939 Sunday

“FROM SPIRITUALS TO SWING” CONCERT CARNEGIE HALL NYC

CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, LESTER YOUNG-ts, HARRY EDISON-tpt,
COUNT BASIE-p, PETE JOHNSON-p, JOE SULLIVAN-p,
MEADE LUX LEWIS-p, ALBERT AMMONS-p, FLETCHER HENDERSON-p,
WALTER PAGE-b, ARTIE BERNSTEIN-b, JO JONES-d, NICK FATOOL-d;
+ other members of the Count Basie band:
          EARL WARREN-as, BUDDY TATE-ts, JACK WASHINGTON-bs,
          BUCK CLAYTON-tpt, SHAD COLLINS-tpt, ED LEWIS-tpt,
          DICKIE WELLS-tbn, DAN MINOR-tbn, BENNY MORTON-tbn.

Concert OH, LADY BE GOOD

* 32 + 32 + 32 bar solo;
* 8-bar solo (bridge)

[CD] 302 061 167, DRCD11177,
JSP909, JZBD022, MJCD 189,
PROPERBOX 98

Incomplete (pno intro omitted):
[CD] 169/71-2, DRCD11182

Incomplete (third chorus of CC’s first solo omitted):
[LP] 35/065, FJL 402, TFL 5188, VJD 550, VRS-8524, VSD-48
[CD] 274 1459.60, 87998, 88048, MJCD 29, MJCD 9004, VCD2-47/48

DECEMBER 30, 1939 Saturday

“CAMEL CARAVAN” NBC Radio Network (WEAF) Radio City Studios NYC

Benny Goodman Sextet:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, BENNY GOODMAN-clt, LIONEL HAMPTON-vib,
JOHNNY GUARNIERI-p, ARTIE BERNSTEIN-b, NICK FATOOL-d.

Aircheck PICK-A-RIB

theme riffs w/ ens – 11 bars;
theme riffs w/ ens – 11 bars,
* 11 + 12-bar solo

[LP] Aircheck 34
[CD] DRCD11177, JSP909, MJCD 40, MJCD 9004

DECEMBER 31, 1939 Sunday

“FITCH BANDWAGON” NBC Radio Network “Empire Room” WALDORF-ASTORIA HOTEL NYC

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as December 30)

Aircheck TILL TOM SPECIAL

theme w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk),
“Topsy” riffs behind vib – 16, 8 bars,
* 32-bar solo,
riffs w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk),
“Topsy” riffs w/ ens – 4-bar tag.

Incomplete (pno intro omitted, incomplete theme):
          [LP]   JA-42
          [CD] 3007-2, 87998, DRCD11177, JSP909, JZCD-5005, MJCD 40, MJCD 9004,
                    NOCD5657, PROPERBOX 98, R2CD 8004, VJC-1021-2

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Catalog Index

JANUARY 15, 1940 Monday

NBC Radio Network shortwave broadcast to Scandinavia NBC Studios Rockefeller Center NYC

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as December 30)

Aircheck STAR DUST

< unissued > /

Aircheck FLYING HOME

< unissued > /

FEBRUARY 7, 1940 Wednesday

COLUMBIA STUDIOS NYC

Metronome All Star Band:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, BENNY CARTER-as, TOOTS MONDELLO-as, EDDIE MILLER-ts, CHARLIE BARNET-ts,
BENNY GOODMAN-clt, HARRY JAMES-tpt, CHARLIE SPIVAK-tpt, ZIGGY ELMAN-tpt,
JACK TEAGARDEN-tbn, JACK JENNEY-tbn,
JESS STACY-p, BOB HAGGART-b, GENE KRUPA-d; FLETCHER HENDERSON-arr.

mx WCO 26489 x King Porter Stomp

(no CC solos)

[LP] T-1012

mx WCO 26489 A King Porter Stomp

(no CC solos)

[78]    Columbia 35389, V Disc 894 B
[10]    CL 2528
[LP]   20085, HL 7044, m-8039, Q-009
[CD] DRCD11176, PHONT 7668

mx WCO 26489 B King Porter Stomp

(no CC solos)

[LP] NOST 7610
[CD] NCD 8821, VMP 0111

Metronome All Star Nine:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, BENNY CARTER-as, EDDIE MILLER-ts,
BENNY GOODMAN-clt, HARRY JAMES-tpt, JACK TEAGARDEN-tbn,
JESS STACY-p, BOB HAGGART-b, GENE KRUPA-d.

mx WCO 26490 x ALL STAR STRUT

* 12-bar solo
[ breakdown ]

[LP] T-1012
[CD] AC4K 65564, C4K 65564, MJCD 40, MJCD 9004

mx WCO 26490 A ALL STAR STRUT

* 12-bar solo;
chord accents behind bass – 12 bars

[78]    Columbia 35389, V Disc 879 B
[10]    CL 2528
[LP]   20085, 20121, HL 7044, m-8039, Q-009
[CD] 274 1459.60, 4032, AC4K 65564, C4K 65564, DRCD11176,
          MJCD 40, MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98, SMM 517115, UV 129/2

mx WCO 26490 B ALL STAR STRUT

[ same routine as take A ]

[LP]   2BP 220094, 67233,
          CG 30779, G 30779,
          GdJ-48, m-8039
[CD] 15183, AC4K 65564, C4K 65564, MJCD 40, MJCD 9004

FEBRUARY 7, 1940 Wednesday

COLUMBIA STUDIOS NYC

Benny Goodman Sextet:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, BENNY GOODMAN-clt, LIONEL HAMPTON-vib,
COUNT BASIE-p, ARTIE BERNSTEIN-b, NICK FATOOL-d.

mx WCO 26494 A TILL TOM SPECIAL

theme w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk),
“Topsy” riffs behind vib – 16, 8 bars,
* 16, 8-bar solo (pno brk),
riffs w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk),
“Topsy” riffs w/ vib – 4-bars tag.

[78]    Columbia 35404, 37512
[LP]   2MJP 1058
[CD] 1098, 15908, 274 1459.60, 4032, AC4K 65564, C4K 65564, DRCD11176,
          FA 218, JZBD022, MJCD 40, MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98, UV 129/2

Incomplete (pno intro omitted):
          [EP]   429 729 BE, B-504
          [10]    B 07 907 R, P 07.931 R
          [LP]   2BP 220094, 460612, 52538, 56AP 674-6, 62.387, 67233, BBL 7172,
                    CG 30779, CJ 40846, CL 652, G 30779, KLP 510, LPJT 13, VSLP 213
          [CD] 14170, 14545, 20.1960-HI, 20.1969-HI, 205798-203, 25DP 5301, 460612, 501646, 53049, 56059, 67041, Black Bird,
                    CD 11, CK 40846, CK 91494, DRCD11288, GFS561, JTD 102410, KATCD196, P1134, PROPERBOX 9, SRCS 9612

mx WCO 26495 A GONE WITH “WHAT” WIND

* 12 + 12-bar solo;
riffs w/ ens – 12 + 12 + 12 bars

[LP]   460612, CJ 40846, T-1009
[CD] 14545, 20.1960-HI, 20.1969-HI, 205798-203, 3007-2, 460612, 501646, 53049, 56059, 67041,
          AC4K 65564, Black Bird, C4K 65564, CD 11, CK 40846, CK 86834, CK 91494, DO 25031,
          DRCD11288, EMCD 21, GFS561, JSP911, JTD 102410, MJCD 40, MJCD 9004, R2CD 40-80,
          R2CD 8004, SRCS 9612, TPZ 1017

mx WCO 26495 B GONE WITH “WHAT” WIND

[ same routine as take A ]

[78]    Columbia 35404
[EP]    B-2011
[10]    B 07 907 R, P 07.931 R
[LP]   2BP 220094, 52538, 56AP 674-6, 62.387, 67233, BBL 7172,
          CG 30779, CL 652, G 30779, KLP 510, STL-J22, VSLP 213
[CD] 1098, 15908, 25DP 5301, 274 1459.60, 4032, AC4K 65564, AJA 5144,
          C4K 65564, CN1003, DRCD11176, FA 244, JZBD022, MJCD 40, MJCD 9004,
          PROPERBOX 98, UV 129/2

MARCH 19, 1940 Tuesday

“THE COCOANUT GROVE” AMBASSADOR HOTEL LOS ANGELES NBC Radio Network

Benny Goodman Sextet:
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN, BENNY GOODMAN-clt, LIONEL HAMPTON-vib,
JOHNNY GUARNIERI-p, ARTIE BERNSTEIN-b, NICK FATOOL-d.

Aircheck GONE WITH “WHAT” WIND

* 12 + 12-bar solo;
riffs w/ ens – 12 + 12 + 12 bars

[LP] SPJ 6602, WMD 196
[CD] DRCD11177, JSP909, JZCD 379, MJCD 40, MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98

APRIL 3, 1940 Wednesday

World Broadcasting System ( for COLUMBIA Records ) HOLLYWOOD
[ matrices assigned on April 10, 1940 ]

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as March 19)

mx WCO 26718 A THE SHEIK OF ARABY

intro w/ ens – 16 bars;
* 32-bar solo;
* 4-bars; 4-bars

[78]    Columbia 35466
[EP]   RLS 799 (SEGC.11)
[10]    B 07 907 R, P 07.931 R
[LP]   56AP 674-6, 62.581, P5 15536
[CD] 1098, 15908, 20.1960-HI, 20.1979-HI, 274 1459.60, 4032, 465679, 53050, 56058,
          AC4K 65564, AJA 5144, C4K 65564, CK 45144, DRCD11176, JTD 102410,
          JZBD022, MJCD 40, MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98, TPZ 1017, UV 129/2

mx WCO 26718 B THE SHEIK OF ARABY

[ same routine as take B ]

[CD] AC4K 65564, C4K 65564

mx WCO (none) UNTITLED TUNE

theme w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk);
* 12-bar solo;
theme w/ ens – 16 bars,
* 4-bar interlude

[CD] AC4K 65564, C4K 65564

mx WCO (none) UNTITLED TUNE (Breakdown)

theme w/ ens – 16, 8 bars (clt brk);
* 12-bar solo
[ breakdown ]

[CD] AC4K 65564, C4K 65564

mx WCO 26719 A POOR BUTTERFLY

* 8-bar solo (“A” section)

[78]    Columbia 35466, 36722, C-102
[EP]   RLS 799 (SEGC.11)
[LP]   52538, 56AP 674-6, T-1011, VSLP 213
[CD] 1098, 20.1960-HI, 20.1969-HI, 465679, 53049, Black Bird, CK 45144, DRCD11176,
          GFS561, MJCD 40, MJCD 9004, PROPERBOX 98, UV 129/2

mx WCO 26719 x POOR BUTTERFLY

[ breakdown ] (no CC)

[CD] AC4K 65564, C4K 65564

APRIL 5, 1940 Friday

“THE COCOANUT GROVE” AMBASSADOR HOTEL LOS ANGELES Radio Broadcast

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as March 19)

Aircheck SOFT WINDS

< unissued > /

APRIL 6, 1940 Saturday

“THE COCOANUT GROVE” AMBASSADOR HOTEL LOS ANGELES ABC Radio Network

Benny Goodman Sextet (same personnel as March 19)

Aircheck &n

CHARLIE CHRISTIAN SOLOGRAPHY