Tracklist
| 1 | –Bob Thiele | I Saw Pinetop Spit BloodProducer – Bob ThieleWritten-By – Oliver Nelson | 3:24 |
| 2 | –Buddy Rich | Space ShuttleProducer – Pete SpargoWritten-By – John La Barbera | 4:19 |
| 3 | –Blue Mitchell | CollaborationsArranged By – Blue Mitchell, Clarence McDonald, Mike LipskinArranged By [Strings And Horns], Conductor [Strings And Horns] – Rod LevittProducer – Mike LipskinWritten-By – Blue Mitchell | 4:46 |
| 4 | –Groove Holmes | Green Dolphin StreetProducer – Bob ThieleWritten-By – B. Kaper, N. Washington | 7:50 |
| 5 | –Duke Ellington | Don't You Know I CareWritten-By – D. Ellington, M. David | 4:30 |
| 6 | –Shelly Manne | Night And DayProducer – Bob ThieleWritten-By – Cole Porter | 4:40 |
| 7 | –Cleo Laine | MusicArranged By – John Dankworth, Ken GibsonWritten-By – Carole King | 2:41 |
| 8 | –Gato Barbieri | Tupac AmaruWritten-By – Gato Barbieri | 4:13 |
| 9 | –The Jazz Piano Quartet | Maiden VoyageProducer – Ettore StrattaWritten-By – Herbie Hancock | 3:55 |
| 10 | –David Amram | Waltz From "After The Fall"Producer – Max WilcoxWritten-By – Amram | 6:50 |
| 11 | –Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes | Voodoo WomanProducer – Bob Thiele, Lonnie Liston SmithWritten-By – Lonnie Liston Smith, Michael Carvin | 4:20 |
| 12 | –Horace Tapscott | The Dark TreeWritten-By – Horace Tapscott | 7:01 |
| 13 | –Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band | Yet Another TearArranged By – Toshiko AkiyoshiProducer – Hiroshi IsakaWritten-By – Lew Tabackin | |
| 14 | –Gil Evans | King Porter StompArranged By – Gil EvansProducer – Gil EvansProducer [Associate] – Anita Evans, Teddy RandazzoWritten-By – F. "Jelly Roll" Morton | 3:48 |
| 15 | –Oliver Nelson | Dumpy MamaProducer – Bob ThieleWritten-By – Oliver Nelson | 4:38 |
| 16 | –Nina Simone | Ain't Got No / I Got LifeProducer – Stroud ProductionsWritten-By – G. MacDermot, G. Ragni, J. Rado | 5:30 |
| 17 | –John Dankworth And His Orchestra | Long JohnArranged By – John DankworthProducer – John DankworthWritten-By – John Dankworth | 3:16 |
| 18 | –Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band | Since PerryArranged By – Toshiko AkiyoshiProducer – Hiroshi IsakaWritten-By – T. Akayoshi | 8:52 |
Versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL-01984 | Various | Jazz (2xLP, Comp) | RCA Victor, RCA | PL-01984 | Spain | 1979 |
| APL2-1984 | Various | Leonard Feather's Encyclopedia Of Jazz In The '70s (2xLP, Comp) | RCA | APL2-1984 | US | 1976 |
Credits
- Art Direction – Dick Smith
- Producer, Liner Notes – Leonard Feather
Notes
Liner notes inside gatefold include biographies of artists with recording dates, matrix numbers/tracklisting and personnel of each song's original release.Timing for B4a is for B4a and B4b combined
Credits and tracklist used most complete info on release. Discrepancies:
A1 writers listed as Lonnie Liston Smith-Mike Carvin in gatefold vs. Lonnie L. Smith-M. Carvin on label
A2 writer listed as Cole Porter in gatefold vs, C. Porter on label
A3 writer listed as Horace Tapscott in gatefold vs. H. Tapscott on label
A4 writer listed as Jelly Roll Morton in gatefold vs. F. "Jelly Roll" Morton on label
B1 writer listed as Gato Barbieri in gatefold vs. G. Barbieri on label
B2 artist listed as John Dankworth in gatefold vs. John Dankworth and His Orchestra on label
B2 writer listed as John Dankworth in gatefold vs. J. Dankworth on label
B3 writer listed as Carole King in gatefold vs. C. King on label
B4 artist listed as Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band in gatefold vs. Toshiko Akayoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on label
B4 listed as a Medley on label and split into B4a and B4b
B4 writers listed as Toshiko Akiyoshi/LewTabackin in gatefold vs. B4a T. Akayoshi and B4b L. Tabackin
B4a, B4b arranger incorrectly spelled as Toshiko Akayoshi on label vs. correctly in gatefold
C1 title listed as Waltz from "After The Fall" in gatefold vs. Waltz on label
C2 writers listed as Ragni-Rado-MacDermot in gatefold vs. G. Ragni-J. Redo-G. MacDermot on label
C3 writer listed as Oliver Nelson in gatefold vs. O. Nelson on label
D1 writer listed as John La Barbera in gatefold vs. John La Barbers on label
D2 writer listed as Herbie Hancock in gatefold vs. Hancock on label
D3 writer listed as Oliver Nelson in gatefold vs. O. Nelson on label
D4 writer listed as Blue Mitchell in gatefold vs. B. Mitchell on label
D5 writers listed as D. Ellington-M. David in gatefold vs. Ellington-David on label
On A, C, D labels:
℗1975 Flying Dutchman Productions, Ltd.
℗1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 RCA Records
Made in Canada by RCA Limited from master recordings owned or controlled by RCA Records
On B label:
℗1974 RCA Ltd.
℗1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 RCA Records
Made in Canada by RCA Limited from master recordings owned or controlled by RCA Records
On back cover:
Manufactured and distributed in Canada by RCA Limited - Records Division
© 1976, RCA Records, New York, N.Y.
Barcodes
- Rights Society (A2, A4 to B4, C2, C4 to D2, D4, D5): ASCAP
- Rights Society (A1, A3, C1, C3, D3): BMI
- Other (spine): Ever Reddy logo
- Matrix / Runout (A label): CPL2-1984-A
- Matrix / Runout (B label): CPL2-1984-B
- Matrix / Runout (C label): CPL2-1984-C
- Matrix / Runout (D label): CPL2-1984-D
- Matrix / Runout (A runout etched): CPL2-1984-A TX
- Matrix / Runout (B runout etched): CPL2-1984-B TXD
- Matrix / Runout (C runout etched): CPL2-1984-C TX
- Matrix / Runout (D runout etched): CPL2-1984-D TX
Companies
- Manufactured By – RCA Limited
- Distributed By – RCA Limited
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Flying Dutchman Productions, Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – RCA Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – RCA Records
- Copyright (c) – RCA Records
- Made By – RCA Limited
- Printed By – Ever Reddy
- Mastered At – RCA Studios, Toronto
Short intro
Leonard Feather's Encyclopedia of Jazz aka Encyclopedia of Jazz, Vol. 1 is a compilation album of pieces by Oliver Nelson and others assembled by Leonard Feather. It was recorded in 1965 and 1966 for Verve Records. In 2006, Mosaic Records released all the Oliver Nelson tracks, together with some unissued pieces recorded at the same session, on the second CD of the compilation Oliver Nelson: The Argo, Verve and Impulse Big Band Studio Sessions. Some of them were also included at the time on Leonard. Feather, Leonard and Ira Gitler. Introduction by Quincy, Jones. Published by Da Capo Press, New York, NY. Copyright 1987. The third volume of Feather's major reference workon jazz. Reprint of the 1976 Feather's Encyclopedia of Jazz aka Encyclopedia of Jazz, Vol. Some of them were also included at the time on Leonard Feather Presents the Sound of Feeling and the Sound of Oliver Nelson V6-8743, 1968. Encyclopedia Of Jazz. by Leonard Feather Author. This may be an older Jazz reference but it is invaluable for Leonard Feather's enriched and loving affinity for the ample American genre of Jazz music. Read more. 2 people found this helpful. Encyclopedia of Jazz, Vol. Лента с персональными рекомендациями и музыкальными новинками, радио, подборки на любой вкус, удобное управление своей коллекцией. The History of Jazz from 1942 to 1946. Исполнитель: Various artists. Coleman Hawkins, Leonard Feather's Esquire All Stars, Coleman Hawkins, Leonard Feather's Esquire All Stars. The first appearance of Leonard Feather's Encyclopedia of Jazz was heralded by critics, musicians, and record collectors as a major contribution to the literature of jazz. Never before had America's native music been treated so meticulously, objectively, and comprehensively. The appearance of two later volumes, The Encyclopedia of Jazz in the Sixties and The Encyclopedia of Jazz in the Seventies with Ira Gitler only confirmed the initial enthusiasm and the judgement that here were basic books for any music marks the first paperback publication of this book, soon. Get A Copy. Online Stores . Audible Barnes & Noble Walmart eBooks Apple Books Google Play Abebooks Book Depository Alibris Indigo Better World Books IndieBound. Paperback, 393 pages. On this page you can not listen to mp3 music free or download album or mp3 track to your PC, phone or tablet. Buy Various - Leonard Feather's Encyclopedia Of Jazz In The '70s from authorized sellers. Genre of this release: Jazz music. Released at: This album was released on the label RCA catalog number CPL2-1984. This album was released in 1976 year. Format of the release is. Vinyl , LP. This diverse LP, which was released in conjunction with Leonard Feather's Encyclopedia of Jazz in the Sixties, is most significant for including three songs by a group led by arranger Oliver Nelson that was called Leonard Feather's Encyclopedia of Jazz All-Stars. Highpoint is I Remember Bird which features altoist Phil WoodsRelated to Various - Leonard Feather's Encyclopedia Of Jazz In The '70s
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