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1955 studio album by Roy Eldridge
Rockin' Chair Roy Eldridge recorded in 1951 and 1952 and originally released on the Clef label.[ 1] [ 2]
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic [ 3]
AllMusic awarded the album 4½ stars.[ 3]
"I See Everybody's Baby" (Robert Dade, George Williams) – 2:54
"Little Jazz" (Roy Eldridge, Buster Harding ) – 2:38
"Basin Street Blues " (Spencer Williams ) – 2:43
"I Remember Harlem" (Eldridge, Bob Astor, Williams) – 3:30
"Rockin' Chair " (Hoagy Carmichael ) – 3:16
"Easter Parade " (Irving Berlin ) – 2:50
"Roy's Riff" (Eldridge) – 3:09
"Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams " (Harry Barris , Ted Koehler , Billy Moll) – 3:21
"Baby What's The Matter With You" (Teddy Brannon , Sam Theard ) – 3:21
"Yard Dog" (Eldridge, Harding) – 2:56
"Sweet Lorraine " (Cliff Burwell , Mitchell Parish ) – 2:52
"Jumbo the Elephant" (Eldridge, Astor) – 2:49 Recorded in New York City in August 1951 (tracks 9–12), December 1951 (tracks 1, 3, 4 & 6) and on December 13, 1952 (tracks 2, 5, 7 & 8) Roy Eldridge – trumpet Buddy Tate – tenor saxophone (tracks 9–12)Teddy Brannon (tracks 9–12), Oscar Peterson (tracks 2, 5, 7 & 8) – piano Herb Ellis – guitar (tracks 2, 5, 7 & 8)Clyde Lombardi (tracks 9–12), Ray Brown (tracks 2, 5, 7 & 8) – bass Charlie Smith (tracks 9–12), J. C. Heard (tracks 2, 5, 7 & 8) – drums
Unidentified orchestra conducted by George Williams (tracks 1, 3, 4 & 6)
Studio albums Compilation albums Live albums
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release. Note: All-Star albums feature sideman who are not necessarily listed while titles which include "Oscar Peterson" or the OP Trio are usually shortened.
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Plays 1955–58 Plays the The Trio Exclusively 1969–79
Hello Herbie Motions and Emotions Claus Ogerman , 1969)Another Day Tracks Tristeza on Piano Walking the Line Great Connection In Tune The Singers Unlimited , 1971)Reunion Blues In Tokyo Solo The History of an Artist, Vol. 1 The History of an Artist, Vol. 2 The trio Pablo , 1973)In Russia The Giants The Good Life Oscar Peterson et Joe Pass à Salle Pleyel Porgy and Bess Joe Pass , 1975)The Oscar Peterson Big 6 at Montreux The Tenor Giants Zoot Sims and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis , 1975)And the Bassists – Montreux '77 Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen , 1977)Jam – Montreux '77 The London Concert The Paris Concert Digital at Montreux Night Child Skol Stéphane Grappelli , 1979) With 1980–2004
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Lester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio Basie Jazz Count Basie , 1952)Pres and Sweets Lester Young and Harry Edison , 1955)Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You Going for Myself Jazz Giants '58 Stan Getz , Gerry Mulligan & Harry Edison, 1958)Satch and Josh Satch and Josh...Again Night Rider The Timekeepers Yessir, That's My Baby Oscar Peterson + Harry Edison + Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson WithBenny WithRoy WithElla Coleman Ben WithBuddy With
The Astaire Story Fred Astaire , 1952)Buddy DeFranco and Oscar Peterson Play George Gershwin Ellis in Wonderland Herb Ellis , 1955–56)Toni Toni Harper , 1955–56)Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson Anita Sings the Most Anita O'Day , 1957)Only the Blues Sonny Stitt , 1957)Stan Getz and J. J. Johnson at the Opera House Stan Getz and the Oscar Peterson Trio This Is Ray Brown Roy Brown , 1958)Sonny Stitt Sits in Bill Henderson with Zoot Sims and the Gershwin Brothers The Milt Jackson Big 4 Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis 4 – Montreux '77 How Long Has This Been Going On? Sarah Vaughan , 1978)Linger Awhile Ain't Misbehavin' Ain't But a Few of Us Left Hark Some of My Best Friends Are...The Piano Players Film
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release.
As leader WithBuck Clayton With others
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