Recorded July 2, 1944 at Philharmonic Auditorium, Hollywood.
Original recording produced by Norman Granz
This landmark concert was Verve Records' founder Norman Granz's first presentation - a concert hall jazz program planned as a jam session. This recording stands as the first recording in Verve's catalog as well - marking its fiftieth anniversary this year [i.e., the year this recording was released]
Total Playing Time 62:41
Tracks 1 & 3: Original 10"-LP issue: "Jazz at Carnegie Hall" Mercury / Clef MG 35005 (although this LP's title referred to Carnegie Hall, this selection came from the Los Angeles concert.)
Tracks 2 & 5: Original 10"-LP issue: "Jazz at the Philharmonic Volume 7" Mercury / Clef MG 35008
Tracks 4, 6 & 7: Original 10"-LP issue: "Jazz at the Philharmonic Volume 5" Mercury / Clef MG 35006
Reissued in 1994 at the time of Verve's 50th Anniversary.
Made in U.S.A.
Printed in the USA.
1. Lester Leaps In (9:00)
2. Tea For Two (12:24)
3. Blues (10:24)
4. Body And Soul (10:25)
5. I've Found A New Baby (9:23)
6. Rosetta (6:32)
7. Bugle Call Rag (4:33)
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