| Adams Tavern Mystery Band - Orange N.J. -
1963 ------------------------- I played one rehearsal with this band... I even recorded the rehearsal, but I have little memory of whose band it was, or whose book it was, and who were the other players. ------------------------- Jim Buchanan was at a rehearsal yesterday with Sal Granata...Sal was on that band, and names the following players: (it was Joe D's band...) ------------------------- Saxes: Sal Granata, Joe D('Addario), Mike Cuozzo, Ed Sueta, Lou Budz and sometimes somebody else... Tpts: Ernie DeFalco, Abe Levitt, Gerry Luongo, and somebody else?? Tmbs: Johnny Messner, Billy Ver Plank, and 2 guys from NYC who were brothers. (Mickey Gravine was at the rehearsal I attended, I believe) Rhythm: Piano Judd Walton; Drums, Mike Marotta, Bass: Frankie Savarese. ------------------------- ** I recently learned that these are Marion Evans arrangements.... ** gorgeous & very playable charts!!!! ------------------------- Dedication Miss Jones Spring Is Here Margie That Old Feeling 1270 Blues *** |
| Joe Gaines Band
@ Fairleigh Dickenson – 1963 Sxs: Bob Ackerman, Lee Harris, Fred Nittel, Carmen Legerio, Buzz DeJohn Tpts: Abe Cooper, Vinnie Chickaleese, Bob Porcelli Tmbs: Barry Sachais, Al Patterson Rhy: Ed Berg, gt – Jim Buchanan, B – Ronnie Bennett, Dr. Announcer: Joe Gaines Blue Comp/Arr: Lee Harris Copley Square Sammy Nestico *** |
| Joe Gaines @
Fairleigh Dickenson – 1965 - (Bigger band) Produced by Joe Gaines Conducted by Lee Harris / on alto & bari sax Sxs: Howie Borodin, Sal Granato, Fred Nittel, Frenk Petrocelli, Larry Ravdin Tpts: Sam Sturm, Abe Cooper, Al Vera, Danny Sisto Tmbs: Al Patterson, Billy VerPlank, Bob Doxteder Rhy: John Scully, P – Ronnie Naspo, B – Ronnie Bennett, Dr. Arr: Lee Harris & *Unknown Groove Blooz Comp/Arr: Lee Harris *** |
| Pines Hotel Midnite Band - Summer 1963 Saxes: Howie Borodin, Guy Hall, Frank Petrocelli, Marty Fried/Morty Lewis, Les Phinig Tpts: Ronnie Model, Sam Sturn, Alan Rubin, Murray Rothstein, Danny Sisto Tmbs: Al Patterson, Dick Rhehm, Bill Spilka, Terry Wosbin (&tuba) Rhy: Bob Bennett, Dr – Jim Buchman, B - Roy Cohen/Patty Bowen, Kbd The Double Standard Comp/Arr: Lee Harris Out of This World Arr. Lee Harris *** |
| Summer 1968 BigBand Rehearsal @ Grossingers Sxs: Howie Borodin, Larry Ravdin, Fred Nittel, Frank Petrocelli, Lou Budz Tpts: Abe Cooper, Chuck SanFillipo, Bill Meyers, Paulie Cohen Tmbs: Earl Sachais, Steve Kupferschmidt, Eddie Silk Rhy: Triggs Morgan, B - Reggie Moore, P - Roy Markowitz, Dr. Arr: Lee Harris Now's The Time Arr. Lee Harris St. James Infirmary Arr. Lee Harris *** |
| The Hip Pocket – Summer 1968 - Monticello, NY Saxes: Howie Borodin, Fred Nittel, Frank Petrocelli, John Gatto, Larry Ravdin Tpts: Sam Sturm, Abe Cooper, Chuck SanFillipo, Ronnie Model, Tmbs: Barry Sachais, Earl Sachais, Steve Kupferschmidt, Eddie Silk Rhy: Dave Heimer-P, Triggs Morgan-B, Roy Markowitz-Dr Arr. & Conductor: Lee Harris That Waltz Thing Comp/Arr Lee Harris *** |
| Misc. Lee Harris Rehearsal/Concert Tracks - 1964 to 1965 Saxes: Sal Granada, Bob Ackerman, Fred Nittel, Carmen Rugerio, Buzz DeJohn Tpts: Abe Cooper, Vinnie Chicaleese, Bob Poeshel Tmbs: Al Patterson, Barry Scott Guitar: Eddie Berg, Bass: Jim Buchanan, Drums: Ronnie Bennett Sunday Groove Blooz One Note Samba April In Paris Walkin' Shoes Polkadots & Moonbeams - Bob Ackerman Alto Day In, Day Out - Danny Riccardi vocal Lonesome Road - Danny Riccardi vocal I Feel Pretty Lady Be Good - Danny Riccardi vocal When Your Lover Has Gone I've Got You Under My Skin *** |
| Danny Riccardi/Lee Harris O.D.O Studio Demo
Sessions – 4/12/65 Sxs: Howie Borodin, Sal Granato, Fred Nittel, Frank Petrocelli, Larry Ravdin Tpts: Sam Sturm, Al Vero, Abe Cooper, Danny Sisto, Bill Berry Tmbs: Billy VerPlank, Al Patterson, Gary Alabach, Tony Salvatore Horn: Dick Berg Tuba: Lou Waldek Rhy: John Scully, P – Ronnie Naspo, B – Bobby Bennett, Dr Voc: Danny Riccardi Arr: Lee Harris ** Newly Equalized Files ** San Francisco Happy Time I Cried For You - Danny Riccardi (no vocal) Secret Love - Danny Riccardi Vocal I'll Be Tired of You - Danny Riccardi Vocal *** |
| Nick Augustine 'Pumpkin Man' Session -
Record Plant - West Orange N.J. Studios 3/17/78 (Horns only - no strings or vocals...) Produced by Nick Augustine Rod O'Brien, Engineer Sxs: Paul Eisler, Jim Clouse, Frank Perowsky, Charlie Lagond, Ed Xiques Tpts: Lou Soloff, Danny Cahn, Ross Konikoff, Abe Cooper, Herb Robertson Tmbs: Earl Sachais, Clint Sharman, David Taylor Rhy: Jeff Layton-GT, Mitch Kerper-P, Will Lee-B, Roy Markowitz-D, Reubens Bassini-Perc Rainbows Comp/Arr Lee Harris *** |
| Osburn's Concert Hall –
11/13/89 - Hollywood, Florida Saxes: Jeff Jordan, Fred Nittel, Scott Klarman, Luis Amat, Mark Hurwitz Tpts: Luis Aquino, John Bailey, Stu King, Jason Carder, Doug Michaels Tmbs: Mark Gregory, Doug Leibinger, Jason Pyle, Mike Balough Rhy: Matt Chertkoff, GT – Jim Gasior, KBD – Don Payne, B – Warren Hanrahan, D Billy Scott, Perc Arr. Lee Harris  Willow Weep for Me Lover *** |
| One Nite Stans' Rehearsal Track - 2001 -
Hollywood, FL (no player listing available...) Chelsea Bridge - featuring Billy Ross - Check out Billy's tenor solo on this track! *** |