Analog recording. Includes previously unissued recordings. In 3 containers (in box (31 cm.)). Booklet containing producer's notes by Ed Michel, "Bass-ically speaking" by Ira Gitler, contents with durations, alphabetical listing of song titles with disc and tracking numbers, descriptions of the recording sessions, and discography (32 p. : ill) in box. Jazz ensembles, some with vocals. Recorded 1951-1957 or 1958. Charles Mingus, bass ; Oscar Pettiford, cello ; Art Blakey, Kenny Clarke, Elvin Jones, Max Roach, Art Taylor, drums ; Hank Jones, Wynton Kelly, Bud Powell, Mal Waldron, piano ; Lee Konitz, Charlie Parker, alto saxophone ; Pepper Adams, baritone saxophone ; J.J. Johnson, Jimmy Knepper, Kai Winding, trombone ; Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Thad Jones, trumpet ; other performers.