Selected Discography

As Leader:

  • Jimmy Owens The Monk Project, IPO Recordings, Inc., IPOC1022 (2011)
  • Peaceful Walking, Jay-Oh Jazz Recording, A Division of Jay-Oh Productions, Inc. (2007)
  • Headin’ Home, A&M Horizon Records, SP 729 (1977)
  • Jimmy Owens, A&M Horizon Records, SP 712 (1976)
  • No Escapin’ It, Polydor, 24-4031 (1970)


Co-Leader:

  • With Kenny Barron, You Had Better Listen, Atlantic, SD 1491 (1967); Re-issued (2001) COL-CD-6170


All-Star Groups:

  • One More – The Music of Thad Jones, IPO Recordings, Inc., IPOC1007 (2006)
  • One More: The Summary Music of Thad Jones, Vol 2, IPO Recordings, Inc., IPOC1011 (2006)
  • With Malice Toward None–  The Music of Tom McIntosh, IPO Recordings, Inc., IOPC1005 (2003)


As Side Musician:

  • Gerald Wilson, Monterey Moods, Mark Avenue, MAC1039 (2007)
  • Christian Fabian, The Masters Return, CAP Records, 1010 (2007)
  • Gerald Wilson, In My Time, Mark Avenue, MAC1025 (2005)
  • Gerald Wilson, New York New Sound, Mack Avenue MAC1009(2003)
  • Pete La Roca Sims, Swingtime, Blue Note, CDP 724385487620 (1997)
  • Harold McKinney, McKinFolk, Rebirth Inc., RR 240 (1996)
  • Kenny Burrell, The Jazz Heritage All Stars, Concord, CCD 4731 (1996)
  • Mike Longo, I Miss You John, CAP 912 (1995)
  • Billy Taylor, Jazzmobile All Stars Taylor Made Recording, T 1003 (1989)
  • Norman Simmons, 13th Moon, MJPC 1003 (1986)
  • Norman Simmons, I’m the Blues, Milljac Records (1981)
  • Mingus Dynasty, Chair in the Sky, Elektra TE0248 (1979)
  • Bill Barron, Variations in Blue, Muse, MR5235 (1978)
  • Bill Barron, Jazz Caper, Muse,  MR5235 (1978)
  • Leon Thomas, Full Circle, Flying Dutchman Records, FD 101 67 (1973)
  • Billy Cobham, Spectrum, Atlantic Records,  Atlantic SD 7268 (1973)
  • Newport Jazz Festival in New York, Vol. 1 & 2, Cobblestone Records, CST 9025 (1972)
  • Billy Taylor, OK Billy, Bell Records, 6049 (1970)
  • Billy Harper, Capra Black, Strata-East, SES 19739 (1969)
  • Archie Shepp, For Losers, Impulse, AS 9188 (1969)
  • Ars Nova, Sunshine and Shadows, Atlantic, SD 8221 (1969)
  • Willie Bobo, A New Dimension, Verve, V6-8722 (1968)
  • Dizzy Gillespie, The Dizzy Gillespie Reunion Band, MPS 15 207 (1968)
  • Hubert Laws, Law’s Cause, Atlantic, SD 1509 (1968)
  • Archie Shepp, The Way Ahead, Impulse, A-9170 (1968)
  • Gary Bartz, Libra, Milestone, MSP9006 (1967)
  • Jaki Byard, On the Spot, Prestige, 7524 (1967)
  • James Moody, Moody and the Brass Figures, Milestone, 9005 (1966)
  • Herbie Mann, New Mann at Newport, Atlantic, SD 1471 (1966)
  • Gerald Wilson, The Golden Sword, Pacific Jazz, PJ 1011 (1966)
  • Herbie Mann, Today, Atlantic, 1454 (1965)
  • Charles Mingus, Music Written for Monterey, JWS 0013; 0014 (1965)