- Bass – Al Hall (tracks: 1 to 4), Billy Taylor Sr. (tracks: 13 to 16), Rodney Richardson (tracks: 9 to 12), Slam Stewart (tracks: 5 to 8)
- Clarinet – Hank D’Amico (tracks: 13 to 16)
- Drums – “Philly” Joe Jones (tracks: 1 to 4, 9 to 12), Cozy Cole (tracks: 13 to 16), Sidney Catlett (tracks: 5 to 8)
- Guitar – Dexter Hall (tracks: 13 to 16), Freddie Green