Essential Albums Jazz of the 1960s

Other A- Albums:

Cannonball Adderley (1928–75)

  • Know What I Mean? [1961, Riverside/OJC], A–

Nat Adderley (1931–2000)

  • Work Song [1960, Riverside/Keepnews Collection], A–
  • Little Big Horn! [1963, Riverside OJC], A–

Amalgam

  • Prayer for Peace [1969, FMR], A

Gene Ammons (1925–74)

  • Boss Tenor [1960, Prestige OJC], A
  • The Gene Ammons Story: Organ Combos [1960–61, Prestige], A–
  • w/Sonny Stitt: Boss Tenors in Orbit! [1962, Verve], A–
  • A Stranger in Town [1961–70, Prestige], A–

Curtis Amy (1929–2002)

  • w/Dupree Bolton: Katanga! [1962–63, Pacific Jazz], A–

Chris Anderson (1926–2008)

  • Inverted Image / My Romance [1960–61, Fresh Sound], A–

Louis Armstrong (1901–71)

  • w/Duke Ellington: The Complete Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington Sessions [1961, Roulette], A
  • 16 Most Requested Songs [1954–66, Columbia], A+
  • Ken Burns Jazz: The Definitive Louis Armstrong [1923–67, Columbia/Legacy], A–
  • The Essential Louis Armstrong [1925–67, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A
  • The Best of Louis Armstrong [20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection] [1949–67, MCA], A
  • An American Icon [1946–68, Hip-O, 3 CD], A

Albert Ayler (1936–70)

  • Spiritual Unity [1964, 2005), ESP-Disk], A
  • The Hilversum Session [1964, ESP-Disk], A–
  • Bells / Prophecy [1964–65, ESP-Disk], A–

Chet Baker (1929–88)

  • Career 1952–1988 [1952–88, Shout! Factory, 2CD], A–

Count Basie (1904–84)

  • Basie at Birdland [1961, Roulette Jazz], A–
  • Basie Land [1963, Verve], A–

Gordon Beck (1936–2011)

  • Experiments With Pops [1967, Art of Life], A–

Art Blakey (1919–90)

  • Roots and Herbs [1961, Blue Note], A
  • The Freedom Rider [1961, Blue Note], A–
  • The Witch Doctor [1961, Blue Note], A–
  • Mosaic [1961, Blue Note], A–
  • Buhaina's Delight [1961, Blue Note], A–
  • A Jazz Message [1963, Impulse], A–
  • Jazz Messengers!!!!! / A Jazz Message [1961–63, Impulse], A–
  • Indestructible! [1964, Blue Note], A–
  • Ken Burns Jazz [1954–81, Verve], A

Paul Bley (1932–2016)

  • Closer [1965, ESP-Disk], A–

Tina Brooks (1932–74)

  • True Blue [1960, Blue Note], A–
  • Back to the Tracks [1960, Blue Note], A–
  • The Waiting Game [1961, Blue Note], A–

Marion Brown (1931–2010)

  • Marion Brown [1965, ESP-Disk], A–
  • Why Not? [1966, ESP], A–

Dave Brubeck (1920–2012)

  • w/Jimmy Rushing: Brubeck and Rushing [1960, Columbia/Legacy], A–
  • Countdown: Time in Outer Space [1961–62, Columbia/Legacy], A–
  • Time Further Out [1961–63, Columbia/Legacy], A–
  • The Great Concerts [1958–63, Columbia], A–
  • Time Out [Legacy Edition] [1959–64, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD+DVD], A–
  • For All Time [1959–65, Columbia/Legacy, 5 CD], A–
  • Ken Burns Jazz [1953–91, Columbia/Legacy], A–
  • The Essential Dave Brubeck [1949–2002, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], A
  • 50 Years of Dave Brubeck: Live at the Monterey Jazz Festival 1958–2007 [1958–2007, Monterey Jazz Festival], A–

Dave Burrell (1940– )

  • High Won — High Two [1968, Black Lion], A–

Kenny Burrell (1931– )

  • Guitar Forms [1964–65, Verve], A–

Jaki Byard (1922–99)

  • Out Front! [1961, OJC], A–
  • w/Joe Farrell: The Last From Lennie's [1965, Prestige], A–

Benny Carter (1907–2003)

  • Sax a la Carter [1960, Capitol], A–
  • Further Definitions [1961, Impulse], A
  • Further Definitions: The Complete Further Definitions Sessions [1961–66, Impulse], A

John Carter (1929–91)

  • w/Bobby Bradford: Flight for Four [1969, Flying Dutchman], A–

Don Cherry (1936–95)

  • Complete Communion [1965, Blue Note], A–
  • Where Is Brooklyn [1966, Blue Note], A–
  • "Mu" First Part / "Mu" Second Part [1969, Fuel 2000], A–

Sonny Clark (1931–63)

  • Leapin' and Lopin' [1961, Blue Note], A–

Buck Clayton (1911–91)

  • w/Buddy Tate: Buck and Buddy [1960, Prestige OJC], A–
  • w/Buddy Tate: Buck and Buddy Blow the Blues [1961, Prestige OJC], A

Arnett Cobb (1918–89)

  • More Party Time [1960, Prestige OJC], A–

Ornette Coleman (1930–2015)

  • This Is Our Music [1960, Atlantic], A–
  • To Whom Who Keeps a Record [1959–60, Water], A–
  • Free Jazz: A Collective Improvisation [1960, Atlantic], A–
  • Ornette! [1961, Atlantic], A–
  • The Art of the Improvisers [1959–61, 1988), Atlantic], A–
  • Twins [1959–61, Atlantic], A–
  • Beauty Is a Rare Thing [1959–61, Rhino/Atlantic, 6 CD], A
  • At the "Golden Circle" Stockholm: Volume One [1965, Blue Note], A
  • At the "Golden Circle" Stockholm: Volume Two [1965, Blue Note], A–
  • New York Is Now! [1968, Blue Note], A–
  • Ken Burns Jazz: The Definitive Ornette Coleman [1958–75, Columbia/Legacy], A–

Graham Collier (1937– )

  • Workpoints [1968–75, Cuneiform, 2 CD], A–

John Coltrane (1926–67)

  • My Favorite Things [1960, Atlantic], A–
  • Coltrane's Sound [1960, Atlantic], A–
  • Olé Coltrane [1961, Atlantic], A
  • The Heavyweight Champion: The Complete Atlantic Recordings [1959–61, Rhino/Atlantic, 7 CD], A–
  • Africa / Brass [1961, Impulse], A–
  • Africa / Brass Sessions, Vol. 1 and 2 [1961, Impulse], A–
  • The Complete Africa / Brass Sessions [1961, Impulse, 2CD], A
  • Live at the Village Vanguard [1961, Impulse], A–
  • Live at the Village Vanguard: The Master Takes [1961, Impulse], A
  • The Complete 1961 Village Vanguard Recordings [1961, Impulse, 4 CD], A
  • Coltrane [1962, Impulse], A–
  • Ballads [1962, Impulse], A
  • Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album [1963, Impulse, 2CD], A–
  • Coltrane Live at Birdland [1963, Impulse], A
  • Afro Blue Impressions [1963, Pablo, 2CD], A–
  • Crescent [1964, Impulse], A
  • A Love Supreme [1964, Impulse], A+
  • A Love Supreme: Deluxe Edition [1964–65, Impulse, 2CD], A
  • The John Coltrane Quartet Plays [1965, Impulse], A–
  • Living Space [1965, Impulse], A–
  • Ascension [1965, Impulse], A–
  • The Classic Quartet: Complete Impulse! Studio Recordings [1961–66, Impulse, 8 CD], A–
  • Interstellar Space [1967, Impulse], A–
  • The Impulse Story [1961–67, Impulse], A–
  • Ken Burns Jazz: The Definitive John Coltrane [1956–67, Verve], A–

Stanley Cowell (1941– )

  • Blues for the Viet Cong [1969, Arista/Freedom], A–

Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis (1922–86)

  • w/Johnny Griffin: The Tenor Scene [1961, Prestige OJC], A–
  • Live at Minton's Playhouse in New York City: Complete Recordings [1961, Fresh Sound, 2CD], A–
  • The Best of Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis [1958–62, Prestige], A–
  • Prestige Profiles [1958–62, Prestige], A–

Miles Davis (1926–91)

  • Kind of Blue (Legacy Edition) [1958–60, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], A–
  • w/John Coltrane: The Final Tour [The Bootleg Series Vol. 6] [1960, Columbia/Legacy, 4CD], A–
  • In Person: Friday Night at the Blackhawk, San Francisco: Complete Volume 1 [1961, Columbia, 2CD], A–
  • In Person: Saturday Night at the Blackhawk, San Francisco: Complete Volume 2 [1961, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], A–
  • In Person: Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk, San Francisco: Complete [1961, Columbia, 4 CD], A–
  • w/John Coltrane: Miles Davis and John Coltrane: The Complete Columbia Recordings 1955–1961 [1955–61, Columbia/Legacy, 6 CD], A–
  • My Funny Valentine [1964, Columbia], A–
  • "Four" and More [1964, Columbia/Legacy], A–
  • The Complete Concert 1964: My Funny Valentine + Four More [1964, Columbia, 2CD], A–
  • Miles in Tokyo [1964, Columbia/Legacy], A–
  • Miles in Berlin [1964, Columbia/Legacy], A–
  • Seven Steps: The Complete Columbia Recordings of Miles Davis 1963–1964 [1963–64, Columbia/Legacy, 7 CD], A–
  • The Best of Seven Steps: The Complete Columbia Recordings of Miles Davis 1963–1964 [1963–64, Columbia/Legacy], A–
  • E.S.P. [1965, Columbia], A–
  • Cookin' at the Plugged Nickel [1965, Columbia], A–
  • The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel [1965, Columbia, 7 CD], A
  • Highlights from the Plugged Nickel [1965, Columbia], A–
  • Miles Smiles [1966, Columbia], A–
  • Sorcerer [1967, Columbia], A–
  • Nefertiti [1967, Columbia], A–
  • Live in Europe 1967: The Bootleg Series Vol. 1 [1967, Columbia/Legacy, 3CD+DVD], A–
  • Filles de Kilimanjaro [1968, Columbia], A–
  • The Miles Davis Quintet, 1965–68: The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings [1965–68, Columbia, 6 CD], A–
  • In a Silent Way [1969, Columbia], A
  • Bitches Brew [1969, Columbia, 2CD], A–
  • Live in Europe 1969: The Bootleg Series Vol. 2 [1969, Columbia/Legacy, 3CD+DVD], A–
  • Bitches Brew: 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition [1969–70, Columbia/Legacy, 3CD+DVD], A–
  • Live-Evil [1969–70, Columbia, 2CD], A–
  • Miles Davis at Newport 1955–1975 [The Bootleg Series, Vol. 4] [1955–75, Columbia/Legacy, 4CD], A–
  • Ken Burns Jazz: The Definitive Collection [1947–86, Columbia/Legacy], A–

Wild Bill Davison (1906–90)

  • The Jazz Giants [1968, Delmark/Sackville], A–

Paul Desmond (1924–77)

  • w/Gerry Mulligan: Two of a Mind [1962, RCA], A
  • w/Gerry Mulligan: Two of a Mind [1962, Bluebird], A

Eric Dolphy (1928–64)

  • Outward Bound [1960, New Jazz/OJC], A–
  • Eric Dolphy at the Five Spot: Volume 1 [1961, Prestige/OJC], A–
  • The Best of Eric Dolphy [1960–61, Prestige], A–
  • Prestige Profiles [1960–61, Prestige], A–
  • The Illinois Concert [1963, Blue Note], A–
  • Out to Lunch! [1964, Blue Note], A–

Don Ellis (1934–78)

  • Electric Bath [1967, Columbia], A–

Teddy Edwards (1924–2003)

  • w/Howard McGhee: Together Again! [1961, Contemporary OJC], A–

Roy Eldridge (1911–88)

  • Swingin' on the Town [1960, Verve], A–
  • Little Jazz: The Best of the Verve Years [1951–60, Verve], A

Duke Ellington (1899–1974)

  • Reminiscing in Tempo [1928–60, Columbia], A–
  • Ken Burns Jazz: The Definitive Duke Ellington [1927–60, Columbia/Legacy], A–
  • The Essential Duke Ellington [1927–60, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
  • w/Charles Mingus, Max Roach: Money Jungle [1962, Blue Note], A
  • w/Coleman Hawkins: Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins [1962, Impulse], A+
  • w/John Coltrane: Duke Ellington and John Coltrane [1962, Impulse], A–
  • Meets Coleman Hawkins / And John Coltrane [1962, Impulse], A
  • Recollections of the Big Band Era [1962–63, Atlantic], A–
  • Afro-Bossa [1962–63, Discovery], A
  • The Far East Suite: Special Mix [1966, RCA], A+
  • Duke Ellington's Far East Suite [1966, Bluebird], A+
  • . . . And His Mother Called Him Bill [1967, RCA], A
  • Beyond Category [1927–67, RCA, 2 CD], A
  • Latin American Suite [1967–70, Fantasy OJC], A
  • The Private Collection Vol. 5: The Suites, New York, 1968 and 1970 [1968–70, SAJA], A–

Booker Ervin (1930–70)

  • The Freedom Book [1963, Prestige], A–
  • The Song Book [1964, Prestige OJC], A–
  • The Space Book [1964, 1996), Prestige OJC], A–
  • Setting the Pace [1965, Prestige], A–

Bill Evans (1929–80)

  • Sunday at the Village Vanguard [1961, Riverside/Keepnews Collection], A
  • Waltz for Debby [1961, Riverside OJC], A–
  • The Complete Village Vanguard Recordings, 1961 [1961, Riverside, 3 CD], A–
  • How My Heart Sings! [1962, Fantasy/OJC], A–
  • Interplay [1962, Riverside OJC], A–
  • Riverside Profiles [1958–63, Riverside], A
  • At the Montreux Jazz Festival [1968, Verve], A–
  • Live at Art D'Lugoff's Top of the Gate [1968, Resonance, 2CD], A–

Gil Evans (1912–88)

  • Out of the Cool [1960, Impulse], A–
  • The Individualism of Gil Evans [1964, Verve], A–

Art Farmer (1928–99)

  • w/Benny Golson: Meet the Jazztet [1960, Chess], A–

Frank Foster (1928–2011)

  • Manhattan Fever [1968–69, Blue Note], A–

Eddie Gale (1941– )

  • Eddie Gale's Ghetto Music [1968, Water], A
  • Black Rhythm Happening [1969, Water], A–

Erroll Garner (1926–77)

  • Nightconcert (1964, Mack Avenue), A–

Stan Getz (1927–91)

  • Focus [1961, Verve], A–
  • w/Luiz Bonfa: Jazz Samba Encore! [1963, Verve], A–
  • w/Laurindo Almeida: Stan Getz With Guest Artist Laurindo Almeida [1963, Verve], A–
  • w/Joao Gilberto: Getz / Gilberto [1964, Verve], A–
  • The Girl from Ipanema — The Bossa Nova Years [1962–64, Verve, 4 CD], A–
  • Sweet Rain [1967, Verve], A–
  • The Artistry of Stan Getz: The Best of the Verve Years, Volume 1 [1952–71, Verve, 2CD], A–
  • A Life in Jazz: A Musical Biography [1952–91, Verve], A–
  • The Very Best of Stan Getz [1952–91, Verve], A–

Dizzy Gillespie (1917–93)

  • Gillespiana / Carnegie Hall Concert [1960–61, Verve], A–
  • Career 1937–1992 [1937–92, Shout! Factory, 2CD], A

Benny Golson (1929– )

  • Groovin' With Golson [1962, Prestige OJC], A–

Dexter Gordon (1923–90)

  • Our Man in Paris [1963, Blue Note], A–
  • The Classic Blue Note Recordings [1961–65, Blue Note, 2CD], A–

Dusko Goykovich (1931– )

  • Portrait: A 70th Birthday Celebration [1959–99, Enja], A–

Grant Green (1931–79)

  • Born to Be Blue [1961–62, Blue Note], A–
  • Idle Moments [1963, Blue Note], A–

Burton Greene (1937– )

  • Burton Greene Quartet [1965, ESP], A–

Lars Gullin (1928–76)

  • Lars Gullin Vol. 4 1959/60: Stockholm Street [1959–60, Dragon], A

Herbie Hancock (1940– )

  • Takin' Off [1963, Blue Note], A–
  • Empyrean Isles [1964, Blue Note], A–
  • Maiden Voyage [1964, Blue Note], A

Joe Harriott (1928–73)

  • Free Form [1960, Redial], A–

Edmond Hall (1901–67)

  • In Copenhagen [1966, Storyville], A–

Lionel Hampton (1909–2002)

  • w/Stan Getz: Hamp and Getz [1955, Verve], A–

Gene Harris (1933–2000)

  • The Three Sounds: Groovin' Hard: Live at the Penthouse 1964–1968 [1964–68, Resonance], A–

Coleman Hawkins (1901–69)

  • At Ease With Coleman Hawkins [1960, Prestige OJC], A–
  • The Hawk Relaxes [1961, Prestige OJC], A–
  • Today and Now [1962, Impulse], A
  • w/Clark Terry: Back in Bean's Bag [1962, Columbia/Legacy], A–
  • The Best of Coleman Hawkins [1958–62, Prestige], A–
  • Prestige Profiles [1958–62, Prestige], A–
  • Ken Burns Jazz: The Definitive Coleman Hawkins [1926–62, Verve], A
  • A Retrospective [1929–63, RCA, 2 CD], A
  • Wrapped Tight [1965, Impulse], A–
  • Supreme [1966, Enja], A–

Tubby Hayes (1935–73)

  • w/Clark Terry: New York Sessions [1961, Columbia], A–

Roy Haynes (1925– )

  • Out of the Afternoon [1962, Impulse], A–

Jimmy Heath (1926– )

  • Really Big! (Keepnews Edition) [1960, Riverside], A–

Joe Henderson (1937–2001)

  • Our Thing [1963, Blue Note], A–
  • Inner Urge [1964, Blue Note], A–
  • Milestone Profiles [1967–75, Milestone], A–
  • The Blue Note Years [1963–90, Blue Note, 4 CD], A–

Woody Herman (1913–87)

  • Jazz Hoot / Woody's Winners [1965–67, Collectables], A–

Andrew Hill (1931–2007)

  • Black Fire [1963, Blue Note], A–
  • Smoke Stack [1963, Blue Note], A–
  • Point of Departure [1964, Blue Note], A–
  • Andrew!!! [1964, Blue Note], A–
  • Pax [1965, Blue Note], A–
  • Compulsion [1965, Blue Note], A–
  • Change [1966, Blue Note], A–
  • Dance With Death [1968, Blue Note], A–
  • Passing Ships [1969, Blue Note], A–

Earl Hines (1905–89)

  • Up to Date [1964, RCA Bluebird], A
  • Live at the Village Vanguard [1965, Columbia], A
  • Grand Reunion [1965, Verve, 2 CD], A–
  • Blues in Thirds [1965, Black Lion], A–
  • Once Upon a Time [1966, Impulse/Verve], A–

Johnny Hodges (1907–70)

  • Everybody Knows Johnny Hodges [1964–65, Impulse], A+
  • w/Earl Hines: Stride Right [1966, Verve], A–
  • Verve Jazz Masters 35: Johnny Hodges [1951–67, Verve], A–
  • Triple Play [1967, RCA], A

Richard "Groove" Holmes (1931–91)

  • w/Ben Webster: Groove [1961, Pacific Jazz], A–
  • Blue Groove [1966–67, Prestige], A–

Freddie Hubbard (1938–2008)

  • Open Sesame [1960, Blue Note], A–
  • Ready for Freddie [1961, Blue Note], A–
  • Blue Spirits [1965, Blue Note], A–

Bobby Hutcherson (1941–2016)

  • Dialogue [1965, Blue Note], A–
  • Happenings [1966, Blue Note], A–
  • Oblique [1967, Blue Note], A–

Illinois Jacquet (1922–2004)

  • The Blues, That's Me [1969, Prestige OJC], A–

Ahmad Jamal (1930– )

  • Ahmad Jamal at the Top: Poinciana Revisited [1969, Impulse], A–

Keith Jarrett (1945– )

  • El Juicio (The Judgment) / Life Between the Exit Signs [1967–71, Collectables], A–

Budd Johnson

  • w/Nat Adderley, Harry Edison, Ray Nance, Clark Terry: Budd Johnson and the Four Brass Giants [1960, Riverside OJC], A–
  • Let's Swing [1960, Prestige OJC], A
  • The Stanley Dance Sessions [1958–67, Lone Hill Jazz], A–

Thad Jones (1923–86)

  • w/Mel Lewis: All My Yesterday's [1966, Resonance, 2CD], A–
  • w/Mel Lewis: Live at the Village Vanguard [1967, Blue Note], A–

Clifford Jordan (1931–93)

  • Spellbound [1960, Riverside/OJC], A–

Duke Jordan (1922–2006)

  • Flight to Jordan [1960, Blue Note], A–

Wynton Kelly (1931–71)

  • w/Wes Montgomery: Smokin' at the Half Note [1965, Verve], A–
  • Full View [1966, OJC], A–

Rahsaan Roland Kirk (1936–77)

  • We Free Kings [1961, Mercury], A
  • Kirk in Copenhagen [1963, Mercury], A–
  • Verve Jazz Masters 27 [1961–64, Verve], A–
  • Rip, Rig and Panic / Now Please Don't You Cry, Beautiful Edith [1965–67, Emarcy], A
  • w/Al Hibbler: A Meeting of the Times [1966–72, Warner Jazz], A

Krzysztof Komeda (1931–69)

  • Astigmatic [1965, Power Bros], A

Lee Konitz (1927– )

  • Motion [1961, Verve, 3 CD], A–
  • Motion [1961, Verve], A

Steve Lacy (1934–2004)

  • The Straight Horn of Steve Lacy [1960, Candid], A–
  • w/Roswell Rudd: School Days [1963, Hat Art], A–
  • The Forest and the Zoo [1966, ESP], A–
  • w/Roswell Rudd: Early and Late [1962–2002, Cuneiform, 2CD], A–

Pete La Roca (1938–2012)

  • Basra [1965, Blue Note], A–
  • Turkish Women at the Bath [1967, Fresh Sound], A–

John Lewis (1920–2001)

  • w/Gunther Schuller, Jim Hall: Jazz Abstractions [1960, Atlantic], A–

Booker Little (1938–61)

  • Booker Little and Friend [1961, Bethlehem], A–

Charles Lloyd (1938– )

  • Of Course, Of Course [1964–65, Mosaic], A–
  • Manhattan Stories [1965, Resonance, 2CD], A–
  • Forest Flower: Charles Lloyd at Monterey [1966, Atlantic], A–

Gene Ludwig (1937– )

  • w/Pat Martino, Randy Gelispie: Young Guns [1968–69, High Note], A–

Junior Mance (1928– )

  • Junior's Blues [1962, Riverside/OJC], A

Shelly Manne (1920–84)

  • Live! At the Manne Hole Vol. 1 [1961, Contemporary OJC], A–
  • The Best of Shelly Manne [1953–61, Contemporary], A–
  • 2–3–4 [1962, Impulse], A–

Les McCann (1935– )

  • w/Eddie Harris: Swiss Movement [1969, Rhino], A–

John McLaughlin (1942– )

  • Extrapolation [1969, Polydor], A–
  • The Essential John McLaughlin [1963–2006, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–

Jackie McLean (1932–2006)

  • Let Freedom Ring [1962, Blue Note], A
  • Tippin' the Scales [1962, Blue Note], A–
  • One Step Beyond [1963, Blue Note], A–
  • Destination . . . Out! [1963, Blue Note], A–
  • Action [1964, Blue Note], A–
  • Right Now! [1965, Blue Note], A–
  • w/Ornette Coleman: New and Old Gospel [1967, Blue Note], A–

Joe McPhee (1939– )

  • Underground Railroad / Live at Holy Cross [1968–69, Atavistic Unheard Music], A–

Charles Mingus (1922–79)

  • Mingus at Antibes [1960, Atlantic], A
  • Charles Mingus Presents Charles Mingus [1960, Candid], A–
  • Oh Yeah [1961, Atlantic], A–
  • Passions of a Man: The Complete Atlantic Recordings [1956–61, Rhino, 6 CD], A–
  • The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady [1963, Impulse], A–
  • Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus [1963, Impulse], A–
  • The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady / Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus [1963, Impulse], A–
  • Town Hall Concert [1964, Jazz Workshop/OJC], A–
  • Ken Burns Jazz: The Definitive Charles Mingus [1957–71, Columbia/Legacy], A

Blue Mitchell (1930–79)

  • Down With It! [1965, Blue Note], A–

Hank Mobley (1930–86)

  • Soul Station [1960, Blue Note], A
  • Roll Call [1960, Blue Note], A–
  • Another Workout [1961, Blue Note], A–
  • No Room for Squares [1963, Blue Note], A–

Modern Jazz Quartet [1952–1993]

  • Dedicated to Connie [1960, Atlantic, 2CD], A–

Thelonious Monk (1917–82)

  • The Best of Thelonious Monk [1955–60, Riverside], A–
  • Monk's Dream [1962, Columbia], A–
  • Criss-Cross [1962–63, Columbia/Legacy], A–
  • Big Band and Quartet in Concert [1963, Columbia, 2CD], A–
  • It's Monk's Time [1964, Columbia/Legacy], A
  • Live at the It Club: Complete [1964, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], A–
  • Live at the 1964 Monterey Jazz Festival [1964, Monterey Jazz Festival], A–
  • Monk [1964–65, Columbia/Legacy], A–
  • Monk in Paris: Live at the Olympia [1965, Thelonious/Hyena, CD+DVD], A–
  • The Essential Thelonious Monk [1962–68, Columbia/Legacy], A–
  • The Columbia Years '62-'68 [1962–68, Columbia/Legacy, 3 CD], A–
  • Ken Burns Jazz: The Definitive Thelonious Monk [1947–71, Columbia/Legacy], A–

Wes Montgomery (1925–68)

  • Incredible Jazz Guitar [1960, Riverside/Keepnews Collection], A–
  • w/Wynton Kelly: Smokin' at the Half Note [1965, Verve], A–
  • Impressions: The Verve Jazz Sides [1964–66, Verve, 2CD], A

Lee Morgan (1938–72)

  • The Sidewinder [1963, Blue Note], A–
  • Search for the New Land [1964, Blue Note], A–
  • Cornbread [1965, Blue Note], A–
  • The Very Best [1957–65, Blue Note], A–
  • Charisma [1966, Blue Note], A–

Gerry Mulligan (1927–96)

  • Jeru [1962, Columbia/Legacy], A

Oliver Nelson (1932–75)

  • Screamin' the Blues [1960, New Jazz/OJC], A–
  • Blues and the Abstract Truth [1961, Impulse], A

New York Art Quartet (1964– )

  • New York Art Quartet [1964, ESP-Disk], A–
  • Old Stuff [1965, Cuneiform], A–
  • Call It Art [1964–65, Triple Point, 5LP], A–

Anthony Ortega (1928– )

  • New Dance [1966–67, Hatology], A–

Mike Osborne (1941–2007)

  • Dawn [1966–70, Cuneiform], A–

Horace Parlan (1931–2017)

  • On the Spur of the Moment [1961, Blue Note], A–
  • Happy Frame of Mind [1963, Blue Note], A–

Big John Patton (1935–2002)

  • Let 'Em Roll [1965, Blue Note], A–

Art Pepper (1925–82)

  • Smack Up [1960, Contemporary OJC], A–
  • Intensity [1960, Contemporary OJC], A–
  • The Art History Project [1950–82, Widow's Taste, 3 CD], A–

Oscar Peterson (1925–2007)

  • Night Train [1962, Verve], A–
  • w/Clark Terry: Oscar Peterson Trio + One: Clark Terry [1964, Emarcy], A
  • Compact Jazz: Oscar Peterson [1964–66, Verve], A–

Bud Powell (1924–66)

  • A Portrait of Thelonious [1961, Columbia], A–
  • Parisian Thoroughfares [1957–61, Pablo], A–
  • Paris Sessions [1957–64, Pablo], A–

Ike Quebec (1918–63)

  • It Might as Well Be Spring [1961, Blue Note], A–
  • Blue and Sentimental [1961, Blue Note], A–
  • The Complete Blue Note 45 Sessions [1959–62, Blue Note, 2CD], A–

Freddie Redd (1927– )

  • w/Jackie McLean: Music from "The Connection" [1960, Blue Note], A–
  • Shades of Redd [1960, Blue Note], A–

Dizzy Reece (1931– )

  • Comin' On! [1960, Blue Note], A–

Howard Riley (1943– )

  • Angle [1968–69, Columbia], A–

Sam Rivers (1923–2011)

  • Fuschia Swing Song [1964, Blue Note], A

Max Roach (1924–2007)

  • We Insist! Freedom Now Suite [1960, Candid], A–

Perry Robinson (1938– )

  • Funk Dumpling [1962, Savoy], A–

Sonny Rollins (1930– )

  • What's New [1962, RCA], A–
  • Our Man in Jazz [1962, RCA], A–
  • Sonny Meets Hawk! [1963, RCA Victor], A–
  • Alternatives [1962–64, RCA], A–
  • The Essential Sonny Rollins: The RCA Years [1962–64, RCA/Legacy, 2CD], A
  • The Complete RCA Victor Recordings [1962–64, RCA, 6 CD], A–
  • On Impulse! [1965, Impulse], A
  • There Will Never Be Another You [1965, Impulse], A–
  • On Impulse! / There Will Never Be Another You [1965, Impulse], A–
  • Alfie [1966, Impulse], A
  • The Impulse Story [1965–66, Impulse], A–
  • Ken Burns Jazz: The Definitive Collection [1954–66, Verve], A–

George Russell (1923–2009)

  • At the Five Spot [1960, Verve], A–
  • Ezz-Thetics [1961, Riverside OJC], A–
  • The Stratus Seekers [1962, Riverside/OJC], A–
  • The Essence of George Russell [1966–67, Soul Note], A–

Pee Wee Russell (1906–69)

  • Swingin' with Pee Wee [1958–60, Prestige], A–
  • Ask Me Now! [1965, Impulse], A–

Pharoah Sanders (1940– )

  • Tauhid [1966, Impulse], A–
  • The Impulse Story [1966–73, Impulse], A–

Alexander von Schlippenbach (1938– )

  • Globe Unity [1966, SABA], A–

Shirley Scott (1934–2002)

  • w/Stanley Turrentine: Blue Flames [1964, OJC], A–
  • Queen of the Organ [1964, 1993), Impulse], A–

Tony Scott (1921–2007)

  • Tony Scott [1967, Verve], A–

Sonny Sharrock (1940–94)

  • Black Woman [1969, Water], A–

Archie Shepp (1937– )

  • Four for Trane [1964, Impulse], A–
  • Fire Music [1965, Impulse], A–
  • Kwanza [1969, Impulse], A–
  • For Losers / Kwanza [1969, Impulse], A–
  • The Impulse Story [1964–72, Impulse], A–

Wayne Shorter (1933– )

  • Night Dreamer [1964, Blue Note], A–
  • The Classic Blue Note Recordings [1960–89, Blue Note, 2CD], A

Horace Silver (1928–2014)

  • Doin' the Thing [1961, Blue Note], A–
  • The Tokyo Blues [1962, Blue Note], A–
  • Song for My Father [1963–64, Blue Note], A–
  • w/J.J. Johnson: The Cape Verdean Blues [1965, Blue Note], A–
  • The Jody Grind [1966, Blue Note], A
  • The Very Best [1954–66, Blue Note], A+

Sonny Simmons (1933– )

  • The Complete ESP-Disk' Recordings [1966, ESP-Disk, 2 CD], A–

Jimmy Smith (1925–2005)

  • Open House / Plain Talk [1960, Blue Note], A–
  • Midnight Special [1960, Blue Note], A–
  • Back at the Chicken Shack [1960, Blue Note], A–
  • w/Stanley Turrentine: Prayer Meetin' [1960–63, Blue Note], A
  • Retrospective [1956–86, Blue Note, 4 CD], A–
  • The Very Best [1956–86, Blue Note], A–

Sonny Stitt (1924–82)

  • w/Paul Gonsalves: Salt and Pepper [1963, Impulse], A–
  • It's Magic [1969, Delmark], A–

Billy Strayhorn (1915–67)

  • Lush Life [1964–65, Red Baron], A–

Sun Ra (1914–93)

  • The Futuristic Sounds of Sun Ra [1961, Savoy], A–
  • Cosmic Tones for Mental Therapy / Art Forms for Dimensions Tomorrow [1961–63, Evidence], A–
  • Greatest Hits: Easy Listening for Intergalactic Travel [1956–73, Evidence], A–
  • In the Orbit of Ra [1957–78, Strut, 2CD], A–

John Surman (1944– )

  • Way Back When [1969, Cuneiform], A–

Ralph Sutton (1922–2001)

  • w/Dick Cary: Rendezvous at Sunnie's 1969 [1969, Arbors], A–

Horace Tapscott (1934–99)

  • The Giant Is Awakened [1969, Flying Dutchman], A–

Buddy Tate (1913–2001)

  • Groovin' with Tate [1959–61, Prestige], A–

Cecil Taylor (1929–2018)

  • The World of Cecil Taylor [1960, Candid], A
  • Air [1960, Candid], A–
  • Nefertiti, the Beautiful One Has Come [1962, Revenant, 2CD], A–

John Tchicai (1936–2012)

  • Cadentia Nova Danica [1968, Freedom], A–

René Thomas (1927–75)

  • Guitar Groove [1960, Jazzland OJC], A–

Lucky Thompson (1924–2005)

  • Lord, Lord, Am I Ever Gonna Know [1961, Candid], A–
  • Lucky Strikes [1965, Prestige OJC], A–

Clifford Thornton (1936–89)

  • Freedom and Unity [1967, Atavistic], A–

Bobby Timmons (1935–74)

  • This Here Is Bobby Timmons [1960, Riverside OJC], A–

Charles Tolliver (1942– )

  • The Ringer [1969, Black Lion], A–

Stanley Turrentine (1934–2000)

  • Up at Minton's [1961, Blue Note, 2 CD], A–

McCoy Tyner (1938– )

  • The Real McCoy [1967, Blue Note], A–

Kid Thomas Valentine (1896–1987)

  • Kid Thomas-George Lewis Ragtime Stompers [1961, GHB], A

Mike Walbridge (1937– )

  • Crazy Rhythm [1966–2007, Delmark], A–

Mal Waldron (1926–2002)

  • Soul Eyes: The Mal Waldron Memorial Album [1955–62, Prestige], A–
  • Quiet Temple [1964, 1201/Black Lion], A–

Ben Webster (1909–73)

  • w/Johnny Hodges: The Complete 1960 Jazz Cellar Session [1960, Solar], A–
  • w/Harry Edison: Ben and Sweets [1962, Columbia], A
  • See You at the Fair [1964, Impulse], A–
  • For Lovers [1954–64, Verve], A–
  • w/Buck Clayton: Ben and Buck [1967, Sackville], A–

Barney Wilen (1937–96)

  • Moshi Too: Unreleased Tapes Recorded in Africa, 1969–70 [1969–70, Sonorama], A–

Tony Williams (1945–97)

  • Life Time [1964, Blue Note], A–

Larry Young (1940–79)

  • Unity [1965, 1999), Blue Note], A
  • Of Love and Peace [1966, Blue Note], A–

Various Artists

  • The Best of Ken Burns Jazz [1926–92, Columbia/Legacy], A
  • Billy Crystal Presents the Milt Gabler Story [1938–64, Verve], A
  • Flying Groove: Rare Grooves and Jazz Classics From Bluebird and Flying Dutchman [1963–75, Bluebird], A–
  • The House That Trane Built: The Best of Impulse Records [1961–76, Impulse], A–
  • Lush Life: The Billy Strayhorn Songbook [1954–90, Verve], A–
  • Masters of Jazz, Vol. 1: Traditional Jazz Classics [1923–92, Rhino], A–
  • MVP: Roots of Jazz Funk Volume 1 [1956–66, React], A–
  • MVP: Roots of Jazz Funk Volume 2 [1958–66, React], A–
  • The Prestige Legacy, Vol. 2: Battle of the Saxes [1949–64, Prestige], A–
  • The Smithsonian Collection of Classic Jazz [1916–81, Smithsonian, 5 CD], A
  • Visions of Jazz [1937–96, Blue Note, 2 CD], A–