Episode 225, “50s Album jazz,”

Episode 225, “50s Album jazz,” samples 15 of the most influential jazz albums of the ‘50s. Performers include Chet Baker, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Charlie Parker, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Milt Jackson, Henry Mancini, Frank Sinatra, and Les Paul.

 

45 RPM, Music of the 40s and 50s
Episode 225 1950s Album Jazz
Playlist
1 The Swiss Woodpecker Les Paul
2 I May Be Wrong Doris Day & Harry James
3 Bouncin’ With Bud Bud Powell
4 Mood Indigo Nina Simone
5 Lotus Flower Kenny Dorham
6 Bags’ Groove Milt Jackson
7 Just One of Those Things Frank Sinatra
8 Singing in the Rain Count Basie & Joe Williams
9 Solidado Toshiko Akiyoshi
10 I’m Crazy ‘Bout My Baby Louis Armstrong
11 Laura Charlie Parker
12 I Fall in Love Too Easily Chet Baker
13 It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing Ella Fitzgerald
14 Walkin’ Bass Henry Mancini