Jazz on BuzzFeed? You betcha.
Hi and welcome a post about jazz!
Let me get ahead of any comments like “i’m 12 and where is Charlie Parker” and say I am absolutely not an expert on jazz, far from it, and these are just some albums that I personally have enjoyed and think you will too. That’s it! Bye bye!
1.
Red Garland’s Piano by Red Garland
Prestige
My One Sentence Extremely Vague Review: Now that’s some good stuff.
Standout track: “Almost Like Being In Love”
2.
The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery by Wes Montgomery
Riverside/OJC
My One Sentence Extremely Vague Review: It’s impossible to go wrong with Wes.
Standout track: “West Coast Blues”
3.
Wave by Antônio Carlos Jobim
AM
My One Sentence Extremely Vague Review: Would you believe me if I told you this album was recorded in New Jersey?
Standout track: “Triste”
4.
Chamber Music of the New Jazz by Ahmad Jamal
Parrot
My One Sentence Extremely Vague Review: Now we’re cookin’ with gas.
Standout track: “Darn That Dream”
5.
Midnight Blue by Kenny Burrell
Blue Note
My One Sentence Extremely Vague Review: Kennnnnnnnny.
Standout track: “Chitlins Con Carne”
6.
Mother Nature’s Son by Ramsey Lewis
Cadet
My One Sentence Extremely Vague Review: The Beatles meet jazz and I am in hog heaven.
Standout track: “Cry Baby Cry”
7.
John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman by John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman
Impulse
My One Sentence Extremely Vague Review: Yes.
Standout track: “They Say It’s Wonderful”
8.
Moonlight in Vermont by Johnny Smith
Roost
My One Sentence Extremely Vague Review: It’s like I’m transported right to Vermont.
Standout track: “Moonlight In Vermont”
9.
Getz/Gilberto by Stan Getz and João Gilberto
Verve
My One Sentence Extremely Vague Review: Check please!
Standout track: “Desafinado”
10.
Quiet Kenny by Kenny Dorham
New Jazz
My One Sentence Extremely Vague Review: Other Kennnnnnnny.
Standout track: “Alone Together”
11.
Bags Meets Wes by Milt Jackson and Wes Montgomery
Riverside
My One Sentence Extremely Vague Review: Two great tastes that taste great together.
Standout track: “S.K.J.”
12.
Undercurrent by Bill Evans and Jim Hall
United Artists
My One Sentence Extremely Vague Review: All Bill is chill but this one especially so.
Standout track: “My Funny Valentine”
13.
Shape of Things to Come by George Benson
AM
My One Sentence Extremely Vague Review: There’s a reason George blew up.
Standout track: “Shape Of Things To Come”
14.
Coleman Hawkins Encounters Ben Webster by Coleman Hawkins and Ben Webster
Verve
My One Sentence Extremely Vague Review: And what an encounter it was.
Standout track: “Tangerine”
15.
Kelly Blue by Wynton Kelly
Riverside
My One Sentence Extremely Vague Review: It doesn’t get much cooler.
Standout track: “Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me”
16.
No Problem by Chet Baker and Duke Jordan
SteepleChase
My One Sentence Extremely Vague Review: Folks, this is auditory xanax.
Standout track: “No Problem”
17.
Somethin’ Else by Cannonball Adderley
Columbia
My One Sentence Extremely Vague Review: (Lebron James Instagram story voice) SHEESH!
Standout track: “Autumn Leaves”
18.
Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster by Gerry Mulligan and Ben Webster
Verve
My One Sentence Extremely Vague Review: Now that’s what’s up.
Standout track: “Chelsea Bridge”
19.
Idle Moments by Grant Green
Blue Note
My One Sentence Extremely Vague Review: “Idle Moments,” man… “Idle Moments.”
Standout track: “Idle Moments”, obviously.
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