Where the standards were recorded
Chicago
136 recordings on this site were made at or in Chicago, from 1928 to 2025.
1920s
- Sweet Sue, Just YouJimmie Noone's Apex Club Orchestra · 1928 · Chicago · Vocalion
- Sweet LorraineJimmie Noone's Apex Club Orchestra · 1928 · Chicago · Vocalion
- Basin Street BluesLouis Armstrong and His Hot Five · 1928 · Chicago · OKeh
1930s
- I Surrender DearLouis Armstrong · 1931 · Chicago · OKeh
- When It's Sleepy Time Down SouthLouis Armstrong · 1931 · Chicago, Illinois · OKeh
- When Your Lover Has GoneLouis Armstrong · 1931 · Chicago · OKeh
- Star DustLouis Armstrong · 1931 · Chicago · OKeh
- Wrap Your Troubles in DreamsLouis Armstrong · 1931 · Chicago, Illinois · OKeh
- Georgia on My MindLouis Armstrong · 1931 · Chicago, Illinois · OKeh
- All of MeLouis Armstrong · 1932 · Chicago, IL · OKeh
- I've Got the World on a StringLouis Armstrong · 1933 · Daily News Building, Chicago · Victor
- Basin Street BluesLouis Armstrong · 1933 · Chicago · Victor
- Ol' Man RiverHorace Henderson · 1933 · Chicago · Parlophone
- Blue LouFletcher Henderson · 1936 · Chicago · Columbia/Legacy reissue
1940s
- Day DreamJohnny Hodges · 1940 · Chicago · Bluebird
- FlamingoDuke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra, vocal by Herb Jeffries · 1940 · Chicago, IL · Victor
- C Jam BluesDuke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra · 1942 · Chicago · Victor
- PerdidoDuke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra · 1942 · Chicago · Victor
- I'll Be AroundCab Calloway · 1942 · Chicago · OKeh
- That Old Black MagicGlenn Miller and His Orchestra, vocals Skip Nelson and the Modernaires · 1942 · Studio A, Chicago · RCA Victor
- I'm Old FashionedGlenn Miller and His Orchestra with Skip Nelson · 1942 · Chicago · Victor, matrix
- Sweet Georgia BrownDizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker and Oscar Pettiford · 1943 · Room 305, Savoy Hotel, Chicago · Stash
- It's the Talk of the TownGene Ammons Quintet · 1948 · Chicago · Aristocrat
1950s
- There's a Small HotelCharlie Parker Sextet · 1950 · Pershing Hotel Ballroom, Chicago · Savoy
- Have You Met Miss JonesRed Norvo Trio · 1950 · Chicago · Discovery
- I've Got You Under My SkinRed Norvo Trio · 1950 · Chicago · Discovery
- Blue SkiesDizzy Gillespie Quintet · 1952 · Chicago · Dee Gee
- St. Louis BluesLouis Armstrong · 1954 · Chicago, IL · Columbia
- Don't Worry 'Bout MeErroll Garner · 1954 · Universal Recording, Chicago · EmArcy
- I've Got the World on a StringErroll Garner Trio · 1954 · Universal Recording, Chicago · EmArcy
- MistyErroll Garner Trio · 1954 · Universal Recording, Chicago · EmArcy
- Spring Is HereAhmad Jamal Trio · 1955 · Chicago · Argo
- CherokeeClifford Brown and Max Roach Septet · 1955 · Bee Hive Club, Chicago · Columbia
- I Cried for YouJohnny Griffin Quartet · 1956 · Chicago · Argo
- On Green Dolphin StreetAhmad Jamal Trio · 1956 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Argo
- That Old FeelingZoot Sims Quartet · 1956 · Chicago · Argo
- Billie's BounceJames Moody · 1956 · Chicago · Argo
- I'm in the Mood for LoveJames Moody and His Band, vocal by Eddie Jefferson · 1956 · Chicago · Argo
- Stompin' at the SavoyElla Fitzgerald with the Oscar Peterson Trio · 1957 · Chicago Opera House · Verve
- Old Devil MoonAnita O'Day with the Oscar Peterson Quartet · 1957 · Chicago · Verve
- I've Got the World on a StringAnita O'Day · 1957 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Verve
- Love Me or Leave MeAnita O'Day with the Oscar Peterson Quartet · 1957 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Verve
- We'll Be Together AgainAnita O'Day and Her Rhythm Section · 1957 · Universal Recording, Chicago, IL · Verve
- Dancing in the DarkSarah Vaughan · 1957 · Mister Kelly's, Chicago · EmArcy
- Honeysuckle RoseSarah Vaughan · 1957 · Mister Kelly's, Chicago · EmArcy
- How High the MoonSarah Vaughan · 1957 · Mister Kelly's, Chicago · EmArcy
- I Cover the WaterfrontSarah Vaughan · 1957 · Mister Kelly's, Chicago · Verve
- September in the RainSarah Vaughan · 1957 · Mister Kelly's, Chicago · EmArcy
- Stairway to the StarsSarah Vaughan · 1957 · Mister Kelly's, Chicago · EmArcy
- Thou SwellSarah Vaughan · 1957 · Mister Kelly's, Chicago · EmArcy
- Willow Weep for MeSarah Vaughan · 1957 · Mister Kelly's, Chicago · EmArcy
- Poor ButterflySarah Vaughan · 1957 · Mister Kelly's, Chicago · EmArcy/Verve
- I've Got the World on a StringThe Oscar Peterson Trio · 1957 · Opera House, Chicago · Verve
- Blues in the NightLouis Armstrong with the Oscar Peterson Quartet · 1957 · Chicago · Verve
- I'll Never Be the SameLouis Armstrong and Oscar Peterson · 1957 · Chicago · Verve
- That Old FeelingLouis Armstrong with Oscar Peterson Quartet · 1957 · Chicago · Verve
- Billie's BounceStan Getz and J.J. Johnson · 1957 · Opera House, Chicago · Verve
- My Funny ValentineStan Getz and J.J. Johnson · 1957 · Opera House, Chicago · Verve
- What's New?Ahmad Jamal Trio · 1958 · Pershing Lounge, Chicago · Mosaic
- Gone with the WindAhmad Jamal Trio · 1958 · The Pershing Lounge, Chicago · Gambit
- But Not for MeAhmad Jamal Trio · 1958 · Pershing Hotel (Pershing Lounge), Chicago, Illinois · Argo
- Moonlight in VermontAhmad Jamal Trio · 1958 · Pershing Lounge, Chicago · Argo
- PoincianaAhmad Jamal Trio · 1958 · Pershing Lounge, Pershing Hotel, Chicago · Argo
- Woody'n YouThe Ahmad Jamal Trio · 1958 · Pershing Lounge, Chicago · Argo
- CherokeeAhmad Jamal Trio · 1958 · Pershing Lounge, Pershing Hotel, Chicago · Argo
- It Might As Well Be SpringAhmad Jamal Trio · 1958 · Pershing Lounge, Chicago · Argo
- Poor ButterflyAhmad Jamal Trio · 1958 · Pershing Lounge, Chicago · Argo
- Autumn in New YorkStan Getz and Chet Baker · 1958 · Robert Jordan and Associates Recorders, Chicago · Verve
- Three Little WordsSarah Vaughan · 1958 · The London House, Chicago · Mercury
- Tea for TwoAnita O'Day · 1958 · Mister Kelly's Restaurant, Chicago, Illinois · Verve
- OrnithologyBarry Harris Trio · 1958 · Chicago · Argo
- In the Wee Small Hours of the MorningElla Fitzgerald · 1958 · Mister Kelly's, Chicago · Verve
- I've Grown Accustomed to Her FaceOscar Peterson Trio · 1958 · Universal Recording, Chicago, IL · Verve
- On the Street Where You LiveOscar Peterson Trio · 1958 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Verve
- Close Your EyesOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Verve
- Come Rain or Come ShineOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Verve
- Easy to LoveOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Verve
- Ill WindOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Verve
- It's All Right with MeOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago, IL · Verve
- Long Ago (and Far Away)Oscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Verve
- More Than You KnowOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago, IL · Verve
- My Heart Stood StillOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago, Illinois · Verve
- Nice Work If You Can Get ItOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Verve
- On the Sunny Side of the StreetOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Verve
- Take the "A" TrainOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Verve
- The Song Is YouOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Verve
- Limehouse BluesCannonball Adderley Quintet · 1959 · Universal Recording, Studio B, Chicago · Mercury
- Stars Fell on AlabamaCannonball Adderley Quintet · 1959 · Universal Recording, Studio B, Chicago, IL · Mercury
- Con AlmaOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago, IL · Verve
- C Jam BluesDuke Ellington · 1959 · The Blue Note, Chicago · Roulette
- I Concentrate on YouMax Roach with Abbey Lincoln · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Mercury
- Never Let Me GoMax Roach · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Mercury
1960s
- Work SongCannonball Adderley Quintet · 1960 · Ter-Mar Recording Studios, Chicago · Riverside
- Just in TimeLee Morgan Quintet · 1960 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Vee-Jay
- Sweet and LovelyAhmad Jamal Trio · 1961 · Alhambra, Chicago · Argo
- Mr. P.C.Lambert, Hendricks & Ross with the Ike Isaacs Trio · 1961 · Chicago · Columbia
- Angel EyesAhmad Jamal Trio · 1961 · The Alhambra, Chicago · Argo
- Basin Street BluesJack Teagarden · 1961 · Chicago · Verve
- Time on My HandsAhmad Jamal Trio · 1961 · The Alhambra, Chicago · Argo
- There Is No Greater LoveOscar Peterson Trio · 1961 · London House, Chicago · Verve
- I Remember CliffordOscar Peterson Trio · 1961 · London House, Chicago, IL · Verve
- In the Wee Small Hours of the MorningOscar Peterson Trio · 1961 · London House, Chicago · Verve
- Moanin'Oscar Peterson Trio · 1961 · London House, Chicago, IL · Verve
- Scrapple from the AppleOscar Peterson Trio · 1961 · London House, Chicago · Verve
- ConfirmationThe Oscar Peterson Trio · 1961 · London House, Chicago · Verve
- But Not for MeGene Ammons - Sonny Stitt Quintet · 1961 · Chicago, Illinois · Argo
- There Is No Greater LoveGene Ammons and Sonny Stitt · 1961 · Chicago · Verve
- Black OrpheusWayne Shorter · 1961 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Vee-Jay
- Where or WhenGene Ammons and Dodo Marmarosa · 1962 · Chicago · Prestige
- Waltz for DebbyOscar Peterson Trio · 1962 · Chicago, Illinois · Verve
- TangerineThe Oscar Peterson Trio · 1962 · Chicago · Verve
- I'm a Fool to Want YouOscar Peterson Trio · 1962 · Chicago, Illinois (studio not stated in the sources) · Verve
- Nature BoyRamsey Lewis Trio · 1963 · Universal Recording Studio, Chicago · Argo
- Days of Wine and RosesDizzy Gillespie · 1963 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Philips
- FourMiles Davis Quintet · 1965 · Plugged Nickel, Chicago · Columbia/Legacy
- I Fall in Love Too EasilyMiles Davis Quintet · 1965 · Plugged Nickel, Chicago · Sony
- OleoMiles Davis Quintet · 1965 · Plugged Nickel, Chicago · Sony
- All BluesMiles Davis Quintet · 1965 · Plugged Nickel, Chicago · CBS/Sony
- I Fall in Love Too EasilyMiles Davis Quintet · 1965 · Plugged Nickel, Chicago · Columbia/Legacy
- On Green Dolphin StreetMiles Davis Quintet · 1965 · Plugged Nickel, Chicago · Columbia/Legacy
- So WhatMiles Davis Quintet · 1965 · Plugged Nickel, Chicago · CBS/Sony
- The Shadow of Your SmileOscar Peterson Trio · 1966 · Chicago Sound Studios, Chicago · Limelight
- The Gentle RainRamsey Lewis · 1966 · Universal Recording Studio, Chicago · Cadet
- My Favorite ThingsKenny Burrell with Richard Evans' Orchestra · 1966 · Chicago · Cadet
- How InsensitiveOscar Peterson · 1966 · Universal Recorders, Chicago · Limelight
- Samba de OrfeuOscar Peterson · 1966 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Limelight
- Summer SambaRamsey Lewis · 1966 · RCA Studios, Chicago · Cadet
- MeditationOscar Peterson · 1966 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Limelight
- Con AlmaKenny Burrell With Richard Evans' Orchestra · 1967 · Tel Mar Studios, Chicago, IL · Cadet
- Maiden VoyageRamsey Lewis · 1968 · Universal Recording Studio, Chicago · Cadet
1970s
1990s
- Lullaby of BirdlandAhmad Jamal · 1992 · Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase, The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago · Telarc
- She's Funny That WayKurt Elling · 1998 · Hinge, Chicago · Blue Note
2000s
- Summer SambaPatricia Barber · 2000 · Chicago Recording Company, Studio 4, Chicago · Premonition
- Easy to LovePatricia Barber · 2007 · Chicago · Blue Note