One year across the standards
Recorded in 1952
119 recordings on this site were made in 1952, across 87 tunes.
January
- September SongSidney Bechet with Claude Luter et son orchestre · 1952 · Salle Pleyel, Paris · Disques Vogue
- I Hear a RhapsodyFrank Sinatra · 1952 · Columbia single
- You Stepped Out of a DreamNat King Cole with Pete Rugolo · 1952 · Capitol Studios, Hollywood · Capitol
- Autumn in New YorkCharlie Parker with Joe Lippman's Orchestra · 1952 · New York (First Ave. and East 44th St.) · Clef
- Lullaby of the LeavesAnita O'Day · 1952 · New York City · Clef
- Stella by StarlightCharlie Parker with Joe Lippman · 1952 · New York City (studio at First Ave. and East 44th St.) · Mercury
- Begin the BeguineCharlie Parker · 1952 · New York City · Mercury
- Blue MoonOscar Peterson · 1952 · Los Angeles, California · Mercury
- I Can't Get StartedOscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles, California · Mercury
- There's a Small HotelThe Oscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles · Clef
- They Can't Take That Away from MeThe Oscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles, California · Mercury
- You Go to My HeadOscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles · Mercury
February
- I'm in the Mood for LoveKing Pleasure with Teacho and Band · 1952 · New York · Prestige
- Just One of Those ThingsOscar Peterson Quartet · 1952 · Los Angeles, CA · Clef
- Too Marvelous for WordsOscar Peterson · 1952 · Los Angeles · Verve
March
- If I Had YouFlip Phillips · 1952 · Los Angeles · Mercury
- These Foolish ThingsArt Pepper Quartet · 1952 · Los Angeles, California · Discovery
- Moonlight in VermontJohnny Smith Quintet featuring Stan Getz · 1952 · New York City · Roost
- Almost Like Being in LoveCharlie Parker with the Joe Lippman Orchestra · 1952 · First Avenue and East 44th Street, New York City · Mercury
- Blue and SentimentalDizzy Gillespie Sextet · 1952 · Theatre des Champs-Elysees, Paris · Blue Star
- Night and DayCharlie Parker with Joe Lippman · 1952 · First Ave. and East 44th St., New York · Mercury
- Blue MoonBillie Holiday · 1952 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, California · Mercury
- East of the Sun (and West of the Moon)Billie Holiday · 1952 · Mercury/Clef
- Easy to LoveBillie Holiday · 1952 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Clef
- I Only Have Eyes for YouBillie Holiday · 1952 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Mercury
- SolitudeBillie Holiday · 1952 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Clef
- These Foolish ThingsBillie Holiday · 1952 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, California · Mercury
- You Go to My HeadBillie Holiday · 1952 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Clef
April
- Autumn in New YorkBillie Holiday · 1952 · Los Angeles · Clef
- MoonglowBillie Holiday · 1952 · Los Angeles · Clef
- When I Fall in LoveJeri Southern with Victor Young · 1952 · Decca
- Taking a Chance on LoveDizzy Gillespie · 1952 · Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Paris · Blue Star
- They Can't Take That Away from MeDizzy Gillespie and His Operatic Strings · 1952 · Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Paris · Blue Star
- Ain't Misbehavin'Dizzy Gillespie Quintet · 1952 · Theatre des Champs-Elysees, Paris · Atlantic
- When It's Sleepy Time Down SouthDizzy Gillespie Quintet · 1952 · Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Paris, France · Blue Star
- Bags' GrooveMilt Jackson Quintet · 1952 · WOR Studios, New York City · Blue Note
- Don't Get Around Much AnymoreMilt Jackson Quintet · 1952 · WOR Studios, New York City · Blue Note
- LauraDon Byas Quartet · 1952 · Gitanes Jazz Productions
- She's Funny That WayDizzy Gillespie · 1952 · Schola Cantorum, Paris · Vogue
- Somebody Loves MeDizzy Gillespie Jazz Ensemble · 1952 · Schola Cantorum, Paris · Vogue
- Sweet LorraineThe Dizzy Gillespie Jazz Ensemble · 1952 · Schola Cantorum, Paris, France · Vogue
- Wrap Your Troubles in DreamsDizzy Gillespie Jazz Ensemble · 1952 · Schola Cantorum, Paris · Disques Vogue
May
- LoverPeggy Lee with Gordon Jenkins · 1952 · Liederkranz Hall, New York · Decca
- How Deep Is the Ocean?Miles Davis · 1952 · WOR Studios, New York, NY · Blue Note
- Woody'n YouMiles Davis · 1952 · WOR Studios, New York · Blue Note
June
- When I Fall in LoveDoris Day with the Norman Luboff Choir · 1952 · Columbia
- Donna LeeCharlie Parker, Chet Baker and Sonny Criss · 1952 · Trade Winds, Inglewood, California · Jazz Chronicles
- Cheek to CheekLou Donaldson Quartet · 1952 · WOR Studios, New York City · Blue Note
- Take the "A" TrainDuke Ellington · 1952 · New York · Columbia
July
- Lullaby of BirdlandGeorge Shearing Quintet · 1952 · New York City · MGM
- Blue SkiesDizzy Gillespie Quintet · 1952 · Chicago · Dee Gee
- Somebody Loves MeNat King Cole · 1952 · Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles · Capitol
- Stormy WeatherBillie Holiday · 1952 · New York City · Clef
- TenderlyBillie Holiday · 1952 · not confirmed · Clef
- YesterdaysBillie Holiday · 1952 · New York City · Clef
August
- I Can't Get StartedLester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · New York City · Norgran
- I Can't Give You Anything but LoveLester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · New York City · Norgran
- I'm Confessin'Lester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · New York City · Clef
- Just You, Just MeLester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · New York City · Norgran
- On the Sunny Side of the StreetLester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · New York City · Clef
- Tea for TwoLester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · New York City · Norgran
- These Foolish ThingsLester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · New York City · Norgran
- Lullaby of the LeavesGerry Mulligan Quartet · 1952 · Phil Turetsky's house, Los Angeles · Pacific Jazz
September
- Just One of Those ThingsThe Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1952 · Surf Club, Hollywood, CA · Fantasy
- TangerineZoot Sims and Al Cohn · 1952 · New York City · Prestige
- Isn't It Romantic?Benny Carter and His Strings with the Oscar Peterson Quartet · 1952 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Mercury
- Long Ago (and Far Away)Benny Carter with the Oscar Peterson Quartet · 1952 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Clef
- BewitchedBenny Carter and His Strings with the Oscar Peterson Quartet · 1952 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Norgran
October
- Thou SwellHorace Silver Trio · 1952 · WOR Studios, New York City · Blue Note
- Sweet and LovelyThelonious Monk Trio · 1952 · New York City · Prestige
November
- Nice Work If You Can Get ItJohnny Smith Quintet with Stan Getz · 1952 · New York City · Roost
- Sometimes I'm HappyJohnny Smith Quintet featuring Stan Getz · 1952 · New York · Roost
- Stars Fell on AlabamaJohnny Smith Quintet featuring Stan Getz · 1952 · New York City · Roost
- TenderlyJohnny Smith Quintet · 1952 · New York City · Roost
- There Will Never Be Another YouStan Getz Quintet · 1952 · Carnegie Hall, New York City · Fresh Sound
- Almost Like Being in LoveLester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · New York City · Mercury
- There Will Never Be Another YouLester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Norgran
December
- 'S WonderfulFred Astaire · 1952 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Mercury
- 'S WonderfulOscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles · Mercury
- A Foggy DayOscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles · Clef
- AlwaysOscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles, CA · Clef
- Begin the BeguineOscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles, CA · Mercury
- Blue SkiesOscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles · Clef
- Body and SoulStan Getz · 1952 · New York · Norgran
- Cheek to CheekOscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles · Clef
- CottontailOscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles, CA · Clef
- Dancing in the DarkFred Astaire · 1952 · Radio Recorders, Hollywood · Mercury
- Don't Get Around Much AnymoreOscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles · Mercury
- Fascinating RhythmOscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles · Clef
- I Concentrate on YouFred Astaire · 1952 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Mercury
- I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)Oscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles · Clef
- I Love YouOscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles · Mercury
- I've Got You Under My SkinOscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles · Clef
- If I Had YouOscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles · Mercury
- In the Still of the NightOscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles · Mercury
- Love Walked InOscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles, CA · Mercury
- Nice Work If You Can Get ItFred Astaire · 1952 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Mercury
- Oh, Lady Be Good!Oscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles, CA · Mercury/Clef
- Somebody Loves MeOscar Peterson · 1952 · Los Angeles · Clef
- Take the "A" TrainOscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles · Clef
- These Foolish ThingsStan Getz Quintet · 1952 · New York City · Norgran
- Stars Fell on AlabamaStan Getz Quintet · 1952 · New York City · Clef
- Stella by StarlightStan Getz Quintet · 1952 · New York City · Clef
- The Way You Look TonightStan Getz Quintet · 1952 · New York City · Clef
- Time on My HandsStan Getz Quintet · 1952 · New York · Clef
- Isn't It Romantic?Chet Baker Quartet · 1952 · probably Gold Star Studios, Los Angeles · Pacific Jazz
- Bemsha SwingThelonious Monk Trio · 1952 · New York City (studio not named in the sources) · Prestige
- Lullaby of BirdlandStan Getz Quintet · 1952 · New York City · Roost
- How Deep Is the Ocean?Stan Getz Quintet · 1952 · New York, NY · Clef
- The Song Is YouCharlie Parker Quartet · 1952 · Fulton Recording, New York City · Clef
Month not known
- April in ParisSauter-Finegan Orchestra · 1952 · RCA Victor
- I'm Confessin'Les Paul and Mary Ford · 1952 · Capitol
- Midnight SunColeman Hawkins · 1952 · Decca
- PoincianaSteve Lawrence · 1952 · King
- Rose RoomNat "King" Cole · 1952 · Capitol
- September SongArt Tatum · 1952 · Capitol
- The Lady Is a TrampAnita O'Day · 1952
- Thou SwellOscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles · Clef
- Willow Weep for MeOscar Peterson Trio · 1952 · Los Angeles · Mercury