One year across the standards
Recorded in 1954
148 recordings on this site were made in 1954, across 116 tunes.
January
- All of MeBillie Holiday · 1954 · Cologne, West Germany · United Artists
- I Hadn't Anyone Till YouStan Getz Quartet · 1954 · Los Angeles · Norgran
February
- Fascinating RhythmLouie Bellson · 1954
- But Not for MeChet Baker Quartet · 1954 · Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles · Pacific Jazz
- I Fall in Love Too EasilyChet Baker Quartet · 1954 · Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles · Pacific Jazz
- My Funny ValentineChet Baker · 1954 · Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles · Pacific Jazz
- There Will Never Be Another YouChet Baker · 1954 · Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles · Pacific Jazz
- Time After TimeChet Baker Quartet · 1954 · Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA · Pacific Jazz
- I Love YouChet Baker Quintet with Strings · 1954 · Los Angeles · Columbia
- A Night in TunisiaArt Blakey Quintet · 1954 · Birdland, New York City · Blue Note
- If I Had YouArt Blakey Quintet · 1954 · Birdland, New York City · Blue Note
- Now's the TimeArt Blakey Quintet · 1954 · Birdland, New York · Blue Note
- The Way You Look TonightArt Blakey Quintet · 1954 · Birdland, New York City (5th set) · Blue Note
March
- ImaginationElla Fitzgerald with Ellis Larkins · 1954 · Decca session, New York City · Decca
- It Never Entered My MindMiles Davis Quartet · 1954 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Blue Note
- Well You Needn'tMiles Davis Quartet · 1954 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Blue Note
- All God's Chillun Got RhythmAl Haig Trio · 1954 · New York · Counterpoint
- If I Should Lose YouAl Haig Trio · 1954 · New York City · Counterpoint
- FourMiles Davis Quartet · 1954 · Beltone Studios, New York City · Prestige
- Old Devil MoonMiles Davis Quartet · 1954 · Beltone Studios, New York City · Prestige
- I Get a Kick Out of YouCharlie Parker Quintet · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York · Verve
- I've Got You Under My SkinCharlie Parker Quintet · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York City · Verve
April
- All God's Chillun Got RhythmClifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet · 1954 · California Club, Los Angeles · Gene Norman Presents
- Jeepers CreepersFrank Sinatra · 1954 · Capitol Studios, Hollywood · Capitol
- Just One of Those ThingsFrank Sinatra · 1954 · Capitol Studios, 5515 Melrose Ave, Hollywood · Capitol
- The Man I LoveAnita O'Day · 1954 · Los Angeles · Norgran
- Wrap Your Troubles in DreamsFrank Sinatra · 1954 · Capitol Studios, Hollywood · Capitol
- Lover ManSarah Vaughan · 1954 · New York City · EmArcy
- Polka Dots and MoonbeamsSarah Vaughan · 1954 · Fine Sound Studios, New York · EmArcy
- Prelude to a KissSarah Vaughan · 1954 · New York City · EmArcy
- I'll Remember AprilMiles Davis Quintet · 1954 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- Love Me or Leave MeMiles Davis Quintet · 1954 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- SolarMiles Davis Quintet · 1954 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- You Don't Know What Love IsMiles Davis All Stars · 1954 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- This Can't Be LoveThe Lionel Hampton Quartet · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York City · Clef
- Don't Be That WayLionel Hampton Quintet · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York · Clef
- Flying HomeLionel Hampton Quintet · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York · Clef
- How Deep Is the Ocean?Billie Holiday · 1954 · New York, NY · Clef
- I Cried for YouBillie Holiday · 1954 · New York City · Clef
- She's Funny That WayArt Tatum · 1954 · Radio Recorders, Hollywood · Pablo
- Don't Worry 'Bout MeJutta Hipp Quintet · 1954 · Frankfurt · Blue Note
- In the Still of the NightRandy Weston and Sam Gill · 1954 · New York City · Riverside
- Sweet LorraineThe Oscar Peterson Trio · 1954 · Los Angeles · Verve
May
- Don't Worry 'Bout MeThe Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1954 · University of Michigan, Ann Arbor · Columbia
- Half NelsonSacha Distel · 1954 · Paris · Mercury Music Group
- I Want to Be HappyThe Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1954 · University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI · Columbia
- Out of NowhereThe Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1954 · University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio · Columbia
- The Song Is YouThe Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1954 · University of Michigan, Ann Arbor · Columbia
- Smoke Gets in Your EyesThelonious Monk Quintet · 1954 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
June
- Moonlight in VermontBud Powell Trio · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York · Norgran
- CaravanDizzy Gillespie · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York City · Norgran
- Con AlmaDizzy Gillespie · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York City · Norgran
- Lullaby of BirdlandElla Fitzgerald with Sy Oliver · 1954 · New York City · Decca
- Well You Needn'tThelonious Monk · 1954 · Paris, France · Disques Vogue
- 'S WonderfulArt Tatum, Benny Carter and Louis Bellson · 1954 · Los Angeles · Clef
- AireginMiles Davis with Sonny Rollins · 1954 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- But Not for MeMiles Davis · 1954 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- DoxyMiles Davis · 1954 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- I Got RhythmMiles Davis with Sonny Rollins · 1954 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- OleoMiles Davis with Sonny Rollins · 1954 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
July
- Begin the BeguineErroll Garner · 1954 · New York City · Mercury
- St. Louis BluesLouis Armstrong · 1954 · Chicago, IL · Columbia
- Sweet Sue, Just YouErroll Garner · 1954 · Fine Sound Studio, New York City · Mercury
- That Old Black MagicErroll Garner Quartet · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York City · Mercury
- Joy SpringClifford Brown Ensemble · 1954 · Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles · Pacific Jazz
- 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
- I'll Be AroundThe Billy Taylor Trio · 1954 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
August
- Darn That DreamDinah Washington with the Clifford Brown All Stars · 1954 · Los Angeles · EmArcy
- Spring Is HereChris Connor with the Ellis Larkins Trio · 1954 · New York · Bethlehem
- There Is No Greater LoveDinah Washington with Clifford Brown · 1954 · Los Angeles · EmArcy
- I Get a Kick Out of YouClifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet · 1954 · Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles · EmArcy
- Joy SpringClifford Brown & Max Roach Quintet · 1954 · Capitol Studios, Los Angeles · EmArcy
- Limehouse BluesLee Konitz · 1954 · New York City · Black Lion
- These Foolish ThingsClifford Brown & Max Roach Quintet · 1954 · Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, California · EmArcy
- Out of NowhereChet Baker Quartet · 1954 · Tiffany Club, Los Angeles · Mosaic
- I've Got You Under My SkinDinah Washington with Clifford Brown and Max Roach · 1954 · Los Angeles · EmArcy
- Lover, Come Back to MeDinah Washington with Clifford Brown and Max Roach · 1954 · Los Angeles, CA · EmArcy
- Come Rain or Come ShineDinah Washington · 1954 · Los Angeles · EmArcy
- Crazy RhythmChet Baker and Stan Getz · 1954 · Tiffany Club, Los Angeles · Pacific Jazz
- Deep PurpleArt Pepper Quintet · 1954 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Discovery
- Time on My HandsPaul Bley Trio · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York · Wing
September
- UndecidedAl Haig Quartet · 1954 · New York · Period
- I Thought About YouBillie Holiday · 1954 · Los Angeles · Clef
- Willow Weep for MeBillie Holiday · 1954 · Los Angeles · Clef
- Flying HomeLionel Hampton Quartet · 1954 · New York · Clef
- That Old Black MagicBenny Carter Septet · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York City · Norgran
- Honeysuckle RoseLionel Hampton and Oscar Peterson · 1954 · New York · Verve
- Blue MonkThelonious Monk Trio · 1954 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- Time After TimeJ.J. Johnson Quartet · 1954 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Blue Note
October
- Jeepers CreepersThe Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1954 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia
- Sometimes I'm HappyThe Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1954 · Basin Street East, New York · Columbia
- I Want to Be HappySonny Rollins and Thelonious Monk · 1954 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- More Than You KnowSonny Rollins · 1954 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- The Way You Look TonightSonny Rollins and Thelonious Monk Quartet · 1954 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- I've Found a New BabyRoy Eldridge and Dizzy Gillespie · 1954 · New York · Clef
- Limehouse BluesRoy Eldridge and Dizzy Gillespie · 1954 · New York City · Clef
- Sometimes I'm HappyDizzy Gillespie and Roy Eldridge · 1954 · New York · Clef
November
- Have You Met Miss JonesTal Farlow · 1954 · Los Angeles · Norgran
- FlamingoStan Getz Quintet · 1954 · Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA · Norgran
- I'll Remember AprilStan Getz Quintet · 1954 · Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles · Norgran
- Polka Dots and MoonbeamsStan Getz Quintet · 1954 · Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles · Norgran
- We'll Be Together AgainStan Getz Quintet · 1954 · Los Angeles, CA · Norgran
- We'll Be Together AgainBenny Carter Quintet · 1954 · Los Angeles, CA · Verve
- Between the Devil and the Deep Blue SeaThe Oscar Peterson Trio · 1954 · Los Angeles · Clef
- Blues in the NightThe Oscar Peterson Trio · 1954 · Los Angeles · Clef
- I've Got the World on a StringThe Oscar Peterson Trio · 1954 · Los Angeles · Clef
- It's Only a Paper MoonThe Oscar Peterson Trio · 1954 · Los Angeles · Clef
- That Old Black MagicOscar Peterson Trio · 1954 · Los Angeles · Clef
- Don't Blame MeThe Oscar Peterson Trio · 1954 · Los Angeles, California · Clef
- I Can't Believe That You're in Love with MeThe Oscar Peterson Trio · 1954 · Los Angeles · Clef
- I'm in the Mood for LoveOscar Peterson Trio · 1954 · Los Angeles · Clef
December
- 'S WonderfulBuddy DeFranco and Oscar Peterson · 1954 · Los Angeles · Norgran
- Strike Up the BandBuddy DeFranco & Oscar Peterson · 1954 · Los Angeles, CA · Norgran
- Love for SaleCharlie Parker · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York City · Verve
- Rose RoomLester Young · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York · Norgran
- Prelude to a KissBen Webster · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York City · Norgran
- Lullaby of BirdlandSarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York City · EmArcy
- That Old Black MagicBud Powell Trio · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York City · Norgran
- Time on My HandsOscar Pettiford · 1954 · New York · Bethlehem
- April in ParisSarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York · EmArcy
- Embraceable YouSarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown Sextet · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York City · EmArcy
- 'S WonderfulHelen Merrill with Clifford Brown · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York City · EmArcy
- Born to Be BlueHelen Merrill with Quincy Jones · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York City · EmArcy
- Don't ExplainHelen Merrill, with Clifford Brown and Quincy Jones's orchestra · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York City · EmArcy
- You'd Be So Nice to Come Home ToHelen Merrill with Clifford Brown · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York City · EmArcy
- DjangoThe Modern Jazz Quartet · 1954 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- Bemsha SwingMiles Davis All Stars · 1954 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- Falling in Love with LoveHelen Merrill with Quincy Jones · 1954 · Fine Sound, New York City · EmArcy
- The Man I LoveMiles Davis All Stars · 1954 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- Softly, as in a Morning SunriseJune Christy · 1954 · Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles · Capitol
Month not known
- Angel EyesMatt Dennis · 1954 · Trend
- Blue and SentimentalRuby Braff Quartet · 1954 · Bethlehem
- CherokeeArt Tatum · 1954 · Pablo
- Crazy RhythmArt Tatum · 1954 · Los Angeles · Pablo
- I Fall in Love Too EasilyTony Bennett featuring Chuck Wayne · 1954 · studio, location not found · Columbia
- I Let a Song Go Out of My HeartDinah Washington · 1954 · EmArcy
- It Could Happen to YouJune Christy · 1954 · Capitol
- Moten SwingCal Tjader · 1954 · Not confirmed
- My Heart Stood StillLee Wiley with Ellis Larkins · 1954 · Storyville
- My RomanceLee Wiley · 1954 · New York City · Storyville
- Sophisticated LadyArt Tatum · 1954 · Pablo
- Star DustElla Fitzgerald with Ellis Larkins · 1954 · Decca
- Stompin' at the SavoyColeman Hawkins & His All Star Jam Band · 1954 · Fresh Sound
- Sweet and LovelyBing Crosby and The Buddy Cole Trio · 1954 · Decca
- Will You Still Be Mine?Matt Dennis · 1954 · Trend
- You Don't Know What Love IsChet Baker · 1954 · Columbia