One year across the standards
Recorded in 1955
174 recordings on this site were made in 1955, across 131 tunes.
January
- You and the Night and the MusicLennie Niehaus Octet · 1955 · Los Angeles · Contemporary
- How High the MoonBud Powell Trio · 1955 · Fine Sound, New York City · Norgran
- EpistrophyBud Powell Trio · 1955 · Fine Sound, New York City · Verve
- What's New?Clifford Brown with Strings · 1955 · Fine Sound, New York City · EmArcy
- Where or WhenClifford Brown with Neal Hefti's strings · 1955 · Fine Sound, New York · EmArcy
- YesterdaysClifford Brown with Strings · 1955 · Fine Sound, New York City · EmArcy
- Can't Help Lovin' Dat ManClifford Brown with Neal Hefti's orchestra · 1955 · Fine Sound, New York City · EmArcy
- LauraClifford Brown and Max Roach Quintet with Neal Hefti Orchestra · 1955 · Fine Sound, New York City · EmArcy
- Memories of YouClifford Brown with Strings · 1955 · Fine Sound, New York City · EmArcy
- Smoke Gets in Your EyesClifford Brown with Strings · 1955 · Fine Sound, New York City · EmArcy
- Blue MoonClifford Brown · 1955 · Fine Sound, New York City · EmArcy
- Embraceable YouClifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet with Neal Hefti Orchestra · 1955 · Fine Sound, New York City · EmArcy
- Star DustClifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet with Neal Hefti Orchestra · 1955 · Fine Sound, New York City · EmArcy
February
- Ill WindFrank Sinatra · 1955 · KHJ Studios, Hollywood · Capitol
- When Your Lover Has GoneFrank Sinatra · 1955 · KHJ Studios, Hollywood · Capitol
- If I Had YouTeddy Wilson Trio · 1955 · New York City · Norgran
- You Took Advantage of MeTeddy Wilson Trio · 1955 · New York City · Verve
- I'll Be AroundFrank Sinatra · 1955 · KHJ Studios, Hollywood · Capitol
- They Say It's WonderfulLennie Niehaus Octet · 1955 · Contemporary
- Mood IndigoFrank Sinatra · 1955 · KHJ Studio C, Los Angeles · Capitol
- In the Wee Small Hours of the MorningFrank Sinatra · 1955 · KHJ Studios, Hollywood, CA · Capitol
- Take the "A" TrainClifford Brown and Max Roach Quintet · 1955 · Capitol Studios, New York City · EmArcy
- CherokeeClifford Brown and Max Roach Quintet · 1955 · Capitol Studios, New York City · EmArcy
- Someone to Watch Over MeChet Baker · 1955 · Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles, CA · Pacific Jazz
March
- I'll Be AroundRuby Braff Orchestra · 1955 · New York City · Bethlehem
- My Old FlameDinah Washington · 1955 · studio not confirmed · EmArcy
- It Never Entered My MindFrank Sinatra with Nelson Riddle · 1955 · KHJ Studios, Hollywood · Capitol
- I Remember YouChet Baker Quartet · 1955 · Capitol Studios, Los Angeles · Pacific Jazz
- Just FriendsChet Baker · 1955 · Capitol Studios (Melrose Avenue), Los Angeles · Pacific Jazz
- Long Ago (and Far Away)Chet Baker Quartet · 1955 · Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles · Pacific Jazz
- That Old Black MagicSammy Davis Jr. with Sy Oliver · 1955 · New York City · Decca
- Don't Be That WayErroll Garner · 1955 · Fine Sound, New York · Mercury
- It's the Talk of the TownErroll Garner · 1955 · Fine Sound, New York City · Mercury
- That Old FeelingErroll Garner · 1955 · Fine Sound, New York City · Mercury
- Love for SaleHank Mobley Quartet · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Blue Note
April
- I Concentrate on YouChris Connor · 1955 · New York City · Bethlehem
- Lullaby of the LeavesTal Farlow Quartet · 1955 · Los Angeles · Norgran
- Tea for TwoTal Farlow · 1955 · Los Angeles, California · Verve
- Honeysuckle RoseLouis Armstrong · 1955 · Columbia studio, New York (not confirmed for this date) · Columbia
- ConfirmationBud Powell Trio · 1955 · Fine Sound, New York City · Verve
- Lady BirdBud Powell Trio · 1955 · Fine Sound Studios, New York City · Norgran
- Stairway to the StarsBud Powell Trio · 1955 · Fine Sound, New York · Norgran
May
- How Long Has This Been Going On?June Christy and Stan Kenton · 1955 · Capitol
- Walkin'Tal Farlow · 1955 · Los Angeles, CA · Norgran
- Will You Still Be Mine?Tal Farlow Sextet · 1955 · Los Angeles · Norgran
- I Should CareMilt Jackson Quartet · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- The Nearness of YouMilt Jackson · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- All of YouAhmad Jamal Trio · 1955 · Chicago · Parrot
- Spring Is HereAhmad Jamal Trio · 1955 · Chicago · Argo
June
- I'll Remember AprilCarmen McRae · 1955 · Decca
- My One and Only LoveCarmen McRae · 1955 · not documented · Decca
- Sometimes I'm HappyCarmen McRae · 1955 · New York · Decca
- Yardbird SuiteCarmen McRae · 1955 · Decca
- Will You Still Be Mine?Miles Davis Quartet · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- If I Had YouLennie Tristano · 1955 · The Sing-Song Room, Confucius Restaurant, New York City · Atlantic
- Donna LeeLee Konitz with Warne Marsh · 1955 · New York City · Atlantic
- Love for SaleWes Montgomery · 1955 · Columbia Studios, New York City · Columbia
- Walkin'Hampton Hawes Trio · 1955 · Irvine Bowl, Laguna Beach, CA · Contemporary
- Easy LivingHampton Hawes Trio · 1955 · Los Angeles · Contemporary
- I Got RhythmThe Hampton Hawes Trio · 1955 · Los Angeles · Contemporary
- Just Squeeze MeHampton Hawes Trio · 1955 · Los Angeles Police Academy, Los Angeles · Contemporary
- These Foolish ThingsHampton Hawes Trio · 1955 · Los Angeles, California · Contemporary
July
- CaravanThelonious Monk · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Riverside
- I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)Thelonious Monk Trio · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Riverside
- I Let a Song Go Out of My HeartThelonious Monk · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Riverside
- It Don't Mean a ThingThelonious Monk Trio · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Riverside
- Mack the KnifeLotte Lenya with Roger Bean's orchestra · 1955 · Hamburg · Philips / Columbia
- Mood IndigoThelonious Monk · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Riverside
- SolitudeThelonious Monk Trio · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Riverside
- Sophisticated LadyThelonious Monk Trio · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Riverside
- All of YouThe Modern Jazz Quartet · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- Softly, as in a Morning SunriseThe Modern Jazz Quartet · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- Alone TogetherMiles Davis Quintet · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Debut
- Easy LivingMiles Davis Quintet · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Debut
- Nature BoyMiles Davis Quintet · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Debut
- FlamingoJulian "Cannonball" Adderley Quintet · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Savoy
- I Surrender DearNat King Cole Quartet · 1955 · Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles · Capitol
- 'Round MidnightMiles Davis with Thelonious Monk, Zoot Sims and Gerry Mulligan · 1955 · Freebody Park, Newport, Rhode Island · Columbia/Legacy
- April in ParisCount Basie · 1955 · Fine Sound, New York · Verve
- Midnight SunBarney Kessel · 1955 · Contemporary Records Studio, Los Angeles · Contemporary
- Moten SwingBarney Kessel · 1955 · Contemporary Records studio, Los Angeles · Contemporary
August
- I'm in the Mood for LoveJulie London · 1955 · Western Recorders, Hollywood · Liberty
- It Never Entered My MindJulie London · 1955 · Western Recorders, Hollywood · Liberty
- Little Girl BlueThe Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1955 · New York City · Columbia
- St. ThomasRandy Weston Trio · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Riverside
- I'll Never Be the SameArt Tatum, Lionel Hampton and Buddy Rich · 1955 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Clef
- What Is This Thing Called LoveArt Tatum, Lionel Hampton and Buddy Rich · 1955 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Clef
- Rose RoomCannonball Adderley Octet · 1955 · New York · EmArcy
- LoverThe Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1955 · New York · Columbia
- East of the Sun (and West of the Moon)Stan Getz · 1955 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Norgran
- Autumn LeavesNat King Cole · 1955 · Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles · Capitol
- Dancing in the DarkDonald Byrd Sextet · 1955 · New World Stage Theatre, Detroit · Transition
- Gone with the WindBillie Holiday · 1955 · Los Angeles · Clef
- If I Could Be with YouNat King Cole with Nelson Riddle's Orchestra · 1955 · Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles · Capitol
- When Your Lover Has GoneBillie Holiday · 1955 · Los Angeles · Clef
- I Hadn't Anyone Till YouBillie Holiday · 1955 · Los Angeles · Clef
- There Will Never Be Another YouNat King Cole · 1955 · Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles · Capitol
September
- I Should CareNat Adderley Quintet · 1955 · New York City · Wing
- We'll Be Together AgainBen Webster with strings · 1955 · New York, NY · Norgran
- Begin the BeguineDizzy Gillespie · 1955 · New York City · Verve
- Jeepers CreepersBarney Kessel · 1955 · Contemporary Records studio, Los Angeles · Contemporary
- Darn That DreamDexter Gordon Quartet · 1955 · Los Angeles · Bethlehem
- April in ParisErroll Garner Trio · 1955 · Sunset School, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California · Columbia
- I Cover the WaterfrontErroll Garner · 1955 · Sunset School, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California · Columbia/Legacy
- I'll Remember AprilErroll Garner · 1955 · Sunset School, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California · Columbia
- It's All Right with MeErroll Garner · 1955 · Sunset School, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California · Columbia
- Lullaby of BirdlandErroll Garner Trio · 1955 · Sunset School, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California · Sony Legacy
- They Can't Take That Away from MeErroll Garner · 1955 · Sunset School, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California · Columbia
- Where or WhenErroll Garner · 1955 · Sunset School, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California · Columbia
- Will You Still Be Mine?Erroll Garner Trio · 1955 · Sunset School, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California · Columbia/Legacy
- Mack the KnifeLotte Lenya with Turk Murphy's band · 1955 · Columbia
- Mack the KnifeLouis Armstrong · 1955 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia
October
- Autumn LeavesAhmad Jamal Trio · 1955 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City · Epic
- CherokeeSarah Vaughan · 1955 · New York City · EmArcy
- Sometimes I'm HappySarah Vaughan · 1955 · New York · EmArcy
- Stars Fell on AlabamaFrankie Laine and Buck Clayton · 1955 · Columbia
- That Old FeelingFrankie Laine and Buck Clayton · 1955 · Columbia
- Lover ManChet Baker Quartet · 1955 · Barclay
- TenderlyChet Baker Quartet · 1955 · Studio Pathe-Maggelan, Paris · Barclay
- There's a Small HotelChet Baker Quartet · 1955 · Studio Pathé-Magellan, Paris · Barclay
- These Foolish ThingsChet Baker Quartet · 1955 · Studio Pathé-Magellan, Paris, France · Barclay
- DinahChet Baker · 1955 · Studio Pathe-Magellan, Paris · Barclay
- Falling in Love with LoveCannonball Adderley with strings · 1955 · New York City · EmArcy
- A Foggy DayJulian Cannonball Adderley with Strings · 1955 · New York City · EmArcy
November
- All of MeDinah Washington · 1955 · EmArcy
- Don't Worry 'Bout MeDexter Gordon Quintet · 1955 · Los Angeles · Dootone
- TenderlyDexter Gordon Quintet · 1955 · Los Angeles · Dootone
- Almost Like Being in LoveHank Jones · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Savoy
- Mean to MeLester Young - Harry Edison Sextet · 1955 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Norgran
- She's Funny That WayLester Young and Harry Edison · 1955 · Radio Recorders, Hollywood · Norgran
- That's AllLester Young and Harry Edison · 1955 · Radio Recorders, Hollywood · Norgran
- CherokeeClifford Brown and Max Roach Septet · 1955 · Bee Hive Club, Chicago · Columbia
- Time on My HandsColeman Hawkins Quartet · 1955 · Pythian Temple, New York · Decca
- Begin the BeguineOscar Peterson Trio · 1955 · Zardi's, Hollywood, CA · Pablo Live
- Have You Met Miss JonesThe Oscar Peterson Trio · 1955 · Zardi's, Hollywood, CA · Pablo Live
- More Than You KnowDinah Washington · 1955 · Los Angeles, CA · EmArcy
- Just Squeeze MeMiles Davis Quintet · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- There Is No Greater LoveThe Miles Davis Quintet · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- All the Things You AreThe Jazz Messengers · 1955 · Cafe Bohemia, New York · Blue Note
- Alone TogetherThe Jazz Messengers · 1955 · Cafe Bohemia, Greenwich Village, New York City · Blue Note
- Lady BirdArt Blakey & The Jazz Messengers · 1955 · Cafe Bohemia, Greenwich Village, New York City · Blue Note
- Once in a WhileChet Baker Quartet · 1955 · Studio Pathé-Magellan, Paris, France · Barclay
December
- I'm Old FashionedKenny Drew Quartet · 1955 · Capitol Melrose Studios, Los Angeles · Jazz: West
- It's All Right with MeSonny Rollins · 1955 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- Honeysuckle RoseAnita O'Day · 1955 · Capitol Studios, Los Angeles · Verve
- Everything Happens to MeStan Getz Quartet · 1955 · Stockholm, Sweden · Verve
- I Can't Believe That You're in Love with MeStan Getz Quartet · 1955 · Stockholm, Sweden · Verve
- Jeepers CreepersStan Getz · 1955 · Stockholm · Verve
- All the Things You AreCharles Mingus · 1955 · Cafe Bohemia, New York · Debut
- Lady BirdThe Charles Mingus Quintet · 1955 · Cafe Bohemia, Greenwich Village, New York City · Debut
- Blue and SentimentalOscar Peterson Quartet · 1955 · Los Angeles · Clef
- Midnight SunCarmen McRae · 1955 · New York · Decca
Month not known
- All of YouDon Ameche and Hildegard Neff, with Herbert Greene conducting the Silk Stockings Orchestra · 1955 · RCA Victor
- Donna LeeClifford Brown · 1955 · Philadelphia · Columbia
- GoodbyeDinah Washington · 1955 · Los Angeles and New York City (album sessions) · EmArcy
- Ill WindDinah Washington · 1955 · Los Angeles or New York City · EmArcy
- It Could Happen to YouHerb Ellis · 1955 · Hollywood, California · Norgran
- Just One of Those ThingsNat "King" Cole · 1955 · not documented · Capitol
- Love Me or Leave MeDoris Day · 1955 · Columbia
- Love Me or Leave MeSammy Davis, Jr. · 1955 · Decca
- Love Walked InSonny Stitt · 1955 · New York, NY · Roost
- Lover, Come Back to MeElla Fitzgerald · 1955 · Decca
- Mean to MeLennie Tristano Trio · 1955 · Lennie Tristano's studio, 317 East 32nd Street, New York · Jazz
- My Melancholy BabyLennie Tristano Trio · 1955 · Lennie Tristano's studio, 317 East 32nd Street, New York · Jazz
- My RomanceRuby Braff and Ellis Larkins · 1955 · Vanguard
- On Green Dolphin StreetUrbie Green · 1955 · Bethlehem
- Rose RoomLennie Niehaus Octet · 1955 · Los Angeles · Contemporary
- Sweet and LovelyThe Gerry Mulligan Sextet · 1955 · New York City · EmArcy
- Taking a Chance on LoveThe Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1955 · Columbia
- This Can't Be LoveDinah Washington · 1955 · EmArcy
- We'll Be Together AgainCarmen McRae · 1955 · Decca
- What Is This Thing Called LoveFrank Sinatra · 1955 · KHJ Studios, Hollywood · Capitol
- When Your Lover Has GoneArt Tatum · 1955 · Pablo/Fantasy
- You Don't Know What Love IsDinah Washington · 1955 · EmArcy