One year across the standards
Recorded in 1956
275 recordings on this site were made in 1956, across 182 tunes.
January
- Fascinating RhythmMel Tormé with the Marty Paich Dek-Tette · 1956 · Bethlehem
- Lullaby of BirdlandMel Tormé and the Marty Paich Dek-Tette · 1956 · Bethlehem
- September in the RainZoot Sims - Bob Brookmeyer Quintet · 1956 · New York City · Dawn
- Somebody Loves MeAl Cohn and Zoot Sims · 1956 · Webster Hall, New York · RCA Victor
- Have You Met Miss JonesHerb Ellis Septet · 1956 · Los Angeles · Norgran
- Never Let Me GoNat King Cole · 1956 · Capitol Studios, Hollywood · Capitol
- I Didn't Know What Time It WasLester Young and the Jazz Giants · 1956 · Fine Sound Studios, New York City · Verve
- I've Got You Under My SkinFrank Sinatra · 1956 · KHJ Studios (Capitol's Melrose Avenue studio), Los Angeles · Capitol
- All of MeLester Young and Teddy Wilson Quartet · 1956 · New York, NY · Verve
- Love Me or Leave MeThe Lester Young-Teddy Wilson Quartet · 1956 · New York City · Verve
- Taking a Chance on LoveLester Young and Teddy Wilson Quartet · 1956 · New York, NY · Verve
- Old Devil MoonFrank Sinatra · 1956 · Capitol Studio A, Hollywood · Capitol
- Too Marvelous for WordsFrank Sinatra · 1956 · Capitol Studio A, Hollywood · Capitol
- Can't Help Lovin' Dat ManMilt Jackson Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Savoy
- LoverMilt Jackson Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Savoy
- Sometimes I'm HappyMilt Jackson Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Savoy
- The Lady Is a TrampMilt Jackson Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Savoy
- Walkin'Bud Shank Quartet · 1956 · Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA · Pacific Jazz
- Easy LivingSonny Criss Quintet · 1956 · Los Angeles · Imperial
- A Foggy DayThe Charlie Mingus Jazz Workshop · 1956 · Audio-Video Studios, New York City · Atlantic
- Blue SkiesZoot Sims with Bob Brookmeyer · 1956 · New York · Storyville
February
- Begin the BeguineElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA · Verve
- I Concentrate on YouElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Hollywood, Los Angeles · Verve
- Just One of Those ThingsElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · not documented · Verve
- I Can't Give You Anything but LoveElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Zardi's Jazzland, Hollywood · Verve
- Lullaby of BirdlandElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Zardi's Jazzland, Hollywood · Verve/UMe
- A Foggy DayArt Tatum / Buddy DeFranco Quartet · 1956 · Los Angeles · Pablo
- Memories of YouArt Tatum - Buddy DeFranco Quartet · 1956 · Pablo
- Once in a WhileArt Tatum / Buddy DeFranco Quartet · 1956 · Los Angeles · Verve
- Easy to LoveElla Fitzgerald with Buddy Bregman · 1956 · Capitol Studios, Hollywood · Verve
- It's All Right with MeElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Capitol Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles · Verve
- Love for SaleElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Los Angeles · Verve
- All of YouElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Hollywood, Los Angeles · Verve
- I Get a Kick Out of YouElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Los Angeles · Verve
- Love Me or Leave MeJohn Lewis and Bill Perkins · 1956 · Los Angeles · Pacific Jazz
- SkylarkJohn Lewis with Jim Hall, Percy Heath and Chico Hamilton · 1956 · Los Angeles · Pacific Jazz
- What Is This Thing Called LoveClifford Brown and Max Roach Quintet · 1956 · New York City · EmArcy
- I'll Remember AprilClifford Brown and Max Roach Quintet · 1956 · New York City · EmArcy
- Midnight SunJimmy Smith · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Blue Note
March
- I've Got the World on a StringSerge Chaloff · 1956 · Capitol Studios, Los Angeles · Capitol
- I've Grown Accustomed to Her FaceRex Harrison · 1956 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia
- On the Street Where You LiveJohn Michael King · 1956 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia Masterworks
- Stairway to the StarsSerge Chaloff · 1956 · Capitol Studios, Los Angeles · Capitol
- There Is No Greater LoveTal Farlow · 1956 · New York City · Norgran
- You Don't Know What Love IsTal Farlow Trio · 1956 · New York City · Norgran
- As Time Goes ByTeddy Wilson Trio · 1956 · Chicago · Verve
- Jeepers CreepersTadd Dameron · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- Moten SwingKenny Burrell · 1956 · Audio-Video Studios, New York City · Blue Note
- Crazy RhythmZoot Sims and Henri Renaud · 1956 · Paris · EMI France
- I've Found a New BabyZoot Sims - Henri Renaud Quintet · 1956 · Paris · Le Club Français du Disque
- In Your Own Sweet WayMiles Davis Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- Memories of YouThelonious Monk · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Riverside
- More Than You KnowSonny Criss Quintet · 1956 · Los Angeles, CA · Imperial
- Sweet Georgia BrownSonny Criss Quintet · 1956 · Los Angeles · Imperial
- Deep PurpleJimmy Smith Trio · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Blue Note
- Moonlight in VermontJimmy Smith Trio · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Blue Note
- Night and DayElla Fitzgerald with Buddy Bregman · 1956 · Hollywood, Los Angeles · Verve
- My Foolish HeartCarmen McRae · 1956 · New York City · Decca
April
- Fascinating RhythmVince Guaraldi Trio · 1956 · Fantasy Recording Studios, San Francisco · Fantasy
- Lush LifeSarah Vaughan · 1956 · New York City · EmArcy
- Old FolksSarah Vaughan · 1956 · New York City · EmArcy
- Tea for TwoThelonious Monk Trio · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Riverside
- Ill WindArt Blakey and the Jazz Messengers · 1956 · New York City (studio not named) · Columbia
- It's All Right with MeJohnny Griffin · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Blue Note
- The Way You Look TonightJohnny Griffin · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Blue Note
- In Your Own Sweet WayDave Brubeck · 1956 · New York City · Columbia
- AlwaysLars Gullin Quintet · 1956 · Stockholm, Sweden · Metronome
May
- I Can't Believe That You're in Love with MeJoe Williams with Count Basie · 1956 · Capitol Studios, Hollywood · Verve
- I'm Beginning to See the LightPhineas Newborn Jr. Trio · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Atlantic
- FourMiles Davis Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- In Your Own Sweet WayMiles Davis Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- It Could Happen to YouThe Miles Davis Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- It Never Entered My MindMiles Davis Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- When I Fall in LoveMiles Davis Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- Woody'n YouThe Miles Davis Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- Tenor MadnessSonny Rollins Quartet, with John Coltrane · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- When Your Lover Has GoneSonny Rollins Quartet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- Get HappyKenny Burrell Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Blue Note
- But Not for MeKenny Burrell · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Blue Note
- Like Someone in LoveTal Farlow Trio · 1956 · New York City (studio not named in the sources read) · Verve
- Taking a Chance on LoveTal Farlow Trio · 1956 · New York, NY · Verve
June
- My Old FlamePeggy Lee · 1956 · Capitol Studio, Hollywood · Decca
- Bye Bye BlackbirdMiles Davis Quintet · 1956 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York · Columbia
- MoonglowErroll Garner Trio · 1956 · New York · Columbia
- Ol' Man RiverErroll Garner Trio · 1956 · New York City · Columbia
- Time on My HandsErroll Garner · 1956 · New York · Columbia
- Between the Devil and the Deep Blue SeaCannonball Adderley · 1956 · Capitol Studios, New York · EmArcy
- Little Girl BlueCannonball Adderley Octet · 1956 · Capitol Studios, New York City · Verve
- Autumn LeavesJimmy Smith Trio · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Blue Note
- Mack the KnifeSonny Rollins Quartet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- St. ThomasSonny Rollins · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- You Don't Know What Love IsSonny Rollins · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
July
- I Can't Get StartedChet Baker and Crew · 1956 · Forum Theatre, Los Angeles, California · Pacific Jazz
- Deep PurpleTony Scott Quartet · 1956 · New York City · RCA Victor
- In Your Own Sweet WayDave Brubeck Quartet · 1956 · Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI · Columbia
- How Deep Is the Ocean?Sonny Criss Quartet · 1956 · Master Recorders, Los Angeles, CA · Imperial
- Memories of YouSonny Criss Quartet · 1956 · Master Recorders, Los Angeles · Imperial
- The Man I LoveSonny Criss Quartet · 1956 · Master Recorders, Los Angeles · Imperial
- We'll Be Together AgainGene Ammons All Stars · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- The Night Has a Thousand EyesThe Horace Silver Quintet · 1956 · New York City · Epic
- ConfirmationJackie McLean Sextet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- Little Girl BlueHank Mobley Quartet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- Isn't It Romantic?Jimmy Raney Quintet featuring Bob Brookmeyer · 1956 · New York City · ABC-Paramount
- That Old FeelingChet Baker Quartet · 1956 · Forum Theatre, Los Angeles · Pacific Jazz
- Never Let Me GoThe J.J. Johnson Quintet · 1956 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia
- I Should CareHank Mobley Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- Like Someone in LoveChet Baker Quartet · 1956 · Forum Theatre, Los Angeles · Pacific Jazz
- After You've GoneSonny Criss · 1956 · Master Recorders, Los Angeles, CA · Imperial
August
- April in ParisElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong · 1956 · Capitol Studios, Hollywood · Verve
- BewitchedElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Capitol Records studios, Hollywood, California · Verve
- Blue MoonElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Verve
- Isn't It Romantic?Ella Fitzgerald · 1956 · Verve
- It Never Entered My MindElla Fitzgerald with Buddy Bregman · 1956 · studio not named in sources · Verve
- Little Girl BlueElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Verve
- LoverElla Fitzgerald with Buddy Bregman · 1956 · Los Angeles · Verve
- My Funny ValentineElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Verve
- My Heart Stood StillElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Capitol Records studios, Hollywood, California · Verve
- My RomanceElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Los Angeles · Verve
- Spring Is HereElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Los Angeles · Verve
- The Lady Is a TrampElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Verve
- There's a Small HotelElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Verve
- This Can't Be LoveElla Fitzgerald with Buddy Bregman · 1956 · Verve
- Thou SwellElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Los Angeles · Verve
- Where or WhenElla Fitzgerald with Buddy Bregman's orchestra · 1956 · Verve
- You Took Advantage of MeElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Verve
- Get HappyJimmy Smith Trio · 1956 · Club Baby Grand, Wilmington, Delaware · Blue Note
- It's All Right with MeJimmy Smith Trio · 1956 · Club Baby Grand, Wilmington, DE · Blue Note
- Falling in Love with LoveThe Oscar Peterson Trio · 1956 · Stratford Shakespearean Festival, Stratford, Canada · Clef
- FlamingoThe Oscar Peterson Trio · 1956 · Stratford Shakespearean Festival, Stratford, Canada · Clef
- Well You Needn'tFrank Morgan Sextet · 1956 · The Crescendo, Los Angeles · GNP Crescendo
- Cheek to CheekBillie Holiday · 1956 · Los Angeles · Verve
- Speak LowBillie Holiday · 1956 · Los Angeles · Verve
- Sweet LorraineNat King Cole · 1956 · Capitol
- UndecidedElla Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong · 1956 · Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, California · Verve
- A Foggy DayElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong · 1956 · Capitol Studios, Hollywood · Verve
- Cheek to CheekElla Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong · 1956 · Capitol Studios, Hollywood · Verve
- Stars Fell on AlabamaElla Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong · 1956 · Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA · Verve
- The Nearness of YouElla Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong · 1956 · Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA · Verve
- They Can't Take That Away from MeElla Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong · 1956 · Capitol Studios, Hollywood · Verve
- A Foggy DayThe Red Garland Trio · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- I've Grown Accustomed to Her FaceShelly Manne & His Friends · 1956 · Contemporary Records studio, Los Angeles · Contemporary
- Little Girl BlueThe Red Garland Trio · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- My RomanceThe Red Garland Trio · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- On the Street Where You LiveShelly Manne & His Friends · 1956 · Contemporary Records studio, Los Angeles · Contemporary
- September in the RainThe Red Garland Trio · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- April in ParisBillie Holiday · 1956 · Los Angeles · Verve
- Sophisticated LadyBillie Holiday · 1956 · Los Angeles · Verve
- We'll Be Together AgainBillie Holiday · 1956 · Los Angeles, CA · Verve
- After You've GoneWes Montgomery · 1956 · The Turf Club, Indianapolis, IN · Resonance
- Aquarela do BrasilWes Montgomery · 1956 · The Turf Club, Indianapolis · Resonance
- My Heart Stood StillWes Montgomery · 1956 · The Turf Club, Indianapolis · Resonance
- I Get a Kick Out of YouSonny Criss Quintet · 1956 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Imperial
- Just One of Those ThingsSonny Criss Quintet · 1956 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA · Imperial
- Love for SaleSonny Criss · 1956 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Imperial
- Have You Met Miss JonesElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Los Angeles · Verve
September
- 'Deed I DoBlossom Dearie · 1956 · recording place not stated in the sources · Verve
- Easy LivingBill Evans Trio · 1956 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)Bill Evans · 1956 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- I Love YouBill Evans Trio · 1956 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- It's Only a Paper MoonKenny Drew Trio · 1956 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York · Riverside
- It's the Talk of the TownTeddy Wilson Trio · 1956 · New York · Verve
- Ruby, My DearKenny Drew Trio · 1956 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- Speak LowBill Evans Trio · 1956 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York · Riverside
- Taking a Chance on LoveKenny Drew Trio · 1956 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York, NY · Riverside
- Waltz for DebbyBill Evans · 1956 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- When You Wish Upon a StarKenny Drew Trio · 1956 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- MistyErroll Garner with orchestra · 1956 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia
- In a Sentimental MoodElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Capitol Studio, Los Angeles · Verve
- How Deep Is the Ocean?Hank Mobley, Al Cohn, John Coltrane and Zoot Sims · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- How High the MoonCount Basie · 1956 · Gothenburg, Sweden · Verve
- Just You, Just MeHank Mobley, Al Cohn, John Coltrane and Zoot Sims · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- 'Round MidnightMiles Davis Quintet · 1956 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York · Columbia
- All of YouMiles Davis Quintet · 1956 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia
- Sweet Sue, Just YouMiles Davis Quintet · 1956 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia
- All the Things You AreArt Tatum and Ben Webster · 1956 · Los Angeles · Verve
- Gone with the WindArt Tatum / Ben Webster Quartet · 1956 · Los Angeles · Verve
- Have You Met Miss JonesThe Art Tatum - Ben Webster Quartet · 1956 · Los Angeles · Verve
- My One and Only LoveArt Tatum and Ben Webster · 1956 · Los Angeles · Verve
- Night and DayArt Tatum – Ben Webster Quartet · 1956 · Los Angeles · Verve
- I Didn't Know What Time It WasThe Bud Powell Trio · 1956 · Fine Sound, New York City · Verve
- SkylarkHoagy Carmichael with the Pacific Jazzmen · 1956 · Forum Theatre, Los Angeles · Pacific Jazz
- Woody'n YouThe Bud Powell Trio · 1956 · Fine Sound, New York · Verve
- Bemsha SwingCecil Taylor Quartet · 1956 · Boston · Transition
- If I Had YouSonny Stitt Quartet · 1956 · Fine Sound, New York City · Verve
- Stars Fell on AlabamaSonny Stitt Quartet · 1956 · Fine Sound, New York City · Verve
- You'd Be So Nice to Come Home ToCecil Taylor Quartet · 1956 · Boston · Transition
- Just in TimeTony Bennett with Percy Faith's orchestra · 1956 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York · Columbia
- Woody'n YouMax Roach Quintet · 1956 · New York · EmArcy
October
- Easy to LoveSonny Criss Quintet · 1956 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Imperial
- I Love YouSonny Criss Quintet · 1956 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Imperial
- In the Still of the NightSonny Criss Quintet · 1956 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Imperial
- I Cover the WaterfrontThe Bud Powell Trio · 1956 · New York City · RCA Victor
- I've Grown Accustomed to Her FaceSonny Rollins Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- That Old FeelingZoot Sims Quartet · 1956 · Chicago · Argo
- DinahChet Baker Big Band · 1956 · Los Angeles · Pacific Jazz
- AireginMiles Davis Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- Half NelsonMiles Davis Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- I Got RhythmThe Miles Davis Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- My Funny ValentineMiles Davis Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- OleoThe Miles Davis Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- Tune UpMiles Davis Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack · Prestige
- Well You Needn'tThe Miles Davis Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- When Lights Are LowMiles Davis Quintet · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- Limehouse BluesBill Perkins and Richie Kamuca · 1956 · Los Angeles · Capitol reissue
- My ShipSarah Vaughan with Hal Mooney · 1956 · New York City · Mercury
November
- My Foolish HeartRay Brown · 1956 · Los Angeles · Verve
- Nice Work If You Can Get ItMel Tormé · 1956 · Bethlehem
- Nice Work If You Can Get ItFrank Sinatra · 1956 · Capitol Studio A, Hollywood · Capitol
- Stars Fell on AlabamaFrank Sinatra · 1956 · Capitol Studio A, Hollywood, CA · Capitol
- The Lady Is a TrampFrank Sinatra · 1956 · Capitol Studio A, Hollywood · Capitol
- Woody'n YouThe Hampton Hawes Quartet · 1956 · Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles · Contemporary
- You'd Be So Nice to Come Home ToFrank Sinatra · 1956 · Capitol Studio A, Hollywood · Capitol
- September SongSarah Vaughan with Hal Mooney · 1956 · New York City · Mercury
- Lush LifeChet Baker and Russ Freeman · 1956 · Los Angeles · World Pacific
- Stormy WeatherRoland Kirk Quartet · 1956 · New York City · King
- Don't ExplainBillie Holiday · 1956 · Carnegie Hall, New York City · Verve
- I Cried for YouBillie Holiday · 1956 · Carnegie Hall, New York City · Verve
- Groovin' HighThe Hampton Hawes Quartet · 1956 · Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles · Contemporary
- How Deep Is the Ocean?Bobby Jaspar Quartet · 1956 · Paris, France · Columbia
- LauraTeddy Charles Quartet · 1956 · New York City · Atlantic
- Between the Devil and the Deep Blue SeaThe Hampton Hawes Quartet · 1956 · Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles · Contemporary
- Bésame MuchoArt Pepper Quartet · 1956 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Tampa
- I Surrender DearArt Pepper Quartet · 1956 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Tampa
- Like Someone in LoveStan Getz Quartet · 1956 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Verve
- There Will Never Be Another YouStan Getz Quartet · 1956 · Radio Recorders, Hollywood · Verve
- AvalonArt Pepper with Warne Marsh · 1956 · Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles · Contemporary
- Night and DayFrank Sinatra with Nelson Riddle · 1956 · Capitol Studio A, Hollywood · Capitol
December
- Love LettersNat King Cole · 1956 · Capitol Studios, Hollywood · Capitol
- Pennies from HeavenLester Young · 1956 · Olivia Davis's Patio Lounge, Washington, D.C. · Pablo
- Taking a Chance on LoveZoot Sims Quintet · 1956 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York, NY · Riverside
- Just in TimeJudy Holliday and Sydney Chaplin, Bells Are Ringing original Broadway cast · 1956 · New York (studio not stated) · Columbia Masterworks
- Somebody Loves MeDinah Washington with Quincy Jones · 1956 · New York · EmArcy
- Never Let Me GoDinah Washington with Quincy Jones · 1956 · studio and city not named in the sources · EmArcy
- Bemsha SwingThelonious Monk Quintet · 1956 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- I Surrender DearThelonious Monk · 1956 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- Jeepers CreepersLester Young · 1956 · Olivia Davis's Patio Lounge, Washington, D.C. · Pablo
- My Heart Stood StillArt Blakey and The Jazz Messengers · 1956 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia
- 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
- Willow Weep for MeThe Red Garland Trio · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- Don't Be That WayAnita O'Day · 1956 · Los Angeles · Verve
- Out of NowhereTal Farlow Trio · 1956 · Ed Fuerst's home, New York · Xanadu
- Star DustNat King Cole · 1956 · Capitol Tower, Los Angeles · Capitol
- BewitchedArt Pepper Quartet · 1956 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, California · Intro
- Stompin' at the SavoyArt Pepper Quartet · 1956 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA · Intro
- When I Fall in LoveNat King Cole with Gordon Jenkins · 1956 · Capitol Studios, Hollywood · Capitol
Month not known
- Darn That DreamThelonious Monk Trio · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Riverside
- Day DreamJune Christy · 1956 · Capitol
- DoxyFrank Rosolino · 1956 · Bethlehem
- Fly Me to the MoonJohnny Mathis · 1956 · CBS 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia
- Honeysuckle RoseThelonious Monk Trio · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Riverside
- I Cried for YouJohnny Griffin Quartet · 1956 · Chicago · Argo
- I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)Johnny Hodges and Duke Ellington · 1956 · Stratford Festival · Music and Arts Programs of America
- I Let a Song Go Out of My HeartRosemary Clooney and Duke Ellington · 1956 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York (orchestra); Los Angeles (vocals) · Columbia
- I Thought About YouFrank Sinatra · 1956 · Capitol Studio A, Hollywood · Capitol
- I'm Beginning to See the LightCount Basie and His Orchestra with Joe Williams · 1956 · Capitol Studios, Hollywood · Verve
- In the Still of the NightElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · not confirmed · Verve
- Indian SummerChris Connor · 1956 · Bethlehem
- It's the Talk of the TownLester Young · 1956 · Olivia Davis's Patio Lounge, Washington, D.C. · Pablo / Fantasy
- Just You, Just MeThelonious Monk Trio · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Riverside
- Just You, Just MeNat King Cole · 1956 · Capitol Studios, Hollywood · Capitol
- Little Girl BlueColeman Hawkins · 1956 · RCA Victor
- LizaThelonious Monk Trio · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Riverside
- Nature BoyBud Shank Quartet · 1956 · Capitol
- On Green Dolphin StreetAhmad Jamal Trio · 1956 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Argo
- On the Street Where You LiveVic Damone with Percy Faith · 1956 · Columbia
- Pennies from HeavenFrank Sinatra · 1956 · Capitol Studio A, Hollywood · Capitol
- Stars Fell on AlabamaAnita O'Day · 1956 · Capitol Studios · Verve
- Sweet and LovelyLee Konitz · 1956 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Atlantic
- TenderlyBarney Kessel · 1956 · not confirmed · Contemporary
- That Old FeelingGerry Mulligan Quartet · 1956 · Storyville, Boston · Vogue
- Thou SwellBlossom Dearie · 1956 · Verve
- We'll Be Together AgainFrank Sinatra · 1956 · Hollywood, CA · Capitol
- What Is This Thing Called LoveElla Fitzgerald · 1956 · Verve (two-LP set
- YesterdaysTal Farlow · 1956 · Verve