One year across the standards
Recorded in 1959
207 recordings on this site were made in 1959, across 161 tunes.
January
- I Got RhythmElla Fitzgerald with Nelson Riddle's Orchestra · 1959 · Los Angeles · Verve
- Jeepers CreepersTony Bennett with the Count Basie Orchestra · 1959 · Capitol studio, New York City · Roulette
- Strike Up the BandTony Bennett & Count Basie · 1959 · New York, Capitol studio · Roulette
- The Man I LoveElla Fitzgerald · 1959 · Los Angeles · Verve
- Somebody Loves MeElla Fitzgerald · 1959 · Capitol Studios, Hollywood · Verve
- Three Little WordsMilt Jackson and John Coltrane · 1959 · Atlantic Studios, New York City · Atlantic
- MistyErroll Garner · 1959 · Symphony Hall, Boston · Octave Music / Mack Avenue Music Group
- Prelude to a KissWes Montgomery and the Eddie Higgins Trio · 1959 · Indianapolis Jazz Club, Indianapolis · Resonance
- Ruby, My DearWes Montgomery and the Eddie Higgins Trio · 1959 · Indianapolis Jazz Club, Indianapolis, Indiana · Resonance
- On Green Dolphin StreetBill Evans Trio · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Milestone
- Time on My HandsChet Baker · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York · Riverside
- You and the Night and the MusicChet Baker Sextet · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York · Riverside
- You and the Night and the MusicBill Evans Trio · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York · Milestone
- Bemsha SwingMax Roach Quintet · 1959 · Fine Recording, New York City · Mercury
February
- Lover, Come Back to MeAl Cohn and Zoot Sims · 1959 · Half Note, New York City · United Artists
- 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
- Groovin' HighMose Allison Trio · 1959 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Prestige
- St. Louis BluesDizzy Gillespie Sextet · 1959 · New York, NY · Verve
- Three Little WordsLou Donaldson with the Three Sounds · 1959 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Blue Note
- Basin Street BluesDuke Ellington and Johnny Hodges · 1959 · Columbia Studios, New York · Verve
- Wrap Your Troubles in DreamsDizzy Gillespie Sextet · 1959 · New York · Verve
- In Walked BudThelonious Monk Quartet · 1959 · Town Hall, New York City · Milestone
March
- God Bless the ChildThe J.J. Johnson Sextet · 1959 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York · Columbia
- I Only Have Eyes for YouThe Flamingos · 1959 · Bell Sound Studios, New York City · End
- Sweet Georgia BrownBarney Kessel · 1959 · Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles · Contemporary
- Sweet Sue, Just YouBarney Kessel · 1959 · Contemporary Records Studio, Los Angeles · Contemporary
- When It's Sleepy Time Down SouthBillie Holiday with Ray Ellis · 1959 · MGM
- Blue in GreenMiles Davis · 1959 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia
- Freddie FreeloaderMiles Davis · 1959 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia
- ImpressionsMiles Davis · 1959 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia
- So WhatMiles Davis · 1959 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia
- St. ThomasSonny Rollins Trio · 1959 · Nalen, Stockholm · Dragon
- Don't Worry 'Bout MeBillie Holiday with Ray Ellis · 1959 · New York · MGM
- It Could Happen to YouSonny Rollins Trio · 1959 · Radio Studio Zurich, Switzerland · TCB
- Close Your EyesArt Blakey and the Jazz Messengers · 1959 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey · Blue Note
- On Green Dolphin StreetWynton Kelly Trio · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- Softly, as in a Morning SunriseWynton Kelly Trio · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York · Riverside
- Willow Weep for MeWynton Kelly Trio · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York · Riverside
- Baby, Won't You Please Come HomeBillie Holiday with Ray Ellis · 1959 · New York · MGM
- As Time Goes ByBob Brookmeyer and Bill Evans · 1959 · Olmsted Sound Studios, New York City · United Artists
- The Man I LoveBob Brookmeyer and Bill Evans · 1959 · Olmsted Sound Studios, New York City · United Artists
- When Lights Are LowThe Curtis Fuller Sextet · 1959 · Nola's Penthouse Sound Studios, New York City · United Artists
- 'Round MidnightArt Pepper · 1959 · Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles · Contemporary
- AireginArt Pepper · 1959 · Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles · Contemporary
- You Stepped Out of a DreamMal Waldron Trio · 1959 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · New Jazz
- AireginLambert, Hendricks & Ross with Zoot Sims · 1959 · The Crescendo, Los Angeles · World Pacific
- FourLambert, Hendricks & Ross with Zoot Sims · 1959 · The Crescendo, Los Angeles · World Pacific
- Now's the TimeLambert, Hendricks & Ross with Zoot Sims · 1959 · The Crescendo, Los Angeles · World Pacific
- Autumn in New YorkGeorge Russell · 1959 · New York · Decca
- Here's That Rainy DayFrank Sinatra · 1959 · Capitol Studio A, Hollywood · Capitol
- You Took Advantage of MeAnnie Ross with Zoot Sims · 1959 · Sound Enterprises, Los Angeles · World Pacific
- Giant StepsJohn Coltrane · 1959 · Atlantic Studios, New York City · Atlantic
- When Your Lover Has GoneHerb Ellis & Jimmy Giuffre · 1959 · Verve
- AnthropologyArt Pepper + Eleven · 1959 · Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles · Contemporary
- Groovin' HighArt Pepper + Eleven · 1959 · Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles · Contemporary
April
- I Get a Kick Out of YouAnita O'Day with Billy May · 1959 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Verve
- I Love YouAnita O'Day with Billy May · 1959 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Verve
- MistyJohnny Mathis · 1959 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia
- You'd Be So Nice to Come Home ToAnita O'Day with Billy May · 1959 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Verve
- All of YouAnita O'Day with Billy May · 1959 · Verve
- Time After TimeBen Webster · 1959 · New York, NY · Verve
- Close Your EyesArt Blakey and the Jazz Messengers · 1959 · Birdland, New York City · Blue Note
- St. Louis BluesRed Garland Trio · 1959 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- Love Me or Leave MeCal Tjader Quintet · 1959 · Sunset Auditorium, Carmel, California · Fantasy
- That's AllJohnny Mathis · 1959 · CBS 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia
- All BluesMiles Davis · 1959 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia
- Basin Street BluesThe Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1959 · Los Angeles · Columbia
- Georgia on My MindThe Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1959 · Los Angeles, California · Columbia
- Gone with the WindThe Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1959 · Los Angeles · Columbia
- Ol' Man RiverThe Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1959 · Los Angeles · Columbia
May
- Come Rain or Come ShineRay Charles · 1959 · 6 West Recording, New York · Atlantic
- Tune UpJohn Coltrane · 1959 · Atlantic Studios, New York City · Atlantic
- Giant StepsJohn Coltrane · 1959 · Atlantic Studios, New York City · Atlantic
- Mr. P.C.John Coltrane · 1959 · Atlantic Studios, New York City · Atlantic
- I Remember YouCannonball Adderley Quartet · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- Poor ButterflyCannonball Adderley Quartet · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York · Riverside
- Walkin'Art Pepper + Eleven · 1959 · Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, CA · Contemporary
- Flying HomeArnett Cobb · 1959 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Prestige
- All of MeOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Paris, France · Verve
- Just in TimeOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Paris · Verve
- Moten SwingSonny Stitt with the Oscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Paris, France · Verve
- Scrapple from the AppleSonny Stitt with the Oscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Paris, France · Verve
June
- Straight, No ChaserThelonious Monk Quintet · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City (sessions of June 1 and 2) · Riverside
- Can't Help Lovin' Dat ManYusef Lateef and His Jazz Quintet · 1959 · Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ · Savoy
- Recado Bossa NovaCarlos José · 1959 · Odeon, Rio de Janeiro (matrix RIO-13575) · Odeon
July
- Almost Like Being in LoveChet Baker · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- Con AlmaOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago, IL · Verve
- I've Grown Accustomed to Her FaceChet Baker · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- On the Street Where You LiveChet Baker · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- 'S WonderfulElla Fitzgerald with Nelson Riddle's Orchestra · 1959 · Los Angeles · Verve
- Rhythm-a-NingThelonious Monk Quartet with Barney Wilen · 1959 · Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, New York City · Sam / Saga
August
- C Jam BluesDuke Ellington · 1959 · The Blue Note, Chicago · Roulette
- Moanin'Lambert, Hendricks & Ross · 1959 · New York City · Columbia
- Fascinating RhythmStuff Smith · 1959 · Edgewood Recording Studios, Washington, D.C. · Verve
- Satin DollRed Garland Trio · 1959 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Prestige
- It's All Right with MeThe Curtis Fuller Jazztet with Benny Golson · 1959 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Savoy
- Oh, Lady Be Good!Kenny Burrell with Art Blakey · 1959 · Five Spot Café, New York City · Blue Note
September
- East of the Sun (and West of the Moon)Paul Desmond Quartet with Jim Hall · 1959 · New York City · Warner Bros.
- For All We KnowThe Paul Desmond Quartet · 1959 · New York City · Warner Bros.
- I'm a Fool to Want YouKenny Burrell Trio · 1959 · Village Vanguard, New York City · Argo
- Lady BirdChet Baker Sextet · 1959 · Gurtler Studio, Milan · Jazzland
- Well You Needn'tKenny Burrell Trio · 1959 · Village Vanguard, New York City · Argo
- Will You Still Be Mine?Kenny Burrell Trio · 1959 · Village Vanguard, New York City · Argo
- I'm a Fool to Want YouMilt Jackson with Quincy Jones' Orchestra · 1959 · New York City (studio not stated in the sources) · Atlantic
- When It's Sleepy Time Down SouthThe Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1959 · New York City · Columbia
- Exactly Like YouNina Simone · 1959 · The Town Hall, New York City · Colpix
- Will You Still Be Mine?Lem Winchester Quintet with Benny Golson · 1959 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · New Jazz
- Tune UpChet Baker · 1959 · Gurtler Studio, Milan · Jazzland
October
- 'Round MidnightWes Montgomery Trio · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York · Riverside
- Blue MonkThelonious Monk · 1959 · Fugazi Hall, San Francisco · Riverside
- Everything Happens to MeThelonious Monk · 1959 · Fugazi Hall, San Francisco · Riverside
- I Concentrate on YouMax Roach with Abbey Lincoln · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Mercury
- Never Let Me GoMax Roach · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Mercury
- Ruby, My DearThelonious Monk · 1959 · Fugazi Hall, San Francisco · Riverside
- Satin DollWes Montgomery Trio · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- When I Fall in LoveChet Baker with Fifty Italian Strings · 1959 · Gurtler Bros. Studio, Milan · Jazzland
- Whisper NotThe Wes Montgomery Trio · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York · Riverside
- YesterdaysThe Wes Montgomery Trio · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- Falling in Love with LoveWes Montgomery with Monk and Buddy Montgomery · 1959 · Los Angeles · Pacific Jazz
- Bye Bye BlackbirdThe Red Garland Trio · 1959 · Prelude Club, New York (second set) · Prestige
- Just Squeeze MeThe Red Garland Trio · 1959 · Prelude Club, New York City · Prestige
- PerdidoThe Red Garland Trio · 1959 · Prelude Club, New York City · Prestige
- There Will Never Be Another YouRed Garland Trio · 1959 · Prelude Club, New York City · Prestige
- SummertimeOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Los Angeles · Verve
- DindiSylvia Telles · 1959 · Rio de Janeiro · Odeon
- If You Could See Me NowYusef Lateef · 1959 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · New Jazz
- I Remember YouJackie McLean Quartet · 1959 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · Blue Note
- I'm Getting Sentimental Over YouLee Konitz with the Jimmy Giuffre Orchestra · 1959 · New York City · Verve
- Mack the KnifeLou Donaldson Sextet · 1959 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · Blue Note
- TangerineLou Donaldson · 1959 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Blue Note
November
- Chelsea BridgeGerry Mulligan & Ben Webster · 1959 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles · Verve
- Bye Bye BlackbirdBen Webster and the Oscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · United Recorders, Hollywood, California · Verve
- In the Wee Small Hours of the MorningBen Webster and Oscar Peterson · 1959 · New York City · Verve
- This Can't Be LoveBen Webster with the Oscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · New York City · Verve
- When Your Lover Has GoneBen Webster & Oscar Peterson · 1959 · United Recorders, Hollywood, CA · Verve
- They Say It's WonderfulQuincy Jones · 1959 · Fine Recording Studios · Mercury
- Alone TogetherKenny Dorham · 1959 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · New Jazz
- Mack the KnifeKenny Dorham Quartet · 1959 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · Prestige
- Mood IndigoCharles Mingus and His Jazz Groups · 1959 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia
- Old FolksKenny Dorham · 1959 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · New Jazz
- Things Ain't What They Used to BeCharles Mingus and His Jazz Groups · 1959 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia
- My Favorite ThingsMary Martin and Patricia Neway · 1959 · Columbia 30th Street Studios, New York · Columbia Masterworks
- What Is This Thing Called LoveJohn Coltrane · 1959 · Atlantic Studios, New York City · Atlantic
December
- All of MeThe Sonny Stitt Quartet · 1959 · Los Angeles, CA · Verve
- Between the Devil and the Deep Blue SeaTal Farlow · 1959 · New York · Verve
- MistyCount Basie · 1959 · New York City · Roulette
- C Jam BluesDuke Ellington · 1959 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia
- My Shining HourJohn Coltrane Quartet · 1959 · Atlantic Studios, New York City · Atlantic
- NaimaJohn Coltrane · 1959 · Atlantic Studios, New York City · Atlantic
- When Your Lover Has GoneThe Red Garland Trio + Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis · 1959 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Moodsville
- In the Still of the NightJesse Belvin with Marty Paich · 1959 · Los Angeles · RCA Victor
- I Cover the WaterfrontThe Sonny Stitt Quartet · 1959 · Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, California · Verve
- Autumn LeavesBill Evans Trio · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- Blue in GreenBill Evans Trio · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- Come Rain or Come ShineBill Evans Trio · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York · Riverside
- Someday My Prince Will ComeBill Evans Trio · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- Spring Is HereBill Evans Trio · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- What Is This Thing Called LoveBill Evans Trio · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- When I Fall in LoveBill Evans Trio · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York · Riverside
Month not known
- 'Deed I DoRay Charles · 1959 · 6 West Recording, New York City · Atlantic
- A FelicidadeAgostinho dos Santos · 1959 · Brazil (Orfeu Negro soundtrack sessions) · Edition France Vedette
- A FelicidadeSylvia Telles · 1959 · Rio de Janeiro (assumed; not stated) · EMI Brasil
- Angel EyesChet Baker With Fifty Italian Strings · 1959 · Gurtler Bros. Studio, Milan · Jazzland
- Black OrpheusAgostinho dos Santos · 1959 · Edition France Vedette
- Can't Help Lovin' Dat ManOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago, IL · Verve
- Close Your EyesOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Verve
- Come Rain or Come ShineOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Verve
- Come SundayAbbey Lincoln · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- DjangoGil Evans · 1959 · (not found) · World Pacific
- Easy to LoveOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Verve
- Embraceable YouElla Fitzgerald · 1959 · Capitol Studio A, Hollywood · Verve
- Fascinating RhythmElla Fitzgerald · 1959 · Capitol Studio A, Hollywood · Verve
- Gone with the WindAnita O'Day · 1959 · Verve
- GoodbyeChet Baker with Fifty Italian Strings · 1959 · Gurtler Bros. Studio, Milan · Jazzland
- How Long Has This Been Going On?Ella Fitzgerald · 1959 · Capitol Studio A, Hollywood · Verve
- I Can't Get StartedFrank Sinatra · 1959 · Capitol Studio A, Hollywood, California · Capitol
- I Concentrate on YouStan Kenton · 1959 · Tropicana, Las Vegas · Capitol
- I Thought About YouJohnny Hartman · 1959 · New York City · Roost
- Ill WindOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Verve
- It Might As Well Be SpringKenny Dorham Septet featuring Cannonball Adderley · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- It's All Right with MeOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago, IL · Verve
- Just FriendsFrank Sinatra · 1959 · Capitol Studio A, Hollywood (album sessions) · Capitol
- Just One of Those ThingsAnita O'Day with Billy May · 1959 · not documented · Verve
- Long Ago (and Far Away)Oscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Verve
- Love Walked InElla Fitzgerald · 1959 · Capitol Studio A, Hollywood, CA · Verve
- MeditationIsaura Garcia · 1959 · EMI-Odeon
- More Than You KnowOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago, IL · Verve
- My Heart Stood StillOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago, Illinois · Verve
- My ShipJune Christy · 1959 · Los Angeles · Capitol
- Nice Work If You Can Get ItElla Fitzgerald · 1959 · Capitol Studio A, Hollywood · Verve
- Nice Work If You Can Get ItOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Verve
- Oh, Lady Be Good!Ella Fitzgerald · 1959 · Verve
- On the Sunny Side of the StreetOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Verve
- Recado Bossa NovaMaysa with Orquestra RGE · 1959 · RGE
- Samba de OrfeuLuiz Bonfá · 1959 · Philips
- September SongChet Baker · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- Softly, as in a Morning SunriseAbbey Lincoln · 1959 · Reeves Sound Studios, New York · Riverside
- Sweet and LovelyElla Fitzgerald · 1959 · Hollywood, California · Verve
- Take the "A" TrainOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Verve
- Taking a Chance on LoveTony Bennett and Count Basie · 1959 · Columbia
- TangerineAhmad Jamal · 1959 · Nola's Penthouse Studio, New York · Argo
- That's AllBobby Darin · 1959 · Atco
- The Song Is YouOscar Peterson Trio · 1959 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Verve
- When Lights Are LowDakota Staton · 1959 · Capitol
- When Your Lover Has GoneRay Charles · 1959 · Atlantic
- Where or WhenDion and the Belmonts · 1959 · Laurie