One year across the standards
Recorded in 1961
183 recordings on this site were made in 1961, across 139 tunes.
January
- You Go to My HeadSarah Vaughan with Count Basie · 1961 · Roulette
- If I Should Lose YouThe Montgomery Brothers · 1961 · Plaza Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- PoincianaBooker Ervin Quartet · 1961 · Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, New York City · Candid
- Moanin'Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers · 1961 · Hibiya Public Hall, Tokyo, Japan · Blue Note
- I Remember YouGene Ammons Quartet · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · Moodsville
- Little Girl BlueGene Ammons Quartet · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · Prestige
- Someone to Watch Over MeGene Ammons · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Moodsville
- Willow Weep for MeGene Ammons Quartet · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · Prestige
- Exactly Like YouGene Ammons Quintet · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Prestige
- GoodbyeCannonball Adderley with Bill Evans · 1961 · Bell Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- TangerineGene Ammons · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Prestige
- Lullaby of the LeavesGrant Green · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · Blue Note
February
- In the Still of the NightJohnny Griffin Sextet · 1961 · Plaza Sound Studios, New York · Riverside
- How Deep Is the Ocean?Bill Evans Trio · 1961 · Bell Sound Studios, New York, NY · Riverside
- NardisBill Evans Trio · 1961 · Bell Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- Sweet and LovelyBill Evans Trio · 1961 · Bell Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- In Walked BudThe Johnny Griffin and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Quintet · 1961 · Plaza Sound Studios, New York City · Jazzland
- Rhythm-a-NingThe Johnny Griffin and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Quintet · 1961 · Plaza Sound Studios, New York City · Jazzland
- Ruby, My DearThe Johnny Griffin and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Quintet · 1961 · Plaza Sound Studios, New York City · Jazzland
- Blue MonkAbbey Lincoln · 1961 · Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, New York City · Candid
- If I Could Be with YouPee Wee Russell & Coleman Hawkins · 1961 · Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, New York City · Candid
- I'll Never Be the SameColeman Hawkins · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Moodsville
- MoonglowColeman Hawkins · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · Moodsville
- More Than You KnowColeman Hawkins · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Moodsville
March
- InvitationRosemary Clooney, arranged by Nelson Riddle · 1961 · Reprise
- Time After TimeSonny Stitt with the Ralph Burns Strings · 1961 · New York, NY · Verve
- Mr. P.C.Lambert, Hendricks & Ross with the Ike Isaacs Trio · 1961 · Chicago · Columbia
- Samba de OrfeuRocky Boyd Quintet with Kenny Dorham · 1961 · Bell Sound Studios, New York City · Jazztime
- Waltz for DebbyCannonball Adderley with Bill Evans · 1961 · Bell Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- Falling in Love with LoveDave Bailey Quintet with Grant Green · 1961 · Nola's Penthouse, New York City · Jazztime
- If You Could See Me NowRed Garland Quintet · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · Prestige
- Old FolksMiles Davis Sextet · 1961 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York · Columbia
- Someday My Prince Will ComeMiles Davis Sextet · 1961 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia
- I Thought About YouMiles Davis · 1961 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York · Columbia
April
- C Jam BluesLouis Armstrong and Duke Ellington · 1961 · RCA Victor Studio One, New York City · Roulette
- Don't Get Around Much AnymoreLouis Armstrong and Duke Ellington · 1961 · RCA Victor Studio One, New York City · Roulette
- I'm Beginning to See the LightLouis Armstrong and Duke Ellington · 1961 · RCA Victor Studio One, New York · Roulette
- It Don't Mean a ThingLouis Armstrong and Duke Ellington · 1961 · RCA Victor Studio One, New York City · Roulette
- Just Squeeze MeLouis Armstrong & Duke Ellington · 1961 · RCA Victor Studio One, New York City · Roulette
- Mood IndigoLouis Armstrong and Duke Ellington · 1961 · RCA Victor Studio One, New York City · Roulette
- SolitudeLouis Armstrong and Duke Ellington · 1961 · RCA Victor Studio One, New York City · Roulette
- Alone TogetherGrant Green · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · Blue Note
- My ShipTony Bennett · 1961 · CBS 30th Street Studio, New York · Columbia
- I Cried for YouJimmy Forrest Quartet · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Prestige
- Well You Needn'tThelonious Monk Quartet · 1961 · L'Olympia, Paris · Riverside box set
- Bye Bye BlackbirdMiles Davis Quintet · 1961 · The Blackhawk, San Francisco · Columbia
- OleoMiles Davis Quintet · 1961 · The Blackhawk, San Francisco · Columbia
- So WhatMiles Davis Quintet · 1961 · The Blackhawk, San Francisco · Columbia
- Softly, as in a Morning SunriseMiles Davis · 1961 · Blackhawk, San Francisco · Columbia/Legacy
- Someday My Prince Will ComeMiles Davis Quintet · 1961 · The Blackhawk, San Francisco · Magnetic
- AvalonLou Donaldson · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Blue Note
- Polka Dots and MoonbeamsLou Donaldson Quintet · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · Blue Note
May
- Baby, Won't You Please Come HomeElla Fitzgerald · 1961 · The Crescendo, Hollywood · Verve
- Chelsea BridgeBilly Strayhorn · 1961 · Paris, France · United Artists
- Day DreamBilly Strayhorn · 1961 · Barclay Studios, Paris · United Artists Jazz
- I'm Getting Sentimental Over YouFrank Sinatra · 1961 · Los Angeles · Reprise
- Lullaby of the LeavesThe Ventures · 1961 · not stated in the source · Dolton
- Lush LifeBilly Strayhorn · 1961 · Barclay Studios, Paris · United Artists Jazz
- NardisGeorge Russell Sextet · 1961 · New York City (studio not named in the sources read) · Riverside
- Satin DollElla Fitzgerald · 1961 · The Crescendo, Hollywood · Verve
- Take the "A" TrainElla Fitzgerald · 1961 · The Crescendo, Hollywood · Verve
- Star EyesThe Cannonball Adderley Quintet Plus · 1961 · Plaza Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- Well You Needn'tThe Cannonball Adderley Quintet · 1961 · Plaza Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- So WhatMiles Davis with the Gil Evans Orchestra · 1961 · Carnegie Hall, New York City · Columbia
- Spring Is HereMiles Davis with Gil Evans · 1961 · Carnegie Hall, New York City · Columbia
June
- A Night in TunisiaElla Fitzgerald · 1961 · Los Angeles · Verve
- Angel EyesAhmad Jamal Trio · 1961 · The Alhambra, Chicago · Argo
- Basin Street BluesJack Teagarden · 1961 · Chicago · Verve
- Born to Be BlueElla Fitzgerald · 1961 · Los Angeles · Verve
- Time on My HandsAhmad Jamal Trio · 1961 · The Alhambra, Chicago · Argo
- God Bless the ChildGrant Green · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Blue Note
- I Hear a RhapsodyArt Blakey and the Jazz Messengers · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Impulse!
- Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to YouArt Blakey and the Jazz Messengers · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Impulse!
- InvitationArt Blakey and the Jazz Messengers · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Impulse!
- Love LettersNat Adderley · 1961 · studio not stated in the sources · Jazzland
- My Foolish HeartBill Evans Trio · 1961 · Village Vanguard, New York City (afternoon set 1) · Riverside
- My RomanceBill Evans Trio · 1961 · Village Vanguard, New York City · Riverside
- SolarBill Evans Trio · 1961 · Village Vanguard, New York City (afternoon set 2) · Riverside
- Waltz for DebbyBill Evans Trio · 1961 · Village Vanguard, New York City · Riverside
July
- Autumn LeavesWynton Kelly Trio · 1961 · Bell Sound, New York City · Vee-Jay
- Born to Be BlueMel Tormé · 1961 · not found · Verve
- Don't ExplainJohnny Griffin, with strings and brass · 1961 · Plaza Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- God Bless the ChildJohnny Griffin · 1961 · Plaza Sound Studios, New York · Riverside
- Joy SpringGary Burton Trio · 1961 · New York City · RCA Victor
- Take the "A" TrainDuke Ellington and Count Basie · 1961 · Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City · Columbia
- Ill WindSarah Vaughan · 1961 · RKO-Pathe Studios, New York City · Roulette
- In a Sentimental MoodSarah Vaughan · 1961 · RKO-Pathe Studios, New York City · Roulette
- Sophisticated LadySarah Vaughan · 1961 · RKO-Pathe Studios, New York City · Roulette
- What's New?The Red Garland Trio · 1961 · Plaza Sound Studios, New York City · Jazzland
- Someday My Prince Will ComeWynton Kelly Trio · 1961 · Bell Sound Studio A, New York City · Vee-Jay
- Come Rain or Come ShineWynton Kelly Trio · 1961 · Bell Sound Studio A, New York (probably) · Vee-Jay
- There Is No Greater LoveOscar Peterson Trio · 1961 · London House, Chicago · Verve
- I Remember CliffordOscar Peterson Trio · 1961 · London House, Chicago, IL · Verve
- In the Wee Small Hours of the MorningOscar Peterson Trio · 1961 · London House, Chicago · Verve
- Moanin'Oscar Peterson Trio · 1961 · London House, Chicago, IL · Verve
- Scrapple from the AppleOscar Peterson Trio · 1961 · London House, Chicago · Verve
August
- All of MeLee Konitz · 1961 · Olmsted Sound Studios, New York, NY · Verve
- My Favorite ThingsJohn Coltrane Quintet with Eric Dolphy · 1961 · Village Gate, New York City · Impulse!
- ConfirmationThe Oscar Peterson Trio · 1961 · London House, Chicago · Verve
- CottontailWes Montgomery Quintet · 1961 · Plaza Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- If I Should Lose YouDinah Washington · 1961 · New York City · Mercury
- Blues for AliceRoland Kirk Quartet · 1961 · Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, New York · Mercury
- Blues for AliceRoland Kirk Quartet · 1961 · Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, New York · Mercury
- Secret LoveDinah Washington · 1961 · New York · Mercury
- But Not for MeGene Ammons - Sonny Stitt Quintet · 1961 · Chicago, Illinois · Argo
- There Is No Greater LoveGene Ammons and Sonny Stitt · 1961 · Chicago · Verve
- I Remember YouGrant Green · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · Blue Note
- I Remember YouLee Konitz · 1961 · Olmsted Sound Studios, New York City · Verve
- Love Walked InGrant Green · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Blue Note
September
- Memories of YouFrank Sinatra · 1961 · Capitol Studio A, Hollywood · Capitol
- Nice Work If You Can Get ItStan Getz & Bob Brookmeyer · 1961 · San Francisco · Verve
- There Will Never Be Another YouFrank Sinatra · 1961 · Capitol Studio A, Hollywood · Capitol
- Don't Blame MeEric Dolphy · 1961 · Berlingske Has, Copenhagen · Prestige
- God Bless the ChildEric Dolphy · 1961 · Studenterforeningen, Copenhagen · Debut
- Woody'n YouEric Dolphy · 1961 · Studenterforeningen, Copenhagen · Prestige
- If I Had YouGrant Green · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Blue Note
- More Than You KnowStanley Turrentine · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Blue Note
- Work SongOscar Peterson Trio with Milt Jackson · 1961 · New York City · Verve
- I'm a Fool to Want YouDonald Byrd Quintet · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · Blue Note
- AnthropologyBarry Harris Quintet · 1961 · New York City · Riverside
- I Should CarePaul Desmond with Jim Hall and strings · 1961 · New York City · RCA Victor
- Like Someone in LovePaul Desmond with Jim Hall and strings · 1961 · Webster Hall, New York City · RCA Victor
November
- Bésame MuchoDave Pike Quartet · 1961 · New York City · Epic
- Come Rain or Come ShineFrank Sinatra · 1961 · Hollywood, Los Angeles · Reprise
- I Hadn't Anyone Till YouFrank Sinatra · 1961 · Hollywood, Los Angeles · Reprise
- I Only Have Eyes for YouElla Fitzgerald with Nelson Riddle · 1961 · Capitol Studios, Hollywood · Verve
- It Might As Well Be SpringFrank Sinatra · 1961 · Hollywood, California · Reprise
- LizaElmo Hope · 1961 · Bell Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- Lover ManJeanne Lee and Ran Blake · 1961 · RCA Victor Studio, New York City · RCA Victor
- Somebody Loves MeZoot Sims Quartet · 1961 · Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London · Fontana
- Stompin' at the SavoyZoot Sims Quartet · 1961 · Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London, England · Fontana
- That's AllFrank Sinatra · 1961 · Hollywood, Los Angeles · Reprise
- ImpressionsJohn Coltrane · 1961 · Village Vanguard, New York City · Impulse!
- Black OrpheusWayne Shorter · 1961 · Universal Recording, Chicago · Vee-Jay
- Softly, as in a Morning SunriseJohn Coltrane Quartet · 1961 · Village Vanguard, New York · Impulse!
- ImpressionsJohn Coltrane · 1961 · Village Vanguard, New York City · Impulse!
- NaimaJohn Coltrane Quartet · 1961 · Village Vanguard, New York City · Impulse!
- So WhatJohn Coltrane · 1961 · Village Vanguard, New York City · Impulse!
- Crazy RhythmBenny Carter · 1961 · New York City · Impulse!
- It Could Happen to YouKenny Dorham · 1961 · The Jazz Workshop, San Francisco · Pacific Jazz
- Love for SaleZoot Sims Quartet · 1961 · Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London · Fontana
- All of MeElla Fitzgerald and Nelson Riddle · 1961 · Verve
- In the Wee Small Hours of the MorningCurtis Fuller · 1961 · Capitol Studios, New York City · Impulse!
- The Very Thought of YouShirley Scott - Stanley Turrentine Quartet · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Prestige
- FourPhineas Newborn Jr. · 1961 · Contemporary Records Studio, Los Angeles · Contemporary
- Born to Be BlueGene Ammons Sextet with Joe Newman and Jack McDuff · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Prestige
- Moten SwingGene Ammons with Joe Newman and Jack McDuff · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · Prestige
- I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)Red Garland Trio · 1961 · Plaza Sound Studios, New York City · Jazzland
- Long Ago (and Far Away)Red Garland Trio · 1961 · Plaza Sound Studios, New York City · Jazzland
- Where or WhenRed Garland Trio · 1961 · Plaza Sound Studios, New York · Jazzland
December
- Blue and SentimentalIke Quebec · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Blue Note
- Day DreamJohnny Hodges with Billy Strayhorn and the Orchestra · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Verve
- Don't Get Around Much AnymoreJohnny Hodges · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · Verve
- Stairway to the StarsMilt Jackson and Wes Montgomery · 1961 · Plaza Sound Studios, New York · Riverside
- I Love YouHerbie Mann with the Bill Evans Trio · 1961 · New York City · Atlantic
- It Might As Well Be SpringIke Quebec · 1961 · Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Blue Note
- Good BaitDon Byas / Bud Powell Quintet · 1961 · Studio Charlot, Paris · Columbia
- There Will Never Be Another YouBud Powell Trio · 1961 · Paris · Columbia
Month not known
- AlwaysHank Garland · 1961 · United States (not documented in the sources) · Legacy/Columbia
- Blue MonkJeanne Lee and Ran Blake · 1961 · RCA Victor Studio, New York City · RCA Victor
- Come Rain or Come ShineElla Fitzgerald · 1961 · Hollywood, Los Angeles · Verve
- Falling in Love with LoveThe Ahmad Jamal Trio · 1961 · The Blackhawk, San Francisco · Argo
- Fascinating RhythmBuddy Rich Quintet · 1961
- I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)The Three Sounds · 1961
- I Hadn't Anyone Till YouLena Horne · 1961 · New York · RCA Victor
- I'm Old FashionedAhmad Jamal Trio · 1961 · Mosaic
- I'm a Fool to Want YouKetty Lester · 1961 · Not stated in the sources · London
- Love LettersKetty Lester · 1961 · Los Angeles (studio not stated in the sources) · Era
- Love Me or Leave MeElla Fitzgerald · 1961 · Capitol Studio, Hollywood · Verve
- My Favorite ThingsMark Murphy · 1961 · Riverside
- O BarquinhoMaysa · 1961 · Columbia
- O BarquinhoJoão Gilberto · 1961 · EMI-Odeon
- O BarquinhoPery Ribeiro · 1961 · EMI Brasil
- On Green Dolphin StreetMark Murphy · 1961 · Plaza Sound Studios, New York City · Riverside
- Once I LovedJoão Gilberto · 1961 · Odeon
- Scrapple from the AppleLes Double Six · 1961 · RCA Victor
- SolitudeNina Simone · 1961 · New York City · Colpix
- St. Louis BluesErroll Garner · 1961 · RCA Studios, New York, NY · ABC-Paramount
- Stella by StarlightElla Fitzgerald with the Lou Levy Quartet · 1961 · Verve
- Sweet and LovelyAhmad Jamal Trio · 1961 · Alhambra, Chicago · Argo
- When I Fall in LoveDinah Washington · 1961 · Mercury
- When Your Lover Has GoneElla Fitzgerald · 1961 · Capitol Studios, Hollywood · Verve
- Work SongNina Simone · 1961 · New York City · Colpix