The 25 best albums of 1959, including Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Dave Brubeck and Howlin' Wolf.
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Pres and Teddy
One of the last recordings by saxophonist Lester Young finds the legend in fine form.
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Sonny Side Up
"Sonny Side Up" is a collaborative 1959 jazz LP by Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins and Sonny…
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Chega de Saudade
Album review of "Chega de Saudade," one of the most popular bossa nova albums of all…
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Love for Sale – Cecil Taylor
Even though "Love for Sale" is one of Cecil Taylor's lesser-known albums, it remains one of…
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Go Bo Diddley
"Go Bo Diddley" features a little more variety than his self-titled debut, yet it doesn’t feature…
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Last Recording – Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday's final album before her death is an unfortunate swan-song.
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Ritchie Valens (1959 Album)
Review of the self-titled 1959 debut album by Ritchie Valens.
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What a Diff’rence a Day Makes!
Review of "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes," an album released by Dinah Washington in 1959
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Vaughan and Violins
Review of "Vaughan and Violins," an album released by Sarah Vaughan in 1959.
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Songs of Our Soil
Johnny Cash tries folk music on the indifferent "Songs of Our Soil" album.
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Hymns by Johnny Cash
"Hymns by Johnny Cash" isn't recommended for fans of Jesus or Johnny Cash.
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