Miles Davis’ (first) quiet masterpiece.
Grade: A
Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk’s greatest album.
Grade: A+
Top 25 Albums of 1956
Colin Hart’s choices for the Top 25 Albums of 1956.
Ellington at Newport
One of the most famous live albums in jazz history, featuring one of the greatest solos of all time.
Grade: A
Song of the Day: “A Little God in My Hands”
Song of the Day: “A Little God in My Hands” by Swans
Top 10 Albums of 1951
The 10 best albums of 1951
Top 10 Albums of 1950
The 10 best albums of 1950.
Charlie Parker with Strings – Charlie Parker
One of Bird’s definitive recordings.
Grade: A
Defy – Of Mice & Men
A mediocre band loses its lead singer and…well…y’know.
Grade: C-
