Cool Jazz Essentials

Cool Jazz Essentials

An airy but no less substantial approach to swinging.

♫ 100
September 11, 2025
Tracks
#
Song
Artist
Album
Genre
Release date
Birth of the Cool
1
GodchildMiles DavisBirth of the Cool
Miles Davis
Birth of the Cool
ДжазМузыкаБопХард-боп
1957-02-01
3:9
New Concepts of Artistry In Rhythm
2
My LadyStan KentonNew Concepts of Artistry In Rhythm
Stan Kenton
New Concepts of Artistry In Rhythm
ДжазМузыкаВокалТрадиционная поп-музыкаБиг-бенд
1952-01-01
3:20
Two Can Play: Complete Quintet and Sextet Sessions 1954 - 1955 (feat. Paul Moer)
3
Modus Operandi (feat. Paul Moer, Joe Mondragon & Billy Schneider)Bob Gordon & Jack MontroseTwo Can Play: Complete Quintet and Sextet Sessions 1954 - 1955 (feat. Paul Moer)
Bob Gordon & Jack Montrose
Two Can Play: Complete Quintet and Sextet Sessions 1954 - 1955 (feat. Paul Moer)
JazzMúsicaHard bop
2006-07-04
3:47
Birth of the Third Stream
4
TransformationGunther SchullerBirth of the Third Stream
Gunther Schuller
Birth of the Third Stream
JazzMúsica
1990-05-01
5:56
Snowfall (Remastered) - Single
5
Snowfall (Remastered)Claude Thornhill and His OrchestraSnowfall (Remastered) - Single
Claude Thornhill and His Orchestra
Snowfall (Remastered) - Single
VocalMúsicaPop
1992-10-13
2:56
Third Stream Music
6
ExposureThe Modern Jazz QuartetThird Stream Music
The Modern Jazz Quartet
Third Stream Music
JazzMúsica
1960-01-01
9:40
Katz and His Jammers
7
Old FolksFred KatzKatz and His Jammers
Fred Katz
Katz and His Jammers
ДжазМузыка
1958-01-01
4:53
Blue Serge
8
A Handful of StarsSerge ChaloffBlue Serge
Serge Chaloff
Blue Serge
ДжазМузыка
1955-10-05
5:35
West Coast Wailers
9
Marcia LeeConte Candoli & Lou LevyWest Coast Wailers
Conte Candoli & Lou Levy
West Coast Wailers
JazzMúsicaRockHard bopBop
1955-01-01
4:52
Intuition
10
MarionetteLennie Tristano & Warne MarshIntuition
Lennie Tristano & Warne Marsh
Intuition
ДжазМузыка
1996-10-03
3:6
11
USBN28700597UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
The Four Brothers Band
12
Blues In the BarnJimmy GiuffreThe Four Brothers Band
Jimmy Giuffre
The Four Brothers Band
JazzMúsicaHard bop
1956-11-14
4:44
Smorgasbord
13
My IdealBob EnevoldsenSmorgasbord
Bob Enevoldsen
Smorgasbord
ДжазМузыкаТрадиционный джазХард-боп
1956-10-31
2:49
The Richie Kamuca Quartet
14
Early BirdThe Richie Kamuca QuartetThe Richie Kamuca Quartet
The Richie Kamuca Quartet
The Richie Kamuca Quartet
JazzMúsicaHard bop
1957-06-01
4:15
Shorty Rogers' Jazz Sounds
15
Coop De GraasShorty RogersShorty Rogers' Jazz Sounds
Shorty Rogers
Shorty Rogers' Jazz Sounds
JazzMúsica
1953-01-01
2:59
Jazz Profiles: Stan Getz
16
Four BrothersWoody Herman and His OrchestraJazz Profiles: Stan Getz
Woody Herman and His Orchestra
Jazz Profiles: Stan Getz
ДжазМузыкаВокалМейнстрим-джазХард-боп
1955-01-01
3:15
17
USUM70600565UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
Best Jazz 100
18
Something CoolJune ChristyBest Jazz 100
June Christy
Best Jazz 100
ПопМузыка
1955-05-02
4:20
Quartet & Quintet Sessions: 1956 - 1957
19
ZanBuddy ColletteQuartet & Quintet Sessions: 1956 - 1957
Buddy Collette
Quartet & Quintet Sessions: 1956 - 1957
JazzMúsica
1956-01-01
3:24
Jazzy Kind of Love
20
My Funny ValentineChet BakerJazzy Kind of Love
Chet Baker
Jazzy Kind of Love
ДжазМузыка
1954-01-01
2:18
That Geller Feller. Herb Geller and His Sextet (feat. Kenny Dorham, Harold Land, Lou Levy, Ray Brown & Lawrence Marable)
21
An Air for the Heir (feat. Kenny Dorham, Harold Land, Lou Levy, Ray Brown & Lawrence Marable)Herb GellerThat Geller Feller. Herb Geller and His Sextet (feat. Kenny Dorham, Harold Land, Lou Levy, Ray Brown & Lawrence Marable)
Herb Geller
That Geller Feller. Herb Geller and His Sextet (feat. Kenny Dorham, Harold Land, Lou Levy, Ray Brown & Lawrence Marable)
ДжазМузыкаБопХард-боп
2010-09-02
3:42
Lars Gullin 1954/56, Vol. 9: Summertime
22
Laburnum VulgareLars Gullin SeptetLars Gullin 1954/56, Vol. 9: Summertime
Lars Gullin Septet
Lars Gullin 1954/56, Vol. 9: Summertime
JazzMúsica
2006-10-01
6:1
The Al Cohn Quintet Featuring Bob Brookmeyer (Remastered)
23
Good Spirits (feat. Bob Brookmeyer)Al Cohn QuintetThe Al Cohn Quintet Featuring Bob Brookmeyer (Remastered)
Al Cohn Quintet
The Al Cohn Quintet Featuring Bob Brookmeyer (Remastered)
JazzMúsicaHard bopBop
1957-01-01
3:35
New Faces - New Sounds
24
Sunset ConcertoGil MelleNew Faces - New Sounds
Gil Melle
New Faces - New Sounds
ДжазМузыка
1953-01-01
2:7
Sound of Jazz
25
Days of Wine and RosesArt Farmer QuartetSound of Jazz
Art Farmer Quartet
Sound of Jazz
ДжазМузыка
1963-01-01
6:47
Easy Living
26
Polka Dots and MoonbeamsPaul Desmond, Jim Hall & Connie KayEasy Living
Paul Desmond, Jim Hall & Connie Kay
Easy Living
JazzMúsicaHard bop
1965-01-01
5:53
Compact Jazz (Lester Young & the Piano Giants)
27
The Man I LoveLester Young, Nat "King" Cole & Buddy RichCompact Jazz (Lester Young & the Piano Giants)
Lester Young, Nat "King" Cole & Buddy Rich
Compact Jazz (Lester Young & the Piano Giants)
JazzMusic
1950-01-01
4:48
That Hamilton Man
28
TruthThe Chico Hamilton QuintetThat Hamilton Man
The Chico Hamilton Quintet
That Hamilton Man
JazzMúsica
2012-02-24
3:13
29
USUM71301812UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
The Capitol Vaults Jazz Series: Bob Brookmeyer (Remastered)
30
Slow FreightBob BrookmeyerThe Capitol Vaults Jazz Series: Bob Brookmeyer (Remastered)
Bob Brookmeyer
The Capitol Vaults Jazz Series: Bob Brookmeyer (Remastered)
ДжазМузыка
1957-01-01
8:52
31
QMSGD1370461UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
The 1954 Unissued Atlantic Session
32
Blues MediumTony Fruscella, Brew Moore & Stan GetzThe 1954 Unissued Atlantic Session
Tony Fruscella, Brew Moore & Stan Getz
The 1954 Unissued Atlantic Session
JazzMúsica
2013-04-03
2:55
Cool & Quiet
33
Good-For Nothin' JoeBuddy De Franco SextetCool & Quiet
Buddy De Franco Sextet
Cool & Quiet
JazzMúsica
1982-01-01
2:44
Free Forms / Winter Sequence
34
CameoRalph Burns and His OrchestraFree Forms / Winter Sequence
Ralph Burns and His Orchestra
Free Forms / Winter Sequence
JazzMúsicaVocalPop tradicionalMúsica tranquilaSwingBop
2006-03-06
2:39
Grand Encounter: 2° East / 3° West
35
Two Degrees East, Three Degrees WestJohn LewisGrand Encounter: 2° East / 3° West
John Lewis
Grand Encounter: 2° East / 3° West
JazzMúsica
1956-01-01
6:12
36
US6R21344264UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
Kenton Presents Bob Cooper, Bill Holman & Frank Rosolino (Remastered)
37
It's De-LovelyBob CooperKenton Presents Bob Cooper, Bill Holman & Frank Rosolino (Remastered)
Bob Cooper
Kenton Presents Bob Cooper, Bill Holman & Frank Rosolino (Remastered)
ДжазМузыка
2011-06-17
2:19
The Capitol Vaults Jazz Series: Art Pepper
38
Diane-A-FlowArt Pepper & Bill PerkinsThe Capitol Vaults Jazz Series: Art Pepper
Art Pepper & Bill Perkins
The Capitol Vaults Jazz Series: Art Pepper
ДжазМузыка
1960-01-01
4:4
Ascenseur pour l'échafaud
39
Générique (BOF "Ascenseur pour l'échafaud")Miles DavisAscenseur pour l'échafaud
Miles Davis
Ascenseur pour l'échafaud
ДжазМузыка
1958-01-29
2:48
Moonlight In Vermont
40
Moonlight In VermontThe Johnny Smith QuintetMoonlight In Vermont
The Johnny Smith Quintet
Moonlight In Vermont
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1952-03-11
3:15
All the Sad Young Men
41
The Ballad of the Sad Young MenAnita O'Day & Gary McFarland's OrchestraAll the Sad Young Men
Anita O'Day & Gary McFarland's Orchestra
All the Sad Young Men
Джазовый вокалМузыкаДжазВокалТрадиционная поп-музыкаЛегкая музыкаСвинг
1961-10-16
4:23
Jazz Et Jazz
42
Flautando (Instrumental)André HodeirJazz Et Jazz
André Hodeir
Jazz Et Jazz
ДжазМузыкаХард-бопАвангардный джаз
2002-01-01
3:48
43
USUM70507248UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
Stan Getz and the Cool Sounds
44
Blue BellsStan GetzStan Getz and the Cool Sounds
Stan Getz
Stan Getz and the Cool Sounds
ДжазМузыкаХард-бопМейнстрим-джаз
1957-01-01
7:8
New Forms in Jazz: Complete Capitol Recordings (1954-1955) [feat. Jack Sheldon]
45
Iranic (feat. Jack Sheldon)Jimmy GiuffreNew Forms in Jazz: Complete Capitol Recordings (1954-1955) [feat. Jack Sheldon]
Jimmy Giuffre
New Forms in Jazz: Complete Capitol Recordings (1954-1955) [feat. Jack Sheldon]
ДжазМузыкаХард-боп
2006-07-04
4:49
Dick Wetmore (2013 Remastered Version)
46
Shiftful (2013 Remastered Version)Dick WetmoreDick Wetmore (2013 Remastered Version)
Dick Wetmore
Dick Wetmore (2013 Remastered Version)
ДжазМузыка
1955-08-01
3:43
Stu Williamson (Remastered 2014)
47
Hongry ChildStu WilliamsonStu Williamson (Remastered 2014)
Stu Williamson
Stu Williamson (Remastered 2014)
JazzMúsicaHard bop
1958-01-01
6:7
The Complete Argo Mercury Sessions
48
Rue PrevailBenny Golson & Art FarmerThe Complete Argo Mercury Sessions
Benny Golson & Art Farmer
The Complete Argo Mercury Sessions
ДжазМузыка
1962-01-01
4:8
Triple Exposure (Reissue)
49
Con AlmaHal McKusickTriple Exposure (Reissue)
Hal McKusick
Triple Exposure (Reissue)
JazzMusicCool JazzHard Bop
1957-12-27
7:40
Inside Hi-Fi
50
Sweet and LovelyLee KonitzInside Hi-Fi
Lee Konitz
Inside Hi-Fi
ДжазМузыкаБопХард-боп
1956-01-01
4:2
Phil Sunkel's Band: Jazz Concerto Grosso
51
Train Ride (feat. Al Stewart, Siggy Shatz, Gene Hessler, Dick Meldonian, Buddy Arnold, Gene Allen, Bob Petersen, Harold Granowsky & George Syran)Phil SunkelPhil Sunkel's Band: Jazz Concerto Grosso
Phil Sunkel
Phil Sunkel's Band: Jazz Concerto Grosso
ДжазМузыкаХард-боп
1958-07-01
3:18
The Fabulous Bill Holman, His Octet & Orchestra
52
Song Without WordsBill HolmanThe Fabulous Bill Holman, His Octet & Orchestra
Bill Holman
The Fabulous Bill Holman, His Octet & Orchestra
ДжазМузыкаХард-боп
1958-09-01
3:19
Dave Digs Disney (Legacy Edition)
53
Some Day My Prince Will Come (Mono Version)The Dave Brubeck QuartetDave Digs Disney (Legacy Edition)
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Dave Digs Disney (Legacy Edition)
JazzMúsicaRockHard bop
1957-01-01
8:17
Jazz for Relaxation
54
Dool's BluesMarty PaichJazz for Relaxation
Marty Paich
Jazz for Relaxation
JazzMúsicaHard bopBop
1956-01-01
3:40
Priceless Jazz: Gil Evans
55
Travelin' LightGil Evans & The Gil Evans OrchestraPriceless Jazz: Gil Evans
Gil Evans & The Gil Evans Orchestra
Priceless Jazz: Gil Evans
JazzMúsica
1998-01-01
2:58
56
USFI85700539UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
What Is There to Say?
57
What Is There to SayGerry MulliganWhat Is There to Say?
Gerry Mulligan
What Is There to Say?
JazzMúsicaHard bopRock
1959-01-15
4:3
The Best of Teo Macero
58
TeoTeo MaceroThe Best of Teo Macero
Teo Macero
The Best of Teo Macero
ДжазМузыкаКлассикаАвангард
1990-05-15
2:13
59
USBN28800068UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
Early Autumn
60
Early AutumnWoody Herman and His OrchestraEarly Autumn
Woody Herman and His Orchestra
Early Autumn
ДжазМузыка
1959-01-01
3:13
61
USPR35600009UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
My Ideal
62
Time After Time (Vocal)Chet BakerMy Ideal
Chet Baker
My Ideal
ДжазМузыка
1954-01-01
2:46
Word from Bird
63
Blue GreensTeddy CharlesWord from Bird
Teddy Charles
Word from Bird
ДжазМузыкаХард-бопБоп
1957-01-01
11:39
Sweet Smell of Success (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
64
Goodbye BabyChico HamiltonSweet Smell of Success (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Chico Hamilton
Sweet Smell of Success (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Bandas sonorasMúsica
1957-10-01
4:59
65
GBBLY0600321UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
66
QMSGD1330299UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
67
USAT20503987UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
Les Jazz Modes Vol. 2
68
Linda DeliaUnknownLes Jazz Modes Vol. 2
Unknown
Les Jazz Modes Vol. 2
ДжазМузыкаМейнстрим-джазХард-боп
1958-11-20
4:18
Jazz for Hi-Fi Lovers
69
Not So SleepyMat MathewsJazz for Hi-Fi Lovers
Mat Mathews
Jazz for Hi-Fi Lovers
ДжазМузыка
2018-02-16
7:4
Glad to Be Unhappy
70
Any Other TimePaul DesmondGlad to Be Unhappy
Paul Desmond
Glad to Be Unhappy
ДжазМузыкаХард-боп
1964-01-01
5:23
Birth of the Cool
71
BoplicityMiles DavisBirth of the Cool
Miles Davis
Birth of the Cool
ДжазМузыкаБопХард-боп
1957-01-01
3:1
Jazz of Two Cities
72
Smog EyesWarne MarshJazz of Two Cities
Warne Marsh
Jazz of Two Cities
ДжазМузыка
1956-09-01
3:34
Jazz for Dancing and Listening
73
Klump Jump (Hollywood, June 17, 1955)The Dave Pell OctetJazz for Dancing and Listening
The Dave Pell Octet
Jazz for Dancing and Listening
JazzMúsica
1957-01-01
2:46
74
USAT20105151UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
Recorded In Boston At Storyville (Expanded Edition / Live At George Wein's Storyville, Boston, Massachusetts, 1956)
75
The Birth Of The Blues (Live At George Wein's Storyville, Boston, Massachusetts, 1956)Gerry Mulligan QuartetRecorded In Boston At Storyville (Expanded Edition / Live At George Wein's Storyville, Boston, Massachusetts, 1956)
Gerry Mulligan Quartet
Recorded In Boston At Storyville (Expanded Edition / Live At George Wein's Storyville, Boston, Massachusetts, 1956)
JazzMusic
1990-01-01
4:57
Teo Macero With the Prestige Jazz Quartet
76
Ghost StoryTeo Macero & The Prestige Jazz QuartetTeo Macero With the Prestige Jazz Quartet
Teo Macero & The Prestige Jazz Quartet
Teo Macero With the Prestige Jazz Quartet
JazzMúsicaClásicaVanguardia
1957-04-01
6:26
Claude Williamson Mulls the Mulligan Scene
77
Westwood WalkClaude Williamson & Claude Williamson TrioClaude Williamson Mulls the Mulligan Scene
Claude Williamson & Claude Williamson Trio
Claude Williamson Mulls the Mulligan Scene
JazzMúsicaHard bopBop
1958-01-01
2:40
The Dual Role of Bob Brookmeyer
78
PotrezebieBob BrookmeyerThe Dual Role of Bob Brookmeyer
Bob Brookmeyer
The Dual Role of Bob Brookmeyer
JazzMúsicaHard bop
1955-01-01
4:47
79
USAT20506301UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
An Ace Face
80
Five BrothersStan Getz and His Four BrothersAn Ace Face
Stan Getz and His Four Brothers
An Ace Face
ДжазМузыка
1949-01-01
3:12
This Is Chris (Remastered 2014)
81
I Concentrate on YouChris ConnorThis Is Chris (Remastered 2014)
Chris Connor
This Is Chris (Remastered 2014)
ДжазМузыкаВокалТрадиционная поп-музыкаДжазовый вокалХард-боп
1955-04-01
3:29
82
NLUM71800443UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
Mellophone (feat. Hal McKusick, Barry Galbraith, Billy Byers & Danny Bank) [2013 Remastered Version]
83
Almost Like Being in Love (2013 Remastered Version)Don ElliotMellophone (feat. Hal McKusick, Barry Galbraith, Billy Byers & Danny Bank) [2013 Remastered Version]
Don Elliot
Mellophone (feat. Hal McKusick, Barry Galbraith, Billy Byers & Danny Bank) [2013 Remastered Version]
ДжазМузыка
1955-05-04
4:0
84
USV291389154UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
Al and Zoot
85
You're a Lucky Guy (feat. Zoot Sims)Al Cohn QuintetAl and Zoot
Al Cohn Quintet
Al and Zoot
JazzMúsicaBopHard bop
1955-06-24
3:34
Piano Jazz Essentials
86
EverywherePaul Bley QuartetPiano Jazz Essentials
Paul Bley Quartet
Piano Jazz Essentials
JazzMusic
1958-01-01
4:4
87
QMDA71461803UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
The 1954 Unissued Atlantic Session
88
Brew's NightmareTony Fruscella, Brew Moore & Stan GetzThe 1954 Unissued Atlantic Session
Tony Fruscella, Brew Moore & Stan Getz
The 1954 Unissued Atlantic Session
ДжазМузыка
2011-10-01
3:3
89
USGR10200736UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
Chico Hamilton Quintet In Hi-Fi
90
Takin' a Chance On LoveChico Hamilton QuintetChico Hamilton Quintet In Hi-Fi
Chico Hamilton Quintet
Chico Hamilton Quintet In Hi-Fi
JazzMúsica
1956-01-01
4:15
Complete Quintet Sessions (1954-1956) [feat. Shorty Rogers, Jimmy Giuffre, Pete Jolly, Curtis Counce & Shelly Manne]
91
The Lady Is a Tramp (feat. Jimmy Giuffre, Pete Jolly, Curtis Counce & Shelly Manne) [From Vol. 1, "Hollywood, September 10, 1954"]Shorty RogersComplete Quintet Sessions (1954-1956) [feat. Shorty Rogers, Jimmy Giuffre, Pete Jolly, Curtis Counce & Shelly Manne]
Shorty Rogers
Complete Quintet Sessions (1954-1956) [feat. Shorty Rogers, Jimmy Giuffre, Pete Jolly, Curtis Counce & Shelly Manne]
ДжазМузыкаХард-боп
1953-12-16
2:21
Together Again!
92
Four In HandThe Four Brothers, Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, Herb Steward & Serge ChaloffTogether Again!
The Four Brothers, Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, Herb Steward & Serge Chaloff
Together Again!
ДжазМузыкаСо всего мира
1957-01-01
3:12
Chet Is Back
93
BarbadosChet Baker, Bobby Jaspar, Rene Thomas, Amadeo Thommasi, Benoit Quersin & Daniel HumairChet Is Back
Chet Baker, Bobby Jaspar, Rene Thomas, Amadeo Thommasi, Benoit Quersin & Daniel Humair
Chet Is Back
ДжазМузыкаРокХард-бопДжазовый вокал
1962-01-01
8:24
Birth of the Cool
94
IsraelMiles DavisBirth of the Cool
Miles Davis
Birth of the Cool
ДжазМузыкаБопХард-боп
1953-04-20
2:18
95
USFI86300079UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
Moonlight In Vermont
96
CavuJohnny SmithMoonlight In Vermont
Johnny Smith
Moonlight In Vermont
PopMúsicaJazzHard bop
1956-01-01
2:15
97
USV291386634UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
98
USBN20400860UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
99
USFI85600142UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
100
USAT20504145UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown