Birth of Modern Jazz - First Albums

	Together with saxophone, piano is the main instrument of modern and progressive jazz.
Mary Lou Williams	Mary Lou Williams (aka First Lady of Jazz) first recorded with Andy Kirk's Twelve Clouds of Joy (Early Jazz 1) in 1929. From that time onward, throughout the swing era and the decades preceding her death in 1981 she was one of those children that's got its own. The two tracks below for year 1945 are from her album, 'Zodiac Suite'. The three tracks for 1963 are from the album, 'Black Christ of the Andes'. Mary Lou Williams 1930 Sophomore Mary Lou Williams 1936 Mary's Special Mary Lou Williams 1936 Overhand (New Froggy Bottom) Mary Lou Williams 1944 Russian Lullaby Mary Lou Williams 1945 Aquarius Mary Lou Williams 1945 Taurus Mary Lou Williams 1963 Dirge Blues Mary Lou Williams 1963 A Grand Night For Swinging Mary Lou Williams 1963 Miss D.D. Mary Lou Williams 1974 Gloria Mary Lou Williams 1976 Dat Dere Mary Lou Williams 1976 Free Spirits
	Nat King Cole made his first recordings in 1936 (none found) with his brother, bassist Eddie Cole. The next year he formed the King Cole Trio with bassist Wesley Prince and guitarist Oscar Moore. Vocals by Nat King Cole can be found at Jazz 8. Yet more Nat King Cole in a Birth of Rock & Roll 2 and under guitarist Oscar Moore in Jazz 7. Nat King Cole 1938 Caravan Nat King Cole 1938 Liza Nat King Cole 1938 With Plenty of Money Nat King Cole 1939 Black Spider Stomp Nat King Cole 1939 Blue Lou Nat King Cole 1939 Rhythm Serenade Nat King Cole 1939 Rosetta Nat King Cole 1939 Russian Lullaby Nat King Cole 1940 Bedtime Nat King Cole 1940 With Lionel Hampton Central Avenue Breakdown Nat King Cole 1940 Early Morning Blues Nat King Cole 1940 French Toast Nat King Cole 1940 With Lionel Hampton & Helen Forrest A Ghost Of A Chance Nat King Cole 1940 Jivin' with the Notes Nat King Cole 1940 King Cole Blues Nat King Cole 1940 Love Is My Alibi Nat King Cole 1940 Pogo Stick Bounce Nat King Cole 1941 Fudge Wudge Nat King Cole 1941 Let's Try Again Nat King Cole 1941 Live performance Windy City Boogie Woogie Nat King Cole 1944 What Is This Thing Called Love Nat King Cole 1947 How High the Moon Nat King Cole 1957 Tea For Two	Nat King Cole
George Shearing	Blind pianist George Shearing's first recording in 1937, simply titled 'Piano Solo', is unfound for this history. However, two years later he formed his own quintet, among his first releases 'Lullaby Of Birdland' (below) and 'September In the Rain'. George Shearing 1949 Lullaby of Birdland George Shearing 1949 I'll Be Around George Shearing 1949 Move George Shearing 1949 September In the Rain George Shearing 1949 Swedish Pastry George Shearing 1956 Latin Escapade George Shearing 1961 Vocals: Nat King Cole Let There Be Love George Shearing 1961 Vocals: Nancy Wilson The Nearness Of You George Shearing 1974 Aquarius
	Sir Charles Thompson first recorded piano in 1940 with Lionel Hampton (Swing Jazz 1), two among several below. Sir Charles Thompson 1940 With Lionel Hampton Altitude Sir Charles Thompson 1940 With Lionel Hampton Open House Sir Charles Thompson 1945 Alto sax: Charlie Parker Tenor sax: Dexter Gordon Trumpet: Buck Clayton If I Had You Sir Charles Thompson 1945 Alto sax: Charlie Parker Tenor sax: Dexter Gordon Trumpet: Buck Clayton The Street Beat Sir Charles Thompson 1945 Alto sax: Charlie Parker Tenor sax: Dexter Gordon Trumpet: Buck Clayton Takin' Off Sir Charles Thompson 1945 Alto sax: Charlie Parker Tenor sax: Dexter Gordon Trumpet: Buck Clayton 20th Century Blues Sir Charles Thompson 1954 These Foolish Things Sir Charles Thompson 1984 Happy Boogie	Sir Charles Thompson
	Mel Powell was not only a great jazz pianist, but a classical composer as well (a couple of his compositions for strings included below). Powell was working professionally by age 14 in New York City. At about age 16 (1939) he was playing with Bobby Hackett (Jazz 5) and arranging for Gene Krupa (Jazz 2). The earliest recordings found of him are with Benny Goodman (Jazz 2), all the tracks below for 1941. Mel Powell 1941 Caprice XXIV Paganini Mel Powell 1941 If I Had You Mel Powell 1941 Oomph Fah Fah Mel Powell 1942 Blue Skies Mel Powell 1942 When Did You Leave Heaven? Mel Powell 1945 Clarinet: Benny Goodman Vibes: Red Norvo I Got Rhythm Mel Powell 1948 Film: 'A Song Is Born' Clarinet: Benny Goodman Vibes: Lionel Hampton Let's Steal Some Apples Mel Powell 1954 After You've Gone Mel Powell 1954 Lighthouse Blues Mel Powell 1959 Settings for String Quartet Mel Powell 1982 String Quartet Mel Powell 1987 I Can't Get Started Mel Powell 1987 Stomping at the Savoy	Mel Powell
	Although Wally (Waller) Rose cut more than a hundred records there is little to found of him at You Tube with the exception of when he played with Lu Water's Yerba Buena Jazz Band. Born in Oakland in 1913, upon graduation from high school Rose found employment as a pianist on cruise ships. In 1940 he joined Lu Water's band (who had played trumpet on cruise ships) with which he first recorded in 1941. Alike Ralph Sutton (lower on this page) Rose kept ragtime piano alive throughout the decades following its demise in general. The first four tracks below are with Lu Waters. Wally Rose 1941 Irish Black Bottom Wally Rose 1941 Maple Leaf Rag Wally Rose 1942 Black and White Rag Wally Rose 1942 Fidgity Feet Wally Rose 1942 Temptation Rag Wally Rose 1953 Vocal: Clancy Hayes Trumpet: Bob Skobey Trombone: Buck Hayes Ace In the Hole Wally Rose 1995 Grizzly Bear Rag	Wally Rose
Stan Kenton	Pianist and band leader Stan Kenton started his career playing with dance bands in the thirties. In 1941 he formed his own band and booked the Rendezvous Ballroom in Balboa, California. Among his first recordings, also that year (released 1942), is 'Gambler's Blues' below. Stan Kenton 1942 Film: 1944 Vocalist: Cyd Charisse This Love of Mine Stan Kenton 1945 Film Vocalist: June Christy Tampico Stan Kenton 1952 Improvisation Stan Kenton 1953 Harlem Nocturne Stan Kenton 1953 Over the Rainbow Stan Kenton 1954 Bacante Stan Kenton 1956 Carnival Stan Kenton 1956 El Congo Valiente Stan Kenton 1956 Malibu Moonlight Stan Kenton 1956 Polka Dots and Moonbeams Stan Kenton 1956 Recuerdos Stan Kenton 1958 Machito Stan Kenton 1977 Artistry In Rhythm Stan Kenton 1977 Send In the Clowns
Dodo Marmarosa	Bebob pianist Dodo Marmarosa began his professional career in 1941 by joining the Johnny Scat Davis Orchestra at age 15, then got hired by Gene Krupa (Jazz 2) to play in his orchestra in 1942. When Krupa dissolved that band in 1943 Marmarosa began touring with Charlie Barnet (Jazz 2), with whom he made his debut recordings that same year ('The Moose' and 'Strollin''). Dodo Marmarosa 1943 With Charlie Barnet The Moose Dodo Marmarosa 1944 With Charlie Barnet Skyliner Dodo Marmarosa 1945 With Lester Young These Foolish Things Dodo Marmarosa 1946 Alto sax: Charlie Parker Bird Lore Dodo Marmarosa 1946 Tenor sax: Lucky Thompson How High The Moon Dodo Marmarosa 1946 Alto sax: Charlie Parker Moose the Mooche Dodo Marmarosa 1946 Alto sax: Charlie Parker Ornithology Dodo Marmarosa 1947 Cosmo Street Dodo Marmarosa 1947 Alto sax: Charlie Parker Relaxin' At Camarillo Dodo Marmarosa 1950 My Foolish Heart Dodo Marmarosa 1958 Moose The Mooche Dodo Marmarosa 1958 Topsy Dodo Marmarosa 1961 Everything Happens To Me Dodo Marmarosa 1961 Mellow Mood Dodo Marmarosa 1961 On Green Dolphin Street
Dick Farney	Brazilian vocalist Dick Farney was also a fine piano player, making his debut as a singer on a Rio De Janeiro radio station in 1937. His first recording was 'The Music Stopped' in 1944. Because that and other examples of his music are featured in Modern Jazz Song we index only two examples of his piano playing below. Dick Farney 1962 Swanee River Dick Farney 1962 Tangerine
	Talk about piano bars, here's a place to go tonight, courtesy of pianist Bud Powell, who first recorded with Cootie Williams (Jazz 5) in 1944, a rendition of Monk's 'Round Midnight', thereafter to become one of the most important jazz pianists. Bud Powell 1944 Round Midnight Bud Powell 1962 Drums: Kenny Clarke There Will Never Be Another You	Bud Powell
Thelonious Monk	Thelonious Monk, composer, began his piano career as a teenager touring with an evangelist. He first recorded in 1944 with Coleman Hawkins (Jazz 4), with Blue Note Records in 1947. Thelonious Monk 1947 'Round Midnight Thelonious Monk 1947 Well You Needn't Thelonious Monk 1952 Ask Me Now Thelonious Monk 1952 With Max Roach Sixteen Thelonious Monk 1963 Criss-Cross
	Pianist Al Haig got his start as a professional musician in 1944 upon meeting Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, both of which with whom he first recorded in 1945. Those recordings readily available at You Tube, we list but one sample below. Haig put together his first group, the Al Haig Trio, ten years later, releasing his first album in 1954. Al Haig 1945 Shaw 'Nuff Al Haig 1954 Bass: Bill Crow Drums: Lee Abrams Autumn In New York Al Haig 1954 Bass: Bill Crow Drums: Lee Abrams Royal Garden Blues Al Haig 1954 Bass: Bill Crow Drums: Lee Abrams 'S Wonderful/The Moon Was Yellow Al Haig 1954 Bass: Bill Crow Drums: Lee Abrams Yardbird Suite Al Haig 1972 Bass: Jamil Nasser Drums: Frank Gant Body and Soul Al Haig 1976 Prelude to a Kiss Al Haig 1980 Bass: Reggie Johnson Drums: Frank Gant Foot Prints	Al Haig
	Billy Taylor, pianist, began his jazz career in New York City with the Ben Webster Quartet in 1944. His first album, 'Billy Taylor Piano', released in 1945, remains unfound for this history. Billy Taylor 1952 I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free	Billy Taylor
Hadda Brooks	Versatile pianist Hadda Brooks made a reputation for herself as the Queen of Boogie Woogie. Boogie woogie was the southern equivalent of ragtime, likely developing out of eastern Texas. Brooks' first recording in 1945 ('Swingin' the Boogie') is unfound. But another recording from 1945 is listed below ('Blues In B Flat). See A Birth Of Rock and Roll for more Hadda Brooks. Hadda Brooks 1945 Blues In B Flat Hadda Brooks 1945 The Man I Love Hadda Brooks 1945 Riding the Boogie Hadda Brooks 1945 Rockin' the Boogie Hadda Brooks 1948 Out Of the Blue Hadda Brooks 1950 From the film 'In a Lonely Place' I Hadn't Anyone 'Til You Hadda Brooks 1953 When I Leave the World Hadda Brooks 1957 The Thrill Is Gone
Red Garland	Upon five years of piano study Red Garland began playing professionally in 1945, the same year he first recorded. He produced his first album as a group leader in 1956, 'A Garland of Red'. Red Garland 1945 Composition: John Lewis Trumpet: Dizzy Gillespie Two Bass Hit Red Garland 1956 Bass: Paul Chambers Drums: Art Taylor A Foggy Day Red Garland 1957 Bass: Paul Chambers Drums: Art Taylor C Jam Blues Groovy Red Garland 1957 Bass: Paul Chambers Drums: Art Taylor What Can I say, Dear
Oscar Peterson	Canadian piano virtuoso Oscar Peterson first recorded in 1945 with the Oscar Peterson Trio. (Those Canadians again, who would later bring the likes of Joni Mitchell and Steppenwolf to America, and broadcast, from Quebec, about the best music radio to be heard in the Americas.) Drummer Ed Thigpen often played with Peterson. Peterson also plays with guitarist Herb Ellis, to be found in Jazz 7. Oscar Peterson 1943 With Ben Webster & Coleman Hawkins You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To Oscar Peterson 1945 Oscar's Boogie Oscar Peterson 1958 A Gal in Gallico Oscar Peterson 1961 Live performance Trumpet: Lee Morgan Moanin'
	An extraordinary thing occurred in 1945: the first recordings of composer, conductor and pianist André Previn at age sixteen. (Though nothing earlier than 1950 is found for this history there is a CD, titled 'Previn at Sunset', on which some of those recordings can heard.) One of Previn's first loves was jazz, though in 1949 he began composing for Hollywood ('The Secret Garden', for instance). He began conducting in 1962, appointed principal conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra in 1968. André Previn 1950 September In The Rain/I Only Have Eyes For You André Previn 1950 This Heart Of Mine/Love Is Just Around The Corner André Previn 1953 Original composition: Fats Waller Squeeze Me André Previn 1953 Original composition: Fats Waller Stealin' Apples André Previn 1953 Original composition: Fats Waller That's Where The South Begins André Previn 1959 Like Young André Previn 1961 Original composition: Duke Ellington I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart André Previn 1962 The Faraway Part Of Town André Previn 1962 With Doris Day Nobody's Heart André Previn 1962 Original composition: Harold Arlen Over the Rainbow André Previn 1964 The Rain In Spain André Previn 1964 There Will Never Be Another You André Previn 1970 The Girl From Ipanema André Previn 1985 Original composition: George Gershwin Rhapsody In Blue André Previn 1995 At The Musikverein	André Previn
	Arranger, band leader and pianist Ralph Burns released his first collection, 'The Free Forms', in 1950. Unfortunately neither is his second album, 'Jazz Recital', found for this history. However, Burns released several albums in 1955, 'Bijou' among them. (It was only two years before Burns released his initial album that Columbia Records introduced the first long-playing record in 1948.) Ralph Burns 1946 Introspection Ralph Burns 1955 From the album 'Bijou' Sprang Ralph Burns 1960 Love For Sale	Ralph Burns
Hank Jones	Pianist Hank Jones (brother of trumpeter Thad Jones in Jazz 5) was playing professionally by age 13 in Michigan. It was 1944 when he and saxophone player Lucky Thompson took off together for New York City. His first recordings may have been with bop saxophone player Coleman Hawkins, one example below. Four years later Jones put together his first album in 1950. Bassist Ray Brown also features on one of its tracks, 'Ad Lib' below. Jones is also the pianist on 'Opus de Funk' under Milt Jackson in Jazz 9. Hank Jones 1946 Saxophone: Coleman Hawkins Bean and the Boys Hank Jones 1950 Bass: Ray Brown Drums: Buddy Rich Ad Lib Hank Jones 1979 The Very Thought Of You Hank Jones 1994 Live performance Composition: Joe Henderson Recordame
	Duke Jordan's first recordings may have been in 1946. He recorded with Roy Eldridge (Swing Jazz 1) that year though wasn't much featured. It was with Charlie Parker (Jazz 4) whom Jordan joined in 1947 that he began to shine as a great pianist. Duke Jordan 1946 With Roy Eldridge Jump Through the Window Duke Jordan 1947 Saxophone: Charlie Parker The Bird Gets the Worm Duke Jordan 1947 Saxophone: Charlie Parker Bird of Paradise Duke Jordan 1947 Saxophone: Charlie Parker Bongo Pop Duke Jordan 1947 Saxophone: Charlie Parker Dewey Square Duke Jordan 1954 Embraceable You Duke Jordan 1956 Bass: Doug Watkins Guitar: Kenny Burrell More Of The Same Duke Jordan 1960 Album: 'Flight to Jordan' Split Quick Duke Jordan 1962 No Problem Duke Jordan 1973 Saxophone: Cecil Payne Jordu	Duke Jordan
John Lewis	After serving in the army, where John Lewis met drummer Kenny Clarke (Jazz 9), he began his professional career as a composer and pianist with Dizzy Gillespie (Jazz 5). The piano for his first composition for Gillespie, 'Two Bass Hit', was played by Red Garland. Lewis would later play with Miles Davis (Jazz 5), for which he his perhaps best known. John Lewis 1946 Trumpet: Dizzy Gillespie Emanon John Lewis 1956 Guitar: Sacha Distel Willow Weep for Me John Lewis 1959 Delaunay's Dilemma John Lewis 1979 Duet with Hank Jones I'll Remember April
	Wild Bill Davis began his career with the Milton Larkin Orchestra in 1939 as a guitar player. He then switched to piano to play for Louis Jordan (Rock 1). Soon thereafter Davis changed to the electric organ. (Unable to find any samples of Davis at piano, all the tracks below are Davis at the instrument for which he is best known.) Davis recorded his first album, 'Sweet and Hot', in 1947. Another, 'On the Loose', followed in 1953. However, the earliest recording by Davis that could be found for this history is not until 1954. Wild Bill Davis 1954 Things Ain't What They Used to Be Wild Bill Davis 1969 Satin Doll Wild Bill Davis 1973 With Boogaloo Jones Snake Rhythm Wild Bill Davis 1989 Johnny Comes Lately	Wild Bill Davis
Hampton Hawes	Hampton Hawes, pianist, found himself playing jazz with big names like Dexter Gordon and Wardell Gray, to name but a couple (both in Jazz 4), while yet a teenager. Largely associated with bebop and West Coast jazz, Hawes was also yet a teenager when he first recorded with Howard McGhee (Jazz 5) in 1947 (unfound). His first album release, 'Piano East West', was shared with pianist Freddie Redd in 1952 (also Redd's first release). Hampton Hawes 1952 From the album 'Piano East/West' I'll Remember April/Hamp's Paws Hampton Hawes 1952 Bass: Joe Mondragon Drums: Shelly Manne Don't Get Around Much Any More Hampton Hawes 1955 All the Things You Are Hampton Hawes 1955 Walkin' Hampton Hawes 1955 Crazeology Hampton Hawes 1958 Dangerous Hampton Hawes 1958 Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams Hampton Hawes 1976 Sunny
	Composer, arranger and pianist Tadd Dameron first recorded largely in association with trumpeter Fats Navarro (Jazz 5). His first album as a featured band leader was released in 1948 ('The Dameron Band'). Tadd Dameron 1947 Trumpet: Fats Navarro Lady Bird Tadd Dameron 1947 Trumpet: Fats Navarro Our Delight Tadd Dameron 1948 Composer: Count Basie Trumpet: Fats Navarro Good Bait Tadd Dameron 1956 Saxophone: John Coltrane On A Misty Night Tadd Dameron 1962 Vocalist: Barbara Winfield You're a Joy	Tadd Dameron
Junior Mance	It was 1947 when Junior Mance first recorded with Gene Ammons (Jazz 4), those recordings not found. Mance did, however, record with Lester Young (Jazz 2) in 1949, two tracks of which are below. Mance played professionally as a teenager and was a music major in college, until the opportunity arrived to play with Ammons, which he estimated to be a more enlightened kind of university. Many of the tracks below are live performances. Junior Mance 1949 With Lester Young Blues n' Bells Junior Mance 1949 With Lester Young D.B. Blues Junior Mance 1957 Stella By Starlight Junior Mance 1961 Summertime Junior Mance 1961 You Are Too Beautiful Junior Mance 1964 In Mellow Tone Junior Mance 1966 St. James Infirmary Junior Mance 1968 Before This Time Another Year Junior Mance 1968 I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to be Free Junior Mance 1968 That's All Junior Mance 1970 With Dexter Gordon Blue Monk Junior Mance 1970 Album 'With a Little Help From My Friends' Don't Cha Hear Me Callin' To Ya Junior Mance 1970 Album 'With a Little Help From My Friends' Never Say Naw Junior Mance 1973 Tin Tin Deo Junior Mance 1973 Zabuda Junior Mance 1995 Slow Fright Junior Mance 2011 I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to be Free
	Arranger, composer and pianist George Russell got his first taste of big-time jazz at age seven, singing for Fats Waller (Jazz 1). He began his professional career as a drummer for Ben Carter (Jazz 1) before switching to piano, after which he wrote his first composition for Dizzy Gillespie (Jazz 5) in 1947 ('Cubano Be, Cubano Bop'). Unfortunately the earliest recording found for Russell is 'East Side Medley', 1959, below. Despite being plagued with health problems (tuberculosis) which intermittently interfered with his career, Russell also published a book concerning music theory in 1953. George Russell 1947 Percussion: Chano Pozo Trumpet: Dizzzy Gillespie Cubano Be, Cubano Bop George Russell 1959 East Side Medley George Russell 1960 Bent Eagle	George Russell
George Wallington	George Wallington got a big break right off the bat at age 19 when he began playing bop with Dizzy Gillespie (Jazz 5) at a nightclub in New York City in 1943, after which he played with a number of major names both in and out the bebop realm. His earliest found recording, however, isn't until 1947. He began recording as a leader, of a trio, in 1949, releasing a collection in 1951. Yet in 1960 the oddest thing occurred, especially for a musician with so much going for him. Wallington suddenly quit the field of music and joined his family's air conditioning business. Well, the music profession isn't easy even at the top. Though one could think the air conditioning business considerably worse, circumstances are unknown. Nevertheless, Wallington later released three more albums, beginning in 1984. George Wallington 1947 Allen Eager Quintet Churchmouse George Wallington 1951 Drums: Max Roach Polka Dot/Fine and Dandy George Wallington 1953 I Married an Angel/Tenderly George Wallington 1954 Without Reservation George Wallington 1956 Billie's Tune George Wallington 1956 The End of a Love Affair George Wallington 1956 Godchild George Wallington 1956 One Night of Love George Wallington 1956 What's New? George Wallington 1957 Tenor sax: Bobby Jaspar All of You George Wallington 1957 Dis Mornin' George Wallington 1957 Prestidigitator George Wallington 1957 Salt Peanuts George Wallington 1960 Hyacinth George Wallington 1960 It's All Right With Me
	Elmo Hope began his career with the Joe Morris band. 'The Applejack', below, from 1948, is among the first recordings of him. His first album as a leader was 'Introducing the Elmo Hope Trio', released in 1953. Elmo Hope 1948 The Applejack Elmo Hope 1953 Happy Hour Elmo Hope 1953 I Remember You Elmo Hope 1954 Later For You Elmo Hope 1955 It's a Lovely Day Today Elmo Hope 1956 Album Informal Jazz Elmo Hope 1957 So Nice Elmo Hope 1957 Vaun Ex Elmo Hope 1961 Eyes So Beautiful As Yours Elmo Hope 1963 It Shouldn't Happen to a Dream	Elmo Hope
	Marian McPartland first recorded in 1948 with her husband, celebrated early jazz cornetist, Jimmy McPartland (Early Jazz 1). McPartland began her career in 1938 as a vaudeville pianist by the stage name of Marian Page. Born in Great Britain, MacPartland met her husband, Jimmy, in Europe during World War II upon his being drafted into the army. They married in 1944, after which Jimmy returned to the States with his bride to resume his musical career. (Marian's first recordings with Jimmy in 1948 are unfound.) Some time later, 1952, Marian formed a trio to play at the Hickory House in New York City for next eight years. In 1969 Marian founded her own record label, Halcyon Records. Bill Crow plays bass on all selections below for year 1955. Marian McPartland 1955 Chelsea Bridge Marian McPartland 1955 I Could Write A Book Marian McPartland 1955 Poor Little Rich Girl Marian McPartland 1955 Sand In My Shoes Marian McPartland 1955 Struttin' With Some Barbecue Marian McPartland 1956 Saxophone: Stan Getz Trumpet: Dizzy Gillespie Dark Eyes Marian McPartland 1974 In a Mist Marian McPartland 1975 Afterglow	Marian McPartland
Terry Gibbs & Terry Pollard	Pianist Terry Pollard first recorded with Billy Mitchell in 1948. Best known in association with Terry Gibbs (Jazz 9), with whom she toured in the fifties, Pollard's first and only album, 'Terry Pollard', appeared in 1955. Considering her enormous talent her early retirement as a professional musician remains unfortunate to jazz. Terry Pollard 1955 Drums: Frank DeVito Trumpet: Don Fagerquist Autumn Serenade Terry Pollard 1955 Drums: Frank DeVito Trumpet: Don Fagerquist Feddi
	Milt Buckner began his career with the Cotton Pickers before joining Cab Calloway's orchestra. In 1941 he began to accompany Lionel Hampton (Jazz 2) for which he is best known. Below, Buckner plays piano on 'Milt's Boogie', vibraphone on 'Where Or When' and organ on 'Limehouse Blues'. Milt Buckner 1949 Milt's Boogie Milt Buckner 1976 Where Or When Milt Buckner 1977 Vibraphone: Lionel Hampton Limehouse Blues	Milt Buckner
Lennie Tristano	Like guitarist Billy Bauer (Jazz 7), some credit blind pianist Lennie Tristano with pushing bebop toward cool jazz. Among his earliest recordings is 'Intuition' in 1949, on which Bauer also plays. Lennie Tristano 1949 Saxophone: Wayne Marsh Intuition Lennie Tristano 1949 Bass: Arnold Fishkin Drums: Shelly Manne Guitar: Billy Bauer Alto Sax: Lee Konitz Tautology Lennie Tristano 1953 Descent into the Maelstrom Lennie Tristano 1965 Tangerine Lennie Tristano 1965 You Don't Know What Love Is
	Pianist Dave Brubeck met his future partner Paul Desmond (Birth of Jazz 4) in the army in 1944. Upon release from service the pair met again in California in 1949, formed an octet and produced their first recordings. That same year they trimmed personnel and recorded as the Dave Brubeck Trio with Cal Tjader (Birth of Jazz 9). Dave Brubeck is also found under Paul Desmond in Jazz 4. Dave Brubeck 1949 Dave Brubeck Trio Indiana Dave Brubeck 1949 Dave Brubeck Trio Laura Dave Brubeck 1961 Saxophone: Paul Desmond Take Five	Dave Brubeck
Kenny Drew	Kenny Drew, piano, first recorded with Howard McGhee (Jazz 5) in 1949 and would play with several big names before releasing his first album, 'New Faces, New Sounds' in 1953. He released his second album, 'The Ideation Of Kenny Drew', in 1954. Tracks from neither of these albums could be found for this history, thus starting below with his third album, 'Talkin' and Walkin', produced in 1955. Kenny Drew 1955 Sax: Joe Maini Bass: Leroy Vinnegar Drums: Larance Marable I'm Old Fashioned Kenny Drew 1955 Sax: Joe Maini Bass: Leroy Vinnegar Drums: Larance Marable Minor Blues (Blues In a Cardboard Box) Kenny Drew 1956 Bass: Paul Chambers Drums: Philly Joe Jones It's Only A Paper Moon Kenny Drew 1960 Bass: Sam Jones Drums: Louis Hayes Sax: Hank Mobley Trumpet: Freddie Hubbard Ballade Kenny Drew 1960 Bass: Sam Jones Drums: Louis Hayes Sax: Hank Mobley Trumpet: Freddie Hubbard Groovin' the Blues Kenny Drew 1960 Bass: Sam Jones Drums: Louis Hayes Sax: Hank Mobley Trumpet: Freddie Hubbard Undercurrent Kenny Drew 1964 Bass: Niels-Henning Pedersen Drums: Albert Heath A Stranger In Paradise Kenny Drew 1974 Bass: Niels-Henning Pedersen Drums: Albert Heath In Your Own Sweet Way Kenny Drew 1980 Tenor Sax: Warne Marsh Bass: Bo Stief Drums: Aage Tanggaaard Ornithology
	Pianist Phineas Newborn (and his brother Calvin) first recorded in 1949, backing what were BB King's first recordings as well (see A Birth of the Blues). The releases below followed some ten years later. Phineas Newborn 1959 Bass: Ray Brown Drums: Marvin Smith C Jam Blues Phineas Newborn 1961 Lush Life Phineas Newborn 1961 Bass: Sam Jones Drums: Louis Hayes Oleo	Phineas Newborn
	Ralph Sutton began his professional career in 1941 with Jack Teagarden (Early Jazz 1). As it isn't determined if (or with whom) he was first recorded before 1949 we begin with that year, of which tracks can be found on the CD, 'The Circle Recordings'. Sutton largely continued the ragtime sound into the modern era of jazz. Ralph Sutton 1949 With Henry Red Allen Baby Baby Ralph Sutton 1949 Black Bottom Stomp Ralph Sutton 1949 Dill Pickles/Whitewash Man Ralph Sutton 1949 I Dance At Your Wedding/I Got Rhythm Ralph Sutton 1949 With Max Kaminsky Muskrat Ramble Ralph Sutton 1953 Fussin' Ralph Sutton 1953 Tain't Nobody's Biz-Ness If I Do Ralph Sutton 1960 The Cascades Ralph Sutton 1963 With Henry Red Allen Yellow Dog Blues Ralph Sutton 1988 With Ruby Braff Dinah Ralph Sutton 1998 Eye Opener/Echoes Of Spring	Ralph Sutton
	Upon graduating from the New England Conservatory in Boston, Claude Williamson began his professional career in 1947 playing with Teddy Edwards (Jazz 4), then Red Norvo (Jazz 2), in San Francisco. He first recorded in 1949 with Charlie Barnet (none found, among them, 'Claude Reigns'), after which he worked with vocalist June Christy (Jazz 8) for a couple of years. Claude Williamson 1950 A Mile Down the Highway Claude Williamson 1953 Pirouette Claude Williamson 1954 Bouncing with Bud/Bean and the Boys Claude Williamson 1955 Don't Get Around Much Anymore Claude Williamson 1956 June Bug Claude Williamson 1977 All The Things You Are Claude Williamson 1977 I Love You Claude Williamson 1992 Robin's Nest Claude Williamson 1993 Song for My Father Claude Williamson 1993 Work Song Claude Williamson 1995 Manhattan	Claude Williamson
	It was 1950 when composer and pianist Paul Bley was first recorded on a Canadian television broadcast with tenor saxophonist Brew Moore (unfound). He also recorded with Charlie Parker a short time later but such is also unfound. Bley is featured, however, together with drummer Art Blakey, on an album released in 1953 by bassist Charles Mingus, 'Introducing Paul Bley'. Bley was married for a brief time early in his career to composer and pianist Carla Bley. Paul Bley 1953 Bass: Charles Mingus Drums: Art Blakey Spontaneous Combustion Paul Bley 1953 Bass: Charles Mingus Drums: Art Blakey Teapot Paul Bley 1961 Bass: Steve Swallow Clarinet: Jimmy Giuffre Stretching Out Paul Bley 1962 When Will the Blues Leave? Paul Bley 1964 Barrage Paul Bley 1965 Start Paul Bley 1966 Both Paul Bley 1972 El Cordobes/King Korn Paul Bley 1973 Ida Lupino Paul Bley 1977 Alto sax: Lee Konitz Guitar: Bill Connors Tavia/Longer Than You Know/Play Blue Paul Bley 1985 With Chet Baker You Go to My Head Paul Bley 1988 If I Loved You Paul Bley 1992 Ojos de Gato Paul Bley 1993 Remembering Paul Bley 1993 Seven Paul Bley 1996 Time Will Tell	Paul Bley
Barry Harris	Barry Harris is thought to have first recorded in 1950 with Christine Harris and Frank Foster (specifically, 'Hopper Topper' and 'Sante Fe Shuffle', neither found). Harris released his first album as a leader in 1958: 'Breakin' It Up', the earliest recordings of Harris found. All the tracks below for that year are from that release. Barry Harris 1958 Allen's Alley Barry Harris 1958 All the Things You Are Barry Harris 1958 Bluesy Barry Harris 1958 Embraceable You Barry Harris 1958 Ornithology Barry Harris 1958 Stranger In Paradise Barry Harris 1965 With Dexter Gordon Shiny Stockings Barry Harris 1967 Even Steven Barry Harris 1972 With Sonny Stitt Tune-Up Barry Harris 1976 With Dexter Gordon I'll Remember April
Dave McKenna	Dave McKenna was played professionally as a teenager with the Boots Mussulli band. At 19 he left home to join the Charlie Ventura Orchestra. His first known recordings are shortly thereafter with Woody Herman's Second Herd (Jazz 2), in 1950, before being drafted in the army. (One of those below, though McKenna isn't at all featured on it.) A humble man, McKenna, who once remarked he wasn't a "bona fide jazz guy", but "just a saloon piano player." McKenna began his solo recording career in 1955. Dave McKenna 1950 With Woody Herman Starlight Souvenirs Dave McKenna 1955 Bass: Max Bennett My Heart Belongs to Daddy Dave McKenna 1955 Bass: Max Bennett Strike Up The Band Dave McKenna 1957 Tenor sax: Charlie Ventura Sweet Sue, Just You Dave McKenna 1962 Bill Bailey Dave McKenna 1977 Oil and Vinegar Dave McKenna 1979 Have You Met Miss Jones Dave McKenna 1983 Lazy River Dave McKenna 1993 42nd Street
	Pianist Ahmad Jamal began his career with the George Hudson Orchestra. His first album, released 1951, is unfound. Ahmad Jamal 1952 Bass: Eddie Calhoun Guitar: Ray Crawford Ahmad's Blues/Billy Boy Ahmad Jamal 1958 I'll Remember April Ahmad Jamal 1961 Isn't It Romantic Ahmad Jamal 1992 Bass: James Cammack Drums: David Bowler Crossfire Ahmad Jamal 2008 Bass: James Cammack Drums: Idris Muhammad Aftermath	Ahmad Jamal
Wynton Kelly	Jamaican pianist Wynton Kelly's first album, 'Piano Interpretations', in 1951 is unfound for this history. But there is a sample of his playing with Dinah Washington the same year in Jazz 8, as well as a solo piece, 'Summertime', below. He is also the pianist on the samples of Wes Montgomery's 1965 release of 'Smokin' At the Half Note' in Jazz 7. Find him under Donald Byrd in Jazz 5 and Hank Mobley in Jazz 4 as well. Wynton Kelly 1951 Goodbye Wynton Kelly 1951 With Dinah Washington at Birdland Bass: Percy Heath Drums: Art Blakey I'll Never Be Free/I Wanna Be Loved Wynton Kelly 1951 Piano solo Summertime Wynton Kelly 1959 On Green Dolphin Street Wynton Kelly 1959 Bass: Paul Chambers Drums: Jimmy Cobb Softly, As In A Morning's Sunrise Wynton Kelly 1961 Bass: Paul Chambers Drums: Jimmy Cobb Autumn Leaves
	Composer Lou Stein is said to have worked with Buddy DeFranco (Jazz 5) as a teenager. At age 20 (1942) he began working on the road, notably with Ray McKinley (Jazz 2). He almost certainly recorded with either Glenn Miller (Jazz 2) or Charlie Ventura, the latter with whom he composed, in the forties, but nothing certain is thus far found. He must have been recorded in the latter forties when he became a freelance session pianist, much in demand. But again, nothing is thus far found, at least at You Tube, until 1952 with Charlie Parker (Jazz 4), a couple of those below. Lou Stein 1952 Lover Lou Stein 1952 Stella By Starlight Lou Stein 1954 Glad Lou Stein 1955 There'll Be Some Changes Made Lou Stein 1958 Got a Match	Lou Stein
	Singer Blossom Dearie switched from classical to jazz as a teenager. In 1952, age 28, she took off for France where she formed the group, The Blue Stars of France. Returning to America in 1956, she recorded her first record album the following year. More of Dearie can be found in Modern Jazz Song. Blossom Dearie 1955 April In Paris	Blossom Dearie
	Pianist Horace Silver was discovered by Stan Getz (Jazz 4) in Connecticut in 1950. It isn't clear though whether his debut recording in 1952 was with Stan Getz or the Lou Donaldson Quintet. He plays with Getz below, and with Donaldson in Modern Jazz 4. Silver is also the pianist on 'Split Kick' with Art Blakey in Modern Jazz 9. Horace Silver 1952 Saxophone: Stan Getz Potter's Luck	Horace Silver
Toshiko Akiyoshi	Classical fans of Mitsuko Uchida, meet the Uchida of jazz, Toshiko Akiyoshi, whose recording career began much earlier in 1953 upon discovery by pianist Oscar Peterson. Born in Japan, Akiyoshi's first album (1953), 'Toshiko's Piano' (unfortunately unfound), was performed with guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Ray Brown and drummer J.C. Heard. Toshiko Akiyoshi 1957 Blues For Toshiko Toshiko Akiyoshi 1957 The Third Movement Toshiko Akiyoshi 1957 Improvisation Toshiko Akiyoshi 1957 Road Time Shuffle Toshiko Akiyoshi 1957 It Was a Very Good Year Toshiko Akiyoshi 1957 Dance of the Gremlins Toshiko Akiyoshi 1957 Feast In Milano Toshiko Akiyoshi 1957 Strive For Jive Toshiko Akiyoshi 1957 Harvest Shuffle Toshiko Akiyoshi 1957 Un Poco Loco Toshiko Akiyoshi 1957 Long Yellow Road Toshiko Akiyoshi 1957 Kogun
	Sonny Clark, organ and piano, left Pennsylvania for California at age 20 to pursue a career in jazz. He soon met Wardell Gray (Jazz 4) and Oscar Pettiford (Jazz 7), then got a real jump when he began touring Europe and the United States with Buddy DeFranco, after which he settled in New York to play with singer Dinah Washington (Jazz 8). Clark's first recordings may have been in 1953, with saxophonist Frank Morgan among them. His first album, 'Oakland', released in 1955, is unfound for this history. He released his second album, 'Dial "S" For Sonny', in 1957. Sadly, Clark died young at age 31. Some say of heart attack. Others say of heroin overdose. Sonny Clark 1953 Saxophone: Frank Morgan Paul's Case Sonny Clark 1954 With Buddy DeFranco Blues In the Closet Sonny Clark 1954 With Buddy DeFranco A Foggy Day Sonny Clark 1954 With Buddy DeFranco The Nearness of You Sonny Clark 1954 With Buddy DeFranco Sonny's Idea Sonny Clark 1957 With Art Farmer Bootin' It Sonny Clark 1957 Love Walked In Sonny Clark 1957 With Art Farmer Sonny's Mood Sonny Clark 1961 Eric Walks Sonny Clark 1961 Melody For C Sonny Clark 1961 Voodoo	Sonny Clark
Bill Evans	Bill Evans began to play piano in his brother's band at age twelve. Though good at classical, but not improvisation, at that time, nine years later in 1950 he got his first job with Herbie Fields (Jazz 5), then released his first name album, 'New Jazz Conceptions' in 1953. Bill Evans 1956 I Love You Bill Evans 1956 Sax: Cannonball Adderley Waltz For Debby Bill Evans 1965 Live concert Jazz 625
	Vince Guaraldi began performing on piano during college, that early inclination interrupted by service as an army cook during the Korean War. Upon discharge he found employment as an intermission pianist at the Black Hawk in San Francisco, a rather intimidating job due that it was Art Tatum (Jazz 2) for whom he filled in the breaks. Nevertheless, taking courage in the face of the daunting paid off when Guaraldi himself got a major break in 1953, joining the Cal Tjader Trio (Jazz 9) with which he first recorded. Three years later he formed his own trio and cut his first album, 'Vince Guaraldi Trio'. Tjader plays both drums and vibes in tracks below. Vince Guaraldi 1953 With Cal Tjader Chopsticks-Mambo Vince Guaraldi 1953 With Cal Tjader Lullaby of the Leaves Vince Guaraldi 1953 With Cal Tjader Three Little Words Vince Guaraldi 1953 With Cal Tjader Vibra-Tharpe Vince Guaraldi 1956 Album: 'Vince Guaraldi Trio' Django Vince Guaraldi 1957 Album A Flower is a Lovesome Thing Vince Guaraldi 1962 Cast Your Fate to the Wind	Vince Guaraldi
	Michel Legrand entered the Paris Conservatory of Music at age ten, where he studied until age eighteen. Upon leaving school he accompanied a number of French popular singers (none found) until he recorded his first album, 'I Love Paris', at age 22 (1954). Legrand first recorded jazz in 1958 upon visiting the United States. In addition to jazz piano, Legrand conducted orchestras and wrote film scores. Michel Legrand 1954 I Love Paris Michel Legrand 1954 Moulin Rouge Michel Legrand 1958 Trumpet: Miles Davis Jitterbug Waltz Michel Legrand 1958 Trumpets: Donald Byrd and Art Farmer Night In Tunisia Michel Legrand 1958 Sax: Ben Webster Rosetta Michel Legrand 1958 Trumpet: Miles Davis 'Round Midnight Michel Legrand 1959 Album: 'Jazz In Paris' Paris In the Spring Michel Legrand 1970 From the film 'Wuthering Heights' I Was Born in Love With You Michel Legrand 1971 Oum le dauphin Michel Legrand 1972 With Sarah Vaughan Pieces of Dreams Michel Legrand 2001 Sax: Phil Woods The Summer Knows Michel Legrand 2001 Sax: Phil Woods Watch What Happens Michel Legrand 2001 Sax: Phil Woods You Must Believe In Spring	Michel Legrand
Ray Bryant	Ray Bryant began playing piano at age six. He began playing professionally with big names such as Coleman Hawkins (Jazz 4), Miles Davis (Jazz 5) and Sonny Rollins (Jazz 4). His first album as a band leader, 'Meet Betty Carter and Ray Bryant', was produced in 1955, after which he formed his first trio in 1956. Ray Bryant 1955 Vocalist: Betty Carter I Could Write a Book Ray Bryant 1957 Bass: Ike Isaacs Drums: Charles Wright Blue Changes Ray Bryant 1957 Bass: Ike Isaacs Drums: Charles Wright Golden Earrings Ray Bryant 1957 Bass: Ike Isaacs Drums: Charles Wright Sonar Ray Bryant 1967 Fox Stalker Ray Bryant 1967 Paper Cup Ray Bryant 1967 Slow Freight Ray Bryant 1968 Above the Rock Ray Bryant 1976 Good Morning Heartache Ray Bryant 1989 Reflection
Eddie Costa	Eddie Costa's first recordings may have been in 1956 with the Vinnie Burke Trio, the year before his first recordings as a band leader (a quintet), 'I Didn't Know What Time It Was' among them. Eddie Costa 1956 Bass: Vinnie Burke Drums: Nick Stabulas Pile Driver Eddie Costa 1956 Bass: Vinnie Burke Drums: Nick Stabulas Sweet and Lovely Eddie Costa 1956 Yesterdays Eddie Costa 1957 I Didn't Know What Time It Was Eddie Costa 1957 Let's Take a Chance On Love Eddie Costa 1958 Adelaide Eddie Costa 1958 I'll Know Eddie Costa 1958 I've Never Been In Love Before Eddie Costa 1959 Anabelle Eddie Costa 1959 Diane Eddie Costa 1959 The House Of Blue Lights Eddie Costa 1959 My Funny Valentine Eddie Costa 1959 What's To Ya Eddie Costa 1959 When I Fall In Love
Tommy Flanagan	Be-bop pianist Tommy Flanagan released his first album under his own name in 1957 as the Tommy Flanagan Trio with bassist Wilbur Little and drummer Elvin Jones (Jazz 9). His first recordings may have been the previous year with Kenny Burrell and Oscar Pettiford (Jazz 7). The album was 'Overseas' from which there are four tracks below. Flanagan also plays with guitarist Kenny Burrell in Jazz 7. Tommy Flanagan 1956 Bass: Oscar Pettiford Guitar: Kenny Burrell Cheeta Tommy Flanagan 1956 Bass: Oscar Pettiford Smoke Signal Tommy Flanagan 1957 Bass: Wilbur Little Drums: Elvin Jones Dalarna Tommy Flanagan 1957 Bass: Wilbur Little Drums: Elvin Jones Eclypso Tommy Flanagan 1957 Bass: Wilbur Little Drums: Elvin Jones Relaxin' at Camarillo Tommy Flanagan 1957 Bass: Wilbur Little Drums: Elvin Jones Verdandi
	Pianist Ramsey Lewis released his first album, 'Ramsey Lewis and The Gentlemen of Swing' in 1956. Ramsey Lewis 1956 Carmen Ramsey Lewis 1974 Sun Goddess Ramsey Lewis 1977 Tequila Mockingbird Ramsey Lewis 1983 Les Fleur Ramsey Lewis 1984 Closer Than Close	Ramsey Lewis
Cecil Taylor	Pianist Cecil Taylor formed his first band in 1956 with saxophonist Steve Lacy (Jazz 4), also releasing his first album that year, 'Jazz Advance'. Cecil Taylor 1956 Bass: Buell Neidlinger Drums: Dennis Charles Bemsha Swing Cecil Taylor 1956 Bass: Buell Neidlinger Drums: Dennis Charles Charge 'Em Blues Cecil Taylor 1956 Bass: Buell Neidlinger Drums: Dennis Charles Rick Kick Shaw Cecil Taylor 1956 Bass: Buell Neidlinger Drums: Dennis Charles Song Cecil Taylor 1956 Bass: Buell Neidlinger Drums: Dennis Charles You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To Cecil Taylor 1958 Excursion On a Wobbly Rail Cecil Taylor 1965 Alto Sax: Jimmy Lyons Bass: Henry Grimes Drums: Sunny Murray Number One (Octagonal Skirt and Fancy Pants)
Bobby Timmons	Pianist Bobby Timmons got his start as a professional musician with trumpeter Kenny Dorham and the Jazz Prophets in 1956, then later joined drummer Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers (Jazz 9). He released his first album, 'This Here Is Bobby Timmons', in 1960, the three tracks below for that year from that record. Bobby Timmons 1956 With the Jazz Prophets Autumn In New York Bobby Timmons 1956 With the Jazz Prophets K.D.'s Blues Bobby Timmons 1958 With the Jazz Messengers Live Moanin' Bobby Timmons 1958 With the Jazz Messengers Studio Moanin' Bobby Timmons 1960 Bass: Sam Jones Drums: Jimmy Cobb Dat Dere Bobby Timmons 1960 Bass: Sam Jones Drums: Jimmy Cobb My Funny Valentine Bobby Timmons 1960 Bass: Sam Jones Drums: Jimmy Cobb This Here Bobby Timmons 1960 With the Jazz Messengers My Funny Valentine
	Pianist and vocalist Mose Allison released his first two albums, 'Back Country Suite' and 'Local Color', in 1957. Allison heard jazz so differently that, at the time, it's surprising he was able to find a record producer at all. More extraordinary piano by Mose Allison can be found in A Birth of Modern Jazz Song. Mose Allison 1957 From the album 'Back Country Suite' In Salah	Mose Allison
Clare Fischer	Keyboardist (piano, synthesizer), arranger and composer Clare Fischer put together his first band at age fifteen. Graduating from high school in 1946, Fischer began studying composition in 1947. But he didn't receive his Master in Music until 1955 due to having been drafted into the army. He began his professional career in Los Angeles as an arranger and accompanist (piano) for the Hi-Lo's. 'Tenderly', below, is among Fisher's first arrangements with that group, on which he also conducts the orchestra. 'Agogically So' is another of his arrangements, on which he may also be the accompanist on piano. Fischer released his first album in his own name in 1962, 'First Time Out'. Clare Fischer 1957 Arrangement for the Hi-Lo's Tenderly Clare Fischer 1958 Arrangement for the Hi-Lo's Agogically So Clare Fischer 1960 Vibes: Cal Tjader Over the Rainbow Clare Fischer 1962 Album: 'First Time Out' I Love You Clare Fischer 1962 Album: 'First Time Out' Nigerian Walk Clare Fischer 1963 Guitarist: Joe Pass There Will Never Be Another You Clare Fischer 1965 Morning Clare Fischer 1980 Gaviota Clare Fischer 1987 Cuban Fantasy
	Shirley Horn, a vocalist as well as pianist, formed her first band, a trio, in 1954. Her first known recordings followed five years later with violinist Stuff Smith (Jazz 2) in 1959 (unfound). That was a major break, but when Miles Davis (Jazz 5) found good things to say about her in 1960 people started listening. Horn created her first album, 'Embers and Ashes', that same year. One track from that below. (More Shirley Horn in Jazz 8.) Shirley Horn 1960 I Thought About You Shirley Horn 1992 Here's to Life	Shirley Horn
Shirley Scott	Shirley Scott played piano on occasion but her preferred instrument was organ. Scott created nine record albums from 1958 to 1960, her first, 'Great Scott!'. None of them are found. 'Satin Doll', below, is from her tenth album, 'Satin Doll'. Scott was married to tenor sax player, Stanley Turrentine, with whom she performed from 1960 to 1969. Shirley Scott 1958 Saxophone: Eddie Lockjaw Davis In the Kitchen Shirley Scott 1958 Satin Doll Shirley Scott 1964 Saxophone: Stanley Turrentine Shirley Shirley Scott 1972 By the Time I Get to Phoenix
	It is thought Duke Pearson first recorded in 1959 with Donald Byrd and Art Pepper (not found). Be as may, he began releasing records in his own name the same year. Duke Pearson 1959 Black Coffee Duke Pearson 1959 Album Alto sax: Jackie McLean Trumpet: Donald Byrd Fuego Duke Pearson 1959 I Love You Duke Pearson 1959 I'm a Fool to Want You Duke Pearson 1959 I'm Glad There is You Duke Pearson 1959 Witchcraft Duke Pearson 1961 Jeannine Duke Pearson 1961 Say You're Mine	Duke Pearson
Cedar Walton	Cedar Walton is thought to have first recorded in 1959 on an alternate take of 'Giant Steps' with John Coltrane (Jazz 4). It was as a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers (Jazz 9) in the early sixties that Walton began to secure recognition of his considerable talents. All the tracks below for year 1962 are Walton with the Jazz Messengers. Cedar Walton 1959 Giant Steps Cedar Walton 1960 Tenor sax: Benny Golson Trumpet: Art Farmer Blues On Down Cedar Walton 1961 Trombone: JJ Johnson Mohawk Cedar Walton 1962 Caravan Cedar Walton 1962 Skylark Cedar Walton 1962 Sweet 'n' Sour Cedar Walton 1962 This Is For Albert Cedar Walton 1976 Live performance Blue Monk Cedar Walton 1982 Live performance Trumpet: Freddie Hubbard God Bless the Child Cedar Walton 1982 Midnight Waltz Cedar Walton 1986 Live performance Trumpet: Freddie Hubbard Misty
	We pause this Birth of Modern Jazz Piano with Duke Pearson. By the time Pearson arrives jazz is well developed beyond big swing orchestra, largely via the introduction of sounds from without the United States in the thirties, then bebop and individualists such as Nat King Cole in the forties. The fifties will have commenced with "cool" jazz ('Birth of the Cool' by Miles Davis representative of such, recorded in 1949-50 though not released until 1957) and be a decade of experiment giving passage to prominent compositions in the sixties announcing that modern jazz has arrived (such as 'Take Five' by Brubeck above). By the time Timmons records his first album keyboardists such as Big John Patton, Herbie Hancock, Monty Alexander, Dick Hyman, Ronnie Matthews, Les McCann and McCoy Tyner are in position to take jazz through the sixties, which we leave to a later period of this history.