It emerged in New York City, as a result of the mixture of the styles of predominantly white swing jazz musicians and predominantly black bebop musicians, and it dominated jazz in the first half of the 1950s.

The late 1940s through the 1960s are considered the golden age of American jazz, and the 1950s are, without a doubt, the most prolific decade in jazz history. Today, we’ll look back at 15 of the greatest …

50s Jazz Music Hits Playlist - Greatest 1950's Jazz Songs We recommend you to check other playlists or our favorite music charts. If you enjoyed listening to...

Aug 12, 2025 · Legendary musicians pioneered new styles, creating compositions that captured the essence of the era and influenced future generations. From smoky jazz clubs to polished recordings, …

Compositions by the late Wayne Shorter, as a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Miles Davis'... Burnin' fast jazz to motivate you. Nothing under 200 BPM! It's sock hop radio!

Jul 21, 2022 · In 2020, to celebrate JazzTimes’ 50th anniversary, we made a bold (some would say foolhardy) call: the top 50 jazz albums of the past 50 years, according to our critics.

Jun 15, 2025 · By the end of the 1950s, jazz had transformed, with the emergence of cool jazz signalling a shift towards a more introspective and experimental approach to the genre.

This compilation includes two Jimmy Smith tracks, three Ahmad Jamal tracks with Ray Crawford on guitar, a Wes Montgomery track with Melvin Rhyne on organ,and two Ray Charles tracks with David …

Take a step back in time and experience the magic of 1950s jazz with our specially curated playlist. The video features some of the most iconic and influential tracks that defined a generation...

John Dankworth formed his successful touring group, the Seven, in 1950 to showcase his compositions and arrangements and from 1953 to 1964 he led his own full-time touring orchestra. His first …