A Box of Toys

A Box of Toys #31: Jazz, 1956 – 1966

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On this episode of A Box of Toys, we examine the Jazz movement from the years 1956 to 1966. We present at and discuss several artists from this period which is often overlooked and forgotten. Shout out to people playing and performing jazz and those committed to the genre, including the programs on KPFA keeping it alive!

PHOTO: Janine Robinson

Playlist

Artist Song Album Label
Herbie NicholsLove, Gloom, Cash, LoveLove, Gloom, Cash, Love (Remastered 2013)Bethlehem Records
Ornette ColemanLonely WomanThe Shape Of Jazz To ComeRhino Atlantic
Charles MingusWednesday Night Prayer Meeting (Live Version)Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting (Live Version)WMG - Atlantic Records
Charles MingusMoanin'Passions Of A Man: The Complete Atlantic Recordings (1956-1961) (US Release)Rhino Atlantic
Charles MingusOriginal FaubusMagic Winter Sounds69 digital
Thelonious MonkBemsha SwingThe Jazz Effect - Thelonius MonkReloaded Music
John ColtraneAlabamaUltimate Jazz CollectionRolled Gold Classics
Eric DolphyJitterbug WaltzConversationsCharly Records
Charles MingusHora DecubitusMingus Mingus Mingus Mingus MingusUniversal Music
Albert AylerGhosts: First VariationCengage Learning - Martin-Waters: Essential Jazz, 3eSME - SMCMG
Andrew HillRefugePoint Of DepartureUMG - Blue Note Records
Cecil TaylorEnter, Evening (Alternate Take) (Digitally Remastered)Unit StructuresBlue Note Records
J-CoolTryna Get da Money (feat. Super & Sway Wellz) feat. Super,Sway WellzThe Purple PrinceItm Forever LLC
M.I.A.Paper PlanesKalaDancewerks
Kirby Tha HottestHalf Man Half AmazingThe Off SeasonG.E. Entertainment
The Broken KeysBone TrainGravityMERLIN - Tru Thoughts