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 …

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...

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, …

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.

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...

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 …

As the 1950s progressed, rock ‘n roll became increasingly popular. Music radically changed from 32-bar popular songs coming from Tin Pan Alley composers to more rhythm ‘n blues influenced material.

This is a timeline documenting events of Jazz in the year 1950. The owner of Café Society and Café Society Uptown, Barney Josephson, closed both locations after his brother, Leon Josephson, was …