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Albums of 1956
The records from 1956 that made our lists.
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1Pithecanthropus ErectusCharles Mingus
Pithecanthropus Erectus
An early, ambitious peak of programmatic jazz and collective fire. Bold and influential. A landmark.
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2Ellington at NewportDuke Ellington
Ellington at Newport
The electrifying live comeback that revived Ellington's career. Thrilling and historic. One of the great live jazz records.
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3Ella and LouisElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
Ella and Louis
A warm, effortless pairing of two jazz giants on standards. Charming and timeless. A beloved record.
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4Saxophone ColossusSonny Rollins
Saxophone Colossus
A definitive hard-bop statement, melodic and muscular, home to the calypso 'St. Thomas'. Effortlessly inventive. One of the great tenor records.