Albums of 1957

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   Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm SectionArt Pepper

   Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section

   Art Pepper · 1957 · Jazz

   A peak of West Coast cool, Pepper paired with Miles's rhythm section. Lyrical and beloved. A classic.

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   The Best of Little WalterLittle Walter

   The Best of Little Walter

   Little Walter · 1957 · Blues

   Juke and the amplified harmonica revolution — the record that made the instrument a lead voice.

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   Birth of the CoolMiles Davis

   Birth of the Cool

   Miles Davis · 1957 · Jazz

   The recordings that codified cool jazz, trading bebop's heat for relaxed, arranged elegance with a nonet. Their influence on West Coast jazz was immense. Restrained, sophisticated and historically pivotal.

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   Way Out WestSonny Rollins

   Way Out West

   Sonny Rollins · 1957 · Jazz

   A relaxed, piano-less trio peak of cowboy-themed swing. Inventive and beloved. A classic.

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   A Night at the Village VanguardSonny Rollins

   A Night at the Village Vanguard

   Sonny Rollins · 1957 · Jazz

   A landmark piano-less live trio date. Inventive and beloved. A high point.

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   Brilliant CornersThelonious Monk

   Brilliant Corners

   Thelonious Monk · 1957 · Jazz

   Knotty, angular compositions played with Monk's unmistakable touch, the title track so hard it had to be spliced together. Idiosyncratic and brilliant. Essential Monk.

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   Monk's MusicThelonious Monk

   Monk's Music

   Thelonious Monk · 1957 · Jazz

   A robust septet session of Monk's angular tunes. Swinging and acclaimed. A strong record.

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