Albums of 1962
The records from 1962 that made our lists.
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1Waltz for DebbyBill Evans
Waltz for Debby
From the same legendary Vanguard afternoon, all delicacy and dialogue between three musicians listening hard. Tender and timeless. A desert-island jazz record.
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2Tijuana MoodsCharles Mingus
Tijuana Moods
A vivid, colourful peak of large-group invention. Bold and beloved. A high point.
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3GoDexter Gordon
Go
A relaxed, swinging hard-bop peak of big-toned tenor. Warm and assured. A Blue Note favourite.
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4Hub-TonesFreddie Hubbard
Hub-Tones
A vibrant hard-bop peak of fiery trumpet. Bold and acclaimed. A Blue Note classic.
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5Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf
Howlin' Wolf
The 'rocking chair' album of foundational Chicago blues classics, Wolf's voice an elemental force. Raw and essential. A blues cornerstone.
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6Live at the Village VanguardJohn Coltrane
Live at the Village Vanguard
A fiery live document of the classic quartet pushing outward. Intense and acclaimed. A landmark.
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7Modern Sounds in Country and Western MusicRay Charles
Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
A bold, genre-crossing landmark that reframed country through soul. Lush and influential. A historic record.
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8The BridgeSonny Rollins
The Bridge
A comeback after his famous sabbatical, sharp and assured. Strong and acclaimed. A return to form.