Albums of 1963

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   The Freewheelin' Bob DylanBob Dylan

   The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan

   Bob Dylan · 1963 · Rock

   The album that established Dylan as the voice of a generation, home to 'Blowin' in the Wind'. Spare and powerful. A folk landmark.

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   The Black Saint and the Sinner LadyCharles Mingus

   The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady

   Charles Mingus · 1963 · Jazz

   An ambitious, through-composed suite blending jazz, classical and flamenco into something cinematic and intense. Singular even within Mingus's catalogue. A bold, rewarding listen.

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   Money JungleDuke Ellington, Charles Mingus & Max Roach

   Money Jungle

   Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus & Max Roach · 1963 · Jazz

   A spirited, tense summit of three giants. Bold and acclaimed. A singular record.

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   Live at the ApolloJames Brown

   Live at the Apollo

   James Brown · 1963 · Soul & R&B

   An electrifying live document that captured Brown's raw command. Thrilling and historic. One of the great live albums.

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   Page OneJoe Henderson

   Page One

   Joe Henderson · 1963 · Jazz

   A strong hard-bop debut, home to 'Recorda Me' and 'Blue Bossa'. Tuneful and beloved. A Blue Note favourite.

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   BalladsJohn Coltrane

   Ballads

   John Coltrane · 1963 · Jazz

   A tender, lyrical record of standards played with restraint. Beautiful and beloved. A gentle entry point.

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   John Coltrane and Johnny HartmanJohn Coltrane & Johnny Hartman

   John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman

   John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman · 1963 · Jazz

   A sublime ballads collaboration of tenor and baritone voice. Tender and timeless. A romantic classic.

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   The Big Soul of John Lee HookerJohn Lee Hooker

   The Big Soul of John Lee Hooker

   John Lee Hooker · 1963 · Blues

   The Boom Boom album — Hooker at Vee-Jay, one riff and total command.

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   Midnight BlueKenny Burrell

   Midnight Blue

   Kenny Burrell · 1963 · Jazz

   A relaxed, bluesy guitar gem of late-night cool. Smooth and beloved. A perfect mood record.

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    Night BeatSam Cooke

    Night Beat

    Sam Cooke · 1963 · Soul & R&B

    A late-night, bluesy set that shows the depth beneath Cooke's pop sheen. Intimate and soulful. An underrated classic.

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