Jazz is more than a genre, it’s a heartbeat, a conversation, a revolution in rhythm and soul, according to a report on Singers Room.
From smoky clubs in Harlem to grand concert halls across the globe, jazz has shaped the soundscape of the 20th century and beyond. But among the thousands of recordings and legendary sessions, a select few tracks have risen to iconic status, songs that not only defined eras but transcended them.
The following masterpieces didn’t just play on the radio; they rewrote the rules of music, captivated generations, and left an indelible mark on American culture.
- 1. Take Five – Dave Brubeck Quartet (1959)
- 2. So What – Miles Davis (1959)
- 3. My Favorite Things – John Coltrane (1961)
- 4. ‘Round Midnight – Thelonious Monk (1947)
- 5. All Blues – Miles Davis (1959)
- 6. A Love Supreme – John Coltrane (1965)
- 7. Strange Fruit – Billie Holiday (1939)
- 8. Sing, Sing, Sing – Benny Goodman (1937)
- 9. Birdland – Weather Report (1977)
- 10. In a Sentimental Mood – Duke Ellington (1935)
- 11. Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma / Johnny Mercer (1945)
- 12. God Bless the Child – Billie Holiday (1941)
- 13. Freddie Freeloader – Miles Davis (1959)
- 14. Misty – Erroll Garner (1954)
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