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50's Jazz Club Sounding Songs?

I have been out of commission on several fronts over the past several months. This weekend, I spun some records for the first time in some time. I started with a sampling of various degress of bop stuff, which are my favorites though I have only a few. I came to the realization that I had found what, for me, is the "personification" of the sound that makes me "feel" like I'm in a very hip, ultra cool, smoky, 50's jazz club in Midtown Manhattan. A time gone by. Corn-fed Prime Rib, garlic mashed potatoes and creamed spinach, followed by half a dozen martinis and luscious jazz.................

The song:

"Autumn Leaves"

The version:
From the LP "Somethin' Else"

J. Adderley - alto sax
M. Davis - trumpet
H. Jones - piano (block cord master)
S. Jones - bass

Any contenders from the rest of you? ;)
4yanx

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sbank
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Bill Evans Trio - Sunday at the Village Vanguard

Sure, it's 1961, but you can hear glasses tinkle at the front tables.

Not to mention that this and Waltz For Debby both capture the famed trio at their prime, these are Evan's masterpieces. Cheers,

Spencer
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This thread inspires me to mention that everyone here should watch the documentary
"History of Blue Note: The Alfred Lion Story",
it is often rerun on the Ovation cable network, and is also available to rent. Most of the musicians on this thread are mentioned or featured in this tremendous video. Cheers,
Spencer
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