Samiksha Jaiswal (Editor)I am a computer expert who loves a challenge. When I am not managing servers and fixing flaws, I write about it and other interesting things on various blogs.1955 in jazzUpdated on Dec 17, 2024EditLikeCommentShareShare on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on RedditSign inDecade 1950s in jazzMusic 1955 in musicSee also 1954 in jazz – 1956 in jazzThis is a timeline documenting events of Jazz in the year 1955.ContentsJulyAlbum releasesReferencesJuly15 – The 2nd Newport Jazz Festival started in Newport, Rhode Island (July 15 – 17).17Miles Davis historic performance at the Newport Jazz Festival resulted in George Avakian signing him to Columbia Records. This led to the formation of his so-called “first great quintet,” featuring John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones (the "’Round About Midnight" sessions).Album releasesHerbie Nichols: The Third WorldAhmad Jamal: PoincianaErroll Garner: Concert by the SeaGeorge Shearing: SpellHorace Silver: Horace Silver and the Jazz MessengersLennie Tristano: Lennie TristanoOscar Peterson: At Zardi'sFrank Morgan: Frank MorganHerbie Nichols: Herbie Nichols TrioFrank Sinatra: Songs for Young LoversThelonious Monk: Thelonious Monk Plays Duke EllingtonMore Alchetron TopicsReferences1955 in jazz Wikipedia (Text) CC BY-SASimilar Topics
