1955 in jazz

Updated on Nov 30, 2023

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Decade 1950s in jazz		Music 1955 in music

See also 1954 in jazz – 1956 in jazz

This is a timeline documenting events of Jazz in the year 1955.

July

15 – The 2nd Newport Jazz Festival started in Newport, Rhode Island (July 15 – 17).

Miles 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).