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Final Recordings of Jazz Masters of the 1950s and '60s

By Larry Slater | Jazz Connections
September 19, 2025
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The 1950s and early '60s were a high point for jazz. Jazz was popular. You could hear it on TV, on college campuses, and on US State Department tours. It was an era of mind-boggling creativity. Cool jazz, hard bop, bossa nova and free jazz were all born and nurtured during these years. Many jazz musicians at the peak of their craft flourished alongside veterans of the swing era.

In this hour, you'll hear the final recordings of some of the jazz greats who were prominent during this era. Featured artists include

Max Roach

drums
1925 - 2007

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Sonny Stitt

saxophone
1924 - 1982

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Erroll Garner

piano
1921 - 1977

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Stan Getz

saxophone, tenor
1927 - 1991

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Zoot Sims

saxophone, tenor
1925 - 1985

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Gerry Mulligan

saxophone, baritone
1927 - 1996

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Wes Montgomery

guitar
1923 - 1968

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Bill Evans

piano
1929 - 1980

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