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
'Smokin' at the Half Note" by Wes Montgomery and the Wynton Kelly Trio. Absolutely feel like you're at a table in the place.
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
Check out Joshua Redman's "Live at the Vanguard". The music and playing is infectious, plus the recording has an alluring intimacy. If only a copy in vinyl were attainable.