What Are Some Great LIVE Jazz Recordings?

[NipperDog]

I love turning off the lights, closing my eyes and imagining that I'm in a small venue listening to some LIVE jazz. The constant chatter and clinking glasses only add to the realism of the experience and don't bother me a bit. I so wish I could have been in some of these clubs back in the '50s and '60s when these recording were made, but alas, this is as close as I can even come. 

[NipperDog]

55 minutes ago, Ralf11 said:

 

Oops, I don't know how to delete this post.

[NipperDog]

57 minutes ago, Ralf11 said:

OP seems to want a small club background

 

so Newport is out...

Yes, that's what I was hoping for.

 

The more intimate the club, the better.

 

I really appreciate all of you who've had suggestions for me. 

 

 

[NipperDog]

8 minutes ago, semente said:

 

Can't get any more intimate than this:

 

 

LOL, I guess I should have been more clear. 

[NipperDog]

Again Guys, thanks.

 

I'm making a list of all of your suggestions and it'll be a labor of love to listen my way through it. 

[NipperDog]

If anyone else is into this type of live music, here's a treasure trove of recordings done at the Village Vanguard in NYC over the years.

 

https://www.villagevanguard.com/albums

[NipperDog]

On 7/2/2017 at 7:03 PM, jhwalker said:

Of course, the classic Bill Evans run at the Village Vanguard in 1961 - available in several sets, including a 3-disc "complete" set.

I am thoroughly enjoying this album!

 

Thanks for recommending it.

 

[NipperDog]

On 7/5/2017 at 7:43 PM, elcorso said:

 

This is my favorite Bill Evans Trio and believe should be in the list.

 

 

 

Roch

Added, and Thank You.

[NipperDog]

Thanks everyone, for all your contributions.

 

I had no idea there we so many truly outstanding live jazz albums out there. I'm gonna be busy with them for quite some time. 

[NipperDog]

On 7/15/2017 at 5:38 AM, Musicophile said:

 

 

I've just turned my contribution here into a post for my blog, with some more background on each album.

 

https://musicophilesblog.com/2017/07/15/9-outstanding-live-jazz-recordings/

 

I'd really appreciate any feedback people may have.

I don't know how I missed this link to your blog the first time I checked for responses to my query.

 

There are some excellent suggestions here and I'll definitely be checking them out as time permits.

 

Thanks!

[NipperDog]

I'm finally making a serious dent in all the suggestions here and want to thank you guys again. ?