Best Albums of 1961

Oliver and Judy

Best Albums of 1961

One Man Academy
Albums of the Year - 1961

Judy At Carnegie Hall, Judy Garland
Straight Ahead, Oliver Nelson, Eric Dolphy
The Blues and the Abstract Truth, Oliver Nelson

Albums Worth Noting - 1961

My Favorite Things, John Coltrane

Quick Notes

  • Wasn't familiar with Oliver Nelson, but ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, would recommend.
  • Judy: Fun. The crowd always sends me all goosebumpy. And listening to her reminds me of Lucille 2, so that's a nice bonus.

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OG Grammy Nominees and Winner
Judy at Carnegie Hall, Judy Garland🏆
Breakfast at Tiffany's, Henry Mancini
Genius + Soul = Jazz, Ray Charles
Great Band with Great Voices, Si Zentner & Johnny Mann Singers
The Nat King Cole Story, Nat King Cole
West Side Story (Motion Picture Soundtrack), John Green