Essential jazz standard listening

The albums that define jazz standard.

Our picks for where to start with jazz standard — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

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The jazz standard essentials

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In Person at the Americana

Julie London

In Person at the Americana

A sultry blend of cool jazz and traditional pop, showcasing London's smoky vocals in an intimate live setting.

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Our Fair Lady

Julie London

Our Fair Lady

A sultry blend of cool jazz and traditional pop, showcasing London’s smoky vocals over lush orchestral arrangements.

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Sophisticated Lady

Julie London

Sophisticated Lady

A sultry blend of cool jazz and traditional pop, showcasing London’s intimate vocal style and lush arrangements.

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Feeling Good

Julie London

Feeling Good

A sultry blend of jazz and pop that captures the essence of mid-60s sophistication.

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London by Night

Julie London

London by Night

A sultry blend of jazz and pop, infused with smoky vocals and intimate storytelling.

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Latin in a Satin Mood

Julie London

Latin in a Satin Mood

A sultry blend of smooth jazz and Latin rhythms that captivates with every languid note.

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Your Number Please

Julie London

Your Number Please

A sultry blend of jazz standards and pop ballads, infused with Julie London's smoky vocals and intimate arrangements.

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Julie...At Home

Julie London

Julie...At Home

A soothing blend of cool jazz and traditional pop with intimate vocal storytelling.

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Swing Me an Old Song

Julie London

Swing Me an Old Song

A lush blend of jazz-inflected pop standards delivered with sultry vocals and intimate arrangements.

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Julie Is Her Name

Julie London

Julie Is Her Name

A sultry blend of cool jazz and pop, showcasing intimate vocals over lush, understated arrangements.

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Lonely Girl

Julie London

Lonely Girl

A sultry blend of cool jazz and traditional pop, showcasing London’s smoky vocals over lush arrangements.

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Make Love to Me

Julie London

Make Love to Me

Smooth vocal delivery paired with lush orchestral arrangements creates an intimate and romantic atmosphere throughout the album.

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Send for Me

Julie London

Send for Me

Sophisticated jazz melodies intertwine with Julie London's sultry vocals, creating an intimate and inviting atmosphere.

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All Through the Night: Julie London Sings the Choicest of Cole Porter

Julie London

All Through the Night: Julie London Sings the Choicest of Cole Porter

Smooth vocals glide over lush orchestrations, illuminating Cole Porter's timeless melodies with intimate sophistication.

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By Myself

Julie London

By Myself

A smoky blend of cool jazz and pop, evoking late-night introspection and romantic longing.

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Around Midnight

Julie London

Around Midnight

Intimate vocal warmth intertwined with lush orchestration creates a timeless jazz standard atmosphere.

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About the Blues

Julie London

About the Blues

Smooth, smoky vocal delivery intertwines with lush arrangements, evoking the intimate atmosphere of a dimly lit jazz club.

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Calendar Girl

Julie London

Calendar Girl

A sultry blend of lush orchestration and smoky vocals that evoke the changing seasons.

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With Body & Soul

Julie London

With Body & Soul

Intimate vocals weave through lush arrangements, blending jazz sophistication with the warmth of traditional pop.

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Julie

Julie London

Julie

A sultry blend of jazz and pop, draped in lush orchestration and London's intimate vocals.

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Love Letters

Julie London

Love Letters

Smooth, sultry vocals intertwine with lush orchestration, creating an intimate atmosphere of romantic longing.

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Easy Does It

Julie London

Easy Does It

A soothing blend of jazz standards and pop ballads delivered with London's sultry vocals and smooth arrangements.

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Love on the Rocks

Julie London

Love on the Rocks

A smoky blend of cool jazz and pop, imbued with longing and poignant storytelling.

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The End of the World

Julie London

The End of the World

A sultry blend of cool jazz and traditional pop that showcases London's smoky vocals and emotional depth.

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