Artist page · 04/07/2026
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34 vinyl releases, including 1964's Getz/Gilberto; original pressings reach €45 or higher.
Stanley Gayetzsky, known as Stan Getz, was an American tenor saxophonist celebrated for his rich, pure tone nicknamed "The Sound." Beginning his career in 1942, he played with major big bands including Woody Herman's from 1947 to 1949. Getz became a key figure in cool jazz, bebop, and the introduction of bossa nova to global audiences, particularly with the landmark 1964 album Getz/Gilberto.
His collaborations spanned from American jazz giants to Brazilian musicians like João Gilberto and Antonio Carlos Jobim. Over 30 vinyl releases to date highlight his versatility, featuring formats from mono LPs to stereo albums, including notable recordings such as Focus (1961), Big Band Bossa Nova (1962), and Jazz Samba Encore! (1963).
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
RCA Victor Red Seal · 1967
Verve Records · 1967
Pickwick/33 Records · 1966
Verve Records · 1966
MGM Records · 1965
Verve Records · 1964
Verve Records · 1964
Verve Records · 1964
Verve Records · 1963
Verve Records · 1963
Verve Records · 1963
Verve Records · 1962
Verve Records · 1962
Verve Records · 1961
Verve Records · 1961
Verve Records · 1960
Verve Records · 1959
Verve Records · 1959
Verve Records · 1959
Verve Records · 1959
Verve Records · 1958
Verve Records · 1958
Verve Records · 1958
Verve Records · 1958
Fantasy · 1958
Verve Records · 1957
Verve Records · 1957
Verve Records · 1957
Verve Records · 1957
Verve Records · 1957
Modern Records · 1956
Norgran Records · 1955
Norgran Records · 1955
Norgran Records · 1955
Royal Roost · 1954
Norgran Records · 1954
Clef Records · 1953
Clef Records · 1953
Royal Roost · 1952
MVD Visual · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Stan Getz's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A defining bossa nova album recorded with João Gilberto and featuring "The Girl From Ipanema"; original pressings from Denmark command up to €45.
Studio album blending orchestral jazz with bossa nova rhythms, includes "Manha De Carnival" and "Chega De Saudade."
A cool jazz album noted for lush string arrangements and intricate compositions, showcasing Getz's tenor saxophone mastery.
Go further
Artists who share part of Stan Getz's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"The Sound" - a nickname for Getz's distinctive, immediately recognizable tenor saxophone tone.— Jazz critic
Recorded in 1963 in New York, this collaboration between Getz and João Gilberto featured Astrud Gilberto singing the English lyrics for "The Girl From Ipanema," bringing bossa nova to US audiences.
In the early 1960s, Stan Getz recorded the album Getz Au Go Go at the New York Go-Go club, capturing live performances with Astrud Gilberto and including a unique version of "Summertime."
Stan Getz toured extensively in Scandinavia in 1951 and 1955 and lived in Europe from 1958 to 1959, expanding his jazz influence outside the US.
Between 1947 and 1949, Getz played in Woody Herman's big band section known as "The Brothers," a crucial era for his development in jazz saxophone.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Stan Getz started playing tenor saxophone professionally in 1942 at age 15 with Dick Rogers' band.
Getz is primarily known for bebop, cool jazz, and notably for bringing bossa nova to wider audiences.
The 1964 album Getz / Gilberto includes the track "The Girl From Ipanema," a signature bossa nova song.
The original 1964 Danish mono pressing on MGM Records is highly sought after, with prices reaching around €45.
French pressings like the 1962 Big Band Bossa Nova on Barclay-Verve are available and tracked on vinyles.com.
There are 34 Stan Getz vinyl releases cataloged, ranging from studio albums to compilations.
Stan Getz vinyls commonly appear as LPs, in both mono and stereo formats, some with gatefold covers or bonus tracks.
Yes, Getz toured Scandinavia in the 1950s and lived in Europe during 1958-1959.
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