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post #16 of 25
4/6/10 at 2:27pm
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Originally Posted by A Love Supreme View Post
I'd also like to add Lee Morgan's 'Search for the New Land'
Yup…bad-ass! That cat had so much great music in him.

One more disc for the pot:

Herbie Hancock - Maiden Voyage
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post #17 of 25
4/6/10 at 2:53pm
Lee Morgan rules! I like "The Sidewinder" best.

A few other essential Jazz records (for me) I did not see mentioned:

Ben Webster Meets Oscar Peterson
Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson
Ella and Louis; Ella and Louis Again
Stan Getz Meets Gerry Mulligan
Chet Baker Sings
Art Blakey - Night in Tunisia
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post #18 of 25
4/7/10 at 4:01am
Though I'm pretty sure some of these would not be considered "essential," they are definitely some of my favorites:

* John Coltrane - Blue Train
* The Chick Corea New Trio - Past, Present & Futures
* Al DiMeola, John McLaughlin, Paco DeLucia - Friday Night in San Francisco
* JJ Johnson - The Trombone Master
* Miles Davis - Workin' with the Miles Davis Quintet
* John Scofield - A Go Go
* The RH Factor - Hard Groove
* Jimmy Smith - House Party
* Lee Morgan - Cornbread
* Brad Mehldau Trio - Day is Done
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post #19 of 25
4/7/10 at 5:01am
Be sure to add some Django Reinhardt to your collection. Also Lennie Tristano's Intuition, Herbie Hancock's Head Hunters and pick something up from Stan Getz and Chet Baker.

If you're feeling adventurous, try Sun Ra's Heliocentric Worlds.
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post #20 of 25
4/7/10 at 9:56am
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Originally Posted by jerikl View Post
* Al DiMeola, John McLaughlin, Paco DeLucia - Friday Night in San Francisco
Yeah baby! What a great record that is.
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post #21 of 25
4/7/10 at 10:10am
I'd say Jaco Pastorious' self-titled is essential because of his innovations on the fretless electric bass - if that's something you're interested in.
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post #22 of 25
4/7/10 at 10:50am
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Originally Posted by trb36 View Post
I'd say Jaco Pastorious' self-titled is essential because of his innovations on the fretless electric bass - if that's something you're interested in.
Seconded. It stands just as well on its own with beautiful compositions that transcend beyond a mere exhibition of his ability on the bass.

More jazz essential albums IMO:

Stanley Clarke - School Days
Return To Forever - Where Have I Known You Before
Weather Report - Heavy Weather, Black Market
Mahavishnu Orchestra - The Inner Mounting Flame, Birds of Fire
John McLaughlin - Devotion
John McLaughlin/Al Di Meola/Paco de Lucia - Passion, Grace & Fire
Al Di Meola - Casino, Elegant Gypsy, Splendido Hotel
Thelonious Monk - Straight No Chaser
Pat Metheny - Bright Size Life

Yeah, I love my fusion.
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post #23 of 25
4/7/10 at 11:04am
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Originally Posted by Azathoth View Post
John McLaughlin - Devotion

Yeah, I love my fusion.
While I'm not the biggest fan of fusion (to be honest, my friends would say I'm a hater ), I absolutely, positively adore this record. I've mentioned it quite a bit around here, and just the other day I digitized my original LP. Came out nice…
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post #24 of 25
4/9/10 at 4:39pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks for the recs provided so far. Any more? I know jazz is a huge genre but right now I'm big into exploring lots of new music.

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Originally Posted by Deep Funk View Post
Creating a big music library really hurts your wallet. If you want the best sound you want the LPs, otherwise remasters on CD. Jazz is 'genre' of music that really extends in all directions. 'Kind Of Blue' classic, yet I prefer James Brown & The JB's, especially their work bordering on Jazz like 'Funky Drummer.'
I figured someone would mention this, but I don't own a turntable and if I ever do get one it won't be for a while. It does seem like all the great jazz music of years past is easily found on LP, but I just prefer CD for the convenience.
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post #25 of 25
4/9/10 at 5:02pm
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Originally Posted by Asr View Post
Thanks for the recs provided so far. Any more? I know jazz is a huge genre but right now I'm big into exploring lots of new music.
Not sure about others, but after making recommendations I always like to hear whether the original requester actually digs what's been recommended. Is there anything you've picked up in the past week or so that you're really into, or has kinda spun your head around? Did you discover that you dig, say, piano trios more than sax-led groups, etc, etc.? That's the kinda thing that interests me…

Here's one more cat, and two more great records:

Wayne Shorter
Speak No Evil
Adam's Apple
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