 | First Circle by Pat Metheny Group
Buy used from: $2.98 Like musical prozac - a great, uplifting collection of superb performances
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 | Black Codes (From the Underground) by Wynton Marsalis
Buy used from: $2.89 This is my favorite W. Marsalis release. Kenny Kirkland is simply amazing and Branford Marsalis takes some great turns.
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 | Modern Times by Steps Ahead
Buy new: $11.98 / Used from: $5.93 This was an early 80's "supergroup". Also check out "Magnetic" from the same group.
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 | Shades by Yellowjackets
Buy used from: $6.65 I listened to this group a lot in the 80's. Their first two CD's (without saxophone) are also excellent, but my favorite tune by these guys is "And You Know That."
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 | Vocalese by The Manhattan Transfer
Buy new: $8.96 / Used from: $1.59 With Jon Hendricks writing words to renowned jazz solos. Plus some special guests.
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 | J Mood by Wynton Marsalis
Buy used from: $2.61 No Branford on this one, put otherwise picks up where "Black Codes" left off.
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 | Jarreau by Al Jarreau
Buy used from: $6.81 This is Jarreau's best. Great writing, arranging, production and performance.
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 | Michael Brecker by Michael Brecker
Buy new: $14.98 / Used from: $4.99 "Original Rays" still blows me away.
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 | Stories W/o Words by Spyro Gyra
Buy new: $12.98 / Used from: $2.76 I could have easly put Spyro Gyra's "Incognito" or "City Kids" on this list as well.
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 | Backstreet by David Sanborn
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $2.16 Every wannabe wants Sanborn's crossover success. Marcus Miller's work takes Sanborn to another level.
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 | Stay Tuned by Chet Atkins
Buy used from: $3.90 Country, jazz, pop - none of the above, and yet, all of the above.
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 | Tunnel by Flim & the BB's
Buy used from: $1.44 Unique sound, but totally accessible for all music lovers.
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