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Dream Band, Vol. 1Dream Band, Vol. 1 by Terry Gibbs
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One of the best big bands ever...a set of nothing but swingers and great solos...dig Terry on the Vibes
Supersax Plays BirdSupersax Plays Bird by Supersax
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So you love Charlie Parker? How about a five-piece sax section that plays his transcribed solos in harmony? No I'm not kidding. Dig this recording.
A World of Piano!A World of Piano! by Phineas Newborn Jr.
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Phineas Newborn Jr. was one of the most underrated musicians of his period. Chronic mental and physical problems didn't help. But his genius was captured on a few great sets...this being one of them
Breath of BrazilBreath of Brazil by Joanne Brackeen
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Some great latin music with giant Eddie Gomez on bass. Eddie's virtuosic solos alone are worth the price of the album.
Swing Low Sweet ClarinetSwing Low Sweet Clarinet by Eddie Daniels
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This is one of the most beautiful and swinging albums around. Eddie Daniels redefines the beauty and mystery of jazz clarinet in this cd, being backed up by one of the Germany's finest big bands.
We ThreeWe Three by Roy Haynes
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Another recording with Phineas Newborn. This is one of the most straight ahead albums of jazz you can get your hands on.
Whims of ChambersWhims of Chambers by The Chameleons UK
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How can you go wrong with Mr. PC, Philly Joe, Donald Byrd, Kenny Burrell, Horace Silver...and yes John Coltrane...early in their careers?
FriendsFriends by Chick Corea
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Chick, Eddie Gomez, Joe Farrell, and God himself, Steve Gadd. Eddie and Steve are like rhythm in human form. Though this isn't the most famous Chick effort, its 1 of the best. No questions asked.
My Passion for the PianoMy Passion for the Piano by Arturo Sandoval
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Though stylistically he is not always as tasteful on piano as he is with trumpet (um he's a trumpet player for god's sake, who cares right?) he's got mad chops on the keys.
Montreaux, Vol. 3Montreaux, Vol. 3 by Bill Evans with Eddie Gomez
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So...uh...do you pick up on the hint that Eddie Gomez is my favorite bass player? Though all of the the 70's Bill Evans Trio recordings are worth buying, this one isn't as well known, but still great