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Jazz for a Tropical Island
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A Love SupremeA Love Supreme by John Coltrane
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The most majestic music I know.
Kind of BlueKind of Blue by Miles Davis
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Miles Davis should be listed first here. Wtf? The best group effort and just a flawless collection of songs.
Mingus Ah UmMingus Ah Um by Charles Mingus
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There is no single song more infectious than "Better Git It In Your Soul" but there's much more here than just that.
The Blues and the Abstract TruthThe Blues and the Abstract Truth by Oliver Nelson
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A startling effort that never fails to elicit a response from a first-time listener along the lines of, "Who is THIS?"
Brilliant CornersBrilliant Corners by Thelonious Monk
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My favorite effort from the most cerebral and complex of jazz musicians.
Charlie Parker: A Studio Chronicle 1940-1948Charlie Parker: A Studio Chronicle 1940-1948 by Charlie Parker
This box set is the best one you can buy for the music and price. A brilliant collection by Bird and worth every penny. FIND this!
Abstraction and ImprovisationAbstraction and Improvisation by Lennie Tristano
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The only place to currently find most of "Descent Into the Maelstrom" without having to pay an exorbitant price.
The Complete Village Vanguard Recordings, 1961The Complete Village Vanguard Recordings, 1961 by Bill Evans
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Finally released in one complete set, this is perfect at any time, from start to finish.
Out to LunchOut to Lunch by Eric Dolphy
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The best free jazz effort by a multi-talented musician gone way too soon.
The Complete Decca RecordingsThe Complete Decca Recordings by Count Basie
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Lester Young at his finest. All hail this Pres!