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COLTRANE,JOHN - BLUE TRAIN (HYBR)COLTRANE,JOHN - BLUE TRAIN (HYBR)
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one of the best jazz albums ever
A Love SupremeA Love Supreme by John Coltrane
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a masterpiece that requires much listening
Duke Ellington & John ColtraneDuke Ellington & John Coltrane by Duke Ellington
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play it with your girl "In a sentimental mood"--it doesn't get much better than that
Kind of BlueKind of Blue by Miles Davis
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one of the best jazz albusm ever
The Very Best of Charles Mingus (The Atlantic Years)The Very Best of Charles Mingus (The Atlantic Years) by Charles Mingus
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the most underrated jazz composer in the history of jazz
Three or Four Shades of BluesThree or Four Shades of Blues by Charles Mingus
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Bitches BrewBitches Brew by Miles Davis
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at the time it was, "what is miles doing, this is not jazz." this albums has had more influence on rock and roll than any other jazz album
Afro-Cuban Jazz MoodsAfro-Cuban Jazz Moods by Dizzy Gillespie with Machito
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when dizzy incorperated Chano Pozo, afro-cuban jazz started. a great album
Count Basie's Finest HourCount Basie's Finest Hour by Count Basie
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the king of swing
The '69 Los Angeles SessionsThe '69 Los Angeles Sessions by Fela Kuti
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until recently a rare album done very quick due to his deportation
Red Hot + Riot: The Music and Spirit of Fela KutiRed Hot + Riot: The Music and Spirit of Fela Kuti by Various Artists
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accually a hip-hop compilation but does capture the message and power of Fela Ransome (Anikulapo) Kuti
The Best Best of Fela KutiThe Best Best of Fela Kuti by Fela Kuti
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He was the bob marley of Africa
Confusion / GentlemanConfusion / Gentleman by Fela Kuti
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Brilliant CornersBrilliant Corners by Thelonious Monk
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Straight, No ChaserStraight, No Chaser by Thelonious Monk
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Dance Lesson #2Dance Lesson #2 by Karl Denson
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fun, new, and exciting
At the Village GateAt the Village Gate by Herbie Mann
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Head HuntersHead Hunters by Herbie Hancock
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very funky
The Classic Blue Note RecordingsThe Classic Blue Note Recordings by Wayne Shorter
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SpectrumSpectrum by Billy Cobham
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a human rhythm machine; one of the most powerful durmmers
A Funky Thide of SingsA Funky Thide of Sings by Billy Cobham
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The Essential Charlie ParkerThe Essential Charlie Parker by Charlie Parker
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bird; a genius
Confirmation: The Best of the Verve YearsConfirmation: The Best of the Verve Years by Charlie Parker
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The Very Best of Duke EllingtonThe Very Best of Duke Ellington by Duke Ellington
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yes he played the piano,but his real instrument was his orchestra
Free Jazz (A Collective Improvisation)Free Jazz (A Collective Improvisation) by Ornette Coleman Double Quartet
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a very important album displaying the depths of jazz