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1. Kind of Blue [Columbia Jazz Masterpieces] (1959)
by Miles Davis
Kind of Blue isn't merely an artistic highlight for Miles Davis, it's an album that towers above its peers, a record generally considered as the ... More
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2. A Love Supreme (1964)
by John Coltrane
Easily one of the most important records ever made, John Coltrane's A Love Supreme was his pinnacle studio outing that at once compiled all of his ... More
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3. Jazz Piano Christmas (1999)
by The Beegie Adair Trio
Nashville session veteran Beegie Adair turns in a pleasant, tasteful set of jazz-trio arrangements of holiday standards here, accompanied by bassist ... More
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4. John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman (1963)
by John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman
John Coltrane's matchup with singer Johnny Hartman, although quite unexpected, works extremely well. Hartman was in prime form on the six ballads, ... More
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5. The Best of Miles Davis & John Coltrane: 1955-1961 (2001)
by Miles Davis & John Coltrane
This compilation is taken from the masterful and wondrous box set issued late in the year 2000. It is assembled with the kind of care only producers ... More
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6. The Dave Brubeck Quartet at Carnegie Hall (1963)
by Dave Brubeck
For all those who have a big axe to grind with Brubeck, for all those who claim the band was only successful because they were predominantly white, ... More
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7. Four MFs Playin' Tunes (2012)
by Branford Marsalis Quartet
There was no doubt that when Jeff "Tain" Watts left the Branford Marsalis Quartet in 2009, they would take some time to regroup. They recruited then ... More
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8. An Oscar Peterson Christmas (1995)
by Oscar Peterson
Oscar Peterson takes it easy during his relaxed set. He had not completely recovered from his stroke but he was still an impressive pianist. Peterson ... More
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9. Renaissance (2012)
by Marcus Miller
Marcus Miller's career as a sideman, composer, and producer in jazz, R&B, and pop has been prolific. He's continuously pushed boundaries in order to ... More
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11. Mingus Ah Um [Remastered] (1959)
by Charles Mingus
Charles Mingus' debut for Columbia, Mingus Ah Um is a stunning summation of the bassist's talents and probably the best reference point for beginners ... More
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12. The Köln Concert (1975)
by Keith Jarrett
Recorded in 1975 at the Köln Opera House and released the same year, this disc has, along with its revelatory music, some attendant cultural baggage ... More
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13. My Favorite Things (1961)
by John Coltrane
Although seemingly impossible to comprehend, this landmark jazz date made in 1960 was recorded in less than three days. All the more remarkable is ... More
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14. The Very Best of John Coltrane [Rhino] (2000)
by John Coltrane
Released in 2000, The Very Best of John Coltrane is hardly the first best-of collection by the seminal saxophonist, and you can bet certain that it ... More
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15. Giant Steps (1960)
by John Coltrane
History will undoubtedly enshrine this disc as a watershed the likes of which may never truly be appreciated. Giant Steps bore the double-edged sword ... More
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16. Somethin' Else [RVG Edition] (1958)
by Cannonball Adderley
It isn't too difficult to understand why MFSL considered this album to be a worthy candidate for an Ultradisc reissue -- aside from Cannonball ... More
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17. All for You (1996)
by Diana Krall
Pianist/vocalist Diana Krall pays tribute to the Nat King Cole Trio on her Impulse! set. In general, the medium and up-tempo tunes work best, ... More
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18. Sleeper: Tokyo, April 16th, 1979 (2012)
by Keith Jarrett/Jan Garbarek/Palle Danielsson/Jon Christensen
The double album Sleeper contains a previously unreleased live concert by Keith Jarrett's European quartet from the '70s, recorded at Tokyo's Nakano ... More
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19. Jaco Pastorius (1976)
by Jaco Pastorius
It's impossible to hear Jaco Pastorious' debut album today as it sounded when it was first released in 1976. The opening track -- his transcription ... More
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20. Birth of the Cool (1956)
by Miles Davis
So dubbed because these three sessions -- two from early 1949, one from March 1950 -- are where the sound known as cool jazz essentially formed, ... More
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21. The Christmas Album (1992)
by The Manhattan Transfer
For their set of Christmas related material, the Manhattan Transfer welcome such guests as trumpeter Jack Sheldon (on "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let ... More
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22. The Very Best of the Manhattan Transfer (1994)
by The Manhattan Transfer
This eclectic collection of songs encompasses jazz, bebop, swing, doo wop, rock & roll, and gospel; all are trimmed in an attractive pop texture. ... More
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23. Saxophone Colossus (1956)
by Sonny Rollins
Sonny Rollins recorded many memorable sessions during 1954-1958, but Saxophone Colossus is arguably his finest all-around set. Joined by pianist ... More
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24. Go! (1962)
by Dexter Gordon
From the first moments when Dexter Gordon sails into the opening song full of brightness and confidence, it is obvious that Go! is going to be one of ... More
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25. A Carnegie Hall Christmas Concert (1991)
by Various Artists
A Carnegie Hall Christmas is a great collection of classical interpretations of traditional carols. There are a couple of contemporary tunes, such as ... More
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