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1. 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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2. In a Silent Way (1969)
by Miles Davis
Listening to Miles Davis' originally released version of In a Silent Way in light of the complete sessions released by Sony in 2001 (Columbia Legacy ... More
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3. Tirtha (2011)
by Vijay Iyer / Tirtha
Pianist and composer Vijay Iyer cut five albums in 2010 in various ensemble and solo settings. He was also was nominated for a Grammy for 2009's ... More
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4. Unity Band (2012)
by Pat Metheny
On Unity Band, Pat Metheny reveals that he can look in two directions at once. The group he's assembled here is an all-star ensemble. Drummer Antonio ... More
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5. Hot House (2012)
by Chick Corea/Gary Burton
Hot House is the seventh recording by the duo of pianist Chick Corea and vibraphonist Gary Burton. This time out, Corea and Burton picked pieces by ... More
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6. The Mothership Returns (2012)
by Return to Forever
When guitarist Al DiMeola left Return to Forever (again) after their 2008 reunion tour, Chick Corea solicited the help of the band's original axeman, ... More
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7. Wislawa [2 CD] (2013)
by Tomasz Stanko New York Quartet
Since relocating to America from his native Europe, Polish trumpeter Tomasz Stanko has assembled a crack band to articulate his ever fluctuating, ... More
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8. Midnight Special [RVG] (1961)
by Jimmy Smith
Midnight Special is a perfect complement to Back at the Chicken Shack, which was recorded the same day. Organist Jimmy Smith, tenor saxophonist ... More
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9. Hagar's Song (2013)
by Charles Lloyd/Jason Moran
Hagar's Song is a deeply intimate, intuitive offering from saxophonist Charles Lloyd and pianist Jason Moran, who has been a key part of Lloyd's ... More
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10. The Sirens (2012)
by Chris Potter
The Sirens is Chris Potter's debut as a leader for ECM but he's no stranger to the label. He recorded as a member of Dave Holland's band, and ... More
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11. Star of Jupiter (2012)
by Kurt Rosenwinkel
Since arriving on the jazz scene as a leader with 1996's East Coast Love Affair, guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel has established a unique voice and place ... More
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12. Miles Ahead (1957)
by Miles Davis
This album is perhaps most significant for the process it set in motion -- the collaboration between Gil Evans and Miles Davis that would produce ... More
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13. Steal Away (1994)
by Charlie Haden/Hank Jones
This is an unusual record. Bassist Charlie Haden and pianist Hank Jones perform a variety of spirituals, hymns and folk songs as duets. The ... More
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14. New Moon Daughter (1995)
by Cassandra Wilson
Singer Cassandra Wilson, who has had a rather diverse career that has ranged from the free funk of M-Base to standards ā la Betty Carter, has in ... More
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15. Blue Light 'Til Dawn (1993)
by Cassandra Wilson
Cassandra Wilson has steadfastly refused to be pigeonholed or confined to any stylistic formula. Her highly anticipated Blue Note debut may stir ... More
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16. 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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17. The Shape of Jazz to Come (1959)
by Ornette Coleman
Ornette Coleman's Atlantic debut, The Shape of Jazz to Come, was a watershed event in the genesis of avant-garde jazz, profoundly steering its future ... More
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18. Django (1955)
by Modern Jazz Quartet
Hailing from a trio of Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ) sessions, Django (1955) contains some of the earliest sides that Milt Jackson (vibraphone), John ... More
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19. Uninvisible (2002)
by Medeski, Martin & Wood
Uninvisible is further than ever from conventional jazz organ. While blues and funk influences are evident throughout the album, they float on a sea ... More
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21. 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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22. Beyond the Missouri Sky (Short Stories) (1996)
by Charlie Haden & Pat Metheny
Charlie Haden and Pat Metheny have been good friends since the 1970s, so it comes as a bit of a surprise that Beyond the Missouri Sky should be their ... More
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23. Out to Lunch (1964)
by Eric Dolphy
Out to Lunch stands as Eric Dolphy's magnum opus, an absolute pinnacle of avant-garde jazz in any form or era. Its rhythmic complexity was perhaps ... More
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24. Highlights from the Plugged Nickel (1995)
by Miles Davis
Replacing the previous records Cookin' at the Plugged Nickel and Live at the Plugged Nickel, Highlights from the Plugged Nickel collects a handful of ... More
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25. September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill (1997)
by Various Artists
German-born composer Kurt Weill's music has aged quite well through the years and has been rediscovered and reinterpreted by such diverse artists as ... More
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