Help me build up a jazz album collection. Can you suggest a must have album?


Just got back into analog after not having a turntable for 38 years. That was a Thorens TD 320. Now I have a VPI. Building a jazz album collection now since jazz seems to be what I enjoy now. I have barely 12 albums from Miles Davis, Art Blakey, King Curtis, Ray Charles, John Coltrane, Ike Quebec and Illinios Jacquet. Can you suggest a must have album? I generally like great sax, and percussion and sometimes a good vocalist, but I am open to anything that sounds GREAT. Also, if there is a particular label, issue or type of album. Thanks in advance.

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For saxophone Dexter Gordon is a favorite of mine. Most any of his albums are good. Getting Around, Go, Doin' Allright, Our Man in Paris. All of these are good. Joe Henderson is another. So Near So Far is a stand out. Stan Getz is another. That should give you a real good start.

More great albums by Lee Morgan are In Search of the New Land and Cornbread. Also, Bill Charlap. His Piano is really good. I have been blown away by Lee Morgan. He was amazing. Another great is Horace Silver! Most of his work is really good. Have fun with your vinyl!