Big Band Basie by the Depaul University Jazz Ensemble with some renowned guests such as Count Basie and Quincy Jones. The performance is above average for a college band, but what made me sit up and take notice was the production. When I checked the liner notes, it was recorded by Keith Johnson of Reference Recordings fame. The music is performed without significant flaws and it is enjoyable, but the recording is superb.
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.