For me must haves would be Brubeck (Time Out), Chet Baker (Chet), John Coltrane with Johnny Hartman, Bill Evans at the Village Vanguard, and like someone mentioned above any LA Four album. I would go for almost anything that Ray Brown plays bass in as he always kept great company. As far as jazz guitar I really like the 45rpm re-release of the Wes Montgomery Trio which was his first album with just guitar, organ, and drums. Great to hear this very influential guitarist early in his career with such great sound quality.
Jazz must have pressings???
Since this board is dominated by rock n' rollers, let's hear from a jazz oriented crowd.
Being a piano-guitar player my vinyl collection is heavy with those two instruments. I'm thinking of expanding my vinyl collection to balance it a bit.
So the ? is, what selections do you recommend that are absolutely 'must haves'?
Being a piano-guitar player my vinyl collection is heavy with those two instruments. I'm thinking of expanding my vinyl collection to balance it a bit.
So the ? is, what selections do you recommend that are absolutely 'must haves'?