if it weren't for the dreadful sonics, the '38 benny goodman allstar jazz concert at carnegie hall would be top of the list. it was hearing that recording that made me get involved with digital audio restoration in the first place!
List some of your favorite live Jazz recordings
Here are a few of mine, in no particular order:
Jackie McLean: Dynasty
Betty Carter: The Audience With Betty Carter
Bill Evans: Live at the Village Vanguard
Gary Bartz: There Goes the Neighborhood
Abraham Burton: The Magician
Joe Henderson: State of the Tenor
Dave Holland Octet: Pathways
Stanley Cowell Trio: Live
Cannonball Adderly: Live at the Lighthouse
Michel Petrucciani: Complete Concert in Germany
NHOP: The Unforgettable NHOP Trio Live
Woody Shaw: Live in Bremen, United, Master of the Art,
Sarah Vaughan: Live in Tokyo
John Coltrane Quartet: Live at Birdland
George Coleman: Live at Yoshi’s
Stan Getz Quartet: Live in Paris
Miles Davis Quintet: Four and More, Live in Antibes, Live at 1963 Monterey Jazz Festival and My Funny Valentine.