Only ten, huh?
Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong: The Great Summit
This cd contains both the Duke and Satchmo lp sessions. The sound quality is excellent, soundstage is well focused, and the music...it's one of my all time favorite jazz recordings.
Roxy Music: Avalon
When disco was king and rock was in a coma, Roxy Music was creating some of the most unique sounding recordings at that time. Avalon was the highlight of their evolutionary sound. It's a cd I never get tired of and has stood the test of time. An excellent recording.
Pink Martini: Sympathique
I was shopping at Borders and heard the song Amado Mio. It's not often that a song one has never heard before become so infectous. Well, it turned out that the whole cd is a delight. Kind of world beat lounge music.
Eric Clapton: Unplugged
Excellent recording of one of the best rock/blues guitarist playing an acoustic set. You can hear each string of his guitar, and the piano playing by Chuck Leavell is awesome.
Talking Heads: Stop Makin Sense (new version)
Another great band that helped me survive the disco era. One of the best concerts I've seen (and I've seen them 5 times). This cd is the complete concert, and it is an excellent recording with some of the Talking Heads finest songs. Listen to Tina's bass playing and you'll realize what an creative and excellent bass player she is. The dvd is also a must have.
Jennifer Warnes: The Well
If you like Jennifer Warnes's other cd's, you'll love this one. It's her bestvocally, musically and the recording quality exceeds 95% of all my other cd's (1,200+)
Bob Marley: Legend
If ya gotta include some Marley, this is the best of the best.
Coleman Hawkins Encounters Ben Webster
Two of jazz greatest tenor sax players work off each other. An excellent recording with an excellent cast of musicians that includes Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, and Herb Ellis. I consider it a must have in jazz.
Jimmy Cliff: The Harder They Come Soundtrack
The movie and album turned me on to reggae in a "BIG" way. A compilation of who's who in the 1973 Jamaica reggae scene. Classics from Toots & the Maytals Pressure Drop; Sweet and Dandy. Desmond Dekker Shanty Town; the Melodians Rivers of Babylon;, and the Slickers Johnny Too Bad. Cliff performs You Can Get It If You Really Want, The Harder They Come, and Many Rivers to Cross. A must have for any reggae fan.
Neil Young: Harvest Moon
For a guy with a nasal, whinny voice, this cd sings. It's Neil the folk ballad singer, and the romantic. A genre he should stick to more often. James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt add to the perfect harmonies. Every track is a winner! The recording quality is excellent.
Steve Winwood: Arc Of The Diver
I've been a Steve Winwood fan since I first heard Gimme Some Lovin, which he recorded with the Spencer Davis Group when he was 16 years old. I think he has one of the best male blues voices in rock. This solo album is a classic, and if you can find a MFSL copy, it's even better. I heard him on a radio station interview play, I Can't Find My Way Home. Just him and a acoustic guitar. It was a performance I'll always remember. It was that good!
The Temptations: Greatest Hits
Nobody, but nobody sang Motown like the Temptations. End of story.
Miles Davis: Kind of Blue
This needs no explanation.
Miles Davis: Someday My Prince Will Come
I consider this one of Mile's best works. It's more romantic and mellow than his earlier work, but it's a masterpiece.
Marvin Gaye: Let's Get It On
Here's a voice like no other in soul/R&B. The late Marvin Gaye singing about the turbulent 60's and (early) 70's. The songs are all powerful, the music is exceptional and the recording is pretty good.
Chris Issac: Heart Shaped World
This debut album was a breath of fresh air. Excellently recorded with Chris's unique style of singing and playing. His first was his best.
Bryan Ferry: Boys and Girls
After the break-up of Roxy Music, Bryan got together with some amazing musicians, including: David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), Nile Rodgers (Chic, David Bowie) and Neil Hubbard who all play guitar on various tracks. Boys and Girls could have be titled Avalon II, as it picked up from where Avalon left off. Recording quality is excellent. A great album for a romantic dinner and...
The Beatles: Rubber Soul/Revolver/Sgt. Peppers/Abbey Road
If I have to explain what I like about these Beatle albums...
The Rolling Stones: Beggars Banquet/Let It Bleed/Sticky Fingers/Exile On Main Street/Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass)
Explanation not required due to mature content.
Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong: The Great Summit
This cd contains both the Duke and Satchmo lp sessions. The sound quality is excellent, soundstage is well focused, and the music...it's one of my all time favorite jazz recordings.
Roxy Music: Avalon
When disco was king and rock was in a coma, Roxy Music was creating some of the most unique sounding recordings at that time. Avalon was the highlight of their evolutionary sound. It's a cd I never get tired of and has stood the test of time. An excellent recording.
Pink Martini: Sympathique
I was shopping at Borders and heard the song Amado Mio. It's not often that a song one has never heard before become so infectous. Well, it turned out that the whole cd is a delight. Kind of world beat lounge music.
Eric Clapton: Unplugged
Excellent recording of one of the best rock/blues guitarist playing an acoustic set. You can hear each string of his guitar, and the piano playing by Chuck Leavell is awesome.
Talking Heads: Stop Makin Sense (new version)
Another great band that helped me survive the disco era. One of the best concerts I've seen (and I've seen them 5 times). This cd is the complete concert, and it is an excellent recording with some of the Talking Heads finest songs. Listen to Tina's bass playing and you'll realize what an creative and excellent bass player she is. The dvd is also a must have.
Jennifer Warnes: The Well
If you like Jennifer Warnes's other cd's, you'll love this one. It's her bestvocally, musically and the recording quality exceeds 95% of all my other cd's (1,200+)
Bob Marley: Legend
If ya gotta include some Marley, this is the best of the best.
Coleman Hawkins Encounters Ben Webster
Two of jazz greatest tenor sax players work off each other. An excellent recording with an excellent cast of musicians that includes Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, and Herb Ellis. I consider it a must have in jazz.
Jimmy Cliff: The Harder They Come Soundtrack
The movie and album turned me on to reggae in a "BIG" way. A compilation of who's who in the 1973 Jamaica reggae scene. Classics from Toots & the Maytals Pressure Drop; Sweet and Dandy. Desmond Dekker Shanty Town; the Melodians Rivers of Babylon;, and the Slickers Johnny Too Bad. Cliff performs You Can Get It If You Really Want, The Harder They Come, and Many Rivers to Cross. A must have for any reggae fan.
Neil Young: Harvest Moon
For a guy with a nasal, whinny voice, this cd sings. It's Neil the folk ballad singer, and the romantic. A genre he should stick to more often. James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt add to the perfect harmonies. Every track is a winner! The recording quality is excellent.
Steve Winwood: Arc Of The Diver
I've been a Steve Winwood fan since I first heard Gimme Some Lovin, which he recorded with the Spencer Davis Group when he was 16 years old. I think he has one of the best male blues voices in rock. This solo album is a classic, and if you can find a MFSL copy, it's even better. I heard him on a radio station interview play, I Can't Find My Way Home. Just him and a acoustic guitar. It was a performance I'll always remember. It was that good!
The Temptations: Greatest Hits
Nobody, but nobody sang Motown like the Temptations. End of story.
Miles Davis: Kind of Blue
This needs no explanation.
Miles Davis: Someday My Prince Will Come
I consider this one of Mile's best works. It's more romantic and mellow than his earlier work, but it's a masterpiece.
Marvin Gaye: Let's Get It On
Here's a voice like no other in soul/R&B. The late Marvin Gaye singing about the turbulent 60's and (early) 70's. The songs are all powerful, the music is exceptional and the recording is pretty good.
Chris Issac: Heart Shaped World
This debut album was a breath of fresh air. Excellently recorded with Chris's unique style of singing and playing. His first was his best.
Bryan Ferry: Boys and Girls
After the break-up of Roxy Music, Bryan got together with some amazing musicians, including: David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), Nile Rodgers (Chic, David Bowie) and Neil Hubbard who all play guitar on various tracks. Boys and Girls could have be titled Avalon II, as it picked up from where Avalon left off. Recording quality is excellent. A great album for a romantic dinner and...
The Beatles: Rubber Soul/Revolver/Sgt. Peppers/Abbey Road
If I have to explain what I like about these Beatle albums...
The Rolling Stones: Beggars Banquet/Let It Bleed/Sticky Fingers/Exile On Main Street/Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass)
Explanation not required due to mature content.