Great suggestions! Thanks. I rediscovered October Project for one.
As for my go-to albums, they're all vinyl -- here they are:
1. Sara K -- Waterfalls (check out the track All Your Love Turned to Passions -- outstanding)
2. Marc Cohn -- Marc Cohn (album title) -- Great piano, guitar, vocals.
3. Hugh Masekela -- Hope (by now, it's an old audio show demo but the range on the track "Stimela" by itself makes it a great listen. I like the AP's 4 LP Box set)
4. The AP 45 RPM re-issue of the Nat King Cole series is outstanding for quality voice and arrangements.
5. Yes, Cat Stevens -- Tea for the Tillerman is an all-time favorite. I have several copies but after reading all the posts, I'm going to do some research on which versions I actually own!
Happy listening everyone!