Jazz for late night relaxation


Jazz friends; I'd like to expand my knowledge of albums geared toward relaxing in the evening with perhaps my favorite brandy or a cup of hot OJ. My taste is varied and I'll post specifics but I feel Paul Desmond and some of Chet Bakers stuff work very well to put me into pure contentment. Thanks for your thoughts. Pete
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For something different and "Jazz" in a broader sense, try the recordings of the group "Oregon". Fascinating compositions, virtuosic playing and improvisation and just a tasteful hint (and no more) of the dreaded "New Age" sensibility. Don't let the New Age thing scare you, this is beautiful and very deep music which I find very relaxing. Audio quality is generally outstanding, particularly their ECM recordings.
Mark Isham "Blue Sun" is some seriously relaxing jazz. He does a lot of film soundtracks, this is not one of them. Start with "Blue Sun" and if you like that, explore away.
Try Melody Gardot,Eliane Elias  & if you like Billie Holiday,Madeleine Peyroux.I'm also surprised no one mentioned Patricia Barber.I find her smoky sultry voice a perfect match for Highland Single Malt.