John Hammond "Wicked Grin" (Blues vocalist sings Tom Waits songs in an album produced by Waits. "Jockey Full of Bourbon" worth the price by itself.).
Penguin Cafe Orchestra "Greatest Hits" (this band has been around since the early 80's. Sort of oddball but compelling and listenable instrumental music.)
"The Myth of Fingerprints" Soundtrack (collection of atmospheric instrumental music and two or three vocal standards by people like Bing Crosby. "Le Roi D'Ys", a French chanson from the 40's (two versions), is worth the price by itself.)
St. Germain (Blue Note, can't recall the album name. samples classic jazz riffs in making accessible, listenable and interesting electronica.)
Penguin Cafe Orchestra "Greatest Hits" (this band has been around since the early 80's. Sort of oddball but compelling and listenable instrumental music.)
"The Myth of Fingerprints" Soundtrack (collection of atmospheric instrumental music and two or three vocal standards by people like Bing Crosby. "Le Roi D'Ys", a French chanson from the 40's (two versions), is worth the price by itself.)
St. Germain (Blue Note, can't recall the album name. samples classic jazz riffs in making accessible, listenable and interesting electronica.)