Jazz Recommendations

Late to the scene, but some other gems that have rewarded my ears and soul over the years include:

(LPs):
Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley
Nancy Wilson/George Shearing - 'The Swinging Mutuals'
Jan Garbarek - 'Star'
Danny Thompson - 'Elemental'
Gustav Broma Orchestra (1968)
Ella Fitzgerald - 'Let No Man Write My Epitaph'
Sonnie Rollins - 'Alfie'
Peggy Lee - 'Black Coffee'
Kenny Burrell - 'Moon and Sand'
Cassandra Wilson - ANY
Abdullah Ibrahim - 'Water from an Ancient Well'

(CDs):
Tina May - 'Time Will Tell'
Keith Jarrett - 'At the Deer Head Inn'
Joe Sample - 'Old Places Old Faces'
Carmen Lundy - Self Portrait
Kitty Margolis - 'Straight Up with a Twist'

Wherever possible, I'd suggest you try to get them on vinyl. Some of these might prove hard to find (at least they did this side of the pond: England) but are all worthy of the effort. Anyway, I hope they will open up new musical vistas for you: they did for me.

Anything with bassist Ray Brown!

Speaking of bass players I just picked up a fairly new CD by Michael Manring called "The Book of Flame". Both the recording and performance is exception.

Bob,Ive not heard Michael Manring,but i will look it up,Thanks! Dgob,Im a big Nancy Wilson fan!And a fan of good female vocals,you mentioned a few i have not heard yet!There is so much great music mentioned on this thread ,,a lot i have not heard,should be fun checking them out!Ray

Patricia Barber is one of my favorites when it comes to jazz female vocals; what a talented individual. "Modern Cool" and "Cafe Blue" are especially good.