Your Recommendations Please


Hi,
I am looking for:
1) CDs that are funky jazz or swing that are performed at a fast pace with a lot of improv.
2) High quality productions (CDs) to show off my system.
Thanks
neilr1234
Remastered versions on Weather Report Heavy Weather and Black Market, Joe Zawinul World Tour are all very funky electric jazz. I agree with a Yellowjackets selection but would recommend Live Wires. Also Al Jarreau Tenderness has several different goups of musicians and recording techniques. I also like to put on Eva Cassidy Live At The Blues Alley. Simple songs, simple arangements, simple instrumentation, but what sound.
The Quincy Jones - Sammy Nestico Orchestra, "Basie & Beyond". It is on Warner Bothers.
Christian McBride, Cedar Walton, and Herbie Hancock! The Hancock that is also out on SACD is superb.
One of my fav's is RTF's (return to forever) "Romantic Warrior" , its a real jazz/fusion headspinner!