*****Looks like the great unwashed have spoken*****
If you are speaking of the so-called popularity of KOB and SE, I think it's more like the Eastern 'Elite' opinion makers have spoken.
The best way to judge how good Jazz albums are, is to ask yourself, which ones do I listen to the most.
One of my copies of KOB is still in the cello wrap. (SACD). It's important, but that's not the same as being one of the best.
Cheers