Help me select few vinyl LPs

Greetings,

Since this is a gift, get an album from Better Records. Kinda pricey but you get a very good sounding album and it is meticulously cleaned. I believe anyone who enjoys listening to albums should have at least 1 in their collection.

Joe Nies

I had read awhile ago that 'Jazz at the Pawnshop', which was recorded in Stockholm Sweden in 1976, is one of the best quality jazz recordings ever. Quite a feat for a live performance. I bought a copy few years ago, a double vinyl. It is wonderful music, and beautifully rendered on LP. Highly recommended!

OP,

That is a very good list.

Check out a small recording studio called Newvelle Records. They specialize in Americana Jazz and Blues and all production from recording to the cover is top notch. 

newvelle-records.com

An absolute MUST HAVE recording is one simply titled:

John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman

Look for it.