Help me build up a jazz album collection. Can you suggest a must have album?

I’m assuming you will listen a bit on YouTube before buying someone we recommend, because something like Miles Davis, Bitches Brew is important, but not the 1st Miles Davis you should experience, that is after you know more about him and his music. He went thru several stages, his personality, there is no way he could play the same stuff over and over again, ......

i.e. Toot’s Thielemans is a Harmonica Player with a unique sound, this would be a good start

Toots, Live 3

Elliottnewcombjr - yes I have been listening on YouTube and also various streaming services. To date, for anyone interested, my total purchases have equaled $937 on eBay, discogs and Amazon. I am very happy with everyone sharing their choices. I don’t really want to say what I have chosen because honestly it’s all over the place. I am thinking about starting a blues album thread, but my wallet is getting thin….

spenav- Yes I have seen that list and there are many of those kinds of lists on the internet. I have also used those recommendations as well to build a library of albums but I noticed those lists typically have the greats like Miles, Coltrane, Getz, Ellington, Ella, Gillespie, etc. I was also interested in the Agone audiophile choices since often that list is deeper with lesser known but exceptional artists. And additionally the brands,labels, the particular issues of albums that really tend to sound stellar. After all, guys and gals here have exceptional gear and want to hear (often) great recordings. Thanks again…….