KOB is awesome. There aren't many other albums like it. In terms of style of music, I think of the "in'" Series (Relaxin', Steamin' Workin', Cookin'), maybe Steamin' is closest? You might also try "Porgy & Bess", and "Sketches of Spain". I like the moodiness of the soundtrack to "Ascenseur pour l'Echafaud" but it is not thought of as one of his better albums and there certainly isn't a "great band jammin'" aspect to it that makes KOB so special.
I second/third/whatever the suggestions of the two Bill Evans albums and "Somethin' Else" by Cannonball Adderley. The other CA album I might try is "Know What I Mean" which is an interesting counterpart to BE's "Waltz with Debby."
I second/third/whatever the suggestions of the two Bill Evans albums and "Somethin' Else" by Cannonball Adderley. The other CA album I might try is "Know What I Mean" which is an interesting counterpart to BE's "Waltz with Debby."