Best of the new jazz 45rpm reissues

Have to laugh a bit when Rushton labels Coltrane "mainstream".Forty years ago he was on the fringe.It's a new world.Agree with Rushton's advice,as well as the Burrell "Midnight Blue".Would add Jay McShann "What A Wonderful World" on Groove Note.A great recording of great music.

I have most of those Blue Notes, but what I really wish I could find is "Soul Brothers" featuring Ray Charles and Milt Jackson on 45. Although Ray Charles is not normally associated with jazz, this is some of the best jazz I have ever heard.

Neither the LP or the CD I have are good enough. This music is "nuance" to the N'th degree and requires the best source. I first heard it on a late 50's jukebox that was better than most high end systems because of the 45's and tubes.

buy what you enjoy...always.

From the Music Matters/Blue Note Series I would strongly recommend the following:

Lee Morgan: Tomcat and Search for the New Land (unfortunately out of print but maybe you can find a copy)

Grant Green: Solid and Matador (Matador also OOP)

Hank Mobley: Soul Station (OOP)

Tina Brooks: Back to the Tracks (I like this record better than the more popular True Blue which is OOP)

Sonny Clark: Cool Struttin'

Jackie McLean: Bluesnik (OOP)

Kenny Burrell's Midnight Blue is definitely a must own as well.

The records above that are out of print are that way for a reason-they are really great records!!!

The records above are all pretty well desert island stuff for me.

Many thanks for all the suggestions. I will take in all the info and narrow down my purchase list.