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1,000 Jazz Albums You Should Hear Before You Die (401-420)

Here is another 20 to add to the list.

Remember that there is no ranking system here, and if you don’t see your favorite jazz album yet, it doesn’t mean it won’t show up.

Every week I will offer up twenty more, in no particular order and with no ranking system or common theme (other than jazz of course).

Hopefully these lists will inspire you to seek some of these albums out that perhaps you haven’t heard before, or revisit an old favorite. And as always, we want your thoughts on any or all of these albums. Either way, let’s get started with this week, and in no particular order, albums 401 through 420.

401. Lonely Woman – Modern Jazz Quartet (Atlantic, 1962)

402. Somethin’s Cookin’ – Junior Cook (Muse, 1981)

403. Here and Now – Geoff Keezer (Blue Note, 1991)

404. Present Tense – Bobby Watson (Columbia, 1992)

405. Cross-Currents – Bill Evans (Fantasy/OJC, 1977)

406. Red Garland at the Prelude – Red Garland (Universal Distribution, 1959)

407. The Koln Concert – Keith Jarrett (ECM Records, 1975)

408. Music in Motion – Jason Marsalis (Basin Street Records, 2000)

409. Crazy! Baby – Jimmy Smith (Blue Note, 1960)

410. Ella and Louis Again – Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong (Verve, 1957)

411. Long Road Home – Lynne Arriale (TCB Records, 1997)

412. African Sketchbook – Abdullah Ibrahim (then Dollar Brand) (Enja, 1969)

413. Dinah Washington Sings Bessie Smith – Dinah Washington (Emarcy, 1958)

414. Bumpin’ – Wes Montgomery (Verve, 1965)

415. What is There to Say? – Gerry Mulligan (Sony Music Distribution, 1959)

416. Jazz Giants ’58 – Stan Getz (Verve, 1958)

417. Deep Passion – Oscar Pettiford (MCA Records, 1957)

418. Red Door: Remember Zoot Sims – Scott Hamilton and Bucky Pizzarelli (Concord Jazz, 1998)

419. Triple Treat, Vol. 1 – Monty Alexander (Concord Jazz, 1983)

420. Lady in Satin – Billie Holliday (Columbia, 1958)

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1,000 Jazz Albums You Should Hear Before You Die (381-400)

Here is another 20 to add to the list.

Remember that there is no ranking system here, and if you don’t see your favorite jazz album yet, it doesn’t mean it won’t show up.

Every week I will offer up twenty more, in no particular order and with no ranking system or common theme (other than jazz of course).

Hopefully these lists will inspire you to seek some of these albums out that perhaps you haven’t heard before, or revisit an old favorite. And as always, we want your thoughts on any or all of these albums. Either way, let’s get started with this week, and in no particular order, albums 381 through 400.

381. Abyss – Jacques Schwarz-Bart (ObliqSound, 2008)

382. Mode for Mabes – Eric Alexander (Delmark, 1998)

383. Blues-ette – Curtis Fuller (Savoy, 1959)

384. Meet the Jazztet – Art Farmer with Benny Golson (MCA/Chess, 1960)

385. Sama Layuca – McCoy Tyner (Fantasy/OJC, 1974)

386. Cuban Carnival – Tito Puente (RCA Records, 1956)

387. Full House – Wes Montgomery (Riverside/OJC, 1962)

388. Stan Getz and J.J. Johnson at the Opera House – (1957 recording date, 1960 release date)

389. Oscar Peterson Plays the Cole Porter Songbook – Oscar Peterson (Polygram, 1959)

390. Porgy and Bess – Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong (Verve, 1958)

391. Mercernary – Dr. John (Blue Note, 2006)

392. You Are There – Roberta Gambarini and Hank Jones (Emarcy, 2007)

393. Think! – Lonnie Smith (Blue Note, 1968)

394. Gil Evans & Ten – Gil Evans (Prestige/OJC, 1957)

395. Live at the Montreal Jazz Festival 1985 – Ahmad Jamal (Atlantic, 1985)

396. Welcome to Love – Pharoah Sanders (Evidence, 1991)

397. Ride, Red, Ride in Hi-Fi – Henry “Red” Allen (RCA Records, 1957)

398. 1937-1938 – Bunny Berigan (Melodie Jazz Classics, 1937-1938 recording dates)

399. Wandering Moon – Terrance Blanchard (Columbia, 2000)

400. Let My Children Hear Music – Charles Mingus (Columbia, 1972)

1,000 Jazz Albums You Should Hear Before You Die (361-380)

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1,000 Jazz Albums You Should Hear Before You Die (361-380)

Here is another 20 to add to the list.

Remember that there is no ranking system here, and if you don’t see your favorite jazz album yet, it doesn’t mean it won’t show up.

Every week I will offer up twenty more, in no particular order and with no ranking system or common theme (other than jazz of course).

Hopefully these lists will inspire you to seek some of these albums out that perhaps you haven’t heard before, or revisit an old favorite. And as always, we want your thoughts on any or all of these albums. Either way, let’s get started with this week, and in no particular order, albums 361 through 380.

361. This Bud’s For You – Bud Shank (32 Jazz, 1984)

362. What If? – Kenny Barron (Enja, 1986)

363. No Room for Argument – Wallace Roney (Concord Jazz, 2000)

364. The Adventures of Astral Pirates – Lenny White (Elektra, 1978)

365. Blues for Myself – Cedar Walton (RED Distribution, 1986)

366. On the Trail – Jimmy Heath (Riverside/OJC, 1964)

367. Midnight Blue – Kenny Burrell (Blue Note, 1963)

368. Let it Go – Stanley Turrentine (Impulse!, 1966)

369. I’ve Got a Woman – Jimmy McGriff (Collectables Records, 1962)

370. Agharta – Miles Davis (Columbia, 1975)

371. Jumpin’ In – Dave Holland (ECM Records, 1983)

372. Keep Swingin’ – Julian Priester (Riverside/OJC, 1960)

373. J.J. Inc. – J.J. Johnson (Columbia/Legacy, 1960)

374. Blowing In From Chicago – Clifford Jordan and John Gilmore (Blue Note, 1957)

375. Live at Montreux and Northsea – Art Blakey (Absord, 1980)

376. The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born – Branford Marsalis (Columbia, 1991)

377. Coltrane Plays the Blues – John Coltrane (Rhino, 1960)

378. Brussels Fair ’58 – Sidney Bechet (Lone Hill Jazz, 1958)

379. The Color Five – Jacqui Naylor (Ruby Star Records, 2006)

380. Soul on Soul – Dave Douglas (RCA Victor, 2000)

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1,000 Jazz Albums You Should Hear Before You Die (321-340)

Here is another 20 to add to the list.

Remember that there is no ranking system here, and if you don’t see your favorite jazz album yet, it doesn’t mean it won’t show up.

Every week I will offer up twenty more, in no particular order and with no ranking system or common theme (other than jazz of course).

Hopefully these lists will inspire you to seek some of these albums out that perhaps you haven’t heard before, or revisit an old favorite. And as always, we want your thoughts on any or all of these albums. Either way, let’s get started with this week, and in no particular order, albums 321 through 340.

321. Atlantis – Sun Ra (Evidence, 1969)

322. Western Suite – Jimmy Giuffre (WEA, 1958)

323. Explorations – Bill Evans (Riverside/OJC, 1961)

324. Modern Times – Steps Ahead (Elektra, 1984)

325. Fanfare For the Warriors -The Art Ensemble of Chicago (Koch Jazz, 1973)

326. Black, Brown, and Beige – Mahalia Jackson/Duke Ellington Orchestra (Columbia/Legacy, 1958)

327. Carnegie Hall Concert – Toshiko Akiyoshi with Lew Tabackin (Columbia, 1991)

328. Shaking Free – Nnenna Freelon (Concord Jazz, 1996)

329. Concert By the Sea – Erroll Garner (Columbia, 1955)

330. Epitaph – Charles Mingus (Columbia, 1990)

331. Journey in Satchidananda – Alice Coltrane (Impulse!, 1971)

332. Naked City – John Zorn (Elektra/Nonesuch, 1989)

333. Straight Ahead – Abbey Lincoln (Candid, 1961)

334. Ellis in Wonderland – Herb Ellis (Verve, 1956)

335. Sir Elf – Sir Roland Hanna (Choice, 1974)

336. Black Codes (From the Underground) – Wynton Marsalis (Columbia, 1985)

337. Brother Red – Red Holloway (Prestige Recordings, 1964)

338. Wish – Joshua Redman (Warner Bros., 1993)

339. Don’t Go to Strangers – Etta Jones (Original Jazz Classics, 1960)

340. Afro – Dizzy Gillespie (Norgran, 1955)

1,000 Jazz Albums You Should Hear Before You Die (301-320)

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1,000 Jazz Albums You Should Hear Before You Die (301-320)

Here is another 20 to add to the list.

Remember that there is no ranking system here, and if you don’t see your favorite jazz album yet, it doesn’t mean it won’t show up.

Every week I will offer up twenty more, in no particular order and with no ranking system or common theme (other than jazz of course).

Hopefully these lists will inspire you to seek some of these albums out that perhaps you haven’t heard before, or revisit an old favorite. And as always, we want your thoughts on any or all of these albums. Either way, let’s get started with this week, and in no particular order, albums 301 through 320.

301. red clayRed Clay – Freddie Hubbard (CBS, 1970)

302. The Jody GrindThe Jody Grind – Horace Silver (Blue Note, 1966)

303. where were youWhere Were You? – Joey DeFrancesco (Columbia, 1990)

304. contrastsContrasts – Bucky & John Pizzarelli (Arbors, 1999)

305. sunday at the village vanguardSunday at the Village Vanguard – Bill Evans (Riverside/OJC, 1961)

306. Red AloneRed Alone – Red Garland (Original Jazz Classics, 1960)

307. hot fives vol 1Hot Fives, Vol. 1 (compilation) – Louis Armstrong (1925-26 recording dates, 1988 release date)

308. off the record the complete 1923 jazz band recordingsOff the Record: The Complete 1923 Jazz Band Recordings (compilation) – King Oliver (1923 recording tates, 2007 release date)

309. I rememberI Remember – Dianne Reeves (Blue Note, 1992)

310. Mood ChangesMood Changes – Grace Kelly (Pazz, 2008)

311. back at the chicken shackBack at the Chicken Shack – Jimmy Smith (Blue Note, 1960)

312. I can't help itI Can’t Help It – Betty Carter (GRP, 1961)

313. Benny Golson's New York SceneBenny Golson’s New York Scene – Benny Golson (1957)

314. anita sings the mostAnita Sings the Most – Anita O’ Day (Verve, 1957)

315. Krupa & RichKrupa and Rich – Gene Krupa (Verve, 1955)

316. just you just me, live in 1959Just You Just Me, Live in 1959 – Roy Eldridge and Coleman Hawkins (Stash, 1959)

317. yes, the bluesYes, The Blues – Clark Terry (Pablo, OJC, 1981)

318. seven steps to heaven (ray brown)Seven Steps to Heaven – Ray Brown (Telarc, 1995)

319. april in parisApril in Paris – Count Basie (Verve, 1956)

320. ReunionReunion – Paquito D’ Rivera with Arturo Sandoval (Messidor, 1990)

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