1. |
Crescent - JOHN COLTRANE
I have heard so many musicians choose this. |
| 2. |
Live At Birdland - JOHN COLTRANE
Iincredible in its intensity. |
| 3. |
Kind Of Blue - MILES DAVIS
Some of the greatest soloists ever at their peak. |
| 4. |
Sketches Of Spain - MILES DAVIS
This is my favourite all time recording across all idioms of music. |
| 5. |
Four And More - MILES DAVIS
The spontaneous player who encouraged his bands to let things happen. |
| 6. |
Speak No Evil - WAYNE SHORTER
Wayne is for me THE composer of our recent period. |
| 7. |
Sunday At The Village Vanguard Four - BILL EVANS
Some of the most gorgeous harmony ever played. |
| 8. |
A Night At The Village Vanguard - SONNY ROLLINS
The greatest all around saxophonist….you can just feel the spontaneity. |
| 9. |
Maiden Voyage - HERBIE HANCOCK
Highly sophisticated compositions and group approach. |
| 10. |
The Real McCoy - McCOY TYNER
Elvin Jones, Ron Carter, Joe Henderson. The compositions are built for out and out blowing and to swing. |
