1. Memphis Slim – Born with the Blues
2. The Dave Brubeck Quartet Plays Music From ‘West Side Story’ and…
3. Mingus – OH YEAH!
4. Billie Holiday – The Golden Years
5. Vince Guaraldi – Cast Your Fate To The Wind
6. The L0uis Armstrong Story – Vol. 1, Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five
7. Fats Waller – A Legendary Performer
8. Lee Morgan – The Sidewinder
9. Ella Fitzgerald – these are the blues
10. Helen Merrill with Teddy Wilson – Helen Sings, Teddy Swings!

I like these records a lot. These are records that never disappoint. Either side makes me want to hear the other one.

1. Memphis Slim – Born With the Blues
2. The Dave Brubeck Quartet Plays Music From West Side Story And…
3. Stan Getz/Charlie Byrd – Jazz Samba
4. Erroll Garner – Up In Erroll’s Room (featuring The Brass Bed)
5. Lee Morgan – The Sidewinder
6. Ray Charles – The Great Ray Charles
7. Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto – GETZ/GILBERTO
8. Ella Fitzgerald – these are the blues
9. Red Garland – Red In Bluesville
10. Charlie Parker – Bird/The Savoy Recordings (Master Takes)