My Top 10 Influential​ Jazz Albums – Jonathan Ross

Smokin’ at the Half Note – WES MONTGOMERY 

Again, a game-changer for me. Pat Metheny has described “If You Could See Me Now” off this record as the best guitar music ever recorded. He may be right. The opening track, “No Blues” will give you many different tools to play a good Jazz Blues. Transcribe some of it! Wes’ solo just builds and builds. In my opinion, one of the greatest blues tracks ever recorded.

Somethin’ Else – CANNONBALL ADDERLY

Firstly, look at this incredible lineup! Miles, Blakey, Sam Jones, and Hank Jones. The sound of this record is hard for me to describe. If you live in a large metropolitan area, listen to this as you walk through the busiest train/bus terminal you can find. This album reminds me of Union Station in Chicago. That to me is the sound of this album. For many, Kind of Blue was their first introduction to Miles, but to me, this album is the perfect introduction.  

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