Can you guys list some great jazz/soul albums. Thanks, greatly appreciated.

This is what started it for me...



This is a great compilation too, which I strongly suggest you to pick up/downloud..



These are the artists/albums that should help you pick up from there....



















These oughta get you started
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Excellent recommendations Harlepolis!

And I didn't know they had a twofer for Hail Ceasar / Frazier '75

Cinnie said:

I only have Hail Ceasar as a vinyl, somewhere. I also have his "Another Life" which is a cool attempt to disco.

OMG!

How could I 4get to mention this????



I can't stress the importance of this album enough. Its right up there James Brown's Live @ The Apollo album and Donny Hathaway's Live album.

Also, try to track down "The Ultimate Collection" by Nina Simone.
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Aretha looks good in that young photo!

All these albums do have vocals on them, right? Because I was looking for artists that sing jazz-influenced soul/R&B moreso than pure instrumental.

Scorpion said:

I knew what you were aiming @

Thats why I chose from both - instrumentals and vocal. See, what you like from each and start there.