For vocal jazz, I would add the different, yet excellent disc by Susanne Abbuehl entitled "April" on the ECM label. Interesting selection of well-recorded tunes by a singer with a stunningly pure alto voice. Very nice.
Also on ECM, any of the last few discs by the Dave Holland Quintet, really great music performed by excellent musicians. Great recording quality.
Hmmm, I seem to be fixated on the ECM label, 'cause I would also recommend Keith Jarrett for piano-based jazz, either solo or his 'standards' trio with Jack DeJohnette and Gary Peacock. The ECM label has a reputation for paying attention to the sound quality of its recordings.
Also on ECM, any of the last few discs by the Dave Holland Quintet, really great music performed by excellent musicians. Great recording quality.
Hmmm, I seem to be fixated on the ECM label, 'cause I would also recommend Keith Jarrett for piano-based jazz, either solo or his 'standards' trio with Jack DeJohnette and Gary Peacock. The ECM label has a reputation for paying attention to the sound quality of its recordings.