Top 10 Jazz recordings ever

Can't believe nobody's mentioned Bill Berry's Duke Ellington Allstars record 'For Duke.' Sonics to die for, and an incredible performance to boot. Recorded direct-to-wax.

It could be that I am so impressed with Wynton because of his knowledge of and his ability to 'Explain,' the music to others. Esp the young. he talks then demonstrates on the trumpet. I think he is at his best in an ensemble, such as the Orch at Lincoln center. I do know that he is JAZZ at this point in the history of the music, and it could not be in better hands. In many ways his talent and current role is similar to that of Louis Armstrong back in the day. He is also just as at home with classical music as he is with Nawlins Jazz. Without him we would all be drowning in a sea of smooth, free, contemporary, world, mind numbing noise, errr I mean Jazz.

I have to chime in here and again stick up for Wynton Marsalis. He is very well respected in the music world not just for his impeccable technique but also for his musicianship. He takes the same bad rap in the jazz world that someone like Alfred Brendel does in the classical piano world. Both of these artists have incredible depth to them, and both are among the most versatile musicians in the world. Some folks seem to feel that because they are cerebral players, that this means that they couldn't possibly have heart. I think such arguments are absurd, and usually are based in anti-intellectualism. Wynton is a very soulful player.

"I think such arguments are absurd, and usually are based in anti-intellectualism. Wynton is a very soulful player."

That's telling them! Well Said.

Wynton is a sideman, he was fantastic with Blakey; but his creative juices are lacking. I agree with most of the other BS you Wynton fans laid down.