James Aubrey

Artist: Miles Davis

This is the album that everyone calls 'the best jazz album of all time'. What that usually means is that people who don't like jazz are actually willing to listen to it. It is a great album - not only is Miles on top form, but so are the whole ensemble: John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley playing tenor and alto sax, respectively, as well as the genius of Bill Evans at the piano stool. Buy this album the next time you're shopping; it's usually only five or six pounds, and then you can play it when you have friends over for dinner and they'll be impressed with your great taste in music. I've also recommended a book written about the making of the album.