Moving on...
Earlier this month, Downbeast linked to a Jazz.com article with Peter Erskine where Peter lists his "Desert Island Dozens." Basically, the twelve albums he would choose if they were the only records he could listen to for the rest of his days.
This got me to thinking about mine. Instead of racking my brain trying to come up with a list that would satisfy me for the remainder of existence (I know myself well enough to know that it is pretty much impossible) I tried to think instead of the top 5 albums that I never tire of.
It's not easy - I have the attention span of a tsetse fly. But looking over my collection there are a few gems that I can always enjoy no matter what my mood or where my tastes happen to be focused. So, with no further ado, here are my top 5. Feel free to share yours.
In no particular order
A Love Supreme – John Coltrane
The Roots of Dub – King Tubby
The Shape of Jazz to Come – Orenette Coleman
The Politics of Time – The Minutemen
Honorable Mention(s):
Yeah, I know - not the most esoteric or obscure list. I’m sorry, those are just damn fine records. I never get tired of them.
