I would suggest Charles Mingus: Mingus Ah Um. Definetely some of the great jazz compositions on that one.
Kind of Blue by Miles is suggested alot. Anything by Miles is tremendous. Lately I've been listening to an earlier version of Miles group on the CD "Relaxin with the the Miles Davis Quintet". In the mid 50's Miles quickly recorded 4 alblums for Presige to get out of his contract and they all have a great small band appeal to them. They are Relaxin, Cookin', Workin', and Steamin'. I would recomend those CDs, just be sure you find the remastered versions of them.
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