Herbie Hancock - Maiden Voyage. Accessible and beautiful with just a hint of risk, but nothing to frighten the dogs or take the edge off your Martini. (As an informal rule go for the ones that reviewers describe as "lyrical jazz" and you will avoid spilling anything).
Relaxing Jazz guitar that transforms into finger snappin' madness? Grant Green - Idle Moments.
Cannonball Adderley - Somethin' Else.
Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto - No. 2. You will need to buy a smoking jacket to listen to this. Has got too much clapping on it though. I pretend they are applauding my dapper appearance.
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