Today we want to present you five jazz albums with exceptional musical and sound quality to enjoy on your hi-fi equipment.

"Speak No Evil" de Wayne Shorter

This 1964 album features exceptional sound quality and a brilliant mix that highlights Shorter's creativity as a composer and performer.

Since he joined the ranks of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers back in 1959, tenor sax virtuoso Wayne Shorter showed his immense musical talent to become the main source of inspiration for that extraordinary group and at the base fundamental of his repertoire. Wayne Shorter defined, as Horace Silver and Benny Golson previously did, the band's identity with absolute masterpieces such as "Sleeping Dancer Sleep On", "Children of the Night" or "Free All". That period was widely recognized as one of the most fruitful and probably the most avant-garde that the Messengers went through.

His music left a deep impression on even Miles Davis' musical evolution, and this album, "Speak No Evil," demonstrates why. This album was the sixth work he recorded, the third for the Blue Note label, and far surpasses the previous two. Each of the six songs on the album are absolute masterpieces of modern jazz, and to achieve this, Shorter introduces a decisive turn in his career by introducing subtle changes in traditional structures to support highly original compositions.

"Idle Moments" de Grant Green

This 1963 album is a jazz gem from the hard bop era. The sound quality is exceptional, with a warmth and clarity that enhances the beauty of the performances.

The most notable "pure" jazz album Green ever produced, arguably the best of its era, might be "Idle Moments," recorded in two sessions in November 1963 and featuring Hutcherson and tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson. It features in its dreamy main theme, composed by pianist Duke Pearson, 14:52 minutes of the most peaceful instrumental romance ever recorded on record.

"Page One" de Joe Henderson

This 1963 album is a little-known treasure with exceptional sound quality. The recording captures the tonal richness of Henderson and his band impressively.

"Page One" marks Henderson's debut as a leader and arguably stands out as one of his best early recordings. The quality of the band is exceptional. In addition to Henderson on tenor, there is Kenny Dorham on trumpet, McCoy Tyner on piano, Butch Warren on bass and Pete LaRoca on drums. (Curious note: Tyner is not actually mentioned on the album cover, which lists the other four musicians plus "ETC". Blue Note chose not to openly acknowledge Tyner due to him having just signed to another label. However, He is the one who plays on the album).

"The Procrastinator" de Lee Morgan

This 1978 album is an underappreciated masterpiece with exceptional sound quality. The album was released posthumously by the Blue Note label. The blend and clarity are remarkable, enhancing the emotionality of Morgan's music.

Morgan brings together some of the great musicians of the 1960s Blue Note era on the album, including renowned tenor saxophonist Wayne Shorter, pianist Herbie Hancock, drummer Billy Higgins and bassist Ron Carter.

In addition to Morgan on trumpet, it also features the distinctive jazz sound of Bobby Hutcherson.

"Spiral" de John Coltrane

This 1965 album is less known than Coltrane's other works, but its sound quality is exceptional.

The recording captures the intensity and spirituality of Coltrane's music impressively. These albums offer exceptional sound quality and present lesser-known facets of some of the great jazz musicians, making them true gems for jazz and hi-fi lovers.