John Coltrane
"Giant Steps" (CD)

Coltrane's fifth album was also one of his break-throughs.  Released in 1960, this album is where Coltrane showed off "Coltrane changes" which is still a gauntlet that young jazzers must master when learning jazz improvisation.

There really isn't anything quite like having jazz playing on the hi-fi. I don't care who ya are.