The best Cecil Payne albums
7 records, ordered by how much they reward a first listen — not by chart position.
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Brooklyn Brothers
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1
Zodiac
1973
A vibrant blend of hard bop and avant-garde jazz, weaving intricate melodies through rich improvisational textures.
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2
Brooklyn Brothers
1973
A vibrant blend of jazz improvisation with a rhythmic pulse that captures the essence of 1970s New York City.
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3
Cerupa
1995
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4
Scotch and Milk
1997
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5
Patterns of Jazz
1957
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6
Payne's Window
1999
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7
Bird Gets the Worm
1976