Evan,
I have an option for you...
If you are in Manchester, CT, I would wait for the May 30th NYC Home Entertainment 2002 show that Stereophile is doing. I bought Jazz at the Pawnshop there for cheap. The prices at the show for all the CDs are great, usually $5-$10 below even normal internet...
Evan,
Another recommendation for Mingus Ah Um from me.
Also, strongly recommend:
McCoy Tyner: New York Reunion
Rebecca Pidgeon: The Raven (good job Keith!)
Keb Mo: The Door
Mischa Mengelberg Quarter: Four in One
Wayne Horvitz: Sweeter than the Day
Miles Davis: Miles Smiles
Thelonious...