Joel Ross “The Parable of the Poet” Blue Note cd I find Ross a very intriguing writer, arranger and player. This one has a great ensemble: Ross on vibes with Immanuel Wilkins on alto saxophone, Maria Grand on tenor saxophone, Marquis Hill on trumpet, Kalia Vandever on trombone, Sean Mason on piano, Rick Rosato on bass & Craig Weinrib on drums.  

with David "Fathead" Newman, Frank Wess, and others

R.I.P.

Appreciate everyone's replies and suggestions (please keep them coming!). Since posting this, I feel like the closest I'm getting to THAT sound and style is with music from Lee Konitz, Zoot Sims, and Gerry Mulligan. However, the search continues! Thanks again, everyone.