Whether new to the genre or a seasoned vet, there's a book you need to read. Gary Giddins has written a number of books on music, subjects from one artist to whole genres; here's the one to get on jazz: http://books.wwnorton.com/books/Jazz/ This gives you a focused, structured way to learn the genre. Another way (and using a second book to get there) is a random approach with either The All Music Guide to Jazz, 4th Edition or the Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings, 8th Edition. AllMusic has narrative; the Penguin covers more, especially non-US artists. Both are available online, though neither has current print editions; the All Music is a lot less expensive used. Even if you learn better with a random or greatest practitioner approach, still get and absorb the Giddins book first. Once you have a good grounding, here's an encyclopedic group of recordings: [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Jazz-Collection-Original-Recordings/dp/B003IY49S4/ref=pd_sim_m_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0E1MJN3N5P5F1PTA571E"]http://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Jazz-Collection-Original-Recordings/dp/B003IY49S4/ref=pd_sim_m_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0E1MJN3N5P5F1PTA571E
If you prefer a piece-meal approach, try this: [/URL]http://www.scaruffi.com/jazz/best100.html << note which album is listed first.
For seeing many artists in club/concert settings, this group of DVDs is superb--available as individual discs or by the set--sets have a bonus disc.: http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keyword...83lf9mth_b
If you prefer a piece-meal approach, try this: [/URL]http://www.scaruffi.com/jazz/best100.html << note which album is listed first.
For seeing many artists in club/concert settings, this group of DVDs is superb--available as individual discs or by the set--sets have a bonus disc.: http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keyword...83lf9mth_b
A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind--Dr. Johnson
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
