Jazz Recommendations


I am just starting to get into Jazz. I recently bought Thelonious Monk Quartet "Live at Monterey" and was blown away. Could you recommend other mainstream Jazz recordings that I should have in a basic collection to help me get started.
kadlec
Marilyn Crispell's trio recordings on ECM, especially "Storytelling". Beautiful, complex, delicate, and totally engaging.
Ray,I got the 'Jazz Cello' cd,after your mention of it.It has become a favorite.What is best about it imho is the accompaniment to Ray's playing is some really first class small ensemble 'jazz' and the choice of the material is excellent.Thanks.
kool double4w...your exp pretty much describes mine too though b4 jazz and did a detour into blues.

check out manute kache's neighborhood w/ tom stanko and jan garbeck....acoustic modern jazz
Henry,There is a lot of chemistry going on with Ray Brown and Gene Harris,,very good choice!Double4w,Im glad you enjoyed Jazz Cello,,I just finished listening to Live at Scullers and Dont get Sassy,,my jaw hit the floor when "But not for Me" started playing Wow!Ill not rest untill I own everything Rays done!Thanks guys!