I can't resist posting here today about two things (I have always been "lurking" here every so often catching up on the thread).
First, RIP Roy Hargrove. The trumpet world and the jazz world have lost another one way too early. Got to hear him live a few different times.
Second, there are some good book recommendations here lately. I wanted to add my standard recommendation to anyone who wants to appreciate the music they listen to more, no matter what style/genre it is. This is the composer Aaron Copland's famous book, What To Listen For In Music. The examples are mostly from the classical world, but it applies to any and all types of music. It would be a good starting place or at least supplement to the good books mentioned here specifically about jazz.
First, RIP Roy Hargrove. The trumpet world and the jazz world have lost another one way too early. Got to hear him live a few different times.
Second, there are some good book recommendations here lately. I wanted to add my standard recommendation to anyone who wants to appreciate the music they listen to more, no matter what style/genre it is. This is the composer Aaron Copland's famous book, What To Listen For In Music. The examples are mostly from the classical world, but it applies to any and all types of music. It would be a good starting place or at least supplement to the good books mentioned here specifically about jazz.