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Recommend some Jazz to me

A friend and I have been checking out some Jazz records recently. Mostly Miles Davis 1st and 2nd great quintet stuff. He turned me on to Bill Evans - Sunday at the Village Vanguard, which I have been enjoying.

Someone in another recent thread recommended Elvin Jones - Poly-currents. I listened to the 1st track and it knocked me off my feet. Of course we're familair with Brubeck - Time Out. We're both drummers and I took a couple of lessons with Morello back in the day. I've also checked out some Milt Jackson.

What other artists or records would you recommend? They don't have to be great "drum" records per se. Hi fidelity recordings are a bonus.


Thanks!

Joe

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dukeofdoowop
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check out any of the albums in Bernard Purdie's discography here.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Purdie

He is one of the smoothest drummers there is. Also one of the most in demand studio drummers, he has recorded with all the best jazz musicians. Featured on Steely Dan Gaucho, his understated tight rhythms will remind you of Morello. His own albums also reflect that style. Emphasis on musicians working in concert, not just trying to outdo each other. 
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needfreestuff
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Charlie Mingus Ah Um

Sketches of Spain Miles Davis

Ben Webster all his music
qdrone
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Somethin' Else by Cannonball Adderly is a must have esp. if you like Miles Davis who is featured on this recording. Think Kind of Blue part duex.
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jafant
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audionoobie

there has never been a better time to delve into the wonderful world of Jazz. Excellent suggestions as above. For me, I started with the year 1959 (the greatest calendar year for Jazz).

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