Wow, amazing number of responses on this thread! I could suggest two paths. Slow transition, say something like Santana to Chick Corea to Weather Report to Miles Davis or straight to JAZZ with Miles Davis Kind of Blue. I think Sonny Rollins is readily accessible also. Ben Webster...many paths to follow.
Jazz for someone who doesn't like jazz.
I've toyed with the idea of looking into jazz. Not sure why. Not sure what I'm looking for. Maybe just something to sound good on my system. I realize jazz is a broad category but much of what I hear I have not been attracted to. Don't ask me what I've heard.
What I'd like is a recommendation of two or three albums to start with. (I know that's insane)
And since I've given next to nothing to go on I'll point out a few things that I do like that might help narrow it down some maybe.
Jazz-like stuff I do like: Steely Dan. Almost all of their stuff. Van Morrison's jazz influenced stuff like Astral Weeks.
I like blues. Delta and hill country hard core blues.
I like a wide variety of rock from heavy metal, to prog rock to classic R&B.
Does any of that help? I know this is a crazy request but if I could get some recommendations I'll at least have somewhere to start. Not looking for specific recordings yet. Just content. When I find what I like I'll research the best recordings.
Thanks for any possible advice.
George
What I'd like is a recommendation of two or three albums to start with. (I know that's insane)
And since I've given next to nothing to go on I'll point out a few things that I do like that might help narrow it down some maybe.
Jazz-like stuff I do like: Steely Dan. Almost all of their stuff. Van Morrison's jazz influenced stuff like Astral Weeks.
I like blues. Delta and hill country hard core blues.
I like a wide variety of rock from heavy metal, to prog rock to classic R&B.
Does any of that help? I know this is a crazy request but if I could get some recommendations I'll at least have somewhere to start. Not looking for specific recordings yet. Just content. When I find what I like I'll research the best recordings.
Thanks for any possible advice.
George
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An excellent entry point to jazz is to listen to West Coast jazz. It is more melodic and easier to listen to for the beginner. Here’s some examples: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsz3mrnIBd0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcFRDj0z784 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ncRUjL-1xk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoUFb5KP4m4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8eP6WG0aDY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JlBWqSXXKU |
And then, there is the great P.T. Gazell ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5zGvLJwkqM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jijVFnRwKfw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIWZXPh89dk |
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