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.
Don't forget Bird. Charlie Parker's Dial and Savoy sessions, which have been nicely re-mastered are wonderful. You should have some Louis Armstrong in there. The Hot 5s and 7s are great, but if your looking for more hi-fi try Satch plays WC Handy or Fats Waller on Columbia. All great records. Also, if you dig Monk check out the early blue note sessions from the late forties. They really jump.
It is a great record, but doesn't anyone ever get tired of listening to Kind of Blue? I mean c'mon guys.
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