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
Eljaro, an excellent response. The best option is always to find a source (live or recorded) where you can appreciate what you like before parting with your money. I suppose our suggestions are just a chance to share our personal revelations and fill in potential gaps with our own tastes. The gamble remains with the buyer!

Of course, my suggestions are objective and no one could possibly fail to share my enthusiasm and admiration for each one :-)
A must-own CD is Chris Potter's "Follow the Red Line" ... simply substantial in every way
I agree, Chris Potter's "Follow the Red Line" is a great!

Try Jason Lindner's Big Band- "Live At The Jazz Gallery."
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Thank you all.

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