I would choose something from Miles Davis to start them off. If they come from an easy listening type of background, I might have them start with Kind of Blue. You can't miss there. If they come from a rock and roll kind of background, I might start them off with Miles Davis live at the Fillmore, March 7, 1970. This rocks, for sure. Another choice might be Bill Evans, Portrait in Jazz, or perhaps something from John Coltrane, Blue Train.
Newbee's list is right up my alley and would be a very good start to the classic Jazz set.Brubeck/Grusin imparticular. There's no telling what someone "gets" until they hear it for themselves of course. Ive been listening to the smooth jazz/ contemporary myself as well as the classic stuff. Right now I think Artie Traum's music is fantastic. Combining a mix of sounds from his upbringing in NYC..with undertones of Methany and Spyro Gyra.
if they like rock or pop go with les mccann and eddie harris-live in montreux.....dave brubeck-time out......bill evans trio-'65.....charles earland-black talk.
Charles Mingus-Black Saint and Sinner Lady, Thelonius Monk- Monk's Music, Duke Ellington-Far East Suite, Keith Jarrett, Koln Concert, Wayne Shorter- Speak No Evil, Andrew Hill- Point of Departure, Bill Evans-Waltz for Debbie, World Saxophone Quartet-Review, Heny Threadgill, Just the Facts and Pass the Bucket, Joe Lovano- From the Soul, Ben Allison-Ride the Nuclear Tiger.
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