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Old 08-05-2011, 05:30 AM   #43 (permalink)
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I started with Black Saint & Sinner Lady, mostly because Radiohead mentioned Charles Mingus as an influence. From there I started exploring Miles Davis, Albert Ayler, Lee Morgan, David Brubeck, Ornette Coleman, Charlie Parker, Mulatu Astatke, Thelonius Monk and my favourite, John Coltrane.

I'm still far from knowledgeable on jazz, but I'm enjoying the voyage of discovery. I'd say listening to any one of those musicians would be a good start.
That's a really good selection of artists to start with. I love them all!
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