I’m New to Jazz. Where Do I Start?
The New York Times••entertainment
Key Points:
- For newcomers to jazz, starting with iconic artists like Miles Davis is recommended, as his extensive career spans multiple jazz styles including bebop, cool jazz, and electric fusion.
- Key albums to explore include Davis’s "Kind of Blue" (1959), "Birth of the Cool" (1957), and "Bitches Brew" (1970), as well as John Coltrane’s "Blue Train."
- The Ken Burns documentary "Jazz" soundtrack offers a broad introduction to legendary figures such as Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, and Charlie Parker.
- Resources like Ben Ratliff’s book "The New York Times Essential Library: Jazz" and Jazz at Lincoln Center’s top 10 recordings list,
