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Which composer or performer would you recommend as an introduction to jazz? Explain your reasons for your choice.

Stereophile  |  Nov 9, 2008

Continuing with the theme started with last week's question: Which single composer or performer would you recommend to introduce someone to jazz music? And why?

Which composer or performer would you recommend as an introduction to jazz? Explain your reasons for your choice.
I'd start with
84% (108 votes)
Haven't a clue
16% (20 votes)
Total votes: 128

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Submitted by Xenophanes (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:16am

Oscar Peterson. Great musician, great virtuoso.

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Submitted by Artie (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:16am

Jazz isn't about "masterpieces" or a Top-10 list, it's a state of mind. As the Lotus Sutra tells us, the gate is everywhere.

Campe's picture
Submitted by Campe (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:16am

Miles Davis. What else ?

Lars Ravn Jensen's picture
Submitted by Lars Ravn Jensen (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:16am

Miles Davis, because he made music over so long a period of time. From modal jazz to electric almost rock. And he played with all the other modern jazz musicians

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Submitted by rvance (not verified) on November 21, 2010 - 10:16am

Dave Brubeck- Cool but emotional, hip, swinging, accessible.

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