Re: Seminal Jazz Albums?

Mark Turner (mturner@netcom.com)
Thu, 11 Apr 1996 19:26:05 -0700 (PDT)


> Oh yeah, you might want to suggest that your friend purchase the
> Smithsonian collection of Jazz (or some title like that). While it's less
> than complete, especially on the later end of its spectrum, the five disc
> set certainly will introduce your friend to many of the most important
> figures and recordings in jazz. He can see what he likes and then go from
> there.
>
I'll second this recommendation as an *essential* starting point
for learning about jazz. And if you really want to roll up your
sleeves and learn something, James Lincoln Collier's book _The
Making of Jazz_ is a great historical overview.

-- 
 Mark Turner
 mturner@netcom.com