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Is Modern Jazz an Oxymoron?

I am a huge jazz fan and 90% of my listening time is listening to instrumental jazz artists from the classic jazz era of 1950's to 1970's. Excluding jazz singers and a few more recent jazz artist who play classic jazz style I can't stand modern jazz.

My question to jazz fans is if it is my limitation or is this a common thing amongst classic jazz fans? Or did you finally come around and learned to appreciate modern jazz? If so which artists?
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melvinjames
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"Is modern jazz an oxymoron?"

No, but smooth jazz is a misnomer. It's neither smooth, nor jazz.

LOL .. so true. Although, to be fair, I think there may be one or two who are a cut above. Chris Botti comes to mind. I saw him live years ago when he opened for Sting and he was fantastic. Not exactly my cup of tea at this point in time but I still enjoy listening to him on occasion.
melvinjames
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If you’re a fan of Jazz piano trios check out this rather lengthy thread:

https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/18046-are-we-living-in-the-golden-age-of-the-jazz-piano-trio/?tab=comments#comment-277594

It was started about 7 years ago by a guy who’s taste and knowledge is exemplary (he also writes a Jazz/Classical blog). I’ve discovered a lot of great contemporary artists reading this thread.
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