Jazz artists for late starter.

Your taste in jazz encompasses many different styles.If you seek out any artist that is no longer with us you cant go wrong

Dcstep,I didnt read his other posts.I simply supplied an answer to the question asked.
He stated he is enjoying listening to all the Cd's he bought
and has 10 from Miles Davis.
One would think that some of these would be from Miles more advante-gard works.Therefore why not try Ornette Coleman.
He mentioned some excellent artists that happen(ed) to play with some outstanding groups that had drummers that understood what to do with a brush.
As far as Jazz vocalists go.I am not a lover of this type of music but some stuff by Billie Holiday just knocks me out.
No one can say what someone else would like.To me the best jazz artists in ability,writing and arranging are all behind us,and I stated such.If you are not in agreement fine,you are entitled to your opinions as I am mine

Dcstep,Once again you miss the point.You make assumptions as to what Gawdbless will like or dislike.No one can do that.
Note that I did not recommend individual artists and I mention deceased musicians simply because most of the innovators are gone.Roy Hargrove is good but many are his equal.
Incidently the question was "can anyone recommend any other jazz artists".Now using the fact that not only did Gawdbless
enjoy Miles, Mingus,Bill Evans,Coltrane,Monk and others. I thought he would be into old school stuff.
Cassandra Wilson did an excellent rendition of 'Strange Fruit" but that hardly makes her Billy Holiday.
Dave,its music and personal tastes,Lighten up!!

If we polled all that contributed to this thread.i believe most would agree with me.If you totaled all the artists that were suggested here a great majority are deceased yet i dont see you going after any other poster.
That said can you tell me why the musicians you mentioned qualify as an innovators.
Simply writing and performing is not innovation.
One can make an argument for any subject but that doesn't mean that its correct.And i believe you know you are wrong

Alnolan>>I have no idea why you found it necessary to continue this diatribe.I hope it wasn't on my behalf but rather your need to find Truth,Justice and the American Way.
Well,I do thank you for the points you brought up plus the fact that Dcstep says he doesn't have to answer the question(s) posed speaks volumes.
Strateahed>>I just listened to Dianne Reeves self titled album.Blue Note 46906.Side2 Cut2 Yesterdays is fantastic. Billie couldn't have done it better.Different yes but not better.
Keep the subscription going.As you well know it helps to keep this music alive.
I subscribe to my local PBS TV station and although they have put together several Rhythm and Blues ,Doo-Wop and Folk Concerts not one Jazz Revival.But i'll keep my membership and keep my fingers crossed.
I hope this will end this debate but I doubt it.