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Jazz Piano?

Alright, a few months ago I would have told you that I hate Jazz. I'm 24, I'm not supposed to like it. Problem is, my wife loves the stuff. So I'm watching MTV one day, and hear an interview with Jamie Cullum. I think, "Hey, here's something my wife will like, and something I could probably get into as well."

Turns out I love jazz piano. I've tried to listen to brass and guitar leads, but nothing hits me like piano does. Problem is, I don't have much of a collection-- none would be the more appropriate term. I need more.

So where should I start?
themadmilkman

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ptmconsulting
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Many of these recommendations are fairly hard core jazz piano, and may not be as accessible to a rock fan. Don't want to scare you off right away. Jamie Cullum is nice jazz piano without going over the top. I would suggest a few others that are a bit more accessible and less hard core, like:

David Benoit
Diana Krall
Claude Bolling

Then move up a notch to:

Vince Guaraldi
Michael Petruicianni (may have spelled it wrong)
Bill Evans
Dave Brubeck
Jackie Terrasson
Marian McPartland

Then you can try harder stuff by:

Herbie Hancock
Kieth Jarrett
McCoy Tyner
Chic Corea
Oscar Peterson

Enjoy,
Bob
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