I am just starting to get into Jazz. I recently bought Thelonious Monk Quartet "Live at Monterey" and was blown away. Could you recommend other mainstream Jazz recordings that I should have in a basic collection to help me get started.
After a year of listening to (and buying) many of those recommended above (much thanks to all), I would like to add a couple that I did not see: Blues and the Abstract Truth and Tatum Group Masterpieces.
Sorry for the MUCH delayed response. I have indeed benefited tremendously from all of the recommendations. My collection in jazz continues to expand to this day and I owe many thanks to all of you. Right about the time of my post my wife and I had triplets and it kind of took my out of this game for awhile. But I am back in the saddle again -- with a new pair of Thiel 2.7s and would like to reccomend Stanely Turrentine with the three sounds
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