Being that @Valkosen created a
Tool thread, some Sun Ra would
be appropriate. Tool, particularly,
Danny Carey (imo, their most
talented member) was hugely
influence by him.
& Of course, the Pharoah
I just saw Christian McBride quartet at the Village Vanguard last Tuesday. If you are into big bass, you should check out Christian McBride; he's a complete bad ass.
Been thinking of making one for a while, but @Valkosen and @FeloniousMonk reminded me by talking about Thelonious Monk.
Post your favourite songs, artists etc.
Twas Miles Davis that got me into jazz, after hearing Coltrane's ascension first of all which almost put me off jazz for life haha. My favourite sort of jazz is hard bop, followed by fusion (mostly Miles electric stuff) but I like all sorts really. As always I'll start with a few classics: