How to get into contemporary jazz
contemporary jazz: subgenre of jazz (1970-1980) northsound.fm covers 11 contemporary jazz artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into contemporary jazz?
Start with John Abercrombie's "Class Trip". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into contemporary jazz.
Who are the best contemporary jazz artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for contemporary jazz include John Abercrombie, Hiromi Uehara and Dave Grusin. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is contemporary jazz?
subgenre of jazz (1970-1980)