Jazz music recomendations

[IndianaSax]

Hey everybody, I've been thinking about joining one of those music clubs again. i.e. bmg,columbia house,etc.I used to do this alot,years ago for the free music,long before I started playing the sax. Mostly 70's & 80's pop.Now I want to start loading up on jazz,mostly sax dominated stuff.Other than the ones I've been exposed to or really like, Adderly,Coltrane,Getz,Desmond,Parker,etc., are there any must have players that I should be looking for? Living,passed on,new or old. I'm pretty new to the jazz scene. Thanks, Todd.

[Dave Dolson]

Todd: Sidney Bechet, Coleman Hawkins, and Johnny Hodges (soprano, tenor and alto, in that order, although they all played other instruments/saxophones) are three that come to mind, mainly to give you some exposure to older styles of jazz. DAVE

[IndianaSax]

Thanks Dave, I'll check em out.

[No Clever Name]

A few choice favorites not on your list:

Tenor (mostly):
Dexter Gordon
Wayne Shorter
Chris Potter
Mike Brecker
Sonny Rollins

Alto (mostly):
Lou Donaldson
Richie Cole
Phil Woods
Kenny Garrett

[BayviewSax]

Save your money and aggravation. Make your list from here, but avoid the clubs. You can make out a lot better buy checking Amazon and/or eBay. Also, you can probably do some listening at your local public library.

[fballatore]

You might want to consider eMusic.com for an inexpensive way to build your collection. I signed up for 65 downloads a month for $14.95 (less than $.25 per tune or about $2.50 for a CDs worth. Lots of great jazz selections. Check it out, if you do decide to join, please let me know, and I can send you an invitation and get some free downloads for myself!

Frank

[IndianaSax]

Pretty impressive playin there, Bayview. You're my new hero.:D