saxplaya81. Please read the original thread. This kid has no idea what to listen to. As for listening to someone better. Anybody who can play a Jazz solo is probably a good listen for a kid who dosen't know what to listen to. If they start listening to something too COMPLEX, it just drives them away. So if a kid wants to learn to play a jazz tune you hand him Giant Steps. Cool move! Kenny G. would maybe be a good choice at this point in his career. We dissagree but that's what makes a horse race.......Kelsey

I don't mean to sound arrogant and I know you are very experienced yourself, but just because I'm young dosn't mean you have to dish me out the shit! I'm experienced enough to know that kenny G isn't, eh, the best in the business..I think no matter how little jazz you've listened to you can always appreciate good music when you hear it. I have been playing for six years and am in some big bands and am just looking for advice on something really good to listen to, as I've only been playing, and not listening, until now.

You do sound rude but not arrogant. After all, what have you to be Arrogant about? I'm sorry I bothered to help you as it seems that you already know all the answers. Have a nice day.......Kelsey

LOL! Very good point carly, I tell all my students if you wanna be a great player you have to think like one. You've playing long enough to where, Coltrane, Parker, etc should not be to a challenge to you at all, I mentioned michael brecker, coltrane, and james carter, but some other guys you should check out too would be Cannonball Adderly, and one of my personal favorites maceo parker, you'll really like him, those two are more soulful/funk players. Another thing you should try, especially if you want to get deep into the music, is to buy the artists transcription books and read along and finger the notes with the recordings. Then practice by yourself working to bring it up to tempo.

"Kenny G may be a good choice" It may be a good choice if you want to play adult contemporary, but definitely not the best choice for jazz.

I'm 16 and what are you, 50? I am aware I have nothing to be arrogant about, but you clearly do. You shouldn't have bothered trying to help if you're going to reject any views that aren't your own. Thanks so for your help saxplaya81, it's exactlywhat I was looking for. I'll know where to come when I need more help!

Listen to everything sweetheart,,,and it'll come to you. And don't think that you have to like Bird and Coltrane and all those guys because your supposed to. Keep an open mind and as I said...the influences will come to you automatically. Oh how I envy you your voyage of discovery that you embarking upon...enjoy...enjoy!!!!

lol i will i will! thank you!

No prob, here to help!