Where to Start with free jazz

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About free jazz

What is free jazz?

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Where should I start with free jazz?

Start with "A Love Supreme" by John Coltrane. It captures what makes free jazz worth exploring.

What are the best free jazz albums?

The free jazz albums worth hearing first: "A Love Supreme" by John Coltrane, "New Thing at Newport" by John Coltrane, "The Cats" by John Coltrane, "Mingus Three" by Charles Mingus and "Newport Rebels" by Charles Mingus.

How many free jazz artists are there?

Spinsource covers 170 free jazz artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.