blossomchris
I feel better than James Brown
I'd recommend going to see some Jazz live to begin with. For one, you will be completely focussed on the music being produced. You may find yourself connecting with the moment the music is being created in.
Good jazz is all about letting the music flow from the spirit, rather than rehearsed playing. And the spititual interconnection between the players, and sometimes the audience.
Once you experience this happening, you may be able to sit at home and conjure up that kind of atmosphere in your mind while listening, and then you may appreciate it.
I think this is good advice, in fact we were up west yesterday and perused the forthcoming attractions boards at Ronnie Scott's, but not knowing any of the performers made me realise I should listen first, find something I like and then see live.
Bloss