How do I become a jazz elitist?

1. listen to 50's - early 70's bebop classics
2. explore deeper into this era
3. go in any direction you want
4. ???
5. Result

>>74956280
Be better and know more than plebs. Having high standards isn't a bad thing.

Perhaps ironically, the best way to do that is often to disregard comparison to others and focus on learning. Empty before you fill, work hard, and with a little luck you'll wake up an ubermensch one day.

>>74956280
I'd say read a lot. There are some great biographies out there, listen to the classics and maybe become familiar with some standards.
Understanding the history of Jazz and its evolution will also help you gain a greater appreciation for the genre.
I don't know if this will help, but I listened to a lot of Blue Note when I first got into Jazz.

"Elitists" have a lot of experience listening to jazz, can talk about the music in depth, and back up their points with analysis, theory, and specific examples.

Funny how this is seen as a bad thing on /mu/ isn't it?

don't listen to Criss Cross

>>74958045
"Elitists" have a lot of experience listening to elevator music, can talk about the music in depth, and back up their points with analysis, theory, and specific examples.

Funny how this is seen as a bad thing on /mu/ isn't it?

>>74958101
damn...

>>74956280
Read a few books to learn about jazz history find subgenres you really enjoy and delve into it
>>74956370
>Be better and know more than plebs. Having high standards isn't a bad thing.
this. I'm sick of mutards who are proud of having the most entry level taste and discouraging everyone who wants to explore more by calling them "poseurs" or "contrarians"

>>74956280
why did this album become a meme

>>74958101
I laughed because it's true. Now let me shoot myself.

listen to exclusively jazz in the bop tradition - scoff at any influence of other genres or styles in music made after the mid 50's