**** define Classical training ****
For starters, let’s try it this way. Just a few who had extensive Classical training:
Oscar Peterson
Phil Woods
Eric Dolphy
Freddie Hubbard
Cannonball Adderley
Bill Evans
Donald Byrd
Keith Jarrett
Bob Berg
Michael Brecker
Chick Corea
Phil Woods
Eddie Gomez
Nina Simone
Anthony Davis
Wynton Marsalis
Some related comments from “your man” that you may appreciate:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oGo9_YSbPYI
Not as directly relevant, but this is why I love Wynton; great mind:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oUaLc1zabVo