Been wanting to get back into Super Monkey Ball. Where should I start?

Super Monkey Ball is a beloved game from my childhood, and to this day, it's still one of my all time favorite games. Still, I haven't played enough of the series to have some skill, so I'm definitely a rookie at Super Monkey Ball. Any games I should start with? I've been replaying the original, but I'm not sure if there are better options for newbies. Should I keep going with SMB1, or should I play 2? Or should I play SMBDX? Also, is Banana Rumble worth playing? Thanks in advance.