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Best jazz covers of rock songs

Bad Plus got some ink for this, but I'm not a huge fan. Paul Desmond did Paul Simon (sort of rock) with (sort of) mixed results. I'm looking for interesting jazz takes on familiar tunes/riffs for entertaining purposes - my guests get familiarity and I get interesting music. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Marty
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bdgregory
1,715 posts
 
Stanley Jordan - "Eleanor Rigby" and "Angel" (Hendrix) from his Magic Touch LP

George Benson - as mentioned above . . .

Sarah K - "Whiter Shade of Pale" from her What Matters CD (though some may argue this isn't pure jazz)
fuse999
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Bob Belden's version of "1999" by Prince is quite good.
jazdoc
365 posts
 
Is there anything better than The Bad Plus' version of "Smells Like Teen Spirit"?
robertd
76 posts
 
Miles - human nature
Brad Mehldau does some nice radiohead covers
mijknarf
266 posts
 
One of most unique covers I've listened to is Brian Bromberg's interpretation of "Come Together" by the Beatles on solo stand up bass.
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