Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz?

I love this post!!

@fthompson251 i must be your music doppelgänger!  I’m still trying to “get” traditional jazz after 50+ years.

 Thank you @stuartk , your post was very enlightening and educational!

In addition to the many great recommendations you have received already, here are some jazz artist I enjoy. They tend to stick with a tune but some do improvisation along the way:

Guitar led:

• Chris Standring
• Chuck Loeb
• Les Sabler
• Larry Carlton
• Jeff Lorber
• Paul Brown
• Thom Rotella
• Chieli Minucci
• George Benson
• Earl Klugh
• Acoustic Alchemy

Trumpet led:

• Rick Braun
• Cindy Bradley
• Chet Baker
• Chris Botti

Piano/keyboardled:

• Brian Simpson
• Oli Silk
• Bob James
• Paul Hardcastle

Bass Led:

• Brian Bromberg 

I can’t recall ever reading a full set of responses and agreeing so thoroughly with them.  There is a lot of great advice above.  A reason to treasure this site.  I’d add to the many excellent recommendations: Herbie Hancock, Headhunters and Cantaloupe Island and one of my favorite songs, Peaches en Regalia by Frank Zappa (he recorded a bunch of versions).  Zappa has a lot of cross-over.  This particular song has no lyrics and is more accessible than a lot of his other music.  With my and the other recommendations above, I’d try stuff out and then dive in to what you find enjoyable.  Have fun!

Try "Jazz at the Pawn Shop". A wonderful live recording at a jazz club in Stockholm.

They cover some classics and the sound is amazing.

@stuartk

Wow.  This was a wonderful explanation of what Jazz is.  I listen to Jazz almost as much as Rock and Roll but I dislike heavy improvisational Jazz.  Your descriptions of the different types of Jazz and the various interpretations really gives me more avenues to search.  Thank you for your contribution.

I took it upon myself to learn to like jazz about ten years ago, and it has now become my primary genre. Lots of great recommendations here. In between sampling those, I would recommend finding some higher quality jazz stations and let them play. As you hear things you like, explore those artists further on your subscription platform of choice.