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Jazz for someone who doesn't like jazz.

I've toyed with the idea of looking into jazz. Not sure why. Not sure what I'm looking for. Maybe just something to sound good on my system. I realize jazz is a broad category but much of what I hear I have not been attracted to. Don't ask me what I've heard.
What I'd like is a recommendation of two or three albums to start with. (I know that's insane)

And since I've given next to nothing to go on I'll point out a few things that I do like that might help narrow it down some maybe.

Jazz-like stuff I do like: Steely Dan. Almost all of their stuff. Van Morrison's jazz influenced stuff like Astral Weeks.
I like blues. Delta and hill country hard core blues.

I like a wide variety of rock from heavy metal, to prog rock to classic R&B.
Does any of that help? I know this is a crazy request but if I could get some recommendations I'll at least have somewhere to start. Not looking for specific recordings yet. Just content. When I find what I like I'll research the best recordings.
Thanks for any possible advice.
George




n80
djones51
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Dave Brubeck Jazz at Oberlin.

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bander
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Keith Jarrett: The Koln concert. This is a must listen as you explore 
a myriad of suggestions. Keith Jarrett is a jazz/classical pianist.
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onhwy61
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If you don't like what you've heard, then why bother?  Life is short, you should listen to music you like.  By your own admission your question is insane.  That said, there's easy access to any number of streaming services or even FM that will give you a taste.
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@onhwy61  said: "If you don't like what you've heard, then why bother?"

Well, a couple of things come to mind:


At first I didn't like beer, bourbon, Scotch, asparagus, caviar, oysters, foie gras, etc etc. Over a lifetime I've come to value and appreciate those things.

Second, it would be distinctly possible for someone who had never listened to the blues or never listened to rock to be presented with any number of songs that they didn't like that were not representative of the entire genre and then assume, possibly wrongly, that they didn't like rock or the blues.

So the answer is, that my experience with jazz might be insufficient to know whether there are types and songs I would like more than others and that keeping an open mind I might find that jazz is an acquired taste that is worth acquiring. Like single malt Scotch.

@onhwy61  said: "Life is short, you should listen to music you like."


Agreed. But I also think life is too short to limit one's enjoyment. That can get repetitive.

@onhwy61 said: "By your own admission your question is insane. That said, there's easy access to any number of streaming services or even FM that will give you a taste."

Well, as insane as the question was I've got two pages of excellent recommendations for which I am thankful.
George
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cakyol
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Ah yes, Rippingtons, great band.  My favorite is the album "Curves Ahead"....
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