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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
n80 OP
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@ronlykins, I'm enjoying Matthew Whitaker's Otta the Box.

@jcipale I have not thought about BS&T in a long time. Will have to go back and give them a listen just for the fun of it.


robert53
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I have introduced friends, who are not jazz listeners, to the Dave Weckl and Jay Oliver Convergence cd. They all really liked it. Give it a try. It's not an audiophile recording, but sounds pretty good especially in my car. Available on Amazon now. The original package was better from the Dave Weckl site, but it's not available any more last time I checked.
andresb
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Just dug out some old music. Check out Carlos Santana album, The Swing of Delight. Santana team up with great musicians. Herbie Hancock, Wayne shorter, Ron Carter.

Done a some years back. Great music. You be surprised how good it is. 
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opt80
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Also try Arnett Cobb, Tubby Hayes,. Also for Vocals Big Miller with the Tommy Banks Orchestra.

For Jazz vocals. Halie Loren,hails from Alaska,she is terific,an incredible voice
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oregonpapa
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Here’s something a little different. This is a group that my friend Robert and I have heard live many times.

A shout-out to Phil Salazar and The Kin Folks. (Phil is on the fiddle.)

These guys kick Boo-Tay. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6xZi8nByCQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVU96iE-DQg

Frank
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