Smooth jazz recommendations

Im open to the smooth jazz concept of the new artist,even though they have not "paid their dues" like the previous generations of "true jazz artist" you cannot deny the talents.I would like to think they will open some doors for the youth of today to accept a alternative to rap,pop,and boys/girls one hit wonders groups.Maybe a transition from smooth jazz might make them research into the 19th century of jazz pioneers.So to paint the whole industry of "soft jazz" as candy coated is somewhat an insult to the artists who are in that field.

Hi, Do I have a great one for you. It is Jeanne Lee with Mal Waldron, title After Hours. This is not only great music but sound wise blows away most of my SACDs and this is only a standard CD.#SSC3502 on the Owl Sunnyside label. I really think you will love it, I sure do. jerry.

Big, Sweet 'N Blue, with Norris Turney on Alto Sax. With Larry Willis, Walter Booker, and Jimmy Cobb. This CD is on the Mapleshade label, and sonics are marvelous. Smoother than 150 year old Grand Marnier!

Even my girlfriend (who admittedly doesn't care for jazz) likes the Charlie Haden cd's: "A Night in the City" with Kenny Barron on piano- a duet in a nightclub setting with a good system sounds like you are right there. Great dim light music at dinner. Also "Nocturne" with Gonzalo Rubacalba, which has more varied instrumentation.

If these two aren't "smooth" then accuse me of being too much of a jazz aficionado...but please give a listen as you can preview them at Amazon, etc.

Frank Morgan "Mood Indigo"