Modern Jazz (as in recent) Music Suggestions


Like many a jazz lovers, I absolutely love the sound of the usual suspects - John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz, etc.

I was wondering if anyone can recommend artists/groups from the more recent era (1995 and onwards) that maintain the same sonic signature but perhaps infuse their music with more modern (e.g. fusion, rock) artifacts ala Romantic Warrior. 

P.S. Not a fan of 'big band' jazz or swing, but dig the bossa nova sound
arafiq
Chick Corea, Christian McBride, Stanley Clarke, Diana Krall, Marcus Miller, Lee Ritenour, Ray Brown, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Jeff Hamilton Trio, Ray Brown, Bob James, Keith Jarrett, Esperanza Spalding, Pat Metheny, Norah Jones to name a few.
I second sbank's recommendation of Jerome Sabbaugh's excellent record.  Also, try some Dave Holland when you get a chance.
I have these on heavy rotation lately -

John Scofield - Überjam Deux
Kenny Garrett - Seeds from the Underground
Stanton Moore - Conversations
Joey Defrancesco et al - Organ-Ized: An All-Star Tribute To The Hammond B3 Organ