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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
noodlyarm
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There are some great Jazz selections already listed, so no need to repeat them here.   If you want to take a step from Rock towards Jazz, you might consider Fusion or Progressive Rock genres.

I find Joe Bonamassa, Jeff Beck, Eric Johnson, even Carlos Santana and Craig Chaquico as excellent blends of rock and jazz influences.   Pay attention to some of the groups and musicians they play with and branch from there.

What a wonderful journey of discovery as you open to new genres of music.   Enjoy!
mortsnets
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Listen to a jazz radio station to see what you like.
https://kcsm.org/jazz91/listen.php
wolf_garcia
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Julian Lage.
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bdp24
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Danny Gatton (a favorite of many other great guitarists), Robben Ford (the only musician who worked with both Miles Davis and George Harrison ;-), Mose Allison (a pianist/singer who should be quite accessible to a Van Morrison lover).
moofoo
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@n80. Excellent suggestions above. I see you are near Charlotte. I live in Columbia and have lots of the above recommendations on vinyl. You are more than welcome to come listen. Also, go to the jazz event you mentioned. You can’t go wrong with that. Those type of events are special. My journey to jazz started with being raised on the Beatles and Motown, then digging British and 70s rock, prog, blues, fusion, singer/songwriters, then discovering real jazz and the masters. Still listen to it all. Music is a great lifestyle!
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