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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
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actas
7 posts
 
Few suggestions:
1.) Ahmad Jamal trio at the Pershing - But Not for Me
2.) Benny Carter - Cooking at Carlos 1
3.) Bobo Stenson - Goodbye
4.) Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong - Ella and Louis
klimt
164 posts
 
Like many here I got introduced to Jazz with Miles Davis' Kind of Blue.

Start with that and then go from there!

HTH
n80 OP
2,116 posts
 
My Amazon Music account is now starting to give me jazz recommendations and I happened on Grant Green's Idle Moments. I'm enjoying it.
kscott00
1 posts
 
Hello n80,
You're definitely off to a great start with a lot of very good suggestions. Another thought that might play well into your on going discovery would be a subscription to a streaming music service, like Tidal. Tidal is currently offering "new" customers four months of any Tidal plan for just $4. Premium or Hi-Fi. So, instead of dipping your toes, for four months you can dive right into an incredible selection of whatever suits your fancy, including all those many suggestions, at the click of a mouse. I'm currently streaming "Good Hope" by Dave Holland, Zakir Hussain, Chris Potter. This is an album I would have likely never known about, had it not been for a test drive and subsequent subscription to Tidal. It's incredible. The discovery can be truly endless. Enjoy ... whatever you chose to listen to.
n80 OP
2,116 posts
 
Thanks. As mentioned I do have Amazon Music Unlimited. So far I have been able to find all of the music recommended here so I think Amazon's selection is okay.

Amazon has a hi-res option but I do not get that since my streaming gear is not good enough to notice a benefit. I usually use Amazon to find what I like and then buy CDs (or albums rarely). One day I might upgrade my streaming gear and subscribe to a hi-res service.
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