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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
2,130 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.
andresb
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I was also a Rock guy. A friend turn me into some Jazz music. That was 15 years ago. A new world of music opened up.
A some of my favorites players:

For Saxophone and trumpet,  Kenny Garrett, Bobbie Shew, David Sanborn,Joe Lovano,Brian Lynch,Roy Hargrove, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollings, Freddy Hubbard, Clifford Brown, John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, and of course Miles.

For Guitar , Pat Metheny, Jonny Lang, Robben Ford, Johnny Winter (blues), Jeff Beck , Bill Frisell, Buddy Guy, Albert King, J. Lee Hooker, 

For Bass, Brian Bromberg, Charles Mingus, Ron Carter, Eddie Gomez, Jaco Pastorius,

Enjoy. Andres.
klimt
171 posts
 
Another all time classic is Sarah Vaughan and Clifford Brown.


tubegroover
2,320 posts
 
Jazz covers a genre over the entire 20th century. What you really need is a course in the appreciation of the evolution and the important artists through the years. Someone recommended the PBS series "Jazz" a 10 part anthology of jazz by Ken Burns. I couldn't agree more. This is the place to start IMO. Many excellent recommendations but an appreciation of the genre will reward you with how American culture during the 20th century was reflected in this uniquely American contribution to music.
klimt
171 posts
 
Also the Smithsonian Collection of Jazz is a great introduction as well.


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