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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




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ronlykins
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The Bad Plus
Acoustic Alchemy- some may call it new age
Al Dimeola
Mathew Whitaker
Brian Ferry has a great NewOrleans style jazz record but more updated and modern I also enjoy

these are some new jazz and crossover without getting into Miles, Sunny Rollins and more traditional Jazz
you have been given a lot of what I would consider more traditional jazz in this thread,  what I’m encouraging above are more crossover artists
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jcipale
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If I may also suggest (in general) is to listen to crossover artists from say rock/pop to pop/jazz. This will give you a bit of a taste of jazz without leaving the familiar.

A good group for this (of which I didnt see a mention of) is Blood, Sweat and Tears. BS&T was comprised of many well known artists that have made significant contributions to the recording/music industry.
n80 OP
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@ronlykins, I'm enjoying Matthew Whitaker's Otta the Box.

@jcipale I have not thought about BS&T in a long time. Will have to go back and give them a listen just for the fun of it.


robert53
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I have introduced friends, who are not jazz listeners, to the Dave Weckl and Jay Oliver Convergence cd. They all really liked it. Give it a try. It's not an audiophile recording, but sounds pretty good especially in my car. Available on Amazon now. The original package was better from the Dave Weckl site, but it's not available any more last time I checked.
andresb
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Just dug out some old music. Check out Carlos Santana album, The Swing of Delight. Santana team up with great musicians. Herbie Hancock, Wayne shorter, Ron Carter.

Done a some years back. Great music. You be surprised how good it is. 
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