Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz?

Thanks for the positive feedback from those who found my comments helpful.

There is of course, much more to Jazz than I mentioned! I'd advise anyone who wants to explore Jazz to get a copy of the All Music Guide to Jazz which does a good job of describing the various sub-genres and movements of this great American art-form. It also offers reviews and recommendations.  

You could also, as has been suggested, watch the Ken Burns series. Just be aware that he spends much of his time discussing early Jazz and then rushes through later movements and developments. It's still worthwhile despite its lopsided focus. 

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I’m 68, so I’m very well acquainted with "brain lapse syndrome" -- it’s "real " enough! ;o)

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Most jazz is just too busy and complex for me to enjoy. I like jazz ballads best. Simple and soulful music is my thing. 

Fair enough. There are definitely Jazz recordings that stick to ballads, exclusively. 

Stuartk did an excellent job describing improvisation in jazz.  It is a lot of fun following how the ensemble weaves its way through a tune, particularly where that tune seems almost, but not totally, unrecognizable.  I suggest listening to Lester bowie’s outrageous, joyous and silly romp through the song “The Great Pretender.”  Even where it seems to have devolved into noise, you can still hear the tune and enjoy what the band is doing.

Here are some classic Bossa Nova titles which go down very smoothly:

Stan Getz / Charlie Byrd - Jazz Samba

Stan Getz / Luis Bonfa - Jazz Samba Encore!

Stan Getz / João Gilberto - Getz / Gilberto

The Modern Jazz Quartet 'Pyramid' or 'the last concert', but just about all their stuff is good.

I find they have some structure in their compositions and since you said you don't like disjointed; this may well be your cuppa.. 

The Dave Brubeck 'Tine out' suggestion is also in this vein, I believe the general category for this type of jazz is California Cool.