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

There was once a journalist who interviewed Count Basie.  Like many writers, he wanted to get deep into the emotions and such, considering Basie to be this Great Artist.  When he asked Basie for the meaning of his music, Basie replied in just three words:

"Tap  your foot."
 

@fthompson251

artist : Miles Davis

album : Kind of Blue

This is the best selling jazz album of all time, recorded live in the room, if you don't like this, then you're going to have to flavor your jazz, because this is the real deal. 

@fthompson251 I have a few recommendations for you.

Traditional Jazz Albums:

1. Kind of Blue by Miles Davis

2. Earfood by Roy Hargrove

3. Maiden Voyage by Herbie Hancock

4. Trilogy by Chick Corea Trio

5. LaFaro by Brian Bromberg 

Contemporary Jazz Albums:

1. Ashes to Ashes by Joe Sample

2. Elixir by Fourplay

3. Givin’ It Up by George Benson & Al Jarreau 

4. Tenderness (Live) by Al Jarreau 

5. We Live Here by Pat Metheny Group

I own the CD from Miles Davis, Kind of Blue

I saw The Crusaders but no one mentioned Joe Sample’s solo efforts??? Terrifically accessible!

Others that may be accessible by non-jazz folks: Ramsey Lewis, Warren Bernhardt, Candy Dulfer (funk, R&B fusion).

I’m sure there are others but it’s too early this morning to think of any more!