Jazz Recommendations.

The best answer to the question is... Mr. Miles Dewey Davis III on trumpet, pre-1968. The other good answers join Mr. Davis on various of these recordings.

Dave Grusin - Tribute to Duke & Two for the Road.

Great production values, excellent musicianship, and timeless tunes.

I would choose something from Miles Davis to start them off. If they come from an easy listening type of background, I might have them start with Kind of Blue. You can't miss there. If they come from a rock and roll kind of background, I might start them off with Miles Davis live at the Fillmore, March 7, 1970. This rocks, for sure. Another choice might be Bill Evans, Portrait in Jazz, or perhaps something from John Coltrane, Blue Train.

Newbee's list is right up my alley and would be a very good start to the classic Jazz set.Brubeck/Grusin imparticular. There's no telling what someone "gets" until they hear it for themselves of course. Ive been listening to the smooth jazz/ contemporary myself as well as the classic stuff. Right now I think Artie Traum's music is fantastic. Combining a mix of sounds from his upbringing in NYC..with undertones of Methany and Spyro Gyra.

Grusin's "Digital Duke" is very good also.

if they like rock or pop go with les mccann and eddie harris-live in montreux.....dave brubeck-time out......bill evans trio-'65.....charles earland-black talk.