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Best jazz covers of rock songs

Bad Plus got some ink for this, but I'm not a huge fan. Paul Desmond did Paul Simon (sort of rock) with (sort of) mixed results. I'm looking for interesting jazz takes on familiar tunes/riffs for entertaining purposes - my guests get familiarity and I get interesting music. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

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zaikesman
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Arranger Gil Evans' 1974 "Plays the Music of Jimi Hendrix" is a very neat album and should be a sure-fire conversation starter...
mijknarf
266 posts
 
The remake of Zeplin's "The Crunge" by Joshua Redman on his "Momentum" CD is pretty cool.

My other favorite (although it took a few listens) is the Jacqui Naylor cover of "Miss You" by the Stones on her "Shelter" CD.
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philjolet
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jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd does many pop songs fwiw
smholl
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Stanley Jordan- Stairway to Heaven from Stolen Moments. He has an amazing guitar technique.
cincy_bob
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George Benson did a lot of great stuff before he went over to the dark side. "The Other Side of Abbey Road," which is a cover of the entire Beatles album, and "White Rabbit," which includes the Jefferson Airplane tune along with "California Dreamin'" by The Mamas and Papas are some of my favorites.
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