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

Let me explain, I have tried to like jazz for over 30 years. I rarely find something I like. To me it sounds too disjointed, like everyone is trying to out do the others and they are all playing a different song. I know there has to be some good instrumental smooth jazz artists I am missing. If you have any suggestions of whom to try let me know. Some that are on my Jazz playlist is Pat Metheny-"It's for you"   Bill Frisell _"Heard it through the grapevine"  Holly Cole, George Benson... for an example of things I do like.

 

I'd love to have a 100 song Jazz playlist. So what'ch got for me?

Thanks

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tyray
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@mksun If you like some Stan Getz infused Bossa Nova check this out on youtube. I think you’re gonna dig this.

Tamba 4: Samba Blim

℗ 1968 The Verve Music Group - CTI

Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

Released on: 1968-01-01

Composer Lyricist: Orlan Divo

Composer Lyricist: Helton Menezes

Much as I’ve tried, I’ve never been able to handle Gato’s abrasive screeching. It’s like fingernails on a blackboard to my ears.

@stuartk Although I’ve never quite heard of Gato Barbieri’s playing described in such a way... Stu, when I read this, I bust out laughing!

bassbuyer
117 posts
 

Great suggestions.  Chuck Mangione and Dave Brubeck got me into jazz from the 1st songs. 

edilita
19 posts
 

I listen to Radio Swiss Jazz. 

mesch
3,509 posts
 

@fthompson251 Try Ray Brown trio -  Soular Energy.  

larryi
4,033 posts
 

i don't know how good the sound is on digital versions of Soular Energy, but the vinyl copy I have is extremely good.  Nice recommendation.

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