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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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theskipperthree
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I have friends who feel similar, never liked jazz. I have an extensive amount of jazz LPs and CDs in my collection and have enjoyed almost every new discovery, new and old. I have tried throughout the years to introduce my friends to jazz artists and recordings that might change their minds, even the most mainstream, never could. We all once went to a performance at the Jazz Standard in NYC a few years ago. At the end I turned to them and said " That was thrilling". They both said, "I hated it!". Different strokes.

stuartk
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@garrettc

Got it. I think I’m the one who owes you an apology for jumping to conclusions!

BTW, I enjoy lyrical Jazz, too. As an example, as I type this, I’m basking in the lyrical beauty of Mr. Stan Getz. The album is "Bossas and Ballads".

@theskipperthree

I’ve had the same experience. People have said "you actually like this?" and "It sounds like they’re playing two or three songs at once". Clearly, not all music is for everyone but which factors come into play in any given case can be difficult to pin down. 

 

chrisoshea
383 posts
 

OP.."I have tried to like jazz for over 30 years"... Over 30 years of trying is a hint that jazz is not your thing... My advice is to move on brother and explore other music. So much music out there to enjoy.

sayas
193 posts
 

Larry Coryell - The Lift

Jeff Beck

Steely Dan simply ear candy

Cannonball Adderly - Something Else

Beastie Boys - Check Your Head... In 3's

Sonny Rollins - Way Out West

Joshua Redman - Spirit Of The Moment @ The Village Vanguard

My music library is vast with 20% covering Jazz, so much to discover and I have only scratched the surface.

What To Listen For In Jazz - book includes a CD... my copy is 30 years old and looks like it has been carried by a student for 3 days... good condition.  Let me know where to ship and I will get you your cost.

sayas
193 posts
 

Jeff Beck - Wired or Blow By Blow

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