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Jazz for someone who doesn't like jazz.

I've toyed with the idea of looking into jazz. Not sure why. Not sure what I'm looking for. Maybe just something to sound good on my system. I realize jazz is a broad category but much of what I hear I have not been attracted to. Don't ask me what I've heard.
What I'd like is a recommendation of two or three albums to start with. (I know that's insane)

And since I've given next to nothing to go on I'll point out a few things that I do like that might help narrow it down some maybe.

Jazz-like stuff I do like: Steely Dan. Almost all of their stuff. Van Morrison's jazz influenced stuff like Astral Weeks.
I like blues. Delta and hill country hard core blues.

I like a wide variety of rock from heavy metal, to prog rock to classic R&B.
Does any of that help? I know this is a crazy request but if I could get some recommendations I'll at least have somewhere to start. Not looking for specific recordings yet. Just content. When I find what I like I'll research the best recordings.
Thanks for any possible advice.
George




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andresb
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You are welcome. You are correct in saying that  Albert King, Buddy Guy and Hooker are blues guys. I always enjoyed the blues. For me blues and jazz have a strong connection. Rock also has a blues connection.  
Robben Ford can play blues, fusion, jazz. Very talented.  Like Jeff Beck who can play anything. Saw him about a year a ago and was blown away. What a guitar player.

As for Jazz Vocals. Check out Tony Bennett duets, Simply Red, Gregory Porter, Randy Crawford, Van Morrison, Dianna Krall, Etta James, Sarah Vaughn and of course Billie Holiday, Ella.
Enjoy.
andresb
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I was also a Rock guy. A friend turn me into some Jazz music. That was 15 years ago. A new world of music opened up.
A some of my favorites players:

For Saxophone and trumpet,  Kenny Garrett, Bobbie Shew, David Sanborn,Joe Lovano,Brian Lynch,Roy Hargrove, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollings, Freddy Hubbard, Clifford Brown, John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, and of course Miles.

For Guitar , Pat Metheny, Jonny Lang, Robben Ford, Johnny Winter (blues), Jeff Beck , Bill Frisell, Buddy Guy, Albert King, J. Lee Hooker, 

For Bass, Brian Bromberg, Charles Mingus, Ron Carter, Eddie Gomez, Jaco Pastorius,

Enjoy. Andres.
andresb
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Just dug out some old music. Check out Carlos Santana album, The Swing of Delight. Santana team up with great musicians. Herbie Hancock, Wayne shorter, Ron Carter.

Done a some years back. Great music. You be surprised how good it is. 
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