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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




n80

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grey9hound
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Miles Davis "Big Fun" is a much more interesting album IMO
Monty Alexander "My America" is another great sounding album
War "The World Is A Ghetto [40th Anniversary Expanded Edition"]Extra Tracks
I am not sure it is classified as jazz , but it is very jazzy and very Good

grey9hound
1,112 posts
 
Bigkidz
I think i have every Ronnie Earl Album.Or 90% anyway
He is definitely one of my favorite blues players.
If you are looking for Ronnie Earl, there are a few that are OOP 
(Out of print) and if you can find it they are outrageous price.
Well i just counted .I have 18 .
grey9hound
1,112 posts
 
Oh , how could I forget Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, They have So many good albums and many are very different
Studio albums[edit]Live albums[edit]
You'll find them categorized as Jazz/Country/Folk/Bluegrass
grey9hound
1,112 posts
 
Thank You bigkidz
I would also recommend some
Antonio Forcione .... recommended Albums listed below
Ghetto Paradise
Dedicato
Live
Tears Of Joy
Touch Wood
grey9hound
1,112 posts
 
n80,
You have to remember that Miles was a big time Herion and Cocaine addict. I think that shows on Big Fun , Bitches Brew and  Live Evil. Actually , I would say that  it influenced a lot of his albums.
I think that was a lot of the reason for his abstract stuff, let alone that there is only so much you can do with a Trumpet as the Lead.
I recently watched a special on Miles Davis "Birth Of The Cool"
It is a Stunning film or Documentary IMO. I actually teared a little at the end ... so sad .Highly Recommended !
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