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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These are the best easy listening jazz compilations I've ever heard!

https://www.amazon.com/Best-Blue-Note-Vols/dp/B000005HGV/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=best+of+the+blue+note&qid=1587508736&sr=8-4
Disc: 1 
  1. Blue Train - John Coltrane
  2. Maiden Voyage - Herbie Hancock
  3. Cristo Redentor - Donald Byrd
  4. Moanin' - Are Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
  5. Blues Walk - Lou Donaldson
  6. Song For My Father - Horace Silver
  7. Back At The Chicken Shack - Jimmy Smith
  8. Chitlins Con Carne - Kenny Burrell
  9. The Sidewinder - Lee Morgan

https://www.amazon.com/Best-Blue-Note-Vol/dp/B0002548BA/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=best+of+the+blue+note&qid=1587508792&sr=8-12


1. Senor Blues - Horace Silver
2. Decision - Sonny Rollins
3. Three O'Clock In The Morning - Dexter Gordon
4. Blues March - Art Blakey
5. Wadin' - Horace Parlan
6. The Rumproller - Lee Morgan
7. Somethin' Else - Cannonball Adderley
8. Blue Bossa - Joe Henderson
9. Watermelon - Herbie Hancock
pryso


Torme’s rendition of Just in Time is the best I’ve ever heard.

Great recommendation!
Like many here I got introduced to Jazz with Miles Davis' Kind of Blue.

Start with that and then go from there!

HTH