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Why Doesn't Contemporary Jazz Get Any Respect?

I am a huge fan of Peter White,Kirk Whalum,Dave Koz,Warren Hill,etc.I have never understood why this flavor of music gets no respect.Not only is it musically appealing,but in most cases its very well recorded.Any comparisons to old jazz(Miles Davis etc.) are ludicrous.Its like comparing apples and oranges.Can anyone shed some light on this?Any contemporary(smooth)Jazz out there?I would love to hear from you. Thanks John
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jeff1225
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I think there is also an issue with tone and recording techniques. I find today's jazz to "clean." Take John McLaughin, one of my favorites. His tone on his new record has no balls and no sole. It's very "new age" which is terrible.

Gone is the Gibson hollow body and tubed Fender Classic Reverbe.
jeff1225
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I have EVERY pre-80's McLaughlin album and love his tone! Les Paul's, ES-335's, ETC...always awesome.His new sound is weak.

At least Santana's tone is still good, although I can't stand the music.
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