Mark Whitfield and Russell Malone. Both are pretty much straight-ahead melodic players. As with most jazz musicians, they both get more experimental as time goes on. You have to find where in their discography they agree with you.
Your experience with great Jazz guitar CD/SACD discs.
I have only listened to Jazz for around 55 years, so still a beginner. I have some Johnny Smith and others you might know up to current players. I am looking for any less commonly known Jazz guitar artists and their recordings. I am thinking of minimal processed and leaning more towards standards and archtop electrics. Thanks for any input you can suggest. A player that I have enjoyed for many years is Ed Bickert...playing of all things a Fender Telecaster.