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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Ah yes, Rippingtons, great band.  My favorite is the album "Curves Ahead"....
Hey @diffin,

The first time I heard Chick Webb on the drums, I lost it.
Check him out.

Santana Caravanserai, yep.
Absolutely guarantee you will love this album if you favor Steely Dan type music--Michael Franks     Time Together     

It is a double winner--great music and great sound in your style.

Fourplay    Elixir      great music, OK sound.

After you hear the MF album, I have many more in that style I could tell you about.  

Bob
For timeless classic jazz: Miles Davis, Kind of Blue & Sketches of Spain
For chill saxophone: John Klemmer, Touch
For jazz-inflected pop: Michael Franks
For piano: Ellis Marsalis, Thelonius Monk, Marcus Roberts
Brazilian Jazz: Bebel Gilberto, Nando Lauria, Gabriela Anders
Classic vocal jazz: Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington



Coltrane “Lush Life” seems easily palatable. I was in the same boat as far as not sure what to really look for, and this Coltrane album is what got me to explore jazz more deeply.

Good luck!