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Smooth jazz.... I always cringe when I hear that term. Remember, it's not jazz just because someone is playing a saxophone.
With that said, I always tell people that the first two jazz albums you should buy are "Kind of Blue" and "Blue Train".
Since "Kind of Blue" was kind of too mellow... maybe you should try some Bebop... Charlie Parker. I know you said that you wanted to stay away from Gillespie and what not, but I think you may really enjoy it.
You may like some of Stan Getz's stuff.
As for newer artists... Joshua Redman may be to your liking, although there is some mellower stuff.
See if you can find some Christopher Holliday... I haven't listened to him in a while, but I think a really good cd is "Scorpio Rising"
Have you ever tried Branford Marsallis Marsellis Marrsallis, Marrrssaallalaiasiass How the hell do you spell Branford's last name? Anyway, he really covers just about every jazz style there is.
I promise you will LOVE this: a band from Madison, Wi. named Phat Phunktion. I'm pretty sure you can get their stuff on Amazon. You may even be able to find some on Kazaa.
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