I'm mainly thinking of Otis Redding, Otis Rush, Muddy Waters right now. I really like what I've heard from all of them, which isn't much. Can anyone help me out?
I'm not a big fan of Jazz and I'll probably crucified by the Jazz purists out there but for those who are new to the genre or those who may not like "traditional" Jazz very much I would suggest Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet.
It contains one of the most recognizable (and commercially successful) Jazz songs ever, Take 5: