Hope, I did my time listening to country. It's just too sad or sometimes too dumb (Prop me up beside the jukebox when I die, etc.). But hey, I dance a mean two-step and I'll take you on ANY time you want, dude! I like George Straight.
Seriously, about the jazz, let me know if you're really interested and I'll recommend some good introductory artists.
I think I'm turning in myself. Only 4 hrs of sleep last night and tons of homework and posting tonight. Blech! Why was it I wanted to go back to grad school? Oh yeah...that little thing called money !