Best jazz covers of rock songs


Bad Plus got some ink for this, but I'm not a huge fan. Paul Desmond did Paul Simon (sort of rock) with (sort of) mixed results. I'm looking for interesting jazz takes on familiar tunes/riffs for entertaining purposes - my guests get familiarity and I get interesting music. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Marty
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Stanley Jordan - "Eleanor Rigby" and "Angel" (Hendrix) from his Magic Touch LP

George Benson - as mentioned above . . .

Sarah K - "Whiter Shade of Pale" from her What Matters CD (though some may argue this isn't pure jazz)