I couldn't agree more. Some say they believe jazz to be a bit too chaotic. But if you take a little time to seek out newer forms ie. smooth jazz, fusion jazz, soft jazz and new age jazz, you'll discover there's now something for everyone I believe. And if you open up your mind, allow the jazz to flow in, it will sooth your soul if you give it a chance, I know it sure has for me.
I'd like to add that I really enjoy many that have already been mentioned in this thread and would add Keiko Matsui, John Coltrane(old, but love his piano too), Russ Freeman(Plays with Rippingtons often but does solo too), Fusion of Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker. Cool jazz of Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Kenny Burrell just to name a few. And there's just so much more.