Sell your Martin...take the $2,500 - $3,000 and Buy a used Gibson ES 175 or a Heritage H575 (Preferrably the later).
Either would be good for a lifetime, be perfectly acceptable in your situation (Tell them you leave your $20K guitars at home) and can be easily sold in the event you don't become a jazz player or want to upgrade. Certainly there are fine examples that are cheaper (Ibanez 155 series is one I've owned) but these suggestions will fit the bill.
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