Acid Jazz

Acid jazz is a genre that emerged in the late 1980s, characterized by its fusion of jazz, funk, soul, and electronic elements. It is defined by its use of live instrumentation, often featuring saxophones, trumpets, and keyboards, blended with samples and breakbeats. The genre's rhythmic foundation is rooted in jazz and funk, with a strong emphasis on groove and improvisation. Acid jazz draws from the rich heritage of 1960s and 1970s jazz and funk, while incorporating elements of hip-hop and electronic music. The genre's popularity peaked in the early 1990s, particularly in the UK, where it played a significant role in the club scene. Acid jazz is distinct from smooth jazz, with its more experimental and dancefloor-friendly approach. Its cultural significance lies in its ability to revitalize interest in jazz and funk, while pushing the boundaries of electronic music. Notable for its infectious energy and eclectic sound, acid jazz continues to influence contemporary music, particularly in the realms of nu-jazz and electronic soul.

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ALI
Adrian Planitz
Aim
Alex Cortiz
Astrio
Azymuth
Barry Adamson
Bebo Best
Bluey
Boozoo Bajou
Brian Ellis
Byron the Aquarius
Club des Belugas
Cotonete
D'Sound
DARGZ
DJ Cam
De-Phazz
Dj Spinna
Dominic Dawson
Doug Raney
Dr. Stu
Drew Wynen
EX GENERATION
Electric Kif
Erik Truffaz
Federation Of The Disco Pimp
Filippo Perbellini
Frank Wild
Geoff Gascoyne
Gidde
Giovanni Perin
Grassskirt
High Fade
Incognito
J-Walk
J3PO
James Danderfer
Jazzamass
Jazzanova
Jazzonido
Jazzy A
Jhelisa
Joe Monder
John Gunther
John Scofield
Jonatan Stirner Trio
Kai Craig
Lack Of Afro
Lady Blackbird
Lance Ferguson
Liquid Stella
Lorenz Rhode
Los Amigos Invisibles
Lotus Trio
Luke Vibert
Léon Phal
MODALiST
Mark de Clive-Lowe
Matt Jalbert
Mauro Pawlowski
Moon Ghetto
Musique Boutique
Natalie Renoir
Neal Miner
New Cool Collective
New Street Adventure
Nightmares On Wax
Noiseshaper
Omar
Papa Dee
Papik
Parlor Greens
Pere Miró
R.S. Riverman
Randy Napoleon
Red Hot Org
Ron Bladworth
Roy Ayers
S-Tone Inc
Sam Hankins
Simon Oslender
Spontaneous Groovin' Combustion
Stomu Takeishi
Sunship
Terry Callier
The Chords UK
The New Mastersounds
The Soultrend Orchestra
The Super Lounge Orchestra
Thomas Clausen Trio
Thundercat
U-Nam
Unc D
Us3
Velvet Groove
Velvet Hues Quintet
Wax Tailor
Willy McGee
Zurhub
Thundercat
Thievery Corporation
Quantic
DARGZ
Los Amigos Invisibles
Sunship
ALI
Nightmares On Wax
Jhelisa
Jeremy Brown
Cortex
Natalie Renoir
Papik
Club des Belugas
Shara Nelson
Wax Tailor
St Germain
Roy Ayers
Boozoo Bajou
Incognito
Tower Of Power
Mo' Horizons
Azymuth
Chris Standring
De-Phazz
Ron Bladworth
Lady Blackbird
Lorenz Rhode
Us3
The Quantic Soul Orchestra
The Brand New Heavies
The New Mastersounds
Four80East
Ronny Jordan
Ephemerals
Lack Of Afro
Alex Cortiz
Jazzamass
Omar
S-Tone Inc
Velvet Groove
Urban Jazz Junction
Jazzanova
JoJo Mojo
John Scofield
DJ KRUSH
Atjazz
SOIL & “PIMP” SESSIONS
Heiakim
DJ Cam
RaFa Sessions
D'Sound
Tyrone Coates & Friends
Vancgroover
Fay Lovsky
Soulstance
Jeremy Pelt
Terry Callier
Freak Power
Brooklyn Funk Essentials
Moon Ghetto
Drizabone
Galliano
Lotus Trio
Erik Truffaz
Dr. Stu
David Ngyah
Adrian Planitz
High Fade
Amp Fiddler
The Super Lounge Orchestra
Bebo Best
SGJAZZ
Gidde
Gerardo Frisina
Parallel Dance Ensemble
Aim
Ari Teitel
Cotton Candy Boulevard
Trio Elétrico
Smoove
Barrio Jazz Gang
Woody Goss
Johnny "Hammond" Smith
Jestofunk
Musique Boutique
Nuyorican Soul
temperley
Fritz Pants
Bluey
Astrocats
Amnesty
Astrocolor
Luke Vibert
Jack McDuff
James Taylor Quartet
Zuco 103
Wild Gloriosa
Liquid Stella
Frank Wild