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
Adam Deitch
Adrian Planitz
Aim
Ari Teitel
Astrio
Atjazz
Azymuth
Bebo Best
Benny Reid
Blacknuss
Boozoo Bajou
Brooklyn Funk Essentials
Byron the Aquarius
CMC 3
Cotonete
Curtis Nowosad
DARGZ
DJ Cam
Dave Rose
De-Phazz
Denny Zeitlin
Dj Spinna
Dominic Dawson
Dr. Stu
Drew Wynen
Electric Kif
Erik Obregon
Erik Truffaz
Federation Of The Disco Pimp
Filippo Perbellini
Flingu
Frank Wild
Gidde
Giovanni Perin
Heiakim
High Fade
Hip Jazz Collective
J-Walk
J3PO
Jaffa
Jamazz
James Danderfer
Jazzamass
Jazzanova
Jazzonido
Jazzy A
Jeroen Van Herzeele
Jhelisa
Joe Monder
John Scofield
Kai Craig
Lack Of Afro
Lady Blackbird
Liquid Stella
Lorenz Rhode
Lotus Trio
Léon Phal
MODALiST
Mama Terra
Mark de Clive-Lowe
Mauro Pawlowski
Moon Ghetto
Morcheeba
Natalie Renoir
Neal Miner
New Cool Collective
New Street Adventure
Nightmares On Wax
Noiseshaper
Omar
Omari Jazz
Papa Dee
Papik
Parlor Greens
Pere Miró
Peter Matson
Quantic
Randy Napoleon
Red Hot Org
Ron Bladworth
S-Tone Inc
Sam Fribush
Sam Hankins
Soulution
Spontaneous Groovin' Combustion
Stomu Takeishi
Sunship
Terrace Martin
Terry Callier
The Five Cannons
The New Mastersounds
The Soultrend Orchestra
The Super Lounge Orchestra
Tower Of Power
Us3
Willy McGee
Woody Goss
Zuco 103
Zurhub
Thievery Corporation
Quantic
Morcheeba
Terrace Martin
DARGZ
Sunship
ALI
Nightmares On Wax
Jhelisa
Jeremy Brown
Natalie Renoir
Cortex
Shara Nelson
Papik
St Germain
Mo' Horizons
Boozoo Bajou
Incognito
Tower Of Power
Azymuth
Chris Standring
De-Phazz
Lorenz Rhode
Us3
The Quantic Soul Orchestra
The Brand New Heavies
CMC 3
The New Mastersounds
Ephemerals
Ronny Jordan
Four80East
Velvet Groove
Lack Of Afro
Ron Bladworth
JoJo Mojo
Jazzanova
S-Tone Inc
D'Sound
Urban Jazz Junction
John Scofield
DJ KRUSH
Lady Blackbird
SOIL & “PIMP” SESSIONS
Atjazz
Heiakim
DJ Cam
Vancgroover
Tyrone Coates & Friends
Omar
RaFa Sessions
Jeremy Pelt
Brooklyn Funk Essentials
Terry Callier
Soulstance
Fay Lovsky
Moon Ghetto
Freak Power
Erik Truffaz
Drizabone
Galliano
Lotus Trio
SGJAZZ
High Fade
Dr. Stu
The Super Lounge Orchestra
Amp Fiddler
David Ngyah
Bebo Best
Adrian Planitz
Parallel Dance Ensemble
Ari Teitel
Aim
Cotton Candy Boulevard
Gidde
Gerardo Frisina
Smoove
Johnny "Hammond" Smith
Musique Boutique
Trio Elétrico
Barrio Jazz Gang
Bluey
Woody Goss
Jestofunk
Velvet Hues Quintet
temperley
Astrocats
Astrocolor
Amnesty
Nuyorican Soul
Fritz Pants
Wild Gloriosa
James Taylor Quartet
Liquid Stella
Zuco 103
Adam Deitch
Jack McDuff
Byron the Aquarius
Frank Wild
The Soultrend Orchestra
Noubya