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
Astrio
Azymuth
Barry Adamson
Bebo Best
Bluey
Boozoo Bajou
Brian Ellis
Brooklyn Funk Essentials
Byron the Aquarius
CMC 3
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
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
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
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
Terrace Martin
Terry Callier
The Chords UK
The Five Cannons
The New Mastersounds
The Soultrend Orchestra
The Super Lounge Orchestra
Thundercat
Unc D
Us3
Velvet Groove
Velvet Hues Quintet
Willy McGee
Zurhub
Thundercat
Thievery Corporation
Quantic
Morcheeba
Terrace Martin
DARGZ
Los Amigos Invisibles
Sunship
ALI
Nightmares On Wax
Jhelisa
Cortex
Jeremy Brown
Natalie Renoir
Club des Belugas
Shara Nelson
Papik
St Germain
Roy Ayers
Mo' Horizons
Boozoo Bajou
Tower Of Power
Incognito
Chris Standring
De-Phazz
Azymuth
Ron Bladworth
Lady Blackbird
Lorenz Rhode
Us3
The Quantic Soul Orchestra
The Brand New Heavies
CMC 3
The New Mastersounds
Ephemerals
Ronny Jordan
Four80East
Jazzamass
Lack Of Afro
JoJo Mojo
Omar
S-Tone Inc
Velvet Groove
Jazzanova
Urban Jazz Junction
John Scofield
DJ KRUSH
Heiakim
SOIL & “PIMP” SESSIONS
Atjazz
DJ Cam
Tyrone Coates & Friends
Vancgroover
D'Sound
RaFa Sessions
Fay Lovsky
Brooklyn Funk Essentials
Jeremy Pelt
Terry Callier
Freak Power
Soulstance
Moon Ghetto
Drizabone
Lotus Trio
Erik Truffaz
Galliano
Amp Fiddler
David Ngyah
Adrian Planitz
Bebo Best
High Fade
SGJAZZ
The Super Lounge Orchestra
Dr. Stu
Parallel Dance Ensemble
Ari Teitel
Gidde
Cotton Candy Boulevard
Gerardo Frisina
Aim
Trio Elétrico
Barrio Jazz Gang
Jestofunk
Smoove
Woody Goss
Johnny "Hammond" Smith
Musique Boutique
temperley
Bluey
Nuyorican Soul
Astrocolor
Amnesty
Fritz Pants
Astrocats
Liquid Stella
James Taylor Quartet
Frank Wild
Luke Vibert
Adam Deitch
Jack McDuff