Indie Jazz

Indie jazz is a genre characterized by its fusion of jazz harmonies and improvisation with electronic, hip-hop, and R&B elements, often incorporating atmospheric soundscapes, syncopated rhythms, and introspective vocal styles. Emerging in the 2010s, indie jazz drew from the traditions of jazz, soul, and funk, while embracing modern production techniques and genre-bending experimentation. This style thrived in the mid-2010s, with artists pushing the boundaries of jazz and creating a vibrant, cosmopolitan sound that resonated with a new generation of music enthusiasts. Indie jazz embodies a cultural shift towards eclecticism and diversity, reflecting the complexities of urban life and the interconnectedness of global music traditions. With its blend of acoustic instrumentation, electronic textures, and genre-fluidity, indie jazz stands apart from both traditional jazz and electronic music, offering a unique sonic experience that is both innovative and deeply rooted in musical heritage.

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Won't Let You Down
Single - Released May 23, 2025

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44th Move
Adam Meckler
Adrian Younge
Albert Fakdawer
Ambient Jazz Ensemble
Ambrose Akinmusire
Amp Fiddler
Andrew Ashong
Ash Walker
Bastien Keb
Ben van Gelder
Benny Bock
Blue Lab Beats
Bread & Souls
Brian Brown
But We Were Builders, Not Heroes!
Butcher Brown
DJ Harrison
Dann Dib
Dom Beats
Don Glori
Dot.
Duper
Emanative
Eros Tjokro
Fabrice Alleman
Fantom
Fazer
Foltin
Frederico Heliodoro
Funk Shui
GoGo Penguin
Greg Foat
Hailey Tuck
Hector Plimmer
Ill Considered
Jacob Mann
James Tillman
Jeff Parker & Company
Jitwam
Joe Armon-Jones
Kaidi Tatham
Kalle Kalima
Kamaal Williams
Karo Glazer
Karriem Riggins
Katharine Timoney
Keyon Harrold
LOGAMULIA
Le Rex
Leifur James
Leron Thomas
Louise Rieffer
Makaya McCraven
Mark de Clive-Lowe
Maxime Leroy Trio
Melanie Subono
Melodiesinfonie
NIGHT FORCE
Nubiyan Twist
O & The Mo
Omar
Oscar Jerome
Pakshee
Photay
Porto Morto
Reality Club
Refo Dan Fauna
Reggie Watkins
Reper Iz Sobe
Rhyme & Rhythm Ensemble
Richard Spaven
Robert Glasper
Robohands
Ruby Rushton
Sam Gendel
Scrimshire
Seven Davis Jr.
Sijenke
Sisitipsi
Sly5thAve
Sol Monk
Steve Spacek
Surprise Chef
Syaharani
Syahravi
Sylent Nqo
Takuya Kuroda
Tall Black Guy
Thandii
Thee Marloes
Theo Croker
Vanisha Gould
Vizelj
WAYNE SNOW
Walter Areia
Werkha
Yazz Ahmed
Zara McFarlane
säje
Reality Club
Robert Glasper
Jitwam
Robohands
Hailey Tuck
WAYNE SNOW
Okvsho
Sam Gendel
Melodiesinfonie
Matthew Halsall
GoGo Penguin
Butcher Brown
Surprise Chef
Dom Beats
Adrian Younge
Takuya Kuroda
O & The Mo
Karriem Riggins
DJ Harrison
Photay
Oscar Jerome
The RH Factor
Mammal Hands
Blue Lab Beats
Kiefer
Tall Black Guy
Nubiyan Twist
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
Omar
44th Move
Makaya McCraven
Joe Armon-Jones
Joomanji
Maxime Leroy Trio
Pete Josef
Sisitipsi
Henry Wu
Thee Marloes
James Tillman
Greg Foat
Amp Fiddler
Thandii
Theo Croker
Leron Thomas
Mocky
Keyon Harrold
Ruby Rushton
Kamaal Williams
Sly5thAve
Taylor McFerrin
iZem
Leifur James
Ambrose Akinmusire
Kaidi Tatham
Chip Wickham
Yussef Kamaal
Shafiq Husayn
Yazz Ahmed
Andrew Ashong
Hector Plimmer
Don Glori
Jacob Mann
Mark de Clive-Lowe
Sylent Nqo
Ill Considered
Ash Walker
Pedro Martins
Pocket Palma
Chris Dave and The Drumhedz
Dego
Porto Morto
Scrimshire
Dann Dib
Seven Davis Jr.
Albert Fakdawer
Richard Spaven
Dot.
Zara McFarlane
Sorceress
Bastien Keb
STR4TA
Refo Dan Fauna
Mo Kolours
Fazer
Vanisha Gould
Sarah Saputri
Steve Spacek
Tin Hat Trio
Syahravi
Buttering Trio
Marcus Strickland
Vizelj
Fantom
Emanative
säje
Nasheet Waits
Franco Godi
Benny Bock
Duper
Ben van Gelder