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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Warmed Up
Single - Released November 28, 2025

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Aaron Parks
Adrian Younge
Alfa Mist
Ambient Jazz Ensemble
Andrew Wasylyk
Anne Paceo
Ash Walker
Bastien Keb
Benny Sings
Blue Earth Sound
Blue Lab Beats
Boozoo Bajou
Bosq
Brian Brown
Chip Wickham
Chris Potter
DJ Harrison
Don Glori
Emanative
Erik Truffaz
Esther Van Hees
Fabiano do Nascimento
Feed LA
Franco Godi
Freddie Joachim
Frederico Heliodoro
GODTET
GoGo Penguin
Greg Foat
Hector Plimmer
Ill Considered
Indra Trio
Ishmael Ensemble
JACOTÉNE
Jacob Mann
Jaimie Branch
Jazzanova
Jazzbois
Jenna Nyman
Jitwam
Joe Armon-Jones
Jonah Yano
Jordan Rakei
Kaidi Tatham
Kalle Kalima
Kamaal Williams
Karriem Riggins
Kiefer
LEX FRANSCHE
Le Rex
Liv.e
Madison McFerrin
Makaya McCraven
Mark de Clive-Lowe
Maxime Leroy Trio
Meklit
Melodiesinfonie
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
Mndsgn
Mocky
Move 78
Nubiyan Twist
Omar
Oscar Jerome
Reality Club
Refo Dan Fauna
Reggie Watkins
Reper Iz Sobe
Rhyme & Rhythm Ensemble
Robohands
Roy Ayers
Ruby Rushton
SHOLTO
Sam Gendel
Sarah Saputri
Sarathy Korwar
Seven Davis Jr.
Shafiq Husayn
Sly5thAve
Steve Spacek
Surprise Chef
SwanNek
Syahravi
Sylent Nqo
Takuya Kuroda
Tall Black Guy
Thee Marloes
Theo Croker
Twit One
Vanisha Gould
WAYNE SNOW
Walter Areia
Werkha
William Corduroy
Yazmin Lacey
Yazz Ahmed
Yussef Dayes
iZem
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Reality Club
Benny Sings
Yussef Dayes
Jitwam
Jordan Rakei
Yazmin Lacey
Alfa Mist
Roy Ayers
Hailey Tuck
Boozoo Bajou
WAYNE SNOW
Okvsho
Sam Gendel
Madison McFerrin
Matthew Halsall
GoGo Penguin
Bosq
Butcher Brown
Surprise Chef
Takuya Kuroda
DJ Harrison
Karriem Riggins
O & The Mo
Robohands
Dom Beats
Melodiesinfonie
Omar
Theo Croker
Mammal Hands
SHOLTO
The RH Factor
Jazzbois
Jazzanova
Photay
Kiefer
Blue Lab Beats
Oscar Jerome
Nubiyan Twist
Aaron Parks
Tall Black Guy
44th Move
Mndsgn
Joe Armon-Jones
Jonah Yano
Makaya McCraven
Sisitipsi
Pete Josef
Move 78
Adrian Younge
Liv.e
Twit One
Joomanji
Maxime Leroy Trio
Henry Wu
Erik Truffaz
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
Thee Marloes
James Tillman
JACOTÉNE
Freddie Joachim
Thandii
GODTET
Leron Thomas
Keyon Harrold
Mocky
Fabiano do Nascimento
Kamaal Williams
Chris Potter
Ishmael Ensemble
Sly5thAve
Leifur James
Greg Foat
Ambrose Akinmusire
iZem
Taylor McFerrin
Yussef Kamaal
Kaidi Tatham
Chip Wickham
Hector Plimmer
Anne Paceo
Andrew Ashong
Yazz Ahmed
Shafiq Husayn
Ruby Rushton
Pedro Martins
Mark de Clive-Lowe
Andrew Wasylyk
Jacob Mann
Don Glori
Sylent Nqo
Ash Walker
Ill Considered
Pocket Palma
Chris Dave and The Drumhedz
Seven Davis Jr.
Sarathy Korwar
Bastien Keb
Dann Dib
Scrimshire
Porto Morto