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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Memory Loss
Single - Released October 30, 2025

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44th Move
Aaron Parks
Adrian Younge
Albert Fakdawer
Alfa Mist
Ambient Jazz Ensemble
Anne Paceo
Ash Walker
Bastien Keb
Blue Earth Sound
Blue Lab Beats
Bosq
Brian Brown
Butcher Brown
Chip Wickham
Chris Potter
DJ Harrison
Dann Dib
Don Glori
Emanative
Erik Truffaz
Eros Tjokro
Esther Van Hees
Fabiano do Nascimento
Feed LA
Franco Godi
GoGo Penguin
Greg Foat
Hector Plimmer
Ill Considered
Indra Trio
Ishmael Ensemble
JACOTÉNE
Jacob Mann
Jazz Jam Sandwich
Jazzanova
Jenna Nyman
Jitwam
Joe Armon-Jones
Jonah Yano
Kaidi Tatham
Kalle Kalima
Kamaal Williams
Karo Glazer
Karriem Riggins
Keyon Harrold
Kiefer
LEX FRANSCHE
Le Rex
Leifur James
Liv.e
Louise Rieffer
Makaya McCraven
Mark de Clive-Lowe
Maxime Leroy Trio
Meklit
Melodiesinfonie
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
Mndsgn
Mocky
Nubiyan Twist
Omar
Oscar Jerome
Pete Josef
Photay
Porto Morto
Reality Club
Reggie Watkins
Reper Iz Sobe
Rhyme & Rhythm Ensemble
Richard Spaven
Robohands
Ruby Rushton
Sam Gendel
Sarah Saputri
Seven Davis Jr.
Shafiq Husayn
Sly5thAve
Sol Monk
Steve Spacek
Surprise Chef
SwanNek
Syahravi
Sylent Nqo
Takuya Kuroda
Tall Black Guy
Thandii
Thee Marloes
Theo Croker
Twit One
Vanisha Gould
Vizelj
WAYNE SNOW
Walter Areia
Werkha
William Corduroy
Yazmin Lacey
Yazz Ahmed
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Reality Club
Jitwam
Yazmin Lacey
Alfa Mist
Hailey Tuck
WAYNE SNOW
Okvsho
Sam Gendel
Matthew Halsall
GoGo Penguin
Butcher Brown
Surprise Chef
Bosq
Dom Beats
Takuya Kuroda
Robohands
O & The Mo
Karriem Riggins
DJ Harrison
Jazzanova
Photay
The RH Factor
Melodiesinfonie
Mammal Hands
Blue Lab Beats
Kiefer
Aaron Parks
Tall Black Guy
Oscar Jerome
Nubiyan Twist
Omar
44th Move
Mndsgn
Jonah Yano
Makaya McCraven
Joe Armon-Jones
Liv.e
Joomanji
Twit One
Adrian Younge
Maxime Leroy Trio
Pete Josef
Sisitipsi
Henry Wu
Thee Marloes
JACOTÉNE
James Tillman
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
Erik Truffaz
Thandii
Theo Croker
Leron Thomas
Mocky
Keyon Harrold
Fabiano do Nascimento
Anne Paceo
Kamaal Williams
Sly5thAve
Chris Potter
Ishmael Ensemble
Taylor McFerrin
Greg Foat
iZem
Leifur James
Ambrose Akinmusire
Kaidi Tatham
Chip Wickham
Yussef Kamaal
Shafiq Husayn
Yazz Ahmed
Andrew Ashong
Hector Plimmer
Don Glori
Jacob Mann
Ruby Rushton
Mark de Clive-Lowe
Pedro Martins
Sylent Nqo
Ill Considered
Ash Walker
Seven Davis Jr.
Pocket Palma
Chris Dave and The Drumhedz
Dego
Porto Morto
Scrimshire
Dann Dib
mou
Albert Fakdawer
Richard Spaven
Dot.
Zara McFarlane
Sorceress
Bastien Keb
STR4TA
Refo Dan Fauna
Mo Kolours
Fazer
Vanisha Gould
Feed LA