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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Nos Somos as Estrelas
Single - Released March 18, 2025

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44th Move
Abby Clutario
Adam Meckler
Adrian Younge
Amanda Ong
Ambient Jazz Ensemble
Amp Fiddler
Andrew Ashong
Ash Walker
Bastien Keb
Ben van Gelder
Benny Bock
Blue Lab Beats
Brian Brown
Butcher Brown
DJ Harrison
Dann Dib
Dego
Dennis Adu
Dom Beats
Dot.
Duper
Emanative
Eros Tjokro
Fabrice Alleman
Fantom
Fazer
Foltin
Frederico Heliodoro
Funk Shui
GoGo Penguin
Greg Foat
Hector Plimmer
Igor Osypov
Ill Considered
Jacob Mann
James Tillman
Jeff Parker & Company
Jitwam
Joe Armon-Jones
Kaidi Tatham
Kalle Kalima
Kamaal Williams
Karriem Riggins
Katharine Timoney
Keyon Harrold
Kiefer
Leifur James
Leron Thomas
Louise Rieffer
Makaya McCraven
Marcus Strickland
Matthew Halsall
Maxime Leroy Trio
Melanie Subono
Melodiesinfonie
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
Mo Kolours
Mocky
Nubiyan Twist
Okvsho
Omar
Oscar Jerome
Pakshee
Pedro Fonte
Pedro Martins
Pete Josef
Photay
Pocket Palma
Porto Morto
Reality Club
Refo Dan Fauna
Reper Iz Sobe
Richard Spaven
Robert Glasper
Robohands
Ruby Rushton
Sam Gendel
Scrimshire
Seven Davis Jr.
Shafiq Husayn
Sijenke
Sisitipsi
Sly5thAve
Steve Spacek
Surprise Chef
Syaharani
Syahravi
Takuya Kuroda
Tall Black Guy
Thee Marloes
Theo Croker
Vanisha Gould
Vizelj
WAYNE SNOW
Werkha
Yazz Ahmed
Zara McFarlane
iZem
säje
Reality Club
Robert Glasper
Jitwam
Robohands
Hailey Tuck
WAYNE SNOW
Okvsho
Sam Gendel
Matthew Halsall
GoGo Penguin
Melodiesinfonie
Butcher Brown
Surprise Chef
Dom Beats
Adrian Younge
Takuya Kuroda
Karriem Riggins
DJ Harrison
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
Photay
Joomanji
Maxime Leroy Trio
Sisitipsi
Henry Wu
Thee Marloes
James Tillman
Greg Foat
Amp Fiddler
Pete Josef
Theo Croker
Leron Thomas
Mocky
Keyon Harrold
Ruby Rushton
Kamaal Williams
Sly5thAve
Taylor McFerrin
iZem
Leifur James
Kaidi Tatham
Chip Wickham
Yussef Kamaal
Shafiq Husayn
Yazz Ahmed
Andrew Ashong
Jacob Mann
Ill Considered
Ash Walker
Pedro Martins
Pocket Palma
Chris Dave and The Drumhedz
Dego
Porto Morto
Scrimshire
Dann Dib
Richard Spaven
Dot.
Zara McFarlane
Sorceress
Bastien Keb
STR4TA
Refo Dan Fauna
Mo Kolours
Fazer
Seven Davis Jr.
Vanisha Gould
Sarah Saputri
Steve Spacek
Tin Hat Trio
Hector Plimmer
Syahravi
Buttering Trio
Marcus Strickland
Vizelj
Fantom
Emanative
säje
Nasheet Waits
Franco Godi
Benny Bock
Ben van Gelder
Sijenke
R+R=NOW
Ambient Jazz Ensemble
Frederico Heliodoro
Duper
Foltin
Werkha
Pakshee