Jazz Blues

Jazz blues is a soulful genre that emerged in the 1940s and 1950s, blending the improvisational spirit of jazz with the emotional intensity of blues. Characterized by its 12-bar blues structure, syncopated rhythms, and expressive, often raspy vocals, jazz blues features a distinctive instrumentation that typically includes piano, saxophone, trumpet, and guitar. Born out of the African-American experience, this genre reflects the struggles, passions, and resilience of its people, with lyrics that often convey themes of love, loss, and social justice. With its roots in swing, blues, and gospel, jazz blues influenced the development of R&B, soul, and rock music. What sets it apart is its unique fusion of jazz's harmonic complexity and blues' raw emotional power, creating a genre that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.

Elemental

Dee Dee Bridgewater•

Bill Charlap

Album - 9 Tracks - Released June 13, 2025