Mainstream Jazz

Mainstream jazz is a sophisticated blend of swing, bop, and modern jazz elements, emphasizing strong melodies, fluid improvisation, and dynamic interplay among musicians. Rooted in the bebop and hard bop traditions, it balances accessibility with technical fluency, often featuring lyrical phrasing, expressive solos, and a refined harmonic sense. Artists in this genre frequently incorporate blues-infused lines, warm tonalities, and a rhythmic drive that swings effortlessly. While paying homage to classic jazz traditions, mainstream jazz allows for contemporary influences, creating a timeless yet evolving sound that appeals to both seasoned listeners and new audiences.

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Allan's Song
Single - Released November 9, 2025

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6th Street Jazz
Al Fowler Trio
Albert Fratris
Aldo Zunino
Anders Aarum Trio
Anders Mogensen
Andreas Toftemark
Andy Luma
Anthony Hide Trio
Art Beckett
Art Hirahara
Arthur Taylor Trio
Ben Besiakov
Ben Markley
Bill Parker
Bill Walton
Billy Drummond
Billy Hicks Quartet
Billy Hicks Quartet
Bobby Katz Quartet
Bobby Watson
Bruce Harris
CMC 3
Cara Myers Trio
Carl Allen
Carl Winther
Carl Winther Trio
Cecil Andrews
Charles Chen
Chuck Ingels
Claude Williamson
Claudia Zannoni
Claus Waidtløw
David Gordon Trio
David Jenau
Derek Hines Trio
Dmitry Baevsky
Doug Weiss
Douglas Ruby Trio
Ehud Asherie
Enzo Orefice Trio
Eric Rowland
Filip Ekestubbe
Fortune Morel Trio
Francis Graden
Gene Hart Trio
Gerald McCarthy
Gottfried Barber Trio
Gustav Lundgren
Hans Backenroth
Harry Allen
Irvine Martin
Isaiah J. Thompson
Jacob Christoffersen
Jacques Liti
Jean Fines
Jeff Laine & Co
Jerry Weldon
Joe Farnsworth
Joe Lovano
Joe Wilson Trio
Johnathan Blake
Johnny Åman
Karl-Henrik Ousbäck
Karl-Martin Almqvist
Kristian Hart Trio
Loft Trio
Luke Marantz Trio
Manuel Rocheman
Marcin Nowakowski
Martin SjÖstedt
Massimo Faraò
Mathieu Soucy
Maurillo
Mayfare Trio
Mornington
Nathan Hill Trio
Neil Swainson
Niels Vincentz
Norris Walker Trio
Oskar Cederblad
Peter Lehel
Rasmus H Thomsen Trio
Rein De Graaff
Reverie Trio
Rob Barron
Rondi Charleston
Ryo Fukui
Sharel Cassity
Sidney Hatfield Trio
Snorre Kirk
Spike Wilner Trio
Steve Johns
Ted Ross Quartet
The Jazz Messengers
Tim Franks Trio
Tommies Trio
Ulf Johansson Werre
Webb Trio
Will Mays
Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
6th Street Jazz
Jeff Laine & Co
Ryo Fukui
Derek Hines Trio
Luke Marantz Trio
Claus Waidtløw
Art Beckett
Russ Freeman
Johnny Hodges
Tim Franks Trio
Roddy Doyle Trio
Gene Hart Trio
Gottfried Barber Trio
Anders Mogensen
Kristian Hart Trio
Eric Rowland
CMC 3
Snorre Kirk
Douglas Ruby Trio
Massimo Faraò
Ray Love
Jacob Christoffersen
Ike Quebec
Shirley Horn
Jean Fines
Eli Starr Trio
Cecil Andrews
Loft Trio
Bill Charlap Trio
Mayfare Trio
Cara Myers Trio
Coleman Hawkins Quartet
Carl Winther
James Earle Trio
Arthur Taylor Trio
Ellie Manne
Harry Allen
Bill Walton
Karl-Martin Almqvist
Francis Graden
Al Fowler Trio
Rasmus H Thomsen Trio
Norris Walker Trio
Marc Henley Trio
Henry Albert Trio
Neo Fourths Trio
Tim Walker-Price
Billy Hicks Quartet
Nathan Hill Trio
Bill Parker
Ted Ross Quartet
Andy Luma
Ray Horne
Art Hirahara
Will Rivers Trio
Kjell Öhman
Anthony Hide Trio
North West Trio
Corin Stannard Trio
Will Mays
Maurillo
Southside Players
Tadd Norman
Gustav Lundgren
Joe Wilson Trio
Joe Lovano
Carl Winther Trio
Tribute Trio
Joe Farnsworth
Sidney Hatfield Trio
Martin Sasse
Marc Leigh
Simon Thorpe
Sphere
Johnathan Blake
Johnny Åman
Maurice Miro
Peter Washington
Bobby Katz Quartet
Mornington
Billy Hicks Quartet
Owen Broder
Peter Nordahl Trio
George Shearing Quintet
Webb Trio
Maurice Font
Oskar Cederblad
Filip Ekestubbe
Mads Ole Erhardsen
Gregory Hutchinson
Jacques Liti
David Jenau
Fortune Morel Trio
Carl Allen
Jon Cowherd
Simon Westman Trio
Lynne Arriale
Hans Vroomans
Freddy Cole