Nu Jazz

Nu jazz is a genre that emerged in the 1990s, characterized by its blend of jazz, electronic, and world music elements. Defined by its use of electronic production techniques, nu jazz often features downtempo rhythms, lush instrumental textures, and atmospheric soundscapes, incorporating elements of trip-hop, breakbeat, and ambient music. Born out of the UK's acid jazz scene and influenced by 1970s jazz-funk and 1980s hip-hop, nu jazz flourished in the early 2000s, particularly in Europe. The genre's cultural significance lies in its fusion of traditional jazz with modern electronic production, creating a unique sound that appeals to a wide audience. Nu jazz is distinct from other electronic genres due to its emphasis on live instrumentation, jazz harmonies, and improvisation. Its eclectic blend of styles has made it a staple in coffee shops, lounges, and festivals, offering a sophisticated and relaxing listening experience that transcends traditional genre boundaries.

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100 Days of Never Ending Vibes
Album - 22 Tracks - Released January 4, 2025

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Alice DiMar
Alice Russell
Alphawezen
Angela Muñoz
Art Roho
Azular
Barrio Jazz Gang
Beat Bakery
Ben Jammin' Beats
Breezy Crust
Cafe Chillout Jazz
Cafe De Anatolia
Cafe Music Jazz Channel
Carmelo
Chillout Lounge
Club des Belugas
Combo Daguerre
Cotonete
De la Plante
De-Phazz
Dellasollounge
Dre Dilla
EXOTIC SKATES
Eddie Roberts
Edmofo
Eltingvilles
Emile Londonien
Eric Hilton
Fabrizio Sotti
Flingu
Flinque
Florito
Freedust
Gilipojazz
Guts
HBeat
Hidden Orchestra
High Fade
Hip Jazz Collective
J.Fur
J.Lamotta
JAZZLETTER
Jamie Saft Trio
Jazzamor
JazzyHan
Jojo Effect
Kim Winther
Klode Chill
Kyoto Jazz Massive
Ladji Mouflet
Lecomte De Brégeot
Lemongrass
Lil Gromit
Little Foot
Lofi Sax
Lorenzo Morresi
LowJaZz
Ludivine Issambourg
Léon Phal
MODALiST
Mauricesax
Mellowmatic
Mike Beating
Mike Casey
Minus 8
Moon Ghetto
Moox
Musique Boutique
Nickodemus
Nicolas Repac
Nils Petter Molvær
Nouvelle Vague
Parov Stelar
Pastel
Paul Randolph
Phat Dizzy Dean
Pietro Nicosia
Protassov
Quantic
Red Hot Org
S-Tone Inc
Sal Dulu
Sans Soucis
Savana Funk
Sax Tapes
Sebastian Gahler
Skalpel
Soulstance
Sound Nomaden
TAKUYA
TM Juke
Tape Five
The Lao Tizer Band
The Limp Twins
Tuelv
Wilson Trouvé
Zeb Samuels
daste.
mariussax
The Cinematic Orchestra
Bonobo
Parov Stelar
Caravan Palace
Quantic
Guts
Belleruche
Nouvelle Vague
Wax Tailor
Waldeck
Edmofo
Chinese Man
St Germain
Cafe De Anatolia
Alex Maher
Bajka
Mo' Horizons
daste.
6th Street Jazz
Koop
Boogie Belgique
TM Juke
Nickodemus
Ben Jammin' Beats
Club des Belugas
Pastel
JazzyHan
Jazzdauren
Lecomte De Brégeot
The Groove Trio
Alice Russell
Hidden Orchestra
Matthew Halsall
Jazzanova
De-Phazz
The Bahama Soul Club
Jacques Chillax
Greyboy
Ephemerals
Nathaniel Merriweather
Ladji Mouflet
Lemongrass
Rustique Beats
Mop Mop
Meadow Park
Algot Aelster
Gabin
The Limp Twins
Protassov
Nostalgia 77
insaneintherainmusic
Urban Jazz Junction
Wilson Trouvé
Eltingvilles
DOMi & JD BECK
Tape Five
Frameworks
Max Merseny
Vancgroover
Cathy Battistessa
Mike Beating
RaFa Sessions
Eric Hilton
Chillout Lounge
The Fly Guy Five
Soulstance
Lil Gromit
Moon Ghetto
Rooftop Shenanigans
Gerald Toto
Q.Z.B
S-Tone Inc
Mauricesax
Carmelo
Sebastian Gahler
Radio Citizen
Lyre Le Temps
Sound Nomaden
Quantic and His Combo Barbaro
Skalpel
SGJAZZ
Jojo Effect
Dr. Stu
Brenda Boykin
Kassa Overall
Sterling Grove
Hippo Dreams
Ezzy
Cordell Zoe
Valiant Hearts
Gerardo Frisina
Nils Petter Molvær
The Boston Four
Swing Republic
smbdy/else
DJ Day
Cotton Candy Boulevard
High Fade
Lofi Sax
Parallel Dance Ensemble