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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Album - 11 Tracks - Released January 9, 2026

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Alice Russell
Art of Algebra
Arve Henriksen
Balduin
Bao
Barry Adamson
Bart & Baker
Bebo Best
Ben Neill
Ben Williams
Bitter:Sweet
Blockhead
Boozoo Bajou
Byron the Aquarius
Cafe De Anatolia
Club des Belugas
Cory Henry
Craig Taborn
Côte d'Azur
DJ Mitsu The Beats
DJ Vadim
Dan Chmielinski
De-Phazz
Degiheugi
Emapea
Erik von Spreckelsen
Erosion Flow
Errol Holden
Ezra Collective
Freddie Joachim
Funky DL
Garuzé
GoldFish
Grassskirt
Groove Armada
Ilya Serov
JFB
Jazzamass
Jazzanova
Jazzaoquadrado
Jazzbois
Josef Akin
Joseph Shabason
Jure Pukl
KASHIWA Daisuke
Kalia Vandever
Kenichiro Nishihara
Kibbi Gibbon
Kit Downes
Klangkarussell
Kraak & Smaak
Levitation Orchestra
Lyre Le Temps
Mads Ole Erhardsen
Makaya McCraven
Marion Rampal
Mary Hanson Scott
Mathematical Jazz
Mauricesax
Mecca:83
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
Morcheeba
Move 78
Musique Boutique
Nathan Haines
Nickodemus
Nico Harris
Nightmares On Wax
Oscar Jerome
Ours Samplus
Papik
Parov Stelar
Pastel
Paul Grant
Proleter
Rob Luft
Roberto Di Gioia
Robohands
Rosalia De Souza
SOULCARE
Saint Germain
Saxtribution
Sebastian Rochford
Sensei Sol
Snarky Puppy
The Correspondents
The Super Lounge Orchestra
Theo Croker
Thundercat
Tom van der Zaal
Tommaso Cappellato
Unc D
Velvet Hues Quintet
Waldeck
Wolfgang Lohr
Women In Jazz
Yussef Dayes
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iZem
smbdy/else
Thundercat
The Cinematic Orchestra
Bonobo
Ezra Collective
Klangkarussell
Robert Miles
Quantic
Morcheeba
Caravan Palace
Parov Stelar
All Night Chill Makers
Yussef Dayes
Guts
Cafe De Anatolia
Gramatik
Zero 7
Belleruche
Nouvelle Vague
Kamasi Washington
Groove Armada
Nightmares On Wax
Edmofo
Gotan Project
Jazz Fruits Music
Tricky
Natalie Renoir
Wax Tailor
Alex Maher
Club des Belugas
Papik
Bajka
Kraak & Smaak
Alfa Mist
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Waldeck
Koop
St Germain
GoldFish
Toco
Boogie Belgique
Jazzinuf
TM Juke
Degiheugi
Mo' Horizons
Boozoo Bajou
Bluestaeb
Mauricesax
Jean du Voyage
Ours Samplus
De-Phazz
UNKLE
Nickodemus
Alice Russell
Lecomte De Brégeot
Snarky Puppy
The Groove Trio
The Quantic Soul Orchestra
Marbert Rocel
FAKE TYPE.
Nala Sinephro
Emapea
Nathan Haines
The Bahama Soul Club
Jacques Chillax
Coast to Coast Recordings
Akshin Alizadeh
Hidden Orchestra
Amon Tobin
Matthew Halsall
DJ Vadim
Nathaniel Merriweather
Paul Grant
Måns & Dotter
Greyboy
Ladji Mouflet
Ephemerals
Rustique Beats
Lemongrass
DJ Okawari
Mop Mop
Jazzamass
The Sweetgreens
kyra
Moses Yoofee Trio
Robohands
Kurt Rosenwinkel
Meadow Park
The Limp Twins
Cory Henry
Gabin
Takuya Kuroda
Henrik Schwarz
Portico Quartet
Urban Jazz Junction
Three Four Trio
Protassov
Mansur Brown
Blockhead
Jazzbois
S-Tone Inc