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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Electric Stories
Album - 8 Tracks - Released October 25, 2024

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