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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International Remix & Deluxe Edition
Album - 18 Tracks - Released November 21, 2025

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Algot Aelster
Art Roho
Art of Algebra
Arve Henriksen
Astrio
Balduin
Barry Adamson
Bart & Baker
Bebo Best
Ben Neill
Ben Williams
Bitter:Sweet
Blockhead
Boozoo Bajou
Bugge Wesseltoft
Byron the Aquarius
Cafe De Anatolia
Cory Henry
Côte d'Azur
DJ Cam
DJ Mitsu The Beats
DJ Vadim
De-Phazz
Degiheugi
Drew Wynen
Electric Kif
Eltingvilles
Emapea
Erik von Spreckelsen
Erosion Flow
Errol Holden
Freddie Joachim
Funky DL
Garuzé
Greg Foat
Groove Armada
High Fade
JFB
Jazzamass
Jazzanova
Jazzaoquadrado
Jazzbois
Jazzdauren
Josef Akin
Joseph Shabason
Jure Pukl
Kalia Vandever
Kenichiro Nishihara
Kit Downes
Klangkarussell
Klischée
Kraak & Smaak
Kutiman
Levitation Orchestra
Lvnt
Lyre Le Temps
Major Mélanger
Makaya McCraven
Marion Rampal
Mary Hanson Scott
Matt Wilde
Mauricesax
Mecca:83
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
Mike Casey
Move 78
Nathan Haines
Nickodemus
Onuc
Oscar Jerome
Ours Samplus
Papik
Parov Stelar
Pastel
Petter Eldh
Proleter
Rob Luft
Robohands
Ruby Rushton
S-Tone Inc
Saint Germain
Saxtribution
Sebastian Rochford
Snarky Puppy
Tape Five
The Necks
The Super Lounge Orchestra
Theo Croker
Thundercat
Toco
Tommaso Cappellato
UNKLE
Unc D
Ursula Rucker
Werkha
Wolfgang Lohr
Women In Jazz
Yussef Dayes
iZem
smbdy/else
Thundercat
The Cinematic Orchestra
Bonobo
Klangkarussell
Robert Miles
Quantic
Caravan Palace
Parov Stelar
Yussef Dayes
All Night Chill Makers
Guts
Cafe De Anatolia
Gramatik
Zero 7
Groove Armada
Nouvelle Vague
Belleruche
Kamasi Washington
Waldeck
Nightmares On Wax
Edmofo
Jazz Fruits Music
Gotan Project
Tricky
Natalie Renoir
Wax Tailor
Papik
Alex Maher
daste.
6th Street Jazz
Alfa Mist
Kraak & Smaak
Bajka
Koop
Toco
St Germain
Boozoo Bajou
Mo' Horizons
Degiheugi
Bluestaeb
TM Juke
Jazzinuf
Boogie Belgique
UNKLE
Club des Belugas
Alice Russell
Ours Samplus
Mauricesax
De-Phazz
Jean du Voyage
Snarky Puppy
Lecomte De Brégeot
Nickodemus
The Quantic Soul Orchestra
Nala Sinephro
Emapea
Marbert Rocel
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The Groove Trio
Nathan Haines
The Bahama Soul Club
Matthew Halsall
Jacques Chillax
Amon Tobin
Coast to Coast Recordings
Akshin Alizadeh
Hidden Orchestra
Måns & Dotter
DJ Vadim
Greyboy
Rustique Beats
Ladji Mouflet
Ephemerals
Nathaniel Merriweather
Lemongrass
Mop Mop
Portico Quartet
Robohands
The Sweetgreens
DJ Okawari
Jazzamass
kyra
Kurt Rosenwinkel
Cory Henry
Meadow Park
Gabin
Moses Yoofee Trio
Takuya Kuroda
Henrik Schwarz
The Limp Twins
Proleter
S-Tone Inc
Schwarz & Funk
Jazzanova
Theo Croker
Wolfgang Lohr
Blockhead
Urban Jazz Junction
Jazzbois
Three Four Trio