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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Can´t Stay Awake
Single - Released June 24, 2025

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Adrien Brandeis
Aron Ottignon
Art Roho
Astrio
Azamiah
Azular
BIGYUKI
BLAZE
Ben Jammin' Beats
Bonobo
Breezy Crust
Cafe De Anatolia
Cafe Music Jazz Channel
Cafe Smooth Jazz Radio
Carbonara Collective
Chris Gall
Coast to Coast Recordings
Colonel Red
Complexive
Cosmic Ear
CrazyJaZz
Côte d'Azur
De-Phazz
Dj Shiloh
Don Glori
Enzo Buonaurio Sax
Eric Hilton
FAKE TYPE.
Feiertag
Finn Rees
Florito
Footshooter
Freedust
Fuubutsushi
Gerardo Frisina
Gotan Project
HBeat
Hemai
INDIA BLUE
Jameszoo
Jazz Concentration Academy
Jazzanova
Jazzaoquadrado
JazzyHan
Jimi Tenor
Jonny Miller
Josef Akin
Josh Johnson
Kamasi Washington
Klode Chill
Kreatev
Kurt Rosenwinkel
Ladji Mouflet
Lauri Kallio
Lea Maria Fries
Little Foot
Lofi Cult
Lofi Sax
Lorenzo Morresi
LowJaZz
Maria Chiara Argirò
Mark de Clive-Lowe
Matthew Shipp
Mauricesax
Max Merseny
Meiso
Mellow Sunday Morning Music
Mike Beating
Mocha Music
Nathan Haines
Ney Faustini
Omito
Pablo Nouvelle
Papik
Paul Randolph
Petter Eldh
Pietro Nicosia
Poppy Daniels
Quantic
Rebecca Vasmant
Retromigration
Roberto Cecchetto
S-Tone Inc
Sax Tapes
Soulstance
Takuya Kuroda
The Bahama Soul Club
The Limp Twins
The Sweetgreens
Tight Chill Creator
Velvet Hues Quintet
Waves Of Costa Del Sol
WheelUP
Wilson Trouvé
Wonky Logic
flowerdance
insaneintherainmusic
mariussax
ØDYSSEE
The Cinematic Orchestra
Bonobo
Parov Stelar
Quantic
Caravan Palace
All Night Chill Makers
Cafe De Anatolia
Guts
Kamasi Washington
Gramatik
Zero 7
Nouvelle Vague
Belleruche
Waldeck
Papik
Nightmares On Wax
Jazz Fruits Music
Edmofo
Gotan Project
Natalie Renoir
Wax Tailor
Alex Maher
6th Street Jazz
daste.
Bajka
St Germain
Koop
Jazzinuf
ØDYSSEE
Bluestaeb
Mo' Horizons
TM Juke
Boogie Belgique
Alice Russell
JazzyHan
Club des Belugas
Ben Jammin' Beats
Nickodemus
Jazzdauren
Jean du Voyage
Pastel
Lecomte De Brégeot
Nathan Haines
The Quantic Soul Orchestra
FAKE TYPE.
Ours Samplus
The Groove Trio
Michael FAY
Marbert Rocel
S-Tone Inc
Wilson Trouvé
Akshin Alizadeh
Jacques Chillax
Pablo Nouvelle
Matthew Halsall
The Bahama Soul Club
Amon Tobin
Jazzanova
Coast to Coast Recordings
De-Phazz
Hidden Orchestra
Rustique Beats
Ladji Mouflet
Måns & Dotter
Ephemerals
Cloudchord
Greyboy
Lemongrass
Nathaniel Merriweather
CrazyJaZz
Portico Quartet
Henrik Schwarz
The Limp Twins
Gabin
Kurt Rosenwinkel
Nala Sinephro
Algot Aelster
DJ Okawari
kyra
The Sweetgreens
Meadow Park
Jazzy James
Takuya Kuroda
Moses Yoofee Trio
Mop Mop
Nostalgia 77
insaneintherainmusic
Protassov
Urban Jazz Junction
Louie Austen
Max Merseny
Nubya Garcia
Klischée
Three Four Trio
Heiakim
Sabrina Malheiros
Tape Five
Eltingvilles
Atjazz
DJ KRUSH