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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Sacred Conversations
Single - Released November 14, 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
MODALiST
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
Sebastian Gahler
Skalpel
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
The Cinematic Orchestra
Bonobo
Parov Stelar
Caravan Palace
Quantic
Guts
Wax Tailor
Nouvelle Vague
Waldeck
Belleruche
Edmofo
Chinese Man
Cafe De Anatolia
Bajka
Alex Maher
St Germain
daste.
6th Street Jazz
Mo' Horizons
Koop
Jazzdauren
Ben Jammin' Beats
Pastel
Nickodemus
Club des Belugas
JazzyHan
Lecomte De Brégeot
The Groove Trio
Alice Russell
TM Juke
The Bahama Soul Club
Jazzanova
Jacques Chillax
De-Phazz
Ladji Mouflet
Rustique Beats
Lemongrass
Matthew Halsall
Nathaniel Merriweather
Ephemerals
Gabin
Mop Mop
Algot Aelster
Meadow Park
Urban Jazz Junction
Wilson Trouvé
insaneintherainmusic
Frameworks
Max Merseny
Tape Five
Eltingvilles
DOMi & JD BECK
Hidden Orchestra
Cathy Battistessa
Nostalgia 77
RaFa Sessions
Vancgroover
Mike Beating
The Fly Guy Five
Moon Ghetto
Lil Gromit
Q.Z.B
Soulstance
Gerald Toto
Rooftop Shenanigans
Eric Hilton
Lyre Le Temps
Mauricesax
Sound Nomaden
Sebastian Gahler
S-Tone Inc
Hippo Dreams
Dr. Stu
Quantic and His Combo Barbaro
Brenda Boykin
Kassa Overall
Sterling Grove
SGJAZZ
Cordell Zoe
Ezzy
Jojo Effect
DJ Day
Parallel Dance Ensemble
Gerardo Frisina
Swing Republic
Lofi Sax
smbdy/else
Nils Petter Molvær
Cotton Candy Boulevard
High Fade
Crussen
Gidde
Valiant Hearts
Kreatev
The Boston Four
Clover Post
Ouska
Jazztronik
The Lofi Big Band
Yonderboi