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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Art Roho
Atjazz
BIGYUKI
Bao
Bart & Baker
Bebo Best
Ben Williams
Blockhead
Bonobo
Cafe De Anatolia
Candy Dulfer
Cap Kendricks
Child Actor
Chiminyo
Chino Corvalán
Claudio Puntin
Cory Henry
Courtney Pine
DJ Cam
DJ Mitsu The Beats
De-Phazz
Degiheugi
Dolphin Hyperspace
Down To The Bone
Duval Timothy
Eivind Aarset
Erik von Spreckelsen
Ezra Collective
Flying Lotus
Funky DL
GoldFish
Gramatik
Grassskirt
Greg Foat
Groove Armada
High Fade
Horatio Luna
Ilya Serov
J3PO
James Taylor Quartet
Jazzdauren
Jihad Darwish
Joseph Shabason
Kalia Vandever
Klangkarussell
Kraak & Smaak
Kruder & Dorfmeister
Kutiman
Lars Danielsson
Lemongrass
Lo-Five
Malcolm Strachan
Mauricesax
Mecca:83
Mitchum Yacoub
Morcheeba
Måns & Dotter
Nathan Haines
Nickodemus
Nicole McCabe
Nightmares On Wax
Nitai Hershkovits
Nitin Sawhney
Nostalgia 77
Odd Chap
Okvsho
Oscar Jerome
Ours Samplus
Paolo Fresu
Papik
Parov Stelar
Pastel
Paul Grant
Pete Josef
Petter Eldh
Proleter
RADIOHOP
Rob Luft
Robohands
Ronny Jordan
SOULCARE
Saint Germain
Sex Mob
Smokedbeat
Sol Monk
Squarepusher
Suff Daddy
Takuya Kuroda
Tape Five
The Correspondents
The Dowser
The Super Lounge Orchestra
Tobias Meinhart
Toco
Tommaso Cappellato
Tricky
Vikter Duplaix
Web Web
Yussef Dayes
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Thundercat
Tom Misch
The Cinematic Orchestra
Ezra Collective
Bonobo
Klangkarussell
Robert Miles
BADBADNOTGOOD
Morcheeba
Quantic
Parov Stelar
Caravan Palace
Zero 7
All Night Chill Makers
Yussef Dayes
Guts
Cafe De Anatolia
Belleruche
Nouvelle Vague
Kamasi Washington
Groove Armada
Nightmares On Wax
Gramatik
Jazz Fruits Music
Edmofo
Flying Lotus
Tricky
Gotan Project
Natalie Renoir
Alex Maher
Papik
Club des Belugas
Bajka
Kraak & Smaak
Alfa Mist
Wax Tailor
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Waldeck
Koop
St Germain
GoldFish
Toco
Jazzinuf
Boogie Belgique
Kid Loco
Lecomte De Brégeot
TM Juke
Boozoo Bajou
Degiheugi
Mo' Horizons
Bluestaeb
Mauricesax
Jean du Voyage
Candy Dulfer
Ours Samplus
De-Phazz
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Måns & Dotter
Okvsho
Alice Russell
Nickodemus
Kid Koala
Paolo Fresu
Snarky Puppy
Emapea
Nathan Haines
Ronny Jordan
The Groove Trio
The Quantic Soul Orchestra
Nala Sinephro
Marbert Rocel
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Nubiyan Twist
The Soul Jazz Era
Kruder & Dorfmeister
Jacques Chillax
The Bahama Soul Club
Hidden Orchestra
Takuya Kuroda
Matthew Halsall
Lars Danielsson
Amon Tobin
Coast to Coast Recordings
Akshin Alizadeh
Nathaniel Merriweather
RJD2
Greyboy
Rustique Beats
Ladji Mouflet
Ephemerals
Paul Grant
Gabin
Robohands
Colin Stetson
Moses Yoofee Trio
Mop Mop
kyra
Jazzamass
The Limp Twins
Cory Henry