Ska Jazz

Ska jazz is an invigorating music genre that marries the upbeat tempos and staccato guitar chords of ska—a style with origins in Jamaica in the late 1950s—with the harmonic complexities and improvisational elements of jazz. This fusion creates a unique sound characterized by brass sections, walking basslines, and swung rhythms, sparking an infectious energy that encourages movement and dance. The genre retains ska's traditional emphasis on the offbeat, while jazz influences allow for more explorative, sometimes soulful musical excursions. Artists in this genre often blend the improvisational spirit of jazz with the social and political commentary typical of ska lyrics, generating a soundtrack that is both thought-provoking and eminently groovy.

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Compassion
Single - Released November 21, 2025

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Dancing Mood
Dr. Calypso
Jazz Jamaica
Jazz Jamaica All Stars
Jazzbo
Malarians
Many Loves Ska Jazz
Nancy Ska Jazz Orchestra
Root Diamoons
Rotterdam Ska-Jazz Foundation
Skalariak
São Paulo Ska Jazz
The Black Seeds
The Cat Empire
The Fenicians
The Orobians
Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra
The Cat Empire
The Black Seeds
Skalariak
Dancing Mood
Dr. Calypso
Jazzbo
Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra
Rotterdam Ska-Jazz Foundation
Jazz Jamaica
Root Diamoons
Malarians
Nancy Ska Jazz Orchestra
Jazz Jamaica All Stars
The Fenicians
São Paulo Ska Jazz
The Orobians
Many Loves Ska Jazz