The "André 3000 Digs Jazz" playlist is a mind-bending dive into the realms where jazz fuses with classical, minimalism, and a splash of electronic, not forgetting a dose of traditional music from around the globe. It kicks off with the complex ragas of Viram Jasani and Gurdev Singh, guides us through George Benson's fluid guitar on "El Mar," and ventures into the intricacies of Stravinsky's chamber arrangements. It's not just a journey through jazz but a comprehensive exploration of sounds that resonate within André 3000's eclectic tastes.

Tracks like "The Slang Word P(*)ssy Rolls Off The Tongue With Far Better Ease Than The Proper Word Vagina. Do You Agree?" off the album "New Blue Sun" by André 3000 himself, pierce through the playlist with unexpected turns, demonstrating the artist's unique take on music and life. The inclusion of Steve Reich's minimalist compositions, alongside traditional tunes from Lakshmi Shankar and the pioneering jazz sounds of John Coltrane, paints a picture of a playlist that's as unpredictable as it is captivating. With pieces like "Love In Outer Space" by Sun Ra and "Love Theme From Spartacus" by Yusef Lateef, the playlist not only pays homage to the greats but also pulls listeners into a vortex of musical exploration that's hard to come by.

Playlist Genres

Jazz

Contemporary Post-bop

Bebop

Jazz Saxophone

Hard Bop

Contemporary Jazz

Indie Soul Avant-garde Jazz Jazz Funk Free Jazz Jazz Fusion Jazz Piano Afrofuturism Jazz Drums Neo R&b Neo Soul R&b Indie Jazz Smooth Jazz Funk Soul Blues Pop Hip Hop Alternative R&b Cool Jazz Rock Solipsynthm Ambient New Orleans Jazz