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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Violin In Love
Album - 14 Tracks - Released July 18, 2025

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