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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III Knights In Bangkok
Album - 8 Tracks - Released November 13, 2026

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AfroGlow
Alfa Mist
Art Roho
Arve Henriksen
Astrocolor
Atjazz
Bajka
Bao
Bart & Baker
Bebo Best
Belleruche
Ben Hauke
Black Smoker
Blockhead
Bonobo
Boozoo Bajou
Cafe De Anatolia
Candy Dulfer
Chiminyo
Chino Corvalán
Chris Combs
Claudio Puntin
Cory Henry
Cujo
Côte d'Azur
DJ Cam
DOMi & JD BECK
David Kofi
De-Phazz
Don Glori
Down To The Bone
Duval Timothy
Ezra Collective
Flunk
Flying Lotus
Funky DL
Gramatik
Grassskirt
Greg Foat
Groove Armada
High Fade
Horatio Luna
Ilya Serov
Intalekt
J3PO
James Taylor Quartet
Jazzdauren
Joseph Shabason
Kamasi Washington
Klangkarussell
Kraak & Smaak
Kruder & Dorfmeister
Kutiman
Ladji Mouflet
Lemongrass
Liquid Stella
Lo-Five
Makaya McCraven
Malcolm Strachan
Mauricesax
Mecca:83
Mitchum Yacoub
Morcheeba
Nathan Haines
Nickodemus
Nightmares On Wax
Nostalgia 77
Okvsho
Paolo Fresu
Papik
Parov Stelar
Pastel
Paul Grant
Pete Josef
Piero Delle Monache
Proleter
Quantic
RADIOHOP
Raphaël Schwab
Roberto Di Gioia
Robohands
Ronny Jordan
SML
Sarah Tandy
Sex Mob
Sol Monk
Takuya Kuroda
Tape Five
The Fly Guy Five
The Super Lounge Orchestra
Thundercat
Tobias Meinhart
Toco
Tommaso Cappellato
Tricky
Tristan Cappel
UNKLE
Waldeck
Wonky Logic
Yussef Dayes
Thundercat
Tom Misch
The Cinematic Orchestra
Bonobo
Ezra Collective
Klangkarussell
Robert Miles
BADBADNOTGOOD
Quantic
Morcheeba
Caravan Palace
Parov Stelar
All Night Chill Makers
Zero 7
Yussef Dayes
Guts
Cafe De Anatolia
Kamasi Washington
Belleruche
Nouvelle Vague
Groove Armada
Nightmares On Wax
Edmofo
Tricky
Flying Lotus
Jazz Fruits Music
Gramatik
Gotan Project
Natalie Renoir
Alex Maher
Papik
Club des Belugas
Kraak & Smaak
Bajka
Alfa Mist
daste.
Wax Tailor
Waldeck
Koop
Toco
GoldFish
St Germain
Lecomte De Brégeot
Boogie Belgique
Boozoo Bajou
Mo' Horizons
Degiheugi
Kid Loco
Jazzinuf
TM Juke
Bluestaeb
Mauricesax
Candy Dulfer
Ours Samplus
De-Phazz
UNKLE
Måns & Dotter
Jean du Voyage
Okvsho
Roseaux
Nickodemus
Snarky Puppy
Paolo Fresu
Kid Koala
Alice Russell
The Groove Trio
Nala Sinephro
Marbert Rocel
Ronny Jordan
FAKE TYPE.
Nathan Haines
Emapea
The Quantic Soul Orchestra
Nubiyan Twist
The Soul Jazz Era
Kruder & Dorfmeister
Lars Danielsson
Coast to Coast Recordings
Jacques Chillax
The Bahama Soul Club
Takuya Kuroda
Hidden Orchestra
Amon Tobin
Matthew Halsall
Akshin Alizadeh
Rustique Beats
Greyboy
Paul Grant
Nathaniel Merriweather
RJD2
Ladji Mouflet
Ephemerals
DJ Okawari
kyra
Robohands
Calibro 35
Mop Mop
Portico Quartet
Gabin
Jazzamass