The albums that define
acid jazz.
Our picks for where to start with acid jazz — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top acid jazz artists
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The acid jazz essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Jamiroquai
A Funk Odyssey
A vibrant fusion of funky grooves and danceable beats that encapsulates early 2000s pop sensibilities.
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Jamiroquai
Synkronized
A vibrant fusion of funk, acid jazz, and electronic grooves that captures the spirit of late '90s dance culture.
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Jamiroquai
Emergency on Planet Earth
A vibrant fusion of funk, jazz, and dance elements that grooves with environmental consciousness.
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Jamiroquai
Travelling Without Moving
A vibrant fusion of acid jazz and funk rock that dances between upbeat grooves and reflective lyrics.
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Herbie Mann
Reggae
A vibrant fusion of jazz and reggae rhythms that invites listeners to dance and reflect.
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The Asteroids Galaxy Tour
Out of Frequency
A vibrant blend of psychedelic pop and jazz-infused grooves that invites listeners into a whimsical auditory landscape.
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Daniel Merriweather
Love & War
A lush blend of soulful melodies and contemporary R&B grooves, wrapped in heartfelt lyricism.
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Kid Loco
A Grand Love Story
A dreamy blend of downtempo grooves and jazzy melodies that evoke a cinematic romanticism.
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Nicolette
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A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic beats and eclectic samples that redefine the boundaries of dance music.
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Jamiroquai
Automaton
A vibrant fusion of funk and electronic elements that reflects a futuristic soundscape.
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Jamiroquai
High Times – Singles 1992–2006
A vibrant blend of funky grooves and jazzy melodies that encapsulates Jamiroquai's unique sound.
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Jamiroquai
LateNightTales
A vibrant blend of soul, funk, and jazz that evokes late-night grooves and eclectic moods.
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Jamiroquai
The Return of the Space Cowboy
A fusion of jazzy grooves and funky rhythms that invites listeners to drift into a cosmic soundscape.
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Jamiroquai
Dynamite
A vibrant blend of funk-infused grooves and danceable rhythms wrapped in Jamiroquai's signature soulful flair.
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Jamiroquai
Multiquai
A vibrant blend of dance rhythms and soulful grooves that encapsulates Jamiroquai's signature funk sound.
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Jamiroquai
In-Store Jam
A vibrant fusion of funk, jazz, and electronic elements that invites listeners to dance while pondering deeper themes.
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Jamiroquai
Rock Dust Light Star
A vibrant fusion of funk, acid jazz, and pop melodies that invites listeners to dance while contemplating deeper themes.
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Herbie Mann
Impressions of the Middle East
A vibrant blend of jazz and Middle Eastern influences, rich with melodic flutes and rhythmic percussion.
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Herbie Mann
Bird in a Silver Cage
A vibrant fusion of jazz, disco, and world music that embodies the eclectic spirit of the mid-1970s.
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Herbie Mann
At the Village Gate
A vibrant fusion of jazz, world rhythms, and soulful improvisation that captivates from the first note.
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Herbie Mann
Waterbed
A vibrant fusion of jazz, disco, and world music laced with infectious grooves and spirited melodies.
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Herbie Mann
Mann in the Morning
A vibrant blend of jazz and bossa nova that evokes a soothing morning atmosphere.
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Herbie Mann
Memphis Underground
A fusion of jazz, funk, and Southern soul that captures the essence of a vibrant Memphis soundscape.
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Herbie Mann
A Mann & a Woman
Breezy bossa nova rhythms intertwine with jazzy melodies, creating a lush sonic landscape of romance and nostalgia.
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