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
Automaton
A vibrant fusion of funk and electronic elements that reflects a futuristic soundscape.
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Jamiroquai
A Funk Odyssey
A vibrant fusion of funky grooves and danceable beats that encapsulates early 2000s pop sensibilities.
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Herbie Mann
Richard Rodgers’ No Strings. An After‐Theatre Version
A vibrant blend of jazz and Broadway, radiating warmth and sophistication with each melodic twist.
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Herbie Mann
Flute Soufflé
A vibrant fusion of jazz and world music, characterized by expressive flute melodies and rich rhythmic textures.
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Los Amigos Invisibles
The Venezuelan Zinga Son, Vol. 1
A vibrant fusion of acid jazz and funk that pulses with the energy of Venezuelan disco culture.
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Los Amigos Invisibles
Commercial
A vibrant fusion of funk, disco, and Latin rhythms that invites listeners to dance and celebrate life.
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Pizzicato Five
Bellissima!
A kaleidoscopic blend of pop, jazz, and electronic sounds that defines the Shibuya-kei movement.
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Pizzicato Five
The International Playboy & Playgirl Record
A vibrant fusion of pop, jazz, and electronic sounds envelops listeners in a whimsical auditory landscape.
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Roy Ayers
Africa, Center of the World
A soulful blend of jazz-funk and African rhythms that celebrates heritage and unity.
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Roy Ayers
Vibrations
A vibrant blend of jazz-funk grooves and soulful melodies that invites listeners to dance and reflect.
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The Asteroids Galaxy Tour
Fruit
A vibrant blend of indie pop and psychedelic grooves infused with playful energy and eclectic instrumentation.
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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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Lonnie Liston Smith
Dreams of Tomorrow
A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and soul, intertwined with ethereal melodies and uplifting rhythms.
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Lonnie Liston Smith
Expansions
A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and soul that transports listeners to a realm of expansive grooves.
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Cibo Matto
Cibo Matto
Eclectic soundscapes blend playful pop melodies with experimental textures and quirky lyrical themes.
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Cibo Matto
Hotel Valentine
An eclectic blend of dreamy pop and experimental sounds, transporting listeners through a whimsical hotel experience.
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Cloroform
All-Scars
A chaotic blend of noise and rhythm, merging harsh electronic sounds with jazz-infused rock elements.
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Tab Two
Mind Movie
A vibrant fusion of jazz improvisation and electronic grooves that invites listeners into a whimsical soundscape.
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Tab Two
Flagman Ahead
A vibrant fusion of acid jazz grooves and eclectic instrumentation that invites listeners to unwind and dance.
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Xploding Plastix
Amateur Girlfriends Go Proskirt Agents
A vibrant fusion of acid jazz and big beat, layered with playful rhythms and inventive samples.
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Xploding Plastix
The Donca Matic Singalongs
A vibrant fusion of electronic beats and jazzy grooves that invites spontaneous dance and reflection.
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Nicolette
Let No-One Live Rent Free in Your Head
A vibrant fusion of trip-hop and acid jazz, blending introspective lyrics with lush electronic soundscapes.
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Nicolette
DJ-Kicks: Nicolette
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic beats and eclectic samples that redefine the boundaries of dance music.
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Sophie Barker
Earthbound
A serene blend of electronic textures and soft jazz-inflected melodies evokes introspective tranquility.
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