The albums that define
jazz blues.
Our picks for where to start with jazz blues — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
The jazz blues essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday
A sultry blend of jazz and blues, capturing raw emotion through Billie Holiday's hauntingly beautiful vocals.
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Billie Holiday
All or Nothing at All
A rich tapestry of emotive vocals and sophisticated arrangements woven through classic jazz standards.
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Odetta
Blues Everywhere I Go
A soulful blend of traditional blues and folk that resonates with raw emotional depth.
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Odetta
At the Gate of Horn
A soulful blend of traditional folk and blues, enriched with Odetta's powerful and emotive vocals.
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