Essential jazz house listening

The albums that define jazz house.

Our picks for where to start with jazz house — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

The jazz house essentials

Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.

One One One

Shining

One One One

A frenetic blend of jazz-infused metal and progressive elements, creating a dissonant yet captivating atmosphere.

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London Undersound

Nitin Sawhney

London Undersound

A vibrant fusion of jazz, electronic elements, and world music influences that evokes the pulse of urban life.

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Live Blackjazz

Shining

Live Blackjazz

A frenetic fusion of jazz, metal, and avant-garde rock that blurs genre boundaries with intensity.

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FabricLive.15

Nitin Sawhney

FabricLive.15

A vibrant fusion of jazz, electronic beats, and global influences that invites listeners to dance and reflect.

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Tango 3.0

Gotan Project

Tango 3.0

A mesmerizing blend of electronic beats and traditional tango melodies, creating an evocative soundscape.

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Lunático

Gotan Project

Lunático

A vibrant fusion of tango and electronic beats that evokes the streets of Buenos Aires.

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From Detroit to St Germain

St Germain

From Detroit to St Germain

A seamless blend of jazzy house beats and deep Detroit techno grooves that invites movement and introspection.

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Dirty Dancing

Swayzak

Dirty Dancing

A fusion of deep house grooves and jazzy undertones creating a contemplative dance experience.

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Snowboarding in Argentina

Swayzak

Snowboarding in Argentina

A mesmerizing blend of electronic textures and jazz-infused rhythms that invites introspection and movement.

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In Between

Jazzanova

In Between

An immersive blend of downtempo grooves and soulful jazz-inflected melodies that invites deep listening.

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Of All the Things

Jazzanova

Of All the Things

A seamless blend of jazz-inflected grooves and electronic textures creating a vibrant soundscape for dance and reflection.

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Tourist

St Germain

Tourist

A seamless fusion of deep house grooves and jazz-infused melodies that invites listeners to a sonic journey.

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Lifetracks

Tom Middleton

Lifetracks

A tranquil blend of ambient electronica and jazzy house rhythms that invites introspection and exploration.

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Outside the Skyline

Miguel Migs

Outside the Skyline

Smooth house grooves intertwine with jazzy melodies and soulful vocals, creating a laid-back yet vibrant atmosphere.

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Colorful You

Miguel Migs

Colorful You

A vibrant blend of house grooves with soulful melodies, inviting listeners to dance and reflect.

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Apricot Morning

Will Holland

Apricot Morning

A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and dance music that invites listeners to move and groove.

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The 5th Exotic

Will Holland

The 5th Exotic

A kaleidoscopic blend of jazz-infused electronica and dance rhythms that transports listeners to vibrant soundscapes.

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DJ-Kicks

Moodymann

DJ-Kicks

A kaleidoscopic blend of house, jazz, and soul that captures the essence of urban nightlife.

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Moodymann

Moodymann

Moodymann

A kaleidoscopic blend of house rhythms, soulful samples, and intricate jazz elements that evoke a deep emotional resonance.

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Fabric 40

Mark Farina

Fabric 40

A vibrant blend of house grooves and jazzy undertones that invites dance and introspection alike.

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Bicep

Bicep

Bicep

A vibrant tapestry of melodic house interwoven with intricate rhythms and lush electronic textures.

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Isles

Bicep

Isles

A vibrant blend of electronic textures and organic sounds creating an immersive soundscape that pulses with energy.

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Black Jazz Signature

Theo Parrish

Black Jazz Signature

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What Do the Stars Say to You

Ron Trent

What Do the Stars Say to You

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