Essential jazz pop listening

The albums that define jazz pop.

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

The jazz pop essentials

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

Fetch the Bolt Cutters

Fiona Apple

Fetch the Bolt Cutters

Raw, intimate confessions layered over unconventional rhythms create a deeply personal sonic landscape.

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Bewitched

Laufey

Bewitched

Lush orchestration meets intimate storytelling, creating a dreamy jazz-pop soundscape that captivates and enchants.

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Everything I Know About Love

Laufey

Everything I Know About Love

Lush jazz pop melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a dreamy soundscape of young love and longing.

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Three Wishes

Spyro Gyra

Three Wishes

A vibrant fusion of jazz and pop that encapsulates the energy of early '90s smooth jazz.

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Fast Forward

Spyro Gyra

Fast Forward

A vibrant blend of smooth jazz and energetic rhythms that invites both relaxation and dance.

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Rites of Summer

Spyro Gyra

Rites of Summer

A vibrant fusion of smooth jazz and intricate rhythms, evoking the warmth of summer evenings.

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City Kids

Spyro Gyra

City Kids

A vibrant blend of smooth jazz and pop-infused rhythms that captures urban life with melodic sophistication.

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Freetime

Spyro Gyra

Freetime

A vibrant blend of smooth jazz and intricate fusion, inviting listeners to unwind in melodic exploration.

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Love and Other Obsessions

Spyro Gyra

Love and Other Obsessions

A vibrant blend of smooth jazz and jazz fusion, marked by melodic improvisation and intricate rhythms.

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Body and Soul

Joe Jackson

Body and Soul

A vibrant blend of jazz-inflected pop and new wave energy, pushing the boundaries of genre conventions.

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Point of View

Spyro Gyra

Point of View

Smooth jazz grooves intertwine with vibrant melodies, creating an engaging and uplifting listening experience.

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Dreams Beyond Control

Spyro Gyra

Dreams Beyond Control

A vibrant blend of smooth jazz and intricate melodies that invites listeners into a rhythmic soundscape.

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Look Sharp!

Joe Jackson

Look Sharp!

A vibrant fusion of new wave, punk energy, and catchy pop melodies that captures late '70s angst.

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Road Scholars

Spyro Gyra

Road Scholars

A vibrant blend of smooth jazz and intricate melodies, effortlessly inviting listeners into a sonic journey.

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Beat Crazy

Joe Jackson

Beat Crazy

Eclectic rhythms and sharp lyrics merge in a vibrant exploration of personal and societal themes.

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Breakout

Spyro Gyra

Breakout

A vibrant tapestry of jazz fusion, blending intricate melodies with infectious grooves and smooth transitions.

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Night and Day

Joe Jackson

Night and Day

A vibrant fusion of jazz-inflected melodies and new wave energy, exploring urban themes with sophisticated lyricism.

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Catching the Sun

Spyro Gyra

Catching the Sun

A vibrant blend of smooth jazz and fusion interwoven with intricate melodies and rhythmic grooves.

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Incognito

Spyro Gyra

Incognito

A vibrant tapestry of jazz fusion that marries melodic improvisation with rhythmic complexity and a smooth, polished production.

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Morning Dance

Spyro Gyra

Morning Dance

Bright melodies and intricate rhythms intertwine, creating an uplifting soundscape that defines the essence of jazz fusion.

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Alternating Currents

Spyro Gyra

Alternating Currents

A vibrant fusion of smooth jazz and pop, seamlessly blending intricate melodies with rhythmic grooves.

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Got the Magic

Spyro Gyra

Got the Magic

A vibrant mix of smooth jazz and fusion, blending melodic improvisation with rhythmic sophistication.

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Good to Go-Go

Spyro Gyra

Good to Go-Go

A vibrant fusion of jazz and funk, blending intricate melodies with infectious grooves throughout its runtime.

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Spyro Gyra

Spyro Gyra

Spyro Gyra

A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and pop that dances with intricate melodies and rhythmic complexity.

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