The albums that define
latin jazz.
Our picks for where to start with latin jazz — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top Latin jazz artists
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The latin jazz essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Ivete Sangalo
Festa
A vibrant fusion of Latin rhythms and pop melodies that captures the essence of Brazilian festivity.
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Gigi D'Agostino
Some Experiments
A vibrant blend of Italo dance beats and melodic hooks that captures the essence of early 2000s electronic music.
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Gigi D'Agostino
Il programmino di Gigi D'agostino
A vibrant blend of Italo dance rhythms and melodic hooks that evoke euphoric nightclub experiences.
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Gigi D'Agostino
Gigi D'Agostino
A vibrant blend of Italo dance and melodic electronic beats that invite euphoric escapism.
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Gigi D'Agostino
Suono Libero
A vibrant blend of Italo dance and Latin jazz, encapsulating euphoric melodies and infectious rhythms.
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Gigi D'Agostino
L'Amour Toujours
Euphoric melodies intertwine with pulsing beats, creating an irresistible dance anthem that captures the essence of late '90s club culture.
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Gigi D'Agostino
Disco Tanz
An exuberant blend of Italo dance and melodic house, bursting with infectious energy and nostalgic samples.
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Ivete Sangalo
Beat Beleza
A vibrant fusion of Brazilian rhythms and pop sensibilities, echoing joy and celebration throughout.
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Vince Guaraldi
A Charlie Brown Christmas
A jazzy, whimsical soundtrack that perfectly encapsulates the nostalgic spirit of Christmas through charming melodies and gentle rhythms.
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Vince Guaraldi
Essential Standards
A soothing blend of jazz standards and bossa nova rhythms, infused with Guaraldi's signature melodic touch.
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Vince Guaraldi
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving – Original Soundtrack Recording
A playful blend of jazz harmonies and whimsical melodies that capture the essence of childhood nostalgia.
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Antônio Carlos Jobim
The Wonderful World of Antonio Carlos Jobim
A lush tapestry of melodic bossa nova and samba, woven with Jobim's signature harmonies and poetic lyrics.
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Antônio Carlos Jobim
Wave
A lush tapestry of bossa nova rhythms and melodic sophistication, encapsulating Brazil's musical elegance.
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Antônio Carlos Jobim
Stone Flower
A lush tapestry of Brazilian rhythms and melodies, intertwining jazz sophistication with bossa nova's delicate charm.
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Antônio Carlos Jobim
A Certain Mr. Jobim
A lush tapestry of bossa nova rhythms intertwined with Jobim's signature melodic sophistication.
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Antônio Carlos Jobim
Love, Strings and Jobim – The Eloquence of Antonio Carlos Jobim
A delicate fusion of bossa nova rhythms and lush orchestration that captures the essence of Brazilian romance.
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Antônio Carlos Jobim
The Composer of Desafinado, Plays
A suave blend of intricate melodies and laid-back rhythms that defines the essence of bossa nova.
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Antônio Carlos Jobim
Jobim
A lush tapestry of Brazilian rhythms and melodies that seamlessly blend jazz with bossa nova's elegance.
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Sheila E.
Sex Cymbal
A vibrant fusion of funk and Latin rhythms, showcasing Sheila E.'s dynamic percussion and sensual vocals.
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Sérgio Mendes
Timeless
A vibrant fusion of Brazilian rhythms and contemporary sounds that celebrates cultural heritage through modern production.
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Sérgio Mendes
Sergio Mendes
A vibrant fusion of bossa nova and soft rock, blending lush arrangements with captivating rhythms.
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Sérgio Mendes
Encanto
A vibrant fusion of bossa nova and jazz, infused with Brazilian rhythms and lush melodies.
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Sérgio Mendes
Sergio Mendes
A vibrant fusion of Brazilian rhythms and smooth pop melodies that epitomizes early '80s Latin jazz.
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Nathy Peluso
Calambre
A vibrant fusion of Latin rhythms and contemporary R&B that showcases Nathy Peluso's dynamic vocal range and eclectic influences.
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