The albums that define
nu jazz.
Our picks for where to start with nu jazz — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top nu jazz artists
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The nu jazz essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
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S.F. Sound Furniture
An eclectic blend of J-pop and electronic sounds that invites listeners into a whimsical sonic landscape.
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Wave Runner
A vibrant fusion of J-pop melodies and Eurodance rhythms that transports listeners to a euphoric sonic landscape.
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Bonobo
Animal Magic
A lush tapestry of downtempo beats and organic samples that invites deep reflection and introspection.
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Bonobo
Dial 'M' for Monkey
A lush tapestry of downtempo rhythms and intricate melodies that evokes a dreamy, introspective atmosphere.
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Little Dragon
Nabuma Rubberband
A lush exploration of electronic textures fused with soulful melodies and introspective lyrics.
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Little Dragon
Slugs of Love
An eclectic fusion of synth-pop and nu jazz, blending vibrant melodies with introspective lyrics.
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Gotan Project
La Revancha del Tango
A vibrant fusion of tango rhythms with electronic beats and jazz influences creates a contemporary soundscape.
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Gotan Project
Gotan Object
A lush blend of electronic rhythms and tango melodies that evokes both nostalgia and modernity.
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Eivind Aarset
Électronique Noire
A haunting blend of ambient textures and intricate jazz improvisations that evoke deep emotional landscapes.
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Eivind Aarset
Light Extracts
Aarset's sonic landscape blends ethereal guitar textures with immersive ambient soundscapes and subtle jazz influences.
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The Comet Is Coming
Prophecy
A cosmic fusion of jazz, rock, and electronic elements that evokes interstellar journeys.
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The Comet Is Coming
Trust in the Lifeforce of the Deep Mystery
A cosmic fusion of electronic rock and jazz, swirling through psychedelic landscapes and vibrant rhythms.
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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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Jazzanova
In Between
An immersive blend of downtempo grooves and soulful jazz-inflected melodies that invites deep listening.
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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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St Germain
Boulevard
A fusion of deep house grooves and jazzy melodies that transport listeners to vibrant urban landscapes.
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Trüby Trio
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A seamless fusion of downtempo grooves and jazz-infused melodies creates a vibrant, atmospheric soundscape.
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Emma-Jean Thackray
Weirdo
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Nuspirit Helsinki
Nuspirit Helsinki
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The Wah Wah Collective
Cry Baby Soul
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