Category:Future Jazz

Future Jazz is a fusion genre that blends elements of jazz with electronic music, creating a sophisticated, groove-oriented sound. Emerging in the 1990s, it incorporates elements of acid jazz, broken beat, and nu-jazz, often featuring live instrumentation and complex rhythms.

Characteristics

• Jazz-influenced chord progressions and melodies, often played on Rhodes pianos, saxophones, or trumpets.
• Syncopated, broken beats, drawing influence from funk and electronic rhythms.
• Fusion of live and electronic elements, combining organic instruments with programmed beats.
• Smooth, atmospheric textures, often featuring downtempo and ambient influences.
• Emphasis on improvisation and groove, maintaining a deep connection to jazz roots.

Artists and Labels

Future Jazz has been championed by various artists and labels, including:

• Ninja Tune
• Compost Records
• Blue Note Records

Notable artists in the genre include:

• Jaga Jazzist
• Jazzanova
• St. Germain
• Nicola Conte
• The Cinematic Orchestra