10 Essential Acid Jazz Albums You Need to Hear

From the groovy debut of The Brand New Heavies to the sophisticated electronics of St Germain’s Tourist, acid jazz produced some of the most vibrant and enduring albums of the 1990s and 2000s. This guide covers the ten records that defined the genre and continue to inspire new generations of musicians and listeners. Each album represents a different facet of acid jazz — from raw funk to polished nu-jazz — and together they paint a complete picture of a movement that changed music forever.