The Berlin Nu-Jazz Scene: Clubs, Labels, and Culture

Berlin has been a hotbed of nu-jazz and electronic jazz since the late 1990s. Labels like Sonar Kollektiv and Compost Records, clubs like A-Trane and Quasimodo, and artists like Jazzanova have made the German capital a global centre for jazz innovation.

Building the Perfect Jazz Playlist for Your Dinner Party

Hosting a dinner party and want to set the mood with jazz? This guide covers how to build a playlist that flows naturally through the evening, from aperitif to dessert, featuring acid jazz, lounge, and nu-jazz selections that will impress even the most discerning...

The Hammond Organ in Jazz: A Love Story

The Hammond organ has been central to jazz since Jimmy Smith revolutionised the instrument in the 1950s. In acid jazz, the Hammond found new life through artists like The James Taylor Quartet, whose organ-driven grooves became a signature sound of the genre.

Sampling Jazz: How Hip-Hop Discovered Blue Note

The intersection of jazz and hip-hop through sampling created some of music’s most memorable moments. From Us3’s Cantaloop to A Tribe Called Quest’s jazz-infused beats, this article explores how hip-hop producers mined jazz’s rich catalog to...

Jazz Festivals Worth Travelling For

From Montreux to Montreal, Glastonbury’s jazz tent to Tokyo’s Blue Note festival, jazz festivals offer unforgettable musical experiences in spectacular settings. This guide covers the world’s best jazz festivals, with tips on what to expect and how...