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- Kamasi Washington. I’ve always found the world of contemporary jazz artists to be both captivating and groundbreaking. In that realm, Kamasi Washington stands out as a radiant figure, infusing the genre with a new vibrancy.
- Shabaka Hutchings. As a jazz enthusiast, I’ve been captivated by the wave of contemporary jazz artists reshaping the genre. Among them, Shabaka Hutchings stands out as a vital force.
- Nubya Garcia. As a fan of contemporary jazz artists, I’ve been captivated by the wave of new talent revitalizing the genre. Among these fresh faces is Nubya Nyasha Garcia, a British jazz musician making significant waves.
- Masego. When I think of Contemporary Jazz Artists who are shaping today’s musical landscape, Masego instantly comes to mind. Known for blending genres with flair and originality, he has earned his place among the innovators of modern jazz.
- Ezra Collective
- Nubya Garcia
- Alfa Mist
- Yussef Dayes
- Masego
- Cherise
- Venna
- Camille Munn
- Oreglo
- Harleighblu
Formed of 5 of London’s premiere instrumentalists, Ezra collective are championing the new wave of UK Jazz music. The rich instrumentals played flawlessly throughout their songs, leave you appreciating their individual display of talent. The quintet led by drummer, Femi Koleoso, are pioneers in the renaissance of modern Jazz. They have crafted a un...
Nubya Nyasha Garcia is a British jazz artist, saxophonist, composer and bandleader. Her debut album, Source, is a modern Jazz masterpiece. Fusing elements of Afrobeats, Neo-Soul and experimental sounds, the project is guided along by the powerfully evocative tenor sax playing of Nubya on lead. From humble beginnings, Nubya has truly managed to carv...
Alfa Mist is a talented pianist and music producer from in Newham, East London. He weaves heavy beats into his music and released a solo piano project entitled On My Onesrecently. The tracks are very indicative of what many have experienced with the global pandemic quarantines. One of his popular songs ‘Keep On’, from his debut EP ‘Antiphon’, has r...
Yussef Dayes is a drummer and composer with deep roots in the South London jazz scene. He has grown his reputation through a broad network of collaborators in the scene, including Freddie Gibbs, Tom Misch, Masego, Alfa Mist and more. In 2023, he released Black Classical Music, his most monumental album yet and widely renowned as 2023’s best Jazz al...
27-year-old Masego, is a talented musician both as a vocalist and instrumentalist. Born and raised in Virginia, Masego plays the saxophone into much of his music. His gentle vocals flow throughout his work and ‘Queen Tings’ is a refreshing example of a contemporary jazz song. He smashed it with the music video, released last year, which has receive...
With a voice of silk, Cherise has already been recognised as Jazz FM’s Vocalist of the Year for 2020. In 2021, Cherise released her EP REMEDY, a refreshing blend of the best of vocal Jazz, Soul with touches of modern R&B. It earmarks her clearly as a modern jazz artist to watch in the years to come.
Grammy award-winning producer and saxophonist, Venna recently released his sophomore project, EQUINOX. Featuring a slew of the most luxurious spring-perfect singles, EQUINOXcaptures the essence of the best of modern jazz today. Infusing Hip Hop and R&B, primarily through features from the likes of Knucks and Mick Jenkins, still Venna manages to mak...
Blessing us with her debut album ‘November’ last year, Camille’s calm and chilled vocals neatly fit into the contemporary jazz genre. Her musical inspirations include Musiq Soulchild, Lauryn Hill and D’angelo, and these rich influences are evidently transferred into her music. ‘Sunsets With You’ is her latest single release and has received over 21...
Another collective from London’s exploding Jazz scene, Oreglo, recently blew up on TikTok for a video showcasing their unique blendof Jazz and UK Drill. But this was just one example of their wide ranging experimentation. Only one official single in, Oreglo have already made their mark as one of the most exciting new artists in Jazz today. The demo...
Dressed in blonde dreadlocks, songstress Harleighblu biggest musical influences include Jill Scott, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. The Nottingham based singer carries a deep bass-like tone in her voice, but can also solemnly switch her vocal range to hit higher tempos. Her Sofa Sounds session is a brilliant demonstration of her vibrant persona...
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- Shabaka Hutchings. Born in London and raised in Barbados, Hutchings is an award-winning multi-reed player who can alternate between saxophone and clarinet.
- Kamasi Washington. One of the reasons that contemporary jazz is reconnecting with young people is down to the appeal of this LA-born saxophonist’s transformative 2015 debut album, a sprawling triple-set called The Epic, on which he morphed from a journeyman-like saxophonist-for-hire into an inspirational apostle of spiritual jazz.
- Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah. From jazz’s birthplace, New Orleans, this contemporary jazz artist is a trumpeter with a clear, burnished tone who acknowledges the tradition of the music but sees the future of jazz in a fusion of alt.rock, African music, movie soundtracks, and hip-hop.
- Esperanza Spalding. Sounding like a young Joni Mitchell fronting Return To Forever on steroids, this Portland-born singer, composer, and bass virtuoso is extending the frontiers of jazz with boundary-breaking music that embraces rock, funk, Latin, jazz fusion, and the avant-garde.
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- Miki Yamanaka. During a recent album release show for the trombonist Nick Finzer at Birdland in New York City, Yamanaka's pianistic touch was ear-turning.
- Simon Moullier. Vibraphonist Simon Moullier dazzled at the Jazz Gallery in Manhattan last winter, supporting his latest album, Isla. Accompanied by pianist Lex Korten, bassist Alex Claffy and drummer Jongkuk Kim, Moullier's capacity for impressionistic effect beautifully counterweighted his technical acumen.
- Chien Chien Lu. Fellow vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu initially cut her teeth in her native Taiwan's contemporary classical scene. To put it lightly, it wasn't for her.
- Jeremy Dutton. Germane to an era where matters of mental health and capitalistic workaholism are front of mind, a theme has popped up in young jazz artists' PR narratives: the grind.
Contemporary Jazz Artist Highlights. George Benson. Keith Jarrett. John Scofield. Larry Carlton. James Carter. Diana Krall. Al Jarreau. Cassandra Wilson. The Manhattan Transfer. Michael Brecker. David Benoit. Robert Glasper. Bobby Watson. Toots Thielemans. Pat Metheny. Marcus Roberts. Bob Belden. Grover Washington, Jr. Jean-Luc Ponty.
Jan 2, 2023 · Get in tune with the future of jazz through our curated list of the top modern jazz artists on the rise. Explore their unique styles, extraordinary talents, and the transformative impact they're having on the jazz scene of today. Don't miss the chance to discover your next favorite jazz artist.
Nov 28, 2019 · Jazzwise. Prodigiously talented young saxophonist Xhosa Cole bounced the Bandstand at Love Supreme and is set for a bigger jump in 2020. And check singer Sara Oschlag, whose stylish, imaginative phrasing and insouciant verve blew everyone away at Brighton’s Jazz For Europe benefit in August. Jazz 1080 – The Xhosa Cole Quintet.
