Jazz
Jazz is an improvisational art form born in early-20th-century New Orleans from blues, ragtime, and brass-band traditions. Swing feel, blue notes, and individual improvisation drive a history that runs through bebop, cool, modal, fusion, and the contemporary avant-garde.
Jazz on Riffiter: 24,344 albums, 156 rated by the community, averaging 4.0/5, spanning 1899 to 2026, from 671 artists including Amy Winehouse, Steve Lacy, Sade.
Key artists
Albums
Back to Black
Amy Winehouse · 2006
★ 4.0 · 256
Lioness: Hidden Treasures
Amy Winehouse · 2011
★ 4.1 · 23
Gemini Rights
Steve Lacy · 2022
★ 4.5 · 12
Frank
Amy Winehouse · 2003
★ 4.0 · 12
Christmas Wish
Gregory Porter · 2023
★ 3.3 · 12
At Last!
Etta James · 1961
★ 4.2 · 11
The Ultimate Collection
Sade · 2011
★ 3.9 · 10
New Blue Sun
André 3000 · 2023
★ 3.7 · 8
From the Heart
Etta James · 2009
★ 4.3 · 8
Love Deluxe
Sade · 1992
★ 4.4 · 7
Animaru
Mei Semones · 2025
★ 3.7 · 7
2007-02-08: Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amy Winehouse · 2007
★ 4.5 · 7
FAQ
- Who is the most popular jazz artist?
- The most popular jazz artist on Riffiter is Amy Winehouse, rated by 312 listeners.
- What is the best jazz album?
- Ranked by community ratings, the best jazz album on Riffiter is Gemini Rights by Steve Lacy (4.5/5 from 12 ratings). See the full best jazz albums ranking.
- How many jazz albums are on Riffiter?
- Riffiter has 24,344 albums, 156 rated by the community, averaging 4.0/5. Browse them all on the jazz albums page.
- When was jazz's most active era?
- By community ratings, the most active era for jazz on Riffiter is the 2000s. Its catalogue here spans 1899 to 2026.
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