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: 40,913 albums, 410 rated by the community, averaging 4.0/5, spanning 1899 to 2027, from 884 artists including Amy Winehouse, Steve Lacy, Sade.
Key artists
Albums
Frank
Amy Winehouse · 2003
★ 4.1 · 28
Voodoo
D'Angelo · 2000
★ 4.5 · 21
Honora
Flea · 2026
★ 4.1 · 24
Christmas Wish
Gregory Porter · 2023
★ 3.1 · 22
The Greatest Hits
Simply Red · 2011
★ 4.2 · 21
MUTT
Leon Thomas · 2024
★ 4.0 · 20
Swing When You're Winning
Robbie Williams · 2001
★ 3.9 · 18
Visions
Norah Jones · 2024
★ 4.4 · 16
The Lo-Fis
Steve Lacy · 2020
★ 3.8 · 12
Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock · 1973
★ 4.4 · 12
Harlequin
Lady Gaga · 2024
★ 3.8 · 11
Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu · 2000
★ 4.2 · 10
FAQ
- Who is the most popular jazz artist?
- The most popular jazz artist on Riffiter is Amy Winehouse, rated by 1,010 listeners.
- What is the best jazz album?
- Ranked by community ratings, the best jazz album on Riffiter is Voodoo by D'Angelo (4.5/5 from 21 ratings). See the full best jazz albums ranking.
- How many jazz albums are on Riffiter?
- Riffiter has 40,913 albums, 410 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 2020s. Its catalogue here spans 1899 to 2027.
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