Jazz · GenresWhat is jazz?
Jazz is a musical art form which originated around the beginning of the 20th century in Black communities in the Southern United States from a confluence of African and European music traditions. The style's West African pedigree is evident in its use of blue notes, call-and-response, improvisation, polyrhythms, syncopation, and the swung note of ragtime.
About jazz
From its early development until the present, jazz has also incorporated music from 19th and 20th century American popular music, which is based on European music traditions.
From Last.fm, where 150,166 listeners have tagged music as jazz.
Artists to start with
Albums to hear first
I Put a Spell on You
Chet Baker Sings
Solitude
Michael Bublé
Harlequin
Blue Train
Cure for Pain
A Love SupremeJazz songs
- Like a Tattoo by Sade
- I Fall in Love Too Easily by Chet Baker
- Back to Black by Amy Winehouse
- Take Five by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
- My Way by Frank Sinatra
- The Other Woman by Lana Del Rey
- Don't Know Why by Norah Jones
- Paradise by Sade
- Feeling Good by Michael Bublé
- That's Life by Frank Sinatra
Jazz on Risocast
The Best of SadeSade · 1994
Love DeluxeSadeA Winter RomanceDean Martin · 1959
PromiseSadeKind Of BlueMiles Davis · 1959
Kind Of Blue (Legacy Edition)Miles Davis · 1959
Diamond LifeSade · 1984
Time OutThe Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1959
Dreams - 2004 RemasterFleetwood Mac · 1977
Kiss of LifeSade- ParadiseSade
- No Ordinary LoveSade
Neighbouring genres
In the jazz & blues family. All genres
bluescool jazzbossa novaacid jazzblues rockbebopavant-garde jazzdelta blueschicago bluesdark jazzcountry bluesdesert bluesQuestions
- What is jazz?
- Jazz is a musical art form which originated around the beginning of the 20th century in Black communities in the Southern United States from a confluence of African and European music traditions. The style's West African pedigree is evident in its use of blue notes, call-and-response, improvisation, polyrhythms, syncopation, and the swung note of ragtime. From its early development until the present, jazz has also incorporated music from 19th and 20th century American popular music, which is based on European music traditions.
- Who are the best-known jazz artists?
- By Last.fm listening: Steve Lacy, Frank Sinatra, Laufey, Sade, Miles Davis and Amy Winehouse.
- What genres are similar to jazz?
- On Risocast it sits with blues, cool jazz, bossa nova, acid jazz, blues rock and bebop.
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Updated 6 October 2026
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