Acid jazz masterpieces. Recommended popular tracks.

Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!

Acid jazz is a music genre that was born in the UK in the 1980s.

Many of you have probably heard the name.

However, since acid jazz blends various genres into jazz, the vibe can differ greatly from track to track, so I imagine few people can instantly recall its melody.

This time, I’ve picked out some classic acid jazz tracks for those people.

There are plenty of lesser-known songs as well, so even those who regularly listen to acid jazz will find recommendations here!

Acid jazz masterpieces. Recommended popular tracks (61–70)

Bending New CornersErik Truffaz

Eric Truffaz – Bending New Corners

Bending New CornersErik Truffaz

This is Erik Truffaz, a jazz trumpeter from France.

The track is emotionally charged with a distinctly mysterious vibe.

His trumpet has a soft, conversational tone.

Though a jazz musician, he incorporates hip-hop, rock ’n’ roll, and dance music, and his trumpet sounds fantastic within this diverse, genre-blending approach.

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HeavenThe Chimes

The Chimes – Heaven (12″ version)

HeavenThe Chimes

A trio formed by Pauline Henry, Mike Peden, and James Locke.

They debuted in 1989 with the single “1-2-3.” “1-2-3” reached No.

1 on the US dance music chart, and the follow-up second single “Heaven” was also a hit.

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I’m Caught UpJocelyn Brown

Jocelyn Brown – I’m Caught Up (In A One Night Love Affair)

I'm Caught UpJocelyn Brown

I like how it gradually builds from the laid-back intro into something more danceable.

The groove, with the bass subtly pulling from underneath, adds a sense of acceleration and sets up the lift in the chorus.

Within the satisfying loop, the slightly rough-around-the-edges choral work gives it a nostalgic feel.

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9th WonderDigable Planets

9th Wonder (Blackitolism)

9th WonderDigable Planets

It’s a track that uses an acid jazz groove as a hip-hop backbeat and layers rap on top.

I realized that even acid jazz artists can have this kind of performance style.

It might be surprising for fans of acid jazz, but since it’s a genre rooted in jazz, it didn’t feel strange to me.

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In conclusion

I don’t think many readers were able to grasp a clear definition of acid jazz from this article.

There is a genre that mixes jazz with funk and soul called acid jazz, but neo-soul also mixes similar genres, so it’s hard to tell them apart—that’s unavoidable.

I hope this article helps you get at least a feel for acid jazz!