Contemporary Jazz Masterpieces | A Selection of Classics, Old and New!

Contemporary jazz is a general term for jazz that encompasses smooth jazz and fusion.

Literally, it means “modern jazz,” but even jazz from the 1940s can fall under contemporary jazz, which may make it hard for some people to picture what it is.

This time, for those people, we’ve picked out classic contemporary jazz tracks spanning a wide range of eras.

Many of the songs are catchy, so even those who aren’t well-versed in jazz should be able to enjoy them.

Please relax and enjoy reading to the end.