A prestigious acid jazz band from overseas. Iconic songs originating from the UK.
Acid jazz, born in the UK in the 1980s.
This music—an exquisite blend of jazz, funk, and soul—was defined by figures like Chris Bangs and Eddie Piller.
Its groovy, dancefloor-shaking beats, sophisticated melodies, and soothing crossover sound have captivated listeners across racial and cultural boundaries.
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Prestigious overseas acid jazz bands. Classic songs from the UK (11–20)
Bossa Per DueNicola Conte

Nicola Conte from Italy is a musical magician who exquisitely blends acid jazz and bossa nova.
Showcasing his stylish talent with his 2000 debut album “Jet Sounds,” he built a bridge between club music and jazz.
After signing with the prestigious Blue Note in 2004, he gained international acclaim with the album “Other Directions.” In 2018, he released “Let Your Light Shine On” on the MPS label, drawing attention with an innovative sound that incorporates elements of Afro-jazz and soul.
Born in Bari in 1964, he formed the “Fez Collective” in the 1990s, revitalizing Italy’s jazz scene.
His sophisticated musicality and film score-like melodies are perfect for those who want to enjoy both dance-floor grooves and deep listening.
Your Love Is MineThe New Mastersounds

The New Mastersounds, hailing from Leeds, UK, have been laying down deep grooves for years.
Formed in 1999, the four-piece is known for a distinctive style that fuses vintage funk with jazz fusion.
Their instrumental sonic adventures began with their debut, “Keb Darge Presents The New Mastersounds” (2001).
Since then, they’ve released over 15 studio albums, evolving to incorporate contemporary elements on 2018’s “Renewable Energy.” They’ve also collaborated with Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley, and since their U.
S.
breakthrough in 2004, they’ve captivated funk fans around the world.
Highly recommended for dancers who want to surrender to the rhythm and for anyone who loves soulful music.
L.O.V.E. and You and IJazzanova

Jazzanova is a unit formed in the mid-1990s in Berlin, Germany, consisting of three DJs and three producers/track makers.
From Germany emerged a harder-edged form of jazz—often called Nu Jazz—characterized by a strong affinity between jazz and techno, and the group has earned high acclaim both as DJs and as club jazz artists.
As the borders between house, techno, and club jazz have blurred, the music has diversified into styles such as future jazz and crossover music.
“L.
O.
V.
E.
and You and I” is a track from their 2002 album In Between.
Jazz dance at east villagePaul Murphy

Paul Murphy is a DJ born in East London, UK, who launched an event called Jazz Room at London’s Electric Ballroom and the WAG Club in 1981.
A true evangelist of jazz, he has had a profound influence on figures like Gilles Peterson, Norman Jay, and Madlib.
He discovered most of the dance jazz classics, and it’s fair to say that without him there would be no dance jazz, acid jazz, or club jazz.
It seems that many Mods gathered at the parties Paul Murphy started around 1986.
AnarchyintheUKSnowboy

Snowboy is a UK-born Latin musician (Afro-Cuban jazz) who is also active as a DJ, producer, percussionist, and bandleader.
He is the UK’s leading conguero and DJ, and a pioneering figure who has led the scene since the formative days of acid jazz.
Out of hereCorduroy

Corduroy is a four-piece British acid jazz band that took the 1990s Acid Jazz movement by storm.
Out of Here is an album released in 1994.
Within the acid jazz scene, they earned a reputation as a solid, craftsmanlike band, and in Japan their releases once came out on the Shibuya-kei label Trattoria.
A renowned overseas acid jazz band. Iconic songs from the UK (21–30)
When You Gonna LearnJamiroquai

Jamiroquai is one of the most successful groups in the world of acid jazz.
This is their debut single, released in 1992 on ACID JAZZ RECORDS, a label founded in 1987 by Eddie Piller and Gilles Peterson.





