Jazz Appreciation Month feature: Jazz Genres

Featured Channel

The 'lingua franca' of the jam session: 4/4 time and walking bass

Vocal Jazz

Legendary Jazz singers and their signature songs

Avant Garde Jazz

Jazz way outside the box

Bebop

The masters of swing rhythm and adventurous improvisation

Big Band Jazz

The large ensemble sound

Brazilian Jazz

Brazilian masters trade tunes with the world's top jazz stars for this classic and contemporary mix.

Cool Jazz

A subdued response to Bebop

Dixieland

The early-20th Century style and sounds of the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans

Gypsy Jazz

The infectious swing style invented by Django Reinhardt in the '30s

Jazz Fusion

Groove jazz, jazz-rock, world fusion, and modern innovations

Latin Jazz

Jazz from Latin America and the Caribbean. Edgy, vibrant & cool…

Modern Mainstream Jazz

The best in mainstream Jazz from the last three decades

Smooth Jazz

Smooth grooves and melodies perfect for relaxing or working