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The Ben Webster Quintet

£48.99

Vinyl 12" Album

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The Magnificent Thad Jones

The Magnificent Thad Jones

Thad Jones

£21.99

Vinyl 12" Album

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The Early Years

The Early Years

Lalo Schifrin

£12.99

CD Box Set

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Center Stage

Center Stage

Steve Gadd, Eddie Gomez, Ronnie Cuber & WDR Big Ba

£39.99

Vinyl 12" Album

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Bringing It Down to the Bass

Bringing It Down to the Bass

Tony Levin

£12.99

CD Album

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When sunny gets blue

When sunny gets blue

Glen Manby & John Gibbon Trio

£17.99

CD Album

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Willisau

Urs Leimgruber/Jacques Demierre/Barre Phillips/Tho

£15.99

CD Album

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Stone Alliance

Stone Alliance

Stone Alliance

£34.99

Vinyl 12" Album

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III

III

BASta!

£37.99

Vinyl 12" Album

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Character Pieces

Character Pieces

Rebecca Trescher

£17.99

CD Album

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The Trio: Live from Chicago

The Trio: Live from Chicago

Oscar Peterson Trio

£24.99

Vinyl 12" Album

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Soho Scene 1964-65: Jazz Goes Mod

Soho Scene 1964-65: Jazz Goes Mod

Various Artists

£27.99

CD Box Set

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Legacy!

Legacy!

Ruby Rushton

£31.99

Vinyl 12" Album

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Today

Today

Dudley Moore Trio

£12.99

CD Album

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The Very Best of Play Bach

The Very Best of Play Bach

Jacques Loussier

£5.99

CD Album

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Misterioso

Misterioso

The Thelonious Monk Quartet

£8.99

CD Album

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Jazz Is Dead - Volume 6

Jazz Is Dead - Volume 6

Gary Bartz, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad

£34.99

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Savoir Faire

Savoir Faire

Najee

£17.99

CD Album

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Soul Connection

Soul Connection

Brian Simpson

£17.99

CD Album

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The history of jazz music
Jazz's roots are in African rhythms, the blues and ragtime. It quickly spread from its origins in early-20th-century New Orleans across the rest of the United States and the world.
Louis Armstrong shaped things early on with his distinctive vocal style and powerful trumpet, but by the 1930s and 40s jazz was moving to more complex forms thanks to Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie.
Miles Davis and John Coltrane brought things back a notch with the cool jazz of the 1960s, and nowadays the genre incorporates elements of funk and electronic music.

Key jazz artists and influential figures
Louis Armstrong
A virtuoso on the trumpet possessing a gravelly voice, Armstrong – known as "The King of Jazz" – established himself as a central figure in the development of early jazz.
Charlie Parker
By bringing complex harmonic structures and lightning-fast improvisation, Parker forever changed the jazz landscape.
Miles Davis
Moving from bebop to cool jazz, modal jazz and later fusion, Davis helped steer the course of the genre over multiple decades.
Duke Ellington
As one of the most important composers and bandleaders in jazz history, Ellington helped define the sound with lush arrangements and compositions.

The modern evolution of jazz music
The envelope continues to be pushed by modern jazz artists, bringing in aspects of hip-hop, R&B and soul to help the genre reach new audiences.
World music has also found a footing in jazz music, with African, Latin and Caribbean sounds further altering the view of what the genre can be.

Essential jazz albums and recordings
  • Miles Davis – Kind of Blue: A landmark in the history of jazz music, Kind of Blue is a defining example of modal jazz that displays wonderful improvisation and harmonies.
  • John Coltrane – A Love Supreme: This is a deeply spiritual expression of Coltrane's view of modal jazz and the journey he went on.
  • Louis Armstrong – The Best of Louis Armstrong: The greatest hits from the King of Jazz will keep you captivated from start to finish.
  • Duke Ellington – Ellington at Newport: A live recording that is one of the finest examples of big band jazz.
  • Herbie Hancock – Head Hunters: This blend of jazz, funk and electronic on this record provided a groundbreaking movement in the jazz fusion movement.
Why buy jazz music from hmv?
  • Our vast selection of jazz albums includes both timeless classics and contemporary works, available on vinyl and CD.
  • With more than a century of expertise in the music industry, we’re dedicated to bringing the finest jazz music to true enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
  • Enjoy the convenience of free UK delivery on all orders over £20, or choose Click & Collect to easily pick up your jazz albums at a nearby hmv store.
  • Our commitment to high-quality products and customer satisfaction has earned us an 'Excellent' rating on Trustpilot.
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  • With our 14-day returns policy, you can shop for jazz albums knowing you have the flexibility to return any items you’re not fully satisfied with.
Shop music from the best and freshest jazz artists at hmv today
Whether you're browsing for jazz albums, hunting for premium vinyl or looking to rediscover the magic of the genre's greatest hits, hmv has everything you need.
Explore our collection online or at your nearest store and discover what makes jazz endlessly inspiring. Contact us with any questions you have or check our help centre to see if it's already been answered.
 

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