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Trios: Sacred Thread

Trios: Sacred Thread

Charles Lloyd

£13.99

Vinyl 12" Album

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Jaiyede Sessions - Volume 2

Jaiyede Sessions - Volume 2

London Odense Ensemble

£14.99

CD Album

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Home Cookin'

Home Cookin'

Jimmy Smith

£27.99

Vinyl 12" Album

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Breathless

Breathless

Kenny G

£3.99

CD Album

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Live at Planetario Da Gavea

Live at Planetario Da Gavea

Hermeto Pascoal & Grupo

£20.99

CD Album

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Portrait of Art Farmer

Portrait of Art Farmer

Art Farmer

£49.99

Vinyl 12" Album

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Lullaby of Birdland

Lullaby of Birdland

Sarah Vaughan

£6.99

CD Album

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The Ones Ahead

The Ones Ahead

Beverly Glenn-Copeland

£27.99

Vinyl 12" Album

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Let 'Em Roll

Let 'Em Roll

Big John Patton

£39.99

Vinyl 12" Album

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Appointment in Milano

Appointment in Milano

Bobby Watson

£17.99

CD Album

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Byrd's Eye View

Byrd's Eye View

Donald Byrd

£48.99

Vinyl 12" Album

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For the Love of It All

For the Love of It All

Brandon Woody

£13.99

CD Album

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Crossing Paths

Crossing Paths

Renee Rosnes

£14.99

CD Album

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Blue Serge

Blue Serge

Serge Chaloff

£44.99

Vinyl 12" Album

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Ella & Louis

Ella & Louis

Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

£24.99

Vinyl 12" Album

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Culcha Vulcha

Culcha Vulcha

Snarky Puppy

£6.99

CD Album

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RoundAgain

RoundAgain

Joshua Redman/Brad Mehldau/Christian McBride/Brian

£27.99

Vinyl 12" Album

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Ascent

Ascent

Pablo Held

£12.99

CD Album

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The Look of Love

The Look of Love

Diana Krall

£69.99

Vinyl 12" Album

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Channel the Spirits

Channel the Spirits

The Comet Is Coming

£19.99

Vinyl 12" 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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