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Jazz in Great Britain UK

British Jazz in the 21st Century

The contemporary British jazz scene is arguably in its finest-ever shape. You can note that every decade in recent British jazz musical history has been marked by a genre of music that shapes and is shaped by its social background. Since 2015, the emergence of British jazz talent has snowballed, with jazz finally crossing over into the mainstream. At the heart of the contemporary British jazz scene are these artists, some of whom kickstarted the reemergence, and others who are propelling British jazz into dizzying heights. Here, we explore ten standout albums, some of which will be known and others that deserve more attention.

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Best Jazz Albums 2008

We have curated 10 standout albums from some of the most impressive releases of the year: the best jazz albums of 2008. These selections represent a mix of innovative compositions and masterful performances that defined jazz in 2008. You can listen to all the tracks directly on Spotify or via the players below.

The tracks are listed in no particular order, allowing you to explore the diverse sounds that shaped the jazz scene that year.

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