Best of Jazz

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.