new jazz

A subgenre of trap and pluggnb known for using weird synths that sound somewhat funky and jazzy, as well as wonkier 808s, more experimental melodies, and more "natural" sounding drums. Not to be confused with Nu Jazz, which is an entirely different genre.

"I'm listening to some New Jazz"
"What, like Flying Lotus?"
"No, sorry I know this genre name is stupid"

by Faulty F. October 24, 2023

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squirrel jazz

A subgenre of jazz music characterized particularly by its playfulness, analogous to the behavior of squirrels. This is reflected in its frivolous instrument and harmony choices.

The song "Marche no Kuroi Kuma" by Gonzales Mikami is a fine instance of squirrel jazz.

by pineapplerind December 19, 2023

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Hit Jazz

A type of music or theme song for a character that on paper sounds like it shouldn't fit the character at all, but in execution, wraps back around to working entirely. Mostly by being a really, REALLY good song.

Person1: "Man I love the DBZ Fighterz soundtrack, especially Hit's theme!"

Person2: "The emotionless assassin character with a jazz theme? How does that make sense?"

Person1: "Exactly! It doesn't! But somehow it loops back around to making perfect sense! Who doesn't love a little Hit Jazz?"

by anonymous January 13, 2024

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ECM Jazz

A type of jazz music that is associated with the record label ECM. Common characteristics in ECM jazz is drawn out compositions and focus on atmosphere over melody, usually taking cues from other genres such as Classical or New Age.

Dude 1: When did you get all of these records?

Dude 2: It's all ECM Jazz, so I got it for a bargin.

by montezumas00322 July 29, 2024

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