The Royal Road of Jazz: Classic modern jazz masterpieces. Popular tracks you should listen to at least once.

Have you ever wondered what exactly people mean by “modern jazz,” a term you often hear within jazz? If you’re new to jazz and have that question, you’re not alone.

Modern jazz generally refers to the period spanning from “bebop,” which emerged in the mid-to-late 1940s, to modal jazz, which appeared in the late 1950s.

You could even call modern jazz the classic, mainstream form of jazz, and many of the genre’s most iconic albums and songs were created during the modern jazz era.

In this article, we’ve put together a selection of great modern jazz tunes.

If you’re thinking of giving jazz a listen, this is the perfect chance to check them out!