[2026] A Curated Spring Jazz Collection That Evokes the Arrival of Spring

If You Never Fall in Love with MeNEW!Samara Joy

If You Never Fall in Love with Me

A soothing guitar tone and a rich voice that seem to melt into the gentle spring sunlight.

It’s a track brimming with the charm of Samara Joy, a New York–born, standout jazz singer representing Gen Z.

Released in July 2021, it’s included on her debut album “Samara Joy,” which announced her crystalline talent to the world.

If you don’t fall in love, you won’t get hurt—but the story never begins.

Those mature lyrics, mixing cool-headedness with resignation, are enough to make your heart skip a beat.

By intentionally holding emotions in check, the pain that surfaces pairs perfectly with a quiet moment alone on a spring afternoon, coffee in hand.

ValentineNEW!Laufey

Laufey – Valentine (Official Audio)

Born in 1999 and hailing from Reykjavik, Iceland, Laufey is a singer-songwriter who has garnered attention for blending jazz and classical elements into pop.

Though she boasts solid credentials as a graduate of Berklee College of Music, she rocketed to stardom through social media.

Timed for Valentine’s Day 2022, she released “Valentine,” which is also included on the acclaimed album Everything I Know About Love.

The song captures the bittersweet feelings of first love, delivered with an elegant, standard-like sound.

It’s a beloved classic that has continued to endure, even earning Platinum certification in the United States in 2025.

It’s perfect for a leisurely spring afternoon, savoring the warm sunlight with a cup of coffee in hand.

SMiLENEW!DOMi & JD BECK

DOMi & JD BECK – SMiLE (Official Video)

Gentle springtime jazz is nice, but this track is perfect for anyone craving a more exhilarating, fresh breeze! It’s a standout number by the buzzworthy duo of the virtuosic keyboardist Domi and drummer JD Beck, who made their debut on the prestigious Blue Note label in 2022.

Released that year as an advance single, “SMiLE” is a high-velocity gem blending jazz, hip-hop, and video game-inspired elements.

The music video directed by Anderson .Paak also drew attention, further heightening anticipation for their album “NOT TiGHT.” When a new season begins and you feel like strolling through the city with a light step, this is the perfect choice for your BGM.

TogethernessNEW!Ezra Collective

Ezra Collective – Togetherness (Official Visualiser)

Lured by the spring sunshine, here’s the perfect track for a season that makes you want to sway without thinking.

Based in London and leading the UK jazz scene, the group is Ezra Collective.

Released in 2022 and winner of the Mercury Prize, their masterpiece “Where I’m Meant To Be” includes this song—a happy, danceable number infused with Afrobeat and reggae elements.

The warm tones of the horn section intertwine with a breezy rhythm, embodying in sound the very “togetherness” promised by the title.

Just listening to it lifts your spirits and fills you with a festive mood that makes you want to gather with friends and raise a toast.

As a new chapter begins this season, it’s guaranteed to boost your mood at a party with friends or on a weekend drive.

Surrender yourself to their groove, loved well beyond the bounds of jazz.

Keep OnNEW!Alfa Mist

Keep On

How about immersing yourself in jazz that blends quietude with a comfortable groove on a long spring night? Based in London, Alfa Mist is an artist with a unique background: after making hip-hop beats, he taught himself piano.

This track is included on the acclaimed 2017 album “Antiphon,” and its allure lies in the wistful keyboard phrases and the spatial ensemble woven by saxophone and trumpet.

The sound—fusing hip-hop-informed rhythmic sensibilities with jazz improvisation—reveals deeper flavor the more you listen, and it’s truly wonderful.

Its introspective melodies will gently accompany the subtle anxieties and expectations that come with a new season.

Be sure to give it a listen during a quiet, solitary moment of relaxation.

PaceNEW!Nubya Garcia

Nubya Garcia – Pace (Mercury Prize 2021)

As a saxophonist who symbolizes London’s new-generation jazz scene, Nubya Garcia is currently attracting the most attention.

Her powerful yet warm tone leaves a deep resonance in listeners’ hearts.

Featured on her landmark 2020 album SOURCE, this track brilliantly fuses jazz improvisation with club-like repetition.

The uplifting groove forged by the piano and drums evokes a sense of vitality, like the budding of spring vegetation all at once.

In 2021, the album was shortlisted for the prestigious Mercury Prize, underscoring its undeniable quality.

It’s a song that gently nudges you forward—perfect for spring, when new chapters begin and you want to move ahead in your own rhythm.

It Runs Through Me (feat. De La Soul)NEW!Tom Misch

Tom Misch – It Runs Through Me (feat. De La Soul) [Official Video]

Tom Misch, a London-born singer-songwriter who leads the contemporary UK jazz scene and captivates audiences worldwide with his sophisticated guitar playing.

This track, included on his 2018 album Geography, features hip-hop legends De La Soul and is as refreshing as a spring breeze.

Set to a bossa nova–tinged rhythm, its lyrics celebrate the joy of music coursing through one’s body, lightening the hearts of listeners as well.

In April 2018, it reached No.

18 on the UK Independent Chart, cementing its status as one of his signature works in both name and substance.

It’s a masterpiece that perfectly complements those luxurious moments—lounging on a warm spring afternoon with a cup of coffee in hand.