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A prestigious acid jazz band from overseas. Iconic songs originating from the UK.

Acid jazz, born in the UK in the 1980s.

This music—an exquisite blend of jazz, funk, and soul—was defined by figures like Chris Bangs and Eddie Piller.

Its groovy, dancefloor-shaking beats, sophisticated melodies, and soothing crossover sound have captivated listeners across racial and cultural boundaries.

We present a selection of gem-like masterpieces created by top-tier UK artists such as Incognito and Jamiroquai.

Prestigious overseas acid jazz bands. Classic songs originating from the UK (31–40)

Koop Island BluesKoop

Koop – Koop Island Blues (Official Video)
Koop Island BluesKoop

A refined sound born from Swedish talent.

Koop is an electronic jazz duo formed in 1995 by Magnus Zingmark and Oscar Simonsson.

Their music is known as “swingtronica,” a style that modernly arranges jazz, swing, and Caribbean music.

Their 2001 album Waltz for Koop won a Swedish Grammy, and 2006’s Koop Islands earned a Gold certification.

Their meticulous production method—combining thousands of samples—can take four to five years to complete a single album.

For those seeking elegant melodies and sophisticated rhythms, this hidden gem of acid jazz comes highly recommended.

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Frederic Lies StillGalliano

The first single released by the label Acid Records (founded in 1987) was Galliano’s “Frederic Lies Still,” which is said to have sold 20,000 copies at the time.

Twenty-five years later, Eddie Piller opened the Acid Jazz Vinyl Store upstairs at the Ben Sherman store on Commercial Street in London.

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In The Hand Of The inevitableJames Taylor Quartet

James Taylor Quartet in the hand of the inevitable
In The Hand Of The inevitableJames Taylor Quartet

The James Taylor Quartet was formed around James Taylor, the former keyboardist of the leading neo-mod unit The Prisoners.

They released their first album, Mission: Impossible, in 1987, and In the Hand of the Inevitable became the Acid Jazz label’s biggest hit.

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In conclusion

Acid jazz is a musical movement that spread from the United Kingdom to the world.

The vision pioneered by figures like Gilles Peterson and Eddie Piller gave rise to numerous legendary bands such as Jamiroquai and Incognito.

The distinctive groove woven from jazz and funk has left a lasting mark on today’s music scene.

Experience for yourself the free-spirited musicality of acid jazz and its power to connect people across borders.