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.

Playlist

A prestigious acid jazz band from overseas. Iconic songs originating from the UK.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Dream Come TrueThe Brand New Heavies		The Brand New Heavies Acid Jazz
2	Sands Of TimeMonday Michiru		Mannedi Michiru, diva of the jazz scene
3	Always ThereIncognito		Incognito, formed in 1981, originating from London
4	Stoned WomanMother Earth		Mother Earth is the debut work by the acid jazz band.
5	You Will RiseSweetback		Sweetback, pursuing a global soul
6	Rose rougeSt Germain		St. Germain's house and jazz fusion music
7	T-JamGeorge Duke		George Duke's Musical Activities
8	Long Time GoneGalliano		Galliano is a leading group in acid jazz.
9	LounginGuru		Guru was a pioneer who blended jazz and hip-hop.
10	BreakoutSwing Out Sister		The Musical World of Swing Out Sister
11	Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo UapGabin		Italian duo that fuses jazz and electronica
12	Your Love Is MineThe New Mastersounds		The New Mastersounds, known for their funk jazz
13	A Part Of MeMicatone		A Berlin band, harmony between electronic sounds and live performance
14	Bossa Per DueNicola Conte		Nicola Conte, the sorcerer of acid jazz and bossa nova
15	All That You GiveThe Cinematic Orchestra		The Cinematic Orchestra’s musical characteristics and activities
16	Sports, Not Heavy CrimeXploding Plastix		A Norwegian electronic duo active with a distinctive musical style
17	Jazz dance at east villagePaul Murphy		Paul Murphy is a DJ evangelist of jazz.
18	L.O.V.E. and You and IJazzanova		A jazz-techno unit originating in Berlin
19	AnarchyintheUKSnowboy		A conguero and DJ who represents UK acid jazz
20	Out of hereCorduroy		British acid jazz band
21	When You Gonna LearnJamiroquai		Jamiroquai is a successful acid jazz group.
22	There’s Nothing Like ThisOmar		A distinguished singer of UK acid jazz
23	RighteousThe Quiet Boys		Introduction to songs by an acid jazz band
24	be someoneChris Bangs		Chris Bangs created acid jazz
25	Something WickedThe Herbaliser		The Herbaliser is an innovative music unit from London
26	Night FlightSTR4TA		A jazz-funk project reviving Brit funk for the modern era
27	JussaraZuco 103		The music of Zuko 103, a fusion of Brazil and electronic music
28	CantaloopUS3		US3 establishes hip-hop jazz
29	Koop Island BluesKoop		The sophisticated sound of a Swedish electronic jazz duo
30	Rapid TV Talkin’ Loud Label Feature circa 1990 with Gilles PetersonGilles Peterson		The DJ who popularized acid jazz worldwide
31	Apparently Nothin’Young Disciples		Young Disciples’ 1991 song
32	Frederic Lies StillGalliano		Acid Records was founded in 1987.
33	In The Hand Of The inevitableJames Taylor Quartet		Introduction to the activities of the James Taylor Quartet