10 Gateway Jazz Albums for People Who Think They Hate Jazz

If jazz sounds like chaos to you, you’re not alone. But your problem isn’t jazz — it’s bad recommendations.

In this video, I’m giving you 10 modern jazz albums that will completely change how you think about the genre. No dusty museum pieces, no ten-minute sax solos that sound like a crying baby — just music with groove, melody, and feeling.

These albums are perfect gateway records for anyone who wants to get jazz without a theory degree. We’ll cover everything from London’s new jazz wave to cinematic Chicago beats, Montreal's best jazz trio and laid-back Toronto grooves.

💬 What you’ll learn:
– Quick history of jazz : from bebop to modern jazz
– Why most people think they hate jazz (and why they’re wrong)
– How to listen for groove, pocket, ghost notes and feel — not just solos
– How modern artists are redefining jazz for a new generation

🎶 Albums featured:
00:00 Intro
01:11 Quick history of jazz
06:58 Nubya Garcia – Odyssey
08:11 Yussef Dayes – Black Classical Music
09:16 Pino Palladino & Blake Mills – That Wasn’t a Dream
10:25 Misc – Partager l’Ambulance
12:06 Ezra Collective – Where I’m Meant to Be
13:00 Makaya McCraven – In These Times
13:51 GoGo Penguin – From The North (Live)
14:56 Yussef Kamaal – Black Focus
15:40 KOKOROKO – Could We Be More
17:41 BADBADNOTGOOD – IV

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