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Best of the Jazz Cafe 2022

by Rosie G.

Jazz music has evolved over time. Here are my Top Ten Jazz Cafe artists featured in 2022 that mixed jazz with other music genres, and it was glorious.

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Danilo Pérez

Jazz pianist Danilo Perez just blows me away with his music. He can do no wrong in my book. I need to make it a point to see him next time.


FEATURED TRACK: "La Muralla"

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Jonathan Barber

This amazing drummer reminds me at times of Robert Glasper's type of sound, but rhythmically this drummer is just astounding. Check him out!


FEATURED TRACK: "Poetic"

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Jas Kayser

I love hearing amazing female drummers and Jas Kayser is definitely one to watch. Check out her album Darkness In the Light.


FEATURED TRACK: "Darkness In the Light"

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Waldo's Gift

This jazz trio from Bristol, U.K. mixes jazz with funk and soul and it's just so smooth to listen to.


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Nate Smith

Can you tell I love drummers? I couldn't keep this amazing drummer off the list. He mixes jazz with hip-hop/soul and he is most incredible live.


FEATURED TRACK: "Square Wheel"

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Braxton Cook

This sax player has soul and says he's here to take away your restrictive negative thoughts. I admit his music does.


FEATURED TRACK: "MB"

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Dafnis Prieto Big Band

I love some Latin jazz, its rhythms and sounds make me want to get up and dance salsa. Love this record.


FEATURED TRACK: "Song for Chico"

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Juan Ortiz

This song is not to be confused with the dance record of the same name by Cajmere. This talented jazz pianist mixes both Latin sounds with some funk and soul. Definitely, one to watch.


FEATURED TRACK: "Brighter Days"

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Micah Graves

This pianist/keyboardist is classically trained and his mix of jazz with R&B are worth listening to.


FEATURED TRACK: "Pawns"

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Matters Unknown

I am definitely a lover of Afro beats and jazz mixed together. This band's music is on my playlist almost every day.


FEATURED TRACK: "A Beginning"

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