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To ask if you like jazz?

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BlueJuniper94 · 29/06/2025 16:11

Aibu to ask if you like jazz?

And to ask some follow up questions, such as:

How old are you and when did you start enjoying jazz?

What kind of jazz do you enjoy?

What do you enjoy about it? How do you experience it? What kinda headspace does it fill?

And any other information you would like to add that you feel may in some way be relevant. Many thanks in advance.

(Fwiw I'm not a jazz enjoyer, just driving home listening to R3, trying to "get it" and somewhat frustrated I can't... I think I'd like to)

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CarpetKnees · 29/06/2025 16:32

Like others - there's a bit of 'it depends' about it, as there are many different sounds that come under 'jazz'.

Like many genres of music really, there is the more commercial sound and then the very pure, or even extreme sound.
I'd say the same about rock music, and definitely Country music.

afaloren · 29/06/2025 16:27

It depends. More mainstream stuff like Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, Nina Simone, Louis Armstrong, yes.

Freeform experimental nonsense with a random clarinet solo shrieking out of nowhere and you can’t tell what time signature or key it’s supposed to be in, no.

Jamie Cullum does a weekly jazz show on Radio 2. You’d be able to find it on BBC Sounds and see what you think.

Eastendboysandwestendgirls · 29/06/2025 16:25

I do like jazz though hardcore jazz lovers would possibly say I don't as I like the lighter stuff such as pps have mentioned. I'm not a huge fan of the freestyle screechy type. An ex loved jazz and played in a band so we used to listen to it a lot. I do like to go to jazz clubs, they have a very chilled vibe.

SilviaSnuffleBum · 29/06/2025 16:24

I love 'some' jazz, but it has so many sub-genres, you can disappear down a rabbit hole exploring it.

RedBeech · 29/06/2025 16:16

My dad used to play Ella Fitzgerald when I was a kid growing up and I loved the sound of her voice. Then occasionally he'd play Louis Armstrong and I adored his voice too. I've listened to them both ever since. There's loads of jazz I can't stand – too smooth or too experimental turns me right off – but loads I love too, including some of the newer fusion stuff, like Ezra collective. It's as varied as rock music, so listen to a few different styles to discover something you like.

heldinadream · 29/06/2025 16:13

Try Miles Davis, Kind of Blue album.
So many different kinds of jazz. Lots I don't like. But I love that. Might think of some more.

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