Featured Jazz Videos

Dave Stryker Goes to the Movies

Dave Stryker
Duration: 4:46
2,054 views

Music and movies are the most captivating, the most arresting of all art forms. In their immersive magic they spark the inner powerhouse of emotions and dreams that illuminates the soul. Inspired by their 2023 Emmy-winning PBS special Wes Montgomery at 100: A 100th Birthday Tribute Concert, guitarist Dave Stryker and arranger and conductor Brent Wallarab decided to explore their mutual love of movies by recording 11 classic movie themes with a 30-piece studio orchestra.

Recommended by Michael Ricci.

Bad Mother

Noah Peterson
Duration: 3:47
1,887 views

This is a fun, swinging blues. You can purchase digital downloads at Apple Music.

Recommended by Michael Ricci.

Patrick Bartley's Dreamweaver

Patrick Bartley Jr
Duration: 03:56
2,066 views

Step into an electrifying performance as Patrick Bartley Jr. leads his Tokyo-based band, Dreamweaver, live at the legendary Body & Soul in Tokyo. Known for his innovative spirit and global appearances, Patrick brings his dynamic artistry to life alongside some of the finest musicians from Japan's vibrant jazz scene. With May Inoue on guitar, Yuji Ito on bass, and Hiroshi Kimura on drums, Dreamweaver seamlessly blends the energy and melodies of modern jazz with boundary-pushing creativity. Each note is a testament to their collective brilliance, offering a unique soundscape that captivates jazz enthusiasts around the world.

Recommended by Oh! Jazz.

Giant Steps

Camille Bertault
Duration: 03:01
1,880 views

French jazz soprano Camille Bertault is a marvel. She delivers a lyrical swing tune as deftly as she skats and vocalizes pure sound. Even though most of her songs are in French, she manages to entertain and mesmerize audiences throughout Europe and more recently the Americas. After seriously starting to focus on jazz voice around age 25, Camille went viral for a home-grown phone video in which she skats John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps" note-for-note at 300 bpm. Listen to jazz vocal elasticity meet stamina, with the solo starting at [00:30] on this YouTube track that’s been viewed 350,000+ times.

Recommended by Scott Lichtman.

Christmastime

Swingle Singers
Duration: 31:51
820 views

Yep, it's that time of year to induct a new entry into the JazzWax Vintage Holiday Album Hall of Fame. This year marks the Hall's 17th season and one of JazzWax's oldest annual traditions.

This year's inductee is Christmastime by the Swingle Singers. First released by the Philips label in 1968, the album features the vocal group famous for singing notes and tones in counterpoint rather than lyrics. The a cappella group was formed by Ward Swingle in 1962 in France after his stretch as a member of Les Double Six, which included Mimi Perrin and Christiane Legrand, Michel Legrand's sister.

Known best for their interpretations of Renaissance and Baroque classical works, the Swingle Singers recorded this beautiful Christmas album in France with a jazz feel, produced and engineered by Pierre Fatosme. It's absolutely gorgeous, gentle and sophisticated with seasonal charm and grace.

Recommended by Marc Myers.

Resurrecting the Amber Sky

Ize Trio
Duration: 04:39
1,355 views

The Ize Trio is truly something special. Pianist Chase Morrin, cellist Naseem Alatrash and percussionist and drumset player George Lernis bring to the table rich influences from their homelands--the U.S., Cyprus and Palestine, respectively. They banded together during an exploratory program at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. The result is a nuanced blend of composed chamber jazz, engaging counterpoint and improvisation, Middle Eastern melodic slurs plus shifting meters and emphasis.

Building on several musical awards, ambassadorial roles and grants, their album first full-length project, The Global Suites, was released in 2024. Part I of the piece “Resurrecting the Amber Sky” demonstrates not only how engaging the performances are but also how seamlessly woven the compositional fabric is. Perhaps as noteworthy, their implicit message about empathy and action regarding world immigration urgencies is perfectly timed. Listen for guest bassist John Patitucci’s interplay with cellist Alatrash, as well as the entrancing wordless vocals by Farayi Malek and Heiraza.

Recommended by Scott Lichtman.

Chico Pérez: Sarao – A Flamenco Jazz Celebration at Sala Villanos, Madrid!

Chico Perez
Duration: 04:11
1,731 views

Get ready for a spectacular jazz flamenco night as acclaimed pianist Chico Pérez returns to Madrid with the grand debut of his third album, SARAO. Experience a blend of flamenco, jazz, blues, and classical music in this unforgettable live performance at Sala Villanos. Joined by his full band and an incredible lineup of special guests including Aroa Fernández, Miron Rafajlovic, Juan Medina, Enriquito, Tu Otra Bonita, Gal Maestro, and more, Chico Pérez brings his unique sound and electrifying energy to the stage. With a career that has captivated audiences from Madrid to the Bienal de Flamenco in Seville, Chico Pérez is redefining the boundaries of modern flamenco jazz. Don’t miss this celebration of rhythm, passion, and innovation!

Recommended by Oh! Jazz.

Take Five

Al Jarreau
Duration: 8:03
865 views

Al Jarreau was without doubt one of the most skilled and unique jazz singers of the last 50 years, especially when it comes to scatting. As can be seen in the 1976 video for “Take Five," Jarreau could turn the extemporaneous words of a song intro into an array of uptempo vocal percussion. The typically hypnotic, 5/4 meter of composer Dave Brubeck’s piece in Jarreau’s hands becomes more urgent, even frenetic, as backed by his top-notch band and his improvisation. Hear the singer give a scat master class at the inflection point of his straight-ahead jazz popularity and a few years preceding his transformation into a light jazz juggernaut. Note: the intro transitions into the song at [1:45].

Recommended by Scott Lichtman.

And Some Blues...

Lisa Hilton
Duration: 6:24
1,385 views

"And Some Blues…" is one of my favorites tunes on our album LUCKY ALL ALONG.

Originally the blues were considered the basis, or the soul of jazz, but today many jazz artists don’t include any in their performances at all. As a composer, and a pianist, I ALWAYS want to include the blues though! I really love what the band contributed on this - Luques Curtis on bass sounds so cool on the intro! Igmar Thomas on trumpet really kicks in about halfway through on the bridge - I just love that part! Rudy Royston on drums is just feeding us all the best grooves too. I know a lot of people don't think about the sound too much, but the recording is stellar - the piano, trumpet - everyone sounds really good sound wise don't you think?

Near the end we wind up with a slow blues after the fireworks. It is always exciting working with our band on new music and I'm really happy how “And Some Blues..." turned out. It is hard though to shoot a video while you are actually recording the tune, because you are really focused on playing and listening rather than looking at the camera, but I think director Ricky Chavez did a really good job on showing musicians hard at work creating all new music. We hope you like it too!

Recommended by Michael Ricci.

The KING of SWING Jeremy Monteiro Live at Melbourne Intl Jazz Festival

Jeremy Monteiro
Duration: 2:24
1,207 views

The Lion City’s ‘King of Swing,’ prolific Singaporean pianist Jeremy Monteiro showcases the best of a nearly five-decade-long career.

With an impressive discography of 50 critically acclaimed albums, Jeremy Monteiro has performed alongside luminaries such as Simon & Garfunkel, Bobby McFerrin, Michael Brecker and Charlie Haden, as well as contributing to over 300 pop albums with stars across Asia.

Considered a trailblazer among his musical contemporaries, Monteiro put Singapore on the jazz-map when he became the first Southeast Asian musician to lead a band at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1988, as well as making history as the first Southeast Asian musician to release an album on the renowned Verve record label.

Known for his spirited yet soulful vocals and tender, unrushed piano tempo, Monteiro has established himself as a truly influential figure on the international jazz scene. His impressive repertoire will be on full display in this one-night-only, heartwarming performance of original compositions and jazz standards.

Recommended by Oh! Jazz.