Chamber Jazz

Chamber Jazz emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly amongst the cooler crowds of New York, who realised that combining jazz improvisation with classical overtones was not just a recipe for a pretentious evening but also rather pleasant on the ears. Think of it as jazz dressed in its Sunday best, with small ensembles that sound like they're having a polite conversation rather than a full-blown argument. It’s the sort of music that makes you feel sophisticated, even if you’re just slumming it with a cuppa in your lounge.