Modal Jazz

Modal jazz emerged in the late 1950s as musicians decided that playing in just one key was a bit too mainstream, opting instead for modes to spice things up. It sounds like a free-spirited jam session where the musicians have all agreed to ignore the rules, resulting in rich, atmospheric improvisations full of unexpected twists. This genre allowed artists to explore musical territory with the kind of adventurousness that would give even the most stoic Brit a reason to raise an eyebrow and nod appreciatively.