Scandinavian Jazz

Scandinavian Jazz emerged in the mid-20th century, primarily in Sweden and Norway, when musicians realised that a penchant for melancholic melodies could be quite jazzily enticing. Known for blends of folk influences and improvisation that might make you wonder if the saxophonist had just stepped out for a sauna break mid-solo, it often sounds like crisp air and Nordic landscapes, with a side of existential pondering. Fans will gladly point out that this genre is the perfect soundtrack for a cold evening spent indoors, ideally with a hot drink and a diagnostic brochure about your feelings.