West Coast Jazz

West Coast Jazz emerged in the 1950s, primarily on the sunny shores of California, where cool cats enjoyed smooth sounds and a side of avocado toast, or something equally trendy. Characterised by its laid-back, melodic style and an impressive knack for improvisation, it often sounds like a breezy conversation between old friends who manage to be both sophisticated and comfortably informal. It’s a genre that’s always been great for lounging about with a drink in hand, perhaps pondering the eternal question of whether jazz really needs a dance floor.