Jazz can be a daunting scene to break into - it’s the starter culture for so many vital musical movements and ranges from the deeply reflective sounds of spiritual jazz, to the blistering, genre defying world of free jazz. But no matter where you’re coming from, we’ve pulled together a collection of essential, accessible, timeless albums chosen from decades of jazz history, right up to today. If you want to learn more about the history behind this world changing music, why not browse our stories and start your journey to jazz expert.