Best Dark Jazz Noir Songs – TOP 15 Hits
Dark Jazz is one of the most fascinating music genres that emerged in recent decades. No wonder it attracted so many new fans, and spiked interest in the groups that pioneered and popularized its unique sound. Bands like Bohren & der Club of Gore, Dale Cooper Quartet & the Dictaphones, and Mount Fuji Doomjazz Corporation have produced absolutely remarkable music.
In this post I’ve put together the best Jazz Noir songs to create the ultimate genre playlist. In my book, these are the greatest hits of this style. Enjoy the music!
Best Dark Jazz Songs
Here are the Top-15 dark jazz tracks that capture the genre’s haunting beauty. These are the most atmospheric melodies, the most moody and immersive songs.
🎧 TOP 15 Dark Jazz Noir Songs Hits:
- Prowler – Bohren & der Club of Gore
- On Demon Wings – Bohren & der Club of Gore
- Constant Fear – Bohren & der Club of Gore
- Painless Steel – Bohren & der Club of Gore
- Destroying Angels – Bohren & der Club of Gore
- Une Cellier – Dale Cooper Quartet
- Adaptation of the Koto Song – The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble
- Shadows – The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble
- Goya (The Netherlands, 2009) – The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble
- Coloroid – Trigg & Gusset
- Madagascar – Trigg & Gusset
- Verflossen ist das Gold der Tage – Bersarin Quartett
- Embrace the Void – The Lovecraft Sextet
- The Obsession Begins Tomorrow – Shadowdream
- Other Days – Black Chamber
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More about Jazz Noir Bands
If you’re exploring Jazz Noir, you can’t miss Bohren & der Club of Gore. Their dark and atmospheric sound sets the standard for what the genre is about, and it also inspired many other artists. They are the pioneers and undisputed leaders of the genre. I’ve already written a detailed article about them, so be sure to check it out here:
Other prominent bands in the genre include Dale Cooper Quartet & the Dictaphones, Black Chamber, The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble, Trigg & Gusset, and Black Chamber – all of which bring their own unique twist to the style.
