Joni Mitchell

I don't understand why Europeans and South Americans can take more sophistication. Why is it that Americans need to hear their happiness major and their tragedy minor, and as jazzy as they can handle is a seventh chord? Are they not experiencing complex emotions?

Canadian Musician

Anthony Fantano

Amon Tobin has been producing electronic music since the mid-'90s, and was a key figure in the rise of drum-and-bass. He's also written some of the genre's most compelling tracks, in the process delving into jazzy breakbeats and bass lines.

American Celebrity

Masego

Jazzy Jeff is somebody who taught me what I really wanted to do for other people. He has the big ol' house where musicians can come there, stay for a while, create music, eat, reset.

American Musician

Jimmy Chamberlin

I think that the jazzy approach that I have is based on the way that I hear music and in the way I play a supporting role to the other people in the band.

Edmund White

If I take a less defensive tone, I'd admit that I couldn't write today a very jazzy, contemporary look at America as I did in 1979 in States of Desire.

American Novelist

Rachel Lindsay

So my go-tos are bodysuits, crop tops, I like to wear a cute little crop top, but then maybe a jazzy pant. I wear a lot of pants.

Yuna

I come from a jazzy, acoustic, folky background. Everything has to work with melodies; the words have to have meaning.

Malaysian Musician

Christopher McCulloch

I really love advertising art of the '50s and the way mid-century design was often represented in jazzy, fast art.

American Writer

Steve Miller

Journey was a jazzy jam band when they first started. They were very out there.

Norman Reedus

I saw 'True Blood' once, and I like the jazzy feel of it and stuff.

American Actor

Used to describe objects or styles that catch the eye, often because of bright and varied colors.

Visual Impact

'Jazzy' implies a casual or informal style, not suitable for formal or conservative occasions.

Not for Formality

Something jazzy stands out in the environment, meant to attract attention and make a statement.

Attention-Grabbing

When linked to music, 'jazzy' implies the piece has qualities or elements reminiscent of jazz.

Music Connection

Describes music or movement with a lively and spirited rhythm, often making you want to tap your feet.

Vivacious Rhythms

Jazzy can refer to a performance style full of energy and vigor, typically engaging the audience.

Energetic Performance

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 or some jazzy music, they are open to hear it, really willing to listen, and they are comfortable doing so. And when classes come in with children who are just a few years older,