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Last updated April 2026

Top Jazz Influencers to Follow [2026]

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Immerse yourself in the smooth and improvisational world of jazz with these top Instagram influencers. From virtuoso instrumentalists to modern vocalists, they capture the soul and sophistication of the genre for a new generation.

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Kenny G
#1

Kenny G

@kennyg
Followers:750.9KLocation:N/AType:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: My memoir, ‘Life in the Key of G,’ is out now!

Kenny G is a mega influencer from N/A with around 750.9K followers.

Jesse Cook
#2
Followers:664KLocation:N/AType:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: ⬇️New Shows/Song/Video

Jesse Cook is a mega influencer from N/A with around 664K followers.

Robert Glasper
#3

Robert Glasper

@robertglasper
Followers:614.4KLocation:N/AType:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Turn the Black Radio UP

Robert Glasper is a mega influencer from N/A with around 614.4K followers.

tohpati
#4

tohpati

@tohpati
Followers:374.8KLocation:N/AType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Musician

tohpati is a macro influencer from N/A with around 374.8K followers.

balawan
#5
Followers:108.3KLocation:Manado, IndonesiaType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Facebookpage : Balawan, Business @bmtc.school Youtube : balawan guitar channel , ■CP +62 819-9997-1929/081290337933

balawan is a macro influencer from Manado, Indonesia with around 108.3K followers.

SHABAKA
#6
Followers:97.3KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: ‘Of The Earth’ out March 6

SHABAKA is a micro influencer from N/A with around 97.3K followers.

Brad Mehldau
#7
Followers:82.9KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: The official Instagram of Brad Mehldau

Brad Mehldau is a micro influencer from N/A with around 82.9K followers.

Boney James
#8

Boney James

@boneyjames01
Followers:80.4KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Official Boney James page. 4-time GRAMMY nominated R&B/Jazz saxophonist, songwriter and producer. New album Slow Burn is out now!

Boney James is a micro influencer from N/A with around 80.4K followers.

Yucco Miller ユッコ・ミラー
#9

Yucco Miller ユッコ・ミラー

@yucco_sax
Followers:75.4KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Japanese Saxophonist, Composer YouTube 220,000 subscribers New Album "LINK" and "Dazz On" out now

Yucco Miller ユッコ・ミラー is a micro influencer from N/A with around 75.4K followers.

N U B Y A G A R C I A
#10

N U B Y A G A R C I A

@nubya_garcia
Followers:60.2KLocation:London, Trinidad and TobagoType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 🇹🇹🇬🇾

N U B Y A G A R C I A is a micro influencer from London, Trinidad and Tobago with around 60.2K followers.

Wayne Shorter
#11
Followers:53.6KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: “Celebration, Volume 1” out on @bluenoterecords

Wayne Shorter is a micro influencer from N/A with around 53.6K followers.

Eric Marienthal
#12

Eric Marienthal

@ericmarienthalmusic
Followers:49.8KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Jazz Saxophone Musician 🎷 10X GRAMMY® Nominated and 2X GRAMMY® Award-Winner ↓ ↓ New Video HERE ↓ ↓

Eric Marienthal is a micro influencer from N/A with around 49.8K followers.

Ambrose Akinmusire
#13

Ambrose Akinmusire

@ambroseire
Followers:48.1KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Ambrose Akinmusire is a micro influencer from N/A with around 48.1K followers.

Najee Saxophonist Flautist
#14

Najee Saxophonist Flautist

@najeeofficial
Followers:48.1KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Grammy Nominated & Award-Winning musician Booking: [email protected] 1 (800) 816 -5020 PR Dahlia Sizer [email protected]

Najee Saxophonist Flautist is a micro influencer from N/A with around 48.1K followers.

Jazzmeia Horn
#15

Jazzmeia Horn

@artistryofjazzhorn
Followers:46.9KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: New Album “Messages” AVAILABLE NOW -ALL PLATFORMS CEO @empresslegacyrecords BLESS THE MOST HIGH,YHWH 3x Grammy Nominated NAACP Image Award

Jazzmeia Horn is a micro influencer from N/A with around 46.9K followers.

Brandee Younger
#16

Brandee Younger

@harpista
Followers:41.6KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Grammy® Nominated Harpist x Composer | NAACP Image Awardee ✨ Gadabout Season out now! 🤸🏾‍♀️🤸✨

Brandee Younger is a micro influencer from N/A with around 41.6K followers.

Kurt Elling
#17

Kurt Elling

@kurtelling
Followers:40.9KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: @hadestown on Broadway. New single “My Very Own Ride” w/ WDR Big Band out now on @bigshouldersrecords.

Kurt Elling is a micro influencer from N/A with around 40.9K followers.

IMMANUEL WILKINS
#18

IMMANUEL WILKINS

@immanuel.wilkins
Followers:40.2KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

IMMANUEL WILKINS is a micro influencer from N/A with around 40.2K followers.

Makaya McCraven
#19

Makaya McCraven

@makayamccraven
Followers:40KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: New EPs Techno Logic, The People’s Mixtape, Hidden Out!, and PopUp Shop out now on @intlanthem / @nonesuchrecords / @xlrecordings

Makaya McCraven is a micro influencer from N/A with around 40K followers.

Joel M. Ross
#20

Joel M. Ross

@imjoelmross
Followers:39.9KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: follower of Jesus the Christ husband of @laurabtrumpet // @bluenoterecords @msm.nyc || @newschooljazz @bigshouldersartistservices @bnaturalnyc

Joel M. Ross is a micro influencer from N/A with around 39.9K followers.

Johnathan Blake
#21

Johnathan Blake

@johnathanblakedrums
Followers:37.8KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: @bluenoterecords artist// [email protected]// @yamahadrumsofficial artist// @istanbulagop artist// @vaterdrumsticks artist// @sesac artist

Johnathan Blake is a micro influencer from N/A with around 37.8K followers.

Jose Salinas Saxofonista
#22

Jose Salinas Saxofonista

@josesalinassax
Followers:30.4KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 🎷| Saxofonista para Bodas y Productor | Wedding Award 2025 🤝| Contrataciones 🇨🇱 🎶| Música en vivo exclusiva 🎶💍 😉| Artista @mansdone_saxophone

Jose Salinas Saxofonista is a micro influencer from N/A with around 30.4K followers.

Moses Boyd
#23
Followers:29.8KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: EXODUS.

Moses Boyd is a micro influencer from N/A with around 29.8K followers.

Max Restaino Official Page
#24

Max Restaino Official Page

@max_restaino
Followers:25.7KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Vocals Sax Piano Guitarist Accordion

Max Restaino Official Page is a micro influencer from N/A with around 25.7K followers.

矢野沙織 Saori Yano
#25

矢野沙織 Saori Yano

@yanosaori_jazz
Followers:24.7KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Japan.Saxophone Player / Composer / Lyricist /@houseofjaxx.jpn Check my link.↓

矢野沙織 Saori Yano is a micro influencer from N/A with around 24.7K followers.

Leo Geno
#26
Followers:23KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Leo Geno is a micro influencer from N/A with around 23K followers.

Earl Klugh
#27

Earl Klugh

@earlklugh
Followers:21.9KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: GRAMMY winning guitarist, songwriter and producer, Host of Weekend of Jazz! Earl Klugh sharing his life in photos!

Earl Klugh is a micro influencer from N/A with around 21.9K followers.

Stanley Jordan
#28
Followers:21.9KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Guitarist and composer, played in 70 countries on 6 continents, had the no. 1 jazz album for 51 weeks and earned 4 Grammy nominations.

Stanley Jordan is a micro influencer from N/A with around 21.9K followers.

Vincent Ingala
#29

Vincent Ingala

@vincentingala
Followers:19.4KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Vincent Ingala is a micro influencer from N/A with around 19.4K followers.

Norman Brown
#30

Norman Brown

@normanticmusic
Followers:18.9KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Grammy-winning #SmoothJazz guitarist Innovative style, dozen albums, collabs w/ jazz greats. New album It Hits Different out now. Dates & music👇🏾

Norman Brown is a micro influencer from N/A with around 18.9K followers.

Theon Cross
#31

Theon Cross

@theon_cross
Followers:16KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Award winning album 'Affirmations: Live at Blue Note New York' Out Now! 'Tuba Luminary'- Rolling Stone Magazine

Theon Cross is a micro influencer from N/A with around 16K followers.

Thana Alexa
#32

Thana Alexa

@thana_alexa
Followers:15KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 🇭🇷Croatian American🇺🇸 ⭐️GRAMMY® Nominated 🎤 Vocalist/Composer/Producer 🎶 Co-Fndr/Artistic Dir @pontalopud_jazzfestival 🏅2025 Creative Capital Grantee

Thana Alexa is a micro influencer from N/A with around 15K followers.

Peter White
#33

Peter White

@peterwhitemusic
Followers:12.6KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: International guitarist, songwriter and producer.

Peter White is a micro influencer from N/A with around 12.6K followers.

M I C H A E L  L I N G T O N
#34

M I C H A E L L I N G T O N

@lingtonsax
Followers:6.4KLocation:Los AngelesType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Musician, Saxophonist, songwriter, producer. New Single 'Midnight Drive' out now.

M I C H A E L L I N G T O N is a nano influencer from Los Angeles with around 6.4K followers.

Jared Forth
#35

Jared Forth

@jaredforthmusic
Followers:1.4KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ music + human connection  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀  Chicago, IL | 🎸🎻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Jared Forth is a nano influencer from N/A with around 1.4K followers.

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Who should use this list

This list is made for brands that want to work with credible influencers instead of random profiles found on Instagram/ YouTube. It is especially useful for D2C brands, local businesses, e-commerce stores and marketing teams planning launches or performance campaigns that want to reach relevant audiences(city, region or niche).

How to use this list for your campaign

  1. Shortlist 5–15 influencers whose content and audience match your brand.
  2. Share your objective, budget and timelines with the Socialveins team.
  3. We refine the shortlist, align deliverables and share projected views and expected ROI for each influencer.
  4. Our team then manages outreach, negotiations, scripting, approvals, tracking and reporting for you.

How to choose the right influencer from this list

  • Match their content niche and tone with your brand positioning.
  • Check if their audience aligns with your target city, age group and interests.
  • Look beyond follower count – consistent views and engagement matter more than just big numbers.
  • If you are unsure, share your options with Socialveins and we will recommend a mix based on data and past campaign learnings.

Why run your campaign through Socialveins

Instead of chasing influencers individually, brands offload campaigns to Socialveins to get higher reliability and better results.

  • Curated, verified influencer shortlists instead of random outreach.
  • Transparent discussions on pricing, deliverables and timelines.
  • End-to-end execution – from shortlisting and negotiation to scripts, publishing and post-campaign reporting.
  • Protection for both brand and influencer with clear expectations and minimal coordination overhead for your team.
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Learn the most famous phrase in jazz history.

The 'Lick' Challenge

Teach the famous jazz lick in 12 keys. Users search 'YourBrand The Lick Sheet' for the notation.

Target Audience

Musicians
Don't overpay for scratched Blue Note records.

Vinyl Grading Guide

Show how to spot scratches on used jazz records. Tell viewers to search 'YourBrand Vinyl Grade' for the condition chart.

Target Audience

Collectors
Practice your soloing with a pro rhythm section.

Improv Backing Tracks

Release a II-V-I backing track. Direct users to search 'YourBrand Jazz Tracks' to jam along.

Target Audience

Students
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before shortlisting influencers from this list.

How does Socialveins curate and verify influencers for this list?

Our team shortlists influencers using real data such as follower trends, engagement consistency, content quality, and brand safety indicators. We also recheck influencer activity to ensure that the influencers shown here are active, authentic, and relevant for campaigns. This gives brands a dependable starting point without guesswork.

Are these influencers trustworthy for brand collaborations?

Yes. Every influencer featured in this list has been evaluated for authenticity, past content behaviour, audience relevance, and overall brand-fit. While we do not provide direct contact details publicly, Socialveins ensures transparent coordination so brands can execute campaigns confidently and professionally.

Can Socialveins help me connect with these influencers for a campaign?

Absolutely. Instead of sharing raw contact details, Socialveins facilitates professional outreach, negotiates deliverables, aligns expectations, and ensures both the brand and influencer stay protected throughout the collaboration. This results in smoother communication and better outcomes.

What is the benefit of running campaigns through Socialveins instead of doing it manually?

Brands that offload campaigns to Socialveins typically achieve better results because we pre-validate influencers, negotiate fair and transparent pricing, manage scripts and approvals, track deliverables, and provide clear performance reporting. This end-to-end execution dramatically improves outcomes compared to manual coordination.

Do you guarantee transparency during influencer selection and pricing?

Yes. Socialveins is built on transparency. We openly discuss influencer suitability, deliverables, expected performance, and pricing before any campaign starts. There are no hidden charges, inflated quotes, or unexplained markups at any stage.

How accurate is the data shown for these influencers?

Metrics on this page are refreshed periodically using platform signals and our internal monitoring systems. Before any collaboration begins, Socialveins also shares the latest performance snapshot for each selected influencer so brands make decisions based on updated and reliable numbers.

Can I run a multi-influencer or city-wide campaign using this list?

Yes. Many brands use groups of influencers from this list for city-level promotions, store launches, D2C growth, and performance campaigns. Socialveins can prepare a high-impact campaign plan that combines several influencers, formats, and deliverables for maximum reach.

What happens after I share my campaign brief with Socialveins?

Once you share your objective, budget, and timeline, our team prepares a refined shortlist, aligns deliverables with influencers, handles outreach and negotiations, manages scripts and deadlines, tracks live performance, and shares a clear post-campaign report. You get a hands-off experience with higher reliability and better outcomes.

Are small brands or first-time advertisers suitable for influencer campaigns?

Yes. Influencer marketing works well even for young or first-time brands when managed correctly. Socialveins guides you on budgeting, selecting influencers, choosing formats, and measuring results so campaigns remain cost-effective and outcome-driven.

If I want to work with influencers not shown in this list, can Socialveins help?

Definitely. This page showcases a curated selection, but our database includes many more influencers across categories, niches, and locations. If you need additional options, Socialveins can create a personalised list based on your brand goals and target audience.