Heady as it can get, jazz is actually one of the easiest sounds for kids to understand: It’s so lively, so kinetic, so full of gesture. Not that this is a kids’ playlist, per se—only that the tracks here represent a playful, accessible side of jazz tradition we think appeals to listeners of all ages—maybe even together in the same room. Our editors switch things up here now and then, so if you hear something you like, add it to your library.