This NTS broadcast presents a two-hour jazz mix inspired by Haruki Murakami's literature. The mix features iconic jazz artists such as Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Ornette Coleman, Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Evans Trio, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, and Miles Davis. The music is described as evocative, capable of conjuring a sense of the past and breaking down reality. It's likened to a hypnotic and menacing atmosphere, similar to a forest. Listeners have shared their varied experiences enjoying the playlist. Some have paired it with simple meals and drinks, like a light meal or a cold beer. Others find it enhances moments of quiet reflection, such as preparing matcha or writing. The music also accompanies periods of intense study and bittersweet optimism. This collection is recommended to be added to a personal "Underscore" playlist. It is presented alongside a similar compilation of classical music found in Murakami's novels. The mix is tagged with Haruki Murakami, jazz, music, and books.