Nightmares On Wax - In A Space Outta Sound (2006)

As the longest serving artist on the Warp Records roster, this man has been releasing his own brand of chillout music for two decades. This album touches on a variety of styles and is a definite solid listen from start to finish.

Mr. Cooper - Amongst Strangers (2005)

This is the first full length outing by Brighton, England producer Mr. Cooper. A very solemn collection of beats with sharp drums splitting through hazy backgrounds. Save for a rainy night.

Blue Sky Black Death - Late Night Cinema (2008)

These guys seem to be getting plenty of respect in the hip-hop world, likely because of their diversity and depth as producers. Some of their latest material could be considered pop, but they've done tracks for even the grimiest of rappers. These aren't just instrumentals, they're compositions.

Jaga Jazzist - A Livingroom Hush (2002)

Yes, another Ninja Tune classic. This is a jazz supergroup from Norway that is comprised of up to 10 multi-instrumentalists. They were recently in Chicago recording a new album, so look out for that.

Skalpel - Skalpel (2004)

Skalpel is a production duo from Poland that creates a variable landscape of sound using classic jazz samples exclusive to their home country. This album drifts from full to sparse and straightforward to quirky but always remains engaging.