I've heard classical music turned will help with studies. I am not a large fan of classical music (although I am not ignorant of the skill involved). Will jazz (romantic jazz, light jazz) have the same effect as classical music? If more clarification is needed, please ask. I think the short answer is no. What's called "jazz" today isn't conducive to studying, it demands too much attention and will probably be unsatisfying.
Put some Chopin nocturnes on and watch how your mind opens up! Often classical sounds better if it is jazzed up a bit. It gets boring played the same way all the time.
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