Jazz Fusion

Jazz fusion is a genre that emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s, characterized by the blending of jazz improvisation and harmonic complexity with elements of rock, funk, and electronic music. Defining features include the use of electric instruments, driving rhythms, and often, virtuosic instrumental solos. Jazz fusion drew from the experimental spirit of jazz greats like Miles Davis, who incorporated electric instruments and rock rhythms into their sound. The genre gained popularity in the 1970s, with artists pushing the boundaries of jazz, rock, and funk. Jazz fusion's cultural significance lies in its role as a catalyst for musical innovation, paving the way for future genres like smooth jazz and acid jazz. Its distinctive blend of styles, intricate instrumental interplay, and emphasis on musical virtuosity set it apart from other genres, making jazz fusion a dynamic and captivating sound that continues to influence musicians today.

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A Simple Thought
Single - Released November 8, 2024

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Alberto García
Alexander Mack
Arabic Piano
Ari Joshua
Art Hirahara
Art Roho
Ask My Bull
Baptiste Bailly
Benny Bock
Billy Cobham
Carl Winther
ChildNoah
Daniel Sommer
Dave Blenkhorn
Dave Oakley trio
Dennis Chambers
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Eddie Roberts
Electric Kif
Eltingvilles
Fabrizio Sotti
Flingu
Fortune Morel Trio
Frank Strazzeri
Frank Zappa
Freedust
George Kuntz Four
Gilipojazz
Glenn Zaleski
Gregory Hutchinson
Guy Moskovich
Hippo Dreams
Howiewonder
J for Jazz
JJ Scheff
Jacques Liti
Jan Miserre
Jasper Somsen
Javon Jackson
Jazz Tonality
Jeff Hirshfield
Jeff Parker & Company
John Helliwell
Jonas Burgwinkel
Keith Jarrett
Kris Monson
Lachlan Wright Trio
Leonardo Mendonça
Linus Roth
Lofi Sax
Lotus Trio
LowJaZz
Ludivine Issambourg
Luke Pickman
MODALiST
Mahavishnu Orchestra
Marcus Miller
Marek Konarski
Mark Allaway
Massimo Faraò Trio
Mathieu Soucy
Matthew Sheens
Michael League
Michel Petrucciani
Mike Casey
Mike Stern
Mila Ogliastro
Miles Davis
Nathan-Paul
Neil Swainson
Pat Coil
Pat Metheny Trio
Peter Keys
Pinetops Winston
Red Hot Org
Roderick Harper
Sam Fribush
Samara Joy
Samora Pinderhughes
Sebastian Gahler
Skerik
Spyro Gyra
Stéphane Kerecki
Swing City Affair
Syf of Talking Knots
Tama
Taylor Owen Trio
The Jazz Mavericks
The Lao Tizer Band
The Super Smart Trio
Tony Glausi
Tony Levin
Vinnie Colaiuta
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Webb Trio
Wolfgang Valbrun
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Frank Zappa
Herbie Hancock
Glass Trio
Jeff Beck
Bruce Hornsby and the Range
Kartik Dev
Keith Jarrett
Pat Metheny
6th Street Jazz
Chick Corea
Tommy Guerrero
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66
Luke Marantz Trio
George Duke
Saga Lotus
Lee Ritenour
Jan Hammer
Monkey Mindset
Samara Joy
Arto Ferrara
Arabic Piano
Claus Waidtløw
Pat Metheny Group
Julius Cuvier
Saginaw Society
Hiromi
Gottfried Barber Trio
Cole Peers trio
High North Trio
Spyro Gyra
Noah Guy
Alec Taylor Trio
Tim Reynolds
Eric Rowland
Jan Garbarek
Kristian Hart Trio
Pat Coil
Marcus Miller
Ray Love Trio
Charlie Haden
Stanley Clarke
Ornette Haynes
Jean Fines
John Scofield
Cara Myers Trio
Carl Winther
Nordic Light Trio
Drew Milner
Isac Solo Trio
Massimo Faraò Trio
Ron Carter
John McLaughlin
Art Beckett
Copenhagen Jazzexperience
Meadow Park
Cecil Andrews
Mino Conte & Co
Algot Aelster
Jack DeJohnette
Al Di Meola
Billy Cobham
Grayville Trio
Armel Dupas Trio
Jesus Molina
Bill Parker
John Patitucci
Joe Wilson Trio
Jaco Pastorius
Mayfare Trio
JoJo Mojo
Larry Carlton
Robben Ford
Sidney Hatfield Trio
George Kuntz Four
Pete Brown
Bill Walton
Belmont Central
Al Fowler Trio
Norris Walker Trio
Francis Graden
DOMi & JD BECK
Mabon Clarke Quartet
Eltingvilles
Victor Wooten
Stephen Riley
Simon Phillips
Henry Albert Trio
Eirin Nordness
Atlantic Five Jazz Band
Nathan Hill Trio
Weather Report
The Levon Trio
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