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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Frosty the Snowman
Single - Released November 6, 2026

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ALI
Aaron Parks
Adam Rudolph
Akashi Cruz
Al Di Meola
Al Fowler Trio
Alec Taylor Trio
Alfa Mist
Andrew Rathbun
Ardhito Pramono
Art Beckett
Art Roho
Avishai Cohen
Bill Evans
Bill Evans Trio
Cara Myers Trio
Carl Bagge Trio
Carl Winther
Cathlene Pineda
Cecil Andrews
Charles Mingus
Chick Corea
Chihiro Yamanaka
Christophe Marguet
Cory Wong
Cristiano Parato
Cécile McLorin Salvant
DOMi & JD BECK
Dejan Terzic
Derek Hines Trio
Dianne Reeves
Don Glori
Eleonora Strino
Enrico Pieranunzi
Eric Rowland
FloFilz
Francis Graden
Frank Zappa
Heem
Herbie Hancock
Ibrahim Maalouf
Isac Solo Trio
J3PO
JZAEB
James Earle Trio
Jeff Laine & Co
Joe Henderson
Joe Lovano
Joel Remmel Trio
Keith Jarrett
King Crimson
Kokoroko
Kristian Hart Trio
Kurt Rosenwinkel
Larry Carlton
Lee Ritenour
Lia Riggs Trio
Liquid Stella
Lucy Yeghiazaryan
Luke Pickman
Marcos Valle
Marek Konarski
Martin Hoper
MartinBepunkt
Mathieu Soucy
Maurillo
Miles Davis
Moto Fukushima
NRBQ
Nicole Johänntgen
Nine Sparks Riots
Nordic Light Trio
Nordic Swing
Norris Walker Trio
Oliver Wass
Paolo Fresu
Pat Metheny
Peggy Lee
Pete Roth Trio
Peter Cincotti
Peter Lehel
Phish
Quinn Perry Trio
Randy Brecker
Rasmus H Thomsen Trio
Ray Love Trio
Roberto Di Gioia
Ron Carter
Sonny Rollins
Terri Lyne Carrington
The Mothers Of Invention
Thelonious Monk
Thundercat
Tim Lefebvre
Varra
Vijay Iyer
Virginia MacDonald
Wolfgang Muthspiel
Yes
akiko
Paco Amoroso
ATLUS GAME MUSIC
Thundercat
Lotus Juice
Miles Davis
Masayoshi Takanaka
Carlos Santana
Yes
Bill Evans
Ambrosia
Glass Trio
Cannonball Adderley
King Krule
Yussef Dayes
Yanni
Herbie Hancock
Peggy Lee
ALI
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66
Ardhito Pramono
Pat Metheny
Thelonious Monk
Ibrahim Maalouf
Frank Zappa
Bill Evans Trio
MartinBepunkt
King Crimson
Bruce Hornsby and the Range
Jeff Beck
Karim Cristiano
Natalie Renoir
Yoshihisa Hirano
Cortex
Jeremy Brown
Kartik Dev
Cory Wong
Wes Montgomery
McCoy Tyner
Phish
Spectrum
Marcos Valle
Yasuha
Acid Black Cherry
Grayville Trio
Nordic Light Trio
Claudio Constantini
Tommy Guerrero
Keith Jarrett
Sonny Rollins
Alfa Mist
Kokoroko
Francis Graden
Peter White
FloFilz
Jeff Laine & Co
Andy Luma Trio
Derek Hines Trio
Kenny Burrell
Dizzy Gillespie
Saga Lotus
Herb Alpert
Akashi Cruz
David Benoit
The Southern Belle
Chick Corea
Måns & Dotter
Richard Bona
Noah Guy
Luke Marantz Trio
Samara Joy
Chuck Mangione
Jan Hammer
Monkey Mindset
Azymuth
Magpie Jazz Trio
Candy Dulfer
Lee Ritenour
Mauricesax
Eric Rowland
Lettuce
Shakatak
Okvsho
Isac Solo Trio
Roy Hargrove
Tomoko Aran
Camel
Con Alma
George Duke
Arabic Piano
Charlie Haden
Snarky Puppy
Pat Metheny Group
Art Beckett
Yusef Lateef
Julius Cuvier
Charles Mingus
Hiromi
Paolo Fresu
Metropole Orkest
Makoto Matsushita