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- The Mahavishnu Orchestra. 457 votes. Under the visionary guidance of guitarist John McLaughlin, The Mahavishnu Orchestra forged a new path in the world of jazz fusion by blending elements of rock, Indian classical music, and Western classical influences.
- Miles Davis. 575 votes. No discussion of jazz fusion would be complete without mentioning the trailblazing contributions of Miles Davis. By embracing electric instrumentation and rock-inspired grooves on albums such as Bitches Brew and In a Silent Way, Davis forever changed the landscape of jazz.
- Chick Corea. 398 votes. As both a founding member of Return to Forever and a prolific solo artist, Chick Corea's influence on jazz fusion is immeasurable.
- Herbie Hancock. 434 votes. An undisputed master of the keyboard, Herbie Hancock revolutionized jazz fusion by fearlessly exploring synth-driven sounds and funk grooves.
May 22, 2024 · The Fusion Moment: A Conversation with Chick Corea. Originally published on February 11, 2019. By Bill Milkowski Celebrated keyboardist-composer Chick Corea has had his hand in many styles of music: bebop, post-bop, avant-garde, Latin and straight-ahead jazz, flamenco and classical.
May 10, 2024 · From George Duke through to Herbie Hancock and beyond, dig deep into these jazz-funk classics. One of the most telling things about an artist’s innovative acumen is their ability to rework and fuse the pillars of jazz music within the bounds of their own creations.
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May 22, 2024 · Jean-Luc Ponty: The Bowed and the Beautiful. Having worked with Frank Zappa, John McLaughlin and Chick Corea, Jean-Luc Ponty has brought his unlikely instrument to the summit of the jazz fusion arena.
2 days ago · T-Square (formerly known as The Square), stylized in all-uppercase T-SQUARE, is a Japanese jazz fusion band formed in 1976. They became famous in the late 1970s and early 1980s along with other Japanese jazz bands. They are known for songs such as "Truth", "Japanese Soul Brothers", "Takarajima", "Omens of Love", among others.
May 14, 2024 · The greatest Jazz Fusion albums of 1980, as voted by RYM/Sonemic users.
May 15, 2024 · Rising to prominence during the 1970s, jazz fusion is an inventive and subgenre of jazz that blends together elements of R&B, funk, classical music, rock, world music, and sometimes even psychedelic music.
