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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 10, 2024 · Watch on. 7. ‘Nite Sprite’ – Chick Corea (1976) Chick Corea’s 1976 record The Leprechaun is a real hidden pot of gold, featuring some of the most acclaimed session artists of all time. On ‘Nite Sprite’, the keyboard icon is joined by Anthony Jackson on bass, who breaks pretty much every rule of jazz by using a phaser, plectrum and ...
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2 days ago · Santana himself was seeing that the group's direction was alienating many fans. Although the albums and performances were given good reviews by critics in jazz and jazz fusion circles, sales had plummeted. Santana, along with Tom Coster, producer David Rubinson, and Chancler, formed yet another version of Santana, adding vocalist Greg Walker.
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.
May 17, 2024 · "Trains" by Steps Ahead, represents an apex of a certain era of jazz-rock fusion. The band was a supergroup, featuring Michael Brecker on saxophone, Mike Mainieri on vibraphone and rotating top names filling out guitar, drums, bass and keys.
5 days ago · 12. Sarah Vaughan. Sarah Vaughan, born in 1924, was an influential American jazz vocalist known for her rich, velvety voice, remarkable vocal range, and impeccable technique. With a career ...
3 days ago · Frank Vincent Zappa (/ ˈ z æ p ə / ZAP-ə; December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American musician, composer, and bandleader.In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa composed rock, pop, jazz, jazz fusion, orchestral and musique concrète works; he also produced almost all of the 60-plus albums that he released with his band the Mothers of Invention and as a solo artist.
