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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 · 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. He’s also famously carved out a place for himself in music history as a prominent explorer and innovator of fusion. A participant in
May 10, 2024 · 10. ‘Floop De Loop’ – George Duke (1975) Duke’s 1975 release The Aura Will Prevail is an often overlooked, yet hugely innovative contribution to the then-evolving concept of jazz fusion. By the mid ’70s, Duke had begun to discover his singing voice, and was dabbling in R&B vocals.
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May 16, 2024 · 23: Blossom Dearie (1924-2009) With her almost twee, little-girl-like timbre, New York-born Blossom Dearie (her real name) possessed one of the most delicate voices among this list of best jazz ...
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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 ...
May 7, 2024 · Sarah Vaughan (born March 27, 1924, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.—died April 3, 1990, Hidden Hills, California) was an American jazz vocalist and pianist known for her rich voice, with an unusually wide range, and for the inventiveness and virtuosity of her improvisations. She is regarded as one of the greatest of all jazz singers.
2 days ago · In 1976, The Square started as a small jazz fusion group in Meiji University with a very basic line-up, made of bassist Yuhji Nakamura, guitarist Masahiro Andoh, pianist Jun Hakamazuka and drummer Shunichi Harada. [29] : 93 According to Masahiro Andoh, the band's name was based on Madison Square Garden.
