As with many jazz genres, jazz fusion labours under a number of labels, and has spawned a few sub-genres of its own: these include ’fusion’, 'progressive jazz', 'jazz rock' and 'jazz funk'. Its genesis lies in the perennial willingness of jazz musicians to explore other genres, forms and styles. With the advent of pop music in the 60’s, and in particular the use of amplified electronic instruments — electric guitars, electric basses and keyboards such as the Fender Rhodes piano — a whole new sound works was available to jazz musicians.
- Mike Sheppard
- August 31, 2022
- 1:14 pm