by SomehowJazz | Feb 20, 2017 | Favorite Tunes, Jazz Fusion |
Teen Town by Marcus Miller from the album “THE SUN DON’T LIE” released in 1993 by Dreyfus Jazz… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Marcus Miller – Bass, Don Alias – Congas, Omar Hakim, Steve Ferrone – Drums, Hiram Bullock –...
by SomehowJazz | Feb 15, 2017 | Favorite Tunes, Jazz Fusion |
Curtains by Jeff Lorber Fusion from the album “SOFT SPACE” released in 1978 by Inner City Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Lester McFarland – Electric Bass, Dennis Bradford – Drums, Dean Reichert – Electric Guitar, Jeff Lorber...
by SomehowJazz | Feb 12, 2017 | Crossover Jazz, Favorite Artists, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
With his superb guitar technique and intelligent soloing, Lee Ritenour earned himself a special status among session guitarists, leaving his signature on numerous studio recordings in forty years. From rock and blues to Brazilian music, his influence spectrum is as...
by SomehowJazz | Jan 29, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
Weather Report – Mysterious Traveller (Columbia / 1974) This great album made Weather Report a power band and was named ‘Record of the year’ in the ‘Down Beat readers poll’ in 1974. With Alphonso Johnson on bass (except “American...
by SomehowJazz | Jan 12, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
Thrust – Herbie Hancock ( Columbia / 1974 ) The follow-up album to Head Hunters turned out to be another masterpiece and became just as successful as it’s predecessor. The relaxed interplay goes on with almost the same lineup. Only Mike Clark replaces...
by SomehowJazz | Jan 6, 2017 | Favorite Artists, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
Introduced by Frank Zappa as an outstanding keyboardist, George Duke later evolved into a groove master blending jazz, funk, rock and soul with his solo albums. He made a place in the Jazz world as a band leader, producer and an innovative composer, creating beautiful...
by SomehowJazz | Dec 7, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Artists, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
Starting as a child prodigy in classical music, Herbie Hancock turned to jazz and played with Miles Davis in early sixties who gave him the idea to play the keyboards. From then onwards he tried to bring almost every technological innovation to his music, combining...
by SomehowJazz | Dec 4, 2016 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
Weather Report – Tale Spinnin’ ( Columbia / 1975 ) Alphonso Johnson and Leon “Ndugu” Chancler joined Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter in this LP in 1975. Alphonso was already in the group and recorded the previous LP “Mysterious...
by SomehowJazz | Nov 4, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Tunes, Jazz Fusion |
Albatros Song by Passport from the album “CROSS COLLATERAL” released in 1974 by Atlantic Records… MUSICIANS PERSONNEL: Wolfgang Schmid – bass, guitar, Klaus Doldinger – saxophones, keyboards, Curt Cress – drums, percussion, Kristian...
by SomehowJazz | Oct 24, 2016 | Favorite Tunes, Jazz Fusion |
Shadows by Jeff Lorber Fusion from the album “WIZARD ISLAND” released in 1980 by Arista Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Danny Wilson – Bass | Dennis Bradford – Drums | Kenny Gorelick – Flute, Saxophone | Jay Koder – Guitar |...
by SomehowJazz | Oct 11, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Albums, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
Herbie Hancock – Man-Child (Columbia / 1975) One of the best jazz funk, fusion records of all times, “Man-Child” is the third album of the powerful Hancock trilogy that started with “Head Hunters” in 1973. With the addition of a horn...
by SomehowJazz | Sep 8, 2016 | Favorite Artists, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
An exceptionally talented trumpet and flugelhorn player with a style of his own, Eddie Henderson was discovered and encouraged at an early age by jazz greats like Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis. He gained wide popularity starting with Herbie Hancock’s Mwandishi...
by SomehowJazz | Aug 15, 2016 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
Alphonso Johnson – Moonshadows ( Epic / 1976 ) “Moonshadows” This studio album released in 1976, is an important building stone of progressive funk music. Full of fresh and innovative ideas, it truly reflects the artistic spirit of the seventies. We...
by SomehowJazz | Aug 1, 2016 | Favorite Tunes, Jazz Fusion |
Romance by Hiroshi Suzuki from the album “Cat” released in 1975 by Columbia Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Kunimitsu Inaba – Bass, Akira Ishikawa – Drums, Hiromasa Suzuki – Keyboards, Takeru Muraoka – Saxophone, Hiroshi Suzuki...
by SomehowJazz | Jul 15, 2016 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
Stanley Clarke – Stanley Clarke (Nemperor / 1974) A musical experiment blending jazz with rock elements, has become a showcase of instrumental mastery that set the standards of fusion, before the word was ever used as a musical term. Filled with extensive and...
by SomehowJazz | Jun 6, 2016 | Favorite Tunes, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
Crazy Race by Roy Hargrove & The RH Factor from the album “Distractions” released in 2006 by Verve… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Renee Neufville – Vocals, Lenny Stallworth, Reggie Washington – Bass, Jason Thomas, Willie Jones III – Drums,...
by SomehowJazz | May 25, 2016 | Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion, Live Videos |
Watermelon Man by Jef Lee Johnson, Gerald Veasley, Gerald Albright and James Rouse… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jef Lee Johnson – Guitar, Gerald Veasley – Bass, Gerald Albright – Alto Sax, James Rouse – Drums, If you like this tune,...
by SomehowJazz | May 15, 2016 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
Eddie Henderson – Sunburst ( Blue Note / 1975 ) A sunburst of fusion tightly played by geniuses at the peak of their career, featuring a harder, spacier music with free, emotional soloing based on intelligent structures. Eddie Henderson, Bennie Maupin and Julian...
by SomehowJazz | May 14, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Tunes, Jazz Fusion |
Son Of Tribe by Tribe (w Carl Craig) from the album “REBIRTH” released in 2009 by Discograph… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Phil Ranelin – Trombone, Wendell Harrison – Sax, Marcus Belgrave – Trumpet, Amp Fiddler – Keyboards, John Arnold...
by SomehowJazz | Apr 15, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Albums, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
Jaco Pastorius – Jaco Pastorius ( Epic/Legacy / 1976 ) The self-titled first solo album of Jaco Pastorius was produced by Bobby Colomby, who wanted to introduce a young talent. With the collaboration of a lineup of extraordinary musicians and new compositions,...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 8, 2016 | Favorite Artists, Jazz Fusion |
Drummer extraordinaire Billy Cobham stands out with his impeccable open-handed drumming technique and his influential style. He stormed the jazz world with complex progressive jazz tunes as a soloist drummer along with other heavy instrumentalists such as John...
by SomehowJazz | Jan 6, 2016 | Favorite Tunes, Jazz Fusion, Jazz Rock |
One Phone Call/Street Scenes by Miles Davis from the album “YOU’RE UNDER ARREST” released in 1985 by Columbia Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: John Scofield – Guitar, Bob Berg – Saxophone, Al Foster – Drums, Darryl Jones...
by SomehowJazz | Dec 16, 2015 | Jazz Fusion, Live Videos |
Montreux Jazz Festival, George Duke & Billy Cobham “Rush Hour” An amazing live performance by Billy Cobham, throughout the song. Genre: Jazz Fusion Musicians / Personnel: George Duke – Keyboards Billy Cobham – Drums ...
by SomehowJazz | Dec 8, 2015 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Artists, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
Starting to make a name at a very early age, Jaco Pastorius was raised to a legend status with his first solo album in 1976 and the following Weather Report years. Jaco Pastorius completely altered the significance of electric bass in jazz music and redefined bass...
by SomehowJazz | Dec 7, 2015 | Jazz Fusion, Jazz Rock |
Take MeDown by Michel Colombier from the album “MICHEL COLOMBIER” released in 1979 by Chrysalis Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Airto Moreira – Percussion | Herbie Hancock – Mini Moog Solo | Jaco Pastorius – Bass | Lee...
by SomehowJazz | Sep 22, 2015 | Jazz Fusion, Live Videos |
From Dusk to Dawn by George Duke & Billy Cobham Montreux Jazz Festival 1988, George Duke & Billy Cobham “From Dusk to Dawn” Genre: Jazz Funk Musicians / Personnel: George Duke – Keyboard Billy Cobham – Drum Favorite...
by SomehowJazz | Sep 8, 2015 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Artists, Jazz Fusion, Jazz Rock |
“I know what I’ve done for music, but don’t call me a legend. Just call me Miles Davis.” Agreed. The thing is, you can write about a legend. But how can you write about Miles Davis? He’s the one who discovered and influenced many legends....
by SomehowJazz | Apr 26, 2015 | Favorite Tunes, Jazz Fusion |
Sly by Herbie Hancock Favorite Herbie Hancock Tunes 4am Actual Proof Bubbles Butterfly – (Live Video) Gettin’ To The Good Part Hang Up Your Hang Ups Liza – (Live Video) Palm Grease People Are Changing Sly Sun Touch Tell Me A Bedtime...
