by SomehowJazz | May 10, 2021 | Jazz Fusion |
Power by Stanley Clarke from the album “STANLEY CLARKE” released in 1974 by Nemperor Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Stanley Clarke – Bass | Tony Williams – Drums | Bill Connors – Guitar | Jan Hammer – Keyboards | Ken Scott –...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 1, 2021 | Jazz Fusion, Jazz Rock |
Sad But True by Larry Carlton From the album “SESSION MASTERS” released in 2015 by 335 Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Larry Carlton – Guitar | Travis Carlton – Bass | Toss Panos – Drums | Jeff Babko – Keyboards |...
by SomehowJazz | Dec 24, 2020 | Contemporary Jazz, Jazz Fusion |
Fickle Funk by Chick Corea from the album “SECRET AGENT” released in 1978 by Polydor Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Bunny Brunel – Bass | Tom Brechtlein – Drums | Chick Corea – Keyboards | Al Vizzutti – Trumpet, Flugelhorn | Airto...
by SomehowJazz | Dec 14, 2020 | Jazz Fusion |
King Of The Lobby by The Brecker Brothers from the album “RETURN OF THE BRECKER BROTHERS” released in 1992 by GRP Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Michael Brecker – Tenor Saxophone, Keyboards, Synthesizer | Randy Brecker – Trumpet,...
by SomehowJazz | Oct 5, 2020 | Jazz Fusion |
Love’s Disguise by Tom Kennedy, from the album “JUST FOR THE RECORD” released in 2011 by CD Baby. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Tom Kennedy – Bass | Dave Weckl – Drums | Mike Stern – Guitar | Nathan Childers – Alto saxophone, Tenor...
by SomehowJazz | Sep 28, 2020 | Crossover Jazz, Jazz Fusion |
Visions by Marcus Miller from the album “TALES” released in 1995 by Dreyfus Jazz… MUSICIANS / PESONNEL: Poogie Bell – Drums | Kenny Garrett – Alto Saxophone | Marcus Miller – Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Bass Clarinet, Rhythm and Sound...
by SomehowJazz | Jan 15, 2020 | Jazz Fusion |
City by Jeff Lorber Fusion from the album “GALAXY” released in 2011 by Heads Up International… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jeff Lorber – Keyboards, Synth Bass | Jimmy Haslip – Bass | Eric Marienthal – Alto Saxophone | Paul Jackson...
by SomehowJazz | Aug 19, 2019 | Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
Boogie Stupid by John Scofield from the album “UBERJAM DEUX” released in 2013 by EmArcy Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Andy Hess – Electric Bass | Louis Cato – Drums | John Scofield – Guitar | Kevin Harper, Ted Tuthill – Engineers | Mastered by Greg Calbi |...
by SomehowJazz | Dec 22, 2018 | Jazz Fusion, Live Videos |
The Chicken by Jaco Pastorius Live at Montreux jazz festival in 1982 MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jaco Pastorius – Bass | Othello Molineux – Steel Drums | Randy Brecker – Trumpet | Bob Berg – Tenor Sax | Peter Erskine – Drums | Don Alias – Congas | Other Jaco...
by SomehowJazz | Dec 3, 2018 | Contemporary Jazz, Jazz Fusion |
Jazz Is A Spirit by Terri Lyne Carrington from the album “THE ACT YEARS” released in 2015 by ACT Music… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Terri Lyne Carrington – Drums | Wallace Roney – Trumpet | Greg Kurstin – Keyboards | Danny...
by SomehowJazz | Nov 10, 2018 | Jazz Fusion, Live Videos |
Are You Going With Me by Pat Metheny Group… Live Video MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Pat Metheny – Guitar synthesizer | Lyle Mays – Keyboards, piano | Steve Rodby – Electric bass | Dan Gottlieb – Drums | If you like this tune,...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 1, 2018 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
Billy Cobham – Crosswinds (Atlantic/1974) The second album of Billy Cobham with his exquisite compositions is a jazz funk and jazz fusion masterpiece, a must have for every music collector. All pieces are arranged by Cobham, and the fantastic studio performance...
by SomehowJazz | Dec 30, 2017 | Contemporary Jazz, Jazz Fusion |
Rain Dance / Wanna Fly by Jeff Lorber Fusion from the album “NOW IS THE TIME” released in 2010 by Heads Up International label… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Irene Bauza – Lead and Backing Vocals | Frankie Biggz – Backing Vocals | Jeff...
by SomehowJazz | Jul 12, 2017 | Jazz Fusion, Jazz Rock |
Free Way by Larry Carlton From the album “SESSION MASTERS” released in 2015 by 335 Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Larry Carlton – Guitar | Travis Carlton – Bass | Toss Panos – Drums | Jeff Babko – Keyboards | Produced...
by SomehowJazz | Jul 5, 2017 | Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
Actual Proof by Herbie Hancock from the album “THRUST” released in 1974 by Columbia Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Mike Clark – Drums | Paul Jackson – Bass | Bennie Maupin – Saxophones, Bass Clarinet | Bill Summers –...
by SomehowJazz | Jun 26, 2017 | Favorite Tunes, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
Scotown by John Scofield from the album “UBERJAM DEUX” released in 2013 by EmArcy Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Andy Hess – Electric Bass | Louis Cato – Drums | John Scofield – Guitar | Kevin Harper, Ted Tuthill –...
by SomehowJazz | Jun 21, 2017 | Favorite Tunes, Jazz Fusion |
Ratso by Karizma from the album “PERFECT HARMONY” released in 2012 by Creatchy Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: David Garfield – Keyboards | Vinnie Colaiuta – Drums | Michael Landau – Electric Guitar | Tim Pearce – Electric Guitar |...
by SomehowJazz | Apr 29, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz, Jazz Fusion |
Chick Corea – Secret Agent ( Polydor / 1978 ) With three studio recordings and two live albums, 1978 was a record breaking year for Chick Corea in terms of productivity. Secret Agent is one of these studio albums with a rich orchestration featuring a horn...
by SomehowJazz | Apr 10, 2017 | Jazz Fusion, Live Videos |
Not Unlike That by Spyro Gyra live performance at “Jazz in Marciac” festival, 2014… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jay Beckenstein – Alto Saxophone | Tom Schuman – Keyboards | Scott Ambush – Bass | Julio Fernandez – Guitar |...
by SomehowJazz | Apr 9, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
Return To Forever – Romantic Warrior ( Columbia / 1976 ) The best-selling 6 th album of the progressive jazz band, that features rather an avant-garde style. The musical inspiration from the medieval themes is also marked by the unforgettable album cover. Lenny...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 30, 2017 | Favorite Tunes, Jazz Fusion, Jazz Rock |
Funny (All She Needs is Love) by Marcus Miller from the album “The Sun Don’t Lie” released in 1993 by Dreyfus Jazz label… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Marcus Miller – Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Rhyhm Guitar, Bass Clarinet, Vocals | Poogie...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 19, 2017 | Jazz Fusion, Live Videos |
Sorceress by Return To Forever recorded live in “Old Grey Whistle Test” studio, 1976… Musicians / Personnel: Chick Corea – Acoustic piano, Fender Rhodes electric piano, mini Moog, ARP Oddysey, Stanley Clarke – Bass, Lenny White –...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 17, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
Yellowjackets – Yellowjackets ( Warner Bros. / 1981 ) This fantastic debut album of the jazz fusion band was first totally underrated, only to be rediscovered after their second release. Robben Ford’s great guitar solo on “Rush Hour” remains...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 13, 2017 | Jazz Fusion, Live Videos |
The Chicken by Valeriy Stepanov, Jay Stave and Paul Kholodyanskiy… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Valeriy Stepanov – Keyboards (Korg Kronos), Jay Stave – Electric Bass, Paul Kholodyanskiy – Drums, Written by Jaco Pastorius, Rearranged by Valeriy...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 5, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
Pat Metheny Group – Offramp ( ECM / 1982 ) An exceptional musician who fits no category but his own, and the album that marked it for good. Offramp is the first studio recording on which Pat Metheny used the guitar synthesizer together with synclavier, and with...
by SomehowJazz | Feb 26, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
Jeff Lorber Fusion – Wizard Island (Arista / 1980) This innovative and intensive album has a special place in our record collection as a milestone in the jazz fusion genre. We were surprised by its uniqueness when it first came out. Our favorite pieces are...
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...
