Jazz Fusion Selection
Here is a selection of the Jazz Fusion favorites of SomehowJazz Blog. You’ll find here albums, tunes, and live videos from the genre. Just click on the titles for more information and please leave your comments.
Marcus Miller “Visions”
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 Programming | David Ward -...
Jeff Lorber Fusion “City”
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 Jr. - Guitar | Vinnie Colaiuta -...
John Scofield “Boogie Stupid”
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 |...
Jaco Pastorius “The Chicken” Live Video
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...
Terri Lyne Carrington “Jazz Is A Spirit”
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 Robinson - Guitar | Malcolm Jamal Warner...
Pat Metheny Group “Are You Going With Me”
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, probably you will love to...
Billy Cobham – Crosswinds
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 of the...
Jeff Lorber Fusion “Rain Dance / Wanna Fly”
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 Lorber - Keyboards | Jimmy...
Larry Carlton “Free Way”
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 Csaba Petocz | Composed &...
Herbie Hancock “Actual Proof”
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 - Percussion | Herbie Hancock - Fender...
John Scofield “Scotown”
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 - Engineers | Mastered by Greg Calbi |...
Karizma “Ratso”
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 | Neil Stubenhaus - Bass | If...
Chick Corea – Secret Agent
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 section and...
Spyro Gyra “Not Unlike That” (Live Video)
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 | Lee Pearson - Drums | If you like this...
Return To Forever – Romantic Warrior
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...
Marcus Miller “Funny (All She Needs is Love)”
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 Bell - Drums | Dean Brown -...
Return To Forever “Sorceress”
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 - Drums, Al DiMeola - Guitar, ...
Yellowjackets – Yellowjackets
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 unbeatable. Also, "Matinee...
Valeriy Stepanov, Jay Stave, Paul Kholodyanskiy “The Chicken”
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 Stepanov... If you...
Pat Metheny Group – Offramp
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 the...
Jeff Lorber Fusion – Wizard Island
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 "City" and...
Marcus Miller “Teen Town”
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 - Guitar, Philippe Saisse - Keyboards, Paulinho...
Jeff Lorber Fusion “Curtains”
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 - Fender Rhodes Piano,...
Lee Ritenour
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...
Weather Report – Mysterious Traveller
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 Tango" with Miroslav Vitous) and...
Herbie Hancock – Thrust
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 Harvey Mason on...
George Duke
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...
Herbie Hancock
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...
Weather Report – Tale Spinnin’
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 Traveller" but "Tale Spinnin" was the...
Passport “Albatros Song”
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 Schultze - keyboards, If...
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