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Jazz fusion emerged in the late 1960s as a sophisticated synthesis of jazz improvisation and harmony with the high-energy rhythms and electronic instrumentation of rock and funk. Find upcoming Jazz Fusion concerts in New York City below.
Upcoming Jazz Fusion Events · New York City

Bill Frisell

Mark Sherman, Ugonna Okegwo, Bernd Reiter, Jim Ridl

Warren Wolf, Alex Brown

Matyas Bartha Trio, Scott Robinson

Brad Mehldau, Joe Farnsworth, Larry Grenadier

Steve Coleman and Five Elements

Warren Wolf, Alex Brown

Twin Brother, Dov Beck-Levine

Max Pollak

Bill Frisell

Brad Mehldau, Joe Farnsworth, Larry Grenadier

James Robbins, Stacy Dillard, Fima Chupakhin, Joe Barna

Baklava Express

Andy Bianco

Boris Kozlov, Paul Bollenback, Jon Davis, Tommy Campbell

Alicyn Yaffee

Simon Phillips

David Gibson

Bill Frisell, Gerald Clayton, Johnathan Blake, Greg Tardy

Simon Phillips

Yago Vazquez
Sound profile
A high-energy sound.
Jazz fusion emerged in the late 1960s as a sophisticated synthesis of jazz improvisation and harmony with the high-energy rhythms and electronic instrumentation of rock and funk. Typically featuring electric guitars, synthesizers, and intricate drumming, the genre is characterized by technical virtuosity, complex time signatures, and extended improvisational sections. The mood is often intense and exploratory, reflecting a transition from traditional acoustic jazz to a more amplified, contemporary sound. While it maintains the harmonic depth of post-bop, its heavy reliance on groove and distortion bridges the gap between avant-garde jazz and progressive rock.
Also known as: Fusion, Jazz-rock
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