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Jazz Fusion events in New York City this weekend - Friday and Saturday nights. Updated daily.
Jazz Fusion Events This Weekend · New York City

Mark Sherman, Ugonna Okegwo, Bernd Reiter, Jim Ridl

Bill Frisell

Moon Sugar

Matyas Bartha Trio, Scott Robinson

Steve Coleman and Five Elements

Brad Mehldau, Joe Farnsworth, Larry Grenadier

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
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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