Jazz Fusion Part 2




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Summary: Today we continue to look at some of the early works of JAZZ FUSION We describe JAZZ FUSION , aka "Fusion" and "Jazz Rock", as: 1. a mixture of elements of jazz, using IMPROVISATION 2. using the grooves of FUNK 3. the beats and power of ROCK 4. jazz fusion music is typically INSTRUMENTAL 5. with extended TRACK LENGTHS, because of the improvisations 6. these are often COMPLEX compositions, with COMPLEX time and metres. HENCE THE VIRTUOSO INSTRUMENTALIST MUSICIAN INTEREST 7. Jazz Fusion maybe not as much a musical style-- but more of a MUSICAL APPROACH.