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About Jazz-funk
Jazz-funk is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of jazz and funk.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Herbie Hancock, Jamiroquai, James Taylor, Jaco Pastorius, Jimmy Smith and Weather Report.
Jazz-funk has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Free funk.
From Wikipedia
Jazz-funk is a subgenre of jazz music characterized by a strong back beat, electrified sounds, and analog synthesizers. The integration of funk, soul, and R&B music and styles into jazz resulted in the creation of a genre that ranges from pure jazz improvisation to soul, funk or disco with jazz arrangements, jazz riffs, jazz solos, and sometimes soul vocals. Similar genres to jazz-funk include acid jazz.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Jazz-funk.
Key artists
- Herbie Hancock
- Jamiroquai
- James Taylor
- Jaco Pastorius
- Jimmy Smith
- Weather Report
- Ray Parker Jr.
- Victor Wooten
- Randy Jackson
- Chuck Mangione
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Jazz-funk?
Jazz-funk is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of jazz and funk.
Where and when did Jazz-funk originate?
Jazz-funk originated in United States in the 1970s.
Who are famous Jazz-funk artists?
Herbie Hancock, Jamiroquai, James Taylor, Jaco Pastorius, Jimmy Smith and Weather Report.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q38656 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Jazz-funk – CC BY-SA 4.0
- MusicBrainz genre – CC0
- Jazz Funk no1 (accompagnement) by Claude Reid – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jazz Funk no1 (accompagnement)-en wav by Claude Reid – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jazz Funk no1 (saxophone sans guitare)-en wav by Claude Reid – CC BY-SA 4.0