Jazz-Funk and Jazz Fusion

thelizardking · 05-18-2014, 09:37 AM

I'm looking for recommendations of artists in the Jazz-Funk area (I've only listened to Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock but boy that was a great listen), and Jazz Fusion (Besides Miles Davis and John McLaughlin and Mahavishnu Orchestra, etc.) And possibly the old RnB too, somethin' similiar to Marvin Gaye (I've only listened to two of his albums).
But yeah, I did it here because the recommendation thread is dead.
Recommend albums to start with please.

Thanks~
LizardKing

dwill123 · 05-18-2014, 07:04 PM

The Eleventh House with Larry Coryell
The Eleventh House & Larry Coryell - The Funky Waltz - 1973 on Vimeo

The Zawinul Syndicate

Santana

Psy-Fi · 05-19-2014, 06:08 AM

These are a few great (IMO) albums in various jazz/funk styles, I listen to on a regular basis. You might find something here that interests you...

Anthony 'Reebop' Kwaku Bah - Anthony 'Reebop' Kwaku Bah (1973)

Luis Gasca - For Those Who Chant (1972)

The New Orleans Suspects - Caught Live at The Maple Leaf (2012)

Mandrill - Mandrill (1971)

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band - Mardi Gras in Montreaux (1985)

Brownout - Homenaje (2007)

Grupo Fantasma - Movimiento Popular (2005)

Mandrill "Mandrill" 1971 - YouTube

The New Orleans Suspects - Swampthang - YouTube

Brownout "Meter Beater" (Live) - YouTube

Dark Horse · 06-22-2014, 07:44 AM

Plankton · 06-22-2014, 09:24 AM

Plankton · 05-13-2020, 11:15 AM

A History of Jazz Fusion in 30 Essential Albums

I might tackle listening to the ones I'm not familiar with, if I can find some time.

**Exo** · 05-13-2020, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Plankton

A History of Jazz Fusion in 30 Essential Albums

I might tackle listening to the ones I'm not familiar with, if I can find some time.

Great list. Pretty much no cheese.

Plankton · 05-13-2020, 11:27 AM

I've got 27 of those to really sink my teeth into. Cobham, and the Jaco stuff is covered.

**Exo** · 05-13-2020, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Plankton

I've got 27 of those to really sink my teeth into. Cobham, and the Jaco stuff is covered.

You'll dig everything else. I wouldn't call In a Silent Way fusion but it's one of the best jazz records of all time so who the f*ck cares. Larry Young – Lawrence of Newark being on the list cements it that the person who wrote knows their sh*t.

Plankton · 05-13-2020, 11:43 AM

Definitely. It was passed to me by someone who knows their **** too. A fellow disc golfer, who's also an accomplished jazz/fusion musician, but really humble about it. I think I'm the only one out of our little DG community who knows his dirty little secret.

I think I'll start right there at Larry Young. Thanks!

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Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	Definitely. It was passed to me by someone who knows their **** too. A fellow disc golfer, who's also an accomplished jazz/fusion musician, but really humble about it. I think I'm the only one out of our little DG community who knows his dirty little secret. I think I'll start right there at Larry Young. Thanks! __________________ See location...