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    This document provides an overview of jazz/rock fusion music. It defines jazz/rock fusion as combining the attitude and energy of rock with the harmonic sophistication and improvisation of jazz. It notes differences from conventional jazz, such as straighter rhythms, use of odd meters, and replacement of some traditional jazz instruments with electric/electronic ones. It also discusses differences in musical material and organization compared to earlier jazz. The document concludes by listing influential jazz/rock fusion albums from 1969-1979 that students are asked to analyze for homework.

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    This document provides an overview of jazz/rock fusion music. It defines jazz/rock fusion as combining the attitude and energy of rock with the harmonic sophistication and improvisation of jazz. It notes differences from conventional jazz, such as straighter rhythms, use of odd meters, and replacement of some traditional jazz instruments with electric/electronic ones. It also discusses differences in musical material and organization compared to earlier jazz. The document concludes by listing influential jazz/rock fusion albums from 1969-1979 that students are asked to analyze for homework.

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    This document provides an overview of jazz/rock fusion music. It defines jazz/rock fusion as combining the attitude and energy of rock with the harmonic sophistication and improvisation of jazz. It notes differences from conventional jazz, such as straighter rhythms, use of odd meters, and replacement of some traditional jazz instruments with electric/electronic ones. It also discusses differences in musical material and organization compared to earlier jazz. The document concludes by listing influential jazz/rock fusion albums from 1969-1979 that students are asked to analyze for homework.

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    Farnell Newton

    Contemporary Jazz Combo


    WINTER Spring 2012

    What is Jazz/Rock Fusion?


    As the title implies, Jazz/rock fusion is a type of jazz in which musicians attempt to
    expand the boundaries of jazz by incorporating elements from rock and other musical
    styles. Jazz/rock fusion combines the attitude and energy of rock with the harmonic
    sophistication and improvisational freedom of jazz.
    Jazz/rock fusion differs from conventional Jazz in several ways. The use of Rhythm
    tends to be "straighter" and less disposed to a swing feel. In addition, artists may make
    use of odd meters, superimposed rhythmic feels and other unorthodox rhythmic
    constructions in their search for new modes of expression. Electric/electronic
    instruments such as the electric guitar, electric bass and synthesizer often replace
    traditional jazz instruments such as the saxophone, trumpet and upright bass. Electronic
    signal processing gear may be used to modify the sound of both electric and traditional
    instruments.
    There is also a difference in the choice, use and organization of musical material.The
    musical content and organization of traditional jazz is to a large degree based on the
    popular tunes of the 1940's and 1950's, the so called "standards", and on the chord
    sequence most common to them : the II-V7-I progression. Jazz/rock fusion
    compositions, on the other hand, are often not based on standard tunes or progressions
    and are often organized in ways different from the common "head, solo, head" format so
    often encountered in jazz prior to 1960.

    Jazz/Rock Fusion Albums


    Bitches Brew - Miles Davis
    Year: 1969
    Tracks: Pharaoh's Dance, Bitches Brew, Spanish Key, John McLaughlin, Miles Runs the Voodoo
    Down, Sanctuary
    The Inner Mounting Flame - Mahavishnu Orchestra
    Year: 1971
    Tracks: Meeting of the Spirits, Dawn, The Noonward Race, A Lotus on Irish Streams, Vital
    Transformation, The Dance of Maya, You Know You Know, Awakening
    Caravanserai - Santana
    Year: 1972
    Tracks: Eternal Caravan of Reincarnation, Waves Within, Look Up (To See What's Coming Down),
    Just in Time to See the Sun, Song of the Wind, All the Love of the Universe, Future Primitive,
    Stone Flower, La Fuente del Ritmo, Every Step of the Way
    Where Have I Known You Before - Return To Forever
    Year: 1974
    Tracks: Vulcan Worlds, Where Have I Loved You Before, The Shadow Of Love, Where Have I
    Danced With You Before, Beyond The Seventh Galaxy, Earth Juice, Where Have I Known You
    Before, Song To The Pharoah Kings
    School Days - Stanley Clarke
    Year: 1976
    Tracks: School Days, Quiet Afternoon, The Dancer, Desert Song, Hot Fun, Life Is Just A Game
    Jaco Pastorius - Jaco Pastorius
    Year: 1976
    Tracks: Donna Lee, Come On, Come Over, Continuum, Kuru / Speak Like A Child, Portrait of Tracy,
    Opus Pocus, Okonkole y Trompa, (Used To Be A) Cha-Cha, Forgotten Love, (Used To Be A) ChaCha, 6/4 Jam
    Romantic Warrior - Return to Forever
    Year: 1976
    Tracks: Medieval Overture, Sorceress, The Romantic Warrior, Majestic Dance, The Magician, Duel
    Of The Jester And The Tyrant
    Heavy Weather - Weather Report
    Year: 1977
    Tracks: Birdland, A Remark You Made, Teen Town, Harlequin, Rumba Mama, Palladium, The
    Juggler, Havona
    Elegant Gypsy - Al Di Meola
    Year: 1977
    Tracks: Flight Over Rio, Midnight Tango, Mediterranean Sundance, Race With Devil on Spanish
    Highway, Lady of Rome, Sister of Brazil, Elegant Gypsy Suite

    HOMEWORK:
    Bring in a chart with 5 copies for next week from the Jazz/Rock Fusion years between
    1969-1979.

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