The best Jazz-Funk albums
of the 1970s.
Where to start with 1970–1979 jazz-funk — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 1970s — jazz-funk
Top picks from 1970–1979, ranked by where we would start.
Ramsey Lewis
Tequila Mockingbird
A vibrant fusion of jazz and funk, blending bright melodies with rhythmic grooves that invite listeners to dance.
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Ramsey Lewis
Legacy
A vibrant fusion of jazz and funk, layered with classical motifs and rich improvisation throughout its expansive compositions.
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Herbie Hancock
Directstep
A genre-blurring exploration of electronic textures and jazz improvisation layered over deep grooves and intricate melodies.
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Herbie Hancock
Secrets
A vibrant blend of jazz fusion and funk, infused with electronic textures and rich melodic explorations.
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Jaco Pastorius
Jaco
A groundbreaking mix of jazz fusion and funk, showcasing virtuosic bass lines and innovative arrangements that redefine the genre.
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Roy Ayers
Let's Do It
A vibrant fusion of jazz-funk grooves and soulful melodies that invite listeners to dance and reflect.
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Roy Ayers
You Send Me
A fusion of silky soul grooves and intricate jazz arrangements, enveloping listeners in a warm, rhythmic embrace.
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Tom Scott
Blow It Out
A vibrant blend of jazz fusion and pop, infused with smooth grooves and dynamic melodies that evoke the West Coast sound.
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Jaco Pastorius
Jaco Pastorius
'Jaco Pastorius' showcases a cohesive set of tracks that exemplify his innovative playing and compositional brilliance. It's the entry point to experience his musical range and artistry.
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Weather Report
Sweetnighter
A vibrant fusion of jazz and funk, blending intricate rhythms with melodic improvisation and rich harmonic textures.
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Tom Scott
New York Connection
A vibrant blend of jazz fusion and funk, enriched by smooth melodies and intricate rhythms reflecting urban life.
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Masayoshi Takanaka
Seychelles
A vibrant blend of funky grooves, tropical melodies, and jazz-infused arrangements that transport listeners to a sun-soaked paradise.
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Masayoshi Takanaka
An Insatiable High
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Weather Report
Mysterious Traveller
A vibrant tapestry of jazz fusion that intertwines intricate melodies with improvisational flair and rhythmic complexity.
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Chuck Mangione
Chase the Clouds Away
A vibrant blend of smooth jazz and fusion, laced with catchy melodies and lush arrangements.
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Chuck Mangione
Fun and Games
A vibrant blend of smooth jazz and funk, infused with uplifting melodies and playful rhythms that invite listeners to unwind.
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Fred Wesley
A Blow for Me, a Toot to You
Energizing jazz-funk grooves blend with vibrant brass arrangements, creating an infectious rhythm that compels movement and joy.
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Fred Wesley
Say Blow by Blow Backwards
A vibrant fusion of jazz and funk, layered with intricate horn arrangements and infectious grooves that invite movement.
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Sonny Fortune
Waves of Dreams
A rich tapestry of modal jazz entwined with Afro-Cuban rhythms and exploratory improvisation that invites deep introspection.
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Sonny Fortune
Awakening
A vibrant fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms and modal improvisation, blending intricate melodies with dynamic jazz textures.
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Sadao Watanabe
I'm Old Fashioned
Smooth jazz harmonies entwine with bossa nova rhythms, creating an elegant and timeless sonic landscape.
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Carlos Garnett
Black Love
A rich tapestry of avant-garde jazz and funk, intertwining complex rhythms with soulful melodies and vibrant improvisation.
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Lyn Collins
Think (About It)
A vibrant blend of funk rhythms and soulful vocals that captures the spirit of empowerment and resilience in the early 1970s.
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