The albums that define
jazz fusion.
Our picks for where to start with jazz fusion — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top jazz fusion artists
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The jazz fusion essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Herbie Hancock
Takin' Off
A vibrant blend of hard bop and rhythmic grooves, showcasing Hancock's inventive piano work and catchy melodies.
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Miles Davis
Kind of Blue
A serene exploration of modal jazz, where improvisation unfolds over lush harmonic landscapes.
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Phil Collins
Testify
A blend of introspective pop balladry and rhythmic funk rock, infused with Collins' soulful vocals.
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Phil Collins
Going Back
A nostalgic collection of Motown classics reimagined through Collins' soulful voice and lush instrumentation.
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Phil Collins
Brother Bear – An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack
A heartfelt blend of pop and world music, echoing themes of nature and brotherhood through Phil Collins' emotive songwriting.
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Frank Zappa
Hot Rats
A vibrant fusion of jazz, rock, and experimental sounds that showcases Zappa's eclectic genius.
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Frank Zappa
Lumpy Gravy
An avant-garde tapestry of orchestral textures interwoven with surreal spoken word and absurdist soundscapes.
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Frank Zappa
Burnt Weeny Sandwich
A whimsical tapestry of avant-garde jazz and rock, stitched together with surreal humor and complex arrangements.
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Herbie Hancock
The Imagine Project
A vibrant fusion of jazz, world music, and poignant lyrics exploring themes of unity and hope.
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Herbie Hancock
Butterfly
A seamless blend of jazz-funk grooves and soulful melodies, inviting listeners to a lush auditory landscape.
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Casiopea
Thunder Live
A vibrant blend of jazz fusion and funk, filled with intricate musicianship and energetic improvisation.
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Casiopea
Euphony
A vibrant blend of intricate jazz fusion and funky grooves that invites listeners to lose themselves in rhythm.
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Casiopea
Flowers
A vibrant tapestry of jazz fusion and funk, merging intricate melodies with rhythmic grooves.
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Casiopea
4x4
A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and rock, showcasing East's virtuosic bass playing across diverse compositions.
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Casiopea
Halle
Intricate melodies intertwine with rhythmic grooves, creating a vibrant fusion of jazz and funk that invites movement.
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Casiopea
Photographs
An exhilarating blend of jazz fusion and funk, capturing the vibrant energy of early '80s Japan.
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Casiopea
The Soundgraphy
An intricate blend of jazz fusion and funk that paints colorful soundscapes with dynamic instrumentation.
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Casiopea
Asian Dreamer
A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and new wave interwoven with intricate melodies and rhythmic exploration.
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Casiopea
Dramatic
A vibrant fusion of jazz and traditional Japanese melodies, swirling with intricate rhythms and emotive instrumentation.
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Casiopea
Mint Jams
A vibrant fusion of jazz and funk that showcases intricate musicianship alongside infectious grooves.
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Casiopea
Casiopea World Live '88
Dynamic jazz fusion intertwines with rock elements, showcasing virtuosic musicianship and infectious grooves.
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Casiopea
Freshness
A vibrant blend of jazz fusion and funk, cascading through intricate melodies and infectious grooves.
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Casiopea
Cross Point
A vibrant blend of jazz fusion and funk that pulsates with intricate grooves and bright melodies.
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Casiopea
Eyes of the Mind
A vibrant fusion of Brazilian rhythms and smooth R&B grooves that create a lush auditory landscape.
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