Fusion Jazz
70-80's
Fusion jazz- started around the late 60's in the US
Fusion Jazz Musicians
- Scott Henderson
- Herbie Hancock
- Pat Metheny
- Larry Carlton
- Miles Davis
Well Known Fusion Artists
Pat Metheny
- Leader of the Pat Methany Group
- "What's It All About"
- Reinvented the traditional "jazz guitar" sound
Last Train Home (Pat Metheny cover) by Alfredo De Pietra
Miles Davis
- Jazz musician, trumpeter, composer, bandleader
- Considered one of the most influential musicians of 20th century
03. La fusion de Miles Davis by Doottah.Beats
Scott Henderson
- Leading guitarist and composer
- Well known for his band, Tribal Tech
In memory of Scott Henderson - Runnin' the Line by Goldflies Music
Articles on fusion jazz
Events in 70-80's
- Elvis Presley died
- Bruce Jenner won a gold medal
- 1976- Olympics
- Vietnam War
- President Nixon resigned
- Gas shortages
- Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built first Apple computer
- Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's record
- OJ Simpson broke Jim Brown's single reason rushing record
fun fact: the word "rad" came into play at this time
Fusion jazz today
late 80's-