 Smooth Jazz
is an outgrowth of fusion, one that emphasizes its polished
side. Generally, smooth jazz relies on rhythms and grooves
instead of improvisation. There are layers of synthesizers, lite-funk
rhythms, lite-funk bass, elastic guitars, and either trumpets,
alto, or soprano saxophones. The music isn't cerebral, like hard
bop, nor is it gritty and funky like soul-jazz or groove -- it
is unobtrusive, slick, and highly polished, where the overall
sound matters more than the individual parts.
More Smooth Jazz Artists |
|
|
George Benson Larry Coryell Bob James Spyro Gyra Take 6 David Benoit Norman Connors Special EFX Chuck Mangione Ben Sidran Acoustic Alchemy Craig Chaquico George Howard Al Jarreau John Klemmer Jeff Lorber Najee David Sanborn Kirk Whalum Kenny G |
Lee Ritenour Tuck & Patti The Yellowjackets Paulinho Da Costa Jim Chappell New York Voices
Dave Koz |
