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Jazz fusion (see also fusion) is a sub-genre of jazz which merges jazz and other styles of music. In particular this can include funk (see jazz-funk), rock (see jazz rock), electronic, rnb and ska (see ska-jazz). Less common fusion genres include pop, folk, metal, reggae and hip hop. Fusion albums, even those that are made by the same group or artist, may include a variety of styles.

In the late 1960s, jazz musicians began mixing the forms and improvisational techniques of jazz with the electric instruments of rock and the rhythms of soul and rhythm and blues. At the same time, some rock artists began adding jazz elements to their music. The 1970s were the most visible decade for fusion, but the style has been well represented during more recent times. Rather than being a codified musical style, fusion can be viewed as a musical tradition or approach. Some progressive rock music is also labeled as fusion.

Fusion music is typically instrumental, often with complex time signatures, metres, rhythmic patterns, and extended track lengths, featuring lengthy improvisations. Many prominent fusion musicians are recognized as having a high level of virtuosity, combined with complex compositions and musical improvisation in metres rarely seen in other Western musical forms, perhaps best recognized in the work of jazz composers Michal Urbaniak, Dave Brubeck and Don Ellis.

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December 2008
Wednesday 17 December 2008
A Peter White Christmas at Ruth Eckerd Hall Peter White, Richard Elliot, Rick Braun, Mindi Abair	Ruth Eckerd Hall Tampa, United States	4 people attending Add shout
January 2009
Friday 23 January 2009
Dave Holland	Spivey Hall Atlanta, United States	1 person attending Add shout

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