fusion

Fusion music, also known as jazz-rock fusion, is a hybrid music genre which combines the improvisational aspects of jazz with elements of rock, soul, and funk.

Fusion enjoyed peak popularity during the seventies due to the popularity of bands like Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report, and Return To Forever, as well as musicians like Jeff Beck, Stanley Clarke, and Herbie Hancock. Today, it's popularity lives on primarily due to the influence it continues to wield in genres like hip-hop.

While pinpointing an origin for fusion is no easy task, many would point to the landmark Miles Davis album Bitches Brew as a primary influence. Others would probably cite influences as diverse as Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrix, and Sly And The Family Stone. A reasonable argument could also be made that British progressive rock bands like Yes, Porcupine Tree and King Crimson owe the improvisational, genre-crossing freedom they continue to enjoy at least in part to the enduring impact of fusion.

Fans of jazz-rock fusion can be found blogging on sites like Fusion Groovin and JazzRock World.

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• Code Black – F.E.A.R. (FUSION131) WEB 2012

  
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  Artist:  Code Black Title:  F.E.A.R. Label:  Fusion Records Calalog nr.:  FUSION131 Rip Date:  30-01-2012 Store Date:  30-01-2012 Preview & Buy:   Junodownload Tracks:  02 CDs:  1 Lenght:  06:57 Min Quality:  320 Kbps Cover:  Yes *.cue:  No *.m3u:  Yes *.nfo:  Yes TRACKLIST: ...
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• Toneshifterz – Till Daybreak meets Album Sampler 05 (FUSION130) WEB 2012

  
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  Artist:  Toneshifterz Title:  Till Daybreak meets Album Sampler 05 Label:  Fusion Records Calalog nr.:  FUSION130 Rip Date:  23-01-2012 Store Date:  23-01-2012 Preview & Buy:   Junodownload Tracks:  06 CDs:  1 Lenght:  26:16 Min Quality:  320 Kbps Cover:  Yes *.cue:  No *.m3u:  Yes ...
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  Going for classic with a twist today! Credits Essences – Opera Summertime 03 *blonde* (at TDR Fusion ) [KoKoLoReS] BP – ba-da-bing lashes *Glance Skins – Nyasha – Bean – Matte 06 lipstick [theSkinnery] Sasha freckles & moles IKON Vanity Eyes – Silverleaf [Uw.st -7R-]     ...
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  Artist:  Zany Title:  Squared Label:  Fusion Records Calalog nr.:  FUSION129 Rip Date:  23-01-2012 Store Date:  23-01-2012 Preview & Buy:   Junodownload Tracks:  02 CDs:  1 Lenght:  07:30 Min Quality:  320 Kbps Cover:  Yes *.cue:  No *.m3u:  Yes *.nfo:  Yes TRACKLIST: 01. Zany ...
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   Quick post to share a few of the latest releases at this cycle of TDR Fusion! I adore the yellow check dress from Milk Motion, a total LV inspiration. I was totally in love with Marc Jacobs collection for Spring and this is my little love song to it! Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full ...
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  Artist:  Toneshifterz Title:  Till Daybreak meets Album Sampler 04 Label:  Fusion Records Calalog nr.:  FUSION128 Rip Date:  09-01-2012 Store Date:  09-01-2012 Preview & Buy:   Junodownload Tracks:  06 CDs:  1 Lenght:  29:34 Min Quality:  320 Kbps Cover:  Yes *.cue:  No *.m3u:  Yes ...
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  Artist:  B-Front Title:  Virus Label:  Fusion Records Calalog nr.:  FUSION127 Rip Date:  30-12-2011 Store Date:  30-12-2011 Preview & Buy:   Junodownload Tracks:  02 CDs:  1 Lenght:  11:07 Min Quality:  320 Kbps Cover:  Yes *.cue:  No *.m3u:  Yes *.nfo:  Yes TRACKLIST: 01. ...
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  Artist:  The Pitcher & Slim Shore Title:  I’m Alive Label:  Fusion Records Calalog nr.:  FUSION125 Rip Date:  23-12-2011 Store Date:  23-12-2011 Preview & Buy:   Junodownload Tracks:  02 CDs:  1 Lenght:  08:17 Min Quality:  320 Kbps Cover:  Yes *.cue:  No *.m3u:  Yes *.nfo:  Yes ...
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