Jazz-funk | |
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Stylistic origins | |
Cultural origins | Late 1960s – 1970s, United States |
Subgenres | |
Free funk | |
Other topics | |
Jazz fusion, rare groove |
Jazz-funk is a subgenre of jazz music characterized by a strong back beat, electrified sounds,[1] and analog synthesizers. The integration of funk, soul, and R&B music and styles into jazz resulted in the creation of a genre that ranges from pure jazz improvisation to soul, funk or disco with jazz arrangements, jazz riffs, jazz solos, and sometimes soul vocals.[2] Jazz-funk was popular in United States and United Kingdom. Similar genres include soul jazz, jazz fusion and acid jazz.