Jazz-Funk

Description

Jazz-Funk is a subgenre of jazz music that incorporates elements of funk, soul, and R&B. It is characterized by a strong backbeat, electrified sounds, and an emphasis on groove and rhythm.

History

Jazz-Funk emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s as jazz musicians began to explore and incorporate the rhythms and sounds of funk and soul music. Artists like Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis were instrumental in the development of this genre, blending traditional jazz improvisation with electric instruments and funk rhythms.