Punk Jazz

Description

Punk Jazz is a fusion genre that combines the raw energy and attitude of punk rock with the improvisational elements and complexity of jazz. It often features unconventional song structures, aggressive rhythms, and a mix of electric and acoustic instruments.

History

Punk Jazz emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s as musicians sought to break traditional genre boundaries. It was influenced by the punk movement's DIY ethos and the avant-garde jazz scene. Bands like The Lounge Lizards and artists such as James Chance and the Contortions were pioneers in this genre, blending the rebellious spirit of punk with the experimental nature of jazz.