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What is jazz punk?

Jazz Punk describes the amalgamation of elements of the jazz tradition (usually free jazz and jazz fusion of the 1960s and 1970s) with the instrumentation or conceptual heritage of punk rock (typically the more experimental and dissonant strains, such as No Wave and hardcore). John Zorn, James Chance and the Contortions, and Lounge Lizards are notable examples of jazz punk artists.

Artists to start with

  1. ミドリ
  2. Acoustic Ladyland
  3. James Chance
  4. Vernon Jane
  5. 385
  6. 勝手にしやがれ
  7. James Chance & The Contortions
  8. James White
  9. Silver Daggers
  10. Sandy Dillon

Albums to hear first

  • あらためまして、はじめまして、ミドリです。 by ミドリあらためまして、はじめまして、ミドリです。ミドリ
  • shinsekai by ミドリshinsekaiミドリ
  • Advantage by Clock DVAAdvantageClock DVA
  • Last Chance Disco by Acoustic LadylandLast Chance DiscoAcoustic Ladyland
  • Gyatso by 16-17Gyatso16-17
  • 右も左も支配する頭は今日も肉を食いヨダレを垂らす。 by Bleach右も左も支配する頭は今日も肉を食いヨダレを垂らす。Bleach
  • Entre Quatro Paredes by nigeria futebol clubeEntre Quatro Paredesnigeria futebol clube
  • 人間 by 385人間385

Jazz Punk songs

  1. 5拍子 by ミドリ
  2. ゆきこさん by ミドリ
  3. どんぞこ by ミドリ
  4. Iggy by Acoustic Ladyland
  5. Further Maths by PENTAGONIC
  6. Contort Yourself by James Chance
  7. Sludge by Vylet Pony
  8. The End by PENTAGONIC
  9. ちはるの恋 by ミドリ
  10. Christine Keeler by Glaxo Babies

Neighbouring genres

In the jazz & blues family. All genres

bluescool jazzbossa novaacid jazzblues rockbebopavant-garde jazzdelta blueschicago bluesdark jazzcountry bluesdesert blues

Questions

What is jazz punk?
Jazz Punk describes the amalgamation of elements of the jazz tradition (usually free jazz and jazz fusion of the 1960s and 1970s) with the instrumentation or conceptual heritage of punk rock (typically the more experimental and dissonant strains, such as No Wave and hardcore). John Zorn, James Chance and the Contortions, and Lounge Lizards are notable examples of jazz punk artists.
Who are the best-known jazz punk artists?
By Last.fm listening: ミドリ, Acoustic Ladyland, James Chance, Vernon Jane, 385 and 勝手にしやがれ.
What genres are similar to jazz punk?
On Risocast it sits with blues, cool jazz, bossa nova, acid jazz, blues rock and bebop.

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