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Jazz funk emerged in the late 1960s as a sophisticated fusion that merged the improvisational complexity of jazz with the syncopated, rhythmic drive of funk and R&B. Find upcoming Jazz Funk concerts in London below.
Upcoming Jazz Funk Events · London

Jackson Mathod, Gabriele Pribetti, Alessandro Ionna, Edmondo Cicchetti, Jerome Johnson

Vula Malinga

Tenderlonious, Nim Sadot, Nick Walters, Rebecca Nash, Laurie Lowe

Luke Harris (UK), W3, Chris Wintermeyer, Chris Webster, Tim Ower, Ed Mitchell, Karme Caruso, Tom Gledhill, Ben Tricky, Diego Rodriguez

CHIC, The Brand New Heavies, Craig Charles

Alex Wilson, Laurence Wilkins, Mackwood

Tanhai Collective

John Scofield

John Scofield, Vicente Archer, Ted Poor, John Medeski

Gregg Kofi Brown, Robin Bibi, Wenfei Liu, Atama Bentley

Henderson, Michael Speaks, Nick Hosier, Lorne Daley, Jenny Browning, Mr D-Lyte, DJ Moka

Tenderlonious, Horatio Luna, On-Ly, Tim Carnegie
Sound profile
A danceable, upbeat sound.
Jazz funk emerged in the late 1960s as a sophisticated fusion that merged the improvisational complexity of jazz with the syncopated, rhythmic drive of funk and R&B. Characterized by a strong backbeat and heavy reliance on electric instruments, the genre frequently utilizes the Fender Rhodes piano, wah-wah guitars, and analog synthesizers to create a rich, soulful texture. The music typically maintains a moderate tempo with a deep, danceable groove that bridges the gap between cerebral jazz listening and the physical energy of the dance floor. This style evolved from soul jazz and hard bop, eventually influencing the development of disco and acid jazz while maintaining a distinct focus on instrumental virtuosity and harmonic exploration.
Also known as: funk jazz, jazz-funk, funk-jazz
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