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Jazz fusion emerged in the late 1960s as a sophisticated synthesis of jazz improvisation and harmony with the high-energy rhythms and electronic instrumentation of rock and funk. Find upcoming Jazz Fusion concerts in London below.
Upcoming Jazz Fusion Events · London

David Mrakpor, Jon Onabowu, INSXGHT, Francois Fasano, Leslie Essel

Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory, Artie Zaitz, Theo Erskine, Mussinghi Brian Edwards, Deschanel Gordon, Wilf Diamond, Jack Garside, Jack Thomas

Kaidi Akinnibi, Orla Rae, Grifton Forbes-Amos, Blue Lab Beats, Benji Appiah, Ezekiel Ajie, Ben Vize

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

Don Glori, Alex Cosmo Blake, The Bricklayers, Laurie Milton, Jack Robson

Nicola Guida, Alex Blake, Patterns, Dani Diodato, Johnny Woodham, Callum Connell, J Moko, Manny, Jack Robson, Isaac Kitito

Laurence Cottle, Jamie Murray, Rick Simpson, Paul Booth

Jay Phelps

Izzie Derry, Jana Varga

Greg Spero, Ben Glasser, Matt May, Lox

Nikki Yeoh, Charlie Ballamy Quartet
Sound profile
A high-energy sound.
Jazz fusion emerged in the late 1960s as a sophisticated synthesis of jazz improvisation and harmony with the high-energy rhythms and electronic instrumentation of rock and funk. Typically featuring electric guitars, synthesizers, and intricate drumming, the genre is characterized by technical virtuosity, complex time signatures, and extended improvisational sections. The mood is often intense and exploratory, reflecting a transition from traditional acoustic jazz to a more amplified, contemporary sound. While it maintains the harmonic depth of post-bop, its heavy reliance on groove and distortion bridges the gap between avant-garde jazz and progressive rock.
Also known as: Fusion, Jazz-rock
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