ジャパニーズ・フュージョン・ジャズ (Japanese Fusion Jazz) (n.) [ʤæpəˈniz ʤæz ˈfjuʒən]: Traditionally jazz fusion is often associated with the term “jazz rock” that came into popularity in the late 60s and 70s. This era of jazz fusion heavily mixed the rock, funk, psychedelic and reggae styles with elements of jazz instrumentation. Often, the music includes electric instruments like synthesizers, electric guitars, electric pianos and other rock instruments. Most also incorporated funk rhythms popular in this era that drove the groove and pace of many jazz fusion albums. The two largest stylistic qualities of jazz fusion is the heavy focus on instrumentation and reliance on instrumental sounds with out the need for a voice. Japanese jazz fusion takes this idea and puts it alongside what was popular within country, city pop. The music was filled with warm and lavish sounds and a heavy emphasis on the snyth-pop style of the 70s and 80s.
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