Listen/watch the jazz fusion tracks in the module and pick two that you like. Miles Davis was the first but Weather Report, Return to Forwever, and Mahavishnu Orchestra were the three groups that followed Davis’ ideas and defined the style known as Fusion in the 1970’s. A number of the musicians in the three bands performed and recorded with Davis in the early 70’s. Choose two tracks that you like the most. These are long “jams.” Can you make it through them all? Listening to the first 3-4 minutes doesn’t expose you to “everything” that makes up these tunes and this type of jazz.
In this part of the assignment write three short paragraphs:
Write a short paragraph for each of the two tracks explaining what it is you like about them.
In another short paragraph explain in your own words how this new style of jazz compares with the styles of jazz we have covered since jazz began in New Orleans?