> I have two questions for the masses out there on the e-mail list:
> 1) How is acid-jazz different from fusion
Basically, 'fusion' is the combination of jazz and rock. Of course you
have different kinds of fusion, some of which is jazz and progressive
rock, and jazz and funk. The emphasis here was basically 'contemporary
jazz' (i.e. instrumental music with lots of solo noodling and odd chords)
with a rock attitude (i.e. drummer going crazy with cymbal crashes).
Acid-Jazzm, in general terms, is more or less the combination of jazz and
hip-hop music, with related styles mixed in as well. It's generally more
simpler musically, with some exceptions, but the emphasis here is on rhythm
and groove - unlike fusion, you can actually dance to it. The musical
definition is less strict than fusion - it can be vocal, it can be
instrumental, it can even have lots of solo
noodling and odd chords too, or it can be this repetitive drum loop.
Acid-jazz is not "fusion," but it's definitely *A* fusion.