I've been following the thread about genres and the definition of Acid Jazz. Although the discussions are interesting, I find that I'm not satisfied with the explanations for what is and is not Acid Jazz. When we build a preconception about a word, the word becomes laid in concrete. Thus changing or "making space" in a genre like Acid Jazz is a losing battle -- people will always have the preconception that acid jazz is the acoustic party souljazzfunk that the Acid Jazz label put out in the early 90's.
The music we all listen to has aspects from any number of music styles. We all agree its not drum and bass; its not jazz, either... you get my drift. Still, there are some qualities that make it recognizable and unique. I'm talking Fila Brazillia and the Pork label, Peter Kruder, Studio!K7, Ninja Tune, Compost Records, Talkin' Loud, Good Looking Records, OM Records, Groove Armada, Dzihan & Kamien, Boojoo Bazou, Modaji, P'taah, King Kooba, Nightmares on Wax, Jill Scott, VIkter Duplaix, St. Germain...
My challenge is this: Let's define a name for this music. Not another sub-genre of a sub-genre, but a name that encompasses the plethora of styles involved.
Everyone, please post your suggestions!
Markus
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