Nu jazz
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Nu jazz, also known as jazztronica,[1] is a genre of jazz and electronic music. The music blends jazz elements with other musical styles, such as funk, electronic music, and free improvisation.[2]
Overview
Nu jazz typically ventures further into the electronic territory than does its close cousin, acid jazz.[3] Nu jazz can be very experimental in nature and can vary widely in sound and concept.[3] The sound departs further from its blues roots than acid jazz does, and instead explores electronic sounds and ethereal jazz sensualities.[3] "The star of Nu jazz is the music itself and not the individual dexterity of the musicians."[3]
See also
- Broken beat
- Groovera New Modern Radio
- Saint-Germain-des-Prés Café (popular series of nu-jazz compilations)
- Chillout
References
- ^ Nicholson, Stuart (March 2003). "Jazztronica: A Brief History of the Future of Jazz". JazzTimes. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
- ^ Definition from Sergey Chernov, June 7, 2002, in The St. Petersburg Times [1] Archived 2009-09-18 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c d [2] Archived December 26, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
Sources
- "A Flourish of Jazz", Time Magazine article, including mention of the use of electronics in jazz fusion.
Further reading
- https://www.jazzmusicarchives.com/subgenre/nu-jazz: This archival site comprising forums, articles, discographies, and listening guides, provides a fuller understanding of Nu-jazz.