Masterpieces of crossover. Recommended popular songs.

Tony Wiliams

Miles Davis, tr ,&, TONY WILLIAMS ,drums – solo ,Live 1967..

Tony Williams is known for incorporating rock into jazz using electric instruments such as electric guitar, bass guitar, and electric piano, and for pioneering performances in electric jazz, jazz rock, and crossover.

Rather Be feat.Jess GlynneClean Bandit

Clean Bandit – Rather Be (feat. Jess Glynne) – Later… with Jools Holland – BBC

Clean Bandit is a four-piece electronic group formed in 2009 in Cambridge, UK.

They are characterized by electronic music rooted in classical influences and use a wide range of instruments, including bass, saxophone, keyboards, drums, cello, and violin.

Their crossover track “Rather Be,” which mixes classical music with dance music beats, reached No.

1 on the charts.

Mind TrickJamie Callum

Jamie Cullum – Mind Trick

Jamie Cullum is a jazz singer and multi-instrumentalist from Essex, England.

While studying English literature and film at the University of Reading, he produced his debut album, which was released in 1999.

After graduating, he signed with a record label, and he continues to be active across genres such as crossover jazz, power pop, and blue-eyed soul.

His popular songs include Everlasting Love, These Are the Days/Frontin’, Mind Trick, and I’m All Over It.

Time to say goodbyeSarah Brightman

Time To Say Good-Bye Andrea Bocelli ( Featuring Sarah Brightman ) wmv

Sarah Brightman is a soprano singer and musical theatre actress from the United Kingdom.

Her distinctive musical style, which blends classical and pop, has made her internationally known as a singer in the classical crossover genre.

Her notable songs include “A Question of Honour” and “Time to Say Goodbye.”

Captain FingersLee Ritenour

Lee Ritenour – Captain Fingers

Lee Ritenour, the American guitarist nicknamed “Captain Fingers,” was a precocious talent who began playing professional sessions at 16.

The track that inspired his nickname is an instrumental that showcases dazzling virtuosity.

Over a driving rhythm, the guitar darts and soars with complete freedom, drawing listeners into a refreshing sonic world.

The piece radiates pure joy in music and a palpable confidence.

It’s the title track from his 1977 album Captain Fingers, a classic that reached No.

178 on the Billboard 200.

Perfect for when you want to revel in technical guitar work—or as a companion for a spirited drive.

Chain ReactionThe Crusaders

Chain Reaction

Let me introduce a sophisticated instrumental number by The Crusaders, a jazz-fusion band from the United States whose smooth groove gets your body swaying.

This track brilliantly blends jazz, funk, soul, and pop, weaving together a kaleidoscope of tonal colors.

Joe Sample’s Fender Rhodes and Clavinet, Larry Carlton’s guitar, Wilton Felder’s saxophone, Wayne Henderson’s trombone, and Stix Hooper’s drums come together to create an urban, cool atmosphere.

The piece is featured on their 1975 album Chain Reaction, which was also a commercial success, reaching No.

26 on the Billboard 200 chart.

It’s perfect as driving music or as a companion for a laid-back evening—give it a listen.

In the EndLinkin Park

In The End [Official HD Music Video] – Linkin Park

Linkin Park is an American band formed in 1996 in Agoura Hills, California.

Their music blends rock, nu metal, alternative rock, metal, and alternative styles.

Popular songs include In the End, Numb, Faint, and One Step Closer.