Classic fusion music masterpieces. Recommended staple tracks.
“Fusion” is a music genre that grew out of jazz, and true to its name, it blends a wide range of elements into a genuinely crossover sound that has produced countless classic albums and songs.
If you’re curious about fusion and want to sample a few tracks, this article introduces essential tunes—from soft, stylish numbers to complex, groundbreaking pieces.
Focusing mainly on overseas artists, we’ll cover beloved hits from years past, canonical staples, and standout tracks by artists who blend the hallmarks of jazz fusion with contemporary flair.
Whether you’re feeling nostalgic for the old days or searching for modern fusion, read on.
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Classic fusion music masterpieces. Recommended standard tracks (101–110)
Looking GlassAllan Holdsworth
Allan Holdsworth was a British guitarist and composer active from 1969 to 2017.
Over a career spanning more than 40 years, he played in a variety of sonic styles, but he is best known for his work in jazz fusion.
This track appears on his fourth album, Atavachron, released in 1986.
World Gone StrangeAndy Summers
Andy Summers is a British guitarist active since 1959, also known as a member of the rock band The Police.
This track is included on his first solo album, World Gone Strange, released in 1991.
EuropanemaBURNIER & CARTIER
A lively and unique harmony number by a sibling duo whose father is Brazilian samba guitarist Luiz Bonfá.
They play with an effortless touch, but they possess considerable technique and taste—it’s a shame their active period was so short.
TRASHFORMER (feat. Mike McCready)Donna Grantis
TRASHFORMER, a track by world-renowned Canadian guitarist Donna Grantis.
It’s a solo piece on a heavily distorted electric guitar, and while it has hard rock elements, it might be considered an unusual sound for fusion.
It might not even be fusion at all.
The border is yours to draw—decide freely as you listen!
MiragemDjavan
It’s a pop number by one of the world’s foremost melody makers—often compared to Stevie Wonder.
While it’s sprinkled with quintessentially ’80s drum sounds and synthesizers and aims for an American feel, the Portuguese rhythms—and above all, the harmonies—are beautiful.