A roundup of classic Western jazz-funk albums—from staples to the latest releases

Even when we talk about jazz in general, there are many subgenres, and quite a few have undergone their own unique evolution.

The “jazz-funk” featured in this article, as the name suggests, incorporates funk elements into jazz.

In fact, the term really took hold from the 1980s into the 1990s.

In other words, many works were rediscovered and reevaluated by later DJs and musicians, and the genre is also highly popular as a source for samples in hip-hop.

To get to know jazz-funk, we’ve put together not only classic staples from the 1970s that you should start with, but also recent noteworthy albums that embody jazz-funk sensibilities.

Whether you’re a beginner or already have some knowledge, please take a look!