Fusion recommendations please.

xSkarloey

Last time I asked for a few pointers about jazz guitarists I got some great responses.

So having worked my way through that little lot, it's time to ask more knowledgeable folk as to what jazz-rock fusion I might like.

I definitely like the harder stuff. Miles Davis's Jack Johnson album, Pangea and Agharta are long-time faves.

Beck's jazzier moments I like too, and I've recently got to know McLaughlin/Mahavishnu's Inner Mounting Flame.

What else should I try? All suggestions gratefully received. Thanks.

Megii

Have you listened to Allan Holdsworth? If not, then you should - Wardenclyffe Tower is a great album, just to pick one out. Also I'd recommend Mike Stern and John Scofield's stuff - I guess those two are pretty mainstream, so you're probably already well aware of them. A guitarist I've always liked for fusion is Steve Khan - some of his earlier albums are out of print now I think, but well worth seeking out if you can find them. He has a very individual style, and leaves lots of space, and doesn't tend to indulge in needless displays of technique - very involving to listen to I find.

boogieman

Try Scott Henderson's stuff with Tribal Tech.

Reverend

Might seem odd, but try the first Journey album.

xSkarloey

Will get started on these. Thanks.

Holdsworth I know as a name only really. I've heard very little.

viz

AL DI MEOLA!!! Casino, splendido hotel, elegant gypsy, electric rendezvous, scenario, land of the midnight sun. Especially the first 3.

joneve

Does Dave Weckl fall under this category?

longshins

Oz Noy and Wayne Krantz both changed the way I approach guitar forever. Well worth a listen if you don't want super cheese fusion.

xSkarloey

Don't mind a bit of cheese.

I'm even willing to suspend my dislike of 'chorus with everything' jazz guitar to try and give every suggestion a fair hearing.

sweepy

UK,  Tempest and the first 2 Bill Bruford albums are worth a look, especially if you want to get a feel for the embryonic Holdsworth sound and approach

Neckwringer

Yeh,Wayne Krantz..........fuck me I've always hated playing 'songs' especially some other fuckers 'songs'

Wayne Krantz aint pure fusion but it is the most exciting stuff I've heard in a long freakin time

and Keith Carlock on drums...well just try a bit.

Deffo a way to play,not copy.........be yourself and fuck em'.

Nomad

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