jazz fusion jazz rock progressive jazz
is progressive rock considered "fusion" too?
Abstr-An merges jazz with elements of rock and world music, as well as experimental, noise, latin, funk and metal ... all merged with jazz. Other bands mix in reggae, country or even hip-hop... but not Abstract Animation!
Note the different time signatures (or sometimes the lack there of), as in FREE-JAZZ) and often floating linear meters in our music. Also, notice that not only the solos are instantly improvised... as with most jazz music.... but we also improvise the arrangements. Sometimes we compose on the fly, and other times we re-visit musical structural themes and motifs we've delved into before.
It's widely known and well understood that Fusion musicians have virtuosity, creativity, a fearless imagination, and a penchance for taking musical risks that you just don't hear in other types of music
Our entire group is looking forward to enjoying RETURN TO FOREVER on July 30 in Miami Beach. That is one awesome Fusion band! In fact, along with Frank Zappa, they wrote the book!
We also like King Crimson, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Art Ensemble of Chicago, Sun Ra, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, Earthworks, and many other wonderful Fusion artists!
Please listen to our mp3's and post your comments. NEW RELEASES include Lateraltitudes and Idioddyssey.
Thanks to all our fans in Europe, South America, Japan, Australia ... and yes, to all you fusion prog fans in the USA as well. Keep it real live!
tripp