Ska jazz
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Ska jazz is a music genre derived by combining the melodic content of jazz with the rhythmic and harmonic content of ska.
Ska jazz is considered a subgenre of third wave ska, but lacks the punk rock influence present in much of third wave ska. Ska jazz bands usually contain an electric guitar or two, a bass guitar, keyboards, a drum set and a horn section section (comprised of any combination of the following: trumpet, trombone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, and baritone saxophone). Occasionally there may be one or more vocalists, but the genre is primarily focussed on instrumental tunes. The brass instruments usually carry the melody, and there are occasional improvised solos. The rhythm secion places accents on the off beats, thus giving the music a different feel than straight jazz.
[edit] Notable artists
- Don Drummond
- Jazz Jamaica
- Los Hooligans
- Rico Rodriguez
- Rotterdam Ska-Jazz Foundation
- Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
- The New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble
- St. Petersburg Ska-Jazz Review
- The Articles
[edit] Links
Ska-Jazz on Blogspot.com SKAspot
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