Smooth Jazz Flashcards
1
Q
who were the 2 most important people?
A
Kenny G and grover washington
2
Q
what could it alternatively be considred?
A
“jazz pop” or “instrumental pop”
3
Q
how did the instruments relate to fusion?
A
had many of the same
4
Q
why did producers like this style?
A
had commercial appeal $$$
5
Q
what were the traits of smooth jazz?
A
- heavily incorpoerated pop elements into jazz, or vice versa
- a reserved version of improvisation
- over the top, faux-soulfulness (scoops, grace notes)
