Crossover jazz

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Crossover jazz is a style of jazz that incorporates elements from other genres to appeal to a bigger audience.[1] Musicians associated with crossover jazz seek a wider appeal with audiences that are not devoted specifically to jazz music, and often sell albums on charts other than jazz, such as pop and R&B.[2] Examples include George Benson, Chris Botti, Candy Dulfer, Michael Franks, Dave Grusin, Earl Klugh, Bob James, Al Jarreau, Lee Ritenour, David Sanborn, Spyro Gyra, and Grover Washington Jr.[3][4]

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  1. ^ Carson, Charles D. (2008). ""Bridging the Gap": Creed Taylor, Grover Washington Jr., and the Crossover Roots of Smooth Jazz". Black Music Research Journal. 28 (1): 1–15. ISSN 0276-3605. JSTOR 25433792.
  2. ^ "Crossover Jazz". musicbase.org.
  3. ^ "Crossover Jazz Music Artists | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  4. ^ Holland, Bill (March 8, 1986). AC Rivals in D.C. Starting Jazz Shows. Billboard. p. 21.


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