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Jazz World Music Gems - Top Jazz World Fusion CDs
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WaveWave by Antonio Carlos Jobim
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $5.77
The premiere bossa nova composer's masterpiece.
Arabian WaltzArabian Waltz by Rabih Abou-khalil
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $10.34
Probably Rabih's masterpiece. This CD features his ability to arrange strings.
Several Shades Of Jade / Breeze From The EastSeveral Shades Of Jade / Breeze From The East by Cal Tjader
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Cal Tjader worked with composer Lalo Schifrin to create an asian jazz fusion masterpiece.
Far East SuiteFar East Suite by Duke Ellington
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Ellington's classic asian fusion suite.
Jazz Samba Encore!Jazz Samba Encore! by Stan Getz
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The 2nd of three classic Getz Bossa Nova CDs. Features guitarist Luis Bonfa and Carlos Jobim on piano. My favorite of the 3.
MalicoolMalicool by Roswell Rudd
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East African jazz fusion. Trombonist Rudd combines with Kora master Tomani Diabate and his band. Tomani steals the show.
Eastern SoundsEastern Sounds by Yusef Lateef
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Great middle eastern and east asian jazz fusion.
Jazz SambaJazz Samba by Stan Getz
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The first of three classic Getz Bossa Nova/ Brazillian jazz albums
Getz/GilbertoGetz/Gilberto by Stan Getz
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The 3rd classic Getz Bossa Nova CD. Features singer/guitarist Joao Gilberto and Jobim on piano.
Blue CamelBlue Camel by Rabih Abou-Khalil
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Middle Eastern jazz fusion at its best. Rabih Abou-Khalil's compostions are just beautiful. This CD features his horn arrangements.
Soul SauceSoul Sauce by Cal Tjader
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One of the all time great latin jazz CDs
Miles from India (TWO CD SET)Miles from India (TWO CD SET) by Various Artists
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miles davis music fused with indian music. nice.
KinsmenKinsmen by Rudresh Mahanthappa
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Rudresh's best effort to date. Indian/jazz fusion at its best.
Afro-Peruvian Classics: The Soul of Black PeruAfro-Peruvian Classics: The Soul of Black Peru by Various Artists
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Wow, what a gem of recording. Great passionate vocals. Seductive Latin music. The key word here is soul. Take my advice, track down this diamond.
Sama LayucaSama Layuca by McCoy Tyner
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Tyner's brilliant north african, egyption masterpiece. Hypnotic. Features Bobby Hutcherson
Dream GardenDream Garden by Adam Rudolph's Moving Pictures
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A world tour of jazz fusion.
La Espada de la NocheLa Espada de la Noche by Ted Nash
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jazz and argentinian/tango fusion
África BrasilÁfrica Brasil by Jorge Ben
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jazz, funk, and brazillian music.
Monk's Japanese Folk SongMonk's Japanese Folk Song by Miya Masaoka Trio
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Monk Fused with Shinto music. A must have if you like traditional japanese music and jazz
Cumbia & Jazz FusionCumbia & Jazz Fusion by Charles Mingus
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The title track may be Mingus's greatest work. I don't know what Cumbia is, but I like it.
Gillespiana/Carnegie Hall ConcertGillespiana/Carnegie Hall Concert by Dizzy Gillespie
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Dizzy Gillespie's Big band does latin/brazillian jazz fusion.
The IntercontinentalsThe Intercontinentals by Bill Frisell
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Bill Frisell's foray into world jazz fusion
New WaveNew Wave by Dizzy Gillespie
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dizzy's small group does bossa nova (w/ lalo schifrin)
The Afro-Eurasian EclipseThe Afro-Eurasian Eclipse by Duke Ellington
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another great ellington world jazz fusion effort. You gotta love the speach he gives at the start of the CD.
Afro-BossaAfro-Bossa by Duke Ellington
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One of Ellington's best albums. Another brilliant jazz suite.
Ritual of the Savage/The Passions (With Bas Sheva)Ritual of the Savage/The Passions (With Bas Sheva) by Les Baxter
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The creator of tropicallia's Polynesian masterpiece. Get your tiki on and grab a mai tai.
Afro-CubanAfro-Cuban by Kenny Dorham
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Kenny's first great CD.
Olé ColtraneOlé Coltrane by John Coltrane
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18 minute title track is a great spanish jazz fusion song.
DjelikaDjelika by Toumani Diabaté
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Technically this trio is playing traditional Malian music, but it has all the improvisational elements of jazz.
Sketches of SpainSketches of Spain by Miles Davis
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Spanish jazz fusion. Arranged by Gil Evans.
Nuevo MundoNuevo Mundo
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Afro-Peruvian Music Fused with Jazz
Brazilliance, Vol. 1Brazilliance, Vol. 1 by Laurindo Almeida with Bud Shank
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The first bossa nova album. Release 10 years ahead of its time.
HomescapeHomescape by Nguyen Le
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A surreal mix of Asian, African, and Arabic music with electronica, jazz.
Two RiversTwo Rivers by Amir ElSaffar
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Middle eastern trumpeter ElSaffar incorporates hints of the Avante Garde and traditional Iraqi music into a stellar jazz album.
ReimaginingReimagining by Vijay Iyer
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All of Vijay Iyer and Rudresh Mahanthappa's collaborations are great. Modern post bob with a splash of Indian music. Song for Midwood is a classic. This song alone makes the album worth getting, but the rest is great too.
MadarMadar by Jan Garbarek
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Jan Garbarek's cool icy sax + Anouar Brahem's oud make for an exciting album.
The Trilok Gurtu CollectionThe Trilok Gurtu Collection by Trilok Gurtu
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An excellent intro into the world/jazz work of percussionist Trilok Gurtu.