| Folk jazz | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | 1950s, U.S. |
| Derivative forms | New-age[1] |
Folk jazz is a musical style that combines traditional folk music with elements of jazz, usually featuring richly texturized songs. Its origins can be traced back to the 1950s, when artists like Jimmy Giuffre and Tony Scott pursued distinct approaches to folk music production, initially, as a vehicle for soloist expression.[1]
Folk jazz was most popular during the middle and latter parts of the 1960s, when some already established folk musicians incorporated diverse musical traditions into their works. Many already popular musical styles diversified as counter-culture bands embraced experimentation and inclusiveness in their works.[2]
"Rainy Day Women No. 12 & 35" from Bob Dylan's 1966 double album Blonde on Blonde blends various Americana traditions with a jazzy rhythm.[3] In 1968, Van Morrison released the influential Astral Weeks, a mixture of folk, jazz, blues, soul and classical music.[4] In 1969, Tim Buckley released Happy Sad, an album in which he hinted at his early jazz influences – most notably Miles Davis – by infusing his folk-based songs with a non-traditional jazz timbre.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Folk Jazz". Allmusic. Retrieved December 21, 2010.
- ^ O'Brien, Lucy (1999). "Sounds of the Psychedelic Sixties". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved December 21, 2010.
- ^ Erlewine, Stepehen Thomas. "Blonde on Blonde – Review". AllMusic. Retrieved December 21, 2010.
- ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Van Morrison: Astral Weeks – Review". AllMusic. Retrieved January 10, 2010.
- ^ Dimery, Robert (2005). The 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. Quintet. p. 180.