Any good jazz fusion recommendations?

[Burzum_Maiden]

I've recently joined a jazz band at my school and am keen to find out more about jazz, specifically fusion stuff. I know a few songs by Billy Cobham, Guthrie Govan, Snarky Puppy and some others but want to know what you guys would recommend I listen to to start off. I already own and enjoy Frank Zappa's Hot Rats album, maybe I try some more of his stuff? Maybe Miles Davis? Mahavishnu Orchestra? Of those bands, which albums would you recommend I listen to, and also any other band or album suggestions would be nice.

 

[Satanstoenail]

 

[Burzum_Maiden]

I like it! Cheers for that, will check out more from him

 

[LOUD METAL]

FELIX MARTIN.
I'm not posting a video because I'm not sure which one of his songs to post. They're all just so great...

 

[Burzum_Maiden]

FELIX MARTIN.
I'm not posting a video because I'm not sure which one of his songs to post. They're all just so great...

Thanks, I'll check him out!

 

[Internally Deformed]

 

[Internally Deformed]

If you haven't yet listened to The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Inner Mounting Flame is the place to start.

 

[Burzum_Maiden]

I love the guitar soloing, and that bass line in the background is really hypnotic. I'll check out some more of his stuff.
And thanks for the Mahavishnu Orchestra recommendation, I enjoy some of Billy Cobham's solo stuff so I'll be interested to check that out.

 

[Internally Deformed]

I love the guitar soloing, and that bass line in the background is really hypnotic. I'll check out some more of his stuff.

Yeah, the bass on that song is what I like about it too. It anchors the music in a way you don't get with straight up jazz, which stops it from becoming a noodlefest.

 

[Burzum_Maiden]

Yeah, the bass on that song is what I like about it too. It anchors the music in a way you don't get with straight up jazz, which stops it from becoming a noodlefest.

Agreed! That's what I love about the bass, it's so versatile when played well. It can help the drums keep rhythm while also adding to what the guitars are playing (and horns, keyboards/pianos etc. in a jazz setup).