Masterpieces of crossover. Recommended popular songs.

Tony Wiliams

Miles Davis, tr ,&, TONY WILLIAMS ,drums – solo ,Live 1967..

Tony Williams is known for incorporating rock into jazz using electric instruments such as electric guitar, bass guitar, and electric piano, and for pioneering performances in electric jazz, jazz rock, and crossover.

Rather Be feat.Jess GlynneClean Bandit

Clean Bandit – Rather Be (feat. Jess Glynne) – Later… with Jools Holland – BBC

Clean Bandit is a four-piece electronic group formed in 2009 in Cambridge, UK.

They are characterized by electronic music rooted in classical influences and use a wide range of instruments, including bass, saxophone, keyboards, drums, cello, and violin.

Their crossover track “Rather Be,” which mixes classical music with dance music beats, reached No.

1 on the charts.

SpainChick Corea

Spain

A masterful performance by American jazz giant Chick Corea, where Spanish passion and wistful melancholy intersect.

It opens with the lush melody of Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez and then pivots into a dynamic Afro-Cuban rhythm—simply breathtaking in its architecture.

The piece was included on Return to Forever’s 1972 album Light as a Feather and went on to win the 1973 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement.

In the version with lyrics by Al Jarreau, tender memories of love in Spain are sung with rich emotion, capturing the listener’s heart.

Embraced by MRT Miyazaki Broadcasting’s news program and a 2007 beverage commercial, this timeless crossover sound is perfect for moments of wanderlust or when you want to spark your creativity.

Captain FingersLee Ritenour

Lee Ritenour – Captain Fingers

Lee Ritenour, the American guitarist nicknamed “Captain Fingers,” was a precocious talent who began playing professional sessions at 16.

The track that inspired his nickname is an instrumental that showcases dazzling virtuosity.

Over a driving rhythm, the guitar darts and soars with complete freedom, drawing listeners into a refreshing sonic world.

The piece radiates pure joy in music and a palpable confidence.

It’s the title track from his 1977 album Captain Fingers, a classic that reached No.

178 on the Billboard 200.

Perfect for when you want to revel in technical guitar work—or as a companion for a spirited drive.

The PathRalph MacDonald

Ralph MacDonald – The Path (Full Version)

Ralph MacDonald, an American artist who blends the Caribbean sun with New York’s urban sensibility.

His 1978 album The Path features an over 17-minute instrumental suite of the same name that is truly a grand epic woven in sound.

Beginning in Africa, then crossing the Caribbean to the American continent, the music’s journey is vividly drawn through the lively interplay of steel pan and congas.

There are no lyrics, yet the groove clearly conveys the birth of new music born from the mingling of diverse cultures.

This innovative fusion of jazz, funk, and Caribbean music is highly recommended for anyone who wants to feel the profound depth that music can hold.

Chain ReactionThe Crusaders

Chain Reaction

Let me introduce a sophisticated instrumental number by The Crusaders, a jazz-fusion band from the United States whose smooth groove gets your body swaying.

This track brilliantly blends jazz, funk, soul, and pop, weaving together a kaleidoscope of tonal colors.

Joe Sample’s Fender Rhodes and Clavinet, Larry Carlton’s guitar, Wilton Felder’s saxophone, Wayne Henderson’s trombone, and Stix Hooper’s drums come together to create an urban, cool atmosphere.

The piece is featured on their 1975 album Chain Reaction, which was also a commercial success, reaching No.

26 on the Billboard 200 chart.

It’s perfect as driving music or as a companion for a laid-back evening—give it a listen.

Mind TrickJamie Callum

Jamie Cullum – Mind Trick

Jamie Cullum is a jazz singer and multi-instrumentalist from Essex, England.

While studying English literature and film at the University of Reading, he produced his debut album, which was released in 1999.

After graduating, he signed with a record label, and he continues to be active across genres such as crossover jazz, power pop, and blue-eyed soul.

His popular songs include Everlasting Love, These Are the Days/Frontin’, Mind Trick, and I’m All Over It.