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Ska jazz is a music genre derived by combining the melodic content of jazz with the rhythmic and harmonic content of ska.
Ska jazz is considered a subgenre of third wave ska, but lacks the punk rock influence present in much of third wave ska. Ska jazz bands usually contain one or two electric guitars, a bass guitar, keyboards, a drum kit and a horn section (composed of any combination of the following: trumpet, trombone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, and baritone saxophone). Occasionally there may be one or more vocalists, but the genre is primarily focused on instrumental tunes. The brass instruments usually carry the melody, and there are occasional improvised solos. The rhythm section places accents on the off beats, thus giving the music a different feel than straight jazz.
Notable artists
- Monty Alexander
- Roland Alphonso
- Baba Brooks
- Don Drummond
- Jazz Jamaica
- Jackie Mittoo
- Tommy McCook
- Ernest Ranglin
- The Rocksteady Seven
- Rico Rodriguez
- Rotterdam Ska-Jazz Foundation
- The Skatalites
- Skavoovie And The Epitones
- Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
- New York ska jazz ensemble
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