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By the late 1970s, keyboardist and composer Jeff Lorber had become a prominent figure
in the new movement known as jazz fusion – a marriage of traditional jazz with elements
of rock, R&B, funk and other electrified sounds. In subsequent years, Lorber dropped
the term “fusion” from his billing as the movement evolved into what is currently
known as contemporary jazz. His latest recording is Now Is The Time.
• Jeff Lorber performs on the Mbira Stage on Friday, August 26 and Saturday, August
27. He will be accompanied by Eric Ross Marienthal (tenor sax), James Haslip (bass)
and William Kennedy (drums).