Top five jazz bands

Weather Report was an American jazz fusion band formed in 1970 by keyboardist Joe Zawinul and saxophonist Wayne Shorter

Songs:

1. Birdland
2. Black Market
3. This is This

Dirty Loops is a three-piece Swedish band known for their unique blend of jazz, funk, pop, and electronic music. The band, formed in 2008, consists of Jonah Nilsson (vocals and keyboards), Henrik Linder (bass), and Aron Mellergårdh (drums). Dirty Loops gained international fame for their intricate arrangements and virtuosic musicianship, particularly through their innovative cover songs and original compositions.

Songs:

1. "Hit Me
2. " "Wake Me Up
3. " "Sexy Girls"

Snarky Puppy, an instrumental collective ensemble known for its dynamic fusion of jazz, funk, and world music, was formed in 2004 by bassist and composer Michael League. The group originated in Denton, Texas, at the University of North Texas, where many of its members were students.

Songs:

1. Lingus What about me
2. Something

Formed in the early '70s, Steely Dan were an outlier in the music industry; a band proving intelligent music could chart. Their music wasn't just jazz-rock; it was a sophisticated concoction of jazz, rock, pop, and cryptic lyrics that made you scratch your head while tapping your foot.

Songs:

1. Reelin' in the Years
2. Peg
3. Josie
4. Aja

Gear:

• Fender Stratocaster

Earth, Wind & Fire is an American band known for their unique blend of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, rock, dance, and more. Formed in Chicago in 1969 by Maurice White, the band became one of the most successful and critically acclaimed bands of the 1970s, contributing significantly to the dance and disco scene with their innovative sound, which included elements of mysticism and the use of various world instruments.