Asian Jazz Fusion
Across
- 2. The last name of the Japanese pianist Hiromi, known for her blend of jazz, classical, and rock.
- 7. A city in China that became a hotspot for jazz in the 1930s.
- 8. The first name of the Japanese jazz pianist Akiyoshi, who formed a big band in the United States.
- 9. A traditional ensemble music from Indonesia, sometimes blended with jazz elements.
- 10. The first name of the Japanese saxophonist Watanabe, a pioneer of jazz in Asia.
Down
- 1. A pair of drums from India, often used in jazz fusion.
- 3. The first word in the title of a popular jazz tune by Thelonious Monk, inspired by Eastern music.
- 4. The capital of South Korea, where a vibrant jazz scene has developed.
- 5. The last name of the Indian sitar maestro who influenced jazz musicians like John Coltrane.
- 6. A traditional Japanese stringed instrument sometimes incorporated into jazz.