also: プログレッシヴジャズ
progressive jazz
A subgenre of jazz that emerged in the 1940s, characterized by complex harmonies, experimental structures, and influences from classical music. Also known as 'progressive jazz' in English.
He plays piano in a progressive jazz band.
Progressive jazz was developed by musicians such as Stan Kenton.
Alternate spelling using ヴ for the 'v' sound; less common but seen in some contexts.
Spelling with a middle dot to separate the components; sometimes used for clarity.
Rare spelling combining the ヴ variant and the middle dot.
Loanword from English 'progressive jazz'.