The story of jazz didn't end in 1969. The seismic shifts of the post-bop era created a new musical landscape, acting as a creative big bang that sent musicians and ideas hurtling in countless new directions. The structural explorations of Post-Bop, the spiritual depth of Free Jazz, and the raw energy of the Avant-Garde became the DNA for future generations.

From the high-voltage energy of Jazz Fusion and the introspective soundscapes of ECM Style Jazz to the conscious reconnection with African roots in Afro-Jazz, the legacy of this golden age is everywhere. This page explores the primary paths that grew from that fertile ground, tracing the lineage of modern jazz into the 21st century.