KnowraSmooth jazzLinked fromLinked fromThe 8 pages that link to Smooth jazz, each with the reason it gives.All 8Narrower topic 1Compared with 7Jazz fusionCompared with: Its streamlined sound diverges from fusion’s often dense arrangements and demanding solos.Easy listeningCompared with: Its improvisation and jazz identity distinguish it from easy listening's broader pop and orchestral roots.Neo soulCompared with: Jazz influence appears in both, but neo soul remains rooted in vocal-centered popular song.New-age musicCompared with: Its polished instrumental sound can resemble new-age music, while its jazz-derived grooves often set it apart.Lounge musicCompared with: It overlaps in relaxed mood but centers instrumental jazz performance more than lounge settings or song repertoire.Pat MethenyCompared with: Metheny has rejected smooth-jazz labels, though some listeners associate his accessible melodies with the style.Wes MontgomeryCompared with: Montgomery’s late pop-oriented albums are sometimes grouped with later smooth jazz, though the styles are distinct.