Sophisti-pop

Sophisti-pop
Stylistic origins	New wave, synthpop, R&B, blue-eyed soul, smooth jazz, jazz fusion, pop rock
Cultural origins	Mid-1980s mainly in United Kingdom, also in United States
Typical instruments	Saxophone, synthesizer, drums, guitar, bass guitar
Other topics
Indie pop Soft rock

Sophisti-pop was a sub-genre of pop that flourished in the UK between the mid-1980s and early 1990s, incorporating elements of soft rock, jazz, new wave and blue-eyed soul. The genre made extensive use of electronic keyboards, synthesizers, and polished arrangements, particularly horn sections. Acts were influenced by the work of Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry's solo work. Major artists included Sade, The Style Council, Basia, Swing Out Sister, Prefab Sprout and the early work of Everything but the Girl.

List of other sophisti-pop artists

• ABC
• Aztec Camera
• The Blow Monkeys
• The Blue Nile
• Curiosity Killed the Cat
• Danny Wilson
• Johnny Hates Jazz
• Level 42
• Living in a Box
• Scritti Politti
• Simply Red
• Swing Out Sister
• When in Rome

See also

• List of sophisti-pop groups