63rd Street Theme

Johnny Griffin · 1959 · Composition de Griffin, évoquant sa Chicago natale

Context

Composition by Johnny Griffin, fourth track of The Little Giant. The record's title refers to the saxophonist's nickname.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Hard bop. Among the origins and influences of Hard bop: Blues, spirituals, work songs, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

By the same artist

• Olive Refractions (1959)
• The Message (1959)
• Ball Bearing (1957)

Sources

• EN: The Little Giant (album)

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