A Foggy Day

Hazel Scott · 1955 · trio with Charles Mingus and Max Roach

Context

This Gershwin tune appears on Relaxed Piano Moods, recorded in 1955 for Debut, the label of Charles Mingus and Max Roach, who accompany her. The album, regarded by critics as her best record, entered NPR's Basic Jazz Record Library.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's). Among the origins and influences of Bebop: Kansas City, Swing, big bands.

By the same artist

• Like Someone in Love (1955)

Sources

• wfae.org
• EN: Hazel Scott

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