Along Came Betty

Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers · 1958

Context

Along Came Betty, by Benny Golson, is the third track of side 1 of the album Moanin' (Blue Note BLP 4003), recorded on 30 October 1958. The page describes it as a more lyrical piece with long phrases, almost the ballad of the album.

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

• Moanin' (1958)
• Blues March (1958)
• Buhaina Chant (1957)
• No Problem (1960)
• Valmontana (1960)
• Free for All (Art Blakey) (1964)

Sources

• EN: Moanin'

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