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Hank Jones · 1955 · Composition de Hank Jones, avec Jerome Richardson

Context

Sessions of November and December 1955 at Van Gelder's, Hank Jones's trio with guests; released by Savoy in 1956. Critics note the use of flutes rather than saxophones.

In the genealogy of jazz

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

By the same artist

• Hank's Pranks (1955)
• Have You Met Miss Jones (1956)
• Thad's Pad (1953)
• Things Are So Pretty in the Spring (1953)
• Odd Number (1953)

Sources

• EN: Bluebird (Hank Jones album)

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