Bittersweet

Cedar Walton · 1976 · Composition du contrebassiste Sam Jones

Context

Composition by bassist Sam Jones, fourth track of the album. First record on the Dutch label Timeless (1976), recorded on 10 December 1975 in New York; AllMusic judges it exceptional and the Penguin Guide ranks it among Walton's best.

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

• Bolivia (1976)
• 5/4 Thing (1976)
• Mode for Joe (1976)
• N (1975)

Sources

• EN: Eastern Rebellion
• EN: Cedar Walton

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