Blue Bells

The 3 Sounds · 1958 · Composition de Gene Harris avec célesta

Context

Composition by Gene Harris in which he plays celesta, a rare instrument for a trio pianist. It lasts about four and a half minutes.

In the genealogy of jazz

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

By the same artist

• Tenderly (The 3 Sounds) (1958)

Sources

• EN: Introducing the 3 Sounds

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