Cyclic Episode

Sam Rivers · 1964 · 6 min 57

Context

First album by Rivers, recorded on December 11, 1964 at Van Gelder Studio and released in early April 1965 on Blue Note (BST 84184). All pieces are by Rivers. AllMusic hears an artist "both very assured and in transition". Third track (6 min 57 s).

In the genealogy of jazz

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

By the same artist

• Fuchsia Swing Song (1964)
• Downstairs Blues Upstairs (1964)
• Luminous Monolith (1964)
• Streams: Tenor Saxophone Section / Beginning of Flute Section (1973)
• Rainbows (1976)

Sources

• EN: Fuchsia Swing Song

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