Doin' the New Lowdown

Don Redman and His Orchestra · 1932 · Brunswick 6520, orchestre new-yorkais de Redman

Context

Recorded in 1932 by Don Redman's orchestra and released on Brunswick (6520), this track dates from the time when the saxophonist and arranger led his own band. Redman had previously been an arranger for Fletcher Henderson and then leader of McKinney's Cotton Pickers.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Harlem: Henderson, Redman, Ellington, Swing, big bands. Among the origins and influences of Harlem: Henderson, Redman, Ellington: Chicago, Stride (Harlem piano).

Sources

• EN: Don Redman

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