Downstairs Blues Upstairs

Sam Rivers · 1964 · Blues déstructuré, 5 min 33

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". Second track (5 min 33 s); the CD edition adds three alternate takes.

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)
• Cyclic Episode (1964)
• Luminous Monolith (1964)
• Rainbows (1976)

Sources

• EN: Fuchsia Swing Song

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