Fire Waltz

Mal Waldron · 1961 · Valse d'environ huit minutes, plage finale de The Quest

Context

Composition by Mal Waldron that closes The Quest (New Jazz, 1962). The theme has remained associated with Eric Dolphy, whose name appears on some reissues.

In the genealogy of jazz

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

By the same artist

• Status Seeking (1961)
• Thirteen (1961)
• Left Alone (1959)
• Catwalk (1959)
• Minor Pulsation (1959)
• Airegin (1959)

Sources

• EN: The Quest (Mal Waldron album)

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