Fundamental Frequency

Toots Thielemans · 1958 · Cinquième piste de l'album

Context

Fifth track of the album (4 min 54), recorded with Pepper Adams's baritone. Man Bites Harmonica! (Riverside, 1958), recorded in New York at Reeves Sound Studios, presents the harmonica as a full-fledged improvising instrument, comparable to the trumpet, saxophone or piano.

In the genealogy of jazz

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

By the same artist

• East of the Sun (1958)
• Soul Station (Toots Thielemans) (1958)
• Coração Vagabundo (1992)

Sources

• EN: Man Bites Harmonica!

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