Ghetto Lights

Bobby Hutcherson · 1965 · Dialogue (Blue Note), pièce d'Andrew Hill née chez lui

Context

Andrew Hill wrote it while Hutcherson was staying at his home; it is inspired by a tune played by his wife Laverne, whose tunes Hutcherson says had a strong "ghetto feel." Sam Rivers plays soprano saxophone and bass clarinet on it.

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

• Catta (1965)
• Les Noirs Marchant (1965)
• Aquarian Moon (1966)
• Bouquet (1966)
• Head Start (1966)

Sources

• EN: Dialogue (Bobby Hutcherson album)

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