Hamp's Blues
Context
Sixth track of Hampton Hawes Trio Vol. 1, a blues written by Hawes. Produced by Lester Koenig, the record marks Hawes's debut on Contemporary.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to West Coast, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's). Among the origins and influences of West Coast: Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's), Cool (Birth of the Cool), Bossa nova, jazz samba.