Jelly Roll

Charles Mingus · 1959 · Clin d'œil à Jelly Roll Morton

Context

Brubeck piece written mostly in a very supple 6/4 that keeps the drive of a bouncy swing. It is part of the album Time Out, recorded in 1959 in New York.

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

• Fables of Faubus (1959)
• Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (1959)
• Better Git It in Your Soul (1959)
• Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting (1959)
• Nostalgia in Times Square (1959)
• Boogie Stop Shuffle (1959)

Sources

• EN: Mingus Ah Um

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