Lady Sings the Blues

Herbie Nichols · 1956 · La mélodie « Serenade » de Nichols, devenue standard chantée par Holiday

Context

Instrumental version of the theme that Nichols had written under the title "Serenade" and which became "Lady Sings the Blues" once lyrics were added, associated with Billie Holiday. A 1956 album recorded as a trio in 1955 and 1956 for Blue Note, which went largely unnoticed on release and is now considered highly original.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's), Hard bop. Among the origins and influences of Bebop: Kansas City, Swing, big bands.

By the same artist

• The Gig (1956)
• House Party Starting (1956)
• Chit-Chatting (1956)

Sources

• EN: Herbie Nichols Trio
• EN: Herbie Nichols

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