Laura (Coleman Hawkins)

Coleman Hawkins · 1957 · Ballade de David Raksin et Johnny Mercer

Context

Standard by David Raksin and Johnny Mercer, recorded by Hawkins on 12 and 15 March 1957 at Reeves Sound Studios in New York for The Hawk Flies High (Riverside). The piece already exists in the catalogue in other versions.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Swing, big bands, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's). Among the origins and influences of Swing, big bands: Chicago, Stride (Harlem piano), Harlem: Henderson, Redman, Ellington, Kansas City, Boogie-woogie, Symphonic jazz, dance orchestras.

By the same artist

• Chant (1957)
• Think Deep (1957)
• Blue Lights (1957)
• Sancticity (1957)
• At McKies' (1963)
• Body and Soul (1939)

Sources

• EN: The Hawk Flies High

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