Melody for Melonae

Jackie McLean · 1962 · Ouverture lente de Let Freedom Ring

Context

Opening of Let Freedom Ring, composed by Jackie McLean. According to the page, this is the first time McLean uses high, "screaming" tones on it.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Hard bop, Free jazz. Among the origins and influences of Hard bop: Blues, spirituals, work songs, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

By the same artist

• Omega (1962)
• I'll Keep Loving You (1962)
• Saturday and Sunday (1963)
• Frankenstein (1963)
• Ghost Town (1963)
• Love and Hate (1963)

Sources

• ipfs.ssi.eecc.de

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