Mumba Neua
Context
Track from Lucky Strikes, recorded on September 15, 1964 at Van Gelder Studio for Prestige (produced by Don Schlitten). Scott Yanow considers it a good introduction to Thompson, praising above all his soprano solos.
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).