Oleo

Phineas Newborn Jr. · 1961 · Thème de Sonny Rollins, trio

Context

Composition by Sonny Rollins, recorded on November 21, 1961, with Sam Jones and Louis Hayes for the album's second session. Critics cite it, along with Cheryl, Manteca and Daahoud, for Newborn's speed and technique.

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

• Cheryl (1961)
• Manteca (Phineas Newborn Jr.) (1961)
• Lush Life (Phineas Newborn Jr.) (1961)

Sources

• EN: A World of Piano!

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