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Paul Chambers · 1956 · Thème de Donald Byrd ouvrant Whims of Chambers

Context

Composition by Donald Byrd (7:21), first track on Whims of Chambers, recorded on 21 September 1956. The sextet brings together Byrd, John Coltrane, Kenny Burrell, Horace Silver and Philly Joe Jones.

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).

By the same artist

• Whims of Chambers (1956)
• Nita (1956)
• Tale of the Fingers (1956)
• Just for the Love (1956)
• Yesterdays (Paul Chambers) (1957)
• You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To (Paul Chambers) (1957)

Sources

• EN: Whims of Chambers

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