On The One

Bobby Watson · 2026 · ouverture de Continuum

Context

First track of Continuum, the 38th album by Kansas City saxophonist Bobby Watson, released on October 2, 2026 by High Note. He plays there with a younger generation: Wallace Roney Jr., Kysen Ellis, Jordan Williams, alongside Curtis Lundy and Victor Jones. The album's title refers to passing the music on to young musicians.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Hard bop, Current scene (New York, Chicago, worldwide). Among the origins and influences of Hard bop: Blues, spirituals, work songs, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

Sources

• jpc.de
• kcur.org

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