Oo-Bla-Dee
Context
Mary Lou Williams composed "In the Land of Oo-Bla-Dee" in 1945, a bebop hit for Dizzy Gillespie, then recorded her own version for King in 1949, among the eight tracks she cut for that label in 1949-1950. The track reflects her role as a mentor to the boppers, Monk, Parker and Bud Powell, who gathered at her home.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's). Among the origins and influences of Bebop: Kansas City, Swing, big bands.