Oscalypso

Oscar Pettiford · 1955 · Composition de Pettiford, clin d'oeil au calypso

Context

Short piece by Pettiford, under two and a half minutes, with a hint of calypso. The AllMusic critic cited by Wikipedia notes that the album is not limited to bebop.

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

• Another One (1955)
• Minor Seventh Heaven (1955)
• Bohemia After Dark (1955)
• Kamman's a-Comin' (1955)

Sources

• EN: Another One (Oscar Pettiford album)
• EN: Oscar Pettiford

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