Pairing Off

Phil Woods · 1956 · Morceau-titre de l'album, deux altos et deux trompettes

Context

Pairing Off gives the album its title, whose lineup combines two altos (Woods and Gene Quill) and two trumpets (Dorham and Byrd). It is classified as hard bop by Wikipedia.

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

• The Stanley Stomper (1956)
• Cool Aid (1956)
• Suddenly It's Spring (1956)

Sources

• philwoods.com
• EN: Pairing Off

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