Speak Low (Walter Bishop Jr.)

Walter Bishop Jr. · 1961 · Standard de Kurt Weill, titre éponyme de l'album

Context

Standard by Kurt Weill and Ogden Nash, taken at length (over 9 minutes) on Bishop's self-titled album recorded on 14 March 1961. Several takes exist, two of which were added to the CD reissue.

In the genealogy of jazz

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

By the same artist

• Sometimes I'm Happy (1961)
• Alone Together (Walter Bishop Jr.) (1961)

Sources

• EN: Speak Low (Walter Bishop Jr. album)

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