Starless and Bible Black
Context
Piece from the suite that Stan Tracey drew from Dylan Thomas's radio drama Under Milk Wood; its title takes up a line from the opening monologue. It highlights the lyrical playing of saxophonist Bobby Wellins and is regarded as the high point of Tracey's career.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to British jazz, Hard bop, Modal. Among the origins and influences of British jazz: Traditional revival, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).