Sweet and Lovely (Cees Slinger Octet)
Context
Recorded in 1995 at the North Sea Jazz Festival by pianist Cees Slinger's octet. The group features Niels Tausk on trumpet, Ilja Reijngoud on trombone, Carolyn Breuer on alto saxophone, Herman Schoonderwalt on baritone saxophone, Ferdinand Povel on tenor saxophone, James Long on double bass and Joost Patocka on drums.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Hard bop, Dutch jazz. Among the origins and influences of Hard bop: Blues, spirituals, work songs, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).