The Cry
Context
Third track of This Is Walt Dickerson!, released by New Jazz in 1961. All the themes on the album are by Dickerson, and his use of the vibraphone's metallic timbre is noted.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Hard bop, Modal. Among the origins and influences of Hard bop: Blues, spirituals, work songs, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).