The Darktown Strutters' Ball

Alberta Hunter · 1980 · Standard du répertoire traditionnel, version de revival

Context

Opening track of Amtrak Blues (Columbia, 1980): Alberta Hunter performs a New Orleans repertoire classic with the quintet of Gerald Cook, Doc Cheatham, Vic Dickenson, Norris Turney and Frank Wess.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Classic blues (women singers), Vocal jazz, scat, vocalese, Swing, big bands. Among the origins and influences of Classic blues: Blues, spirituals, work songs.

By the same artist

• Amtrak Blues (1980)
• My Handy Man Ain't Handy No More (1980)
• I've Got a Mind to Ramble (1980)
• Cake Walking Babies (From Home) (1924)

Sources

• EN: Amtrak Blues

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