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Johnny Griffin · 1959 · Composition de Norman Simmons

Context

Composition by Norman Simmons, second track of The Little Giant. Griffin plays on it with Blue Mitchell and Julian Priester.

In the genealogy of jazz

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

By the same artist

• Olive Refractions (1959)
• 63rd Street Theme (1959)
• Ball Bearing (1957)

Sources

• EN: The Little Giant (album)

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