The Octopus

Billy Preston · 1964 · Instrumental court, orgue en avant

Context

Billy Preston's second album, entirely instrumental, recorded in September 1964 and released on Vee-Jay in January 1965. "The Octopus" is a Preston original lasting barely more than two minutes.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Soul jazz, boogaloo. Among the origins and influences of Soul jazz, boogaloo: Hard bop, Jump blues, R&B, Gospel.

By the same artist

• Billy's Bag (1964)
• Soul Meetin' (1964)
• Steady Gettin' It (1964)

Sources

• EN: The Most Exciting Organ Ever

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