The Opener

Zoot Sims & Al Cohn · 1960 · Ouverture de la face B, thème rapide pour deux ténors

Context

Opening track of the second side of You 'n' Me, recorded in New York in June 1960. The quintet brings together Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, Mose Allison, Major Holley and Osie Johnson.

In the genealogy of jazz

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

By the same artist

• The Note (1960)
• You 'n' Me (1960)
• Angel Eyes (Zoot Sims & Al Cohn) (1960)

Sources

• jazzmusicarchives.com

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