The Sidewinder
Context
Opening track of Lee Morgan's album, this 24-bar theme with a strong groove became a standard. It had unexpected success as a single and the album became Blue Note's best seller, which helped the label through a difficult financial period. It also steered the label's "soul jazz" style.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Hard bop, Soul jazz, boogaloo. Among the origins and influences of Hard bop: Blues, spirituals, work songs, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).