The Swingin' Shepherd Blues

Moe Koffman · 1957 · Tube de 1957, n° 38 au Billboard

Context

Recorded in 1957, the track was released as a 45 rpm single (B-side "Hambourg Bound"). It reached no. 4 on the Canadian charts, no. 38 on the Billboard chart and no. 23 on the UK chart, and established Koffman's reputation on the flute.

In the genealogy of jazz

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

By the same artist

• Hambourg Bound (1957)
• Coaster (1957)
• The Baron (1957)

Sources

• jazzmusicarchives.com
• EN: Moe Koffman

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