The Thing to Do

Blue Mitchell · 1964 · The Thing to Do (Blue Note), thème de Jimmy Heath

Context

Title piece composed by Jimmy Heath, a swinging hard bop carried by strong solos. Scott Yanow (AllMusic) sees top-tier “Blue Note hard bop” in it and gives the album five stars.

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

• Fungii Mama (1964)
• Mona's Mood (1964)
• Chick's Tune (1964)

Sources

• EN: The Thing to Do (album)
• udiscovermusic.com

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