Theme (Bud Shank)

Bud Shank · 1956 · Thème de Claude Williamson refermant la face A

Context

Fourth track of Shank's quartet record, written by Claude Williamson. The record mixes two originals by the pianist with standards.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to West Coast, Cool (Birth of the Cool). Among the origins and influences of West Coast: Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's), Cool (Birth of the Cool), Bossa nova, jazz samba.

By the same artist

• Valve in Head (1956)
• Tertia (1956)
• Polka Dots and Moonbeams (1956)

Sources

• EN: Bud Shank Quartet Featuring Claude Williamson

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