We Six

Paul Chambers · 1956 · Thème de Donald Byrd, 7 min 42

Context

Track 1 of side 2 of Whims of Chambers, a sextet album by Paul Chambers recorded on 21 September 1956 at Van Gelder Studio and released by Blue Note around January 1957. A composition by Donald Byrd, it is the longest track on the side (7 min 42 s).

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

• Omicron (1956)
• Whims of Chambers (1956)
• Nita (1956)
• Tale of the Fingers (1956)
• Just for the Love (1956)
• Yesterdays (Paul Chambers) (1957)

Sources

• EN: Whims of Chambers

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