Blue Note's hard bop releases of the 1950s and '60s should be heard on three levels. First were the original compositions themselves. Most featured complex blues with fascinating chord changes anchored to a leathery swing. Each blues had a singular sound based on the composer's esthetic. Second were the solos. They typically wailed with youthful energy …
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