Featured Style: Hard Bop
Although some history books claim that Hard Bop arose as a reaction to the softer sounds featured in cool jazz, it was actually an extension of bop that largely ignored West Coast jazz. The main differences between hard bop and bop are that the melodies tend to be simpler and often more "soulful"; the rhythm section is usually looser, with the bassist not as tightly confined to playing four-beats-to-the-bar as in bop; a gospel influence is felt in some of the music; and quite often, the ...
AllMusic's moods are adjectives that describe the sound and feel of a song, album, or overall body of work. Brace yourself and give way to these albums that give off a cold vibe.
Featured Theme: Early Morning
AllMusic's themes refer to activities or events particularly suited for a song, album or overall body of work. Brew the coffee and let the house be still as you listen to these early morning suggestions.
