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In Reply to: 1950? Try 1939, posted by oldmkvi on November 20, 2020 at 07:05:18:
I've got some Lester Young from the mid 40s on which he sounds very
boppish. I was astounded when I first heard it.
Hawk never let the grass grow under his feet musically. He stayed current
with trends in jazz right up until his death. He was an amazing musician.
Here's a good essay on the origins of bebop.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bebop#Early_recordings
Lack of skill dictates economy of style. - Joey Ramone
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