About Hard Bop
Hard Bop is an extension of bebop (or "bop") music that incorporates influences from rhythm and blues, gospel music, and blues, especially in saxophone and piano playing. It emerged in the mid-1950s and became a defining sound of the jazz scene. Renowned for its soulful, driving grooves and expressive melodies, Hard Bop showcases the depth and diversity of jazz music.
Notable Artists
- Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
- Horace Silver
- Lee Morgan
- Cannonball Adderley
- Max Roach
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