Hard Bop

Description

Hard Bop is a subgenre of jazz that is an extension of bebop music. It incorporates influences from rhythm and blues, gospel music, and blues, especially in saxophone and piano playing.

History

Hard Bop emerged in the mid-1950s as a response to the more complex and cerebral bebop style. Musicians sought to bring jazz back to its roots with a more soulful and accessible sound. It was characterized by a strong backbeat and bluesy phrasing, and it often featured original compositions and arrangements.