'Round About Midnight at the Cafe Bohemia
Kenny Dorham · 1957
65 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of hard bop and cool jazz that reflects the pulse of mid-century urban life.
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1957, 'Round About Midnight at the Cafe Bohemia marked Kenny Dorham's transition from sideman to bandleader. This album came shortly after his work with legendary artists like Art Blakey and Thelonious Monk, showcasing his growing prominence in the jazz scene during the hard bop movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Clark Terry
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Monaco 6:43
- 2 'round About Midnight 7:45
- 3 Mexico City 6:01
- 4 A Night in Tunisia 9:36
- 5 Autumn in New York 4:39
- 6 Hill's Edge 8:19
- 7 K.D.'s Blues 9:28
- 8 Who Cares 6:19
- 9 Mexico City (alternate take) 6:45
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