hard bop
subgenre of jazz that is an extension of bebop (or "bop") music
101 artists in the catalog.
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Takin' Off
Herbie Hancock · 1962
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About hard bop
What is hard bop?
subgenre of jazz that is an extension of bebop (or "bop") music
Where should I start with hard bop?
Start with "Takin' Off" by Herbie Hancock. It captures what makes hard bop worth exploring.
What are the best hard bop albums?
The hard bop albums worth hearing first: "Takin' Off" by Herbie Hancock, "Kind of Blue" by Miles Davis, "A Love Supreme" by John Coltrane, "The Imagine Project" by Herbie Hancock and "Butterfly" by Herbie Hancock.
How many hard bop artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 101 hard bop artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
