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Moanin': The Perfect Blend of Swing, Blues and Bop Every era of jazz has unique qualities that bring joy to a listener; the soulfulness of the blues, the strong dancing rhythm of swing, the melodic chord progressions of bop and the creativity of funk make jazz an art-form that has been enjoyable for nearly 100 years. But there is no time period of jazz that as seamlessly and beautifully combines the great attributes of so many eras as does 1950s hard bop. "Moanin'", a song written by Bobby Timmons, who was one of the premier composers during this period, was performed by Art Blakey, the best and most riveting drummer of his day, and Blakey's band in the early 1950s. The song, with its unique blend of gospel, blues, swing and bop, really epitomizes hard bop which is the peak of the jazz listening experience. What is it about this song besides...

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