Buddy De Franco - Billie's Bounce

Blues has also been part of this musical evolution. In fact, much of the modern music we know today has been highly influenced by the blues genre for its common AAB lyrical structure, the most common traditional song form for songwriters found in rock ‘n roll and blues music.

The Nu in blues music, or any other genre, is referred to as a new take or a modern version of a particular musical style. This new take can include adding a mixture of new instruments like electric guitars and synthesizers, or infusing elements of other genres like rock, hip hop, folk and electronic music.

Today, blues and gospel music have been catalysts in expressing our stand against injustices in the world. The power of music has helped shape our society, empower people and promote change.

Source: Jazz, Soul, Rhythm and Blues: The Legacy of Diverity

Buddy De Franco - Billie's Bounce

• Written by: Charlie Parker
• Released on: The Champs album
• Released in: 1999

"Buddy DeFranco is one of the great clarinetists of all time and he was indisputably the top clarinetist to emerge since 1940. He has found more artistic success co-leading a quintet with Terry Gibbs off and has recorded throughout the decades for many labels."

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