Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Hard Bop.
Hard Bop - as a noun
A type of music resembling the blues that is related to, but more earthy and modal in approach than, straight bop.
Example: "Hard bop first developed in the mid-1950s, and is generally seen as originating with the jazz messengers, a quartet led by pianist horace silver and drummer art blakey."
Example Sentences
"John Coltrane was one of the pioneers of hard bop."
"Art Blakey's band, The Jazz Messengers, was known for their hard bop sound."
"The saxophone was a prominent instrument in hard bop music."
"Many hard bop tunes have a driving and energetic rhythm."
"Miles Davis' album 'Walkin'' is considered a classic hard bop record."
