Morgan Lewis - Nancy Hamilton - How High the Moon: 4 Comprehensive Collection
"How High The Moon" is a jazz standard composed by Morgan Lewis in 1940, popularized by artists like Les Paul and Mary Ford.
Benny Harris' solo on Don Byas' 1945 recording showcases early bebop improvisation, later evolving into Charlie Parker's "Ornithology."
A timeless jazz composition from 1940, "How High the Moon" gained legendary status through improvisational interpretations by artists like Ella Fitzgerald, whose scat version redefined vocal jazz. Its harmonic progression became a cornerstone for bebop musicians.
"How High The Moon" is a jazz and pop standard famously reinterpreted in bebop as "Ornithology." Its chord progression became a foundation for improvisation.
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