Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 7 | 23.3% |
| D7 | 4 | 13.3% |
| Dbmaj7 | 4 | 13.3% |
| Dm7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Am7 | 2 | 6.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs “sidestepping” harmony, shifting from a Dm7 opening into a rapid ii-V-I sequence in Eb Major (Fm7-Bb7-Ebmaj7).
- Utilizes Dbmaj7 as a chromatic color or tritone-related substitute, creating non-functional tension that floats before resolving to the Gm7 tonic.
- Balances functional minor turnarounds (Am7b5-D7#9) with static vamps, reflecting Shorter’s transition from hard bop to post-bop abstraction.
Improvisation Focus Navigating rapid modulations and shifting modal centers while maintaining melodic cohesion.
Difficulty Rating 4/5. The non-linear harmonic shifts and asymmetrical phrase structure require high-level scalar fluency and the ability to connect disparate tonal centers.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume I
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