Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7#11 | 7 | 16.7% |
| F7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Abmaj7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| D7#9 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 4.8% |
| Abmaj7#11 | 2 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7#9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Uses non-functional parallel planing with Abmaj7#11 and Gbmaj7#11, shifting away from the initial Bb major tonal center into post-bop modal territory.
- Employs “side-slipping” harmonic modules, alternating Abmaj7/Bb7 with Amaj7/B7 to create tension through chromatic transposition of identical chord structures.
- Blends functional ii-V-I cadences with static modal blocks like Dm11 and Cm11, requiring the soloist to pivot between tonal and quartal harmonic languages.
Improvisation Focus The Lydian scale and Woody Shaw’s signature “fourth-based” pentatonic patterns.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The rapid transitions between unrelated key centers and chromatic major-seventh shifts require advanced melodic fluidity and a strong grasp of modal interchange.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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