Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 6 | 13.6% |
| Fm7 | 5 | 11.4% |
| Gm7 | 4 | 9.1% |
| Ebmaj7 | 3 | 6.8% |
| Abmaj7 | 3 | 6.8% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 6.8% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 4.5% |
| E7 | 2 | 4.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Abm7 -> Db7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C#m7 -> F#7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- The A-section utilizes descending parallel major 7th chords (Ebmaj7 - Dbmaj7 - Bmaj7), a signature Dameron technique that moves away from traditional functional harmony toward a “parallelism” style.
- Frequent “side-slipping” ii-V sequences, such as Gbm7-B7 moving to Fm7-Bb7, require the soloist to navigate chromatic shifts that bypass the home key of Eb.
- Extensive use of tritone substitutions and chromatic approach chords (such as E7 resolving to Ebmaj7) creates a sophisticated, “misty” texture by softening dominant resolutions.
Improvisation Focus: Guide tone voice leading through rapid, non-functional ii-V sequences.
Difficulty Rating: 4/5. The constant modulation through unrelated keys and the reliance on non-diatonic parallel movements demand advanced harmonic awareness and quick melodic transposition.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume VI
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