Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Eb6 | 5 | 16.1% |
| C7 | 3 | 9.7% |
| Fm7 | 3 | 9.7% |
| Bb7 | 3 | 9.7% |
| Ab7 | 2 | 6.5% |
| Gm7b5 | 2 | 6.5% |
| G7 | 2 | 6.5% |
| Cm6 | 2 | 6.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7b5 -> C7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gmb6 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Fm7b5 -> C7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a blues-inflected I–IV7 (Eb6 to Ab7) opening, establishing a sophisticated subdominant tension typical of West Coast Cool Jazz.
- Features rapid-fire sequential ii–V progressions (Gm7b5–C7 and Am7–D7) that provide frequent, temporary modulations away from the tonic Eb.
- Utilizes a cycle of fourths and chromatic voice leading (Cm7–F7–Fm7–Bb7) to navigate the return to the tonic with harmonic fluidity.
Improvisation Focus Guide-tone navigation to bridge the frequent ii–V modulations.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The moderate tempo is forgiving, but the density of the harmonic shifts demands precise chord-tone targeting and disciplined harmonic awareness.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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