If we took an Em-A7-D (II-V-I) progression and decided to jazz it up with 7ths and extensions, we might well start with this Em9 chord. The F# (9th) is our highest note. I mention this because the ...

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This cool, funky chord (think James Brown!) always sounds good when played as the IV chord in any blues progression. The ubiquitous ‘Hendrix chord’ has an esteemed place in blues, jazz and rock. It ...

Using MIDI over USB, it plays the I-V-vi-IV progression in any key. It plays in chord mode, arpeggiated mode, or mixed mode at any sensible tempo. You can check out a video of the 4chord playing ...

Tracks 1-3: Jimmy Giuffre: clarinet, tenor and baritone saxophones; Jack Sheldon: trumpet; Russ Freeman: piano; Curtis Counce: bass; Shelly Manne: drums. Tracks 4-7 ...

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