What a powerful melody. Lee Morgan's composition is so beautifully constructed, it makes you rethink the way you would typically deal with this chord progression. Check out Herbie's Dolphin Dance and Frank Foster's Shiny Stockings, they all have similar harmonic adventure...
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Mr. PC - Tune Based
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