Track 4. Azul

Azul is the 4th track from the album “Ring”. The piece is a simple blues waltz.

The introduction and outro features three short melodic phrases written in rhythmic/melodic counterpoint. The chord progression is a slight variation of a standard blues. Bars 3 and 4 use the altered I chord with the 3rd in the bass which is reminiscent of a major 7#5 sound. Bar 8 goes to Sub V7 of V and descends by whole step (V7 of iii, V7 of ii, V7 of I).

Matt Otto: tenor sax.
Andy Ehling: alto sax.
Leonard Thompson: piano.
Brad Williams: drums.
Ben Leifer: bass.

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