"D.B. Blues"
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"D.B. Blues" is a classic jazz composition by tenor saxophonist Lester Young, showcasing his relaxed, lyrical style and influential approach to the blues.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
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| D.B. Blues | 0 |
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
jazz composition
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musical work ⓘ |
| associatedInstrumentalist | Lester Young on tenor saxophone ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Count Basie circle of musicians ⓘ |
| composer | Lester Young NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| era | Swing era ⓘ |
| firstRecordingFormat | 78 rpm record ⓘ |
| form | 12-bar blues ⓘ |
| genre | jazz ⓘ |
| hasTitleAbbreviation | D.B. NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| improvisationalApproach | melodic paraphrase of the blues ⓘ |
| improvisationFocus | tenor saxophone soloing ⓘ |
| influenced | modern jazz saxophone playing ⓘ |
| influencedBy | Kansas City jazz NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| keyComposerAssociation | signature tune of Lester Young ⓘ |
| language | instrumental ⓘ |
| notableFor |
influential approach to the blues form
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showcasing Lester Young's relaxed, lyrical style ⓘ |
| notablePerformer | Lester Young NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| performancePractice | small jazz combo setting ⓘ |
| primaryInstrumentFeatured | tenor saxophone ⓘ |
| recordingArtist | Lester Young NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| rhythmicCharacteristic | laid-back swing feel ⓘ |
| styleCharacteristic |
lyrical improvisation
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relaxed phrasing ⓘ swing feel ⓘ |
| subgenre | blues ⓘ |
| tempo | medium tempo ⓘ |
| typicalEnsemble | tenor saxophone, piano, bass, drums ⓘ |
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