"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.

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instanceOf jazz composition
musical work
associatedInstrumentalist Lester Young on tenor saxophone
associatedWith Count Basie circle of musicians
composer Lester Young NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
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
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
relaxed phrasing
swing feel
subgenre blues
tempo medium tempo
typicalEnsemble tenor saxophone, piano, bass, drums

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Lester Young notableWork "D.B. Blues"