Style:

Swing, usually played at an up tempo.

Form:

A-A-B-A (32 Bars) [8-8-8-8]

Key:

Bb minor

Harmony/Overview:

The harmony of this composition is very functional. The A sections are centered around the relative minor, using various turnarounds to generate movement back to Imi. The bridge begins with a II - V of IVMaj7  and finishes with a II - V to the relative Major.

Recordings:

This is by no means one of Charlie Parker's most widely known compositions,  it has only been recorded around 50 times to date. Charlie Parker first recorded it on a session for Mercury records in 1949. On the original date there was some confusion on behalf of the label regarding song titles, and as a result this tune is also sometimes referred to as "Diverse".

JGC Top Picks:

Geri Allen, Segments, 1989

Kurt Rosenwinkel, Intuit, 1998

Roy Haynes, Whereas, 2006