Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Emancipation Blues” by Oliver Nelson.
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Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Afro/American Sketches (1962)
This was Nelson's first big band album as a leader, recorded in late 1961 and released in 1962, with all tracks composed by Nelson himself. Critics at the time drew comparisons to the orchestral writing of Duke Ellington and Gil Evans, noting Nelson's taste for melodic simplicity layered over harmonic complexity.
All of Afro/American SketchesOliver Nelson
Oliver Nelson (1932-1975) was a saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, and arranger from St. Louis who worked primarily in jazz. He grew up in a musical family, started on piano as a child, and went on to lead his own recordings while also writing and arranging for large ensembles. His 1961 Impulse! album The Blues and the Abstract Truth, anchored by his composition "Stolen Moments", is considered one of the standout jazz records of its era.
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Good to know
What key is "Emancipation Blues" in?
"Emancipation Blues" by Oliver Nelson is in G major.
What is the tempo of "Emancipation Blues"?
"Emancipation Blues" plays at around 115 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Emancipation Blues"?
The core progression is Gmaj7, Em7, G7, Cmaj7, A7, and Dsus4, built around the G major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Emancipation Blues"?
The recording features trumpet, saxophone, piano, electric bass, drums, electric guitar, big band brass section, and big band woodwinds.
Can I get a piano roll for "Emancipation Blues"?
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Is "Emancipation Blues" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Emancipation Blues" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 115 BPM in G major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "Emancipation Blues" on?
"Emancipation Blues" appears on Afro/American Sketches (1962).
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