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Jazz standards in B minor

7 standards in the atlas are usually played in B minor, among them “Spain”, “Windows”, “Estate” and “Affirmation”. Players of B♭ instruments read these tunes in C♯ minor, alto and baritone saxophonists in G♯ minor.

TitleComposerKeyFormGroove
Spain Chick Corea B minor A · 24 Latin
Windows Chick Corea B minor ABC · 48 Jazz waltz
Estate Bruno Martino B minor AAB · 42 Bossa nova
Affirmation José Feliciano B minor AAB · 40 Funk
Phase Dance Pat Metheny B minor AABA · 32 Even eighths
Spiral John Coltrane B minor AABA · 44 Medium-up swing
Time Remembered Bill Evans B minor A · 26 Ballad