Standards
Jazz Folk chords & key
- Key
- C major
- Form
- AAB
- Bars
- 44
- Groove
- Medium swing
- Time signature
- 4/4
“Jazz Folk” is a jazz standard by John Abercrombie. It is usually played in C major as a medium swing, and the 44-bar AAB form has 3 sections. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence and 2 minor ii–V–i, uses 23 different chords and moves between the key centres D minor and C major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — C major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- G7×6
- Fmaj7×4
- Am7×3
- G7sus×3
- Dm7×3
- D♭maj7×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
D minor and C major
Frequently asked questions
What key is Jazz Folk in?
Jazz Folk is usually played in C major. For B♭ instruments that is D major, for E♭ instruments A major.
Who wrote Jazz Folk?
Jazz Folk was written by John Abercrombie.
What is the form of Jazz Folk?
Jazz Folk has 3 sections (AAB) with 44 bars in total.
How fast is Jazz Folk played?
The usual groove is Medium swing.
What are the chord changes to Jazz Folk?
The opening bars are Cmaj7 | Fmaj7 | Am7 Ab7#11 | G7sus G7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.