Standards · 1947
Manteca chords & key
“Manteca” is a jazz standard by Dizzy Gillespie from 1947. Most bands play it in B♭ major, latin; the tune runs 40 bars in AABA form. Harmonically it contains 1 major ii–V–I cadence, uses 17 different chords. In this atlas it appears on 4 album tracks.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — B♭ major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- B♭7×30
- D♭7×4
- A♭7×3
- G♭7×3
- F7×3
- A♭m7×2
Characteristics
- AABA song form
History
"Manteca" is one of the earliest foundational tunes of Afro-Cuban jazz. Co-written by Dizzy Gillespie, Chano Pozo and Gil Fuller in 1947, it is among the most famous of Gillespie's recordings (along with the earlier "A Night in Tunisia") and is "one of the most important records ever made in the United States", according to Gary Giddins of The Village Voice. "Manteca" is the first tune rhythmically based on the clave to become a jazz standard.
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Recorded on these albums
Frequently asked questions
What key is Manteca in?
Manteca is usually played in B♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is C major, for E♭ instruments G major.
Who wrote Manteca?
Manteca was written by Dizzy Gillespie (1947).
What is the form of Manteca?
Manteca has 4 sections (AABA) with 40 bars in total.
How fast is Manteca played?
The usual groove is Latin.
What are the chord changes to Manteca?
The opening bars are Bb7 | Bb7 | Bb7 | Bb7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.