Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Dear John C.” by Elvin Jones.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Dear John C. (1965)
Recorded for the Impulse! label, this album is a tribute to John Coltrane, featuring alto saxophonist Charlie Mariano alongside pianist Roland Hanna and bassist Richard Davis. Jones steps back from the spotlight here, letting Mariano carry most of the lead lines while the group plays with a quiet, cohesive teamwork that makes it one of the stronger entries in Jones's catalog as a leader.
All of Dear John C.Elvin Jones
Elvin Jones was a jazz drummer from Pontiac, Michigan, born in 1927 into a musical family that included his brothers Hank and Thad, both celebrated jazz musicians. He played in the post-bop tradition and built a reputation for a forceful polyrhythmic style, combining different meters across his hands and feet into a shifting, propulsive feel. He is best remembered as a member of John Coltrane's classic quartet in the early 1960s, and later led his own groups under the name the Elvin Jones Jazz Machine until his death in 2004.
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Good to know
What key is "Dear John C." in?
"Dear John C." by Elvin Jones is in E♭ minor.
What is the tempo of "Dear John C."?
"Dear John C." plays at around 200 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Dear John C."?
The core progression is E♭m7, A♭7, Em7, A7, C♯maj7, and F7, built around the E♭ minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "Dear John C."?
The recording features drums, electric bass, electric piano, saxophone, trumpet, and drums.
Can I get a piano roll for "Dear John C."?
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Is "Dear John C." piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Dear John C." falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 200 BPM in E♭ minor, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.
What album is "Dear John C." on?
"Dear John C." appears on Dear John C. (1965).
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