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A Samba Named Nancy

from Sambas, Bossa Novas, and a Tango by Roger Aldridge

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This samba is for my wife, Nancy. I wrote it to express her warmth, caring, and how she is a wonderful dancer.

I think of the piece as being fairly straight-forward; however, it has some surprises. The AB form is unusual in how the A part is 15 measures and the B part is 22. While the music is mostly in 4/4, there are two places where a measure or two of 3/4 is used to shake things up. Harmonically, there is a mix of conventional II-V chord changes, parallel harmony, and symmetrical harmony. The melody has a floating quality and the sustained notes give the rhythm section a space for fills.

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from Sambas, Bossa Novas, and a Tango, released October 22, 2019
Roger Aldridge, composer
Jason Shapiro, tenor sax
E. Shawn Qaissaunee, guitar
Brian Howell, bass
Skip Rohrich, drums

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Roger Aldridge Baltimore, Maryland

Roger Aldridge is primarily a jazz composer. A wide range of styles are found in his music along with a quirky sense of humor and a lyrical expression.

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