Bessie's Blues

John Coltrane
Crescent (1964)
Moderate 184 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styleinstrumental
Notes: Swinging post-bop blues with steady 4/4 groove and layered quartet interplay featuring tenor sax leads, piano comping, walking bass, and dynamic drumming. Moderate density of notes and syncopation creates engaging flow without overwhelming intensity.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A traditional 12-bar blues in Eb major by John Coltrane, featuring his quartet with McCoy Tyner on piano, Jimmy Garrison on bass, and Elvin Jones on drums, known for clear, visionary saxophone solos over swinging rhythms.

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Moods: confident, energetic, playful

Traditions: blues, jazz, postbop

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