Oleo

Sonny Rollins
Bag's Groove (1954)
Moderate 260 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styleinstrumental
Notes: Upbeat swinging rhythm with layered horn and rhythm section creates engaging momentum without overwhelming intensity. Fast tempo and chord changes provide moderate stimulation ideal for focused listening.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

Oleo is a lively bebop jazz standard composed by Sonny Rollins, based on Rhythm Changes chord progression from Gershwin's 'I Got Rhythm,' first recorded in 1954 on Miles Davis's Bag's Groove.

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Moods: energetic, playful

Traditions: bebop, hard bop

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