Tenor Madness

Sonny Rollins
Tenor Madness (1956)
Moderate 160 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturesmooth
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styleinstrumental
Notes: Smooth, warm tenor saxophone tones with full-bodied color dominate, creating a serene and logical flow; medium tempo blues structure with gentle improvisational builds avoids harshness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A 12-bar blues in B-flat featuring a historic tenor saxophone duel between Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane, backed by Red Garland on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums.

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Moods: confident, playful, warm

Traditions: hardbop

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