John Coltrane Quartet At Birdland - Afro Blue Site

The piece is in 3/4 waltz time , a format the Quartet frequently used for deep exploration (similar to their iconic version of "My Favorite Things").

Originally written by Cuban percussionist in 1959, "Afro Blue" is built on a distinctive African-inspired rhythmic pattern known as a hemiola . John Coltrane Quartet at Birdland - Afro Blue

Coltrane features his soprano saxophone , utilizing its piercing, bird-like quality to soar over the rhythmic density of the rhythm section. Musical Dynamics The piece is in 3/4 waltz time ,