Style:

Ballad.

Form:

A-B-A (27 Bars) [9-9-9]

Key:

Eb Major

Harmony/Overview:

The harmony of the composition is very evocative and also unconventional.  Although it consists of many unexpected turns, it revolves primarily around the key of Eb Major. The irregularity of having 9 bar sections  also helps in providing the composition with a distinct character.

Recordings:

This song has been recorded over 80 times.The first recording comes from Wayne Shorter's 1966 release Speak No Evil. It remains a refreshingly modern ballad in the repertoire and continues to be performed and recorded to this day.

JGC Top Picks:

Wayne Shorter, Speak No Evil, 1964

Stan Getz, Live At Monmartre, 1977

Joe Lovano, Flights of Fancy, 2000