Jazz Circle

On Green Dolphin Street

Composed by Bronislau Kaper (1947)Form: ABAB32 bars4/4intermediate

On Green Dolphin Street is a latin jazz standard composed by Bronislau Kaper in 1947 for the film Green Dolphin Street. This 32-bar ABAB form features a distinctive A section with descending chromatic movement and a contrasting B section with ii-V progressions. Often played as a bossa nova, this tune is essential repertoire for understanding latin jazz harmony.

Ready
160 BPM

Notation

A1A Section (First)
B1B Section (First)
A2A Section (Second)
B2B Section (Second)