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Dexterity (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Dexterity'" is a 1947 jazz composition by saxophonist Charlie Parker, which has become a jazz standard. It has since been covered by artists such as the Art Ensemble of Chicago for the album 'Message to Our Folks' in 1969, Roy Hargrove for 'Parker's Mood') and Alex Riel for the album 'Riel Atin').
In B-flat major, the tune is based on the changes to Gershwin's "I Got Rhythm", composed for the Broadway musical 'Girl Crazy' in 1930. The B section to the tune includes the whole of the ensemble.
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Category:1947 songs
Category:Compositions by Charlie Parker
Category:1940s jazz standards
Category:Jazz compositions in B-flat major
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