East Of The Sun (G) || Samba Backing Track || Play Along

East Of The Sun (G) || Samba Backing Track || Play Along

"East of the Sun (and West of the Moon)" is a popular jazz standard, first recorded by bandleader and saxophonist Buddy Featherstonhaugh in 1934. The song was written by Brooks Bowman, a pianist and composer from New York. The song has a smooth, upbeat tempo and features a catchy, repeating melody. The lyrics, which speak of a journey to a faraway land, have a romantic and mysterious quality that has made the song a favorite among jazz singers and instrumentalists. Over the years, many notable jazz musicians have recorded their own versions of "East of the Sun," including Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan. The song has also been covered by several popular contemporary artists, such as Diana Krall and Michael Buble. One of the most notable things about "East of the Sun" is its enduring popularity. Despite being written almost a century ago, the song continues to be performed and recorded by new generations of musicians. This is a testament to the song's timeless appeal and its ability to connect with audiences across different eras and cultures. In addition to its popularity in the jazz genre, "East of the Sun" has also been featured in several films, television shows, and commercials. This has helped to further solidify the song's place in popular culture and cement its status as a classic. More backing tracks 👉🏼 ACME Play-A-Longs: https://bit.ly/30OnGOq FOOTPRINTS:    • Footprints (Cmi) -  Swing Backing Track   LUSH LIFE:    • Lush Life (Db) || Play Along | Backing Tra...   TENOR MADNESS:    • Tenor Madness (Bb) || (FAST) Bebop Backing...   SUGAR:    • Sugar (Cmi) || Play Along || Classic Swing...   MY LITTLE SUEDE SHOES:    • My Little Suede Shoes (Eb) || Latin Jazz B...   CORCOVADO:    • Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars / Corcovado (C...   Jazz nomenclature is complicated and ACME chords symbols are simplified. • CΔ is a major sound and could refer to a “C6” or “Cmaj7” • D- is usually voiced as a minor-seventh (1,♭3, 5, ♭7) • Ø is a half-diminished seventh chord (1,♭3,♭5,♭7) • O is a full diminished seventh chord (1,♭3,♭5,♭♭7) • +4 is voiced as #11 • +9 is an “altered 9” and could refer to a♭9, ♯9, or both