🎹 Example (bar 5 – Gm7 to C9) : Left hand: B♭–D–F–A (Gm7 rootless) → E–A–B♭–D (C9)
"Days of Wine and Roses" is a popular song written by Henry Mancini (music) and Johnny Mercer (lyrics) for the 1963 film of the same name. The song has been covered by many artists, but one of the most iconic and enduring versions is the piano solo interpretation by Oscar Peterson. Recorded in 1965, Peterson's version is a masterclass in jazz piano, showcasing his technical virtuosity and expressive nuance. oscar peterson days of wine and roses transcription
The song follows a standard AABA form, with the A section repeated twice, followed by a B section (bridge), and then a final A section. The overall structure is as follows: 🎹 Example (bar 5 – Gm7 to C9)
"Days of Wine and Roses" was written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer for the 1963 film of the same name. The movie, directed by Blake Edwards, tells the story of a fading jazz musician struggling with addiction. The song has since become a jazz standard, covered by many artists, but Oscar Peterson's version remains one of the most iconic. The song follows a standard AABA form, with
(G - G7 - C - Cmaj7) (G - G7 - C - Cmaj7)
Oscar’s solo on this track is a clinic in . He takes a 3-note idea from bar 1 of the solo and repeats it, sequences it, inverts it.