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    Does anyone know what's the other tune that uses the same intro as in this version of Yardbird Suite by Carmen McRae




    it can also be heard in this masterclass video by Russell Malone at around 5:11



    thank you

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    Walkin' by Miles Davis

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    Similar, but not the same as the turnaround to Jimmy Raney/Kenny Burrell's "Blue Duke."

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    It's Walkin' (or Sid's Ahead, Weirdo or Gravy). The tune is credited to a shadowy underworld figure, Richard Carpenter - not Karen's brother and musical partner. He didn't write it but added his name on an official copyright notice. Tadd Dameron, Jimmy Mundy, Gene Ammons and Miles Davis have all been credited as possible composers.

    The best known version was recorded by Miles:


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    Whisper Not.

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    Quote Originally Posted by deacon Mark
    Whisper Not.
    on which particular recording Mark?
    the only one I'm aware of is Walkin