Work Song (Fmi) || Classic Swing Backing Track || Play Along

"Work Song" is a jazz standard composed by Nat Adderley and first recorded by his quintet in 1960. The song has since been covered by numerous artists and has become a staple in the jazz repertoire.
The tune features a driving, syncopated rhythm and a catchy, repeating melody played by the trumpet. Adderley's own playing on the original recording is particularly noteworthy, as he infuses the tune with a sense of energy and passion. The song's lyrics, written by Oscar Brown Jr., tell the story of a prisoner longing for freedom and the camaraderie he finds with his fellow inmates while working.
"Work Song" was a commercial and critical success upon its release, reaching number 15 on the Billboard Jazz chart. It also helped to establish Adderley as a major player in the jazz world and solidified his reputation as a talented composer and performer.
The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including versions by Cannonball Adderley, Nina Simone, and even pop artist Robbie Williams. Each interpretation brings its own unique flavor to the tune, but all retain the song's powerful, upbeat energy and message of solidarity.
F Minor | 141 BPM | 8 Choruses
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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