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Blue Bossa


"Blue Bossa" is a jazz standard composed by Kenny Dorham in the key of C minor. The song was first recorded in 1963 for the album "Una Mas," which was performed by the Kenny Dorham Quintet. Kenny Dorham, a renowned American jazz trumpeter, gifted the world with this enduring piece. Interestingly, "Blue Bossa" is a fusion of bossa nova and jazz styles, exhibiting a captivating blend of rhythms. The song's melody features a catchy and captivating progression, characterized by its melodic twists and turns. NOT-FOUND.