Amsterdam

Story Behind The Song

Amsterdam is considered party-central in Europe but there is another side of this city. It can be beautiful and calm and even a little bit sad. Sad because many bad things happened there in WWII (think Anne Frank)

Song Description

Straight rhythm ballad feel. Modified ABAC structure. Head played on alto sax with solos by alto, and bass.

Song Length 4:45 Genre Jazz - Contemporary, Jazz - Modern
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Mood Tranquil, Poignant
Subject General, City Similar Artists Modern Jazz Quartet
Era 1990 - 1999

Lyrics

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Lyrics none Music Douglas Martin
Producer Doug Martin Publisher Backburner Music
Performance Doug Martin, Tom Denison, Yves Laroche, Jeff Asselin Label Backburner Records

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