Jazz Chord Progressions
Jazz chord progressions including ii-V-I, turnarounds, and smooth jazz voicings.
8 progressions found
All Jazz Progressions
Jazz Chill (vi-ii-V-I)
Jazzvi7 → ii7 → V7 → Imaj7
The quintessential jazz turnaround with rich 7th chords. The vi7-ii7-V7-Imaj7 follows the circle of fifths for smooth voice leading, perfect for chill coffeehouse vibes and neo-soul.
Jazz Circle of Fifths
Jazziii7 → vi7 → ii7 → V7
The diatonic circle of fifths progression with 7th chords. Each chord's root is a fifth below the previous, creating smooth harmonic motion that resolves to the I chord.
Jazz Ballad (Misty)
JazzImaj7 → vi7 → ii9 → V7
The lush, romantic jazz ballad progression with extended chords. The ii9 adds extra color and sophistication to this timeless sound.
Diminished Passing Chord
JazzImaj7 → #Idim7 → ii7 → V7
A classic jazz and swing technique using a diminished 7th chord as a chromatic passing chord between Imaj7 and ii7. Creates smooth voice leading and harmonic tension.
Spy Chromatic (James Bond)
Film Scorei → i+ → i6 → i+
The iconic chromatic line from spy movie themes. The 5th of the minor chord rises chromatically (B → C → C#) then falls back (C), creating the classic tension and release. This is the signature sound of 007.
Minor Jazz Chromatic
Jazzi7 → bVII7 → VI7 → V7
A sophisticated minor jazz progression with all dominant 7th chords descending chromatically. Creates a smooth, bebop-influenced sound.
Tritone Substitution
JazzImaj7 → bII7 → Imaj7
The ultimate jazz substitution - replacing V7 with bII7 (a tritone away). Creates a chromatic bass line and unexpected color that defines modern jazz harmony.
Anime Jazz (Bebop Style)
Jazzi7 → IIImaj7 → iv7 → V7
The big band jazz sound of Cowboy Bebop. Tank! uses Cm7-Ebmaj7-Fm7-G7 with Latin-infused hard bop energy. The 7th chords give it that authentic big band jazz feel.