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On The Trail
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When I was a kid I loved the Saturday morning 30 minute cowboy tv shows. My favorite was Roy Rogers and his Wonder horse, Trigger. Then I discovered the Excitement of Jazz and both provided me with many hours of Enjoyment and cool dreams in my little world!!!
“On The Trail” was written by Ferde Grofe in 1931 that was in his five-movement synphonic suite “Grand Canyon”. This song appealed to Jazz musicians due to its structure, harmonic possibilities, and distinctive rhythmic elements, which lent themselves well to improvisation and arrangement.
Ferde Grofé himself was a highly influential jazz arranger for Paul Whiteman's orchestra, orchestrating George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, among many other hits. Renowned jazz artists like Joe Henderson, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, Jimmy Heath and Ahmad Jamal have all performed and recorded versions of "On the Trail," demonstrating its lasting appeal within the jazz community. 
Key is Concert F Major: The following is the most common Chord Progression used for Jazz Adaptions:
I:FM/ FM/FM/FM/ FM Gm7/ Am7 D7/ Gm7/ C7/
Abm7/ Abm7/ Abm7/ Abm7/ Gm7/ C7/
Am7/ D7/ Gm7/ C7 :I
Gradual Fade Out: I:Gm7/ C7/Am7/E7/ :I
The drummer is Frank (Frankisaur) who I collaborated with over the years. There is space for adds from 2:45-3:28.
Released: 19-Dec-2025
Category: Jazz
Application: GarageBand
File type: m4a
File size: 10.3 Mb
Plays: 14
Downloads: 1
Weekly plays: 2
Weekly downloads: 1
License: Non-commercial derivatives allowed; contact artist for permission
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I’m familiar with Grofé's suite and this was such a refreshing and wonderful take and variations on it. A real pleasure to hear my friend.
20 days ago
artist
Awesome Jazzing 😊🎶👌
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19 days ago
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Great tone! Gonna grab a copy and play around with it. Thanks!
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19 days ago
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@Bowman  Thank You so very much!! Best outcome fpr posting this is it is so great to hear from musicians like you that are familiar with this music!!!!  It means a lot to me!!
Latest song: On The Trail
19 days ago
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@yoslounge  Thank You so very much!!! I appreciate it Always!!!
Latest song: On The Trail
19 days ago
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@Bass2x  Thank You so very much!!! So Great to hear from musicians familiar with Jazz. I just listened to yout tracks and naturally I dig the blues with your very cool  trumpet playing. All of your tracks are very good. The Blues  is your forte!!! For me, collaborations fire me up so an add to this by you would be Great!!!
Latest song: On The Trail
19 days ago
artist
Very Nice Dan. Much enjoyed and well played.
19 days ago
Really nice piece of music. First time for me. Great playing
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19 days ago
good playing both of you
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19 days ago
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@Telemetry Thank You so very much, Mr. T!!! So nice of You!!!
Latest song: On The Trail
18 days ago
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@KennethLavrsen Thank Yoiu so very much!!!
Latest song: On The Trail
18 days ago
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@SplendidMelody Thank You so very much!!!
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18 days ago
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OTTIMO
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18 days ago
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@DexAmco 
I also liked those old shows. Roy Rogers and Sky King on Saturday mornings!
Nice tuneage!
😋👌👍
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17 days ago
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@Wyndsok Thank You so much!! Yes, Sky King!! I watched it!!! That "Youth" was a magucal world, Ha, Ha!!!
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16 days ago
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@DexAmco 
Given the subject matter I should have added RIN TIN TIN!
🐕‍🦺
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16 days ago
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@Wyndsok  I favored Rin Tin Tin over Sky King!!! Lassie was up there too!!
Latest song: On The Trail
16 days ago
thank you for blowing it all the way down compadre / this session makes me wanna pop a pimple off the ozone layer / dig!
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6 days ago
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@Pure_Bronx_Poodles  Thank You so very much for your very gracious comment!!!
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4 days ago
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