Blue Giant - Vol. 1 Ch. 6 - Giant Steps

[MangaDex]

 

[vigorousjammer]

I think every Jazz aficionado immediately knows which song this chapter is named after, but just in case you're unaware, it's one of John Coltrane's hottest tracks, the title track from his 1960 album, "Giant Steps". I would consider this track to be one of the most widely known jazz standards.
You can listen to it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30FTr6G53VU

Also featured in this chapter is a reference to a jazz song called "The Girl From Ipanema", which was originally written in 1962 by Vinicius de Moraes, with music composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim. It was recorded that year by Pery Ribeiro. English lyrics were later written by Norman Gimbel, and it became a huge international hit in 1964 when Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto recorded a version combining both the English and Portuguese versions. It not only became a jazz standard, but it also believed to be the second most recorded pop song in history, right behind "Yesterday" by The Beatles.

Anyway, you can see Getz and Gilberto performing their version below. For the most immersive experience, start it on pg 163, when the characters start performing the song in the chapter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJkxFhFRFDA

 

[Anung_Un_Rama200]

I'm hyped for saxophone solo. This manga is amazing.

 

[147013]

I'm impressed that people can transpose to another key instanteously. I have a hard enough time doing it with sheet music.

 

[my0tis]

Lol I feel for both Dai who's excited and nervous and for the band members who have to adapt to a new kid who's playing too loud in the wrong key

 

[iaia]

I'm surprised they didn't practice with him first or even listen before going live together