Jazz Major 4 songs

Minor Plagal Cadence

IVminor Imaj7
Jazz Bossa Nova Soul

About this progression

A minor IV chord resolving to the major tonic — the "plagal" or "Amen" cadence with a jazz twist. Creates a melancholic, soulful feel. Common in bossa nova.

Example from the library

As it appears in Maria Ninguem

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