D Jazz ii–V–I
ii – V – I progression in D major
D Jazz ii–V–I — ii – V – I
The D ii–V–I progression (Em – A – D) is the most important cadence in jazz. The subdominant provides motion, the dominant creates tension, and the tonic delivers resolution. With seventh chords (Em7 – A7 – DMaj7), it is the definitive jazz sound.