No; the progression is EbMaj7 the "E" chord then FMaj9. I see it as a chromatic passing chord more than a "functional" anything. And I totally agree, "context matters".
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From: pecpec <peter.crist@...>
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Subject: Re: [Jazz-Guitar] Chord question
Of course context matters. Sometimes playing around with inversions and putting them in context can clarify. Does it function as a G13?? -- Peter Crist