This live recording of "In Turquoise Time" from Justin Chart's 2024 album Born of The Horn is the album's longest and most exploratory track, featuring five solos from five different musicians. Chart's original composition is set in C minor with a straight-eighth feel at a moderate tempo around 115 BPM. Keyboardist Mike Saul opens with an expansive solo that spans nearly two minutes, establishing a contemplative mood. After ensemble passages, bassist Bill Markus delivers a melodic acoustic bass solo, followed by an energetic drum feature from Danny Beallo. Trumpeter Mike Rocha contributes a lyrical statement as the tempo settles around 114 BPM. Chart closes the solo section on flute rather than his usual alto saxophone, adding a distinctive timbral contrast that gives the track a pastoral, reflective quality. The straight-eighth feel sets this piece apart from both the swing and funk numbers on the album, creating a contemporary jazz atmosphere that allows for more harmonically adventurous improvisation. The C minor tonality and the evocative title suggest an impressionistic sonic landscape that each soloist interprets in their own way. The variety of instrumental voices and the extended format make this one of the album's most diverse and rewarding performances.
