After the marathon intensity of Prof, Jones shifts to the traditional Irish melody at a gentle 79 BPM ballad tempo. The trumpet and piano share the solo space — Jones takes a chorus and a half and Cohen adds one chorus over the 32-bar ABC form. The nine-minute performance lets Jones showcase his lyrical side, with the Londonderry Air melody providing one of the most recognizable and emotionally direct themes in the program. The tune's association with loss and longing gives it a gravity that contrasts with the technical fireworks elsewhere in the concert. Jazz musicians have long been drawn to this melody's combination of simplicity and emotional depth, and Jones's inclusion of a traditional piece alongside his own originals and bebop standards reflects the eclectic programming that characterizes the Live From Emmet's Place series. The concert continues with another high-energy performance on Freddie Hubbard's Dear John.
