Horace Silver's contemplative ballad brings the evening's most intimate moment, with the compact 10-bar form cycling through at just 49 BPM. Three soloists each take two choruses — Greenblatt on trumpet, Cohen on piano, and Hall on acoustic bass — with the short form meaning the changes come around quickly despite the slow tempo. The nine-minute performance has a meditative quality, with Silver's unusual form length creating a different sense of phrase structure than standard 32-bar ballads. Silver composed Peace as a striking departure from his typically funky, groove-oriented writing, and its spare beauty has made it a favorite among musicians seeking reflective material. Tarantino sits out the solo section, giving the trumpet and piano a more exposed role. Positioned after the energetic Alone Together and before the marathon blues blowing of Chi Chi, this ballad provides the set's essential moment of calm.
