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Steve Davis's acoustic bass solo is the third of four solos on this recording, following McCoy Tyner on piano. Spanning three choruses of the 16-bar form in D at a brisk 162 BPM with a swing feel, tyner follows with four piano choruses, bassist Steve Davis contributes three choruses, and drummer Elvin Jones delivers four rhythmically explosive drum choruses. They extend the typical 16 bar form of Summertime to 22 bars by extending the last 2 bars into 8. Davis's acoustic bass solo demonstrates both technical facility and a strong melodic sensibility, showcasing the instrument's expressive potential beyond its accompanimental role.
Steve Davis was 30 to 31 years old at the time.
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