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Elvin Jones's drums solo is the last of four solos on this recording, following Steve Davis on acoustic bass. Spanning four choruses of the 16-bar form in D at a brisk 167 BPM with a swing feel, Jones's polyrhythmic drumming, in particular, provides a constantly shifting rhythmic landscape that pushes the other musicians to respond creatively. They extend the typical 16 bar form of Summertime to 22 bars by extending the last 2 bars into 8. Jones's drum solo showcases rhythmic creativity and dynamic control, using the full kit to create a compelling musical statement that transcends mere technical display.
Elvin Jones was 32 to 33 years old at the time.
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