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Charlie Haden takes four choruses of acoustic bass on "Turnaround," closing out the solo section on this track from Joshua Redman's album Wish. His deep, singing sound and melodic approach are a natural fit for Ornette Coleman's composition, which Haden had performed countless times as a member of Coleman's own bands. At approximately 155 BPM, his solo unfolds with the patient, unhurried quality that defined his bass playing, each phrase carefully placed and resonant with meaning. Following extended solos by Redman and Metheny, Haden's four choruses bring the improvised section to a contemplative close, his intimate knowledge of this material evident in every note.
Charlie Haden was 55 to 56 years old at the time.
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