Chad Lefkowitz-Brown
Tenor Sax Solo on
The Nearness Of You

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Chad Lefkowitz-Brown follows Emmet Cohen with two-thirds of a chorus on tenor saxophone on "The Nearness Of You" at approximately 47 BPM, his warm tone and measured phrasing complementing the ballad's intimate character. The partial-chorus format over the 36-bar AABA' form in F speaks to a commitment to serving the song's emotional content rather than imposing extended improvisation onto delicate material. As the second and final soloist, Lefkowitz-Brown's concise statement brings the performance to a gentle close, his playing demonstrating the restraint and maturity that distinguish a thoughtful ballad interpretation.

Chad Lefkowitz-Brown was 31 to 32 years old at the time.