Jason Brown
Drums Solo on
Chi Chi

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Jason Brown closes the solo section with nine choruses of drums on "Chi Chi" at approximately 225 BPM, the fourth soloist on this marathon Charlie Parker blues. Subbing in on drums for this tune, Brown's nine-chorus feature maintains the 12-bar form with structural clarity while generating rhythmic excitement that brings the extended performance to its climax. Following ten-chorus and eleven-chorus solos from the alto, trumpet, and piano, Brown's ability to sustain interest across nine choruses of unaccompanied drums demonstrates exceptional musical intelligence and command of form. His playing brings the evening's most expansive track to a powerful conclusion.

Jason Brown was 42 to 43 years old at the time.