Emmet Cohen
Piano Solo on
Old Folks

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Emmet Cohen follows Alexa Tarantino with half a chorus of piano on "Old Folks" at approximately 46 BPM, his ballad playing showcasing the sensitivity and harmonic refinement that characterize his approach to slower material. The 32-bar AABA form in F provides a brief but emotionally rich canvas, and Cohen's voicings and touch complement the composition's gentle character. His concise half-chorus statement brings the ballad performance to a close, the restraint of both soloists allowing the song's inherent beauty to remain at the forefront rather than being overwhelmed by extended improvisation.

Emmet Cohen was 30 to 31 years old at the time.