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Charlie Haden opens the improvised section with one chorus of acoustic bass on Don Grolnick's "The Cost of Living," a rare solo spotlight for the bassist on Michael Brecker's self-titled Impulse! debut. At approximately 82 BPM over the 40-bar AABA' form in C minor, his deep, woody tone and folk-inflected melodic sensibility create a deeply moving musical statement. As the first of two soloists, Haden's chorus demonstrates the lyrical approach that made him one of the most distinctive bass voices in jazz, each phrase resonant with the emotional weight befitting Grolnick's poignant harmonic progression. The ballad tempo allows every note to register with maximum expressive impact.
Charlie Haden was 49 to 50 years old at the time.
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