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Tommy Flanagan's piano solo is the opening of 3 solos on this recording, followed by Wes Montgomery on electric guitar. Spanning two choruses of the 12-bar Blues form at a relaxed 92 BPM with a swing feel in D, the solo runs approximately 1:05. Tommy Flanagan opens the solo section with two elegant piano choruses before Montgomery enters for five choruses that represent some of the most compelling blues guitar playing ever recorded. Tommy Flanagan was 29 to 30 years old at the time of this 1960 recording. Written as a 12-bar blues in the key of D major, the tune showcases Montgomery's gift for crafting lyrical, singable melodies within the blues form.
Tommy Flanagan was 29 to 30 years old at the time.
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