Russell Hall
Acoustic Bass Solo on
You Already Know

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Russell Hall's acoustic bass solo on Emmet Cohen's You Already Know is the fifth of nine solos in this WBGO broadcast concert. He takes two choruses of the 40-bar AABC form at 265 BPM, following solos from Cohen on piano and Aldana on tenor saxophone. At this demanding tempo, Hall demonstrates the rhythmic precision and melodic clarity required to sustain a bass solo over a fast swing groove, articulating his lines with definition and purpose. At 26 to 27 years old, his playing reflects the confidence and musicianship of a young bassist well suited to the demands of Cohen's trio.

Russell Hall was 26 to 27 years old at the time.