Larry Williams
Alto Sax Solo on
Speed Demon

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Larry Williams's alto saxophone solo on Michael Jackson's "Speed Demon" adds a jazz-inflected element to this kinetic pop-funk track from the Bad album. Playing over the driving rock arrangement at 115 BPM in A minor, Williams's saxophone cuts through the dense production with a bright, aggressive tone that complements the song's theme of reckless speed. Williams was a versatile session musician who worked extensively with Quincy Jones and appeared on multiple Jackson recordings. This solo is actually credited as a midi saxophone or synth saxophone.