Michael Gurrola
Acoustic Bass Solo on
Minority

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Michael Gurrola's acoustic bass solo is the third and final solo on this 2021 LA Jazz Connection performance of Gigi Gryce's "Minority," following Josh Mellicker's electric guitar and Danny Janklow's alto saxophone. He takes seven choruses of the 16-bar form at 218 BPM in F, an extended bass solo that demonstrates his ability to sustain melodic invention at speed over the compact form. At 29 to 30 years old, Gurrola's rhythmic authority and clear articulation bring the solo section to an energetic close.

Michael Gurrola was 29 to 30 years old at the time.