Holger Marjamaa
Piano Solo on
Yesterday

About

Opening the solo section, this piano improvisation spans one chorus of the 22-bar AAB form at a relaxed swing tempo of 78 BPM. Pianist Holger Marjamaa opens the solo section with one chorus, bringing jazz harmonic sophistication to the familiar pop melody while respecting the song's emotional directness. This is the most concise solo on the recording, making every phrase count within a compact space. The 22-bar form provides a defined harmonic landscape for the improvisation. Following this solo, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown takes over on tenor sax.

Holger Marjamaa was 26 to 27 years old at the time.