Eric Wheeler
Acoustic Bass Solo on
Almost Like Being In Love

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Closing out the solo section, this acoustic bass improvisation spans one chorus of the 36-bar AABA form at a medium swing tempo of 139 BPM. Wheeler's bass solo adds a grounding, melodic voice that contrasts with the two lead instruments. This is the most concise solo on the recording, making every phrase count within a compact space. The 36-bar form provides a defined harmonic landscape for the improvisation. Coming after Adam Birnbaum's piano solo, this is the final improvisation before the ensemble returns to the head.