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Opening the solo section, this electric bass improvisation spans six choruses of the 16-bar form at a blazing 258 BPM. This alternate take of Miles Davis's "Tune Up" from Wes Montgomery's 1960 album Movin' Along on Riverside Records offers a fascinating comparison to the master take that appeared on the original release. Montgomery takes the unusual step of soloing on electric bass, demonstrating the instrument's capacity for melodic improvisation beyond its typical accompaniment role. The uptempo pace demands rhythmic precision and quick harmonic thinking, with the soloist navigating the changes at speed while maintaining musical direction. Following this solo, James Clay takes over on flute.
Wes Montgomery was 36 to 37 years old at the time.
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