Ahmed Abdul-Malik
Acoustic Bass Solo on
In Walked Bud

About

Ahmed Abdul-Malik's acoustic bass solo is the third of four improvisations on this recording, following solos by Griffin and Monk. Taking two choruses of the 32-bar AABA form in A-flat at 207 BPM, Abdul-Malik steps into the spotlight with a solo that demonstrates both technical assurance and melodic clarity at a demanding tempo. His two-chorus statement adds an important textural dimension to this extended live performance.

Ahmed Abdul-Malik was 30 to 31 years old at the time.