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Howard McGhee's trumpet solo is the 4th of 5 on this recording, spanning one chorus at approximately 200 BPM. Set within a swinging rhythmic framework, the 12-bar Blues form and the key of C, the solo navigates the chord changes with purpose. Positioned between Barney Kessel and Dodo Marmarosa, McGhee bridges the conversation between the two. Each soloist brings a different flavor, from Gray's cool-toned tenor to Kessel's fluid guitar work to McGhee's brassy bebop trumpet. The medium-up tempo provides an energetic canvas for improvisation. The larger ensemble and the parade of distinguished soloists give this track an all-star jam session quality.
Howard McGhee was 28 to 29 years old at the time.
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