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Dodo Marmarosa's piano solo is the 3rd of 5 on this recording, spanning half a chorus at approximately 229 BPM. Set within a swinging rhythmic framework, the 32-bar AABA form and the key of B♭, the solo navigates the chord changes with purpose. The tune borrows its harmonic structure from "I Got Rhythm," a set of changes that generations of improvisers have used as a testing ground for new ideas. Positioned between Wardell Gray and Barney Kessel, Marmarosa bridges the conversation between the two. The brisk tempo and the succession of accomplished soloists make Cheers an exciting performance that showcases the breadth of talent in Parker's orbit during his California stay. Dodo plays over the second half of the chorus.
Dodo Marmarosa was 21 to 22 years old at the time.
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