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Howard McGhee's trumpet solo is the 2nd of 5 on this recording, spanning half a chorus at approximately 234 BPM. Set within a swinging rhythmic framework, the 32-bar AABA form and the key of E♭, the solo navigates the chord changes with purpose. Built on the chord changes of "'S Wonderful," the harmonic foundation is a familiar one in the jazz repertoire, inviting inventive melodic departures. Positioned between Charlie Parker and Dodo Marmarosa, McGhee bridges the conversation between the two. This large-ensemble Dial session recording is a testament to the depth of talent assembled for Parker's West Coast dates. Howard solos over the first half of a chorus.
Howard McGhee was 28 to 29 years old at the time.
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