Miles Davis
Trumpet Solo on
Buzzy

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Miles Davis's trumpet solo is the 2nd of 4 on this recording, spanning three choruses at approximately 215 BPM. Set within a swinging rhythmic framework, the 12-bar Blues form and the key of B♭, the solo navigates the chord changes with purpose. Positioned between Charlie Parker and Bud Powell, Davis bridges the conversation between the two. Davis navigates the brisk tempo with growing assurance, and Powell's single chorus on piano crackles with rhythmic energy. The groove sits in a comfortable medium-up zone, encouraging flowing melodic invention. The faster tempo compared to other Parker blues recordings gives this performance a more urgent, driving character.

Miles Davis was 20 to 21 years old at the time.