Miles Davis
Trumpet Solo on
Dexterity

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Miles Davis's trumpet solo is the 2nd of 4 on this recording, spanning one chorus at approximately 222 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. Built on the chord changes of "I Got Rhythm," the harmonic foundation is a familiar one in the jazz repertoire, inviting inventive melodic departures. Positioned between Charlie Parker and Duke Jordan, Davis bridges the conversation between the two. This October 1947 Savoy session marks the debut of Parker's classic quintet with Davis, Jordan, Tommy Potter on bass, and Roach on drums, a configuration that would produce some of the most important recordings in jazz.

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