Miles Davis
Trumpet Solo on
Bongo Bop

About

Miles Davis's trumpet solo is the 2nd of 4 on this recording, spanning two choruses at approximately 159 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 Charlie Parker and Duke Jordan, Davis bridges the conversation between the two. This is one of the recordings from the October 1947 Savoy session that introduced the classic Parker quintet lineup with Duke Jordan, Tommy Potter, and Max Roach. At this medium tempo, there is room for melodic storytelling and dynamic contrast.

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