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Duke Jordan's piano solo is the 3rd of 5 on this recording, spanning two choruses at approximately 225 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 Miles Davis and Tommy Potter, Jordan bridges the conversation between the two. The allocation of solo space to all five members of the quintet makes this one of the most democratic performances from the session, with each musician given room to make a statement. At this pace, the solo benefits from a balance of running lines and well-placed rhythmic accents.
Duke Jordan was 24 to 25 years old at the time.
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