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Tommy Potter's acoustic bass solo is the 4th of 5 on this recording, spanning a quarter of the form at approximately 233 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. As a contrafact on "Perdido," the underlying harmony is well-trodden territory, giving the soloist a sturdy platform for creative exploration. Positioned between Duke Jordan and Max Roach, Potter bridges the conversation between the two. The broad distribution of solo space across all five band members again reflects the democratic spirit of these sessions. Potter takes only the 8 bar bridge following Duke Jordan.
Tommy Potter was 28 to 29 years old at the time.
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