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Miles Davis's trumpet solo is the 2nd of 3 on this recording, spanning half a chorus at approximately 178 BPM. Set within a swinging rhythmic framework, the 32-bar AABA form and the key of F, the solo navigates the chord changes with purpose. Built on the chord changes of "Honeysuckle Rose," the harmonic foundation is a familiar one in the jazz repertoire, inviting inventive melodic departures. Positioned between Charlie Parker and John Lewis, Davis bridges the conversation between the two. Davis and Lewis each make concise, well-shaped statements in their half-chorus solos. Miles splits the chorus with John Lewis and goes first.
Miles Davis was 21 to 22 years old at the time.
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