Jun Iida
Flugal Horn Solo on
Evergreen

About

Jun Iida's flugal horn solo is the 2nd of 3 on this recording at approximately 133 BPM. Set within a straight feel, the key of C, the solo navigates the chord changes with purpose. Positioned between Masami Kuroki and Xavier Lecouturier, Iida bridges the conversation between the two. "Evergreen" is the title track from Jun Iida's 2023 debut album, an original composition in C with a straight-eighth feel at approximately 135 BPM. The relaxed pace encourages expressive phrasing and harmonic exploration. The piece serves as a statement of artistic identity, its title suggesting enduring artistic values and timeless musical expression.

Jun Iida was 31 to 32 years old at the time.