Benny Benack III
Trumpet Solo on
Wonder

About

Benny Benack III closes out the solos on trumpet with one chorus, following Neil Swainson at approximately 133 BPM. Set within waltz time, the 32-bar AA' form and the key of D, the solo navigates the chord changes with purpose. Coming last in the solo order, Benack has the task of building on everything that came before while steering the performance back toward the closing head. Trumpeter Benny Benack III follows with a chorus of his own, his bright tone and singing phrasing perfectly suited to the tune's gentle character.

Benny Benack III was 31 to 32 years old at the time.