Sam Rocha
Acoustic Bass Solo on
Always Your Friend

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Sam Rocha's half-chorus acoustic bass solo is the second of three solos on this Nora Germain original, following the composer's violin statement. Taking the first half of the 32-bar AABA form at 190 BPM in G, Rocha brings a tasteful, lyrical approach to his improvisation. The half-chorus format keeps his contribution concise while still allowing him to make a meaningful musical statement within the tune's harmonic framework. His solo bridges the gap between Germain's violin and the guitar solo that follows.