Frank Morgan
Alto Sax Solo on
Chooch

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Frank Morgan's one-chorus alto saxophone solo opens the improvisation on this Latin-feel reading of his own composition. Over the 32-bar AABA' form at 195 BPM in E-flat, Morgan's phrasing plays off the Latin groove rather than imposing straight bebop vocabulary, reflecting the tune's rhythmic character. As the first of three solos, his alto statement engages with the modified final A section that gives the form a slightly asymmetric quality distinct from standard 32-bar tunes. The Latin feel provides a welcome change of pace within an album dominated by swing-feel tracks.

Frank Morgan was 21 to 22 years old at the time.