James Clay
Flute Solo on
"HUH!"

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James Clay's one-chorus flute solo opens the improvisation on this Morgan original, bringing an unusual and distinctive color to the performance. Over the 32-bar AABA form at 119 BPM in C minor, Clay's airy tone and fluid technique create a lighter texture against the dark minor-key harmony. As the first of five solos, his flute statement sets a moody, atmospheric tone that distinguishes this track from the album's other performances. The addition of flute to the ensemble palette gives the arrangement a character all its own.

James Clay was 19 to 20 years old at the time.