Roy Brooks
Drums Solo on
Calcutta Cutie

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Roy Brooks's one-chorus drum solo is the second and final solo on this Latin-feel Silver original. Following Silver's four-chorus piano statement, Brooks takes the 32-bar AABA form at 143 BPM in F minor, bringing the performance to a climactic close with rhythmic invention and dynamic flair. Brooks, who appeared on the earlier 1963 sessions before Roger Humphries joined the band, delivers a full chorus that navigates the 32-bar form with musical sensitivity, maintaining the Latin feel while adding percussive variety.

Roy Brooks was 24 to 25 years old at the time.