Charlie Haden
Acoustic Bass Solo on
You Stepped out of a Dream

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Charlie Haden's three-chorus acoustic bass solo is the third of four solos on this live performance of the Brown standard. Following statements by Konitz and Mehldau, Haden takes the 32-bar ABAC form at 179 BPM in C, showcasing his ability to create compelling melodic statements in the instrument's lower registers. Three choruses represent a generous solo allocation for bass, and Haden fills the space with the singing lyricism and deep resonance that defined his approach across a career stretching back to his groundbreaking work with Ornette Coleman.

Charlie Haden was 58 to 59 years old at the time.