Mike Rocha
Trumpet Solo on
Lickity Split

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Mike Rocha's trumpet solo is the second of three solos on this live funk performance, and the most extended statement on the track. Following Chart's alto opening, Rocha improvises over the open form at 126 BPM in E minor, bringing fiery melodic lines and rhythmic inventiveness to bear on the funk groove. His extended solo builds considerable momentum, the live setting adding a dimension of spontaneity and audience interaction that fuels his improvisational daring.