Bill Markus
Acoustic Bass Solo on
Scatter Good Seed in The Fields

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Bill Markus's acoustic bass solo is the second of three solos on this live up-tempo swing performance. At the now-faster tempo of 220 BPM in E minor, Markus demonstrates impressive facility and melodic invention at the brisk pace. Following Rocha's trumpet opening, the bass solo adds a change of register and texture while maintaining the performance's ascending momentum. His ability to construct coherent melodic statements at this demanding speed is a highlight of the performance.