Miles Davis
Trumpet Solo on
Bangoon

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Miles Davis's trumpet solo is the opening of 4 solos on this recording, followed by Julian "Cannonball" Adderley on alto sax. Spanning two choruses of the 32-bar AABA form at an up-tempo 209 BPM with a swing feel in B♭, the solo runs approximately 1:15. The composition is a contrafact based on the chord changes of "I Got Rhythm." Miles Davis opens with two choruses of trumpet that navigate the familiar changes with his characteristic harmonic economy and rhythmic poise. Miles Davis was 31 to 32 years old at the time of this 1958 recording.

Miles Davis was 31 to 32 years old at the time.