Lee Morgan
Trumpet Solo on
Along Came Betty

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Lee Morgan's trumpet solo is the opening of 3 solos on this recording, followed by Benny Golson on tenor sax. Spanning one chorus of the 34-bar ABCD form at a moderate 112 BPM with a swing feel in A♭, the solo runs approximately 1:15. Lee Morgan's single trumpet chorus demonstrates his remarkable maturity, navigating the unconventional form with confidence and melodic invention. Lee Morgan was 19 to 20 years old at the time of this 1958 recording.

Lee Morgan was 19 to 20 years old at the time.