Philly Joe Jones
Drums Solo on
Locomotion

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Philly Joe Jones's drums solo closes out the improvised statements on this recording, following Kenny Drew's piano. Spanning one chorus of the 44-bar AABA form at a bright 280 BPM with a swing feel in B♭, the solo runs approximately 39 seconds. Philly Joe Jones closes with a single drum chorus that exemplifies his explosive, technically brilliant approach to the instrument. Lee Morgan delivers two choruses of trumpet improvisation that sparkle with the dazzling technique and brash confidence that made him one of the most exciting young voices in hard bop. Philly Joe Jones was 33 to 34 years old at the time of this 1957 recording.

Philly Joe Jones was 33 to 34 years old at the time.