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Closing out the solo section, this drums improvisation spans one chorus of the 36-bar ABAC form at an uptempo swing feel at 209 BPM. Drummer Eric Harland follows with a one-chorus solo that demonstrates why he is among the most sought-after drummers in contemporary jazz, bringing a combination of technical mastery and musical sensitivity to the extended form. This is the most concise solo on the recording, making every phrase count within a compact space. The 36-bar form provides a defined harmonic landscape for the improvisation. Coming after Walter Smith III's tenor sax solo, this is the final improvisation before the ensemble returns to the head.
Eric Harland was 41 to 42 years old at the time.
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