Wynton Marsalis
Trumpet Solo on
The Song Is You

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Wynton Marsalis's trumpet solo opens the improvised portion of this recording, followed by Marcus Roberts on piano. Spanning two choruses of the 64-bar AABA form at an up-tempo 217 BPM with a swing feel in C, the solo runs approximately 1:17. This performance showcases the formidable partnership between Marsalis and Roberts, two musicians whose shared commitment to the jazz tradition and virtuosic technique made Marsalis Standard Time, Vol. This recording of Jerome Kern's "The Song Is You" comes from Wynton Marsalis' 1986 album Marsalis Standard Time, Vol. Wynton Marsalis was 24 to 25 years old at the time of this 1986 recording.

Wynton Marsalis was 24 to 25 years old at the time.