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Stephen Riley's tenor sax solo is the 2nd of 3 on this recording, following Vic Juris's electric guitar and followed by Jay Anderson on acoustic bass. Spanning two choruses of the 48-bar ABA form at an up-tempo 249 BPM with a latin feel in G, the solo runs approximately 1:34. Riley follows with two choruses of tenor saxophone improvisation, bringing his Lester Young-influenced aesthetic to the tune's shifting tonal centers with a relaxed authority that belies the rapid tempo. This performance of "I'll Remember April" from Stephen Riley's 2019 album I Remember You features the tenor saxophonist engaging with one of the most popular vehicles for jazz improvisation. Stephen Riley was 43 to 44 years old at the time of this 2019 recording.
Stephen Riley was 43 to 44 years old at the time.
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