Stephen Riley
Tenor Sax Solo on
Valse Hot

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Stephen Riley's tenor sax solo is the 2nd of 3 on this recording, following Joe Magnarelli's trumpet and followed by Jay Anderson on acoustic bass. Spanning six choruses of the 16-Bar form at a relaxed 112 BPM with a waltz feel in A♭, the solo runs approximately 2:36. Riley follows with an extended six choruses of tenor saxophone improvisation, using the waltz's circular rhythmic motion as a springboard for some of his most lyrical and exploratory playing on the album. Stephen Riley was 42 to 43 years old at the time of this 2018 recording.

Stephen Riley was 42 to 43 years old at the time.