About
Art Blakey's drums solo closes out the improvised statements on this recording, following Hank Mobley's tenor sax. Spanning two choruses of the 32-bar ABAC form at a bright 266 BPM with a swing feel in B♭, the solo runs approximately 59 seconds. Kelly's piano playing throughout is a masterclass in accompaniment, his comping responsive and propulsive, while bassist Paul Chambers and Blakey provide an unshakeable rhythmic foundation. Mobley's own composition features a 32-bar ABAC form in B-flat at a brisk 244 bpm, its catchy melody and sophisticated harmony exemplifying his gifts as a writer. Art Blakey was 40 to 41 years old at the time of this 1960 recording.
Art Blakey was 40 to 41 years old at the time.
Comments
What do you think of this solo?