Kenny Garrett
Alto Sax Solo on
2 Step

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Kenny Garrett's alto sax solo is the sole improvisation on this recording. Spanning three choruses of the 16-Bar form at a moderate 158 BPM with a funk feel in C, the solo runs approximately 1:17. Garrett's three choruses of alto saxophone improvisation ride the groove with rhythmic authority, his phrasing adapting naturally to the funk context while retaining the harmonic sophistication of his jazz vocabulary. "2 Step" brings a funk sensibility to Kenny Garrett's 1992 album Black Hope, showcasing the alto saxophonist's versatility and his deep connection to groove-based music. Kenny Garrett was 31 to 32 years old at the time of this 1992 recording.

Kenny Garrett was 31 to 32 years old at the time.