Diana Krall
Piano Solo on
Hit That Jive Jack

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Diana Krall's piano solo opens the improvised portion of this recording, followed by Russell Malone on electric guitar. Spanning two choruses of the 32-bar AABA form at an up-tempo 226 BPM with a swing feel in G, the solo runs approximately 1:10. The tune is a contrafact based on the chord changes of "I Got Rhythm." The jive-era standard is performed at a brisk swing tempo of approximately 226 BPM in the key of G major, using a 32-bar AABA form based on the chord changes of "I Got Rhythm." Krall opens the solo section on piano with two choruses, her playing swinging with infectious energy and rhythmic assurance at the fast tempo. Diana Krall was 30 to 31 years old at the time of this 1995 recording.

Diana Krall was 30 to 31 years old at the time.