Josh Johnson
Alto Sax Solo on
Along Came Betty

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Opening the solo section, this alto sax improvisation spans two choruses of the 34-bar ABCD form at a medium swing tempo of 138 BPM. Josh Johnson leads with two choruses of alto saxophone at 138 BPM, his solo navigating Golson's sophisticated harmony with fluid confidence. This is the longest solo on the recording in terms of chorus count, suggesting a featured role in the arrangement. The 34-bar form provides a defined harmonic landscape for the improvisation. Following this solo, Daniel Rotem takes over on tenor sax.