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Miles Davis's trumpet solo is the first of two solos on this recording, followed by Red Garland on piano. Spanning 0.42 choruses of the 48-bar AABABC form in D at a slow 59 BPM with a ballad feel, Davis's trumpet solo spans roughly two-fifths of a chorus, his muted horn weaving through the song's complex form with the patient, singing quality that made him the supreme ballad interpreter among jazz trumpeters. Davis's ballad playing showcases a warm, expressive tone, with each phrase shaped with careful attention to dynamics and emotional arc.
Miles Davis was 29 to 30 years old at the time.
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