Matt Penman
Acoustic Bass Solo on
Prelude To A Kiss

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Matt Penman's acoustic bass solo is the second solo on this recording, following Jonathan Kreisberg on electric guitar. Spanning half a chorus of the 32-bar AABA form in C at a slow 60 BPM with a ballad feel, bassist Matt Penman follows with a half-chorus solo that sustains the performance's reflective mood, his arco and pizzicato work adding tonal variety. Penman's acoustic bass solo demonstrates both technical facility and a strong melodic sensibility, showcasing the instrument's expressive potential beyond its accompanimental role.

Matt Penman was 33 to 34 years old at the time.