| “Solar,”
pronounced “so-LAHR” by the jazz community
(attributed to Miles), rather than the usual
“SO-ler,” is still popular and often called
at jam sessions, encores, and occasionally
on programs. The relative simplicity of
its form (only 12 bars) and harmony (Cm
with a string of [slow/chord-per-bar] ii-V-I’s
make it easy to memorize and “blow” over
yet this simplicity allows for
much creativity and “stretching out” for
the soloist and accompanists. |
 “Solar,” on
Walkin’ by Miles Davis All Stars
with Horace Silver, Percy Heath, etc., is
taken at a relaxed, medium swing tempo and
features Miles with his famous muted
tone. |
 Keith Jarrett’s
Tribute CD features
a more aggressive and quicker version.
|
Roland Davis, composer,
performer
www.RolandDavis.com
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