PALM DRIVE ALLEN’S SOLO

CD-ROM & 28-29

Bridge 2 & Chorus 2 [Bars 39-50] In the bridge Allen uses a simple yet effective chord melody approach; first the chord is played and then the melody is chosen to fit once the harmony has been established. Chorus 2 opens with relatively straight-forward yet effective melodic motifs and these provide a nice contrast with the more complex ideas. Allen is brilliant at pacing his solos, believing that space can be as important as the notes.