Nostalgia in Times Square Album Essay

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For example, the song opens with the baritone saxophone alone. The riff that the sax plays is repeated at several times during the piece, including a third of the way in, then at coda of the piece, about 7:50 minutes in. In fact, the baritone riff can be heard throughout the song.

The big band nature of the music is apparent as well. Trumpet blasts, walking bass lines, high hats, and the tenor saxophone solos all point to big band sensibilities. Moreover, all the instruments reach a pleasant crescendo with climactic trumpet blasts. After the second false finish, the song ends in earnest. A lingering note on the bass resounds in the listener's ear.

Trombones feature prominently in "Moanin'." Especially at the opening, when the instruments come in one at a time, the trombones offer their characteristic moans. Then the entire big band comes in, as if each instrument plays its own melody while latching onto a common ground that is provided by the rhythm section.

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Trumpets offer generous midrange. At times a soloist will emerge on top. The drummer retains the gentle jazzy rhythm, riding the high hat until the kick is needed for reinforcement or to signal a new section of the song.

"Moanin'" offers a superlative combination of musical elements. On the one hand, the song is remarkably accessible. With repetition, predictable time signatures, and few avant garde elements, most listeners will find the song pleasing. At the same time, there is a lot going on in this tribute to Charles Mingus. Repeated listens yield nuances that were not heard on the first listen. The song is paradoxically simple and complex at the same time.

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