Analysis of an Amazing Solo by John Swana

An analysis of John Swana's EVI solo (Electronic Valve Instrument) on "Music Leaping" by David Bennett Thomas. From the album "Jazz Portrait" featuring Thomas (piano), with John Swana (EVI), Ron Kerber (saxophones), Kevin Hanson (guitar), Micah Jones (bass), Erik Johnson (drums), and Arturo Stable (percussion).
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The melodic rhythm kinda reminds me of Monk’s “Evidence”.