How to Play a Long Phrase in Jazz

A phrase in jazz is basically how long you keep playing without stopping the idea. For a good player, a really long phrase can be super impressive because it kind of takes you on this long trip through the harmony. So let's listen to that entire phrase. This is the start of Lee Morgan's first bridge. And don't worry about the notes so much. Just appreciate the length and complexity of this line.

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