This particular collaboration captures Harvie S at the peak of his “Harlem Journey” era, where he elevates the acoustic bass from a rhythmic anchor to a sophisticated melodic lead. The duet is a masterclass in contrapuntal swing, characterized by a complex, conversational interplay where the two basses weave in and out of lead and supportive roles with seamless agility. There is a palpable, driving energy to the track—a “swing” that feels both grounded in jazz tradition and revolutionary in its technical execution. Between the woody, resonant thrum of the strings and the lyrical sensitivity of the phrasing, the performance serves as a definitive statement on the instrument’s power, balancing high-speed bop precision with a deep, soulful groove that only a veteran of Harvie’s caliber could command.
A duet in 11/4 with tricky cross-rhythms and a variety of styles in Bass 2.
- Retuning Up Bb top part
- Retuning Up Eb top part
- Retuning Up treble top part
- Retuning Up Bass 1
- Retuning Up Bass 2
- Retuning Up
- Retuning up top slow (mp3)
- Retuning up top medium (mp3)
- Retuning up top fast (mp3)
- Retuning up full score (mp3)
- Retuning up bottom slow (mp3)
- Retuning up bottom medium (mp3)
- Retuning up bottom fast (mp3)
