Our 5 Favorite "Simple" Solos

These solos might be "simple," but that doesn't make them any less killin'. Peter and Adam list their favorite understated solos. You can hear them all on our Spotify playlist here.

5 Favorite "Simple" Solos

1. Miles Davis - "So What"
2. Keith Jarrett - "Never Let Me Go"
3. Ahmad Jamal - "But Not for Me"
4. Herbie Hancock - "Solitude"
5. Sonny Rollins - "Blue 7"
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