Set over a static Ami7 harmony, this improvised line maintains interest and momentum over 16 bars through a variety of devices. Despite being built almost entirely from a limited five-note palette—with only a single slurred Eb as an exception—the line spans more than two octaves and features a wide range of rhythmic values. Melodic development is driven by polyrhythmic phrasing and motivic imitation sustaining continuity over 16 bars.
