Experience listening to Chris Potter’s “Lament”

Well, to start us off, there is a very calm cello (maybe bass) intro. This is now being followed by the rhythm section for about 4 bars right before Chris comes in on tenor.

So far the chord changes are very melancholic with a very simple but powerful melody. This leads into a solo bass accompanied by violins. As we approach the end of the bass solo, tension builds up and Chris comes in again with the same melody as before but with more action in the rhythm section. Following that would be Chris’s solo where he foreshadows the climax of his solo. 

There is a very delicate way in which he solos that makes the whole piece feel atmospheric and space-feeling. As you get deeper into his solo, everything else just follows. Ending his solo, we are greeted with the ending to his composition. Very amazing piece.