Body and Soul

Played by Coleman Hawkins, the primary thing about this song is the melody at the start.

Notes:

• Coleman is taking the whole song and just soloing like crazy over it.
• Based off the old standard of the same name.
• Listen to his style. It was a hit between the public and musicians alike.
• His tone is really low and somber. It's super distinguishing.
• The rhythm seems to work in tandem with the solo (or the other way around). Coleman is adding almost syncopated rhythms, and trying to make the melody go high with the drum upbeat.