Note – Al Cohn

This song is a classic example of Al's swinging uptempo style. The chord progression is similar to rhythm changes but with a different bridge. Though it also works in a quartet setting, the two-horn arrangement is a worthwhile challenge. The two parts are intricately wrapped around each other, especially in the bridge. Watch out for letter D, which is an interlude before the solos and also an ending; with the dotted quarter-note hits in the first two measures, it is hard to believe this section (almost) all works out to 4/4 time. And when that's done, there's still a hit on beat 2 (measure 5) and then a measure of 2/4!

First and second parts are available for alto sax, tenor sax, guitar and trumpet as well as bass clef instruments. If played by alto and tenor, try using the first tenor part and the second alto part for a particularly interesting result. In the alto parts, most of the B section is up an octave from where it is in the tenor parts; the second (harmony) part will thus be above the melody for the B section.