Body and Soul

This collection captures the moment the tenor saxophone became the dominant voice of jazz.

Coleman Hawkins, known as 'Bean,' plays with a tone that is both massive and tender, characterized by a wide, expressive vibrato that feels like a physical presence in the room.

The music is the sound of high-society sophistication meeting the grit of the 52nd Street jazz scene, offering a masterclass in how to navigate complex chord changes with grace and power. It is an essential document of musical evolution.