Take 5 With Body & Soul

Last week we had a number of renditions of "Body and Soul" that predate the legendary Coleman Hawkins recording. Today our focus changes to the Hawkins recording and select interpretations by other tenor saxophonists.

First up is Hawkins' 1939 recording which became the model for most renditions that came later.

From 1956, we hear from Sonny Stitt with Jimmy Jones on piano.

From 1958, Sonny Rollins performing it as a saxophone solo for the MGM label.

John Coltrane recorded this for Atlantic Records with McCoy Tyner on piano, Steve Davis on bass, and Elvin Jones on drums.

Finally, one of several versions by long tall Dexter Gordon.