Johnny Green - Edward Heyman, Robert Sour, Frank Eyton - Body and Soul: 2 Professional Arrangements
First published in 1930, "Body and Soul" epitomizes the Great American Songbook. Its complex chord progression made it a favorite for jazz improvisation, with over 3,000 recordings by artists from Louis Armstrong to Amy Winehouse.
"Body and Soul" is a seminal jazz standard composed in 1930, notable for its complex harmonic structure and emotional depth. It has been interpreted by countless artists, including Coleman Hawkins' landmark 1939 saxophone recording and Billie Holiday's vocal version. Oscar Peterson's piano solo arrangement exemplifies its adaptability across genres and instruments.
Iconic jazz standard popularized by Billie Holiday's emotionally charged 1939 recording, featuring Louis Armstrong's trumpet as described in the arrangement. The song embodies the golden age of jazz ballads.
"Body and Soul" is one of the most recorded jazz standards of all time, notably popularized by Billie Holiday's emotionally charged 1939 interpretation that revolutionized vocal jazz phrasing.
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