Each Friday I pick a song–new, old, borrowed, blue–that’s been on my mind and in my ears, and write a short post about it.

This is “Go L’il Liza” by Coleman Hawkins Quartet:

This might be one of the best pieces of saxophone playing ever. Or anyway, it’s one of my favorites. Coleman Hawkins’ tone is something outrageously special, and this is a jaunty and exciting piece of jazz.