Style:

Swing, usually played at up tempos.

Form:

A-B1-A-B2 (32 Bars) [8-8-8-8]

Arrangements:

It is common to begin the performance with an introduction revolving around a V7sus vamp.

Key:

Bb Major

Harmony/Overview:

The harmony of this composition is very functional. The main theme revolves around a V7sus vamp which adds a modal touch the the otherwise bop oriented changes. It is common for the accompaniment to begin on IMaj7 and move diatonically through the key while the bass remains on the V pedal during the A's. Both B sections begin on IVMaj7 and continue with a  series of II - V's, although both sections have slightly different endings.

Recordings:

This song has been recorded over 50 times to date and is one of Hank  Mobley's most well-known compositions. It was first introduced on Mobley's album Soul Station in 1960 and it remains a favorite among instrumentalists, continuing to be performed frequently to this day.

JGC Top Picks:

Hank Mobley, Soul Station, 1960

Nat Adderley Quintet with Vincent Herring, A Night In Manhattan, 1992

Jimmy Cobb, This I Dig of You, 2019