This essential standard was written by Henry Creamer with lyrics by Turner Layton and first recorded in 1918 and subsequently by nearly a thousand other artists over the years. Bessie Smith released a sultry performance in 1927, and Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli and the Quintet of the Hot Club of France recorded a sizzling version of the song with Freddie Taylor on vocals in 1936. In this lesson, Aaron introduces a solo in the key of F that incorporates many of the techniques you’ve learned in previous lessons, such as chord tones, approach notes, blue notes, and rhythmic variations. In this video, Aaron walks you through the solo.
