Apparently this is one of the best-selling jazz singles of all time, so I may be a little late to the party. The thing I first noticed about this piece was the 5/4 meter. Quintuple meter always unsettles me, personally, but it keeps the energy in this piece high. (Fun fact: this piece was inspired by the sound of galloping horses and Dave Brubeck was like a cowboy.) I think the saxophone solo showcases why it’s important to practice scales and arpeggios and the drum solo showcases how varied rhythms can be.