Mo’JAZZ, the Washington D.C. based contemporary jazz ensemble made up of veteran musicians who’ve been playing together for years, finally steps into the studio, and their first recorded result? A gorgeous, holiday-season-tinged take on “My Favorite Things.” Inspired by John Coltrane’s legendary arrangement, their version is both a nod to tradition and a fresh breath of musical chemistry that only comes from players who know each other inside out.
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The band leans into the classic modal structure that made Coltrane’s take iconic, but they add their own flavor, letting the groove unfold with ease. The interplay between the musicians feels natural, conversational, almost like you’re sitting in on a late-night session where everyone knows exactly when to lean forward and when to pull back.
What makes this version stand out is the tightness, not in a stiff way, but in the way that only seasoned performers can achieve. Every element clicks: the smooth bass foundation, the clean drum accents, the melodic lines weaving in and out with that calm confidence you only get from years of playing together on stages across D.C. You can hear the history in their sound, the unspoken cues, the inside-the-band synergy.
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Mo’JAZZ manages to honor the legacy of the original while still making it feel modern and personal. Their version doesn’t try to outdo Coltrane, instead, it celebrates the arrangement through their own lived experience as a collective of longtime collaborators. The vibe is cool, familiar, and full of character. It’s the kind of jazz you can play during the holidays, sure, but it also works on a summer night, windows open, letting that timeless melody float through the room.
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