When You Wish Upon A Star
Al Cohn · Other Songs - Al Cohn
They possess a gift or two
One of them is this
They have the power to make a wish come true
When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
When You Wish Upon A Star - Al Cohn
Al Cohn's rendition of 'When You Wish Upon A Star' stands as a quintessential example of mid-20th-century American jazz, blending the song's whimsical Disney origins with sophisticated swing. As a prominent alto saxophonist and bandleader, Cohn brought a unique melodic sensibility to this standard, transforming it from a children's tune into a mature jazz composition. His performance exemplifies the era's ability to reinterpret popular material through complex harmonic structures and fluid improvisation. The track remains a significant song in his discography, showcasing his mastery of the alto saxophone and his capacity to elevate familiar melodies into compelling artistic statements that resonated with jazz enthusiasts of the time.