A FOGGY DAY - Free Jazz Leadsheet

'A Foggy Day' was composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by Ira Gershwin and published in 1937. The song first gained attention through Fred Astaire's recording for the film 'A Damsel in Distress,' featuring a relaxed vocal delivery over a graceful piano accompaniment.

It has since become a jazz standard, recorded by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Chet Baker, who explore the song’s romantic and introspective qualities through both vocal and instrumental interpretations.

The composition is structured in a classic 32-bar form with subtle harmonic movement, lending itself to lyrical solos and conversational phrasing. The lyrics evoke a sense of romantic nostalgia against the backdrop of a foggy London day, making it a favorite for expressive ballad settings.