AND THE ANGELS SING - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Composed by Ziggy Elman with lyrics by Johnny Mercer in 1939, "And the Angels Sing" is celebrated as a swing-era standard. The first recording was by Benny Goodman and his Orchestra with Martha Tilton on vocals in New York, capturing its lively jazz energy.

Subsequent recordings by Ella Fitzgerald and other jazz artists have reinforced its reputation for rhythmic sophistication and melodic charm. The lyrics celebrate the joyous, uplifting feeling of music.

Musically, the song offers a 32-bar structure with syncopated rhythms and opportunities for improvisation, making it a favorite for both dancers and jazz instrumentalists.