BLUE MONK - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"blue monk" is a classic jazz blues composition by Thelonious Monk, composed in the late 1940s. Known for its memorable melody and bluesy character, it has become a cornerstone of modern jazz.

The first recording featured Monk on piano, establishing the tune's distinctive swing and phrasing. Subsequent recordings by countless jazz artists have explored its thematic and improvisational possibilities.

The piece conveys a sense of relaxed melancholy typical of the blues form. Structurally, it is built on a 12-bar blues pattern with a simple, singable melody conducive to creative improvisation.