BLUESETTE - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"bluesette" is a jazz standard composed in 1961 by Toots Thielemans. Known for its lilting melody and charming rhythmic bounce, it became popular for both instrumental and small-group jazz settings.

Initial recordings featured harmonica and guitar, highlighting its playful swing and harmonic sophistication. Later renditions have emphasized its singable melody and rhythmic clarity.

The piece conveys joy and gentle elegance. Musically, it combines flowing melodic lines with bossa-nova-inspired rhythms, providing space for melodic improvisation.